Pittverse Magazine - Spring 2015 by Pittverse

Issue 1, Volume 1

Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest names face autism head on:

Spring 2015

Jacob Bacharach

Local sci fi author

Tim Neverett Voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Tony Todd

Candyman, Final Destination actor

Prepare to expand your experience! Pittverse Magazine is a quarterly

Pittverse is produced by Youth

in 2013. It began as a newsletter

publication that proudly repre-

Advocate Programs ( Y AP ) , a

written by four of the adults in

sents the introspection and crea-

national non-profit agency that

the YAP program. This year,

tivity of adults on the autism

comprises a multitude of ser-

with generous funding from

spectrum. Its goal is to provide

vices for families with not only

Edith Trees Foundation,

thoughtful opinion and enhanced

individuals on the autism spec-

Pittverse is growing from a

knowledge of wide-ranging top-

trum but also other at-risk youth

newsletter into a magazine that

ics to the public while providing

and adults. Brian Kluchurosky,

commissions up to twelve autis-

its writers, who are all adults on

the director of YAP ’ s PA Alle-

tic adults.

the autism spectrum, with skills

gheny County Adults with Au-

applicable to future employment.

tism Program, founded Pittverse

FEATURES 3… Sci Fi Author Jacob Bacharach

Welcome to The Pittverse...

COLUMNS The Pittverse Opinion

4… About Aviation

20...Author Spotlight: Roger Zelazny

5… Actor Tony Todd

21...Jennifer Lawrence: My Unexpected Angel

7...Breast Cancer in the Young 9...Aladdin’s Eatery 11...Original Artwork

22...Mythology 23...The Lost World: Movie Review

The Sci Fi Station

13...Schell Games

24...Fugitor: The Time Escapee

15...Artist Christopher Moeller

25…The History of Batman

17...Tim Neverett, Play-by-Play

28…Tribute to Leonard Nimoy

Announcer of the Pittsburgh Pirates 19...Living With Diabetes

Pittverse Top Tens 29...Spiderman Villains and Sci Fi Authors 30...Animated Films and Rock Bands

Cover Photo: “At First Light” by Jaime Dillen-Seibel. www.jaimedillenseibel.zenfolio.com

Did you know that Pittsburgh tops

Letter from the editor

the list of the most generous cities in the nation? It’s statistically proven according to Charity Navigator, a non-profit that ranks philanthropies

encourage

‘intelligent giving.’ In their 10th annual metro market study, Charity Navigator took into account transparency, accountability, and total donations with regards to each city’s charities and donors. In 2014, its results came out with Pittsburgh ranked at an impressive number five.

As Pittsburghers, we’re used to accolades like these. We’ve been touted as the most livable city by publications

Forbes;

our

hometown Steelers hold the most super bowl rings; we even have

side of YAP’s offices to take ad-

the largest number of bridges in

vantage of Pittsburgh’s abundant

the nation. Our generosity is a dis-

resources. With much excitement

tinction that we should be espe-

and nerves, the adults in our pro-

cially proud of, though, because it

gram had the chance to interview

is the kindness of each individual

some of their own idols, including

Pittsburgher that makes it possi-

a science fiction author, comic il-

ble.

lustrator, big name actor, and an

This spring, our staff witnessed this goodwill firsthand in the making of this issue. For the first time in Pittverse history, each and every one of our writers ventured out-

Thank you Pittsburgh!

MLB

broadcasting

star.

The

sources we reached out to were not only generously accommodating but also mutually enthused to share their expertise and contribute to our cause. The pages to follow reveal our sources’ great kindness and our writers’ hard work—I hope you enjoy!

Renee Fisher, Pittverse Editor

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Jacob Bacharach Pittsburgh science fiction writer and author of The Bend of the World

By Thomas R. Skidmore

acob Bacharach is a local author of what he terms “literary science fiction” (mainstream fiction with a few of the traditional usages of science fiction and fantasy) whose most known novel is The Bend of the World (from Liveright Press). He’s also composed book reviews and articles for The Rumpus and The Huffington Post. In addition to his writing ventures, he works full time for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Among his writing influences, both direct and indirect, he lists Ursula K. LeGuin, Frank Herbert, Philip K. Dick, and noted South American novelist Roberto Bolano, as well as J.R.R. Tolkien, Isaac Asimov, and Robert A. Heinlein. Mr. Bacharach says he prefers Star Trek over Star Wars, which he states delves more into fantasy. As a young man, Jacob dabbled in poetry, which sparked his intense

desire to write longer prose pieces, culminating in the creating of his first novel The Bend of the World. Also chief among his influences is the British fantasist Mervyn Peake, creator of the Gormenghast series of novels, as well as more mainstream novelists such as Rachel Kushner, Rivka Galche, and Ned

and the history so unique to Pittsburgh. Plus, I think science fiction itself is a great literary genre for the city, and the heightened awareness of the genre has opened the windows to new vistas.” Bacharach especially highly recommends teaching science fiction to children and adults on the autism spectrum disorder as a means to achieve higher personal understanding, given the great imaginative scope of the genre.

“I find personal satisfaction in writing science fiction. For me, it keeps me able to express strong emotion in the Jacob Bacharach moment, rather than struggle in the attempt to exBeaumont. Peake, in fact, is curpress them in my day-to-day life.” rently influencing Mr. Bacharach’s latest writing endeavor. This also help explain his chief motivation for writing. Jacob feels that science fiction is very beneficial to the future devel“I believe it’s the best way to look opment of the city of Pittsburgh. at the present by using the lens of the future.” “To me, Pittsburgh is sort of a science fiction-type city, anyway,” he says. “That’s due to the geography

