DOCSLIB.ORG

HUMANITY and SPACE an Interactive Qualifying

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
HUMANITY and SPACE an Interactive Qualifying HUMANITY AND SPACE An Interactive Qualifying Project Report submitted to the Faculty of the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science by __________________, _____________________ Benjamin Ponder, Gregory Stuart Pettigrew Date: April 21st, 2003 Approved: ____________________________ Professor Mayer Humi, Advisor 1. Science 2. technology 3. Science-fiction 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover page ------------------------- 1 Table of Contents ------------------ 2 Abstract --------------------------- 3 Executive Summary ------------------ 4 Novel ------------------------------ 6 Preface ---------------------------- 7 Introduction ----------------------- 8 Chapter 1 ------------------------- 13 Chapter 2 ------------------------- 20 Chapter 3 ------------------------- 28 Chapter 4 ------------------------- 32 Chapter 5 ------------------------- 38 Chapter 6 ------------------------- 44 Chapter 7 ------------------------- 52 Chapter 8 ------------------------- 59 Chapter 9 ------------------------- 64 Chapter 10 ------------------------ 71 Chapter 11 ------------------------ 79 Chapter 12 ------------------------ 83 Chapter 13 ------------------------ 87 Chapter 14 ------------------------ 93 Chapter 15 ------------------------ 97 Chapter 16 ----------------------- 100 Chapter 17 ----------------------- 107 Chapter 18 ----------------------- 113 Chapter 19 ----------------------- 119 Chapter 20 ----------------------- 125 Chapter 21 ----------------------- 132 Chapter 22 ----------------------- 146 Chapter 23 ----------------------- 154 Chapter 24 ----------------------- 157 Chapter 25 ----------------------- 172 Chapter 26 ----------------------- 176 Chapter 27 ----------------------- 181 Chapter 28 ----------------------- 184 Chapter 29 ----------------------- 188 Postface ------------------------- 193 Epilogue ------------------------- 195 Appendices ----------------------- 196 Appendix A ----------------------- 197 Appendix B ----------------------- 212 Appendix C ----------------------- 215 Conclusion ----------------------- 229 Bibliography --------------------- 231 2 ABSTRACT This IQP examines technology currently under development or underused and its applications in space. Also examined is the impact of technologies that can only be developed in a microgravity environment. To showcase this technology, we have written a novel which attempts to show a compelling view of the future 50 years hence, describing the interplay between futuristic technology and human society. We have highlighted the creative element of the human spirit which always seeks new frontiers to explore. 3 Executive Summary In this IQP, the state of existing technology is examined. We have made specific conclusions drawn from how these technologies are being developed in the context of how these technologies will be affected by developments in space. Technologies included are personal computers, transportation, and food production. We have also looked into technologies that are on the brink of feasibiity or require a presence in Space to be fully developed. Technology does not exist in a vacuum, it is surrounded by people and their sea of emotions. Therefore, culture and other human elements have been explored. The social and emotional impact of these technologies are explored, and specific human reactions have been considered, including laws banning genome modification, philosophies developing around living and working in space, and how people may react to future disastrous events related to Space Exploration. To provide a venue for this information to be dispensed, to put this data together in a coherent way, we chose to write a novel. The novel we have written exists to describe the things researched and theorized, explore the merits for space exploration and particularly deep space exploration, as well as to expand the audience of the ideas within: A compelling view of the future often ushers in modifications in the society it addresses, to ensure the best and derail the worst of the society it describes. The novel has five main characters. Mike is Public Enemy Number One. While studying gene therapy, he developed a series of retroviruses that altered him in ways considered unnecessary and cosmetic by the world at large. The improvements he has given himself allow him to constantly evade detection, but as the story progresses, he finds someone is closer than any before... Julie was an accomplished gymnast and was working in the world's premiere medical facility when it mysteriously exploded. Since then, her robotic replacement arm has driven her away from all but her closest friends, and she fights her sister's drive to follow the dream they shared of living and working in space... Miranda is a beautiful and intelligent physicist who has not seen the rest of the group for five years. But they all rejoice in the cameraderie and the sheer magnitude of what they are trying to accomplish when she finally returns. As the mother figure of the group, Miranda fears that separating themselves from humanity may not be for the best... Jimbo is a down-to-Earth product of the Louisiana Bayou. Jimbo has not allowed his electronic eye or his continued career as a pilot to interfere with his love of nature and the seemingly primitive way of life still led at his home. He is torn, wanting to leave with his friends, but fearing that he will miss his home before they even leave... Tommy is a bright son of the midwestern United States. When in college, he and Miranda dated very seriously, but they parted ways when she went to Cambridge for Graduate School. Her sudden 4 return brings with it romantic