Crusader Kings II

This sounds pretty nifty..I love the idea of a dynastic character driven strategy game. The sims (bleh) meets risk. Best part is that it not on Steam (boo) like Sengoku was. check it out!

Cincinnati built a subway system its never used

Got this one off Fark..apparently in the early 1900's the Cincinnati used a system of canals to transport goods around the city. When trains became the norm however someone got the idea of converting some of those canals to into underground rail. Quiet a bit of it got built before the war and city politics causes delay after delay. Now the land is used for parks, except for the underground part which is locked up and home to who knows what government secrets.

Mother of all useful news links

My saved links to share on the blog got backed up over the holidays so this list is a little plump!

Help scientists examine photos for earth like worlds
Major e-booksellers caught pricefixing
Florida Mom sends toddler to beg for money in heavy traffic
Two 5.0 Earthquakes strike US
Child care system rarely holds itself accountable
The glory that is NERF
Us troops arnt even out and Iraq Pres accuses VP of "terrorism"
Fort de Soto beach now only for wealthy
Obama signs bill allowing detention of US citizens without trial
Library sends police to interview 4yo with overdue books
Belief in unrestricted Internet now an official religion in Sweden
Air force "needs" next gen fighter
Seattle police plan to sue people requesting public records
Ancient British porn found!!
Chris Gregoiure trying to further spoil Party chances of staying in power
Scientist at Burt Renolds Museum trying to communicate with Dolphins
Personal Lobbyist better investment than stocks or bonds

Bark Mitzvahs

Sigh ..dog people are strange...though at least the yamaka makes a good frisbee..whats next circumcision?

Major meteor showers of 2012

Via the JPL - dates for the worth-seeing meteor showers of 2012. After the break cause its a longish list.

Poem by unknown author

The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this, the last battle, can’t be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.

Teen makes moving video about death; dies xmas day

Via the Dori Monsion show, a well produced video by a teen about the various near-death experiences hes had due to heart problems, made just weeks before his actual death on xmas day.