User:Brian Helsinki

I was a graduate student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I am now a Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico. My major is Computer Engineering.

I'm not exactly a Wikipedia guru, as I sometimes fall behind the content rules. I do, however, have hands-on experience and insights to apply toward occasional edits.

Things I was Wondering About
Dr. Henry Killinger A supervillain parody of diplomat Henry Kissinger and magical nanny Mary Poppins; he is never without his "magic murder bag." Killinger is a highly skilled businessman and negotiator and demonstrates a keen understanding of legal matters, particularly tax law. He is shown to have magical abilities, although the nature and extent of his powers are unclear. Some characters have a great deal of trouble understanding him when he speaks. Killinger's major appearances have twice involved spontaneously offering his services as stategist, business consultant, and/or motivational coach to main characters, free of charge, in the episodes "I Know Why The Caged Bird Kills", and "The Doctor Is Sin". In both cases his influence results in a substantial increase in the efficiency with which his clients conduct their affairs. He also appears conducting the marriage services during the Monarch's wedding to Dr. Girlfriend in the episodes "Showdown at Cremation Creek (Part I)," and "Showdown at Cremation Creek (Part II)". Although, as a supervillain, Killinger is capable of dispassionately murdering adversaries, he is also shown to be capable of quickly forming warm friendships, as well as acts of great kindness. He develops an avuncular relationship with the Venture boys in "The Doctor Is Sin", to the extent that the two of them refer to him as "Uncle Henry." In "I Know Why The Caged Bird Kills," he goes to great lengths to reunite Dr. Venture and Myra Brandish, and although he fails, succeeds in reuniting the Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend. In the DVD commentary for "I Know Why the Caged Bird Kills," it is mentioned that Killinger may actually be the alter-ego of Henry Kissinger in the Venture universe.

New Mexico Tourism
Here is a list of things that are in the Albuquerque area that you should see if you're visiting or live here.

Unsorted Ideas:
 * Las Cruces, New Mexico
 * Alamogordo, New Mexico / Museum, as part of a White Sands expedition
 * Very Large Array, 2:08 drive, 34.07875°N, -107.61828°W
 * Silver City, New Mexico
 * Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
 * Silver City, New Mexico

Albuquerque Area
These are practically in town, they should take less than 30 minutes to drive to.


 * Sandia Crest
 * Overlook (by car) 34.07875°N, -107.61828°W
 * Tramway
 * Trail 138
 * La Luz Trail
 * Sandia Peak Ski Area
 * Petroglyph National Monument
 * Mesa Negra Canyon
 * Rinconada Canyon
 * Volcano Area
 * Double Eagle II Airport
 * George J. Maloof Air Park
 * Coronado State Monument
 * Albuquerque Old Town
 * Balloon Fiesta Park
 * Balloon Museum
 * Northern Diversion Channel
 * Bosque Trail

I need to goto http://www.cabq.gov/ to get more specific local ideas. There is a good list at http://www.localhikes.com/MSA/MSA_0200.asp

Places to eat:
 * Frontier Restaurant
 * Garuno's of Mexico
 * El Modelo
 * Pappadeaux

Turquise Trail

 * Tijeras
 * Madrid
 * Cerillos
 * Santa Fe

Close
These are just out of town, they should take between one and two hours to drive to.


 * Manzano Peak
 * Santa Fe, New Mexico 1:00 drive
 * Trails
 * The Plaza
 * San Miguel Chapel
 * Acoma Pueblo 1:19 drive
 * Tent Rocks National Monument 1:23 drive
 * Valles Caldera 1:54 drive
 * Bandelier National Monument 2:00 drive, cliff dwellings, has a trail

Far
These are out of town, and take more than two but less than four hours to drive to.


 * Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument 2:20 drive
 * White Sands National Monument, 3:53 drive, recommended
 * Chaco Culture National Historical Park
 * Aztec Ruins National Monument
 * Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
 * Capulin Volcano National Monument

Really Far
These are too far to drive to in a day, but are nonetheless interesting.


 * Carlsbad Caverns National Park
 * Mesa Verde National Park (in Durango)
 * Navajo National Monument
 * Canyons of the Ancients National Monument