| 0186 |
??-???-?? (GAM-115-1TP) |
Open Gaming |
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| Orig: |
Unscheduled gaming. Sweet!
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| 1012 |
AME-116-1HS |
Trigun, Eps. 1-4 |
| Orig: |
Vash is a nice guy, but everyone wants to kill him. An enigma of a man with a coat full of bullet holes, he's widely feared because of the destruction left in his wake. And he's also highly valued for the price on his head. But he's no easy man to kill. Of course, that doesn't stop people from trying. What's his mission? Where's he from? This volume may have the answers to those questions, and more. See what you've been missing in the video, visit Vash in true black and white coolness.
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| Mary: |
Vash is a nice guy, but everyone wants to kill him. An enigma of a man with a coat full of bullet holes, he's widely feared because of the destruction left in his wake.
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| 0948 |
35-116-1MP |
Rocky Jones-- Space Ranger |
| Orig: |
Rocky Jones, Vena Ray, and ten-year-old Bobby cruise the galaxy in their space ship in this typical television space opera. The episode we are running, Pirates of Prah involves space piracy, hijacking, and everything else a kid in the fifties would want to see in a television show. 30 min, In 35mm
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| Mary: |
Rocky Jones, Vena Ray, and ten-year-old Bobby cruise the galaxy in their space ship in this 1950s television space opera. “Pirates of Prah” 30 min, 35mm
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| Paul: |
Rocky Jones, Vena Ray, and ten-year-old Bobby cruise the galaxy in their space ship in this 1950s television space opera. "Pirates of Prah" 30 min, 35mm
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| 0949 |
35-116a-1MP |
Space Sentinels-- Space Giants |
| Orig: |
Hal Sutherland's action animation show involve three Greek gods transplanted into the future where they do good and battle evil. We're showing an episode called Space Giants in which they battle evil giants. Everything is cut and dried and the good guys always win, and that's the way it should be. 30 min, In 16mm
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| Mary: |
Hal Sutherland's action animation of three Greek gods transplanted into the future where they do good and battle evil. 30 min, 16mm
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| 0014 |
FT-117-14A |
Letterboxing |
| Orig: |
Learn about letterboxing, and create your own stamp and letterboxing notebook. Various areas of the convention will have self-service letterboxes. Try to visit them all during the convention!
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| Lisa: |
Learn about letterboxing, and create your own letterboxing notebook. Various areas of the convention will have self-service letterboxes. Try to visit them all during the convention!
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| 0996 |
GAM-117-1TP |
D&D ARMIES - tourney organizational meeting |
| Orig: |
Interested in helping test out a new system of quickly staging mass battles in the D&D system? Come and help with this developing system. This is the organizational meeting to build the armies and explain the rules.
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| Lisa: |
Help test out a new system of quickly staging mass battles in the D&D system. This is the organizational meeting to build the armies and explain the rules.
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| 0950 |
35-117a-1MP |
Our Man Flint |
| Orig: |
James Coburn plays secret agent Derek Flint in this marvelous spoof of James Bond films. Chasing eco-terrorists while surrounded by teams of beautiful women and improbable gadgets, he saves the world in the second reel and then saves the world again in the fourth. If anything, it's interesting to watch how Austin Powers seems like a pale and crude imitation of Flint. 1 hr. 48 min, In 35mm
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| Mary: |
James Coburn plays secret agent Derek Flint in this marvelous spoof of James Bond films. If anything, it's interesting to watch how Austin Powers is a pale and crude imitation of Flint. 1 hr. 48 min, 35mm
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| 1013 |
AME-117-1HS |
Space Pirate Captain Herlock, Legend Returns |
| Orig: |
Tadashi enjoyed living like a punk on the Planet of the Rubbish Heap, until he came home to find his father dead and possessed corpses standing over his body. As they attack the fearless Captain Herlock, the last Space Pirate, saves Tadashi's life and says ""If you want to become a real man, board my ship."" Seizing the opportunity to avenge his father, Tadashi joins the crew of the space battleship Arcadia as it pursues their mysterious enemy in an attempt to rescue the promised land - Earth!!
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| Mary: |
Tadashi enjoyed living like a punk on the Planet of the Rubbish Heap, until the fearless Captain Herlock, the last Space Pirate, saves Tadashi's life and says "If you want to become a real man, board my ship." in an attempt to rescue the promised land- Earth!!
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| Paul: |
Tadashi enjoyed living like a punk on the Planet of the Rubbish Heap, until the fearless Captain Herlock, the last Space Pirate, saves Tadashi's life and says "If you want to become a real man, board my ship." in an attempt to rescue the promised land - Earth!!
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| 0999 |
??-???-?? (35-117-1MP) |
Heave Away |
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| Orig: |
This short film on the decommissioning of a spacecraft is set to music by Helva Peters. {\\bf 16mm, 6 min, Color by RGB/DuArt}
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| 0050 |
??-???-?? (FT-117-14B) |
Alternative Card Games |
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| Orig: |
Munchkin, Fluxx, Apples to Apples, and more!
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| 0029 |
??-???-?? (FT-117-14C) |
Play with Clay |
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| Orig: |
We'll make our own play dough (flour, salt, water), then build stuff out of it.
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| 0479 |
??-???-?? (LF-118-1RB) |
Healthy Eating: A Primer |
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| Orig: |
Eating healthy is not always easy, and at a weekend long con it can be nearly impossible. Discuss ways to make smart choices, stay healthy and not have to give up Doritos completely.
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| 0116 |
??-???-?? (FT-118-14B) |
Hieroglyphics 201 |
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| Orig: |
Go beyond creating your name using ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
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| 0003 |
FK-118-1CA |
Braiding voices: Singing rounds & related forms |
| Orig: |
Take simple threads of music and weave them into a fabric of harmony: Rounds, guazas, and maybe a quodlibet or two. This session is dedicated to the memory of Lois Mangan, Filk Hall Of Fame inductee for her efforts in organizing, recruiting, and promoting the music of fandom, and (among her other interests) enthusiastic rounds filker.
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| Lisa: |
Take simple threads of music and weave them into a fabric of harmony: Rounds, guazas, and maybe a quodlibet or two. Dedicated to the memory of Lois Mangan, Filk Hall Of Fame inductee.
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| 0042 |
SC-118-1RA |
Today's Fiction, Tomorrow's Fashion |
| Orig: |
In laboratories, there are now woven nanotubule fibers stronger than steel with 1/60th the weight. There are mimetic solids that reshape themselves when exposed to certain conditions. What will the clothing and accessories of tomorrow look like? Will iPhones be woven into gloves? Will tomorrow's band t-shirts show streaming video concert footage?
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| Lisa: |
Nanotube fibers stronger than steel with 1/60th the weight and mimetic solids that reshape themselves. What will the clothing and accessories of tomorrow look like? iPhones gloves? T-shirts with streaming video?
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| 0558 |
LI-118-204 |
Design Track 1: Design a World |
| Orig: |
Part 1 of a 4-part, linked creative series of panels: The audience designs a world. See Parts 2, 3, and 4 to see where we end up. Attendance at all 4 panels encouraged but not required.
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| Lisa: |
Part 1 of a creative series: The audience designs a world. See Parts 2, 3, and 4 to see where we end up. Attendance at all 4 panels encouraged but not required.
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| 0763 |
ME-118-1WA |
We Want It On DVD! |
| Orig: |
There are so many cool genre shows and movies that aren't available on shiny disks - yet. Some of them may NEVER be available on DVD. Why can you buy The Love Boat but not Max Headroom?
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| Lisa: |
There are so many cool genre shows and movies that aren't available on disk--yet. Some of them may NEVER be available on DVD. Why?
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| Paul: |
There are so many cool genre shows and movies that aren't available on disk - yet. Some of them may NEVER be available on DVD. Why?
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| 0008 |
CO-118-1WB |
Button, then Zip? A History of Fashion |
| Orig: |
Why do men's coats button on one side and women's jacket the other side? Why did denim get invented? What shoe fashion was ultimately stopped only by a Papal decree? How fashion, clothing styles and traditions came about.
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| Lisa: |
Why do men's coats button on one side and women's jacket the other side? Why did denim get invented? What shoe fashion was ultimately stopped only by a Papal decree? How fashion, styles and traditions came about.
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| 0756 |
SC-119-10B |
Blood Will Tell: The Criminal Gene? |
| Orig: |
What if criminal/anti-social behavior is hereditary? There are papers which theorize that genes may play a role in an individual's ability to assess risk, which in turn affects the propensity for criminal behavior. Britain is looking into a policy of getting DNA samples from children that show ""early warning signs of criminal behavior"". What are the possible outcomes of this and similar screening policies?
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| Lisa: |
What if criminal/anti-social behavior is hereditary? Britain is looking into a policy of getting DNA samples from children that show "early warning signs of criminal behavior". What are the possible outcomes of screening policies?
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| 0229 |
FLK-119-1CA |
NESFA Songbook Sing-a-long |
| Orig: |
Group singing from the NESFA Hymnals, a collection of filk songs set to well-known tunes. Singers and listeners both welcome. Loaner hymnals provided. Here is a chance for new filkers to learn a few songs and experienced filkers to sing some old favorites.
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| Lisa: |
Group singing from loaner NESFA Hymnals, a collection of filk songs set to well-known tunes. New singers, old filkers, and listeners welcome.
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| 0977 |
AME-119-1HS |
Ouran High School Host Club |
| Orig: |
An institution of extravagance and prestige where learning is secondary to luxury, and dressing up. Bookish Haruhi can't afford to slack, being on a scholarship and out of place among the moneyed. Haruhi is suddenly in debt to the Host Club after breaking an expensive vase in their lair. The only way to pay for the damage? Haruhi will work as a Host! Come see a very funny comedy with a lot of beautiful costuming. (Hey, it had to fit into the Arisia'09 theme.)
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| Mary: |
An institution of extravagance and prestige where learning is secondary to luxury, and dressing up. Bookish Haruhi can't afford to slack, being on a scholarship and out of place among the moneyed. Haruhi is suddenly in debt to the Host Club after breaking an expensive vase in their lair. The only way to pay for the damage? Haruhi will work as a Host! Come see a very funny comedy with a lot of beautiful costuming. (Hey, it had to fit into the Arisia'09 theme.)
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| Paul: |
An institution of extravagance and prestige where learning is secondary to luxury, and dressing up. Bookish and poor Haruhiis suddenly in debt to the Host Club after breaking an expensive vase in their lair. Haruhi must work as a Host! Come see a very funny comedy with a lot of beautiful costuming.
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| 1000 |
35-119-1MP |
The Com (The Comedie-Francaise) |
| Orig: |
The Comedie-Francaise has been performing live theatre since 1680, and since that time has been on the forefront of theatrical technology. This is a backstage tour of the famous French theatre, with visits to the flyloft, the costume shop, and the carpentry shop. It includes some beautiful images of theatrical productions, and is a must-see for anyone interested in costuming or stagecraft. Shown by special request. 16mm, 60 min.
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| Mary: |
The Comedie-Francaise has been performing live theatre since 1680, and since that time has been on the forefront of theatrical technology. This is a backstage tour of the famous French theatre, with visits to the flyloft, the costume shop, and the carpentry shop. It includes some beautiful images of theatrical productions, and is a must-see for anyone interested in costuming or stagecraft. 16mm, 60 min.
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| Paul: |
The Comedie-Francaise has been performing live theatre since 1680. This is a backstage tour, with visits to the flyloft, the costume shop, and the carpentry shop. It includes some beautiful images of theatrical productions, and is a must-see for anyone interested in costuming or stagecraft. 16mm, 60 min.
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| 0021 |
TN-119-1RA |
Con Safety for Teens |
| Orig: |
Cons are mostly fun and safe, but occasionally, there are creeps. We'll show you how to deal with them, and who you should go to for help.
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| Lisa: |
Cons are mostly fun and safe, but there are creeps. We'll show you how to deal with them, and who you should go to for help.
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| 0637 |
L2-119-1RB |
Copyright: Theory & Practice Today and Tomorrow |
| Orig: |
Assume that copyright in some form is necessary. What are the options for defending it in the digital age? Not on copyright itself, but on the intents (protective to actively hostile) and results of using DRM. There's Blu-Ray, HD DVD, iTunes, the various companies writing programs for computer games. Consider software vs. hardware DRM and how that affects people legitimately wanting backup copies.
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| Lisa: |
What are the options for defending copyright in the digital age? Not on copyright itself, but on the intents (protective to actively hostile) and results of using DRM.
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| 1031 |
FA-119-1AB |
Saturnalia: Circus Dance Extravaganza |
| Orig: |
Ladies and Gentlemen, come one come all to the first public Circus spin jam of Arisia! Come spin and tumble and dance. Hosted by the magnificent Corvus Woolf of the Seattle Tech Spinners hailing all the way from Seattle, Washington and Lindsay Barbieri of Circus Folk Unite from Amherst, Massachusetts - this event will be a fantastic way to dance it up and connect with circus folk from both coasts. Dress in Circus Costume... if you want.
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| Lisa: |
Come to the first public Circus spin jam of Arisia! Hosted by Corvus Woolf of the Seattle Tech Spinners and Lindsay Barbieri of Circus Folk Unite from Amherst, MA. Spin, tumble, dance and connect with circus folk from both coasts. Circus Costume dress optional.
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| 0442 |
TN-119-201 |
Hands-On Science for Teens |
| Orig: |
aka Hands-On Science 201 - a more advanced workshop than Hands-On Science for Kids. Learn some really bizarre things about chemistry and physics, and play with dry ice and liquid nitrogen!
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| Lisa: |
A more advanced workshop than Hands-On Science for Kids. Learn some really bizarre things about chemistry and physics, dry ice and liquid nitrogen!
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| 0564 |
GAM-119-1TP |
The Ferret who would be King |
| Orig: |
Come join your friends Ferret, Fox, Horse, Wolf, Raven Bear and many more as you play awakened animals. With the destruction of the lich, The battle against the undead is finally over, but who will rebuild the human town and rule the people.
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| Lisa: |
Join your friends Ferret, Fox, Horse, Wolf, Raven, Bear, and more as you play awakened animals. The battle against the undead is over, but who will rebuild and rule?
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| 0998 |
GAM-119a-1TP |
CAV demo - table top game |
| Orig: |
Try out Reaper's fast-paced miniature mecha wargame, CAV! CAV is easy to learn, but still supports a broad range of tactics and army compositions, making it fast, fun, and highly versatile. No experience or materials required.
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| Lisa: |
Try out Reaper's fast-paced miniature mecha wargame, CAV! CAV is easy to learn, supports a broad range of tactics and army compositions, fast, fun, and highly versatile. No experience or materials required.
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| 0006 |
ME-119-1WA |
Addams Family Vs. The Munsters |
| Orig: |
You thought the 2008 election was tough? Here's a real ""take no prisoners"" debate: which '60s monster sitcom did it best? Does Gomez have more ""experience"" than Herman? Who better to hex the glass ceiling, Morticia or Lily? And with whom would you rather dig up a corpse, Grandpa or Uncle Fester?
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| Lisa: |
Which '60s monster sitcom did it best? Does Gomez have more "experience" than Herman? Who better to hex the glass ceiling, Morticia or Lily? And with whom would you rather dig up a corpse?
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| 0674 |
SC-119-1WB |
What If They'd Been Invented Earlier? |
| Orig: |
Steam-driven mechanical computers, telegraphs in the Roman Empire, computers in ancient Greece, lasers in the 19th century. What inventions had all of the building blocks but weren't invented centuries early? How would the world have been different with them?
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| Lisa: |
Steam-driven mechanical computers, telegraphs in the Roman Empire, computers in ancient Greece, lasers in the 19th century. What inventions had all the parts but weren't invented early? How would the world have been different?
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| 0777 |
??-???-?? (TN-119-204) |
Storytelling Workshop |
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| Orig: |
Learn the dying art of storytelling!
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| 0114 |
??-???-?? (FT-119-14A) |
Cool Comets |
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| Orig: |
Let's look at how NASA is exploring comets then see what they are made of by building our own.
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| 0135 |
??-???-?? (FT-119-14C) |
Pipe Cleaner Constructs |
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| Orig: |
Design and make a mythical figure from pipe cleaners.
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| 0912 |
??-???-?? (FA-119-1PE) |
Refreshments for Prom and Circus |
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| Orig: |
Refreshments area for Dance and Circus
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| 0947 |
??-???-?? (AME-119-1PD) |
Cosplay Costume Prom Photo Booth |
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| Orig: |
Cosplay Costume Prom Photo Booth is set-up to take photos of all our partier's in costume. You can take one home right away for a small fee, or you can download on line later.
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| 0798 |
RD-120-10B |
Broad Universe Reading |
| Orig: |
Broad Universe is an international organization of women and men dedicated to celebrating and promoting the work of women writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror. Come hear readings from members of this group including Jennifer Pelland, Phoebe Wray, Sherry Thompson, Elaine Isaak and Susan Hamilton.
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| Lisa: |
Broad Universe is an international organization of people dedicated to celebrating and promoting the work of women writers of SF, fantasy and horror. Come hear readings from members of this group.
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| 0660 |
CO-120-1CA |
Masquerade Basics from A to Z |
| Orig: |
For first-time entrants or even more experienced costumers, we will cover what to expect from registration through rehearsals, from stage ninjas through stage lights, from the Green Room and Den Moms to the MC and the judges.
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| Lisa: |
For first-time entrants or more experienced costumers, we will cover what to expect from registration through rehearsals: stage ninjas, stage lights, Green Room, Den Moms, MC, judges, and more.
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| 0081 |
FT-120-14A |
Which is Better: the Book or the Movie? |
| Orig: |
Which Shrek was better - the original picture book or the DreamWorks films? Is Frodo better on screen or on the page? Come discuss your favorites.
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| Lisa: |
Which Desperaux was better-the original book or the movie? Is Harry Potter better on screen or on the page?
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| 0083 |
FT-120-14C |
Amazing Watercolors |
| Orig: |
Wow! Discover the amazing combinations of colors when you sprinkle salt over your masterpiece.
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| Lisa: |
Discover the amazing combinations of colors when you sprinkle salt over your masterpiece.
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| 0919 |
DVD-120-1HS |
Iron Man plus extended scenes PG13 |
| Orig: |
Iron Man, plus extended scenes. Sporting gold-titanium alloy with hot cherry highlights this Superhero will dazzle the town. 150 minutes PG-13
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| Mary: |
Iron Man, sporting gold-titanium alloy with hot cherry highlights, this Superhero will dazzle the town. 150 minutes PG 13
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| Paul: |
Iron Man, sporting gold-titanium alloy with hot cherry highlights, this Superhero will dazzle the town. 150 minutes PG-13
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| 0952 |
35-120-1MP |
short episode of Clutch Cargo |
| Orig: |
A curious product of the early 1960s, this is an animated children's television show employing Synchro-Vox, a process in which live action lips were rotoscoped onto still drawings. The plotlines and the artwork both owed a lot to the pulp SF styles of the day and were quite advanced for a kid's show of that era. 6 min, in 16mm B&W
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| Mary: |
A curious product of the early 1960s, this is animation employs Synchro-Vox, a process in which live action lips were rotoscoped onto still drawings. The plotlines and the artwork both owed a lot to the pulp SF styles of the day. 6 min,16mm B&W
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| 0153 |
LF-120-1RA |
Poly 101: Responsible Non-monogamy |
| Orig: |
This panel is designed for someone new to poly, who is either interested in exploring polyamorous relationships, or just wants to find out what it's all about and, because we won't be able to answer all your questions in an hour, where to go for further resources.
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| Lisa: |
This panel is designed for someone new to poly, who is either interested in exploring polyamorous relationships, or just wants to find out what it's all about, and where to go for further resources.
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| 0309 |
CM-120-1RB |
Super-Mega-Epic Crossovers |
| Orig: |
Civil War. Crisis on Some Kind of Earth. Apocalypses seem to abound in the major comic book companies, touching upon all of their stories. Once, this was seen as a way to shake things up; now, it seems like the stakes must keep rising to even get our attention. What makes a mega-crossover worthwhile, and how many armageddae is too many?
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| Lisa: |
Civil War. Crisis on Some Kind of Earth. Apocalypses abound in comics, touching upon their stories. Once, this was seen as a way to shake things up; now, it seems like the stakes must keep rising to even get our attention. What makes a mega-crossover worthwhile, and how many armageddae is too many?
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| 0409 |
FA-120-1CD |
Cosplay Costume Prom |
| Orig: |
Missed your High School Prom? Hated your High School Prom? Come make new or better memories. Cosplay your way through the night and win prizes being someone you are not. New England Fan Experience sponsors Prom Photos to be taken at the dance, and printed immediately.
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| Lisa: |
Missed your Prom? Hated your Prom? Make new or better memories. Cosplay and win prizes. New England Fan Experience sponsors instant Prom Photos.
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| 0354 |
AR-120-201 |
Marketing Your Work |
| Orig: |
Step one: Make your particular kind of art, knowing there are people who want to buy it. Step three: Profit. This panel talks about step two, finding those people and getting your work in front of them.
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| Lisa: |
How to get from making your art, knowing there are people who want it, and making a profit. This panel talks about finding buyers and getting your work in front of them.
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| 0353 |
AR-120-204 |
Making a Living in a Creative Field |
| Orig: |
How do you make your creative pursuits put bread and butter on the table? Is it ""selling out"" to modify your creations to fit a customer's needs? Where are the emerging markets for creative work?
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| Lisa: |
How do you make your creative pursuits earn a living? Is it "selling out" to modify your creations to fit a customer's needs? Where are the emerging markets for creative work?
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| 0253 |
TN-120-1WA |
Science Fiction is a Girl Thing Too! |
| Orig: |
Is Science Fiction only aimed at boys? We ask a selection of prominent authors to offer us their opinions and suggestions for girls, and boys too. We add in the mix graphic novels and manga that are science fiction for girls.
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| Lisa: |
Is SF aimed at boys? We ask opinions and get suggestions for girls (and boys too). Add in the mix graphic novels and manga that are SF for girls.
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| 0230 |
FK-120-1WB |
What is This Thing Called Filk? (Filk 101) |
| Orig: |
Everything you need to know about filk. What is filk music? Where do you find it? How do you filk? What should you expect at a filk sing? The panelists will answer these questions and perhaps provide some musical examples.
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| Lisa: |
Everything you need to know about filk. The what, where, and how of filking; what to you expect at a filk sing.
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| 0951 |
35-120a-1MP |
It's All About Love |
| Orig: |
Just your ordinary romantic drama about star-crossed lovers. Oh, except that it takes place in a dystopian future where climate change is turning the world into a frozen wasteland. The Village Voice calls it ""rapturous and inexplicable in equal measure."" 1 hr. 45 min, in 35mm Cinemascope
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| Mary: |
Just your ordinary romantic drama about star-crossed lovers, except that it takes place in a dystopian future where climate change is turning the world into a frozen wasteland. The Village Voice calls it “rapturous and inexplicable in equal measure.” 1 hr. 45 min, 35mm Cinemascope
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| Paul: |
Just your ordinary romantic drama about star-crossed lovers, except that it takes place in a dystopian future where climate change is turning the world into a frozen wasteland. The Village Voice calls it "rapturous and inexplicable in equal measure." 1 hr. 45 min, 35mm Cinemascope
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| 0375 |
L2-121-1CA |
Fandom in a world without Net Neutrality |
| Orig: |
Net Neutrality (the idea that all Internet traffic is handled equally, and no filters or other restrictions to slow certain types of Internet traffic) is under attack, but why should you care?
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| Lisa: |
Net Neutrality, the idea that all Internet traffic is handled equally, and no filters or other restrictions, is under attack, but why should you care?
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| 0473 |
LF-121-1RA |
The Modern Burlesque Revival |
| Orig: |
Burlesque is enjoying a modern-day renaissance. With troops popping up all over the place, what is driving this new interest in an old art form?
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| Lisa: |
Burlesque is enjoying a modern-day renaissance. What is driving this new interest in an old art form?
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| 0287 |
GAM-121-201 |
The Witching Time of Night - VtM LARP |
| Orig: |
The mysterious death of an elder Ventrue threw the city into upheaval. Now six months later the Tremere have filled the power void nicely. Everything was starting to return to normal till rumors that an Archon was coming to town. Now the city's Kindred Race to get their houses in order and make sure their enemies look bad. A game of politics and gothic horror.
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| Lisa: |
The mysterious death of an elder Ventrue threw the city into upheaval. Six months later, the Tremere have filled the power void nicely. But an Archon is coming and the Kindred race to get their houses in order and make sure their enemies look bad.
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| 0301 |
ME-121-204 |
Joss Whedon is our Master! |
| Orig: |
An open discussion about the appeal of the Whedonverse.
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| Lisa: |
A discussion about the appeal of the Whedonverse.
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| 0486 |
GAM-121-1TP |
Pandemic - table top game |
| Orig: |
Four diseases have broken out in the world and it is up to a team of specialists in various fields to find cures for these diseases before mankind is wiped out. A truly cooperative game where you all win or you all lose.
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| Lisa: |
Four diseases have broken out, and it is up to a team of specialists to find cures before mankind is wiped out. A cooperative game where you all win or lose.
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| 0574 |
CO-121-1WA |
First Impressions: Presenting in Con Masquerades |
| Orig: |
Why is being on stage so scary? How to show off your costume at its best,stage movement, ideas for presentations, basics of choreography; beginning presentation in 1 minute or less,no pressure though
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| Lisa: |
Show off your costume at its best, stage movement, ideas for presentations, basics of choreography; beginning presentation and dealing with nerves.
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| 0010 |
ME-121-1WB |
The Art of Kroft |
| Orig: |
With a ""Land of the Lost"" movie due out this summer, is this the time to reconsider the worlds of Sid and Marty Kroft? Is the world ready for a new version of the Banana Splits? H. R. Pufnstuf? Is this more crazed '70s nostalgia or the next big thing?
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| Lisa: |
With a "Land of the Lost" movie due, we reconsider the worlds of Sid and Marty Kroft. Is the world ready for a new version, or is this more crazed '70s nostalgia?
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| 0427 |
??-???-?? (CM-121-1RB) |
Uncivil War |
|
| Orig: |
Are you for or against the registration act? Do you stand with Iron Man or Captain America? Come join the debate!
