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The very neighborly Fred Rogers gave children nearly 1,000 episodes of his Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood from the late sixties until his death in 2003. While younger MINE readers may not understand the significance of his show, the twenty- and thirtysomething crowd will surely recall the PBS show, and the whimsical, heartfelt lessons Mr. Rogers gave us.
(That, and an appreciation for cardigan sweaters.)
So that’s why we were more than a little shocked when PBS recently announced that it was discontinuing its regular syndication of the program. The axe falls next next month, apparently.

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I’ve mentioned that I’ve been writing for a new site that was a bit under wraps. Well now the wraps are off.

MINE is your one-stop shop for entertainment news, crazy rumors, Internet memes, whimsical news bites, music, gossip … you name it. We’ve amassed a small army of savvy, slightly-snarky writers — we call them “MINERS” — dedicated to extracting the most fun and interesting stuff from the webscape.

We dig bubblegum pop, video games, TV, podcasts and vidcasts, rock ‘n roll and R&B, movies (if they’ve got fireballs and giant robots, we’re so there), celeb gossip, nutty YouTube videos, the list goes on. Like you, our interests are all over the place, and we’re gunning to be the first online place you visit for the fantastical, fascinating and frivolous.

It’s a bit of a different gig (a non paying one at the moment, so the same as my other non ST writing in that regard) in the sense that it’s more “news” and less “opinion”. That’s challenged me, but I think I’m finding my stride. We have a stable of good writers and J.C. Hutchins is heading the whole thing up. It’s pretty cool and means more exposure for me which is always good.

GIve it a read and let me know what you think!

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Go here for the details.

So where do you hunt?

* J.C. Hutchins’ site, home of 7th Son: OBSIDIAN and the 7th Son podcast novel trilogy
* Science-fiction news blog io9.com
* Sci-fi book interview/review site and podcast Dragon Page Cover to Cover
* Video game news/review site and podcast Sarcastic Gamer
* Indie rock showcase podcast Accident Hash
* Science fiction podcast magazine Escape Pod
* Sci-fi short story podcast Variant Frequencies
* Website of bestselling novelist Scott Sigler
* Website of award-winning novelist Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff
* Website of award-winning novelist Mur Lafferty
* Website of award-nominated novelist Christiana Ellis
* Website of award-nominated novelist Tee Morris
* Website of author, podcaster and musician Matthew Wayne Selznick

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What is Obsidian? Well if you haven’t been listening to my podcast, shame on you. I played the promo on my last ep. Click here to download just the Obsidian promo. If that doesn’t get your attention you better check your pulse. Basically Obsidian is a group project wherein some of the biggest podcasting talent on the net are playing in Hutch’s sandbox. Not just that, there’s also a metric buttload of fan generated content. It’s a world where paranoia, government conspiracies, and terrorists who can take over your mind are just the beginning. So get to downloading son!! If you need to catch up on the original trilogy, go here.

You will NOT be sorry.

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I’m curious to see what the market is for shareware shorts (or, at least, my shareware shorts). Basically, I think it’s an interesting experiment. Also, I think it’s a fun, fast story, one that folks will enjoy reading — i.e., if any science fiction story could make a go at converting readers into buyers, it’s this one. And finally, today I just paid a plumber lots of money to fix the pipes coming into my bathtub, and for a new faucet. I could use the cash.

As far as the money goes? Again here’s John.

Half of the money you send (after PayPal/Amazon fees are subtracted) will be donated to The Lupus Foundation of America, a favorite charity of Subterranean Press publisher Bill Schafer (who has graciously given me permission to use Subterranean’s beautifully designed and typseset version of the story). The other half goes to me, because it’s nice to get paid.

Certainly a worthwhile cause. You can get the details here.

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What are your thoughts on life outside of Earth? Do you believe in aliens? If so, what do you think when you think about them? I am purposely being vague here in the hopes you’ll expand upon your own.

Some may (or may not) find my answer surprising. I certainly find the idea of alien life plausible. This is a huge universe after all. As a Christian, admittedly that may seem odd. The Bible doesn’t speak of aliens. Of course it also doesn’t speak of cars, quantum mechanics, or polar bears. God could easily have created a dozen, a hundred, a thousand other races as easily as he did us. They could have certainly developed FTL travel and could be visiting us at this very minute. I don’t think they are though.
I witnessed a UFO when I was ten or so. I think it was probably a military vehicle. The vast majority of sightings are easily explainable. Those that aren’t could have plausible terrestrial explanations. I think it would be dead cool if greys were real, but I see zero evidence to point me in that direction.
If there are aliens out there they’re probably just as screwed up and “earth” bound as we are. It’s not romantic, but there you go. If I’m wrong I’m almost positive that they are receiving broadcasts from our planet and have decided to either route all traffic around us or eventually blow us up so they can install an interstellar off ramp. We’ve shown no love for them in our movies, why should they reciprocate?
Again from a Christian perspective, if there are aliens and they are part of this universe I have to believe that they are under the curse. If that’s so then I wonder if there is a Jesus for Galifreyans. Did Jesus pull the kind of stunt that the Mormons attribute to him and visit other places in his resurrected state? Would that be necessary? I guess so. All I know for certain is that this is all great fodder for speculative fiction. I should write some. (In fact I have some on the back burner waiting for me to finish The Cage.)

