Where Were You?! (Official Video) – Samuel Saint

“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: 12 Trapped In Time” Review by Deepspacespines.com

Deepspacespines.com has added a new review for Ted Pedersen‘s “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: 12 Trapped In Time”:

In today’s episode, when a temporal physicist invents a stable portal to the past, it’s fair to say he did Nazi a twist coming. Now Jake, Nog, and Chief O’Brien must stop the time tamperer before he can put Reich what (he thinks) once went wrong. Is O’Brien exempt from suffering in kids’ books? Should this changeling be more melty? And is it really necessary to look at your dump before you flush it? All this and more in Trapped in Time, the book with a bold what-could-have-been in the casting department!

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Bungie Devs Say Atmosphere Is ‘Soul-Crushing’ Amid Layoffs, Cuts, and Fear of Total Sony Takeover – IGN

One month after a major round of layoffs impacted roughly 100 Bungie employees of 1,200, those remaining at the Destiny developer say the cuts, as well as other cost-cutting measures, came alongside an apparent scramble by studio leadership to avoid a total Sony takeover.

“Star Trek #14” Review by Dailystartreknews.com

Dailystartreknews.com has added a new review for Collin Kelly‘s “Star Trek #14”:

Writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing adeptly craft a story that blends diplomacy, action, and unforeseen alliances. The storyline unfolds with the Theseus crew immersed in a tense clash with the Tzenkethi war party, showcasing the intriguing cultural nuances of this recently introduced species.

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“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Revenant” Review by Shastrix.com

Shastrix.com has added a new review for Alex R. White‘s “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Revenant”:

This novel is a refreshing return to the midpoint of the DS9 TV series as we reunite with Jadzia Dax when she’s asked to try to help an old friend who has gone off the rails.

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Out Today: “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Scorpius Run #4”

Out today: “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Scorpius Run #4“, by Kirsten Beyer.

As the Enterprise blitzes into the last leg of Zephyx’s space race from hell, the crew is confronted with a betrayal from within! The ship’s controls have been locked, and with Spock still separated from the crew, the crushing pressure of nearby stars, and Zephyx’s efforts to throw the ship off course, can Captain Pike ignore visions of impending doom long enough to see his crew to the finish line?

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Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s blurring Jan. 6 footage so rioters don’t get charged

“We don’t want them to be retaliated against and to be charged by the DOJ,” the House speaker said. His office later noted that DOJ already has the raw footage.

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“Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events” Review by Shastrix.com

Shastrix.com has added a new review for Brent Spiner and Jeanne Darst‘s “Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events”:

Brent Spiner, the actor who played/plays the Android Data and his family in Star Trek, pens the tale of a man named Brent Spiner, an actor who plays the Android Data in Star Trek, in the early 1990s, as he receives threatening letters and lives a confusing life.

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Star Trek Book Deals For December 2023, 11 books for $0.99 each

 
This month’s ebook deals have landed with 11 books on sale for $0.99 each, books that have never been on sale are in bold:
 
 

Star Trek: 13 The Wounded Sky
Star Trek: 23 Ishmael
Star Trek: 25 Dwellers In The Crucible
Star Trek: 80 The Joy Machine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Ascendance
Star Trek: Strangers From The Sky
Star Trek: The Next Generation: 13 The Eyes Of The Beholders
Star Trek: The Next Generation: 36 Into The Nebula
Star Trek: The Next Generation: 39 Rogue Saucer
Star Trek: The Next Generation: 7 Masks
Star Trek: The Original Series: Savage Trade

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“Star Trek: Discovery: Somewhere to Belong” Review by Shastrix.com

Shastrix.com has added a new review for Dayton Ward‘s “Star Trek: Discovery: Somewhere to Belong”:

The latest Discovery novel, set between seasons three and four, sees the crew respond to a distress call and get caught up in an internal conflict amongst some old friends.

