 Archive for the 'Uncategorized' CategoryAnd that’s the way it is: the new Cronkite School opens in downtown PhoenixAugust 25th, 2008, 5:47 pm by Jayson Peters
As a Cronkite School alumnus (class of ‘01) who knows well the state of the old school in Tempe, I was thrilled with the rare privilege of checking out the new facility last week as ASU was putting the finishing touches on it. What I saw left me a little envious of the students who will embark on a news media career in those halls. OK … a lot envious. World of Warcraft expansion pack trailer releasedAugust 23rd, 2008, 12:20 am by Chris "KeL" Adams
Blizzard has unveiled the opening cinematic for the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion pack for the wildly popular World of Warcraft. Blizzard has a reputation for putting together incredible videos for their games and this one doesn’t disappoint. So if you know any WoW fans (and with over 6 million accounts world wide, chances are you do) point them towards it and watch them drool in anticipation. Unfortunately, there’s still no release date, but the smart money says that we’ll have it before Christmas this year. Nerdvana: The Year We Made ContactAugust 22nd, 2008, 9:20 am by Jayson Peters
Today marks one year since we launched Nerdvana, our mission to bring you the latest and greatest in sci-fi, fantasy, comics, gaming and general geekery. It’s been a wild ride and we’ve come a long way. Besides showing you the fantastic world of Comic-Con and explaining the intricacies of the Star Wars “Expanded Universe” (sorry about that), we’ve provided plenty of previews and reviews of video games, movies and TV shows. Sure, we’ve had words, but we’ve also made beautiful music together. We’ve got a sweet new logo that we unveiled a few months ago and our passion and determination to bring you interesting news and entertainment is at an all-time high. Thanks so much for reading and posting comments. To the future! — Scott Kirchhofer, Chris “KeL” Adams and Jayson Peters Photospin image ‘Rock Band 2′ to bring about ‘Chinese Democracy’August 4th, 2008, 11:06 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
No, it’s not a regime change in the world’s most populous nation, but something we’ve waited for almost as long. The first single from Guns ‘N’ Roses long (long, long, long…..) delayed album “Chinese Democracy” will be making its debut with the September release of RockBand 2. The track is entitled “Shackler’s Revenge”. It’s among the more than 80 songs that will come packed with the newest version of the game. The announced set list is up on the official RockBand page. The first RockBand was one of my biggest motivations to buy an XBOX360 and the sequel looks like it’s going to turn the volume up to 11! My inner rock star is getting the tight leather pants, angry snarls, catchy tour names (the “No More Airplanes” tour) and substance abuse problems ready! White House briefed on big new Mars discovery?August 2nd, 2008, 11:21 pm by Jayson Peters
The word “compelling” is used to describe whatever the scientists have found — and President Bush has reportedly been briefed already about whatever it is. They also say a press conference is unlikely until mid-August so the Phoenix team has time to sift through all the data. Associated Press/NASA photo The robotic Phoenix Mars Mission spacecraft, run by the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona, is packed with instruments to remotely search for environments suitable for microbial life on Mars, and to research the history of water there. It’s already a success on the water part of its mission, and if these rumblings are true may be about to go down in history one of the most important missions in space exploration. Related story: Phoenix lander confirms ice in Martian soil Sources: Aviation Week, Slashdot, Universe Today, AstroEngine One small step for man …July 20th, 2008, 7:54 pm by Jayson Peters
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon as they stepped out of their lunar module. That means next year will be the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. Maybe we’ll go back some day. Faces of fandomJuly 12th, 2008, 12:16 am by Jayson Peters
Photographer Steve Schofield’s Land of the Free gallery offers a glimpse at British fans of sci-fi, fantasy and Westerns showing off their obsessions in their homes. Above: some dude with an Emperor’s Royal Guard costume from Star Wars — Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. And his cat. Click on the link or the photo for more! (Via Neatorama) The apes, says Spain, should be treated humaneJune 30th, 2008, 12:33 am by Jayson Peters
Yes, apes. As reported by Reuters, the resolution pledges Spain’s commitment to the Declaration on Great Apes, a 1993 document that demands the protection of our wild genetic relatives’ right to life, individual liberty and freedom from torture. If it becomes law in Spain, as is expected, it would also mean no apes in circuses, commercials or films. This is likely the first time a human government has voted to give human rights to nonhumans. Will it be the last? Books: From ‘Star Wars’ to noir warsJune 28th, 2008, 12:40 am by Jayson PetersIf you’re like me and the most recent incarnations of Star Wars seem a bit cartoony for your taste (not that there’s anything wrong with that), you might enjoy the new “Coruscant Nights” series of books from Del Rey and prolific Star Wars novelist Michael Reaves. Jedi Twilight, Street of Shadows and Patterns of Force will tell the tale of Jax Pavan, a Jedi Knight who survived the betrayal of Emperor Palpatine by melting into the shadows of the Empire’s slums and making his way as a private investigator. Read this before you get ‘chipped’June 26th, 2008, 10:33 pm by Jayson Peters
Put this one down in the “con” column when Big Brother offers to LoJack you for your own protection: Apparently, radio frequency identification (RFID) chips can interfere with vital hospital equipment.
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The Spanish parliament has voted to extend some human rights to apes.