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1. The birthday trip we took this week to Pilot Mountain. (My wife’s b-day)
2. Why I am a Democrat Pt. 2
3. More entries in the ongoing story I’m calling The Cage

See you round!

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This morning I received a plea for help from Chris Weber, a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University. Chris is conducting a survey for his dissertation in Political Science and could use our help. I know it’s political in nature, but religion and politics go hand-in-hand these days
If you’re interested in helping please read the following from Chris:
The purpose of this survey is to examine how people think and feel about the political issues, parties, and candidates in the upcoming election. In the survey, you will be asked a series of questions about two political candidates, John McCain and Hillary Clinton. We are very interested in how individuals that find information on the web think about politics, and your participation would be greatly appreciated. In total, the survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. The survey is completely anonymous and you can skip any questions you do not wish to answer.

Please take it. It’s a good survey and won’t take you long. Election 2008 Survey

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Favorite Food – Hands down, my wife’s lasgna. Growing up I was a fan of Garfield and he and I see eye to eye on this. Cheese, sauce, and pasta piled in mountains of mouth-watering mellifluousness. I bought her a lasagna pan one year that was actually too big to fit in our apartment’s smallish oven. We had to finish it off at our church.
Favorite Movie – Wow, this one’s a toughy. Sorro said that his is The ‘Burbs. Choice pick that. I’ll have to go older school for mine. I’m going to say The Quiet Man. I love John Wayne. I love Ireland. A guy from my church says that there are still parts of Ireland that are like that. I think it’s what heaven is like. It’s a movie I can just pop in and enjoy. So yeah, The Quiet Man… or Cool Hand Luke…
Favorite Drink – Sweet tea. I wasn’t born in the south, but I’ve been in North Carolina most of my life. Here we do sweet tea. Sometimes it’s too sweet. My wife makes it too sweet, but I drink it anyway. There is absolutely nothing better after mowing the lawn than a quart of well iced sweet tea, water beading on the sides of the glass. And keep your dang lemon!
Favorite Bands/Songs – Well this isn’t narrow at all. Not for me anyway. I have pretty broad tastes, though as I’ve said in the past I tend to get stuck in retro mode. This is actually way harder than the movie question. Got to give this one more thought, perhaps a post of its own.
Favorite Memory – As I posted recently, memory is a tricky thing. There’s a good podcast that I listen to called Radio Lab and they did a ‘cast on memory that you should listen to. I could say something like, the birth of my children, but then I’d have to pick one. I could say my wedding, but there are things about that day I’d rather not remember. So I think I’ll pick the time when my wife and I first kissed and that’s all I have to say about that.
Favorite TV Show – MASH. It has it all and then some. I’m gradually getting all of the episodes on DVD. It was hard not to pick something more genre-y like Star Trek, but the writing, acting and stories are just so freaking great. My current favorite might just be Lost, which I’m catching up on via ABC’s website (thansk Ben!). I’m still in season one, but I get the hype.
Favorite ??? – The open category… Well I enjoy a lot of things and most of those things are based around the web. So I’ll add my current favorite webcomic and podcast. Those would be Schlock, a space opera, and Playing For Keeps, a podcast novel by Mur Lafferty.

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This week the infamous Razzies released their list of nominations. If you don’t know what the Razzies are, simply think of the Oscars on opposite day. They honor the best just like the Oscars do, only in the Razzies case, they honor the best of the worst. Which leads me to today’s question…
What do you think were the worst performances of the year? In the name of expansion this could be the worst movie or acting in a movie, worst TV show or even worst album or song. Feel free to write as little or as much that comes to mind.

Hmmmm, I don’t watch that many movies so I like to make sure that the ones I DO watch are pretty good. TV opens it up.
Here’s one (in the spirit of the song):

Though it could be said that it was pretty convincing to some folks in NH I reckon.
If I could give a Razzie for Worst OS I think it would go to Windows Vista hands down. I can’t think of an operating system previously that had people clamoring for a downgrade.
For Worst Board Game I have to say it would be this:

A game based on Joel Osteens book.
Worst Idea for a Reality TV Show ever? Kid Nation. Whoever thought that up needs to…. You know I can’t really think of anything suitable.
That’s some pretty bad stuff right there.
That’s about all I have for now. What about you guys?

