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| *** SisterTrek Monthly! ***; Issue 5 | |
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Its time for the next issue. I just want to again point out that DCS does most of the work, I just post it cos I do the end formatting and its easier for me to edit if there are any problems. Enjoy.... [dohtml] <table width="100%" border="2" bgcolor=#80aaf2 font-color=#d38e39 cellspacing="2" cellpadding="3" BORDERCOLOR=#706b66 > <tr> <td> <center> ![]() <img src="http://img175.echo.cx/img175/1038/cover0ev.jpg" width="500" height="600" alt="cover"/> </center> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >The Team</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> This issue of Sister Trek Monthly was brought to you by:<br> <br> Datas Cat's Sister - Editor, Inane Waffler and International Sections<br> CPA - Chief Coffee Brewer<br> Gvok<br> Swidden<br> Intrepid2002<br> Dandandat<br> Welsby<br> Mel<br> gdog243<br> doctortobe<br> AdmiralBillGomec<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff> Contents </font></strong><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <br><br> So here is your list of what you have to enjoy in this months issue.<br> <ol> <li> An Interview with Gvok </li> <li>LifeTrek's latest from Intrepid </li> <li>Swidd talks politics </li> <li>The Miscellaneous World of Dan </li> <li>Newbie of the Month </li> <li>World Trek </li> <li>SisterTrek Horoscopes </li> <li>STM Fiction: The case of the missing words </li> <li>Member reviews of Revenge of the Sith</li> <li>Mike talks Trek</li> <li>ABG talks Tek</li> <li>The Doc says Goddbye!!!</li> </ol><br><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >1. Cover Story: Interview with Gvok</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <center><img src="http://www.bostondirtdogs.com/2003/images/yoda.jpg" width="100" height="100"/> <img src="http://selene.uab.es/prieram/spot.GIF" width="100" height="100"/></center> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><B>DCS:</B> What first brought you to Sister Trek?<BR><BR><B>Gvok:</B> I originally posted at Startrek.com. When people started migrating over here I was initially hesitant to follow but I checked it out and it eventually sucked me in.<BR><BR><B>DCS:</B> What is your favourite thing about sister trek?<BR><BR><B>Gvok:</B> I'm really a TNG / DS9 fan. I think the writing hit its peak during those two shows, especially towards the end. As far as the movies go I think WOK was by far the best. <BR><BR><B>DCS: </B>You are very involved in the political forums. Are you involved in politics in your 'real' life as well?<BR><BR><B>Gvok: </B>I am not involved in politics in that I have never run for office. I have worked on campaigns and I clerked for a state trial court judge but that's as far as it goes. I do follow the news and I am intensely concerned about the path the US is being taken down by the Bush administration. As you can probably tell if you have seen my posts in the politics section I have two main concerns. First, I think Bush's decision to pre-emptively invade Iraq was a mistake. It was premised on false, even trumped up information as the Downing Street Memo has shown us. Iraq has developed into a dangerous situation where terrorists can thrive and train. It has enflamed the hearts of many young people in the Middle East making it easier for the terrorists to recruit new members. Second, I think Bush's tax policy is irresponsible. I'm not against tax cuts per se (as some people would like to paint me). I'm against running up huge deficits that must be serviced in interest payments today and have to be paid off by my children tomorrow.<BR><BR><B>DCS:</B> What is your favourite Star Trek moment?<BR><BR><B>Gvok:</B> I liked the series finales for TNG and DS9 the best.<BR><BR><B>DCS:</B> Which Sister Trek member would you take on holiday with you?<BR><BR><B>Gvok: </B>I don't think I'd take anyone on holiday with me. No offence intended. I just prefer to keep the influence of sistertrek in my life confined to the time I use the computer and to be honest, I spend too much time here anyway.<BR><BR><B>DCS:</B> What are your three passions in life?<BR><BR><B>Gvok:</B> (1) My family (wife, daughter, parents, sisters, and dogs), (2) being creative (writing stories and songs, playing guitar, and (3) Yoga (practicing and teaching).<BR><BR><B>DCS:</B> Which is your most and least favourite smilie?<BR><BR><B>Gvok:</B> The wink is my favourite. The wave is my least favourite.<BR><BR><B>DCS:</B> Where would you like to see Star Trek go in the future?<BR><BR><B>Gvok:</B> I'd always like to see a new series or movie. I think the latest series and most of the movies have been terrible, so maybe it's a good thing to take a break for now. I'd be happy if in a few years some new writers who are well versed in trek lore with passion for the story and not primarily interested in attracting a particular demographic got together to write a new series set after TNG and DS9.<BR><BR><B>DCS:</B> Is the glass half empty or half full?<BR><BR><B>Gvok:</B> For me, the glass is always half full. </P><br><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >2. Life Trek's Latest from intrepid2002</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <br> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in">Promotions, promotions, promotions! 24thcenstfan has taken on a bigger role at Sistertrek. Not quite sure what they are yet but I know it entails using a broom of some type. Congratulations 24!<BR><BR>Ds9074 is a Commodore. Congratulations Ds9074!<BR><BR>Speaking of commodores, Welsby going “commando”? I leave that to your imagination. Read all about it in this thread from the Kickback Forum.</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in">What was it about this month of May? It was a month of sad finales. Rob and Amber got married. Tom, the New York City fire-fighter won the one million dollar prize on Survivor. Carrie Underwood ousted Bo Bice on American Idol and nothing really was resolved on LOST. Claire’s baby is saved and Walt is abducted by a bunch of sea pirates. All this so very trivial to our own personal loss…… ENTERPRISE. The last episode aired on a Friday the 13th of all days. We all tuned in to watch Enterprise on its final voyage and watch another saga prematurely bite the dust. It was all too sad.