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Monthly Archives: July 2010
A Feast for Crows: The Song of Fire and Ice Volume 4, George R.R. Martin (Bantum Dell, 2005/Random House Audio November 8, 2005).
It is with mixed feelings that I recommend this book. The fourth volume of the ever growing series more frequently known as the Game of Thrones is well written and a surprisingly fast read (considering it comes in at over 1000 pages), but in some ways only serves as a place marker in the middle of the series. Other than adding what seem to be unnecessary complications to an already convoluted plot, I cannot say that I feel that the story has made any significant strides forward at the end of this very long series. Having said that, I did enjoy reading it. Continue reading
TOTALLY GEEKY TECH TALK: Star Trek — The Working of The Heisenberg Compensator: or just how big a geek am I?
A description of how the Heisenberg Compensator works within Star Trek’s Transporter device. Continue reading
Paradise Passed, Jerry Oltion (Wheatland Press)
Paradise Passed is an excellent example of Space Exploration Adventure, an apparently dying breed. Written by multiple award winning author, Jerry Oltion, it’s Hard Science Fiction in the classic vein (a.k.a. relies more on science fact than on fanciful technologies and avoids flowery language). It is quick, easy read that drew me in with both the ideas presented and the sympathetic characters. A great addition to most anyone’s library.
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Update on Anna Chapman and the Russian Spies
For really interesting insights to the entire Russian Spy Ring from ex KGB Major General and a CIA Case Officer… Continue reading
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Tagged Anna Chapman, CIA update., Espionage, KGB, Russia, Russian spies, Sexy, Spy, United States
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The Archaeologist's Guide to the Galaxy.. by Thomas Evans 