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| 0062 |
??-???-?? (FT-121-14A) |
How to Make Friends |
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| Orig: |
How do you make--and keep--friends? How do you keep a long-distance friendship going?
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| 0806 |
??-???-?? (RD-121-15R) |
Reading - Charles E Gannon |
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| Orig: |
Charles E Gannon will be reading a selection from his body of work.
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| 0491 |
LF-122-1CA |
Nerdus Americanus: The American Nerd |
| Orig: |
From McFly to McLovin, nerds of all kinds are an undeniable force in America. What makes someone a nerd? How has the image of the nerd changed over the years, and does the popular image reflect reality?
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| Lisa: |
From McFly to McLovin, nerds of all kinds are an undeniable force in America. What makes a nerd? How has the image of the nerd changed?
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| 0325 |
ME-122-1RA |
Rocky Horror: People Still Do That? |
| Orig: |
The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains a late night movie house staple, despite its age and obvious deficiencies. If it's so bad, why do people go week after week? If it actually has redeeming qualities, why does everyone insist it's so bad? What do you think about the proposed remake?
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| Lisa: |
The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains a late night movie house staple. If it's so bad, why do people go week after week? If it actually has redeeming qualities, why does everyone insist it's so bad?
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| 0073 |
ME-122-1RB |
GODZILLA AT 55 |
| Orig: |
It's 55 years since the release of ""Gojira,"" the first ""Godzilla"" movie in Japan (before they recut it for American audiences and added Raymond Burr). Why does the monster still capture our imagination in spite of often-cheesy sequels and awkward special effects? How do the more recent movies stack up? Is there a little bit of Godzilla in all of us?
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| Lisa: |
It's 55 years since the release of "Gojira," the first "Godzilla" movie in Japan. Why does the monster still capture our imagination in spite of often-cheesy sequels and awkward special effects?
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| 0487 |
??-???-??? |
Pandemic - table top game |
| Orig: |
Four diseases have broken out in the world and it is up to a team of specialists in various fields to find cures for these diseases before mankind is wiped out. A truly cooperative game where you all win or you all lose.
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| Lisa: |
Four diseases have broken out, and it is up to a team of specialists to find cures before mankind is wiped out. A cooperative game where you all win or lose.
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| Paul: |
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| 0100 |
AN-122-1WA |
What Anime is New Now? |
| Orig: |
This panel is a review and discussion about what nifty series have come out in the last year or two. About each series: What makes it nifty? What are the novel themes that it explores? Does it have particularly good characterization? Is the art and animation better than expected?
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| Mary: |
This panel is a review and discussion about what nifty series have come out in the last year or two.
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| 0493 |
LI-122-1WB |
Is It 'Horror' or 'Dark Fantasy'? |
| Orig: |
Why does the gender of the person making the distinction matter? Are there differences of style, or of content? Is the application of a genre label really important to the reader or just to the marketing department?
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| Lisa: |
Why does the gender of the person making the distinction matter? Are there differences of style or content? Is the genre label really important to the reader or just to the marketing department?
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| 0800 |
RD-122a-10B |
Audio Presenation - Michael McAfee |
| Orig: |
Michael will be playing portions of his audio theater production, ""The Fantastic Fate of Frederick Farnsworth the Fifth"".
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| Lisa: |
Portions of "The Fantastic Fate of Frederick Farnsworth the Fifth".
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| 0789 |
??-???-?? (GM-122-204) |
What is Live Action Role Playing? |
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| Orig: |
How to get involved in a LARP, different kinds of LARPs, and how LARPs are different from tabletop gaming.
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| 0805 |
??-???-?? (RD-122-15R) |
Reading - Jennifer Williams |
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| Orig: |
Jennifer will be reading a selection from her short stories.
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| 0927 |
??-???-?? (35-122-1HS) |
Time Quest R |
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| Orig: |
Time Quest: Special Massachusetts Politician's Life is rewoven by a Time Traveler with Bruce Campbell. 94 minutes R
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| 0954 |
35-123-1MP |
Silent Film: Metropolis with Live Organ |
| Orig: |
This restored version of the silent Fritz Lang classic is considerably longer than the commonly-shown 1927 cut. The image quality is better than you have ever seen and it will be presented with our own Gary McGath at the organ and with two short intermissions. 2 hrs, 4 min. In 35mm
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| Mary: |
This restored version of the silent Fritz Lang classic is considerably longer than the commonly-shown 1927 cut. The image quality is better than you have ever seen and it will be presented with our own Gary McGath at the organ and with two short intermissions. 2 hrs, 35mm
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| 0331 |
LF-123-1RA |
BDSM for Dummies |
| Orig: |
So you've heard about this BDSM thing, and you think maybe it's interesting, but being suspended by your toes and tickled by midgets is a bit much for you. How can you get into it without getting over your head? More importantly, what must you do to stay safe while experimenting and exploring your own limits? We'll go over a few do's, and more importantly, don'ts of trying BDSM.
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| Lisa: |
How can you get into it without getting over your head? More importantly, what must you do to stay safe while experimenting and exploring your own limits? We'll go over a few do's, and more importantly, don'ts of trying BDSM.
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| 0772 |
TN-123-1RB |
Do What You Love |
| Orig: |
Come listen to people who've made a career out of doing what they love.
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| Lisa: |
People who've made a career out of doing what they love.
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| 0488 |
??-???-??? |
Pandemic - table top game |
| Orig: |
Four diseases have broken out in the world and it is up to a team of specialists in various fields to find cures for these diseases before mankind is wiped out. A truly cooperative game where you all win or you all lose.
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| Lisa: |
Four diseases have broken out, and it is up to a team of specialists to find cures before mankind is wiped out. A cooperative game where you all win or lose.
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| Paul: |
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| 0180 |
??-???-?? (FK-123-1CA) |
Filking Into the Night - Open Filking |
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| Orig: |
Hear filk in its native environment! Make music happen. Sing! Play! Clap hands! Listen! Join the merriment! No experience necessary.
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| 0803 |
??-???-?? (RD-123-15R) |
Reading - Mark L Van Name |
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| Orig: |
He will be reading an excerpt from his upcoming book, Overthrowing Heaven
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| 0292 |
FA-200-1AB |
Drum Circle |
| Orig: |
Bring a drum. Borrow a drum. Find a drum. Feel the rhythm and the power with us.
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| Lisa: |
Bring a drum. Borrow a drum. Find a drum. Feel the rhythm and the power.
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| 0489 |
??-???-??? |
Pandemic - table top game |
| Orig: |
Four diseases have broken out in the world and it is up to a team of specialists in various fields to find cures for these diseases before mankind is wiped out. A truly cooperative game where you all win or you all lose.
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| Lisa: |
Four diseases have broken out, and it is up to a team of specialists to find cures before mankind is wiped out. A cooperative game where you all win or lose.
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| Paul: |
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| 0921 |
DVD-200-1HS |
The Jacket: From Canada R |
| Orig: |
From Canada. Adrian Brody is outfitted in the latest time travel ensemble - a canvas straight jacket. 103 minutes R
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| Mary: |
Adrian Brody is outfitted in the latest time travel ensemble; a canvas straight jacket. 103 minutes R
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| 0817 |
??-???-?? (35-200-1CD) |
Rocky Horror Picture Show |
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| Orig: |
The Rocky Horror Picture Show performed on Stage with the Movie
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| 0187 |
??-???-?? (GAM-200-1TP) |
24-hour Open Gaming |
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| Orig: |
Unscheduled gaming. Way cool!
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| 1014 |
AME-202-1HS |
Barefoot Gen - The Movies 1 & 2 |
| Orig: |
Hiroshima, August 1945. Gen is a cheerful elementary school student living in Japan during World War II. After years of living with difficult wartime impoverished conditions, Gen and his family have managed to maintain a relatively normal and happy life. All that is about to change when an atomic bomb destroys their city in an instant. Based on the world renowned manga ""Barefoot Gen"" by Keiji Nakazawa, Barefoot Gen captures the spirit of a nation struggling to redefine itself.
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| Mary: |
Hiroshima, August 1945. Gen is a cheerful elementary school student living in Japan during World War II. Based on the world renowned manga "Barefoot Gen" by Keiji Nakazawa, Barefoot Gen captures the spirit of a nation struggling to redefine itself.
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| 1015 |
AME-205-1HS |
Mileninium Actress |
| Orig: |
A documentary filmmaker (Shouzou Iizuka) tracks down a legendary actress, Chiyoko Fujiwara (Miyoko Shoji), who disappeared from public life 30 years earlier. Past and present, truth and fiction meld together as the enigmatic actress relates the story of her life.
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| Mary: |
A documentary filmmaker tracks down a legendary actress, Chiyoko Fujiwara, who disappeared from public life 30 years earlier. Past and present, truth and fiction meld.
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| 0826 |
FT-207-1AB |
Cartoons and Cereal Saturday Session |
| Orig: |
Come watch Saturday Morning Cartoons and eat your favorite cereal. Be a kid, or just a kid again. What a great lazy way to start a Saturday morning.
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| Lisa: |
Come watch Saturday Morning Cartoons and eat your favorite cereal. Be a kid, or just a kid again.
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| 1016 |
??-???-?? (AME-208-1HS) |
Hello Kitty Tells Fairy Tales |
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| Orig: |
Everyone's favorite feline, Hello Kitty, is here with her friends in some of the best stories of all time! Come along and join Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear Daniel as they bring new versions of old favorites to life.
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| 0204 |
FT-209-14B |
MYCHIP Child ID Project |
| Orig: |
The CHIP program is a Child Identification process. Children (actually any age, as it has been found to be useful in older folks prone to wandering as well) are finger-printed, tooth-printed, DNA swabbed, and video-taped answering scripted questions.
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| Lisa: |
The ChIP program is a Child Identification process. Children (or older folks prone to wandering) are finger-printed, tooth-printed, DNA swabbed, and video-taped answering scripted questions. You keep all material.
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| 1001 |
35-209-1MP |
Beauty and the Beast |
| Orig: |
Fred Ladd and Osamu Tesuka's short animated version, a nicely done bit of early Japanese animation.In 16mm, 12 min
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| Mary: |
Fred Ladd and Osamu Tesuka's short animated version is a nicely done bit of early Japanese animation. 16mm, 12 min
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| 0407 |
LF-209-1CD |
Stretch like a Shaolin: Kung-Fu Morning Warm Up |
| Orig: |
This is a simple morning stretch and warm-up in a kinder and gentler Shao-lin style. Wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle and a towel to cushion you. Suitable for all ages. No bones will be broken.
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| Lisa: |
This is a simple morning stretch and warm-up in a kinder and gentler Shao-lin style. Wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle and a towel to cushion you. Suitable for all ages.
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| 0956 |
35-209a-1MP |
Pinocchio in Outer Space |
| Orig: |
Written by Fred Ladd and Norm Prescott who later went on to introduce America to Japanese animation, this film was animated in Belgium and involves Pinocchio taking a trip to Mars to stop a giant space whale. Extremely silly, it's the sort of thing you and your kids should be sitting down to watch on Saturday morning. 1 hr. 11 min, In 16mm
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| Mary: |
Written by Fred Ladd and Norm Prescott who later went on to introduce America to Japanese animation, this film was animated in Belgium and involves Pinocchio taking a trip to Mars to stop a giant space whale. Extremely silly. 1 hr. 11 min, 16mm
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| 1017 |
??-???-?? (AME-209-1HS) |
Hello Kitty Stump Village |
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| Orig: |
Claymation Hello Kitty and all her friends
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| 0440 |
CM-210-1CA |
Iron Man: "Yeah, I Can Fly. |
| Orig: |
This is how it's done! Come discuss the big-screen Iron Man, and marvel at how they got it so right.
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| Lisa: |
Come discuss the big-screen Iron Man, and at how they got it right.
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| 0022 |
FT-210-14A |
Avatar Fan Club for Kids |
| Orig: |
Did you watch ""Avatar, the Last Airbender""? What did you think? How would you have solved Ang's problem? Warning; the ending will be revealed!
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| Lisa: |
Did you watch "Avatar, the Last Airbender"? What did you think? How would you have solved Ang's problem? Warning: spoilers!
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| 0110 |
FT-210-14C |
Kamikaze Costuming |
| Orig: |
Fabrics, Pins, Imagination! Come make your own costume. Then, show off your creation in the Masquerade.
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| Lisa: |
Fabrics, Pins, Imagination! Make your own costume and show it off in the Masquerade tonight.
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| 0922 |
AME-210-1HS |
Dragon Hunters : Animation from Luxembourg PG |
| Orig: |
Animation from Luxembourg. Free range sheep supply the wool that helps save a world. 80 minutes PG
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| Mary: |
Free range sheep supply the wool that helps save a world Baa Baaa 80 minutes PG
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| 0370 |
SC-210-1RA |
Space Activism: Promoting Space Exploration |
| Orig: |
Introduction to various organizations promoting space exploration and settlement, followed by discussion of how you can get involved in overcoming barriers to reaching further into space.
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| Lisa: |
Introduction to various organizations promoting space exploration and settlement, and how you can get involved in reaching further into space.
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| 0915 |
GM-210-1RB |
Miniatures in Gaming: An Introduction |
| Orig: |
Painted miniatures are used in a variety of table top RPGs and war games. A discussion of getting into miniatures painting them in various genres.
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| Lisa: |
Painted miniatures are used in a variety of tabletop RPGs and war games. A discussion of getting into miniatures painting them in various genres.
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| 0382 |
LI-210-1PB |
Cats: Gods or Demons? |
| Orig: |
An examination of cats in SF and fantasy: surely they are more than human, but is that a good thing, or bad?
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| Lisa: |
An examination of cats in SF and fantasy: surely they are more than human, but is that a good thing?
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| 0559 |
LI-210-201 |
Design Track 2: Create a Story |
| Orig: |
Part 2 of a 4-part, linked creative series of panels: The second panel is on scenario/story design. The audience, with panel help, develops a story set in the world created in the first seminar. See Part 1 to see where we started, and Parts 3 and 4 for where we end up. Attendance at all 4 panels encouraged but not required.
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| Lisa: |
Part 2 of a creative series: scenario/story design. We develop a story set in the world created in the first seminar. See Part 1 to see where we started, and Parts 3 and 4 for where we end up. Attendance at all 4 panels encouraged but not required.
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| 0548 |
TN-210-204 |
Creating, Maintaining, and Respecting Boundaries |
| Orig: |
The goal of this workshop is to work with teens to identify others' personal boundaries, understand how to respect them, and develop community responsibility that supports personal boundaries. This session includes discussion and activities about the difficulty of respecting boundaries with friends and peers. There will be candy and creativity!
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| Lisa: |
A workshop for teens to identify others' personal boundaries, understand how to respect them, and develop community responsibility that supports personal boundaries.
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| 0992 |
GAM-210-1TP |
A Drive in the Woods - table top game |
| Orig: |
A broker wants you to pick up one of her shipments from the agricultural planet you're on. The trouble is, guerillas have seized the town where the shipment is; you'll need to go there and collect it - without violence, if possible...
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| Lisa: |
A broker wants you to pick up one of her shipments from the agricultural planet you're on. However, guerillas have seized the town; you'll need to go there and collect it-without violence, if possible...
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| 1034 |
FA-210-1WA |
Meet the Freemasons |
| Orig: |
Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around 5 million. They've been referenced in several works of fiction including Umberto Eco's ""Foucault's Pendulum"" and Robert Anton Wilson's ""Illuminatus"" trilogy. Come find out about Freemasonry and separate the fact from the fiction in this open meeting to all attendees.
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| Lisa: |
Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose in the late 16th to early 17th century. It now exists all over the world, with a membership of about 5 million. Find out about Freemasonry and separate the fact from the fiction.
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| 0895 |
??-???-?? (CO-210-1AB) |
Higgins Armory Presentation |
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| Orig: |
The aclaimed Higgins Armory presentation team comes to show their clanging swords and shiny coats of arms, among other things.
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| 0815 |
??-???-?? (RD-210-15R) |
Reading - Victoria Janssen |
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| Orig: |
Victoria Janssen will be reading a selection from her body of work.
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| 1002 |
??-???-?? (35-210-1MP) |
Roger Ramjet |
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| Orig: |
Three Roger Ramjet cartoons of extreme silliness. {\\bf 16mm, 18 min.}
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| 1030 |
??-???-?? (RD-210a-15R) |
Reading - Greer Gilman |
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| Orig: |
Greer will be reading from her upcoming novel Cloud & Ashes.
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| 0957 |
??-???-?? (35-210a-1MP) |
Bamboo Saucer |
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| Orig: |
This cold-war-era thriller involves a flying saucer hidden in a Red Chinese village and the American and Soviet teams that converge on it and find they have to work together to complete their missions. It's dated today, but it's surprisingly well produced and still holds up very well. {1 hr, 40. min, In 16mm. Color by Eastman LPP process}
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| 0634 |
LI-211-1CA |
Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series |
| Orig: |
They're the YA vampire books that everybody's reading. Meyer is well on her way to being the most popular vampire author ever. We'll discuss the phenomenal success of the series and ask, has she crafted the perfect vampire for the new millennium? Or are her sparkly ball-playing vampires just ridiculous?
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| Lisa: |
Meyer is well on her way to being the most popular vampire author ever with the YA vampire books that everybody's reading. We'll discuss her phenomenal success. Has she crafted the perfect vampire for the new millennium? Or are her they ridiculous?
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| 0681 |
AU-211-3CA |
Book Signing - Adrienne Brennan |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Adrienne Brennan
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| Lisa: |
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| 0682 |
AU-211-3CB |
Book Signing - Elizabeth Black |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Elizabeth Black.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0016 |
CM-211-1RA |
I'm Just Wild about Kirby |
| Orig: |
A discussion of the work of Jack Kirby, one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. He was the co-creator of such enduring characters and popular culture icons as the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Hulk and Captain America. He also created the highly innovative Fourth World series of comics for DC. His style has influenced comic book artists and authors for years, and his imprint upon the field of comics can still be felt to this day.
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| Lisa: |
A discussion of the work of Jack Kirby, one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. His style has influenced comic book artists and authors for years, and his imprint upon the field of comics can still be felt to this day.
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| 0246 |
TN-211-1PB |
So This is a Masquerade Greenroom |
| Orig: |
What goes on in a greenroom? What is the etiquette of the room? And how about fan photography?
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| Lisa: |
What goes on in a masquerade green room? What etiquette presides? How about fan photography?
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| 0552 |
CM-211-201 |
Misogyny in Comics -- One Year Later |
| Orig: |
At Arisia 2008, a lively panel addressed the topic of misogyny in comics. It was very necessary, as 2007 had seen dozens of incidents of misogynist writing, artwork, and marketing. A year later, have things gotten any better? This panel will explore positive and negative changes in the comics industry over the last year.
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| Lisa: |
Last year, a lively panel addressed the topic of misogyny in comics, since 2007 had seen dozens of incidents of misogynist writing, artwork, and marketing. Have things gotten better? Explore positive and negative changes in the comics industry over the last year.
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| 0993 |
GAM-211-1TP |
Intro to Go - table top game |
| Orig: |
Go is a strategic two-player board game of ancient Chinese origin, using white and black stones. Come learn how to play, or improve on your skills. There will be several 9x9 grids so that several people can play at one time.
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| Lisa: |
Go is a strategic two-player board game of ancient Chinese origin, using white and black stones. Come learn how to play, or improve on your skills.
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| 0152 |
ME-211-1WA |
Best Movies You've Never Heard Of |
| Orig: |
Have you ever been raving to your friends about ""Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"" and none of them have a clue what that is? We promise a safe environment to share with others new films that only you know about, and that deserve wider recognition!
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| Lisa: |
Have you ever been raving to your friends about a movie, and none of them have a clue what that is? We promise a safe environment to share films that only you know about, and deserve wider recognition!
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| 0077 |
ME-211-1WB |
I'll Be Back. |
| Orig: |
25 years ago, who could have guessed that the star of ""The Terminator"" would become the governor of California? Having spawned several sequels and a TV series, this jarring image of a bleak future that might yet be averted or changed continues to hold our attention. Why have the ""Terminator"" films been so influential, and what do they say about the times that produced them? Will Arnold come back again some day?
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| Lisa: |
Why have the "Terminator" films been so influential, and what do they say about the times that produced them? Will Arnold come back again some day?
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| 0811 |
RD-211a-10B |
Reading - Daniel P Dern |
| Orig: |
He will be reading his new short-short Dern Grim Children's Bedtime Stories, ""intended to be Morally Instructive to the listener and therapeutically cathartic to the reader, and Few Of Which End Well,"" including ""The Girl Who Would Not Go Potty When She Was Told To"" ""The Boy Who Would Not Brush His Teeth,"" ""The Children Who Ate All Their Halloween Candy Too Soon"" ""The Girl Who Never Cut Her Hair"" and at least one that involves dinosaurs.
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| Lisa: |
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| Paul: |
He will be reading his new short-short Dern Grim Children's Bedtime Stories, "intended to be Morally Instructive to the listener and therapeutically cathartic to the reader, and Few Of Which End Well"
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| 1038 |
AR-211-16C |
Docent Tour with David Seeley |
| Orig: |
Tour the Arisia 2009 Art Show with our Artist Guest of Honor, David Seeley
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| Lisa: |
Tour the Art Show with our Artist Guest of Honor, David Seeley.
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| 0923 |
DVD-211-1HS |
Ticket To Space: French PG |
| Orig: |
French Couture reaches new highs in this orbital comedy. subtitled 89 minutes PG
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| Mary: |
Couture reaches new highs in this orbital comedy. subtitled 89 minutes PG
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| 0413 |
??-???-?? (CO-211-1CD) |
Masquerade Tech Rehearsal |
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| Orig: |
Tech Rehearsal for the Masquerade (President's D)
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| 0916 |
??-???-?? (GM-211-1RB) |
Miniatures in Gaming: Painting Tips & Techniques |
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| Orig: |
Panelist discuss their own techniques for miniature painting; exchange tips and tricks with other miniatures enthusiasts. Includes discussion of priming, reducing flash and shading.
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| 1029 |
??-???-?? (RD-211-15R) |
Reading - Catherynne Valente |
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| Orig: |
Catherynne will be reading a selection from her body of work.
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| 0254 |
??-???-?? (FT-211-14A) |
What Would My Super Power Be? (for Kids) |
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| Orig: |
If I were to choose, what special powers would I have?
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| 0438 |
CM-212-1CA |
Women in Comics |
| Orig: |
Let's discuss strong women in the comics world, from vintage Wonder Woman to Marvel's White Tiger to the post-apocalyptic matriarchy of Y: The Last Man. Who are your favorite kick-ass women in comics?
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| Lisa: |
From vintage Wonder Woman to Marvel's White Tiger to the post-apocalyptic matriarchy of Y: The Last Man: who are your favorite strong women in comics?
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| 0481 |
LF-212-1RA |
Poly 201: Theory and Practice |
| Orig: |
You've done the research, been to 3872 Poly 101 panels, and have decided to be poly! Now what? Some questions include: How do I tell your friends and family? Where do you meet poly people (besides cons), and how can you find people whose poly styles are compatible with yours? How can you avoid the pitfalls of the ""fresh meat"" syndrome?
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| Lisa: |
You've done the research, been to Poly panels, and have decided to be poly! Now what?
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| 0661 |
CO-212-1PB |
Historical Accuracy in costuming |
| Orig: |
What makes a costume historically authentic? Where and how do you document that? Why go to all that trouble? Hand vs. machine sewing, fabrics and sources.
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| Lisa: |
What makes a costume historically authentic? Where and how do you document that? Why bother? Hand vs. machine sewing, fabrics and sources.
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| 0778 |
LI-212-201 |
The Changing Face of SF/F Magazines |
| Orig: |
SF/F print magazine markets are shrinking, and online magazines are flourishing. What does it all say about the fan's willingness to pay for short fiction? We'll also explore new avenues of getting the stories out there, and how a writer can get paid for short fiction in this changing market.
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| Lisa: |
Print magazine markets are shrinking, and online magazines are flourishing. What does it all say about the fan's willingness to pay for short fiction? Explore new avenues of getting published, and paid, for short fiction.
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| 0314 |
FK-212-204 |
I Never Expected to See That at a Filk Sing |
| Orig: |
Panelists discuss the odder filk performances, whether it was an unusual instrument, a unique style, or just completely unexpected.
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| Lisa: |
Panelists discuss the odder filk performances.
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| 0892 |
GAM-212-1TP |
C.A.V. Tournament - table top gaming |
| Orig: |
Three rounds and everybody gets to play in all rounds - so even if you're not an expert, come get some experience for next year! 2,500 points using RC08, Shards and War for Sale. Reasonable proxies are allowed. Mil-net optional rules are not in effect. Prize support from Reaper and CAVComCon.
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| Lisa: |
Three rounds and everybody gets to play, so come get some experience! 2,500 points using RC08, Shards and War for Sale. Reasonable proxies allowed. Mil-net optional rules not in effect. Prize support from Reaper and CAVComCon.
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| 0052 |
CM-212-1WB |
Boston Comics Roundtable |
| Orig: |
The Boston Comics Roundtable is a group of comic creators who meet weekly and talk about the craft, the market and various other aspects of comics. They're recently released the second issue of their self-published anthology ""Inbound"". If you're an aspiring comics creator yourself or just interested in local resources for independent comic artists, come and meet the BCR at this panel.
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| Lisa: |
The Boston Comics Roundtable is a group of comic creators who meet weekly and talk about the craft, the market and various other aspects of comics. If you're an aspiring comics creator or just interested in local resources for independent comic artists, come and meet the BCR.
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| 0023 |
ME-212-1MP |
SF Films to See Before Transcending this Plane |
| Orig: |
What the essential SF films you MUST see before you're abducted by aliens or reincarnated? What makes them so important?
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| Lisa: |
What the essential SF films you MUST see? What makes them so important?
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| 0918 |
??-???-?? (CO-212-1AB) |
Live Steel |
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| Orig: |
A demonstration of Live Steel
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| 0322 |
??-???-?? (AME-212-1RB) |
Live Action from Anime |
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| Orig: |
Death Note the Anime, Death Note the Live Action Movies, Prince of Tennis the Anime, Prince of Tennis the Live Action Movie. So good and soooooo bad. What makes for a good transition from art to live action?