<BR><BR>But lucky for all of us, there is my personal favourite, the “Happy Thread”. A place where we can read about happy things that happen amongst the members of Sistertrek. Tkeisha has her holiday plans all set for August and is happy with the results of her year-end review. 38 got 5th place in a no limit Texas hold’em poker tournament. DCS got a job and last but not least 8247 got a job interview. Let’s all wish him the best of luck. So yes, despite Enterprise going down the tubes, there’s a lot of good stuff going on right here in Sistertrek.<BR><BR>Have you been keeping up with your fan fiction? “War Time: Star Trek Exploration” has started a second story and uses a rolling story format. Everyone is encouraged to participate but I’d much rather read the ongoing saga of the crew of the USS Selby. Take a moment to admire the talents of our budding writers.<BR><BR>Until the next time, peace. And oh..... Goodbye Hoshi <br><br> </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >3. Swidden talks Politics</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR>Duck and cover! Or, “Did anybody get the license plate number of that star ship…?”Wow! What a party! Geez, I think someone spiked the synthehol… The politics forums are always a tough place to hang out here, this past month particularly <SPAN LANG="en-US">so. Personally</SPAN>, I enjoy debating with those who do not share my point of view. I find it to be an opportunity to learn more. It’s one thing for me to hold an opinion on something, but if I am going to make a statement about it, or try to sway others to my perspective, I’d better have some good reasons for holding that opinion. Debating in these forums makes me think about what my point is and why I hold certain opinions. The thing I try hard to remember is that there are many people here that do not think as I do and I am obligated to respect their right to hold an opinion I disagree with…<br><br>Hot Button Issues of May… Or, “You started it! Did not! Did too! Did not! Did too! Did not! Did too…One of the most hotly debated topics this month involved the ever popular “secret memo,” with the usual suspects here trying to figure out who knew what and when, as opposed to those trying to figure who didn’t know what and when they didn’t know it, in the thread “The Lies that Led to War” Link:"The Lies that Led to War"Also of considerable interest were the questions regarding journalistic responsibility surrounding the Newsweek article that Islamic demonstrators held up during protests that turned violent in Afghanistan in the thread “Poll: Newsweek story impact and consequences.”Link: "Poll: Newsweek story impact and consequences" Uncle Slickhead, from Skeeter City, wanted to know if “The Minuteman Project” is as innocent as it seems. Plenty of the regulars were more than happy to chime in and let him know their thoughts. Uncle Slickhead is a relative newcomer to the boards, but seems to be fitting in just fine with the assorted cyberspace vagrants that frequent these thread. In other words when a tangent develops he’s more than willing to go along with it…Link: "The Minuteman Project"<br><br>Then of course there was the one about the two numbnuts in a Cessna that caused an evacuation of the Capitol and the White House, just when former First Lady Nancy Reagan happened to be paying a visit to Mrs. Bush. I guess formal <SPAN LANG="en-US">soirée's</SPAN> have changed a bit since Mrs. Reagan’s days as First Lady… Link: "BREAKING NEWS!"Well, that’s about it for this month’s wrap up. I’m off to the local surplus store to get outfitted with a new flak jacket. My old one took a beating this month, swear to God it looks like friggin’ Swiss cheese now… And the smell! Boy, some days you step in it, other days you’re neck deep… Guess, I’d better bring a shovel next month too…</P> </OL> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >4. The Miscellaneous World of Dan</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0.2in"><br><br>Hey everyone it’s that time a the month again, and don’t worry guys no ones going to make your life miserable over it, that’s right its time to talk about everything Miscellaneously Trek.<BR><BR><B><U>Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Adventure</U></B><BR><BR>Well you guest it folks, the buzz around this forum has been big on George Lucas's final <STRIKE>flop</STRIKE> <SPAN LANG="en-US">installment</SPAN> of Star Wars The First Generation. This reporter hasn’t seen it yet, but has heard from reliable sources that it is in fact better then the last two moves by Lucas to hold the name Star Wars. But quit frankly that doesn’t necessarily denote a big accomplishment, lets face it “Super Size Me” and “Star Trek Nemesis” where better then Lucas’s last two box office bombs, so “Revenge of the Sith” didn’t have a long way to go to be called better. In fact simply killing off Jar Jar “Rastafarian” Binks was all that would be needed to adorn the tiled of <B>Forth</B> best Star Wars movie of all time. <BR><BR>But enough about what I think of a movie I haven’t even seen yet. I now bring you the prospective of an extremely mediocre man. My good friend Swidden had this to say about “Star Wars Revenge of the Sith”:<!--QuoteBegin- Swidden+--></P> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=95% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=3 CELLSPACING=1> <TR> <TD> <P><A NAME="QUOTE"></A><B>QUOTE</B> ( Swidden)<!--QuoteEBegin--></P> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <P>Yes, I saw it. I think it was well done, but I am not quite sure that I think it is the, as one critic put it, "best since the 'Empire Strikes Back.'" It almost had a feel that it was tying up the loose ends of the previous two movies. Maybe this was due to the fact that we knew what the end result had to be, or maybe it just is not resonating as much with me as I would have liked...