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I don't really understand why someone would want to do this. I mean, i can understand the desire to play a video game. What i can't understand is how this would be in anyway fun for this guy. He's basically just following instructions on pushing buttons for several hours. What's the reward? He doesn't get the fun of figuring out the puzzles himself. And Zelda wasn't designed so that he could hook it up to a machine that would describe what was going on in the game, so what's the pay off for successfully completing a dungeon? Wouldn't playing on the MUD be more entertaining than following a 100,000+ list of button pushing instructions?  Random Lyrics Thursday
Took back time, take an instant pleasure Face the facts, being best got bitter Nothing stays the same Tasks take time and time took effort Nothing stays the same
FBI Faked Alerts to Get Phone Records Having watched many cop shows and movies (which are always accurate reflections of reality), I would be more surprised to find out this sort of thing doesn't happen often - even prior to the Towers getting blown up - for all sorts of reasons besides "terrorism". The US justice department is preparing a report which concludes that the FBI repeatedly broke the law by invoking terrorism emergencies that did not exist to obtain more than 2,000 telephone call records over four years from 2002, including those of journalists on US newspapers, according to emails obtained by the Washington Post. I think this is my favorite bit:
They prolly said something to the effect of "We're sorry if you were offended" which seems to qualify as an apology nowadays. We're not sorry for what we did. We don't think we did anything wrong. We're just sorry you got upset at us for it (read: we're sorry we got caught). Random Lyrics Thursday We haven't done anything really Satanic in a while... Riding the wind on a stormy night Driven by the host of hell Who can tell me who I am So when you walk alone, in the night Ride high, ride tall Snowstorm Leads to Increased Membership on Adultery Site IllicitEncounters.com, which provides a platform for married people to conduct affairs, said on Wednesday it has seen an unexpected increase in visitors over the past 24 hours, and received a record number of new profiles on Wednesday morning. I don't get that last bit. I mean if the storm was as bad as they make it out to be, presumably a decent number of people were snowed in with their respective spouses, no? And really, signing up for an adultery site on your home computer? That seems like such a bad idea. FYI, using your bank card from your joint account to sign up with one of those online dating services -- also not a good idea. *ahem* Dauphin I just like saying it. And I Thought I Hated the Holidays Fnord and i were plotting an imaginary vacation to get out of spending the holidays with our families, but even we didn't consider jail though faced with 12 hours of agonizing boredom with my relatives. A Sicilian man stole sweets and a packet of chewing gum so he could get arrested and spend New Year's Eve in a jail cell rather than be with his wife and relatives, Italian media reported on Friday. The decline of the US? Long, but interesting. Comparisons to China, India, etc. Non-Human Persons Link: Dolphins have been declared the world's second most intelligent creatures after humans, with scientists suggesting they are so bright that they should be treated as "non-human persons". It's not a new concept. Corporations are already non-human persons. Duck Penis Revisited I'm concerned that the lack of comments on this post means that you all missed seeing it there under the Modok Christmas post. We wouldn't want that, now would we? Some good news, for a change And an acknowledgment that Obama's administration hasn't been falling flat everywhere. Marvel Sales Merry MODOK Christmas Min and i are off until the new year, so we'll leave you with Marvel's What The--? Christmas Special. Duck Penis Who knew duck's even had penises? Most birds don't. Link to the article explaining how female ducks have convoluted vaginas to protect them from unwanted sperm and how the male duck's penises have evolved to counteract that. I feel the picture of Daisy and Donald Duck accompanying the article to be particularly squicky. Slyn says i'm cruel and very unusual for sharing. This one's probably not a prank Not Everything Japanese Turns Out Kewl The picture alone is creepy.  H/T to starfaith SuperMegaSpeed Reviews Seems like i say this every time, but... lots of books to go through. This represents, i think, two weeks of comics: X-Babies #3 - I don't really know what's going on in this book or why i'm being subjected to two versions of the Star characters. But i think this is the first time we've seen more creatures of Mojo's species. I always thought he was unique, but i guess i didn't read any of his post-Claremont appearances. They are icky. Siege: The Cabal #1 - Doom is awesome. That is all. Psylocke #2 - I hope min is enjoying this. Mainly i feel like it's just clearing the decks so that the next Psylock mini-series can be good. Sword #2 - I like this. I liked the Death's Head fight, i'm intrigued enough by the captured robot guy, i like Gyrich's political maneuvers. I just wish the Beast didn't look like a goat. Dark Avengers annual #1 - Can't say i love the new Marvel Boy costume. And there's some questions about how Noh-Varr, who comes from another dimension, is considered part of this dimension's Kree empire. Or where Supremor even is considering he's not currently around and the Inhumans are running the Kree empire. But that all aside, i thought this was pretty good. It was a good use of an annual. Steve Rogers' appearance at the end of this issue was unfortunate, though. Deadpool Team-Up #898 - They've got a lot of balls using the "Zapata Brothers" as the team-up partner for the second issue of a