J. C. Baker has posted twice, on the identity of NT Wrong and more proof that Mark Goodacre is NT Wrong. A remark made in the context of his posts suggests J. C. is deeply pained by his failure to make the Top 50 Bibliobloggers’ list. This leads us to suspect that in fact…J. C. is NT Wrong, and the whole thing was a ploy to achieve the status of legend, creating a fictional persona and then unmasking him as... Read more

But (as a detective in an Agatha Christie finale might say, having led you to believe that they had identified the murderer by providing motive and opportunity), it turns out that while ETS was on, Mark Goodacre was wandering Boston wearing a cricketing outfit with a piece of celery pinned to the lapel, looking for Peter Davison. (Presumably you’ve also seen the video on YouTube of what happened when he was at the Cheers bar). So we turn to our... Read more

I have several theories about the identity of NT Wrong. All of them are bunk. I will post them anyway. Be that as it may, in the course of my extensive investigations (= reading NT Wrong’s blog posts from time to time), I have uncovered a few clues that may help us deduce the true identity of this anonymous biblioblogger-bishop. Clue #1: NT Wrong is no younger than in his 30s. This can be deduced from the fact that he... Read more

The producers of LOST have released three new video clips: two focusing on actresses and their characters, one with a sneak peak of the first episode from the coming season. You definitely want to take a look at this! In the clip, lawyers turn up at Kate’s door with a court order asking her to provide a blood sample from her and her son. They are not at liberty to divulge the identity of their client. Kate refuses, and once... Read more

I am grateful to John Shuck of Shuck and Jive blog for bestowing upon me a Superior Scribbler Award. Of course, as with every Bloggy Award, there are A Few Rules. They are, forthwith: Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggy Friends. Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award. Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog,... Read more

The web site for the Hubble telescope (HT IO9) has made holiday cards available that you can download and print for free. Here is a small sample of what’s available: Read more

I must admit I am confused by the rants in which Roger Pearse is engaging over on his blog. He began by misconstruing what I said in a blog post of my own. Then, when I repeatedly tried to clarify my meaning (which, to be honest, I don’t think was all that unclear to begin with), he has now accused me of “brinking” because I refused to allow him to twist my words and set the terms of the discussion... Read more

Tonight’s episode of Heroes presented what one might expect to encounter if one had access to the comic books produced by someone who genuinely could see the future. Precise dialogues depicted, word for word, including even the questioning and skepticism of those who participate in them and don’t think such things are possible. In most instances of prophecy and apocalyptic visions, we get symbolism, vague characterizations, and language that is flexible enough that it can be (and has been) applied... Read more

Jim West seems to think that watching this video will cause me to “abandon my ways”: It certainly has cured me of any desire I might have had to sing to a monkey on TV… Read more

Today, December 1st 2008, marks the 90th anniversary of the decision by various counties and regions to join and become part of the nation of Romania. History buffs can see an image of the national assembly resolution online, which 90 years ago created the modern nation. Happy birthday, Romania! La multi ani! Read more