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| 0748 |
??-???-?? (GM-212-1WA) |
When Game Groups Go Bad |
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| Orig: |
Chemistry is essential to a good game. How to recognize when a player isn't right for a group, or vice-versa, and what to do about it.
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| 0802 |
??-???-?? (RD-212-15R) |
Reading - James D. Macdonald |
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| Orig: |
James D. Macdonald Reading
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| 0364 |
??-???-?? (FT-212-14A) |
Talk Like A Pirate, Mate |
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| Orig: |
As it says, talk like a pirate, mate... arrrrrr.
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| 0102 |
??-???-?? (FT-212-14C) |
No-Sew Costumes |
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| Orig: |
Costuming bins open, scissors at the ready, what can you come up with?
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| 0894 |
??-???-?? (LI-212-215) |
Open Press Party for Walter Hunt |
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| Orig: |
In honor of Walter Hunt's new book "A Song in Stone", come to Room 215 and sample some medieval cuisine and learn more about this wonderful story of finding one's self in the oddest of places.
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| 0807 |
??-???-?? (RD-212a-15R) |
Reading - Gordon Linzner |
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| Orig: |
Gordon Linzner will be reading a selection from his body of work.
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| 0483 |
LF-213-1CA |
Flirt Like a Pro! |
| Orig: |
Flirting, like any skill, can be learned and gets better with practice. Our panel of experts are here to help!
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| Lisa: |
Flirting, like any skill, can be learned and gets better with practice. Our panel is here to help!
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| 0686 |
AU-213-3CB |
Book Signing - James D. MacDonald |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with James D. MacDonald.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0112 |
FT-213-14A |
Magic Show |
| Orig: |
Sleight of Hand, Illusion, and, possibly, making your best friend disappear - come to the Arisia Magic Show!
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| Lisa: |
Sleight of Hand, Illusion, and, possibly, making your best friend disappear!
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| 0391 |
FA-213-1RA |
Convention Feedback I |
| Orig: |
Tell us what's going wrong - early in the con when we might be able to fix a problem on the fly. (We don't mind hearing about what's going well either.)
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| Lisa: |
Tell us what's going wrong (or well)--early in the con when we might be able to fix it.
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| Paul: |
Tell us what's going wrong (or well) - early in the con when we might be able to fix it.
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| 0437 |
CM-213-1RB |
Who Watches the Watchmen? |
| Orig: |
Is it even possible to compress Watchmen into a single movie? The set photos and video diaries look great, but we'll be waiting with bated breath to see if they actually pull this off. Come and discuss the series that revolutionized comics, and the movie that we're all hoping will capture its magic.
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| Lisa: |
Is it possible to compress Watchmen into a single movie? The set photos and video diaries look great, but we'll be waiting with bated breath to see if they actually pull this off. Come discuss the series that revolutionized comics, and the movie that we're all hoping will capture its magic.
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| 0019 |
ME-213-1WA |
TV Year in Review |
| Orig: |
Look back at SF, horror and fantasy in 2008 on TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes - what's hot and what's not?
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| Lisa: |
Look back at SF, horror and fantasy in 2008 on TV. What was memorable, a must-see? Vampires, time travel, super heroes--what's hot and what's not?
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| Paul: |
Look back at SF, horror and fantasy in 2008 on TV. What was memorable, a must-see? Vampires, time travel, super heroes - what's hot and what's not?
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| 0747 |
GM-213-1WB |
The Plight of the Older Gamer |
| Orig: |
It was so easy in college. Nothing but time to kill and lots of other gamers on campus. But now that you've got a job and a family, is it possible to still be a roleplayer? Can you be a roleplayer AND have a life as an adult?
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| Lisa: |
In college, you had time to kill and lots of other gamers. But now, is it possible to still be a roleplayer AND have a life as an adult?
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| 0924 |
DVD-213-1HS |
Strings: From Denmark PG13 |
| Orig: |
From Denmark. In an alternate universe, Life is based on other principles. An Epic tale of intrigue, Empire, genocide and romance. 88 minutes PG-13
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| Mary: |
In an alternate universe, Life is based on other principles. An Epic tale of intrigue, Empire, genocide and romance. 88 minutes PG 13
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| Paul: |
In an alternate universe, Life is based on other principles. An Epic tale of intrigue, Empire, genocide and romance. 88 minutes PG-13
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| 0448 |
ME-213-1MP |
The Last Battlestar Panel |
| Orig: |
The exact wording of this blurb will have to wait until the last episodes are shown this fall, but generated before the Publications Deadline. I suspect it will have to do with the psychological and philosophical changes of the main characters after their hopes and aspirations regarding the discovery of Earth are crushed.(Tighe crawled into the bottle, Tori joined the Cylons, and Chief went back to his kid before they found Earth. Now what?)]
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| Lisa: |
The psychological and philosophical changes of the main characters after their hopes and aspirations regarding the discovery of Earth are crushed. Now what?
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| 0770 |
??-???-?? (TN-213-204) |
Craft Workshops |
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| Orig: |
Come prepared to make stuff!
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| 0804 |
??-???-?? (RD-213-15R) |
Reading - Michael A Burstein |
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| Orig: |
Michael will be reading his new short story, "I Remember the Future," from his collection of the same name.
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| 0733 |
??-???-?? (AME-213-1PE) |
What Do You Mean Last Air Bender Isn't Anime? |
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| Orig: |
The big debate, is anime only a product of Japan. Can American made anime even really exist?
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| 0880 |
??-???-?? (RD-213a-15R) |
Victoria McManus |
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| Orig: |
Victoria will be reading from "The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover". A December 2008 release from Harlequin Spice, set in an alternate world 18th century.
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| 0269 |
??-???-?? (FT-213-14B) |
Learn a Bit of Karate |
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| Orig: |
Learn a few basic karate moves. (No hitting allowed.)
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| 0678 |
ME-214-1CA |
Torchwood - Cutting Edge or Jumping the Shark? |
| Orig: |
With Season Two, over this is one of the world's hottest SF programs. Is it the cutting edge, or did it jump the shark tank with the shocking ending?
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| Lisa: |
This is one of the world's hottest SF programs. Is it the cutting edge, or did it jump the shark with the shocking ending?
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| 0687 |
AU-214-3CA |
Book Signing - Gordon Linzner |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Gordon Linzner.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0688 |
AU-214-3CB |
Book Signing - Don Sakers |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Don Sakers
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| Lisa: |
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| 0362 |
FT-214-14B |
How to defeat a Dalek |
| Orig: |
Ever had nightmares of running down long corridors away from Dr. Who's nemesis, praying to find some stairs? This panel will hopefully cure them, as there's interactive construction - while the panel discuss ways to stop the Daleks we build their preventative measures, and then see if they are up to the task
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| Lisa: |
Ever had nightmares of running away from Dr. Who's robotic nemesis? Join us for interactive construction-while discussing ways to stop the Daleks, we build preventative measures, and see if they are effective.
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| 0095 |
FT-214-14C |
Mask Making |
| Orig: |
Masks make your personality, with costumes or not.
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| Lisa: |
Masks make your personality.
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| 0464 |
FA-214-1RA |
Barfleet: To Boldly Go Where Others Dare Not... |
| Orig: |
Barfleet is a national non-profit organization dedicated to throwing the best darn con after-parties that you've ever seen. Come meet the captain and some of the crew of the local ship, the UBS Shameless and learn what they are all about.
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| Lisa: |
Barfleet is a national non-profit organization dedicated to throwing the best darn con after-parties that you've ever seen. Meet the local ship, the UBS Shameless, and learn about it.
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| 0012 |
AN-214-1RB |
Anime as Art |
| Orig: |
Art books have long been published, and now art-style books based on anime and manga characters are being released. Are these art? Or are they art in the way that Disney is art?
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| Mary: |
Art books have long been published, and now art-style books based on anime and manga characters are being released. Are these art?
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| 0106 |
CM-214-1PB |
Keeping the Faith: Changes in Your Comics |
| Orig: |
You've seen your favorite character killed, brought back to life, killed again and rebodied into a clone from an alternate history. At what point do you decide enough is enough? Do you keep reading a series that has gone downhill in the hopes that it will get better? What makes you pick up a series that you'd given up on?
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| Lisa: |
He’s killed, revived, killed again, then rebodied into a clone from an alternate history. At what point do you decide enough is enough? What makes you pick up a series that you'd given up on?
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| Paul: |
He's killed, revived, killed again, then rebodied into a clone from an alternate history. At what point do you decide enough is enough? What makes you pick up a series that you'd given up on?
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| 0886 |
GAM-214-201 |
City Council of Hound's Teeth - LARP |
| Orig: |
The Hound's Teeth City Council is meeting tonight, and the whole town is there. Between zombies in the fields, adventurers who want their law-breaking party-member returned, a loose mage's apprentice playing pranks, everyone has a complaint. A horde LARP based on every table-top fantasy city council meeting.
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| Lisa: |
The Hound's Teeth City Council is meeting tonight, and the whole town is there. Zombies, adventurers, a mage's apprentice: everyone has a complaint. A horde LARP based on every table-top fantasy city council meeting.
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| 0478 |
LF-214-204 |
Personal Finance for Fen |
| Orig: |
Making ends meet and fitting in all the expenses you have (or want to have) can be a challenge, but particularly for fans. Paperbacks and DVDs are one thing, but plane tickets to Worldcon and screen-accurate Harry Potter costumes can be quite another. Listen to our panelists give tips on how to do what you want to without going bankrupt.
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| Lisa: |
Making ends meet can be a challenge, but particularly for fans. Paperbacks and DVDs are one thing, but plane tickets to Worldcon and screen-accurate Harry Potter costumes can be quite another.
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| 0786 |
GAM-214-1TP |
Salah Ad-Din: Rise of a Leader - table top game |
| Orig: |
You are the Emir of a middle eastern city during the time of the crusades. You realize that on your own you will be unable to defeat the crusaders, however if you rally all the middle eastern cities behind your banner, you could drive the crusaders out. You must build up your city, extend your influence, and form alliances. Once you have proven yourself as a true leader, you will gain the respect and allegiance of the people of the middle east.
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| Lisa: |
You are the Emir of a Middle Eastern city during the Crusades. You build up your city, extend your influence, prove yourself a leader, and form alliances to drive the crusaders out.
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| 0889 |
GAM-214a-1TP |
Monty Python Fluxx - table top game |
| Orig: |
Will you institute the New Rule that encourages outrageous accents? Will you be forced to hold the Knights Who Say ""Ni!"" Creeper? Or will you use your Resting Parrot and Unladen Swallow to fulfill your Goal? (You know, because Fluxx wasn't silly ENOUGH!!!)
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| Lisa: |
New Rules that encourages outrageous accents, the Knights Who Say "Ni!" Creeper, Resting Parrot and Unladen Swallow Keepers? Because Fluxx wasn't silly ENOUGH!
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| 0995 |
GAM-214b-1TP |
Puerto Rico - table top game |
| Orig: |
Assume the roles of colonial governors on the island of Puerto Rico during the age of Caribbean ascendancy. The aim of the game is to amass victory points, mainly by shipping goods to the Old World or by constructing buildings.
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| Lisa: |
Assume the roles of colonial governors on the island of Puerto Rico during the age of Caribbean ascendancy. Amass victory points by shipping goods to the Old World or by constructing buildings.
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| 0251 |
ME-214-1WA |
They Can be Heroes |
| Orig: |
Do you want to take Hiro and make him your new geeky best friend? Have you become a ""Heroes"" addict? What episode hooked you? Has it recovered from its shaky second season?
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| Lisa: |
Do you love geeky Hiro? Have you become a "Heroes" addict? What episode hooked you? Has it recovered from its shaky second season?
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| 0059 |
LI-214-1WB |
Myth and Folklore in Fantasy |
| Orig: |
How do writers use myth in their stories? What are the most common myth cycles drawn from? How does yesterday's traditional folklore relate to today's urban legends? Why is the appeal of these stories so strong, even after millennia?
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| Lisa: |
How do writers use myth? What are the most common ones drawn from? How does folklore relate to today? Why is the appeal of these stories so strong, even after millennia?
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| 1003 |
35-214-1MP |
NASA Documentaries |
| Orig: |
This year we're stacking two of them together, with Stepping Stones To Space, a historical look at rocket propulsion from ancient China to Apollo, followed by bf SIR-A, showing the first images off the shuttle imaging radar, a side-looking radar system intended to view the earth's surface. Presented with the assistance of the film archives at Marshall Space Flight Center \\bf 16mm, Approximately 30 minutes
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| Mary: |
“Stepping Stones To Space” is a historical look at rocket propulsion from ancient China to Apollo, followed by “SIR-A”, showing the first images off the shuttle imaging radar, a side-looking radar system intended to view the earth's surface. Presented with the assistance of the film archives at Marshall Space Flight Center 16mm, 30 min.
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| Paul: |
"Stepping Stones To Space" is a historical look at rocket propulsion from ancient China to Apollo, followed by "SIR-A", showing the first images off the shuttle imaging radar, a side-looking radar system intended to view the earth's surface. Presented with the assistance of the film archives at Marshall Space Flight Center 16mm, 30 min.
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| 0410 |
??-???-?? (LI-214-1AB) |
WALTER H. HUNT GOH Event |
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| Orig: |
Meet the Arisia Guest of Honor, author Walter H. Hunt
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| 0914 |
??-???-?? (RD-214-15R) |
Reading - Stephen R. Wilk |
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| Orig: |
Stephen will be reading from his non-fiction work "Sons of God" the follow-up to his book "Medusa: Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon" published by Oxford University Press.
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| 0158 |
??-???-?? (FT-214-14A) |
Magic How-To's |
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| Orig: |
Learn the basics of illusion and sleight-of-hand.
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| 1032 |
??-???-?? (RD-214a-15R) |
Reading - John Bowker |
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| Orig: |
John will be reading a selection from his body of work.
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| 0937 |
??-???-?? (AME-214-1HS) |
Donkey Xote G |
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| Orig: |
Donkey Xote : From Spain Animation Colorful comedy 85 Minutes
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| 0380 |
LI-215-10B |
Military Tech and SF: At Odds or Odd Bedfellows? |
| Orig: |
Does military thinking influence SF writers? Vice versa? Is it a two way street - or simply a myth? What SF might be influencing strategic thinkers at the Pentagon? Could it be happening now?
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| Lisa: |
Does military thinking influence SF writers? Is it a two way street? What SF might be influencing strategic thinkers at the Pentagon now?
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| 0458 |
FA-215-1CA |
Alternative Lifestyles and Fandom |
| Orig: |
Alternate lifestyles of all kinds seem to flock together, especially at a con like Arisia. Why is alternative sexuality so common in fandom, and openly talked about, when it is taboo to much of the mainstream world? How do we feel about all this adult discussion and behavior in our conventions? How can Arisia, faced with less programming space than in the past, accommodate such diverse interests without making anyone feel unwelcome?
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| Lisa: |
Why is alternative sexuality so common in fandom, and openly talked about, when it is taboo for the mainstream? How do we feel about adult discussion and behavior in our conventions? Is it appropriate?
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| 0689 |
AU-215-3CB |
Book Signing - Keith R. A. DeCandido |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Keith R. A. DeCandido.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0024 |
FT-215-14A |
Advanced Costuming: Presenting Yourself on Stage |
| Orig: |
So you've made a costume. What's the best way to show it off? Should you do more than just walk around the stage? What music should you choose? What about lights?
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| Lisa: |
What's the best way to show a costume off? Should you do more than just walk around the stage? What about music and lights?
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| 0654 |
FT-215-14C |
Costuming with Cardboard and a Glue Gun |
| Orig: |
Artist guest of honor Dave Seeley, and his son Griffin, show the basics of putting a costume together with this extremely versatile combination of material and tools.
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| Lisa: |
Artist guest of honor Dave Seeley and his son Griffin show the basics of putting a costume together with this extremely versatile combination of material and tools.
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| 1004 |
35-215-1MP |
Astro-Nut Cartoons |
| Orig: |
Astro-Nut is a short green being from outer space who is always trying to help out his friend Oscar. Unfortunately his help is not always very helpful. We'll be showing a sequence of cartoons including Proton Pulsator, Martian Recipe, and whatever else comes to the top of the pile. 16mm. Approximately 30 minutes
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| Mary: |
He’s a short green being from outer space always trying to help out his friend Oscar. Unfortunately his help is not always very helpful. We'll be showing a sequence of cartoons including Proton Pulsator, Martian Recipe, and whatever else comes to the top of the pile. 16mm. 30 min
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| Paul: |
He's a short green being from outer space always trying to help out his friend Oscar. Unfortunately his help is not always very helpful. We'll be showing a sequence of cartoons including Proton Pulsator, Martian Recipe, and whatever else comes to the top of the pile. 16mm. 30 min
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| 0640 |
SC-215-1RA |
The Great Ethanol Bust and Its Alternatives |
| Orig: |
Alternative fuels, bio-sustainability, and general ignorance about energy budgets, efficiencies, and economics. Ethanol as a discredited example - what alternatives do we have? Wind? Algae farming? Nuclear?
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| Lisa: |
Alternative fuels, bio-sustainability, and general ignorance about energy budgets, efficiencies, and economics. Ethanol as a discredited example--what alternatives do we have?
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| Paul: |
Alternative fuels, bio-sustainability, and general ignorance about energy budgets, efficiencies, and economics. Ethanol as a discredited example - what alternatives do we have?
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| 0641 |
SC-215-1RB |
New & Improved Medications? |
| Orig: |
Is newer always better? Recent research has shown that newer SSRI antidepressants, such as Prozac, are no better than older tricyclic agents, such as amitriptyline, at relieving depression - just a lot more expensive. Similarly, newer antidiabetic agents aren't any better than older ones. Why is the medical profession pushing us toward the newer agents? Why are the HMOs pushing back?
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| Lisa: |
Is newer always better? Recent research has shown that newer agents aren't any better than older ones. Why is the medical profession pushing us toward the newer agents? Are HMOs pushing back?
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| 0509 |
LI-215-1PB |
Arthur C. Clarke: Author and Visionary |
| Orig: |
Arthur Clarke died at the age of 90. Many of his works were seminal in the development of the genre, several of his books are literary masterpieces on their own. He was a giant and the world is poorer for his absence. Let's celebrate his life and work, and spotlight his achievements for those just being introduced to them.
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| Lisa: |
Arthur Clarke’s works were seminal in the development of the genre; several are literary masterpieces on their own. He was a giant and the world is poorer for his absence. Celebrate his life and work, and spotlight his achievements.
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| Paul: |
Arthur Clarke's works were seminal in the development of the genre; several are literary masterpieces on their own. He was a giant and the world is poorer for his absence. Celebrate his life and work, and spotlight his achievements.
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| 0399 |
LF-215-1PD |
Summit Mt. Arisia - Saturday |
| Orig: |
How many steps does it take to get to the top? Take part in the official Arisia stair climb! Use as much of the hour as you need to get yourself from the first to the 16th floor, and when you reach the summit, receive a ribbon proclaiming your achievement. No climbing gear or prior mountaineering experience required. (Will run Saturday 3pm and Sunday noon. Meet in the stairwell at the far end of the Programming hallways on the first floor. Look for the signs.)
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| Lisa: |
Take part in the official Arisia stair climb! Get yourself from the first to the 16th floor, and when you reach the summit, receive a ribbon proclaiming your achievement. Meet in the stairwell at the far end of the Programming hallway on the first floor.
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| 0516 |
LF-215-204 |
The Ephemeral City |
| Orig: |
Festivals like Burning Man, Pennsic, and Rainbow Gatherings are huge annual events that bring together thousands of people for a short period, creating entire cities with their own economy and politics. What is the draw of a temporary society? What do these gatherings bring to the participants? How do they challenge ""mundane"" society?
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| Lisa: |
Festivals like Burning Man, Pennsic, and Rainbow Gatherings are huge annual events, creating cities with their own economy and politics. What is the draw of a temporary society?
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| 0994 |
GAM-215-1TP |
Intro to Go - table top game |
| Orig: |
Go is a strategic two-player board game of ancient Chinese origin, using white and black stones. Come learn how to play, or improve on your skills. There will be several 9x9 grids so that several people can play at one time.
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| Lisa: |
Go is a strategic two-player board game of ancient Chinese origin, using white and black stones. Come learn how to play, or improve on your skills.
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| Paul: |
Go is a strategic two-player board game of ancient Chinese origin, using white and black stones.
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| 0038 |
LI-215-1WB |
The Big Fear: Genre Fiction as Social Commentary |
| Orig: |
What does the threat or conflict implicit in a work of fiction say about the society that made it? In the 1940s, books like George Orwell's ""1984"" and George Stewart's ""Earth Abides"" are examples of fears of a totalitarian dystopia and the end of civilization respectively. John Brunner's ""Stand on Zanzibar"" is an example of the fear of overpopulation present in many works of 1970s fiction. What are the cultural boogeymen of today? What will the big fear be 20, 50, 100 years from now?
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| Lisa: |
What does the threat or conflict implicit in a work of fiction say about the society that made it? George Orwell's "1984" and George Stewart's "Earth Abides" are examples of the 40’s fears of a totalitarian dystopia and the end of civilization respectively. John Brunner's "Stand on Zanzibar" highlights the 70’s fear of overpopulation. What are the cultural boogeymen of today? Of the future?
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| Paul: |
What does the threat or conflict implicit in a work of fiction say about the society that made it? George Orwell's "1984" and George Stewart's "Earth Abides" are examples of the 40's fears of a totalitarian dystopia and the end of civilization respectively. John Brunner's "Stand on Zanzibar" highlights the 70's fear of overpopulation. What are the cultural boogeymen of today? Of the future?
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| 1005 |
35-215a-1MP |
History of the Automobile |
| Orig: |
a short film describing the evolution of transportation in a parallel universe. 16mm, 6 min.
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| Mary: |
A short film describing the evolution of transportation in a parallel universe. 16mm, 6 min
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| 0960 |
35-215b-1MP |
Customs and Immigration |
| Orig: |
Every year we make a point to run some sort of avant-garde film that stretches people's idea of what a movie should be, and this year we have picked a film by J. Hoberman, the long-standing film critic of the Village Voice. This film combines new and stock footage with a disconcertingly eerie soundtrack to describe a half-dozen risky new ways for visitors to America to go native. 34 min, In 16mm, Color By DuArt
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| Mary: |
An avant-garde film that stretches people's idea of what a movie should be, and this year we have picked a film by J. Hoberman, the long-standing film critic of the Village Voice. It combines new and stock footage with a disconcertingly eerie soundtrack to describe a half-dozen risky new ways for visitors to America to go native. 34 min, 16mm, Color By DuArt
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| 0750 |
??-???-?? (GM-215-1WA) |
Roleplaying Party Genesis Scenarios |
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| Orig: |
Starting your roleplaying campaign off on the right foot is key to a successful game. How to design an "origin story" scenario for your group.
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| 0121 |
??-???-?? (FT-215-14B) |
Children's Filk Concert |
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| Orig: |
Filk! Sing-a-longs! Bring your voice!
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| 0439 |
CM-216-1CA |
GLBT-friendly Comics |
| Orig: |
From the lesbian relationships in Runaways and Janes in Love to Apollo & Midnighter and Ultimate Colossus, mainstream comics are broadening the range of relationships beyond strictly het. We'll discuss the change from using characters' sexuality as sensationalism to simply working it into the storyline the same as you'd do with a hetero relationship.
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| Lisa: |
From the lesbian relationships in Runaways and Janes in Love to Apollo & Midnighter and Ultimate Colossus, mainstream comics are broadening the range of relationships beyond strictly het. We'll discuss the change from using sexuality as sensationalism to simply working it into the storyline.
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| 0691 |
AU-216-3CA |
Book Signing - Ian Randal Strock |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Ian Randal Strock.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0692 |
AU-216-3CB |
Book Signing - Elaine Isaak |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Elaine Isaak.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0141 |
LF-216-1RA |
Poly 350: Poly Parenting |
| Orig: |
Mixing multiple relationships with raising children introduces a host of new complications as well as possibilities. How do you answer questions, schedule your time, and mix parenting styles? Hear several parents share their experiences and their advice.
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Mixing multiple relationships with raising children introduces a host of new complications as well as possibilities. How do you answer questions, schedule your time, and mix parenting styles?
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| 0779 |
SC-216-1RB |
Kaczynski's Postulate: Freedom vs Technology |
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""Thus it is clear that the human race has at best a very limited capacity for solving even straightforward social problems. How then is it going to solve the far more difficult and subtle problem of reconciling freedom with technology? Technology presents clear-cut material advantages, whereas freedom is an abstraction that means different things to different people, and its loss is easily obscured by propaganda and fancy talk.""
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| Lisa: |
“The human race has at best a very limited capacity for solving even straightforward social problems. How then is it going to solve the far more difficult and subtle problem of reconciling freedom with technology?"
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| Paul: |
"The human race has at best a very limited capacity for solving even straightforward social problems. How then is it going to solve the far more difficult and subtle problem of reconciling freedom with technology?"
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| 0737 |
L2-216-1PB |
Virtual Enterprise invade Real world |
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You have been in a MMPORG for over a year. You know people make money in world and somehow manage to translate that into their real bank account. This panel will address how.
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| Lisa: |
Make money in a MMPORG world and translate that into their real bank account.
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| 0445 |
FT-216-1AB |
The Fair-ly Odd Parents" Sing-a-Long |
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A Sing-Along like the one done for Buffy, but this one will be for the children, and kids at heary. ""The Fair-ly Odd Parents"" musical will have a pre-learn time, and then a sing-a-long.
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| Lisa: |
A sing-along for children, and kids at heart. "The Fairly Odd Parents" musical will have a pre-learn time, too.
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| 0565 |
GAM-216-1TP |
Agricola - table top game |
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In Agricola, you're a farmer in a wooden shack with your spouse and little else. On a turn, you get to take only two actions, one for you and one for the spouse, from all the possibilities you'll find on a farm: collecting clay, wood, or stone; building fences; and so on. Optimal task and resource management merge with the farming theme to produce a very fun and engrossing gamer game. Plus, there may be animeeples!
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| Lisa: |
Optimal task and resource management merge with the farming theme to produce a very fun and engrossing gamer game. Plus, there may be animeeples!
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| 0243 |
AN-216-1WA |
Anime: Then and Now |
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Animation produced in Japan has exploded into Western markets in the past couple of decades. From kid-friendly to sophisticated mature themes, there's an anime series for you and your family. Come learn the basics about this distinctive style of animation.
