February 2009
The tendency to claim God as an ally for our partisan value and ends is the source of all religious fanaticism.
—Reinhold Niebuhr
Hey Sting, Mind If We Pick Your Brain? →
roamin:
The Globe and Mail
“Sting isn’t like most of us.
We’re not talking about his journey from agitated blond guy watching every breath you take, every move you make, to age-defying singer-bassist with yoga mat in hand. No, what makes him so different, and one of the world’s most popular musicians, are a few tiny brain cells in the back of his head.
Sting has “these very focal, very clear...
January 2009
She Don’t Use Jelly—The Flaming Lips
National Archives Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The National Archives announced the year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary. Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 19, 1934, the legislation established a National Archives to preserve the permanently valuable papers of the Federal government. Today the institution has become a cornerstone of our democracy, making billions of documents created by Federal officials...
"Obama is in fact related to Churchill" →
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Blade Runner sequel?
Although I count Blade Runner among my favourite films, I just can’t fathom a sequel. For one thing, it would not be based on Dick’s writing, and for another, Ridley Scott would probably not be directing it. I might be tempted to view this film, but then again, it is better off left alone.
Well,...
uncertaintimes:
bluesiren:
uncertaintimes:
Blade Runner sequel?
Although I count Blade Runner among my favourite films, I just can’t fathom a sequel. For one thing, it would not be based on Dick’s writing, and for another, Ridley Scott would probably not be directing it. I might be tempted to view this film, but then again, it is better off left alone.
Well, there was a sequel in book form....
uncertaintimes:
Blade Runner sequel?
Although I count Blade Runner among my favourite films, I just can’t fathom a sequel. For one thing, it would not be based on Dick’s writing, and for another, Ridley Scott would probably not be directing it. I might be tempted to view this film, but then again, it is better off left alone.