6 days, 11 hours +

until the launch of the ground-breaking new comic book series adapted from Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower. Marvel Comics will offer a first-ever midnight release of The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1 the night of Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Nearly 150 retailers across the United States will open at midnight on Tuesday (effectively 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2007) so Stephen King fans can get their hands on the debut issue of this historic comic.

Watch the trailer and then find a comic book store near you!

Guess the rumors are true...

Or should we not believe everything we read?

The Police to Reunite for Grammy Awards

Rules?

While talking on the phone last night, my friend and I got on the topic of rules; the kind that exist in dating. Actually, I had 2 conversations about that last night but I digress. We talked about the ones mostly that women, at least in theory, think they should abide by such as :

1. Not accepting a date for the weekend after Wednesday.
2. No calling men except to return a call.
3. No sex on a first (or 2nd or 3rd) date.
4. Let the man pay for everything.
5. Don't date anyone at work.

Well, at this point we've both broken pretty much all of the aforementioned rules, but we're having fun so I say throw out the rule book! Of course, that always gets me into trouble but playing all of those games is exhausting and I'd rather be tired out from other activities.

In any event, it was a funny coincidence that I received a "rules from men" email this morning. It reads as follows (note that they are all labeled #1 on purpose, though why I hve no idea):

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.

1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem. See a doctor.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you won't dress like the Victoria 's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of them makes you sad or angry, then we meant the other one.

1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle, besides we know you will bring it up again later.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really.

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

So, for you male readers out there, any truth to these man rules? Ladies, ever followed the rules to see if they work? Chime in, people. Let me know what you're thinking.

All-time low!

I can't believe that this will be on the air as of tonight! When I heard about it on the radio, I thought it was a joke or a parody of the latest "reality" tv nonsense. What are they thinking give these D-list celebrities power AND guns.?! Ok, so it's in Indiana but still... Just when you think the television producers have scraped the bottom of the barrel for ideas, this is a new all-time low. And what's even worse is that people will watch. Ugh.

Let your freak flag fly

at DORKBOT, the monthly meeting for artsy nerds and nerdy artists. Founded by a Columbia University researcher, this group for "people doing strange things with electricity" welcomes scientists and hobbyists alike to show off their latest innovations. Tonight's event focuses on music, and features discussions about a laptop orchestra, open source audio-segmenting software and customized wind controllers. If you can make sense of that - or want to - stop by. 7 p.m., Location One, 26 Greene Street (Grand Street), SoHo.

A friend of mine went to one of these dorkbot events in a Texas parking lot (yes, a parking lot!) and said it was quite a sight to see so it might be worth stopping by, but it may up your geek status.

Happy New Year!

Just an extremely short post to wish you all a happy, healthy, safe and love-filled 2007! It's going to be a great year.