|
|
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| | __NOTOC__ |
| | {| class="messagebox" |
| | | class="infoboxheader" style="vertical-align:top;" | |
| | {| cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5" class="messagebox" style="vertical-align:top;" |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | About "Spencerian" |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | [[Image:SpencerianNormal.jpg|left|100px]] |
| | I'm '''Kevin H. Spencer''', a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana (yes, the home of that big car race in the spring). "Spencerian" is my online nickname in many locations. I'm also an administrator here on Battlestar Wiki. |
| | |
| | I'm a computer systems engineer, specializing in Mac OS X technologies. To make myself more curiously unique, I'm also a black conservative. I don't even speak "Jive." The world has all kinds. |
| | <div style="clear: both;"></div> |
| | My interests are fewer in my older age, but their intensity (obsession?) to what few items I enjoy can border on zealotry. |
| | |
| | *I'm a huge ''[[w:The Matrix|Matrix]]'' fan (as if my photo here doesn't give you a clue). I'm about as versed on the Matrix trilogy and its philosophy as I am about ''Battlestar''. I've started quite a few articles on [http://matrix.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page The MetaCortex Database], a Matrix wiki. The woman dressed as Trinity is my sweetie (''Dibs'', Neo!) |
| | *Growing up on the original ''Star Trek'' and ''Battlestar Galactica'', my tastes on "mainstream" science fiction have graduated far from what ''Star Trek'' has become. I use ''[[w:Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]'' as a good writing baseline. |
| | *I attend a few science fiction conventions in the Midwest, and enjoyed one in the south in 2006. I tend to keep a low profile, except when I appear in costume. |
| | *My exposure to "The Matrix" has, in part, led me to become a member of the [[w:Roman Catholic Church|Catholic Church]]. It's a curious, mysterious story that led me there that, in some ways, was like Neo's trip through the Looking Glass. |
| | *While not a big fan of the last three ''Star Trek'' spinoffs, I'm very fond of the fan-generated [http://www.newvoyages.com/ New Voyages] episodes of the original ''Star Trek''. This is '''very''' impressive stuff, and is free to watch. A must-visit. I'm also very supportive of CBS's reissue of the Original ''Star Trek'' with CGI graphics. Normally this might be a formula for controversy (''a la'' the ''Star Wars'' expanded editions), but the combination of the (highly cleaned and clear) live-action with the un-matted graphics that fit precisely with their originally-shot model renderings make watching TOS a new joy. |
| | |- |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Toolbox |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | * [[Battlestar Wiki:Administrators' noticeboard]] |
| | * [[Battlestar Wiki:Standards and Conventions]] |
| | * [[Battlestar Wiki:Citation Jihad]] |
| | * [[Battlestar Wiki:Spoiler Policy]] |
| | * [[Battlestar Wiki:Fanwanking]] |
| | * [[Battlestar Wiki:Things you just don't do, not even in war]] |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Favorite Articles |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | {{key|green}}'''[[Case Orange]]:''' This was my first contribution. <br/> |
| | {{key|green}}'''[[Computers in the Re-imagined Series]]:''' The amount of information I gained from aired content was fun to assemble.<br/> |
| | {{key|green}}'''[[Religion in the Twelve Colonies]]:''' The depth of information from the show has made for some interesting story arcs.<br/> |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Articles in Need of Work |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | {{key|yellow}}[[Timeline (RDM)]]. This article on storyline inconsistencies reads too much like an episode summary and requires much concision and revision.<br/> |
| | {{key|yellow}}All episode summaries to rid them of nested questions and winded analysis.<br/> |
| | {{key|yellow}}All separate continuity articles, particular the comics and novels, which have little or no content.<br/> |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Favorite Episodes |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | {{key|green}}[[Exodus, Part II]]. Having ''Galactica'' drop through the atmosphere was totally badass.<br/> |
| | {{key|green}}[[Flight of the Phoenix]]. I miss the Blackbird.<br/> |
| | {{key|green}}[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]. The beauty shot of ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'' peeling basestars like bananas was the best SFX of the series.<br/> |
| | {{key|green}}[[Unfinished Business]]. The munches. Roslin, Adama, and [[New Caprican loco weed]], baby.<br/> |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Personal News and Trivia |