<BR><BR>McDiarmid's performance was great and I still think that the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi was well cast and is really an underrated performance. Portman seemed to just drop into the background even more than in the last one.<BR><BR>There were some good continuity moments. One in particular that dealt with what could have been a truly glaring flaw, handled with one simple sentence from Sen. Organa of Alderaan. I won't post it here in case anyone not wanting to see a spoiler should wander in...<!--QuoteEnd--></P> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> <P><!--QuoteEEnd--><BR><BR><BR>Also making the rounds in the “Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Adventure” forum is a little test called “Which Fantasy/SciFi Character Are You?”. The test taker is asked a set of question designed to judge what Fantasy/SciFi character they are and then the answer is revealed when done. This reporter is proud to announce that, according to the test, he is the fames Star Ship captain of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D.</P><br> <center><IMG SRC="http://www.tk421.net/character/picard.jpg"></center></P> <P ALIGN=CENTER STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR><BR>Check out the forum and see what character you are! “Make is so”.</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><B><U>Game Play</U></B><BR><BR>Well another month has gone by and I am about 678 posts closer to making “Super-Fleet Admiral” before my good friend Fesarius all thanks to the many games of the Game Play forum.<BR><BR>But despite the relative lack of intelligence needed to play the games of this forum, this reporter has found one game in particular to be a treasure trove of juicy information about other members of Sister trek. While looking over the “Did you ever?” game I have discovered that Sister Treks new <STRIKE>Janitor</STRIKE> Bride Officer 24thcenstfan, (I think everyone at the magazine joins me in saying congratulations and good luck on the promotion) has once mistakenly eaten something while thinking it was something else. What this reported would like to know is what was it that she ate and what did she think it was before she ate it? Well 24, I think we all disserve the answer; Sister Trek monthly is ready when you finally decided to do the honourable thing and spill the beans.<BR><BR>Another great game that helps Sister Trek members get to know one another is called “What two things do you know, about the member above?” and a resent observation of the thread reviles that Mike Welsby like to party like its 1999 (Play that funky music white boy… Play that funky music right) and he needs a haircut. Also it should be mentioned that Mike Welsby has a rather disgusting fetish that involves tea-<SPAN LANG="en-US">cosines</SPAN> and getting naked on days that begin with a W. In a recent press conference he has stated that he will be checking into a rehabilitation clinic for this problem and wanted to say he was sorry to any one he may have hurt because of this problem. He revealed to Sister Trek monthly that he just couldn’t take the ridicule and humiliation of walking down the street with nothing but a tea-cosy on his head and he need help to get past his problem. Doctors at the clink expect Mike to make a full recovery, but feel it may take a long time for him to cope with the electroshock therapy. If you are reading this Mike, good luck and try not to bite your tongue.</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><B><U>Star Trek Trivia</U></B><BR><BR>It was another great month in the “Star Trek Trivia” forum and a great time was had by all. In the “General Trek Trivia: For cross trek questions” category the nominees for best question of the month are: <BR><BR>“Name 5 roles Majel Barrett had in Star Trek” DEFIANT, a Pelican State production<BR><BR>“Name three Vulcan Captains that have been seen in Trek” captain_proton_au, a Kangaroo Jack Unlimited production<BR>“Name four Betazoids named in a trek series that don’t have the last name Troi” captain_proton_au, a Kangaroo Jack Unlimited production<BR><BR>“Name three episodes where you see Vulcan from orbit” captain_proton_au, a Kangaroo Jack Unlimited production<BR><BR>And the winner is (I gets so existed reading these things): DEFIANT “Name 5 roles Majel Barrett had in Star Trek” a Pelican State production. <BR><BR>Well that was the question so what’s the answer? Find it and other great question in a “Star Trek Trivia” forum near you.<BR><BR><BR><BR><B><U>Websites</U></B><BR><BR>And again this month I will giving you a ran down of the best and worst sites post at out every own Sister Trek “Websites” forum.<BR><BR><BR><B>Sights I Liked</B><BR><BR><A HREF="http://s7.invisionfree.com/Brass_Lounge_BBS/" TARGET="_blank">The Brass Lounge </A>- Keep up the good work digifan2004, The Brass Lounge is in need of some good staff if any one is interested.<BR><BR><A HREF="http://www.mwh-online.net/cgi-bin/yabb/yaBB.cgi" TARGET="_blank">Diversity Fleet </A>- Join Diversity Fleet, a play-by-forum Star Trek role-playing game! All new mission beginning!<BR><BR><A HREF="http://members.outpost10f.com/~lindax/hp/foyager/voyagerpark.html" TARGET="_blank">Foyager Park</A> - A South Park Voyager Parody, thanx 24.<BR><BR><BR><B>Sights I Did Not Like</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><B><BR><A HREF="http://www.excuselist.com/" TARGET="_blank">excuselist.com</A> – I don’t like excuses never have. <BR><BR><A HREF="http://sistertrek.net/index.php?showtopic=6869&st=0" TARGET="_blank">Other Trek Sites</A> – Who needs other Trek sites when you have Sister trek right here?<BR><BR>Well that is all from this reporter, till next time live long and prosper and remember its all "Miscellaneous Trek" to me.<BR><BR> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >5. Newbie of the Month - Mel</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <br><br> <BR><strong>DCS: </strong>Here is a new feature for you, featured newbie of the month. OK so technically Mel isn’t a newbie, but she is so friendly we thought she would be perfect to kick this feature off.