[scifinoir2] For dog lovers!!

2006-12-12 Thread g123curious
Where is Porthos (and Captain Archer) when you really need him? Anyway, this is for the dog lovers on this list. Two coworkers of mine, sisters, operate this web site: http://www.pooptalkin.com/ If you have a high-speed Internet connection, you'll want to view their "poopcasts" (episode 4). Be

[scifinoir2] Are you Jedi worthy?

2006-11-24 Thread g123curious
Fellas: http://www.ziddio.com/contest.zd?dispatch=landing&contest=2 Nerf Herder Hahaha! This could resurrect Vanilla Ice's career... not that we'd want that to happen. Anyway, while you fellas play with your light sabres, I'll gladly "herd" the two barely-dressed babes on the dance floor. BTW

[scifinoir2] Re: FW: Republican Leader who raised 7 million for Bush caught in scandal

2006-11-07 Thread g123curious
Yep, agree with Keith's post/rant. Now for a little humor: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-hipp/meth-and-man-ass_b_33326.html Be sure to turn up the volume on your computer's speakers when you listen to this song. Enjoy! George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Amy Harlib" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

[scifinoir2] Re: Staying the Course?

2006-10-30 Thread g123curious
I hope so. I pray so. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Do I hear the impeachment engines warming up? > > g123curious <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jq0j80UB_c > > From the mout

[scifinoir2] Staying the Course?

2006-10-26 Thread g123curious
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jq0j80UB_c >From the mouth of the flip-flopper-in chief. George Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings

[scifinoir2] Re: Terminator vs. Robocop: The Movie

2006-10-06 Thread g123curious
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ltDTU1R8A&eurl= Hahahaha! Quite enjoyable. Surprisingly well-made for a fan-video. However, I totally disagree with the outcome/winner. George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:

[scifinoir2] The Muppet Matrix

2006-09-26 Thread g123curious
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LDd-9t1BEQ ROTFLMBAO George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To ch

[scifinoir2] Re: "Jericho" Premieres Tonight on CBS

2006-09-22 Thread g123curious
> The other day--yesterday?--I posted something about all the > TV shows with slowly unfolding clues, and that keep you > guessing as to what's what for one or more seasons. That's > great, intelligent, suspenseful TV. Well needed in what's > become a wasteland of reality shows and one-shot CSI/Law

[scifinoir2] Happy as a clam

2006-09-19 Thread g123curious
Just got the 3rd season of Las Vegas on DVD. NBC finally did it right and replaced some PG scenes shown on TV with some more adult scenes that are unrated. Afterall, this show is set in "sin city." And the eye candy is definitely entertaining. DW and I have watched about 9 of the 23 eps so far.

[scifinoir2] Re: The Hard Drive Turns 50

2006-09-16 Thread g123curious
Da--! I'm older than the hard drive. Thanks for the history lesson. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Said Kakese Dibinga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The Hard Drive Turns 50 > > Melissa J. Perenson, PC WorldWed Sep 13, 3:00 AM ET > > > > Today, the hard drive is f

[scifinoir2] Re: "Eureka" premieres tonight on Sci Fi

2006-09-16 Thread g123curious
Keith: Thanks for the bio and background on Richardson. Obviously, I have led a sheltered existence and I have not watched nearly enough films or TV. I haven't seen any of the films you mentioned below, nor have I seen any of the TV series you mentioned below, except DS9. I did see all of DS9

[scifinoir2] Re: Will Crocodile Hunter's Final Scene Be Televised?

