Source: IGN This week has been jammed pack with trailers. From Iron Fist, Samurai Jack, and so many other announcements. But DC will not be outdone. They just gave us the first looks of Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. IGN released this earlier today on Facebook. The Judas Contract is a classic Titans story … Continue reading The Verse: The Hunt Begins!
WHY IS NO ONE LISTENING TO MIC LOWRY?!!
By: A.K. If your first reaction to the name Mic Lowry was to ask, “Who?”, take a second to read this, and let me put you on to something new coming in HOT from the UK. If you catch yourself still listening to music made before 2005, yearning to hear “real” R&B music, and … Continue reading WHY IS NO ONE LISTENING TO MIC LOWRY?!!
Anime Review: Yuri on Ice
By: Domo-A-Gogo When a friend suggested I watch Yuri on Ice, I was initially disappointed that “Yuri” wasn’t a reference to “yuri” themed anime featuring girl-girl crushes and romances. I found out instead that it was a yaoi anime featuring an underdog ice skater named Yuri Katsuki and his relationship/mentorship with his coach, fellow figure … Continue reading Anime Review: Yuri on Ice
Static Block: A look at AI
When people think of Artificial Intelligence they immediately think of huge budget Sci-Fi movies like Terminator, iRobot, and Ex Machina. While these Sci-Fi movies are very entertaining, they also give AI the negative connotation synonymous with an attack on human welfare, but I assure you no matter how snarky Siri may seem she is not … Continue reading Static Block: A look at AI
The Toxicity of Blerd Culture
By: Squish Shelton I could never be fully invested or immersed in "mainstream" nerd/geek culture. ESPECIALLY Black nerd/geek culture. It's a toxic ass environment for Black women/femme nerds, LGBTQ nerds, and those of us who are at those intersections. Yeah, I damn said it. And, yes, I can hear your inward groans and your screams of "SJW!!!" at your … Continue reading The Toxicity of Blerd Culture
The Chopping Block: Gipsy Danger
I loved Pacific Rim! Now, while some might say it was boring or it was a fake gundam movie... get out. Lol, but seriously there're not too many "good drinks" out there for us geeks. One of my favorite Jaegers from the movie is MURICA!!!!!!'s Gipsy Danger I made a proper cocktail for this awesome … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Gipsy Danger
The Chopping Block: Riding in the woods and streams
Hi Hi! It's Scoob, back again with some more food. Today's dish is a little bit more advanced, with hot smoking fish. The idea of this dish came to me when I was biking in the backwoods and I smelled someone smoking something. Since fall is coming around this is a great cold dish, using … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Riding in the woods and streams
The Chopping Block: Oh Lord Pidgeot, why must you do this every fall!
Ello Ello! It's Scoob and fall is almost here, so guess what time it is........... PUMPKIN FLAVOR IN EVERY F*@&ING THING!!! In case you love the season OR HATE XD...... here are some products to lookout for/stay away from. Because we all love eating Peeps after Easter... One pop and for once you will stop. … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Oh Lord Pidgeot, why must you do this every fall!
The Chopping Block: Pork or whatever you may like ;)
Today's post is grilled pork chops with farro, peaches, and an acorn squash puree. If you do not eat pork then you can swap in chicken or turkey. If you prefer beef, grind all the spices for the brine with half the amount of sugar and salt mixed in some blended oil, and marinate the … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Pork or whatever you may like 😉
The Chopping Block: O la le
'ello 'ello party people! Today's post on the chopping block is salmon with Spanish rice and tomatillo salsa verde. A great late summer dish. This dish is simple to make and plate, but full of flavor. Rice - yields 3-4 cups 1 cup of white rice 2 cups of water 1 tbsp turmeric 2 … Continue reading The Chopping Block: O la le
Anderson .Paak – Earlier Projects
Anderson .Paak is a R&B artist from California and is featured on 2016 XXL Freshman Class. His current album, Malibu, has received great praise, but I won't talk about that. Instead, we'll look at his earlier work. NxWorries (2015) - is an EP with Stones Throw records producer, Knxwledge. There're 5 tracks, but *in my opinion* … Continue reading Anderson .Paak – Earlier Projects
Cartoons and Black Lives Matter
By: MoonLight Lotus Growing up there weren't many black cartoon characters. When there were, they were most likely the token black person. I can only name 4 cartoons with a majority black cast. My favorite was the "Proud Family". I loved it as a kid, I love it even more now. The grand question now is, … Continue reading Cartoons and Black Lives Matter
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