<BR><BR><BR> <strong>Mel:</strong> <br> I was recently asked by Captain Proton Au to contribute to Sister Trek Monthly! I thought: “Wow, little old me? I’d be honoured!” So, I graciously accepted!<BR><BR>So, let me tell you a bit about myself! I live in New Brunswick, Canada. I am 25 years old, and I have an 8-year-old daughter. Mel is short for Melanie! So yes, I am a woman, contrary to what some of you may think. I have my own board as well! It’s a place where you can post anything. We have a general discussions forum, and that is where pretty much all of the action takes place. If you’re up for a good laugh, then you can browse the jokes and funny stuff forum. If you want to check it out, go to Melanie's Forum. I also have a link in my signature line. We just celebrated our 6-month anniversary. There are already a few of you who have registered, but have disappeared like the newbies that went missing from Sister Trek.<BR><BR>I came across Sister Trek by chance one day, when I was browsing through the InvisionFree board directory. I was actually looking for a new board that had a variety of topics, and then I saw Sister Trek listed in there. I was dumbfounded! A trek board? Woo! I registered right away and I stayed for a while, posting here and there. Then, I went missing like some other newbies. Why? Well, for one thing, I belong to way too many boards. I decided to cut down on them and choose 3 boards that I would be a regular on. Sister Trek was one of them! So, I am back, and I am here to stay!<BR><BR>What attracted me back to Sister Trek was the friendliness of its members! The fact that you can ask someone a question or leave a comment and get a response almost right away really appeals to me! I’ve had some pretty interesting and, umm, thought provoking conversations with Mike Welsby and Fesarius! That’s why you’ll see me in the Kick Back forum more often than any other area of the board! Of course, the Voyager forum deserves special mention as well!<BR><BR>As some of you may have observed, Star Trek: Voyager is my all-time favourite Trek series! Why, you ask? Simply put, Voyager kicks a$$! Umm, can I say a$$? Seriously though, Voyager was the Trek series that actually made me a Trek fan. I love the fact that Voyager’s captain was a woman, and that she wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. Are you reading this, TNG fans? My favourite character is B’Elanna Torres! She and I have a lot in common! Let’s just say, she brings out the Klingon in me! The Doctor comes in at a close second! And why wouldn’t he? I mean, it’s incredible that a holographic projection integrated into a computer program could actually develop its own personality and continue to grow and learn! Amazing! <BR><BR>Well, I guess that’s all for now. Let me just finish by saying that I’m really happy to have found this community! And I hope to be here for a long time.</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >6. World Trek from DCS</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><br> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium">Well all sorts has been going on in Sister Trek international this month, but one of the dominant themes has been the European Union. There have been debates upon Britain’s future in the E.U, debates that will no doubt continue into the next month with the recent French referendum, which turned down the new constitutional treaty.<BR><BR>Other topics have included the future of the nation state; will it continue will it not? Although as none of us will probably be around in 100 years time we will never find out! Well except for me Defiant, and Dr Noah, who will be reincarnated, but that’s another forum.<BR><BR>Well the news from around the world forum has provided us with many delights this month including an extremely controversial picture of Saddam <SPAN LANG="en-US">Hussein</SPAN> in his underpants. There is also some confusion about why Big Ben fell silent. I blame Dr Who; he’s always crashing things into it.<BR><BR>Well be sure to come on down and join us in World Trek.</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"><BR> </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >7. SisterTrek Horoscopes from DCS</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"><BR><BR>There are six houses in the Star Trek Horoscope. To find out which house you fall in follow this guide. Then I will use my mystic cat powers to find out what the month holds for you.<BR><BR>Mystic DCS<BR><BR>Data: June 3rd to August 3rd<BR>Kirk: August 4th to October 3rd<BR>Kira: October 4th to December 3rd<BR>B’elanna: December 4th to February 3rd<BR>Archer: February 4th to April 3rd<BR>Spock: April 4th to June 2nd<BR><BR><strong>The House of Data.</strong><BR><BR>In June your element technology moves into your house meaning that if you are already technologically minded you will discover a great invention. If you are not already technologically minded you will find out what that small button is for on your TV remote control.<BR><BR>June is a good month to try new foods as long as you buy them from reputable establishments, other wise you will be ill. <BR><BR><strong>The House of Kirk</strong><BR><BR>This month your element, hair, moves into the House of Archer meaning you will have to be sure to stock up on hair products. <BR><BR>At sometime in June you will have a significant experience with something rhyming with lime. This could include time or dime. Your lucky colour this month is red and your lucky number is 17.<BR><BR><strong>The House of Kira</strong><BR><BR>Your element, noses, has moved into the house of Spock. This is a good time to smell the roses, in reality and metaphorically. However your sensual experience may be soured if you disturb any bees.<BR><BR>You will be going on a journey. Remember to wear clean underwear.<BR><BR><strong>The House of B’ellana</strong><BR><BR>Like B’elana you have a strong nature and your element is steel. However this month you will be feeling unusually flexible. The signs are not clear as to whether this would be a good time to take up Yoga, or if it is your mental attitude that is now flexible. Perhaps you should give both a whirl.