What I'm Listening To Blog: December 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

Next Item: (3278) Jaws by Peter Benchley

Publisher's Summary:

Jaws is the classic, blockbuster thriller that inspired the three-time Academy Award-winning Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again - or for the first time! Jaws was #48 in the American Film Institute's 100 Years...100 Movies, and the film earned the coveted #1 spot on the Bravo network's 100 Scariest Movie Moments countdown. This timeless tale of man-eating terror that spawned a movie franchise, two video games, a Universal Studios theme park attraction, and two musicals is finally available on audio for the first time ever!

Approx. Running Time: 9 hrs and 37 mins

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/SIGNED-JAWS-BENCHLEY-PETER/dp/B0012U98FA?ie=UTF8&ta...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V8ODY8&qid=1292202551&s...

Starting (3277) Ragamuffin by Tobias S. Buckell

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Skipping/Commets: (3276) D-99 (Librivox) by H. B. Fyfe

Not find the book that interesting.

Next Item: (3277) Ragamuffin by Tobias S. Buckell

Publisher's Summary:

The Benevolent Satrapy rule an empire of 48 worlds, linked by thousands of wormholes strung throughout the galaxy. Human beings, while technically "free," mostly skulk around the fringes of the Satrapy, struggling to get by. The secretive alien Satraps tightly restrict the technological development of the species under their control. Entire worlds have been placed under interdiction, cut off from the rest of the universe.
Descended from the islanders of lost Earth, the Ragamuffins are pirates and smugglers, plying the lonely spaceways around a dead wormhole. For years, the Satraps have tolerated the Raga, but no longer. Now they have embarked on a campaign of extermination, determined to wipe out the unruly humans once and for all.But one runaway woman may complicate their plans. Combat enabled, Nashara is more machine than flesh, and she carries inside her a doomsday weapon that could reduce the entire galaxy to chaos. A hunted fugitive, she just wants to get home before she's forced to destroy civilization---and herself.

Approx. Running Time: 10 hrs and 5 mins

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0765354101?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V0K7VE&qid=1292187438&s...

Starting (3276) D-99 (Librivox) by H. B. Fyfe

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Finished/Comments: (3275) The Survivalist #08; The End Is Coming by Jerry Ahern

Good book. Second time listening to this book.

Next Item: (3276) D-99 (Librivox) by H. B. Fyfe

Summary:

Five citizens of Terra were being held on other worlds -- and the ultra-secret Department 99 existed only to set them, and others like them, free.

On Librivox: http://librivox.org/d-99-by-h-b-fyfe/

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935774611?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Starting (3275) The Survivalist #08; The End Is Coming by Jerry Ahern

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Finished/Comments: (3274) Academy Series Bk #4; Omega By Jack McDevitt

Good book. Better than the first book in the series on the same subject.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Video Attach -Sarnia Ontario river side park

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429-529 Front St N, Sarnia Ontario Canada. The city has put up a nice holiday display this year

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Sarnia Ontario river side park

429-529 Front St N, Sarnia Ontario Canada. The city has put up a nice holiday display this year

Bar hasn't changed-Sarnia Ontario

http://www.google.com/m/place?source=bzz&cid=7346520603719529224
Took a drive this afternoon and ended up in Sarnia Ontario at a bar I used to frequent when camping at Paradise Valley campground. It hasn't changed in 4 years, but I'm told they will be renovating next month.

Next Item: (3275) The Survivalist #08; The End Is Coming by Jerry Ahern

Summary by Graphic Audio:

World War III was only the beginning. Inevitable death now awaits every soul who lived through the holocaust as the earth's atmosphere is about the explode into a searching blaze of fire. But one man refuses to die, refuses to accept the horror: John Thomas Rourke, the ex-CIA Covert Operations Officer, weapons expert and survival authority.

Rourke, desperate to find and save his family, must first smash through Russian patrols and then cut to the heart of the KGB plot that could spawn a lasting legacy of evil. And when the sky bursts into flames, consuming every living being on the planet, it will be the ultimate test for The Survivalist.

