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If you like computer strategy games and world affairs, you should check out a demo of Peacemaker, a new Civilization-style game in which the challenge is to broker peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. It was designed to educate people about the Middle East peace process in a new and exciting way.

Bill O'Reilly loses his shit arguing with Geraldo, and Geraldo comes off as reasonable.  This is AWESOME!  (Awesome in the sense that it's killing our nation's soul.)

Anyone wanna see Zoo if it opens in DC?

three out of the last four episodes have developed the plot, introduced intriguing new questions and revealed past ties between the characters via flashbacks. the two biggest mysteries now are: what the hell is locke doing and why don't these people ask the others what the hell is going on on the island? kate is handcuffed to juliet and she doesn't ask one question about where the others come from or what they're doing on the island?!?!?!

Megan's brother's girlfriend, Angela, has moved into our old place and needs a roommate. If you know anyone that is looking for a nice, inexpensive place to live, please send them this message. 2 bedrooms, 1,000 sq ft., two levels, outdoor patio (good for grilling), 1.5 bath and located in the Bishop’s Gate complex – a former rectory of an abbey that is recognized as an official DC landmark. Plus it comes with free cable, included in the condo fees, which the owner pays.It’s a beautiful apt in a great location. Can’t be beat. Rent is $1700/month – split two ways. Act now while supplies last.

If you prefer your classic civ on HBO, you might enjoy medieval English history on Showtime, which will debut The Tudors on Sunday.  Looks promising.

Remakes are all the rage on the big screen and I think the time is ripe for small screen comebacks starting with the Love Boat.  Why hasn't anyone tried to bring this back?  If it were done right - with legit celebs starring as the crewmen - there would be plenty of demand from other legit celebs (not to mention a cornucopia of hasbeens and wannabes) to churn out a couple dozen episodes a year.  I'm thinking an O.C./Desperate Housewives vibe with the added appeal of weekly surprise guest stars.  Who's in your dream cast of regulars and guests?

Tracy Morgan went crazy on local El Paso TV recently. The YouTube title suggests he's drunk, but I think that's just Tracy. The line between Tracy Morgan and Tracy Jordan is thin, blurry and possibly non-existent.

Did anyone watch The Black Donnellys last night?  From Paul Haggis, it's about four Irish brothers from New York who gamble, cheat, steal, fuck, brawl and drink.  Sounds great, right?  It would be if the storyline weren't so convoluted.  It's the pilot and there's a lot of set-up to get out of the way, perhaps, but the show needs to slow down and give its characters at least some redeeming qualities.  The brothers don't even seem to take good care of each other.  Oddly enough, that kind of unrelenting pathos works well in comedy (cf., Seinfeld, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) but if they're not even funny, the characters' mean-spiritedness is just a drag.  Could be good, but the pilot did not bode well.