2006-09-13 Thread g123curious
Snuff film? That analogy seems way over the top and excessive. We've all seen JFK's assassination in the Dallas motorcade. What's different about this? If it is aired, the world won't stop or explode. Life will go on. I just want to see what happened, not be TOLD what happened. And then form m

[scifinoir2] Re: Pirates' Rings Up $1 Billion

2006-09-13 Thread g123curious
Carlos Mencia on his Comedy Channel cable show "Mind of Mencia" did a spoof of the Pirates film. His spoof was absolutely hilarious. See it. George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Pratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Considering the dreck tha

[scifinoir2] Re: "Eureka" premieres tonight on Sci Fi

2006-09-13 Thread g123curious
Hello! Since I no longer get the SciFi Channel (e.g., I get the "antenna service" version of cable since it is cheap -- $8 per month), a friend Tivoed the pilot of Eureka and I was able to watch it Sunday. I found it quite entertaining and enjoyable. The show seemed like oa mix of Northern Expo

[scifinoir2] Re: Fw: Death of the Crocodile Hunter (typos corrected)

2006-09-05 Thread g123curious
What a freak accident! So sad! I think of the thousands of people who "swam with the stingrays" in the Grand Cayman, like yours truly: http://www.ircruise.com/2003/photo293.html That stingray I'm holding/kissing inthe pix was about 4 feet in diameter. George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Bos

[scifinoir2] Re: Fw: Death of the Crocodile Hunter

2006-09-05 Thread g123curious
What a freak accident! So dad! I think of the thousands of people who have "swam with stingrays" in the Grand Cayman, like your truly: http://www.ircruise.com/2003/photo293.html George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Amy Harlib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

[scifinoir2] Re: Paramount Dumps Tom Cruise

2006-08-24 Thread g123curious
Thanks for sharing this article. IMDB does some things well and others not so well. This article is an example. IMHO, one chief reason Cruise got dumped was his public dissing of Brooke Shields about post-partum depression and anti-depression drugs. While Cruise is entitled to his opinions, he

[scifinoir2] Re: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet Remix

2006-08-22 Thread g123curious
That was an Al Qaeda agent on the wing. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Y2KLKsjZ4 > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ <*> To u

[scifinoir2] Re: Black hero has race changed in 911 movie]

2006-08-21 Thread g123curious
As I read the article below, Gray's comments reminded me of the movie, "Memoirs of a Geisha" what had several Chinese actors portraying Japanese characters. The actors were all fine actors but this film's casting approach pissed off people, too. George Captain USS McNair --- In scifinoir2@yaho

[scifinoir2] Re: Saw "Snakes on a Plane"

2006-08-21 Thread g123curious
Congrats on a thorough, well-written movie review. And since Americans will watch just about anything, congrats to Samuel Jackson on an excellent payday. I'll pass on seeing this dribble. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > This movie had more cheese than the

[scifinoir2] Re: Black hero has race changed in 911 movie]

2006-08-21 Thread g123curious
Wow! Arrogant and very insulting. What other "facts" did the movie makers miss? George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Original Message > Subject: [AFAMHED] Black hero has race changed

[scifinoir2] Queen Latifah pitches new Excedrin product

2006-08-16 Thread g123curious
http://www.ircruise.com/fun/Excedrin_queen.wmv Enjoy! George Captain USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <

[scifinoir2] Re: say good bye to the thongs?

2006-08-10 Thread g123curious
27;ve had to avert my eye on numerous occasions > to hide my amusement and sometimes discuss. > > George, don't you work on a government office? > > Tracey > > g123curious wrote: > > This product wouldn't be necessary if women who shouldn't wear > lo

[scifinoir2] Re: say good bye to the thongs?

2006-08-09 Thread g123curious
This product wouldn't be necessary if women who shouldn't wear low- rider jeans didn't wear them. (smile) I see waay too many thong straps while at work. It's hard to take a person seriously when their thong strap and tatoos are hanging out there for the world to see. George Captain USS McN

[scifinoir2] Re: How to Sing The Blues

2006-08-01 Thread g123curious
Tracey: Thanks. This is so funny! George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > How to sing the Blues > If you are new to Blues music, or like it but never really > understood the why and wherefores, here are some ve

[scifinoir2] Re: Chad Vader - Day Shift Manager

2006-07-21 Thread g123curious
Thanks. That was very funny. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Fun Time-Waster > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wGR4-SeuJ0 > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> See what's inside the new Yaho