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Level 246: Tom Salta (The Outlast Trials)

Composer Tom Salta talks about his extremely frightening music for The Outlast Trials, the third installment of the Outlast series. It’s always a joy to have Tom on, and I manage to learn something new every time we talk!
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PLAYLIST by Tom Salta for The Outlast Trials unless noted otherwise

00:00 Let the Trials Begin 05:03 (in background: John Carpenter, Halloween Main Title) 06:00 Let the Trials Begin 07:24 Let the Trials Begin 08:16 Let the Trials Begin 08:42 Let the Trials Begin 10:00 Let the Trials Begin 14:37 Little Angels 15:49 The Root Canal 18:40 Motherless Children 23:18 The Weight of Memories 24:45 Come to the Fair 26:54 Brush Your Teeth 28:01 Brush Your Teeth 30:27 (recording of the Thomas Edison doll) 32:53 Can’t Get it Out of Your Head 37:12 Burden of Skeletons 40:26 Killjoys Aren’t Allowed Here 45:50 We’re All Getting Better Together 53:29 Well Done 53:53 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 246: Tom Salta (The Outlast Trials) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on December 1, 2023.

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“Caretaker” finally receiving a digital release!

Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the Starship Voyager are transported by alien technology to the other side of the galaxy, years away from the Federation and everything they call home. There an enigmatic being known as the Caretaker kidnaps two crew members and transports them to a people known as the Ocampa. Captain Janeway must rescue her crew members, battle a hostile race called the Kazon-Ogla, and solve the mystery which surrounds the Caretaker, only to begin the fantastic voyage back to Earth.

The 1995 adaptation of the first episode of “Star Trek: Voyager” is finally getting a kindle release, due to be released on January 9th, 2024. If you’d like it to be automatically downloaded to your device, you can pre-order it now!

Level 240: Brian Schmidt and Marty O’Donnell on Xbox and Halo: Combat Evolved

The original Xbox launched on November 15, 2001. The person largely responsible for how audio worked in that original Xbox and what the Xbox would “sound” like was Brian Schmidt. We’ve had Brian on the show in the past, most recently to talk about Game Sound Con, which he runs in LA every October.

In the late 1990s, Brian was working for Microsoft and began working on the Xbox right away as he’ll tell you, and achieved many technological breakthroughs in this work.

One of the launch games for Xbox in that winter of 2001 was Halo: Combat Evolved, with music by Marty O’Donnell. And that was an audio achievement as well, as Marty will tell you.

We are so honored Brian and Marty wanted to share these stories on Level!
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PLAYLIST
00:00 Opening Suite from Halo: Combat Evolved by Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori
1:37:12 Rock Anthem for Saving the World from Halo: Combat Evolved by Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori
1:37:54 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 240: Brian Schmidt and Marty O’Donnell on Xbox and Halo: Combat Evolved originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 29, 2023.

Level 241: Darren Korb (Hades)

Composer Darren Korb‘s music for Hades properly beloved. It’s a great blend of metal with acoustic Mediterranean instruments to take you through the deep story of the game.

Darren adds his voice acting talents to the game as well, voicing the main character, Zagreus, and the training dummy, Skelly.

Hades is one of my favorite rogue-lite dungeon crawlers, and the music is the best.

Darren and I had this conversation about his music and acting in November 2021. For a handful of reasons, none of which have anything to do with Darren, we are sharing it now, with sincere apologies for a nearly two-year delay!

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PLAYLIST
by Darren Korb for Hades unless noted otherwise

00:00 No Escape
06:44 Scourge of the Furies
10:06 Out of Tartarus
10:54 Out of Tartarus
12:29 Through Asphodel
13:54 The King and the Bull
14:56 Mouth of Styx
15:50 God of the Dead
16:56 On the Coast
17:32 In the Blood (feat. Ashley Barrett)
23:14 Final Expense
26:22 In the Blood (feat. Ashley Barrett)
31:02 God of the Dead
33:24 God of the Dead
34:14 The Unseen Ones (feat. Daisuke Kurosawa and Masahiro Aoki)
49:27 In the Blood (feat. Ashley Barrett)
51:56 Good Riddance (feat. Ashley Barrett)
54:54 The Unseen Ones (feat. Daisuke Kurosawa and Masahiro Aoki)
57:48 From Olympus
58:40 Primordial Chaos
59:56 Primordial Chaos
1:01:34 The Bloodless
1:03:50 Field of Souls
1:04:46 Rage of the Myrmidons
1:05:38 The Painful Way
1:06:24 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 241: Darren Korb (Hades) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on October 6, 2023.

