*chuckle*

Some wonderfully snarky reviews of "Star Trek - The Next Geneation" episodes......written by Wil Wheaton.

http://www.tvsquad.com/bloggers/wil-wheaton

From his review of "The Naked Now":

"Geordi examines a sonic shower, and a frozen woman falls into his arms. Geordi doesn't know it, but he's just been infected with the Tsiolokovsky disease. He also doesn't know it, but this is the closest he'll get to holding a woman until season three. Unfortunately, when he finally does, she'll be just as frigid."

and

"One of Geordi's first stops is to visit his good pal Wesley Crusher, who shows off one of his science projects (a mini tractor beam,) and one of his toys, a device that lets Wesley recreate speech from anyone on the ship. Any doubt that Wesley is a complete weenie is removed when we learn that he uses this device to have Captain Picard say things like, "Welcome to the bridge, Wesley," instead of having Counselor Troi say things like, "Smack my ass, Wesley, I'm a naughty, naughty bitch." To entirely erase any lingering doubt, Wesley spends the rest of the scene whining that the captain won't let him on the bridge, even though Wesley is so obviously smart and cool. (On a personal note, I'd like to thank the writers for making such a great first impression with my character. In addition to this spectacular scene, I also got to say lines like, "So you mean I'm drunk? I feel strange, but also good!" In fact, John D.F. Black -- who I didn't realize at the time hated me -- also wrote Justice, where he gave me the awesome line, "We're from Starfleet! We don't lie!" Thanks for that one, too, Mr. Black.)"

*chuckle*

Some wonderfully snarky reviews of "Star Trek - The Next Geneation" episodes......written by Wil Wheaton.

http://www.tvsquad.com/bloggers/wil-wheaton

From his review of "The Naked Now":

"Geordi examines a sonic shower, and a frozen woman falls into his arms. Geordi doesn't know it, but he's just been infected with the Tsiolokovsky disease. He also doesn't know it, but this is the closest he'll get to holding a woman until season three. Unfortunately, when he finally does, she'll be just as frigid."

and

"One of Geordi's first stops is to visit his good pal Wesley Crusher, who shows off one of his science projects (a mini tractor beam,) and one of his toys, a device that lets Wesley recreate speech from anyone on the ship. Any doubt that Wesley is a complete weenie is removed when we learn that he uses this device to have Captain Picard say things like, "Welcome to the bridge, Wesley," instead of having Counselor Troi say things like, "Smack my ass, Wesley, I'm a naughty, naughty bitch." To entirely erase any lingering doubt, Wesley spends the rest of the scene whining that the captain won't let him on the bridge, even though Wesley is so obviously smart and cool. (On a personal note, I'd like to thank the writers for making such a great first impression with my character. In addition to this spectacular scene, I also got to say lines like, "So you mean I'm drunk? I feel strange, but also good!" In fact, John D.F. Black -- who I didn't realize at the time hated me -- also wrote Justice, where he gave me the awesome line, "We're from Starfleet! We don't lie!" Thanks for that one, too, Mr. Black.)"

Not that many, alas

From letter_d

Got at b3co.com!

Not that many, alas

From letter_d

Got at b3co.com!

Crappy Exhibit

Coming to the Miami Metro Zoo - The "Scoop on Poop"

http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/articles.asp?Id=150&categoryId=1

"The Scoop on Poop is a traveling exhibition based on the popular book by Dr. Wayne Lynch. The exhibition leads visitors on an investigation of what poop is and how animals and humans use it. The Scoop on Poop treats the subject with a tactful blend of good science and fun.

The Scoop on Poop features large colorful graphic panels, three-dimensional models, and fun interactive components. Visitors are invited to listen in on an animal’s digestive system, learn the language of poop in countries around the world, examine fecal samples in a veterinarian’s lab, compete in dung beetle races, track wild animals by clues left in scat, see how long it takes an elephant to poop their body weight, improve their #2 IQ in stool school, and meet a dinosaur dung detective.

The Scoop on Poop was created by the exhibits department of Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, a zoological institution accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. Design and construction of the exhibition took over three years. This is the largest exhibition ever mounted about the science of scat."

Crappy Exhibit

Coming to the Miami Metro Zoo - The "Scoop on Poop"

http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/articles.asp?Id=150&categoryId=1

"The Scoop on Poop is a traveling exhibition based on the popular book by Dr. Wayne Lynch. The exhibition leads visitors on an investigation of what poop is and how animals and humans use it. The Scoop on Poop treats the subject with a tactful blend of good science and fun.

The Scoop on Poop features large colorful graphic panels, three-dimensional models, and fun interactive components. Visitors are invited to listen in on an animal’s digestive system, learn the language of poop in countries around the world, examine fecal samples in a veterinarian’s lab, compete in dung beetle races, track wild animals by clues left in scat, see how long it takes an elephant to poop their body weight, improve their #2 IQ in stool school, and meet a dinosaur dung detective.

The Scoop on Poop was created by the exhibits department of Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, a zoological institution accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. Design and construction of the exhibition took over three years. This is the largest exhibition ever mounted about the science of scat."

Political Silly Season

Comical campaign - Washington man an unlikely write-in hopeful for governor


""Hey, John Q. Public! This is Jasper here with an important message. Tim Nieukirk is running for governor of Illinois," he says before turning his attention to more important matters. "Ricky! Get off my Trans Am!"

