9
Jun
Muppet Vision 3D Attraction Audio [Dissecting Disney]
Since it’s opening on May 16 1991, the first anniversary of Muppet’s creator Jim Henson’s death, the Muppet Vision 3D attraction has been a staple of not just Disney Studios, but of the Walt Disney World resort. Part of what makes this attraction such an integral part the Disney’s Studios Read more
8
Jun
Steven Hawking Fails a Basic Test of Logic
Steven Hawking recently had a heart to heart with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer. While I’m usually interested in what intelligent men have say, this interview left me somewhat disappointed with Mr. Hawking’s near-sightedness. When Sawyer asked if there was a way to reconcile religion and science, Hawking said, “There is a Read more
7
Jun
More Thoughts About Boobs! (And A Possible Cancer Vaccine!)
This is exciting news that really should be getting more headlines than it is. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have successfully developed a vaccine (!!) that prevents breast cancer from occurring in mice that were pre-engineered to develop breast cancer. This is HUGE, medically speaking. Even though the vaccine in Read more
5
Jun
The Modern Day Conflict Between Forced Perception and Intrinsic Worth
The Irish Nationalist Danial O’Connell is credited with the pointed saying: “Let me write the songs of a nation, and I care not who makes its laws.” In the abstract, what he is communicating is, the very relevant, point that the music of a society has the ability to more appropriately capture Read more
3
Jun
Left Over Questions From LOST [Updated!]
This past Tuesday night, I felt a void in my life. The 9pm time spot came and went without LOST. Over the past six years, LOST became my favorite TV show and like most fans, I found the serious finally somewhat impoverished. They did an OK enough job reuniting the Read more
30
May
Thoughts for Memorial Day
I had a heartfelt Memorial Day post typed up but decided against posting it. Nothing that I can say can add anything to these two congruous, albeit very short, quotes from two of this great Nation’s leaders. My only comment will be to add “Thank you” to all the men Read more
28
May
Some Thoughts About Six Years Of Marriage
Tomorrow is my six year wedding anniversary, and I can’t help but remember when I first met Dana. We began dating and had a blast. Even though we promised ourselves we’d take baby steps, things moved pretty fast. Though we’ve since graduated from foolish notions of love at first sight. Read more
18
May
Thoughts About Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
To be honest, I’m starting to get a little bored of the Lego themed games. They are all good games, they’re just starting to become formulaic. In each and every game, your avatar — be it a Jedi, Indiana Jones, or Batman — is sent through multiple levels looking for Read more
18
May
Thoughts About Left 4 Dead 2
It’s hard for me to fully appreciate Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2). The game was clearly built for a four player cooperative experience across Xbox Live, and I usually prefer to be as anti-social as possible by playing through games strictly in the single player mode, so I know that Read more