Blargh. I don't know what kind of stomach bugs hide out at my office, but they don't mess around. James, I'm gonna try to finish your second story today, in the bathroom if I have to. Of course things have to get barfy on the weekend. :P

On a more positive front, my belly cooperated long enough last night for me to see Pacific Rim and it. Was. AWESOME. This is a perfect summer movie, the absolute antidote to Michael Bay or Zack Snyder slop. It's not cerebral but definitely not stupid. There are characters in this movie! Actual characters with thoughts and motivations! And has it been mentioned that there are GIANT ROBOTS FIGHTING GIANT MONSTERS? It lived up to all of my expectations and more. I have a few quibbles with it, but nothing that compromises the overall excellent presentation. I may have to go see it again, as I've heard the 3D actually works.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to assume the fetal position for a while until the Jaeger fist that is apparently jammed in my gut goes away.

EDIT: Wait a second, this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw8XQ3vdW_4