[scifinoir2] Re: US Post Office to Issue Superhero Stamps

2006-07-21 Thread g123curious
Hahahaha! The Hal in "2001: A Space Odyssey" went evil, too. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle Lockhart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Even though it's Hal, I may have to get me some GL stamps. > > On Jul 19, 2006, at 10:06 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > I hadn't heard about this

[scifinoir2] Re: Jeri Ryan Agrees to New Voyage

2006-07-19 Thread g123curious
Smart move by the producers of "Shark." Get a hot babe (and a hunk) to star in your series. It's been done plenty of times before. For example, each of the CSI series has a babe (and a hunk). George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think it wa

Re: [scifinoir2]Veronica Mars

2006-07-17 Thread g123curious
I used to watch it on TV as it aired. I watched the entire first and part of the second season. Yes, there are waay too many commercials. Second, I felt that the show was unrealistic for the teenage girl/lead character to do all of the sophisticated investigations and snooping which she doe

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: Male Scientist Writes of Life as Female Scientist]

2006-07-13 Thread g123curious
Thanks for sharing this. A very interesting article. One's IQ does not go up or down with a gender change. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Original Message > Subject: Male Scientist W

[scifinoir2] Re: Superman Question

2006-07-10 Thread g123curious
FYI... Since you can obviously explain this very well, IMHO you sould be able to explain to a room full of consrevatives why federal deficits matter. LOL! George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle Lockhart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > 1. Yes. When the Lois and Clark Wedding (the on

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: Americans' circle of close friends shrinking]

2006-07-03 Thread g123curious
I wonder if there is a difference between church goers and non- goers. In my experience, those regular church goers have a fairly large network. And I wonder if this varies by age. One's network of friends seems to diminish with age; or it is more difficult to make friends as you age. Or, has

[scifinoir2] Re: Japanese animation of giant meteor hitting the Earth

2006-06-27 Thread g123curious
omancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So much for the seed vault in the Antartic... > g123curious <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well... we are all toast, literally. > > George > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" > wrote: > > >

[scifinoir2] Re: Japanese animation of giant meteor hitting the Earth

2006-06-26 Thread g123curious
Well... we are all toast, literally. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.ursispaltenstein.ch/blog/weblog.php?/weblog/meteorite_collis ion/ > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Something

[scifinoir2] Re: Spidermn Unmasked in Front of Press

2006-06-19 Thread g123curious
TED]> wrote: > > This had me howling. Where did you find it? > > Tracey > > g123curious wrote: > And in a related news story, Fox News reported that the > spouses and romantic interests of super heroes can no longer > get health and life insurance. Reportedly, the risk

[scifinoir2] Re: Spidermn Unmasked in Front of Press

2006-06-16 Thread g123curious
And in a related news story, Fox News reported that the spouses and romantic interests of super heroes can no longer get health and life insurance. Reportedly, the risk of injury or death by super villains is so high that the spouses and girlfriends/boyfriends of super heroes can no longer get

[scifinoir2] Re: Stephen Hawking Says Humans Must Go Into Space

2006-06-14 Thread g123curious
Time to watch (again) these 2 movies: - The Day The Earth Stood Still - When Worlds Collide The messages in both still apply today, even though they were made 45+ years ago. Question is: will we listen today, or at all? George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogr

[scifinoir2] Re: Wachowski Bros. Developing Speed Racer?

2006-06-09 Thread g123curious
Who's going to play the chimp? A well-known senior government official will be out of work in January 2009, just in time before filming starts. Hehe. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > tetsuwanatom1 wrote: >>

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: TOP 10 SIGNS OF THE IMPENDING U.S. POLICESTATE]

2006-06-08 Thread g123curious
You'd better hope that Mexico does not force illegal immigrants there out. The Baja coast would be devastated. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > funny thing, is part of me wants to come home. But i am > afrai

[scifinoir2] Re: New Details on the X-Men Spinoffs

2006-06-06 Thread g123curious
> The first spinoff will be Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. His > character has an as-yet-unrevealed back story in which > researchers replaced his original bones with a metal > skeleton. Jackman has signed on... Noo! No more prequels! Nobody can do them well. Plus, we already saw this backstor

[scifinoir2] Re: Four Spider-Man 3 Villains!

