http://www.furdell.com/ We could teach you, but we'd have to charge. en-us 2008-07-04T11:36:08-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001395.html Angry British atheist/steadfast-Iraq-War-supporter Christopher Hitchens (that about covers it, right?) is known for his propensity for being just a little bit absolutely and completely certain that he's right at all times. (Evidence: he's still 100% sure that invading Iraq was... Politics andrew 2008-07-04T11:36:08-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001394.html People in the early 20th century had little sense of the historical value of their pop culture; and, celluloid is hilariously flammable. So it's unusual to get good news about old film reels (just ask Universal Studios). Amazingly, a full... Movies andrew 2008-07-03T20:44:47-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001393.html According to some armchair political strategists, Obama will probably try to piss McCain off during debates to remind everyone that he's a ticking time bomb of rage. ABC News found the trigger: "McCain became visibly angry when I asked him... Politics andrew 2008-07-02T09:53:52-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001392.html James Dobson says of Obama: "I think he's deliberately distorting the traditional understanding of the Bible to fit his own worldview, his own confused theology." So...you're saying he's a typical Christian?... Religion andrew 2008-07-01T13:06:04-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001391.html I know what you're thinking: Batman lives in Gotham City! Why would he decapitate a kid in Atlanta? Well, obviously I'm not talking about Batman: The Person, but rather Batman: The Ride. Sorry James, I don't have any news insider... True Crime andrew 2008-06-29T07:16:08-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001390.html Hey guys, sorry I haven't had time to post the update on how I finished in the pinball tournament a few weeks ago. Spoiler alert: I finished 4th, and was very happy to do so. Traditional pinball photo essay to... Television james 2008-06-27T23:17:08-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001389.html Those of you who are going to Vegas with us in September are implicitly agreeing to see Purple Reign, the Prince tribute band also known (by James) as "Half-Blood Prince". This show also has a fake Morris Day and a... Music andrew 2008-06-26T10:57:28-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001388.html Big Pinzur, in full Instigator mode, writes: "I had dinner with Chan over the weekend and we predicted that your answer would involve the home state's lack of acknowledgment. We figure you'll eventually clarify your position to this: as soon... Politics andrew 2008-06-24T00:14:43-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001387.html The gay marriage train started today in California. That gives gay couples about five months before their unions are potentially annulled in November by a vote to change the state constitution. That sounds grim, since gays can only marry in... Politics andrew 2008-06-17T16:21:03-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001386.html Yesterday those stinking activist judges -- or as McCain calls them, "willful judges" (presumably to be replaced one day by impartial robot tribunals) -- asserted the rights of Gitmo prisoners to a fair trial, like, you know, where you can... Politics andrew 2008-06-13T11:21:20-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001385.html Well, I've been patiently waiting for McCain and/or his supporters to throw their first racist stone. No luck as yet, but FOX news is not disappointing us. Earlier this week, they introduced the phrase "terrorist fist jab" into the lexicon,... Politics andrew 2008-06-12T19:33:55-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001384.html Convicted hedge fund manager and movie-trivia lover Samuel Israel III (Sammy 3 to his friends) may have faked his suicide by parking his car near the Hudson River and then writing in the dust on his car the heartbreaking message,... True Crime andrew 2008-06-11T09:35:54-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001383.html Happy birthday, Alex...even though you can't read. On this day in history, the national gas price average broke the $4 barrier -- a scant four years after your daddy quaintly complained about $2.15 per gallon. In other words, by the... Mr. Baby andrew 2008-06-09T07:43:07-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001382.html I've been having lots of fun this weekend participating in a tournament at the Northwest Pinball and Gameroom Show, a short bus ride away from my apartment. I think I've made the playoffs, although they were still tabulating the results... Video Games and Pinball james 2008-06-08T00:15:35-08:00 http://www.furdell.com/archives/001381.html Dear Barack Obama, We at Furdell.com have worked tirelessly to bring you the greatest campaign slogan ever. Feel free to use it, as long as you credit us appropriately, and give us some kind of kickback when it makes you... Politics andrew 2008-06-05T08:00:00-08:00