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Welcome to the USS Avenger Sciences Division! Star Trek is about exploration. It's about finding out new things, about ourselves and about the universe around us. Here in the Avenger Sciences Division, that's what we do. There are three E's to know: Exploration, Education, Excitement You
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Avenger's Sciences Division is divided into four Departments, covering appropriate aspects of science. The Departments, and some examples of the sciences they include, are:
Members who join the Sciences Division can specialize in a particular science in which they might be interested, or they can just choose a department and explore the many sciences it covers. The important thing is that the Sciences Division is all about learning new things and having fun doing it. Come explore with us! |
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Sciences' Continuing Mission: Avenger's Sciences Division (SciDiv) is hoping to bring
science news and fun to the members of the Avenger and the world at large
in 2002. It's started First, I'm on a quest for science-related links. If you
find 'em, send 'em to me. My contact information is on the main Sciences
Division page. The Second, I am embarking on a journey. On this journey,
I will create a grand list of sciences and scientific disciplines. It'll
take a while to build, Below, you will find the ever-growing list of sciences.
I'll try to add a few each month, and when we're done, we'll see just
how grand and So, now, beginning here, the journey shall begin. Join me, won't you...? In Service to the Fleet... Admiral Alex Rosenzweig
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For further information, or if you have any questions, contact the Chief Science Officer;
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Greetings, all, and happy (slightly belated) Star Trek Anniversary!
It's hard to believe that it's been 42 years since Star Trek first aired on NBC. Nope, I didn't see it first-run. Or, if my parents watched it and I was in the room, it was far beyond the comprehension of a one-year-old! ;) I didn't get seriously into Trek 'til the early '70s, when the "new Star Trek" was the Animated Series. But once in, I never looked back.
Well, it's been a while since I wrote here, and I figured I should correct that. First off, a reminder: Avenger's September meeting is this coming Sunday, the 14th. Come on out and join the fun! This month's meeting program is something of a detective game...finding and sharing all those references to Star Trek out in general and popular culture. And, hoo-boy, there are a lot of them! Everybody from commercial writers to candidates for President has gotten into the act. Y'gotta love it.
I've been a little quiet on the ship-front lately, and I apologize for that. Seems it's been my turn to have some health issues in the past few weeks, and they've had me a bit distracted. I'll be seeing an orthopedist in a couple of days, so hopefully we'll get things sorted out soon. However, as we start to close out the summer and head for the fall, I hope to get some focus back a bit. We have some cool trips coming up, including a trip to the American Museum of natural History that CMO Annie is coordinating, our friends aboard the Challenger will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary next month, and just a week later will be the annual Watkins Glen Weekend! And don't forget the JDRF Walk on the first weekend in October! If you can't do the walk, perhaps support one of our crewmates who will be.
I haven't forgotten the idea-cooking process for Sciences-sponsored trips, too. So far, the NJ State Aquarium, battleship New Jersey, and some caves in eastern PA are high on the list of potentials, and for larger-scale trips, Washington DC and Mystic, CT are also being looked at. We're also discussing the possibilities for some science video days and such, in order to do stuff a bit closer to home (and less expensive!), for folks on more limited budgets for discretionary play. And if anybody's got other ideas, feel free to shout.
In non-SciDiv news, I'm happy to report that I'm getting close to "finishing" the AvengerPedia. 'Course, a resource like that is never actually finished, but when I can say that all the background stuff is caught up, and new entries come from new stories, that's what I'd describe as it being a "mature" document. When that happens, I'll re-post it to the Yahoo Group and ussavenger.org, so people can grab copies. And, as always, if folks would like to contribute to Avenger's fictional world, thatd' be great! Just let me know.
And that's about where things are at at the moment. It's shaping up to be a busy--and fun!--fall, with a lot of opportunities for folks to participate, and I do hope that you, gentle readers, will do so.
Finally, another quick thing. We're coming into the U.S. election season, and this year we'll be electing a President of the United States. Now, I am not going to get partisan here. (Elsewhere, maybe, but not here.) But what I will say is this... Whatever party you support, whatever candidates you feel should be in office, please...be part of the process. At the very least, get out and vote on Election Day. One of the great things about a democracy (even a representative democracy like ours) is that individual citizens can make their opinions known. Men and women have, over the last couple of centuries, made great sacrifices to protect our freedom to participate in this process, and I hope everyone will honor them, and honor the people who built this nation in so many ways, by availing yourselves of that freedom.
And on that note, I shall take my leave for now. Take care, and 'til next time...
Ad Astra!
It's hard to believe that it's been 42 years since Star Trek first aired on NBC. Nope, I didn't see it first-run. Or, if my parents watched it and I was in the room, it was far beyond the comprehension of a one-year-old! ;) I didn't get seriously into Trek 'til the early '70s, when the "new Star Trek" was the Animated Series. But once in, I never looked back.
Well, it's been a while since I wrote here, and I figured I should correct that. First off, a reminder: Avenger's September meeting is this coming Sunday, the 14th. Come on out and join the fun! This month's meeting program is something of a detective game...finding and sharing all those references to Star Trek out in general and popular culture. And, hoo-boy, there are a lot of them! Everybody from commercial writers to candidates for President has gotten into the act. Y'gotta love it.
I've been a little quiet on the ship-front lately, and I apologize for that. Seems it's been my turn to have some health issues in the past few weeks, and they've had me a bit distracted. I'll be seeing an orthopedist in a couple of days, so hopefully we'll get things sorted out soon. However, as we start to close out the summer and head for the fall, I hope to get some focus back a bit. We have some cool trips coming up, including a trip to the American Museum of natural History that CMO Annie is coordinating, our friends aboard the Challenger will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary next month, and just a week later will be the annual Watkins Glen Weekend! And don't forget the JDRF Walk on the first weekend in October! If you can't do the walk, perhaps support one of our crewmates who will be.
I haven't forgotten the idea-cooking process for Sciences-sponsored trips, too. So far, the NJ State Aquarium, battleship New Jersey, and some caves in eastern PA are high on the list of potentials, and for larger-scale trips, Washington DC and Mystic, CT are also being looked at. We're also discussing the possibilities for some science video days and such, in order to do stuff a bit closer to home (and less expensive!), for folks on more limited budgets for discretionary play. And if anybody's got other ideas, feel free to shout.
In non-SciDiv news, I'm happy to report that I'm getting close to "finishing" the AvengerPedia. 'Course, a resource like that is never actually finished, but when I can say that all the background stuff is caught up, and new entries come from new stories, that's what I'd describe as it being a "mature" document. When that happens, I'll re-post it to the Yahoo Group and ussavenger.org, so people can grab copies. And, as always, if folks would like to contribute to Avenger's fictional world, thatd' be great! Just let me know.
And that's about where things are at at the moment. It's shaping up to be a busy--and fun!--fall, with a lot of opportunities for folks to participate, and I do hope that you, gentle readers, will do so.
Finally, another quick thing. We're coming into the U.S. election season, and this year we'll be electing a President of the United States. Now, I am not going to get partisan here. (Elsewhere, maybe, but not here.) But what I will say is this... Whatever party you support, whatever candidates you feel should be in office, please...be part of the process. At the very least, get out and vote on Election Day. One of the great things about a democracy (even a representative democracy like ours) is that individual citizens can make their opinions known. Men and women have, over the last couple of centuries, made great sacrifices to protect our freedom to participate in this process, and I hope everyone will honor them, and honor the people who built this nation in so many ways, by availing yourselves of that freedom.
And on that note, I shall take my leave for now. Take care, and 'til next time...
Ad Astra!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Greetings!
A short post tonight. Today was an excellent day, and a fine trip to Longwood Gardens. Turnout was on the light side, but those of us who went had a great time. :) We couldn't have asked for nicer weather, and things timed-out just right so that we got to see all the stuff we wanted to. The treehouses were tres cool! It was also great to see that the folks who were seeing the place for the first time, including my friend and coworker Allison and her friend Doug, were very impressed and had a great time, too. I love introducing cool places to friends, and this sure qualifies!
Also, a big thanks to Joanne for driving! It took a load off of me, and I appreciate it!
So, now, we're done with the SciDiv events for Spring '08, and I'll be taking a bit of a break to let some other folks lead the next couple of months' worth of events. But in the meantime, I'll be looking for ideas for the next trips/events, so as always, input is welcome!
But in the shorter run, the ship meeting is tomorrow, so there'll be more fun to be had!
So, I'll sign off here, and 'til next time...
Ad Astra!
A short post tonight. Today was an excellent day, and a fine trip to Longwood Gardens. Turnout was on the light side, but those of us who went had a great time. :) We couldn't have asked for nicer weather, and things timed-out just right so that we got to see all the stuff we wanted to. The treehouses were tres cool! It was also great to see that the folks who were seeing the place for the first time, including my friend and coworker Allison and her friend Doug, were very impressed and had a great time, too. I love introducing cool places to friends, and this sure qualifies!
Also, a big thanks to Joanne for driving! It took a load off of me, and I appreciate it!
So, now, we're done with the SciDiv events for Spring '08, and I'll be taking a bit of a break to let some other folks lead the next couple of months' worth of events. But in the meantime, I'll be looking for ideas for the next trips/events, so as always, input is welcome!
But in the shorter run, the ship meeting is tomorrow, so there'll be more fun to be had!
So, I'll sign off here, and 'til next time...
Ad Astra!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Greetings, and Happy Holidays!
It's been a busy holiday season, as they always are, but with everything that's going on, I also wanted to touch base on ye old blog and let folks know how things are from SciDiv.
On the down-side, as some of you know, we've lost our Assistant Chief. Janek has chosen to switch her membership status to Associate, and while I support her decision as something that makes her happy, I hope she knows that she'll be missed as my Assistant. Janek, you made a difference; don't forget that.
I won't be choosing a successor for Janek immediately, but I'll be keeping an eye on SciDiv's members to see if we have a standout who might merit the post. the basics that I'll be looking for are: Avenger and STARFLEET membership in good standing, and a commitment to and enthusiasm for the sciences, both in the real world and the Trekverse.
In general, I hope that all members of Avenger's SciDiv are, or would be willing to become, STARFLEET members. There's a few reasons for this: 1] It helps Avenger out, as the more 'FLEET members we have, the safer we are in continuing our existence. After all, too few STARFLEET members, and we get decommed! 2] STARFLEET membership brings not only the tangibles of a membership packet and a Communique, but also brings an individual into the greater community of not just our chapter or our region, but the entire international organization. And 3] It's fun!
Now, we are in the waning days of 2007. It's been a heck of a year, with lots of ups and downs. 2008 beckons, and it looks to be an exciting one! The Big Event, Trek-wise, is now just a fraction under a year away, and that of course is the new movie, "Star Trek". The film's producers are working hard to make this not only something that we as fans will enjoy, but also that folks who aren't yet fans can understand and be excited about. I guess we'll know next Christmas if they're successful, but I'm hoping for a great time at the movies, and a great opportunity for some new folks to get interested in Trek and find out what they've been missing all these years!
A little closer to home, we're planning two Sciences trips in the first third to half of 2008, one to Independence Mall and the Constitution Center in Philadelphia and another to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. And, of course, I'm always on the lookout for other fun things to do, so if you're reading this, whether you're in Avenger Sciences or not, and you have an idea, please don't hesitate to send a suggestion my way!
I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun with my friends and fellow members in 2008, and I hope you are, too. Here's to happy holidays and a wonderful New Year to come. Take care, and 'til next time...
Ad Astra!
Alex
It's been a busy holiday season, as they always are, but with everything that's going on, I also wanted to touch base on ye old blog and let folks know how things are from SciDiv.