2006-06-06 Thread g123curious
Didn't a certain Batman film have 3 villains? ANd that film sucked. More isn't necessarily better. I hope that the script for SM3 is good and that the quantity of villains isn't a coverup for a low quality script. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Said Kakese Dibinga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[scifinoir2] Re: X-3 Takes Over one Hundred Million at Box office

2006-06-05 Thread g123curious
My sci-fi club went and saw it Saturday June 3rd. It was okay, not great but okay. The action and special effects were great but the plot was weak. The script or plot just never lived up to the concept (hype?) of the threat of a cure. The film glossed or sped over the decision of some mutant

[scifinoir2] Re: Lost--WTF??

2006-05-26 Thread g123curious
This is why I stopped watching "Lost" over a season ago. It's storylines/plots are not about resolving anything, but they are more about even more ludicrous plot twists and turns to keep you hooked (to reel in the ad dollars). You might as well watch "Guiding Light," "As the World Turns," "G

[scifinoir2] Re: Shatner Developing Riding Program for Disabled Middle Eastern Children

2006-05-26 Thread g123curious
Tracey: It's good to hear (read?) from you. Anyway, you can get a partial Brooks fix here: http://www.youtube.com/results? search=avery+brooks&search_type=search_videos&search=Search LOL! George - - - - - - - - > As I said for me, its all about Brooks, Brooks, Brooks > I'm still mad tha

[scifinoir2] Re: Shatner Developing Riding Program for Disabled Middle Eastern Children

2006-05-26 Thread g123curious
True, but Majel Barrett-Roddenberry's voice (as the computer) has been in more eps than Dorn. Dorn has visibly acted in more eps than anyone else, but her voice as the computer was in more. George > The most successful Star Trek actor of all time is > Michael Dorn. Just so we're clear. Nob

[scifinoir2] Re: Shatner Developing Riding Program for Disabled Middle Eastern Children

2006-05-22 Thread g123curious
So, you don't think that Rene Aubjeronois on 'Boston Legal' is a success? He has a long acting career which predates DS9. One could argue that Jeri Ryan (who was also on Boston Legal recently) has had acting success since V'ger, wherever she goes. Last, I would argue strongly that Steward ha

[scifinoir2] Re: "Da Vinci Code" unlocks $224 mln in world sales

2006-05-22 Thread g123curious
Keith: One of the print media film reviews was titled, "Poseidon remake sinks under its own weight." That was enough for me. I knew to steer far clear of it and avoid it. George - - - - - - > Damn! I knew it'd [Da Vinci Code] be big, but not this big. > Unfortunately I wasted my ducats on a

[scifinoir2] Re: Scenes From X-men Lasst Stand

2006-05-16 Thread g123curious
Thanks for the link! I can't wait. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Said Kakese Dibinga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://youtube.com/watch?v=aCTVCgCzkjA&search=x-men > > "If you could make a difference, what would you do?"...Said Kakese Dibinga > YAHOO!

[scifinoir2] Re: The RFID Hacking Underground

2006-05-09 Thread g123curious
Thanks. Corporate America, with all of its "wisdom" rushes into using new technologies like this and remote custoker service centers, and your private data goes around the world with little or no security. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: First black TV anchor an inspiration in France

2006-04-13 Thread g123curious
Hmmm context is everything. In 1978, the late Max Robinson was the first African American *network* news anchor (on ABC) in the USA. That wasn't so long ago. How many black network anchors since Max? Not local anchors, but network anchors? George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Johns

[scifinoir2] Shields up, Rummy!

2006-04-12 Thread g123curious
H. I guess force fields are no longer sci-fi. See below. After reading the news story, be sure to follow the link to view the Fox News report about this technology. George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) - - - - - - - - - - - - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/04/12/trophy_system/

[scifinoir2] Re: Most Black Leaders Silent on Immigration

2006-04-11 Thread g123curious
You've raised good points. As you've clearly pointed out, the conversation is too one-sided and unfocused. All the more reason for our leaders to speak up. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "drcsaid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Where was those groups when it comes to Haitian immigrat

[scifinoir2] Re: China buys Google!

