Oven baked? That's an interesting approach. I may try that.

I've heard good things about Schlock Mercenary.

I'm all for liberated men who clean house but I have yet to meet one.

*raises hand*

What I remember from grad school is that an apocalypse is a revelation of mystical knowledge to humans through a supernatural intermediary--regardless of whether the revelation is about the end of the world.

Still, the current popular definition of apocalypse is a world-shattering event.

Thanks! Fixed now.

Alan, stop that! The Miscellania program isn't self-aware yet. Don't tip it off to the truth.

That's a good idea! But it looks like the crown is even more likely to remain intact.

Starswill is addressing generalities, not absolutes. Yes, Applejack is a strict producer, but Pinkie Pie's work in the bakery is just for income. Her talent and passion lies in partying -- clearly the entertainment function that Starswill attributes to Earth ponies.

I agree that Fluttershy is atypical of Starswill's depiction of pegasi as Auxiliaries, but she's not normal by pegasi standards. The pegasi city of Cloudsdale is an intensively competitive place. The Wonderbolts -- the pinnacle of pegasi society -- is an explicitly military organization with its own regimented training academy. At both locations Fluttershy's identity as a true pegasus was treated with skepticism.

Assuming that Ms. Hietanen earned a profit on this project, I'd say that it's time well spent.

I had the same thought. Engraving a non-stick pan would remove the teflon (or similar substance).