Nikki Haley Reverses Pledge to Endorse Trump if He Becomes the GOP Nominee

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Shelf by Shelf: Chapter 2 – “The Sequel”

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“Star Trek: Picard: Firewall” Review by Warpfactortrek.com

Warpfactortrek.com has added a new review for David Mack‘s “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall”:

David Mack’s new novel, Firewall, released this week, puts its focus on Seven of Nine in the years between USS Voyager’s return to Earth and the time fans saw her wonderfully resurrected on Star Trek: Picard. It is a fascinating time frame to examine. Of all the veteran characters that Star Trek: Picard reintroduced, there was perhaps none that seemed so fundamentally changed as Seven. The story of what happened to her in those interweaving years was ripe for the telling, and Mack, for the most part, does a great job of it. He has convincingly answered many of my questions about a favorite character.

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“Star Trek: Picard: Firewall” Review by Trek.fm

Trek.fm has added a new review for David Mack‘s “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall”:

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts, Matthew, Casey and Jonathan welcome author David Mack to discuss his new Picard era novel, Firewall. We discus the background of the story, writing in the Picard timeline, Seven’s emotions, an anchor, getting in the way, new characters, the spy element, staying true, the framing device, production, making the map, what’s next for David and our final thoughts.

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Simon & Shuster’s “Firewall” Book Sweepstakes

20 Grand Prize winners will each receive a hardcover copy of STAR TREK: PICARD: FIREWALL by David Mack, signed by the author, and a Fenris Ranger Logo Calling Card pin.

“Star Trek Explorer Presents: “The Mission” and Other Stories” Review by Positivelytrek.com

Positivelytrek.com has added a new review for Chris Dows and Gary Russell and Greg Cox and James Swallow and John Peel and Keith R.A. DeCandido and Michael Caroll and Una McCormack‘s “Star Trek Explorer Presents: “The Mission” and Other Stories”:

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, host Dan Gunther welcomes Bruce Gibson back to the show to discuss the first 7 of the stories featured in this collection.

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Apple Slapped With $2 Billion EU Fine Over ‘Abusive’ Streaming Music App Restrictions After Complaint by Spotify; Apple Says It Will Appeal

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Sinéad O’Connor Estate Denounces Donald Trump’s Use of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at Campaign Rallies: She ‘Would Have Been Disgusted, Hurt and Insulted’

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“Star Trek: Defiant #12” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for Christopher Cantwell‘s “Star Trek: Defiant #12”:

It’s the beginning of a new arc for the series with Star Trek: Defiant #12, which is out today from IDW Publishing. Following the end of Another Piece of the Action, the crew is in a bit of disarray. They planned that after dropping off the miscellaneous characters they’d collected, the team would disband. However, it would appear that fate has something else in store for Worf and the crew of the USS Defiant. This is the beginning of a whole new chapter, kicking off the third arc Hell is Only a Word.

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Happy 2024 Birthday to Glenn Hauman!

Happy birthday to Glenn Hauman!

Glenn Hauman is a Star Trek author.

Hauman was born in New York, and now lives in Weehawken, New Jersey. He is an alumnus of New York University. He works in e-publishing, and online content.

Check out the Glenn Hauman author page to view more author updates and a full list of books!

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“Star Trek: Picard: Firewall” Review by Atboundarysedge.com

Atboundarysedge.com has added a new review for David Mack‘s “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall”:

Star Trek: Picard may have come to an end after three seasons, but in literature the voyage carries on. David Mack’s contribution to this canon is Firewall, which most closely ties in to the events of Picard‘s first (and best) season. More than that, however, it also serves as a successor to Voyager, establishing what Janeway and Seven of Nine did upon returning to the Alpha Quadrant. I’d even argue it’s a better Voyager novel than it is a Picard one.

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Haley says she no longer feels bound by the GOP pledge requiring her to support the eventual nominee

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Level 252: Thomas Brunet (Chants of Sennaar)

Composer Thomas Brunet talks about his absolutely stunning music for Chants of Sennaar in this episode.

We love how spontaneous the music sounds, and the colorful, creative instrument palette.

In addition to the wonderful music, Thomas and I talk about a new graduate program he’s created for music and sound design in Bordeaux, France, as well as his love for and knowledge of French literature.

