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Robin Hood – A Movie Review

May 17, 2010May 16, 2010 John Action, Adventure, Cate Blanchett, Danny Huston, Eileen Atkins, Kevin Durand, Mark Addy, Mark Strong, Max von Sydow, Oscar Isaac, Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, William Hurt, William Marshall

“Robin Hood” chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion, a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Robin Hood delivers what it promises. Solid action, good narrative, and the inclusion of a bit of history with action between England and France gives the movie an added meat and almost realistic feel to it. The dialog is a bit ropey at times, and Robin’s “merry men” could have had a bit more screen time, but otherwise i see no major fault with this movie.

Culture Featured Fun Stuff Humor

Pixels by Patrick Jean

April 12, 2010May 13, 2010 John Donkey Kong, New York, Pacman, Pixels, Places, Space Invaders, Tetris

If you’ve ever played any of the old school video games, Tetris, Pacman, Donkey Kong and others, you’ll love this video. The effects are amazing. It’s what would happen if the Pixels took over New York City. Look for characters from Space Invaders, Pacman, Tetris, Arkanoid, Donkey Kong, and Frogger.

Culture Featured Religion

Scaring People to Christianity

April 7, 2010April 7, 2010 John Bible, christian, Christianity, Easter, Micah, Revelation, right wing, Theology

Easter Sunday afternoon me and Lay went to his parent’s farm down in Ruskin to hide Easter eggs and eat. At one point, I was running to a nearby Walgreens to pickup a couple of items. I was stopped at the traffic waiting to turn in and noticed a young man on the corner holding a large sign and his Bible. I felt sorry for him, because the picture was one of an angry God, and I have trouble with that image, but it’s an image held by too many on the religious right.

Featured Fun Stuff Humor

Root Beer Bottle Rocket

March 27, 2010March 27, 2010 John Clean up, Kitchen, Publix, Rocket, Root Beer, Soda

Thursday was a long and grueling day at work. After work I raked leaves and did some yard cleanup. So I was ready to sit down and relax with a nice cold cup of diet coke after my shower. Instead, I wound up with a major clean-up/disaster recovery effort on my hands.

Congress Constitution Featured Politics

New Poll at Deep Sand-The 60 Vote Requirement

March 20, 2010March 20, 2010 John Cloture, Filibuster, Poll, U S Senate

As most of you know, the United States Senate has a cloture rule which requires at least 60 votes to end debate to then vote up or down on the bill itself. It is important to note that the Constitution says nothing about the rules of the Senate, and does not require such a super-majority. Should the rule be modified to require a lower threshold for cloture, or eliminated all together? Tell us what you think in our poll.