Criterion Collection
Here is a web site that offers reduced prices on all Criterion Collection DVD releases. They also have free shipping in the US.
Some New Kind of Kick
Yesterday was my first day at the Park Nicollet Headache center. Their technique is to gang up on you right away. My first day I had meetings with 5 different people. Their team consists of a Neurologist, an Occupational Therapist, a Physical Therapist, a Pain Management Psychologist and an RN. By the time my day was finished I had 13 more appointments scheduled. Yeow, this better work.
In other news, the Germany vs. Poland game was incredible. A winning goal in the 91st minute to break the 0 to 0 tie. Now this is good soccer.
The Cup has begun!!!
I'm here at the Kelly Inn in St. Paul. The Germany vs. Costa Rica game has started and it is all action from the start. I am joined by 4 other guys watching on their large HD tele. 3 of the guys are British business men and the 4th is the manager of the bar. If you are working anywhere near here you can't go wrong. Free parking, free wifi and plenty of open seats.
Bringing Back the Cup
Many people that I know are heading off to Germany to go to the World Cup. I am very envious of them but there is no possible way that I could go. Instead I have upgraded my cable and will watch way too much TV over the next month.
My brother Bruce, over at du Nord, was written up on the CNN / Money web site as their favorite blog regarding soccer/football. Congrats to him.
Big Neighborhood Bash
We had a swell party in our neighborhood that was plenty of fun. Robin and Kathy, the hosts, have an awesome garden. I am really lucky to live in such a great neighborhood.
This week in comics
Black Gas #3 (Avatar) by Warren Ellis/ Max Fiumara
Local #5 (Oni Press) by Brian Wood / Ryan Kelly
Mouse Guard #3 (ASP Comics) by David Petersen
Queen & Country #30 (Oni Press) by Greg Rucka / Chris Samnee
Ultimate Extinction #5 (Marvel) by Warren Ellis / Brandon Peterson
Uptight #1 (Fantagraphics) by Jordan CraneA decent week as I love Local and Q&C. Black Gas and Ultimate Extinction are the final issues in their mini-series. Uptight is a new one for me and Mouse Guard is very original.
World Cup Manga
From Bruce over at Du Nord.
Attention all Manga freaks! Check out the new one from Viz and US Soccer - Next Stop Germany - our story begins in Columbus with USA v Mexico....
Shooting War
Shooting War is my new favorite web comic. "It is 2011, McCain is President and we are still in Iraq." This is a weekly comic and it only takes minutes to read, so give it a chance. Let me know what you think.
