The Thought For Today

"When the solution is simple, God is answering." - Albert Einstein

SF Signal: Leonard Nimoy Explains the Origins of the Vulcan Salute

SF Signal: Leonard Nimoy Explains the Origins of the Vulcan Salute


An interesting bit of history...

"The Most Brilliant Sci-Fi Mind on Any Planet: Philip K. Dick" 1975 Rolling Stone Article by Paul Williams - Boing Boing

"The Most Brilliant Sci-Fi Mind on Any Planet: Philip K. Dick" 1975 Rolling Stone Article by Paul Williams - Boing Boing


The article is old and Phil is long (1928-1982) dead, but it's still interesting reading.

A Weapon Better than Bullets?

Here is another great idea from Tess Gerritsen. She doesn't suggest this would be a good biological weapon for us to master, but I don't see why not. We would have to change the military uniforms of course; lots of Velcro required. On the other hand, maybe we should spend the developmental money on a mechanical version. Yet again, going the biological route would mean the enemy would have to kill you to disarm you. Hmmm, obviously a lot to ponder here.

Obama Is Setting Us Up

Not sure that I agree 100% with Nick on this, but...

The Thought For Today

"True love comes quietly without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked." - Erich Segal