Composer Thomas Brunet talks about his absolutely stunning music for Chants of Sennaar in this episode.

We love how spontaneous the music sounds, and the colorful, creative instrument palette.

In addition to the wonderful music, Thomas and I talk about a new graduate program he’s created for music and sound design in Bordeaux, France, as well as his love for and knowledge of French literature.

PLAYLIST

by Thomas Brunet for Chants of Sennaar unless noted otherwise

00:00 Out Of The Cavern And Into The Light

06:11 The Cogs Of Science

14:06 Smell Of Rain

20:47 A Bit Of Fun

29:20 Envers
31:20 Envers

37:02 Envers

41:38 Out Of The Cavern And Into The Light

47:29 Forgotten Bonds

54:50 Temple Of Knowledge

59:23 The Call

1:01:00 Catch Me!

1:07:22 Gardens of Plenty

1:21:00 Bonds Reforged

1:21:32 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 252: Thomas Brunet (Chants of Sennaar) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on March 1, 2024.

Tim Burke’s Indictment Is A Political Choice Disguised As A Legal Act | Defector

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How educator Gloria Jean Merriex used dance, drills and devotion to turn around a failing elementary school in a year

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“Star Trek: Picard: Firewall” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for David Mack‘s “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall”:

There’s finally a new Star Trek: Picard novel to dig into, ending the long hiatus since Una McCormack’s ‘Second Self’. It comes after a highly regarded final season for Picard and adds a fourth entry into its universe-expanding novels. The highly anticipated Star Trek: Picard ‘Firewall’ by David Mack is available now. And it puts fan-favorite Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and her past at the heart of its story.

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Out Today: “Star Trek Adventures: The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign”

Out today: “Star Trek Adventures: The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign“, by .

The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign expands upon the core Star Trek Adventures roleplaying game experience by providing a campaign that parallels the Klingon War story arc depicted in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery. This tactical campaign enables you and your group to explore what was happening elsewhere in the Federation during this perilous time. With a plethora of additional rules variations to embrace the emotional toil of being thrust into a war, this campaign gives you the tools to build exciting narratives during the war.

Additionally, this book includes rules for an all new, procedurally generated campaign overlay that gives players the opportunity to take on the roles of admirals assigning assets to deal with Klingon threats across the Galaxy.

How will war take its toll on you and your allies?

The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign is a 232-page, full-color hardback book, and contains:

• An extensive discussion of the state of the Galaxy before and during the Federation-Klingon War in 2256 and 2257.
• An in-depth look at 12 wartime roles along with how typical Starfleet roles change during wartime.
• A new system that applies scars to characters, representing the toll war has had on them.
• Fifteen new talents focusing on both the tactical and diplomatic theaters of war.
• More than 25 named starships, Federation and Klingon, that were a part of the war effort.
• Six new playable species, including Aenar, Arcadian, Ariolo, Betelgeusian, Coridanite, and Megarite.
• Over 20 war-focused mission briefs including tactical, routine, exploration, and unknown mission options.
• A wealth of advice on gamemastering wartime campaigns and ensuring all players feel safe while playing in war campaigns.
• An optional campaign overlay that puts the players in the role of admirals while making decisions about the war effort.
• Optional rulesets that enhance the tactical side of roleplaying.

This book requires a Star Trek Adventures core rulebook to use. You will receive the accompanying PDF immediately upon purchase.

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“Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #5” Review by Warpfactortrek.com

Warpfactortrek.com has added a new review for Sam Maggs‘s “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #5”:

This fifth issue of Picard’s Academy (whose French subtitle, “Dans la Gueule du Loup”, appropriately translates as “In the Mouth of the Wolf”) wraps up a Romulan-centric cliffhanger and makes way for the conclusion to the mini-series. Is this issue worth studying? Does it provide academic excellence?

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“Star Trek: Voyager: String Theory: 1 Cohesion” Review by Treklit.com

Treklit.com has added a new review for Jeffrey Lang‘s “Star Trek: Voyager: String Theory: 1 Cohesion”:

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager, Pocket Books decided to release a trilogy of novels set during the series’ run. The first novel of the String Theory trilogy, Cohesion, establishes that this story is set in the period between seasons four and five. This was an ideal place to set the trilogy, as it was one of the few season breaks of Voyager to not feature a cliffhanger.