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xkcd – Awesome webcomic
SwanShadow Thinks Out Loud – Quite a bit of cool comic art/pop culture
Tigers & Strawberries – Great recipes and pictures
Simply Recipes – The title says it all.
MeatHenge – Posts about meat, bbq, meat, and the occasional purty picture
bitterbutton – More for your sweet tooth
Ice Cream Ireland – An ice cream shop in, you guessed it, Ireland
Hooked on Heat – Modern Asian cooking
Accidental Hedonist – Scotch, local food advocacy, and the occasional recipe
Out of the Bloo – A good buddy and web developer
Nothing Important – Danny Kaye (no not that one) a fellow blogger of life
Casey’s Critical Thinking – Politics and religion from a different perspective
the CHRONICLES of RHODESTER – Randomness that speaks to me
Rey’s A Point – Fellow life blogger
Lorna in Wonderland – Canadienne life blogger
the art of getting by – A gifted teacher and all about the blogging community
internetmonk.com – Serious religion
Theological Musings – Gifted musician and fellow thinker of deep thoughts (okay so he thinks more deeply than I)

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What are the most disturbing films you have ever seen and what, in your opinion, made them so disturbing?

My answer sprang instantly to mind. It’s 8MM. No it wasn’t Cage’s acting. I’ll be honest, not a lot from the film stuck with me so I couldn’t tell you how good or bad his perf was. In case you don’t remember, it’s about a private investigator who’s been hired to find out if a snuff film is real or not. Snuff films (pornography where one of the participants is killed for real) are the stuff of urban legend. Teh movie is all about Tom Welles’ (Cage) descent into the world of darkness.
Two quotes, both from Max California (Joaquin Phoenix) really speak to me. “If you dance with the devil, the devil don’t change. The devil changes you.” and “There are some things that you see, and you can’t unsee them.” Without getting into too much personal detail I’ll just say that I know how true these statements are and for that reason this movie really got me.
No other movie I can think of really got to me, except maybe Saw. Gore porn disturbs me no so much because I get physically ill (though both it and Planet Terror did make me queasy), but because there’s a market for it.

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Favorite 2007-released movie, so far: I don’t see many movies in the theater. That’s truly unfortunate, but there you have it. I think I’ll have to go with 3:10 to Yuma. It was a truly great western and an all around good flick. Hot Fuzz comes reeeeeally close.
Favorite non-2007 movies seen for the first time this past year: Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), Children of Men (2006)
Favorite Books I’ve read this year: World War Z and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Favorite TV Shows to Watch: House, Good Eats
Favorite Song: “War Inside” by Todd Agnew
Favorite New CD: Better Questions by Todd Agnew
Favorite Podcast: 7th Son by JC Hutchins, Escape Pod
Favorite Webcomic: Order of the Stick
What’re yours?

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What Kind of Evangelical Are You created with QuizFarm.com

You scored as Evangelical Presbyterian You’re an Evangelical Presbyterian, probably a member of a PCA church. Sound theology and reverent worship are important to you, but so are outreach and ministry to the community. You are likely to be from the deep South, and perhaps at one time you were Southern Baptist. Evangelical Presbyterian 85% Moderate Evangelical 75% Baptist 60% Reformed Baptist 55% Conservative Evangelical 55% High Church Nomad 55% Presby – Old School 50% Fightin’ Fundy 50%

ht to Bob and Casey.

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I’m not a believer in astrology at all, but I figure as MCF says that these are vague enough that anyone can apply a few of the ones in their month to themselves and this kind of stuff has a strange appeal. Mainly the “group of strangers forming a web community” thing. So here’s me.
JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood (so my wife says). Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty (or so I think)and sparkly (hardly). Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved (who doesn’t?). Easily hurt but takes long to recover.
I’m interested (narcissist that I am) what any of you might think about which ones might apply to me that I haven’t chosen.
Tagging (I tag them in part hoping they’ll meme on but mostly because these are blogs you should read):
Sid
Pat
Chesty
Sorro/Forro
RC
WoolCovered
Gray
Pink
Blest
Danny
Doug
Bob
Here are the months and their traits:
JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.
FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.
MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.
APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.
MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislikes being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.
JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.
JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.
AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.
SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.
OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.
NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig up secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.
DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

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Religion is stacking up to be quite the topic during this election cycle. When questioners bring up the matter of religion, or try to pursue it very far, one of the common preferred responses is, “My religion is very private. I keep it separate from my politics. My religion will not influence me one way or the other in office.”

To which Dan says:

This response — if it means anything at all — can only mean one of three things:
The speaker is a liar
The speaker is a hypocrite
The speaker can’t rub two live neurons together

I’d say that’s pretty fair. Go read the article then come back and we can discuss.

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the trailer and posters for this train wreck seem to indicate that the movie has taken the concept of three guys on helium singing pop songs and made it worse. That’s gotta be some kind of scientific breakthrough.