2006-04-04 Thread g123curious
Hahahaha! The date on that article was April 1st, wasn't it. Sounds like a good Aprils Fools joke to me. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Pratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well, they sold their souls to let China censor Google, so why should we be surprised? > > brent wodeh

[scifinoir2] Re: [Update] Boob Job Ban In Space - Debunked

2006-03-31 Thread g123curious
It all depends what you're doing in zero gravity. ROTFL!!! George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MythBusters_episodes:_Season_1#Episode_2_. E2.80.94_.22Cell_Phone_Destruction.2C_Silicone_Breasts.2C > > "Myth stat

[scifinoir2] Re: Boob Job Ban In Space

2006-03-31 Thread g123curious
Thank God. This means we won't see the Anna Marie show broadcast from space. LOL! George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-13516317,00.html > Boob Job Ban In Space > Wednesday March 29, 2006 > > > Wo

[scifinoir2] Re: Movie theaters may ask to jam cell phones

2006-03-16 Thread g123curious
> Yeah, it's very frustrating. And this is unscientific and > stereotyped as hell, but I often note that it's "us" who > are most often on the phones--at least, where I go to the > movies. (which for those in the know, is either the Regal > 24 on the 85 access road, or the Atlantic Station theatre)

[scifinoir2] Re: Programming language inventor or serial killer?

2006-03-16 Thread g123curious
Either you know your serial killers very well or your know your computer programming inventors very well. You tell me which it is. LOL! I am old enough to recongize Son of Sam... he ruined a lot of first date opportunities in NYC during his terror reign. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.co

[scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Google in 20 years

2006-03-13 Thread g123curious
20 years? More likely, 8 to 10 at the most after GM moves On-Star from your vehicle's dashboard into the key itself. LOL! George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.slibe.com/image/74093e76-googlein20years_/ Yahoo! Groups Link

[scifinoir2] Re: Dana Reeve dies of Lung cancer

2006-03-07 Thread g123curious
Wow! I didn't know her cancer was that far along. This has been some week with baseball hall-of-famer Kirby Puckett, too. Both were waay too young. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > This is so sad. Soon after her husband dies, Reeve discovers she has lu

[scifinoir2] Re: The Oscars

2006-03-06 Thread g123curious
Keith: Well said and written. Thanks. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well, the Oscars have come and gone again. A song about a > pimp won an award, as did the director of a movie about gay > love, and an actor portraying a gay writer who

[scifinoir2] Which Star Trek character are you?

2006-03-06 Thread g123curious
http://www.seabreezecomputers.com/startrek/ This was a lot more fun than the book. Anyway, my score: You are Jean-Luc Picard: Jean-Luc Picard 75% Deanna Troi 65% James T. Kirk (Captain) 55% Geordi LaForge 55% Worf 55% Uhura 50% Mr. Sulu 50% Will Riker 50% An Expendable Character (Redshirt) 5

[scifinoir2] Re: Video Shows Bush Warned Before Katrina Hit

2006-03-03 Thread g123curious
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Well, I agree. The problem is most Americans don't > know about the sims that are run all the time. I've > spoken to several people over the last few months > who didn't have a clue that sims are run on that > level. So to many the tapes

[scifinoir2] Re: Video Shows Bush Warned Before Katrina Hit

2006-03-03 Thread g123curious
Keith: I really hear what you are saying. I don't put as much emphasis on the tapes because I think that it's important to keep a broader perspective: the Hurricane Pam simulation was run in the summer of 2004. That computer simulation -- which included Federal, state, and local officials -- p

[scifinoir2] Re: Kevin Smith on 'Superman Lives'

2006-03-02 Thread g123curious
Thanks. That is so very funny. Having written and pitched some scripts to Hollywood, I can really identify with his experience. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfgCxdrsXbQ&search=kevin%20smith% 20superman

[scifinoir2] Re: RFID: Sign of the (End) Times?

