Tag Archives: Star Trek

Saturday video break: It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Combining two of my favorite things in this post, beginning with the Asylum Street Spankers: Man, I miss these guys. I caught every show they did in Houston for several years running, including some in the most smoke-filled room in … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten – To the stars

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Because Audrey got to watch “Star Trek: Into Darkness” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” with us last December, that’s why. 1. Science Fiction/Double Feature – from “Rocky Horror Picture Show” 2. Enterprise-Sulu Medley – Hi-Fidelity 3. The Saga Begins … Continue reading →

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Astrodome: Deep Space Nine

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

This is now my favorite idea for What To Do With The Dome. Right now the folks in Houston are trying to figure out what to do with the Astrodome, which has been sitting vacant for several years. Many plans … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: Boldly going forward

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

This past week, a life-size cutout of Captain Kirk appeared in my office. That’s as good a reason as any for this: I love the classics, don’t you?

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Petitions to overturn homeless feeding ordinance submitted

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

There’s plenty of signatures, but no guarantee that this will make it onto the ballot. Activists seeking to repeal a new law requiring City Hall’s permission to serve charitable meals on city-owned land turned in 34,000 petition signatures on Monday … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: It’s never wrong to mash up “Star Trek”

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Some things don’t require an introduction, others defy the very attempt at one: Beam me up, Scotty. UPDATE: This can happen when you draft stuff in advance. Go here to see the video. Sorry about that.

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Space travel: Not as high tech as you might think

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

It may be the final frontier, but that doesn’t mean we’re using bleeding edge technology. [The International Space Station’s] 44 primary computers that do everything from guide the station around Earth at 17,000 mph to monitor for fires are powered … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: Maynard Ferguson does “Star Trek”

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This video combines two of my geeky loves: Jazz band and “Star Trek”. Add to that all of the 70s hair and fashion, and you’ve got a giant sundae of awesomeness with whipped cream and a cherry on it. I … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: He’s dead, Jim!

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I still haven’t seen the new Star Trek movie. But I’ll always have this: Live long and prosper, yo.

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To explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

It’s not quite boldly going, but it’s still pretty darned cool. The universe may be filled with Earth-like planets — worlds where extraterrestrials might flourish. But these planets were once considered too small to spot, even with the latest in … Continue reading →

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