Monthly Archives: January 2007

Vericon, Boston, and My Future Career as a Writer

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Pete

I was at Vericon this past weekend. If you’ve taken the time to click on the link and review the activities and the speakers, you’ve probably come to the conclusion that the mirror on my wall, while telling me that … Continue reading →

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Mirror, mirror on the wall…

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Pete

…I am most certainly not the dorkiest of them all. That claim totally belongs to the guy who made the H-Wing Car Fighter.  Here is another good picture.  The car is a heavily modified Honda Del Sol, assembled with donations … Continue reading →

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The Upcoming Reading List

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Pete

I have a few titles that I’m excited about reading in the coming days. Runner by William C. Dietz sounds like a very interesting mix of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation and Joe Haldeman.  Dietz is an author that I haven’t talked … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton Announces Her Candidacy for President

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Pete

The news sites are all rife with the story that Hillary has initiated her bid for President.  I won’t burden you like most of the other Conservative or Libertarian blogs out there and cry with despair at this announcement.  It remains to be seen … Continue reading →

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Weber and Ringo's Prince Roger Series

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Pete

I recently finished a four book series by John Ringo and David Weber:  March Upcountry, March to the Sea, March to the Stars, and We Few.  At its core, it is the typical coming of age story, but it is … Continue reading →

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A Song of Ice and Fire – On HBO!

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Pete

I’ve spoken in this space before about the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin.  It is hands down the best epic fantasy written in modern English.  It has everything that you could want, from intrigue … Continue reading →

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The North Texas Winter Blast…

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Pete

…actually had some blast to it this morning.  We had snow on the ground (a rarity for us), as well as roads that are still treacherous into the early afternoon.  It sounds like a good time to play my used copy … Continue reading →

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Lemmings, Sheep, and Ducklings (The WoW Expansion Pack)

Posted on January 16, 2007 by Pete

The World of Warcraft expansion pack arrived today to a great deal of fanfare.  What was my reaction? *yawn* To give everyone some background, I started playing World of Warcraft just about two weeks after it came out.  I was … Continue reading →

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Digital Rights Management and You

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Pete

Ars Technica has a great editorial on Digital Rights Management (DRM).  I don’t claim to be an expert on this issue, but I do tend to lean more toward the Libertarian side of things.  I believe that if I purchase a … Continue reading →

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In the event of a nuclear attack…

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Pete

…look up in the sky.  This is what it would look like to see a multiple warhead missle descend from the heavens. 

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