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The original series of Star Trek (or Star Trek: TOS has fandom has renamed it) launched on NBC on September 8th 1966, that's 40 years ago this Friday. The show, which ran for a mere three seasons finished its run on June 3rd 1969 and has been in re-runs almost ever since.

It's popularity is such that 40 years after it started CBS are currently working on re-mastered versions of some of the original episodes complete with new CGI for release into syndication again.

But Star Trek is a lot more than just a science fiction show that has stood the test of time. It's more even than the start of a popular franchise. Star Trek represents the entrance of science fiction into popular culture.

Star Trek was far from the first sci-fi show on tv and if you trace these things back, there were many pulp serials in the cinema along the lines of Flash Gordon which had some or many sci-fi elements. But Star Trek was different. For one thing it treated the source material with more reverence. I can't claim that all the science fiction in Star Trek was good (some of it was plain bad), but some of it was very good and much of it was based on established science fiction concepts.

The eventual success of Star Trek paved the way for a television landscape where science fiction shows routinely turn up on network tv.

Memories of Star Trek

Star Trek has never ranked in my personal top 5 of sci-fi shows. Perhaps that's because I'm from the UK and our own sci-fi shows usually got better tv slots. However I do have some vivid memories from my childhood of watching episodes. Scenes from The Doomsday Machine episode are still burned into my mind 20+ years later.

I can claim to have watched episodes of every series of Star Trek, including the entire runs of The Original Series and The Next Generation. It wasn't until the later shows that my interest in the series really diminished. Perhaps it was the lack of originality, maybe it was just too much too close together, but by the time that Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise arrived on the scene, I rarely tuned in.

The Future of Star Trek

Now, as the 40th anniversary of Star Trek arrives, there is no Star Trek on tv for the first time in over a decade and no sign of one in the near future. But this certainly isn't the end for Star Trek. Rumors continue to swirl over the proposed Star Trek XI movie which currently has J. J. Abrams (Lost) attached as a producer.

Will this movie trigger a Star Trek revival? Probably not, the movie is heavily rumored to be a prequel of some sort to the original Star Trek series. While this has a lot of potential for drawing in the more casual Trek audience, it doesn't leave many opportunities to move the franchise in a new direction.

For the moment it seems that Trek has written itself into a corner and until someone can come up with a new vision for the franchise it is probably best that it stays off tv. It won't be gone for ever of that I'm sure. Star Trek has lasted 40 years, it's not likely to die now.

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Irving’S Robust, Economic Development Sector Bodes Well For Local Real Estate

Irving’s strong, local economy, low unemployment rate and healthy real estate market makes it particularly popular for business development and relocation, despite the poor state of the national economy.

The city leaders of Irving recognize the unique opportunity they have in this progressive, dynamic city, and have responded with an array of exciting development projects which will further help to expand this already-strong economy, provide additional jobs, keep real estate sales strong and expand the city’s tax base.

Irving Convention Center

Take for example the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas, which is currently under construction. The Irving Convention Center, which is part of the Entertainment District Project, is set to open in fall 2010. Built upon a 40-acre tract of land in the Las Colinas Urban Center, as the first phase of a future, mixed-use entertainment complex, the Irving Convention Center will feature over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 20,000 square-foot ballroom and over 20 breakout rooms, each featuring about 1,000 square feet of space.

The Irving Convention Center design, which is under the direction of the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be home to many, top-notch conventions, exhibitions and meetings, among other things.

Heritage Crossing

Another popular economic development project is Heritage Crossing, which involves the acquisition and development of downtown Irving property. Heritage Crossing, which has, to date, developed over $35 million dollars worth of downtown Irving property, will be a greater source of tax revenue for the city.

Thus far, more than 50 properties have been developed for Heritage Crossing, as well as five, expansive, apartment complexes. Four out of the five complexes are set to be demolished, as are a number of dilapidated family residences.

In addition to generating revenue for Irving’s tax base, Heritage Crossing will further reduce the crime rate in this area and boost property values.

Other projects for Heritage Crossing include a retail townhome project, which is valued at $16 million, and an apartment retail development project, which is valued at $22.4 million.

Water Street Development

The Water Street Development Project

Water Street is a planned development project to be located in the Las Colinas Urban Center. Zoning, plat and site plans have been approved, and plans for the street layout and the first building, which will enjoy a prime, Lake Ca
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Scotty Dean Locke 1943; resident of Saginaw, TX: DIVORCES & MARRIAGES?

Please provide info re Scotty Dean Locke and his marriages and divorces. He was born in 1943; two children, Tracy and Shaun. Employed by U.S. Post Office; previously worked in car sales and home insulation. Lived most of life in Meadowbrook, Euless, Haltom City, and Saginaw. Always in Tarrant Co. with exception of Irving TX, Dallas Co. in early '80's. Brothers Herb and Terry. Deceased parents Herb & Pauline Locke of Meadowbrook in Fort Worth.

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