About Aviation: By Kevin Hart

he first thing you need is a medical certificate and to schedule some flight time. Then you go to the FBO center for the flight training. Then you tie-down aircraft and pay for the training session, finally scheduling for your next flight lesson. During the flight youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trained on how well you pilot the aircraft; you'll do a lot of flight maneuvers such as straight and level, turns, climbs, descents, stalls, emergency procedures, take-offs, and landings. When it comes time for license, the Faa will test you; you might pass or fail the test. I hated that it costs too much money and takes a long time of flight to get your first license ($10,000$14,000 and 50-70 hours to get). I liked that you get a good scenic view from 3500 feet. There's also a ground school portion of it. That's usually held in college or at the airport. For me it costs $40.00 for an hour, other areas it varies depending on where you go. I go to the Allegheny County Airport for training and I pay as I go. There's other types of pilot licenses. The next one would be instrument rating, commercial pilot, certified flight instructor, certified flight instructor instrument, multi -engine instructor, and airline transport pilot. You'll be with an instructor all during your training to be a pilot. They are there for the safety and

Learning to Fly

instruction, to help you become a structor license in 2005. There are a lot of licenses and ratings, pribetter pilot. vate, instrument rating, commerIf you live in Pittsburgh where I cial, multi-engine, glider, balloon, do, go to the Allegheny County sea, and ATP. Airport for training and pay as you go. For me it's cheaper for Landing is difficult for new pilots. People also get lost a lot. She me to do it this way. enjoys seeing everything from the You learn about taxiing, take-off air, the moment leaving the procedure, aerodynamics, air- ground, and the feeling of getting space, collision avoidance, air away. There are three tests to take traffic control commands, pre-trip to get a license: a written test, inspection, radio communica- multiple choice, oral exam about tions, landing procedure, emer- legal stuff, and safety. Then, gency procedure, and logbook thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a flight test with instructor endorsements. to go over maneuvers. The bigI hope this helped you to learn gest thing we recommend is to what being a pilot is all about. If study. Practice chair flying at you need more info, call Faa or home and practice moves. Once you get your license, don't get your county airport. complacent. The cost is $200/ I interviewed Chris Harper, chief hour to fly, multiplied by 50-70 flight instructor, and got a lot of hours, totals $10,000-$14000. feedback on her experience on flying. She always liked flying. Go to airnav.com to see how As a kid, her dad took her to many planes arrive and depart the watch planes. When picking a airport. Five planes from the instructors go out every hour. Trafcareer, she looked at flying. fic is corporate jets, private The requirements for getting a planes, and training. Her favorite license are speaking English, place to fly to is Carol County medical requirements, hours of Airport in Ohio. They have the training, practicing, taking trips, best pie. Her favorite time flying and passing the test. You can do was when she went on her first training without classes. Study solo flight. Nothing beats the first things like wind pattern, flight time when the instructor trusts theory, flight systems. Books or you enough to do it alone. DVDs offer all the info you would need. You need 40 hours They recommend an introductory minimum, 50-70 hours average, flight. You'll be in one of the some as high as 200 hours, and Cessna 172's. Most flights are 1500 hours for ATP. She got her scheduled as a half-hour for private license in 2004 and in- $105.05 or one hour for $202.10.

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Horror Originals vs Remakes: Interview with

By David O’Rorey

A lot of horror movies from the past are remade with 21st Century technology. In my opinion, that does not make the remake better than the original. Tony Todd is an actor who is most commonly known for his roles as the mortician in two Final Destination movies, three Candyman movies, and Night of The Living Dead remake. I was able to meet him at the Horror Realm Convention in Greentree and ask him some questions. Tony Todd said a lot of the actors and actresses in the remakes prefer the originals over the remakes. I asked, “Do you prefer the original or the remakes?”

Tony Todd

"I'm an actor, I'm a chameleon, I like to play fully developed characters." Tony and I went on to talk about who he knows, met, and worked with during his acting career.

David O’Rorey and Tony Todd

"I love original, original content is what matters, we need more writers out there like you to come up with original content." I asked Tony what his favorite horror movie was, and he said, "Rosemary's Baby, the original of course…. I'm a filmologist, I love film, why settle for less?" “Is there a certain role you like to play?”

Night Of The Living Dead (1968) & Tom Savini 1990 Remake The original Night Of The Living Dead '68 was shot on a lowbudget in and around Pittsburgh, PA. It is effective at being the first true flesh-eating living dead zombie film. The director, George A. Romero, would continue this trend with Dawn Of

The Dead (1978) and Day Of The Dead (1985). There would also be other imitators among them; one of the best is the unofficial sequel to Dawn Of The Dead known as Zombie 2 in Italy, and in America known as Zombie, released in 1979 and directed by The Italian Master Of Gore Lucio Fulci. The Night Of The Living Dead remake released in 1990 was directed by Tom Savini. He loved the original film so much he wanted to do a remake. Tony Todd was in the remake as Ben, who was a hero character. The character of Barbara is the victim; in the original it was played by Judith O'Dea. In the remake she is more of a stronger heroine character played by Patricia Tallman. Tony's character, Ben, comes in to help Barbara throughout the movie. The ending is different in the remake with Tony Todd’s character compared to the original, also. Both films have their ups and downs, and I like them both. This one of the few remakes that I like just as much as the original.

The following is a list of other original movies and their remakes : 

Dawn Of The Dead (1978) & 2004 Remake (Prefer original, didn't like remake.)

Halloween (1978) & 2007 Rob Zombie Remake (Prefer original and did not hear good things about the remake.)  

Friday The 13th (1980) & 2009 Remake (Like both versions.)

Mystery Of The Wax Museum (1933) & 1953 House Of Wax Vincent Price Remake (Like both versions the same, but if I had to pick prefer original.)  

Prom Night (1980) & 2008 Remake (Prefer original and did not want to see remake.)

Nosferatu (1922) & Dracula (1931) Tod Browning Remake (Like both versions but if I had to pick I like Nosferatu better.) 

Frankenstein (1910) Thomas Edison Original & 1931 James Whale Remake (Like both versions the same. But if I had to pick I prefer 1931 Version over Thomas Edison Original.)  

The Amityville Horror (1979) & 2005 Remake (Prefer original, didn't see remake.)

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The Haunting (1963) & 1999 Remake (Prefer original never saw 1999 remake.)