Level 242: Morla Gorrondona (Destiny 2, League of Legends, God of War: Ragnarok)

Voice actor Morla Gorrondona has created some iconic characters in games, from Eris Morn in Destiny 2 to Naafiri in League of Legends. It’s such a pleasure to hear her talk about her process of creating a new person or creature for a game. You’ll hear samples of her acting in the show. Yay!

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Level 242: Morla Gorrondona (Destiny 2, League of Legends, God of War: Ragnarok) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on October 13, 2023.

Level 243: Ross Tregenza (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Cyberpunk 2077)

Composer Ross Tregenza is back for a deep dive into the music and sound he created and composed for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

We also talk about his music for Deathloop, which earned him a BAFTA nomination, and his ubiquitous music in Cyberpunk 2077.

I love every minute of all of it. And I loved talking with Ross about these projects, including his industrial band Goteki. Hot tip, all of their music is available as a FREE download on Bandcamp.

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PLAYLIST by Ross Tregenza for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre unless noted otherwise

00:00 Who Will Survive (Overture) 10:53 Bizarre Crimes 14:15 Blunt-Headed Hammer 16:26 And What Will Be Left Of Them (Credits) 18:28 And What Will Be Left Of Them (Credits) 20:08 And What Will Be Left Of Them (Credits) 27:04 The Gas Station 33:20 Cyberpunk 2077 Ads 34:10 Cyberpunk 2077 Ads 35:06 Cyberpunk 2077 Ads 39:00 Wrong Side of the Mirror from Deathloop 39:46 Sun Goes Down from Deathloop 41:05 Sun Goes Down from Deathloop 42:03 Heartbreaker from Deathloop 42:45 Heartbreaker from Deathloop 43:44 The Dahlia’s Lounge from Deathloop 45:29 Wolves by Goteki from Songs from the Void 49:35 Wolves by Goteki from Songs from the Void 50:45 Saucermen by Goteki from MMXX 52:38 Boneshaker by Goteki from Boneshaker 1:11:58 The Massacre (Main Theme) 1:12:47 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 243: Ross Tregenza (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Cyberpunk 2077) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on October 20, 2023.

Level 244: Steve Pardo (Cypher 007)

Composer Steve Pardo got to write music for one of the most musically famous franchises of all time in Cypher 007, the newest game from James Bond. And it’s great! I love how the soundtrack fits seamlessly into the fabric of the stealthy Apple Arcade game.

Steve and I talk about how neat that is, how great John Barry’s original music is and a lot more in this week’s chat.

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PLAYLIST
by Steve Pardo for Cypher 007 unless noted otherwise

00:00 The James Bond Theme (from Dr. No) by Monty Norman and John Barry, arranged by Steve Pardo
11:25 The James Bond Theme (from Dr. No) by Monty Norman and John Barry
15:34 The James Bond Theme (from Dr. No) by Monty Norman and John Barry, arranged by Steve Pardo
17:06 The John Dunbar Theme (from Dances with Wolves) by John Barry
17:30 (Main Title) I Had a Farm in Africa from Out of Africa by John Barry
21:07 Damp Echo
23:02 Decipher
29:02 Decipher
30:17 Back of the Neck
35:05 GoldenEye Watch Music by Grant Kirkhope
37:29 Bloody Martini
40:29 Broad Daylight
41:25 Escape
43:01 Escape
44:25 The Traitor
51:56 Ghost
53:17 cut chase scene music
55:55 Dark Hallways
59:28 The James Bond Theme (from Dr. No) by Monty Norman and John Barry, arranged by Steve Pardo
1:00:04 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 244: Steve Pardo (Cypher 007) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on October 27, 2023.

Level 245: Jason Graves (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Warzone)

During our Next Level discussion about this very episode, our friend Sacha counted up how many times we’ve had Jason Graves on an episode of Level, and Level’s friend, Top Score. Six times on Top Score, six times on Level, and this marks the 13th ep dedicated to his music. Best part is, we know there will be many more!

This time, it’s all about battle royale and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II DLC called Warzone. The Warzone maps are DLC for Modern Warfare II players, and Jason’s released a soundtrack of the music from them.

It’s always great having him on the show – I always learn something about his approach and I can’t wait our next conversation!

