Comparing Obama to Star Trek’s ‘Spock’ is Illogical

Illogical. That’s the only word that seems to apply to writer Steve Daly’s attempt in the latest edition of Newsweek to compare President Barack Obama to Mr. Spock, the half-Vulcan, half-human character who...

Metallic's Leaked 'Death Magnetic' in Stores Friday

Metallica's heavily-promoted ninth studio album Death Magnetic is set to hit stores on September 12, 2008. But, despite being leaked on the internet ten days in advance of its official release, the band...

Kirk papers reveal charmed cows

" Kirk papers reveal charmed cows Responsible animal husbandry is practised on today's farms Kirk session records have revealed examples of...

New Star Trek Movie Posters Released!

I put this story in culture rather than tech and biz because I am, admittedly, a pretty big nerd. That means I enjoy Star Trek (Original series, TNG and most of DS9, if you're curious) and am anxiously awaiting the fresh reboot of the series that J. J. Abrahams is promising...

"Tribbles" Director Dies

Another of the old guard passes on."Joseph Pevney, who directed some of the best-known episodes of the original “Star Trek” television series, died on May 18 at his home here. He was 96. ...Mr. Pevney directed 14 episodes of that 1960s series, including “The City...

Why a cow needs a flat-screen TV

"DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- When it comes to comfort, Kirk Christie's cows have it all -- a new barn, a flat-screen television and waterbeds....

Saudi arms sale may spark Bush-Congress battle

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A plan to sell Saudi Arabia highly accurate Boeing Co bomb-guidance kits is roiling Israel's backers in the Congress, setting up a potential clash with President George W. Bush. The administration could formally notify lawmakers as soon as January 15...

Kirk Douglas, Harrison Ford feed homeless for Thanksgiving

"Hollywood action men Kirk Douglas and Harrison Ford donned aprons and grabbed serving spoons to help dish out Thanksgiving dinners to Los Angeles' homeless here Wednesday. Douglas, 90, was joined by "Indiana Jones" star Ford and a bevy of other celebrities who served up...

B.C. Gangland Slayings: Leaders, Residents want answers

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Certainly answers in light of todays shooting on the same spot where two gangsters were gunned down just yesterday.  Answers, with a poignant question...

Pay Me Now, or Pay Me Later

Opinion Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor You know we have all seen it in commercials, a smiling mechanic holding our greasy worn out car part, who smugly states "You can pay me now" (for quality engine oil)...

Mets Steroids Scandal: Shrunken Baseballs

Each season seems to find us with a new juicing scandal, and this year the Mets have stepped up to the plate."In a new steroids bombshell, a former New York Mets clubhouse employee has admitted distributing...

Teamwork: The Only Way to Climb...

"Teamwork: The Only Way to Climb... (Note: The following is an article from my latest MountainWorld Productions Newsletter, which I send out via email quarterly. You can read back issues online at my website, or subscribe to receive the newsletter as it comes out.) On...

The Atomic Show #040 - Thorium power - interview with Kirk Sorensen

Alternative Energy fans want to take a listen to this podcast featuring Kirk Sorensen, a major proponent of thorium-based nuclear power"As someone once said, there is a word for interesting people that are one important step removed from crazy - that word is passion. Kirk has...

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