Uberlist 2010

... this John Hughes film: 1984 SIXTEEN CANDLES 66. Rent or see this John Hughes film: 1985 BREAKFAST CLUB 67. Rent or see this John Hughes film: 1985 WEIRD SCIENCE 68. Rent or see this Serge Boson LA FRANCE 2007 69. Rent or see this Eddie Izzard dvd: SEXIE 70. Rent or see this Eddie Izzard dvd: LIVE AT THE AMBASSADOR     Rent or see (at least) 5 of these Kurosawa films: 71-...

Uberlist 2009 REVIEW

... SAMURAI, THRONE OF BLOOD (SPIDER WEB CASTLE), THE LOWER DEPTHS, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, RED BEARD, HIGH AND LOW (HEAVEN AND HELL), THE BAD SLEEP WELL, YOJIMBO, SANJURO, RAN]. 68. Rent or see Serge Boson's LA FRANCE 2007 . (FAIL!) 69. Rent or see this Eddie Izzard dvd: CIRCLE . (DONE!) 70. Rent or see this Eddie Izzard dvd: SEXIE (FAIL!) 71. Rent or see this Eddie Izzard dvd: ...

It's all in the touts!

At the beginning of a new decade (we count from zero, so back off geeks), I'm going to offer you a deal of a lifetime. I'll let you lay 2-1 odds that the Higgs boson will be found. That's right. I'm betting against it. The universe is an illusion, man. No way that thing is real. All bets will be paid off in vox's imaginary play money, which is all he's allowed to have ever since the incident ...

Good morning

Insane physicists make the world go 'round, my friends. I love it. A pair of otherwise distinguished physicists have suggested that the hypothesized Higgs boson, which physicists hope to produce with the collider, might be so abhorrent to nature that its creation would ripple backward through time and stop the collider before it could make one, like a time traveler who goes back in time to kill ...

...s wrong with Ceara?” Derek turned around to where Boson was pointing. Ceara was sitting cross-legged on the ...get Nelchien.” He got up to go inside, but Boson pulled him back and pushed him in the direction ...her chores, and she knew she could talk to Boson or Denin, even if she didn't want to...least he's enjoying himself a little.” “Oh. Well, Boson and I thought there might be something bothering you...

... eye on?” “Haven't you heard the news Boson? He's got a woman living here in Castle ...delicate flower I suppose?” Derek and Denin both snorted. Boson looked at them strangely, and Derek explained. “I'....” “You could almost feel sorry for him,” said Boson. “Almost,” said Denin, nodding. “Oh come on. You don...Ceara Bryant.” “I'm almost sorry I asked.” Boson looked at Derek. He wasn't sure whether to...

Quotes, I Vant You Should Explain Yourself, Igor! But Not Now! Edition

...knew a buxom young lady in the 80s whose last name was Higgs. Later when I read about physicists searching for the Higgs Boson I thought, hey I've seen that. Turns out I'd misread "boson." -- parsec, Whiskey Fire, comments [I]n the old days you might not agree with a conservative position, but at least you could ...

[links] Link salad looks forward to a lazy Sunday

...12 'sexy' ads that will give you nightmares — Decidedly NSFW link. Brain bleach may be required. You have been warned. (Thanks, I think, to wllyumtx .) Get your mass handed to you — Higgs boson for sale on eBay.uk, via Bad Astronomy . I love geek humor. And speaking of geek humor, Science Tattoo Emporium — Now that be some awesome ink. (Via Language Log .) Applied Materials ...

Spotted on Bad Astronomy

Probably won't last long, but here's an auction for a Higgs Boson

... trouble frequently lately. She opened the door a little, just enough for him to see her face. It was Boson. “What's he done this time? He hasn't broken into the armory again has he?” This had to ...s not to leave his room.” “Yes my Lady. It shall be done.” Dulinte shut the door after Boson straightened from his bow. His footsteps too faded and Dulinte turned to her husband. “What are we going to...