On the down-side, as some of you know, we've lost our Assistant Chief. Janek has chosen to switch her membership status to Associate, and while I support her decision as something that makes her happy, I hope she knows that she'll be missed as my Assistant. Janek, you made a difference; don't forget that.
I won't be choosing a successor for Janek immediately, but I'll be keeping an eye on SciDiv's members to see if we have a standout who might merit the post. the basics that I'll be looking for are: Avenger and STARFLEET membership in good standing, and a commitment to and enthusiasm for the sciences, both in the real world and the Trekverse.
In general, I hope that all members of Avenger's SciDiv are, or would be willing to become, STARFLEET members. There's a few reasons for this: 1] It helps Avenger out, as the more 'FLEET members we have, the safer we are in continuing our existence. After all, too few STARFLEET members, and we get decommed! 2] STARFLEET membership brings not only the tangibles of a membership packet and a Communique, but also brings an individual into the greater community of not just our chapter or our region, but the entire international organization. And 3] It's fun!
Now, we are in the waning days of 2007. It's been a heck of a year, with lots of ups and downs. 2008 beckons, and it looks to be an exciting one! The Big Event, Trek-wise, is now just a fraction under a year away, and that of course is the new movie, "Star Trek". The film's producers are working hard to make this not only something that we as fans will enjoy, but also that folks who aren't yet fans can understand and be excited about. I guess we'll know next Christmas if they're successful, but I'm hoping for a great time at the movies, and a great opportunity for some new folks to get interested in Trek and find out what they've been missing all these years!
A little closer to home, we're planning two Sciences trips in the first third to half of 2008, one to Independence Mall and the Constitution Center in Philadelphia and another to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. And, of course, I'm always on the lookout for other fun things to do, so if you're reading this, whether you're in Avenger Sciences or not, and you have an idea, please don't hesitate to send a suggestion my way!
I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun with my friends and fellow members in 2008, and I hope you are, too. Here's to happy holidays and a wonderful New Year to come. Take care, and 'til next time...
Ad Astra!
Alex
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Greetings!
Much like our CO, I finally get back onto Blogger after far too long a time and discover that much has been reworked! Well, I also got it all working okay, and am here with another blog entry!
So I was making some iced tea a bit ago, and I get to thinking about how, before one actually mixes the iced tea mix properly into the water to create a solution, the crystals can be viewed as a precipitate, drifting to the bottom of the pitcher. It's all chemistry. Science is everywhere. :)
Oh, right. Division blog. ;)
This spring has been busy! Hoo-boy, do we have a lot going on! Meetings with fun programs, great discussions, a successful SciDiv trip to the Museum of Natural History (followed by a delightful dinner at the Jekyll & Hyde Club), and lots of planning for what's still to come. And what might that be, you may ask?
In the weeks to come, we'll be having two more ship meetings, followed by the Avenger's 22nd Anniversary Picnic and the Charity Auction! Then Shore Leave and hopefully a summer division trip.
Picnic, first. If you're planning on going, let Judy or myself know. 's all casual, just $7 to cover food costs, and hopefully lots of fun! But we do need at least a rough head-count so we can provision correctly.
Auction... This is the big one. We've talked a lot about doing a major community service activity, and now we are weeks away from having it come to pass. All members should have gotten the command mailing Judy sent out. It's crunch-time now, folks, and we need your help. We need to make sure the word gets out that the event is happening, we need to have folks reaching out to potential vendors, and we will need folks helping out on-site. Obviously I'd love to see our SciDiv staff out in force helping, so if you can give some time, please contact me or Norm Van Houten. This is a good project, for great causes, and if it goes well, it could be great exposure for the Avenger. So, please, help if you can. Thanks in advance!