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“Star Trek: Picard: Firewall” Review by Scifibulletin.com

Scifibulletin.com has added a new review for David Mack‘s “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall”:

On the face of it, David Mack’s Firewall may be just the latest in a long line of rip-roaring adventures set in the Star Trek universe we all know and love … but it’s also a lot more than that. Firewall isn’t just a good Star Trek novel – it’s a masterful exploration of the dynamics of self-discovery, deconstruction, reinvention, growth, found family, and queer love that even many non-Trekkers will find immensely satisfying.

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Previews of this week’s comics: “Star Trek: Defiant #12” and “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #6”

IDW has graciously given me permission to post some preview images of their upcoming comics and while this one is a couple days late, I’m working out my process and I think I have it nailed down. These actually came out yesterday, but if this were done earlier this week like I had planned, here’s what you’d see:

Star Trek: Defiant #12

Original Star Trek: Defiant writer-artist duo Christopher Cantwell and Ángel Unzueta delve into the sci-fi horror genre in arc three of the fan-favorite series! Eager to move past the unofficial bounty-hunting mission assigned to them by Starfleet, disgraced former ambassador and Starfleet legend, Worf, and his rogue crew make way for Starbase 99, a run-down remnant of the Dominion War, to complete their fugitive drop-off. The clandestine assignment has left them disillusioned with Starfleet and with one another, but a surprise awaits the Defiant crew, threatening to tear the crew apart even further-literally.

Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #6

It’s do-or-die for Picard and cadets in the finale of Picard’s Academy! Romulans storm the ship while Starfleet remains out of reach and potentially unaware of the threat headed their way, but the cadets have finally come to an agreement, electing Jean-Luc to the captain’s chair. They’re finally willing to follow Picard’s lead, and Picard is finally willing to acknowledge their feedback-now acting as a proper crew. But is it too late? Will Picard fail his crewmates once again and, worse yet, see the start of an interstellar war? So much for graduating early!

“Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series” Review by Dailystartreknews.com

Dailystartreknews.com has added a new review for Joe Fordham‘s “Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series”:

Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series offers a captivating journey into the heart of one of science fiction’s most iconic characters. As Patrick Stewart reprises his role as Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation, fans are treated to a three-season exploration of Picard’s later years, filled with old enemies, new adventures, and heartfelt reconciliations. The book delves into each season-long narrative with meticulous detail, unveiling the evolution of Picard’s character as he navigates challenges both personal and galactic. From facing off against familiar foes like the Borg to taking command of a new starship, Picard’s journey is rich with complexity and emotion.

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Let’s Read TNG #47 “Q-Space” Prologue.

DAYTON WARD | Star Trek Novelist | VTC5

Star Trek Picard Firewall Book Review

Billionaire Donald Trump Can’t Post His New York Fraud Bond

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Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate minority leader in November

McConnell announced his plans Wednesday on the Senate floor, where he talked about waiting for a day when he would have total clarity about the end of his work: “That day arrived today.”

Let’s Talk About TNG # 46 “To Storm Heaven”.

“Star Trek #17” Review by Dailystartreknews.com

Dailystartreknews.com has added a new review for Collin Kelly‘s “Star Trek #17”:

The return of Harry Kim in this arc has been a notable highlight, particularly with the reunion of the Delta Flyers alongside Tom Paris. However, Harry’s changed demeanor and his differing actions from the Theseus crew add an intriguing dynamic to the storyline. His choice to destroy the Tzenkethi shipyard, despite its tactical repercussions and the impending collapse of the Tzenkethi home world, sets the stage for a moral dilemma that propels the narrative forward.

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“Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #6” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for Sam Maggs‘s “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #6”:

It’s the final chance for Cadet Picard to pass his exam in Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #6, which is out now from IDW Publishing. Finally ready to work with others, and value the input of those around him, can he beat a seemingly impossible task? An invading force of rogue holodeck-projected Romulans is close to seizing control of the test ship. The stakes are high, with Picard’s ability to graduate early on the line. This issue is billed as the final part of the story, so hopefully it’s able to come to a satisfying conclusion.

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Key Witness Against Fani Willis Completely Crumbles on the Stand

Terrence Bradley, a key witness for Donald Trump’s team, sounded more like an office gossip when he took the stand in the Georgia trial.

