A blog about societal, cultural, and civilizational collapse, and how to stave it off or survive it. Named after the legendary character "Crazy Eddie" in Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's "The Mote in God's Eye." Expect news and views about culture, politics, economics, technology, and science fiction.
MLive's chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa takes a look at the warming trends of Michigan's climate. if the trends continue the climate will be similar to Kentucky in 100 years.
'Bill Nye Saves the World' star says current administration isn't upholding the U.S. Constitution's promise to 'promote the progress of science and useful arts.'
That's an angle I hadn't thought of, but Nye was right to use it. It helps show how abnormal this administration really is.
The U.S. Constitution isn't the only reason Nye has given for the March for Science. Here's another.
I agree with this explanation, too. In fact, it's among the reasons I marched on Earth Day, again at the People's Climate Marchthe next Saturday, and why I'll be marching again at the next protest I support. To a better tomorrow for everyone!
Thousands of supporters waved French flags and cheered in front of the Louvre.
Note the Trump support for Le Pen before the election. Nonnie9999 mocked that in Le Pen and La Pencildick a couple of weeks ago.
"I'm with Stupid" -- where have I seen that before? Since I'm a good environmentalist, I recycled the idea in a comment.
“I’m with stupid”–I have a song for that. It’s even about the trans-Atlantic relationships between politicians.
“A moron” and “A billion dollar kid.” Perfect!
I surprised Nonnie9999 with the selection. She loved it, then saw me and raised me.
OMG! I never heard that song before. That was perfect!!!! Here’s another little song for Le Pen and Le Pencildick:
I know that song, having used it in I was in a foul mood until I watched this video after Scott Walker survived his recall. My opinion of it hasn't changed over the past five years, as I told Nonnie9999 "That’s the perfect song to tell off far-right politicians and media figures." She agreed. Now all she and I have to do is get Americans to sing this characteristically British song after every Republican town hall or public appearance. Wish us luck!
Stay tuned for the Sunday entertainment feature, which will also be about the Saturn Awards nominees, this time for television. "The Walking Dead" vs. "Westworld," anyone?
Unlike the video I embedded above the jump in 'Rogue One' at the Saturn Awards for Star Wars Day, this one lists all of the television categories; all of the television nominations are for shows and actors, none for the technical categories that were left out of the movie nominations video.
With that out of the way, "The Walking Dead" led the television field with seven nominations in six categories, Best Horror Television Series, Andrew Lincoln for Best Actor on a Television Series, Norman Reedus for Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series, both Danai Gurira and Melissa McBride for Best Supporting Actress on a Television Series, Chandler Riggs for Best Younger Actor on a Television Series, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan for Best Guest Performance on a Television Series. "Westworld" came in second with six nominations in four categories, Best Science Fiction Television Series, both Ed Harris and Jeffrey Wright for Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series, both Thandie Newton and Evan Rachel Wood for Best Supporting Actress on a Television Series, and Anthony Hopkins for Best Guest Performance on a Television Series. The two shows are in direct competition in three categories, Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series, Best Supporting Actress on a Television Series, and Best Guest Performance on a Television Series. May the better show win.
Follow over the jump for the complete fields in all the categories where at least one of the shows have been nominated, plus Best Actress on a Television Series, where Kim Dickens of "Fear the Walking Dead" earned a nomination, along with my choice to win and my opinion of the rest fo the field.
Beware the Revengeof theSixth, the Dark Side of StarWarsDay! It turns out that I missed a nomination for the "Star Wars" franchise among those listed in 'Rogue One' at the Saturn Awards for Star Wars Day. In addition to the eleven nominations for last year's movie, there was also one for "Star Wars: Rebels" as Best Animated Series or Film on Television to bring the total for the franchise to an even dozen. Here is the field from Slashfilm.
Best Animated Series or Film on Television
Bojack Horseman Family Guy The Little Prince The Simpsons Star Wars: Rebels Trollhunters
"Bojack Horseman" may be the Critics' Choice, literally, but there is no guarantee it will win with the Saturn Awards electorate. I'm going to vote for "Star Wars: Rebels" in hopes it will win.
Speaking of the Saturn Awards nominees, I noted Thursday that Michael Giacchino is nominated for Best Film Music and wrote that I already had a selection from "Rogue One" representing the Dark Side for today. Here is The Imperial Suite from the movie soundtrack.
Music video by Michael Giacchino performing The Imperial Suite.
To vote for both "Star Wars: Rebels" and "Rogue One," click on the link in the quoted passage.
Speaking of "this electorate," my readers and I have a chance to change its composition. Click here to apply for an affiliate membership. At $25, one can vote for the best films and television shows. At $40, one can vote for all categories. I'm paying $40. I hope my readers do, too.
I've already paid. Voting is open until May 30th.
Stay tuned for the Sunday entertainment feature, which will also be about the Saturn Awards nominees, this time for television. "The Walking Dead" vs. "Westworld," anyone?
¡Feliz CincoDeMayo! As the tradition has become on this blog, I'm celebrating the holiday with drinks from Tipsy Bartender, beginning with the Michelada.
The most delicious Michelada ever...THE BOILING CRAB MICHELADA!
