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My Love Letter To Fringe
Posted on January 19, 2013 | No CommentsMy beautiful, beautiful show. When we first met, I found you awkward, unsure of yourself, and shaking as you stood on your own two feet. But, even then, I saw the beauty in you. I continued to watch you as the years went on, and... -
Case Study: 012 Patient: Howlett, James
Posted on December 12, 2012 | No CommentsThis is a documentation of the first session with the patient, James Howlett. Initially, we will explore James’ childhood, up to his early adulthood. In future sessions, we will delve into his sorted and mysterious past. By far, James Howlett is the most tragic figure... -
A Rambler Don Book Review!
Posted on November 11, 2012 | No CommentsToday’s book is Great Buildings by Philip Wilkinson I won’t lie. I had some problems with this book. First I didn’t like that it had the glossary in the back. This book would have really benefited with a terminology page in the front or at... -
The Fabricate – The Race
Posted on October 9, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s a heated race, and it looks like all eyes are on Ohio as the presidential campaign begins to wind down in these final weeks. Just 27 days until we cast those votes if we haven’t cast them already. The President has taken a huge... -
Case Study: 011 Patient: Summers, Scott
Posted on October 2, 2012 | No CommentsThis month’s patient is Scott Summers, the mutant leader of the X-Men. Scott has suffered much in his life. Betrayal, death, and a consistent, heavy amount of stress have riddled this man’s life. At an early age, Scott suffered the tragic loss of his mother... -
Geekend Review
Posted on September 16, 2012 | No CommentsSunday, September 16th, 2012. and these are your top stories. There’s been a lot circling the wagons as fall TV slides into place, the iPhone 5 shakes it up like some sort of outdated instant photograph (that I argue still has a very valid place... -
Rambler Don’s Random Rambles
Posted on August 28, 2012 | 2 CommentsDoes anyone want to know what’s grinding my gears? Good! Because regardless of the answer, you are getting to find out. This is how the magic happens. You ask for more and at some point I deliver! Enough jokes aside, I took a while off... -
Case Study: 010 Patient: Parker, Peter
Posted on August 28, 2012 | No CommentsThis patient has had a tough life. A life riddled with loss, guilt, and grief. At an early age, Mr. Parker suffered the loss of his parents. Then as a teenager, he experienced another great loss, that of his Uncle Ben Parker. This loss was... -
8 Best Olympic Sport Movies
Posted on August 3, 2012 | 1 CommentIt’s Friday night and somewhere in London Olympic athletes are playing poker with Olympic Medals (it’s true, I seen it [I didn't really seen it]). Micheal Phelps is lounging on a water bed thinking about swimming and Subway sandwiches, while Gabby “the flying squirrel” Douglas does somersaults around... -
The Fabricate-The People vs Chick-Fil-A
Posted on August 1, 2012 | No CommentsFans of chicken around the world hang their heads and their hearts a little lower today, as chicken conglomerate Chick-Fil-A pulls all reportedly homosexual chickens from their shelves and their ovens. The chicken super-mogul-franchise-conglomerate has long since had a stern stance against the enjoyment of... -
Case Study 009: Patient: Bane
Posted on July 31, 2012 | No CommentsMany questions are raised regarding Bane. Is he truly evil? What are his true intentions? At times, Bane has helped Batman and other heroes in seeking justice. However, Bane is responsible for some of the most brutal attacks on these same heroes he has helped.... -
TWIG: The Best Joker You’ll Ever See
Posted on July 19, 2012 | 2 CommentsThis week game releases are quite slow. So slow, in fact, that nothing of note is coming out. While I was tumbling around Tumblr the other day I ran across the best cosplay of Joker I have ever seen, and today that is what we... -
Eight Geeks To Rule Them All
Posted on June 29, 2012 | No Comments♫♪It’s friday night♪♫… more lyrics from the 90′s TGIF theme. Now cue the Tanners and Winslows, Well obviously someone forgot to bring the stock footage of 90′s TV shows that sucked. I’ll drum up a list instead, that hopefully doesn’t suck. I was thinking about... -
“The Real Unstoppable Juggernaut”
Posted on June 26, 2012 | No CommentsCain Marko may be a big jerk, but he has had a rough life. At an early age, Cain’s mother passed away. Cain had to deal not only with the death of his mother, but he had a tumultuous, abusive relationship with his father. Dr.... -
A Very Non-Lil’ Geek Review of Ted
Posted on June 22, 2012 | No CommentsOk parent’s, let’s say you deserve a break, which you do. Let’s say you have seen all of the animated movies in the theater, you’ve found a baby sitter and you just want to veg out with a tub of popcorn and a diet coke. ... -
Mash-Up! It’s The Rage
Posted on June 13, 2012 | No CommentsHULK vs Atrocitus: A battle for the rages. Who is the ragiest of them all? Who wins in a one-on-one showdown, no holds barred, knock ‘em down drag ‘em out, fight to the finish? The Green Giant or the Lord Of the Red Lanterns?... -
Rambler Don’s Random Rambles
Posted on June 11, 2012 | No CommentsAs I guessed no has wondered where I went. My plan has worked. Luckily, no one will ever know. For those who have missed me though, I have some book reviews coming up. So, how about some quick film reviews. Avengers This film is so... -
8 Best Netflix Instant Watch Picks
Posted on June 8, 2012 | No CommentsI’ve been exploring instant watch in Netflix for two years now. We’ve logged hundred of hours in TV and movies. There have been good times and bad as we explored the queue. I can tell you right away, don’t add Troll 2 to your queue. Do add... -
Rambler Don’s Random Rambles
Posted on June 4, 2012 | No CommentsI have a problem. This is a major life changing event. I really didn’t realize it until I watched Avengers. What I have realized is this: I am a Marvel fan now. For years I hated Marvel for so many reasons I can’t count them.... -
“To Catch Them If They Fall.”
Posted on May 29, 2012 | No CommentsThe title of this article is a quote from JLA #4, written by Grant Morrison. The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Superman are all having a conversation regarding humankind. It is mentioned that humankind must be allowed to climb towards their own destiny. The Flash then...