Category Archives: News

As If a Thousand Voices Cried Out, Saying “WTF?”

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 by Keith

The big news today was that Disney is buying Marvel. On the one hand this is good for Marvel, as they’ll be able to take advantage of Disney’s distribution and marketing apparatus, which are pretty much universal (quick, sing me … Continue reading →

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“Sure, But What Have the Romans Done for Us Lately?”

Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 by Keith

As is his want, Bruce Sterling talks sense, this time, about Swine Flu: *You’re not ACTUALLY gonna die unless your lips are turning blue, you have bad chest pains, you can’t swallow water, you can’t stand up, you’re having seizures … Continue reading →

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Whistling In The Dark

Posted on Thursday, April 9, 2009 by Keith

This story about Dubai was linked on Boing bBoing the other day but if you haven’t yet read it, go do so: The wide, smiling face of Sheikh Mohammed – the absolute ruler of Dubai – beams down on his … Continue reading →

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Say My Name

Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2009 by Keith

I was quoted in this WaPo article (bottom of the first page) about Facebook and their weird policy involving people with eccentric names. how this came about: the article’s author saw my comment on a Boing Boing post a few … Continue reading →

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A 500 Lb. Gorilla, Wearing a Tutu and Marilyn Monroe Wig

Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2009 by Keith

OK, Palestine and Israel, we need to have a talk. I know you guys hate each others guts. It’s understandable, I’m not fond of you two, either. But you’ve managed to drag the US into your petty squabble over a … Continue reading →

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Maybe They Can Dip in to the Book Budget

Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 by Keith

Looks like Bush can’t quite raise the funds to finish his Presidential Library: His approval ratings are among the lowest for any president in modern US history. He’s presiding over the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. He acknowledges … Continue reading →

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Bringing Rotten Cabbage Back

Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 by Keith

I’m with Thoreau on this: though I deplore violence, throwing shoes is not a violent act. In a just world, thrown shoes, flung birds and hurled rotten fruit would accompany George W. Bush and his entire gang of despicable cretins … Continue reading →

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My Brain, No Longer on Fire

Posted on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 by Keith

Woke up this morning with a ridiculous headache. Guess that’s what I get taking a shot every time McCain said, “My friends.” I kid! I didn’t watch the debates last night because then Elvira would be scooping what was left … Continue reading →

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We Will All Retire to the Hobo Jungle

Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 by Keith

OK, look, this whole thing with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is getting out of hand. Now, I don’t claim to be an economist, but apparently I have one thing most economists don’t, and that’s half a brain. If the … Continue reading →

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What’s The Matter With Cuba?

Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 by Keith

Fidel Castro has resigned as Supreme Grand Poobah or whatever of Cuba. Yippee. His hip younger brother, Raul Castro Ruz, 77, will take over and maybe Fidel will start blogging or something. Not to belittle the plight of the Cuban … Continue reading →

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