Thomas Guy

QR Codes

I know this is old news for some – I remember seeing these at least six months ago and I was intrigued by them then. I gave the QR Code the good ol’ Luddite taste test (see how the gf reacts to it) and was pleasantly surprised with the response. QR Codes are a JapaneseContinue reading “QR Codes”

AT&T USBConnect Mercury from Sierra Wireless “Error 668: The connection was terminated.”

Straight out of the box, the AT&T USBConnect Mercury manufactured by Sierra Wireless left a little to be desired. So did the technical support AT&T was willing to provide me. “Don’t worry about me, AT&T Wireless. I’ll figure this out on my own. Thanks, though!” BACKGROUNDAll in all, it’s a neat little package and IContinue reading “AT&T USBConnect Mercury from Sierra Wireless “Error 668: The connection was terminated.””

Will This Be Worse Than The Great Depression?

Can anyone possibly imagine more than two years of real unemployment rates exceeding 30%?

New Dark Future From Frank Miller?

One good thing about entering an economic downturn: a new dystopic classic from Frank Miller is undoubtedly around the corner. Miller has created three titles set in separate dystopic futures: Ronin, Hard Boiled, and Give Me Liberty. I recently spent some time re-reading some of my favorite Frank Miller works. These are some of myContinue reading “New Dark Future From Frank Miller?”

Why It’s So Hard to Make a Blockbuster Based on The Punisher

Punisher: War Zone may get it right. We’ll see. I discarded my collection of War Zone issues (I had two copies of Volume I Issue 1) about four years ago. It was a way cool series in the late eighties – early nineties. Especially the Wolverine crossover that was set in Africa. Those were whatContinue reading “Why It’s So Hard to Make a Blockbuster Based on The Punisher”