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I ain’t no student of ancient culture, but there’s one thing that I do know: The B-52’s didn’t do a ton of research when writing the song “Mesopotamia.” But that’s kind of what the song is all about, and kind of why I love the band. They made songs about whatever weird shit they felt like: counterfeiting, driving in the south at night, odd beach encounters, how there are a …

I received the following note from David Bruhn regarding a new book out on the story of Al Baeta, long time coach at American River Community College in Sacremento, CA. Hoping some of our readers, especially from the West Coast will give the book a try and let us know about it in the form of a review. Dear George ,It's my hope that you will make visitors to your …

Barnacles All Closed Up One of the most interesting and enigmatic little critters we find at the seashore are barnacles. They cling to rocks at the waters' edge, closed to our curiosity, their domed mounds like little closed beaks shut to the water and the world. They choose their permanent homes as larvae, sticking to hard substrates that will become their permanent homes for the rest

Two reviews right in a row about piecing together pottery? And from the same publisher no less? What are the odds? Anyway, here you piece together broken mugs, pots, plates, and more in this jigsaw puzzle style game. Some of the pottery has pictures of cats or cat patterns on them, hence the name. Magic […]

Does your turkey look perfect when you take it out of the oven and then like it was attacked by left handed Wolverines after you carve it? Here's how to carve a turkey with minimal effort & maximum visual impact. On television, families are always shown serving their entire, whole turkey on the Thanksgiving table....Read More

Repeated listening is advised. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize My first album with Brötzmann. As I’m continuing my explorations into the avant-garde the prospect of dipping my toes into the work of Brötzmann was appealing but a bit daunting. Not entirely a given, cause my impression is that he was maybe a bit too harsh a player for me …

Time for a reload! The ultimate 2000 AD mix-tape returns this Free Comic Book Day for a new collection of The Best of 2000 AD celebrating the past, present, and future of The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!Taking place annually every May, Free Comic Book Day is an international event which finds participating comic shops giving away comic books from all the top publishers today – absolutely free! It’s

(2007) Written and Directed by Werner Herzog; Starring: Werner Herzog, Scott Rowland, Stefan Pashov, Doug MacAyeal, Ryan Andrew Evans, Kevin Emery, Olav T. Oftedal and Regina Eisert; Available on Blu-ray and DVD. Rating: **** “…Every single mechanic – highly professional. Every scientist – cutting edge of science, every cook who comes there, a dishwasher, are highly motivated people, sometimes you would find a retired judge who is doing the dishes… …

I feel like my own side projects haunt me sometimes. I want to build new and shiny things, I buy domain names, I get 90% of the way there… and then eh. Time for something new and shiny again. But now, I’m at a point where I just finished a super busy time at work, it’s a holiday week without a ton to do, and I have the energy and …

For most of my life, I rode with Woodland boots. I love them; they are versatile, durable, and comfortable. However, I wanted more protection than they could provide. I wasn't looking for professional track riding boots but something in between. That's me wearing Derby Rusty Wrangler Riding Boots during our ride to Valparai. Requirements A decent riding protection It should fit well, be comfortable, and should grip the floor well …

Lots of exciting new features have been landing in CSS recently, and it can be tough trying to figure out if they’re safe to use or not. We might know that a feature is available for 92% of users, but is that sufficient? Where do we draw the line? In this blog post, I’ll share the framework I use for deciding whether or not to use a modern CSS feature …

There is currently an effort underway to build a new universal lockfile standard for Python, most of which is taking place on the Python discussion forum. This initiative has highlighted the difficulty of creating a standard that satisfies everyone. It has become clear that different Python packaging tools are having slightly different ideas in mind of what a lockfile is supposed to look like or even be used for. In …

The world of photography is incredibly diverse, making it tricky to choose the perfect gifts for photographers. Whether you’re a seasoned shutterbug or someone who knows little about lenses, this guide is here to simplify your search. From clever camera gifts to thoughtful photography gifts that cater to both beginners and pros, you’ll find something to inspire creativity and enhance their craft. Explore these carefully curated picks and make the …

As a lifehacky person, I’m always on the lookout for items that might seem boring but secretly make life lots better. I’ve noticed people sharing similar lists to this, and I find them genuinely useful, so I thought I’d create my own. The method was simple: I went back through all of my Amazon purchases forever and picked out ones which have genuinely added to life. They are things I …

Drawn by myth, stunned by reality. A trip to Transylvania.