[scifinoir2] Hillary's Men: Or, the Mysterious Case of the Missing Cojones - John Eskow

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I think I speak for a sizable portion of the American public, of all political stripes, on this one: I wish James Carville hadn't forced me to consider the issue of Hillary Clinton's balls. It's a ticklish subject, of course, but Hillary's supporters won't leave it alone. Maybe if Carville's

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Are their any left wing military sci-fi writers?

2008-05-16 Thread GWashin891
Thanks. I'll be on the look out for it. -GTW - In a message dated 5/15/08 6:55:55 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you can find them, Kevin Randle's 'Jefferson's Wars' series is a pretty good example of what you're looking for if I'm reading you correctly...It starts out with a

Re: [scifinoir2] Real Live Iron Man

2008-05-16 Thread GWashin891
Is it just me or does anyone else here that winged glider from Nassica Valley of the Wind looks practical enough that with some tweaks it could actually be made work in reality. :) -GTW In a message dated 5/15/08 7:15:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've seen this beforeAWESOME!!! I

[scifinoir2] Re: Poison Sky

2008-05-16 Thread marian_changling
I think that we are behind the BBC schedule. Next up is one about the Sontarans, episode 4. They are up to episode 7. Poison Sky is actually episode 5. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That does look interesting. When is it coming on.

Re: [scifinoir2] Real Live Iron Man

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
No, I'm with you in that. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it just me or does anyone else here that winged glider from Nassica Valley of the Wind looks practical enough that with some tweaks it could actually be made work in reality. :) -GTW In a message dated

RE: [scifinoir2] `Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
My first experience with either was being called a technonerd, because I was elbow-deep in the process of taking apart an Apple II. The memories are actually good, because I was being aided by a very pretty young lady... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm okay

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: `Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world

2008-05-16 Thread Lockhart, Daryle
Frakes directed Insurrection. On Thu, 15 May 2008 19:39:49 -0400, Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For me, First Contact was the best of the recent Trek movies. They were never able to recapture the magic of that movie. I wonder why they did not bring Frakes back to do the

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Poison Sky

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I think you are right -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of marian_changling Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 5:43 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Poison Sky I think that we are behind the BBC schedule. Next up

RE: [scifinoir2] `Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Ooo. I like technonerd. I rarely get called any of these names until someone sees me taking apart and rebuilding a laptop or DVD player, then they call me one of them in shock. I've always liked it because in my modeling days, people always assumed I was the Black equivalent of a dizzy blond

[scifinoir2] A $25K Emissions-Free Car in 2012?

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
A $25K Emissions-Free Car in 2012? Nissan's at work http://www.economist.com/business/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11332425 on an all-electric car that would mark a significant step forward from the wimpy models that have some out so far: Technically, says [Nissan CEO Carlos] Ghosn, everything is

[scifinoir2] Helmet May Reverse Alzheimer's Symptoms

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
CBS) British researchers are testing a helmet they say may be able to start to reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in weeks -- if patients wear it for ten minutes a day. It aims low levels of infrared light at the wearer's brain, and researchers believe that may stimulate the growth of

Re: Is Tyler Perry's Success Drowning Out Other Voices RE: [scifinoir2] African American filmmakers who seek to be next in line

2008-05-16 Thread ravenadal
I dun Tyler Perry's movies. For the most part, I believe they are crap. But, and this is a big but (as if there would be any other kind in a discussion of black movies...), it could be argued that Perry's movies are a sign of progress. Every emerging immigrant group in America has had their

[scifinoir2] Yahoo Movies: New `Narnia' is both darker and funnier

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
Glad to hear it! I enjoyed the first Narnia movie, but it was a bit kiddie in some spots. No real complaints at all: it was a good film. Nice to hear this one's a bit darker... * Review: New `Narnia' is both darker and funnier Tuesday May 13 4:08 PM ET More is more in The

[scifinoir2] Re: Helmet May Reverse Alzheimer's Symptoms

2008-05-16 Thread ravenadal
I pray this research is successful. My father died from the awful ravages of Alzheimers. At the end, he slowly starved to death - having forgot how to swallow. ~(no)rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: CBS) British researchers are testing a

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: `Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
I didn't realize it, but he directed the last two of those TV movies, The Librarian, starring Noah Wylie from E.R. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] Search for Spock was my fav of the older movies too. Never mind about Frakes (sigh)

[scifinoir2] Orci on Transformers 2, Trek

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Writer names new Transformers for sequel, and talks Kirk and Spock's origin. by IGN Movies http://movies.ign.com/email.html May 16, 2008 - Screenwriter Roberto Orci is a busy guy. His recent script credits include Transformers, Star Trek, and J.J. Abrams' new series, Fringe. And

[scifinoir2] Spidey 4 and 5 in the Works?

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Sequels may be shot back-to-back. by Orlando http://movies.ign.com/email.html Parfitt, IGN UK UK, May 16, 2008 - Buzz on the Net is that Sony has been working Zodiac scribe James Vanderbilt like a proverbial dog on Spider-Man 4, with the scripter now having completed a working draft of the

[scifinoir2] CBS Favors Fantasy, Supernatural

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
CBS Favors Fantasy, Supernatural http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0id=54090 CBS on May 14 unveiled a 2008-'09 programming slate that featured a heavy dose of new and returning supernatural and fantasy series--including the Jerry

[scifinoir2] Cloverfield Sequel Not Certain?

