New Post on Fantasy-Faction
I have a new post on Fantasy-Faction in which I examine possible reasons fantasy is so popular right now. Go check it out. Then vote and comment on it, please. I hope you enjoy it.
Final Nail in FTL Neutrinos’ Coffin
I’ve previously discussed the case of possibly-faster-than-light (FTL) neutrinos here, here, here, and here. But Scientific American put out an article that is pretty much the final word. It looks like it was an error in the timing system. The OPERA installation (and other labs around the world) have recreated the experiment, and none have…
Videogames, BBQ, and Cookie Cake. It’s My Birthday!
Today is my 32nd birthday, and my wife, Laura, made sure I was a very happy birthday boy today by taking me on a “This is Your Life” series of activities. The day began with breakfast at Bayou Bakery, a wonderful place for someone who spent their childhood in New Orleans (like me) or someone…
Trailer for “Flight”
So I’m scrolling through twitter when I see author Joe Hill tweet, “Holy f*cking sh*t. Start passing out Oscars.” Then there was a link to the trailer for “Flight.” Check it out. I think Joe Hill is right. And heck, even if it doesn’t win any Oscars, that looks like it could be one helluva…
“Django Unchained” Teaser
Check out the teaser for Quentin Tarantino’s latest movie “Django Unchained.” Tarantino gave us a taste of Western films in “Kill Bill Vol. 2,” but this is 100% Western–well, a stylized Western, but c’mon, we know who we’re dealing with here. What do you think? Looks cool, great cast, snappy dialogue, and violence. Yep, it’s…