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Breast Cancer in the Young Interview with Dr. Emilia Diego of UPMC By Michelle Middlemiss

uzz words like “cancer” can sometimes be overlooked because there is so much on the news. Unfortunately for 11,000 women a year under the age of 50, and one percent who are male, breast cancer is more than a buzzword; it becomes a fact. Getting tests for early detection is the best course of action to staying alive. For me, when I found a lump in my breast

back in November, my brain said cancer. My mom took me to Dr. Emilia Diego, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC. I later interviewed her and saw that she received her medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. Dr. Diego told me, “My decision to become a breast cancer specialist was based largely by personal

experience (my mother is a breast cancer survivor) and in part by the positive impact that I can often times have on the life of someone who has been given this diagnosis, as well as their family members.” I hope that this interview will help people get the tests that could save their lives and see that it’s not just something that people over 50 get.

Breast cancer incidence by age in women in the UK 2006-2008

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Dr. Diego

“After breast surgery, why are mammograms still only given after age 40?” I asked her. “Screening mammograms are performed on women to detect breast cancer. The decision regarding what age to start performing mammograms is based upon what we currently know about breast cancer and a patient’s personal risk. In the United States, breast cancer increases as a woman becomes older. Starting the screening at age 40 allows us to perform mammograms in women who may be at a higher risk and avoid exposing young women to the radiation associated with a mammogram. Their risk for developing breast cancer may not be very high.” Dr. Diego explained, “Not all women who have undergone

some form of breast surgery before the age of 40 require mammograms because surgery may have been performed for a breast mass that does not increase their risk for breast cancer.” Surgery prep includes a test which causes high anxiety for an Autistic patient. It’s difficult to relate their needs to medical staff. Answers may not seem appropriate and can be misunderstood. Dr. Diego addressed my concerns, “The way that an Autistic patient processes information may be very different than what we are used to. As a patient, it is helpful to address these concerns with your medical team early on. If you do not like to shake hands or be touched on the arm, we will try to put you at ease in a different way. It helps when family

members are actively involved in their care, because having someone familiar in a strange environment can help ease the anxiety.” Dr. Diego concluded, “The progress that has been made in breast cancer research and our ability to successfully treat women with breast cancer in most cases is very gratifying to me. Recognizing that we are still a long way from solving the problem of breast cancer , and contributing in my small way to that research, also drives my desire to keep doing what I love.” I hope this interview helps you out and answers some worries if you find a lump. I was lucky my lump was not cancer and I was glad I had it checked.

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Aladdinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eatery By Sara Brooks

here are many different kinds of restaurants in the Squirrel Hill Area. One that seems to be somewhat popular is Aladdin's Eatery. If one is interested in visiting, Aladdin's Eatery, it is located at 5878 Forbes Avenue, in Pittsburgh, PA. First letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go over the history of this appetizing restaurant. Aladdin's Eatery was started in 1994 in Cleveland, Ohio. Fady and Sally Chamoun, a Lebanese family, are the ones who started this delicious chain of restaurants. Over the years, this Lebanese cuisine has grown, and there are now overall 32 restaurants. The schedule for this restaurant seems to be somewhat the same at all 32 of them. They are usually open every day, but they are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Their hours are the following: Sunday they are open 11:00a.m. until 9:30p.m. Monday through Thursday they are open 11:00a.m. until 10:00p.m. Also, on Fridays and Saturdays they are open 11:00a.m. until 11:00p.m.

Aladdin's Eatery serves Lebanese food, but they also have a variety one can choose from. Lebanese food is quite rare, and Aladdin's Eatery is one of the few restaurants that serves it. Lebanese

bread is very popular as well as cucumber yogurt sauce. Also, baked Kibeh, which is usually beef or lamb, is a common Lebanese food. Hummus and hot sauce are very popular within the Lebanese cuisine and for this specific restaurant the hummus and hot sauce come from a place called Jasmine's which is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Aladdinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eateries have distinctive rolled pita sandwiches, pita pockets and pizzas made with homemade pita bread. All of the meats and vegetables are fresh.

According to the Aladdin's Eatery manager in Squirrel Hill, Shireen Attar, this Lebanese cuisine is know for using fresh produce and foods and it is very healthy. Aladdin's Eatery offers a variety of food to different people. For example, they offer many different dishes that are vegan and gluJamie Bruno, Sara Brooks, and Shireen Attar ten free which is quite popular now-adays. They offer 72 different vefood includes different starches, gan options on the menu. They grains, and meat. The most comalso offer multiple smoothie opmon meat used is poultry, but tions which are delicious. For when red meat is eaten it is usuthose who have a gluten free diet ally lamb. There are many difor are vegan, this is the place to ferent types of Lebanese foods, come dine at. One of my favorite but I can only list a few. Pita dishes there is the chicken salad

with the Aladdin's sauce. I usually get it every time I am there, and it never gets old. I also get a smoothie, too, because they are just that good. They also have many different desserts that are delicious as well. Aladdin's Eatery is with three different partners which are Jasmine's, Sweethearts USA, and Hillcrest. They all work together

in order to get their foods. The staff at the Aladdin's Eatery in Squirrel Hill is really great! The two employees I met there were the manager Shireen Attar, and a waitress, Jaimie Bruno. They are very friendly, and they provide wonderful service to their customers. I definitely recommend this restaurant to every-

one, and if anyone goes there it will definitely be worth it! The price is very reasonable for how good the food is, that's for sure! If anyone is interested in looking at their menu, pictures, or more information one can go to their website which is: www.aladdinseatery.com.

Sara Brooksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vegan and Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Recipe When I was a child, my mom always made me macaroni and cheese. It always tasted wonderful. However, when I was 18, I was diagnosed with both a milk allergy and celiac disease. This means I cannot eat wheat, dairy, soy, casein, or gluten. More importantly, I cannot eat my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s macaroni and cheese. So I made a macaroni and cheese that fits my diet.