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Cloverfield Sequel Not Certain? J.J. Abrams, co-producer of the hit monster film Cloverfield, said that a sequel may or may not happen and revealed that he's more inclined to do something with his Cloverfield partners, writer Drew Goddard and director Matt Reeves, other than a follow-up. We're

[scifinoir2] Fox Unveils New SF Strategy

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Fox Unveils New SF Strategy http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0id=54210 Fringe and http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=10id=6057type=10 Dollhouse, the two new genre shows that Fox will add to its schedule during the 2008-'09 season, will be the beneficiaries of an

Re: [scifinoir2] Fox Unveils New SF Strategy

2008-05-16 Thread Gymfig
So New Amsterdam is cancelled? How sad. **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] Fox Unveils New SF Strategy

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
I had hopes for it. And then I realized that it was a Fox show. :( [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So New Amsterdam is cancelled? How sad. **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.

Re: [scifinoir2] Fox Unveils New SF Strategy

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
I *chortle* as I read this... It may last for a few weeks, but when the advertisers get antsy, looking for their money's worth... Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fox Unveils New SF Strategy http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0id=54210

Re: [scifinoir2] Cool Google Look today

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
Cool! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out the Google title today. It's cool! I didn't recognize today was the anniversary of the invention of the laser. In case you wonder why should he remember that?, understand I was a laser fanatic as a kid. I devoured every book

RE: [scifinoir2] `Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
why's that? -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm ok with geek, but not nerd. -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:20 PM To:

Re: [scifinoir2] Fox Unveils New SF Strategy

2008-05-16 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 5/16/2008 4:17:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had hopes for it. I enjoyed it. I hate it when show don't last. I still can't remember that SF show that was on CBS a couple of years ago that was on Tuesday or Friday nights.

RE: [scifinoir2] `Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
James! Good to hear from you! We've had this discussion before, but someone explain to me why nerd is better than geek? When I think geek, I still go back to people biting chicken heads off, and someone who is passionate about something to the point of being socially withdrawn. I guess nerd

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: `Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
well said! -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] About geek or nerd...When someone approaches me and attempts to label me with said titles, I accept them proudly...If they bother to ask why I don't object, I stifle them with these two words: Bill

[scifinoir2] Batman vs. Dracula on Cartoon Network

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
I happened across a new cartoon movie on Cartoon Network, Batman versus Dracula. Just airing at 8 pm EST, it stars the young Batman from the recent The Batman TV series, and, as suggested, has Bats going up against the Prince of Darkness. The thing that grabbed my attention is the more mature

RE: [scifinoir2] `Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
I don't like either. I don't like such labels applied to me, and usually only apply them myself when I intend to be dismissive or contemptuous of others. I think of geeks as someone who spends a little too much time on things like computers or tech, and nerd as a doofus. I guess in my case, i

Re: [scifinoir2] Orci on Transformers 2, Trek

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
Soundwave in Transformers 2 will rock! Though, killing the Brother in the first flick pissed me off. You know, the more i think about the first flick over time, the less I like it..The FX were amazing, but the corny dialog, lame plot, unacceptable changes to the mythos(the Life Spark? WTF?) and

Re: [scifinoir2] CBS Favors Fantasy, Supernatural

2008-05-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
This is the idiocy behind network programmers. You have a show that's not only not a bomb, but is developing a loyal base. All you have to do is tweak it, bring good stories, and see if the fan base will grow. But instead, kill it? What kind of sense does that make? -- Original

[scifinoir2] Canadian pierces lover's heart in botched sex game

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080516/od_nm/roughsex_dc http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080516/od_nm/roughsex_dcprinter=1;_ylt=As7kg5 hcD42OMziD.XkMcmcZ.3QA printer=1;_ylt=As7kg5hcD42OMziD.XkMcmcZ.3QA Fri May 16, 10:20 AM ET A Canadian man who asked his lover to carve a heart-shaped symbol on his

[scifinoir2] Game of cat and mouse blacks out city

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
; Editing by Ellie Tzortzi and Kevin Liffey) http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080516/od_nm/albania_blackout_dc_1printer=1;_y lt=AqHneVOlI7bR1tgo0X7O2gQZ.3QA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[scifinoir2] Witchblade' Movie In The Works

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Any fans of the show? By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Source: Dark Horizons http://darkhorizons.com May-13-2008 http://www.syfyportal.com/news425032.html It may be a canceled TNT series, but that isn't stopping studios from trying to bring Witchblade to life again ...

[scifinoir2] Death Looms For The CW SF Shows

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
By MICHAEL HINMAN mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] May-16-2008 Three may be enough for The CW network as falling ratings and diminished advertising interest could force shows such as Smallville and Supernatural to either find a new home in 2009-10, or close up shop. The Wall Street Journal reports

RE: [scifinoir2] CBS Favors Fantasy, Supernatural

2008-05-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
That's what I thought about Moonlight. It was greatly improved upon from the premier and had a loyal following, but they ax it for more shows they will ax six weeks after they premier -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

[scifinoir2] Was the Last Cylon Just revealed????

