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You're Wearing That?

To avoid further hijacking the "Movies I Have Seen Lately" thread, and because there seems to be some interest in men's attire, I've created this discussion to pursue it. (If I'm wrong abut the level of interest, this discussion can die on the vine

Started by Commander Benson in General NON-Comics Discussions

72 Replies · Reply by Travis Herrick (Modular Mod) Sep 5

Olympics once again

Once again, friends, it is time for the Summer Olympic Games (officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and officially branded as Paris 2024). It is held this year in Paris, marking the 100th anniversary since the last time it did so, in 1924.

In a

Started by ClarkKent_DC in General NON-Comics Discussions

4 Replies · Reply by ClarkKent_DC Jul 27

The New Season (2023)

It's that time of year again!

Actually, it's well past this time of year.

Continuing the tradition started by Doctor Hmmm? back in 2010, and followed inconsistently since (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022), here's a c

Started by ClarkKent_DC in General NON-Comics Discussions and Movies and TV

22 Replies · Reply by ClarkKent_DC Jun 6

R.I.P. Jeannie Epper, a real Wonder Woman

Jeannie Epper, a founding member of the Stuntwomen’s Association of Motion Pictures, and the chief double for Lynda Carter on The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, passed away at 83. She also doubled for Linda Evans and Kathleen Turner over a 40-year c

Started by ClarkKent_DC in General NON-Comics Discussions and Movies and TV

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Happy New Year! (2024)

Happy New Year, Humans of Earth!

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

2 Replies · Reply by Jeff of Earth-J Jan 1

Grammar Cop

Post your linguistic pet peeves here.

I'll start with with the improper use of the third person plural personal pronoun "they" when the singular form is called for.

(See below for the correct pronoun to use in this case.)

Started by Jeff of Earth-J in General NON-Comics Discussions

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RIP Jimmy Buffett

Story Another legend gone. I'll never be able to think of Buffett without thinking of the late, great Rich Lane, the biggest Parrothead I ever knew.

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

2 Replies · Reply by Mark Sullivan (Vertiginous Mod) Sep 2, 2023

Godzilla & Godzilla Raids Again - The Original Novels

Godzilla emerged from the sea to devastate Tokyo in the now-classic 1954 film, produced by Toho Studios and directed by Ishiro Honda, creating a global sensation and launching one of the world's most successful movie and media franchises. Awakened an

Started by Jeff of Earth-J in General NON-Comics Discussions

10 Replies · Reply by Jeff of Earth-J Aug 28

Historical context for books?

Of late, I've been indulging my interest in books, particularly crime/Detective fiction. Now, something I've always done is check the publication date of the books I'm reading to gain some historical context (I even did this as a small child reading

Started by Randy Jackson in General NON-Comics Discussions

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The Marist College Mindset List for 2026

Once again, friends, it's time for the latest guidance from Marist College, which has inherited the Mindset List from Beloit College.

See the 2025 list here, the 2024 list here, the 2023 list here, the 2022 list here, the 2021 list here, the 2020 lis

Started by ClarkKent_DC in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Birthday at the Baltimore Comic-Con

As you know, I started a new job earlier this year, and the week of October 16-22 was Homecoming, the biggest of all the big-deal events on the calendar. Especially because it was the first full, in-person Homecoming they've been able to have in thre

Started by ClarkKent_DC in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Witch Iconography

So, as spooky season has just passed, I started wondering about something.

This is an example of what many would consider a classic witch:

I think most of us, if we saw this photo or saw someone wearing this outfit, our first reaction would be "Wit

Started by Randy Jackson in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Did Go Comics GO?

I usually read most comic strips online daily through Go Comics dot com.

However since Friday afternoon (November 18) only the following message appears against an otherwise totally blank screen.

"The requested service is temporarily unavailable. It

Started by Lee Houston, Junior in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Solitaire Debuts

Just wanted to let everyone know that my new novel has just been released by Airship 27 on Amazon, featuring the debut of the Mysterious Samaritan known to some only as SOLITAIRE.

Jesse Frost was a rising star in the world wide conglomerate known as

Started by Lee Houston, Junior in General NON-Comics Discussions

9 Replies · Reply by Captain Comics Sep 11, 2023

Tina Turner, R.I.P.

From CNN: "Tina Turner, Resilient Singer Hailed as the 'Queen of Rock and Roll,' Dies at 83"

Started by ClarkKent_DC in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Epic Rock Songs

So I was thinking recently about compiling a list of "epic" rock songs. What do I mean by "epic"? In this case, I'm talking about lengthy songs (usually five minutes or longer) that have a lot of musical changes or actual movements, where different p

Started by Randy Jackson in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Peter Straub, Horror Novelist, Dies at 79

Story

One of my favorite writers. He died this week. They make a big deal out of his two novels with Stephen King, but in my opinion, the novels by him alone were superior:

Ghost Story
Julia
If You Could See Me Now
The Blue Rose Trilogy (Koko, Mystery

Started by Richard Willis in General NON-Comics Discussions

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La Reine est Morte

Story I've never been a monarchist, but she's been a fixture of life since before I was born. I imagine that it'll be a huge adjustment for the British people.

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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RIP Stephen Sondheim

Story Another one of the all-time greats is gone.

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Look to the Skies!

2020 ended (DEC) with a conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. 2021 began (FEB 11) with a conjunction of Jupiter and Venus. Even in these days of social distancing, star gazing is distant enough. Here's a preview of some of the top astronomical events of

Started by Jeff of Earth-J in General NON-Comics Discussions

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General NON-Comics Discussions (467)

You're Wearing That?

Olympics once again

The New Season (2023)

R.I.P. Jeannie Epper, a real Wonder Woman

Happy New Year! (2024)

Grammar Cop

RIP Jimmy Buffett

Godzilla & Godzilla Raids Again - The Original Novels

Historical context for books?

The Marist College Mindset List for 2026

Birthday at the Baltimore Comic-Con

Witch Iconography

Did Go Comics GO?

Solitaire Debuts

Tina Turner, R.I.P.

Epic Rock Songs

Peter Straub, Horror Novelist, Dies at 79

La Reine est Morte

RIP Stephen Sondheim

Look to the Skies!

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