Bumping Bubbles

January 3, 2011

Via Sarah, news of the first observational evidence of the existence of other universes.  And they didn’t find just one footprint, they found four. Nothing in physics prevents the possibilities of outside universes, but neither has it helped to constrain them, leaving scientists free to talk of branes and bubbles. Many of these ideas have […]

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Lo, I Am Quoted

January 1, 2011

It’s a big sloppy New Year kiss for the whole world! I am interviewed in Clarkesworld.

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A Good Start

January 1, 2011

It has to be admitted that 2011 is starting out well, with the first review of Deep State showing up in my inbox. I would quote at length, but it’s full of spoilers, so let me just give you the last two paragraphs. It’s an exciting mix of spy thriller, adventure, and romance, and as […]

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Santa Solo

December 30, 2010

I’ve noticed that in many European countries, St. Nicholas seems to have a helper.  Black Peter, Krampus, Knecht Ruprecht, Hanstrappe, Belzeniggl, Pere Fouettard . . . there are rather a lot of them all told.   In the Czech Republic, St. Nicholas has two assistants, Angel and Devil. St. Nicholas and his assistants have a fairly […]

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Ready to Launch

December 24, 2010

So here I am on Christmas Day, just a few years ago, ready to launch myself into the future. Wherever you are this holiday season, I hope you have a great takeoff and a trouble-free flight. (And PS: Happy Birthday, Isaac Newton!)

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Seated Freestanding

December 24, 2010

Here’s the cover photo for our splendid calendar, featuring the giant bronze Buddha on Lantau Island, in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.   The local gwailo call him “Big Buddha,” and, at 112 feet [35 meters or so], he is claimed to be the largest seated freestanding Buddha in the world. (One would think that […]

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Western Sunset

December 21, 2010

It’s that season when old friends come to town, when social occasions like fondue parties, tree-decorating parties, dinner parties, and party parties all start crowding together. This is one reason why I haven’t been online much, and haven’t been posting much here.  Cuz, dude, I have friends who want to see me.  And they are […]

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Scary Solstice

December 21, 2010

It’s not often that you get an actual solar eclipse right on the actual solstice.  (I watched Third Contact just before I sat down to write this.) But you have to ask yourself . . . is this unique astronomical event part of a sinister Plan?  Are the stars now Right? Will They return?

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Early Xmas

December 21, 2010

So here I am modeling my nifty holiday present from the students of Taos Toolbox 2010, a custom tee with a splendid, special design front and back.  (That bear must have made quite an impression.) My thanks to all concerned for my lovely new fashion statement. And while I’m here, allow me to remind everyone […]

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Tron Holiday Special

December 20, 2010

With the new Tron in the theaters, maybe it’s time to flash back to 1982 .  . . and the Tr0n Holiday Special. [via Monte Cook] The 1982 Tron Holiday Special from Rip Taylor

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