2015

Aethra and The Quantum Mommy by Michalis Manolios

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The story “Aethra” (“Aethra”) by Michalis Manolios was published for the first time in 2001. It won the Aeon Award. It was translated from the Greek by Thalia Bisticas.

An art critic is murdered in a villa that belongs to Aethra, a famous artist who uses biotechnology to create clones of herself with physical variants and very elementary minds. Commissioner Costas goes to the villa to ask Aethra some questions but focusing is a big problem because of the artist’s extraordinary beauty, very exposed by her and her clones, but also from the sense of perversion that some of the creations give him.

In “Aethra”, Michalis Manolios takes us to a future in which biotechnology is advanced enough to allow its use to create what are considered art forms. Aethra is an artist who uses herself as a base to create clones that are highly appreciated but her creations raise questions about the ethical limits.

Tom Brady in 2011

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The New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX defeating the defending champions Seattle Seahawks 28-24. Tom Brady was named MVP and made history winning his 4th Super Bowl. He also set a record with 13 touchdown passes in the Super Bowl played and another with 37 completed passes in a single Super Bowl.

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Serena Williams has won the tennis Grand Slam tournament of the Australian Open 2014 defeating the Russian Maria Sharapova in the final 6-3 7-6 (5). For the American player it’s the 6th Australian Open title, her 19th Grand Slam title.

Autonomy by Daniel Blythe

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The novel “Autonomy” by Daniel Blythe was published for the first time in 2009.

Hyperville is a new complex devoted to 24/7 fun. You can go shopping but also visit the various sections devoted to entertainment. Hyperville uses the state of the art technology, maybe too much, and some suspect that behind it there’s something strange.

The Tenth Doctor appears in Hyperville to do his investigation and finds himself quickly in trouble because his use of the sonic screwdriver is detected immediately. Surveillance within the complex is very tight, officially for the sake of customers but is actually used to the Nestene Consciousness for its plans.