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Ann Crispin
Ann Carol Crispin (April 5, 1950 – September 6, 2013) was an American science fiction writer, the author of twenty-three published novels. She wrote several ''Star Trek'' and ''Star Wars'' novelizations, and created an original science fiction series called ''StarBridge''. Career Crispin's writing career began in 1983. As a writer of "tie-in" novels she was known for developing the backgrounds and emotional lives of on-screen characters. Two of her ''Star Trek'' novels—''Yesterday's Son'' and '' Time for Yesterday''—were direct sequels to the third-season episode " All Our Yesterdays", and detail Spock and Zarabeth's son. ''Yesterday's Son'' was the first non-novelization Star Trek novel to appear on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list. Her later ''Star Trek'' works included the novel ''Sarek'', which takes place after '' Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country''. Her best-known ''Star Wars'' work, ''The Han Solo Trilogy'', chronicles the life of Han Solo prior to '' St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford () is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut, outside of Manhattan. It is Connecticut's second-most populous city, behind Bridgeport. With a population of 135,470, Stamford passed Hartford and New Haven in population as of the 2020 census. It is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk-Danbury metropolitan statistical area, which is part of the New York City metropolitan area (specifically, the New York–Newark, NY–NJ–CT–PA Combined Statistical Area). As of 2019, Stamford is home to nine Fortune 500 companies and numerous divisions of large corporations. This gives it the largest financial district in the New York metropolitan region outside New York City and one of the nation's largest concentrations of corporations. Dominant sectors of Stamford's economy include financial services, tourism, information technology, healthcare, telecommunications, transportation, and retail. Its metropolitan division is home to colleges and universities including UConn Stamford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Solo
Han Solo is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise created by George Lucas. The character first appeared in the 1977 film '' Star Wars'' portrayed by Harrison Ford, who reprised his role in ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) and ''Return of the Jedi'' (1983). Ford returned to the role for ''The Force Awakens'' (2015), as well as a brief cameo in ''The Rise of Skywalker'' (2019). In the spin-off film ''Solo'' (2018), a younger version of the character is portrayed by Alden Ehrenreich. First appearing in the original trilogy, Han Solo and his first mate Chewbacca are smugglers who are hired by Ben Kenobi and Luke Skywalker to transport them to Alderaan so they can deliver the stolen plans for the Death Star. Although initially unwilling to join the Rebel Alliance in their fight against the Galactic Empire, he eventually does so and in the process falls in love with Princess Leia, whom he eventually marries, becoming Luke's brother in-law. In the sequel trilogy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WildStorm
Wildstorm Productions, (stylized as WildStorm), is an American comic book imprint. Originally founded as an independent company established by Jim Lee under the name "Aegis Entertainment" and expanded in subsequent years by other creators, Wildstorm became a publishing imprint of DC Comics in 1999. Until it was shut down in 2010, the Wildstorm imprint remained editorially separate from DC Comics, with its main studio located in California. The imprint took its name from the combining of the titles of the Jim Lee comic series '' WildC.A.T.S.'' and '' Stormwatch''. Its main fictional universe, the Wildstorm Universe, featured costumed heroes. Wildstorm maintained a number of its core titles from its early period, and continued to publish material expanding its core universe. Its main titles included ''WildC.A.T.S'', ''Stormwatch'', ''Gen¹³'', ''Wetworks'', and '' The Authority''; it also produced single-character-oriented series like '' Deathblow'' and ''Midnighter'', and publis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Weinstein (writer)
Howard M. Weinstein (born 1953) is an American bridge player from Chicago, Illinois. He is a graduate of University of Minnesota. He is related to Josh (J. Elvis) Weinstein from Mystery Science Theater 3000. Bridge accomplishments Wins * North American Bridge Championships (10) ** von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (1) 1997 ** Silodor Open Pairs (1) 1996 ** Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1998 ** Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 2006 ** Grand National Teams (1) 1991 ** Vanderbilt (1) 1993 ** Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (2) 2012, 2019 ** Reisinger (2) 1997, 2001 Runners-up * Bermuda Bowl (1) 2007 * North American Bridge Championships ** von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (3) 1988, 1989, 2007 ** Grand National Teams (2) 1986, 1988 ** Jacoby Open Swiss Teams (1) 2002 ** Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (2) 1987, 2002 ** Reisinger (4) 1987, 1995, 2008, 2010 ** Spingold The Spingold national bridge championship is held at the summer American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) North American Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales From Jabba's Palace
''Tales from Jabba's Palace'' is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional '' Star Wars'' universe. The book was edited by Kevin J. Anderson and published on December 1, 1995 by Bantam Spectra. Contents * Introduction # "A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale" by Kevin J. Anderson # "Taster's Choice: The Tale of Jabba's Chef" by Barbara Hambly # "That's Entertainment: The Tale of Salacious Crumb" by Esther M. Friesner # "A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola's Tale" by Kathy Tyers # "Let Us Prey: The Whiphid's Tale" by Marina Fitch and Mark Budz # "Sleight of Hand: The Tale of Mara Jade" by Timothy Zahn # "And Then There Were Some: The Gamorrean Guard's Tale" by William F. Wu # "Old Friends: Ephant Mon's Tale" by Kenneth C. Flint # "Goatgrass: The Tale of Ree-Yees" by Deborah Wheeler # "And the Band Played On: The Band's Tale" by John Gregory Betancourt # "Of the Day's Annoyances: Bib Fortuna's Tale" by M. Shayne Bell # "The Great God Quay: The Tale of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales From The Mos Eisley Cantina
''Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina'' (1995) is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional '' Star Wars'' universe. The book is edited by Kevin J. Anderson. It is based on characters seen in the Mos Eisley cantina, a shady bar filled with aliens that was first shown in the 1977 film '' Star Wars''. In 1996, Dark Horse Comics released a similarly titled, but not directly related, one-shot comic titled ''Tales from Mos Eisley''. Contents Reception Scott at TheForce.Net gave the book 3.5 out of 4. He praised the variety of the stories, highlighted the story by Timothy Zahn, and a few others, but found it repetitive how the same few scenes from the film appeared in every story. He concluded: "All of these stories were fun, action packed, and very entertaining, not to mention they had a much greater impact on the Star Wars Universe than you might think! I consider this a must read." Michael Wolff of Starlog Magazine liked the idea but found it wore thin after a while. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebel Dawn
''The Han Solo Trilogy'' is a trilogy of now non-canon ('Legends') science-fiction novels set in the '' Star Wars'' galaxy. It follows Han Solo's origins and life before the events depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy (1977–1983). The trilogy was written by Ann C. Crispin (as A. C. Crispin), and released in June 1997, October 1997, and March 1998, respectively. The author stated that "Per Lucasfilm's request, I did not cover Han's time in the Imperial Academy, or his first meeting with Chewbacca"; these events were eventually depicted in the 2018 film '' Solo: A Star Wars Story''. The trilogy begins 10 years before Han Solo's original appearance in '' Star Wars'' (1977), and follows the adventures of a young Han from his childhood as a pickpocketing street urchin to his days as a competitive racing pilot, up until the very moment when he approaches the table in the Mos Eisley cantina, as depicted in ''A New Hope''. The author "derived the basic plot from one lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hutt Gambit
''The Han Solo Trilogy'' is a trilogy of now non-canon ('Legends') science-fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy. It follows Han Solo's origins and life before the events depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy (1977–1983). The trilogy was written by Ann C. Crispin (as A. C. Crispin), and released in June 1997, October 1997, and March 1998, respectively. The author stated that "Per Lucasfilm's request, I did not cover Han's time in the Imperial Academy, or his first meeting with Chewbacca"; these events were eventually depicted in the 2018 film '' Solo: A Star Wars Story''. The trilogy begins 10 years before Han Solo's original appearance in ''Star Wars'' (1977), and follows the adventures of a young Han from his childhood as a pickpocketing street urchin to his days as a competitive racing pilot, up until the very moment when he approaches the table in the Mos Eisley cantina, as depicted in ''A New Hope''. The author "derived the basic plot from one line" of H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Paradise Snare
''The Han Solo Trilogy'' is a trilogy of now non-canon ('Legends') science-fiction novels set in the '' Star Wars'' galaxy. It follows Han Solo's origins and life before the events depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy (1977–1983). The trilogy was written by Ann C. Crispin (as A. C. Crispin), and released in June 1997, October 1997, and March 1998, respectively. The author stated that "Per Lucasfilm's request, I did not cover Han's time in the Imperial Academy, or his first meeting with Chewbacca"; these events were eventually depicted in the 2018 film '' Solo: A Star Wars Story''. The trilogy begins 10 years before Han Solo's original appearance in '' Star Wars'' (1977), and follows the adventures of a young Han from his childhood as a pickpocketing street urchin to his days as a competitive racing pilot, up until the very moment when he approaches the table in the Mos Eisley cantina, as depicted in ''A New Hope''. The author "derived the basic plot from one lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is any of several types of cancer arising from the tissues of the urinary bladder. Symptoms include blood in the urine, pain with urination, and low back pain. It is caused when epithelial cells that line the bladder become malignant. Risk factors for bladder cancer include smoking, family history, prior radiation therapy, frequent bladder infections, and exposure to certain chemicals. The most common type is transitional cell carcinoma. Other types include squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Diagnosis is typically by cystoscopy with tissue biopsies. Staging of the cancer is determined by transurethral resection and medical imaging. Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer. It may include some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy. Surgical options may include transurethral resection, partial or complete removal of the bladder, or urinary diversion. The typical five-year survival rates in the United States i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers Of America
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, doing business as Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, commonly known as SFWA ( or ) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of professional science fiction and fantasy writers. While SFWA is based in the United States, its membership is open to writers worldwide. The organization was founded in 1965 by Damon Knight under the name Science Fiction Writers of America. The president of SFWA as of July 1, 2021 is Jeffe Kennedy. As of 2022, SFWA has about 2,300 members worldwide. Active SFWA members may vote for the Nebula Awards, one of the principal English-language science fiction awards. Mission SFWA informs, supports, promotes, defends and advocates for its members. SFWA activities include informing science fiction and fantasy writers on professional matters, protecting their interests, 26 (4): 40. and helping them deal effectively with agents, editors, anthologists, and producers in print and non-print media; 26 (4) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvester (film)
''Sylvester'' is a 1985 American family drama film directed by Tim Hunter and starring Richard Farnsworth and Melissa Gilbert. The film was nominated for a Young Artist Award in 1986. Plot A young woman called Charlie cares for a horse brought to a livestock auction yard and helps turn him into a champion jumper. Cast *Richard Farnsworth as Foster *Melissa Gilbert as Charlie * Michael Schoeffling as Matt *Constance Towers as Muffy *Peter Kowanko as Harris *Arliss Howard as Peter *James Gammon as Steve Production The film was filmed on location in Marfa and Alpine, Texas, and at the Kentucky Horse Park Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm, international equestrian competition venue, and an educational theme park opened in 1978 in Lexington, Kentucky. It is located off Kentucky State Highway 1973 (Iron Works Pike) and Interstate 75, at Ex ... in Lexington, Kentucky in the summer of 1984. One of the horses to play Sylvester was The Gray Goose. His handler Kim Walnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
