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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx</link><description>One of the top scientists on the Cassini mission for Saturn is taking on a Hollywood film odyssey as well: The Space Science Institute's Carolyn Porco, who leads Cassini's imaging science team, says she'll be serving as a scientific consultant for "Star</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#656095</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:17:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:656095</guid><dc:creator>www.actionforspace.com</dc:creator><description>I'm sure that J.J. Abrams will make a fantastic movie. His &amp;quot;Lost&amp;quot; sets are really phenomenal. Hopefully their description of other planetary bodies can get more people interested in supporting spaceflight in America</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#656280</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:02:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:656280</guid><dc:creator>John Doe, Seattle, Wash</dc:creator><description>...and she's hot</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#656429</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:42:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:656429</guid><dc:creator>Eric Edwards,  Dallas TX</dc:creator><description>How about the producers of this Trek film donate a few million $'s to the Cassini project or future NASA projects to further space exploration, rather than give lip service to science just to get good press.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Eric &lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#656448</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:48:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:656448</guid><dc:creator>J. Quinlan</dc:creator><description>The best place to &amp;quot;sell&amp;quot; planetary science is on a wide screen at the movie theaters with visions proposed by a scientist. It can motivate school kids and adults alike and to make them think beyond the little blue marble they occupy. It can make them ask the question, &amp;quot;what if ?&amp;quot;</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#657090</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:26:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:657090</guid><dc:creator>Bill McPherson, Martinsville, Indiana</dc:creator><description>There is something about a strong dose of real life mixed in with a little fantasy that can make for a really good story. I hope she can gather a lot more real data for all of us, so we have other things to think of, instead of just politics and war.</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#657247</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:15:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:657247</guid><dc:creator>Robert E. Wheelock, Chandler, Arizona</dc:creator><description>I think this is a fabulous idea. &amp;nbsp;If there are some people who can only get their science through pop entertainment, then at least they're getting something if it is authentic and accurate.</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#657334</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:30:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:657334</guid><dc:creator>Rob, San Diego, CA</dc:creator><description>Maybe next time Hollywood does a Vampire movie they can make sure it is factually accurate too? Because of course, the reason I go to the movies is to get &amp;quot;authentic&amp;quot; views of things... </description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#657545</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:53:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:657545</guid><dc:creator>Ryan Hall</dc:creator><description>This film will be a disaster for the franchise. &amp;nbsp;Incorporate all the pretty pictures of Saturn you like; an egotistical outsider meddling with established canon may attract a trickle of new Trekkers, but he will alienate the core and effectively kick Trek while it's down. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#657581</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:03:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:657581</guid><dc:creator>Former Trek Fan Guy</dc:creator><description>Another time travel plot line? (facepalm)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As soon as I read that bit, all hope for a good Trek film evaporated. &amp;nbsp;I was led to expect a reboot of the franchise, but it sounds like just another re-hash.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Break out the stuffing and cranberry sauce, because this flick is going to be a TURKEY.</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#657789</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:05:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:657789</guid><dc:creator>robbie withey,new bern,nc</dc:creator><description>i think it's great that a top scientist in the field of planetary studies is contributing to the greatest sci-fi series of all time. i'm looking forward to the release of the film with more anticipation now. hopefully they'll use quite a bit of real imagery for this Trek installment. so to fellow Trek fans-&amp;quot;Live long and prosper!&amp;quot;</description></item><item><title>Reality check for 'Trek'</title><link>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/11/655965.aspx#658097</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:04:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:658097</guid><dc:creator>Dale Kay, Palmdale, CA</dc:creator><description>The continual exploration of our local neighborhood and beyond will ensure that man as a species will survive. Once we cease the exploration, we ensure we also will cease as a species. We need more forward thinkers in our society as well as the youth of today given the inspiration to move off this planet. 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I was one one week and off the next. &amp;nbsp;What happened? I have followed it from the beginning.</description></item></channel></rss>