You should really check out his site. It does indeed rock the hizzy.

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If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
Feel free to get creative here. No there aren’t any extra credit points involved, but a little ingenuity never hurt anyone, right?

Heroes does a decent job of pulling off the repercussions of super powers in the real world and as Sid points out in his answer the power you have may carry a tremendous weight. When Jesus performed miracles he was often mobbed. A college buddy, Jeff, when asked this question always said that he would take invulnerability because anyone with super powers in this world would eventually be hunted down and dissected or killed. My adolescent self often chose x-ray vision and/or invisibility for the usual adolescent reasons.
So what about me? I’m tempted to cop out and say the power of Dr. Strange, who could do pretty much anything, but I think that that circumvents the intent. I think I’d choose the ability to change my molecular density, a la the Martian Manhunter. On one end of the spectrum I’d be able to walk through walls. On the other end I’d be able to make myself as hard as diamond (maintaining flexibility somehow). This would naturally extend to whatever I was touching. That would effectively make me indestructible and able to go anywhere, but it’s not too flashy. Hopefully I’d use it to help out wherever that sort of thing might come in handy. Mostly I’d probably be using it to get a beer out of the fridge without opening the door or sharpening knives on the back of my hand, stuff like that. Honestly I’m not very heroic and having a super power wouldn’t be likely to change that.
While not a super power per se, the other thing that appeals to me is having Batman’s intellect/detective abilities. The scale to which the comics take it certainly seems at least supra-human if not super-human. Now that, that I think I’d actually use.

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Roxanne (Police) – I have a feeling that this one will be the first one to pop into many heads. It’s defintely a favorite of mine, but most of the resonance for me comes from Eddie Murphy’s rendition of it at the beginning of 48 Hours.

Levon (John/Hicks) – I really had no idea that there was a drummer by this name. Anyway, this song jumps to mind particularly because of Taylor Hicks and his phenomenal performance in the only season of Idol that I watched.


The Ballad of Billy the Kid (Joel) – I love the self referential quality in this song.

A Boy Named Sue (Cash) – I don’t think any list of songs containing a proper name (and there are soooo many of those aren’t there?) would be complete without this song. One should be careful when naming one’s children.

That’s what springs to my mind. How about you?

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1. Communications Specialist
2.. ESL Teacher
3. Business Systems Analyst
4. Corporate Trainer
5. Critic
6. Motivational Speaker
7. Print Journalist
8. Professor
9. Addictions Counselor
10. Television and Radio Reporter
11. Writer
12. Foreign Language Instructor
13. Psychologist
14. Marriage and Family Therapist
15. Translator
16. Clergy
17. Inventor
18. Librarian
19. Humanitarian Aid Worker
20. Computer Network Specialist
21. Computer Trainer
22. Technical Writer
23. Database Developer
24. Teacher Assistant
25. Sign Language Interpreter
26. Director
27. Multimedia Developer
28. School Counselor
29. Elementary School Teacher
30. Gerontologist
31. Telephone Operator
32. Early Childhood Educator
33. Web Developer
34. Furniture Finisher
35. Computer Programmer
36. Video Game Developer
37. Speech-Language Pathologist
38. Public Relations Specialist
39. Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
40. Community Worker

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1) What was the highlight of your week?
We’ll make it this week past. I’d have to say watching my kids climb rocks, discovering new ones to climb and announcing it with a hearty “Look, more rocks!” while we were at Pilot Mountain.
2) Whose car were you in last?
Mine.
3) When was the last time you kissed someone?
This morning, kissing each of my children in turn and finishing with the wife.
4) What color shirt are you wearing?
Black with orange and red flowers and paisley.

