On September 28th, 1987, Gene Roddenberry’s second major venture into television, Star Trek - The Next Generation premiered on syndicated channels throughout the United States and some foreign countries.
I touched on the legacy of ST-TNG and its importance to the evolution of TV by becoming the most popular syndicated series of all time, but also [...]

The case of Michael Vick, who pleaded guilty to charges for his role in running a dog fighting operation, has left his defenders wondering. Although the Atlanta Falcons has had other misfortunes in its 41 year history, this particular incident has hit a particularly sensitive nerve. Now that he has been suspended indefinitely by the [...]

In the past, I have usually been drawn to characters who have exhibited the need for redemption and forgiveness. Three of the most interesting have been portrayed on television to varying degrees.
Angel from “Buffy The Vampire Slayer“, was introduced as the mysterious “good” vampire with a soul, who develops an unrequited love for Buffy while [...]

Marcel Marceau, one of the great poetic masters of mime who became the symbol for its rebirth following the devastation of WWII, died in Paris on Saturday surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 84.
Art historians, who often compared him to Charlie Chaplin, said that he alone resurrected the art form that [...]

According to Newsherald.com in Panama City, Florida , criminal rapist Bobby James Allen was castrated as part of a plea deal. “Serial rapist Bobby James Allen went through with the terms of his plea agreement and had his testicles removed. In exchange, Circuit Judge Michael Overstreet on Thursday sentenced Allen to 25 years in [...]

If any relationship is to proceed beyond the point of acquaintance, there needs to be a moment which one of the persons risks making themselves vulnerable . This is the place a friendship will develop , proceed and deepen, stay the [...]

On September 20th, 1934, the world was gifted with one of its most intelligent, interesting and witty woman for any generation. Elegent, beautiful and who navigated through life with openness, practicality and wisdom. On this day, her seventy-third birthday, all of us at Eclectic Commons wanted to take the time to wish Ms. Sofia Villiani [...]

As I was surfing the net, by sheer happenstance, I came across a truly “ball crunching” item: the Hillary Clinton Presidential (contender ) Nutcracker. An inventive concept. As a gift, perhaps for Xmas this year to one of the many lobbyists as they pound on the doors of the congressional offices yelling “Let me [...]

“Old and new make the warp and woof of every moment. There is no thread that is not a twist of these two strands. By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. We quote not only books and proverbs, but arts, sciences, religion, customs, and laws; nay, we quote temples and houses, tables [...]

Although Puerto Rico (”rich port“), with a current population of 4 million and comprising the main island and several smaller islands, has a complex and “rich” history, very little is known about it prior to Columbus’s arrival. It’s not surprising since the history of North America, as taught by schools in the United States, “began [...]