Friday, February 18, 2011

It's your telescope.




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The Prince of Wales talks to Kristofer Anstey, who was working on pump designs for a Rolls Royce engine, during a visit where His Royal Highness officially opened the JCB Academy, Rocester, 18 February 2011. The JCB Academy is sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer JCB.










1996 film "Star Trek: First Contact" DVD video:


Starfleet Lieutenant Reginald Barclay III: Commander, this is what we're thinking of using to replace the damaged warp plasma conduit.

Starfleet Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge: Yeah, Reg. Yeah, that's good, but you need to reinforce this copper tubing with a nanopolymer.

Starfleet Lieutenant Reginald Barclay III: Dr. Cochrane, I know this sounds silly, but can I shake your hand? Thank you, Doctor. I can't tell you what an honor it is to work with you on this project.

Starfleet Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge: Reg.

Starfleet Lieutenant Reginald Barclay III: I never imagined that I'd be meeting the man who invented warp drive.










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Memorable quotes for

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)


[Picard puts his hand on the Phoenix]

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: It's a boyhood fantasy... I must have seen this ship hundreds of times in the Smithsonian but I was never able to touch it.

Lieutenant Commander Data: Sir, does tactile contact alter your perception of the Phoenix?

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Oh, yes! For humans, touch can connect you to an object in a very personal way, make it seem more real.










1980 film "The Final Countdown" DVD video:


Richard Tideman's aide: Mr. Lasky? I'm Richard Tideman's executive assistant.

Warren Lasky: Glad to know ya. Are you going with me?

Richard Tideman's aide: No. Mr. Tideman just wanted to see you off.

Warren Lasky: Is that him in the car?

Richard Tideman's aide: Yes.

Warren Lasky: Well, we've never met. Can I introduce myself?

Richard Tideman's aide: It isn't necessary, Mr. Lasky. As I said, he came to see you off.