RavenCon 10

RavenCon 10 (http://www.ravencon.com/) was April 24. 25 and 26, 2015. I attended Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, I attended these panels:
THE 10 BEST VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME Chesterfield – 50 minutes In keeping with the “RavenCon is 10” theme, we attempt to make the definitive list of the top ten video games of all time. Audience participation is requested and encouraged. Participants: Chris Impink, Tee Morris (M), Genesis Moss, Lawrence Schick, Brianna Wu
GALLIFREY PIRATE RADIO LIVE Chesterfield – 50 minutes Join us for a live taping of a Doctor Who podcast. Participants: Davey Beauchamp, Billy Flynn
FRANK WU: ARTIST GOH Ballroom E – 50 minutes Frank Wu talks about his art and his career. AUTHOR GUEST OF HONOR INTERVIEW Ballroom E – 50 minutes RavenCon Chair, Michael D. Pederson, interviews Author Guest of Honor Allen Steele. (I also met Allen Steele' friend Larry Manofsky)
INSIDE THE CW Ballroom E – 50 minutes The staff of Richmond’s CW will tell you what to expect from some of their top shows (Flash, Arrow, iZombie, etc.) and explain the inner workings of television programming. Participants: Adam Brown, Ashly Pallister, C. Doug Sutton
RAVENCON MASQUERADE Ballroom E/F – 1 hour, 50 minutes Fan costumers show off their latest creations. Plus, a teaser from the first episode of The Messengers. Judges: Wade Cutrell, Heidi Hooper, Angela Pritchett Emcees: Billy Flynn, Rich Sigfrit
ASK A SCIENTIST Chesterfield – 50 minutes RavenCon’s science guests answer science questions for aspiring writers in the audience. Participants: Jim Beall, Robert Blaskiewicz (M), Dr. Ben Davis, Richard Groller, Darin Kennedy, Carrie Rose, Stephen J. Simmons, Frank Wu
Sunday, I attended these panels:
MATT SMITH, FROM BOW TIES TO FEZ: A RETROSPECTIVE Ballroom F – 50 minutes Join us as we discuss Matt Smith’s time in the TARDIS. What were your favorite and least favorite episodes, supporting characters, themes, and hats? We will also discuss the longterm effects of Matt’s tenure and the growth in popularity of the show during his time. Let’s review the Eleventh Doctor’s tenure and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. Participants: Doc Coleman, Angela Pritchett (M), Travis I. Sivart
LET’S BUILD A SPACE HABITAT Ballroom E – 50 minutes Panelists will explore the lift, energy, and space industries needed and assess how practical it might be now, or in the near future. Do we yet know how to grow enough plants to be self-sustaining once it’s built? Will we have to have access to the moon or asteroids first? Could the GBB MegaCorp do it (Gates, Buffet, and Branson)? Participants: Jim Beall (M), Paula S. Jordan, Allen Steele, Ian Randal Strock, Michael Z. Williamson
THE HISTORY OF SCI-FI MOVIES: AVATAR TO ZARDOZ Ballroom C – 50 minutes A celebration and discussion of classic science fiction and fantasy movies, some of which are hard-to-find. Participants: Randy Richards

Happy Earth Day!

I am reading this post Happy Earth Day! here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/happy-earth-day-).

Back in the recording studio

I am reading this post Back in the recording studio here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/back-in-the-recording-studio).

Russian Academy of Sciences

I am reading this article Russian Academy of Sciences here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Academy_of_Sciences).

Dawn Glimpses Ceres' North Pole

I am reading this article Dawn Glimpses Ceres' North Pole here (http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2015-133).

A summer to remember: Local teen to track asteroid as part of New Mexico science program

I am reading this article A summer to remember: Local teen to track asteroid as part of New Mexico science program here (http://www.times-standard.com/general-news/20150419/a-summer-to-remember-local-teen-to-track-asteroid-as-part-of-new-mexico-science-program).

Rovers Roll Into Rocket City for the 2015 Human Exploration Rover Challenge and The 2015 @RoverChallenge Awards Ceremony

I am reading this article Rovers Roll Into Rocket City for the 2015 Human Exploration Rover Challenge here (http://spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=45589). I am watching The 2015 @RoverChallenge Awards Ceremony here (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-msfc?utm_source=crowd-live-backend&utm_medium=visit-channel&utm_campaign=notifications).

GRTC Bus Rapid Transit Project Public Information Meeting

I missed this public meeting. So I am reading this .pdf file on the meeting here (http://www.ridegrtc.com/media/annual_reports/GRTC_BRT_Public_Meetings_April_2015_FINAL.pdf).

Sarah Brightman space training delayed

I am reading this article Sarah Brightman space training delayed here (http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30844961).

Sarah Brightman to perform Lloyd Webber song in space

I am reading this article Sarah Brightman to perform Lloyd Webber song in space By Tim Masters here (http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31813632).

Sarah Brightman LIVE Groundbreaking Announcement from Moscow

I am watching this video Sarah Brightman LIVE Groundbreaking Announcement from Moscow on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8rlphvRelo).

Sarah Brightman - Mission To The International Space Station London Press Conference Sizzle Reel

I am watching this video Sarah Brightman - Mission To The International Space Station London Press Conference Sizzle Reel on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVVy3FHxNg8).

