First It Was the Thin Mints Melee . . .

. . . and now it's the Moped Dispute!

Man, 22, shot in groin area after moped dispute

In the Time of Green Blimps -- Henry Melton

Henry Melton's Project Saga begin with Star Time, and it now has two branches with four novels in all.  Kingdom of the Hill Country and this one are set on earth.  Tales of the U'Tanse takes place on an alien planet.

In Star Time, Earth's technology is knocked out by a star's going supernova.  The current book is set 100 years in the future of that time, and technology is coming back on two fronts, the genetic and the mechanical.  So you get sentient blimps.  Airship fans should love this, as a major plot thread is set on one of the blimps.  What I liked best about it was the story of blimps going rogue, necessitating wild blimp roundups.

Another plot thread has to do with Samuel Bolls, a young man whose plan is to make it big in this future's version of YouTube.  (The technology of the Internet is much improved.)  A war begins between the green technology powers (Australia leads the way) and the mechanical techonology powers, which are discovering space travel.  It's not a pretty war, and as usual with wars it doesn't end well for some of the characters.

This is an engrossing installment in an ambitious series.  If you haven't gotten on board yet, this would be a good one to start with.

Paris: City of Fright

Paris: City of Fright

Song of the Day

▶ Juice Newton - Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me - YouTube:

10 of the Most Beautiful Lighthouses in the World

10 of the Most Beautiful Lighthouses in the World 

Today's Vintage Ad

Who You Callin' Strange?

Strange States: Arkansas 

9 Epic Literary Burns

9 Epic Literary Burns 

PaperBack

Murray Leinster (Will F. Jenkins), Space Platform, Pocket Books, 1953

First It Was the Thin Mints Melee . . .

. . . and now it's the chair attack!

Man Faces Assault Charges For Chair Attack At San Francisco Main Library 

Croc Update (Nudist Edition)

Nudists Run For Their Life From Crocodiles

Lansdales at Murder by the Book

I went to see Kasey and Joe Lansdale at Murder by the Book last night.  Kasey sang a couple of numbers from her new CD, Restless, and talked about Impossible Monsters, an anthology she edited.  Joe discussed his latest book, The Thicket, the DVD of Christmas with the Dead, and other things.  A good time was had by all.

Alex Schomburg, Winston Sci-Fi Series

The Golden Age: Alex Schomburg, Winston Sci-Fi Series

I Miss the Old Days

The Real Mermaids of San Marcos, Texas 

Okay, This Is Really Weird

The Uniface Mask: A new alternative to plastic surgery?

Or Maybe Not

13 Science Myths You Probably Believe

If You Thought Ben Affleck Was a Bad Casting Move. . . .

Justin Bieber As Robin For BATMAN/SUPERMAN Movie?

Hat tip to Randy Johnson.

Fly Me

▶ Fly Me - Trailer - YouTube:

Chupacabra Update

Matthew Harrell Believes He's Killed A Chupacabra (VIDEO)  

Hat tip to Jeff Meyerson.

A Video Review of Interest (To Me, Anyway)

Lake Mills Library: What to Read 51: Bill Crider's "Murder of a Beauty Shop Queen"