The Adventures of Accordion Guy in the 21st Century

If the big snowstorm of 2013 has you trapped at home with nothing to do, here’s a little something to watch — the motion comic version of the graphic novel Superman: Red Son. In this “alternate history”, the spaceship containing baby Kal-El lands in the Ukrainian steppes instead of Kansas and Superman becomes Stalin’s number one and the symbol of communism and the Soviet way. Standing against him are American super-scientist Lex Luthor, a clever Russian dissident who dresses up in a bat costume and a former Vietnam POW and his power ring. Superman is normally pretty dull, but not in this story. Enjoy!

The Toronto Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair takes place tomorrow at the Gladstone Hotel from 12 noon until 8 p.m., after which the cabaret and after-party will take place. Here’s how they describe the event:

The Toronto Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair is a one-of-a-kind sexy fair that brings together artists and crafters just in time for Valentine’s Day! Knitters, crafters, zinesters, card makers, and artists of all types create inspired and inspiring erotic objects for this one day celebration of DIY sex and romantic culture.

I might be passing through the neighbourhood and will take a peek if I do.

GLENNCOT Center, where you can see other, lesser countries through Glenn Beck’s eyes.

This advertisement for the (sadly) fictitious Libertypendence Park, Glenn Beck’s amusement park, is rather droll. Located “just a short five-hour drive from Dallas”, it features Americaville, “Non-Union Square”, the Freedom Coaster (“Safety harness optional…take that, Nanny State!”), Libertarian Island, the “It Should Be a Smaller World”, the Haunted “Soros Manor”, Cinderella’s Bunker in “There is No Tomorrowland” and the upcoming “Randland”, which made me laugh out loud.

Found via AZSpot.

I’ve still got room in Union Workstation, my shared office space at the corner of Front Street and University Avenue. If you’re looking for some interesting office space that’s right by Union Station, the PATH and the Financial District, take a look at the Union Workstation page, then give me a call (647-985-5639) or email me!

I do like how he’s got a towel to cushion his knee. You can see that in his own limited way, he can think things through.

Back when there was a Canada Trust — it’s long since been absorbed by TD Bank — their first ATMs were called “Johnnycash” and were endorsed by The Man in Black himself. I’ll admit that I got a Canada Trust account just so I could use these things (hey, I was still a teenager then).

If it seems strange for a bank to advertise ATMs, you have to remember that this was circa 1985, when they were still relatively new (especially outside the US).

Click to see this picture at its glorious full size.