Come chat with us on Discord about game music, and see the video of my conversation with Jason on the Level with Emily YouTube channel.

PLAYLIST by Jason Graves for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Warzone unless noted otherwise

00:00 Welcome to Al Mazrah 5:10 Unearthed 10:54 Unearthed 14:06 Enemy Anthem 15:07 Welcome to Al Mazrah 15:35 Power Broker 21:22 Resurfacing 24:13 Perilous 27:10 Controlled Chaos 38:11 Welcome to Al Mazrah 38:42 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 245: Jason Graves (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Warzone) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on November 17, 2023.

Level 239: Maclaine Diemer (Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure)

It’s always a fascinating discussion with composer Maclaine Diemer. In this episode, we talk about Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, the newest expansion in the MMORPG.

The last time he was on Level to talk about Guild Wars 2, we spoke of the End of Dragons expansion. Maclaine’s music for End of Dragons was heavily influenced by Korean traditional music (called gugak) with synth undertones.

The music for Secrets of the Obscure is quite different, as you’ll hear Maclaine discuss, driven by a tight timeline. It’s beautiful orchestral music – a very traditional Western orchestra – with few soloists, just beautiful sweeping melodies and mysterious turns, colored by polytonality and the influence of Debussy. You can support Level with Emily on Patreon. Join us on Discord for free. Find this conversation on YouTube and Twitter. Patrons have access to exclusive merch, Discord events and special guest playlists.

PLAYLIST by Maclaine Diemer for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure unless noted otherwise

00:00 Secrets of the Obscure 07:46 Whispers of the Misplaced 08:59 A Future Carved in Jade from Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons 10:09 End of Dragons from Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons 19:38 Opening Titles from Jurassic Park by John Williams 20:50 Curious Allies 23:53 A Fractured Horizon 25:12 A Fractured Horizon 29:30 Memories Forgotten 38:04 The Beast Emerges by Maclaine Diemer and Michael Paraskevas 44:59 Amnytas in Peril 49:43 Curious Allies 53:41 The Wizards 1:03:57 Secrets of the Obscure 1:09:14 Malaise by Jaimee Jimin Park 1:10:17 Malaise by Jaimee Jimin Park 1:12:31 The Beast Emerges by Maclaine Diemer and Michael Paraskevas 1:14:36 Otherworldly Threats by Bobby Rose 15:44 Courage and Regret by Bryan Atkinson 18:15 These Ancient Halls 22:56 Memories Forgotten 23:24 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 239: Maclaine Diemer (Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 22, 2023.

Level 236: scntfc / Andy Rohrmann (Oxenfree, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals) PART ONE

Oxenfree and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals are fantastic games with phenomenal music. The games are scored by scntfc, a.k.a. Andy Rohrmann. And I can’t ever get enough of Andy’s music.

I love these games so very much, from the art and story to the music. If you haven’t spent time listening to these scores, treat yourself.
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PLAYLIST / PART ONE
by scntfc for Oxenfree (I) or Oxenfree II: Lost Signals (II) unless noted otherwise

00:00 To The Valley (II)
06:40 Beacon Beach (I)
09:58 Nightfall, Camena (II)
12:22 Berenson Creek (II)
14:15 Atwater Station (II)
16:28 Arcadia Station (II)
17:41 To The Island (II)
19:06 Atalanta Third (II)
23:33 20 Days Past (I)
27:20 Baby Carrots (II but not on OST)
29:22 Baby Carrots (II but not on OST)
31:14 Journey of a Bird by Morgan Kuhli from Infinite Psychic Translations
35:00 Blacklake (II)
37:37 Cleaned Slate (II)
38:27 Change the Station (II)
42:15 Garland (II)
43:36 Lift (II)
44:40 Lift (II)
46:52 Lift (II)
48:31 Epiphany Fields (I)
49:08 The Beach, 7AM (I)
50:01 To The Valley (II)
51:49 To The Island (II)
54:31 To The Valley (II)
55:22 The Stars Are On Their Side (II)
56:32 Ghosts Of The Pacific Northwest (II)
57:22 Ghosts Of The Pacific Northwest (II)
58:06 To The Valley (II)
59:07 Blacklake (II)
1:00:21 Garland (II)
1:04:20 Garland (II)
1:05:46 Transmissions (II)
1:08:20 Transmissions (II)
1:11:19 Exit (II)
1:12:33 Copper Creek (II)
1:14:35 The Caves (II)
1:16:28 Atalanta Third (II)
1:18:43 Galvanic (II)
1:19:22 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 236: scntfc / Andy Rohrmann (Oxenfree, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals) PART ONE originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 1, 2023.

