Thursday, April 20, 2006

Excellent Raspberry, Hangzhou, Doctor Who

AM/PM switched the flavors, so now maple has given way to raspberry swirl. The flavor changed, but JSD is still serving.

Although I didn't have much time to enjoy the views during a brief trip Monday and Tuesday, I can recommend a visit to Hangzhou, China. A lake dominates the center of Hangzhou with trees, flowers, and other semi-natural beauty ringing the entire lake. Beijing was not what I'd call "beautiful" — although that's not necessarily a criticism — but Hangzhou is different. The pollution was a little less severe, too.

Season 2 of the new Doctor Who started airing this past Saturday on BBC domestic U.K. television. I particularly enjoy the multi-episode story arcs that work so well in genre television. The season's first episode, "New Earth," brings back the Face of Boe and Cassandra in a story about bioethics. This episode also sets up some unresolved plot elements to keep the audience anxious for more. For example, viewers learn the Face of Boe will return once only. Thank you, BBC, for bringing this classic series back under the able stewardship of Russell T. Davies.

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