2006-03-02 Thread g123curious
Thanks for sharing this. Businesses in their rush to cut costs and exploit the next technology tend to forget or ignore one important factor: if the new technology presents more problems than benefits, consumers won't use it. Early adopters might use a new technology, but most folks won't if t

[scifinoir2] Re: Now that's Scifi.lol Lenny Henry Impersonating Beyonce

2006-02-28 Thread g123curious
Thanks for sharing. That was very funny. So too was the 'Matrix Awakening" video bit. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Amanda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > www.lennyhenry.com/media/128k/Beyonce.wmv Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://grou

[scifinoir2] Re: Wired News: Actor Tries to Trademark 'N' Word

2006-02-24 Thread g123curious
Thanks for sharing this. Yes we American citizens have the right of free speech, which means the right to offend others and suffer said consequences. Wayans' idea below has "bad idea" and "extremely poor taste" written all over it... about as bad as the guy in Boston who wanted to sell the 'Don

[scifinoir2] Time to buy tickets to Fhloston Paradise

2006-02-23 Thread g123curious
"Two multi-pass tickets, please." FYI. Click on the link to see a picture of the cruise/space ship. George - - - - - - - - - http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/02/16/aeroscraft/index.html Technology: THe Future Now The flying luxury hotel of tomorrow Cruise ship will sail through the air, not the water

[scifinoir2] Re: Exclusive: The Name's Bond.. Broke Bond

2006-02-20 Thread g123curious
A better message title could have been, "The Name's Bond... snaggle tooth Bond. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16720499&method=full&s iteid=62484&headline=exclusive--the-name-s-bond---bro

[scifinoir2] Re: Was Cheney Hiding His Lewinsky?

2006-02-20 Thread g123curious
You assume a lot... that Chainsaw is thinking with his brain and not with his little Cheney. Time will tell on this. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Pratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > No, I'm tossing my hat in the "doubt" ring. A guy who's had four heart attacks in his life

[scifinoir2] Re: MakeMySpace Safer for Teens

2006-02-20 Thread g123curious
FYI. Check out last week's Newsweek magazine. There's an interview with Rupert Murdoch, whose publishing empire also includes Myspace.com -- the one and the same mogul who has brought us Faux News. Murdoch says he's cleaning it up, up actions speak louder than words. George --- In scifinoir2@

[scifinoir2] FW: I guess that the Babylon 5 cast reunion is off

2006-02-16 Thread g123curious
FYI: > http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=1&id=34628 > Ken Katsulas also starred in "The Fugitive" film with Harrison Ford. George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/s

[scifinoir2] It's open season on Dick Cheney

2006-02-14 Thread g123curious
There's an old saying in politics, "If you sell a Republican enough rope, he'll hang himself." That said, on to today's humor. Q. What are the 2 most dangerous places in the world? A. The front seat of Britney Spears' car and hunting with Dick Cheney. Q. Why did VP Cheney shoot his best friend

[scifinoir2] Re: Cheney Apparently Breaks Key Hunting Rule

2006-02-14 Thread g123curious
> I think he should apologize, and I agree, that is one > thing this administration finds difficult in doing. Rather than apologize, Cheney should make amends... if he knows what making amends means. (I hope that he does 'cause W doesn't.) What one DOES speaks more loudly than what one SAYS. Ge

[scifinoir2] Re: Cheney Apparently Breaks Key Hunting Rule

2006-02-14 Thread g123curious
Bosco: Well said. I can't over emphasize what you wrote. I couldn't have said it better. Well said. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Bosco Bosco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't think accidentally shooting someone is > necessarily an impeachable offense. Like all things > the answers

[scifinoir2] The real story behind the Cheney shooting

2006-02-14 Thread g123curious
FYI... Sunday, February 12, 2006 The Borowitz Report CHENEY SAYS SHOOTING OF FELLOW HUNTER WAS BASED ON FAULTY INTELLIGENCE Believed Shooting Victim Was Zawahiri, Veep Says Vice President Dick Cheney revealed today that he shot a fellow hunter while on a quail hunting trip over the weekend bec

