Re: [scifinoir2] Insurance Companies: Rape is a preexisting condition

They are drunk with greed. On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 9:39 PM, Tracey de Morsella < tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com> wrote: > > > There are between 10- and 15 states allow this. So a bill was set up to > make it illegal and the republicans sited interference with capitalism > > > > *From:* scif

RE: [scifinoir2] Insurance Companies: Rape is a preexisting condition

There are between 10- and 15 states allow this. So a bill was set up to make it illegal and the republicans sited interference with capitalism From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Worf Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 3:03 PM To: scifinoir2@y

RE: [scifinoir2] Michael Bay Explains Why You Don't Need A Script To Start Making An Awesome Movie

Before I became Matinee mom, I averaged 3 a year, now I do about one or two a month. But just the kids stuff. From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:21 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: [scifinoir2] Composer of Addams Family Theme Song dies

yep, it's why I mentioned "Enterprise". It's actually one of the few left from recent years... - Original Message - From: "Mr. Worf" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:00:57 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Composer of Addams

Re: [scifinoir2] Composer of Addams Family Theme Song dies

True, and I do enjoy Eureka's theme. But most shows don't have lyrics anymore. On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 8:42 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > The Stargates have theme music, as do Eureka, Sanctuary, and Primeval. > Almost all animated TV series have theme music (I love Danny Phantom's). > > > -

Re: [scifinoir2] o/t Time Warner Cable Exposes 65,000 Customer Routers to Remote Hacks

I agree that it is criminal that they charge so much money to rent a box from them. ISPs are no different. I had problems with my ISP last month and the repair man tried to sell me a new modem although there was no indication that the problem was the modem. (we have had issues with the phone lines

Re: [scifinoir2] Composer of Addams Family Theme Song dies

The Stargates have theme music, as do Eureka, Sanctuary, and Primeval. Almost all animated TV series have theme music (I love Danny Phantom's). - Original Message - From: "Mr. Worf" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:26:35 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada East

Re: [scifinoir2] o/t Time Warner Cable Exposes 65,000 Customer Routers to Remote Hacks

I spend more time telling friends to buy their own stuff. Not only is it borderline criminal to pay rental fees for equipment you can own outright off the shelf, you can fiddle with it yourself if so inclined/able, and I've lost count of how many ISP-provided devices simply suck. I have a huge b

Re: [scifinoir2] Michael Bay Explains Why You Don't Need A Script To Start Making An Awesome Movie

Dang, I average 3 - 5 movies a month at the theatre! - Original Message - From: "Mr. Worf" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:06:54 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Michael Bay Explains Why You Don't Need A Script To Start Mak

[scifinoir2] Did SGU's Women Get Lost In The Wrong Universe?

The men of Stargate Universe have been busy punching, exploring and saving lives using complicated math. Meanwhile the womenfolk have cried, drunk, got naked, and been used up sexually. Is SGU getting a little sexist? Fans certainly think so. Chicago Tribune

Re: [scifinoir2] Michael Bay Explains Why You Don't Need A Script To Start Making An Awesome Movie

Well, Bay and is ilk are just part of the equation. There's lots of good fare to be had, especially if you catch the limited release and true indie films at places like the Tara on Cheshire Bridge here in Atlanta. That's where I've seen the likes of "Ponyo", "Princess Mononoke", and "Howl's Movi

Re: [scifinoir2] movie: Surrogates

that's good for a five dollar flick at a theatre only two miles from my house! I was going to see "Where the Wild Things Are", but reviews are decidedly mixed. I hear Sendak himself likes the movie, but I wondered how such a short work would be stretched to movie length. So I guess it's "Surro

Re: [scifinoir2] Went to Sneak Peak of "Good Hair"

Well, like I said a few days ago, I found it to be entertaining, but ultimately empty of substance. I didn't get the Why of hair straightening or weaving, just the mechanics, cost, and time dedicated. I felt it missed the mark as a documentary in terms of accomplishing what I expected. It's good

Re: [scifinoir2] Composer of Addams Family Theme Song dies

Yea, I had a hard time coming up with themes from the newer shows. BSG, CSI were the only ones that I could think of. On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > I love this line: "That's why I'm living in Bel-Air: Two finger snaps and > you live in Bel-Air." > > On a related not

Re: [scifinoir2] Will "Vampiremania" put a stake in the heart of this genre?

