Ian Martínez Cassmeyer
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This week on Sci-Fi Thursdays: Isaac Asimov
One of the "Big Three," of Golden Age of SF, Asimov wrote enough books to span 9-out-of-10 categories in the Dewey Decimal System. His chosen birthday (January 2nd), is now celebrated as "National Science Fiction Day."
This week on Sci-Fi Thursdays: Isaac Asimov
One of the "Big Three," of Golden Age of SF, Asimov wrote enough books to span 9-out-of-10 categories in the Dewey Decimal System. His chosen birthday (January 2nd), is now celebrated as "National Science Fiction Day."
January 29, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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This week on Sci-Fi Thursdays: Isaac Asimov
One of the "Big Three," of Golden Age of SF, Asimov wrote enough books to span 9-out-of-10 categories in the Dewey Decimal System. His chosen birthday (January 2nd), is now celebrated as "National Science Fiction Day."
This week on Sci-Fi Thursdays: Isaac Asimov
One of the "Big Three," of Golden Age of SF, Asimov wrote enough books to span 9-out-of-10 categories in the Dewey Decimal System. His chosen birthday (January 2nd), is now celebrated as "National Science Fiction Day."
I never went to graduate school, mainly because I didn't think MFAs were welcoming to wannabe SF/Fantasy writers. (I know that's not true across the board now, but I didn't then.)
But a part of me still wishes I'd pursued something at the graduate level.
But a part of me still wishes I'd pursued something at the graduate level.
January 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I never went to graduate school, mainly because I didn't think MFAs were welcoming to wannabe SF/Fantasy writers. (I know that's not true across the board now, but I didn't then.)
But a part of me still wishes I'd pursued something at the graduate level.
But a part of me still wishes I'd pursued something at the graduate level.
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It's Wednesday. Here's Pete and Dud.
It's Wednesday. Here's Pete and Dud.
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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It's Wednesday. Here's Pete and Dud.
It's Wednesday. Here's Pete and Dud.
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This Week's Tuesday Title: The Mystery of Charles Dickens by A.N. Wilson
In this unusual biography of Boz, Wilson explores the darker aspects of Dickens the man and how they might've influenced his creative output.
This Week's Tuesday Title: The Mystery of Charles Dickens by A.N. Wilson
In this unusual biography of Boz, Wilson explores the darker aspects of Dickens the man and how they might've influenced his creative output.
January 27, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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This Week's Tuesday Title: The Mystery of Charles Dickens by A.N. Wilson
In this unusual biography of Boz, Wilson explores the darker aspects of Dickens the man and how they might've influenced his creative output.
This Week's Tuesday Title: The Mystery of Charles Dickens by A.N. Wilson
In this unusual biography of Boz, Wilson explores the darker aspects of Dickens the man and how they might've influenced his creative output.
CBS Radio broadcasted this amazing piece by Stephen Vincent Benét titled "They Burned the Books."
Yet now, CBS, under the vile capitulator, collaborator, and stooge Bari Weiss, would dream of putting this on their airwaves.
youtu.be/n2sTFi1EuSI?...
Yet now, CBS, under the vile capitulator, collaborator, and stooge Bari Weiss, would dream of putting this on their airwaves.
youtu.be/n2sTFi1EuSI?...
They Burned the Books - Ralph Belamy - Stephen Vincent Benet - CBS Special
YouTube video by Chesterton Radio Theatre
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January 26, 2026 at 11:05 PM
CBS Radio broadcasted this amazing piece by Stephen Vincent Benét titled "They Burned the Books."
Yet now, CBS, under the vile capitulator, collaborator, and stooge Bari Weiss, would dream of putting this on their airwaves.
youtu.be/n2sTFi1EuSI?...
Yet now, CBS, under the vile capitulator, collaborator, and stooge Bari Weiss, would dream of putting this on their airwaves.
youtu.be/n2sTFi1EuSI?...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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It's Wednesday. Here's W.C. Fields.
Source: 🎥🎬 You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)
It's Wednesday. Here's W.C. Fields.
Source: 🎥🎬 You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)
January 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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It's Wednesday. Here's W.C. Fields.
Source: 🎥🎬 You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)
It's Wednesday. Here's W.C. Fields.
Source: 🎥🎬 You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)
In light of the passing of the author of the "Dilbert" comic strip... here's a repost of that sequence of #Peanuts strips by Charles M. Schulz.
January 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
In light of the passing of the author of the "Dilbert" comic strip... here's a repost of that sequence of #Peanuts strips by Charles M. Schulz.
Reposted by Ian Martínez Cassmeyer
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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Just gonna leave this here...again...
January 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Just gonna leave this here...again...
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It's Wednesday. Here's Groucho.
It's Wednesday. Here's Groucho.
January 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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It's Wednesday. Here's Groucho.
It's Wednesday. Here's Groucho.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Read Cory Doctorow's books. They're very good.
youtu.be/7wE8G-d7SnY?...
