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The Adventures of Dr. McNinja
by Jon Brooks
Mon, July 09, 2007, 8:00 am PDT

When we discovered the web comic The Adventures of Dr. McNinja last year, writer and artist Chris Hastings had completed three installments. Now, another six episodes sit aside those early tales. When we checked in with Chris, he told us what's next for his sword-weilding surgeon (or podiatrist or dentist), what it's like to have a Wikipedia entry, and what he thinks of comics today...

Hi Chris. It sounds like a Dr. McNinja book is on the way. Who's publishing it and how did it come about?

I'm publishing it myself, and it came about just because people have been asking for it. I'm shocked how many people want to pay for what I'm giving them online for free.

How old are you anyway?

I just turned 24, but I came up with Dr. McNinja when I was 19.

Are you and your inker, Kent Archer, still roommates?

We sure are! Kent is upstairs, and I live in the basement.

Who wrote the Wikipedia entry, do you know?

I have no idea who wrote the Wikipedia entry. I know it was at least three or four people, but it could have been more. What weirds me out about the Wikipedia thing is that it mentions I named Dr. McNinja's brother after my brother, and I can't remember when I ever said this publicly.  Read the full profile...

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Jackie Chan's Messages
by Molly McCall
Wed, December 06, 2006, 3:00 am PST

The posts on Jackie Chan's official blog frequently begin "When I woke up..." and end "...I immediately went to bed." In between, the legendary actor expounds on everything from germs to Home Depot. Inexplicable laughter occasionally punctuates the posts: "There are a lot of children... who came to visit the set, probably to see me work on the fight sequence. Ha! Ha! Ha!" And he really likes the word "really." But just when things feel like they're tending to the banal or gushy, a stunt goes awry and he absorbs a blow that would hospitalize the average human. Then he gets up and continues with the shoot. His thoughts on dangerous stunts are fascinating (they horrify him), and we love the collection of photos the action star snapped of people napping on the set. If he didn't remind us so regularly that he himself sleeps, we wouldn't believe it.
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The Adventures of Dr. McNinja
by Jon Brooks
Sun, February 12, 2006, 3:00 am PST

In the tradition of revisionist, postmodern, deconstructed animated characters (we ain't talking Scooby Doo here) comes Dr. McNinja, a comic strip hero who can kick and medically treat ass, all within a few panels. Three Dr. Mac stories currently reside in the can. They include the first episode, in which the doc, who dresses in a combination white coat/ninja-mask outfit, takes on a giant lumberjack; the second story, which opens ominously at McDonald's national headquarters; and the latest installment, where we get to hang out with the doc, his parents, and his kid brother, all top fighting McNinjas themselves. The plots and dialogue, as you may have guessed, lean toward the absurd, such as in this exchange between the doc and his brother:

"Can you pass me the gravy?"
"Sure."
"No, pass me the gravy like a NINJA!"

You can bet that gravy flew over there.

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Kung Fu Science
by Molly McCall
Sun, August 21, 2005, 3:00 am PDT

In a feat as daring as Jackie Chan fending off multiple attackers with a single kick, this site explores the physics behind the iron fist of Kung Fu. But this isn't some late-night chopsocky with wires and gags. This is the real deal, where scientific theorems and slow-motion sports videos document and examine a martial artist's lightning-fast arm -- and a newcomer's attempt to emulate him. Chris, a Kung Fu expert with a fondness for breaking concrete blocks, meets Michelle, a scientist at the Institute of Physics. They join forces to see if Michelle, who is still learning Kung Fu, can break three pieces of pine board with her bare hand. Before making the attempt, Michelle draws on her knowledge of Newton's Laws. We won't tell you if she succeeds, but we promise you'll enjoy finding out.
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Filed under: Sports, Martial Arts, Science, Physics

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FightingArts.com
Sat, May 08, 2004, 3:00 am PDT

Fighting has historically been a last resort, especially for those who don't know how to duke it out. But even if you've never been in a bar brawl, the martial arts are easy to appreciate. Amazingly, FightingArts.com makes getting your butt kicked look almost enlightening. Covering the techniques of karate, judo, and jujutsu, as well as the history and philosophies behind them, this site can show, teach, and explain with excruciating detail. Want to know how to best defend yourself against an attacker? Watch and learn. Interesting profiles on past masters, tips on injury prevention, and even articles on etiquette will no doubt increase your understanding of these majestic forms of combat. And yes, beginners are welcome.
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