Ingredients -1 cup of gluten free pasta -1/2 cup of vegan cheddar cheese -1/4 cup of almond milk -1 teaspoon of soy and dairy free butter Directions Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way with water and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, add pasta to the water and cook until tender. After pasta is tender, drain the water from the pasta. In a separate pot, combine milk, butter, and cheese. Put the pot on medium heat and stir until mixture is melted. Combine the pasta and cheese sauce mixture. ENJOY! *Makes 3 servings

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Wildlife Artwork by Sheryl Yeager

Sister Piglets

The Proud Deer

Dragonflies

The Curious Crow

The Loyal Companion

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Schell Games

The Future of Video Gaming

By Joseph Williams

ave you ever thought to yourself, can I make a living out of playing video games?

I talked to a senior producer, quality assurance manager, and a marketing director from Schell Games about the common misconceptions of the video gaming industry and got some revealing answers as to what they are doing to change that. Schell games is located near Sta-

tion Square and is a small to medium sized company that just started out not too long ago here in Pittsburgh. It employs 120 people who wanted jobs in video gaming and have actually made careers our of their love for video gaming. When I first walked up to the doors of Schell Games, I wasn’t sure I was at the right place until I saw their logo on the front door. You need to have a real reason for being there so you’re not wasting

anyone’s time, but once you’re in it’s a very inviting and welcoming place. They even have R2-D2 waiting for you in the elevator! The people there are very friendly, and the stress of meeting new people and interviewing someone I have never even met before seemed to just melt away with the positive vibe I was experiencing with them. They were more than happy to let me take pictures and were very friendly when I interviewed them.

Tom Quitoni, a Quality Assurance Manager at Schell Games

Schell Games’ Elevator Operator

What does your website mean by transformational gaming? Transformational gaming means to us that the gamer can learn while enjoying the game, like small toddlers with their electric platforms that teach them basics like the alphabet. It means the gamer learns something after the game is over but still had fun playing it. What is the job of the game developer? There are many different kinds of developers because everybody can’t do everything. There’s engineering, design, production, and art. Engineering is more concerned with building infrastructure of the game, the code-based things. Things like designing are more focused on the content of that game and how the user will experience it. Production is to

make sure everybody stays on track, everybody stays within budget, time, and monetary constraints. Art obviously varies from music to art concepts to animation, character building, creation of environments, and within production there is a quality assurance department that is basically there to serve as a check for everything, to make sure that in the whole sense of the game coming out that it will be working as it is supposed to be. What do you see in the future for Schell Games? We plan on staying in the area and focusing more on tabletbased games so that the younger clientele using devices can learn, not just older gamers.

What kind of education is usually required to be a video game developer? Some kind of higher education is usually required but on occasion we hire high school graduates. What is it like working for Schell Games? Schell has a mentality that this game is okay but there is always room to improve. Schell actually listens to the consumers and tries to work on any flaws in the game to make it better. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact Schell’s director of marketing, Jill Sciulli via email at jsciulli@schellgames.com, or you can visit their website www.schellgames.com.

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Christopher Moeller From Ithaca to Pittsburgh to Popular Media By Michael Kurland

o all fans of comic books, painted artwork, and the card game of Magic: The Gathering, there is one artist living in Pittsburgh who excels artistically in all of those fields: Christopher Moeller. Chris was born in Ithaca, NY on May 1, 1963 and graduated from both the University of Michigan’s School of Art for his Bachelor’s Degree in Painting and Syracuse University for his Master’s in Illustration. He explained that he went to those two places because they had exceptional art classes that helped him develop his own style. His inspiration came from artists like Kent Williams, John Muth, and Scott Hampton, and those three were almost like mentors to Chris even though he only met one of them. Setting up shop in Pittsburgh in 1990, he first burst onto the scene one year later with the artwork for the graphic novel Rocketman: King of the Rocketmen from Innovation Comics. He also has made a name for himself on several titles from Lucasfilm Ltd. (cover art), Dark Horse Comics (story and art), and DC Comics. With DC Comics he wrote and illustrated the one-shot graphic novel Justice League: A League of One (which he hopes will be adapted into an animated DTV feature film from Warner Bros. Animation) and JLA Classified: Cold Steel.

Most of the characters he’s drawn are his original creations; however he has drawn the creations of others including his personal favorite: Wonder Woman. He said that he’s really looking forward to her liveaction big screen debut in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, due to be released in the summer of 2016. He’s also good friends with fellow artists

Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Spider-Man 2 opening title artwork). However, there are quite a few differences between the styles of Chris and Alex. Chris said this on his website, regarding his style: “Painting is a sensual, physical activity. It’s messy and alive and passionate. I like to paint fearlessly… without a lot of preliminary work, and without worrying about making mistakes. Acrylics lets me work that way.” This example can show all of the care and detail Chris puts into his work.

Christopher Moeller (and Pittsburgh natives) Michael Whelan, Ron Frenz (Spider-Girl co-creator) and Pat Olliffe (Spider-Man, SpiderGirl). Pre-existing characters he still hopes to have a shot at illustrating are from franchises like The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings and Tarzan as well as starting to focus on landscapes and portraits. One observation that I’ve made is that his artwork is similar to the style of the legendary artist

There you have it. Not only is Christopher Moeller a wellknown artist of memorable characters, he is a memorable character in his own right due to his relaxed demeanor, good sense of humor and way of bringing these characters to almost three dimensional life. For more information, check out his website at www.moellerillustrations.com or pick up one of these pieces of his work. JLA: A League of One (2001) DC Comics Iron Empires series (1993-2013) Dark Horse/ Forged Lord Comics Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire graphic novel cover (1997) Lucas Books/Dark Horse JLA Classified: Cold Steel (2005) DC Comics Wonder Woman Created by William Moulton Marston Batman Created by Bob Kane Superman Created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster Star Wars Created by George Lucas Justice League is ™ and © 2015 DC Entertainment Star Wars is ™ and © 2015 Lucasfilm, Ltd. Magic: The Gathering is ™ and © 2015 Wizards of the Coast All Rights Reserved.

