Monday, November 29, 2010

Next Item: (3224) Caught Stealing by Charlie Huston

From Publishers Weekly:

There's no end to Hank Thompson's troubles. Once a star high school baseball player, he's now reduced to tending bar at a neighborhood dive on Manhattan's Lower East Side. During his long life-skid, Thompson has picked up a drinking problem, a pair of bad feet, lots of debt and little ambition. But for Thompson, hero of Huston's dark, hard-driving debut, the worst is still ahead. It begins when Thompson agrees to cat-sit for his neighbor, a dubious character named Russ. Within a few days, Thompson is ambushed by a pair of Russian thugs who beat him so badly he has to have a kidney removed. While he's recovering, he discovers a key tucked under the liner of the cat's carry box. This turns out to be a crucial bit of information, as he realizes when the Russians return, led this time by a dirty police detective, and demand to know what Russ left with Thompson besides his cat. When they're spooked by a fire alarm, Thompson escapes long enough to get his hands on the stash everyone's after: $4.5 million in cash. But of course, his troubles aren't over. Bodies pile up at a dizzying rate but the mayhem is riveting, despite a few credibility gaps. Huston shows a masterful command of first-person narration, deftly chronicling Thompson's gradual slide from victim to avenger ("I'm tellin' you, Hank, watchin' you, it's like watchin' a egg get all hard-boiled. No shit"). The story moves with the speed of the best chase novels, and Thompson possesses a self-deprecating spirit that will keep readers rooting for him even as he edges closer to the point of no return.

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0345464788?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Starting (3223) Galactic Convoy by Bill Baldwin

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Finished/Comments: (3222) Space Prison (Librvox) by Tom Godwin

Ok book. Good listening a single time through. Not a keeper.

Next Item: (3223) Galactic Convoy by Bill Baldwin

Publisher's Summary:

Ursis nodded soberly out the Hyperscreens toward the merchant ships, then turned to Brim. "Out there, Wilf Ansor," he brooded, "are real heroes of war. To fight from behind disruptors of warship is something anyone can do. One can always count on lucky shooting to save him from disaster, or heavy armor plate at least. But to face enemy with only black void and thin sheet of hullmetal separating you from disruptors, and then stay in formation, that is kind of bravery we Sodeskayans record in Great Books."

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1601453787?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible:  http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V1LG0Y&qid=1289768656&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
Brooks & Dunn Greatest Hits Collection  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00138H52Y?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Culture Club Color by Numbers   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000C83YJ?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Various Artist, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Starting (3222) Space Prison (Librvox) by Tom Godwin

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Finished/Comments: (3221) Prince Roger Series Bk 3; March to the Stars by David Weber & John Ringo

Excellent book. Another keeper. Sad that the captain of the prince's guard is killed.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Next Item:(3222) Space Prison (Librvox) by Tom Godwin

Summary:

AFTER TWO CENTURIES. The sound came swiftly nearer, rising in pitch and swelling in volume. Then it broke through the clouds, tall and black and beautifully deadly the Gern battle cruiser, come to seek them out and destroy them. Humbolt dropped inside the stockade, exulting. For two hundred years his people had been waiting for the chance to fight the mighty Gern Empire with bows and arrows against blasters and bombs! (Summary from the Gutenberg text)

On Librivox http://librivox.org/space-prison-by-tom-godwin/


On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Space-Prison-Tom-Godwin/dp/B000PJG6CM?ie=UTF8&tag=d...


Saturday, November 27, 2010

Other side of house by fair grounds

Other side of house by fair grounds. 600-698 N Blackstone St., Jackson Mi

Jackson County Fair Grounds Entrance

Entrance to holiday lights display at Jackson County Fair Grounds, 100-198 W Ganson St., Jackson MI.

Entrance fee $12 per car.

Across from Fair Grounds: Jackson MI

Across from Jackson County Fair Grounds, N Blackstone St. Jackson MI

Another nice display: Jackson MI

Another nice display, 301-315 Taylor St., Jackson MI

Down the street from Cascades Park: Jackson

I saw this house a few blocks from Cascades Park. 756-798 Gettysburg Ave., Jackson MI

Next Item: (3223) Galactic Convoy by Bill Baldwin

Publisher's Summary:

Ursis nodded soberly out the Hyperscreens toward the merchant ships, then turned to Brim. "Out there, Wilf Ansor," he brooded, "are real heroes of war. To fight from behind disruptors of warship is something anyone can do. One can always count on lucky shooting to save him from disaster, or heavy armor plate at least. But to face enemy with only black void and thin sheet of hullmetal separating you from disruptors, and then stay in formation, that is kind of bravery we Sodeskayans record in Great Books."

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1601453787?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...


On Audible:  http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V1LG0Y&qid=1289768656&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
Brooks & Dunn Greatest Hits Collection  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00138H52Y?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Culture Club Color by Numbers   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000C83YJ?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Various Artist, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Two houses across street: Spring Arbor MI

Two houses across the street from each other have moving holiday displays. Spring Arbor Rd, Spring Arbor MI.

North side house has Santa in his sleigh. This house also has a front yard display.

South side house has snowman with rotating ring.

