Monthly Archives: July 2011

Can seeing a US flag turn you Republican?

Posted on 2011 July 10 by mongreldogs

And if so, what can be done about it? A study referenced in Discover has the provocative conclusion that seeing a small American flag while completing a political questionnaire can induce the respondents into being more Republican, even up to … Continue reading →

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Review: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Posted on 2011 July 4 by mongreldogs

Rating: 3 out of 5 (meh) Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a Michael Bay film.  That pretty much sums up exactly what the movie is, and you don’t really need to know any more about it.  It’s not a … Continue reading →

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Review: Perdido Street Station

Posted on 2011 July 1 by mongreldogs

Rating: 3 out of 5 I picked up Perdido Street Station because I was looking for a good steampunk novel, especially after Dreadnought, and the reviews were strong. This book was supposed to be amazing, sweeping, and alluring – a … Continue reading →

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