Artwork by Christopher Moeller © DC Comics © Wizards of the Coast

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Live! From PNC Park:

Interview with Pittsburgh Pirates Play-by-Play announcer

Tim Neverett

By Sean Gannon

On April 17, 2015, I sat down with Tim Neverett, play-by-play announcer of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is his seventh season with the club. He was very nice and was very informative. I was excited to be interviewing Mr. Neverett. Here’s what he said. Did you play baseball when you were younger? He played Little League Baseball, high school baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, and college baseball but no longer played after college due to injury. He played almost every position. As he got older, he played second base and outfield. He played baseball in the spring, summer and fall. Did you go to school for broadcasting? He replied he attended classes at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts where he studied Communications. He was a D.J. and talk show host, and he learned all the technical aspects of the field. He played baseball all four years he was there. He still looks back at things he learned in college for things he does today.

Do you get nervous before a game? Not really, but he got nervous during his minor league days as a broadcaster. He said, "Once you get over the fact that you're on live television and you have one

Despite the slow start , it is a long season. Around July 4th we will have real idea how the team is doing. What do you do during AllStar Break? Mr. Neverett goes fishing, does yard work, and normally goes to see family. It is not usually not baseball related. This year, he will go visit family again. What is like working for the Pirates?

"It's a dream job. Best job I ever had. Actually the last job I want to have." Mr. Neverett keeps reminding himself he’s very fortunate to be able to work for organization he works for. He said the people he works for are great. He started working for the Pirates in 2009 right when the organization was turning it around. Sean Gannon and Tim Neverett They all get along very well and help each other very much. "I'm very lucky to have the job I chance to get it right, it is just like have." any other job. You know what Do remember the Cueto chant? you have to do and you do it.” “I remember it very well.” It was Do you believe this year is our on October 1, 2013. He talked to year? Edison Volquez who said Cueto “I believe every year is our was breaking in a new glove. Mr. year.” Mr. Neverett said that this Neverett found it hard to believe the best Pirates team since 1992. Cueto was breaking in a new

glove in a Wild Card game. Who is the Pirates’ rival right now? The St. Louis Cardinals is the team they have to beat every year and they have been chasing. The games with the Reds are very interesting. It does change all the time, but right now, it’s St. Louis. What do you think of Jung Ho Kang?

say, You'd have to ask Clint Hurdle, but I'm just kidding." Mr. Neverett talks to Clint every day. Mr. Neverett says he thinks he has a take of what Clint expects . "He expects to win. He doesn't look ahead more than that day. His coaches are pretty well prepared and are ready for games. He feels whatever team he puts on the field that night are able to win the game. He is focused on that, and expects that every night.

"I think he needs more time." There has never been a Korean position player that came to the United States to play in the Major Leagues. As far as Jung Ho Kang is concerned, it is going to be interesting to see him play. He's playing a different level of baseball; that’s why he's not playing much. Mr. Neverett said he would like to see him play more, because, like everybody else, he’s interested to see what he can do. What are your favorite features in the ballpark?

“I love what he's doing with the bat.” He had a hard time last year with his injury. There were throwing errors he made at third base and then his position changed. He is transitioning to be a first baseman very well. It's not that easy. You can't just put a glove on and expect to play. “I think we are going to see a lot a offense out of Pedro this year.”

He likes the Roberto Clemente wall because it is twenty-one feet high in honor of Roberto Clemente. He likes The Rotunda because there is nothing else like it in baseball. When the crowd are into the game, there's no better atmosphere.

"Well, as Clint Hurdle would

What do you think of Francisco Cervelli opposed to Russell Martin this year? Mr. Neverett says it's hard to compare the two. It's really not fair to compare either guy to each other. The hole that was left on the Pirate roster was probably best filled by Francisco because he learned from Russell Martin as a New York Yankee. Mr. Neverett has heard some of the guys on the staff refer to Cervelli as the life of the team right now. In your seven seasons as a broadcaster, what have been some of your favorite moments?

What do think about Pedro Alvarez?

What does Clint Hurdle expect of his team this year?

steal more bases this year." Mr. Neverett thinks he's going to hit for more power and will be an MVP-Caliber player again this year.

How is Andrew McCutchen looking right now? He had a slow start because of a sore knee, but he has some of the quickest hands in baseball when it comes to swinging the bat. "I think we are going to see him

"Boy, I would give a lot of answer and they would all be right!" Mr. Neverett narrowed it down to the Pirates Wild Card Game. Nate Schierholtz of the Cubs was thrown out at the plate at Wrigley Field on September 23, 2013 and they clinched the postseason. "That was pretty special!" When the interview was over, I felt butterflies in my stomach. I felt thankful for Mr. Neverett for letting me interview him. I also met Bob Uecker, Steve Blass, and Greg Brown. It was a good night at the park!

GO BUCS!

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Living with Diabetes By Michael Levenson

ello, my name is Michael , and I have been diagnosed with diabetes Type 1. This is a serious and sometimes life threatening disease unless you make a complete lifestyle change. I was diagnosed at the age of 11 years old. It was difficult at a young age as well as it is for many adults. When being diagnosed at a young age, most kids are going to basketball camps, summer camps, and going out with friends. That summer I got to go to diabetes camp and learn how to manage my disease. For the most part it was simple because your biggest concern is eating and what to eliminate, lucky for my I have never been a sweets guy! Diabetes is a chronic disorder of pancreas; it either doesn’t produce insulin or your body can’t process it. Some signs and symptoms are blurred vision, poor circulation, slow healing, weight loss, and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Once being diagnosed you must make lifestyle changes including maintaining weight, exercising, and making healthy food choices. Biggest of all you have the burden of always taking insulin and how much to take. Some medications you have to eat right

Carrie away and some you have to wait, it’s like have a ball and chain on every day when you want to eat. I recently had a friend that was diagnosed with diabetes. Her name is Carrie and she volunteers and hangs out with friends most of the time. I had the chance to interview her and asked her what it was like acquiring diabetes. First, I asked “What were your symptoms?” “I was continuously light headed. “What was the hardest change?” “I no longer can eat what I want when I want.” “What are your eating habits now?” “I have to continuously watch what I eat and count carbs.” “What advice would you give others who have been recently diagnosed?” “Watch what you eat. You can no longer eat fried foods, sugar and you must eat sugar free cookies and ice cream.” “Not only was it hard for her to change but she now has an extra step in her day for medica-

tion, food choices which have to made wisely, and exercise. I know for those taking insulin it can be quite a struggle going out to dinner or vacation because you are constantly interrupted by your disease. I see with my friend who has just been diagnosed it seems to be a lot harder with lifestyle change. As a child, parents don’t allow their kids to eat candy all the time but as an adult you have experienced food have the independence to buy and try what you want. When going out to eat as a group Carrie has mentioned “It is hard to see others eat food I would love to eat or even have dessert.” As for myself it takes a lot of self-control and will-power to eat healthy when out with others or eating period. As for anyone who is a teenager or adult I recommend a support group to help with learning how to live what most would say is a new life.