<BR><BR><strong>The House of Archer</strong><BR><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium">You may be feeling a little cancelled this month, but do not worry, the feeling will soon pass and you will go on to have a fufiling and busy life doing conventions and meeting fans who will tell you that you were much better in <SPAN LANG="en-US">quantum</SPAN> leap. Those of you who are in the house of Archer but who have never actually acted in one of the episodes of Star Trek will experience nothing of particularly cosmic significance. You may however wear a scarf at an unexpected moment.<BR><BR><strong>The House of Spock.</strong><BR><BR>This is a good month for gardening for you. If you do not have a garden you may wish to invest in some window boxes, but ensure that they are securely fitted to your window sill, or they may fall off and hit you on the head. That would be unlucky.<BR><BR>Your element is science so if anything scientific happens to you, this can only be a good thing.</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"><BR> </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >8. STM Fiction: 'The case of the missing words' from DCS </font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"> <BR><BR><BR>Psyfi was strolling up the main street in the city centre on the planet of Sister Trek. It was a pleasant evening and she was happily taking in the sights. She was just walking past Frimpy’s pub when she heard a screeching sound. A car sped round the corner and missed her by an inch. A second later two police car sped round in hot pursuit and Psyfi caught a glimpse of Officer Dandandat behind the wheel.<BR><BR>What on earth could have happened she wondered to herself. Sister Trek was normally so peaceful. Just then she was approached by a group of children.<BR><BR>“Excuse me,” they said in unison “we are from Fes’s signature and we are trying to find our way to his house. Could you tell us the way?”<BR><BR>“Why of course,” she replied. “You go down the street past that lamppost there and take the next ####. Fes’s house is the 00 one on the #####.”<BR><BR>“What?” said the children.<BR><BR>“Take the next ####.” Psyfi suddenly realised that she couldn’t get the word out. Every time she tried to say #### her throat seized up and she was unable to breath. She just simply couldn’t say it. “Look I’ll walk you there,” she said to the children. Then I’ll go straight to the doctor and find out what is wrong with me she thought to herself.<BR><BR>********************************************************************<BR><BR>“There is nothing wrong with you;” said Doctor Tobe “Recent disturbances on the planet have led Governor Wichita to impose a ban on certain words in the hope that it will encourage a friendlier atmosphere. That’s why you can’t say #### or #####.<BR><BR>“I see,” Psyfi said astonished, “How long will this ban be in place?”<BR><BR>“How should I know, I’m a doctor not a politician” snapped Doctor Tobe.<BR><BR>*******************************************************************<BR>Meanwhile</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium">24th century fan was enjoying a hot bubble bath with some relaxing candles, when her intercom began to flash, displaying she had just received an urgent message. She sighed as she switched it on “A moderators work is never done.”<BR><BR>The face of DS9074 appeared on her screen. “”24, we have a problem. Governor Wichita has been kidnapped!”<BR><BR>24 sprang out of the bath and wrapped a towel on. “Do we know who kidnapped her?”<BR><BR>“Yes” said DS9074. “There was a ransom note from a group calling themselves ‘Sister Trek citizens against censorship’. They say they won’t release Governor Wichita until she agrees to end the ban on the words #### and #####.”<BR><BR>“Dammit! Governor Wichita only introduced that ban as a temporary measure! She was going to call it off tomorrow! Still, that doesn’t mean we can accept what they have done, we shouldn’t negotiate with these people. We will have to go and get Governor Wichita back by force. Do you have any clue as to where they might have taken her?”<BR><BR>DS9074 fiddled with his <SPAN LANG="en-US">console</SPAN> and brought up the details. “Officer Dandandat was on duty when the kidnapping occurred, he is following the group. Apparently they are currently under siege at the old castle on the edge of the city.”<BR><BR>“I want a team there STAT! Stay in touch at all times.” 24 switched off the view screen. This was going to be a difficult day.<BR><BR><BR>*******************************************************************<BR>“#####” said Dan, “on my mark I want Swidden and Intrepid to charge the doors. Fireh8er and myself will follow, Tribblemom and Franko, you cover us.”<BR><BR>Dan surveyed the building. The three hostage takers had been in the castle for over an hour now, and they he had been unable to open a dialogue with them in the hope of negotiating Governor Wichita’s release. Deputy 24th century fan had given the order to storm the building, for all they knew Wichita was hurt and they were playing for time, trying to cover their backs. <BR><BR>Everyone had been in a state of shock since they found out about the kidnapping. Things had been a tense on the planet lately and the situation had been escalating day by day, but nobody had anticipated this. Sister Trek citizen against Sister Trek citizen, it seemed like a terrible nightmare. Had the dream of Sister Trek been marred forever?<BR><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium">“Three, two, one, mark!” The team leapt into action. Swidden and Intrepid ran for the doors first, dodging the fire of the hostage takers. They smashed the doors down and ran inside, with Dan and Fireh8er hot on their heels. <BR><BR>The team charged inside. They found themselves in a main hall of the disused castle. In the centre of the castle, tied up to an old pillar was Governor Wichita. Surrounding her were three figures dressed in cloaks with long black hoods, which covered up all their features. The team charged towards them but suddenly, buzz, they ran into a force field.