How long would Bruce Wayne have to train to become Batman? In some of the timelines you see in the comics, the backstory is he goes away for five years—some it’s three to five years, or eight years, or 12 years. In terms of the physical changes (strength and conditioning), that’s happening fairly quickly. We’re talking […]
Truth in superheroes
Posted by Ben on September 9, 2008
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Much better than first generation wings
(Cybertek Wings Version 2)
Posted by Ben on September 4, 2008
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Black Sheep
(2007) dir Jonathan King – w/ lots of actors you’ve probably never heard of — fresh faces — and, of course, the sheep. Really, it’s all about the sheep. Synopsis: A man, and his irrational fear of sheep. Animal rights activists, and their disgust of genetically modified sheep. A man, and his boundless greed. Then, […]
Posted by Ben on September 2, 2008
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Sweet, sweet fame & fortune
So this is what it feels like to be a famous photographer. (To be honest, it feels a little silly.) (Also, I’m wantonly misinterpreting “famous”, and possibly also “photographer.” And maybe “feels like.”)
Posted by Ben on August 31, 2008
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I liked the book better than the movie
But the movie is (movies are) still pretty good. Don’t think I’m complaining. Because I’m not. Not about that, anyway. (Also, his event schedule looks pretty desolate right now, but if you get a chance, the “live event” is better than either the book or the movie.)
Posted by Ben on August 29, 2008
https://www.swordbilled.com/i-liked-the-book-better-than-the-movie/
Word clouds
Word (and tag) clouds are fairly useless (but interesting) way of arranging information. Wordle is your go-to webapp for creating word clouds from just about anything. (In the right hands, it might actually allow for a useful graphical representation of word frequency.) In any case, it’s certainly an interesting time-sink. Play with the source, the […]
Posted by Ben on August 29, 2008
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Visit the city of shadows
Mysterious, but not.
Posted by Ben on August 28, 2008
https://www.swordbilled.com/visit-the-city-of-shadows/
Chuck Klosterman interprets foreign students interpreting America
Perhaps the most provocative essay argued for a tie between Ernest Hemingway and O.J. Simpson. The author’s point seemed to be that Hemingway was “not the typical American,” but that Simpson sort of was. And: One person wrote about the Hummer all-terrain vehicle. This is not technically a human, but I could see her point. […]
Posted by Ben on August 27, 2008
https://www.swordbilled.com/chuck-klosterman-interprets-foreign-students-interpreting-america/
Strangely, ‘Left Behind’ isn’t
The top 10 most discarded books in hotel rooms 1. The Blair Years by Alastair Campbell 2. Don’t You Know Who I Am? by Piers Morgan 3. A Whole New World by Jordan 4. Wicked by Jilly Cooper 5. Dr Who Creatures & Demons by Justin Richard 6. The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown 7. […]
Posted by Ben on August 21, 2008
https://www.swordbilled.com/strangely-left-behind-isnt/
Scientists tell us what we already know
Sort of. The (terribly informal) verdict: Believable: Iron Man, Batman Unbelievable: The Incredible Hulk Quote: Now, many people are aware that the most incredible thing about the Hulk is the way his pants always stay on when he expands to ten times his original volume. But did you also know: The good superhero stories require […]
Posted by Ben on August 17, 2008
https://www.swordbilled.com/scientists-tell-us-what-we-already-know/