Level 237: scntfc / Andy Rohrmann (Oxenfree, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals) PART TWO

This is Part Two of my chat with scntfc / Andy Rohrmann about his music for Oxenfree and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals.

And it’s another episode packed with music and back stories. We can’t wait to have Andy on the show to talk about more music in the future!
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PLAYLIST / PART TWO
by scntfc for Oxenfree (I) or Oxenfree II: Lost Signals (II) unless noted otherwise
00:00 Epiphany (I)
05:09 Lost (I)
06:36 music from the ARG for the cult Parentage
06:48 Lost (I)
11:14 The Beach, 7AM (Magnetophone) (I)
11:48 The Beach, 7AM (Magnetophone) (I)
13:38 The Beach, 7AM (Magnetophone) (I)
16:12 A Block A Rock A Grave a Cave (II)
17:42 A Block A Rock A Grave a Cave (II)
18:51 A Block A Rock A Grave a Cave (II)
20:15 Cleanslate (I)
23:27 Cleaned Slate (II)
24:48 Kanaloa (I)
33:03 Catbird Station (I)
34:48 Towhee Grove (I)
35:34 Epiphany Fields (I)
37:52 Epiphany Fields (I)
38:36 Baby Carrots (II)
39:30 Epiphany Fields (I)
41:26 Against The Rocks (I)
42:08 Against The Waves (I)
44:37 To The Summit (I)
47:49 Cold Comfort (I)
48:58 Cold Comfort (I)
50:48 Found (II)
53:35 Beacon Beach (I)
54:38 ***Changed Beacon Beach*** courtesy scntfc
58:08 Beyond the Space Gates by Morgan Kuhli from Infinite Psychic Translations
58:55 ***audio of Morgan Kuhli on the radio***
1:00:17 Can You Hear The Quiet Flames by Morgan Kuhli from Infinite Psychic Translations
1:01:19 The Hanford Reach by Burn A Pale Fire (scntfc + Morgan Kuhli) from Undone
1:06:07 Arcadia Station (II)
1:07:07 Catchpole Station (I)
1:10:29 Best Friends from Virtual Virtual Reality + AR + 2
1:15:45 Towhee Grove (I)
1:16:42 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 237: scntfc / Andy Rohrmann (Oxenfree, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals) PART TWO originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 8, 2023.

Level 238: David Housden (Disney Illusion Island)

It’s been far too long since we had composer David Housden on the show. Last time, we talked about Thomas Was Alone and Volume.

David’s music for Disney Illusion Island is quite different from those scores, as you’d expect. Complete with cartoon humor and sweeping melodies, it fits perfectly.

The game is a multiplayer platformer/Metroidvania and it is SO. FUN!! I highly recommend it, as much as I recommend the fantastic music.
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Playlist – timings coming soon!

by David Housden for Disney Illusion Island unless noted otherwise

Illusion Island
The Sky Below
The Post Officer
MOPS
Crater’s Bay
Downtown Gizmopolis
Crescent Hamlet
Forgotten Farmlands
Forgotten Farmlands
Forgotten Farmlands
Grayzar’s Workshop
Shallows
Future Town
Illusion Island
The Library
Illusion Island
Head of the Highness
The Library
Grayzar
Service Tunnels
Downtown Gizmopolis
Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 238: David Housden (Disney Illusion Island) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 15, 2023.

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“Star Trek: Picard: Rogue Elements” Review by Shastrix.com

Shastrix.com has added a new review for John Jackson Miller‘s “Star Trek: Picard: Rogue Elements”:

The Star Trek novel line has a pretty standard approach of focussing on prequels and hats yet backstories when it comes to the new series like Discovery and Picard, and this third Picard novel is no exception – being the story of Rios.