Upcoming SciDiv activities: Okay, here's the deal... getting the membership involved in the event pre-selection process has been tough. I'd really hoped for more involvement, but I guess that process wasn't that interesting. :( So I'm gonna try something else for a bit. I have some of my own ideas that I'd like to pursue for trips. And if nobody else suggests anything, that's what we'll do. BUT... That shouldn't mean that I'm not interested in hearing suggestions from others, or even having someone volunteer to lead a trip. So... If you have an idea, or want to volunteer, tell me! Meanwhile, here's what I'm thinking about: Liberty Science Center (when it reopens), Independence Mall and the Constitution Center, and Longwood Gardens. Do you like these ideas? hate them? Wish we could do something else that you want to do? Let me know, okay?
And that's all for me for now! Take care, and 'til next time...
Ad Astra!
Alex
Much like our CO, I finally get back onto Blogger after far too long a time and discover that much has been reworked! Well, I also got it all working okay, and am here with another blog entry!
So I was making some iced tea a bit ago, and I get to thinking about how, before one actually mixes the iced tea mix properly into the water to create a solution, the crystals can be viewed as a precipitate, drifting to the bottom of the pitcher. It's all chemistry. Science is everywhere. :)
Oh, right. Division blog. ;)
This spring has been busy! Hoo-boy, do we have a lot going on! Meetings with fun programs, great discussions, a successful SciDiv trip to the Museum of Natural History (followed by a delightful dinner at the Jekyll & Hyde Club), and lots of planning for what's still to come. And what might that be, you may ask?
In the weeks to come, we'll be having two more ship meetings, followed by the Avenger's 22nd Anniversary Picnic and the Charity Auction! Then Shore Leave and hopefully a summer division trip.
Picnic, first. If you're planning on going, let Judy or myself know. 's all casual, just $7 to cover food costs, and hopefully lots of fun! But we do need at least a rough head-count so we can provision correctly.
Auction... This is the big one. We've talked a lot about doing a major community service activity, and now we are weeks away from having it come to pass. All members should have gotten the command mailing Judy sent out. It's crunch-time now, folks, and we need your help. We need to make sure the word gets out that the event is happening, we need to have folks reaching out to potential vendors, and we will need folks helping out on-site. Obviously I'd love to see our SciDiv staff out in force helping, so if you can give some time, please contact me or Norm Van Houten. This is a good project, for great causes, and if it goes well, it could be great exposure for the Avenger. So, please, help if you can. Thanks in advance!
Upcoming SciDiv activities: Okay, here's the deal... getting the membership involved in the event pre-selection process has been tough. I'd really hoped for more involvement, but I guess that process wasn't that interesting. :( So I'm gonna try something else for a bit. I have some of my own ideas that I'd like to pursue for trips. And if nobody else suggests anything, that's what we'll do. BUT... That shouldn't mean that I'm not interested in hearing suggestions from others, or even having someone volunteer to lead a trip. So... If you have an idea, or want to volunteer, tell me! Meanwhile, here's what I'm thinking about: Liberty Science Center (when it reopens), Independence Mall and the Constitution Center, and Longwood Gardens. Do you like these ideas? hate them? Wish we could do something else that you want to do? Let me know, okay?
And that's all for me for now! Take care, and 'til next time...
Ad Astra!
Alex
Monday, December 11, 2006
Greetings!
Short post tonight. :)
First off, we had a small but enjoyable December ship meeting yesterday. While I'd hoped to see more SciDiv members in attendance, those of the crew who were there had a good time. Thanks to Norm Van Houten for being a great host and for feeding the crew in fine holiday style! And thanks to all the Avenger members who contributed to the Toys for Tots program, as well. A small bit of generosity can help make the season a little nicer for a child somehere.
Second, and on that note, best wishes for peace and happiness in this holiday season. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just the Winter Solstice, may this time of year be wonderful for you. :) And here's looking forward to an awesome 2007!
Third, all my best wishes and hopes go out to the crew of the space shuttle Discovery for a safe and successful mission. As I write this, the shuttle is docked to the International Space Station, and all appears to be well.
Fourth and last, I hope that the members of the Sciences Division can continue and increase our intra-division discussions as we go into 2007. There are lots of good times ahead, and I hope that the Sciences personnel of the USS Avenger will be right in the midst of it, having a wonderful time.
