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In Memoriam: Leonard Nimoy 1931-2015
By Steve on February 28, 2015
A couple days ago a friend posted a news article saying actor Leonard Nimoy had been admitted to the hospital for chest pains. I remember thinking, “At 83, he won’t be with us too much…
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“It Was No Effort, You Are My Son”
By Steve on August 13, 2013
There is a wonderfully touching scene at the end of the movie Star Trek IV:The Voyage Home (or as non aficionados may remember as ‘the one with the whales’) Mr. Spock has a moment…
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Weekend Update: Star Wars, Hong Hong, and a Rude Pastor
By Steve on February 4, 2013
Its the (Superbowl) weekend…which means its time to check out some other interesting things in the news. Geek Update Star Wars VII to be directed by JJ Abrams The last 3 Star Wars movies were…
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Weekend Update: Star Trek, Hong Kong vs. Taiwan, and Lance Armstrong
By Steve on January 20, 2013
It’s the weekend so time to go off topic with a little news you can use! New Star Trek movie screened for dying patient A rough cut of the new Star Trek movie…
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7 Life Lessons from Star Trek
By Steve on December 6, 2011
I’m a bit of a Star Trek fan. But I have it under control now…honest! Yes, I admit when I was young I would use my lego set to create an arsenal of phasers neatly arranged on my window…
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Star Trek at 45!
By Steve on September 8, 2011
On September 8th 1966 a lttle TV show named Star Trek debuted for the first time on NBC. It told the tale of the crew of the Starship Enterprise’s journey to explore strange new worlds, seek out…
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Saw Star Trek Last Weekend
By Steve on May 22, 2009
Well, I saw Star Trek in China last weekend and …what can I say…WOW! First, I have to add that the normal travel time into downtown Qingdao is normally 1 ½ – 2 hours. Because…
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More Star Trek
By Steve on May 12, 2009
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As ‘Fun, Watchable’ Yes, I know after a stream of postings that have been umm..on the lighter side, you have all been anxiously awaiting the latest entry loaded with…