August 2009
40 posts
Disney to Acquire Marvel Entertainment |... →
Good news for Marvel shareholders, bad news for fans of superheroes wearing skimpy outfits.
American Vice: Mapping the 7 Deadly Sins →
We’re gluttons for infographics, and a team at Kansas State just served up a feast: maps of sin created by plotting per-capita stats on things like theft (envy) and STDs (lust). Christian clergy, likely noting the Bible Belt’s status as Wrath Central, question the “science.” Valid point—or maybe it’s just the pride talking.
Three Great Teaser Posters for Joss Whedon’s THE... →
“We cannot know for certain how long we have here. We cannot foresee the trials...”
– Text - President Obama’s Eulogy for Senator Kennedy - NYTimes.com (via rickwebb)
Hello Wars Stickers Are Hello Kitty and Star Wars... →
The Superficial - Britney Spears fans kicked out... →
In an ironic move, fans at Britney Spears’Madison Square Garden show Tuesday were ejected by security for, no joke, “dancing too provactively.”
I was at this show, and I have to say that anything short of getting completely naked could not have distracted me from the overtly sexual antics onstage. Human swings, masks, whips, cuffs, chains, Marilyn Manson’s “Sweet...
Edward M. Kennedy →
The family has established several memorial sites and tribute areas for him. For the sharing of public memories, it has asked that people connect with www.tedkennedy.org. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to educational programming at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.
“Uncle Touchy’s Naked Puzzle Basement.”
– Patton Oswalt
X-Files Next For Reboot Treatment? - the x-files -... →
Gillian Anderson has been talking about appearing in a third X-Files movie, but does that mean that we should expect more of I Want To Believe’s Scully/Mulder love story? Possibly not, if a particular rumor turns out to be true.
I’m a huge X-Files fan. I will go see any movie on opening night with all the other X-Philes. I don’t care how shitty a movie it turns out to be. At this...
Massachusetts has the most expensive family health... →
jayparkinsonmd:
When the government mandates individuals to purchase health insurance from the private industry, where is the incentive for those oligopolies to control their costs. Can they do whatever they want knowing that the government has mandated their product?
In healthcare, there’s money in and money out. It takes an entire team to manage the money out. And every member of that team...
Wooster Collective: Total Crisis Panic Button →
can I? please?
WTF are these street robots?? →
I’ve seen them in Boston, NYC, and Chicago. Anyone know?
UPDATE: From “On the Trail of the Mysterious Stikman”
Bob estimates he has bequeathed 150 of these figures in various colors, shapes and sizes to the District over the past couple of years, though many have deteriorated or been destroyed. Is Bob really stikman’s creator? I hope so. He was soft-spoken and...
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“Forever to search for the flame
For home again
For home again”
– “Daniel” - Bat for Lashes
“Trying to have a conversation with you would be like arguing with a dining room...”
– Barney Frank Confronts Woman At Town Hall Comparing Obama To Hitler
PolitiFact | AMA president says pregnant women are... →
In 39 states, listed here , insurers can turn down anyone for virtually any reason. It can be because you have a pre-existing condition, like cancer or diabetes. And pregnancy almost always counts too, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which represents the state government officials who regulate insurance sold within their borders. So if you’re pregnant and...
Matthew Fleischer - L.A. Flaneur – Best... →
And so it was with great joy today that I stumbled across the work of Leonard Gravis in the Boston Globe. It only took one clue for Mr. Gravis to reel me in. “The ___ mightier than the sword.” Think about that one for a moment and then consider that this clue fell on space number 69 across.
2009 MTV Video Music Awards | Best Rock Video |... →
This selection of what qualifies as “Rock” nowadays is pitiful.
WatchCobra Starship- “Good Girls Go Bad (featuring Leighton Meester)”
OMG HOW DID I MISS THIS??? Oh the hotness. This is my jam. If only that douchy guy didn’t look so fucking pleased with himself.
WatchKanye West - “Love Lockdown” Video of the Year???
Wow. This video is so creepy. And confusing. Yet somehow, against all odds, kinda sexy. Can anyone tell me what the hell is going on here?
WatchYes, Poker Face by Lady Gaga is a GREAT song, and I love her for no good reason just like everyone else, but VMA Best Video? I just don’t think so. I guess the pickings are slim… My vote is with “Single Ladies” no contest.
ALSO: since when is “Russian Roulette,” “gun,” and “muffin” mute-worthy? Has MTV gone completely paranoid?
Scribe's future is at HBO - Entertainment News, TV... →
Frank Spotnitz is peering into the future for his next batch of TV projects.
The “X-Files” alum has pacted with HBO to develop two drama series, both with futuristic themes. …
He’s also adapting for HBO a smallscreen rendition of Robert Silverberg’s famed 1971 sci-fi novel “The World Inside.” Book revolves around a grim vision of the future where...
BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Download the lost... →
I feel oddly nostalgic about this band and these songs. Back in 2006, Lifestyle’s month-long residency at PA’s Lounge introduced me to several of the people who have become my best friends today. Sure, I imagine it was purely coincidental and many things could’ve brought us together (dancing, parties, work-related stuff, etc) but these songs still bring me back to those first few...
Sex, truths, and videotape - Love Letters -... →
Awesome Love Letter. Awesomer advice.
“I have here the forms sent out by
the National Computer Dating Service. ...”
– Harold and Maude
GM says Volt to get 230 miles per gallon in city -... →
dude. sweet. USA! USA! USA!
How to Not Prove a Point →
Investor’s Business Daily editorial, July 31: People such as scientist Stephen Hawking wouldn’t have a chance in the U.K., where the National Health Service would say the life of this brilliant man, because of his physical handicaps, is essentially worthless.
Stephen Hawking is British.
I had a good LOL over this one. This whole health care scare is really bringing out the angry idiot in far...
Becca: There's no hair on her vagina. Do you think she's okay?
Hank: I'll check.
“So not only are you a cadaverous lay, but you also have shitty taste in movies.”
– Californication (Season One, Episode One)
“From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from one...”
– Luke 12:35-48
Fox executives: We'll leave Dollhouse alone this... →
After a series of hiccups during the first season of Fox’s Dollhouse series—including scrapping the original pilot—executives of the network today promised they would leave creator Joss Whedon alone during the second season to do his thing.
HA. I’ve heard that before. I’ll believe it when I see it.
Epic Driving Fail - Bostonist →
Oh man, reason #63,495 driving on Mass. Ave totally sucks: wayward SUVs.
WatchOMG it’s so bad it’s good.