feelings, but she does not seem to return them... 5 THE VOYAGE OF THE PORT STARBOARD INN a Science Fiction novel by Ben Ponder Technical writing assistance by Greg Pettigrew 6 PREFACE This novel is the culmination of almost two semesters’ worth of work. A team of six of us students assembled a project and formal paper regarding humanity and space, focusing on the technological advances which can be facilitated there, as well as some of the social and cultural changes that can be expected. The purpose of this portion of the project is to bring these technological, cultural, and social advances to life. As scientists, we have studied many exciting waves of new technology which are on the verge of breaking upon our society, such as nanotechnology, retroviral gene therapy, and carbon nanotubes, to name a few. These are all technologies that exist in their infancies today, but need research that can best be done in zero gravity. We also put major thought into what secondary technologies would come into existence, such as better means for life support, and continued health and survival in microgravity. As humans, we have measured what impact these advances would have on our own lives, and from there extrapolated what effect the technologies would have upon the lives of others, otuward to estimating the effect these technologies would have on the entire human species. New philosophies, ideas, and mindsets would be born from the womb which is outerspace, the second womb in which humanity has teh opportnity to be reborn. We examined historical paralleles, such as the colonization of America and the industrial revolution, and applied it to the future with the technologies mentioned before and some creative projection on our parts. Finally, as artists, we took all this information and used it to create a world. If we, as a species, take action on getting into space as outlined in the formal paper right now, then in fifty years this will be the future. We have projected history as faithfully as we can into the future, to provide an image of what we can get from space within our lifetimes. While there are a few devices and technologies added in purely for plot advancement (the faster than light drive, for example), everything else here is real and under development as you read this. With time, effort and the reincarnation of great entreprenurial and pioneer spirits, We can all live in this science fiction dream world. This dream world will be the real world to our children. The target audience for this story are teh scientists. By scientists I don’t just mean those of you with graduate degrees, I mena college students, high school students, any and all of you with dreams and aspirations of one day living among the stars. Together, we can all realize this science fiction into a past history. With that, we wish you are wonderful and enthralling read. We invite you to put yourselves into the character’s shoes, live in the universe we have concocted, try it on for size. If you like it, you can build one for yourself out of an education. Ben ponder 3/31/2003 7 INTRODUCTION A Brief History of the Future by Greg Pettigrew It all began with a simple idea. Jonas Kincaid wanted to make money. He built up his small electronics company and managed to grab some of the US Department of Defense building contracts, but he wanted more. For his next profits, Mr. Kincaid looked to the stars. All around the world, companies here and there were gearing up toward private ventures into space, so he attached himself to them, ensuring that his company and his parts would be the ones to bring mankind into orbit. Simultaneously, new developments in that technology sped up the process. Vectored Ion Thrust became the standard for travel in orbit. Cheap, tiny ions were launched from satellites and probes, with great speed, causing the vehicle to move
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Anime Galaxy Japanese Animation As New Media
    i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i Herlander Elias The Anime Galaxy Japanese Animation As New Media LabCom Books 2012 i i i i i i i i Livros LabCom www.livroslabcom.ubi.pt Série: Estudos em Comunicação Direcção: António Fidalgo Design da Capa: Herlander Elias Paginação: Filomena Matos Covilhã, UBI, LabCom, Livros LabCom 2012 ISBN: 978-989-654-090-6 Título: The Anime Galaxy Autor: Herlander Elias Ano: 2012 i i i i i i i i Índice ABSTRACT & KEYWORDS3 INTRODUCTION5 Objectives............................... 15 Research Methodologies....................... 17 Materials............................... 18 Most Relevant Artworks....................... 19 Research Hypothesis......................... 26 Expected Results........................... 26 Theoretical Background........................ 27 Authors and Concepts...................... 27 Topics.............................. 39 Common Approaches...................... 41 1 FROM LITERARY TO CINEMATIC 45 1.1 MANGA COMICS....................... 52 1.1.1 Origin.......................... 52 1.1.2 Visual Style....................... 57 1.1.3 The Manga Reader................... 61 1.2 ANIME FILM.......................... 65 1.2.1 The History of Anime................. 65 1.2.2 Technique and Aesthetic................ 69 1.2.3 Anime Viewers..................... 75 1.3 DIGITAL MANGA....................... 82 1.3.1 Participation, Subjectivity And Transport....... 82 i i i i i i i i i 1.3.2 Digital Graphic Novel: The Manga And Anime Con- vergence........................ 86 1.4 ANIME VIDEOGAMES.................... 90 1.4.1 Prolongament...................... 90 1.4.2 An Audience of Control................ 104 1.4.3 The Videogame-Film Symbiosis............ 106 1.5 COMMERCIALS AND VIDEOCLIPS............ 111 1.5.1 Advertisements Reconfigured............. 111 1.5.2 Anime Music Video And MTV Asia.........
