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The new sci-fi thriller 2012 portrays a series of catastrophic events predicted by the Mayans, Nostradamus, and ancient scriptures from all corners of the world.  Although the apocalyptic theme this isn’t the most original idea for a movie (Independence Day, Armageddon, Deep Impact were pretty similar), I will probably throw down my $10.85 at some point this up-coming Thanksgiving weekend to digest the mayhem (besides, I rarely miss a Danny Glover flick).  Read More »

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A year ago, gnovis interviewed Ted Castranova, author of "Synthetic Worlds." Castranova returned to speak to CCT students again this week, and we grabbed him for a follow up interview. Our apologies for the poor audio quality in this episode.


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