Approximate Run Time: 4 hours

On Graphic Audio: http://www.graphicaudio.net/p-427-8-the-end-is-coming.aspx

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0821713744?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Starting (3274) Academy Series Bk #4; Omega By Jack McDevitt

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Finished/Comments: (3273) Santiago; A Myth of the Far Future by Mike Resnick

Interesting book. Not as good as Resnick Starship series, but worth listening to.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Next Item: (3274) Academy Series Bk #4; Omega By Jack McDevitt

Publisher's Summary:

A civilization-destroying omega cloud has switched direction, heading straight for a previously unexplored planetary system--and its alien society. And suddenly, a handful of brave humans must try to save an entire world--without revealing their existence.

Approx Running Time: 17 hrs and 45 mins Plus music interlude time

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V57S2K&qid=1292186863&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
George Strait 50 Number Ones Disc 4 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CE752?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Various Artists, 1970's Rock Volume 1

D. J. T. A. Christmas Album

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Starting (3273) Santiago; A Myth of the Far Future by Mike Resnick

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Skipping/Commets: (3272) Battletech; Lost Destiny; Blood of Kerensky Vol 3 by Michael A. Stackpole

Not getting into, enjoying the book.

Next Item: (3273) Santiago; A Myth of the Far Future by Mike Resnick

Publisher's Summary:

Bandit, murderer, known to all, seen by none...has he killed a thousand men? Has he saved a dozen worlds? His legend is as large as the Rim itself, his trail as elusive as a wisp of starlight in the empty realms of space. The reward for him is the largest in history.

Approx. Running Time; 12 hrs and 38 mins PLUS Music Interude time.

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048ELMMO?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B003C22WH2&qid=1292186429&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
Bobby Bare 20 Greatest Hits http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ERU6WG?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Various Artists, Radio May 1982 Disc 01

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Starting (3272) Battletech; Lost Destiny; Blood of Kerensky Vol 3 by Michael A. Stackpole

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Finished/Comments: (3271) Legion of the Damned Bk 2; The Final Battle by William C. Dietz

Great book. Added it to my keeper's list.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Next Item: (3272) Battletech; Lost Destiny; Blood of Kerensky Vol 3 by Michael A. Stackpole

Publisher's Summary:

And so continues the saga of the Clan invasion and the explosive struggle within the Inner Sphere. With secret aid from ComStar, the Terran-based sect that serves as the keeper of the Inner Sphere's technological secrets, the Clans' BattleMech warriors have been incredibly successful in their campaign of invasion. But ComStar has its own reasons for giving aid to the enemy, and if its strategy proves successful, the Inner Sphere worlds will finally be reunited under ComStar's rule.

Approx. Running time: 2 hrs and 58 mins

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0451453859?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002UZJFEA&qid=1292186288&s...

Starting (3271) Legion of the Damned Bk 2; The Final Battle by William C. Dietz

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Finished/Comments: (3270) OTR, Podcasts & Music by Various Performers

COMMENTS:

Album: Moody Blues, Caught Live + 5
COMMENTS: great album. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000001F64?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Album: Christmas With The Carpenters Disc 01
COMMENTS: excellent holiday album. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000007XUQ?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Sci-Fi Podcast: Clarkesworld Magazine - Online Science Fiction & Fantasy; Issue422-the History Within Us
COMMENTS: listened to about half the story before I got bored with it. http://clarksworldmagazine.com

Podcast: Dreamland with Whitley Strieber, Ufo's on the Record 09-11-10
COMMENTS: Scanned through listening for topics of interest. http://unknowncountry.com

Sci-Fi Podcast: Escape Pod; Ep-240-the Last McDougal's vy David D. Levine
COMMENTS: enjoyable take on burger joints in the future.
http://escapepod.org

Music Podcast: Le Jazz Affair Show #441 (02-17-10) with Sal Calfa
COMMENTS: show started out with some great jazz and then became funk jazz.
http://lejazzaffair.com

Tech Podcast: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy show 715
COMMENTS: Scanned through listening for topics of interest.
http://twit.tv

Sci-Fi Podcast: Science Fiction Theater, Show 63
I listened to this Alien Worlds show a couple weeks ago. http://scifitheater.libsyn.com/