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1 oz (30ml) Tequila Shot
Coronita Beer
4 oz (120ml) Clamato
1/2 (15ml) Fresh Lime Juice
Worcestershire Sauce
Hot Sauce
Dash of Salt
Rim with Chamoy and Tajin, Shrimp and Cucumbers
Considering that yesterday was Star Wars Day and tomorrow is Revengeof theSixth, Brittany's Star Wars shirt is a serendipitous bonus. So was her sticking a lime in Skyy's mouth so she finish the tag line. I've been waiting for one of the Tipsy Girls to do that to him for years.
HappyStarWarsDay! To begin my celebration of 40 years of "Star Wars," I'm sharing the eleven nominations "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" received at the Saturn Awards along with the film's competition in each category -- that is, after the official announcement video: The 43rd Annual Saturn Award Film Nominations.
Greetings fellow Genre Entertainment Enthusiast,
As fans and devotees of the genre, we invite you to go to our website: www.SaturnAwards.org where we are offering a special membership for the next few months which will allow you to VOTE for your favorite actors, actresses, movies and TV shows, so please join, tell your friends & fans and spread the word -- !!
As both Slashfilm and the Saturn Awards website note, the eleven nominations "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" received were the most of any film recognized. Starting from the top, they are Best Science Fiction Film Release, Best Actress in a Film for Felicity Jones, Best Supporting Actor in a Film for Diego Luna, Best Film Direction for Gareth Edwards, Best Film Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Film Production Design, Best Film Music, Best Film Costume Designer, Best Film Make-Up, and Best Film Special / Visual Effects. Follow over the jump for all the nominees in each of these categories, along with my opinions of them and a link to become a member in order to vote.
As President Donald Trump reached the 100th day of his presidency, tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., for the People’s Climate March, with similar demonstrations around the country. Protesters called for environmental protections even as Trump has proposed cutting funding for science programs and signed an executive order to expand offshore drilling for oil in the Arctic.
PBS mentioned that there were marches in cities across the country. They were too small in their scope. There were marches around the world, including in Canada, where CBC's The National included footage from Canadian demonstrations in Climate change protests against Trump's policies.
Marches held in cities around the world Saturday to urge governments to act on climate change.
Welcome to two of the lessons I teach my students, "everything is connected to everything else" and "there is no away." What the U.S. does affects Canada and vice versa.
Follow over the jump for my story about my joining a sister march in Michigan.
When I wrote "I doubt I'll have much time for DOOM this week," I didn't realize how little there would be. I was planning on posting something about the People's Climate March today, but I'm on break this week, so I'm just not feeling it. Instead, I'm going to give Earth Day the same treatment I've given other holidays, celebrate it with a drink from Tipsy Bartender and music from drum corps. It's past time I did, especially since Earth Day itself was more than a week ago. Sometimes inspiration strikes late.
1 ½ oz. (45ml) Coconut Vodka
¾ oz. (22ml) Blue Curacao
½ oz. (15ml) Lemon Juice
2 oz. (60ml) Lemon Lime Soda
Lime Peel
PREPARATION
1. To an ice filled glass add coconut vodka, blue curacao, lemon juice and lemon lime soda. Stir well to mix. Set aside.
2. Using scissors or a small knife roughly cut the shapes of the continents out of lime peel. Place shapes inside a round glass and pack with crushed ice.
3. Pour mix into glass and serve. Enjoy responsibly!
Now that my readers have a drink, they can sip it while watching two clips of Crossmen's 1992 show, "Songs for the Planet Earth." First, the official video from Drum Corps International: DVD Spotlight: 1992 Crossmen.
Crossmen's 6th place presentation of "Songs for the Planet Earth" visited our home planet as part one of a three-year song cycle; followed the next two years with "A Celebration of Humanity" and "Suite Children." The show was created with a sense of concern for environmental preservation.
I hope my readers found that as inspiring as I did.
I might have something serious tomorrow. After that, Thursday is StarWarsDay, Friday is CincoDeMayo, Saturday is Revengeof theSixth, and Sunday will be an entertainment feature. As I wrote, there will be very little time for DOOM this week and I'm O.K. with that.
A year ago, I thought I might do something with the aluminum Festivus pole. That's not happening. ... I originally put the idea of featuring the aluminum pole in the context of a drum corps Festivus. It turned out three drum corps, the Santa Clara Vanguard, Mandarins, and Oregon Crusaders, all used fake trees, either aluminum or fiberglass, in their shows this year. I'll be a good environmentalist and use them for May Day. I don't just recycle; I conserve my resources and reuse them, too.
Santa Clara, CA - 4th Place 95.300 "The Four Seasons Recomposed" Written by Max Richter Published by MUSIC SALES CORPORATION OBO MUTE SONG; "Without Warning" Written by Stephen (Leonard) Melillo Published by STORMWORKS; "Earth Song" Written by Frank Ticheli Published by MANHATTAN BEACH MUSIC; "After The Storm" Written by Stephen (Leonard) Melillo Published by STORMWORKS.
Sacramento, CA - 17th Place 81.200 "Devilish Love" Written by Roger Julia (II) Published by KCA Music; "Into the Forest" Written by Key Poulan, Mark Hunter, Sean Womack Published by KEY POULAN MUSIC; "The Calling" Written by Key Poulan, Mark Hunter, Sean Womack Published by KEY POULAN MUSIC; "The Demons Within" Written by Key Poulan, Mark Hunter, Sean Womack Published by Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps; "Metamorphosis" Written by Key Poulan, Mark Hunter, Sean Womack Published by Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps.
Those are the official videos. Follow over the jump for the unofficial one.
