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The nation wouldn’t save much if pay for Senators and Representatives were cut in half, pensions ended, and health care eliminated, so that lawmakers had to buy their own health insurance. But it would be a nice symbolic gesture, no? What do I know. I write headlines. Continue reading
Speak of a tourist visit to Japan, and inevitably people will ask about places like Tokyo (for mine, the most amazing city in the world), Kyoto (gorgeous, worth as much time as you can afford to spend there) or Hiroshima (haven’t been, but there’s definitely more to it than its nuclear scars). Perhaps Kobe (great beef, and the earthquake museum is a must-see), Osaka (boringly industrial), Sapporo (cold) or Nara (doe, a deer, LOTS of deer). But some of the best places to visit in Japan are a little away from the usual sights. One such is Kanazawa, the highlight of my own time in Japan.
It has been confirmed by several sources that Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London flat today. Police were called to the address registered to her and discovered a deceased woman. The cause of death is still under investigation but a drug overdose is suspected. Continue reading
What do you do if you are Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Ahyan, a super-rich Arab sheikh who is the president of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates? You are rich. You are bored. You own your own island. Are you getting any ideas? Continue reading
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Friends, we have made it to the big dance. The convention of conventions. Comic Con International, AKA the San Diego Comicon AKA, “Hover Hands Central” is upon us. If you’re lucky enough to be in San Diego may I be the first to say, “I envy you” and suggest you read N*E*R*D’s stellar series: How Not to Be A Jerk At Comic-Con, a three part series on good behavior in the nerdiest place on earth. After you’ve completed that and counted at least 5 Dark Knight Jokers, 3 Power Girls and at least one Cardboard Gundam, come back here and catch up on the news you missed on the floor before you head out and try to hit on She-Hulk.
For the rest of you, welcome to the Pity Party. You’re probably already glue to every website, blog, and begrudgingly to G4 (and maybe one episode of Cheaters) but I’m here to pick out the juiciest bits from Day 1. This week we learned that Universal hates books and puppies, the IT Department is up to something and you really really need to do a barrel roll in this week’s GIANT SIZED Nerd News Roundup! Continue reading
The above video sequence is dedicated to the people of Boston, our fashion choices, and boobookitty
Hello. It is extremely hot today. It is going to be approximately 3,000 degrees today in New York City. I am closing all my shades, cranking up the A/C, and building myself an igloo in a kiddie pool. I will sit here naked, watching a marathon of Arrested Development and writing headlines for you. Continue reading
Hackers identifying themselves as members of LulzSec claim to have successfully hacked into computer systems belonging to NATO and claim to have obtained one Gigabyte of sensitive data from the organization. A tweet account, purportedly run by representatives of the group made the announcement at about 8:30 am EST. Continue reading
Hello! It’s going feel like it’s over 100 degrees in NYC today. This is the day I have to wear a fucking suit and pantyhose. AND PANTYHOSE. You men who do not cross dress have no idea. Continue reading
Hi! Well here we are! If you read my previous posts you’ll be familiar with my the three basic guidelines for the NBA Rules of Comic-Con: Not Being an Asshole: