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Conversational Wheaton Pt.II
By: Eric Webb

                Most of you probably know Wil Wheaton as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation or maybe even as Gordie in Stand By Me. The former child actor has grown up and despite running into stormy seas and unfriendly ports as an actor in the last few years, he has managed to plot out on a different course for himself and set out for new adventures on the high seas of the World Wide Web. Back in June I had the opportunity to sit down with Wil and talk about being a writer, web celeb, actor, and Star Trek alum. This is Part II of III of that interview.

(The following interview was conducted over two evenings at the Tulsa Trek Expo on June 27th and 28th, 2003. For Part II, Wil, his wife Anne, and I were present at the table. To Read Part I check out our last issue online by going to: 

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Recalling Democracy
By: C.E. Westphal

                One of the biggest issues in American politics today is the California recall, for more or less obvious reasons. Californian electoral politics are a microcosm of the political situation in national politics; massive deficits, failing schools, and judicial turmoil to name only a few.  Far worse, they show how big personalities and bad politics have made California and America a political laughing stock.

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Recalling Democracy
Conversational Wheaton Pt.II


 
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