Happy 2024 Birthday to Bernd Perplies!

Happy birthday to Bernd Perplies!

Bernd Perplies is a german writer, translator and journalist from Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany.

Bernd Perplies studied Film Science, Germanistics, Book Sciences and Psychology in Mainz. He was then employed by the German Film Institute in Frankfurt am Main, where he worked as an editor of filmportal.de between 2004 and 2009. He also works besides that as an editor for SpaceView magazine, and as a translator for the Heel publishing house, Pegasus Games and Cross Cult.

His debut novel “Tarean – Sohn des Fluchbringers” appeared in August 2008. The novel reached 3rd place at the Deutschen Phantastik Preis-Award 2009 in the category “Best German-language Novel”. He won in the next Years also several german SF and Fantasy Awards.

At the Perry Rhodan Worldcon 2011 Bernd Perplies learned about the new “Perry Rhodan” series “Perry Rhodan NEO” and applied for a cooperation. In April 2012 his first novel appeared in the series.Since then he has written as a guest for this franchise.

Check out the Bernd Perplies author page to view more author updates and a full list of books!

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Out Today: “Star Trek: Defiant #12”

Out today: “Star Trek: Defiant #12“, by Christopher Cantwell.

Original Star Trek: Defiant writer-artist duo Christopher Cantwell and Ángel Unzueta delve into the sci-fi horror genre in arc three of the fan-favorite series!Eager to move past the unofficial bounty-hunting mission assigned to them by Starfleet, disgraced former ambassador and Starfleet legend, Worf, and his rogue crew make way for Starbase 99, a run-down remnant of the Dominion War, to complete their fugitive drop-off. The clandestine assignment has left them disillusioned with Starfleet and with one another, but a surprise awaits the Defiant crew, threatening to tear the crew apart even further-literally.

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Out Today: “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #6”

Out today: “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #6“, by Sam Maggs.

It’s do-or-die for Picard and cadets in the finale of Picard’s Academy!Romulans storm the ship while Starfleet remains out of reach and potentially unaware of the threat headed their way, but the cadets have finally come to an agreement, electing Jean-Luc to the captain’s chair. They’re finally willing to follow Picard’s lead, and Picard is finally willing to acknowledge their feedback-now acting as a proper crew. But is it too late? Will Picard fail his crewmates once again and, worse yet, see the start of an interstellar war? So much for graduating early!

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David Mack on Open.spotify.com discussing “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall”

David Mack was recently featured on Open.spotify.com to discuss Star Trek: Picard: Firewall:

Author David Mack talks with me about Star Trek lore, diving into science fiction worlds, and his current work on Star Trek: Picard: Firewall. You can find out more about David and his work at his website

Check out the David Mack author page to view other sightings and a full list of books!

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New Star Trek Comic Books Announced To Preorder! February 2024 Edition””

Star Trek #20

Having revealed their true godlike identity, T’Lir is relying on Captain Sisko to help repair Kahless’ damage to space-time and save their species from extinction. Despite the Prophets’ eerie warning that Sisko is forbidden at the Pleroma-a meeting place for god-level species at intersecting space-time coordinates-he and his crew head to the Utopia Planitia Federation Shipyards for a retrofit to the Theseus in preparation to boldly take on the unknown. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure from Section 31 approaches Lily with a mission, claiming the Federation’s future is in her hands.

Star Trek: Celebration #1

“Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate but to celebrate differences in ideas and differences in life forms.” -Gene Roddenberry

IDW proudly presents a one-shot anthology centering and celebrating LGBTQIA+ characters from across the Star Trek universe! Join legendary heroes from each era of the beloved franchise in stories that showcase the strengths of infinite diversity in infinite combinations, brought to you by a star-studded cast of writers and artists including Vita Ayala, Steve Orlando, Mags Visaggio, and more!

Star Trek: Defiant #15

It’s a good day to die! Left with no other choice, the crew of the Defiant assists Hugh in assimilating B’Elanna in hopes of reclaiming control over the parasite embedded in her brain stem. But it’s a race against time and the undead as hordes of infected Starbase crew bang on the hangar doors, demanding Worf and his crew surrender and become one with the parasitic Collective!