| | |- |
| | |[[Image:SpencerianSackhoff.jpg|left|100px]]<br/> |
| | Starbase Indy 2006 was pleased to see [[Katee Sackhoff]]. The actress is, in comparison to her Kara Thrace persona, a thin, shy waif with a great sense of humor.<br /> |
| | <div style="clear: both;"></div> |
| | [[Image:SpencerianJedi2.jpg|right|80px]]<br /> |
| | Why, yes, I am the Ronco Average Bald Black Guy! Dress me up like Samuel L. Jackson, Lawrence Fishbourne, Avery Brooks or [[Rick Worthy]] and take me to parties!<br /> |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Notable Shows That Also Use Nukes as Plot Devices, and Interesting Links (to me) |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | * ''[[w:Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]''. Watch this show! Almost as many twists as ''Battlestar Galactica''!<br /> |
| | * ''[[w:Jericho (TV series)|Jericho]]''. I've enjoyed what I've seen.<br /> |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | *[http://www.neoandtrinity.net/home.html Neo and Trinity: A Matrix fan site] |
| | *[http://navras.boourns.net/extra.php The closing credits music to ''The Matrix Revolutions''] is "Navras." You might have heard [[Elosha]] sing the central verse at the close of the [[Miniseries]]. An inspiring verse from the Upanishads. |
| | |
| | ==== Other Wikis ==== |
| | |
| | *[http://matrix.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page The MetaCortex Database], a Matrix wiki. |
| | *[[w:Main Page|Wikipedia]]. Sometimes finding reliable information here is as fruitful as rearranging the deck chairs on the ''Titanic''. |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Availability |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | After some offline time this summer, I'm active and available. |
| | |} |
| | | class="infoboxheader" valign="top" | |
| | {| cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5" class="messagebox" |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Key |
| | |- |
| | | |
| | {{key|orange|'''In R&D'''}}<br/> |
| | {{key|red|'''Actively Working'''}}<br/> |
| | {{key|yellow|'''Needs Review'''}}<br/> |
| | {{key|teal|'''In Dispute'''}}<br/> |
| | {{key|cyan|'''Needs Comments'''}}<br/> |
| | {{key|green|'''Finished'''}}<br/> |
| | |- |
| | ! class="contentbox-th" | Quick Biography |
| | |- |
| | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | |
| | <!-- User/Character Template --> |
| {{User Data| | | {{User Data| |
| |photo=SpencerianAndFriend.jpg | | |photo=SpencerianAndFriend.jpg |
| |name=Kevin H. Spencer | | |name=Kevin H Spencer |
| |email=[[Special:Emailuser/Spencerian|Click here]]
| |
| |gmail=
| |
| |aim =
| |
| |age=42 | | |age=42 |
| |location=[[Wikipedia:Indianapolis, IN|Indianapolis, Indiana]] | | |location=[[Wikipedia:Indianapolis, IN|Indianapolis, Indiana]] |
| |parents= | | |countrycode= US |
| |siblings= | | |email= |
| |children=[http://www.rileykids.org/story/view.asp?id=100049 One son] (a descendant of [[Wikipedia:Charlemagne|Charlemagne]]) | | |gmail=kspencerian |
| |callsign= | | |aim = |
| |marital status=Re-singled | | |callsign=Spencerian |
| |occupation=Computer technician, consultant, and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1931841004/103-1867439-8683855?v=glance&n=283155 author] | | |parents=Two (like everyone else); one living |
| |rank= | | |siblings=One brother, two sisters |
| |admin=Yes | | |children=One son |
| | |marital status=Single |
| | |occupation=Enterprise Engineer |
| | |rank= |
| | |admin=damn skippy |
| | |nocat= |
| }} | | }} |
| | | <!-- User/Character Template --> |
| | | |} |
| == What ''is'' Real? ==
| | |} |
| | |
| '''Spencerian''' is a computer technician and writer living in Indianapolis, Indiana. (OK, ''enough'' talking about myself in third-party voice...)
| |
| | |
| I'm a typical computer geek, gaming and science fiction fan. '''Yes''', even in my "old age" I game in Neverwinter Nights, Halo, Marathon, Return to Castle Wolfenstein and the like. Don't make me come over there and ''Kick. Your. Ass'' (and in costume to boot).
| |
| | |
| I'm one of the [[Special:Listusers/sysop|administrators]] here (I was "The Old Man" here, until [[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] noted me of his higher rank). Unlike most of you, I've seen the ''original'' "Star Trek" and original "Battlestar Galactica" when they first aired. And yes, sadly, I even sat through the dreaded "Galactica 1980" and have the drain cell bramage to prove it.
| |
| | |
| I've a strong interest in ''[[Wikipedia:The Matrix|The Matrix]]'' series of films and related material and has developed many interpretations on the philosophy and motivations found in the movies. Most of these ideas have been integrated (with supporting sources, of course) on [[Wikipedia:Neo (The Matrix)|The Matrix (especially most of the content in the Neo and Trinity articles)]].
