Category Archives: Diversions

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Italian(s) #8: Tom & Ray Magliozzi

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Steve

I thought I had turned the corner on my monthly feature but I was wiped out Monday and on Tuesday I was invited to attend the Roger Daltrey concert (waiting for a photo). But today is officially Columbus Day so … Continue reading →

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Italian #6: Dan Castellaneta

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Steve

I’ve been following the general news about New Corp’s demand to have The Simpsons voice actors take huge pay cuts because the show has become unprofitable. Really? Somehow Murdoch and his flunkies must think anyone with an IQ over 85 has no … Continue reading →

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Italian #4: Isabella Rosellini

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Steve

I want to kick with a big thank you from my friends Helen and Peter. I actually received a heartwarming comment via Helen regarding my last entry about A. P. Giannini so this means at least one person is reading … Continue reading →

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RIP: Charles Napier

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Steve

Another great actor you may recognize by his appearance but hardly ever his name. In the non-Geek genre, he is best known as the honky-tonk band leader chasing Jake and Elwood in The Blues Brothers. This was amongst dozens of … Continue reading →

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Happy 75th Birthday Jim Henson

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Steve

Google did it again with their specialized doodle. I only wish I could get it to talk as these people posting YouTube videos demonstrated. If you know, tell me. My favorite sites have pieces regarding the beloved Muppeteer. Mental Floss … Continue reading →

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Trailer for Dirge

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Steve

Here’s the trailer for an upcoming movie I helped out on. No, I’m not in it or anything but I did do something useful, I loaned the creator some money to help him make it. So I guess that classifies … Continue reading →

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A great, belated rebuttal about the Netflix whining

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Steve

It was a rough weak for the streaming service and as always, the “geniuses” known as the Investor Caste of Wall Street responded by ditching the stock, its value dropped by 15 percent. Remember, if these jackasses were doctors, they’d … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Steve

The Mistress of the Dark is now 60. Normally, I don’t like to disclose a lady’s age but what can you do when it’s publicly available through imdb.com or on my Simpsons calendar. A couple years ago, I had the … Continue reading →

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Happy 75th Birthday Walter Koenig

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Steve

Netflix finally having the Star Trek cartoons must’ve been an omen or the other way around? Although Ensign Chekhov is obviously absent in the series, he was replaced by the six-limbed Edoan navigator Mr. Arex, Walter still contributed as the writer … Continue reading →

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Demonstrate your vocabulary!

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Steve

I probably would’ve done better on the SAT’s verbal part if the Webster people had this around. Wait, the Internet we’re accustomed to would be a vital requirement. Just what I need though to slow down my writing further! I … Continue reading →

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1921: Gene Roddenberry’s 90th birthday

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Steve

The Great Bird of the Galaxy would’ve been 90 today. It is too bad he died rather suddenly and right before Star Trek VI was released, the last great movie starring the original cast. I thank him for laying down … Continue reading →

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1911: Lucille Ball’s centennial

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Steve

To millions, Lucy was the Queen of Comedy through her film, stage and television career. You could say she was a precursor to Tina Fey without the writing element. When I was in college, I learned that her sitcom I … Continue reading →

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Bite my shiny metal facts

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Steve

It’s not a bad list but for the better-than-average fan of the show like I am, there weren’t any serious revelations. What I have seen with the current season remains pretty good. I didn’t get the iTunes season pass though … Continue reading →

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Belated 50th birthday to Laurence Fishburne

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Steve

I debated over this a little since it was yesterday but have decided to go forward because he’s a cool dude with a great resume in Sci-Fi circles. Recently, he was the crazy survivor in Predators, he was the captain of … Continue reading →

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Happy 71st Birthday Bugs Bunny

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Steve

My personal totem in the modern world has much to celebrate these days. He’s back on TV with a new show, The Looney Tunes Show, the title isn’t great but what I have seen has been entertaining. Now if they … Continue reading →

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