Saw it last night, and it is TOTALLY AWESOME.
Seeing it again on Saturday @ IMAX.

Yes, N&J is coming back. This year, but I don't want to give an exact date just yet. Had a few problems that needed to be taken care of. When the new site goes live, I'll post about it here first. Until then you get to what I have for the new site banner.

Upon learning that TOR is going to split A Memory of Light into three books I couldn't help but think "wow, that's a horrible decision to make", considering the state of the story (bloated, moving at a glacial pace) before Jordan died. Frankly, do we really need to see some kind of closure for every minor character that's been jammed into this story? You know, the characters kept well past the point of relevance,like dinner guests who won't get the hint that it's time to leave. Probably not.

But then I read Sanderson's post, and I hate to say it, but it left me feeling excited to finally, truly see the end of the series. I really did not think that was possible, since the last few boooks had soured me on the series. I think part of my changed opinion has to do with the fact that he's actually, you know, DONE with the first part. After so little time has passed, relatively speaking. That we will likely see a book this year, and the next two years. That he doesn't sound burnt out- he's very upbeat even though he's probably receiving a ton of negative email for various reasons.

So yeah, I will probably buy them when they come out. And in the meantime, I will probably pick up some of Sanderson's work to read, so I have some idea what to expect. My only hope is that when they do come out, they are offered in hardback and kindle versions because I will likely buy the kindle version first. :D

Bush asks Congress to clear way for offshore oil drilling

Bush Will Urge End to Offshore Oil Drilling Ban (Update3)

Fla.'s Crist has new view of offshore drilling ban

Governor Backs Florida Drilling

Sadly, I worry more about Crist than Bush on this, mainly because he's going to be around for longer.

This one is sadly not pear-shaped enough, nor is it the right faction*. But it means that the idea is not that impossible. For the record, I have been thinking about making one of these for awhile now. I just cringe at the thought of how much *time* it would probably take. And room to make. And store the final piece. I think I would probably use hoops (like what you'd see in a hoop skirt, but maybe more than one- dunno). Would probably use LED's for the eyeballs, inset into the headpiece (maybe use egg carton cups to get an even reflective surface in the eye sockets.


*Original image can be found here: http://allegall.blogcu.com/WarCraft+Ordan+Burdan/

Liftits

You know, I just can't help but chuckle.