Daily Archives: December 5, 2008
RIP, Forrest J. Ackerman
Posted on December 5, 2008 32 Comments
Science fiction fans do not need to be told who he was. Everyone else should go here. It’s a big loss for science fiction.
The “Bcc:” Field is Your Friend
Posted on December 5, 2008 50 Comments
Since I’ve just received the third such e-mail in as many days, a happy, friendly, not-at-all passive-aggressive suggestion: When you are sending out an e-mail to a large number of recipients, many of whom do not know each other, won’t you please please please PLEASE GODDAMNIT PLEASE put all those addresses into the “Bcc:” field […]
The Lil’ Hos Go Down
Posted on December 5, 2008 139 Comments
Knowing my utter loathing for the whorelicious line of dolls known as Bratz, the entire concept of which seems to be to show little girls just how good life will be if only they will turn themselves into vapid pre-teen mall sluts, several people have forwarded me stories of how a judge has ordered Bratz […]
Various Book Things, 12/5/08
Posted on December 5, 2008 14 Comments
Some book-related notes: 1. I’m going into Jay & Mary’s Book Center to sign books this weekend, so today is a fine time to give them a call and order some books to have me sign and personalize for holiday gifts. I’ll be doing this for at least a couple of more weeks, but as […]
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