Wizards of the Coast, the company that owns the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, announced it is removing the term “race” from the game. From the D&D Beyond blog: Dungeons & Dragons has a history of evolving to meet the needs of our players and foster an inviting space for everyone. With that in mind, we […]
Continue ReadingFunko uses cheaply made boxes to ship stuff to customers
I bought two Funko Pop figures and three premium hard-plastic protectors from the Funko Shop last week. UPS delivered everything on Wednesday. I noticed immediately that the box arrived damaged. I opened it and discovered the two boxed figures were damaged, too. Both figures are limited edition figures. The Black Adam figure is only available […]
Continue ReadingAmerican traitor Edward Snowden is now a Russian citizen
Former U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) civilian contractor and leaker of secrets, Edward Snowden is now a Russian citizen. Congratulations? From Military.com: Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden, according to a decree signed Monday by the Russian leader. Snowden is one of 75 foreign citizens listed […]
Continue ReadingI’m still testing positive for COVID-19
It’s been eight (8) days since I first tested positive for COVID-19, and I’m still testing positive. This is just nuts. I was the last one in our home to get COVID-19, and it’s taking me longer to get over it. That includes my 77-year-old mother-in-law. She got over COVID-19 quicker than it’s taking me […]
Continue ReadingAir Force awards Raytheon lucrative hypersonic missile contract
The U.S. Air Force awarded a nearly $1 billion contract to Raytheon to develop a hypersonic cruise missile prototype that fighter aircraft can launch. From Stars and Stripes: The Air Force awarded a nearly $1 billion contract for development of a new hypersonic missile system that could be fielded within five years, the service said […]
Continue ReadingPresident Biden: ‘The pandemic is over’
President Joe Biden appeared on 60 Minutes last night and shared with interviewer Scott Pelley that the COVID-19 pandemic is over. From CNN: President Joe Biden said he believes the Covid-19 pandemic is “over” in an appearance on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” but acknowledged the US still has a “problem” with the virus that has killed […]
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