"I can't imagine mastering the skills involved here without a clearer understanding of who's going to be impressed." ~ Calvin

I'm currently working to put NASA service robots in orbit, helping promote science and rational thinking through local activist groups, and I produce a weekly live panel webcast. I also dabble in writing, music, photography, comedy, and just about anything else that piques my interest.

Quoting 80's movies and recognizing voices of famous people in tv commercials. Hey, it's a skill.

Here is a random sampling: Depeche Mode, Douglas Adams, Fringe, Sushi, Martinis, Terry Pratchett, You've Got Mail, The Matrix, Fresh made Guacamole, Rush, The Who, Non-fiction, Bioshock, Louis Armstrong, Movie Scores, Shaun of the Dead, Donnie Darko, Danny Elfman, Eric Serra, Steamed Dumplings, Left 4 Dead, Clever Nerd-culture T-shirts, Podcasting, They Might be Giants, The Princess Bride, Zombieland, Dr Who, Richard K. Morgan, Nelson DeMille, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jonathan Coulton, Chuck Palahniuk, Kurt Vonnegut, The Fifth Element, Unbreakable, Snatch, Gary Oldman, Ben Folds, ...

My kids - yes, I'm a father and I take it seriously, plus my kids are great so it's pretty easy.

If you have something funny to say.
If you have any good stories to tell.
If you just feel like it. (Hey, life is short)