Just Follow These Easy Links!

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Sometimes a picture on the internet makes you so happy and excited that you find yourself pumping your fist in the air, and sometimes its not even a picture of a cute cat.

That's what the picture to the left did for me.  It also inspired me to find links that will both support things you always new and help make you EVEN cooler and more knowledgeable.  I know, you didn't think that was possible.  But I'm going to do my best.

Ever wanted to know the gender and species break-down for LOTR?  Shut up, of course you did (Neatorama)

A member of the Royal Family has died.  No, not that Royal Family.  It’s the one that rule  a WWII defence platform that has been claiming it’s a sovereign nation since 1967?   Yes, you read that right (Arstechnica)

Sixteen-year-old me is finally vindicated! Jack could have lived.  Thanks science! Or at least tv science. (Cheezburger)

I'm Always in an 80's Daze

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I'm in love with this "Predator" poster from Tom Whalen and Dave Perillo.  You can catch more of their gorgeous retro designs in their upcoming "Around the World in an 80's Daze" exhibition at Gallery1988 in Santa Monica this month - or you can view more of their posters here.  (Laughing Squid)

Hmmm.  Better rethink those tin foil hats, conspiracy theorists.  (The Atlantic)

This is what happens when you cut family planning options and/or outright ban abortions.  (Jezebel)

I'm a fan of BuzzFeed, but their decision to share a video of a man committing suicide seems irresponsible to me.  It's one thing to report the story, but was it really necessary to include the video?  (Slate)

Palate cleanser - two adorable dads and their clan of zombie fighters!  If my parents had thought of this, I guarantee we'd have done more family portrait sessions.  (PseudoDad)

It's Friday, I'm In MEH.

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Can you believe that The Sopranos debuted in 1999? It makes me feel terribly old, along with the soon-to-be eight years old child I have and my upcoming 12 year dating anniversary with the husband. Anyway, enjoy this retrospective of the show through the words of the people that lived it. (Vanity Fair)

This is an amazingly thoughtful, loving, and funny look at gay marriage (aka marriage) by someone that labels herself Christian. Bonus brother, hee! (Persephone Magazine)

Do you need more proof that Fiona Apple is cooler than most of us will ever be? Check out her handwritten note to a high school student about a gay-straight alliance. (Vulture)

I like Twilight. I have the movies. I have all the RiffTrax to go with the movies. I went to the midnight showing of Eclipse ( I think it was that one..). But I'm not obsessed. Not like this crazy bird. (d-listed)