Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Yang Youde has gone positively Rambo on the local Wuhan government.

The backstory:

A poor farmer, Youde has been forced to protect his land from greedy developers. Property rights are a fuzzy concept in mainland China. By law, the government owns the land and leases it to its citizens. With that said, the government loves all things progress. So, farm land on the outskirts of any major city disa ...more

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Is This a Godsend or Simply Illegal? Get the Ultimate Magic Bible Now (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Ricky Jay is a living cult hero. Adored by the serious magic community, revered by contemporary playwrights such as David Mamet, Ricky is in constant demand. In truth, he has never quite achieved the wealth commensurate with his worth and acclaim. So we felt a tinge of shock when we saw that one of his classic books, Cards As Weapons, is now available free on Scribd, uploaded by a gentleman named ...more

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The Most "Authentic" Sci-Fi Airshow Ever

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 03:00 AM PDT

The provenance of this Sci Fi Airshow is unquestionable. With decades of experience interpreting science fiction from a written to a visual medium, Bill George is the perfect tour guide for this fantastical, photoshopped exhibit. Assembling the collective imagination of multiple authors into one Airshow is a rare treat.