The Original Star Trek’s 5 year mission was “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” Looks like in keeping with this mission, James Doohan, will have his remains dispersed into outer space.

James Doohan, played the character Montgomery “Scotty” Scott , Chief Engineer of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701). The funny thing was that although the role called for a Scottish Engineer (because all great engineers are Scottish!), Jimmy Doohan was infact Canadian Irish. His portrayal imortalized the line “I am giving it all she has got, Captain!” and “Beam me up, Scotty!” which bore a thousand and one parodies in different movies.

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Owing to a very dismal season for the Pacers, brought about by trades and second chances given to players that did not bear fruit, then capped by the team not reaching the playoffs, Rick Carlisle stepped down as head coach of the team. It was announced as a mutual agreement between the coach and management by team president Larry Bird.

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Interesting development with my Catholic Faith this week. The Vatican released a document, via the Church’s International Theological Commission, stating that there is no “Limbo.” Initially I thought, HUWATTTT? no Limbo? what happens to us who died with Venial Sins? does this mean we can’t go to Heaven anymore?

Turns out I was mistaken as the final cleansing place is known as Purgatory.

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After losing to the Atlanta Hawks, the Indiana Pacers are officially out of the running for an 8th spot in the 2007 NBA playoffs. The last time they failed to make the playoffs was in 1988. Boy, I sure do miss having Reggie Miller around.

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