5) How long is your hair?
I’d say about 3/4s of an inch.
6) Last movie you saw?
Hot Fuzz!
7) Last thing you ate?
A chocolate “Cutie Pie”.
What was last thing you drank?
Coffee.
9) Are you happy right now?
Sure.
10) What did you say last?
“Bye.”
11) Where is your phone?
Cell? On my M&M truck. Landline? Four feet away.
12) What was the last museum you went to?
Ooooh. Don’t remember. I’m gonna say the local kid’s museum and it’s been at least a year.
13) Who came over last?
To my house I guess that would be our landlord’s electrician to install a security light. Until then we were insecure.
14) Who/what do you hate/dislike currently?
Hate’s a mighty strong word. I’m gonna say Brussels Sprouts.
15) What are you listening to?
People in the hall. Sometimes I forget to queue up the next thing on my iPod after I sync it. There, NPR Shuffle.
16) If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
I could go all “Things don’t make you happy.” but I’d like a decent newer commuter vehicle with AC.
17) What are your favorite stores?
Those brick and mortar things? I’ll go with the local used bookstore, Ed McKay’s, and the local coffee shop, Krankies.
18) What makes you the happiest right now?
My kids, my wife, and learning to juggle three clubs.
19) What were you doing at midnight last night?
Trying to get to sleep.
20) Are you left-handed?
My left hand is stupid. It causes most of my typos.
21) What’s for dinner tonight?
I rarely know the answer to that question, but my wife’s cooking so it must be good.
22) When Is Your Birthday?
July 14th.
23) Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Ben.
24) When is the last time you were in a swimming pool?
Last summer. I haven’t been to the pool this summer. That’s amazing.
25) Where was the last place you went shopping?
The grocery store, Harris Teeter specifically.
26) How do you feel about your hair right now?
It’s there, so good.
27) Do you have any expensive jewelry?
My wedding band wasn’t cheap so I guess yeah. Expensive is subjective though.
28) AIM or MSN?
Yahoo?
29) What was the first thing you thought when you woke up this morning?
Coffee. While that may not be accurate it’s the closest thing to coherent thought I usually ever have.
30) Do you drink beer?
Oh yes.
31) Who do you miss?
I’ll echo MCF and say my college buds. I see some of them but only rarely. I miss them all though, even the pains in the neck.
32) MySpace or Facebook?
Feh. Kids and their fancy, shmancy social networks. In my day we had to stumble over people with similar interests. Then we’d have to apologize.
33) What was your favorite subject in school?
Study hall.
34) Do you have any talents?
I say writing. To do anything this badly for this long must take talent. Or possibly a masochistic streak.
35) Do you have any children?
Yup.
36) Did you take a nap today?
Nope.
37) Ever met someone famous?
Andy Griffith. He’s from where I went to High School and visited my music appreciation class.
38) Do you want to be famous one day?
Infamous.
39) Could you handle being in the military?
Now, maybe. Not so much when I was a kid. I hated authority.
40) Ever been to Las Vegas?
Nope and don’t want to.
41) When is the last time you updated your blog?
2007-09-04 12:57:23
42) Have you been to New York City?
Yes and I’d like to go back. When I went it was with a high school group and it was very much a tour.
43) Ever been to Disneyland/world?
Yup and much like NY I’d like to experience it more freestyle.
44) Last thing you cooked?
I’ll go with customizing a pizza (adding veggies to a meat pizza from Wally World’s deli. I love to cook from scratch, but it doesn’t happen very often.
45) Stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
I don’t recall ever doing anything stupid with it.
46) Last time you were sick?
Stomach virus towards the end of the last school year.
47) Do you think anyone will repost this?
One never knows.

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1) At the tender age of eight, I and a friend of mine set a HUUUGE grassfire. I distinctly remember trying to put it out by filling my sneaker with water and using that. I also recall running like mad when I discovered that that didn’t work and the spanking I got from Mom.
2) I went to my senior prom with my ex-girlfriend and we doubled with my best friend and his girlfriend (whom I had an intense crush on). I do not recommend this as a course of action. Bad for one’s self esteem.
3) I didn’t learn to ride a bike until I was nineteen. I didn’t get my driver’s license until I was twenty-five. Needless to say, I walked a lot in college.
4) I recieved a citation for shooting off illegal fireworks. For that I did community service at a women’s shelter cutting kudzu and working on their computer.
5) I’ve been baptized twice. I’m still not sure that that second one “took”.
6) I was big into role playing games both in high school and college. My favorite RPG is Champions and I take my most common username from a guy whose power was the ability to change into a giant koala with super strength.
7) I preached a number of sermons for a Methodist church we attended in Greenville. I love getting up and speaking in front of people. I utterly failed at student teaching. My cooperating teacher asked me to be removed from the program. I latter found out from my wife through the teacher’s grape vine that she (the teacher not my wife) had accused me of cussing out one of my classes.
Tagging Two Guys, RC, Gray, and really anyone else that’s reading this.