Team-Up book. I wish Van Lente was writing this entire series instead of just the first issue. I don't know how Deadpool supports 3 mediocre books per month. Fall of the Hulks: Alpha #1 - Holy crap, this was awesome. Awesome, awesome, awesome. A genius bad guy Illuminati. Brilliant. And incredibly well written. And Pelletier's art is either getting better or growing on me. I think he's easing back on the giant lips. Marvels Project #4 - I'm just saying, they know this book is going to be a hard sell. But they want it to do well. They've got top talent on the book. I want it to do well. I like books that examine Marvel's continuity. I appreciate a good build up. I'm sure it'll read better as a trade. But you'd think they'd make sure each issue had a little zazz. It's a good book. It's just a little slow when read in the single issue format. Nova #32 - A little suprised they're taking this detour into an alternate reality and a plot about the Sphinx in the middle of the Realm of Kings storyline. But it's still quite good. Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard #2 - Meh. I mean, it's actually well written and everything. But Imperial Guard + Starjammers = yawn. Keep at it, though, Abnett and Lanning. I actually like the Imperial Guard less than i liked Darkhawk before you came along, but i have faith in you. Thor #604 - Ugh, this was terrible. Walt Simonson did great things with Norse mythology. But prior to him, a lot of the Asgardian stuff in Thor was muddled and a real drag on Thor as a super-hero comic. This issue's plot reminded me of those bad 70s comics. And i guess i was hoping that with a new writer we wouldn't be starting in the middle of one of Straczynski's plots. I'm also not happy with the handling of Doom. And can we get Thor out of that awful armor? X-Force annual #1 - I liked the art on the first story. The writing was ok too. The story wasn't anything great. I loved Deadpool in the X-Men costume in the back-up, though. Necrosha: The Gathering #1 - I hate these little short story things. I guess it's better than a bunch of handbook entries. But i could have just skipped that. New Avengers annual #3 - Some panels the photorealistic art worked for me, some panels it didn't. More good than bad. And i liked the story. X-Men Legacy #230 - I guess i thought X-Men Legacy was a book that examined past X-Men continuity. Not this issue. It's just an X-Men story. But it's not bad. I got this issue by accident, and it starts in the middle of a fight. But i thought it was pretty good. Just a big fight scene, but no problem with that. I enjoyed this Emplate character, who i know is a Generation X villain because they made a toy of him that i didn't buy at the time cause i didn't know who he was. Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth #6 - Apparently i'm obligated to keep getting this for some indefinite period of time. Astonishing X-Men #33 - Warren Ellis is writing straightforward super-hero comics. A few high concepts. but it's basically just a well written adventure story. Which is fine by me. Ellis does a good job of making Cyclops look competent, which i appreciate. Not loving Jimenez's art, actually. With everyone having an angly nose and harsh eyebrows. And i see Lanning is actually doing finishes, which i don't appreciate because i was getting this run because of Jimenez. But i'm actually enjoying the writing more than i thought i would. Doctor Voodoo #3 - Going from promising to poor rather quickly. I don't think Nightmare was the right choice for the series' first arc. X-Force #22 - I'm a little disappointed that the Hrimhari plot is just being dealt with on the margins of the crossover. I would have liked a whole arc devoted to that. I'm enjoying this 'event', though. Daredevil #503 - So we are seeing some serious moral ambiguity here. Which is what we wanted. Ok. Thunderbolts #139 - No one ever understands me when i say "Gimmie a red" so i'm glad to see that phrase brought back. I didn't even realize that Scourge was Nuke (Why is Scourge Nuke?). But this was bascially an Agents of Atlas issue, and i like the Agents of Atlas. And OFC, thanks to Jeff Parker, i now like these Thunderbolts, too. Dark Avengers #12 - I liked Victoria Hand's negotiations with the Molecule Man. I'm a little worried about the Sentry apparently becoming even more powerful, but i like the idea that Moonstone is going to be his psychiatrist now. Remember when she was Blackout's psychiatrist, scheming against Baron Zemo? Is Osborn sure he wants her doing that? Captain America: Reborn #5 - Alright, you got me. Military Organisms Designed Only for Killing Superheroes. You win. It doesn't matter that the "Red Skull in Captain America's Body" plot has been done about 10 times. Realm of Kings: Inhumans #2 - So i'm reading this, and i'm like, hey, maybe i should get the Mighty Avengers issue that leads into this, cause i like these characters and this is really good... Mighty Avengers #32 - ...then i read this, and i'm like, what is this crap, why did i get an issue of Mighty Avengers? This is terrible. Random Lyrics Thursday Now when the day goes to sleep and the full moon looks Can't believe that she needs my love so bad 'cause you're the green manalishi with the two-pronged crown The Power of Prayer TPM: Think Progress makes a great catch on C-SPAN this morning: Someone calls in while Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) is answering the lines, practically in tears because Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) missed this morning's procedural vote on health care. Most in the comments at TPM suggest it's a hoax. Update: Definitely a hoax. And the number one Christmas song in Britain is... Killing In The Name Of by Rage Against The Machine. WHaaaaaaahh??!? Two objections #1 - I don't like that Obama is escalating in Afghanistan. Response: Well, he said he would do that during the election, so you can't complain.
