Nerd News Roundup for June 28, 2011

On June 29, 2011, in News, by Scott Suehle

Share on TwitterNerd Worthy News Scifi & Fantasy Airlock Alpha: ‘Chuck’ Promises A Conclusive Ending Airlock Alpha: Second Time A Charm For ‘Daredevil’? Airlock Alpha: No One Is Safe On ‘Game Of Thrones’ … No One Airlock Alpha: J.J. Abrams: I’m Behind On ‘Star Trek 2′ Airlock Alpha: Netflix Grows Too Fast For Sony Airlock [...]

 

The Alternate Steampunk Albertian Age: A review of The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder

On June 29, 2011, in Book Review, Paul Weimer, by Paul Weimer

Share on Twitter    The creature stalked forward, bent, its talon like hands flexing, and Burton saw that his first impression was accurate: the thing walked on two-foot-high stilts. Its lanky body was clad in a skintight white scaly suit that glittered in the dim light of the single guttering gas lamp. Something circular glowed [...]

Episode 063 – Sandra Wickham

On June 28, 2011, in Podcast, by Patrick Hester

Share on TwitterIn episode 63 of the Functional Nerds, Patrick Hester and John Anealio sit down to chat with Author and Fitness Nerd Sandra Wickham. With Sandra, we discuss: fitness, water, carbs, discipline, working out, writing, word count, staying fit, exercise, calories, tracking your goals with apps, the InkPunks, being the Fitness Nerd, competition and [...]

Drink Up!

On June 27, 2011, in Fitness Nerd, Sandra Wickham, by Sandra Wickham

Share on TwitterNo, this is not a cross post with the Booze Nerd. I’m talking about drinking plain old water. With the warm summer months upon most of us, it’s a great time to discuss the importance of drinking water. When I was a kid, I used to hate it when I asked for something [...]

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ShadowBytes Webcomic: Early Morning Surprise

On June 24, 2011, in The Shadow Bytes Webcomic, by Patrick Hester

Share on Twitter ShadowBytes is a new webcomic from Patrick Hester and Clifton Hill.  New episodes appear every Tuesday and Thursdays on the Webcomic website.

 

Episode 062 – Jon Sprunk

On June 21, 2011, in Podcast, by Patrick Hester

Share on TwitterIn episode 62 of the Functional Nerds, John Anealio chats with PYR Author Jon Sprunk about his new book, Shadow’s Lure. Links: Jon Sprunk (Author Site) Shadow’s Lure Jon Sprunk (Twitter) Pyr Books Patrick and John also chat about other stuff.  Promise. Welcome our new sponsor – MapHook.com.  Click the link, download the [...]

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ShadowBytes Webcomic: What’s in your fridge?

On June 17, 2011, in The Shadow Bytes Webcomic, by Patrick Hester

Share on Twitter ShadowBytes is a new webcomic from Patrick Hester and Clifton Hill.  New episodes appear every Tuesday and Thursdays on the Webcomic website.

 

Episode 061 – Ken Denmead

On June 14, 2011, in Podcast, by Patrick Hester

Share on TwitterIn episode 61 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio welcome Ken Denmead, author of the new Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun, and publisher of Wired’s Geek Dad blog and podcast. This week we chat about: Wired, Geek Dad, Borderlands, Star Trek, blogging, RP games, books, Geek Mom and [...]

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Video Game Review – L.A. Noire

On June 13, 2011, in Jenn E, Video Game Review, by Jenn E

Share on Twitter This review was originally published on the Femme Gamer website and is reprinted with the permission of the author. L.A. Noire’s main protagonist, Cole Phelps, is a returning war hero and newly-minted beat cop in 1947 Los Angeles. By successfully investigating crime scenes and arresting criminals, he eventually becomes a detective, and [...]

 

Nerd News Roundup for June 12, 2011

On June 12, 2011, in News, by Scott Suehle

Share on TwitterNerd Worthy News Scifi & Fantasy Airlock Alpha: Bear McCreary Performs ‘Battlestar Music’ On Piano Airlock Alpha: Fall 2011: Well, It Could Have Been Worse Airlock Alpha: BBC Gives ‘Doctor Who’ A Seventh Season Airlock Alpha: ‘Game Of Thrones’: Episode 9 Preview Airlock Alpha: Jane Espenson Moves To ‘Once Upon A Time’ Bowing [...]

 

ShadowBytes Webcomic: Not on the carpet!

On June 10, 2011, in The Shadow Bytes Webcomic, by Patrick Hester

Share on Twitter ShadowBytes is a new webcomic from Patrick Hester and Clifton Hill.  New episodes appear every Tuesday and Thursdays on the Webcomic website.

 

The Coming of the Quantum Paratime Princes : A review of Cowboy Angels

On June 9, 2011, in Book Review, Paul Weimer, by Paul Weimer

Share on TwitterCowboy Angels A novel by Paul McAuley Review by Paul Weimer   “There are white-tailed deer and woodland caribou and mule deer. Wolves and black bears, and short-faced bears too-those are as big as grizzlies. A few panthers.” “Pretty good hunting in Manhattan” “We call the island New Amsterdam here…If you want to [...]

Exquisite Corpse

On June 8, 2011, in Art Nerd, Galen Dara, by Galen Dara

Share on Twitter“The Exquisite Corpse shall drink the new wine” ~Le cadavre exquis boira le vin nouveau I tell people I am shy. That isn’t exactly accurate but it is easier than trying to explain the erratic nature of my social anxiety. Gatherings unnerve me just a bit and I frequently find myself wishing I [...]

Episode 060 – Mur Lafferty

On June 7, 2011, in Podcast, by Patrick Hester

Share on TwitterIn the 60th episode of the Functional Nerds, Patrick Hester and John Anealio welcome back Mur Lafferty, author, podcast pioneer and all around awesome person.  John and Mur chat at Balticon about: kickstarter campaigns, crowd funding, artists and patronage, do it yourself publishing, I Should Be Writing, getting published and epublishing. Links: The [...]

Music Review: Presto Ballet Invisible Places

On June 6, 2011, in Mike Frighetto, Music Review, by Mike Frighetto

Share on TwitterIf you’ve never heard of Presto Ballet, that’s okay, I didn’t either until I came across them as a suggested band on iTunes about a year ago. Presto Ballet is a progressive rock band formed by Kurt Vanderhoof, guitarist for Metal Church. He wanted to pay homage to the prog bands from the [...]

ShadowBytes Webcomic: High Pressure

On June 3, 2011, in The Shadow Bytes Webcomic, by Patrick Hester

Share on Twitter ShadowBytes is a new webcomic from Patrick Hester and Clifton Hill.  New episodes appear every Tuesday and Thursdays on the Webcomic website.

 

The Ultimate Summer Drink: Gin & Tonic

On June 1, 2011, in Andy Romine, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Share on Twitter When the heat of summer weighs heavily upon me, there’s one sure-fire cure. Others may reach for their margaritas and tropical tiki drinks, but the Booze Nerd finds no better solace than in a crisp, refreshing classic: the Gin & Tonic. This cocktail has been a mainstay against the tropical heat ever [...]

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