Ordinary Times Call For Ordinary Measures
Video Throughput: Kill the Moon? or Kill the Science with Doctor Who
We look at the science behind the Doctor Who episode “Kill the Moon” which has been a particular bete noir of mine.
Rejoice, Ye Peoples of the Land, ‘Tis Infrastructure Week Again!
The looming Government Shutdown Theater and annual Failure Theater Kabuki is for after the joys and triumphs of Infrastructure Week!
The Year in Movies, As Of Right Now
I, being the Nerd of the People, want to talk about the year in movies; the nine best and the three worst movies this year so far
ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill, Dead at 72
Dusty Hill, the long-time bassist and vocalist for legendary band ZZ Top, died in his sleep at the age of 72.
Wednesday Writs: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Star in The People vs. Levi Weeks
Before the singing, dancing, rapping, and shooting, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr starred as co-counsels in The People vs. Levi Weeks
From GOP to Grand New Party: Starting A New Party With An Old Name
NeverTrump conservatives don’t have to wallow in despair. But we have to be willing to let go of the old GOP
Tomorrow’s Economic Headlines Today
This here story is the economic sequence leading up to the headlines you will be reading in a few weeks/months
Altruism, Empathy, Incentives, and Selfishness
From the Marshmallow Test to lottery tickets for getting the COVID vaccine, people respond to the incentives presented to them
Tenshot: Revisiting Ally McBeal
Revisiting Ally McBeal, a cast of obnoxious people that it was fun to spend time around, and looking forward to the revival, which could be absolutely awful.
The 2022 Best Picture Race: Summer Projections
Here are the 25 films I seriously consider as potential contenders for the nomination of 2022 Best Picture as of today
Sunday Morning! Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Octavia Butler’s 1993 novel Parable of the Sower posits a future dystopia that’s located just right next door to us, and gives a few glimmers of hope that individuals might work together and make it slightly less horrible.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Orcs Must Die!
Orcs Must Die! fuses great ARPG gameplay with great tower defense gameplay. If you like either, you’ve gotta pick this one up.
