The Daily Populous

Sunday July 23rd, 2017 night edition

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Justin Roiland, creator of the animated series “Rick and Morty,” is about to have a two-decade dream come true: He once again gets to sample McDonald’s Szechuan-style dipping sauce.

The Asian-style Chicken McNugget dipping sauce was made only briefly in 1998 as part of a promotion for the Disney animated feature “Mulan.”.

But Roiland told a Comic-Con panel on Friday that the fast-food giant has promised to deliver him a jug of the sauce next week.

Roiland told reporters he plans to film himself and co-creator Dan Harmon sampling the sauce, including any “disappointing reactions.”.

Roiland did, however, talk about how far he has gone to try to find the beloved sauce.

“Rick and Morty’s” cult appeal has raised awareness of the sauce and inspired online petitions demanding it back.

In April, a McDonald’s spokesperson told HuffPost it is willing to consider bringing back the Szechuan McNugget sauce. »

Why failing to protect net neutrality would crush the US's digital startups

Authored by businessinsider.com
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We found that while the U.S. has a very advanced digital environment, the pace of American investment and innovation is slowing.

The digital economy in the U.S. is already on the verge of stalling; failing to protect an open internet would further erode the United States’ digital competitiveness, making a troubling situation even worse.

In addition, investments in Asian digital startups have exceeded those in the U.S. for the first time. »

U.S. warship crew found likely at fault in June collision: official

Authored by reuters.com
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The crew of the USS Fitzgerald was likely at fault in the warship's collision with a Philippine cargo ship in June and had not been paying attention to their surroundings, according to initial findings in an investigation, a U.S. defense official told Reuters on Friday.

The official said that in addition to crew members not paying attention to their surroundings, they did not take action until it was too late.

While the investigation is not complete, the official said crew members had given statements and radar data had been gathered, and it was unlikely the findings would change. »

Sigourney Weaver Based 'Defenders' Villain on Rich Trump Supporters

Authored by inverse.com
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Real women with real courage and drive and commitment, and I think it’s way overdue — and I think it’s unfortunately it’s not happening as much on Capitol Hill.”.

Weaver invokes politics quite often during the conversation, both because she is a fervent activist and because she incorporated her ideals and observations into her latest role.

It’s dismissed by major critics as ‘Oh, that’s science fiction,’ when in fact we’re dealing with very important issues.”. »

Who bought the first ticket to the first comics con in '64? George R.R. Martin!

Authored by syfy.com
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So when it came time for the first ever comic book convention in New York City, he was naturally very interested.

According to Wein, who's been friends with Martin for decades, and according to Brian Cronin's Comic Book Legends Revealed, it is.

George R.R. Martin was the first among eventual legions of fans to pay to attend a comic convention. »