Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Georgia Guidestones
Image via WikipediaFrom Wikipedia:
In June 1979, an unknown person or persons under the pseudonym R.C. Christian hired Elberton Granite Finishing Company to build the structure.[3] One popular hypothesis is that the patron's pseudonym may be a tribute to the legendary 17th-century founder of Rosicrucianism, Christian Rosenkreuz.Interesting in and of itself. But here is the kicker:
A message consisting of a set of ten guidelines or principles is engraved on the Georgia Guidestones in eight different languages, one language on each face of the four large upright stones. Moving clockwise around the structure from due north, these languages are: English, Spanish, Swahili, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian.Certainly these are a fair guide to live by according to any standards. But the question remains, "Why?"
- Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature.
- Guide reproduction wisely - improving fitness and diversity.
- Unite humanity with a living new language.
- Rule passion - faith - tradition - and all things with tempered reason.
- Protect people and nations with fair laws and just courts.
- Let all nations rule internally resolving external disputes in a world court.
- Avoid petty laws and useless officials.
- Balance personal rights with social duties.
- Prize truth - beauty - love - seeking harmony with the infinite.
- Be not a cancer on the earth - Leave room for nature - Leave room for nature.
There are quite a few websites dedicated to the guidestones:
- http://www.radioliberty.com/stones.htm
- http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=571
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/guidestones/?page=2
- http://vanshardware.com/2009/12/decoding-the-georgia-guidestones/
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Image via WikipediaGrowing up a child of the '70's and '80's, my version of Nick Fury wasn't Samuel L. Jackson. All apologies to Mr. Jackson (who is an incredibly talented actor and I consider myself a fan of his work), the Nick Fury I grew up with was a somewhat middle-aged white guy re-invented by Jack Kirby and Jim Steranko (who really ran with the character). The character itself is a pastiche of the 1960's spy/adventure set, which makes sense since it's when he debuted.
Image via Wikipedia
Image via Wikipedia*sigh*
Maybe someday I'll see my favorite version of Nick Fury done justice. I still shudder at the horribly bad Hasselhoff debacle that was on Fox tv.
And so, this is my small tribute to the character, via a little gallery of images I cobbled from Deviantart.com.
Enjoy!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
D. B. Cooper Decoded
Image via WikipediaFortunately for us, someone posted the episode on YouTube. Voila!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Captain America: Super Soldier
IGN.com just posted some new screengrabs from the upcoming game for PS3, Wii, Nintendo DS, et. al. I have to say I'm pretty stoked for this!
See More Captain America: Super Soldier Screenshot at IGN.com
See More Captain America: Super Soldier Screenshot at IGN.com
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tigra!
No, no. Not this Tigra.
This Tigra.
Greer Nelson, a.k.a. the Furry-friendly, scritch-ready Marvel Comics superheroine. Don't know what a Furry is? Check here.
I think it's pretty easy to understand the appeal the character has on the pubescent, pimply-faced hordes of basement-dwelling comic book readers. I count myself among them, even though I've long grown through puberty. Or is that out of puberty? Not sure. Not sure I care.
I do know, however, this character is hot. And always has been.
Tigra's had a long history in the world of Marvel Comics and left many a lonely superhero behind her on the quest for a good romp in the hay. Or the litter. Ew. On second thought, skip the litter.
Tigra is also playing some havoc on the interwebs. Search for her on Deviantart.com and just see what you see. I guarantee it'll be more than you bargained for.
There's also a nifty Tigra Gallery run by a gentleman with noble and completely wholesome purposes. Sure. I'd buy that for a dollar.
She even has her own action figure.
Truly a sign she's made it in the superhero community.
So consider this my personal mini-gallery of favorite Tigra images.
You're welcome, fanboy!
This Tigra.
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| Yummy. |
Greer Nelson, a.k.a. the Furry-friendly, scritch-ready Marvel Comics superheroine. Don't know what a Furry is? Check here.
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| Frightening, isn't it? |
I do know, however, this character is hot. And always has been.
Tigra's had a long history in the world of Marvel Comics and left many a lonely superhero behind her on the quest for a good romp in the hay. Or the litter. Ew. On second thought, skip the litter.
Tigra is also playing some havoc on the interwebs. Search for her on Deviantart.com and just see what you see. I guarantee it'll be more than you bargained for.
There's also a nifty Tigra Gallery run by a gentleman with noble and completely wholesome purposes. Sure. I'd buy that for a dollar.
She even has her own action figure.
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| Don't ask me who or what that thing is next to her. I have no idea. |
So consider this my personal mini-gallery of favorite Tigra images.
You're welcome, fanboy!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Captain America: The First Avenger
Completely geeked-out by the teaser poster for Captain America: The First Avenger Marvel released today. So, thought I'd share a few choice images. You may have already seen these floating around out there. But they're so awesome they're worth seeing again!
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