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1. Were you named after anyone?
My father (first name) and a boy my mom babysat (middle name).
2. When was the last time you cried?
Really, honestly bawled? About six years ago during a very, VERY bad time. Snot, blubbering, wailing, it wasn’t pretty. I’m sure that I’ve teared up since, but nothing like this. Interestingly I didn’t cry at any of my three children’s birth or at my wedding.
3. Why are you so fickle when it comes to women?
Nope.
4. What is your favorite lunch meat?
Good garlicky bologna
5. Do you have kids?
Yes.
6. If you were another person would you be friends with you?
Sure, but I’m not picky
7. Do you use sarcasm a lot?
A lot? Probably more than I should.
8. Do you still have your tonsils?
As far as I know, yes.
9. Would you bungee jump?
Hell no.
10. What is your favorite cereal?
Cinnamon Life. Accept no substitutes. When I was a kid that would have been Apple Jacks, but as with everything else they screwed with the formula and they aren’t the same.
11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
Nope and since I were sandals and loafers when I can that would make it hard to say yes. Is that sarcasm? I use that too much.
12. Do you think you are strong?
Physically? Not particularly. Spiritually? Some days.
13. What is your favorite ice cream?
Wow. That’s like picking a favorite child. No one should have to do that. If pressed I’d say anything by those fellows from Vermont. Unless it contains toffee.
14. What is the first thing you notice about people?
Eyebrows.
15. Red or pink?
What kind of question is this? Red. What am I, a sissy?
16. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
Lack of self confidence.
17. Who do you miss the most?
My mind.
18. What color pants and shoes are you wearing?
Charcoal and black.
19. What was the last thing you ate?
Egg, bacon, tomato, cheese, and fake miracle whip on whole wheat.
20. What are you listening to right now?
Come to the Table by Michael Card and John Michael Talbot.
21. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Fuzzy wuzzy brown. It’s a real Crayola color. (Hex: #C45655) (RGB: 196, 86, 55)
22. Favorite smells?
Gasoline (yeah I know), fresh cut grass, cinnamon, roasting coffee.
23. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
A customer.
24. Hair color?
Brown with some silver.
25. Eye color?
Hazel.
26. Do you wear contacts?
Nope, just thick glasses.
27. Why aren’t you married?
I am totally married.
28. Favorite food?
Pizza, fer sure. Papa John’s as far a chain pizza goes. Best non-
chain pizza was from this little joint in Eastern NC that was owned by a Chinese family. Locally, there’s a place on Broad St.
29. Scary movies or happy endings?
Scary movies, totally.
30. Last movie you watched?
Cars. 2.5 times.
31. What did you dream about last night?
Something weird no doubt.
32. What books are you reading?
Celebration of Discipline, The Gospel of Luke, Know Your FIre
33. Summer or Winter?
Winter. You can always put more clothes on.
34. Hugs or kisses?
As nice as kisses are I can hug more people than I can kiss, so hugs.
35. Favorite dessert?
Anything chocolate.
36. Do you have any special talents?
Sure.
37. What are they?
I’d tell you, but I’m sworn to secrecy.
38. What color shirt are you wearing?
A bright flowery print in blues, aquas and white.
39. When are you going to start preparing for your move back home?
I am home.
40. What did you watch on TV last?
News.
41. What is your favorite sound?
“Daddy!”
42. Rolling Stones or The Beatles?
Beatles (actually the blues men that the Beatles were inspired by truth be told.).
43. What is the farthest you have been from home?
Wherever I am, I am too far from my eternal home. Was that cheesy?
44. Most likely to respond to this meme?
I’m not putting pressure on anyone.

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As a foodie, I think that the making of food is among one of the highest and oldest art forms. It’s challenging on more levels than some others.
I love listening to music whilst lying on cool green grass.
Sleeping is a treat since as a busy husband and dad I never get enough.
I never feel freer than when I’m in a new city with time on my hands.
Smoking is horrible.
Love should last a lifetime.
I could eat cheeseburgers until I puke and they didn’t have a picture of Pizza.
My but that bed looks like it sleeps good.
I lurve to read and don’t get to enough.
Video games. Where else can you do so many cool things and not suffer any bad consequences other than a bit of eye strain.
Walking around looking at old stuff appeals.
I can’t go through a day without the coffee. Addicted? *twitch* Nonsense.
That scene looks serene. The rest imply some sort of work.

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1. That’s much too long.
When asked about a Perilous that included thirty answers, what was MCF’s reply?
2. Using a nail and surprising simian-like agility.
How does MCF type his blog posts?
3. “Not the bang!”
Will I go out with a bang or a whimper?
4. A job.
What did Odd Job chage his name to when he realized that he wasn’t so strange after all?
5. Forget anyone else is there.
What’s the best technique to avoid KPA (Karaoke Performance Anxiety)?
6. Because he’s so dark and likes dirty laundry.
In what ways is Cloak so different from Dagger?
7. Two wheels.
How many wheels does the Perilous-mobile have?
8. He might not.
Might he?
9. It’s the first gig of the season.
Why does MCF celebrate after downloading the preliminary 1,000,000,000 bytes of PBW pictures in any given year?
10. At a student art exhibit in college.
When did MCF publically display his first (and last) nude self portrait?

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1. A lot of the pages were completely redesigned.
Why don’t all of the pages look the same?
2. Midol.
What does MCF take during that special time?
3. Growing breasts.
What is the side affect of a man overdosing on Midol?
4. My yard.
Where does MCF park his Perilous-mobile?
5. Peter’s.
Which of the Monkee’s noses is most like MCF’s?
6. Hannibal, naturally.
Who loves it when a plan comes together?
7. Jelly Beans and The Carpenters.
What are two of MCF’s guilty pleasures?
8. Lisa Loeb, Tina Fey, and Curt Happy.
Name three people that look hot in glasses.
9. He returned the Twinkie.
What did he do with the Twinkie after it didn’t give him super powers?
10. A radioactive isotope, but I didn’t gain any powers.
What did he stuff the Twinkie with?

