Author Archives: Keith

Victory in Incriments

Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Keith

the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has found Proposition 8 unconstitutional: Proposition 8 served no purpose, and had no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California,” the court said. The … Continue reading →

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A Microscope is also a Telescope, When Used Properly

Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Keith

Over at Charlie Stross’ blog, Cat Valente is writing up storm. This particular tempest is a great swirling discussion about the genre definitions of Science Fiction and Fantasy, but not in the old perennial argument about which authors used which … Continue reading →

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Bang, Zoom, To the Moon!

Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012 by Keith

While flouncing around Florida, lying his ass off to elderly people trying to scam their votes, Newt Gingrich announced that he’d like to build a moon base by 2020. This naturally got some attention. A lot of people — especially … Continue reading →

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Snubbing the Muppets

Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Keith

I’m trying to remember the last time the Oscar nominations were so boring but just can’t find it. I knew it was a long shot to expect the Muppets to get a Best Picture nod (even though it was far and … Continue reading →

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The World of the Angrazi Raj

Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 by Keith

The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. Stirling My rating: 4 of 5 stars Starting with an intriguing alternate history premise (a comet impact in the 19th century instigates the British empire to relocate to the Raj. By 2030, this Indian-English empire … Continue reading →

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And the Winner of the, “Dumbest Thing Said on the Internet Ever” Award Goes To…

Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 by Keith

Dr. Keith Ablow, for his OpEd, “Newt Gingrich’s three marriages mean he might make a strong president — really” O RLY? Really! Former Speaker of the House and Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was attacked Thursday in an interview on … Continue reading →

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Moonrise Kingdom

Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 by Keith

2012 is going to be a good year. I know this, because there’s a new Wes Anderson film:

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GOP Primary Freakshow and Con Artist Convention, 2012

Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Keith

I’ve been trying hard not to follow the GOP primaries because it’s impolite to gawk at disabled people, even if they are spilling juice all over themselves as they wrestle with their seat belts and safety helmets. In a sane … Continue reading →

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Bruce Sterling Will Now Tell Your Fortune

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2012 by Keith

If yo aren’t already, go read Bruce Sterling’s annual new years future cast, State of the World 2012. A taste: FUTURE CHANGE AS SEEN BY THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 1. Continue trend of seize the planet’s physical means of … Continue reading →

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Links for the New Year

Posted on Monday, January 2, 2012 by Keith

More fun stuff, from the Internet to my brain, shared for your general edification. >MythPunk: …refers to “a subgenre of mythic fiction” in which classical folklore and faerie tales get hyperpoetic postmodern makeovers. Coined by author Catherynne M. Valente, the … Continue reading →

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