@Roklimber: They're so easy to make and stable, in fact, that dolphins make and play with the water-variety ones all the time.

Fluid rings (smoke rings, water rings, etc) are some of the most hydrodynamically stable natural formations and are relatively easy to produce, both naturally and artificially. Enough said.

@Too.Tired.To.Sleep: Excellent post!

@Annalee Newitz:

@Annalee Newitz:

@frankenstoen: I agree.

I agree with what you said in its general terms, Annalee, but - to me - what killed Caprica is primarily the fact that it revolves around something rather thin: monotheism x polytheism.

@MCM: Excellent! I can't wait. :)

@dougdirac:

@Sex-Panther: Yes, a famous one.

@MCM: Well, I won't, since I don't drink coffee. But I'll drink some OJ, if that will help you. I'll also be around to bug you a lot, like the last time. Are Jan and Anna joining the fun as well?

@MCM:

@Chuck:

@Roklimber:

One of the simplest, most elegant, and most profound proofs I know, I learned from the book

Am I the only one to think that Rush was deceiving Young yet again with his "Destiny's destiny is to figure out a complex pattern in the cosmic background radiation" speech ?

My opinion on UFOs aside, this piece is neither about UFOs nor about Dr. David Jacobs. It's about one kid's difficulties growing up.

@cljohnston108:

@Shewski: Yes, and I think it's the seed for more "family working together" moments.

I have a different opinion. I rather like the show. Yes, it can be improved a lot and it's moving very slowly, but at least it's moving in the right direction.