This is The Bleeding Cool ComicChron Robot speaking. I would like to deny any rumours that I come for your women. All I do is collate comic-related bits and pieces online and any and all rumours about my personal robotic life are merely that. Gossip and innuendo. Moving on.
Interview With Colleen Doran on the Business of Being a Comic Artist
The only problem with all the negative stories about publishing is that aspiring creators get paranoid, thinking there’s a big bad wolf behind every tree. There isn’t. I’ve only had a few serious problems over the course of my career. But a serious problem is the kind of problem that can drag on for years and years. I must have worked for 100 clients, and only three of them are on my “never again” list. The three times I have had to enlist my attorney, those three times I have spent years in litigation or seeking payment.
Is it time to leave the past behind?
Brian Michael Bendis has been writing Avengers-related books since 2004. Across three series, six years, and something like 100 issues, Bendis has been the main architect for the non-X-Men part of the Marvel Universe. A stray thought flickered across my brain earlier tonight and it kind of bothered me. I’ve read most of Bendis’s Avengers, and liked some of it, but this thought just wouldn’t go away. “How many villains did Bendis invent for the Avengers to fight?
Sculpture Mashups
The website of professional toy/statue prototyper Christopher Elizardo has mashups for Homer Simpson Thor and Family Guy Batman.
CAPTCHA COMICS
[BC ComicChron Note: A lot funnier than it sounds] CAPTCHA-related humor began with the widespread use of CAPTCHA (and more recently reCAPTCHA) on popular blogging and forum sites. The technology is intended to stop spam by asking the user to verify a pair of distorted words, thereby proving they are not a bot. In the case of reCAPTCHA these words are pulled somewhat randomly from an archive of textual documents requiring digitization, and that random pairing of words often produces strange and comical combinations. While simple reCAPTCHA screengrabs have appeared on sites such as lamebook, and “draw your CAPTCHA” threads have been around on the Something Awful forums for well over a year, the practice really took off when Moot implemented reCAPTCHA on the 4chan boards.
The Runaways becomes Small Faces?
Update: Marvel’s “The Runaways” (aka “Small Faces”), is scheduled to begin filming in March in L.A. http://bit.ly/czpkMv
‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini’s Latest Prediction: More Than 400 Banks Will Fail Even Without Double-Dip Recession – DailyFinance
t didn’t take long for Nouriel Roubini to come up with his next dire prediction: The New York University economics professor with the nickname “Dr. Doom,” who recently said the chances of a double-dip recession are more than 40%, now says that even if the U.S. and European economies manage to avoid a double dip, it will still feel like a recession, and more than 400 U.S. banks will likely fail.
The Skinny on Real Estate Investing is an introduction to the subject. It provides the Big Picture about what it takes to buy and sell real estate for profit, but it doesn’t give details on how to find deals, how to make deals, and so on. This is the first part of a three-part series, and I’m unsure whether all of the books in tandem would actually give the reader all the info they need to invest in real estate. But this is a fine place to start. I’ve been interested in the subject for a long time (much to Kris’s chagrin), and have a much better grasp of what’s involved after having read this book. I plan to read part two.
Personal-finance comics
For a while now, I’ve wanted to find a way to combine two of my greatest passions: personal finance and comic books. I’ve read some personal-finance comics (most notably those from the Federal Reserve), and, to put it frankly, they suck. They’re dull and uninspiring. I’ve chatted with Pop from Pop Economics about how one could produce effective personal-finance comics, but haven’t taken any action.
That’s okay, though, because Jim Randel seems to have found a way to meld comics and money in a way that makes sense. Because make no mistake: The “Skinny On” books are comics. Sure, they use cheesy stick figures instead of work from expensive artists, but so what? That’s part of their charm.
By sticking with (heh) simple line drawings, Randel is able to focus on what’s important: the content of his books. The comics format provides freedom that a traditional text-based book doesn’t have, but Randel doesn’t abuse this. Instead, he’s created a series of fantastic, informative volumes about financial literacy and personal achievement. I give these books my highest recommendation.
Books in this series that I’ve read and can recommend include:
- The Skinny on Real Estate Investing (this is the first of a three-part series)
- The Skinny on Credit Cards (great for somebody getting their first credit card — like a college student)
- The Skinny on the Housing Crisis
- The Skinny on Success
And writing this review has made me want to read more, so I have a pile of other “Skinny On” books to take home with me for the weekend:
- The Skinny on Time Management (I wonder if it says: “Don’t play Starcraft II!”)
- The Skinny on Willpower
- The Skinny on Networking
- The Skinny on The Art of Persuasion
Are there any duds in here? There may be, but I haven’t found one yet. I’ve been impressed with the presentation and content of these books. The Amazon reviewers seem to love the books, too. These titles may never become best-sellers like the “for Dummies” and “for Idiots” series, and that’s too bad. The “Skinny On” books are great introductions to their topics and deserve a wider audience.
"One in three households" have Wii console | <b>News</b>
Nintendo has revealed that one in three households in the UK contain a Wii console, while over 11 million people - around...
Midterm election results could mean bad <b>news</b> for climate change <b>...</b>
Dem-originated energy legislation, including cap and trade, may be on life support under a GOP House majority.
Arrowheadlines: Chiefs <b>News</b> 10/4 - Arrowhead Pride
However, there aren't many real stories because of the bye. I'd expect the hype to start soon. We're just a few days from the undefeated Chiefs playing the "struggling" Colts. Here's your Kansas City Chiefs news.
eric seiger eric seiger
This is The Bleeding Cool ComicChron Robot speaking. I would like to deny any rumours that I come for your women. All I do is collate comic-related bits and pieces online and any and all rumours about my personal robotic life are merely that. Gossip and innuendo. Moving on.