2008-05-16 Thread Gymfig
Anybody Watching? I never thought of that person What do you think **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301) [Non-text portions of this message have been

Re: [scifinoir2] Was the Last Cylon Just revealed????

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
I'm watching, but I don't think so. I'm sticking with the Admiral for my choice. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody Watching? I never thought of that person What do you think **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family

Re: [scifinoir2] Was the Last Cylon Just revealed????

2008-05-16 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 5/16/2008 9:55:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm watching, but I don't think so. I'm sticking with the Admiral for my choice. It makes sense with what deanna said! **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family

[scifinoir2] OT: Supreme Court Case

2008-05-16 Thread james
Today, my publication signed onto an amicus brief in the Herring v. U.S. case pending in the U.S. Supreme Court. If I go missing (as this is my second time associated with a case opposite the U.S. Gov before the Supreme Court), look for me in the detention camps that Martin has mentioned a few

Re: [scifinoir2] Was the Last Cylon Just revealed????

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
Can't remember what D'Anna said. Also can't remember what I had for lunch, so... Seriously, I sense a big-a$$ game of three-card monte going on here, trying to draw eyes away from the big pic. I said the Admiral end of S2, and I'm sticking with it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Was the Last Cylon Just revealed????

2008-05-16 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 5/16/2008 10:13:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can't remember what D'Anna said. Also can't remember what I had for lunch, so... Seriously, I sense a big-a$$ game of three-card monte going on here, trying to draw eyes away from the big pic. I said

Re: [scifinoir2] Game of cat and mouse blacks out city

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
on drought and the dilapidation of the communist-era grid. Most homes and shops in Tirana rely on petrol generators. (Reporting by Benet Koleka; Editing by Ellie Tzortzi and Kevin Liffey) http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080516/od_nm/albania_blackout_dc_1printer=1;_y lt=AqHneVOlI7bR1tgo0X7O2gQZ.3QA

[scifinoir2] OT: Horry Kow!

2008-05-16 Thread ravenadal
Fukudome doesn't find racist T-shirts in Wrigleyville funny Offensive image on hot-selling item doesn't reflect positively on city April 18, 2008 BY GORDON WITTENMYER [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kosuke Fukudome didn't have to wait long for the ugly American part of his welcome to Wrigleyville. A

[scifinoir2] Re: Canadian pierces lover's heart in botched sex game

2008-05-16 Thread ravenadal
Love hurts. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080516/od_nm/roughsex_dc http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080516/od_nm/roughsex_dcprinter=1;_ylt=As7kg5 hcD42OMziD.XkMcmcZ.3QA printer=1;_ylt=As7kg5hcD42OMziD.XkMcmcZ

Re: [scifinoir2] Was the Last Cylon Just revealed????

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
Oh, *that* line. No, no reason for that. But I still stick to my assessment that they're snowing us. Remember when they were supposedly going to reveal the faces of the Final Five in one season finale, even going so far as to put a pic of five people in white robes in the opera house online.

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Supreme Court Case

2008-05-16 Thread ravenadal
I followed your links. I hope our side prevails at the Supreme Court. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today, my publication signed onto an amicus brief in the Herring v. U.S. case pending in the U.S. Supreme Court. If I go missing (as this is my second

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Horry Kow!

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
A couple of days ago, I said that the story about the clown here in Marietta selling the t-shirts with Curious George-as-Obama was a serious downgrade for humanity in my eyes. This one strips humanity of all its concomitant rights and privileges, in my eyes. To quote Mister Reagan, The

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Supreme Court Case

2008-05-16 Thread Martin
James, if it comes to that, I'll start sending cakes with files. Seriously, this scares the water out of me. None of us are safe, with stuff like this in play. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today, my publication signed onto an amicus brief in the Herring v. U.S. case

Re: [scifinoir2] Was the Last Cylon Just revealed????

2008-05-16 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 5/16/2008 10:26:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh, *that* line. No, no reason for that. But I still stick to my assessment that they're snowing us. Remember when they were supposedly going to reveal the faces of the Final Five in one season finale,

[scifinoir2] Success seems to have sped by 'Speed Racer'

2008-05-16 Thread ravenadal
http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/talking_pictures/2008/05/success-seems-t.html Originally posted: May 14, 2008 Who would've pegged Speed Racer as the most divisive picture of 2008? Big flop, this one, at least in North America. Here in the U.S. the PG-13-rated Iron Man is murdering the

[scifinoir2] 'Indiana Jones' began summer phenomenon

2008-05-16 Thread ravenadal
www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/chi-dvd-side-0516_may16,0,6964256.story chicagotribune.com 'Indiana Jones' began summer phenomenon By Dennis Lim Tribune newspapers May 16, 2008 The first three Indiana Jones movies, which Paramount is reissuing in a new boxed set this week in