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| Mary: |
Animation produced in Japan has exploded into Western markets in the past couple of decades. Come learn the basics about this distinctive style of animation.
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| 0451 |
ME-216-1WB |
15 Years of Babylon 5 |
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The show debuted on January 26, 1994 (after showing at Arisia a few days earlier). It's been 15 years... how has B5 changed SF on TV? CGI is now everywhere - B5 pioneered the field. Long-arc storytelling is now almost normal, but 15 years ago a novel for TV was a strange and new concept.
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| Lisa: |
It's been 15 years... how has B5 changed SF on TV? B5 pioneered CGI, long-arc storytelling, and a novel-for-TV concept.
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| 0975 |
AME-216-1HS |
Fullmetal Alchemist - Episodes 1 and 2 |
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In two TV Asahi web polls, the anime was voted #1 most popular anime of all time in Japan. It was nominated in six of the eight categories for which it was eligible at the American Anime Awards in February 2007, winning awards in five of them. Reviewers from several media have noted the characters' complex personalities and original designs. Get hooked on on Fullmetal Alchemist here at Arisia, you're view of anime and cartoons will never be the same.
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| Mary: |
In two TV Asahi web polls, the anime was voted #1 most popular anime of all time in Japan. It was nominated in six of the eight categories for which it was eligible at the American Anime Awards in February 2007, winning awards in five of them. Reviewers from several media have noted the characters' complex personalities and original designs. Get hooked on on Fullmetal Alchemist here at Arisia, you're view of anime and cartoons will never be the same.
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| Paul: |
In two TV Asahi web polls, the anime was voted #1 most popular anime of all time in Japan, nominated in six of the eight categories for which it was eligible at the American Anime Awards in February 2007, winning awards in five of them. Reviewers from several media have noted the characters' complex personalities and original designs.
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| 1039 |
AR-216-16C |
Docent Tour with David Seeley |
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Tour the Arisia 2009 Art Show with our Artist Guest of Honor, David Seeley.
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| Lisa: |
Tour the Art Show with our Artist Guest of Honor, David Seeley.
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| 0961 |
35-216-1MP |
Space Sentinels-- Space Giants |
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Hal Sutherland's action animation show involve three Greek gods transplanted into the future where they do good and battle evil. We're showing an episode called Space Giants in which they battle evil giants. Everything is cut and dried and the good guys always win, and that's the way it should be.30 min, In 16mm
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| Mary: |
Second Showing 30 min, 16mm
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| 0676 |
??-???-?? (LI-216-204) |
Media Tie-Ins: Dead End Or Foot In The Door |
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Panelists discuss the process of writing a media tie-in novel, and its often-negative perception by fans and publishers.
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| 0070 |
??-???-?? (FT-216-14A) |
How to Write Your Own Stories |
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Got a story you're just dying to get out, but you can't quite seem to get it on paper? Or when you do, it just goes everywhere? We'll discuss the basics of writing your own story.
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| 0138 |
??-???-?? (FT-216-14B) |
Astronomical Drawings |
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Black paper, oil pastels and your imagination take you into the universe
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| 0133 |
??-???-?? (FT-216-14C) |
Puppet Making Workshop |
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We'll provide the materials; you provide the imagination!
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| 0816 |
??-???-?? (RD-216-15R) |
Reading - Shira Lipkin |
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Shira Lipkin will be reading a selection from her body of work.
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| 0623 |
LI-217-1CA |
How Do We Pay For The Future? |
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Science fiction has posited a wide range of economic models, from total abundance to mean scarcity, from plutocracy to collectivism. What happens when goods are freely available to all? What happens when long-lasting food rations are worth killing for? What emphasis does the writer need to place on the economy, the technology and the society to tell an intriguing tale?
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| Lisa: |
Science fiction has posited a wide range of economic models, from total abundance to mean scarcity, from plutocracy to collectivism. What happens when goods are freely available or extremely scarce? What emphasis does the writer need to place on the economy, the technology and the society?
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| 0694 |
AU-217-3CA |
Book Signing - Resa Nelson |
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Book signing session with Resa Nelson.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0082 |
FT-217-14C |
Hands-On Science for Kids, Take 1 |
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Explore the weird world of science with the New England Mad Scientists Guild! Learn about physics and chemistry as you perform fun experiments. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!
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| Lisa: |
Explore the weird world of science with the New England Mad Scientists Guild! Learn about physics and chemistry as you perform fun experiments. Be prepared to get dirty!
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| 1006 |
35-217-1MP |
History of the Automobile |
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a short film describing the evolution of transportation in a parallel universe. 16mm, 6 min.
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| Mary: |
Second Showing 16mm, 6 min.
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| 0155 |
CM-217-1RA |
No Capes! Non-superhero Comics |
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The majority of comics are hero/superhero based. Is there a place at the table for non-hero drama? If not, why not? Discover new non-hero titles and discuss some of your own favorites with others.
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| Lisa: |
The majority of comics are hero/superhero based. Is there a place at the table for non-hero drama? Discover & discuss new non-hero titles.
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| 0272 |
LI-217-1RB |
Making Tropes Interesting |
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Tropes are devices and conventions that a writer can reasonably rely on as being present in the minds and expectations of the audience. We've all seen them. Aliens that speak English. Alternate universes. A genie in a bottle. How do you put a twist on these tired old devices to make them interesting?
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| Lisa: |
Tropes are devices and conventions that a writer can reasonably rely on as being present in the minds and expectations of the audience: aliens speaking English, alternate universes, a genie in a bottle. How do you make these tired old devices interesting?
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| 0508 |
LF-217-1AB |
Bellydancing 101 |
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Belly dancing is one of the oldest styles of dance in the world. It's also an excellent way to get or stay in shape while having a good time, too! Come learn the basics of this fun activity.
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| Lisa: |
Bellydancing is one of the oldest styles of dance in the world. It's an excellent way to get or stay in shape! Come learn the basics.
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| 0765 |
AN-217-1WA |
Lolita Fashion and Culture 101 |
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An introduction to this Japanese cosplay trend. What is Lolita? What's the difference between Elegant Gothic Lolita, WaLoli, and Baby Lolita? Where do Lolita designers find inspiration? This panel will cover Lolita fashions and the history and philosophy behind the movement's origin in Japan as well as Lolita culture in America and its differences from the Japanese subculture.
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| Mary: |
Elegant Gothic Lolita, WaLoli, and Baby Lolita? Lolita designers. Lolita culture in America and its differences from the Japanese subculture.
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| 0328 |
SC-217-1WB |
Regenerative Theraputics - It kinda grows on you |
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Latest advances in regenerative therapy from organ replacement to reversing degenerative disease damage. What big breakthroughs have happened, and what's just around the corner?
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| Lisa: |
Latest advances in regenerative therapy from organ replacement to reversing degenerative disease damage. What breakthroughs have happened, and what's coming?
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| 0962 |
35-217a-1MP |
Repo: the Genetic Opera |
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This is a fantasy horror musical about a world in which medical insurance is nonexistent and where if you take out a loan for an organ transplant, you'd better make sure you can pay it. Cindy says, ""Take painkillers first."" It's silly, it's horrible, it's a musical with real opera singing, Anthony Stewart Head, and Paris Hilton. How can you go wrong? In 35mm, 1 hr. 38 min
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| Mary: |
A fantasy horror musical about a world in which medical insurance is nonexistent and where if you take out a loan for an organ transplant, you'd better make sure you can pay it. Take painkillers first. It's silly, it's horrible, it's a musical with real opera singing, Anthony Stewart Head, and Paris Hilton. Yeah. Really. 35mm, 1 hr. 38 min
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| 0202 |
AN-217-1HS |
Fullmetal Alchemist: Who is Edward Elric? |
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Set in an alternate early 20th century where matter transformation is done through the science of alchemy, Fullmetal Alchemist is the story of two brothers who train to become State Alchemists in order to reclaim what they had once lost. Hiromu Arakawa's long-running manga has been made into an anime series as well as two movies. Come discuss the continuing adventures of Eric and Alphonse on their search for the Philosopher's Stone and their journey toward adulthood.
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| Mary: |
Set in an alternate early 20th century where matter transformation is done through the science of alchemy, Fullmetal Alchemist is the story of two brothers, Eric and Alphonse, on their search for the Philosopher's Stone and their journey toward adulthood.
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| 0443 |
??-???-?? (TN-217-204) |
Writing Workshop |
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Hone your writing skills with friendly pros.
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| 0861 |
??-???-?? (RD-217-15R) |
Reading - Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein |
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| Orig: |
Catt will be doing a reading of her story Guardian Angels.
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| 0863 |
??-???-?? (RD-217a-15R) |
Reading - Sara M. Harvey |
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Sara M. Harvey will be reading a selection from her body of work.
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| 0492 |
LF-218-1CA |
Poly 250: Is Poly Marriage on the Horizon? |
| Orig: |
Gay marriage has been legal in Massachusetts for a couple of years. Opponents said that this would lead us down the ""slippery slope"" to non-dyadic marriage. But is it really, or was that just a scare tactic? Can polys really hope to say ""I do...I do...and me too!"" any time soon?
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| Lisa: |
Gay marriage has been legal in Massachusetts for a couple of years. Can polys really hope to say "I do...I do...and me too!" any time soon?
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| 0402 |
AN-218-1HS |
Anime/Video Hell |
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""If the battle for the mind of North America will be fought in the video arena - then you've already lost!"" Anime/Video Hell is a freeform, late night potpourri of flotsam from the mediascape: found videos, asian game show segments, insane music videos, exotic trailers and found video segments.
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| Mary: |
Anime/Video Hell is a freeform, late night potpourri of flotsam from the mediascape: found videos, Asian game show segments, insane music videos, exotic trailers and found video segments.
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| 0734 |
AN-218-1RA |
Fan-subs and Piracy |
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In Japan they have been cracking down on piracy and fan subs (fan produced subtitled versions. Some companies have their own channels on YouTube? Some companies have posted advertisements on fansubs rather than insist they be pulled. What is the future the retail of Anime?
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| Mary: |
In Japan they have been cracking down on piracy and fan subs (fan produced subtitled versions). Some companies have their own channels on YouTube? Some have posted advertisements on fansubs rather than insist they be pulled. What is the future retail of Anime?
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| 0550 |
LI-218-1RB |
Women, Sexism, and Fandom |
| Orig: |
Panelists discuss the interactions of the depictions of women in SF and the social status of women in fandom and the professional SF world, about how SF and fandom have both challenged and promulgated gender norms.
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| Lisa: |
Consider the depictions of women in SF and the social status of women in fandom and the professional SF world. How have SF and fandom both challenged and promulgated gender norms?
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| 0891 |
GAM-218-201 |
Mage: The Awakening MET - LARP |
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A few years ago the pact that built the power structure for Boston fell and the Free Council was able to gain power. Now a few years later members of the old regime try to upset the balance of Boston and reclaim it's power for Salem. Who will you stand with, the Free Council as they try and make a better city for Mage and Sleeper, or with the powers that be of Salem as they try once again to put the city on the hill under their thumb once more.
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| Lisa: |
Members of the old regime try to upset the balance of Boston and reclaim it's power for Salem. Who will you stand with, the Free Council, or the powers that be of Salem?
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| 0291 |
L2-218-204 |
Podcasting: A How-to For Anyone with a Voice |
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Maybe you are already a podcast subscriber; maybe you have never even heard the term before. Maybe you are ready to jump in and make your own, or maybe you do not even know why someone would want to listen to a podcast. A panel about podcasts and videocasts, and their production, promotion, and purpose. From the technology to the terminology, the opportunities and the realities, come to this panel with questions and curiosity.
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| Lisa: |
All about podcasts and videocasts, and their production, promotion, and purpose. From the technology to the terminology, the opportunities and the realities, come to this panel with questions and curiosity.
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| 0787 |
GAM-218-1TP |
Salah Ad-Din: Rise of a Leader - table top game |
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You are the Emir of a middle eastern city during the time of the crusades. You realize that on your own you will be unable to defeat the crusaders, however if you rally all the middle eastern cities behind your banner, you could drive the crusaders out. You must build up your city, extend your influence, and form alliances. Once you have proven yourself as a true leader, you will gain the respect and allegiance of the people of the middle east.
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| Lisa: |
You are the Emir of a Middle Eastern city during the Crusades. You build up your city, extend your influence, prove yourself a leader, and form alliances to drive the crusaders out.
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| Paul: |
See Saturday 2:00 PM for description.
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| 0673 |
SC-218-1WA |
Machines Augmenting Mankind: Prosthetics in SF |
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What's possible given our knowledge of material science and cybernetics? Has SF changed social attitudes toward prosthetics both inside and outside fandom? Do you think there will come a time when prosthetics are considered normal - or even preferred?
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| Lisa: |
What's possible, given our knowledge? Has SF changed social attitudes toward prosthetics? Do you think there will come a time when prosthetics are considered normal--or preferred?
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| Paul: |
What's possible, given our knowledge? Has SF changed social attitudes toward prosthetics? Do you think there will come a time when prosthetics are considered normal - or preferred?
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| 0139 |
ME-218-1WB |
Beloved Ghosts vs. Evil Dead |
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The dead have become horror's answer to SF's aliens: convenient blanks onto which to project our hopes and our fears. Are the dearly departed helpful ghosts, or are they evil, flesh-eating corpses who prey on the living? What does our media say about how our society looks at death?
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| Lisa: |
The dead have become horror's convenient blanks onto which to project our hopes and our fears. Are there helpful ghosts, or just evil, flesh-eating corpses? What does it say about how we look at death?
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| 0357 |
??-???-?? (LI-218-1CA) |
Trend? What Trend? |
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| Orig: |
On writing what you love when it also happens to be popular.
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| 0808 |
??-???-?? (RD-218-15R) |
Reading - Don Sakers |
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| Orig: |
He will read from his novel A ROSE FROM OLD TERRA.
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| 0943 |
??-???-?? (CO-218-14A) |
Masquarade Green Room: Photos |
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| Orig: |
Masquarade Green Room: Photos
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| 0944 |
??-???-?? (CO-218-14B) |
Masquarade Green Room: Workmanship Judging |
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| Orig: |
Masquarade Green Room: Workmanship Judging
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| 0945 |
??-???-?? (CO-218-14C) |
Masquarade Green Room: Competitors Seating |
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| Orig: |
Masquarade Green Room: Competitors Seating
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| 0801 |
??-???-?? (RD-218a-15R) |
Reading - Jennifer Pelland |
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| Orig: |
Jennifer Pelland will be reading "Minya's Astral Angels," which is going to be published in the Solaris Book of New Science Fiction, Volume 3.
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| 0146 |
SC-219-10B |
Fantastic Future Interface Devices |
| Orig: |
What can we do to input information quickly, efficiently, reliably and safely? Are neural input, voice input, or eyeflick sensors reasonable input devices? Come talk about what alternatives to keyboards exist and should exist.
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| Lisa: |
What can we do to input information quickly, efficiently, reliably and safely? Neural, voice, or eyeflick? Come talk about alternatives to keyboards.
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| 0495 |
LI-219-1CA |
Book Publicity 101 |
| Orig: |
How do authors, publishers and publicists arouse interest in new books and up-and-coming authors? Between authors who do their own publicity, professional publicists for big presses and imprints, and small press publishers, widely differing techniques get used: flyers, magazine ads, book signings, conference appearances, blogs and more. What works for whom?
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| Lisa: |
How do authors, publishers and publicists arouse interest in new books and new authors? Between authors who do their own publicity, professional publicists for big presses and imprints, and small press publishers, widely differing techniques get used. What works for whom?
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| 0963 |
35-219-1MP |
Rhapsody of Steel |
| Orig: |
Former Disney animator John Sutherland's 1959 classic details the history of steel from the first meteor to strike the earth to the first manned rocket to leave it. Time Magazine called Sutherland a ""slick entertainer and painless pedagogue."" Our print is in excellent condition with beautiful color. in 35mm Technicolor Dye-Transfer, 23 min.
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| Mary: |
Former Disney animator John Sutherland's 1959 classic details the history of steel from the first meteor to strike the earth to the first manned rocket to leave it. Time Magazine called Sutherland a “slick entertainer and painless pedagogue.” Our print is in excellent condition with beautiful color. 35mm Technicolor Dye-Transfer, 23 min.
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| Paul: |
Former Disney animator John Sutherland's 1959 classic details the history of steel from the first meteor to strike the earth to the first manned rocket to leave it. Time Magazine called Sutherland a "slick entertainer and painless pedagogue." Our print is in excellent condition with beautiful color. 35mm Technicolor Dye-Transfer, 23 min.
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| 0060 |
LI-219-1RA |
Retelling Fairytales |
| Orig: |
Folk and fairytales offer some of the riches sources for story telling. How have people adapted them into novels and films? What are great sources of these tales? Why do they resonate so with readers?
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| Lisa: |
Folk and fairytales offer some of the riches sources for story telling. How have people adapted them? What are great sources, and why do they resonate with readers?
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| 0500 |
LI-219-1RB |
Starship Troopers: 50 Years Later |
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In the wake of Sputnik and in reply to an anti-nuclear group's publicity, Heinlein paid for a full-page newspaper ad calling for increased nuclear testing, entitled ""Who Are The Heirs Of Patrick Henry?"" The next year, with the ad firmly in mind, he published ""Starship Troopers."" How does this book speak to us fifty years later? Are the themes more or less relevant than they were at the height of the Cold War?
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| Lisa: |
In the wake of Sputnik and in reply to an anti-nuclear group's publicity, Heinlein paid for a full-page newspaper ad calling for increased nuclear testing, and the next year he published "Starship Troopers." How does this book speak to us fifty years later?
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| 0475 |
LF-219-204 |
The Mind of the Nerd: Psychology and Fandom |
| Orig: |
While the geek population is broad and diverse, there are some common psychological traits among geeks. What are these traits, and what can we learn about ourselves and each other by examining them?
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| Lisa: |
While the geek population is broad and diverse, there are some common psychological traits among geeks. What are these traits, and what can we learn about each other and ourselves by examining them?
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| 0535 |
CM-219-1WA |
Minx No More |
| Orig: |
DC's Minx line targeted young women; DC cites its ""failure"" to lacking an audience, but manga sales prove that wrong. Minx was never given a chance to thrive, but in its one short year it brought out some fantastic books. What went wrong? How can we bring character-driven original graphic novels to an audience that's clearly there?
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| Lisa: |
DC's Minx line targeted young women; DC cites its "failure" to lacking an audience, but manga sales prove that wrong. What went wrong? How can we bring character-driven original graphic novels to an audience that's clearly there?
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| 0531 |
CM-219-1WB |
Warren Ellis: Genius, Madman,or both? |
| Orig: |
Warren Ellis continues to take comics by storm, rampaging across Marvel and Avatar, in addition to maintaining a weekly webcomic. He is notoriously over-the-top, and his blog is definitely NSFW. Is he bringing the bizarre into the mainstream?
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| Lisa: |
Warren Ellis takes comics by storm, rampages across Marvel and Avatar, maintains a weekly webcomic, is notoriously over-the-top, and his blog is definitely NSFW. Is he bringing the bizarre into the mainstream?
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| 0959 |
35-219a-1MP |
Next Door |
| Orig: |
A sobering story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., about what happens when an imaginative young boy is left alone with nothing but a television set, a radio, and a real life drama next door. Directed for WGBH in 1976 by local filmmaker Andrew Silver with lighting by the late Minor White.28 min color 16mm
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A sobering story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., An imaginative young boy is left alone with nothing but a television set, a radio, and a real life drama next door. Directed for WGBH in 1976 by local filmmaker Andrew Silver, with lighting by the late Minor White. 28 min color 16mm
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| 0942 |
??-???-?? (CO-219-1CD) |
Seating for MASQUARADE BEGINS |
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| Orig: |
Seating is opened at 7:30 for the Masqurade
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| 0762 |
GM-220-1CA |
Battle Royale: PS3 vs Xbox vs Wii |
| Orig: |
Sony was up, Nintendo was down. Now Nintendo's on top, and Sony and Microsoft are trying to change their mojo. What's going on in the ever-changing world of console gaming? Which platform is best?
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| Lisa: |
Sony was up, Nintendo was down. Now it’s reversed. What's going on in the ever-changing world of console gaming? Which platform is best?
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| Paul: |
Sony was up, Nintendo was down. Now it's reversed. What's going on in the ever-changing world of console gaming? Which platform is best?
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| 1027 |
AME-220-1HS |
Gankutsuou, The Count of Monte Cristo |
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While vacationing on the moon, Albert, a young Parisian nobleman, meets the Count of Monte Cristo, a fabulously rich aristocrat from the far reaches of the galaxy. Fascinated by the count's sophistication and intelligence, Albert is unaware of the older man's dark purpose: to enact revenge for a terrible act of betrayal committed against him twenty-five years ago. Soon, all of Paris, including Albert's own mother and father, will feel the terror of the count's vengeance.
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| Mary: |
While vacationing on the moon, Albert, a young Parisian nobleman, meets the Count of Monte Cristo, a fabulously rich aristocrat from the far reaches of the galaxy.
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| 0964 |
35-220-1MP |
This Island Earth |
| Orig: |
This film is probably best known for having been made fun of by Mst3k, but in fact it's one of the more thoughtful SF films of the fifties, with shifting alliances, evil invasion plots, and Earth scientists caught in-between. 1 hr. 27 min. In 35mm Cinemascope with Color by Technicolor
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| Mary: |
This film is probably best known for having been made fun of by Mst3k, but in fact it's one of the more thoughtful SF films of the fifties, with shifting alliances, evil invasion plots, and Earth scientists caught in-between. 1 hr. 27 min., 35mm Cinemascope with Color by Technicolor
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| 0308 |
SC-220-1RA |
Mirror Neurons, Empathy, and "Theory of Mind |
| Orig: |
The discovery of mirror neurons has been a watershed for neuroscience. Mirror neurons ""light up"" when we watch someone perform an activity, causing our brain to react very much as if we had performed the activity ourselves. They may be responsible for hard-wired empathy and play a role in altruism and ""theory of mind"" (the understanding that others have mental states like we do), and they may be defective or absent in sociopaths.
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| Lisa: |
Mirror neurons "light up" when we watch someone perform an activity, causing our brain to react as if we had performed it ourselves. They may be responsible for empathy and altruism and the understanding that others have mental states, and may be defective in sociopaths.
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| 0749 |
GM-220-1RB |
CRPGs: The Next Generation |
| Orig: |
A few decades ago the only computer roleplaying games were text-based or used ASCII art. What forms might computer and video console roleplaying games take ten and fifteen years from now?
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| Lisa: |
A few decades ago the only computer roleplaying games were text-based or used ASCII art. What forms might computer and video console roleplaying games take in the future?
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| 0436 |
CM-220-204 |
Unforgettable Moments |
| Orig: |
Gwen Stacy falling off the bridge. The big reveal at the end of Watchmen. What moments in comics do you find unforgettable? We'll discuss our favorites and take suggestions from the audience.
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| Lisa: |
Gwen Stacy falling off the bridge. The big reveal at the end of Watchmen. What moments in comics do you find unforgettable? We'll discuss our favorites and take audience suggestions.
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| 0788 |
GAM-220-1TP |
The Easter Bunny Must Die! - table top game |
| Orig: |
A sequel to last year's ""In Madness There is Madness."" Though a dire plot was stopped, evil cultists have concocted a new plan. Imagine the Easter Bunny with tentacles passing out eggs that will hatch octopoid spawn!
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| Lisa: |
A sequel to last year's "In Madness There is Madness." Fvil cultists have concocted a new plan. Imagine the Easter Bunny with tentacles passing out eggs that will hatch octopoid spawn!
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| 0515 |
LI-220-1WA |
The Book Didn't Change, But I Did |
| Orig: |
Rereading a book you loved as a child, or a teenager, or even last year can be an entirely new experience. Let's reflect together on how books have changed in meaning when read again after life's changes.
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| Lisa: |
Rereading a book you once loved as a child, or even last year, can be a new experience. Let's reflect together on how books have changed in meaning when read again after life's changes.
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| 0626 |
CM-220-1WB |
All I Ever Needed to Know, I Learned From Comics |
| Orig: |
History as told by Sequential Art - From Jason Lutes' BERLIN to Rick Geary's historical humor; from Ben Grimm as Blackbeard to Larry Gonick's Cartoon History of the Universe: What's right, what's wrong, and what's just plain goofy.
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| Lisa: |
History as told by Sequential Art-From Jason Lutes' Berlin to Rick Geary's historical humor; from Ben Grimm as Blackbeard to Larry Gonick's Cartoon History of the Universe: what's right, wrong, and just plain goofy.
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| 0997 |
??-???-?? (GAM-220a-1TP) |
D&D ARMIES - tourney |
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| Orig: |
A tourney to test out a new system of staging mass battles in D&D; those who wish to be involved need to attend the organizational meeting on Friday.
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| 1035 |
??-???-?? (RD-220-15R) |
Reading - Catherine Asaro |
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| Orig: |
Catherine will be reading a selection from her body of work.
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| 0412 |
??-???-?? (FK-220-1CD) |
Masquerade |
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| Orig: |
The official Arisia Masquerade (SATURDAY President's D+C)
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| 0814 |
??-???-?? (RD-220a-15R) |
Reading - Margaret Ronald |
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| Orig: |
Margaret Ronald will be reading from Spiral Hunt, her first novel, coming out from Eos Books later in January.
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| 0074 |
ME-221-1CA |
THIS IS THE WAR ROOM! |
| Orig: |
""Dr. Strangelove"" turns 45 and seems more prescient then ever with its politicians and military leaders disconnected from reality. Does this black and white classic by Stanley Kubrick still speak to us today, or do modern viewers need a remake in color with Will Smith and Keanu Reeves? The government insisted at the time that deranged people acting without authority could never get us into a war. Are you still convinced?
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| Lisa: |
Dr. Strangelove turns 45 and seems more prescient then ever with its politicians and military leaders disconnected from reality. Does this black and white classic by Stanley Kubrick still speak to us today?