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“Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #2” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for Sam Maggs‘s “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #2”:

The school days of one of our favorite Starfleet captains continue in this week’s Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #2. Where we last left off in Issue #1, Picard had been fighting with one of his classmates Resh. However, he got caught by one of his teachers, Professor Spock! This must be the story of their previous meeting that was mentioned in The Next Generation‘s “Unification”? No matter what, with two legends crossing paths like this it’s bound to be a fun time.

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“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Scorpius Run #3” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson‘s “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Scorpius Run #3”:

Are you looking for something to tie you over after the end of Strange New Worlds Season 2? Well, IDW’s latest offering has got you covered with Strange New Worlds ‘The Scorpius Run’ #3! The story follows the USS Enterprise exploring deadly, unknown regions of space. So far, it’s been nothing but solid, showing us some truly out-there aliens and threats. The “race” model of the series also means that it moves at a breakneck pace.

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“Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko” Review by Trek.fm

Trek.fm has added a new review for Derek Tyler Attico‘s “Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko”:

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome author Derek Tyler Attico to talk his book, The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko. We discuss the framing device, the family, Academy years, early career, Curzon, filling in more details, in the Celestial Temple,, ending with Benny, one last question, where to find Derek and our final thoughts.

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New Star Trek Book: “Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek”

Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek by A.J. Black has been added to the Star Trek Book Club!

SPACE. THE FINAL FRONTIER. THESE WERE ALMOST THE VOYAGES OF THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE.

We think we know the history of Star Trek. Born at the height of 1960s popular culture, the five-year mission of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew faced early cancellation, bounced back with a series of beloved movies in the 1980s and gave way to a fleet of successful sequels and spin-offs that kept on exploring strange new worlds.

In Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek, author A. J. Black tells a different story. This is an alternate history of the franchise, one filled with roads not taken, from early 1960s feature-films and spin-offs, the original sequel Star Trek: Phase II in the 1970s, via epic planned movies such as Planet of the Titans and into many untold episodes, arcs and character stories from The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, all the way through to the modern era.

Bringing together pre-existing material over decades for the first time in one space, plus some new reflections from Star Trek writers and analysis of how it all fits into the wider cultural trends of the last sixty years, Lost Federations invites you to boldly explore a history you may not already know . . .

The book is currently scheduled to be published on October 5, 2023

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“Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko” Review by Redshirtsalwaysdie.com

Redshirtsalwaysdie.com has added a new review for Derek Tyler Attico‘s “Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko”:

Captain Benjamin Sisko was brilliantly portrayed by Avery Brooks in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for seven years. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen anything of the captain since that time no matter how much we fans want him to come back.

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Sci-Fi Short Film – “Lancer 21”

Ron DeSantis’ poop map during Gavin Newsom debate brutally mocked

The Florida governor held up a map showing feces “on the streets of San Francisco” during Thursday’s debate.

Sandra Day O’Connor, who made history as the first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93 – Florida Phoenix

WASHINGTON — The first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court is dead at 93. Sandra Day O’Connor, a groundbreaking justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, died Friday in Phoenix, Arizona of complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness, according to an announcement from the court. President Ronald Reagan nominated O’Connor in […]

Congress Finally Sends George Santos Packing With Expulsion Vote

Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to expel Santos, but it was far from unanimous.

Florida GOP Chair Accused of Sexually Assaulting Threesome Partner

Police are investigating allegations that Christian Ziegler, Florida’s GOP Chair, sexually assaulted a long-term threesome partner. 

Amazon exec says it’s time for RTO: ‘I don’t have data to back it up, but I know it’s better’

“We’re here, we’re back. It’s working.”

Jeff Bezos-Backed Real Estate Company Is Launching A New Fund To Acquire More Single-Family Homes Across The U.S.

Many of the world’s largest investment firms have launched new funds over the past couple of years aimed at acquiring or building single-family homes to use as rentals. This comes as no surprise considering that the increased cost of buying a home has forced many Americans into being tenants instead of homeowners. Arrived, a young real estate company backed by Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos, has just announced its entry into the single-family rental fund space. Arrived currently operates a f

Mike Johnson to Keynote Far-Right Christian Nationalist Gala

House Speaker Mike Johnson will be the keynote speaker at a gala hosted by the National Association of Christian Lawmakers.

Henry Kissinger, War Criminal Beloved by America’s Ruling Class, Finally Dies

Henry Kissinger has died at age 100, his consulting firm said in a statement on Wednesday.

