in Countdown to Infinite Crisis, it was revealed that Ted Kord is the third Summers brother

The title of an article on the residential schools settlement looks like the amount is $1.98, and that is so funny to me right now.

In other news, the whole centennial thing here makes me wish I lived in a city I cared about.

Looking forward to fixed election dates, in a way, although it'll take all the fun out of things, and could go very badly wrong if an American model is instituted. As always, democracy needs to be carefully maintained to be effective and straightforward. An election date formula needs to be as carefully selected as a PR formula. You know, speaking of democratic reform.

It will not surprise anyone that I am going to X-Men tonight. Wearing a custom Brotherhood of Evil Mutants shirt. I think it's canon that the "evil" part is meant ironically. And that's why I love comics. (Planning on ignoring Ratner's direction and watching the pretty explosions and looking forward to Superman Returns. Also, Famke Janssen's hair is a horrible fake shade of red, but her costume looks very Hellfire Club, and that's all I'm asking for. If they do another sequel, please... space pirates!)