    [Show full text]
  • On a Day in 2000, at a Certain Pub, the Three Creators of the Big O Got Together and to Discuss Their Passionate Thoughts…!
    On a day in 2000, at a certain pub, the three creators of The Big O got together and to discuss their passionate thoughts…! Kazuyoshi Katayama The director of The Big O, he has also worked on other anime including Sentimental Journey and Giant Robo. An established pro of robot dramas. Keiichi Sato The Big O character and mecha designer/supervisor. He has worked with director Kazuyoshi Katayama since Giant Robo, and has also worked on the City Hunter TV special. Hitoshi Ariga The Big O manga artist (see inside front cover for more information). The Big O is finally starting to be released on video/DVD. Ariga: I‟d like people who weren‟t able to catch it on TV to take this opportunity to check it out Sato: Even people who dismissed it by just saying “I don‟t have cable.” [The Big O was originally shown in Japan on the Wowow cable channel—Ed.] But I guess that‟s how it is. When you can‟t see it, it‟s sour grapes. Ariga: I was hoping that the manga would help to get people interested. I‟m hoping it‟ll get people to buy the DVDs and videos, so it‟s an important piece of media in that respect. I know that I shouldn‟t stray too far. Sato: Well, we‟re going to keep needing your help. (laughs) Ariga: I‟ll do my best. (laughs) Katayama: Well, I‟d like people to enjoy the world of The Big O by both reading the manga and watching the anime.
    [Show full text]
  • Pilot Stories
    PILOT STORIES DEDICATED to the Memory Of those from the GREATEST GENERATION December 16, 2014 R.I.P. Norm Deans 1921–2008 Frank Hearne 1924-2013 Ken Morrissey 1923-2014 Dick Herman 1923-2014 "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on Wings of Gold; I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air. "Up, up the long delirious burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark, or even eagle, flew; and, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God." NOTE: Portions Of This Poem Appear On The Headstones Of Many Interred In Arlington National Cemetery. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 – Dick Herman Bermuda Triangle 4 Worst Nightmare 5 2 – Frank Hearne Coming Home 6 3 – Lee Almquist Going the Wrong Way 7 4 – Mike Arrowsmith Humanitarian Aid Near the Grand Canyon 8 5 – Dale Berven Reason for Becoming a Pilot 11 Dilbert Dunker 12 Pride of a Pilot 12 Moral Question? 13 Letter Sent Home 13 Sense of Humor 1 – 2 – 3 14 Sense of Humor 4 – 5 15 “Poopy Suit” 16 A War That Could Have Started… 17 Missions Over North Korea 18 Landing On the Wrong Carrier 19 How Casual Can One Person Be? 20 6 – Gardner Bride Total Revulsion, Fear, and Helplessness 21 7 – Allan Cartwright A Very Wet Landing 23 Alpha Strike
    [Show full text]
  • 9/11 Report”), July 2, 2004, Pp
    Final FM.1pp 7/17/04 5:25 PM Page i THE 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT Final FM.1pp 7/17/04 5:25 PM Page v CONTENTS List of Illustrations and Tables ix Member List xi Staff List xiii–xiv Preface xv 1. “WE HAVE SOME PLANES” 1 1.1 Inside the Four Flights 1 1.2 Improvising a Homeland Defense 14 1.3 National Crisis Management 35 2. THE FOUNDATION OF THE NEW TERRORISM 47 2.1 A Declaration of War 47 2.2 Bin Ladin’s Appeal in the Islamic World 48 2.3 The Rise of Bin Ladin and al Qaeda (1988–1992) 55 2.4 Building an Organization, Declaring War on the United States (1992–1996) 59 2.5 Al Qaeda’s Renewal in Afghanistan (1996–1998) 63 3. COUNTERTERRORISM EVOLVES 71 3.1 From the Old Terrorism to the New: The First World Trade Center Bombing 71 3.2 Adaptation—and Nonadaptation— ...in the Law Enforcement Community 73 3.3 . and in the Federal Aviation Administration 82 3.4 . and in the Intelligence Community 86 v Final FM.1pp 7/17/04 5:25 PM Page vi 3.5 . and in the State Department and the Defense Department 93 3.6 . and in the White House 98 3.7 . and in the Congress 102 4. RESPONSES TO AL QAEDA’S INITIAL ASSAULTS 108 4.1 Before the Bombings in Kenya and Tanzania 108 4.2 Crisis:August 1998 115 4.3 Diplomacy 121 4.4 Covert Action 126 4.5 Searching for Fresh Options 134 5.
