JamesSavik

Winston Churchill

Do I think that a zombie apocalypse is inevitable or even likely? No. There is no fact or corollary of fact that can make the animation of dead tissue a reality. Maybe some sociopathic genius/moron is cooking up a 28 Days Later style virus in a lab but animated zombies just aren't going to happen. So what lessons can this genre teach us? Modern humans have been on this planet for ~60,000 years. This is a mere fly spec in comparison to the earth's age of 4.5 billion years. We have not seen everything that our planet or the universe can throw at us. In fact we can only now begin to intelligently imagine what wild-cards the universe can drop on the table. When we look at Zombie fiction, several major themes jump out at you. There is no guarantee of survival When the unexpected and the unexplained happen, expect people to react with confusion and panic Just because you can't understand what is happening does not mean that it can't kill you Civilization is a thin veneer that can be cracked as easily as turning off the electricity If you hesitate or fail to act, a zombie will soon be eating your brains In Max Brooks World War Z, the US government had the information for two full years and failed to act. This was because no one wanted to look stupid (those that did raise the alarm were transfered to Alaska) and the sitting President was afraid to lose the election. When things spiraled out of control, the election was the least of his worries. Let's change the threat. Think of zombies as a metaphor for an exceptionally dangerous threat that we have never seen before. Perhaps it is a rogue artificial intelligence, a lethal virus or a comet nudged out of its trajectory by Jupiter's gravity: can we expect our leaders to recognize the threat and respond responsibly and effectively? That's not at all clear. Look at the response the the Gulf Oil Spill. It has been a gold plated cluster f**k from the top down. We've got people citing environmental reasons for NOT blocking the oil from sensitive wetlands and causing an environmental catastrophe. Federal and state officials are locked in mortal combat over what to do and consequently nothing is being done. When Washington finally decided that there might be some political capital to be made by dumping on the oil companies, the president found out rather quickly that oil doesn't give a shit about presidential orders. All the kings horses and all the kings men can't cap that well. In fact the federal response to the Gulf Oil Spill has been a lot like the Soviet response to the Chernobyl Disaster in 1986: first deny the problem, refuse foreign assistance and finally let the problem get completely out of hand. It is this very formula that could lead to severe consequences in the event of a disaster that challenges the imagination and makes politicians afraid to act. I'm not expecting a Zombie Apocalypse anytime soon. What I do feel is inevitable that a global disaster or catastrophe that will threaten the survival of our civilization. When we look at the geological record of our planet, we can see the record of comet impacts, super-volcanic eruptions, climate changes, mass extinctions and civilizations that just up and vanished. It's not a question of IF, it's merely a question of WHEN.

As I am a natural blond, my body hair is invisible for the most part.

In books, movies and literature we often come across striking couples that really make a lasting impression. What makes a couple memorable? Is the couple the sum of the individuals or by some mystical synergy, do they exceed that sum of their parts? Do memorable couples differ in literature from those on the big screen or are the elements of charcter still there? Here are some memorable couples. Please add more and discuss! Admiral Adama and President Roslin, Battlestar Galactica Hans Solo and Princess Leia in Star Wars Edward Lewis & Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman In literature: Brian and Pete in Brian and Pete by Dewey Dave & Timmy in the Quarry by Driver Prez and Keith in A New Life by the Eggman Owen & Aiden in the Log Way by DomLuka

Never! Graphic and gritty is at the heart of what we do. The only way that you've gone too far is if it seems redundant, contrived or cheesy.

Never been to one. I've never heard of a Pride parade in Mississippi.

Suicide Dogs all the way Grilled hot dogs with chili, cheese, sauerkraut, mustard, onions

Well... I didn't Blame Canada. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tEtmU3JV74

I don't know if Canada celebrates Bastille Day but at least Rush is Canadian.

Violins and classical music just aren't my cup of tea. I like my music loud, angry and violent like me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHITbssu9RE :chris: <the Ramones

Have a great year pal!

I want to see how people feel about radiation and examine people attitudes and knowledge of the subject. Due to the woeful science education that most Americans get, I fear that our knowledge of radiation has been unduly influenced by cheesy sci-fi movies. Here's a little help on the subject.

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At that age how can you tell if he's truly evil or its just a phase. I tried to kill my parents numerous times but I never really meant it. Spreading that Bubonic Plague was just a youthful prank.

Why don't we get back to the basics of sports and have them perform in the nude like they did in the original Olympics? This artifact dates back to the golden age of Athens.

On Writing Horror by Mort Castle ISBN 978-1-58297-420-0 reading I'm not sure if I buy everything in it, there are some interesting tips for writers interested in trying the waters. Feed by Mira Grant ISBN 978-0-316-08105-4 Set 25 years after a zombie apocalypse was unleashed by some well meaning but dip-shit scientists, the world is much the same as it always was. This novel tells the story of some young and idealistic and cynical young journalists covering a presidential campaign. We find out that even after the apocaylypse, the world is much the same as it always was: corrupt with petty politicians and sociopaths who would stop at nothing to gain power even as the world circles the drain. My rating 3 1/2 stars The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks ISBN 978-1-4000-4962-2 Do you have a plan for the zombie apocalypse? Maybe you should. This book will help you with basic survival strategies. [it is good for a lot of laughs] My rating 3 stars Day By Day Armageddon by J.L. Bourne ISBN 978-0-9789707-2 Gives the story of a survivor of the zombie apocalypse in a journal format. This is an interesting read- especially the part before the outbreak. The lies, deception and media manipulation make you wonder if we really have any idea what is going on. Chinese flu my ass! My Rating 3 1/3 stars

Plus: you get to miss out on all that snow covered nonsense that the rest of the country must endure. Relax. If you live through August, it all downhill from there.

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer the DOORS the Moody Blues Pink Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntm1YfehK7U Jam Out With the The COOLEST OLD VIDEOS>>

On in your facebook I did something that I called My Cool Old Video of the day. Every day I posted links to classic rock songs on YouTube. It was very popular. I've decided to move that service to a free standing blog. You remember music videos don't you? They are what MTV used to play before they went to their all bullshit, all of the time format. YouTube has a fantastic treasure of videos- some good, some bad and some amazing- it just takes a little sorting to find the really good stuff. Cool Old Videos sorts through the fluff and delivers the classics. If you like classic rock, check it out. I need the hits! Let me know if there is any group that you would like to see profiled.

Done Viv. I'll go well out of my way to help a kid get into school.