If you've seen the "War on Science Fiction and Marvin Minsky" essay around, then join me as I discuss it at my blog! (Because what are blogs for but sharing links and getting angry about people you don't agree with)

http://geektheory.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/i-remember-sf-was-all-about-straight-men-doing-stuff/

I'm re-posting some material that was brought to my attention by writer friend/colleague melindadansky.

She addressed SF writer friends, saying "I want all my SF writer friends to think of something: This would not be possible without the internet."

Here's the content from one_hoopy_frood:


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President Obama's speech was sombre but inspiring, pragmatic but uplifting, and I hope upon hope that he can serve out his term safely, bend his talent and dedication to leading the United States through difficult times ( Read more... )

I've got some thoughts about the imminent return and ending of Battlestar Galactica over at 21st Century Geeks.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081218/ap_on_go_pr_wh/inauguration_minister

Not so much with the good. Warren was a staunch Prop 8 supporter and is a well-known opponent of GLBT rights.  This choice has a lot of people (understandably) ticked off.

If you want to weigh in on this, contact President Elect Obama's transition team GLBT liason, Parag Mehta

John McCain is conceding on TV, which should mean it's wrapped up.

Obama has been elected to be the next president of the United States of America.

And now it looks like Obama will be coming out soon to make his acceptance speech.

For those who aren't local to B-town and Scadian, "Probie" is my nickname amongst the members of the Wednesday Company (an elite fencing unit I fight with). I'm "Probie" as in "Probationary" -- since I'm a petitioner of the company, not yet a full member ( Read more... )

Ah, Senator Clinton, you've given away your hand. Telling people you'll support the Democratic candidate, advising your followers that voting for McCain over Obama would be a mistake ( Read more... )

Today is Mardi Gras, aka Fat Tuesday ( Read more... )