<BR><BR>“Dam it,” exclaimed Officer Dandandat. He motioned for the team to rise to their feet. “Look,” he said to the three figures, “you can’t stay holed up in their forever. Release Governor Wichita and then maybe we can talk about coming to some kind of arrangement. <BR><BR>“Never!” said one of the figures. “We will never release Wichita until we have a promise that she will reverse the ban on certain words. If we do not receive such a promise in the next hour we will kill her.”<BR><BR>Officer Dandandat heard the sound of a transporter beam behind him as Sergeant 24 materialised behind him. “That ban was only temporary. It will no longer be in place in a few hours. Therefore there can be no problem for you. Release Governor Wichita this instant and we may be persuaded to be lenient. If you do not do so, or you harm the Governor in any way we will be forced to kill you.” <BR><BR>The lead figure laughed. “You couldn’t do that even if you wanted to. We have this place completely encapsulated with a force 12 force field. You’re <SPAN LANG="en-US">phasers</SPAN> cannot shoot through that.”<BR><BR>“No they cannot,” responded 24. “But the <SPAN LANG="en-US">phasers</SPAN> cannons from the planets <SPAN LANG="en-US">defense</SPAN> grid that I have had pointed at this very location can. Release Governor Wichita and reveal your identities and you can escape this fate.”<BR><BR>The figures huddled together in deep discussion. While they talked 24 paced along the perimeter of the force field and Officer Dandandat and his team kept their <SPAN LANG="en-US">phasers</SPAN> aimed squarely at the trio. They seemed to be arguing, one was tugging on the sleeve of another and the third figure was raising its hands in exasperation. Finally one of the figures turned round to face the assembled police force of Sister Trek.</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium">“That isn’t good enough. We wish to be free of the oppressive regime of Governor Wichita. She must die.”<BR><BR>“Wait!” screamed 24, “Are you insane! That won’t achieve anything, it makes no sense! Reveal your identities to us and we will help you.”<BR><BR>Officer Dan had been examining a medical scanner he had borrowed from one of the team. “Sergeant 24, I have been examine the life signs of the kidnappers. They are not Sister Trek members at all! Their life signs show that they are really trollers and flamers! They are impostors!”<BR><BR>“I am sorry that it has come to this.” Said the lead figure, “We had hoped that we would be able to get what we wanted through other means but it seems that there is no alternative route available to us. We are not Sister Trek members. We are in fact agents from ST.com come to seek revenge for what you did to our noble leader in the last issue. We had hoped to cause civil unrest by posing as Sister Trek members and killing your Governor. However since our plot has failed we must destroy you and ourselves so that the others of your world will never find out the truth. We came here to get you to destroy each other and we cannot fail. Slabitrhdud, set the bomb off!”<BR><BR>One of the figures pulled out a small square object with a red button on it. He pressed it and a countdown began.<BR><BR><BR>“What are we going to do?” said Tribblemom.<BR><BR>Suddenly there was an almighty crash. A hole had been blasted into the wall behind the force field. To everyone’s shock Richard Dean Anderson strolled through wearing nothing but combat trousers with a utility belt stocked with paper clips and string, and a tight string vest that was holed and frayed in some places. His skin was glistening with baby oil as his muscles rippled.<BR><BR>“I heard it on the grapevine that you were trying to cause harm to my beloved Wichita!” He growled. “I cannot allow that, and you must pay for your crimes.”</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: medium">He pulled out a phase pistol and shot the three kidnappers before they had time to react.<BR><BR>Richard Dean Anderson tore the rope that bound Wichita’s hands and pulled her into his arms. “Wichita, my beloved, are you unharmed? If they hurt one hair on your head I will destroy every troller from here to the edge of the Universe.”<BR><BR>“No I am fine.”<BR><BR>“Wichita my love, my life, the centre of my world. I made a terrible mistake when I left you, every day since then the image of your beautiful face had haunted my every waking moment, and I have followed the sound of your voice across my dreams. You’re soul has permeated my blood and my heart beats to the rhythm of your name. My darling, my angel will you come with me back to the planet of Star Gate and spend the rest of your life with me?”<BR><BR>“Richard, you know I love you, but my future lies on Sister Trek.” Wichita replied.<BR><BR>He pulled her closer for a moment and then released her and looked into her face with adoration. “Of course, I should have known you were too noble to ignore your responsibilities to your people. I will leave you now.” He kissed her passionately.<BR><BR>“Wait Richard,” she cried out after him “You can always come and visit!”<BR><BR>“Oh Ok then” He replied.<BR><BR>THE END.<BR><BR><BR> </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >9. Members review Star Wars Episode 3 *** Warning SPOILERS!*** </font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <br><br> <center><img src="http://www.actuacine.net/Poster/rots.jpg" width="189" height="238"/></center><br><br> I sent out a mini interview to some of our members to get their views on Ep III<br><br> I asked them these questions:<br><br> 1. Rate Star wars episode III out of 10:<br><br> 2. What was your favourite part of the movie?<br><br> 3. Which other Stars Wars movies were better than this?<br><br> 4. Will you see it more than once at the cinema?<br><br> 5. Which actor did the best job in this movie?<br><br> 6. What was your favourite scene?<br><br> 7. How much did you pay for popcorn?<br><br> 8. What, if any, Ep 3 merchandising have you brought so far?<br><br><br><br> These are the people that responded:<br><br><br><br> <strong>Sistertrek Member: gdog243</strong><br><br> 1) In terms of it's own storytelling, I would rate it an 8. As it goes in with the rest of the Saga, I would rate it a 9.