Choosing to Die: When suicide becomes an option

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One of my favorite authors, Sir Terry Pratchett, has requested the paperwork to visit the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland and engage in an assisted suicide. Terry Pratchett has Alzheimer's, and does not wish to prolong the suffering for himself or the … [Continue reading]

The Ultimate Phoenix Geek has been crowned!

Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown contenders

Last night I had the most amusing honor of emceeing the first Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS) at Phoenix Comicon, put on by the Horror Track and the Midnite Movie Mamacita. This was an idea Andrea and I came up with over beers one afternoon. I … [Continue reading]

Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown – Are you Fan enough?

Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown

  In brightest day, in blackest night, in a galaxy far, far away, the Geeks gather to do battle, and the question on everyone’s mind is... who will survive, and what will be left of them? Only one will walk away supreme in the Phoenix … [Continue reading]

The Sadness of the Raptures

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Yes, someone predicted the Rapture was happening this past weekend, and in no great shock to most people, nothing happened. I made fun of it several times, as did others, but sadly many people were sucked into this nonsense and spent all their … [Continue reading]

Hide A Case – Silly video for a silly contest

Several moons ago I heard that Canadian Club Whisky was reviving their Hide A Case program and looking for people to compete in a contest for $100,000. Being inclined towards such things, I entered. The whole thing was an extension of a scavenger … [Continue reading]