    [Show full text]
  • Getting Started with SAP HANA 2.0, Express Edition (Virtual Machine Method) Company
    INSTALLATION GUIDE | PUBLIC SAP HANA 2.0, express edition 2.0 SPS 04 Document Version: 2.0.04 – 2020-02-06 Getting Started with SAP HANA 2.0, express edition (Virtual Machine Method) company. All rights reserved. All rights company. affiliate THE BEST RUN 2020 SAP SE or an SAP SE or an SAP SAP 2020 © Content 1 Getting Started with SAP HANA 2.0, express edition (Virtual Machine Method).............4 1.1 Installing SAP HANA 2.0, express edition (Virtual Machine Method)......................... 4 Pre-Installation Tasks........................................................4 Register.................................................................7 Download Using the Download Manager (GUI Mode).................................10 (Optional) Download Using the Download Manager (Console Mode)......................14 Import the OVA...........................................................18 1.2 Start Using SAP HANA 2.0, express edition (Virtual Machine Method).......................20 Set Keyboard and Time Zone.................................................20 Start SAP HANA, express edition Server......................................... 24 Edit the Hosts File.........................................................29 Test SAP HANA, express edition............................................... 31 1.3 Configuring Data Collection.....................................................35 Disable and Enable Data Collection via Command Line...............................36 Check your Proxy Settings..................................................
    [Show full text]
  • MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM and INTERIORITY By
    INSIDE THE BOY INSIDE THE ROBOT: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM AND INTERIORITY by JOHN D. MOORE A THESIS Presented to the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures and the Graduate School of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts September 2017 THESIS APPROVAL PAGE Student: John D. Moore Title: Inside the Boy Inside the Robot: Mobile Suit Gundam and Interiority This thesis has been accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts degree in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures by: Alisa Freedman Chair Glynne Walley Member and Sara D. Hodges Interim Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Original approval signatures are on file with the University of Oregon Graduate School. Degree awarded September 2017. ii © 2017 John D. Moore iii THESIS ABSTRACT John D. Moore Master of Arts Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures September 2017 Title: Inside the Boy Inside the Robot: Mobile Suit Gundam and Interiority Mobile Suit Gundam (1979-1980) is an iconic series in the genre of television anime featuring giant fighting robots, embedded in a system of conventions developed across decades of media aimed at boys that emphasizes action and combat. In this thesis, I argue that Gundam foregrounds the interiority of its main character Amuro, challenging conventions governing the boy protagonist. Using Peter Verstraten's principles of film narratology and Thomas Lamarre’s theory of limited animation, I find in Gundam's narrative strategies sophisticated techniques developed to portray his inner life.
    [Show full text]
  • {PDF} the Boys Book of Airfix Ebook Free Download
    THE BOYS BOOK OF AIRFIX PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Arthur Ward | 192 pages | 01 Feb 2010 | Ebury Publishing | 9780091928988 | English | London, United Kingdom The Boys' Book of Airfix : Arthur Ward : Binding: Hardcover Language: english. Book Details. By Arthur Ward. Buy It Now. Add to cart. About this product Product Information In , Airfix, the most famous plastic model construction kit company in the world, celebrates its 70th birthday. Founded in by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys and girls of all ages and has been part of the fabric of childhood for generations. Packed with photos of the kits from the s to the present,The Boys' Book of Airfix is a nostalgic look at one of the greatest brands ever. In addition to the history behind the models, from the first Airfix kit - a model tractor - right up to today's exciting Doctor Who releases, it tells the story of the dramatic twists and turns of the Airfix saga. In the autumn of it looked as if the great name might disappear for ever when its owners languished in receivership, only for the company to be heroically rescued by Hornby. If you were ever responsible for sending an Airfix Messerschmidt to a fiery doom from your bedroom window, this book is for you! Show More Show Less. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. Most relevant reviews. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings. Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes. Transfer Of Data Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.
