Jan 03 2008
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I recount what happened in Iowa and how the betting odds have shifted. Good news: most of my predictions were correct. Bad news: Iowa has resoundingly rejected me in favor of people with “experience.”
Jan 03 2008
This article will help you design your superhero’s appearance for a comic book or novel cover-art. No matter what your style is, you can avoid these 9 mistakes that cause a superhero’s appearance to sink the story.
Common Flaws of Superhero Appearances
Jan 03 2008
“Dallas Police, Officials Discourage Random Gunfire.”
Uhh… what were the Dallas police doing before?
On a side-note, I think the Dallas police will find that it’s easier to cut murders by reducing targeted gunfire.
Jan 03 2008
Iowa caucuses tonight. Which state holds the next primary? (Hint: the primary is Republican-only). Continue Reading »
Jan 03 2008
Michael Totten took a picture of this sign from Lima Company.
If Illinois’ performance in the Rose Bowl is any indicator, units also get attacked less if they look like Trojans.
I think the geometry of fires is a set of rules and conditions related to several battalions operating in a close area.
No Marine has been injured in Fallujah for months, leading to interesting techniques to maintain troop alertness.
There are also some borderline-amusing stories about bizarre and dangerous strategies from Iraqi kids to get Americans to give them candy. (Well, yes, making fake speedbumps on the road will get Marines to dismount, but…)
Jan 03 2008
My predictions for the Democratic and Republican Iowa caucuses, the immediate fallout and what it means for the bottom line. The betting line, that is. Yeah, this is definitely the only superhero site you’ve ever seen with a “Political Science” category or phrases like “structural considerations.” In your face, Marvel.