Star Trek: Sons of Star Trek #3

In a-SNAP!-turn of events, Q Jr has kidnapped three of Starfleet’s eldest sons and transported them to an alternate reality.By way of a bold maneuver with Lieutenant Jadzia at the helm, the U.S.S. Avery crew finally avoided being turned to shrapnel by the Breen… for now. But the crew now face a new challenge: The infamous Curzon maneuver has left them sitting dead in space, and the Breen have already begun infiltrating the ship. To make matters worse, QJ’s powers have stopped working. It’s do or die for Jake Sisko and the crew of the Avery-for real this time!

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Scorpius Run TPB

Set course with Captain Pike and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise to the Scorpius Constellation as they become the first Federation vessel to explore this uncharted region of space! In this romp across the stars, the Enterprise crew learn what it truly means to explore the strange and unfamiliar when they lose contact with Starfleet and everything outside the region. After entering a crime lord’s starship competition to save an innocent pilot, the Enterprise jets through a gauntlet of dangerous environments in the unexplored Scorpius sector. But cosmic storms and sentient ship-eating asteroids aren’t the only obstacles the crew will have to survive!

Bad Omens x Poppy | V.A.N | Live from Germany (28 Jan 2024)

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Out Today: “Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series”

Out today: “Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series“, by Joe Fordham.

An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek: Picard, a three-season spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and a must-have for all Star Trek fans.

Star Trek: Picard stars Patrick Stewart, reprising his role as Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The book explores each of the three separate season-long narratives, which tell the story of Picard in later years, as he is brought out of retirement on his family chateau to face old enemies such as the Borg, take command of a new starship, and ultimately reconcile with his past.

New characters such as Doctor Jurati (Alison Pill), Cristóbal Rios (Santiago Cabrera), Soji (Isa Briones) and Elnor (Evan Evagora) feature alongside appearances by old enemies and friends, such as Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), the Borg Queen (Annie Wersching), Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg), Data (Brent Spiner), and Q (John de Lancie). Season 3 sees a full-scale Next Generation reunion, featuring Worf (Michael Dorn), Dr. Beverley Crusher (Gates McFadden), and Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton).

Alongside interviews with showrunners, writers, cast, and crew, discussing concepts and character arcs, “Spotlight” features explore makeup, costumes, art, and visual effects. A final section features reflections on the much-beloved character from its original incarnation in Star Trek: Next Generation through to its final satisfying conclusion.

This beautifully illustrated hardback, featuring behind-the-scenes and on-set photography, and a range of production art, is an in-depth exploration of a hugely popular and seminal Star Trek character.

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Out Today: “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall”

Out today: “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall“, by David Mack.

Two years after the USS Voyager’s return from the Delta Quadrant, Seven of Nine finds herself rejected for a position in Starfleet…and instead finds a new home with the interstellar rogue law enforcement corps known as the Fenris Rangers. The Rangers seem like an ideal fit for Seven—but to embrace this new destiny, she must leave behind all she’s ever known, and risk losing the most important thing in her life: her friendship with Admiral Kathryn Janeway.

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It’s official: Sweden to join NATO

Hungary finally lets Sweden into the military alliance, dealing a blow to Russia.

SUPER MARIO THEME, in the Styles of 6 Classical Composers

Final images of Ingenuity reveal an entire blade broke off the helicopter

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“Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series” Review by Blog.trekcore.com

Blog.trekcore.com has added a new review for Joe Fordham‘s “Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series”:

Like many of Titan Books’ in-depth publications from the past few years, Star Trek: Picard – The Art and Making of the Series is another comprehensive reference book detailing the production journey of Star Trek from page to screen — this time tackling arguably the most popular character in Star Trek history as Jean-Luc Picard made his triumphant return to “television.”

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Star Trek Creatives Network Effect

I’ve added a new page to the site titled “Network Effect” which was a concept that I’ve long known about and adding a page listing which authors could be found on which social media service came to me in the midnight delirium that happens right as you start to fall asleep.  The concept was still fresh on my mind when I woke up the next morning, so I figured if my subconscious worked on it so hard through the night I might as well push it to the front of the to-do list and get it done!

It’s pulling live data from each of the author, narrator, and cover artist pages, click their name to see their full STBC profile, click the hash sign to visit their social media accounts.