    [Show full text]
  • Alliance Airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare
    June 2016 JAPCC Alliance Airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare A Forecast for Maritime Air ASW in the Future Operational Environment Joint Air Power Competence Centre von-Seydlitz-Kaserne Römerstraße 140 | 47546 Kalkar (Germany) | www.japcc.org Warfare Anti-Submarine Airborne Alliance Joint Air Power Competence Centre Cover picture © US Navy © This work is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission. Inquiries should be made to: The Editor, Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC), [email protected] Disclaimer This publication is a product of the JAPCC. It does not represent the opinions or policies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and is designed to provide an independent overview, analysis, food for thought and recommendations regarding a possible way ahead on the subject. Author Commander William Perkins (USA N), JAPCC Contributions: Commander Natale Pizzimenti (ITA N), JAPCC Release This document is releasable to the Public. Portions of the document may be quoted without permission, provided a standard source credit is included. Published and distributed by The Joint Air Power Competence Centre von-Seydlitz-Kaserne Römerstraße 140 47546 Kalkar Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 2824 90 2201 Facsimile: +49 (0) 2824 90 2208 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.japcc.org Denotes images digitally manipulated FROM: The Executive Director of the Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) SUBJECT: A Forecast for Maritime Air ASW in the Future Operational Environment DISTRIBUTION: All NATO Commands, Nations, Ministries of Defence and Relevant Organizations The Russian Federation has increasingly been exercising its military might in areas adjacent to NATO Nations. From hybrid warfare missions against Georgia to paramilitary operations in Crimea, the Russian Federation has used its land-based military to influence regional events in furtherance of their strategic goals.
    [Show full text]
  • Anime Dvds Booklist
    A selection of materials in the Japan Foundation Toronto Library related to Anime Fandom and Otaku Culture Anime DVDs and Blu-ray Discs Available at the JFT Library Akira アキラ Lupin the III ルパン三世 Animated classics of Japanese literature : Botchan Megumi めぐみ Animated classics of Japanese literature : the harp of Burma Memories メモリーズ Animated classics of Japanese literature : the Izu dancer Metropolis メトロポリス Animated classics of Japanese literature : the sound of the waves Millennium Actress 千年女優 Appleseed アップルシード [BR] Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 : War in the Pocket Aquarion volumes 1-3 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 : stardust memory 創聖のアクエリオン 1-3 機動戦士ガンダム 0083 STARDUST MEMORY Armored trooper votoms : Stage 1 : Uoodo City Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny : volumes 1-4 装甲騎兵ボトムズ 機動戦士ガンダム SEED DESTINY 1-4 Armored trooper Votoms : Stage 4 : God planet Quent Mushi puro aimerama 装甲騎兵ボトムズ 虫プロアニメラマ Ashita no Jo (gekijyo-ban) あしたのジョー My Neighbor Totoro となりのトトロ Astroboy 1-5 (1960s Version) My Neighbors the Yamadas 鉄腕アトム 1 - 5 ホーホケキョとなりの山田くん Bamboo Blade : The Complete Series Nausicaa of the valley of the wind バンブーブレード 風の谷のナウシカ Barefoot Gen : the movies 1 & 2 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum 01-06 裸足のゲン 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 1 Baruto no gakuen Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror バルトの学園 ホッタラケの島 〜遥と魔法の鏡〜[DVD/BR] One Piece Film : strong world Bleach : The Substitute ワンピスフィルム：ストロングワード Blood: The Last Vampire [DVD/BR] Panda ko panda パンダコパンダ Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie 2 : The Sealed Card Paradise Kiss: The Complete Set 劇場版カードキャプターさくら 封印されたカード パラダイス・キス Castle in the
    [Show full text]
  • Japanese Cinema As Mass Art: an Export of Mass Cinema
    Japanese cinema as mass art: an export of mass cinema by Alex Fucile B.A Hons A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment for the requirements of the degree of MA at the University of Central Lancashire 3/2011 Abstract The aim of the thesis is to examine the distribution and consumption of contemporary Japanese cinema in the UK. Through the study of aesthetics it seeks to identify the ways in which content and current distribution methods suit different markets. Noël Carroll’s definition of cinema and contemporary media as ‘mass art’ has informed the way in which the thesis notes variation in film content, and forms the core methodology. The selected texts range from the post-war period (1948) with films by directors such as Akira Kurosawa, to contemporary animation cinema such as the work of Mamoru Hosada (2009). The distribution methods of these films is of particular importance as the thesis links them to the export of Japanese identity. The films are available to a UK audience via a range of distribution methods such as officially distributed DVDs, online distribution, and art house cinema exhibitions. There is an emphasis on digital distribution throughout the thesis and this is reflected through the use of texts downloaded from the internet as well as digital sources such as university encyclopaedias and e- books. Each chapter is organised around a distinctive and specified market for Japanese cinema and includes detailed textual analysis of film examples. In the final chapter, on the popularity of Japanese animation (anime), the analysis is enhanced with empirical research into online consumption groups and internet communication, given these groups’ important role in the distribution of anime outside of Japan.
