Monthly Archives: August 2007

Dragoncon Tomorrow

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Pete

Sorry the posts have been a bit sparse here lately, but with all the travel I’ve been doing, I haven’t had enough time to spend with the family and still give you guys a few bones to chew over. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Luke's Lightsaber to Travel on Discovery

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Pete

USA Today is reporting that Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from the original Star Wars will travel on the October Space Shuttle mission. Apparently the lightsaber was delivered by none other than Chewbacca. Here’s hoping that the lightsaber survives the return trip.

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While on the road…

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Pete

I just received word that my son is now capable of opening the entertainment center and extracting videos. God help me, because I have not baby-proofed the house. He’s not even six months old yet! By the time I get … Continue reading →

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How Not To Do A Podcast

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Kate

Doing this for awhile, I’ve decided to put out a little ‘self help’ podcast on how not to do a podcast. I’ve compiled a few outtakes and examples of what not to do to impress your readers. Enjoy.

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The Alchemist – Chloe & Estelle Preview

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Kate

Plays for power have always been brutal in the empire, especially in your own family. “Alchemist – Chloe & Estelle Preview” Story by Peter Hodges Dramatic Reading by Kate Baker Music: “Voices from the Ether” by Ascian Podcast contains depictions … Continue reading →

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Business Travel This Week

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Pete

Don’t forget… I will be on business travel this week, and I may or may not have time to post some quick hits on the site. If not, Kate will satisfy your reading needs with her usual great mix of … Continue reading →

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Video Game Ratings

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Pete

Here’s something that doesn’t really matter to me as an adult who plays video games, but becomes increasingly important as my son gets to be of video-game playing age. Currently, the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) provides ratings to publishers … Continue reading →

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Oh…my…God!

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Pete

This article, originally written on May 16, 2005 (re-published today) urges all U.S. citizens to buy gasoline from Citgo, a wholly owned subsidary of Venzeula’s state oil company because Chavez (the current scumbag dictator of Venezuela) is using the oil … Continue reading →

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The Invasion Review

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Pete

Based on the body snatchers premise seen so often in science fiction and horror, this movie, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, is a thinking-man’s 28 Days Later. Filmed with taut suspense and a decided lack of special effects, the … Continue reading →

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Austin was nice…Will Atlanta be better?

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Pete

I was in Austin this past week on business…and the travels will continue in to next week. I will be visiting yet another chemically-related facility next week (playing corporate manager “indeed”), followed by a quick, Labor Day trip to DragonCon, … Continue reading →

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