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| 1021 |
AME-221-1HS |
Voices of a Distant Star |
| Orig: |
In the midst of an alien invasion, Mikako joins the resistance, leaving behind the one young man she loves. As she goes deeper into space, Mikako's only connection with her boyfriend is through cell-phone text messages. The war rages on and years pass, but Mikako barely ages in the timelessness of space while Noboru grows old. How can the love of two people, torn apart by war, survive? Voices of a Distant Star was written, directed and produced entirely by Makoto on his Macintosh computer.
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| Mary: |
In the midst of an alien invasion, Mikako joins the resistance, leaving behind the one young man she loves. As she goes deeper into space, Mikako's only connection with her boyfriend is through cell-phone text messages. Mikako barely ages in the timelessness of space while Noboru grows old. Voices of a Distant Star was written, directed and produced entirely by Makoto-sama on his Macintosh computer.
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| Paul: |
In the midst of an alien invasion, Mikako joins the resistance, leaving behind the one young man she loves. As she goes deeper into space, Mikako's only connection with her boyfriend is through text messages. She barely ages in the timelessness of space while he grows old. Written, directed and produced entirely by Makoto-sama on his Mac.
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| 0069 |
LI-221-1RA |
Steampunk vs. Cyberpunk |
| Orig: |
We've gone from nihilistic tech-heavy cyberpunk to more light-hearted, ingenious steampunk. Is steampunk's growing popularity because we're coming to terms with the fact that we're not getting the future we expected? Is it cyclical, a throwback to the Jules Verne-style adventure? Or is it the simple fact that airships will always be cool?
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| Lisa: |
We've gone from nihilistic tech-heavy cyberpunk to more light-hearted, ingenious steampunk. Is steampunk growing because we're not getting the future we expected? Is it cyclical, or is it just that airships are cool?
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| 0330 |
LF-221-1RB |
Your Kink is Okay |
| Orig: |
No matter how outlandish a person's proclivities are, there are still things that they will find freaky about other people. Why is it that many who engage in one unusual behavior look down on another? We'll discuss various activities and maybe discover that ""those people"" aren't quite as freaky as we might have thought before.
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| Lisa: |
No matter how outlandish a person's proclivities are, there are still things that they will find freaky about others. We'll discuss various activities and maybe discover that "those people" aren't quite as freaky as we might have thought.
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| 0279 |
ME-221-204 |
Foreign SF |
| Orig: |
SF in other languages is gaining in popularity. Come discuss SF in German, French, Polish, Japanese, and other languages!
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| Lisa: |
Come discuss SF written in German, French, Polish, Japanese, and more!
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| 0602 |
L2-221-1WA |
Second Life: Impact on First Life |
| Orig: |
In SL you can be a dragon, drow, an oddball. How is it positively and negatively influencing your real life? You can earn real college credits and get a visa to visit some countries... but you can be so into it that you lose touch with the real world.
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| Lisa: |
In SL you can be a dragon, drow, an oddball. How is it positively and negatively influencing your real life? You can earn real college credits and get a visa to visit some countries... but lose touch with the real world.
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| 0273 |
AN-221-1WB |
Intro to Anime's Adult Forms / Hentai, Yaoi |
| Orig: |
Anime is easily as diverse as any other film medium, with everything from action to romance to intrigue. How can you find what you want? And how can you find it without - or with - stumbling into tentacle wielding giant mecha driven by dimensionally dislocated schoolgirls? OR Zowie! it's Yaoi!... school boys!?!
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| Mary: |
Anime is easily as diverse as any other film medium, with everything from action to romance to intrigue. How can you find what you want without -- or with -- stumbling into tentacle wielding giant mecha driven by dimensionally dislocated schoolgirls? OR Zowie! it's Yaoi!.. school boys!?!
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| Paul: |
Anime is easily as diverse as any other film medium, with everything from action to romance to intrigue. How can you find what you want without - or with - stumbling into tentacle wielding giant mecha driven by dimensionally dislocated schoolgirls? OR Zowie! it's Yaoi!... school boys!?!
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| 1022 |
AME-221a-1HS |
Hellsing, Impure Soles |
| Orig: |
A secret war is brewing in the night - a war in which humanity is only a pawn. The mysterious Hellsing Organization deploys within the shadows to protect ordinary mortals from the undead legions that would prey upon us. Now, as the ghouls and vampires increase in number, they threaten the human police forces forcing the deployment of the Hellsing Organization's ultimate weapon - the rogue vampire, Arucard!
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| Mary: |
A secret war is brewing in the night - a war in which humanity is only a pawn. Now, as the ghouls and vampires increase in number, they threaten the human police forces forcing the deployment of the Hellsing Organization's ultimate weapon - the rogue vampire, Alucard!
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| 0970 |
35-221-1MP |
Michael Critchton's "Westworld |
| Orig: |
During Michael Crichton's life, he wrote a number of screenplays centered around technology going terribly wrong but ingenious humans managing to overcome it. With his recent death we'd like to commemmorate his work. Delos is the vacation of the future, today. But you probably haven't bargained for Yul Brynner as a murderously malfunctioning robot. This film is in the process of being remade: see the original before it's too late. 1 hr. 28 min, In 16mmm
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| Mary: |
During Michael Crichton's life, he wrote a number of screenplays centered on technology going terribly wrong but ingenious humans managing to overcome it. With his recent death we'd like to commemorate his work. ‘Delos is the vacation of the future, today.’ But you probably haven't bargained for Yul Brynner as a murderously malfunctioning robot. This film is in the process of being remade: see the original before it's too late. 1 hr. 28 min, 16mmm
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| Paul: |
Michael Crichton wrote a number of screenplays centered on technology going terribly wrong but ingenious humans managing to overcome it. With his recent death we'd like to commemorate his work. 'Delos is the vacation of the future, today.' But you probably haven't bargained for Yul Brynner as a murderously malfunctioning robot. This film is in the process of being remade: see the original before it's too late.
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| 0879 |
??-???-?? (RD-221-15R) |
Reading - Steve Sawicki |
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| Orig: |
Steve will be reading his short story "Mr Zmith Goes to Washington" from the Future Washington Anthology.
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| 0286 |
FLK-222-1CA |
Song Circle: Sea Shanties |
| Orig: |
So much science fiction has been inspired by the sailing adventure novels of yore. Go back to the future with songs of ships of the sea and ships of the great beyond.
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| Lisa: |
Go back to the future with songs of ships of the sea and ships of the great beyond.
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| 0490 |
TN-222-1RA |
Vampires vs. Werewolves |
| Orig: |
Only the rivalry between pirates and ninjas is in the same league as enmity between vampires and werewolves. Come pick a side and help the debaters defend it!
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| Lisa: |
The infamous enmity between vampires and werewolves: pick a side and help defend it (verbally)!
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| 0455 |
LF-222-1RB |
Bootblacking 101 |
| Orig: |
Bootblacking is not only enjoyable from a service perspective; it can also be the basis for a very unique scene. It's a great way to flirt, too! We'll discuss bootblacking basics, and then discuss ways you can have fun with it. 18+ Only.
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| Lisa: |
Bootblacking is not only enjoyable from a service perspective; it can also be the basis for a very unique scene. We'll discuss bootblacking basics, and then discuss ways you can have fun with it. 18+ Only.
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| 0636 |
LI-222-1WA |
Writing Sex Magic |
| Orig: |
Many cultures and mythologies recognize the power of sex and sexuality as a force of transformation, for the giving (or stealing) of energies, and, of course, for creation. This panel will discuss the uses of sexuality as a magical catalyst in fiction: what is compelling, what is implausible, and what is just plain smut.
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| Lisa: |
Sex and sexuality is a power for transformation, for the giving (or stealing) of energies, and for creation. We discuss the uses of sexuality as a magical catalyst in fiction: compelling, implausible, or smut.
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| 0027 |
ME-222-1WB |
Knowing the Score: Music in SF and Fantasy |
| Orig: |
How much impact does the score of a film or television series have on the viewer? What make the more memorable ones stand out? Do certain arrangements of instruments lend their sounds more easily to certain genres? Is there a reason why most of the Star Trek programs have a lead in that's heavy on the large horn section? Come discuss the some of your favorites and the hows and whys of how score choices are made.
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| Lisa: |
How much impact does the score of a film or television series have on the viewer? What make the more memorable ones stand out?
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| 0933 |
??-???-?? (35-222-1CD) |
Coming Attractions: 2009 Movies |
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| Orig: |
Coming Attractions: 2009 Movies / the Masq half-time event
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| 0865 |
??-???-?? (RD-222-15R) |
Reading - Inanna Arthen |
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| Orig: |
Inanna will be reading from *The Longer the Fall*, the second novel in her Vampires of New England Series, which will be published in 2009.
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| 0925 |
DVD-223-1HS |
Perfect Creature: From New Zealand R |
| Orig: |
From New Zealand. This Alternate History Steampunk murder mystery unravels the fabric of history. 90 minutes R
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| Mary: |
This alternate history Steampunk murder mystery unravels the fabric of history. 90 minutes R
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| 0965 |
35-223-1MP |
THE ORIGINAL Battlestar Galactica |
| Orig: |
It has come to our attention that many members of the younger generation do not realize just how bad the original Battlestar Galactica was. Therefore, in conjunction with the Institute For Very Bad Cinema, we are presenting the original theatrical film released to coincide with the original television series. Although beautifully photographed, the wooden acting, stilted dialogue, and ludicrous plot make this a film to be laughed at 2 hr. 28 min. In 35mm with original Sensurround.
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| Mary: |
It has come to our attention that many members of the younger generation do not realize just how bad the original Battlestar Galactica was. Therefore, in conjunction with the Institute for Very Bad Cinema, we are presenting the original theatrical film released to coincide with the original television series. Although beautifully photographed, the wooden acting, stilted dialogue, and ludicrous plot make this a film to be laughed at. 2 hr. 28 min. 35mm with original Sensurround.
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| Paul: |
You young folks don't realize how bad BSG used to was. Therefore, in conjunction with the Institute for Very Bad Cinema, we are presenting the original theatrical film released to coincide with the original television series. Although beautifully photographed, the wooden acting, stilted dialogue, and ludicrous plot make this a film to be laughed at. 35mm with original Sensurround.
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| 0453 |
LF-223-1RA |
Scening and Catharsis |
| Orig: |
Many people think of BDSM a simply a way to have a good time, but for some it's a way to learn about themselves and their partner. How can one achieve a cathartic experience through BDSM, why do people do it, and what are some of the potential pitfalls? 18+ Only.
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| Lisa: |
Achieving a cathartic experience through BDSM, why people do it, and some of the potential pitfalls. 18+ Only.
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| 0350 |
??-???-?? (35-223-1AB) |
The Eric in the Elevator Show |
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| Orig: |
Come see the film of last year's fan guest of honor, "Eric in the Elevator" presenting his fun and fast-paced elevator interviews.
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| 0218 |
??-???-?? (ATV-223-1CD) |
Masquerade awards presentation |
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| Orig: |
none needed
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| 0231 |
??-???-?? (FK-223-1CA) |
Filking Into the Night - Open Filking |
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| Orig: |
Hear filk in its native environment! Make music happen. Sing! Play! Clap hands! Listen! Join the merriment! No experience necessary.
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| 0465 |
LI-300-1RA |
The Eye of Argon |
| Orig: |
One more line, just one more line...nope, you lost it! How much of this ""story"" can you read without falling into a giggle fit or stumbling over the words?
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| Lisa: |
One more line, just one more line...nope, you lost it! How much of this "story" can you read without pausing, giggling or stumbling?
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| 0245 |
FA-300-1CD |
Saturday Club Dance |
| Orig: |
Johnny Zed will be spinning tunes from midnight until the last dancer drops; come shuffle your mortal coil to everything from favorites returned from beyond the grave to futuristic waves of dark sound from another dimension.
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| Lisa: |
Johnny Zed will be spinning tunes in the President’s Ballroom from midnight until the last dancer drops; everything from favorites returned from beyond the grave to futuristic waves of dark sound from another dimension.
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| Paul: |
Johnny Zed will be spinning tunes in the President's Ballroom from midnight until the last dancer drops; everything from favorites returned from beyond the grave to futuristic waves of dark sound from another dimension.
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| 0928 |
DVD-300-1HS |
Six String Samurai R |
| Orig: |
In an Alternate History, the King is dead. A new King will be crowned in Las Vegas. Music binds the Universe together. 90 minutes R
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| Mary: |
In an alternate history The King is Dead. A new King will be crowned in Las Vegas. Music binds the Universe together. 90 minutes R
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| 0189 |
??-???-?? (GAM-300-1TP) |
24-Hour Open Gaming |
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| Orig: |
24-hour unscheduled gaming. Magnificent!
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| 0868 |
FA-301-1AB |
Introduction to Poi and Circus Fun |
| Orig: |
Poi is a form of juggling or object manipulation employing a ball suspended from a length of rope which is held in hand and swung in circular patterns, comparable to club-twirling. Poi spinning originated with the Maori people of New Zealand and has recently become popular in many outdoor festivals and social gatherings. Come learn about poi and maybe try a spin yourself in this fun and educational workshop.
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| Lisa: |
Poi is a form of juggling or object manipulation employing a ball suspended from a length of rope, comparable to club-twirling. Poi originated with the Maori. Come learn about poi and maybe try a spin yourself.
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| 0979 |
??-???-?? (AME-302-1HS) |
YAOI Sampler - BL for Women |
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| Orig: |
to be announced
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| 0978 |
??-???-?? (AME-303-1HS) |
Hentai - Anime for Men |
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| Orig: |
to be announced
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| 1028 |
AME-304-1HS |
Ghost Talker's Daydream |
| Orig: |
Ghost Talker's Daydream is a horror anime created by Saki Okuse and Sankichi Meguro. It tells the story of Misaki Saiki, a young woman with a troubled past, who is a professional dominatrix in one of Tokyo's most exclusive S&M clubs. However, her real money comes from something she likes even less than being a dominatrix. Ever since childhood, Misaki has had the ability to see and communicate with ghosts, and that talent is put to use by the Livelihood Protection Agency.
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| Mary: |
Ghost Talker's Daydream is a horror anime created by Saki Okuse and Sankichi Meguro. Misaki Saiki, a young woman with a troubled past, who is a professional dominatrix in one of Tokyo's most exclusive S&M clubs. However, her real money comes from her ability to see and communicate with ghosts.
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| 0838 |
??-???-?? (FT-307-1CD) |
Sunday Morning Cartoons and Cereal |
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| Orig: |
A great way to wake-up on Sunday morning with Cartoons and Cereal
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| 0257 |
GAM-308-1RA |
Arisia 2009 Blood Bowl Tournament |
| Orig: |
ArisiaBowl IV 2009 is the third annual Blood Bowl tournament to be held at Arisia. Blood Bowl is a fun, exciting and fast-paced boardgame with painted miniature figures. Orcs, and elves, and spiky balls, oh my! Hear the roar of the crowd! Stomp the opposing team into the ground! Smell the sweet scent of victory. Come take part in the original fantasy football. ArisiaBowl will be an all-day tournament starting Sunday morning.
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| Lisa: |
ArisiaBowl IV 2009 is the third annual Blood Bowl tournament to be held at Arisia. Blood Bowl is a fun, exciting and fast-paced boardgame with painted miniature figures: Orcs, and elves, and spiky balls! ArisiaBowl will be an all-day tournament starting Sunday morning.
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| 0966 |
35-309-1MP |
Sean Connery in "Zardoz |
| Orig: |
In this British production, a wild but intelligent savage (played by a young and well-muscled Sean Connery) hitches a ride on a flying head made of rock and arrives in a land of immortal lotus eaters. Well, disgruntled immortal lotus eaters. An odd and understated film, this is one of the rare productions that is more interesting than its trailer. 1 hr. 45 min., In 16mm pan-and-scan
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| Mary: |
In this British production, a wild but intelligent savage (played by a young and well-muscled Sean Connery) hitches a ride on a flying head made of rock and arrives in a land of immortal lotus eaters. Well, disgruntled immortal lotus eaters. An odd and understated film, this is one of the rare productions that is more interesting than its trailer. 1 hr. 45 min., 16mm pan-and-scan
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| 0897 |
??-???-?? (CO-309-1AB) |
Knight's Game |
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| Orig: |
Higgin's Armory presents "The Knight's Game"
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| 0909 |
??-???-?? (LF-309-1CD) |
Kung Fu Morning Stretch |
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| Orig: |
Kung Fu Morning
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| 1018 |
??-???-?? (AME-309-1HS) |
Hello Kitty Stump Village |
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| Orig: |
Claymation Hello Kitty and all her friends
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| 0876 |
SC-310-1CA |
The Year in Global Warming |
| Orig: |
2008 was a colder year than 2007. We lost three weeks out of the start of the growing season. It snowed in the Alps in August. The southern hemisphere has had its most brutally cold winter in years. Biofuels threaten the world with famine and the EU is cutting back on enviromania for fear of economic depression. Where has the heat gone? Our panelists will discuss the theories and ther reality of the global environment changes that have occurred in the past year.
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| Lisa: |
2008 was a colder year than 2007. Where has the heat gone? We discuss the theories and reality of the global environment changes that have occurred in the past year.
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| 0774 |
TN-310-1RB |
How to Run a Convention |
| Orig: |
Future SMOFs of America! Interview con planners, to discuss what goes into making a con happen.
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| Lisa: |
Interview con planners, to discuss what goes into making a con happen.
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| 0600 |
CO-310-1PB |
Using, Making & Modifying Sewing Patterns |
| Orig: |
Drafting a pattern is difficult for most of us, It's often easier to start with a known pattern and change it to do what we need. How do you start? Our panelists discuss useful patterns, how to go about making changes, and end up with your own pattern and a mock-up of your outfit that fits perfectly!
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| Lisa: |
Drafting a pattern is difficult for most of us. How do you start? Our panelists discuss useful patterns, how to go about making changes, and end up with your own pattern and an outfit that fits perfectly!
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| 0026 |
SC-310-204 |
Making a Video Game 101 |
| Orig: |
Though you've played video games, you've never really been sure how one gets made. How does a game go from concept to code to finished product? What about distribution and marketing? Come talk with people who've worked in the industry and find out what makes a video game.
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| Lisa: |
How does a game go from concept to code to finished product? What about distribution and marketing? Talk with people who've worked in the industry and find out.
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| 0566 |
GAM-310-1TP |
Roborally - table top game |
| Orig: |
Time to enjoy a little fun at the factory's expense! Program factory robots and pit them against each other in frantic, destructive races across the factory floors. Be the first to touch the flags, in order, and you win it all: the honor, the glory, the grudging respect of the other computers. But first you have to get your robot past obstacles like gaping pits, industrial lasers, moving conveyor belts and, of course, the other robots!
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| Lisa: |
Program factory robots and pit them against each other in frantic, destructive races across the factory floors. Be the first to get your robot past obstacles and win!
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| 0580 |
CO-310-1WA |
Color in Costuming,What, It's Not All Black? |
| Orig: |
How colors, shades and hues affect what is actually SEEN on stage and up close. Color Theory and the basics of black, white, and shades of gray affect perspective in measurable ways. Learn how to make these visual impressions work for you in building and showing your costume, both for the Workmanship Judge and for the audience.
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| Lisa: |
How colors, shades and hues affect what is actually SEEN on stage and up close. Color Theory and the basics of black, white, and shades of gray affect perspective in measurable ways. Make these visual impressions work for you in building and showing your costume.
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| 1040 |
AR-310-16C |
Docent Tour with David Seeley |
| Orig: |
Tour the Arisia 2009 Art Show with our Artist Guest of Honor, David Seeley
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| Lisa: |
Tour the Art Show with our Artist Guest of Honor, David Seeley.
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| 0929 |
??-???-?? (35-310-1HS) |
Moebius- Masters of Time subtitled G |
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| Orig: |
Moebius- Masters of Time subtitled 75 Minutes G
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| 0510 |
??-???-?? (LF-310-201) |
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint |
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| Orig: |
Living green isn't easy, but lots of people are making it work. Come discuss ways to live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.
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| 0377 |
??-???-?? (LI-310-15R) |
Poetry Reading |
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| Orig: |
Poetry from a few featured readers, followed by open mike-- come to listen, stay to read
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| 0113 |
??-???-?? (FT-310-14B) |
Defend Yourself Against the Aliens |
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| Orig: |
Self-defense techniques for boys & girls. Learn to defend yourself from insults & actions.
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| 0105 |
??-???-?? (FT-310-14C) |
Tissue Paper Collage |
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| Orig: |
Create a masterpiece of color to take home.
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| 0544 |
CM-311-1CA |
Comics Is Controversy |
| Orig: |
The panel will examine the controversial history of comics, from Superman's early appearance to ""Seduction of the Innocent"" and the subsequent loss of whole genres of comics, Robert Crumb to ""Genius"", the new comic about a 17-year-old black female military tactician taking on the LAPD, and many more!
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| Lisa: |
Examine the controversial history of comics, from Superman's early appearance to "Seduction of the Innocent" and loss of whole genres, Robert Crumb to "Genius", the new comic about a 17-year-old black female military tactician taking on the LAPD, and many more!
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| 0695 |
AU-311-3CA |
Book Signing - Catherynne Valente |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Catherynne Valente.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0696 |
AU-311-3CB |
Book Signing -Trisha Wooldrige |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Trisha Wooldrige.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0031 |
FT-311-14A |
OLPC: learn how to use your XO laptop |
| Orig: |
So your parents got you this cool little laptop. But you can't figure out how to use it effectively. How can you write your school papers and print them? How can you get to your email? How do you get to the games?
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| Lisa: |
So you’ve got this cool little laptop, but you can't figure out how to use it. How can you write your papers and print them? How can you get to your email? Where’s the games?
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| Paul: |
So you've got this cool little laptop, but you can't figure out how to use it. How can you write your papers and print them? How can you get to your email? Where's the games?
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| 0477 |
LF-311-1RB |
Responsible Monogamy |
| Orig: |
You've found the love of your life. Now what? How do you keep love strong without stifling each other or boring yourselves? Are there secrets to keeping your relationship fresh? Come talk about how you can reach your golden anniversary together.
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| Lisa: |
You've found the love of your life. Now what? How do you keep love strong without stifling each other or boring yourselves? Are there secrets to keeping your relationship fresh?
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| 0295 |
GM-311-1PB |
SF in video games |
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Are video games a true SF medium? Some of them are SF in trappings only (Doom) and some of them are written by well-known authors (I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream). What about text adventure; diplomacy, exploration and trading; tactical; first-person action-adventure games?
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Are video games a true SF medium? Some are SF in trappings only (Doom) and some are written by well-known authors (I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream). What about text adventure; diplomacy, exploration and trading; tactical; first-person action-adventure games?
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| 0484 |
LF-311-1CD |
Mad Scientist Laugh Contest |
| Orig: |
The Evil League of Evil is looking for a few good villains! But you'll NEVER get in if you don't work on that laugh. Come try out yours and see if you have what it takes to sit on...er...with Bad Horse!
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| Lisa: |
The Evil League of Evil is looking for a few good villains! Come try out your laugh and see if you have what it takes to sit with Bad Horse!
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| 0577 |
CO-311-201 |
Basic Stage Makeup,Reasons, Supplies, Techniques |
| Orig: |
Even for the simplest costume walk-on/walk-off, makeup will enhance your stage presence, and give you added confidence. Discover how simple the basic techniques are, learn about supplies
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Even for the simplest costume presentation, makeup will enhance your stage presence, and add confidence. Discover simple basic techniques and supplies.
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| 0675 |
LI-311-1WA |
Blogging for Writers |
| Orig: |
Welcome to the new world of publishing - blogging sells books better than publishers' advertisements. Potential publishers can gather how much interest is in a work based on the friend's list and number of comments. Blogging is all about selling the author as well as the work. What content keeps visitors coming back? what strategies work for writers promoting their own work? What content is best to reach your readers,and how do you gather an audience in the first place?
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| Lisa: |
Blogging sells books better than publishers' advertisements. Publishers gauge interest based on friend's lists and comments. Blogging sells the author as well. What content attracts and keeps visitors, reaches readers, and promotes works?
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| 0576 |
CO-311-1WB |
Costuming on the Cheap |
| Orig: |
How to look like a million bucks, without actually spending that much. Where to find cheap fabrics, ready-made and accessories and how to re-make them into one-of-a-kind creations in these tough economic times.
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| Lisa: |
Look like a million bucks, without actually spending that much. Cheap fabric outlets, ready-made stuff, and re-making it into one-of-a-kind creations.
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| 0968 |
35-311a-1MP |
Rocky Jones-- Space Ranger |
| Orig: |
Rocky Jones, Vena Ray, and ten-year-old Bobby cruise the galaxy in their space ship in this typical television space opera. The episode we are running, Pirates of Prah involves space piracy, hijacking, and everything else a kid in the fifties would want to see in a television show. 30 min, In 35mm
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| Mary: |
Second Showing 30 min, 35mm
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| 0967 |
??-???-?? (35-311-1MP) |
The Ugly Little Boy |
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| Orig: |
This is a 1977 adaptation of Isaac Asimov's story about a child from the Neanderthal being brought into the future, and how the dispassionate nurse hired to take care of him became a friend. It's a lovely little adaptation that doesn't get seen much today. 26 min color 16mm
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| 0864 |
??-???-?? (RD-311-15R) |
Reading - Hildy Silverman |
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| Orig: |
She will be reading "The Darren" - a short story to be included in an upcoming anthology from Esther Friesner, "Witch Way to the Mall," from Baen Books.
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| 0054 |
??-???-?? (FT-311-14B) |
The Works of Tamora Pierce |
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| Orig: |
Who is Tamora Pierce & why would you like her books?
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| 0127 |
??-???-?? (FT-311-14C) |
Fabricating Spaceships or Time Machines |
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| Orig: |
Make your own creation with our supply of paper tubes, shiny sticky papers, and homemade playdough.
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| 0930 |
??-???-?? (35-311-1HS) |
CJ 7 / a movie PG |
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| Orig: |
CJ 7 Stephen Chow's latest epic comedy with plush dolls. 85 minutes PG
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| 0873 |
SC-312-10B |
Crisis in Theoretical Physics |
| Orig: |
The list of experimental observations that violate the Standard Model of Physics grows longer every year. The model itself has grown increasingly baroque with inflation, dark matter and dark energy looking more and more like the modern equivalents of epicycles and phlogiston. Come listen to a quick tour of the many problems with contemporary physics and a humble proposal for a possible path out of the wilderness.