Interview With Colleen Doran on the Business of Being a Comic Artist
The only problem with all the negative stories about publishing is that aspiring creators get paranoid, thinking there’s a big bad wolf behind every tree. There isn’t. I’ve only had a few serious problems over the course of my career. But a serious problem is the kind of problem that can drag on for years and years. I must have worked for 100 clients, and only three of them are on my “never again” list. The three times I have had to enlist my attorney, those three times I have spent years in litigation or seeking payment.
Is it time to leave the past behind?
Brian Michael Bendis has been writing Avengers-related books since 2004. Across three series, six years, and something like 100 issues, Bendis has been the main architect for the non-X-Men part of the Marvel Universe. A stray thought flickered across my brain earlier tonight and it kind of bothered me. I’ve read most of Bendis’s Avengers, and liked some of it, but this thought just wouldn’t go away. “How many villains did Bendis invent for the Avengers to fight?
Sculpture Mashups
The website of professional toy/statue prototyper Christopher Elizardo has mashups for Homer Simpson Thor and Family Guy Batman.
CAPTCHA COMICS
[BC ComicChron Note: A lot funnier than it sounds] CAPTCHA-related humor began with the widespread use of CAPTCHA (and more recently reCAPTCHA) on popular blogging and forum sites. The technology is intended to stop spam by asking the user to verify a pair of distorted words, thereby proving they are not a bot. In the case of reCAPTCHA these words are pulled somewhat randomly from an archive of textual documents requiring digitization, and that random pairing of words often produces strange and comical combinations. While simple reCAPTCHA screengrabs have appeared on sites such as lamebook, and “draw your CAPTCHA” threads have been around on the Something Awful forums for well over a year, the practice really took off when Moot implemented reCAPTCHA on the 4chan boards.
The Runaways becomes Small Faces?
Update: Marvel’s “The Runaways” (aka “Small Faces”), is scheduled to begin filming in March in L.A. http://bit.ly/czpkMv
‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini’s Latest Prediction: More Than 400 Banks Will Fail Even Without Double-Dip Recession – DailyFinance
t didn’t take long for Nouriel Roubini to come up with his next dire prediction: The New York University economics professor with the nickname “Dr. Doom,” who recently said the chances of a double-dip recession are more than 40%, now says that even if the U.S. and European economies manage to avoid a double dip, it will still feel like a recession, and more than 400 U.S. banks will likely fail.
The Skinny on Real Estate Investing is an introduction to the subject. It provides the Big Picture about what it takes to buy and sell real estate for profit, but it doesn’t give details on how to find deals, how to make deals, and so on. This is the first part of a three-part series, and I’m unsure whether all of the books in tandem would actually give the reader all the info they need to invest in real estate. But this is a fine place to start. I’ve been interested in the subject for a long time (much to Kris’s chagrin), and have a much better grasp of what’s involved after having read this book. I plan to read part two.
Personal-finance comics
For a while now, I’ve wanted to find a way to combine two of my greatest passions: personal finance and comic books. I’ve read some personal-finance comics (most notably those from the Federal Reserve), and, to put it frankly, they suck. They’re dull and uninspiring. I’ve chatted with Pop from Pop Economics about how one could produce effective personal-finance comics, but haven’t taken any action.
That’s okay, though, because Jim Randel seems to have found a way to meld comics and money in a way that makes sense. Because make no mistake: The “Skinny On” books are comics. Sure, they use cheesy stick figures instead of work from expensive artists, but so what? That’s part of their charm.
By sticking with (heh) simple line drawings, Randel is able to focus on what’s important: the content of his books. The comics format provides freedom that a traditional text-based book doesn’t have, but Randel doesn’t abuse this. Instead, he’s created a series of fantastic, informative volumes about financial literacy and personal achievement. I give these books my highest recommendation.
Books in this series that I’ve read and can recommend include:
- The Skinny on Real Estate Investing (this is the first of a three-part series)
- The Skinny on Credit Cards (great for somebody getting their first credit card — like a college student)
- The Skinny on the Housing Crisis
- The Skinny on Success
And writing this review has made me want to read more, so I have a pile of other “Skinny On” books to take home with me for the weekend:
- The Skinny on Time Management (I wonder if it says: “Don’t play Starcraft II!”)
- The Skinny on Willpower
- The Skinny on Networking
- The Skinny on The Art of Persuasion
Are there any duds in here? There may be, but I haven’t found one yet. I’ve been impressed with the presentation and content of these books. The Amazon reviewers seem to love the books, too. These titles may never become best-sellers like the “for Dummies” and “for Idiots” series, and that’s too bad. The “Skinny On” books are great introductions to their topics and deserve a wider audience.
"One in three households" have Wii console | <b>News</b>
Nintendo has revealed that one in three households in the UK contain a Wii console, while over 11 million people - around...
Midterm election results could mean bad <b>news</b> for climate change <b>...</b>
Dem-originated energy legislation, including cap and trade, may be on life support under a GOP House majority.
Arrowheadlines: Chiefs <b>News</b> 10/4 - Arrowhead Pride
However, there aren't many real stories because of the bye. I'd expect the hype to start soon. We're just a few days from the undefeated Chiefs playing the "struggling" Colts. Here's your Kansas City Chiefs news.
eric seiger eric seiger
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