Yes, I am the David Skaar who was on Jeopardy (November 2008). This is the only significant change to this page since 2002. A link to random commentary on Jeopardy will be coming soon (maybe before 2013).

No, I am not this Skaar, despite any superficial resemblance, or similarity of legwear.

Be very afraid, you have found... Rasputin's Cavalcade of Whimsy

Featuring: Rasputin, Master of Evil, and devourer of fruits and vegetables

Also Featuring: Rasputin's manservant, David Skaar, Bachelors in Biology, Math, and Evil, Ph.D. in Biochemistry. That's right, it's now DOCTOR Skaar to you.

Rasputin, Master of Evil, Lord High Executioner for DNRC 1995-1999

Before you go on to try and find amusement, some sad news. Rasputin died on February 13, 1999, either from natural causes, or from an as yet unindentified plot against him. Please take a moment to pay your respects and leave any messages at the Rasputin memorial page.

Caution!!

It seems that perusing the Cavalcade of Whimsy may result in head trauma. Submitted for your approval, an email testimonial describing the inherent risks of this site, but also stroking our egos as to what a great site this is (or else I wouldn't have put it here), and how much they enjoyed the resulting concussion.

Everyone's a Critic, so I am too

It's easier to be a critic than to be creative, so here's some reviews of books and movies.

The Page of Stupidity has been changed as of December 2. In this day and age, something like this is very important to your health (unless you're an inDUHvidual), as you will see if you go there. For those of you who have been here before, I've changed things some. The page of stupidity is now just for stupidity, and the comics have their own section now.

David's new page just devoted to the comics, last update: July 10, 1997. (Once a decade, whether it needs it or not)

Superheroes and Science? Holey Moley! Hal Jordan, call your agent.

Trivia question for you, if Bill Clinton were an element, what would his symbol be? You can find the answer through my links.

ZORK!

What is our credo?

Who is Rasputin? Why should I convert all my assets into carrots and send them to him? How can I devote my life to the service of small furry creatures with big nasty teeth? To get a little more insight into why Rasputin is the hairy, angry, little thumb-chewing bugger from Hades that he is, see Rasputin's lists.

Who is David? Should I care? Probably not, but since Rasputin is computer illiterate, it's David you'll have to deal with. Why does David serve Rasputin? Did Rasputin save David's life in Vietnam? Is Rasputin the reincarnation of the Dali Lama? Should David be committed for the protection of himself and others? Too get a little more insight into the warped psyche that is David see David's lists.

These questions are now being answered (sort of). Just mosey around and see what you can find. Come on in and visit Planet David (I can't call it Dave's World, or I'd get sued.)

But first, enter David's big web page CONTEST-thingy. Just identify all the tv, literary, comic book, etc. references he makes around here, and you win!!! (i.e. if to connect to a link, you click on "Make it so", you would correctly identify that as a reference to the Do Re Mi song in "The Sound of Music) So get going!

People named Skaar Why not?

Where am I, and what am I doing here? See the Duke homepage, with emphasis on the Genetics Program, Biochemistry Department, and my advisor Dr. Arno Greenleaf.

Also, you can learn about lovely Durham, North Carolina

Where did I come here from? Check out New Mexico Tech, my alma mater, from which I got my degrees, B.S.es in Mathematics and Biology in 1994. (And yes, I've heard all the "full of BS jokes")

Want to see a full frontal nudity?

Interesting people to see.

Interesting places to go (yes there are places to go now).

According to my new counter, graciously provided by the fine folks at Sid's World of Tuna (diversification, you know) you are number to visit us here. Rasputin thanks you, I thank you, and The Doctor thanks you.

Enjoy, and come back soon, because God knows, this page can only get better.


Offended? Make all threats to das3@acpub.duke.edu