Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Pictures from Upcoming Movies
WATCHMEN pics.
Yes, that's probaby an un-CGI'd Rorschach.
The JOKER from the upcoming Batman Begins sequel: The Dark Knight
Thanks to Randy for the forward.
And INDY IV
Some people have complained that Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is too long of a title, but I dig the pulp, Doc Savage feel of the name.
I still am not sure if we get Karen Allen back in this one.
And the upcoming Justice League: New Frontier had a press release with some stills and images of box art-work. This was a great, self-contained comic and I think it'll be a great movie.
Yes, that's probaby an un-CGI'd Rorschach.
The JOKER from the upcoming Batman Begins sequel: The Dark Knight
Thanks to Randy for the forward.
And INDY IV
Some people have complained that Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is too long of a title, but I dig the pulp, Doc Savage feel of the name.
I still am not sure if we get Karen Allen back in this one.
And the upcoming Justice League: New Frontier had a press release with some stills and images of box art-work. This was a great, self-contained comic and I think it'll be a great movie.
Keep the Car Running = Thunder Road?
This morning I was driving into work and listening to Springsteen's "Thunder Road" and it struck me how much parts of the new Arcade Fire album (or, rather, latest Arcade Fire album) sound like Springsteen when Springsteen is at his rocking best.
It must have been something nigh-tangible in the zeitgeist.
Check out this post on Stereogum.
Yeah, that's the E Street Band with Win and Regine playing "Keep the Car Running". Holy smokes.
Apparently I was very late in making the comparison, but as I don't think I've read an actual music or album review since college, I missed out on the comparisons at the time of the release of Arcade Fire's "Neon Bible".
An article in SPIN.
It must have been something nigh-tangible in the zeitgeist.
Check out this post on Stereogum.
Yeah, that's the E Street Band with Win and Regine playing "Keep the Car Running". Holy smokes.
Apparently I was very late in making the comparison, but as I don't think I've read an actual music or album review since college, I missed out on the comparisons at the time of the release of Arcade Fire's "Neon Bible".
An article in SPIN.
Monday, November 26, 2007
New Blog Featuring the Baby-Growing Talents of Denise!
Hey, Leaguers!
Our own Denise is about to have kids. No, not a pair of goats, but a pair of babies.
And, for once, there is a slight chance one may be named Ryan II. You see, Denise's husband is also named Ryan. So while she may lead him to believe that she is naming the babies after that guy, we at League of Melbotis know the truth.
Check out the Bambino Blog!
Our own Denise is about to have kids. No, not a pair of goats, but a pair of babies.
And, for once, there is a slight chance one may be named Ryan II. You see, Denise's husband is also named Ryan. So while she may lead him to believe that she is naming the babies after that guy, we at League of Melbotis know the truth.
Check out the Bambino Blog!
Day Off
I had today off, sort of. Technically, I had the day off, but the world of eLearning never sleeps, and so I had to get online and do some work in the afternoon, as well as call a client.
Mostly, I just hung Christmas lights.
When we bought our house, I knew that the two-tiered porch and columns meant we'd be lighting the whole front of the house. Fortunately, this year, I didn't have to figure out how this was going to work, and I more or less repeated from last year, with a few extra items and ideas I got walking around the neighborhood last year.
I also managed to get the tree up, but we didn't decorate it yet. Perhaps tomorrow night. We'll also need to figure out our floor plan for the 2007 Holiday Heckstravaganza and think a bit about getting out the rest of the decorations.
Tomorrow is back to the office for a short week, and cramming in the last few weeks before everyone disappears for Christmas, including me.
Jamie slept a lot.
When one is on dialysis, the body does not adjust terribly well to temperature changes, and so, with fall-like weather now upon us, Jamie is getting cold quite easily. I actually woke up last night to her shivering and covered her with a few blankets. I give her a hard time for getting cold during winter, but I know she really does get chilled to the bone. So I don't think she slept terribly well last night until I located the blankets.
The dogs, still recovering from their respective Thanksgiving weekends, also spent most of the day asleep.
It was nice having a day off and getting some sun and enjoying the cool weather.
Mostly, I just hung Christmas lights.
When we bought our house, I knew that the two-tiered porch and columns meant we'd be lighting the whole front of the house. Fortunately, this year, I didn't have to figure out how this was going to work, and I more or less repeated from last year, with a few extra items and ideas I got walking around the neighborhood last year.