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| Lisa: |
Experimental observations violate the Standard Model of Physics. Inflation, dark matter and dark energy are looking like epicycles and phlogiston. A quick tour of the many problems with contemporary physics and a possible path out.
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| 0547 |
LF-312-1CA |
Sexual Politics and Problems at Conventions |
| Orig: |
Several problems have recently arisen at conventions - sexual harassment at ComicCon, the Open Source Boobies Project - that have exposed problems that have long been lurking. And this isn't just about not groping the girls in the skimpy costumes - this is about accepting ""no"", recognizing privilege and perspective, and about backing people up when you see they're having a problem. How can we work to make cons a place free of sexual harassment?
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| Lisa: |
Several problems have recently arisen at conventions. How can we work to make cons a place free of sexual harassment?
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| 0717 |
AU-312-3CA |
Book Signing - Michael Burstein |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Michael Burstein.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0719 |
AU-312-3CB |
Book Signing - Don Sakers |
| Orig: |
Book signing with Don Sakers
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| Lisa: |
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| 0741 |
FT-312-14A |
A Real Dungeon Crawl |
| Orig: |
Let's talk about caves and cave exploring. We'll do an experiment to see how caves are made and look at some pictures of cave formations. We'll wrap up by looking at some real cave exploring equipment.
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| Lisa: |
Let's talk about caves and cave exploring. We'll experiment to see how caves are made and look at some pictures of cave formations.
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| 0150 |
FT-312-14C |
Build It with Legos |
| Orig: |
Legos! Brightly colored bits of plastic...and they all snap together!
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| Lisa: |
Brightly colored bits of plastic...and they all snap together!
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| 0144 |
ME-312-1MP |
The Movie Year in Review |
| Orig: |
Our annual look back at the year in SF, horror, and fantasy film. Our panel of experts will cover every theatrical release of 2008. Find out which ones are worth catching up with. Note: time for audience participation is reserved for the end of our panel's high speed review.
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| Lisa: |
Our annual look back at the year in SF, horror, and fantasy film. Time for audience participation is reserved for the end of our panel's high speed review.
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| 0731 |
AN-312-1RB |
Anime Distribution Changes/ Web Streaming |
| Orig: |
Several distributors are streaming anime content on their websites? Much of it to entice people to buy their DVD. What's good? What's new? What to avoid.
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| Mary: |
Several distributors are streaming anime content on their websites? What's good? What's new? What to avoid.
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| 0843 |
LF-312-1PD |
Summit Mt. Arisia - Sunday |
| Orig: |
How many steps does it take to get to the top? Take part in the official Arisia stair climb! Use as much of the hour as you need to get yourself from the first to the 16th floor, and when you reach the summit, receive a ribbon proclaiming your achievement. No climbing gear or prior mountaineering experience required. (Will run Saturday 3pm and Sunday noon. Meet in the stairwell at the far end of the Programming hallways on the first floor. Look for the signs.)
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| Lisa: |
Climb Mt. Arisia as part of the weekend Warrior Games. The Mental Ninja Warrior takes place at 11am and making the climb your ticket into the Games.
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| Paul: |
See Saturday 3:00 PM for description. Meet in the stairwell by Haym Solomon.
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| 0635 |
LI-312-201 |
Bad Contracts and Publishing Scams |
| Orig: |
Once, you could easily recognize a vanity press. They were gaudy, garish and they asked for money. Now, legitimate small presses and large publishers are embracing some of the same methods. Hear how to tell the legitimate small presses from the con artists.
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| Lisa: |
Vanity presses were gaudy, garish and asked for money. Now, legitimate small presses and large publishers are embracing some of the same methods. Tell the legitimate small presses from the scam artists.
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| 0585 |
CO-312-204 |
Why Knot? Macrame Workshop |
| Orig: |
Make a hemp and bead bracelet or necklace and learn some basic techniques that can be used over and over again
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| Lisa: |
Make a hemp and bead bracelet or necklace and learn some basic techniques that can be used repeatedly.
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| 0048 |
GM-312-1WB |
The Future of SF/F Gaming |
| Orig: |
At one time genre gaming was exclusively on the table top, whether it was a board game, RPG or tactical miniatures game. Video games gave these games a new playing field to work with first with text and then with fully mapped out environments. The characters grow, evolve and change over time and with new experiences in the game world. What will be the next sea change in gaming?
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| Lisa: |
Genre gaming once was tabletop (board game, RPG or tactical miniatures), but video games gave us a new environment. Characters grow, evolve and change over time and with new experiences in the game world. What will be the next sea change in gaming?
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| 0411 |
??-???-?? (AR-312-1AB) |
DAVID SEELEY Artist GOH Event |
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| Orig: |
Meet and greet Arisia's Artist Guest of Honor, DAVID SEELEY
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| 0417 |
??-???-?? (ME-312-1CD) |
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along |
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| Orig: |
Sing-along with "Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog"
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| 0504 |
??-???-?? (LF-312-1WA) |
Presidential Election Post-Mortem |
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| Orig: |
It's all over but the inauguration. Come dissect, discuss and argue over what the winners did right and the losers did wrong.
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| 0625 |
??-???-?? (CM-312-1PE) |
The Diversity of Creativity |
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| Orig: |
Decades ago, comics were mostly created by white males. What does the evolving diversity of comic creators show us about modern society?
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| 0931 |
??-???-?? (DVD-312-1HS) |
Short Hand Woven Silk |
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| Orig: |
Short Hand Woven Silk a short film
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| 0004 |
SC-313-10B |
Bioethics in Theory and Practice |
| Orig: |
Bioethics is a field of study concerned with the ethics and philosophical implications of certain biological and medical procedures, technologies, and treatments such as organ transplants, genetic engineering, and care of the terminally ill. Given currently emerging biological technologies, where do we draw the ethical line and for what reason? For example, will cloning of individual organs get the green light, but not whole organisms?
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| Lisa: |
Bioethics is concerned with the ethics and philosophical implications of certain biological and medical procedures, technologies, and treatments. Given currently emerging biological technologies, where do we draw the ethical line and for what reason?
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| 0459 |
LF-313-1CA |
Fannish Disaster Prepardness |
| Orig: |
How to protect what's important to you from random acts of disaster. How do I protect my books from flooding? What foods should I keep on hand, other than Mountain Dew and Twinkies? Homeowner's and renter's insurance: what they cover and what they don't. Come learn how to prepare yourself for when the zombies come!
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| Lisa: |
How to protect what's important to you from random acts of disaster. Floods, insurance, and more.
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| 0718 |
AU-313-3CA |
Book Signing - Genevieve Iseult Eldredge |
| Orig: |
Autograph Session with Genevieve Iseult Eldredge.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0716 |
AU-313-3CB |
Book Signing - Sara M. Harvey |
| Orig: |
Book signing session with Sara M. Harvey.
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| Lisa: |
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| 0227 |
FT-313-14C |
Hands-On Science for Kids, Take 2 |
| Orig: |
Have you always wanted to be a mad scientist? Bring your lab coat and safety glasses, and put your science knowledge to the test. Budding chemists and physicists can recreate some of the experiments at home.
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| Lisa: |
Have you always wanted to be a mad scientist? Put your science knowledge to the test. Later, recreate some of the experiments at home.
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| 0932 |
ME-313-1HS |
This Week on Brit TV |
| Orig: |
This Week on Brit TV
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| Lisa: |
What’s on the BBC?
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| Paul: |
What's on the BBC?
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| 0562 |
CO-313-1RB |
What Is Steampunk, from a Costumers POV |
| Orig: |
Some say Steampunk, or a Victorian retro-future is the current trend in costuming. Discover what it is and how costumes and characters are created?how to use what you have to go back in time and still be futuristic
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| Lisa: |
Steampunk, or a Victorian retro-future is the current trend. Discover what it is and how costumes and characters are created; use what you have to go back in time and still be futuristic.
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| 0615 |
CM-313-201 |
Female Fandom in Comics |
| Orig: |
Women read comics, ravenously. Manga purchased primarily by girls and women is available in every Barnes and Noble, with sales rivaling DC and Marvel. Come discuss what about mainstream comics appeals to women and how we can encourage the big names to produce more of it.
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| Lisa: |
Women read comics, ravenously. Manga sales rival DC and Marvel. Come discuss what about mainstream comics appeals to women and how we can encourage the big names to produce more of it.
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| 0369 |
SC-313-204 |
Mars Homestead: a Mars Settlement Reference Plan |
| Orig: |
Bring your ideas on establishing an early scientific Mars Base, quickly growing into a permanent settlement, constructed from local materials.
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| Lisa: |
Bring your ideas on establishing an early Mars Base, quickly growing into a permanent settlement, constructed from local materials.
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| 0025 |
LI-313-1WA |
Harry Potter and the Lawsuit of the Lexicon |
| Orig: |
The Harry Potter Lexicon is a fan-created online encyclopedia of the Harry Potter series. Warner Brothers and Rowling filed suit against RDR Books to block the publication of a 400-page book version of the Harry Potter Lexicon by the website creators. Come hear both sides of the issue and discuss what the ruling may mean for the future of fan-generated content on the web and in print.
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| Lisa: |
The Harry Potter Lexicon is a fan-created online encyclopedia. Warner Brothers and Rowling sued RDR Books to block the publication of a book version. Hear both sides of the issue, and discuss what the ruling may mean for the future.
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| 0201 |
AN-313-1WB |
Angels and Devils in Manga |
| Orig: |
From Angel Sanctuary to Yu Yu Hakusho, there are many portrayals of angels and devils in manga. Why this fascination with residents of the other side? Is it because devils make easy stock villains and angels are assumed to be the good guys all the time? Is it that the corruption and redemption cycle make for a more compelling storyline? Or maybe angels and devils just have the coolest clothes.
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| Mary: |
From Angel Sanctuary to Yu Yu Hakusho, there are many portrayals of angels and devils in manga. Why this fascination with residents of the other side? Maybe angels and devils just have the coolest clothes.
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| 1007 |
35-313-1MP |
Heave Away |
| Orig: |
This short film on the decommissioning of a spacecraft is set to music by Helva Peters. 16mm, 6 min, Color by RGB/DuArt
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| Mary: |
Second Showing 16mm, 6 min, Color by RGB/DuArt
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| 0969 |
35-313a-1MP |
Our Man Flint |
| Orig: |
James Coburn plays secret agent Derek Flint in this marvelous spoof of James Bond films. Chasing eco-terrorists while surrounded by teams of beautiful women and improbable gadgets, he saves the world in the second reel and then saves the world again in the fourth. If anything, it's interesting to watch how Austin Powers seems like a pale and crude imitation of the amusingly overstated Flint. 1 hr. 48 min, In 35mm
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| Mary: |
Sedond Showing 1 hr. 48 min, 35mm
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| 0041 |
??-???-?? (FT-313-14A) |
What Do YOU Want |
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| Orig: |
Let us know what sort of panels you want for the future! What did we miss?
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| 0097 |
??-???-?? (FT-313-14B) |
Alien Rubbings |
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| Orig: |
Art work turned in by aliens?
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| 0392 |
??-???-?? (FA-313-1PE) |
Convention Feedback II |
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| Orig: |
Feedback for the staff about the convention so far.
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| 0404 |
SC-314-10B |
Ask a Geek: Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering |
| Orig: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about in physics, chemistry, or engineering? The panelists will take questions from the audience and answer them. 100% accuracy not guaranteed.
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| Lisa: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about in physics, chemistry, or engineering? We’ll try to answer your questions. Accuracy not guaranteed.
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| Paul: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about in physics, chemistry, or engineering? We'll try to answer your questions. Accuracy not guaranteed.
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| 0540 |
LI-314-1CA |
Guilty Pleasures |
| Orig: |
Oh sure, you've read the Hugo winners and the Nebula winners but what about the books you don't like to admit you like? Do you harbor a secret love of the Xanth series? 1970s military SF? Is that a Gor novel shoved way back in your closet? Come share your deep love of your secret literary shame at this panel.
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| Lisa: |
You've read the “good stuff,” but what about the books you don't like to admit you like? Xanth, Gor, 1970s military SF? Share your deep love of your secret literary shame.
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| Paul: |
You've read the "good stuff," but what about the books you don't like to admit you like? Xanth, Gor, 1970s military SF? Share your deep love of your secret literary shame.
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| 0049 |
FT-314-14C |
Board Gaming for Kids |
| Orig: |
We'll check out games like Settlers of Catan, Monopoly, Scrabble, and more.
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| Lisa: |
We'll check out games like Settlers of Catan, chess, Scrabble, and more.
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| 0761 |
SC-314-1RB |
Human Reproduction and Science Fiction |
| Orig: |
Cloning, freezing eggs and sperm, embryonic adoption, etc. are all changing the way we think about reproduction. What's on the horizon, how much of what has been speculated is coming true, what came first - the scientific advances or the science fiction?
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| Lisa: |
Cloning, freezing eggs and sperm, embryonic adoption,--are all changing the way we think about reproduction. What's up, what came true, and what came first--science or SF?
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| Paul: |
Cloning, freezing eggs and sperm, embryonic adoption, - are all changing the way we think about reproduction. What's up, what came true, and what came first - science or SF?
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| 0199 |
AN-314-1PB |
Shojo in Science Fiction & Fantasy |
| Orig: |
Romantic shojo anime is produced to appeal to girls. Many romantic series have a fantasy or science fiction twist that draws the heroine and hero together, or forces them apart. Our panelists will introduce you to this subgenre.
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| Mary: |
Romantic shojo anime is produced to appeal to girls. Many romantic series have a fantasy or science fiction twist that draws the heroine and hero together, or forces them apart.
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| 0647 |
CO-314-1AB |
RICKY and KAREN DICK Fan GOH Event |
| Orig: |
An hour with our Fan Guests of Honor, costumers Ricky and Karen Dick
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| Lisa: |
Meet our Fan Guests, costumers Ricky & Karen Dick.
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| 0496 |
LI-314-201 |
Jules Verne's Renaissance |
| Orig: |
In addition to his well known tales, many of Jules Verne's stories have been freshly translated into English in the past decade: The Kip Brothers, The Golden Volcano, The Invasion of the Sea, The Mighty Orinoco and The Hunt for the Comet, for a start. Has steampunk led to a new wave of interest in the original Victorian science fiction author, 180 years after his birth? What should be reading, what's been overlooked, and what's safely ignored?
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| Lisa: |
Jules Verne's stories have been freshly translated recently: The Kip Brothers, The Golden Volcano, The Invasion of the Sea, The Mighty Orinoco and The Hunt for the Comet. Has steampunk led to a new wave of interest in the original Victorian SF author?
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| 0560 |
LI-314-204 |
Design Track 3: Design Characters |
| Orig: |
Part 3 of a 4-part, linked creative series of panels: The second panel is on character development. The audience, with panel help, develops characters to populate a story (Part 2) set in the world created in Part 1. See Parts 1 and 2 to see where we started, and Part 4 for where we end up. Attendance at all 4 panels encouraged but not required.
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| Lisa: |
Part 3 of a creative series: character development. Develop characters to populate a story set in the world created in Part 1. See Parts 1 and 2 to see where we started, and Part 4 for where we end up. Attendance at all 4 panels encouraged but not required.
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| 0890 |
GAM-314-1TP |
Lionheart - table top game |
| Orig: |
The great architect and priest Imhotep hid a powerful secret in the deserts of Egypt. Now it is 1936 and the darkness spreading out of Europe threatens to wipe away the sands of time and claim that treasure for its own. Can you find it before the Nazi's do? Can you escape with your life?
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| Lisa: |
Imhotep hid a powerful secret in the deserts of Egypt. In 1936, the darkness spreading out of Europe threatens to wipe away the sands of time and claim that treasure for its own. Can you find it first?
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| 0432 |
CM-314-1WA |
TV to Comics |
| Orig: |
Joss Whedon decided to continue Firefly and Buffy in comics form; now others are joining in, continuing canceled TV series as graphic novels, such as Farscape. It's a novel way to continue a series - and the special effects are a lot cheaper!
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| Lisa: |
Joss Whedon decided to continue Firefly and Buffy in comics form; now others are joining in, continuing canceled TV series as graphic novels, such as Farscape.
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| 0467 |
LF-314-1WB |
Co-Housing: Beyond the Commune |
| Orig: |
Co-housing is becoming increasingly more attractive as people try to find more ways to live a greener, cheaper lifestyle. How does co-housing work in the real world? What are the different ways to do it? And how do you find others who also want to live this way?
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| Lisa: |
Co-housing is a way to live a greener, cheaper lifestyle. How does co-housing work? What are the different ways to do it? And how do you find others?
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| 0421 |
??-???-?? (ME-314-1CD) |
Radio Show |
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| Orig: |
Radio Show
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| 0148 |
??-???-?? (AME-314-1RA) |
If You Like X, You May LIke Y (Anime) |
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| Orig: |
You may have liked the anime you've seen on Adult Swim and you're hungering for more. We'll suggest new or unfamiliar titles which might complement the ones you've already enjoyed. Come find unexpected gems!
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| 0096 |
??-???-?? (FT-314-14B) |
Cartooning & Comic Creating |
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| Orig: |
Learn how to draw cartoons and construct a comic.
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| 0405 |
SC-315-10B |
Ask a Geek: Biology, Psychology, and Medicine |
| Orig: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about biology, psychology, or medicine? The panelists will take questions from the audience and answer them. 100% accuracy not guaranteed.
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| Lisa: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about biology, psychology, or medicine? We’ll try to answer your questions. Accuracy not guaranteed.
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| Paul: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about biology, psychology, or medicine? We'll try to answer your questions. Accuracy not guaranteed.
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| 0520 |
LF-315-1CA |
Disability and Fandom |
| Orig: |
Many fen have disabilities, and they aren't always obvious to the outside world. Are these disabilities barriers to full participation in the fannish community? What can conventions do to make sure every fan gets the full convention experience? What can all fans do to help their fellow fen who need it?
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| Lisa: |
Many fen have disabilities, and they aren't always obvious. Are these disabilities barriers to community participation? What can we do to help our fellow fen who need it?
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| 0035 |
FT-315-14A |
I want a fairy godparent! |
| Orig: |
What would you do with a fairy godparent? Would yours be like Cinderella's, or like ""The Fairly Odd Parents""? Would you abuse your power, or use it wisely? Also, do you think you really deserve one?
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| Lisa: |
What would you do with a fairy godparent? Would you abuse your power, or use it wisely? Do you think you deserve one?
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| 0302 |
AN-315-1HS |
Studio Ghibli |
| Orig: |
A look at the legendary animation studio from its origins, starting with founders Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki working their way up the ladder as animation staff at Toei and Tokyo Movie Shinsha in the 60s and 70s. Then, there's a look to the studio's landmark first feature film, their most recent masterpieces, a peek at clips and sounds from Hayao Miyazaki's forthcoming Ponyo on a Cliff, followed by a screening of Studio Ghibli's latest film, Tales from Earthsea.
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| Mary: |
A look at the legendary animation studio from its origins to the studio's landmark first feature film. Their most recent masterpieces, a peek at clips and sounds from Hayao Miyazaki's forthcoming Ponyo on a Cliff, followed by a screening of latest film.
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| 0601 |
L2-315-1RA |
The Future of Online Community |
| Orig: |
Over the past fifteen years, we've been creating and participating in communities online - mailing lists, BBSs, now blogging sites. But the new prevalence of Facebook and MySpace and their clones... don't exactly spell doom for online community, but spell trouble. Facebook and MySpace don't have communities or conversations; people using these services don't actually connect with anything. How do we maintain our online community?
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| Lisa: |
The new prevalence of Facebook and MySpace don't spell doom for the online community, but spell trouble. People using these services don't actually connect with anyone. How do we maintain our online community?
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| 0476 |
LF-315-1RB |
Age and Treachery: The Older Fan |
| Orig: |
How does growing older impact one's experiences as a sci-fantasy fan? How do our experiences color how we enjoy the ideas, the stories and the media? Did we think, a decade (or three) ago, we'd still be going to conventions and seeing the same friends? Are we worried about the future of fandom?
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| Lisa: |
How does growing older impact one's experiences as a sci-fantasy fan? How do our experiences color how we enjoy the ideas, the stories and the media?
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| 0570 |
CO-315-1PB |
Costuming Without Sewing |
| Orig: |
Yes, Virginia, it not only CAN be done, but is done fabulously everywhere. Learn from costumers who don't even have sewing machines; how they get their ideas and transform them into reality with metal, paper, fiberglass, foam, paint, electronics,...
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| Lisa: |
Learn from costumers who don't even have sewing machines; they transform their ideas into reality with metal, paper, fiberglass, foam, paint, & electronics.
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| 0871 |
LF-315-204 |
Decorate Your Pod Workshop |
| Orig: |
How do you keep your treasures from becoming clutter? We'll be presenting tips on how to make your paintings of dragons, collections of action figures, models, comic books, dice, and books, books, books attractively fit into the space you have.
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| Lisa: |
How do you keep your treasures from becoming clutter?
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| 0519 |
LF-315-1WA |
The Nature of Gender: Past, Present and Future |
| Orig: |
What is gender? How much does environment contribute to one's gender orientation? At one time two genders were considered the norm, now there may be four, five or perhaps more depending on your definition. Will gender still have the same meaning in the future? Will it mean anything at all?
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| Lisa: |
What is gender? How much does environment contribute to one's gender orientation? Will gender still have the same meaning in the future?
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| 0307 |
ME-315-1WB |
Pushing Daisies |
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""Good artists copy. Great artists steal."" - Picasso. One of the wonders of Pushing Daisies is that it wears its influences (Tim Burton, Jean-Pierre Jeunet) so openly... and yet transcends them and achieves something utterly original. We'll talk about why we love the show and about the strength of artistic vision that allows it to b/o/r/r/o/w/ steal from the best.
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| Lisa: |
Picasso said, “Good artists copy; great ones steal." Pushing Daisies wears its influences openly... and yet transcends them and achieves something utterly original.
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| Paul: |
Picasso said, "Good artists copy; great ones steal." Pushing Daisies wears its influences openly... and yet transcends them and achieves something utterly original.
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| 1008 |
35-315-1MP |
Michael Crichton's Westworld |
| Orig: |
Delos is the vacation of the future, today. At Delos you get your choice of the vacation you want, but you probably haven't bargained for Yul Brynner as a murderously malfunctioning robot. This film is in the process of being remade: see the original before it's too late. 16mm, 1 hr. 28 min.
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| Mary: |
Repeat Showing 16mm, 1 hr. 28 min.
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| 0525 |
??-???-?? (LI-315-201) |
The Hero As A God's Champion |
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| Orig: |
When a character is the chosen agent of a god, placed into the world as a soldier in a war of faiths or as a pawn in the Great Game, how does the author find coexistence between free will and divine will, and how can the author develop a character who is fated to complete a mission?
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| 0172 |
??-???-?? (FT-315-14B) |
Knit One Perl Two - Fannish Fiber Arts for Kids |
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| Orig: |
Knitting, weaving, finger knitting, crocheting..
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| 0086 |
??-???-?? (FT-315-14C) |
Sound Effects for Story Telling |
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| Orig: |
Enhance your stories with sound effects like those heard on radio plays.
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| 0406 |
SC-316-10B |
Ask a Geek: Sociology, Language and Culture |
| Orig: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about sociology, anthropology, language or culture? The panelists will take questions from the audience and answer them. 100% accuracy not guaranteed.
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| Lisa: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about sociology, anthropology, language or culture? We’ll try to answer your questions. Accuracy not guaranteed.
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| Paul: |
Is there something you'd really like to know about sociology, anthropology, language or culture? We'll try to answer your questions. Accuracy not guaranteed.
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| 0462 |
LF-316-1CA |
Geocaching 101 |
| Orig: |
Geocaching utilizes multi-billion dollar military satellite technology to find small pieces of Tupperware hidden in the woods. Come learn about this relatively new hobby.
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| Lisa: |
Geocaching utilizes multi-billion dollar military satellite technology to find small pieces of Tupperware hidden in the woods. Learn about this relatively new hobby.
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| 0055 |
FT-316-14A |
How Do You Explain Cons to Your Friends? |
| Orig: |
You're sure your friends would like going to cons, but you can't convince them - or their parents. How do you tell your friends about cons, and get them to go? How do you explain it to their parents? And what about your muggle friends - how do you explain cons to them?
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| Lisa: |
You're sure your friends would like going to cons, but you can't convince them--or their parents. How do you tell your friends & their parents about cons, and get them to go?
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| Paul: |
You're sure your friends would like going to cons, but you can't convince them - or their parents. How do you tell your friends & their parents about cons, and get them to go?
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| 0160 |
CM-316-1RA |
The Best Webcomics You're Not Reading |
| Orig: |
The thousands upon thousands of available webcomics range from wretched to wonderful, from the most mundane to the freakiest of the fantastic. We're going to discuss the best of the best from various genres - and we're sure to cover some you haven't heard of yet.
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| Lisa: |
The thousands upon thousands of available webcomics range from wretched to wonderful, from the most mundane to the freakiest of the fantastic. Come find a new one.
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| 0208 |
FK-316-1RB |
A Diddly Dydly Doo, Why Don't You |
| Orig: |
Thinking about writing songs of your own? Starting out with somebody else's tune means you just need to write the words. How do you write an effective lyric? What makes a parody stand out from the crowd? The panelists will share their songwriting tips and maybe write a lyric or two.
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| Lisa: |
Thinking about writing songs of your own? Starting out with somebody else's tune means you just need to write the words. How do you write an effective lyric? What makes a parody stand out?
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| 1033 |
FA-316-1PB |
NoeL Meeting |
| Orig: |
Northern Lights Costumers' Guild NoeL is a Chapter of the International Costumers' Guild, a non-profit organization which seeks to educate the public and enjoy the construction and wearing of all forms of costume.
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| Lisa: |
Northern Lights Costumers' Guild (NoeL) is a Chapter of the International Costumers' Guild, which seeks to educate the public and enjoy the construction and wearing of all forms of costume.
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| 0414 |
TN-316-1AB |
Goth Twilight Party and Concert |
| Orig: |
Goth Twilight Party and Concert by Twelfth of Never, with lots of ""sparkly"" vampires.
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| Lisa: |
Concert by Twelfth of Never, with lots of "sparkly" vampires.
