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Star Trek: actually good

I went in ready to hate the thing. It looked nothing like Star Trek, I hate J.J. Abrams's mysterious shit, yadda yadda. I also complained plenty during the movie, but when I sat and thought about it... It was actually a pretty damn good movie, and the best Star Trek ...

Another hubris-eaten “hero”

I watched most of Death Note this weekend; the first 27 eps. I love(d) it. But the main character has hit his peak and is obviously going to fall in the same ol' hubris-infected way. I'm told there'll be good filler along the way, but the end ...

Tastee (del.icio.us) links!

Links for April 19th from 03:28 to 03:28: Minesweeper : The Movie. Destructoid offers reviews, previews, trailers, cheats, and more. - I totally want to see this movie... except it doesn't exist. Good, hilarious trailer. I didn't know College Humor had actually gotten funny in the last little while. Related ...

Quasi-daily linkage

Welcome! - Okay, nevermind on the link below. This intro provides some good insight into the Tiny Living thing, which is more than just 60 sq. ft houses. Not sure that I want to downsize my house in particular, but it's an interesting movement. Tiny House In Asheville - ...

“Ensuring Safety” posted

It's been a couple of weeks since I posted a story. No good excuse other than "what in the hell happened to my life?". "Ensuring Safety" follows the Transhuman Congress story "Expanding Borders". It's probably a good idea to (re)read the first part before jumping into the ...

Quasi-daily linkage

10 Weird Miniature Versions of Normal Animals - Weird Worm - These are quite adorable. Puppy! - Joel on Software - "Although I appreciate that many people find Twitter to be valuable, I find it a truly awful way to exchange thoughts and ideas. It creates a mentally stunted world in ...