New story: The Orphanage 11: Finale by Jaypat

New story: The Orphanage 11: Finale by Jaypat

Lawmakers Reach Deal Over Government Surveillance Powers--Dear Democrats, Fuck You very much.

The Associated Press vs. Fair Use--A big blogosphere brouhaha blew up the past couple of days over the AP's heavy-handed tactics

• AP to negotiate with sham Media Bloggers Association--Does the MBA "represent bloggers"?
• More on the AP idiots
• The A.P. Has Violated My Copyright, And I Demand Justice
• The AP's Real Problem Isn't Bloggers: It's Its Own Newspapers
• AP Says Drudge Retort Excerpt 'Matter' Closed; No Official Policy Announced

Ice on Mars--Truly a monumental discovery.

New stories: Skittish Stud Colt at the Stedman Ranch 2 by dymondbolt, Teacher's Pet 3 by Redkage and Uberteen 4 by muscl4life

New stories:

• Skittish Stud Colt at the Stedman Ranch 2 by dymondbolt
• Teacher's Pet 3 by Redkage
• Überteen 4 by muscl4life

Iranian lesbian who fled to Britain faces deportation

Gays and the government

• Gay marriage ban qualifies for California ballot--Not unexpected, just as the court not staying its decision paving the way for the weddings to proceed
• Justice Probes Lawyer's Dismissal Amid Gay Rumor
• In Larry Craig’s Corner, the A.C.L.U.

Not-guilty plea filed in "blown kiss" to officer case

Sleeping suckness--Keep the fantasy as fantasy, mkay?

• Man jailed for 'provoked' hammer death
• Hospital worker admits oral sex on patient
• Republican resigns political posts

Gay Penguins Ruin Kids’ Lives

New stories: Skittish Stud Colt at the Stedman Ranch by dymondbolt, Teacher's Pet 2 by Redkage and Uberteen 3 by muscl4life

New stories:

• Skittish Stud Colt at the Stedman Ranch by dymondbolt
• Teacher's Pet 2 by Redkage
• Überteen 3 by muscl4life

The Incredible Hulk--While Ang Lee's movie went for the brain, this version of the Hulk went for the heart, one that was close to lead actor-cum-screenplay doctor Edward Norton's, and the film was the better for it. Although I'm not as sure about this movie getting a sequel (though they laid the groundwork for it) as I am with Iron Man, there's definitely going to be more Hulk in our future, one way or another. BTW, no need to stick around till after the credits this time.

Kung Fu Panda--I knew I was in for a treat when the astounding animated opening sequence of this legendary story of a legend came on. (I was a bit disappointed when it shifted to 3D. <g>) The attention to detail assuaged me that I wasn't going to suffer through another Shrek 3 , and though the story was somewhat formulaic, the simplicity gave Jack Black the platform to deliver the laughs, big time.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian--Not much to say except that it wasn't as ponderous as the first movie, which I never bothered to write about, and that it made me look forward to the next one, which is based on the book I enjoyed the most in the series.

New stories: Innocence in the Wind 3 by dymondbolt, Teacher's Pet by Redkage and Uberteen 2 by muscl4life

New stories:

• Innocence in the Wind 3 by dymondbolt
• Teacher's Pet by Redkage
• Überteen 2 by muscl4life

Shitterton: The village that dare not speak its name

“It was like the Civil War—brother against brother. I was in the charcoal camp, the side of righteousness.”

Garfield Minus Garfield--When the Cat's Away, Neurosis Is on Display

American Voices is my favorite feature in The Onion, and in particular, the comments of the "Young Woman"

• Senator Byrd Endorses Obama
• Plastics May Emit Toxins
• One in Five Scientists Use Brain Enhancing Drugs

Gymkata: A Carefuly Scripted & Subtle Cold War Commentary

The Do-It-Yourself Poseable Paper David Hasselhoff Doll

Vodka Maker Apologizes for Ad Depicting Southwest as Part of Mexico