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BASIC Computer Games - Wikipedia

BASIC Computer Games - Wikipedia I have memories of typing computer programs printed in a magazine (Byte, Creative Computing) into our TRS-80 Model I, with the cassette drive for storage. The favorite was the Star Trek text-based game, where you...

Posted by Michael Bates on March 6, 2023 8:25 AM

Principles, Linear Existence, and Deep Space Nine

Principles, Linear Existence, and Deep Space Nine Some deep thoughts from Juliette Ochieng (aka Baldilocks) on the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine pilot: "And it demonstrates something essential about the relationship between inner-core beliefs/principles and the fallen nature of humanity:...

Posted by Michael Bates on November 25, 2022 11:45 AM

How the Church lost its flock over Brexit - UnHerd

How the Church lost its flock over Brexit - UnHerd Anglican pastor Giles Fraser writes about "a gathering of 60 or so church leaders of various denominations... at Lambeth Palace to discuss the way forward for the churches after Brexit."...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 30, 2020 9:31 PM

Tulsa is getting a fancy new park that residents can feel smug about - The Lost Ogle

Tulsa is getting a fancy new park that residents can feel smug about - The Lost Ogle OKC blog rates OKC's new Scissortail Park uninspiring compared to Tulsa's The Gathering Place, but also shares a bit of childhood park nostalgia....

Posted by Michael Bates on January 15, 2020 8:44 PM

There are very good reasons why the BBC can't just load iPlayer with archive content

There are very good reasons why the BBC can't just load iPlayer with archive content This would also likely explain why BBC America is loaded up with modern American content (e.g., Star Trek: The Next Generation) rather than classic comedies...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 21, 2019 8:49 AM

Byte Magazine, March 1977, Star Trek game in BASIC

Byte Magazine, March 1977, Star Trek game in BASIC I remember sitting at my family's TRS-80 Model 1 and carefully typing in every line of this 399-line program by David Price of Midlothian, Virginia. You had to travel through the...

Posted by Michael Bates on September 26, 2014 5:41 PM

Space Cruiser I Retro Playground Equipment I 1974 Catalog I Plaidstallions.com

Space Cruiser I Retro Playground Equipment I 1974 Catalog I Plaidstallions.com Regional Park in Midwest City, Oklahoma, had one of these, right across the street from my aunt's apartment. Pretty exciting sight for a young Star Trek fan....

Posted by Michael Bates on August 13, 2012 8:47 AM

Post Pandemic Mayberry 8.24.66 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Post Pandemic Mayberry 8.24.66 | Flickr Beam me up, Barney! Star Trek reused the Andy Griffith Show set for several episodes, including "Miri." In this shot, you can see the Courthouse. Part of a fascinating collection of stills from the...

Posted by Michael Bates on March 7, 2012 4:39 PM

Star Trek Inspirational Posters

Star Trek Inspirational Posters Voyages of the Starship Argus: "HARCOURT FENTON MUDD: Don't hate the player, hate the game." "DIPLOMACY: Words don't always solve problems. Sometimes you just have to punch an alien in the face." (Via Ace.)...

Posted by Michael Bates on June 17, 2008 5:32 PM

The Top 10 real life Star Trek inventions | NetworkWorld.com Community

The Top 10 real life Star Trek inventions | NetworkWorld.com Community Phasers, tractor beams, cloaking devices, maybe even hyperdrive to get us from Earth to Mars in three hours. (Via a set of odd links at NRO's Corner. Don't miss...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 21, 2008 10:49 PM