Aaron Bushnell: US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington

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Last Chance! Star Trek Book Deals For February 2024, 12 books for $0.99 Each

You have until March 3rd to grab this month’s ebook deals for $0.99 each:

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Hollow Men
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Search
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Search
Star Trek: Enterprise: By The Book
Star Trek: Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru
Star Trek: Imzadi Forever
Star Trek: Picard: Rogue Elements
Star Trek: Picard: Second Self
Star Trek: Shadows on the Sun
Star Trek: The Brave And The Bold Book 1
Star Trek: The Brave And The Bold Book 2
Star Trek: The Next Generation: 5 Strike Zone
Star Trek: Voyager: 18 Battle Lines

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Jury Finds the NRA, Wayne LaPierre Liable in Corruption Case

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Cassidy Hutchinson Smokes GOP Witness With Photographic Evidence of Lie

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Jury finds NRA liable for mismanagement, says Wayne LaPierre violated duties

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The bipartisan panel found that Trump’s team circumvented campaign finance laws.

Mexican president defends disclosing a reporter’s phone number, saying the law doesn’t apply to him

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Virginia Senate passes bill to strip Confederate organizations of tax breaks

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The state’s surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.

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Alexander Smirnov, who is charged with fabricating Hunter Biden information, admitted to talking with Russian intelligence officials, the DOJ says.

New Star Trek Book: “Star Trek: Discovering The TV Series”

Star Trek: Discovering The TV Series by Tom Salinsky has been added to the Star Trek Book Club!

How well do you know Star Trek? Lifelong science fiction fan, podcaster and author Tom Salinsky decided that the answer was “not well enough,” and so at the beginning of 2022, he embarked on a two-year mission to watch everything from the start of The Original Series to the end of Enterprise, at the rate of one episode per day. This book is the first part of that odyssey, covering the 79 television episodes which started it all, the animated series which briefly brought it back in the 1970s, the first six original movies and the full run of The Next Generation. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a casual viewer, or just someone interested in the history of television, you’ll adore coming on this daily journey though the highs and lows of one of the most significant and much-loved media properties in the world.

The book is currently scheduled to be published on May 29, 2024

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“Star Trek: Picard: Firewall” Review by Themindreels.com

Themindreels.com has added a new review for David Mack‘s “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall”:

Author David Mack delivers a fast-paced adventure that documents Seven of Nine’s life following Voyager’s return to Earth, and how she ended up working with the Fenris Rangers in Firewall, a Star Trek: Picard novel available on 27 February from Simon & Schuster Canada.

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“Star Trek #17” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for Collin Kelly‘s “Star Trek #17”:

Galactic war is imminent and seemingly inevitable. Romulan, Cardassian, and Federation forces are struggling for control in Star Trek #17, out today from IDW Publishing. Over the course of the Savage World of Glass and Bone arc, Captain Sisko and the USS Theseus have fallen out of favor with the warmongering Tzenkethi. Evidently, however, the worst is yet to come. The one and only course of action Starfleet is willing to authorize is far from a model solution.

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Out Today: “Star Trek #17”

Out today: “Star Trek #17“, by Collin Kelly.

Galactic war is imminent in the penultimate issue of arc three of the Eisner-nominated Star Trek series.With Federation, Romulan, and Cardassian forces all vying for leverage over the Tzenkethi war fleet, Captain Sisko is left with no choice but to request official assistance from Starfleet after he and his crew have fallen out of favor with the warmongering reptilian species. However, the proposed solution-and only option Starfleet is willing to approve-is questionable, with the potential of endangering not only the Theseus crew…but the galaxy at large.

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Space.com : “Star Trek’s Seven of Nine returns in new novel ‘Picard: Firewall’ (exclusive)”

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“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The High Country” Review by Startrekadventure.blogspot.com

Startrekadventure.blogspot.com has added a new review for John Jackson Miller‘s “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The High Country”:

Firstly, I have to say the the author does a good job of presenting the crew in a manner which was recognisable from how they appeared on the series. If I had to be picky about the characters then it was because they kept being referred to by multiple different names. For example, Number One is also called Una, Una Chin-Riley or just Chin-Riley throughout the novel which can slow you down as your mind catches up and remembers that is the same person. I appreciate, they are all acceptable names but I wish we could just stick with one.