Album: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Stars and Stripes Forever
COMMENTS: excellent album. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000DQQ4?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Old Time Radio Show: The Saint, Case of the Previewed (50-07-30)
COMMENTS: good audio quality. Enjoyable mystery.
http://otrcat.com

Tech Podcast: this WEEK in TECH - MP3 Edition, show 273-the Sweet Spot of Suck
COMMENTS: Scanned through listening for topics of interest.
http://twit.tv

Old Time Radio Show: Tom Corbett, Ep26-Mission of Mercy Pt2 with Frankie Thomas
COMMENTS: audio quality fair, but decided to skip show.
http://otrcat.com

Next Item: (3271) Legion of the Damned Bk 2; The Final Battle by William C. Dietz

Publisher's Summary:

The Confederacy is threatened by an uprising of the Hudathans, an unfeeling cyborg race that has built up its forces through stolen technology, and their only opponents are the members of the Legion.

Approx Running Time: 12 hrs and 33 mins, PLUS music interlude

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/044100217X?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B0038FYJBA&qid=1292202237&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
5th Dimension; 36 All-Time Greatest Hits Disc 2

The Carpenters A Kind of Hush http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000G3WZ?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

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Starting (3270) OTR, Podcasts & Music by Various Performers

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Finished/Comments: (3269) The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov

Good book. I think one of Asimov's better ones.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Outstanding holiday display

4660-5404 Blackman Rd. Jackson MI. I tried to capture the Santa, Pooh, and penguin coming up out of the chimney/gift box.

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Next Item: (3270) OTR, Podcasts & Music by Various Performers

Summary:

Album: Moody Blues, Caught Live + 5 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000001F64?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Album: Christmas With The Carpenters Disc 01 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000007XUQ?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Sci-Fi Podcast: Clarkesworld Magazine - Online Science Fiction & Fantasy; Issue422-the History Within Us http://clarksworldmagazine.com

Podcast: Dreamland with Whitley Strieber, Ufo's on the Record 09-11-10 http://unknowncountry.com

Sci-Fi Podcast: Escape Pod; Ep-240-the Last McDougal's vy David D. Levine http://escapepod.org

Music Podcast: Le Jazz Affair Show #441 (02-17-10) with Sal Calfa http://lejazzaffair.com

Tech Podcast: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy show 715 http://twit.tv

Sci-Fi Podcast: Science Fiction Theater, Show 63 http://scifitheater.libsyn.com/

Album: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Stars and Stripes Forever http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000DQQ4?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Old Time Radio Show: The Saint, Case of the Previewed (50-07-30) http://otrcat.com

Tech Podcast: this WEEK in TECH - MP3 Edition, show 273-the Sweet Spot of Suck http://twit.tv

Old Time Radio Show: Tom Corbett, Ep26-Mission of Mercy Pt2 with Frankie Thomas http://otrcat.com

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Starting (3269) The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov

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Finished/Comments: (3268) Rogue Angel #19; Seeker's Curse by Alex Archer

Thrilling adventure. Ona, the character the series is about, comes very close to being killed/dying.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Next Item: (3269) The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov

Publisher's Summary:

High above the planet Florinia, the Squires of Sark live in unimaginable wealth and comfort. Down in the eternal spring of the planet, however, the native Florinians labor ceaselessly to produce the precious kyrt that brings prosperity to their Sarkite masters. Rebellion is unthinkable and impossible. Living among the workers of Florinia, Rik is a man without a memory or a past. He has been abducted and brainwashed. Barely able to speak or care for himself when he was found, Rik is widely regarded as a simpleton by the worker community where he lives. But as his memories begin to return, Rik finds himself driven by a cryptic message he is determined to deliver: Everyone on Florinia is doomed . . . the Currents of Space are bringing destruction. But if the planet is evacuated, the power of Sark will end--so some would finish the job and would kill the messenger. The fate of the Galaxy hangs in the balance.

Approx. Running Time: 7 hrs and 54 mins

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Currents-Space-Isaac-Asimov-Collection/dp/B000WSCJWC?ie...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V01I08&qid=1292185549&s...

