Daily Archives: August 28, 2017

They’ll float too!

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Steve

What looks like a clump of peat moss is really a fire ant colony floating around until they find dry land. If there really is a hell, these stinging little SOBs would be permanent fixtures. When there’s a flood, fire … Continue reading →

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RIP Tobe Hooper

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Steve

Tobe was an up-and-coming Horror director after the success of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, filmed around here in Austin. He then went on to do the TV movie of Salem’s Lot for CBS and the controversial Poltergeist. By now you’ve probably heard that … Continue reading →

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Happy 100th Birthday to Jack “King” Kirby

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Steve

Here’s to the guy who is responsible for numerous characters in the big two which changed the industry. For many, Jack was the art side (and to some extent writing) for Marvel’s breakout success  with their early titles: The Fantastic Four, … Continue reading →

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