Saturday, 17 February 2007

Battlestar Galactica - Season 3, Episode 15



Well, I can say that this epic from the 80s has certainly come a long way. Maybe I am only but tooting a horn that has long gone rusty, but I do think that disregard the strangeness in the sound, there is still a nice clear ring resonating across the nations when they view such a well made television series. Even though many of the characters have been altered, such as Starbuck, going from a Black man, to a snappy, confused White woman, they have certainly done well and have kept the concepts well in tact.

I say to everyone that I talk to about this show. "If you want Religion, Battlestar Galactica. If you want Politics, Battlestar Galactica. If you want Morality, Battlestar Galactica. If you want Philosophy, Battlestar Galactica. It goes to show that even though so many people have knocked science fiction and made it seem as if it is not worth the time of the educated masses, in fact many science fiction boffins do in fact have something to offer the world of thought and reason. Many of the science fiction shows, take the what-ifs of science and make them happen. It makes them more real and comprehensible to the few who find the cosmic calculations and physics theories too far over their head.













Both Bill Adama and Laura Roslin have kept the concepts of a militant nature as well as a political nature afloat having the viewers question their motives, as well as having both to taken on the many problems that arise within the fleet. They make sound judgment though sometimes questionable and possible even immoral, but they move forward and consider it a mistake in hopes of not making it again. Though old in age, they are young in leadership for such a large group of individuals, and they have learned well. I do think the show has come far and will continue to grow, especially with an ever talented Canadian cast.

Three cheers to Battlestar Galactica and hope for continued airing. I look forward to February 18 to see Season 3, Episode 15 - "A Day in the life"

Thursday, 15 February 2007

Valentine Hatred or Liking??????

"WARNING"
- Film may not be liked by all viewers - language and extreme insanity -

I found this video the other day, and I thought to myself, this character is interesting, though I was taken back by the video itself. At the same time, it is somewhat humorous.
Not to mention he spelled Turrets incorrectly - it should be Turrets and Terrets as he has it.

You decide.

Kevin has terrets

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Wednesday, 14 February 2007

European Lifestyle

It has been 3 years now and still I regret having moved back to North America. I fear something as simple as not having a wonderful Café lifestyle has really gotten me down.

Europeans have a different concept of the café. It is a socializing spot and depending on the country that you are in, for instance Austria, people have it as apart of their daily regiment. My friends and I used to go to a café at least 3 times a week, and even if you took a stroll to the corner café chances are you would bump into someone you knew or even be able to strike up a conversation with an individual in the coffeehouse.
Photo: Google Photo Search

The most common spelling café is the French spelling, and was adopted by English-speaking countries in the late 19th century [1]. The word comes from the name of coffee itself. Café can also be spelt caffè (the Italian spelling), especially if in Italy or if the café is owned by Italians [2]. In southern England, especially around London in the 1950s, the French pronunciation was often shortened to [kæf] and spelt caff [3]. (Wikipedia)

I have been awed by the linguistic travels of words and I was quite content to have found this definition with the explanation of the language changes. However, the reference to England caught me off guard. Though Souther English had never taken well to the Germanic speech and preferred a more Roman take on the Anglo.

Terror Stricken World

Quite frankly the "War on Terror" that Americans have spent so many years creating amongst other people is now spilling over to their borders and what was before the World Wars considered a secluded piece of land so far away from the terrors and tyrants of the Corrupt Eastern powers. Sadly to say, so many people are now suffering from the hand of Americans, plunging into a pool of nuclear weapons and Western Hatred only to find it almost consumed and the efforts of regrouping seem far and far less possible. The "American Dream" cannot be lived by Non-Americans, at least not until it is assumed by it's own people. I fear the terror of war is going to span across the countries of the East, and once again they will have to cripple the Americans and persecute them. They received a bit of leeway after successfully escaping persecution as Puritans from the British Isles, and it is obvious they feel a personal vendetta needs to be settled, and that is showing the world that the persecuted can successfully become the persecutors.