Sarah Brightman - A Message From ESA Astronaut Tim Peake

I am watching this video Sarah Brightman - A Message From ESA Astronaut Tim Peake on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_4pMsDt3bQ).

Sarah Brightman on Twitter

I am reading this on Twitter Sarah Brightman @SarahBrightman · Apr 14 Enjoying learning a more about the Soyuz docking system today! here (https://twitter.com/sarahbrightman).

Sarah's Space Journey Album

I am reading this post Sarah's Space Journey Album here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/sarahs-space-journey-album). I am looking at Sarah's Space Journey photos on Facebook here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.906990689353331.1073741848.301956239856782&type=1). I am listening to this Playlist Sarah In Space on Spotify.

Sarah In Space Spotify Playlist

I am reading this post Sarah In Space Spotify Playlist here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/sarah-in-space-spotify-playlist). (https://play.spotify.com/user/sarahbrightmanmusic/playlist/1etlAHQLDAfNMta4sKkrIN?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open)

New Zero Gravity Photos From Sarah Brightman's Space Training

I am reading this article New Zero Gravity Photos From Sarah Brightman's Space Training here (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Zero-Gravity-Photos-From-Sarah-Brightmans-Space-Training-20150403#).

Enough being done to stop growing tax scam?

I am reading this article Enough being done to stop growing tax scam? here (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tax-scam-irs-agents-sen-susan-collins-holds-hearing/).

IRS phone scams rise during tax season, don't fall victim

I am reading this article IRS phone scams rise during tax season, don't fall victim here (http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2015/03/irs_phone_scams_rise_during_tax_season_dont_fall_v.html#incart_related_stories). And reading this article Senate Special Committee Investigates IRS Scam Phone Calls here (http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/Senate-Special-Committee-Investigates-IRS-Scam-Phone-Calls-299996671.html).

Senate Special Committee Investigates IRS Scam Phone Calls

Michael Lewis ‏@mlewis91 28s29 seconds ago @NorahODonnell Regarding http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/Senate-Special-Committee-Investigates-IRS-Scam-Phone-Calls-299996671.html … I received calls from this number 312.473.5915 on 26 Feb 2015.

Diva Sarah Brightman on trip to ISS: Journey of my life

I am watching this video Diva Sarah Brightman on trip to ISS: Journey of my life here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=133&v=A7pzI5QqrFA).

Sarah's Personal Mission Patch

I am reading this post Sarah's Personal Mission Patch here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/sarahs-personal-mission-patch).

Sarah Brightman Discusses Upcoming Space Journey In New In-Depth Video Interview

I am reading this article Sarah Brightman Discusses Upcoming Space Journey In New In-Depth Video Interview here (http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Sarah-Brightman-Discusses-Upcoming-Space-Journey-In-New-In-Depth-Video-Interview-20150314#).

Spring weekend in Star City!

I am reading this post Spring weekend in Star City! here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/spring-weekend-in-star-city-).

Sarah's First Zero Gravity Flight

I am reading this Sarah's First Zero Gravity Flight here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/sarahs-first-zero-gravity-flight).

SARAH'S ZERO GRAVITY FLIGHTS

I am reading this post SARAH'S ZERO GRAVITY FLIGHTS here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/sarahs-zero-gravity-flights).

Space Suit Training

I am reading this article Space Suit Training here (http://www.sarahbrightman.com/news/space-suit-training).

Upcoming International Space Station crew prepares to host musical celebrity

I am reading this article Upcoming International Space Station crew prepares to host musical celebrity By Travis Kircher here (http://www.wdrb.com/story/28614703/upcoming-international-space-station-crew-prepares-to-host-musical-celebrity).

Last Week's Stargazing Tips

I heard this StarDate report on NPR radio yesterday. I saw this here (http://stardate.org/nightsky/last-week). April 8: Moon, Saturn, and Antares Antares, the leading light of Scorpius, stands to the lower right of the Moon as they rise after midnight tonight. Another bright light, the planet Saturn, is about the same distance to the upper right of the Moon.

An Alien Radio Beacon? Probably Not This Time.

I am reading this article An Alien Radio Beacon? Probably Not This Time. by Maddie Stone here (http://gizmodo.com/an-alien-radio-beacon-probably-not-this-time-1695628907?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_twitter&utm_source=gizmodo_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow).

Astronomy's Search for Gravitational Waves Gets a Boost

I am reading this article Astronomy's Search for Gravitational Waves Gets a Boost here (https://uk.news.yahoo.com/astronomys-search-gravitational-waves-gets-boost-111853373.html#HhbAnqg).

Lunar Eclipse

I am watching a Lunar Eclipse online here (http://live.slooh.com/stadium/live/the-total-lunar-eclipse-of-april-2015).

Astronauts capture incredible images of Super Typhoon Maysak

I am reading this article Astronauts capture incredible images of Super Typhoon Maysak By Dylan Stableford here (http://news.yahoo.com/super-typhoon-maysak-photos-space-nasa-190250204.html).

CERN researchers confirm existence of the Force

I am reading this article CERN researchers confirm existence of the Force by Cian O'Luanaigh here (http://home.web.cern.ch/about/updates/2015/04/cern-researchers-confirm-existence-force).