May 17, 2012

Are Political Spouses Fair Game? Maybe, But Stay Away From The Kids

Leslie Marshall and Janine Turner appear on Fox News with Bill O’Reilly to discuss whether or not political spouses are fair game for criticism during campaign season. I say sometimes they can be, but not the kids. Them you stay away from.

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May 13, 2012

Brett Singer Tweets for 2012-05-13


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May 12, 2012

New Green Arrow TV Show Drops Green, Keeps Arrow

'Arrow' on the CW — Green or not?

Is this Green Arrow? Or just Arrow?

Possible good news for those of us who miss having a live action superhero TV show to watch. The CW, the network formerly known as WB and once the airer of the not-quite-Superman series ‘Smallville’, has picked up the pilot for ‘Arrow’, which features a main character not entirely unlike Green Arrow. We know that he’s an archer named Oliver Queen who fights crime using a bow and feathered shafts he stores in a quiver. What’s not clear to me is whether or not he’s green. Read more »



May 11, 2012

A Quick Comment About The Avengers

I have more to say about The Avengers, but here’s a quick comment my son wanted me to make. Semi-spoiler alert.

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May 11, 2012

Spanx For Mother’s Day? No Thanks (Tips)

Here’s a tip for last-minute Mother’s Day shoppers. Don’t get mom Spanx.

Spanx for Mother's Day? No Thanks.

Spanx? No thanks.

Despite this suggestion from the cover of a Spanx catalog, I must say that I cannot imagine buying Spanx for any of the moms in my life. Spanx for the wife? Are you kidding me? And Spanx for your own mother? That’s just creepy. Read more »



May 11, 2012

6 Year Old Makes Unassisted Triple Play

Check out this video of a 6 year old making an unassisted triple play. That’s right. TRIPLE play. With no help at all. Except for a couple of confused kids.

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I once made an unassisted double play when I was around 10 years old. My mom still talks about it.

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May 10, 2012

Let’s Talk About The Avengers Movie

I know this is, like, days after The Avengers movie opened, but I’ve been talking about it non-stop with everyone I see. And while I am usually the person who brings up the topic, no one has yet said, “No! Please! Anything but that!” So let’s talk about The Avengers, shall we?

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A number of people have asked me what I thought of The Avengers. They know that I am a proud Geek Gold Card member, and I’ve been yakking about this thing for months, if not years. I’ve been told that people enjoy listening to my yakking about superhero movies because I’m really, really into it. (Note: I am also passionate about other topics, and people have been known to enjoy my yakking about those as well.) I’m going to list some of my thoughts about the film here. This isn’t a review per se, but for those of you who haven’t seen it yet — and why haven’t you? — I may reveal plot elements, etc. That’s a spoiler warning for those who worry about such things. And now — Avanti! (That’s my version of ‘Excelsior!’ It’s not as good, but maybe it will catch on in time.) Read more »