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Marvel 70th Anniversary Frames Revisited

Posted by ptb under *mixed, Comics, Technology | Join the Discussion |

The last of Marvel’s 70th Anniversary Frame variants shipped this week.  I’ve made my feelings about these books pretty clear, but as a true Marvel Zombie I couldn’t just let them pass by.  So, consider this my digital revenge as I add them to my “virtual collection.”  Take that, Marvel! See if you can spot

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2508
09

Of course I’ll drive to the Oaks Target

Posted by ptb under *like, Comics, Miscellany | Join the Discussion |

I had thought that Angie was helping keep my psychoses in check, but tonight she was an enabler.  Kevin, some of this is your fault as well. There are these ridiculous children’s toys from Hasbro called the “Super Hero Squad” that feature Marvel characters.  In fact, there are toys done in this style for a

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1708
09

I leave town for a week and Michael Vick shows up

Posted by ptb under *dislike, Sports | Leave a Comment |

Apparently, Michael Vick is an Eagle now.  He’s an incredibly talented athlete who did a terrible thing, as many do.  He went to prison for it, which most don’t.  The situation has been and will be talked to death, but it will change nothing.  This is happening and the focus will eventually shift to what

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1608
09

Girl fighting is “sports entertainment”

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I’ve seen my share of contrived fighting, and I think I saw some tonight.  The much hyped (in some circles) fight between Gina Carano and Cris Cyborg was presented by Strikeforce on Showtime tonight and things were definitely suspect.  First of all, the one girl is named Cyborg.  She may as well be part of

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1508
09

Ticketmaster: How can this go on?

Posted by ptb under *dislike, Music | Leave a Comment |

I enjoy live music and have certainly paid to see my fair share of shows.  Summer festivals, arena acts, small clubs, dive bars, it’s all pretty much fair game, but I have to say something about the way Ticketmaster is hurting everyone.  This is not a new story, and I’m sure it will come as

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