Best. Anti-Fred Phelps. Sign. EVER!!

In Chicago, a brilliant young woman protests against a"God Hates Fags" Fred Phelps protest.

Jeebus!! I am apoplectic!!

From Ace of Spades

Democrat (Of Course) Legislators In Connecticut Seek To Reorganize Catholic Church In That State


Well, thank Zoroaster they've "reconsidered":

CT Legislature...Hey Maybe We Won't Reorganize The Catholic Church After All

I Love That We Sent The USS Chung-Hoon In Response

The Chinese harassed one of our unarmed naval surveillance ships operating in international waters. We responded with a destroyer.

Typical, predictable Chinese tactics: test the (new presidential) waters.

Movie Review: Watchmen

Big blue schlongs but no "alien" giant squids?

I loved it and hated it. Just like Rorschach with humanity. It was good, but it should have been better. Just like the Watchmen.

Unless you like "aht fillms," you will probably hate it. Just like its writer.

If you like the graphic novel, it's 3 hours of sex on film. But with no climax.

Like Dr. Manhattan, you'll have blue balls.

You don't say...

A report from The Program on Public Values at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., surveyed 54,461 adult and discovered: More Americans Say They Have No Religion.

No wonder he is my favorite character in Watchmen

Rorschach Doesn't Shrug
The Watchmen's hero as Objectivist saint

SPOILER WARNING: This article contains significant plot and denouement revelations regarding the graphic novel and movie Watchmen.

Lest we forget during the economic turmoil

So humans are not individuals, with inalienable rights, but mere parts of a religious whole, no matter where they reside. From the Middle East Times, via Counterterrorism Blog.

Sharia's Inroads Around the World

Pakistan recently gave in to the pressure of Islamist militants. Indeed to buy off peace, Pakistani authorities allowed the imposition of Sharia (Islamic law) in the Swat valley.

How long the cease-fire will last is anyone's guess. But in any case, Pakistan has allowed a precedent that could extend to other provinces; in fact the Swat valley is only about 100 miles away from Islamabad, the capital. But Sharia is not just making inroads in Pakistan but actually creeping in the West and in particular in Europe....

Read it all.

And now for a pleasant musical interlude

The Smartest President ever....

Courtesy of Ace of Spades HQ

Beware Klingons Bearing Gifts!

Beware Obama's Bearing Gifts (Part 2)

I am mortified.

(While I dislike the ad-hominems about the First Lady, I think that the overall analysis is worthwhile reading.)

I like fonts. A lot.

Font fun du jour of the day!

P22 type foundry: Playing card deck 2008

Bauhaus: Double Dare

Oh to be an angry teenager again...(see coments from here)

Best Band Recording: New Album

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the best (punk) band recording now, will have a new album out soon. The first single is out now: it fucking rocks. Think Siouxsie and the Banshees...
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Listen to the new song here.

Hail, Columbia! (College Chicago)

Course Description: Zombies in Popular Media*

Zombies in Popular Media*

52-2725J

This course explores the history, significance, and representation of the zombie as a figure in horror and fantasy texts. Instruction follows an intense schedule, using critical theory and source media (literature, comics, and films) to spur discussion and exploration of the figure's many incarnations. Daily assignments focus on reflection and commentary, while final projects foster thoughtful connections between student disciplines and the figure of the zombie.

Course descriptions are stored in OASIS and are maintained by the Associate Dean for each School.
* Prerequisite Required.

For GateTree

Zombie Goodness

Dance of the Dead = You got your zombie horror-comedy in my high school prom movie! This thing was outstanding. Filmmakers clearly understand high school geekdom, fast zombies, and having fun. As much as I love "Shaun of the Dead", I might actually like this American high school version of the same story a little more. See it now. (wiki-spoilers., imdb, film school rejects)