And on that note, I bid you adieu. 'Til next time, take care, and once again, happy holidays!
Ad Astra!
Alex
Short post tonight. :)
First off, we had a small but enjoyable December ship meeting yesterday. While I'd hoped to see more SciDiv members in attendance, those of the crew who were there had a good time. Thanks to Norm Van Houten for being a great host and for feeding the crew in fine holiday style! And thanks to all the Avenger members who contributed to the Toys for Tots program, as well. A small bit of generosity can help make the season a little nicer for a child somehere.
Second, and on that note, best wishes for peace and happiness in this holiday season. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just the Winter Solstice, may this time of year be wonderful for you. :) And here's looking forward to an awesome 2007!
Third, all my best wishes and hopes go out to the crew of the space shuttle Discovery for a safe and successful mission. As I write this, the shuttle is docked to the International Space Station, and all appears to be well.
Fourth and last, I hope that the members of the Sciences Division can continue and increase our intra-division discussions as we go into 2007. There are lots of good times ahead, and I hope that the Sciences personnel of the USS Avenger will be right in the midst of it, having a wonderful time.
And on that note, I bid you adieu. 'Til next time, take care, and once again, happy holidays!
Ad Astra!
Alex
Monday, September 11, 2006
Greetings, all!
Well, less time has passed since last entry than between the previous two. That's progress, at least. :)
The last couple of months have had their ups and downs, to be sure. The IC, which I mentioned in the last entry, was a big success, and lots of folks who attended had a great time. In fact, I don't think anyone left unhappy, so we on the staff were all quite pleased with that. Todd's graphics were a big hit, especially at the General Session's roll-call. The roll-call of chapters can get tedious, sometimes, but Todd's very cool graphics and whacky sense of humor led to some "special" images that had everyone laughing.
More recently, last Friday was the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek, as it's generally reckoned. (Yeah, I know, "The Cage" was actually produced in '64, but everybody counts from the first network airing. ;) ) 40 years! Wow... Hard to believe. Trek's been a huge influence for me, and for a lot of folks I know.
This coming weekend, Avenger will be hosting a program at the North Brunswick Library on the 40 years of Trek. I hope you'll come visit.
I know it's sometimes in vogue to talk about Trek like it's something a little bit outmoded, and maybe dated in its naive optimism, but, y'know, the *other* anniversary this weekend, one a lot less fun than Trek's, is a good reminder of just how far we have to go, and how important it is to have a story that reminds us that things can be better. The events of September 11, 2001 were truly horrifying, not merely in the lives lost, but in the impact on the American--and perhaps the human--psyche. It reminded us of the lengths some people will go, and the damage they will do, for a cause, however twisted. And it serves as a reminder, too, that the need to look forward to a future where we are united as a race, all over the planet, and where we can not merely embrace our differences, but delight in them, and realize that those differences are what makes Humanity special, is no less palpable a need today than it was in the late 1960s.
Finally, I remind you, too, that over our heads as I write this, the space shuttle Atlantis orbits the Earth, docked to the International Space Station. The beginnings of a future in space are up there, right now, reminding us that even as we must never forget the tragedies that have befallen us in the past, we also cannot allow those tragedies to make us yield the future. Instead, we must use them to harden us, to strengthen us, to increase our resolve to make the future better than the present. And it is to that hope, and that resolve, that Star Trek speaks.
Happy 40th Anniversary, Star Trek! Here's to the years, and the adventures, to come!
Ad Astra...
Alex
Well, less time has passed since last entry than between the previous two. That's progress, at least. :)
The last couple of months have had their ups and downs, to be sure. The IC, which I mentioned in the last entry, was a big success, and lots of folks who attended had a great time. In fact, I don't think anyone left unhappy, so we on the staff were all quite pleased with that. Todd's graphics were a big hit, especially at the General Session's roll-call. The roll-call of chapters can get tedious, sometimes, but Todd's very cool graphics and whacky sense of humor led to some "special" images that had everyone laughing.