Starting (3268) Rogue Angel #19; Seeker's Curse by Alex Archer

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Finished/Comments: (3267) Flight 29 Down #6; On Fire by Stan Rogow & D. J. MacHale

Good book. More trials and tribulations among the kids.

Next Item: (3268) Rogue Angel #19; Seeker's Curse by Alex Archer

Summary by Graphic Audio:

Enlisted by the Japan Buddhist Federation to catalog a number of ancient shrines dotted across Nepal, archaeologist Annja Creed is honored to help. Political violence has prompted the Federation to protect holy sites from desecration and vandalism, and Annja is their last hope to properly conserve these sites.

Where there's vandalism, there's plundering, and local police soon become suspicious of Annja's presence. But she is more concerned about the antiques smugglers and Maoist guerrillas trying to kill her. When she must trek high up in the Himalayas to protect a sacred golden Buddha statue from falling into the hands of her pursuers, she's told that the place is cursedâ€"and guarded by demons. And Annja has no choice but to face her demons...

Approximate Run Time: 5 hours

On Graphic Audio: http://www.graphicaudio.net/p-602-19-seekers-curse.aspx

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/037362137X?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Starting (3267) Flight 29 Down #6; On Fire by Stan Rogow & D. J. MacHale

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Finished/Comments: (3266) Looking Glass Bk #3; The Manxome Foe by Ringo, John

Outstanding book. Great addition to the series. I've already added the book back into my queue to listen to a second time.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Next Item: (3267) Flight 29 Down #6; On Fire by Stan Rogow & D. J. MacHale

Publisher's Summary:

When Eric breaks the camp lighter and the fire goes out, the castaways are in real trouble. That fire is their source of heat, smoke signals, and, most importantly, clean water. No one is having much luck getting the fire going, but when Jackson gets very sick from drinking unsanitized water, the heat is really on. Can they get the fire lit again before it's too late for one of their own?

Approx. Running Time: 4 hrs and 23 mins

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Flight-29-Down/dp/1417819863?ie=UTF8&tag=dahun...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V02P46&qid=1292185255&s...

Starting (3266) Looking Glass Bk #3; The Manxome Foe by Ringo, John

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Skipping/Commets: (3265) Greater Good (Podibooks) by Nathan P. Butler

Story and narration not very good.

Next Item: (3266) Looking Glass Bk #3; The Manxome Foe by Ringo, John

Publisher's Summary:

A leading voice in military SF, best-selling author John Ringo teams with real-life rocket scientist Travis S. Taylor for an explosive entry from their Looking Glass series.
Recovering from their first mission, the crew of the Vorpal Blade - humankind's first interstellar craft - is called into emergency action when an alliance gate colony is attacked. Who was the lethal alien enemy? What exactly happened at the colony? And dare the Vorpal Blade's battle-weary misfits engage a potentially superior force?

Approx. Running Time: 12 hrs and 54 mins + Music Interlude.

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416591656?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002ZNC04O&qid=1292185008&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
Various Artists, Solid Gold of the 70's Disc 2 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000003LCQ?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Toby Keith Greatest Hits Volume 1 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000DBYI?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

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Skipping/Commets: (3264) Battletech; Blood Legacy; Blood of Kerensky Vol 2 by Michael A. Stackpole

Just not getting into the story.

Next Item: (3265) Greater Good (Podibooks) by Nathan P. Butler

Summary:

In the world of tomorrow, the American Regime dominates our hemisphere, ruled by a new nobility: telepaths. While this powerful new minority rules over the normal human majority, society enjoys stability and security. However, with this new world comes new prejudices and oppression.

Now, a powerful telepathic killer from the future has come to our present to eliminate this new world - a serial killer today, a genocide for tomorrow. It is up to a law enforcement officer from the future and an unwitting FBI agent to stop him before he can act in the name of the...

On Podiobooks: http://www.podiobooks.com/title/greater-good

Starting (3264) Battletech; Blood Legacy; Blood of Kerensky Vol 2 by Michael A. Stackpole

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Finished/Comments: (3263) Lost Regiment Bk 1; Rally Cry by William R. Forstchen

This is a library edition. Publisher's editing poor/irritating. The last one or two words of a track are repeated at the start of the next track. Otherwise this was an excellent book.