New Contributor!

Posted in News, Rant on August 20th, 2009 by Captain Jamison Dao
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Hail and well met, me lovelies!

Allow me to introduce myself – I am the infamous Jamison Dao, Captain of the HRMAS Prometheus. Adventurer, scoundrel, pre-emptive salvage operator, purveyor of fine goods and worldly wonders. At your service.

The Doc’s a good man, an old friend and a wily old bastard- we go way back. Don’t ever let him deal the cards or mix the drinks. I remember this one time, we were holed up in Tunisia during the War. Stuck in a brothel, short on ammo, out of booze and a parlour full of… well, I’m getting off track.

Doc’s asked me to help him out here, show you fine, fine folk what’s going on with Steampunk art, culture, music and fashion. Plus he hoped I’d tell a few stories of my daring exploits. Might be tricky, statute of limitations on some stories is “well after everyone is dead.” Pity that, really. My safari with the King of Cashmere is quite the tale.

Tally-ho, pip pip and all that. There’s a whole world out there, kiddies. Let’s see what it can offer us

Happy Cinco de Mayo: Hug a Mexican!

Posted in News, Rant on May 5th, 2009 by Dr. Warthan
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It’s the 5th of May, and if you live in Mexico, you probably don’t care as Cinco de Mayo isn’t really observed there.  However, if you live in the US , then Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate the culture and experiences of Americans of Mexican ancestry.  However, as your enjoying your food, music, and folkloric dancing, keep in mind the origin of the holiday.  May 5th, 1862The Battle of Puebla, where the outnumbered Mexicans defeated a much better-equipped French army.

Battle of Peubla

Let’s talk about Mexican’s for a bit. Read more »