Category Archives: Books

Your Favorite Modern Games Get Dr. Seuss-ed!

No, this is not two worlds being brought together via a sudden merge of two universes, nor a (probably) excellent proposal for a video game based upon any of the Dr. Seuss properties and characters. And maybe, the game would actually be good.  This is just an awesome example of how you can re-imagine some of the most violent video games into cutesy, harmless-looking childhood books.   Read the rest of this entry

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Apple UFO, GameStop EXPO, Kinect Hacks & Best World Champs – PractitioNERD WIRed #12

This week on the newly-named PractitioNERD WIRed (Week-In-ReviewED) episode:
1) Is Apple’s Going All Extra-Terrestrial On Us
2) What’s it Like Being A Fly On The Wall At The GameStop EXPO
3) The Kinect Hacked To Help A Stroke Victim, and
4) The Top 15 World Heavyweight Champions of ALL-TIME (according to WWE, anyway).
…plus, THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK!!   Read the rest of this entry

“The Lord of the Rings” Books/Films Math, or You’re Not Fooling Anyone, Hollywood!

Tsk, tsk, tsk…

Support this Fundraiser for “Modernism London Style” by Niels Lehmann & Christoph Rauhut

The architectural style of Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style (ranging from art to architecture, jewelry, fashion, etc.) that began in Paris in the 1920s, and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s and well into the World War II era.  It represents a built visible expression of the period’s enthusiasm and splendor between World Wars 1 and 2. In London, buildings of this era that were inspired by the Art Deco style reflected the refinement, progress and boldness that describe the modern, big-city metropolis age. Even now, many of these Art Deco buildings have yet to lose their spirit and interest, however (like many buildings) they are not properly documented.  Thankfully, that is all about to change…should the funding be enough.   Read the rest of this entry

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