| |
| | |
| [[Image:SpencerianJedi.jpg|left|thumb|175px|"I am ''altering'' our policies. ''Pray'' I don't alter them further."]]
| |
| I enjoy other mainstream shows such as ''[[Wikipedia:Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]'' and am a recovering ''[[Wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'' fan. I hope to feel better about ''Star Trek'' as soon as the franchise has been cured of the Bergman virus that consumes it. I enjoy ''[[Wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'' with a friend who's a damned uncanny likeness to [http://www.savingstarwars.com/html/home.html George Lucas] (He has a starring role in that same movie).
| |
| | |
| I was an extra in a locally produced movie, "[http://www.savingstarwars.com Saving Star Wars]," which guest starred actor [[Wikipedia:David Prowse|Dave Prowse]], the actual man behind the costume of Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Prowse was a reknowned fitness trainer for many stars, including the late Christopher Reeve (of "Superman" fame). I got a significant weight-loss tip from the Dark Lord of the Sith: "Drink less water." (Hey, its a Dark Lord of the Sith: you ''take his advice'', know what I'm sayin'?)
| |
| | |
| In the meantime, I'm very happy with the new ''Battlestar'' series and consider it some of the best TV SF in the last 30 years. I've contributed quite a lot to the Battlestar Wiki and hope my contributions help your enjoyment as well.
| |
| <div style="clear: both;"></div> | |
| | |
| == You Are Living in a Dream World ==
| |
| I have a technical bent, so I've aided in many articles that discuss much of what science we know in the new series. Articles that I've originated or greatly contributed include:
| |
| | |
| *[[Case Orange]]
| |
| *[[Computers]] (and by extension, [[Colonial Computer History]])
| |
| *[[Science in the Re-imagined Series]]
| |
| *[[Cylon agent speculation]]
| |
| *[[Flight suit]]
| |
| *[[Toaster]]
| |
| | |
| Silly pages like the [[Toaster]], [[Flashlight]], and [[Numerology]] pages help keep me (and hopefully, you) from taking the BS Wiki too seriously.
| |
| | |
| My girlfriend, of whom I'm not worthy, has gotten him hooked on "Firefly" as well. Dammit, there's ''another'' costume I have to think about. And yes, my girlfriend (to his right in character bio picture as "Trinity") is quite The Hottie.
| |
| | |
| ==How Do You Define "Real?" ==
| |
| | |
| Yep, I do the sci-fi convention thing, and frequently seek out or head panels on "Battlestar Galactica" or "The Matrix" trilogy.
| |
| | |
| I'm currently studying the need to make as many costumes as he can that involve bald, dark and/or mysterious men in TV and cinema:
| |
| | |
| Costumes I Have:
| |
| | |
| * '''Morpheus''': (See picture in my character bio). Best used with beautiful matching Trinity beside me.
| |
| :*''The costume won a Judge's Award at [http://www.windycon.org/ WindyCon] this November, 2005 for best presentation and characterization.
| |
| :*I'm betting that the katana in my hand ''persuaded'' the judges--"Scary" was their reaction to me.''
| |
| * '''Mace Windu''': Also shown here; in fact, I'm the "On my signal, unleash hell" extra in the "Saving Star Wars " movie and my expression was the best Russell Crowe-"You pissed me off"-look I could manage.
| |
| * '''Neo''': OK, no, he's not black or bald, but the long trenchcoat/cassock, of which I own a suitable version, just plain says 'My kung-fu is better than yours.' The looks I get when I wear that at conventions or on the street tells me that no one is going to cross me that day. I'll have a picture of this up one day.
| |
| * '''Captain Sisko''': From "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", played by Avery Brooks. I happen to have a nice yellow Starfleet tunic, but I think red is better.
| |
| * '''Hawk''': The mysterious hired gun and friend to Spenser from the old "Spenser: For Hire" TV series and the Spenser novels by Robert B. Parker (also played by Avery Brooks of "DS9" fame in the series). Add trenchcoat, stylish turtleneck and goatee, and a .357 Magnum replica, and I'm likely to win something (or get shot for being too convincing to local law enforcement).
| |
| | |
| Costume Ideas for Later:
| |
| | |
| # '''Frozone''': From [http://www.theincredibles.com the most excellent movie, ''The Incredibles'']
| |
| # '''Imhotep''': The mummy from the way-cool and funny [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120616/ ''The Mummy'' and ''The Mummy 2'' movies]
| |
| # '''Othello''': A Shakespearean look so I'll have to have ''something'' cool to wear at renaissance faires.