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| 0753 |
AR-316-201 |
Body Art Forum |
| Orig: |
A discussion for those of us who create body art, whether permanent like tattoos and piercings or temporary like henna or body painting. How do you create art for the body as opposed to more static forms? Do you need to wear it yourself to do it well? What does your body art say about you?
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| Lisa: |
From permanent body art, like tattoos and piercings, to temporary, like henna or body painting, how does creating art for the body differ? Do you need to wear it yourself? What does your body art say about you?
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| 0867 |
LF-316-204 |
Introduction to Shamanism |
| Orig: |
Shamanism is a range of traditional beliefs and practices concerned with communication with the spirit world. There are many variations of how shamanism has practiced throughout the world. Come hear about the history of shamanism as well as how it is being practiced today.
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| Lisa: |
Shamanism is a range of traditional beliefs and practices concerned with communication with the spirit world. Hear about the history of shamanism as well as how it is being practiced today.
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| 0791 |
GM-316-1WA |
Costuming for LARPs |
| Orig: |
How to scrounge up the pieces to that perfect post-apocalyptic look. Or that Victorian look. How to make sure you look awesome but also be practical for running in the woods. The differences to keep in mind when costuming for hotel-based theater style games as opposed to the boffer in the woods sort of games.
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| Lisa: |
Scrounge up the pieces to that perfect look. Make sure you look awesome, but be practical. The differences to keep in mind when costuming for game styles.
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| 0766 |
AN-316-1WB |
Lolita Fashion and Culture 202 |
| Orig: |
Already familiar with the basics of the Lolita subculture? Come discuss Lolita in the media (the EGL Bible, the movie Kamikaze Girls), how it relates to music, and American versus Japanese influences on your own Lolita style and philosophy. We will also discuss places to shop, ways to put together outfits, and authentic companies that ship to the States.
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| Mary: |
Lolita in the media (the EGL Bible, the movie Kamikaze Girls). Also, places to shop, ways to put together outfits, and authentic companies that ship to the States.
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| 0134 |
??-???-?? (FT-316-14C) |
A la Ollivander: Magic Wands |
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| Orig: |
Which wand would you choose? Or would it choose you?
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| 0866 |
SC-317-10B |
Space Travel and the Human Body |
| Orig: |
Oh sure, it looks cool on the big screen. Zooming through space with nary a hair out of place and no motion sickness. There is no mention of calcium depletion, muscle atrophy or any of the other things that happens when traveling a weightless near vacuum. Come listen to the effects space travel has on the human body and what is done to offset those effects to keep space travel viable.
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| Lisa: |
It looks cool--no mention of calcium depletion, muscle atrophy or any of the other side effects when traveling weightless. Come listen to the effects space travel has on the human body and what is done to keep space travel viable.
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| Paul: |
It looks cool - no mention of calcium depletion, muscle atrophy or any of the other side effects when traveling weightless. Come listen to the effects space travel has on the human body and what is done to keep space travel viable.
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| 0463 |
LF-317-2C |
Birds of a Feather Geocaching Event |
| Orig: |
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Arisia Birds of a Feather Geocaching Event! Bring your trackable coins and bugs to swap along with stories from the trail. Never tried it before? We'll show you how to get started and this event can be your first ""find""!
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| Lisa: |
Bring your trackable coins and bugs to swap along with stories from the trail. We'll show you how to get started and this event can be your first "find"!
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| 0124 |
FT-317-14A |
Have Space Suit: Heinlein for Juveniles |
| Orig: |
Heinlein's juvenile stories have long been admired and imitated, but are they just too dated for today's youth?
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| Lisa: |
Heinlein's juvenile stories have long been admired and imitated, but are they just too dated for today?
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| 0920 |
DVD-317-1HS |
Jade Warrior: From Finland/ China |
| Orig: |
From Finland/ China. Forging Iron and reindeer hides hold the secrets of Cornucopia. 110 minutes PG-13
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| Mary: |
Forging Iron and reindeer hides hold the secrets of Cornucopia. 110 minutes PG 13
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| Paul: |
Forging Iron and reindeer hides hold the secrets of Cornucopia. 110 minutes PG-13
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| 0971 |
35-317-1MP |
The first Japanese SF TV series: Ultra-Q |
| Orig: |
We will be presenting an episode from the first Japanese SF television series ever made. Produced by Eiji Tsuburaya, who lwent on to make Ultraman, it is actually a very thoughtful program that seems to owe a lot to the Twilight Zone. Oh, except for the Japanese monsters. We guarantee it will be in Japanese with a live translator, it has never been shown in the US before, and it will be from the 1965 season. 30 min, In 16mm Fuji B&W
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| Mary: |
We will be presenting an episode from the first Japanese SF television series ever made. Produced by Eiji Tsuburaya, who went on to make Ultraman, it is actually a very thoughtful program that seems to owe a lot to the Twilight Zone. Oh, except for the Japanese monsters. Live translation thanks to Etsuko Foster and James Hinsey, it has never been shown in the US before. 30 min, 16mm Fuji B&W
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| 0530 |
CM-317-1RA |
The Power of Myth |
| Orig: |
Comics like Sandman and Fables explore myth and folklore in the context of comics. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen does the same with literary legend. What are your favorite four-color reimaginings of myth and magic? What pantheons and legends are underused?
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| Lisa: |
Comics like Sandman and Fables explore myth and folklore in the context of comics. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen does the same with literary legend. What are your favorite four-color re-imaginings? What legends are underused?
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| 0276 |
LF-317-1RB |
Poly 120: Are You a Swinger, Baby? |
| Orig: |
What is swinging, and how (or is it) different from polyamory? Why do some poly people try to distance themselves from swingers?
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| Lisa: |
What is swinging, and how is it different from polyamory? Why do some poly people try to distance themselves from swingers?
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| 0393 |
FA-317-1PB |
Arisia Corporate Meeting |
| Orig: |
An open house of a meeting of Arisia Inc, the organization that helps the con committee do its job every year. Non-members welcome (and welcome to join us).
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| Lisa: |
An open house of a meeting of Arisia Inc., the parent organization of the Arisia Convention. Non-members welcome.
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| 0745 |
GM-317-201 |
RuneQuest Reborn |
| Orig: |
Out of print for a decade, the classic skill-based RPG is now being published by three different (and competing) game companies. What's going on? Why three different versions, and what are their strengths and weaknesses?
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| Lisa: |
The classic RPG is now being republished. Why three different versions, and what are their strengths and weaknesses?
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| 0522 |
FA-317-1WB |
The History of Fandom |
| Orig: |
You like reading and watching the shows, playing the games, and wearing the outfits, but how did it all get started? Come hear about murky depths of fandom past. A quick trip through fannish history, including the brilliant highs, and the tragic lows.
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| Lisa: |
How did it all get started? Come hear about murky depths of fandom past. A quick trip through fannish history, including the brilliant highs, and the tragic lows.
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| 0972 |
35-317a-1MP |
God Mazinger |
| Orig: |
Episode 10 of Go Nagai's 1983 Maijin Densetsu anime series. Teenager Yamato Hibino has been sucked through a time warp into the past, where she helps Queen Aira of Mu to fight against the dinosaur army of the Dragonia Empire with the help of the stone gardian God Mazinger. bf In the original Japanese with live translation.} Brand new print that looks fabulous. 16mm, 30 min, color by Tokyo Film Labs
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| Mary: |
Episode 10 of Go Nagai's 1983 “Maijin Densetsu” anime series. Teenager Yamato Hibino has been sucked through a time warp into the past, where she helps Queen Aira of Mu to fight against the dinosaur army of the Dragonia Empire with the help of the stone guardian God Mazinger. In the original Japanese with live translation. Brand new print that looks fabulous. 16mm, 30 min, color by Tokyo Film Labs
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| Paul: |
Episode 10 of Go Nagai's 1983 "Maijin Densetsu" anime series. Teenager Yamato Hibino has been sucked through a time warp into the past, where she helps Queen Aira of Mu to fight against the dinosaur army of the Dragonia Empire with the help of the stone guardian God Mazinger. In the original Japanese with live translation. Brand new print that looks fabulous. 16mm, 30 min, color by Tokyo Film Labs
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| 0739 |
??-???-?? (FA-317-1CA) |
You Don't Know Dick! |
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| Orig: |
Come play a trivia game where we'll ask you multiple choice questions where the answer is "Dick", but which one? Philip K, Ricky, or Karen?
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| 0729 |
??-???-?? (AME-317-1WA) |
Steampunk Anime Style |
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| Orig: |
Steam Boy, Edward Elric, and a host of other anime and manga have explored the concepts Jules Vernes first put down. What is Steampunk? Why does it continue to fascinate across many countries and fans?
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| 0757 |
??-???-?? (FA-317-204) |
So You Want To Build A Con... |
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| Orig: |
You love cons so much you want to put one on yourself. How do you start, what are the pitfalls, and why you should--or shouldn't--do it.
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| 0093 |
??-???-?? (FT-317-14B) |
Magic: The Gathering |
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| Orig: |
Come play Magic: The Gathering! No experience necessary!
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| 0471 |
LF-318-10B |
Who Are You and Where Did My Kid Go? |
| Orig: |
Your little darling is growing up, and you suddenly have NO idea who they are anymore. Raising adolescents can be tricky. It's one thing to be freewheeling and tolerant, but watching your teenage kid be equally freewheeling and tolerant can bring up a lot of anxiety. Come talk about the unique nature of the adolescent.
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| Lisa: |
Your little darling is growing up, and you suddenly have NO idea who they are anymore. Come talk about the unique nature of the adolescent.
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| 0057 |
FT-318-14B |
Make & Trade Artist Cards |
| Orig: |
We'll find out what artist trading cards are, make some, and trade around! Artist trading cards. 2.5"" x 3.5"", you decorate them any way you want, and then swap with other artists.
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| Lisa: |
We'll find out what artist trading cards are, make some, and trade around!
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| 0773 |
TN-318-1RA |
Reading the Classics |
| Orig: |
Modern SF and fantasy rock, but there are decades worth of wonderful older SF/F that you've yet to discover. Which classics deserve a read, and why?
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| Lisa: |
Modern stuff rocks, but there are classics which deserve a read; why?
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| 0518 |
LF-318-1RB |
Coming Out Stories |
| Orig: |
Coming out of the closet is not an easy decision or process, regardless of whether you are coming out as LGBT, poly, kinky, pagan or Republican. Come share stories and advice on how and whether to come out to family, friends and/or co-workers.
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| Lisa: |
Coming out of the closet is not an easy decision or process. Come share stories and advice on how and whether to come out to family, friends and/or co-workers.
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| 0154 |
ME-318-1PB |
Coming to a Theater Near You? |
| Orig: |
From ""The Day the Earth Stood Still"" to ""Lord of the Rings,"" Hollywood has turned to our literature for inspiration. Sometimes you get ""Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,"" and sometimes an abomination like ""Nightfall"" or ""Damnation Alley."" What books would you like brought to the screen next? And what are you dreading?
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| Lisa: |
From "The Day the Earth Stood Still" to "Lord of the Rings," Hollywood has turned to our literature for inspiration--sometimes good, sometimes awful. What would you like brought to the screen, and what are you dreading?
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| Paul: |
From "The Day the Earth Stood Still" to "Lord of the Rings," Hollywood has turned to our literature for inspiration - sometimes good, sometimes awful. What would you like brought to the screen, and what are you dreading?
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| 0232 |
FK-318-201 |
MASSFILC Meeting |
| Orig: |
Monthly business meeting for MASSFILC (www.massfilc.org), a club that hosts monthly filk sings, publishes song books, and will be hosting ConCertino, the 2009 Northeast Floating Filk Convention. The meeting is open to all.
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| Lisa: |
Monthly business meeting for MASSFILC (www.massfilc.org), a club that hosts monthly filk sings, publishes song books, and will be hosting ConCertino, the 2009 Northeast Floating Filk Convention. Open to all.
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| 0356 |
LI-318-204 |
Criss-crossing Genres |
| Orig: |
It's a fantasy with romance and a corpse and no vampires and a spaceship and a dog but no pony. So where in the store does this book go? From fantasy westerns to supernatural horror romance what makes a good cross-genre story? How does it work? Why does it work?
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| Lisa: |
It's a fantasy/romance with a corpse, no vampires, a spaceship, and a dog--but no pony. Now where? From fantasy westerns to supernatural horror romance, what makes a good cross-genre story?
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| Paul: |
It's a fantasy/romance with a corpse, no vampires, a spaceship, and a dog - but no pony. Now where? From fantasy westerns to supernatural horror romance, what makes a good cross-genre story?
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| 0472 |
LF-318-1WA |
Relationships 101 |
| Orig: |
Whether you are young or old; mono or poly; gay, straight or bi, the keys to happy, healthy relationship are similar. What are the secrets to good relationships? Learn about ways to make your relationship better.
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| Lisa: |
Whether you are young or old; mono or poly; gay, straight or bi, the keys to happy, healthy relationship are similar. What are the secrets to good relationships?
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| 0526 |
LI-318-1WB |
Secret Societies in Fiction |
| Orig: |
Are fictional secret societies believable? Can real world organizations ever live up to the hype of their fictionalized counterparts? What role do secret societies play in the genre?
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| Lisa: |
Are fictional secret societies believable? Can real organizations ever live up to the hype of their fictionalized counterparts? What role do secret societies play?
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| 0418 |
??-???-?? (ME-318-1CD) |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sing-Along |
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| Orig: |
The Family Friendly version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Sing-Along
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| 0973 |
??-???-?? (35-318-1MP) |
Trailer Park |
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| Orig: |
Everybody's favorite event! Two hours of trailers for movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you've never heard of! {\\it 2 hr., In damn near every format made}
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| 0671 |
L2-319-10B |
IT's a MMORPG Life For Us |
| Orig: |
Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) are growing at an exponential rate. Being a new to them can be overwhelming. How to get started, how to avoid common n00b mistakes, which one would fit you best.
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| Lisa: |
Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) are growing at an exponential rate. How to get started, how to avoid common n00b mistakes, which one would fit you best.
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| 0760 |
TN-319-1CA |
The Science of Heroes |
| Orig: |
The real-life possibilities behind the hit TV show! Ordinary people with extraordinary powers populate the world of the hit television show Heroes, where characters exhibit such abilities as flight, telepathy, tissue regeneration, prognostication, invisibility, and teleportation through space and time. The Science of Heroes explores these superpowers and many more through real-world research into the potential of human physical and mental capabilities.
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| Lisa: |
The real-life possibilities behind the hit TV show! Explore superpowers through real-world research into the potential of human physical and mental capabilities.
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| 0435 |
CM-319-1RA |
Canon, Schmanon |
| Orig: |
Wait, what? Peter and Mary Jane were never married? ""One More Day"" is just the latest in a long line of creators meddling with comics canon to make the changes they want - whether the changes fit the character or not. Is this ever truly justifiable?
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| Lisa: |
Wait, what? Peter and Mary Jane were never married? Creators meddle with canon to make the changes they want-whether the changes fit the character or not. Is this justifiable?
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| 0751 |
LF-319-1RB |
Art and Illness |
| Orig: |
Many artists struggle with chronic illness or other debilitating health problems. How do you balance creativity and the demands of a less-than-perfect body? What do you do when your muse says ""let's stay up all night and work on this great idea!"" and your body says ""you need to go to bed RIGHT NOW!""? Has chronic pain or illness affected your ability to physically do your work as an artist, writer, or craftsperson?
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| Lisa: |
How do you balance creativity and the demands of a less-than-perfect body? Has chronic pain or illness affected your ability to work as an artist, writer, or craftsperson?
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| 0281 |
ME-319-1PB |
Hollywood's Favorite SF Writer |
| Orig: |
40 years ago it might have been Jules Verne or H. G. Wells. Today there's no question that it's the late, great Philip K. Dick who died shortly before the release of ""Blade Runner."" Since then we're seen ""Minority Report,"" ""Total Recall,"" ""Next,"" ""Screamers,"" ""Imposter,"" ""Paycheck"" and ""A Scanner Darkly."" More are on the way. Why has Hollywood embraced PKD even as they ignore other giants on the bookshelf? Which of the films have been most successful? Most faithful?
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| Lisa: |
Philip K. Dick died shortly before the release of "Blade Runner." Since then we're seen "Minority Report," "Total Recall," "Next," "Screamers," "Imposter," "Paycheck" and "A Scanner Darkly." More are on the way. Why has Hollywood embraced PKD?
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| 0603 |
LI-319-201 |
No sh*t, there I was!": Oral Storytelling |
| Orig: |
More and more oral storytelling activities are popping up: the ""radio theater"" performance, author readings, and panels where the majority of the time is spent with panelists and audience members recounting their experiences. What makes a good oral story presentation?
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| Lisa: |
The "radio theater" performance, author readings, and panels where the panelists and audience members recount their experiences. What makes a good oral story presentation?
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| 0431 |
CM-319-204 |
The Best Indie Comics You're Not Reading |
| Orig: |
Is your comics knowledge limited to the Big Three? Come to this panel and hear about all of the indie comics you never knew existed!
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| Lisa: |
Is your comics knowledge limited to the Big Three? Come hear about all of the indie comics you never knew existed!
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| 0306 |
ME-319-1WA |
Dexter and the Nature of Evil |
| Orig: |
Showtime's brilliant Dexter features a serial killer who kills only the worst people. What does the show say about the nature of good and evil? How does it mesh with our best understanding of human psychology?
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| Lisa: |
Dexter features a serial killer who kills only the worst people. What does the show say about the nature of good and evil? How does it mesh with psychology?
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| 0502 |
GM-319-1WB |
The Legacy of Gary Gygax |
| Orig: |
Gary Gygax failed his last saving throw on March 4, 2008. Come celebrate his life, accomplishments and legendary influence on gamers everywhere.
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| Lisa: |
Come celebrate Gary Gygax’s life, accomplishments and legendary influence on gamers everywhere.
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| Paul: |
Come celebrate Gary Gygax's life, accomplishments and legendary influence on gamers everywhere.
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| 0935 |
??-???-?? (35-319-1HS) |
Terry Pratchett- The Colour of Magic PG |
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| Orig: |
Terry Pratchett- The Colour of Magic : In two parts, The Fabric of Magic unravels and Fantasy ensues. 1:37:10 one & Two 1:33 PG
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| 0072 |
??-???-?? (FT-319-14A) |
Follow Your Dream |
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| Orig: |
You can be anything you want to be, they say--but how do you plan to get there?
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| 0071 |
??-???-?? (FT-319-14B) |
Kid's LARP |
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| Orig: |
What's a LARP? We'll find out, then do one.
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| 0555 |
LI-320-10B |
From K-9 to Pixel: Pets in Fandom |
| Orig: |
Pets make frequent appearances in SF/F and the homes of fen. Come share stories about your favorite pets, whether they are in your books or in your home.
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| Lisa: |
Pets make frequent appearances in SF/F and the homes of fen. Come share stories about your favorite pets, wherever they are.
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| 0063 |
TN-320-1CA |
Relationships 101 |
| Orig: |
How do you start, continue, and end a relationship? How do you know it's time to end a relationship?
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| Lisa: |
How do you start, continue, and end a relationship? How do you know it's time to go?
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| 0211 |
FT-320-14A |
Germs: Up Close and Personal |
| Orig: |
Hear a story about these little critters that have such an Evil Power over our lives, and do a science experiment to discover some unusual vectors of viral and bacterial contagion.
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| Lisa: |
Hear a story about these little critters that have such an Evil Power over our lives, and do a science experiment on bacterial contagion.
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| 1009 |
35-320-1MP |
History of the Automobile |
| Orig: |
a short film describing the evolution of transportation in a parallel universe. 16mm, 6 min.
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| Mary: |
Repeat Showing 16mm, 6 min.
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| 0318 |
FK-320-1RA |
Forming a Musical Group |
| Orig: |
What does it take to form a musical group? What are the pros and cons of a performing group vs. going solo? How do you form a group? Do you audition people or ask people you know? What if someone isn't working out? What if your group becomes the next hottest thing? What if...?
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| Lisa: |
What does it take to form a musical group? What are the pros and cons of a performing group vs. going solo? How do you form a group? What if someone isn't working out? What if ...?
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| Paul: |
What does it take to form a musical group? What are the pros and cons of a performing group vs. going solo? How do you form a group? What if someone isn't working out? What if...?
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| 0449 |
ME-320-1RB |
British SF on TV |
| Orig: |
Cable and DVDs have allowed a lot of series to cross the pond and build fan bases in the US: Sarah Jane Chronicles, Dr. Who, Torchwood, Primeval, Life on Mars. What's hot and what's still under the radar? Is there a way to get the word out to more potential fans?
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| Lisa: |
Cable and DVDs have allowed a lot of series to build US fan bases: Sarah Jane Chronicles, Dr. Who, Torchwood, Primeval, Life on Mars. What's hot and what's still under the radar? Is there a way to get the word out?
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| 0198 |
ME-320-1PB |
Too Many Chainsaws |
| Orig: |
Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror film was a shocker, but it has now spawned three sequels, a remake, and a prequel. How many films do we need about teenagers being sliced and diced by power tools? And with the success of the ""Saw"" series and ""Hostel,"" is splatterpunk the new language of horror movies?
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| Lisa: |
Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror film has spawned three sequels, a remake, and a prequel. How many versions do we need? Is splatterpunk the new language of horror movies?
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| 0278 |
ME-320-201 |
Reluctant Heroes |
| Orig: |
Why do we like TV shows about reluctant heroes? Gwen Cooper in ""Torchwood"", the crew of ""Firefly"", Claire from ""Heroes"". What about their heroic reticence appeals to us over the bold and brave heroes?
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| Lisa: |
Why do we like TV shows about reluctant heroes? What about their heroic reticence appeals to us over the bold and brave heroes?
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| 0056 |
LI-320-1WA |
Science Fiction About "Touchy" Subjects |
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SF these days is full of the moral dilemmas that the general public shrinks from. Why is science fiction good at talking about things people don't want to address? Does SF deal with such matters directly or metaphorically (i.e., coded in the language of the genre)? Are those aliens really aliens or are they standing in for someone else?
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| Lisa: |
SF is full of moral dilemmas. Why is science fiction good at dealing with tough matters, directly or metaphorically? Are those aliens standing in for someone else?
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| 0485 |
LF-320-1WB |
Poly 175: Is This For Me? |
| Orig: |
So there's monogamy on one side of the relationship spectrum and polyamory on the other, and never the twain shall meet. But is it that simple? Is there a middle ground? Monogamy isn't for everyone, but neither is polyamory, so how do you tell which is right for you? Can a poly person and a mono person have a successful relationship together?
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| Lisa: |
Monogamy isn't for everyone, but neither is polyamory, so how do you tell which is right for you? Can a poly person and a mono person have a successful relationship together?
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| 1011 |
35-320a-1MP |
Repo: the Genetic Opera |
| Orig: |
This is a fantasy horror musical about a world in which medical insurance is nonexistent and where if you take out a loan for an organ transplant, you'd better make sure you can pay it. Cindy says, ""Take painkillers first."" It's silly, it's horrible, it's a musical with real bel canto opera singing, Anthony Stewart Head, and Paris Hilton. How can you go wrong? 35mm, 1 hr. 38 min
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| Mary: |
Repeat Showing 35mm, 1 hr. 38 min
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| 0408 |
??-???-?? (FA-320-1CD) |
Steampunk Historical Dance |
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| Orig: |
Steampunk Themed Historical Dance
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| 0517 |
??-???-?? (LI-320-204) |
Create a Villain Workshop |
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| Orig: |
Brainstorm with our panelists to create the best, the most evil and most unstoppable villain of SF, fantasy and horror!
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| 0591 |
CO-321-1CA |
Getting Ideas Going in Costuming |
| Orig: |
Sometimes making the costume itself is easy, but getting the idea in the first place is stumping you. How do costumers get ideas,sources and imagination, and how does that concept evolve to its completion?
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| Lisa: |
Sometimes making a costume is easier than getting the idea in the first place. Discuss sources and imagination, and the evolution of concepts.
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| 0076 |
ME-321-1RA |
In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream |
| Orig: |
It's 30 years since Ridley Scott scared the living daylights out of us with ""Alien."" Was it just a haunted house story set in space? Was there anything to admire beyond the goo and gore? Is Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) still a heroine for the ages? Let's take a look at a key SF film (and its sequels and ripoffs) and see why this one still causes nightmares.
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| Lisa: |
It's 30 years since Ridley Scott scared the living daylights out of us with "Alien." Was it just a haunted house story set in space? Is Ripley still a heroine for the ages?
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| 0011 |
L2-321-1RB |
Body Modification: From Past to Future |
| Orig: |
At one time, tattoos and body piercings were considered extreme and edgy. What about the next generation of body modifications that will incorporate technology? From cell phones implanted in teeth to digital tattoos implanted beneath the skin, where will the path of self-modification go? Many of these things are currently in the conceptual stage, but in 20 years they could be as ubiquitous as email or iPods. When implanted devices become mainstream, what will become the new edge?
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| Lisa: |
What is the next generation of body modifications that will incorporate technology? From cell phones implanted in teeth to digital tattoos implanted beneath the skin, where will the path of self-modification go?
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| 0593 |
CO-321-1PB |
Costuming With and For Dolls |
| Orig: |
""The greatest thing about dolls is making an outfit in a day and using so much less fabric!"" Hear from costumers and doll enthusiasts who love to costume,in miniature!
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| Lisa: |
The greatest thing about dolls is making an outfit in a day and using so much less fabric!" Hear from costumers and doll enthusiasts who love to costume,in miniature!
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| Paul: |
The greatest thing about dolls is making an outfit in a day and using so much less fabric!" Hear from costumers and doll enthusiasts who love to costume,in miniature!
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| 0123 |
ME-321-201 |
Misanthropes: Why We Love Them |
| Orig: |
Misanthropic characters can exert a powerful draw on us. Is it just the rebel outsider mystique, or is that they get away with the things we'd like to do? Are they just reluctant heroes who whine more? How much are they reflections of their authors? Do characters have to be likable for us to like them?
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| Lisa: |
Misanthropic characters exert a powerful draw. Is it the rebel outsider mystique, or that they get away with stuff? Are they reluctant heroes who whine? Do characters have to be likable for us to like them?
