Obama: “Hey, guess what: I’m a liberal, and you fucking love it, don’t you, you independent voters and crossover Republicans. Oh, yes you do. You know it. That’s right, cheer me as I promise to be explicitly pro-labour. Cheer for daddy. Uh huh.” McCain: “It doesn’t matter whether the Democrats choose Clinton or Obama, because […]

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This is the most awesome thing in god knows how long.

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I recently got a couple of the new collected editions of the Tintin books that Little, Brown are putting out – nice thick hardcovers, three Tintin books collected per volume. They’re a bit smaller than normal Tintin books, but Herge’s art is still gorgeous and easy to appreciate even at the slightly reduced size. But, […]

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Number of times “fuck” normally uttered during morning wakeup ritual: 0-1. Number of times “fuck” normally uttered during morning wakeup ritual when it is really really cold and the building’s radiators are doing an inadequate job of warming it and the hot water isn’t working properly so you have to have a lukewarm shower: 237.

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It’s not often I come across any creative work of which I am immediately jealous – most times I just admire things that I think are good intensely, rather than actually wishing I had created them because they are just that good. The last time, I think, was “Holiday” by Green Day, for which I […]

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Via Obsidian Wings:

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My weekly TV column is up at Torontoist.

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From a political blog’s comments after the Maine caucuses tonight: Any word on the percent of african-americans voting for obama? In Maine? I’m guessing Fred and Brenda voted for Obama, and Joe voted for Clinton.

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Well, it turns out the combination of global warming and human decimation of fish populations has led to a population explosion of the deadliest creature on the planet. Oh, and they’re migrating towards land masses. See also: the “rise of slime,” AKA the toxic fireweed thriving under warmer-water conditions. This would be great news except […]

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(Wishlist, for those few inclined to buy prezzies.)

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There is a small rock pool right at the top of Victoria Falls in which it is safe to swim.

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Previously, I linked to John Seavey’s first installment of “How To Save Marvel Comics,” as it was a good thought-provoking read and I think he’s mostly right. Now, I link to parts two and three similarly. Go forth and scan with your eyeballs.

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You can’t do just one of these. EDIT TO ADD: I note that this page has become popular on StumbleUpon, so it would be remiss of me not to point out the inevitable sequel.

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(Seriously, that’s why I posted this today. It’s been in the “for busy days” bank for a while. And it is snowing and class is cancelled, which means I have a chance to catch up on all my law school reading. Yes, I frequently do update this blog during class, why do you ask?) Once […]

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