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Walmart Takes on Roku With $2.3B Deal to Buy TV Maker Vizio

The retail giant says the company will bolster its advertising business and give it a foothold in ‘innovative television and in-home entertainment and media experiences.’

“Star Trek: New Frontier: 6 Fire on High” Review by Deepspacespines.com

Deepspacespines.com has added a new review for Peter David‘s “Star Trek: New Frontier: 6 Fire on High”:

In today’s episode, Robin Lefler learns her mother is still alive, but first Soleta has to finish checking out the situation on Zondar, and meanwhile Selar is preggers, and she and Burgoyne agree the fun times should end there, so why does that leave Selar feeling so empty? But the warp core also has a bun in the oven, and also Shelby swears she’s not in love, Robin lands in the friend zone, Mark McHenry feels used, and—wait, what? I’m already out of room for the intro paragraph? All this and more in Fire on High, the book that doesn’t forget its Southern hospitality.

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A death in a high school restroom

I did not know that Chaya Raichik, the hatemonger behind Libs of TikTok, had an official position in Oklahoma schools. But she did. She was on the Oklahoma Department of Education’s Library Media A…

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Capital One is buying Discover in a $35.3 billion deal | CNN Business

Capital One announced it’s acquiring Discover Financial Services for $35.3 billion in an all-stock deal, giving the bank a leg up in the competitive credit card market.

West Virginia House passes bill allowing prosecution of librarians

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Nikki Haley says she would pardon Donald Trump if elected president

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has vowed to pardon former US President Donald Trump should she defeat him in the Republican Primary and win against Joe Biden in November. Speaking at a town hall in South Carolina on Sunday (18 February), Haley confirmed that if the former president is found guilty, she would pardon him to unify America. She said: “We’ve got to leave the negativity and the baggage behind. I don’t want this country divided any further. I don’t think it’s in the best interest for America to have an 80-year-old president sitting in jail and having everybody upset about it.” Trump faces several court cases related to election interference, the January 6 riots, and falsifying business records.

Amazon, one of the world’s largest employers, has called the National Labor Relations Board ‘unconstitutional’

Amazon’s claims are similar to the ones made by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and grocery chain Trader Joe’s, which have also accused the federal agency of being “unconstitutional.”

Happy 2024 Birthday to Laurell K. Hamilton!

Happy birthday to Laurell K. Hamilton!

Laurell K. [Kaye] Hamilton, nee Klein, is a two-time New York Times Best Seller fantasy author. Her novels mix mystery, magic, horror, and romance. She lives in Missouri with her husband, daughter and two dogs. She is well known for her “Anita Blake” series of vampire romance novels.

She was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas, and attended Indiana Wesleyan University. She currently lives in Missouri. She has married twice, and has a daughter.

Check out the Laurell K. Hamilton author page to view more author updates and a full list of books!

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Level 251: Erik Desiderio (Last Epoch In Concert)

A little more than two years ago, Erik Desiderio was on Level to talk about music he’d written for Last Epoch, which was in early access at the time.

Erik is back to talk about all of the music he’s written for the game since we spoke in 2022. Also, Last Epoch is about to get its official release, and the Game Music Ensemble of UCLA is going to play Erik’s music from the game live, with Erik conducting.

This gave us many reasons to chat! That concert, by the way, will apparently be streamed? Unsure, check here and here! The concert is on Saturday, February 24th at 7 PM PST (UTC-8).

PLAYLIST
by Erik Desiderio for Last Epoch unless noted otherwise

00:00 Last Epoch Theme
09:03 Keeper’s Camp
14:28 The End of Ruin
17:48 The Surface
19:22 Burning Forest
28:36 What She Left to Remember
31:54 Shadow’s Whisper
46:32 Eterra
48:30 The End of Ruin
50:32 Fires Before Dawn
57:40 The End of Time
59:58 The End of Time
1:06:04 Above the Black
1:08:20 Bastion of the Sun
1:09:17 In Preparation
1:09:54 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 251: Erik Desiderio (Last Epoch In Concert) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on February 16, 2024.

Mexico is suing US gun-makers for arming its gangs − and a US court could award billions in damages

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Lara Trump vows “every single penny” RNC has will go to Donald Trump

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