"We happened upon the University of Maryland’s Gamer Symphony Orchestra playing this past Sunday while waiting for the Metro crowd to die down after the USA Science & Engineering Festival. They were absolutely…"
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Erik Johnson replied to Doug Cornelius's discussion 'Hunger Games'"I would like to share this link to the NY Times that helps to explain things from the author's perspective.
Collins Interview - NY Times"
Erik Johnson replied to Doug Cornelius's discussion 'Hunger Games'"I think they were purposely trying for the 'reality' thing -- the books are from Katniss' point of view, after all."
Erik Johnson replied to Doug Cornelius's discussion 'Hunger Games'"I was surprised that the book was so gory, considering that it is a Scholastic title. It should be disturbing to someone who has not read the books. I agree, it is insane to send our children off to kill each other."
Erik Johnson replied to Doug Cornelius's discussion 'Hunger Games'"The movie will be a blockbuster -- I am a fan of the books and will probably see the movie with our boys this weekend.
Remember the Scholastic demographic -- this is not really intended to be a book series for adults, but for YA, so young love is a…"
Erik Johnson posted an eventThe Art of Video Games at Smithsonian American Art Museum
March 23, 2012 to September 30, 2012
From the website:"About the ExhibitionVideo games are a prevalent and increasingly expressive medium within modern society. In the forty years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent. An amalgam of traditional art forms—painting, writing, sculpture, music, storytelling, cinematography—video games offer artists a previously unprecedented method of communicating with and engaging audiences." @2012 SmithsonianSee More
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- What are some of your geeky hobbies?
- Writing game and technology and book reviews for Amazon Vine. Playing and singing Bluegrass and Gospel music. Watching our boys play video games. Supporting the technology in our home.
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- PC
- Favorite geeky media (books, music, movies)?
- Larry Niven, Spider Robinson, '70 and '80 music, Dr. Demento, Hunger Games
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