China says its space station—seen in new photos—is poised for growth

Tiangong could now outlive the older, larger International Space Station.

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s music video spurs outrage for using NY Catholic church as a setting

NEW YORK (AP) — Carpenter’s use of a Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn as a backdrop for parts of a music video led to a pastor being stripped of his administrative duties after its release.

Elon Musk to Boycotting Advertisers: Go F*ck Yourselves

During a conversation with the New York Times on Wednesday, the Tesla CEO said he dgaf.

What’s the deal with the popcorn button?

Google Bans ‘Downloader’ Again Following Markscan DMCA Notice * TorrentFreak

After Google suspended Android app ‘Downloader’ in May following a baseless DMCA notice, a similar notice has taken the app offline again.

“Mystery” pneumonia in China is mix of common respiratory germs, WHO says

Reports caused alarm, but experts say it looks like a post-COVID germ comeback.

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Drama Erupts Over Abrupt Firing of Veteran White House Photographer

It’s not clear what he did that was grounds for dismissal.

198-pound Burmese python fought 5 men before capture in Florida: “It was more than a snake, it was a monster”

The invasive female Burmese python captured at Big Cypress National Preserve weighed 198 pounds – the second heaviest python captured to date in Florida.

OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say

Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Democrats who swept Moms For Liberty off school board fight superintendent’s $700,000 exit deal

A Pennsylvania school board that’s banned books, Pride flags and transgender athletes has awarded their superintendent a $700,000 severance package before power changes hands next month.

‘Wrong Again’: Eric Swalwell Bluntly Fact-Checks 3 Republicans Over Bridge Crash

Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Kari Lake all rushed to suggest the Rainbow Bridge incident was an act of terror.

Crazy Train (Official Music Video)

Swedish gaming giant Embracer confirms laying off of 900 employees, shut down 15 games

Following a challenging year.

Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and tireless humanitarian, dies at 96

Carter devoted herself to several social causes in her public life, including programs that supported health care resources, human rights, social justice and the needs of elderly people.

430. World record Tesla light show in Finland (687 Teslas)

OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman in Shocking Leadership Shuffle

In a shocking move, OpenAI has fired its CEO, Sam Altman, citing lack of confidence in Atlman’s candor.

F1 Drivers Race Hovercraft In The Desert 🇺🇸

Getting Older Theme Song

www.tiktok.com/@officialsadnuggie/video/7300971327249190150?_r=1&_t=8hSJo8oBE90

Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued for alleged rape, sex trafficking by singer Cassie

Sean Combs, a major force in hip-hop music, denies allegations that he sexually abused and exploited his accuser, Casandra Ventura, who sued him in New York.

Major advertisers flee X, deepening crisis at Elon Musk’s social media site | CNN Business

A torrent of prominent brands halted their advertising on X on Friday, dealing a massive reputational blow to Elon Musk’s social media company after his public embrace this week of an antisemitic conspiracy theory favored by White supremacists.

Ban on pelvic, rectal exams on unconscious, unknowing patients passes in Pa.

The exams are done at some teaching hospitals as part of medical students’ training.

www.vice.com/en/article/59njez/nonconsensual-pelvic-exams-performed-unconscious-women for an example of this happening in the past.

UnitedHealth uses AI model with 90% error rate to deny care, lawsuit alleges

For the largest health insurer in the US, AI’s error rate is like a feature, not a bug.

Twitter CEO Says Platform Is Fighting Antisemitism a Day After Owner Elon Musk Endorsed It

Linda Yaccarino insists X, formerly Twitter, is combatting antisemitism — just hours after Elon Musk endorsed a conspiracy theory about Jewish people.

Man gives truly inspiring speech at Virginia Beach school board meeting

Mom of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher sentenced to 21 months in federal case

The mother of the 6-year-old boy accused of shooting his first grade teacher in Newport News, Virginia, was sentenced to 21 months in prison on federal charges.

NASA finds water and organics in asteroid sample—possible clues to origin of life

“Boy, did we really nail it.”

Moms for Liberty and Florida Teacher Schemed to Manipulate Student Book Controversy

An Escambia County teacher reportedly collaborated with Moms for Liberty to get a student to check out a book the group called pornographic.

