Skinner Sphere

Once again Scott Ott hits the target with his satirical look at the Michael J. Fox ad debate. He introduces us to Michael J. Embryo.

The response ad, entitled ‘Michael J. Embryo’, which quickly became one of the least-played videos on YouTube.com, features a still photo of an infant in the womb with a voiceover apparently recorded by the child himself.

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For quite a while I was enamored with Food Network's Rachael Ray. This caused a little heartache around the house as the misses complained that I was always watching her show and just for her. I tried to tell her it was for the food tips, but that didn't work. A few months ago I discovered Samantha Brown of the Travel Channel's Passport to Europe series. Her laugh, sense of humor, and attitude are infectious.

I've learned my lesson and don't gush about her. I don't think my wife has discovered my pining for Samantha. Now that I have TiVo I have a season pass for all things Samantha and watch them at my leisure.



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I caught Engineering an Empire on the history channel, which is hosted by Peter Weller. No surprise there, these shows often get a famous actor to narrate or provide a marketable face for advertising. What did surprise me was the label when he appeared on screen, "Peter Weller -- Syracuse University". Not actor, Robocop, or Buckaroo Banzai, but Syracuse as though he's a professor.

Sure enough, he is. I checked out his bio at IMDb and this is part of the entry.

He teaches a literature and fine arts class at Syracuse University. He can be seen on The History Channel's new documentary on Roman engineering.

He holds a master's degree in Roman and Renaissance art and is working toward a Ph.D. One of Syracuse University's most popular professors.

The series is fascinating. I've seen the one of Greece and part of Egypt. TiVo is my friend. It also taught me something interesting about Peter Weller.

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Ace notices that the public is thinking the economy is good. This isn't good for Democrats so Ace wonders who will be the next faggit they will try and out. His bet is on former Washington Senator Slade Gorton.

There is now a website, similar to the one that caught Mark Foley, for tips about Senator Gorton. If you have any information on Senator Gorton's past, visit StopSexualPredatorSladeGorton. There is already one damning IM session posted.

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A big congratulations to one of my favorite podcasts, The Warp Zone, on being nominated for a Parsec Award in the News Podcast category. Unfortunately, they didn't win, but being nominated is a great accomplishment. Check them out.

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