Essay about R2D2

This guy convincingly argues that R2D2 is actually the leader of the rebels, or at least their top agent, in the Star Wars series. A delightful read if you have any interest in the Star Wars deal.

http://www.morningstar.nildram.co.uk/A_New_Sith.html

Arthur C. Clarke is Dead, Alas

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7304004.stm


Childhood's End and The Fountains of Paradise are two of my favorite sci-fi novels. Sucker lived to be 90, which is better than most of us will do. RIP

Crushing

Snarky sci fi writer's take on the "Creation Museum"

"Horseshit. Complete horseshit. Utter horseshit. Total horseshit. Horseshit, horseshit, horseshit, horseshit.....that is the key to understanding the Creation Museum."


Science fiction author, John Scalzi, was challenged by his readers to visit the Creation Museum that was built near his home. This is his essay/diatribe about his visit. Funny stuff.

http://scalzi.com/whatever/?p=121

Neal, you've probably heard of this guy. I have one of his books but haven't cracked it yet.