Meta says vetting teens’ ages should fall on app stores, parents

Meta is pushing for rival tech giants such as Google and Apple to play a bigger role in keeping teens off potentially harmful sites.

The NRA Is Cannibalizing Itself

The NRA is slowly abandoning its original mission to teach Americans how to handle guns. Spending on these programs has dropped 77 percent

Flötenkreis

Daily Telescope: Two galaxies colliding 300 million light-years from Earth

“I have wanted to image these for some time.”

Misirlou, but it’s metal – Larissa Liveir

Metallica – Master of Puppets (Piano Cover)

An Anti-Porn Leader Is Accused and the Media’s Silence Is Deafening

Mike Bickle, a founding father of anti-porn org Exodus Cry, has stepped away from his ministry after sexual misconduct allegations.

Ohio Republicans Say It’s Their ‘God Given Right’ to Restrict Abortion Access

Republicans in Ohio want to undermine the will of voters who approved a measure enshrining reproductive freedom into the state’s constitution.

Mass Murder Is a Choice. The Gun Industry Made It

Mass shootings like the one in Lewiston, Maine, in October are the product of the gun industry flooding America with military-style assault weapons.

The Christian hard line on abortion dooms the GOP

(RNS) — It’s no longer a political question, but a summons to spiritual warfare.

Why Is Mike Johnson Flying a Christian Nationalist Flag Outside His Office?

A new report confirmed that the House speaker is displaying an “Appeal to Heaven” flag outside his door.

Court: LDS Church Had No Duty To Report Incestuous Child Porn Admitted To During “Spiritual Confession” – Joe.My.God.

Salt Lake City’s Fox affiliate reports: An Arizona judge has dismissed a high-profile child sexual abuse lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ruling that church officials who knew that a church member was sexually abusing his daughter had no duty to report the abuse to police or social service agencies because …

Second teacher at Missouri high school suspended for using OnlyFans to supplement income

A second teacher at a high school in Missouri has been suspended after it was discovered she has an OnlyFans account.

Tumblr is reportedly on life support as its latest owner reassigns staff

“600+ person-years of effort” have not stopped the site from losing $30M a year.

Joe Manchin Is Retiring From the Senate

Sen. Joe Manchin says he’s not running for reelection, leaving his Senate seat in West Virginia vulnerable to a Republican takeover.

Jezebel to shut down after 16 years as parent company lays off staff

Chief executive of parent company G/O Media Jim Spanfeller says in staff memo ‘our business model … did not align with Jezebel’s’

Omegle, the Site That Paired Strangers for Video Chats, Is Dead

The owner of the site took it offline as of Wednesday, and wrote a long message to users alluding to “attacks” against the site.

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RIP Omegle

From the moment I discovered the Internet at a young age, it has been a magical place to me. Growing up in a small town, relatively isolated from the larger world, it was a revelation how much more there was to discover – how many interesting people and ideas the world had to offer.

Russell Letson Reviews War Bodies by Neal Asher

War Bodies, Neal Asher (Tor UK 978-1-5290-5008-0, £20.00, 563pp, hc) July 2023. Cover by Steve Stone. I have been trying to get a line on Neal Asher since first encountering his Polity universe two…

Steam might let you hide those embarrassing games in your profile soon

“Mark as Private” would let players of… certain games keep them off timelines.

Euclid’s first views of the cosmos

Platforms Must Stop Unjustified Takedowns of Posts By and About Palestinians

Legal intern Muhammad Essa Fasih contributed to this post.Social media is a crucial means of communication in times of conflict—it’s where communities connect to share updates, find help, locate loved ones, and reach out to express grief, pain, and solidarity. Unjustified takedowns during crises…

ONE REVOLUTION PER MINUTE – a short film by Erik Wernquist

Inside Team Trump’s Very Gross Plans to Keep Humiliating DeSantis

Donald Trump is crushing Ron DeSantis in the polls, but he and his team are trying to use an extremely gross rumor to humiliate the Florida governor.

Megan Fox Debuts Poetry in New York: ‘You’re Never Going to Cancel Me’

Actress spoke to a packed crowd in Manhattan about her new book of poetry ‘Pretty Boys Are Poisonous’ and toxic relationships.