Friday, March 21, 2008

Goodread

I discovered Goodread yesterday via NPR. I signed up and started a bookshelf and reviews. Click the sidebar images to link to my profile or reviews.

R.I.P. Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke passed away in Sri Lanka last week. He was best known as the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey as well as a scientist who advanced the idea of geosynchronous satellites.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Star Trek convention

Yeah, I'm pretty much a geek. I went to the Star Trek convention last week at the Meadowlands. It was not so hot, but it was fun to see a few of the stars.
The pics did not come out too well, but here's two.

Here is Patrick Stewart talking about bringing MacBeth to Broadway.



Here is Brent Spiner heckling Patrick.