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Starting (3221) Prince Roger Series Bk 3; March to the Stars by David Weber & John Ringo

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Finished/Comments: (3220) OTR, Podcasts & Music by Various Performers

Summary:

Old Time Radio Show: Boston Blackie; Ep069-the Gardenia 1946.08.06 
COMMENT: good audio quality. I think I may have listened to this episode a couple years ago.
http://otrcat.com

Sci-fi Podcast: Clarkesworld Magazine - Online Science Fiction & Fantasy; issue 422 the Language of the Whirlwind by Lavie Tidhar
COMMENT: listened to most of it before skipping the last 10 minutes.
  http://clarksworldmagazine.com


Old Time Radio Show: Dimension X; Ep16-Beyond Infinity
COMMENT: fair audio quality. Early take on "Honey I shrank the Kids". I've listened to this episode several times.
http://otrcat.com

Podcast: Dreamland with Whitley Strieber Show 11-06-2010
COMMENT: Scanned through listening for topics of interest.
http://www.unknowncountry.com/

Album: Duran Duran Greatest
COMMENT: very good album. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00165KRQU?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Sci-fi Podcast: Escape Pod; Ep-235-on the Human Plan by Jay Lake
COMMENT: skipped. Just couldn't get into it.
  http://escapepod.org


Music Podcast: LeJazzAffair, Le Jazz Affair Show #437 (02-03-10) with Sal Calfa
COMMENT: enjoyable selection of jazz in this show.
  http://lejazzaffair.com


Tech Podcast: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy; Show 618
COMMENT: Scanned through listening for topics of interest.
  http://twit.tv


Sci-Fi Podcast: Prometheus Radio Theatre; War of the Worlds
COMMENT: comedy verison. skiped
  http://prometheus.libsyn.com/


Album: The Best Of Linda Ronstadt - The Capitol Years Disc 1 
COMMENT: ok album, but not as good as Durand, Durand. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TEVG3M?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...


Tech Podcast: Windows Weekly; show 129-Hypirony and Ironicracy with Paul Thurrott
COMMENT: Scanned through listening for topics of interest.
  http://twit.tv

Red, White & Blue house: Homer MI

Saw this very nicely decorated house at N Burgess St., Homer MI.

Huge Holiday tree: Coldwater MI

A large (20+ foot tall?) holiday tree with stable display. 350-366 N Fiske Rd. Coldwater Mich.

Holiday lights dispay: Coldwater

Very nice Holiday lights display at 328-338 N Fiske Rd. Coldwater Mich. This home owner put in a lot of work.

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Holiday Lights Display

Nice Christmas lights display.
500-518 Hwy M-12
Jonesville Mich.

Next Item: (3221) Prince Roger Series Bk 3; March to the Stars by David Weber & John Ringo

Publisher's Summary:

Ever since an attempt on his life marooned him with his bodyguards on the hostile planet Marduk, with its unending series of threats, obstacles, and adventures, Prince Roger McClintock has evolved from a spoiled, petulant heir into a true leader of humans and aliens alike.
This third edition to the Prince Roger Series takes the Bronze Barbarians across the Eastern Ocean of Marduk, facing giant sea monsters, pirates, and the barbarian nations that dwell on the other side. Their destination is a spaceport held by humans of questionable loyalties. As Roger comes nearer to making his way home, he learns that his attempted assassination was part of a larger plot. Not all is as it seems on Earth or on Marduk. Fortunately, he's got the Bronze Barbarians and the Basik's Own at his back.

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0743488180?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B0036JUM6E&qid=1289768416&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
Living Strings and Voices; Mellow Moods For The '70s

Various Artists, Radio January 1979

Various Artists, Radio Jun 1980

Various Artists, Radio June 1982

Starting (3220) OTR, Podcasts & Music by Various Performers

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Finished/Comments: (3219) The Berserker Throne by Fred Saberhagen

Book not all that good. It was mainly background noise while driving taking care of personal business. When I was ready to really listen, I skipped the rest of the book.

Next Item: (3220) OTR, Podcasts & Music by Various Performers

Summary:

Old Time Radio Show: Boston Blackie; Ep069-the Gardenia 1946.08.06  http://otrcat.com


Sci-fi Podcast: Clarkesworld Magazine - Online Science Fiction & Fantasy; issue 422 the Language of the Whirlwind by Lavie Tidhar
  http://clarksworldmagazine.com


Old Time Radio Show: Dimension X; Ep16-Beyond Infinity http://otrcat.com

Podcast: Dreamland with Whitley Strieber Show 11-06-2010 http://www.unknowncountry.com/

Album: Duran Duran Greatest http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00165KRQU?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Sci-fi Podcast: Escape Pod; Ep-235-on the Human Plan by Jay Lake  http://escapepod.org


Music Podcast: LeJazzAffair, Le Jazz Affair Show #437 (02-03-10) with Sal Calfa  http://lejazzaffair.com


Tech Podcast: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy; Show 618  http://twit.tv


Sci-Fi Podcast: Prometheus Radio Theatre; War of the Worlds  http://prometheus.libsyn.com/


Album: The Best Of Linda Ronstadt - The Capitol Years Disc 1  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TEVG3M?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...


Tech Podcast: Windows Weekly; show 129-Hypirony and Ironicracy with Paul Thurrott  http://twit.tv