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| 0511 |
??-???-?? (LF-321-1WA) |
BDSM and Geeks |
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| Orig: |
A sizable percentage of geeks seem to enjoy BDSM. If that is true, why might that be? What is it about one subculture that draws people to the other, and vice versa?
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| 0450 |
??-???-?? (LF-321-1WB) |
I Can Go to Jail for THAT?! |
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| Orig: |
Can I carry my authentic katana on the train on my way to the Con? Is my realistic-looking steampunk pistol illegal? If the police see my whip sticking out of my toy bag in the back seat, can I get in trouble? Come find out the answers, and bring questions of your own.
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| 0313 |
??-???-?? (ME-321-204) |
Sci-fi Film Scores |
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| Orig: |
Film scores play a major role in setting the tone for a movie; the use (or misuse) of music can make or break a film.
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| 0064 |
??-???-?? (LI-321-15R) |
Sexy or Sexist |
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| Orig: |
What is the difference between sexy and sexist? Is there a real line in the sand, or is it up to each of us to decide?
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| 0644 |
LI-322-10B |
OMG Worst Book Ever! |
| Orig: |
Not sure why you ever finished that book and need someone to share the pain with? At this lighthearted late night panel, we'll talk about some of the worst books ever and why you had to suffer through them.
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| Lisa: |
Need to share the pain? We'll talk about some of the worst books ever and why you suffered through them.
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| 0783 |
LI-322-1RA |
The Singularity: The SF Rapture |
| Orig: |
The Singularity, the term first coined by Vernor Vinge, is a theoretical future point of unprecedented technological progress. It is a scientific and cultural flash point which is supposed to produce, among other things, self-programming artificial intelligences. It plays a major role in several stories including Vinge's ""A Fire Upon the Deep"" and Greg Bear's ""Blood Music"". Is it just a convenient plot device for stories? An examination of the Singularity in SF literature.
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| Lisa: |
Vernor Vinge’s Singularity is a theoretical future point of unprecedented technological progress, a scientific and cultural flash point which will produce self-programming artificial intelligences and more. Is it just a convenient plot device for stories?
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| Paul: |
Vernor Vinge's Singularity is a theoretical future point of unprecedented technological progress, a scientific and cultural flash point which will produce self-programming artificial intelligences and more. Is it just a convenient plot device for stories?
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| 0203 |
AN-322-1RB |
Religious Icons in the World of Anime |
| Orig: |
From the apocalyptic overtones of The Big O to the fight for souls of Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne, why are there so many anime films with Christian themes and symbols? What is it about western religions, specifically Christianity that has anime writers and directors exploring them again and again? Do these themes have the same meaning in Japan as they do here?
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| Mary: |
Why are there so many anime and manga with Christian themes and symbols? What is it about western religions, specifically Christianity that has anime writers and directors exploring them again and again?
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| 0482 |
LF-322-201 |
Goth Fans: Beyond the Black |
| Orig: |
Goth subculture has been around for decades, and from the beginning, fans have been involved. What attracts people to it? Is it still just a fad? Can we define what makes someone ""goth"", or is that very idea antithetical to the culture?
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| Lisa: |
Goth subculture has been around for decades, and from the beginning, fans have been involved. Can we define "goth", or is that very idea antithetical?
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| 0521 |
LF-322-1WA |
Raising the Next Generation |
| Orig: |
How do you introduce your kids to SF/F? What do you do if they're (gasp!!) not interested? How can you help them navigate between the worlds of fandom and the mundane? What if you're a fan and your spouse is not? There are all sorts of challenges (and rewards!) to raising a child in fandom. Let's discuss!
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| Lisa: |
How do you introduce your kids to SF/F? What do you do if they're not interested? What if you're a fan and your spouse is not?
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| 0452 |
LF-322-1WB |
Home Depot in the Bedroom |
| Orig: |
Home improvement stores sell rope, chains, bolts, lumber - all this useful stuff. What creative uses can you put it to around the house? Hmmm... We'll give examples, tips and tricks, and general design principles. 18+ only.
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| Lisa: |
Home improvement stores sell rope, chains, bolts, lumber--what creative uses can you put it to? Examples, tips and tricks, and general design principles. 18+ only.
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| Paul: |
Home improvement stores sell rope, chains, bolts, lumber - what creative uses can you put it to? Examples, tips and tricks, and general design principles. 18+ only.
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| 0758 |
??-???-?? (L2-322-1CA) |
PowerPoint Karaoke |
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| Orig: |
If you've ever been stuck in a meeting where a hapless presenter is reading every single word on every slide, exorcise those bad memories with a bout of improvisational humor. See our panelists winging it on stage, presenting randomly juxtaposed slides they've never seen before! Hear the absurdity! Feel the laughter!
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| 0936 |
??-???-?? (35-322-1HS) |
Beowulf & Grendel R |
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| Orig: |
Beowulf & Grendel: From Iceland Epic Saxon Violence in leather and hand woven cloth. 100 minutes R
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| 0394 |
??-???-?? (FA-322-1PE) |
Convention Feedback III |
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| Orig: |
Tell us what went right and make suggestions for next year.
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| 0824 |
??-???-?? (35-323-1AB) |
Rock Band on the Big Screen |
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| Orig: |
Rock Band the PS2 live on the big screen
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| 0324 |
??-???-?? (FK-323-1CA) |
Filking Into the Night - Open Filking |
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| Orig: |
Hear filk in its native environment! Make music happen. Sing! Play! Clap hands! Listen! Join the merriment! No experience necessary.
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| 0938 |
DVD-400-1HS |
District 13: From France R |
| Orig: |
From France. Let's detonate a neutron bombe in Paris. Only Stuntmen were injured. 85 minutes R
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| Mary: |
Lets detonate a neutron bombe' in Paris. Only Stuntmen were injured 85 minutes R
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| 0974 |
35-400-1MP |
Contact X-rated |
| Orig: |
Do you remember the 1970s when you could go into a movie theatre and see fine quality pornography with a huge audience? Chip Delaney does,and he talks about seeing just this movie. Now you can have the same experience, but only if you are 18 years or older and have identification available when the doors open. This fine X-rated film stars Renee Bond which alone makes it worth the price of admission. Approximately 1 hour, In Eastman 16mm
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| Mary: |
Do you remember the 1970s when you could go into a movie theatre and see fine quality pornography with a huge audience? Chip Delaney does,and he talks about seeing just this movie. Now you can have the same experience, but only if you are 18 years or older and have identification available when the doors open. This fine X-rated film stars Renee Bond which alone makes it worth the price of admission. 1 hour, Eastman 16mm
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| Paul: |
Do you remember the 70s when you could go into a movie theatre and see fine quality pornography with a huge audience? Chip Delaney does,and he talks about seeing just this movie. Now you can have the same experience, but only if you're old enough. This fine X-rated film stars Renee Bond which alone makes it worth the price of admission. Eastman 16mm
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| 0419 |
??-???-?? (ME-400-1CD) |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer R-rated Sing-Along |
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| Orig: |
The more ADULT rated version of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Sing-Along
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| 0188 |
??-???-?? (GAM-400-1TP) |
Open Gaming |
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| Orig: |
Unscheduled gaming. Awesome!
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| 1023 |
AME-401-1HS |
Le Portrait de Petite Cossette |
| Orig: |
Eiri, works in an antique shop in a quiet part of town. One afternoon, he uncovers a delicate Venetian glass holding a startling secret within. When Eiri peers into the glass, he can see a young blond girl, her life playing out like a movie solely for him to see. Curious, he stares into the glass, hoping to learn more about the enchanting girl inside. This is Cossette, a mysterious beauty haunting the glass, waiting 250 years for someone to finally see her, and set her free.
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| Mary: |
Eiri uncovers a delicate Venetian glass holding a startling secret within; a young blond girl, her life playing out like a movie solely for him to see. This is Cossette, a mysterious beauty haunting the glass, waiting 250 years for someone to finally see her, and set her free.
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| 1024 |
??-???-?? (AME-403-1HS) |
Ergo Proxy |
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| Orig: |
The domed city of Romd is an impenetrable would-be utopia where humans and robots coexist, and everything is under complete government control, or so it appears. While working on a mysterious murder case, Re-l Mayer, a female detective from the Civilian Intelligence Office, receives a foreboding message that something is going to awaken.
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| 1025 |
AME-405-1HS |
X/1999 (10 years later) Eps. 0-4 |
| Orig: |
Two groups of supernaturually powered warriors begin a prophetic battle to shape the future - a clash that will rock the foundations of the planet! The Seven Dragons of Earth swear to purge humanity from the world, while the Seven Dragons of Heaven are the last hope of all mankind. One young man holds the key to Earth's destiny - but to choose the side of good, he may spell doom for all creation.
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| Mary: |
Two groups of supernaturally powered warriors begin a prophetic battle to shape the future - a clash that will rock the foundations of the planet! One young man holds the key to Earth's destiny - but to choose the side of good, he may spell doom for all creation.
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| 1026 |
AME-407-1HS |
Tsubasa Vol. 1: Gathering of Fates |
| Orig: |
The fates shine upon young archaeologist Syaoran and his love, the Sakura. As the moon hovers silently above the kingdom a beautiful and otherworldly sound fills the air, drawing the princess to the ancient ruins. Her latent powers stir, awakening an ability to cross dimensions. But the process is interrupted as unseen forces conspire to claim this magic as their own.
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| Mary: |
The fates shine upon young archaeologist Syaoran and his love, the Sakura. Her latent powers stir, awakening an ability to cross dimensions. But the process is interrupted as unseen forces conspire to claim this magic as their own.
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| 0905 |
FT-407-1CD |
Cartoons and Cereal Monday |
| Orig: |
The finale of the Cartoons and Cereal meetings of like minded fans.
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| Lisa: |
The final Cartoons and Cereal meeting of like-minded fans.
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| 0899 |
LF-409-1CD |
Stretch like a Shaolin: Kung-Fu Morning Warm Up |
| Orig: |
This is a simple morning stretch and warm-up in a kinder and gentler Shao-lin style. Wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle and a towel to cushion you. Suitable for all ages. No bones will be broken.
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| Lisa: |
This is a simple morning stretch and warm-up in a kinder and gentler Shao-lin style. Wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle and a towel to cushion you. Suitable for all ages.
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| Paul: |
See Saturday 9:00 AM for description.
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| 1019 |
??-???-?? (AME-409-1HS) |
Hello Kitty Stump Village |
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| Orig: |
Claymation Hello Kitty and all her friends
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| 0742 |
FT-410-14A |
Farewell to Phoenix |
| Orig: |
By Arisia, Phoenix may be at the end of its life. We'll have a good bye party and talk about what Phoenix learned about the North Pole of Mars.
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| Lisa: |
Phoenix may be at the end of its life. We'll have a good-bye party and talk about what Phoenix learned about Mars.
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| 0934 |
DVD-410-1HS |
The Thief Lord :From UK/Italy |
| Orig: |
From UK/Italy. The Magic and Romance of Venice 98 Minutes PG
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| Mary: |
The Magic and Romance of Venice 98 Minutes PG
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| 0613 |
CM-410-1RA |
Psychoanalysis of the Superhero |
| Orig: |
Clark Kent's secret identity, Peter Parker's private life, The Incredibles' family life, Alfred as Batman's enabler: is this a form of commentary on everyday life, a form of reverse escapism, an exploration of the darker sides of our own personalities?
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| Lisa: |
Secret identities, private lives, side-kick enablers: is this a commentary on everyday life, a form of reverse escapism, or an exploration of the darker sides of our own personalities?
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| 0501 |
LI-410-1RB |
Golden Age Authors |
| Orig: |
Many of the greatest genre writers can no longer be found on bookstore shelves; giants such Roger Zelazny, Fredric Brown, and Cordwainer Smith have vanished. Modern authors rehash classic themes and get taken as the originators. Tips and suggestions for younger/newer readers on buried treasures from long ago.
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| Lisa: |
Many of the SF greats are hard to find; Roger Zelazny, Fredric Brown, and Cordwainer Smith are unread & unprofitable. Modern authors get credit with rehashed classics. Tips and suggestions for younger/newer readers on buried treasures.
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| 0907 |
FA-410-1CD |
super gods Band |
| Orig: |
Giving everyone an opportunity to work out the last of their fan feelings as the band plays on. Not the Titanic.
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| Lisa: |
Giving everyone an opportunity to work out fannish feelings as the band plays on. Not the Titanic.
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| 0175 |
AN-410-204 |
Child-Safe Anime |
| Orig: |
Finding anime that is safe for children to watch may be difficult for parents. Learn more about selecting child-friendly popular series and hidden gems!
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| Lisa: |
Parents, navigate the anime minefield and learn more about selecting child-friendly series and hidden gems!
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| 0358 |
LI-410-1WA |
The Perils of Looking Up From the Keyboard |
| Orig: |
Finding out what everyone else thinks of what you've written is easier than ever but not always a good idea. The panel discusses the perils of ego-Googling, reader reviews, and being aware of the world beyond your office.
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| Lisa: |
Finding out what others think of what you've written is easier than ever, but not always a good idea. Learn the perils of ego-Googling, reader reviews, and being aware of the world beyond your office.
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| 0672 |
LI-410-1WB |
Humor in SF&F: Is It Really That Funny? |
| Orig: |
Is humor in science fiction and fantasy too strained or self-referential to be funny outside fandom? It's said that dying is easy, comedy is hard. Is it harder in genre stories? Discuss the failures (Xanth) and the successes (Discworld).
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| Lisa: |
Humor in SF and fantasy can be too strained or self-referential to be funny outside fandom. Dying is easy, comedy is hard; is it harder in SF? Discuss the failures (Xanth) and the successes (Discworld).
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| 0567 |
??-???-?? (GAM-410-1TP) |
Ticket to Ride: Europe - table top game |
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| Orig: |
Like the original Ticket to Ride, the game remains elegantly simple, can be learned in 5 minutes, and appeals to both families and experienced gamers.
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| 0596 |
??-???-?? (CO-410-15R) |
The Physics of Fabric |
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| Orig: |
Why fabric slithers and creeps, and how you can control it; why ?" plus ?" does not equal 1"; what is the wrong side, what is the right side, and what is a warp? Keeping with the Arisia theme ""Fabric of Space & Time"", stories from the parallel universe of the sewing room.
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| 0033 |
??-???-?? (FT-410-14B) |
Share Your Fave Books |
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| Orig: |
What was your favorite book you've read, and why?
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| 0551 |
LF-411-10B |
Fandom and Personal Interaction |
| Orig: |
How do you politely get someone out of your personal space? How do you penetrate the SEP field to help someone who looks uncomfortable? How do you avoid falling into the Geek Social Fallacies? Come to this workshop to hone your skills!
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| Lisa: |
How to politely get someone out of your personal space, penetrate the SEP field to help someone who looks uncomfortable, and avoid falling into the Geek Social Fallacies.
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| 0740 |
FT-411-14A |
South Polar Express |
| Orig: |
It is the International Polar Year and to celebrate we're going to show you what its like to work as a scientist in Antarctica. We'll show some videos from McMurdo station and do some hands on activities about temperature.
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| Lisa: |
We'll show some videos and what it’s like to work as a scientist in Antarctica at McMurdo Station, and do some hands on activities about temperature.
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| Paul: |
We'll show some videos and what it's like to work as a scientist in Antarctica at McMurdo Station, and do some hands on activities about temperature.
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| 0461 |
LF-411-1RA |
Sports for Geeks |
| Orig: |
Sports aren't just for jocks anymore. Ultimate Frisbee has been joined by disk golf, curling, dodge ball, geocaching and numerous other ""geeky"" sports. And let's not forget the local softball league! Come talk about some of your personal favorites.
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| Lisa: |
Ultimate Frisbee has been joined by disk golf, curling, dodge ball, geocaching and numerous other "geeky" sports. Come talk about some of your personal favorites.
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| 0284 |
ME-411-1RB |
Science on the Big Screen |
| Orig: |
Movies are rife with faulty science. Who gets it right? Who gets it hilariously wrong? Is it ever reasonable to gloss over science for the purpose of plot? Does too much science get in the way of plot?
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| Lisa: |
Movies are rife with faulty science. Who gets it right? Who gets it hilariously wrong? Is it reasonable for plot purposes?
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| 0561 |
LI-411-201 |
Design Track 4: Artwork |
| Orig: |
Part 4 of a 4-part, linked creative series of panels: The Artist Guest of Honor creates artwork that relates to the developed characters and themes from Parts 1, 2, and 3 Attendance at all 4 panels encouraged but not required.
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| Lisa: |
Part 4 of a creative series: The Artist Guest of Honor creates artwork that relates to the developed characters and themes from Parts 1, 2, and 3. Attendance at all 4 panels encouraged but not required.
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| 0631 |
LI-411-1WA |
Vampires in 21th Century Fiction |
| Orig: |
From Dracula to Interview with the Vampire to Buffy, we have seen major changes in our perceptions of vampires. We'll be discussing the evolving role of vampire from monster to sophisticate, and how culture and society may have affected those roles. Are they evil, are they misunderstood, or are they a bit of both?
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| Lisa: |
Dracula, Interview with the Vampire, then Buffy: we have seen major changes in our perceptions of vampires. Discuss the evolving role of vampire from monster to sophisticate, and how culture and society may have affected those roles.
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| 0075 |
ME-411-1WB |
Abby Normal |
| Orig: |
The 35th anniversary of the Mel Brooks spoof ""Young Frankenstein"" is a good excuse to look at movies that treat science fiction, fantasy, and horror not with reverence, but for laughs. How difficult is it to balance the genre with the comedy? Movies like ""Galaxy Quest"" and ""The Princess Bride"" get it right, while recent spoofs like ""Epic Movie"" get it horribly wrong. Do you have to love the genre to laugh at it?
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| Lisa: |
The 35th anniversary of "Young Frankenstein" is a good excuse to look at movies that treat science fiction, fantasy, and horror not with reverence, but for laughs:"Galaxy Quest" and "The Princess Bride" get it right, while "Epic Movie" got it wrong.
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| 0363 |
??-???-?? (FT-411-14B) |
Yoga for Kids and Families |
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| Orig: |
Morning Yoga, great way to start the day.
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| 0939 |
??-???-?? (DVD-411-1HS) |
Ideality in HD. |
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| Orig: |
Ideality in HD. Shape reality to your heart's desire.
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| 0620 |
LI-412-10B |
The Appeal of Evil |
| Orig: |
Explore the appeal of Drusilla, delve into the dungeons of Slytherin. Why is maleficent so magnificent? Why did we want more of snarky Spike? Evil is supposed to be dark and forbidding. Why is it so damned hot?
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| Lisa: |
Explore the appeal of Drusilla, delve into the dungeons of Slytherin. Why is Maleficent so magnificent? Evil is supposed to be dark and forbidding. Why is it so damned hot?
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| 0506 |
LI-412-1RA |
Grok, Hobbit! |
| Orig: |
Does inventing words for a story help the author create a foreign setting, or does it place a barrier between the author and the readers? How do writers explain the alien words without turning the story into a dictionary entry? Which of these made up of words have made their way into our language?
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| Lisa: |
Inventing words for a story helps the author create a foreign setting. Does it place a barrier between the author and the readers? How do writers explain the alien words without glossaries?
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| 0529 |
CM-412-1RB |
Politics in Comics |
| Orig: |
For the first time, presidential candidates are appearing in comics (Savage Dragon endorsed Obama!). And DC has a roster of candidates of its own. As heroes endorse candidates, teams and alliances fracture. What does political maneuvering do to the world of comics?
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For the first time, presidential candidates are appearing in comics (Savage Dragon endorsed Obama!). As heroes endorse candidates, teams and alliances fracture. What does political maneuvering do to the world of comics?
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| 0468 |
LF-412-201 |
Better Massage Techniques |
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Everybody likes a good backrub. And everybody can be better at doing one. Come learn massage techniques that would be helpful in a respectful environment that focuses on the therapeutic rather than sensual aspects of massage.
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Come learn massage techniques that would be helpful in a respectful environment that focuses on the therapeutic rather than sensual aspects of massage.
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| 0494 |
LI-412-204 |
New Trends and New Voices in Horror |
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There seems to be new life in old tropes such as Vampires, Victoriana, and the 'Great Detective' Holmes. Who are these Writers and where can we find their stuff (publications, anthologies, websites)?
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New life comes to old tropes such as Vampires, Victoriana, and the 'Great Detective' Holmes. Who writes this and where can we find their stuff?
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| 0612 |
SC-412-1WA |
Is the Singularity Really Around the Corner? |
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Singularity: a point in history where things change so dramatically that we cannot predict what will come after. Computer capacity exceeding human brain capacity. The end of cheap energy. Many potential singularities loom on the horizon. What will become of us?
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| Lisa: |
Singularity: a point in history where things change so dramatically that we cannot predict what will come after. Many potential singularities loom on the horizon. What will become of us?
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| 0527 |
CM-412-1WB |
Why so Serious? |
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Heath Ledger's mesmerizing portrayal of the Joker utterly stole the show from the Dark Knight and Two-Face, giving us one of the best comic-book movies ever. Did Ledger's death overshadow the movie and Eckhart's amazing transformation? How does the movie fit with comics canon? Where will they go from here?
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Heath Ledger's mesmerizing portrayal of the gave us one of the best comic-book movies ever. Did his death overshadow the movie? How does the movie fit with comics canon? Where will they go from here?
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| 0111 |
??-???-?? (FT-412-14A) |
Beyond Hogwarts: A Young Fan's Reading List |
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What is out there for kids that doesn't insult the intelligence, but also doesn't fly over the heads faster than a Firebolt?
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| 0980 |
??-???-?? (35-412-1HS) |
The Restless : From China PG13 |
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The Restless : From China A mortal slips thru a tear between Earth and Heaven. Hell and romance break loose. 105 minutes PG 13
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| 0323 |
ME-413-10B |
Harry Potter: The Movies vs the Books |
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Why must the movies be, in some cases, so different from the books? Why not do an extended versions like in Lord Of The Rings? A discussion on what's been cut and modified and why.
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| Lisa: |
Why are movie versions be so different from the books? Why not do an extended versions? A discussion on what's been cut and modified, and why.
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| 0444 |
TN-413-1RA |
YA SciFi and Fantasy |
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Come discuss your favorite fantasy and SF, classic or modern!
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Discuss your favorite fantasy and SF, classic or modern!
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| 0557 |
LF-413-1RB |
Your Fandom Origin Story |
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How did you get here? Is it Roddenberry's fault? Or Lucas's? Did you cut your teeth on Bilbo or Buffy? Come share how you got into fandom, and what kept you here.
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Why are you here? Come share how you got into fandom, and what kept you here.
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| 0469 |
LI-413-204 |
Intellectual Property Rights |
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What is the state of intellectual property rights and where are they going? Groups such as Creative Commons and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have fought for less restrictive controls. On the other side, corporations have lobbied Congress to extend the length of copyright over and over again. Has any progress been made to put the power of copyright back into the hands of the author or return properties to the public domain? Is there a middle ground?
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| Lisa: |
What is the state of intellectual property rights and where are they going? Creative Commons and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have fought for less restrictive controls. Corporations have lobbied Congress to extend the length of copyright. Has any progress been made toward a middle ground?
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| 0514 |
LI-413-1WA |
Twenty SF Books To Read Before You Die |
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What are the most classic, seminal books in science fiction, the ones that both broke new ground and are literary masterpieces? Are they still worth reading? What are the classics that you still absolutely HAVE to read?
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| Lisa: |
What are the most classic, seminal books in science fiction, the ones that both broke new ground and are literary masterpieces? What are the classics that are still worth reading?
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| 0793 |
LF-413-1WB |
What is Wicca? |
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Wicca is a nature-based religion whose modern origins date back several decades. But what is it really about? How does it work? Come find out what Wicca is all about and separate fact from fiction in this tutorial and ritual demonstration.
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| Lisa: |
Wicca is a nature-based religion whose modern origins date back several decades. What is it really about? How does it work? Come separate fact from fiction in this tutorial and ritual demonstration.
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| 0034 |
??-???-?? (FT-413-14A) |
My Parent is a SMOF |
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What's it like to have a parent who's always off running conventions? Do you have any behind-the-scenes stories to tell?
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| 0347 |
??-???-?? (FT-413-14B) |
Hammers, Lasers, Mirrors Gaming Session |
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Another gaming session just for kids brought to you by the game designers
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| 0784 |
LI-414-10B |
This is the Way the World Ends |
| Orig: |
Post-apocalyptic fiction has been back in the public eye again. From Cormac McCarthy's ""The Road"" to Jeanne DuPrau's ""The City of Ember"" stories about a world that has passed on are more popular than ever. What draws us to these stories? What makes them so powerful?
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Post-apocalyptic fiction is in the public eye. From Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" to Jeanne DuPrau's "The City of Ember," stories about a world that has passed on are more popular than ever. Why?
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| 0247 |
FLK-414-1CA |
Dead Dog Filk |
| Orig: |
Even after most of the programming has ended, open filking continues. (But please, help with breakdown first if you are able.)
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| Lisa: |
Even after most of the programming has ended, open filking continues.
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| 0782 |
LI-414-1RB |
Good Guys Wear Black: The Villain as Protagonist |
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Many well-known stories have the humble hero strive and struggle ultimately to defeat the horrible villain in the end. But what if that's not the real story? Austin Grossman's ""Soon I Will Be Invincible"" supervillain Dr. Impossible, Glen Cook's ""The Black Company"" and the witch from Gregory Maguire's ""Wicked"" are just a few examples. Things seem different once you see things from their point of view. Come discuss the value of stories where you get to cheer for the bad guys.
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| Lisa: |
Many stories have the humble hero strive and struggle ultimately to defeat the horrible villain in the end. But what if the villain isn’t? Things seem different once you can cheer for the bad guy.
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| Paul: |
Many stories have the humble hero strive and struggle ultimately to defeat the horrible villain in the end. But what if the villain isn't? Things seem different once you can cheer for the bad guy.
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| 0556 |
LF-414-1WA |
I Can Haz Panel? |
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Lolcats, love 'em or hate 'em, are here to stay. The lolcats phenomenon has spread to dogs, politics and even porn. What is it about lolcats and its imitators that we love so much? Why do so many fen TALK that way, too?
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LOLcats are here to stay. The LOLcats phenomenon has spread to dogs, politics and porn. What is it about LOLcats that we love so much?
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