I also managed to get the tree up, but we didn't decorate it yet. Perhaps tomorrow night. We'll also need to figure out our floor plan for the 2007 Holiday Heckstravaganza and think a bit about getting out the rest of the decorations.
Tomorrow is back to the office for a short week, and cramming in the last few weeks before everyone disappears for Christmas, including me.
Jamie slept a lot.
When one is on dialysis, the body does not adjust terribly well to temperature changes, and so, with fall-like weather now upon us, Jamie is getting cold quite easily. I actually woke up last night to her shivering and covered her with a few blankets. I give her a hard time for getting cold during winter, but I know she really does get chilled to the bone. So I don't think she slept terribly well last night until I located the blankets.
The dogs, still recovering from their respective Thanksgiving weekends, also spent most of the day asleep.
It was nice having a day off and getting some sun and enjoying the cool weather.
Writers Strike = Return of Best Show Ever
Do I even need to tell you what that show is?
That's right, NBC is doing The League a big favor and bringing 90's late-night viewing fave "American Gladiators" back on the air.
American Gladiators was a staple of my TV viewing during my high school years, which can be accurately reflected in the list below:
1) MST3K
2) Tale Spin
3) Tiny Toons
4) USA's "Up All Night"
5) 120 Minutes
6) Cheers
7) Headline News (with the always amazing Lynne Russell)
8) Saved By the Bell
9) American Gladiators
10) Ren & Stimpy
American Gladiators featured a colorful cast of 'roid freaks doing sportsman-like battle with steroidless athlete-types. Sometimes this included pummeling one another with huge q-tips. Sometimes it entailed the Gladiators shooting tennis balls from a gun at the contestants as they tried to make it through a maze, or climb up a rock wall.
Basically it was Malibu beach freaks beating the snot out of one another in games designed to favor the Gladiators. And they wore sort of superheroish costumes.
This was back before there was a sort of backlash against competitive women's fitness. Younger readers may not recall, but in the 80's, women joined in with body-building, which meant that the women competitors took on the same, weird muscleliness that the men were aiming for. In recent years, the Ms. Fitness competition took a turn towards being less... uh... about huge muscles and more about being in really good shape.
My favorite Gladiator? Zap.
I guess as a high school dude, you feel like you have to pick a favorite.
So, anyway: American Gladiators returns in 2008. Be prepared to see 'roid freaks totally wail on one another.
And some blasts from the past
That's right, NBC is doing The League a big favor and bringing 90's late-night viewing fave "American Gladiators" back on the air.
American Gladiators was a staple of my TV viewing during my high school years, which can be accurately reflected in the list below:
1) MST3K
2) Tale Spin
3) Tiny Toons
4) USA's "Up All Night"
5) 120 Minutes
6) Cheers
7) Headline News (with the always amazing Lynne Russell)
8) Saved By the Bell
9) American Gladiators
10) Ren & Stimpy
American Gladiators featured a colorful cast of 'roid freaks doing sportsman-like battle with steroidless athlete-types. Sometimes this included pummeling one another with huge q-tips. Sometimes it entailed the Gladiators shooting tennis balls from a gun at the contestants as they tried to make it through a maze, or climb up a rock wall.
Basically it was Malibu beach freaks beating the snot out of one another in games designed to favor the Gladiators. And they wore sort of superheroish costumes.
This was back before there was a sort of backlash against competitive women's fitness. Younger readers may not recall, but in the 80's, women joined in with body-building, which meant that the women competitors took on the same, weird muscleliness that the men were aiming for. In recent years, the Ms. Fitness competition took a turn towards being less... uh... about huge muscles and more about being in really good shape.
My favorite Gladiator? Zap.
I guess as a high school dude, you feel like you have to pick a favorite.
So, anyway: American Gladiators returns in 2008. Be prepared to see 'roid freaks totally wail on one another.
And some blasts from the past
A (musical) note on food
CB's latest Musical Recipe is up at Dessert Lounge!
Also, Scan My Recipes is now LIVE! And if you haven't been there yet, remember to check out Key Ingredient (not a bad thing to try out as you head into the holidays, Leaguers...)
Also, Scan My Recipes is now LIVE! And if you haven't been there yet, remember to check out Key Ingredient (not a bad thing to try out as you head into the holidays, Leaguers...)
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