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Remember how "Bones" McCoy could instantly scan for all sorts of issues and injuries? Now look at this:
Slowly but surely, we're catching up with Star Trek. That's a good thing!
John 12:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
Showing posts with label Star Trek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Star Trek. Show all posts
19 September 2020
18 October 2016
24 August 2016
Tech Geek News
Have you ever watched Star Trek and wondered, "Gee, wouldn't it be great if we had that" gadget or gizmo? Want to find out how close we are to actually having any of it?
Now you can find out. There's an upcoming Smithsonian documentary Building Star Trek. In honor of the iconic series' 50th anniversary, the documentary is a celebration of the iconic franchise and its effect on science and society. Building Star Trek will premiere on September 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET on the Smithsonian Channel.
Now you can't say you don't know. :)
I'd like two of each, please.
Now you can find out. There's an upcoming Smithsonian documentary Building Star Trek. In honor of the iconic series' 50th anniversary, the documentary is a celebration of the iconic franchise and its effect on science and society. Building Star Trek will premiere on September 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET on the Smithsonian Channel.
Now you can't say you don't know. :)
29 June 2016
28 October 2014
I Like This One
For all us sci-fi geeks & nerds (long may they wave!), I present my favorite version:
25 August 2014
04 September 2012
18 May 2012
Engineer Says We Could Build Star Trek's Enterprise
It would only take 20 years and a trillion dollars. That's chump change, these days.
Excerpt:
Go check it out - definitely food for thought!
Excerpt:
Whether you're a Trekkie or not, you have to admit that there's some sense of wonder toexploring the stars and trying to find life on distant planets. Of course, the U.S.S. Enterprise is a fictional ship, but have you ever put in the thought as to what it would take to actually build it, and when we could get it done if we really put in the effort? The man behind the well-researched site buildtheenterprise.org has, and he's determined that a fully functional Enterprise is only 20 years away if we put in the effort.Created by a systems and electrical engineer with 30 years' experience, the BuildTheEnterprise site sets out a very specific timeline for the research and construction of such a massive space-related undertaking. The first nine years are dedicated to research, component testing, and drawing up a number of possible blueprints. The following 11 years are dedicated to development, where components will be manufactured and launched into space for assembly.On year 20, the ship would be ready for a "moon fly by" with full crew and supplies. The plan may seem overly ambitious, but consider that we're already using a number of gadgets that were all but predicted by the Star Trek television series.The estimated cost of building the Enterprise: about $50 billion a year for the next 20 years — $1 trillion in total. That sounds like a lot of money (because it is), but considering that the United States spent nearly that much on the controversial Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to bail out banks in 2008, putting a trillion towards making Star Trek a reality suddenly doesn't seem as ludicrous. Yeah, it's still pretty ludicrous, but in a really cool way.
Go check it out - definitely food for thought!
12 April 2012
26 February 2012
28 January 2010
Aurora Reflection - Mystery Solved!
Here's what the photograph shows (click to enlarge):
Here's the same object from another angle:
Any questions?
Respectfully,
Vice-Adm. Johann Rihannos
Star Fleet Operations
10 May 2009
Mother's Day
Good morning!
Many, many bloggers are writing heartfelt messages about - or to - their mothers, or mothers in general. Many, many of those bloggers are far more eloquent than I.
Let me just say, then, "Mom: thank you for everything. I love you," and "Happy Mother's Day" to my wife and all those who read these few words.
* * * * *
It's partly sunny with a high overcast this morning, and 46 degrees this morning. Leaves have finally developed to the point that the trees are green. Having just come through eight months of barren tree and winter weather, we're hoping for a long summer season, too. It's not likely, but still we hope.
My daughters took me to see two movies yesterday: Star Trek and Wolverine. I've been a fan of Star Trek since 1966, when I stumbled across the original series by accident, and began watching it on our old black-and-white TV. This movie captured the essence of the characters very well, without the actors having to imitate the original cast. It's the first movie I've attended in nearly 30 years where the audience actually cheered at the end.
Two of the movie characters - Spock and McCoy - do physically resemble the original actors. But it turns out not to be an important aspect of the story; it's just a nice coincidence. There is a single thread in the story line that is jarring, and not in keeping with the original series; it bothered me, but I chose to overlook it because, in the end, it doesn't really matter.
It starts out strong, and finishes stronger. If you like Star Trek at all, then you'll absolutely love this film.
The Wolverine film is exactly what you'd expect from the fourth movie in the X-Men franchise, with a coherent and cohesive storyline. The character is well-developed by now. Several other well-known mutants are introduced and featured. A good and enjoyable movie, but not a great movie.
I've given my lovely wife a bouquet of roses, and my youngest fixed breakfast. Now the wife is off to a local spa for some well-deserved pampering. I'm going to see into what kind of mischief I can get.
Many, many bloggers are writing heartfelt messages about - or to - their mothers, or mothers in general. Many, many of those bloggers are far more eloquent than I.
Let me just say, then, "Mom: thank you for everything. I love you," and "Happy Mother's Day" to my wife and all those who read these few words.
* * * * *
It's partly sunny with a high overcast this morning, and 46 degrees this morning. Leaves have finally developed to the point that the trees are green. Having just come through eight months of barren tree and winter weather, we're hoping for a long summer season, too. It's not likely, but still we hope.
My daughters took me to see two movies yesterday: Star Trek and Wolverine. I've been a fan of Star Trek since 1966, when I stumbled across the original series by accident, and began watching it on our old black-and-white TV. This movie captured the essence of the characters very well, without the actors having to imitate the original cast. It's the first movie I've attended in nearly 30 years where the audience actually cheered at the end.
Two of the movie characters - Spock and McCoy - do physically resemble the original actors. But it turns out not to be an important aspect of the story; it's just a nice coincidence. There is a single thread in the story line that is jarring, and not in keeping with the original series; it bothered me, but I chose to overlook it because, in the end, it doesn't really matter.
It starts out strong, and finishes stronger. If you like Star Trek at all, then you'll absolutely love this film.
The Wolverine film is exactly what you'd expect from the fourth movie in the X-Men franchise, with a coherent and cohesive storyline. The character is well-developed by now. Several other well-known mutants are introduced and featured. A good and enjoyable movie, but not a great movie.
I've given my lovely wife a bouquet of roses, and my youngest fixed breakfast. Now the wife is off to a local spa for some well-deserved pampering. I'm going to see into what kind of mischief I can get.
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