Really I like all forms of Star Trek, but TNG was the first series I really got into, having really got hooked on Star Trek through the first four movies. Of course I later went back and watched all the original series, as well as watching DS9 and VOY, but really it was some of the social commentary and the ethical issues in TNG which made me a dyed-in-the-wool fan.
Random Murmurings
Like the title says...
Friday, 09 September 2011
Tuesday, 06 September 2011
Natalie Portman
I must admit to being somewhat surprised when I realized that I was going to post this one, as I despised Natalie Portman (and the other bloke whose name I don’t even remember) in the Star Wars trilogy. My description of number two was “Blue Lagoon in space”.
But when V for Vendetta came out, I didn’t think Portman stank… in fact, once she had shaved her head she kinda rocked.
And when I saw Thor I thought Natalie was quite hot. She’s definitely grown on me.
Saturday, 03 September 2011
The Duckworth Lewis Method
I am in fact of a mathematical bent, but in claiming to dig “The Duckworth Lewis Method”, I am speaking of the band (and eponymous album). There is something deliciously retro about the style of music and despite never being a ‘cricket tragic’ it does create in me a sense of nostalgia for those summer days spent watching the New Year’s Test Match on TV with my father and brother.
(I’m also trying out the use of markdown in my posterous postings to enable some better formatting, linkage etc. Hope it works!)
Friday, 02 September 2011
Dropbox
Before getting an iPad I used Dropbox sporadically to upload large files which I couldn't email, or to move stuff from home to work. Since getting the iPad, Dropbox is my constant companion. Along with Goodreader, everything I need on the iPad goes in and out via Dropbox. It (or another such service - box.net, iCloud?) are a must for iPadders.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Comics on the iPad
Since getting the iPad, I've rediscovered comic books. The iPad is the perfect size for reading comics and you can zoom to look at details or dodgy hard-to-read lettering. The "Comics" app from Comixology is the best option but isn't perfect, especially with larger collections; and for the first time I can see myself wishing the iPad had expandable storage, but overall I'm loving collecting and reading comics again.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Trudi Canavan - Australian Author
Suzie and I both enjoyed the Black Magician Trilogy, and now we're reading the second trilogy in the series as well. We read bedtime stories together (awwww.....) and these books have hit the mark - sorcery for him, romance for her and enjoyable, likable characters to follow.
Monday, 29 August 2011
60 Excellent long exposure photos
These are stunning! 60 Excellent long exposure photography examples
http://www.thedphoto.com/inspiration-fix/60-excellent-long-exposure-photography-examples/
http://www.thedphoto.com/inspiration-fix/60-excellent-long-exposure-photography-examples/
Sunday, 28 August 2011
Game of Thrones
The books are great, and to my immense surprise, so was the series! Fine adaptation, good production values, interesting casting, excellent acting, no gratuitous sex scenes... Well, four out of five isn't bad...
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Ukulele Songs - Eddie Vedder
Rob Hanks used a track from this album, but I blame Rob McFarlane for inspiring me to banjo-love and thus opening me up to non-Fender stringed instruments...
Stuff I Dig starts today!
I decided to start posting brief comments on stuff I dig. So I've registered the domain 'stuffidig.org' and pointed it at my posterous site. The aim is to post (at least? exactly?) one thing a day that I really like. So here goes... I've been playing the iPad app "Flapcraft" for the last few days and loving it. It's simple, fun, has groovy graphics and and a great feel.
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