The 2007 episode "Daleks in Manhattan" shows the creation of a Human Dalek through a genetic treatment and a mutagenic solution that allows a Dalek to absorb a human and merge with it.
Although the line between Humans and Daleks has been blurred before, most notably in the serials Evil of the Daleks and Revelation of the Daleks and mentioned in "The Parting of the Ways", this episode is the first to show this new form of hybrid.
The Dalek casing becomes a cocoon of sorts during the process, which takes approximately twenty minutes. While the hybridisation is taking place, the Dalek's eyestalk twitches erratically and smoke is emitted from the casing, before the eye is observed dimming and dropping once the fusion is complete. When this happens, the casing opens to reveal the new hybrid crouched in the bottom of the shell, the rest of it being completely empty. The hybrid itself clearly displays physical traits from both humans and the Dalek mutant. The basic physiology of the hybrid is primarily human, with four limbs and four fingers and one opposable thumb on each hand, though the skin is now leathery and predominantly beige. The head is where the alterations are most prominent. With exception of skin changes, the mouth and chin are more-or-less the same as a human's. The upper part of the head bears a mostly-exposed brain, a single large eye and stubby tentacles arranged in a broken circle around the human/Dalek's head. These tentacles twitch a little, very slowly when the creature is calm but more rapidly during periods of heightened emotion. Along the back of the neck are what may be exposed vertebrae. It seems that the voice of the hybrids maintain the characteristics of the human, however the speech of the hybrid also has Dalek characteristics such as talking at a slow pace.
The Sec hybrid was killed by Dalek Thay.
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
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Saturday, 26 July 2008
Correction - 5 favourite things
Originally I stated my favourite things as dogs and blogging...Gary correctly spotted my mistake - I have a total of five favourite things - dogs, blogging, chocolate, Doctor Who and shoes.
Any questions?
Friday, 25 July 2008
Dogs Trust blog
Combining my two favourite things in the world, dogs and blogs, we have the wonderful Dogs Trust Blog! (Remember, never feed a dog chocolate, it's toxic - I will dispose of your chocolate for you)
Thursday, 24 July 2008
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Quotes from child support forms
The following are all replies that women have put on Child Support Agency forms in the section for listing father’s details. These are genuine excerpts from the forms (names removed).
1. Regarding the identity of the father of my twins, child A was fathered by [name removed]. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of child B, but I believe that he was conceived on the same night.
2. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of my child as I was being sick out of a window when taken unexpectedly from behind. I can provide you with a list of names of men that I think were at the party if this helps.
3. I do not know the name of the father of my little girl. She was conceived at a party [address and date given] where I had unprotected sex with a man I met that night. I do remember that the sex was so good that I fainted. If you do manage to track down the father can you send me his phone number? Thanks.
4. I don’t know the identity of the father of my daughter. He drives a BMW that now has a hole made by my stiletto in one of the door panels. Perhaps you can contact BMW service stations in this area and see if he’s had It replaced.
5. I have never had sex with a man. I am awaiting a letter from the Pope confirming that my son’s conception was immaculate and that he is Christ risen again.
6. I cannot tell you the name of child A’s dad as he informs me that to do so would blow his cover and that would have cataclysmic implications for the British economy. I am torn between doing right by you and right by the country. Please advise.
7. I do not know who the father of my child was as all squaddies look the same to me. I can confirm that he was a Royal Green Jacket.
8. [name given] is the father of child A. If you do catch up with him can you ask him what he did with my AC/DC CDs?
9. From the dates it seems that my daughter was conceived at EuroDisney maybe it really is the Magic Kingdom.
10. So much about that night is a blur. The only thing that I remember for sure is Delia Smith did a programme about eggs earlier in the evening. If I’d have stayed in and watched more TV rather than going to the party at [address given], mine might have remained unfertilised.
11. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of my baby, after all when you eat a tin of beans you can’t be sure which one made you fart.
Via
1. Regarding the identity of the father of my twins, child A was fathered by [name removed]. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of child B, but I believe that he was conceived on the same night.
2. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of my child as I was being sick out of a window when taken unexpectedly from behind. I can provide you with a list of names of men that I think were at the party if this helps.
3. I do not know the name of the father of my little girl. She was conceived at a party [address and date given] where I had unprotected sex with a man I met that night. I do remember that the sex was so good that I fainted. If you do manage to track down the father can you send me his phone number? Thanks.
4. I don’t know the identity of the father of my daughter. He drives a BMW that now has a hole made by my stiletto in one of the door panels. Perhaps you can contact BMW service stations in this area and see if he’s had It replaced.
5. I have never had sex with a man. I am awaiting a letter from the Pope confirming that my son’s conception was immaculate and that he is Christ risen again.
6. I cannot tell you the name of child A’s dad as he informs me that to do so would blow his cover and that would have cataclysmic implications for the British economy. I am torn between doing right by you and right by the country. Please advise.
7. I do not know who the father of my child was as all squaddies look the same to me. I can confirm that he was a Royal Green Jacket.
8. [name given] is the father of child A. If you do catch up with him can you ask him what he did with my AC/DC CDs?
