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The Plush Superhero Cthulhu
Roll for SAN loss, and Knockback.
The Plush Superhero Cthulhu
Roll for SAN loss, and Knockback.
2003-09-17
Technobabble silliness
So, I'm watching the TNG episode Evolution.
The episode takes place in a giant/neutron star binary. Classic nova situation, with the neutron star ripping of stellar material until it reaches critical mass, then BOOM! Neat that they used a real item, as opposed to the particle of the week, but there are problems.
1. The claim to know the time of the explosion down to the minute. They're lucky to have it down to the decade.
2. At the end of the episode, they are 40 million km from the binary. That's .26 AU; closer than Mercury is to the Sun! Considering that events of this type are noticeable from Earth, and that the Enterprise's shields fail every time somebody throws a spitwad at them, do they really want to be this close?
3. It is stated that this nova occurs every 196 years. Given Star Trek's future history, they haven't been able to accurately view more than two novas with any great accuracy! Of course we can do the "oh, the Vulcans told us" bit, but it's very clear that the scientist on board is the only guy really pursing this goal.
The episode takes place in a giant/neutron star binary. Classic nova situation, with the neutron star ripping of stellar material until it reaches critical mass, then BOOM! Neat that they used a real item, as opposed to the particle of the week, but there are problems.
1. The claim to know the time of the explosion down to the minute. They're lucky to have it down to the decade.
2. At the end of the episode, they are 40 million km from the binary. That's .26 AU; closer than Mercury is to the Sun! Considering that events of this type are noticeable from Earth, and that the Enterprise's shields fail every time somebody throws a spitwad at them, do they really want to be this close?
3. It is stated that this nova occurs every 196 years. Given Star Trek's future history, they haven't been able to accurately view more than two novas with any great accuracy! Of course we can do the "oh, the Vulcans told us" bit, but it's very clear that the scientist on board is the only guy really pursing this goal.
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In Los Angeles:
Arizona Diamondbacks: 2
Los Angeles Dodgers: 0
In San Francisco:
San Francisco Giants: 8
San Diego Padres: 3
GIANTS WIN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST!!!
Our game ended a few minutes before the Dodgers lost, so the Giants showed the end of the game on the scoreboard. All the players stayed on the field to watch. When the final out was recorded, the entire place went nuts. All we need to do now is finish the season with a better record than the Atlanta Braves.
The Giants have led the N.L. West from opening day. The last time a Giants team did that was 1927. This is also the first time we've gone to the postseason in consecutive years since 1936-37.
GO GIANTS!!!
Arizona Diamondbacks: 2
Los Angeles Dodgers: 0
In San Francisco:
San Francisco Giants: 8
San Diego Padres: 3
GIANTS WIN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST!!!
Our game ended a few minutes before the Dodgers lost, so the Giants showed the end of the game on the scoreboard. All the players stayed on the field to watch. When the final out was recorded, the entire place went nuts. All we need to do now is finish the season with a better record than the Atlanta Braves.
The Giants have led the N.L. West from opening day. The last time a Giants team did that was 1927. This is also the first time we've gone to the postseason in consecutive years since 1936-37.
GO GIANTS!!!