Archive for the “Opinion” category

The Hudson “Miracle”

by ikazuchi on January 16, 2009

It annoys the hell out of me that people keep calling what happened during the emergency landing and evacuation of the airliner on the Hudson as a miracle. Calling it a miracle demeans and belittles the hard work, skill, and (…)

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Extended Quoting

by ikazuchi on May 5, 2008

Normally, I send to quotes to the tumblelog, but these have been gathering on my hard disk for a bit, so I figured I’d post them here instead of adding them one at a time.

Rule Of Three

by ikazuchi on May 4, 2008

Currently making its rounds through the NBES (Non-Business Email Spams) is the following story: In ancient Greece (469 – 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance, who ran up to him (…)

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A Couple of Fantastic Guitar Players

by ikazuchi on May 4, 2008

First there is Eric Mongrain: And then we have Justin King: Updated I have since bought Justing King’s CD Le Blue and, though disappointed that it was not all instrumental, I found the CD to enjoyable and the both the (…)

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Stikfas

by ikazuchi on May 3, 2008

 Stikfas are, without a doubt, the coolest freaking toy I’ve seen in many, many years. Exceptionally articulated plastic figures that are simple, easy to assemble, and just plain freaking COOL. And cheap. The basic ninja figure is only $7 and (…)

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Science Fiction Setting

by ikazuchi on May 3, 2008

In the early 21st century, an anonymous person under the handle ‘Captain Gravity’ posted detailed mathematical formula detailing how gravity worked as well as plans for a primitive gravity manipulation machine. The debates in academic circles lasted months. Two years (…)

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Colony Ship Alpha

by ikazuchi on May 2, 2008

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but an idea I’ve never read about in any science fiction is the reversal of the classic concept of a colony ship. The basic premise resides around a race of intelligent extra-terrestrials that have (…)

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