Comments on: Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #135: Bigger and More Sinister

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:22:41 +0000

was that what you had in mind?

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:20:34 +0000

When I want some Scry, I go for the NOMAD Scry.
Yes, 4 out of 5 Doctorates agree, Nomad Scry is.
Don’t settle for cheap imitations, try some NOMAD Scry today!!!

By: Nomad Scry

Nomad Scry — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:22:38 +0000

Ah, almost forgot again.

Turtle’s Tits was something @VividMuse exclaimed the other morning and I later found out that was something from @mightymur’s War episode 10.

Funny.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:13:40 +0000

Scifi, horror, fantasy, crime, YA, anything that doesn’t fit.

By: Nomad Scry

Nomad Scry — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:32:43 +0000

I don’t understand what “non genre” means, but a non-fiction recommend (as if you needed more) would be both “The Seven Daughters of Eve” by Bryan Sykes and “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell.

Seven Daughters is about tracing the lineage of humans back to the earliest grandmothers of the race. Very interesting and pretty clearly written for what could be either a very dry read or nonsense sensationalism.

I’ve seen a bit of push back for the methods and science behind Tipping Point, but the thought exercise that the book presents is worth spending some time with. I very frequently find myself mentally referencing the ideas I read in this book.

This concludes my book reviews. Please rate me highly recommended so I can make more money. Thank you.

By: Lejon (Some Guy from Chandler)

Lejon (Some Guy from Chandler) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:41:40 +0000

Safe travels TEB: see you sunday

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:28:54 +0000

Did someone take Ed’s coat?

By: Ed from Texas

Ed from Texas — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:58:30 +0000

Interesting – I’m running 3.5.2 and I still see the array of purple polka dots on a yellow background just like always.

wait, what?

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:22:02 +0000

I hadn’t intended any theme changes – but – plz let me know if you’re seeing display problems.

By: Usedhair

Usedhair — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:09:20 +0000

I’m running 3.5.2 and I have no problems viewing the DP page.

By: EssBee

EssBee — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:50 +0000

Van, let me know if you need more book suggestions.

I am sure going to miss being with everyone in Phoenix. Damn my job. Damn it straight to hell.

And, ” . . . anyone who likes it is a homo.”

By: Amy Bowen

Amy Bowen — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:17:31 +0000

J0e: heh heh :-)

Ryah: Good night! See you on Friday! :-)

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:03:22 +0000

Well Pan, I’m closing it off for the night.

Some of you I’ll see tomorrow and over the next few days. For the rest, I’ll probably be intermittent until I get back.

Later!

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:52:36 +0000

CP: Road Trippin’ – Red Hot Chili Peppers

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:52:00 +0000

Thx Jack

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:50:21 +0000

Top of my head:

King Hereafter by Dorothy Dunnett
Shogun or Tai Pan by James Clavell
Shopgirl by Steve Martin
Cannery Row – John Steinbeck
The Kite Runner – Khaled Husseini
Bonfire of hte Vanities – Tom Wolfe
Sock – Penn Jilette (weird book, but fun)

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:46:07 +0000

Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:42:50 +0000

Hubby just called. If I’m really lucky, I’ll actually be done by the time he gets home.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:40:59 +0000

CP: Lord, Mr. Ford – Jerry Reed

By: Cj

Cj — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:40:51 +0000

My spreadsheets are complete.

End of month can kiss my … grits.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:39:42 +0000

Wait, I think my spreadsheets are balanced. The jury is still out on me :)

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:39:08 +0000

Holy crap! I think I’m balanced!

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:21:44 +0000

CP: Keep A Lid On Things – Crash Test Dummies

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:06:39 +0000

CP: That’s Another Story – Lothar & the Hand People

By: Cj

Cj — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:05:05 +0000

750

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:53:14 +0000

Amy – Maybe this is Jack’s Ode to “The White Album” ?

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:52:32 +0000

TEB – Give her a shout out if you would. If she really is on vacation Maybe she can log in too her account and shut it down some how.

By: Amy Bowen

Amy Bowen — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:50:11 +0000

J0e, TEB: I’m seeing the all-white Deadpan comments pages, too. I’m also noticing the same effect as Lejonand TEB: pressing Refresh causes the background to appear for a fraction of a second, then disappear.

Cj: LOL! Don’t worry, I won’t be bringing white gloves. A little clutter doesn’t bother me. :-)

J0e: Glad to hear you’re working on new content. No new story from me this week.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:49:02 +0000

By all means Jack, more suggestions would be welcome.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:42:17 +0000

Jessica S, J0e. She’s a FB friend. Did you want me to give her a shout for you?

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:39:10 +0000

ouch
Anyone here have a twittle or Head Book contact method for reaching Jessica?

I’m afraid a spammer has gotten hold of her computer and has switched her incoming mail to “On Vacation”.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:33:02 +0000

I know THIS bunny

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:30:16 +0000

Ah well, you know bunnies.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:29:00 +0000

This Bunny would probably be closer to a win if she would stop screwing around and actually work.

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:26:19 +0000

TEB is three sheets to the WIN!

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:25:48 +0000

No …
I’ve beens slaving away over a bubbling hot, magic cauldron all afternoon, manufacturing “content”Â© … and it suddenly occurred to me that I might have another week before it would even hit pod.
That would be good.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:25:44 +0000

CP: Nick Teen And Al K.Hall – Rolf Harris

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:25:10 +0000

Had a bit of a scare. Thought I lost some data. Luckily it was just hiding.

Three sheets complete!

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:22:18 +0000

Perhaps we’ll here more story?

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:21:34 +0000

Van, I can keep going and going with the non-SF book suggestions, if you’re still taking them.

J0e, it’s looking like an Unshow evening would be wise. Feel free to ping me if you have something up your sleeve.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:20:09 +0000

My first thought would be yes, J0e, but it is Jack’s call :)

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:19:23 +0000

CP: Slaves To Rome – Gladiator

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:19:02 +0000

…er, I just started thinking about it and … this is an unshow week isn’t it?

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:15:54 +0000

CP: Superhuman – Velvet Revolver

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:05:11 +0000

Van would find me and my home boring because I like to keep it quite clean ;)

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:04:29 +0000

CP: Tuesday’s Gone – Metallica

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:04:12 +0000

Are you saying my home is heaven?

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:03:24 +0000

2nd spreadsheet balanced. At this rate, I might even be done by supper.

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:02:37 +0000

Is Steve Miller your neighbor?

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:58:20 +0000

CP: Seize The Day – Demons & Wizards