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Mad Skills by Walter Greatshell
Dec 30th
For this month’s BIG THRILL, I interviewed Walter Greatshell about his new book, MAD SKILLS…
Walter Greatshell’s new book, Mad Skills, has been described as “a modern classic” and “top notch in every regard.” It is the story of a teenage girl who awakens from a coma to find that her brain has been interfaced with an experimental supercomputer, making her the smartest person on Earth…and possibly the most dangerous.
Grim Reaper: End of Days by Steve Alten – Average Guy Review
Nov 24th
In his newest novel, author Steve Alten has penned a disturbing and thought provoking journey straight into the depths of darkness. Grim Reaper is a loose retelling of Dante’s Inferno set to the backdrop of a devastating plague outbreak on the island of Manhattan. The story follows a war veteran tortured by his past as he tries to traverse the streets of a dying metropolis in order to save his wife and daughter with the only known cure for the terrible disease. The only catch is that the cure possesses a side effect of vivid hallucinations that cause the landscape of Manhattan to shift from an urban jungle into the various circles of Hell described by Dante.
Robot Teaches Itself to Fire a Bow and Arrow
Sep 28th
Interesting article from the folks over at Wired.com about a robot that has taught itself how to hit a bullseye. Link to the article and video below. We all know what comes next…SKYNET. Today it’s bow and arrows, tomorrow it’s shotguns, then nukes.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/09/robot-teaches-itself-to-fire-a-bow-and-arrow/#ixzz10q3xLVYt
Fly By Wire by Ward Larsen
Sep 2nd
For this month’s Big Thrill, I interviewed Ward Larsen about his new book FLY BY WIRE…
Ward Larsen is a writer who has led a life as interesting as the characters from his novels. As a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, he flew over twenty combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, was awarded two Air Medals, received training in aircraft accident investigation, and attended USAF survival training where he learned, among other things, which snakes can be eaten and how to resist “interrogation under hostile conditions.” Ward Larsen’s military qualifications and positions include Expert Qualification in Small Arms Marksmanship, Four-ship Flight Lead, Instructor Pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot, and Flight Commander. Larsen has herded camels using both a jet and an SUV. (He reports that it is far easier with an SUV.).
5 Reasons To Be Proud on Geek Pride Day
May 26th
I came across this article on Wired.com. I’ve listed the five reasons below, but follow the link to the article for a description behind each as well as a history of Geek Pride Day.
1. We are Passionate
2. We’re Smart
3. We Make Stuff
4. We have a Rich Culture
5. We Have A Long History
Read More http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/05/5-reasons-to-be-proud-on-geek-pride-day/#ixzz0p3BLLqug
Aaron’s iPad Review
May 7th
I would like to preface my comments below by saying that I’ve been using the iPad for several weeks now and have tried to address some iPad complaints that I’ve heard. Also, I’ve tried to build some comprehensive thoughts about how the iPad functions under several different environments including the business and personal consumer spaces. So to my thoughts…
Usability and Accessories:
Dragon Skin – Aaron’s Research
May 3rd
During the course of researching my novels, I find lots of interesting info and learn about lots of cool subjects. If I find it interesting, I figure that maybe you will as well…
The Judas Strain by James Rollins – Average Guy Review
Apr 27th
The Judas Strain by James Rollins
James Rollins delivers another breathless, action packed blend of science and suspense. Nobody combines history, modern technology, and action like Rollins. Viruses set to consume the world, shadowy organizations, predatory bioluminescent squids, interesting locations including ancient ruins in Cambodia, angelic script, the secrets of Marco Polo…this is just some of what The Judas Strain (3rd in the Sigma Force series, 4th if you include Sandstorm as a prequel) has to offer. Like all of his other works, I highly recommend this novel. That being said, I would advise those just discovering Rollins to check out Ice Hunt, Amazonia, Subterranean, Sandstorm, or Map of Bones (1st Sigma Force novel) before picking up The Judas Strain.
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