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mad_typist
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Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Birthday
September 18
Bio
I'm a liberal secular humanist who enjoys writing, reading, playing video games and watching sports. I am a former member of the Armed Services who now enjoys the sweet sweet freedom of civilian life. My blog will be centered mostly on politics, football and video games. I'm not a professional hater, but I am a highly ranked amateur. Also, yes, I am a girl.

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JANUARY 24, 2011 9:26AM

Fringe recap: Ep 3.10 "The Firefly"

Fringe recap: Ep 3.10 "The Firefly"


When it was announced the Fringe was moving to Friday night, many had fretted that this was the first step toward eventual cancellation. Coupled with the fact that the show would be off the…

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DECEMBER 10, 2010 7:15AM

Fringe recap: Ep 3.9 "Marionette"

Fringe recap: Ep 3.9 "Marionette"


I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body... I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that
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DECEMBER 3, 2010 6:48AM

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.8 "Entrada"

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.8 "Entrada"


Welcome to the purple episode of Fringe where blue and red universes finally collide.

There have been 50 episodes of Fringe aired so far, and this one easily ranks in the top 5 that the show has… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 19, 2010 6:47AM

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.7 "The Abducted"

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.7 "The Abducted"


This week's episode was a real thriller - not only was the prime case supremely creepy and well done, but the episode ends on quite a cliffhanger, as Olivia's attempt to get back home…

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010 7:06AM

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.6 "6955 kHz"

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.6 "6955 kHz"


It's good to see Fringe return to form after last week's disappointing episode. Whereas last week suffered from its stand-alone "Monster of the Week" format, this week is chock full of continuity goodness as…

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010 7:34AM

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.5 "Amber 31422"

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.5 "Amber 31422"


Welcome back to Fringe after that one week break. I'd say that I hope you enjoyed the World Series, but judging by the ratings, apparently most of you were watching something else. In that respect,…

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010 9:20AM

The Walking Dead Recap: Ep 1.1 "Days Gone By"

The Walking Dead Recap: Ep 1.1 "Days Gone By"

Zombie stories are almost never about the monsters themselves, when you get to the heart of it. Zombies have no personalities, no real reason or motivation for what they do (save for… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 29, 2010 2:26PM

New TV For Your Consideration

New TV For Your Consideration

So, there's been much wailing and gnashing of teeth out in the blogosphere about the state of network television. Yes, I'm as horrified as the next person about the fact that mediocre shows like Outsourced,… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 15, 2010 6:38AM

Fringe Recap E 3.4 Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.4 "Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?"
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." - Kurt Vonnegut.
Tonight's episode is entitled "Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?" and much like…

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OCTOBER 8, 2010 6:32AM

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.3 "The Plateau"

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.3 "The Plateau"

The red hued credits of Fringe welcome us to back to Earth-2, where ballpoint pens are rare collectible items, the Aruba war is still fresh in people's minds, and avocados are worth their weight in… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 1, 2010 7:33AM

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.2 "The Box"

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.2 "The Box"

Hello, and welcome to another Fringe recap. This post contains spoilers for this week's episode, so consider yourself forewarned.

"What's in the box? What's in the boooooxxxxx!?" - Det. David Mills, Se7en

This week on Fringe, boxes feature heavily into…

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 7:50AM

Fringe Recap: Ep 3.1 "Olivia"

Fringe Recap: "Olivia"


Previously on Fringe: EVERYTHING. The show opens with an attempt to summarize the entire myth arc of the show in 45 seconds. I assume this is an attempt to help new viewers follow along with the new…

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 7:36AM

Detroit 1-8-7 Recap: Episode 1

Detroit 1-8-7 Recap: Episode 1
 
Detroit 187 cast
 
ABC, in their infinite wisdom, realized that there was a dangerous shortage of cop dramas on television. Fearing that viewers might be overwhelmed by the trauma of original programming such as Pushing Daisies or… Read full post »
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JUNE 9, 2010 9:12AM

Jesus Takes the Mound

Jesus Takes the Mound


So, the savior of DC baseball - one Mr. Stephen Strasburg - finally made his major league debut last night. Jokingly (though maybe not so much) referred to as "Jesus" by both the media and… Read full post »
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MAY 7, 2010 2:17PM

In Which I Plunge Into Justin Bieber Madness

In Which I Plunge Into Bieber Madness

There are two things I find strangely irresistible: extreme French horror films and male teen pop sensations. The latter obsession harkens back to my youth, when my sister and I were deep… Read full post »
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APRIL 6, 2010 8:34AM

Oooo Mama - an iPad alternative

Oooo Mama - an iPad alternate

Per Engadget, take a look at the foxy new tablet from ICD called Gemini.


Some of the remarkable things this sexy beast features are the ability to make phone calls via the built-in 3G,… Read full post »
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JANUARY 27, 2010 2:41PM

First Cynical Impressions of new Apple tablet

First Cynical Impressions of new Apple tablet


Quickly written, poorly edited first response to the newly unveiled Apple tablet device.

1. The Name
The "iPad"? What's up with that name? Sounds like something that Always or Tampax would market. I'm not… Read full post »
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JANUARY 20, 2010 3:36PM

Damages returns, plus a crime show for the commitment-phobic

Damages returns, plus a crime show for the commitment phobic


One of the best shows on television that you may or may not be watching is FX's Damages. On one hand, it's a shame more people don't tune in, because the writing is… Read full post »
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JANUARY 14, 2010 3:18PM

Thursday TV Alert

Thursday TV Alert

I haven't blogged much lately, but I wanted to pop in and remind you all to set your DVR for a couple of shows airing tonight (or very soon).

First of all, if you are still resisting my attempts to get you…

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DECEMBER 10, 2009 1:08PM

Shows You May Enjoy (plus bonus musings)

Shows You May Enjoy (plus bonus musings)

Contrary to what you might think, I am not dead, nor have I abandoned this blog. I've just had a busy couple of months, which hasn't left me much time for blogging. In any case, here's… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 12, 2009 10:26AM

Spoiler Etiquette for Bloggers

Spoiler Etiquette for Bloggers
 


*** note: this post contains spoilers for the following works: Mad Men, Lost, Harry Potter, Star Wars


I'm a big fan of the blog Televisionary, and usually go out of my way to read it several times a day. Yesterday…

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009 4:01PM

Paranormal Activity: Go See This Movie!

Paranormal Activity: Go See This Movie!

Two Saturdays ago I went and saw the new horror movie Paranormal Activity with my boyfriend and a couple of friends. I can safely say this is one of the best horror films I've seen in the…

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OCTOBER 20, 2009 3:27PM

Meet the Nook, the new e-book hotness of the week

Meet the Nook, the new e-book hotness of the week

Courtesy of Engadget, here's a picture of the newest e-book reader, dubbed "the Nook", from Barnes & Noble:



According to the article posted at Engadget, the new e-book reader will feature several intriguing Kindle-killer features:
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OCTOBER 9, 2009 3:07PM

Welcome to the Dollhouse (season 2)

Welcome to the Dollhouse (season 2)


Good news. Dollhouse is back!

Bad news. It might not be back for long!

The ratings for the new season of Dollhouse have been abysmal. Ratings for the premiere were pretty bad, but dropped even more the… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 6, 2009 4:22PM

100 Worst Movies of the 2000s

100 Worst Movies of the 2000s

Now, I got a lot of crap from friends about my non-review review of G.I. Joe, with many of them stating that I wasn't allowed to diss a movie I hadn't seen. I mostly thought, "Well, if it… Read full post »