More recently, last Friday was the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek, as it's generally reckoned. (Yeah, I know, "The Cage" was actually produced in '64, but everybody counts from the first network airing. ;) ) 40 years! Wow... Hard to believe. Trek's been a huge influence for me, and for a lot of folks I know.
This coming weekend, Avenger will be hosting a program at the North Brunswick Library on the 40 years of Trek. I hope you'll come visit.
I know it's sometimes in vogue to talk about Trek like it's something a little bit outmoded, and maybe dated in its naive optimism, but, y'know, the *other* anniversary this weekend, one a lot less fun than Trek's, is a good reminder of just how far we have to go, and how important it is to have a story that reminds us that things can be better. The events of September 11, 2001 were truly horrifying, not merely in the lives lost, but in the impact on the American--and perhaps the human--psyche. It reminded us of the lengths some people will go, and the damage they will do, for a cause, however twisted. And it serves as a reminder, too, that the need to look forward to a future where we are united as a race, all over the planet, and where we can not merely embrace our differences, but delight in them, and realize that those differences are what makes Humanity special, is no less palpable a need today than it was in the late 1960s.
Finally, I remind you, too, that over our heads as I write this, the space shuttle Atlantis orbits the Earth, docked to the International Space Station. The beginnings of a future in space are up there, right now, reminding us that even as we must never forget the tragedies that have befallen us in the past, we also cannot allow those tragedies to make us yield the future. Instead, we must use them to harden us, to strengthen us, to increase our resolve to make the future better than the present. And it is to that hope, and that resolve, that Star Trek speaks.
Happy 40th Anniversary, Star Trek! Here's to the years, and the adventures, to come!
Ad Astra...
Alex
Friday, July 14, 2006
Greetings, and happy summer!
Yeah, I know, it’s been too long since I did one of these entries. But here it is now! :)
Shore Leave 28 was just a week ago, and it was a blast for many of us. I even got to be on a panel, talking about the Trek Books Chronology, on which I’m part of the writing team. The third edition will be published in this fall’s Voyages of the Imagination, written by Jeff Ayers.
IC 2006 is only 3 weeks away, and I expect they’ll be busy weeks, as we come into the home stretch. I sure hope a lot of folks from Avenger will be attending. It’s gonna be a lot of fun!
After IC is done, the plan will be to start working on the next SciDiv event, and that’s where the members come in. As I’ve noted elsewhere, I’m working on gathering ideas for what folks would like to do, especially for possibilities we haven’t done before, or perhaps haven’t done in a long time. The more suggestions we get, the better off we’ll be.
And after that, in early September, we have the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek to celebrate! We’ll be working on some fun stuff for that, too.
Those are the highlights of where things are right now. We’ll see how things go, and I’ll have more to report in my next entry. In the meantime, seeya ‘round the galaxy!
Ad Astra…
Alex
Yeah, I know, it’s been too long since I did one of these entries. But here it is now! :)
Shore Leave 28 was just a week ago, and it was a blast for many of us. I even got to be on a panel, talking about the Trek Books Chronology, on which I’m part of the writing team. The third edition will be published in this fall’s Voyages of the Imagination, written by Jeff Ayers.
IC 2006 is only 3 weeks away, and I expect they’ll be busy weeks, as we come into the home stretch. I sure hope a lot of folks from Avenger will be attending. It’s gonna be a lot of fun!
After IC is done, the plan will be to start working on the next SciDiv event, and that’s where the members come in. As I’ve noted elsewhere, I’m working on gathering ideas for what folks would like to do, especially for possibilities we haven’t done before, or perhaps haven’t done in a long time. The more suggestions we get, the better off we’ll be.
And after that, in early September, we have the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek to celebrate! We’ll be working on some fun stuff for that, too.
Those are the highlights of where things are right now. We’ll see how things go, and I’ll have more to report in my next entry. In the meantime, seeya ‘round the galaxy!
Ad Astra…
Alex