Luka Bloom title of Suzanne Vega's song about child abuse and "Bloom" from the main character in James Joyce's novel "Ulysses". Initially he lived and performed primarily in Washington D.C., but in winter 1987 he moved to New York City. The following year, he released his first album – later withdrawn – under the name Luka Bloom. In 1990, Bloom released his album "Riverside", which included the song "The Man Is Alive". The album was recorded in New York, with its lyrics reflecting his experiences living and performing in that city. In 1991, Bloom returned to Dublin to record "The Acoustic Motorbike",
Encounters in the Phoenix Quadrant Encounters in the Phoenix Quadrant Encounters in the Phoenix Quadrant is a 1980 role-playing game supplement for "Traveller" published by Group One. "Encounters in the Phoenix Quadrant" is a play aid for "Traveller" that describes three new ship types - a deep space miner, a Springer freighter, and an exploration ship - and their crews. William A. Barton reviewed "Encounters in the Phoenix Quadrant" in "The Space Gamer" No. 31. Barton commented that "Overall, the wealth of detailed information on ships and their crews makes "Encounters in the Phoenix Quadrant" a worthwhile purchase for almost any "Traveller" player or referee.