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Monthly Archives: November 2009
RMB for Day Kundi: Should China include itself in Afghanistan reconstruction?
This week, Obama will detail his agenda for Afghanistan. Truthdig’s latest podcast threw up the idea that the U.S. give money to local parties to encourage development and stability. I though up a crazy idea that might just work better. … Continue reading
Best of 2009 In List
A lot of good stuff is being released in December, so the list will change between now and the new year. Albums The Prodigy — Invaders Must Die Isis — Wavering Radiant Brother Ali — Us The Empire Shall Fall … Continue reading
John Q. Public: The LGBT ballot initiative at UNT fails
UNT’s homecoming referendum results came in with a majority voting NO on same-gender or gender neutral-couple eligibility. The good thing about direct democracy is that you get an idea of what the populace’s priorities are. Now that advocates and activists … Continue reading
I’m here to tell you about voting: I vote in UNT LGBT ballot initiative
Today, I voted on a UNT Student Government ballot initiative on allowing same-gender or gender-neutral couples eligibility for nomination on Homecoming Court. Thanks to SGA and all the activist orgs who impelled them to practice direct democracy. Whatever the result, … Continue reading
Cosmic Encounter
Earlier this month I bough a highly recommended game called Cosmic Encounter. A classic of thirty years, Cosmic Encounter is a negotiation strategy game set in space. The game has apparently influenced games such as the Dune board game (which shares … Continue reading
No, SG U!: Stargate Universe needs some fixing
I’ve nearly given up on Stargate Universe. I’m watching the fifth episode, (technically seventh, since the pilot was in three parts). Here’s why my patience is lost with the series. The women are fanservice-like eye candy, and the men are … Continue reading
UPDATE: My ISO gaming editorial mentioned on paper
The story ended up on today’s NT Daily. Thanks Amber
