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Convention Review: AnachroCon Offers Adventure in Time (Atlanta GA, Feb. 2017)

AnachroCon is an immersive adventure in and exploration of time, the best kind of escapism. This year the theme was the '60s – any '60. Hippies mingled with belles from the Civil War era and cowboys from the Wild West.

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From Heathcliff to Jaime Lannister and Back Again: Byronic Heroes in SFF

Quiz Question: What do the following genre heroes (or should I say, anti-heroes) have in common? DC’s Batman (Think Dark Knight, not the ’60s ABC campy Adam West) Harry Potter‘s Severus Snape Star Wars‘ Han Solo Lord of the Rings‘ Aragorn Game of Thrones‘ Jaime Lannister Dark Tower‘s Roland  Conan Doyle’s …

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The Orchid Show: Thailand – New York Botanical Garden’s 15th Orchid Exhibit

The variety of orchids is stellar; one appreciates so many intricate shapes and flamboyant hues of the hybrids landscaped with ferns, bromeliads, palms, ficus, bamboo, mat dai and more. It is a festival for the eyes.

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Twitch’s New ‘Communities’ Feature Reflective of Gaming Growth

You can stream the site's content stream directly from your Xbox One or PS4. There are free options, but Twitch also offers an ad-free paid subscription along with paid channel subscriptions. Many Twitch users share footage of video game play, view others' footage, and engage with other gamers in a variety of interactive ways. The possibilities are almost endless if you’re a gaming enthusiast.

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