Book Recommendations

Some books I have been reading, courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library

Empires Of Trust by Thomas F Madden:

Most comparisons I have seen comparing Rome and America are comparing contemporay America to the Roman Empire. This book interesting comparison between the Roman Republic and the American Republic. An easy and informative read, with lots of easily digestible Roman history.

Patricia Brigg’s Mercy Thompson series:

This is a nice, contemporay urban fantasy. The focus is on a female mechanic who can change into a coyote. Well written, without all of the sex/death/agnst of the Anita Blake novels.

All of the above are highly recommended.

03-11-2011 Pathfinder Game Recap

Posted a recap of the March 11, 2011 session of the Northridge Pathfinder Game.

Almost 40 Years Of Number #1 Songs In Five Second Clips

Found via American Digest, mjs538 has posted Chartsweep which showcases 5 second clips of all of the #1 pop hits from 1955 – 1992. A wonderful compilation.

Five Seconds Of Every #1 Pop Single Part 1 by mjs538

Five Seconds Of Every #1 Pop Single Part 2 by mjs538

More details on the origins of Chartsweep at Some Assembly Required.

02-25-2011 Pathfinder Game Recap

Posted a recap of the February 25, 2011 session of the Northridge Pathfinder Game.