In another ad, an ominous narrator warns that "some politicians are in bed with big business, casinos or even organized crime." Then the camera shows a grinning Nieukirk under the covers with a pretty young woman. "But Tim Nieukirk? He's in bed with your sister!"

Other ads show Nieukirk helping a friend remodel his bathroom, knocking down a firefighter so he gets the glory of rescuing a cat (well, technically a guy in a bright-orange cat costume) and bringing the Hamburglar to justice."

Political Silly Season

Comical campaign - Washington man an unlikely write-in hopeful for governor


""Hey, John Q. Public! This is Jasper here with an important message. Tim Nieukirk is running for governor of Illinois," he says before turning his attention to more important matters. "Ricky! Get off my Trans Am!"

In another ad, an ominous narrator warns that "some politicians are in bed with big business, casinos or even organized crime." Then the camera shows a grinning Nieukirk under the covers with a pretty young woman. "But Tim Nieukirk? He's in bed with your sister!"

Other ads show Nieukirk helping a friend remodel his bathroom, knocking down a firefighter so he gets the glory of rescuing a cat (well, technically a guy in a bright-orange cat costume) and bringing the Hamburglar to justice."

Railway Dreams.....

Either one of these looks like serious amounts of fun.

Almost as much fun as driving the entire length of Route 66 that is...... :-)

Empire Builder - Chicago to Seattle or Portland

Southwest Chief - Chicago to Los Angeles

California Zephyr - Chicago to San Francisco

Coast Starlight - Los Angeles to Seattle

Railway Dreams.....

Either one of these looks like serious amounts of fun.

Almost as much fun as driving the entire length of Route 66 that is...... :-)

Empire Builder - Chicago to Seattle or Portland

Southwest Chief - Chicago to Los Angeles

California Zephyr - Chicago to San Francisco

Coast Starlight - Los Angeles to Seattle

*Dang*

*Something Positive* has really been making a lot of people - myself included - think of late.

Today's panel is no exception

http://www.somethingpositive.net/sp10192006.shtml

The comment he made below it though, is true of dealing with the vocal extremists in ANY faith, (boldface mine). Quote:

"People assume most Christians are heavy-handed, pushy, intolerant bigots bent of dominating any other culture or idea and supplanting it with their own whims because, for the most part, the ones who speak up the most ARE heavy-handed, pushy, intolerant bigots bent on dominating any other culture or idea and supplanting it with their own whims. It sucks. It's horrible. And it's the what everyone of any faith, political idea, or lifestyle has to deal with. People always focus on the loud minority who ruins everything. And like any other group, the only way you can combat this is making your views and, in this case, your kindness and actual testimony louder than the hateful prattle of those hurting your beliefs. "

*Dang*

*Something Positive* has really been making a lot of people - myself included - think of late.

Today's panel is no exception

http://www.somethingpositive.net/sp10192006.shtml

The comment he made below it though, is true of dealing with the vocal extremists in ANY faith, (boldface mine). Quote:

"People assume most Christians are heavy-handed, pushy, intolerant bigots bent of dominating any other culture or idea and supplanting it with their own whims because, for the most part, the ones who speak up the most ARE heavy-handed, pushy, intolerant bigots bent on dominating any other culture or idea and supplanting it with their own whims. It sucks. It's horrible. And it's the what everyone of any faith, political idea, or lifestyle has to deal with. People always focus on the loud minority who ruins everything. And like any other group, the only way you can combat this is making your views and, in this case, your kindness and actual testimony louder than the hateful prattle of those hurting your beliefs. "

Recipe of the Day

Recipes courtesy of The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Recipes for Nutria Ragondin Sausage Jambalaya, Smoked Nutria and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Heart Healthy 'Crock-Pot' Nutri

( Nutria Recipes behind cut )

Recipe of the Day

Recipes courtesy of The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Recipes for Nutria Ragondin Sausage Jambalaya, Smoked Nutria and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Heart Healthy 'Crock-Pot' Nutri

( Nutria Recipes behind cut )

Recipe of the Day #2

And one for today:

Pumpkin curry

Ingredients :
500g pumpkin
1 green chilli
1 teaspoon giner
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt & pepper
A few coriander leaves

Recipe :
Peel and dice the pumpkin.
Cut the chilli in half, remove the seeds and chop. Heat oil in a frying pan and brown the chili. faites
Add the pumpkin, turmeric, ginger and coriander seeds.
Add 1/2 a glass of hot water, cover and leave to cook over a low heat until the pumpkin is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Serve on a bed of rice and decorate with coriander leaves.

Italian Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and diced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 small sugar pumpkin, skinned and diced (or 2 yams)
1 Savoy cabbage, core and large ribs removed, chopped
1 ounce dried porcini mushroom, soaked in hot water for 1/2 hour, chopped
1 pound orzo pasta
2 quarts vegetable stock, preferably home made
salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped Italian parsley for garnish


Directions: Heat olive oil in a heavy bottomed 8 quart pot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté a few minutes.
Add the pumpkin, cabbage, mushrooms and pasta.
Cook, stirring, a few minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender about 9 minutes.
Serve in soup bowls,
Sprinkle parsley and serve with lots of grated parmesan cheese.