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Truth in Comics, or Flash Games I Have Loved
The brilliant xkcd published this comic awhile back. I knew it to be true instantly (me and a million others, it’s not hard to see the artists’ smarts) but I couldn’t remember a specific game that had caught me recently.
Well, pshaw. I’ve found a game that I cannot get enough of, and like all good [...]
How Government Backstops are Destabilising the Financial System
I have already explained the root cause of why we are in a financial crisis. I have explained why talking heads talking about this being a liquidity problem are speaking bunk. Now, I am going to explain why the current actions of governments around the world are making things far worse.
The last few weeks have [...]
Stardock and the non-sequel to Master of Magic
Hot diggity damn.
Stardock, after teasing us for more than a year, has officially announced that they are producing a spiritual successor to the classic Master of Magic . The new title, Elemental: War of Magic , does not actually build off of the MoM license. However, MoM was a Magic: the Gathering / Civilization double [...]
Liquidity, and the Game of Hot Potato
Please nip over at some point and have a look at my post about the root cause of the financial crisis. It will make this post make more sense.
I have already pointed out that the root of the problem is that many companies are functionally bankrupt because they are holding debt that has no value. [...]
How to Host a Game Night, an Apples to Apples Review
I recently met a new couple that I really like, and they live incredibly close to me. It so happens that another couple with whom my partner and I have been friendly also live close by, and we’ve all said to each other at different times that we should hang out more than we do. [...]
29Oct2008 | John | Comments Off | Continued
Georgia - Florida, and Urban’s Way: Unnecessary Fussin’
This week is the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party; go spit, SEC, that’s what it’s called, and I don’t even drink. Before I get into what’s on my mind, a little refresher for those of you insensitive enough not to keep up with such heady affairs. Last year, in an effort to get the Bulldogs [...]
28Oct2008 | John | Comments Off | Continued
The Aerion Business Jet
I’m tired of Doom and Gloom posts, and thought it was time to post something that makes me happy.
27Oct2008 | Ray | Comments Off | Continued
Ty Willingham is Leaving - Now What, UW?
As has been widely reported, Tyrone Willingham is stepping down at the end of the season. If you’ve been following UW football at all this year, this is absolutely no shock to anyone. Many folks were surprised that he kept his job after last year, and as the losses piled up the expectations grew that [...]
27Oct2008 | John | Comments Off | Continued
Fantasy Football: Week 7 Aftermath and Making Trades
I’m catching up with this, any anyway I got creamed. 63 points in a league where about half the teams cross the century mark each week - yep, ker smackers. What happened?
Nothing happened, that’s what. Barring a bye or two I was starting what should be a 1st string team:
QB - Peyton Manning
WR - Plaxico [...]
The Root of the Problem, Counterfeit Debt
In other posts, I have written long expositions of why we are in a financial crisis. I have decided to write several short posts on the subject as well.
The root of the problem is counterfeit money. I’m sure that’s a statement worthy of a double take for most people, but it is true.
In today’s world, [...]
Just to be clear - I was as rusty as anybody at the table. It's not like I knew that it would work, I just knew that I was screwed from any sort of conventional point-of-view, so it was time to try something different. Now, having said that
You dirty dawg! This "one of the strongest players" knew exactly how sneaky you are, I just didn't realize it was your actual strategy. Ha-RUMPH.
Next time, blood will coat the streets.
Thanks for the info Ray! I just ordered one today along with an extra main motor, can't wait.
Hi Chad,
Yes, I am very pleased with my heli. The main motor gave up the ghost a few days after the above post, and I had to get another. I bought several, but so far haven't had to replace another. I fully expect to have to replace the current mo
Don't look at me, I'm no fan of tanking games. Every week should be played to their max ability in an effort to try to win. The Seahawks are not the freaking Knicks, afterall.
High draft picks are overrated anyways. You pay a lot of money, tying u
Politicians comes to mind. :D
Hm ... I had a different rationale for why this is stupid: It rewards failure. Businesses demand money from the government to rescue them from foolish and selfish financial decisions. At the same time, they scream against any kind of oversight or 
Hey John,
Nice to see GU coming along. Your 'proposal' makes a lot more sense now that I can see it in action. Very interesting set-up. I'm monitoring my traffic closely post-election. Merging The Big Stick into a larger network may make more sens
Go 'Dawgs, indeed. Richt's successes are more than admirable, and I've missed the hell out of him at the offensive helm these last eight years. Should be a great game, but I give the edge to the 'Dawgs. Even though Tim Tebow once touched a blind