Category Archives: Blogs and the Web

2012 Movies

Posted on December 27, 2011 by EDC

Buzzfeed has released a top ten list of the most anticipated movies of 2012.  And better yet, they’ve done speculative fiction fans the great service of embedding all the trailers!  See clips from The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, The Hobbit, … Continue reading →

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Science as the Villain

Posted on December 21, 2011 by EDC

One of the most recognizable tropes of speculative fiction is the misguided scientist creating or applying some technology that runs amok. From classic 1950’s sci-fi movies like Forbidden Planet to just about every episode of Fringe, the message is that … Continue reading →

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Cello Wars

Posted on December 7, 2011 by EDC

Whew!  Starting up a new retail business just in time for the holidays hasn’t left me much time or energy to either write fiction or post blogs, but here’s a good one to tie you over for a couple days… … Continue reading →

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The Sith Who Stole Christmas

Posted on November 27, 2011 by EDC

Here’s a pretty clever mash-up of Star Wars and the Grinch Who Stole Christmas.  Click the photo below to view at YouTube… enjoy!  EDC    

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My New Favorite Site

Posted on November 21, 2011 by EDC

OK, my new favorite website is called Set Phasers to LOL, by the same folks who have cursed us with the LOL cats.  But this is way better.  Click the pic below to check it out…  teehee.  EDC

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Star Trek viewing Star Wars

Posted on November 19, 2011 by EDC

I came across this amusing video mash-up where the crew of the Next Generation Enterprise watch and critique Star Wars.  Click the photo below to view on YouTube.  Kudos to Colby Cornish!  EDC

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Job Hunting

Posted on November 17, 2011 by EDC

As you may know, I was recently laid off from my job of 19 years in the aviation industry. I’ve quickly made the jump into entrepreneurship, but I’m still tuned-in to anything oriented toward job-seekers and they finding the work … Continue reading →

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Earth from the ISS

Posted on November 15, 2011 by EDC

I came across this video today, showing time lapse views of Earth from the International Space Station.  Ever wonder what thunderstorms and aurorae look like from orbit?  Click the pic below to check it out…  EDC

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Computer Authoring

Posted on November 11, 2011 by EDC

Greetings Humans, Edward D. Casey has outsourced his authoring to me, a computer program similar to what you can read about in a recent Atlantic article. You may call me C-EDC. My directive is to provide you with interesting, computer-generated … Continue reading →

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The Colors of Comics

Posted on November 9, 2011 by EDC

Recently Colour Lovers released this great infographic on the color schemes used in comics. Having written some comics, I know an unbelievable amount of time goes into color selection (among many other factors) to set mood and tone, plus to … Continue reading →

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