<br><br> 2) My favorite part of the movie was from the battle scene between Obi-Wan and Anakin on Mustofer to the very end with Owen and Maru carrying Baby Luke to the hill to watch the twin sons on Tattooine.<br><br> 3) If I were rank the movies from favorite to least favorite with ROTS now, it would be:<br><br> The Empire Strikes Back<br> Return of the Jedi<br> Revenge of the Sith<br> Star Wars (Same as Star Trek, the original will always be called Star Wars)<br> Attack of the Clones<br> The Phantom Menace<br><br><br> 4) I plan to see it one more time, probably this friday. I might even give a second review of the movie either before I leave for Southern CA or after I get home a week later.<br><br> 5) I've always loved McGregor's portrayal of Obi-Wan so he get's my choice. Of course Frank Oz will always be my favorite since he is Yoda.<br><br> 6)My favorite scene was the same as question two. I also loved the uneasiness feeling of the Jedi Slaughter and the musical score in the backround.<br><br> 7) Popcorn was too much, but it was still really good.<br><br> 8) The only merchandising I will buy for this movie is the DVD when it comes out during the holiday season.<br><br><br> Additional:<br><br> I really enjoyed Revenge of the Sith, maybe even more than I originally wanted too. After the mediocure episode 1 and 2, this movie helped restore my Star Wars fandom. <br><br>The way Lucas was able to fit the movie into it's saga was quite impressive, and I can't wait to see it again.<br><br> If you want to know what trailers I saw with it last Friday (May 20th), they were: War of the Worlds, Wedding Crashers, Lion Witch and the Wardrobe, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Fantastic Four. None of them other than maybe War of the Worlds or Mr. and Mrs. Smith were all that impressive, which was interesting. I would of thought they would have great movies, or at least great trailers like Sarenity or the Batman Movie go along with a movie like Star Wars. They have the crowds to advertise. <br><br> Gdog243<br><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >10. Mike Talks Trek</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in">Hello, my children!<BR><BR>Yes, welcome to another fun edition of… well, I can’t remember what I called this thing. DCS should know. I PM’d her with it. Anyway, enough of that, let’s get down to what you are really here for!<BR><BR>In the TOS forum this month, that old dog Shatner has made a comeback with his commercials thread. It seems most of you can’t get enough of the portly captain’s ads for Price line, and Kellogg. How strange. Dr. Noah, decided he liked ST: V! Oddly enough, so did a lot of other members, including yours truly. I feel dirty. But that is because I haven’t had a shower today.<BR><BR>Over to TNG where nothing much has happened again. The only real topics this month came from Digifan, who would like to know who is going to be buying the ST:IX (That’s “nine”, for all you non Romans.) The thread went off on a slight tangent, so I apologise for that, but it seems to have found it’s way again. Also, Today (30th) is Colm Meaney’s birthday. He clock half a century, join him in a drink. Make sure it is Scotch.<BR><BR>DS9. ImpulseEngine has been asking about the Emissary, and whether or not the producers of the show had an idea of where they wanted it to go at the beginning, or if, like I’m doing with this, they made it up as they went along. There is also a Changeling question that also seems to screw with continuity in a way. Go look, before they disappear!<BR><BR>Over to the Delta Quadrant next on my whistle-stop tour of Star Trek, If you look to your left, you will see the Ocampan homeworld. Sorry, no you won’t. I’m lying.<BR>Did Seven of Nine dominate the show after her introduction at the start of season four? That is the question “who” wants the answers for. Digifan, has started a topic about the best quotes from Voyager. Take a look; can you come up with a good one that we never hear? Oh, I almost forgot! Mel saw a new episode the other day. She seemed quite chuffed, and now there is a topic about it! Tuvok’s singing is apparently very good.<BR><BR>Next! Enterprise. As with TNG, nothing is really happening here either. Just the usual “Oh no! It’s been cancelled! Whatever shall we do!” kinda talk. Which is understandable. CPA has posted a couple of topics though. What is the funniest line in Enterprise, and also, what are the five worst episodes of the series.<BR><BR>Finally, in General Trek I asked which is better, a phaser, or a lightsaber. Go vote, make your voice heard! What is the most ridiculous thing you have ever seen in Trek? Go to the thread with that title, and add your voice to the downright silly and unbelievable things that occasionally make even the biggest Trek fan fall off their sofa laughing. Actually, this forum has been incredibly busy this month, I can’t fit it all in the space my Editor has given me, so I’ll give you a link to follow instead General Trek<BR><BR>That’s it, I’ll be around for autographs and personal appearances over the next month. I also have photo ops, for a nominal fee.<BR><BR>Until next time SisterTrekkers.</P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >11. ABG talks Tek</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in">Here's what's been going on in the Technology Forum for the past month. The hot topics have been<BR><BR>The International Space Station. Is it a failure before it becomes fully operational? The arguments for and against are there, and also a discussion on heavy lift capacity.<BR><BR>Psyfi posted an interesting article that suggested a possible link between stellar explosions and the tsunami last December 26th. One possible culprit was gamma rays and another was gravity waves.<BR><BR>A new museum opened recently near Cincinnati Ohio that will try and put forth the science behind "creationism" and "intelligent design." These are both counter to evolution.