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I have to say that as a person born in the seventies I have many happy memories of plugging buckets full of quarters into arcade games.
When I was a wee laddy in Arkansas there was an arcade that you could go to on a dreary Saturday morning and pay just a few ducats to play for four hours. It was here that I first saw Dragon’s Lair and Space Ace. I remember playing a game that involved steering a hook and ladder truck. Tapper, Centipede, Pac-Man, Wizards of Wor, all of these games and more filled the smallish space with a cacophony.
I remember a game show that involved besting your opponent at a variety of video games.
I remember playing Ms. Pac-Man with my Mom while we waited for our laundry to dry.
As I got older I remember hitting the arcade with my best buddy Bear and blowing serious change on Zaxxon, Cabal, and a side scrolling plane shoot-em up that he rocked at.
I remember the game room in the basement of Mendenhall.
I don’t know that I lament the Arcade’s passing as much as Wil does and I’m not sure that it’s gone all together. I do know that if I ever get to build my own house though, it will have a game room and I will teach my kids the joys of hearing “Prepare to qualify.”

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1. A one-inch vertical scar.
What is the only evidence left of a true alien abduction?
2. Fat Albert.
What was the worst Cartoon to Live Action Movie adaptation?
3. Initially, I was convinced there were two different actresses.
What was MCF’s initial reaction when he saw how much hotter Princess Leia was in Return of the Jedi than she was in A New Hope?
4. “Can you dig it?”
What CD gets heavy rotation when MCF has a special lady over?
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How would you write this question in binary?
6. Donald Sutherland.
Who played Hawkeye in the movie version of MASH?
7. A rap battle.
How do you decide which rapper has the best flow?
8. Because he’s just that white.
Why does Darell have all the flow of molasses in January?
9. “Ice Ice Baby, to go, to go…”
How does The Unseen One order ice for his legendary parties?
10. You would explode on contact.
Why should you never rear end a Pinto?
11. Mash up leaves in a plastic bucket full of water.
What’s the first step in creating Zombies according to “Zombie Making for Dummies”?
12. His black costume.
What is the best thing about the third Spider Man movie?
13. A room full of college girls in their underwear.
What is almost never as exciting as it sounds?
14. No, I’m 98% sure that she already knows that story…
Should I send JK Rowling my manuscript about a young boy destined to become a great wizard?
15. They would be stone by day.
What piece of knowledge about trolls would have made Bilbo feel better?
16. Terminator 3.
What does Ah-nuld want to call his re-election campaign?
17. He was there to show kids people like him could be handicapable, and to explain alien technology to aliens.
What purpose did the character of Willie (played by Robert Englund) serve in the “V” tv mini-series?
18. The dimwitted son of a garbage man.
If your name was Lamont, who would you be named after?
19. It was impossible to land.
What’s the biggest flaw with the Constitution class starship?
20. To get an “Innie”.
What would be a bad use for a FatMax Xtreme Fubar?

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1. From toxic waste.
Where did Daredevil get his powers from?
2. Toes.
What is Franks Burns’ fetish?
3. I kept flashing the biggest, cheesiest teeth-displaying smile I could after each reading.
What do most people say after they visit my blog?
4. Future Ted tells his kids to practice abstinence before marriage, while present Ted was sleeping with a girlfriend who had yet to tell him she loved him.
Why is Ted a hypocrite?
5. George Takei.
Which Star Trek actor came out recently?
6. 24.
What is MCF’s favorite show that’s still on the air?
7. 30.
How many points will Darrel get this round?
8. Accidentally turning and whacking a mentally-challenged girl in the head with a metal pipe.
What is not funny, but would probably get a laugh on America’s Funniest Home Videos?
9. A tank full of hot girls.
What will Army Recruiters put on posters by this time next year?
10. A tank full of unspeakable insects.
What will the recruits actually find once they join up?
11. Greg Lee.
Who gave voice to the principal on Doug:TAS?
12. I was afraid of getting water on my face.
Why did MCF not learn to swim until he was an adult?
13. …23 38 61…
What are MCF’s measurements?
14. Smaller than a nickel, but larger than a dime, and brown.
What kind of spot warrants a trip to the dermatologist?
15. Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start.
What is quite possibly the geekiest band name in history?
16. Grant filing the meat.
What is the hardest answer yet in the Perilous series?
17. James; Sean; Charles.
Can you name a Brown, a Bean and a Bronson?
18. Her nipple.
What part of a woman’s body has been overly eroticized by our country?
19. Tamers.
What does Whoopi need for her hair?
20. A pickle suit.
What did I wear to my Junior Prom?