Author Spotlight

Roger Zelazny: Master of Amber By Thomas R. Skidmore

OGER JOSEPH ZELAZNY (May 13, 1937-June 14, 1995) was a science fantasy author known as the creator of the hugely successful saga The Chronicles of Amber and the dystopian novel Damnation Alley (the basis for a cult 1970s film, which the author reviled), as well as his popular tribute to the Martian stories of his idol Edgar Rice Burroughs, which he titled A Rose for Ecclesiastes. He was born just outside Chicago, Illinois, and grew up a lifelong fan of science fiction and comic books; among his influences include the aforementioned ERB, Edmond Hamilton, Robert E. Howard, and Raymond Chandler. These inspired him to take up writing many of his own stories, though he admitted they fell short of his aspirations. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s that Zelazny began submitting stories to magazines such as Amazing and Fantastic. Slowly but surely, his tales drew widespread attraction, and in the early 1960s he hit his creative stride with his Martian homage A Rose for Ecclesiastes, first published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fic-

tion. This poignant tale of lost love and galactic wonder won him great acclaim, and earned him his first Hugo Award nomination (though he didn’t win). He came to be associated with the socalled New Wave of Science Fiction, yet he actually detested the term. In 1971, Zelazny composed a hard-hitting SF dystopian adventure titled Damnation Alley, which help cement his reputation as a leading master of science fiction. Damnation Alley tells a bleak tale of survival in a postnuclear war wasteland, with a Hell’s Angels biker as the main protagonist. This served as the basis for the cult 1970s film, which Roger thoroughly hated. Perhaps his most famous achievement is the ten-volume saga The Chronicles of Amber, starting in 1970 with Nine Princes in Amber. The sprawling family saga, told mostly by the amnesiac prince Corwin, relates a power struggle that also illustrates complex family relational dynamics, as well as a skewering, humorous satire on American consumerism.

first two books, Nine Princes in Amber and The Guns of Avalon were both adapted by DC Comics in 1995, with the blessing of Roger, who was a die-hard comics buff. In due course, he was given the title Grand Master of Science Fiction. Over time, Roger kept busy planning new concepts, such as his 1988 young adult series Alien Speedway, but his health gradually declined. He was diagnosed with kidney troubles which grew so severe, he had to stop writing to tend to his illness. On June 14, 1995, Roger Zelazny died in his New Mexico home of renal cancer, at the age of 58. Roger Zelazny’s reputation as a slightly idiosyncratic science fantasy author has earned, and continues to earn, legions of new fans young and old. To quote Prince Corwin (and to sum up), “I was free and I was running, but I had made it this far. I now had the chance I’d wanted all along.” Roger Zelazny most definitely has.

The Amber Saga earned Roger numerous awards, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards. The

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Jennifer Lawrence My Unexpected Angel By Thomas R. Skidmore

n the wings of time and space to my heart you’ve flown,

from the hidden secret place where your name is known. JENNIFER SHRADER LAWRENCE (born August 15, 1990) is the young actress best known for her roles in films such as The Hunger Games series, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, Winter’s Bone and as Mystique in the X-Men films. She’s also active in her community, visiting sick children in hospitals and supporting causes such as Special Olympics, aided by a warm, down-to-earth, humble, and exuberant sense of humor.

entire life I sought out that ideal mother figure, usually from music, movies, and television. It was only in November 2013 that I was fully cognizant of who I want, courtesy of two rather disparaging elements: the science fiction film Ender’s Game and a song by the prog-rock band Genesis called

Whether I saw her as Katniss in The Hunger Games or not, the fact remained that she had that mystical means of warming people’s hearts, and I was no exception. Over time, I’d had some great successes come (such as selling some art for money, and the acceptance of a novel by a publisher) and I’ve had heartaches galore, but Jennifer Lawrence’s aura guided me through thick and thin.

Since I’m a science fiction author, I can clearly picture Jennifer Lawrence as being the best mom I could have (though it’s on another Earth in another Universe), and I wouldn’t trade that for all the fame and fortune Life But there’s a special appeal could offer. In many that Jennifer Lawrence exways she’d be very udes, albeit in a way even "Jennifer Lawrence at the 83rd Academy Awards crop" by Jennifer_Lawrence_at_the_83rd_Academy_Awards.jpg: Mingle MediaTVderivative work: Tabercil loving, but she would she’s not aware of, and it’s (talk) - Jennifer_Lawrence_at_the_83rd_Academy_Awards.jpg. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ also be strict in other this aspect I wish to deFile:Jennifer_Lawrence_at_the_83rd_Academy_Awards_crop.jpg#/media/ File:Jennifer_Lawrence_at_the_83rd_Academy_Awards_crop.jpg ways. Again, I would scribe. For me, Jennifer not trade it for anything. And I Lawrence is the kind of girl I “Duchess.” don’t want to, either. want, not as my prom-date or Now, up until then I’d never girlfriend, or wife, but as . . . my Whether it’s by decree, whim, or thought to even give Jennifer my mother. even fate, I just can’t really say. pasta salad recipe. Again, that all I know that’s a tad odd given changed, and ultimately Jennifer These words to you I so deeply our age differences, but hear me changed my life in ways I never dedicate. Jennifer, with me please out. Early on I touched on this dare dream humanly possible. stay. notion, relating it to my own unhappy childhood and how my

Mythology By Michelle Middlemiss

ersephone and Hades are two of my favorite gods and goddesses, next to Poseidon. In the last few years, their story has been retold many times. Over the next few months, I’ll give some of my favorite book reviews. This is to give each book justice. Plus I do like other mythology like werewolves and vampires. Don’t worry; I hated Twilight! Michelle as a Werewolf

Look forward to Michelle’s mythological book reviews in our next issue!