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The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse. Forever. | Aaron Bastani Meets Cory Doctorow
YouTube video by Novara Media
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January 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Read Cory Doctorow's books. They're very good.
youtu.be/7wE8G-d7SnY?...
youtu.be/7wE8G-d7SnY?...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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January 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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January 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Reading wise, it's been a pretty good year... 📚📚📚☕🙃
December 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Reading wise, it's been a pretty good year... 📚📚📚☕🙃
Reposted by Ian Martínez Cassmeyer
Due to popular demand, I'm proud to announce the special #promotion for the "Evermore" and "Evermore: Sleepy Hollow" bundle has been extended. Grab them today. The NeverEnding Story meets Heart of Darkness.
#comics #GraphicNovel #moreevermore #fantasy
www.drivethrucomics.com/en/product/5...
#comics #GraphicNovel #moreevermore #fantasy
www.drivethrucomics.com/en/product/5...
June 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Due to popular demand, I'm proud to announce the special #promotion for the "Evermore" and "Evermore: Sleepy Hollow" bundle has been extended. Grab them today. The NeverEnding Story meets Heart of Darkness.
#comics #GraphicNovel #moreevermore #fantasy
www.drivethrucomics.com/en/product/5...
#comics #GraphicNovel #moreevermore #fantasy
www.drivethrucomics.com/en/product/5...
Due to popular demand, I'm proud to announce the special #promotion for the "Evermore" and "Evermore: Sleepy Hollow" bundle has been extended. Grab them today. The NeverEnding Story meets Heart of Darkness.
#comics #GraphicNovel #moreevermore #fantasy
www.drivethrucomics.com/en/product/5...
#comics #GraphicNovel #moreevermore #fantasy
www.drivethrucomics.com/en/product/5...
December 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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'Tis the season for last minute shopping, so here's your reminder to respect all retail and food service workers this #holidayseason
'Tis the season for last minute shopping, so here's your reminder to respect all retail and food service workers this #holidayseason
December 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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'Tis the season for last minute shopping, so here's your reminder to respect all retail and food service workers this #holidayseason
'Tis the season for last minute shopping, so here's your reminder to respect all retail and food service workers this #holidayseason
#music #orchestra #Músicalatinoamericana #classicalmusic
Didn't know this piece existed until I scrolled past it on Instagram and had to hear the whole thing. Who says orchestral music can't be fun?
Danzón Número Dos de Arturo Márquez
youtu.be/_1ynC1RB3kY?...
Didn't know this piece existed until I scrolled past it on Instagram and had to hear the whole thing. Who says orchestral music can't be fun?
Danzón Número Dos de Arturo Márquez
youtu.be/_1ynC1RB3kY?...
Gustavo Dudamel - Márquez: Danzón No. 2 (Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar, BBC Proms)
YouTube video by Gustavo Dudamel
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
#music #orchestra #Músicalatinoamericana #classicalmusic
Didn't know this piece existed until I scrolled past it on Instagram and had to hear the whole thing. Who says orchestral music can't be fun?
Danzón Número Dos de Arturo Márquez
youtu.be/_1ynC1RB3kY?...
Didn't know this piece existed until I scrolled past it on Instagram and had to hear the whole thing. Who says orchestral music can't be fun?
Danzón Número Dos de Arturo Márquez
youtu.be/_1ynC1RB3kY?...
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I did a bit of research on some massive corporations and made a list assigning each of them a few evil corporations from science fiction, yay!
It's like an award, except the award is shame. 🙂
Anyway, check it out. And subscribe if you like. It helps immensely. 🧡
theangrynoodle.com/6-evil-compa...
It's like an award, except the award is shame. 🙂
Anyway, check it out. And subscribe if you like. It helps immensely. 🧡
theangrynoodle.com/6-evil-compa...
6 Evil Corporations and Their Fictional Dystopian Counterparts
Real-life companies that have done some real messed up stuff, and the fictional evil corporations that best fit them.
theangrynoodle.com
August 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I did a bit of research on some massive corporations and made a list assigning each of them a few evil corporations from science fiction, yay!
It's like an award, except the award is shame. 🙂
Anyway, check it out. And subscribe if you like. It helps immensely. 🧡
theangrynoodle.com/6-evil-compa...
It's like an award, except the award is shame. 🙂
Anyway, check it out. And subscribe if you like. It helps immensely. 🧡
theangrynoodle.com/6-evil-compa...
I see we get to look forward to more derelict, empty store fronts in our neighborhoods soon.
Private equity: capitalist locust swarm. They come. They destroy. They leave desolation in their wake.
Private equity: capitalist locust swarm. They come. They destroy. They leave desolation in their wake.
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners bought Walgreens.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I see we get to look forward to more derelict, empty store fronts in our neighborhoods soon.
Private equity: capitalist locust swarm. They come. They destroy. They leave desolation in their wake.
Private equity: capitalist locust swarm. They come. They destroy. They leave desolation in their wake.