Bale Visits Colorado Shooting Victims

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Batman made a quiet visit to Aurora, Colorado yesterday.

Actor Christian Bale reportedly made a two and a half hour visit to Medical Center of Aurora to visit victims and to meet with medical personnel

Remembering Sally Ride

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The first female in outer space, Sally Ride, has passed away at the age of 61.  Ride, who was launched into outer space on board the space shuttle Challenger a little over 29 years ago, passed away from pancreatic cancer. Ride was part of the first class of female astronauts in 1978, a turn away [...]

Stewart Carries Olympic Torch

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The Olympic Torch has “gone where no one has gone before.”

Sir Patrick Stewart carried the torch in a relay yesterday in preparation for the upcoming London Olympic games. He carried it through Croydon Monday afternoon.

Editorial: The Ability to Inspire — Slice of SciFi Responds to the Aurora, Colorado Tragedy

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One of the virtues of the science-fiction and fantasy genre is its ability to inspire. In the 1950’s and 60’s, science fiction inspired humanity’s race to the moon. Countless scientists working in a variety of fields were inspired by the works of Gene Roddenberry, Robert A. Heinlein and Jules Verne (just to name a few) to study science and to make the life-changing technological marvels those men (and women) dreamed up a reality for everyone.

Perlman Makes Young Fan’s Wish Come True

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Many of us wish actor Ron Perlman would don the Hellboy make-up for a third installment in the movie franchise.

Remembering Caroline John

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Caroline John, best known in Doctor Who circles for playing companion Elizabeth Shaw, has passed away at the age of 72.

John appeared in one season of the classic series. John was part of Jon Pertwee’s inaugural season as the Doctor in 1970.

Page Recovering From Surgery

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Max Page, better known as Little Vader from the Volkwagen Super Bowl commercial, has come through heart surgery and is recovering, according to People Magazine.

Volkswagen Vader Facing Open Heart Surgery

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The young Darth Vader who charmed audiences two years ago in a memorable ad for Volkswagen is facing a fight for his life.

Remembering Ray Bradbury

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One of the genre’s great and a staunch defender of public libraries, Ray Bradbury, has passed away. He was 91.

Parsons Comes Out

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Actor Jim Parsons has officially come out of the closet.

Doohan’s Ashes Launched Into Space

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Seven years after his death, actor James Doohan’s wish for his remains to be launched into space is being honored.

Remembering Maurice Sendak

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Author Maurice Sendak has passed away at the age of 83.

Remembering Joel Goldsmith

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The musical world has lost the composer who gave us the musical sound behind the Stargate franchise.

Commodore Founder Jack Tramiel Dies

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Computer industry pioneer Jack Tramiel has passed away at the age of 83.

Teacher Put on Leave For Reading From “Ender’s Game”

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A middle school teacher in South Carolina was placed on administrative leave and could lose his job because he read aloud to his class from Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game.