Rewatching ST:TNG Called to the aid of a transport ship on its way to an important peace summit, the Enterprise-D scatters raiders and beams aboard an ambassador and his elderly mother Maylor, who dramatically warns Troi not to pursue him. Wishing to be transferred to another civilian transport, Alkar stands his ground against Picard and…
Similar:Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stori…Details for a modular mid-range scoutshi…AestheticsThis long-nelected CD-ROM case tucked away behind my monitor holds almost as many portable…PersonalEvery few years, I Google the name of the kid who saw "The Empire Strikes Back" the night …HistoryThe coronavirus is today just as contagious and…
An editorial on on the firing of CNN’s Chris Cuomo actually quotes from the textbook I’m using in the journalism class that met for the last time today. This editorial was actually published during our last class, so I regret I couldn’t assign it as a final discussion text. It makes a really…
Projections, live music, sounds, props, costumes, scene changes, casting, performances… everything spot-on and professional. A moving, deeply relevant story, with lots of flawed characters whose story arcs were rich and engaging. The mystery was well-executed, with subtle details (parallels, echoes, clever misdirection) that amplified the plot twists. Very powerful. I leapt to my feet applauding…
This is what an ethical news organization does when one of its employees becomes embroiled in a conflict of interest. No human institution is perfect, and no journalist is perfect. But Cuomo should have known better, and should have acted differently, and is now paying the price. CNN said Saturday that anchor Chris Cuomo has…
Similar:More glorious #steampunk control panels, created for no practical purpose. #blender3d #ble…AestheticsIn November 1999, I was blogging about books, camomile tea and Skylon 4, the death of Star…In November 1999, I was blogging about …CybercultureWe love us some Sherlock any way we can get it.PersonalIt's a lie that having zero assignments to mark means I…
Similar:Sunny but cool. Great day for a long walk with my son.PersonalOn my fantasy #steampunk capital ship, every uniform is a full dress uniform. #blender3d #…AestheticsForward is the officers' wardroom. To the right is an airlock. Left leads to the on-call o… AestheticsThey've got magic to do. Carolyn is the Leading Player. (Pippin, Oct 21-29)…
Similar:I had a singular time voicing Sherlock Holmes in The Mystery of Dr. Watson (WAOB Audio The… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azja…CultureUsing a Typewriter Simulator to Teach Media HistoryWorking on the syllabus for my “Media an…CultureLaughter and Light Abound in Prime Stage’s “Twelfth Night” Kudos to Prime Stage for a Twelf…CultureEssay on how much a professor learned about teaching from…
Of course, the power outage meant that we missed three weeks of class, but when I was able to finally meet up again with the few of you who returned, I really felt we got a lot done. Until the fires. Who knew that plugging all of our electrical infrastructure into the same outlet would…
Similar:Texture WriterI’ve only glanced at TextureWriter, but …CybercultureUndergrad Danielle Sidoti Nails an Oral Interpretation/Analysis of "Barbie Doll" by Marge …In my online “American Literature” class…AestheticsFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg strides past fettered drones at Mobile World Conference. I’d like to think that all these peopl…BusinessPlaying video games linked to breast-feeding, not crimeGreat piece from Ben Kuchera…
Similar:Synergistic Synthesis XVII Sub B1 Chair by Kenneth SmytheAfter my daughter’s theater workshop, I …AestheticsThey've got magic to do. Carolyn is the Leading Player. (Pippin, Oct 21-29) AwesomeSeeing the premiere of a play based on the life of a Holocaust survivor who ended up as a …PersonalA #neovictorian #steampunk ship-of-the-line needs a dramatic flag and…
Similar:Peter vs. the PenguinsFor the past hour, Peter (who is not yet…AmusingWhat's wrong with the way I talk?Wife & daughter competing w each oth…AestheticsThe only snow alert you'll ever need.AmusingThe Days of Microsoft Internet Explorer Are Numbered—But Its Sorry Legacy Will Live OnStarting today, Microsoft will no longer…BusinessTweaking yesterday's #steampunk workstations. Now with darker wood…
Similar:Let’s Make the Academic Job Market More HumaneIt’s been decades since I’ve had the “I’…AcademiaReplica of George Washington’s field camp. @fortligonierReplica of George Washington’s field cam…Personal'Dream' casting a family affairAmong actors in Cabaret Theatre’s upcomi…CultureSettling in for a jukebox show (not my favorite genre but the Go-Gos are fun).PersonalSeeing A Wrinkle in Time. @prime_stagePersonalCarolyn had…
Similar:Captain Gearheart inspects progress on his #neovictorian #steampunk æther cruiser. Now fea…AestheticsThe Anatomy of a Shakespeare Play: King Lear (Free video lecture from Pict, 2pm Friday)PersonalThe black chair is down to 18¢ per ounce? Shut up and take my money, Amazon!PersonalAnniePersonalI don't expect any but the largest text will be legible in my #steampunk project,…
The full article (by Angelo Careriis) in French, but there is an English abstract, and Google Translate is just a few clicks away. By examining a mixed body composed of video games linked to the American hacker culture (Colossal Cave Adventure, Rogue, Dwarf Fortress), and some academic research that examine these objects with an experimental…
Similar:Time Squared (ST:TNG Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 13)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…PersonalSecurity is Sleeping in the Back Seat of the CarFor decades, my mother collected paperba…EmpathyYeet with Emily Dickinson (according to my auto-correct}PersonalDatalore (TNG Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 12) Data's bro wants to be with a big crystal tr…In “Datalore,” an encounter with Data’s…
Similar:Part of my daily routine is practicing German for about 15m per day. With no particular pr…EducationJesus Christ SuperstarI have a daughter who does things. Her n…CultureGreen / mahogany variation of the vibe I'm working on for a fantasy #steampunk #blend…PersonalServing at midnight breakfast.PersonalAnother delightful caricature by Rebecca ScassellatiAesthetics'Dream' casting a family affairAmong actors in…
Similar:My "Writing About Literature" Students Are Sampling Text Adventure GamesI’m having my students play Adam Cadre’s…CulturePhoto of William Crowther, 2012I just noticed that a few days ago, a Wi…CybercultureRossum's Universal Robots (Act 1) Artistic ProsperityThe first act of Artistic Prosperity’s v…CultureJames Goodwin Clonney: Mother's WatchThis painting, of two impish children ta…AestheticsWell-chosen wordsWhy is English…
Rewatching ST:TNG When the Enterprise-D locates the missing science vessel Yosemite, twitchy Lt. Barclay makes a technobabble suggestion that’s so good, LaForge adds him to the away team. But when it comes time to beam over, Mr. Smarty yeets himself to the counselor’s office instead. We learn that Barclay is afraid of the transporter, but…
Similar:Captain Gearheart inspects progress on his #neovictorian #steampunk æther cruiser. Now fea…https://youtu.be/VXz7kspFimM AestheticsDogmeat and I may yet win this game. Yes, this was the decisive moment. I…GamesI am a dog and I am a good boy and I am prepping my Spring courses.AcademiaWhat gives you comfort? I collect lights. Some of these have magnets!!AmusingThe Penance…