Recent content by SimonMoon

Can't remember the exact title, but it was basically Van Halen: The Early Years, one of those "unofficial" biography-type things. Everyone knows the legend: Pasadena backyard party band that drew thousands to keggers; "discovered" by Gene $immons; blew Sabbath off the stage, etc. But it's...

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I could also argue that all religion misleads its adherents in one way or another. But not today. Scientologists are lured by the idea of self-improvement, as opposed, I suppose, to being lured by the idea of a "closer relationship with God" that is promised by more conventional religions. If...

No, I didn't miss them, but take all of that with a grain of salt, just as I do the cosmology of that particular "religion." Besides which, what I said was, "If it makes you happy and productive. One imagines a child slave isn't very happy...but apparently, too, there are some who are. Some...

I categorize Scientology along with every other religion under the sun: If it helps you to be happy and productive, and it doesn't directly impact my happiness and productivity, have at it. Otherwise, you do you and I'll do me.

Great story. I had no trouble picturing flamboyant gayness. I simply thought of Ricardo Montalban...as Kahn. But...I'm the nicest guy in the world; if you accost me when I'm this close to peeing my pants, we will not be friends.

Very effective (the author's opening line, and your posting it). This book is now at the top of my Must Read list.Just about to wrap up the 8th or 9th journey through The System of the World. Neal Stephenson. I've recommended him often, and will continue to do so. Maybe one day I'll open an...

Banged through Nick Flynn's Another Bulls*** Night In Suck City in a couple hours - it's quick...and harrowing. Really great voice this guy's got.

And that is the answer. No one, and I mean NO ONE, has made consistently killer music over the past decade like these guys. Doubt me? Go get Robot Hive/Exodus or Blast Tyrant, then spend a couple of days reveling in the rock. If you are not completely satisfied, I will buy either one or both...

Oof. Them're some bold words, my friend.As a result, I guess I'm gonna hafta read it now. My nominee would be either Infinite Jest or The Baroque Cycle. Or maybe something by Jack London. I am admittedly not thinking very hard about it, though.

Danlo, pay no attention to the man behind the forehead.

I've lost sleep after reading some of his RS articles. And I say the same thing to people who tend to dismiss him strictly because he writes for RS and therefore must be the looniest liberal ever to pick up a pen.

1. I never kid about comedy.2. Terrible that I got his name wrong. I even looked him up! 3. "Every week" means nothing to me. I saw him last night, and the Grady Wilson Tantra thing had me doubled over. What can I say? From what I saw, he is fearless and funny. 4. IMO

Saw an unedited show of his late last night on Comedy Central. :confused: Hot-o-mighty, my face and stomach still hurt. That dude is hitting on all cylinders. My new favorite comedian. "This might sound slightly racist..." :thumbup:

Well, the Black Keys were worth the time. Pretty incredible sounds for just two guys. (I realize they had help last night, but still.) And...perhaps I'm the only one who thinks so, but... That Kenan Williams kid is funny as hell; the Tantra thing had me rolling. Also, the apocofish and...