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The Lost World (1925)

O'Brien's only assistant. Marcel Delgado, who constructed the dinosaur modBy David O’Rorey els, did an excellent job. The conceived the idea, were corky movie is a masterpiece of early and primitive but still entertaining  Released in 1925 special effects. I especially like  Directed by Harry O. Hoyt today. His early starting projects when the brontosaurus escapes  Based upon the novel by Sir Arthur for Edison used clay animation. Conan Doyle the cage and breaks loose, terMovie film shorts The Dinosaur  Screenplay by Marion Fairfax rorizing the streets of London  Starring Bessie Love, Lewis Stone And The Missing Link: A PrehisWallace Berry, and Lloyd Hughes which is very memorable. The toric Tragedy (1915), R.F.D. movie is in my top ten favorite 10,000 B.C. (1916), and Prehishis is an awesome movie. films of all time. Check it out if toric Poultry (1916). Later proIt is the best and original you haven't already, you stopjects would not use clay, but metclassic film version of motion fans and dinosaur movie al skeletons connected by wooden The Lost World. It’s fans. I just rebased on Sir Arthur cently got the Conan Doyle's novImage Enterel by the same tainment DVD name, which was Version which about dinosaurs and restores more prehistoric creatures than 50% more still alive in the upof the film per reaches of the which originalAmazon in South ly was 100 America. The film some minutes. version is pretty Now they have much the same as 92 minutes and the novel but to has some extra bring the dinosaurs features. I also to life is a whole have the Lumiother story. That job By film screenshot (First National Pictures) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons vision DVD of went to special efthe cut 64 mior metal ball and socket joints. fects pioneer Willis H. O'Brien nute version that has a trailer Very movable and flexible, they who would later gain worldwide and those early Edison Clay were made to hold a one frame recognition with his ground Animation Shorts and one other pose for an exposure to be slightbreaking stop-motion animation clay thing about dinosaurs that ly changed to the next and next. in The classic King Kong (1933). O'Brien didn't do though like The Lost World (1925) I think Known to the modern world as The Edison ones. Last it has was O'Brien's best work except the “Godfather Of Stop-Motion still galleries and notes by Ray for few jerky dino animation seAnimation,” O'Brien was a true Harryhausen plus a promotion quences. Which either Fred Jackpioneer. He brought dinosaurs to piece about The Lost World man or Willis O'Brien did, and life in an earlier silent movie Puzzle. I would advise both, but they got better as they went along short called The Ghost Of Slumbuy the Image Entertainment and got the feel of it more and ber Mountain (1917). His earlier DVD Version though if you more. Fred Jackman was silent movie shorts, when he first want to really enjoy the film.

Stop-Motion Movie Review

FUGITOR: The Time Escapee by Tom Skidmore

Fifth Installment

aving just related as much as I wished to reveal to Marlena, my sense of newness began wearing itself off, and thus I found myself gradually adjusting to my new life on this hitherto unnamed planetoid. I figured by now the time had arrived to ask the name of this world. “I say, Marlena, there’s one thing I’d forgotten to ask you,” I said. “Oh? What’s that?” “Well, I’m rather grateful for your kindness and all, but I do want to know one little thing. I’m a bit curious as to the name of this planetoid we’re on.” Unbelievably, she burst out in a series of small giggles. “Oh!! I almost forgot to tell you this planet doesn’t really have a name.” “Surely you jest!!” I tried to prepare myself for her next response, as inane as it turned out. “No, I’m dead-dog serious. And my name isn’t Shirley. Sorry, I couldn’t resist,” she said, laughing herself to the point of utter silliness. Let’s face it, your daft American comic Leslie Nielsen she definitely wasn’t, as my inner groan said.

“Can we just get on finding ourselves some shade and refreshments?” I wearily asked. After her rather inane guffawfestival subsided, we then set off. In a few minutes we entered a nice little pub called The Last Refuge, sat down, requested some food and drink, and basically whittled the time away. All the while, an unusually weird tingling sensation overtook me and I shivered as a result. It’s as if there were inside me a shrillish, buzzing drone coursing its way all about my frame. I didn’t know exactly what it was, but it really scared the hell out of me by then. Marlena took exceptional notice of this, and grew worried. “Tony? What’s wrong?” I didn’t readily have an answer for her question but my shaking and trembling increased, and afterwards I was about to faint when, incredibly, it ceased as suddenly as it started. I sat back down, a cold sweat beading itself on my forehead, but otherwise I was unharmed. And as befitting my personality, my curiosity was piqued; such is the ways of the Universe, I suppose. After our quick meal was finished, Marlena resumed our little tour of the area where she lived and where I had the weird fortune

of landing. Then I found my line of vision drawn to the factory in the distance. It had a sort of neoArt Deco layout, mixed in with the look I’d seen in every science fiction story I followed. I decided to ask Marlena. “I say, Marlena, what’s that factory over there called?” Without missing one single beat, she provided the answer. “Oh, that’s the famous Foxtrot Time Works. It keeps everything here in what we call the Temporal Balance.” Aha!! Now I understood . . . or so I assumed. “And, uh, who actually runs the factory?” I queried. “Well, as far as I know, it’s supervised by a Mr. Steve Hackett.” My jaw dropped down to the ground in utter disbelief!!! “Did you say -- Steve Hackett?!?” That name had a faint familiarity. Marlena gazed at me in a very peculiar manner. “Why, yeah, I did. Why do you ask?” “Oh, no reason at all. No reason.” To be continued...

