The Silence of the Low-Selling Title: in which I talk about how DC does nothing to keep their comics alive when they begin to fail. And, heck, how they don't even really try with new series.
Need for a Policy Change at SDCC: in which I discuss the need for a new policy on sexual harassment at Comic Con International
And this isn't mine, but it's going to wind up in League Links, or Comic Links. The Con Anti-Harassment Project
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Jamie having out-patient procedure tomorrow
So I don't think I'm going to post. Here's her site if you want to send her well wishes.
If this is what greets her in the OR, she has my permission to run.
If this is what greets her in the OR, she has my permission to run.
Happy Birthday, Admiral!
Here's to another year of being totally awesome
A B-25 flying through a wall of flame is almost as awesome as The Admiral
A B-25 flying through a wall of flame is almost as awesome as The Admiral
Sasquatch story: The jig is up
Well, the dream of a Sasquatch Scam is dead.
I honestly have no idea what these two guys from Georgia were thinking, or why anyone in their right mind went along with them on their "bigfoot in a freezer" story. I don't think I need to outline all the problems with their gameplan, if the goal was to make money off the discovery. My guess is that this was the introduction of the power of mass media to these two guys.
And, honestly, I'm disappointed that they didn't stick to their guns on their cockamamie story and just ride it out.
I will also say that the two hoaxers are handling things well... by disappearing!
They have managed to follow at least two parts of the three-fold path of the coward:
1) Deny everything
2) Make counter-allegations
3) Run like hell
And for that, I kind of respect them.
I honestly have no idea what these two guys from Georgia were thinking, or why anyone in their right mind went along with them on their "bigfoot in a freezer" story. I don't think I need to outline all the problems with their gameplan, if the goal was to make money off the discovery. My guess is that this was the introduction of the power of mass media to these two guys.
And, honestly, I'm disappointed that they didn't stick to their guns on their cockamamie story and just ride it out.
I will also say that the two hoaxers are handling things well... by disappearing!
They have managed to follow at least two parts of the three-fold path of the coward:
1) Deny everything
2) Make counter-allegations
3) Run like hell
And for that, I kind of respect them.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
May-Treanor and Walsh Win 2nd Gold (and Bolt is amazing)
The League salutes Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh for winning their second Gold at the 2008 Olympics!
That's, I think, 108 straight victories for the duo. They've never disappointed, and we at The League of Melbotis have to tip our hat.
Here's the AP article.
Keep in mind, this time they did it in the driving rain against a team that had the home crowd advantage.
(I'd have a better picture here, but the news services are a little slow with a proper, victorious image)
And, by the way, Usain "Lightning" Bolt, set a world record while winning the 200m last night. The man is unreal. I saw in the comments that Reed-o is also a fan of the man. If you've been watching track, I don't see how you couldn't like the guy.
Here.
Shazam! Bolt wins the 200m!
That's, I think, 108 straight victories for the duo. They've never disappointed, and we at The League of Melbotis have to tip our hat.
Here's the AP article.
Keep in mind, this time they did it in the driving rain against a team that had the home crowd advantage.
(I'd have a better picture here, but the news services are a little slow with a proper, victorious image)
And, by the way, Usain "Lightning" Bolt, set a world record while winning the 200m last night. The man is unreal. I saw in the comments that Reed-o is also a fan of the man. If you've been watching track, I don't see how you couldn't like the guy.
Here.
Shazam! Bolt wins the 200m!
The League in Film School
This clip from Clone High is pretty much exactly like my experience presenting my work in film school.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Some random bits
It's not too late to submit questions to the Melbotis Mailbag either by e-mail or the comments section of this post.
Stolen from Randy's website: someone terribly suspicious of the symbol of God's promise
http://view.break.com/549954 - Watch more free videos
STOP REFRACTION NOW (in another 20 years, it will be too late). Time to ask yourself: What could possibly make this happen?
Music is always better when you can relate:
Thanks to JAL for forwarding the video
I've also been watching some Olympics, and some thoughts:
-Usain Bolt and the rest of the Jamaican sprint team are insane. Somehow (and I'm not sayin' how) Jamaicans have managed to harness the "Speed Force". Wally West, look out.
-That said: US sweeps men's hurdles!
-And I think I have a tiny crush on Sanya Richards, Texas runner who is now a Bronze Medalist
-The reason they are canceling softball in the Olympics: The US women literally cannot be beat. They have outscored the competition 50+ - 1. YOU CANNOT BEAT CAT OSTERMAN.
-May-Treanor and Walsh up for a Gold tomorrow in beach Volleyball. Be there. This may be the grand finale to a couple of amazing careers (both have hinted at retiring to start families).
-I actually salute NBC's coverage of the Beijing Olympics. They've managed to cut the footage down to the parts you're going to want to see when they aren't showing anything live. It makes stuff like Men's gymnastics, in which I have only a passing interest, a lot more watchable.
League Approved Olympic Training:
Anyway, I had to work tonight, so hopefully you Leaguers will forgive me if the post is a bit short.
Stolen from Randy's website: someone terribly suspicious of the symbol of God's promise
http://view.break.com/549954 - Watch more free videos
STOP REFRACTION NOW (in another 20 years, it will be too late). Time to ask yourself: What could possibly make this happen?
Music is always better when you can relate:
Thanks to JAL for forwarding the video
I've also been watching some Olympics, and some thoughts:
-Usain Bolt and the rest of the Jamaican sprint team are insane. Somehow (and I'm not sayin' how) Jamaicans have managed to harness the "Speed Force". Wally West, look out.
-That said: US sweeps men's hurdles!
-And I think I have a tiny crush on Sanya Richards, Texas runner who is now a Bronze Medalist
-The reason they are canceling softball in the Olympics: The US women literally cannot be beat. They have outscored the competition 50+ - 1. YOU CANNOT BEAT CAT OSTERMAN.
-May-Treanor and Walsh up for a Gold tomorrow in beach Volleyball. Be there. This may be the grand finale to a couple of amazing careers (both have hinted at retiring to start families).
-I actually salute NBC's coverage of the Beijing Olympics. They've managed to cut the footage down to the parts you're going to want to see when they aren't showing anything live. It makes stuff like Men's gymnastics, in which I have only a passing interest, a lot more watchable.
League Approved Olympic Training:
Anyway, I had to work tonight, so hopefully you Leaguers will forgive me if the post is a bit short.
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