[scifinoir2] Re: Cheney Apparently Breaks Key Hunting Rule

2006-02-14 Thread g123curious
Sancochojo: Are you serious? Well.. by your "logic" the Lewinsky-gate should have stayed private, too. It was between 2 consenting adults and done in private. Plus, Mrs. Clinton didn't file for divorce and neither Lewinsky nor Bill C. would have made it public. A right-leaning Linda Tripp bet

[scifinoir2] Re: Netflix sends frequent renters to the back of line

2006-02-13 Thread g123curious
$17.99 a month for 3 DVDs? Her in Boston, I pay $9.99 a month for 3 DVS. "Caveat emptor" really applies these days given the focus on business (and de-focus on consumers) by our government. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.cn

[scifinoir2] Re: FW: King eulogists jab Bush at funeral

2006-02-07 Thread g123curious
Normally, I might agree with this. But in the case of this administration -- which has carefully screened participants at all of W's speeches; which has kept qualified journalists out of press conferences and let in to those events unqualified journalists who agree with their ideology; which ha

[scifinoir2] Re: Bond Begins Filming Without Key Cast

2006-02-03 Thread g123curious
Instead of the usual suspects, I vote for Noa Tishby. Who is she? Watch the Las Vegas episode "Whale of a Time." Yeah, she guest starred in an episode of Enterprise, but let's try to ignore THAT. You can read her bio here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0864332/ George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroup

[scifinoir2] My new favorite description of W

2006-01-30 Thread g123curious
"Well, I really think that he shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all; it shows that, in this great country, anybody can become president." -- Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.), second-most senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Rangel was interviewed on New York Public T

[scifinoir2] Re: A DENZEL WASHINGTON Story

2006-01-29 Thread g123curious
This is a hoax. For an explanation, please see: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/denzel.asp Or see: http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_denzel_fisher_house.htm George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

[scifinoir2] Re: Al Sharpton Furious over "Boondocks" MLK episode

2006-01-27 Thread g123curious
I'll watch it via Netflix when it's out on DVD. That way, I skip the commercials. I can wait. And I agree, it's a sad state of affairs when the only good social and political criticism/commentary is on a cartoon show. A wise person said it very well when they described Americans as, "the best e

[scifinoir2] Re: Where No Home Theater Has Gone Before

2006-01-27 Thread g123curious
> http://www.reighn.com/theatermain.html Hey Brent! You gonna remodel your basement, too? (LOL!) BTW, I think that this guy is not married. He sunk at least $25K into that NCC-1701 Bridge remodelling job. And he forgot both the in-wall coffee dispenser and the science-station for his computer.

[scifinoir2] Re: Fw: Rice's Star Ris experienced racism of any kind?ing Even as Public Sours on Bush

2006-01-01 Thread g123curious
> Nothing *is* wrong with it. Being a Black American > is a point of pride I cling to, and I hope that > others will as well. That Ms Rice's father possibly > wasn't too keen on the idea- sounds like his loss, > and hers by extension. One sad day, she'll get her > head aroundthe reality of the issu

[scifinoir2] Re: Fw: Rice's Star Ris experienced racism of any kind?ing Even as Public Sours on Bush

2005-12-30 Thread g123curious
> I like her words describing the Civil Rights movement > and her (lack of) involvement: "I didn't get involved > in any counter-cultural things". > That says it all... Where did you read this? Can you provide a URL or citation? Thanks. Also, the article below is a good summary too. George - - -

[scifinoir2] Re: Star Trek is 'most missed' series

2005-12-28 Thread g123curious
Is this good or bad news? One could argue it is good news if the poll respondents interpreted "Star Trek" to mean TOS, TNG, or DS9. One could argue it was bad news if the poll respondents interpreted "Star Trek" to mean "Enterprise." Then again, how did the A-Team make the list? And what shows

[scifinoir2] Re: How to handle everyday bigotry

2005-12-28 Thread g123curious
Yeah... I hear you. Back in the day, we used to call it acting "black & belligerent." Today, it still works although a call to HR is also effective. Too many people tend to forget that new immigrants or visitors aren't familiar with the laws and the respect they deserve. Hopefully, your Kenyan