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The Sci Fi Station

The History of Batman By Sean Gannon

Comics

or years, starting in May 1939, for a penny, people stood in line to read about the adventures of The Caped Crusader Batman. He also had a sidekick Robin (introduced in 1940) and they had to fight array of villains:  Catwoman:

(Spring 1940)  Joker: (April 25, 1940)  The Scarecrow (Fall 1941)  The Riddler (1948)  Ra’s al Ghul (June 1971)  Two Face (Aug 1942)  Penguin (December 1941)  Poison Ivy (June 1966) Batman TV Show (1966—1968) What soon followed was a Batman TV Show which aired on ABC for three seasons from January 12, 1966, to March 14, 1968. It ran twice weekly for the first and second season and weekly for a third, with a total of 120 episodes. The all-star cast starred Adam West as Batman/ Bruce Wayne and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/ Robin. Sadly, Batman was cancelled because of falling ratings. Although NBC offered to pick the show up, 20th Century Fox demolished the set a week before. NBC had no interest to pay $800,000 to rebuild, so the offer was withdrawn.

Batman Movie (1989) In 1989, (my youngest sister was born then) Warner Bros, studios made the Batman.  Michael

Keaton as Batman  Jack Nicholson as Joker  Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale. In the movie, Batman tries to stop a villain that goes by the name “The Joker.” Batman Returns (1992) Three years later in 1992, Batman Returns was released.

Freeze  Chris O’Donnell as Robin  Alicia Silverstone as BarbarWilson/Batgirl  Uma Thurman as Dr. Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy. Batman Begins (2005)  Christian

Bale as Batman

The Dark Knight (2008)  Christian

Bale as Batman  Heath Ledger as Joker  Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent

Keaton as Batman  Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin  Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle/Catwoman.

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)  Christian Bale as Batman  Tom Hardy as Bane  Anne Hathaway as Catwoman Some of this movie was filmed in Pittsburgh.

Batman Forever (1995)

Gotham

The third Batman movie Batman Forever was released in 1995.

This is perhaps one of my favorite shows. It is about Detective Gordon (Brian Mackenzie) before he becomes Commissioner. He has a partner Harvey Bullock (Donal Louge) and they go out on dangerous cases. Harvey wants to be like a hero but Gordon wants to abide by the rules. There’s Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) whose parents were killed by an unknown suspect which Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova) tells Bruce she saw. Alfred Pennyworth (Sean Pertwee) takes him in. There are two mob bosses competing for power Fish

 Michael

 Val

Kilmer as Batman  Jim Carey as Edward Nygma/ The Riddler  Tommy Lee Jones as Harvey Dent/Two-face  Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian  Chris O’Donnell as Robin. Batman and Robin (1997) The final installment was Batman and Robin (1997).  George Clooney as

Batman  Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr.

Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) Three words of warning, DON'T MESS WITH HER! and Carmine Falcone (John Doman). Batman vs Superman There will be a new movie coming out March 25, 2016. Ben Affleck is going to be playing the role of the Caped Crusader Batman and Henry Cavill as Super-

man. The backdrop of the movie is going to be in the city of Metropolis. Jesse Eisenberg is playing Lex Luther, Amy Adams is playing Lois Lane, and Gal Gadot is playing Wonder Woman. Ray Fisher is playing Cyborg, and Jason Momoa is playing Aquaman. I think the movie is going to be full of action and I think it is cool Jesse Eisenberg is in a seri-

ous movie. The director is Zack Sydner. Well, we're finished for now. BE SURE TO TUNE IN! SAME BAT TIME, SAME BAT CHANNEL! As Robin says, Holy ending, Batman!

1966 Batman TV Show Adam West as Batman Yvonne Craig as Batgirl

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“There Are Always Possibilities” By Michael Kurland

A Tribute to Leonard Nimoy

n Febuary 27,2015, after a long battle with lung disease, Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s original Mr. Spock, died at age 83. The entire “Trek Nation” mourned his passing. His friends and colleagues had a lot of kind things to say about him.

Leonard Simon Nimoy 1931—2015

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“ “ “ “

“I loved him like a brother. We’ll all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love.” -William Shatner “You taught us to ‘Live Long and Prosper,’ and you indeed did, friend.” -George Takei “I was lucky to spend many happy, inspiring hours with him. He won’t be forgotten.” -Sir Patrick Stewart “We will miss and love you forever.” -J.J. Abrams

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Pittverse Top Tens Science Fiction/ Fantasy Authors By Tom Skidmore 1. Arthur C. Clarke: author of 2001: A Space Odyssey 2. Isaac Asimov: writer of I, Robot and creator of the Three Laws of Robotics 3. Robert E. Howard, best known for Conan 4. Edgar Rice Burroughs, author of the John Carter of Mars saga 5. H.G. Wells, the founding father of true science fiction; author of The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds 6. J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings 7. Anne McCaffrey, creator of the Dragonriders of Pern saga 8. Michael Moorcock, widely known for his antihero Elric as well as his SF novel The Sundered Worlds 9. Larry Niven, author of Ringworld and the comic book Green Lantern: Ganthet’s Tale 10. E.E. “Doc” Smith, perhaps the pioneer of “space opera;” creator of the Lensmen series (which inspired the Green Lantern Corps)

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Spiderman Villains By Michael Kurland 1. Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) 2. Venom (Eddie Brock) 3. Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) 4. Sandman 5. Electro 6. Carnage 7. Kingpin 8. Rhino 9. Mysterio (Quentin Beck) 10. Scorpion

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Animated Movies By Sean Gannon 1. Aladdin (1992) 2. The Little Mermaid (1989) 3. Alice in Wonderland (1951) 4. Snow White (1937) 5. Duck Tales: The Movie (1980) 6. Bambi (1942) 7. Toy Story 3 (2010) "Alice in wonderland 1951" by Walt Disney - Original Trailer (1951). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

8. Treasure Planet (2002) 10. Spirited Away (2001)

Progressive Rock Bands By Tom Skidmore 1. Pink Floyd 2. Genesis 3. Rush 4. Kansas 5. Styx 6. Alan Parsons Project 7. Starcastle 8. Marillion 10. Asia

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