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1. Cosmos.
What was Carl Sagan’s ego bigger than?
2.Donner.
What reindeer has the second most mispronounced name?
3. Blixem.
What reindeer has the most mispronounced name?
4. Donna Dixon.
What fantasy woman does MCF share with Garth Algar?
5. Sleepy
What was MCF’s nickname in High School?
6. Doc
What was Darrell’s nickname in High School?
7. That was how he got to Luchow’s.
When asked why The Unseen Blogger was flapping his arms, how did he answer?
8. “COLOSSUS!!!”
What was my nickname in High School?
9. “Did they teach you that fancy psychology in college?”
What did I ask my Mom that caused me to be grounded for a month?
10. Haim Saban; Paul Dini; Bruce Timm
What three men worked on the He Man cartoon?
11. Alfred E. Neuman.
Who does MCF share an orthodontist with?
12. Because I threw his leather coat out of the car when he dared me not to.
Why did Rutger Hauer threaten to beat up Kev?
13. Rey.
Who’s blog is indeed a drop of golden sun?
14. They make saliva.
What do a good piece of prime rib, Selma Hayek, and a Ducati Monster S4RS Testastretta have in common?
15. “Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.”
What line should be and is at the end of the new Transformers trailer?
16. Hyperballistic.
How would you describe my four year old son?
17. A single, thick eyebrow.
What is proof that Bert is evil?
18. It could summon help, warn of danger, grow in size, cast energy blasts, act as a shield, and unlock an ancient tome.
What answer is going to stump me this round?
19. Eye contact.
What should you never make when you meet Gary Busey?
20. Lettuce, Flan, and genuine Chinese food.
What three things are hard to find good examples of without some mad skillz?

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1. Darrell
Who is the brother of Larry and his other brother Darrell?
2. Wendy
What fast food mascot would MCF date provided Grimace wasn’t immediately available?
3. Lorna
What cookie is MCF on a first name basis with?
4. Joseph
Whose Techinicolor Drem Coat did MCF make his mask from?
5. Kevin
What kind of bacon is a ham but not the kind you eat?
6. Michael
What is MCF’s favorite archangel?
7. Kelly
What did MCF name his left foot?
8. Dave
Who would shoot MCF if he found out that MCF was dating his Mascot/Daugter provided he wasn’t already dead?
9. Hal
What did MCF name his PC?
10. Nicholas
What is MCFs favorite Saint?
11. Matthew
What is MCF’s favorite book of the Bible?
12. Clint
What is the most manly name after Duke?
13. Jesse
Who does MCF wish was really his Uncle?
14. Sean
MCF’s favorite Bond?
15. Cristina
MCF’s middle name?
16. Arthur
Who is MCF’s favorite cartoon character?
17. Whorenelli
What would you call MCF’s sister if you wanted to really make him mad?
18. Ray
MCF’s favorite biopic?
19. Kurt
Which Russell would play MCF in his biopic?
20. Jury
Who won’t be judging this contest?

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1. Howie Mandel and Gilbert Gottfried.
Who are two “comedians” that haven’t been funny/relevant since I was wearing short pants?
2. Because I was bored.
Why the change from MCFAT to Perilous?
3. Polly-O string cheese.
What is the second most inedible “snack” after a Slim Jims?
4. Sister Christian.
What Night Ranger song can you name?
5. Seinfeld; Prison Break; Joey.
What are three series where the main character either is in prison at some point or should be?
6. My finger was stuck in a hole in the desk.
What is the worst excuse for not finishing your homework?
7. A Recorder.
What instrument would you use to torture adults?
8. A refrigerator box.
What it the most awesome present a five year old can receive?
9. Peter, Cindy, and Dudley.
What are the names of three sitcom children?
10. Jams.
What do girls flip for?
11. Alcohol.
What did I flip for in college?
12. Goggles.
What is the most awesome free flight sim?
13. April.
What is the cruelest month?
14. Hold a pen properly.
What can southpaws not do?
15. Oyster Bay.
Where in the NE could you take some really good photoblog pictures?
16. Iceman, Nibbler, and Megatron.
What three cartoon characters would MCF most like to be?
17. “This can’t be a dream; there are no girls!”
What short sentence would summarize my love life in high school?
18. He doesn’t have one.
Why will you never see MCF’s face?
19. Change.
What do most people fear most?
20.”Sweet Christmas!”
What would Rudolph Dynamite’s signature saying be?

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They gave me some pointers on how to make this here blog mo’ betta. For the most part it strikes me as great advice. I shall no doubt be taking it, since I did ask. I don’t know how to feel about some of it, like trimming down my blogroll. I do need to do some maintenance, but I read all of these on a regulr basis. Maybe I’ll move them to a links page? Let me know what you think of any of their advice. You read this so your opinions count and if I can take their tough love I can take yours.

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Add some stuff to it that has to do with your blog and post it to your site and he’ll link back to you. Anyway here are my three attempts:

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