[scifinoir2] "Halo" game spawns big screen movie

By now, I've probably posted enough for you to know I'm fascinated in the continual encroachment of video games into our mainstream culture. Musical artists are scoring and starring in games by the boatload, Hollywood actors from Sam Jackson to Ray Liotta are signing contracts. The technological ad

RE: [scifinoir2] Don't forget "The Batman" and "Justice League"

I lost my cable for a couple of days, have some family stuff to deal with on the wife's side, and got serious about writing a book, which I started last week. Also got off my butt and started running again (now that I'm over 40 the weight comes on just a little bit easier and takes a little more e

[scifinoir2] "MacGyver" Boss Dies

I remember reading about Elcar's encroaching blindness several years ago. At the time he blamed himself for not having gotten regular eye checkups which could have caught the glaucoma in the early stages. As this article mentions, he was indeed one of those ubiquitous actors that showed up on a hos

RE: [scifinoir2] I cried...

I read a review of "Hitchhiker's" in the scifi mag "Dreamwatch"--which I've hawked several times and highly recommend, by the way. The mag being British, they were especially sensitive to the movie treatment. They were very disappointed too. I never read Adams' books, and don't plan to see the mo

[scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: Don't Follow the Money

This page was sent to you by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Franks Rich gets it right on the money comparing Watergate to "Bushgate"! Allow the rage to consume you and then DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! OPINION | June 12, 2005 Op-Ed Columnist: Don't Follow the Money By FRANK RICH And now the great Watergate cover

RE: [scifinoir2] Don't forget "The Batman" and "Justice League"

Been lurking mostly, looking for you and Martin... Keith Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Yeah, same here! Where you been hiding?! -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 18:12 To: scifinoir2@

[scifinoir2] I cried...

I just saw Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and I cried...sort of. They completely destroyed Adams' storytelling...I can't talk about it any more... Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for G

RE: [scifinoir2] DARK ENERGY CHILLS OUR GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

He did a good job...catchy! "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hey Astro: I'm glad you like the name. My husband came up with it. Tracey -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Satu

[scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: The Illiterate Surgeon

This page was sent to you by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] How folks can blossom and make a difference when given a chance. OPINION | June 12, 2005 Op-Ed Columnist: The Illiterate Surgeon By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF The most amazing thing about Mamitu Gashe is not what she endured but what she has become. http

[scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: After 2,000 Years, a Seed From Ancient Judea Sprouts

This page was sent to you by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A really special date! Fascinating! INTERNATIONAL / MIDDLE EAST | June 12, 2005 After 2,000 Years, a Seed From Ancient Judea Sprouts By STEVEN ERLANGER Israeli doctors and scientists have succeeded in germinating a date seed nearly 2,000 years old

[scifinoir2] Fw: Japan's asteroid mission, Deep Impact and Dolphins' use of tools

[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool science stuff! Japan's asteroid mission, Deep Impact and Dolphins' use of tools > URLs for three articles in MSNBC and CNN > > Japan asteroid encounter http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8131678/ > > Deep Impact http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/space/06/07/deep.impact/index.html > >