[scifinoir2] Nimoy To Lead Historic Space Show

2009-07-29 Thread Tracey de Morsella
28 July 2009 6:26 PM, PDT Star Trek http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060028/ star Leonard Nimoy http://www.imdb.com/name/nm559/ is to narrate the first astronomic orchestral concert on the lawn outside Hollywood landmark the Griffith Observatory. Film and TV's Mr. Spock will be backed by the

[scifinoir2] WHILE DVD SALES SLUMP, NETFLIX RENTALS SOAR

2009-07-29 Thread Tracey de Morsella
It could be the recession. Or it could be that DVD buyers are looking at their collection and coming to the realization that few of those discs are coming off their shelves after being viewed once. Whatever the reason, DVD sales are down 13.5 percent for the first half of the year, while rentals

[scifinoir2] Harvard Prof Gates Is Half-Irish, Related to Cop Who Arrested Him

2009-07-29 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Henry Louis Gates Jr. http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8189553page=1 , the black professor at the center of the racial story involving his arrest outside his Harvard University-owned house, has spoken proudly of his Irish roots

[scifinoir2] The Time traveler's wife

2009-07-29 Thread Mr. Worf
I haven't seen much on this, but the movie based on the book The Time Traveler's wife is coming out Aug.14th. Trailer:

[RE][scifinoir2] The Time traveler's wife

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
Looks pretty faithful to the book. IMO, that's not saying much. When I first picked it up, I pretty much knew that it wasn't going to be very science-fictiony. I didn't expect the saccharine levels to be near such lethal levels. Take it as a given that I won't be taking this one in.

[RE][scifinoir2] Nimoy To Lead Historic Space Show

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
If I'm fortunate enough to have money when that date rolls around, I'll be there. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Nimoy To Lead Historic Space Show Date : Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:43:29 -0700 From : Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The Time traveler's wife

2009-07-29 Thread Augustus Augustus
Martin, i will follow your lead on this one! --- On Wed, 7/29/09, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com wrote: From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] The Time traveler's wife To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 7:42 AM  

[scifinoir2] Re: Harvard Prof Gates Is Half-Irish, Related to Cop Who Arrested Him

2009-07-29 Thread Keith Johnson
the article doesn't say how many offspring this Irish breeder supposedly sired... - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdemorse...@multiculturaladvantage.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Cc: Lockhart, Daryle dar...@darylelockhart.com, afrikanm...@hotmail.com, Albert

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: Harvard Prof Gates Is Half-Irish, Related to Cop Who Arrested Him

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
Keith, I just found this link saying that, according to legend, Niall had at least 12 sons. Other links say that as many as 8.3% of all men on the planet carry his DNA. http://www.thegeneticgenealogist.com/2007/12/28/famous-dna-review-part-iii-niall-of-the-nine-hostages/ (apologies --

[scifinoir2] Can blue MMs prevent paralysis?

2009-07-29 Thread ravenadal
http://xuule.notlong.com Scientists can't yet explain why green MMs seem to hold seductive powers or why the brown-hued chocolates appear to bring bad luck. But new research shows that an artificial dye that is chemically similar to the one used in blue MMs may hold promise in treating spinal

[scifinoir2] Spotlight on noir

2009-07-29 Thread ravenadal
Hard-boiled crime stories punch up the world of graphic novels http://pheehah.notlong.com Spotlight on noir Hard-boiled crime stories punch up the world of graphic novels By Geoff Boucher | Tribune Newspapers July 29, 2009 LOS ANGELES -- Even when the movies ended up bad -- and they

[RE][scifinoir2] Spotlight on noir

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
Hawt DAY-um! The name Ian Rankin in that guaranteed my participation. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Spotlight on noir Date : Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:30:08 - From : ravenadal ravena...@yahoo.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Hard-boiled crime

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Re: Harvard Prof Gates Is Half-Irish, Related to Cop Who Arrested Him

2009-07-29 Thread Keith Johnson
Only twelve sons? That doesn't seem like a lot. I know people nowadays who have that many, especially some of my relatives from the country! What about daughters? - Original Message - From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Cc:

[scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-29 Thread B. Smith
*cough*Black Lighning*cough* An easy mistake to make. LOL --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@... wrote: In addition to Steel, I can think of minor characters (at the time) that have been in his books, such as Black Racer (the paralyzed man who's one of the New

Re: [scifinoir2] Did Anyone See Shatner

2009-07-29 Thread brent wodehouse
Classic Palin; incoherent free association, as rendered by Shatner as Beat Poet. Awesome. :-) Bosco Bosco ironpi...@yahoo.com wrote: on Conan reciting the Palin speech? A career highlight fer sure. Google: Watch Palin get Shatnerized and be amazed. Garaunteed Hilarity Bosco

[scifinoir2] Transparent aluminium is 'new state of matter'

2009-07-29 Thread brent wodehouse
http://www.physorg.com/news167925273.html Transparent aluminium is 'new state of matter' July 27th, 2009 (PhysOrg.com) -- Oxford scientists have created a transparent form of aluminium by bombarding the metal with the world’s most powerful soft X-ray laser. 'Transparent aluminium' previously

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-29 Thread Augustus Augustus
at least Batman was kool with Static.  even revealed his secret identity 2 him.    Fate. --- On Wed, 7/29/09, B. Smith daikaij...@yahoo.com wrote: From: B. Smith daikaij...@yahoo.com Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend? To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday,

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-29 Thread Justin Mohareb
Plus, Batman was even on a team with Black Lightning. Justin On 2009-07-29, at 3:22 PM, Augustus Augustus jazzynupe_...@yahoo.com wrote: at least Batman was kool with Static. even revealed his secret identity 2 him. Fate. --- On Wed, 7/29/09, B. Smith daikaij...@yahoo.com wrote:

[scifinoir2] Re: [Black SciFi Horror Fantasy Club] Re: CNN spreading Obama conspiracy theories

2009-07-29 Thread efhaynes
The Lou Dobbs problem on CNN pales in comparison to Glenn Beck on Fox News. In the past two weeks, Beck has claimed that (1) Obama is trying to institute some back door reparations program with the programs he's trying to implement and (2) flat out called Obama a racist because of response to

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-29 Thread Keith Johnson
wow, can't believe I did that! You're right: Black Vulcan was the character in the Super Friends cartoon, while Black Lightning is the original. I understand there was a copyright dispute with the character's creator, which is why Vulcan was created for the 'toon. Black Vulcan has shown up on

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: [Black SciFi Horror Fantasy Club] Re: CNN spreading Obama conspiracy theories

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
Both of those clowns are scary because of the sh*t they trumpet all over the nation's carpets, but Dobbs, IMO, is a step worse, because he's *sane*. He monotones his bile, whereas Beck screams his. People are more apt to laugh at Beck, while they'll nod and say, You know, he might have a

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Re: [Black SciFi Horror Fantasy Club] Re: CNN spreading Obama conspiracy theories

2009-07-29 Thread efhaynes
What kills me is people take what these guys say as fact no matter the delivery. I was in Indiana yesterday on business and the fact that Beck was there doing a Rally for America was touted. I guess I let my facial expression slip because I was asked if liked Mr. Beck. I said no and left it at

[scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-29 Thread B. Smith
And he prefers to be called Supervolt. LOL! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@... wrote: wow, can't believe I did that! You're right: Black Vulcan was the character in the Super Friends cartoon, while Black Lightning is the original. I understand there was a

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-29 Thread Justin Mohareb
We don't call Aquaman Whitefish! Justin On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 7:43 PM, B. Smithdaikaij...@yahoo.com wrote: And he prefers to be called Supervolt. LOL! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@... wrote: wow, can't believe I did that! You're right: Black Vulcan was

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-29 Thread Keith Johnson
Supervolt? - Original Message - From: B. Smith daikaij...@yahoo.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:43:28 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Superman have a black friend? And he prefers to be called Supervolt. LOL!

Re: [scifinoir2] Alert. Alert. Alert.

2009-07-29 Thread wlrouge
Opps, I am late. --Lavender From: Augustus Augustus Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 8:05 AM To: Black SciFi Cc: Sci Fi Subject: [scifinoir2] Alert. Alert. Alert. BSG is running on SyFy right now. that lovely series finale 'Daybreak Parts 1, 2 and 3 start at 1pm (EST). i know u all