<BR><BR>The Treknology forum doesn't get as much traffic, but the hot topic remains "Currency in the 24th century." There are those who think that an economy can live without any kind of exchange and those who think differently. </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> <br> <BR> </P> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"><BR> </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif"> <strong><font color=#ffffff >12. D2B says goodbye!</font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><br><br> <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in"> <strong>DCS: </strong> Hello all. Your editor had a major misunderstanding with Doctortobe, as I thought he wanted to write the article about him leaving us for a time. So in an attempt to appease my guilt I hit upon a compromise and decided to publish the pm he sent to me to explain his reasons for leaving. Personally I think they are very good ones. I am really going to miss him.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <strong>D2B:</strong> I'm no longer going to be able to write ask D2B, but I'll give you something better.<BR><BR>The one and only doctortobe is taking summer and fall off to go to Basic Training and AIT.<BR><BR>I will be leaving May 31 with a one way ticket to luxurious Ft. Jackson SC. There I will spend 9 fun weeks doing pushups, buffing floors, and being sleep deprived. I will then have a 7 month Advanced Individual Training period at Ft. Sam Houston TX. There I will receive the enlisted training as a medical specialist (nothing that I really don't know already).<BR><BR>Why am I doing this?<BR><BR>1. It won't interfere with my acceptance into medical school or my commissioning.<BR><BR>2. I come out of it with ~$7000 dollars spending cash.<BR><BR>3. I can be EMT certified. That is a gold star on my medical school application.<BR><BR>4. It is a better use of my time then goofing off for that time.<BR><BR>5. It will give me the experiance of being one of the people that I will someday lead.<BR><BR>6. There is a certain human with two X chromosomes that is going as well and my testosterone has gotten the best of me. <BR><BR>So I figure that this will make a neato article. And it will let me slip away from the long goodbyes that would undoubtedly ensue. </P> </td> </tr> <tr> <td background="http://sweet100.users.btopenworld.com/blueash/tile_back.gif" > <font color=#ffffff><strong>Back Issues of Sistertrek Monthly:</strong></font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li><a href="http://sistertrek.net/index.php?showtopic=7267&view=findpost&p=702044">Issue 4</a></li> <li><a href="http://sistertrek.net/index.php?showtopic=6825&view=findpost&p=678932">Issue 3</a></li> <li><a href="http://sistertrek.net/index.php?showtopic=6367&view=findpost&p=657033">Issue 2</a></li> <li><a href="http://sistertrek.net/index.php?showtopic=5862&view=findpost&p=636073">Issue 1</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </table> [/dohtml] Edited by captain_proton_au, Feb 11 2017, 06:46 AM.
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| Sophie | May 31 2005, 02:06 PM Post #2 |
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another good isssue.
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| Deleted User | May 31 2005, 02:08 PM Post #3 |
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Yay! Daddy-o! WOO! I'm gonna read DCS's fan-fic later... |
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| Fesarius | May 31 2005, 02:16 PM Post #4 |
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Kudos to all whom worked on this awesome issue. Very well done!
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| 24thcenstfan | May 31 2005, 04:15 PM Post #5 |
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Good job everyone! I enjoyed the story DCS. And thank you all again for the congrats on becoming the new "Bride Officer."
I am going to have to find a way to work that one in on my member title sometime. :lol: Also, the item that I mistakenly ate was deer meat. Several years ago, my brother thought it would be cute to substitute hamburger meat with deer in a dish that he was cooking. Needless to say, I wasn't a happy camper when I discovered this. I don't eat deer meat. |
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| Dr. Noah | May 31 2005, 04:16 PM Post #6 |
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Excellent work everyone. Very enjoyable!!!
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| Minuet | May 31 2005, 05:23 PM Post #7 |
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Great issue! |
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| Hoss | May 31 2005, 05:36 PM Post #8 |
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I saw the number 38 in there. I think that might have been me.
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| Swidden | May 31 2005, 05:41 PM Post #9 |
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I resemble that remark!
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| Cool Vulcan | May 31 2005, 05:48 PM Post #10 |
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Not bad. But why does Mike keep calling us his children? |
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| Mel | May 31 2005, 08:42 PM Post #11 |
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Good issue everyone! I enjoyed it! |
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| captain_proton_au | May 31 2005, 10:45 PM Post #12 |
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LOL, O just read the horoscopes. I'm in the House of Archer?!, I want to be in The house of B'Elanna Oh, and...
Well, some would say neither did Bakula
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Hahaha and the Story was funny
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| ~Luthien~ | Jun 1 2005, 02:49 AM Post #14 |
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Very good Issue! I loved reading it
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| Franko | Jun 1 2005, 03:38 AM Post #15 |
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Nice issue. But we all know Fesarius was behind the whole kidnapping plot. And maybe Welsby too. Gotta watch those two.... |
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