Way of the Explorer, Revised Edition: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey Through the Material and Mystical Worlds
Bear Alley (Free subscription) | yesterday
Cities of the Dead is a novel of the future, but the message it holds could apply equally well to the present day. A series of nuclear tests in the Pacific Ocean have affected certain species of sea creatures, with the result that they grow to more than ten times their original size. People living on the western seaboard of America are terrorised by these hideous leviathan-like monsters and a
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Pianist Edgar van Asselt teams his fine trio with tenor saxophonist David Schnitter and trumpet player Nico Schepers for A Smooth Journey, an album that both swings hard and lovingly embraces. Schnitter is perhaps best known for his stint with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the '70s and as a hard bopper who can carry a session on his own. Here, however he is wonderfully immersed in these van Asselt...
The Common Room (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Illustration from The REal Mother Goose by Blanche Fisher Wright The song was used in England both to advertise a product much like what we call fish sticks, and as the theme song for a television show called When the Boat Comes In, a historical fiction drama series set between the two World Wars.
giallo fever (Free subscription) | yesterday
These images also suggest transference from Helga to Marcus: She has seen the face of the killer, just as he will do. In typical Argento fashion, however, Marcus does not realise what he has seen, though he is immediately aware that there is something missing or different about Helga’s apartment as he revisits it with the police. Another element which adds credence to this interpretation is the...
Toronto Mike's Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
A little over a week ago, I suggested your personal choice to not get an H1N1 vaccination was selfish . That's right. I think those who reject science and prefer to buy into silly conspiracy theories and urban legends and reject the free H1N1 flu shot are selfish. They're selfish because getting immunized means a person does not spread the illness to others. That's one less carrier walking around,...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | yesterday
Forget strong mayor, how about a strong council? The Sacramento Charter Review Committee is tentatively recommending that serving on the City Council should be a full-time job. Its recommendation is expected to be formalized and forwarded to the council Dec. 1. Any change to the City Charter to make the City Council a full-time job would require voter approval – provided the council votes to...
Random Musings (Free subscription) | yesterday
Apparently, the "power of bloggers" has swayed a member of Congress. Either that, or he looked at the same factors as I did, and has decided to vote in the best interests of his constituents. And while my ego would *love* to take credit for this, the news of his decision broke in two separate emails that hit my inbox while I was writing my earlier post urging him (and the Blue Dogs) to support...
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | yesterday
Halloween is on hold for LOST star ELIZABETH MITCHELL's four-year-old son - because mommy was working on a movie as the trick or treaters came calling.The actress, who...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
Set in the 1960s, the final novel in James Ellroy's 'Underworld USA' trilogy reflects the here and now, writes Christopher Tayler James Ellroy often tells interviewers that he has no interest in current events, but even he seems to feel that the stars are in alignment for the publication of Blood's a Rover , the closing novel of his "Underworld USA" trilogy. This vast enterprise, which started...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
Originally published on 7 November 1962 Why mince words? This is an exceptionally fine production – the most moving performance of the play I have seen since the war. Immediately I must add that it carries in it a defect which seems to me personally a serious one; Mr Paul Scofield does not touch my heart through my ear. What a musician would call phrasing is largely absent, and this actor has...
Random Musings (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Normally, these “open letters” are something that I’ve written and submitted to a particular public official. As I am living in CD5 that usually means Harry Mitchell. They are written with a formal, respectful tone. This one is written more as a blog post, with a less formal tone and links, though it also is respectful. It will also be submitted to Congressman Mitchell. Dear Congressman...
Live Football world (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
The Football Association Challenge Cup known known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association. The name "FA Cup" usually refers to the English men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held.Live streaming Links to enjoy the importent match of FA between Hereford United vs Sutton United . Both team are very...
The ODI (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Here is part 2 of Elizabeth Mitchell's new interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live. NOTE: Part 1 contains some spoilers so we posted that clip in the spoilers section of the site. She basically confirms whether she will be back or not in Season 6. Most of you might already know that answer, but for those of you that don't then you might want to avoid that clip. Here is the link to the spoiler clip: http://lostspoilers-odi.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-elizabeth-mitchell-interview-on.html...
Super Punch (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Uterus pillow - - one of several vagina-themed items on sale in this Etsy shop . Via these sites . And a few more links: 1. Gizmodo needs freelance artists and infographics designers. 2. MP3s of James Mason reading Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell Tale Heart, Annabel Lee and Silence. Via . 3. Transformers poster . *Previously: Warning, your uterus may be a choking hazard . * Buy Edgar Allan Poe toys at...
Gaslamp Ball (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP Browse more photos » Padres drop Edgar Gonzalez from 40-man roster "I think this is the end of my run here," Gonzalez said. "I love San Diego. And the Padres gave me an opportunity that I'm thankful for. But my future is probably elsewhere." PADRES: Edgar Gonzalez released by team On Tuesday, a Padres front-office source said one of...
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