Jul

10

Threat levels raised

July 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.” Londoners have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but […]

Apr

26

Eat London

April 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Ever wanted to know what Galactus feels when he is devouring the world’s main cities? Now you can. The Eat London project will have people cooking an edible model of London that we Londoners can go and eat afterwards.

Apr

26

Legalisation of Abortion in Mexico

April 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

With great satisfaction and surprise, I received today the news that abortion had finally been legalised in Mexico City. Note that this legislation only applies to Mexico City, not the whole country. With this measure the Federal District joins a few other states in allowing the voluntary interruption of pregnancy during the first twelve weeks.
This […]

    Amusements

    Comic book series
    52

    "52" DC comics

    What happened in the 52 weeks after the Infinite Crises? What happened in the 52 weeks without Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman? What happened in the weeks leading to World War 3 in the DC Universe?

    Books
    The Machine Crusade

    "The Machine Crusade": Legends of Dune 2 Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

    The second volume of the Legends of Dune prequels, where the origins of the Dune universe as we know it are revealed.

    Music
    Elodia

    "Elodia" Lacrimosa

    A fantastic symphonic/gothic rock album.

    Last movie watched in the cinema
    The Painted Veil

    "The Painted Veil" John Curran

    with Naomi Watts and Edward Norton. Period piece about an English bacteriologist and his estranged wife living in the middle of a cholera epidemic in China. The music and landscapes are fantastic. It was quite funny to see both leads, particularly Edward Norton, kept losing their accents. And yes, the mother superior used to be Mrs. Emma Peel, once upon a time.