Response: What, you actually believe everything candidates say during their campaign? We may be divided on the health care bill, but we can all still laugh at Jim Inhofe Link: In September, Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) announced that he would travel to Copenhagen for the international climate change talks, for the purpose of undermining the Obama administration's position. It's not particularly common for American elected officials to travel abroad to sabotage the position of the United States government, but Inhofe is ... what's the word ... special. Inhofe scheduled a brief visit to Copenhagen -- arrive, spread nonsense, fly back -- but his stay was poorly timed. When the right-wing Oklahoman got there, it was early morning, and no one was around. He was able to arrange zero meetings, met no foreign officials, and had no discussions with U.S. negotiators. Everybody loves bunnies Even "one-legged homing pigeon/rock doves". I'd like someone to explain this to me. Hungry Soup I've invented a soup that makes you hungry after eating it. Too bad this isn't a country where an appetite enhancer would be needed. I'd make a killing. Why the Transformers Cartoon Rewls They say awesome shit like "I'm holographing the source". Damn skippy he was! Unbelievable I just paid $80 for a parking permit so that i can park at my job where i'm not guaranteed a spot let alone a spot near the building where i work, or better yet, a spot with my name painted on it. Random Lyrics Thursday Winter is here again oh Lord, Ooh, the wheel in the sky keeps on turnin' I've been trying to make it home Ooh, the wheel in the sky keeps on turnin' Oh, the wheel in the sky keeps on turnin' Oh, the wheel in the sky keeps on turnin' Mugen Puchi Puchi Pop Pop Why don't i have this?
Update: in case it wasn't clear before - Bob, i'm looking at you. Toys R Us sells this. Peanut butter in my chocolate or ice cream in my tomato soup? Natalie Portman will produce and star in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I like zombie movies. Min likes Pride and Prejudice. Now we'll see how well our interests mesh. (And yes, i know this is based on a book, and we have it, but this is clearly a better subject for a movie.) Next up... Godzilla and Mothra buy a home in the country and find that it needs a lot of work, putting a strain on their relationship. "In a move that senior leadership aides say has left them stunned" Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) has told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) that he will filibuster a tentative public option compromise unless it's stripped of its key component: a measure that would allow people aged 55-64 to buy insurance through Medicare. Really? You didn't see that coming? Defeated by their own incompetence For once. Finally it works to our advantage. Not too long ago i was worried about a special commission that would be empowered to force cuts in entitlement programs in order to reduce the deficit. Luckily, they've designed it so that it would be impossible for anything to pass: Importantly, the task force would ensure a bipartisan outcome. Broad bipartisan agreement would be required to move anything forward. Fourteen of the 18 Task Force members would have to agree to report the recommendations. And final passage would require supermajorities in both the Senate and House. Only if the desired result is the status quo. Good Name For A Band Groups of 30 Don't know what it means, but i guess i'll start looking to see if it's true. It's the Great Depression all over again With "punishing" unemployment for the foreseeable future, the Obama administration is focused on cutting the deficit. This is exactly how FDR extended the Great Depression. We learn nothing. The one solution to both problems is to pass a better stimulus bill now, but include triggers that raise revenue in the future once we get to acceptable levels of unemployment. But they seem to be balking on that as well. Random Lyrics Thursday 
Froggie and Toadie Froggie and Toadie Gravity man has turned himself around, Froggie, Froggie, Toadie, Toadie, Froggie and Toadie I Found a Cute Thing! Momiji are totally useless, but so cute!  Hoodies Were Clearly the Next Logical Step Everybody loves Mimobots, yes (here and here)? Well, here you go: 
They come in a few different colors. No need to stop here. There's plenty more SuperMegaMonkey where that came from.
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