[scifinoir2] Re: transcript of The Black Apprentice on Larry King

2005-12-21 Thread g123curious
Thanks for posting this. I didn't see the show. I tend not to watch "reality TV" because it usually isn't reality no matter how much Trump professes that it is real. But that's a whole 'nother discussion. Anyway, my thoughts and reaction after reading the transcript: - Focus should be on Trump

[scifinoir2] Re: Black-oriented museums lacking black donors

2005-12-06 Thread g123curious
Thanks for posting this. Finally!!! Finally the spotlight is being pointed where it should have been long ago. Some folks are more interested in bling-bling than their heritage. I'd love to see a voluntary disclosure statement by NBA athletes (or Rap artists) of their contributions. The list wo

[scifinoir2] Re: old school sci fi

2005-12-05 Thread g123curious
Obi-one, Luke, and Darth Vadar never rocked like this! Amen for the mother ship! IMHO, they should have used the Funkadelic's soundtrack for the "Hitchhiker's Guide..." film. Now, where'd I put my flashlight? (LOL!) George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Black Bear Bites Pa. Hunter Who Shot It

2005-12-05 Thread g123curious
Moral of the story: it's okay to bite the hand that shoots you. LOL! George Captain The USS ROnald E. McNair (Boston) - - - - - - - - - --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > At least he got his revenge before he died...Revenge; a human emotion. That would m

[scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Utah developer pulls racial data from site

2005-12-05 Thread g123curious
Thanks you so very much for posting this. IMHO, Adams is full of s--- . I work in the web design business and for the past 9 years, EVERY client I've had ALWAYS reviews web site copy BEFORE it is published online. And, the client company's legal department also reviews all copy before publishing

[scifinoir2] White Flight -- In the Wrong Direction

2005-11-29 Thread g123curious
FYI. I found this a very interesting read and thought that you might, too. George - - - - - - - White flight -- in the wrong direction Dumbing down of education gives way to new, sad phenomenon between races By Leonard Pitts, a syndicated columnist based in Washington: Knight Ridder/Tribune Pu

[scifinoir2] Re: Japanese, Chinese Angry Over 'Geisha' Casting

2005-11-29 Thread g123curious
This is not a surprise to me -- not at all, given the history in that region. It'll be interesting to see how the filmmakers respond. George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Said Kakese Dibinga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Japanese, Chinese Angry

[scifinoir2] Jacko confirms he has totally lost it

2005-11-23 Thread g123curious
FYI. It is a shame how far Jackson has fallen. I hope that he gets some professional help soon. George - - - - - - - http://www.diversityinc.com/members/18518.cfm Michael Jackson Calls Jews 'Leeches,' Says 'They Suck' Compiled by the DiversityInc staff (c) 2005 DiversityInc.com November 23, 2005

[scifinoir2] Re: Space Cadets hoax out of this world

2005-11-22 Thread g123curious
This reminds me of that ST:TNG episode where Picard and company bem a small village of natives up from a dying planet into the holodeck and transport them to a new, stable planet -- all without their knowledge. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Brent Wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

[scifinoir2] Re: Gaming fanatics show hallmarks of drug addiction

2005-11-21 Thread g123curious
Thanks for posting this. BTW, religious fundamentalism can also be an addiction or compulsion. See: http://www.onlinejournal.com/TheocracyAlert/html/051905baker.html George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Brent Wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.newscientist.com/article.n

[scifinoir2] Re: Patent issued for anti-gravity device

2005-11-11 Thread g123curious
(Rustling noise) I'd better find and submit soon my inertial damper application. BTW, is anybody working on synthehol? Hahaha! George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/in

[scifinoir2] Re: Humor: Faux News

2005-11-03 Thread g123curious
A, I see we have a Soledad O'Brien fan/fanatic on SciFiNoir2. (smile) I did not create the site. I only forwarded the URL. Yes, she is fine. And the Faux News images are still hilarious. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Brent Wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I thought th

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