Oh I get it: you said "LOL" with a Southern accent, kinda like "Lawdy, Lawdy!" - Original Message - From: "Adrianne Brennan" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 3:19:02 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Will "Vampiremania" put a st

Re: [scifinoir2] Composer of Addams Family Theme Song dies

I love this line: "That's why I'm living in Bel-Air: Two finger snaps and you live in Bel-Air." On a related note, I hate that TV series theme songs are becoming so rare nowadays. So many shows just slap out a quick tune and then cut to commercial. It's not just theme songs with vocals that ar

[scifinoir2] Re: Intro: San Francisco California

Welcome to the group. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Mr. Worf" wrote: > > Hi Gina, welcome to the group! I'm from the bay area too. > > On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Gina Gold wrote: > > > > > > > Hi I'm Gina and I love all things Sci Fi, from classic twilight zone to > > cheezy B mo

[scifinoir2] o/t Time Warner Cable Exposes 65,000 Customer Routers to Remote Hacks

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/10/time-warner-cable/ Time Warner Cable Exposes 65,000 Customer Routers to Remote Hacks - By Kim Zetter [image: Email Author] - October 20, 2009 | - 6:20 pm | - Categories: Cybersecurity

[scifinoir2] o/t fake M$ update emails again

Its an oldie but a goodie. Someone started emailing a fake microsoft update with a virus attachment. http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=4674&tag=nl.e550 --

Re: [scifinoir2] Insurance Companies: Rape is a preexisting condition

We see outrageous stories from insurance companies regularly now, and yet no one has actually said, "ENOUGH!!! THIS IS BULL AND WE MUST REIGN THEM IN!!!" My question is why hasn't anyone in the media said that?? On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > http://eseiro.notlong.com > > A F

[scifinoir2] Insurance Companies: Rape is a preexisting condition

http://eseiro.notlong.com A Florida woman, who is a victim of sexual abuse, claims that rape was called a "pre-existing condition" by several health insurance companies, which would have disqualified her for care. In 2002, Chris Turner, a health insurance agent from Tampa, Florida, was drugged

[scifinoir2] Alex Rider Dream Gadget Contest

I don't know Alex Rider from Adam Rider. Had to look it up: Alex Rider is a series of spy novels by English author Anthony Horowitz about a young spy named Alex Rider. The series is aimed primarily for teenagers.Seven novels have been published to date, as well as three graphic novels, two shor

Re: [scifinoir2] Composer of Addams Family Theme Song dies

I wonder if today's composers will be thought of with the same affection? Most of the tv show themes just aren't that memorible. Except for Cheers, Friends, and couple of others. On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 12:07 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > http://phaiyap.notlong.com > > Vic Mizzy, a film and television com

Re: [scifinoir2] Michael Bay Explains Why You Don't Need A Script To Start Making An Awesome Movie

I feel ya on that. I am averaging one trip to the theater a year now. Netflix and cable are my friends. :) On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > Reading things like that are probably why I'm so reticent to commit to > seeing movies at the theaters. > > "If all the world's a

RE: [scifinoir2] Weather Channel to air movies for first time

Wholly owned and -- shut up, Baxter. If you can't say something nice... "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com From: hellomahog...@gma

Re: [scifinoir2] Weather Channel to air movies for first time

Isn't Syfy owned by NBC? On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > In other words, the Siffy Factor. > > Martin (couldn't fight the urge to say that) > > "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in > bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant >

Re: [scifinoir2] Went to Sneak Peak of "Good Hair"

I think that people of color associate documentaries with sadness and causes. For example Eyes on the prize, or the flood of New Orleans. Many will not pay to go see a documentary. (the only exception I can think of is Muhammad Ali's Rumble in the Jungle) I can't wait to see this film. I'm hoping

RE: [scifinoir2] Weather Channel to air movies for first time

In other words, the Siffy Factor. Martin (couldn't fight the urge to say that) "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com From: hellomaho

RE: [scifinoir2] Michael Bay Explains Why You Don't Need A Script To Start Making An Awesome Movie

Reading things like that are probably why I'm so reticent to commit to seeing movies at the theaters. "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik To: scifinoir2@yahoogro

Re: [scifinoir2] movie: Surrogates

Thanks Keith. Its not a perfect film. There are holes in the script, and stereotyped characters. I still enjoyed it. On a scale from 1 to 10 most people gave it a 7. On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 7:24 AM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Great review, thanks. I was wanting to hear an opinion on the film, to

RE: [scifinoir2] Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight

Thanks for the heads-up, Keith! Odds are, I'll be putting in an all-nighter working, so I'll be able to roll up the blinds, part the curtains and enjoy. "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant http://www.youtube.

RE: [scifinoir2] Intro: Gina SF California

Welcome to the forum, Gina! Have fun, and be careful to listen to all of the whispers about me. Odds are, they're true. "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik To:

Re: [scifinoir2] Weather Channel to air movies for first time

You have to remember that they are trying to sell it to viacom. So they are going to make everything more profitable. That means some channels will loose integrity to raise ratings. On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 10:02 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > You would think NBC Universal would abide by the old adage that

RE: [scifinoir2] The Yes Men Punk the Chamber on Climate Change

That was EPIC!! "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik To: munger5...@yahoo.com From: ahar...@earthlink.net Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:22:56 -0400 Subjec

RE: [scifinoir2] Weather Channel to air movies for first time

rave, as NBCUni *itself* is broken... "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com From: ravena...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:02:14

RE: [scifinoir2] Will "Vampiremania" put a stake in the heart of this genre?