9. From the dates it seems that my daughter was conceived at EuroDisney maybe it really is the Magic Kingdom.
10. So much about that night is a blur. The only thing that I remember for sure is Delia Smith did a programme about eggs earlier in the evening. If I’d have stayed in and watched more TV rather than going to the party at [address given], mine might have remained unfertilised.
11. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of my baby, after all when you eat a tin of beans you can’t be sure which one made you fart.
Via
Toof
I'm off to see the dentist this morning, I have a tooth with a cracked root that won't settle down and I think it's getting pulled. I've never had a tooth out before - Does it hurt? Do things stick in the hole? Will I have to get bolts in the side of my head?? Can I catch MRSA??? What happens if my whole head is infected???? What if it's Ebola...?????
*Update*
I have anti-biotics and a couple of weeks to think about whether I want rid of the recurring offender.
*Update*
I have anti-biotics and a couple of weeks to think about whether I want rid of the recurring offender.
Monday, 21 July 2008
What's your theme song?
Your Theme Song is Back in Black by AC/DC |
 "Back in black, I hit the sack, I've been too long, I'm glad to be back" Things sometimes get really crazy for you, and sometimes you have to get away from all the chaos. But each time you stage your comeback, it's even better than the last! |
Could you eat a whole one?
Every now and then I get all self-righteousy and post things like this. I'm not really bothered what other people do, but the world would defo be a nicer place if people stopped using superglue that's been squirted in rabbits eyes.
Sunday, 20 July 2008
Someone else has seen the whole of the internet
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Tony has just informed me of my appearance in the Guardian guide (Here's the website version) I am like a big proud pigeon amazed that i've made an impression on someone. I must purchase some dark glasses and a headscarf immediately.
Tony has just informed me of my appearance in the Guardian guide (Here's the website version) I am like a big proud pigeon amazed that i've made an impression on someone. I must purchase some dark glasses and a headscarf immediately.
Saturday, 19 July 2008
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Monday, 14 July 2008
Radioactive choccy - Yummy!
Radium Chocolate manufactured by Burk & Braun was sold in Germany from 1931 to 1936, advertised for its powers of rejuvenation.
More products here
Via Gary at Look At This...
Sunday, 13 July 2008
Personaliity test
I got 39
EVALUATION:
31 TO 40 POINTS
Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see
you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest..! Not a person who
makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely
loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in
return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to
shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a
long time to get over it if that trust is ever broken.
Try it here
EVALUATION:
31 TO 40 POINTS
Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see
you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest..! Not a person who
makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely
loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in
return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to
shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a
long time to get over it if that trust is ever broken.
Try it here
Saturday, 12 July 2008
A sad day for Doctor Who fans
The Doctor landed on the planet Baddoggium where a fatal battle ensued.
In the heat of the battle, overpowered the awful fumes omitted from the Aliens' bum-bum, the confused Doctor tried to lift the Tardis...which was a bit silly really.
The evil Lord Cocos' minions could be heard chanting something that sounded like..."Geddimcoco geddimcoco".
At one stage the dog-like alien leader Coco actually seized the transport-a-slipper as the Doctor took flight from the futile battle.
Photographic evidence seems to indicate that the poor Doctor is defo, defo dead.
In the heat of the battle, overpowered the awful fumes omitted from the Aliens' bum-bum, the confused Doctor tried to lift the Tardis...which was a bit silly really.
The evil Lord Cocos' minions could be heard chanting something that sounded like..."Geddimcoco geddimcoco".
At one stage the dog-like alien leader Coco actually seized the transport-a-slipper as the Doctor took flight from the futile battle.
Photographic evidence seems to indicate that the poor Doctor is defo, defo dead.
Thursday, 10 July 2008
Competition of the day
Doo doo doodoodododoooooo
Get your crayons out - There is no prize as I'm tight as a ducks arse. I'll post any entries though.
First entry is from Unkle Lancifer
Next we have one from Jarons20
His majesties offering
A Monty Pythonesque creation by Gary
An attempt by me
Ooh this one by MrsILuvNUFC has a caption - extra points!
MrsILuvNUFC strikes again, boy she's good!
Hmmm Istvanski...I think you/we may be in trouble after this one. (There was another entry from Istvanski, terribly NSFW - email me if you want to see it)
Get your crayons out - There is no prize as I'm tight as a ducks arse. I'll post any entries though.
First entry is from Unkle Lancifer
Next we have one from Jarons20
His majesties offering
A Monty Pythonesque creation by Gary
An attempt by me
Ooh this one by MrsILuvNUFC has a caption - extra points!
MrsILuvNUFC strikes again, boy she's good!
Hmmm Istvanski...I think you/we may be in trouble after this one. (There was another entry from Istvanski, terribly NSFW - email me if you want to see it)
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Look At This...
I am now an official member of the brilliant Look At This... as the founder ILuvNUFC's priorities lie in another project Photographs of Newcastle.
That's me that is!
That's me that is!
What age do you act?
You Act Like You Are 22 Years Old |
 You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel like an adult, and you're optimistic about life. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. You're still figuring out your place in the world and how you want your life to shape up. The world is full of possibilities, and you can't wait to explore many of them. |
Via look At This...(my favourite blog :-))
