MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

...and here's looking to something brand new in 2010 (both the year and a new blog)!

Toys for Tots...

Whoa! If this isn't a walk down memory lane, I don't know what is. I think I received almost all of those during my rookie X-mas career. Who needs a Leapfrog when you have wooden dog w/ wheels for feet?!

Oh Tenen-BOMBED!

Christmas Tree is up at the AMBFAD Laboratories and the entire staff is passed out...nude...on the front lawn. Now, bring me some figgy pudding and 'fix me a turkey pot pie!'

An AMBFAD Holiday Tip...

The above may be the worst holiday idea ever...it's certainly not a happy one...unless of course you are attempting to get someone sick for Christmas...retribution for a traumatizing past gift of underoos or something.

Speaking of UK Sci-Fi...

...we received bad news back in June that ITV's 'Primeval' had gotten the axe and wouldn't return to airing on BBC America here in the U.S. (or anywhere else for that matter). Luckily, in late September, it was announced that a deal had been struck between ITV, BBC Worldwide and several other partners to produce two new series of the show to air in 2011.

Nowhere nearly as good as 'Doctor Who' and/or 'Torchwood', plus it kind of lost some of it's luster by the end of Series 3. That said, I enjoyed the hell out of it and it became a staple in my weekly viewing habits. Good to see it'll be back!

Just a Reminder...

I'm both excited and a bit saddened to say that the final 'Doctor Who' specials marking the end of the David Tennant/Russell T. Davies era drop over the next two weeks. 'The End of Time - Part I' will air here in the states on the Beeb America on 26-Dec-09 and 'Part II' on 2-Jan-10. Very cool that, unlike 'Water of Mars', we only have to wait one day after they air in the UK!

This past year has seen my level of fanboy-dom over this show reach near obsessive heights and I see no signs that it'll decrease in 2010. My hope is that Matt Smith and Steven Moffat can further expand on what has truly become one of the most fascinating characters on TV (sci-fi or otherwise). I know i'll be watching.

Is it Christmas? Is it Christmas?

Not yet...but it's coming quick. Enjoy this nice holiday ditty from Captain Sensible while you wait impatiently.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like...

CHRISTMAS!

I realize I haven't posted up w/ any yule logs or good tidings, but i've been mega-busy trying to wrap up an absolutely crazy six months at my not-so-new-anymore job. Don't think i've forgotten about the AMBFAD faithful...i've been doing some planning for the 2010 'reboot' and ask that you continue to stay tuned.

To everyone who contributed to the over 10,000 views this blog has received...THANKS! Considering I haven't posted up w/ anything new in quite a while, that's encouraging to see.

GEEK BLING!!!

Ran across the above Doctor Who 'Tomb of the Cybermen' Promo Pin rooting around online a few weeks ago and went ahead and nabbed it. It'll (fix up) look sharp on my new Spiewak winter jacket I purchased a while back.

Still working on my official return to the Blogosphere, but I may post a few updates here prior...just to help shake the rust off. Stay tuned!

THE HIATUS IS NEARLY OVER!!!

Greetings, true believers! Rumours of my (blog's) death have been greatly exaggerated...okay, maybe slightly exaggerated. I know it's been a while, but the itch to impose my stupid opinions on the internets seems to be coming back slowly. It's either that or a new found peanut allergy.

Anyhow, this post serves as notice that i've gone back into the lab to re-create my e-presence and whip up another plan for world domination. To note, said research has included the prospect of killing off AMBFAD and letting a NEW blog rise from it's ashes.

Whatever the case, STAY TUNED TO THIS SPACE FOR DETAILS! THE FUTURE OF USELESS POP-CULTURE IS COMING SOON!

Oi! Where Does the TIME Go?!

Wow. I knew it had been a while since i'd updated the blog...but not that long. It's not without good reason though, I FOUND NEW EMPLOYMENT!

Honestly, i'm still a little unsure when i'll get back to posting more robust dollops of useless pap. I've got a lot to focus on over the next few months, but i'll try and get back to it as soon as I can. I'm sure I won't be able to keep my opinions to myself for too long...so keep checking back, kids. BE WELL!

School's Out for Summer...

Well, for the boys it is...the Mrs. isn't out for break until tomorrow. I'll be taking the Aquamen to a new batch of swimming lessons starting this morning and then, perhaps, some Happy Meals. Exciting, huh?

A Brief Programming Note...

Hey kids, i've hit a great string of job interviews as of late and really haven't had time and/or felt like updating things here. When things get back to normal, i'll (hopefully) be able to bring the noise.

Please check back later and thanks for checking in at all!

NO STUFF TODAY...

...way too busy w/ getting our carpet cleaned (amongst other stuff). More later, promise!

JAY BENNETT 1963-2009

Your amazing talents will be missed, but you'll live on forever in some of my favorite music ever recorded. R.I.P. and all my prayers to Jay's family and friends.

Saturday Bonus Track...

I've been revisiting some of the semi-disposable punk-pop (or is it pop-punk?) I have enjoyed as a 'guilty pleasure' over the years. Perfect example: Sugarcult.

Y'know what...life is too short not to enjoy fun music. So, enjoy 'Stuck in America'.

No Such Thing as a 3-Day Weekend...

...when you're unemployed. Heh.

That said, everybody have a great holiday weekend and, please, don't forget to say thanks for all the Veterans who've given their lives to keep this country safe. Thanks!

For Kids of ALL Ages...

Both the boys and I have recently been enjoying DC's 'Tiny Titans'. Kind of an Elementary-school version of the Teen Titans, it's a really fun take on the 'DC Universe' that you can enjoy with your kids. The 'Dynamic Duo' kept getting into my Wizard magazines to further quench their growing thirst for Superhero knowledge and, quite frankly, some of the stuff within is just a little too graphic for them to be taking in right now. Well, at least that's what Wonder Woman (AKA Mommy) thought.

So, I started grabbing a couple of back-issues of the 'Tiny Titans' and the recent 'Super Friends' comic based on the toyline. They are both kid-friendly as all get out, but the latter is rife w/ a lampooning of the actual characters I can appreciate as well. I mean, where else can you see Darkseid as the school lunchlady? Plus, the art by Chicago's-own Art Baltazar is really fun to take in. Highly recommend whether you have kids or not.

Back in the Saddle Again...

I have another job interview this afternoon, so no good stuff today. As always...fingers crossed.

'He Was a Bad Dancer'...

...'til he learned to shimmy.'

Wow, were The Connells one of the most underrated bands EVER or what?