As I've previously mentioned, the ICFA conference is, in theory, a conference where academics and writers involved in the arts of the fantastic mingle and engage in scholarly conversation, readings, and paper presentations. I say "in theory" because my part of this is to hang out at the bar or the pool and discuss, in rather less academic fashion, ( Read more... )

1) "I leave the room for two minutes and then nipples get sprained?"

2) manta1104: You know, if you put grapes in a microwave, they shoot off sparks?

MBB: Awesome!

Me: Hey, we're scientists. We have to test this. We need to see physical proof.

[A grape is carefully placed in the microwave. manta1104 gets ready to close the door. M stops her and throws in a ( Read more... )

A purely scientific study determined that yes, Chambord drizzled over Haagen Daas ice cream will greatly enhance the Dr. Who viewing experience. Said Chambord and ice cream may, if desired, later be combined with Naked Girl Scouts*, if further viewing enhancement is desired. The combination, however, will fail to convince you that David Tennant, ( Read more... )

I rarely, if ever, make New Year's resolutions, since let's face it: I just don't keep them. That New Year's resolution to go pogo stick jumping across the Sahara desert? Dudes, I didn't even buy the pogo stick. And after last's year's hopeful prediction ("2006 has to be better than 2005, right?") I'm also not going to make any predictions about ( Read more... )

1) If a club offers a $5 All You Can Eat Buffet to open their new club, and said new club is in the Ramada Hotel on State Road 84 near the airport, and your instincts are to flee the club, flee the club ( Read more... )