| |
| # '''Green Lantern (John Stewart)''': From the animated "Justice League" TV series.
| |
| # A Viper [[flight suit]] and officer uniform from the new BSG. (''Well, duh!!'')
| |
| | |
| I'm open to additional costume requests that make women swoon, or cause gnashing of teeth and lamentations in other costumers who aren't worthy (or get too involved in the part).
| |
| | |
| ==SF Convention Attendance Plans for 2006==
| |
| | |
| * '''[http://capricon.org/capricon26/ Capricon 26]''' in Chicago in February 2006. Good theme this year. Parties remain a high point, but programming is still sparce.''
| |
| *'''[http://www.marcon.org MARCON 41]''', May 26-28, 2006. I attended a very spirited ''Battlestar'' panel here. Thanks to the folks there who made the panel very interesting. Saw some friends I met at an ad hoc ''Battlestar'' panel at [http://www.millennicon.org/ Millenicon] in Cincinnati earlier this year.
| |
| * '''[http://www.inconjunction.org/ InConjunction 27]''' in my hometown of Indy, July 7-9, 2006. If there's a ''Battlestar'' discussion here, I'll be there.
| |
| *'''[http://www.gencon.com/2006/indy/ GenCon Indy]''', August 10-13, 2006 in Indianapolis.
| |
| **'''[[Jamie Bamber]]''' and '''[[Richard Hatch]]''' are media guests this year.
| |
| **Last year's con was attended by [[Mary McDonnell]].
| |
| *'''[http://www.dragoncon.org/ DragonCon 2006]'''
| |
| **DragonCon was a blast. There was much BSG representation in costumes, panels, and guests. My talk page has more, and some photos.
| |
| * '''[http://www.starbaseindy.com/ Starbase Indy 2006]''', also in Indy on Thanksgiving weekend, 2005.
| |
| ** '''Actress [[Katee Sackhoff]] (Starbuck)''' is scheduled to visit this convention in her ''only'' scheduled convention in the United States this year! More details on this page later, or visit the Starbase Indy link for more details. I also plan to host panels on Battlestar Galactica at this convention.
| |
| | |
| ==Other Wikis I Attend To==
| |
| *[http://matrixfilms.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page The Matrix Wiki], a small wiki that's just getting started on the Matrix universe.
| |
| *[http://www.battlestarwiki.org/1999/Main_Page Wikibase Alpha], another of [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe's]] wikis that could use some help.
| |
| *Wikipedia (when they're not ticking me off with their "larger-than-thou" ambivalence to all other wikis). I filled in many Matrix articles a year or so back when they were annoying stubby pages.
| |
| *[http://tgm.firstones.com/wiki/Main_Page The Great Machine], a "Babylon 5" wiki that could use the same standardization and makeover that Battlestar Wiki has enjoyed.
| |
| | |
| ==Some Music That Energizes Me==
| |
| * The soundtracks to ''The Matrix'' movie trilogy, particularly:
| |
| **"Chateau"
| |
| **"Navras"
| |
| **"Tetujin"
| |
| **"Mona Lisa Overdrive"
| |
| | |
| *The soundtracks to ''Star Trek I'', ''Star Trek II'' and ''Star Trek III'', particularly:
| |
| **"Ilia's Theme"
| |
| **"Leaving Drydock"
| |
| **"The Cloud"
| |
| **"Battle of the Mutara Nebula"
| |
| **"Genesis Countdown"
| |
| **"Stealing the Enterprise"
| |
| | |
| *The Ditty Bops' album, "Who Has The Time?" particularly:
| |
| **Gentle Sheep
| |
| **Pale Yellow
| |
| | |
| *"Bring Me To Life" by Evanescance.
| |
| *"Blue Jean" by David Bowie
| |
| *"BSG Main Theme" and "The Storm and the Dead," from the [[Miniseries]] soundtrack
| |
| *Any Motown-sound music, but especially from The Spinners
| |
| *"Cursum Perficio" and "Tempus Vernum" from Enya's various albums (Gotta do the Latin)
| |
| *"Mushaboom" by Feist
| |
| *"The Back to the Future Overture" by Alan Silvestri (How can you ''not'' drive 88 when this is playing?)
| |
| *"Duel of the Fates" and "The Asteroid Field" from the ''Star Wars'' soundtracks.
| |
| | |
| ==Contacting Me==
| |
| | |
| If you must speak to me privately, send a message to '''kevspencer at yahoo com'''.
| |
| | |
| [[Category: Wikipedians|Spencerian]]
| |