    [Show full text]
  • ORDER NOW! 2 PREVIEWS PLUS #1148 Previewsworld.Com 40Pgs, FC��������������������� (AUG148381D) (STK660927) Scheduled to Ship 11/05/14
    READ ABOUT THESE ITEMS AND MORE AT PREVIEWSworld.com #1148 When a new item’s so hot it can’t wait to be solicited in the next issue of PREVIEWS, you’ll find it here in PREVIEWS Plus! Order anything listed in this week’s PREVIEWS Plus from your favorite comic book shop by MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 MEN OF WRATH BY JASON AARON #1 – 2ND PTG. GARNEY VARIANT (W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Ron Garney From Marvel Comics. Ever since Great Grandfather Isom killed a man over some sheep, a black cloud has hung over the Rath family. Now, over a century later, Ira Rath, the coldest hitman ever to walk on Alabama soil, has taken a job that will decide the fate of his cursed family once and for all. Writer Jason Aaron (Southern Bastards, Scalped) and artist Ron Garney (Weapon X, Thor: God of Thunder) team up once again to bring you the story of a Southern family whose only heirloom is violence. Scheduled to ship 11/05/14. (161) (STK661072) MATURE THEMES (AUG148384D) 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) ....... SRP: $3.50 .com SPIDER-MAN 2099 #2 -- 2ND PTG. LOZANO VARIANT (W) Peter David (A) Will Sliney (CA) world Alexander Lozano From Marvel Comics. Life’s not easy when you’re a Spider-Man from the year 2099 stuck in our present. But what’s the bigger danger: bank robbers, or beautiful women? Peter David’s triumphant return to PREVIEWS the character he created continues! Rated T. Scheduled to ship 11/05/14. (161) (STK660882) (AUG148358D) 32pgs, FC .......................SRP: $3.99 EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #4 – 2ND PTG.
    [Show full text]
  • Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Conference Hall Opening Remarks
    Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Opening Remarks The 26th International Display Workshops (IDW '19) Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Conference Hall Opening Remarks [OP] Opening Remarks Master of Ceremony: Hiromi Katoh (Executive Chair, IDW '19) 9:20 AM - 9:30 AM Conference Hall (1F) [OpeningRemarks-1] Opening Remarks *Shinichi Komura1 （1. General Chair, IDW '19） 9:20 AM - 9:22 AM [OpeningRemarks-2] Opening Remarks *Takatoshi Tsujimura1 （1. President- Elect, SID） 9:22 AM - 9:25 AM [OpeningRemarks-3] Opening Remarks *Itsuo Kumazawa1 （1. Vice President, ITE） 9:25 AM - 9:28 AM [OpeningRemarks-4] Opening Remarks *Munehiro Kimura1 （1. Program Chair, IDW '19） 9:28 AM - 9:30 AM ©International Display Workshops Incorporated Association Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Keynote Addresses The 26th International Display Workshops (IDW '19) Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Conference Hall Keynote Addresses [Keynote] Keynote Addresses Chair: Munehiro Kimura (Program Chair, IDW '19) Co-Chair: Shinichi Komura (General Chair, IDW '19) 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM Conference Hall (1F) [KeynoteAddress-1] Bringing the New Age Display with Social Innovation *Yasuhisa Itoh1 （1. Sharp Corporation (Japan)） 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM [KeynoteAddress-2] Human Centered Automotive Cockpit HMI *Taro Oike1 （1. Mazda Motor (Japan)） 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ©International Display Workshops Incorporated Association Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Invited Addresses The 26th International Display Workshops (IDW '19) Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Conference Hall Invited Addresses [Invited] Invited Addresses Chair: Munehiro Kimura (Program Chair, IDW '19) Co-Chair: Shinichi Komura (General Chair, IDW '19) 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Conference Hall (1F) [InvitedAddress-1] Monolithic Micro-LED Full-Color Micro-Displays *Kei May Lau1 （1.
    [Show full text]