wednesday? already? again?

See now, that's why I rarely post about the details of my job -- crickets chirp. So you have only yourself to blame when the craft posts dry up entirely. So there.

Did a good day's work yesterday morning, then spent the afternoon wandering the Museum of Natural History, then out to dinner, during which my cell phone died. (yes, Nea, the same thing that happened when I was down there.) Fortunately, after a reboot and all-night recharge, it recovered (zombiephone!). Anyone else there with a G1 from T-Mobile have this experience, or is it Just. My. Phone?

Meanwhile, a very interesting tidbit from Tools For Change: What Ebook Resellers Should Learn from Scribd. Specifically, realtime sales information. What's most interesting to me is not just that Scribd is doing something right, but that the ability for other e-retailers to do the same is either here, or approaching here. Now to see if anyone takes up the gauntlet....

once again, the comics industry brings the clueless WTFkery...

hey, comics-readers and comics-creators, can someone explain to me WTF?

"Who says you have to wait until Halloween to dress up as your favorite hero? The official Marvel Shop has numerous costumes (for kids and adults), and with San Diego Comic-Con right around the corner, there's no better time to pick up some fun attire."

So the guys get admittedly nerdy but still available costumes, and the women get.. lip gloss? Seriously. "For the young ladies out there, Marvel has partnered with Lotta Luv to create some awesome lip glosses and lip balms.... With a branded line of make-up from Marvel, girls will be able to feel as if they are going from ordinary to extraordinary just like the super hero characters in the stories, " [Douglas Miller, Licensing Coordinator for Lotta Luv] explained. "There is also such a nostalgic undertone that either young or older girls are drawn towards because of the long history and brand behind the name Marvel."


Okay, I don't read comics, so maybe I'm missing something. Are there no females at all in the superhero pantheon? (yeah, I know, I'm Making A Point, here). Or did someone at Marvel realize that most if not all of their female costumes could be considered borderline public nudity if a woman actually wore one in public? Or do they really honestly think so little of any life form sans penis?

Whatever the logic, color me (and my lips) so very fucking Not Impressed.

(thanks to marinarusalka for the link)

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So. Suddenly, I need a roommate for WorldCon. Anyone looking for a room?

I'd prefer non-smoking, non-snoring but I can survive either/both. I myself am a non-smoking non-snorer who doesn't hog much of the bathroom, and knows how to come in late, quietly...