I ahve to agree with Adrianne, considering that, as I type, Siffy is winding up a day-long neckbiter fest. "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik To: scifinoir2@yah

[scifinoir2] Went to Sneak Peak of "Good Hair"

Went to see a sneak peak showing of "Good Hair" last night. I saw it at a suburban theater on the edge of the city (Milwaukee) with an ecletic crowd almost equally divided between blacks, whites and asians, women and men, and ranging in age between 18 and 60. The movie is fascinating and info

Re: [scifinoir2] Weather Channel to air movies for first time

oh come on! How can you make any but the most peripheral connection between the weather and "Misery" or "Deep Blue Sea"? They had storms in the stories, of course, but that's hardly the same as being movies about the weather. So what's next: The Shining - snowed in in a haunted hotel Ch

Re: [scifinoir2] Will "Vampiremania" put a stake in the heart of this genre?

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Re: [scifinoir2] Will "Vampiremania" put a stake in the heart of this genre?

"lawwwl"? - Original Message - From: "Adrianne Brennan" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:58:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Will "Vampiremania" put a stake in the heart of this   genre?   lawwwl Every time

[scifinoir2] Composer of Addams Family Theme Song dies

http://phaiyap.notlong.com Vic Mizzy, a film and television composer best known for writing the memorable theme songs for the 1960s sit-coms "Green Acres" and "The Addams Family," has died. He was 93. Mizzy died of heart failureSaturday at his home in Bel-Air, said Scott Harper, a friend and f

[scifinoir2] Weather Channel to air movies for first time

You would think NBC Universal would abide by the old adage that if it ain't broke don't fix it but...nah. ~(no)rave! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091020/ap_en_mo/us_tv_perfect_storm Weather Channel to air movies for first time By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer David Bauder, Ap Televisi

Re: [scifinoir2] Will "Vampiremania" put a stake in the heart of this genre?

lawwwl Every time that gets asked, and every time the publishers say "Vampires are dead", I laugh. And I laugh, and I laugh, and I laugh...and I cash my royalty statements. They'll never die--that's the thing with certain genres, mythologies, and legends. People will always be interested in vampir

[scifinoir2] Will "Vampiremania" put a stake in the heart of this genre?

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=114&sid=1789915 October 20, 2009 - 2:47pm LOS ANGELES (AP) - Vampires have been an eternal force in Hollywood horror since silent-movie days, yet they have risen to new heights as the "Twilight" franchise, TV's "True Blood" and other incarnations put the bite on viewers

Re: [scifinoir2] movie: Surrogates

Great review, thanks. I was wanting to hear an opinion on the film, to see if I should catch it at the five-dollar theatre near me. - Original Message - From: "Mr. Worf" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:12:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subje

[scifinoir2] The Yes Men Punk the Chamber on Climate Change

ahar...@earthlink.net This got great coverage on www.democracynow.org! http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2009/10/yes-men-punk-chamber The Yes Men Punk the Chamber - By Kate Sheppard | Mon October 19, 2009 9:31 AM PST The Chamber of Commerce stunned DC on Monday by calling a last-minute pres

[scifinoir2] The Yes Men Punk the Chamber on Climate Change

http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2009/10/yes-men-punk-chamber The Yes Men Punk the Chamber - By Kate Sheppard | Mon October 19, 2009 9:31 AM PST http://www.motherjones.com/files/re

Re: [scifinoir2] Intro: San Francisco California

Hi Gina, welcome to the group! I'm from the bay area too. On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Gina Gold wrote: > > > Hi I'm Gina and I love all things Sci Fi, from classic twilight zone to > cheezy B movie 70's Food Of The Gods type stuff. I am a big X files fan and > I have a blog. Right now I am

[scifinoir2] Intro: Gina SF California

Hi I'm Gina and I love all things Sci Fi, from classic twilight zone to cheezy B movie 70's Food Of The Gods type stuff. I am a big X files fan and I have a blog. Right now I am writing a story on the blog which is an erotic fantasy about a stripper and a wolf. I look forward to meeting everyon

[scifinoir2] Intro: San Francisco California

Hi I'm Gina and I love all things Sci Fi, from classic twilight zone to cheezy B movie 70's Food Of The Gods type stuff. I am a big X files fan and I have a blog. Right now I am writing a story on the blog which is an erotic fantasy about a stripper and a wolf. I look forward to meeting everyone