RE: [scifinoir2] Re: 'Halloween' Producer Killed in Jordan Terrorist Bombing

2005-11-13 Thread Keith Johnson
I don't think it's that simple. First, it's not just Bush and America with negative and narrow-minded views of Islam. That viewpoint is unfortunately seen in cultures around the world, which is one reason we're having issues in places like Paris, where prejudices of race, class, and religion are

RE: [scifinoir2] Blacks in Military History

2005-11-13 Thread Keith Johnson
Great info about the tanks' comparative abilities. I didn't know that. Things like that caused me to jot down the following thoughts on Friday: The article below, which filled me with pride, reminded me of how our feelings about military policy don't necessarily reflect on our feelings about

[scifinoir2] Our Faith in Science

2005-11-13 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Words of great wisdom - to be expected considering who says them! November 12, 2005 Op-Ed Contributor Our Faith in Science By TENZIN GYATSO Washington SCIENCE has always fascinated me. As a child

[scifinoir2] Fw: A very Enlightened Christian - a JOY!

2005-11-13 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Not all Christians are idiots like Pat Robertson and the Bushites! If only a lot more of them were like this guy! Penknife Press introduces another new author, Daniel Hardman. His debut book, Essays from Church, Volume I, is a collection of thoughtful musings reminiscent

[scifinoir2] Re: 'Halloween' Producer Killed in Jordan Terros echoed across the wrist Bombing

2005-11-13 Thread sancochojo
I doubt this president will leave a legacy about muslims that will last centuries. If that was the case, FDR would have left a long legacy about our views of Germans or our views of Japanese. The Ceasars would have left a negative taste towards Christians. The Crusaders would have left a bad

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: 'Halloween' Producer Killed in Jordan Terros echoed across the wrist Bombing

2005-11-13 Thread Keith Johnson
I'm confused a bit. You keep dismissing my examples, almost as if these things are minor, but they're not. Every person or event you mentioned, from FDR to the Crusades, had major impact on civilizations. Like I said before, it's not just whether or not prejudices against a people or culture are

Re: [scifinoir2] Fw: A very Enlightened Christian - a JOY!

2005-11-13 Thread Martin Pratt
It's a relief in so many ways. Amy Harlib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not all Christians are idiots like Pat Robertson and the Bushites! If only a lot more of them were like this guy! Penknife Press introduces another new author, Daniel Hardman. His debut book, Essays from

Re: [scifinoir2] Magneto spin-off

2005-11-13 Thread Martin Pratt
Once again, I begin leaving my headprints on the nearest wall... Said Kakese Dibinga [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:yes folks, along with Wolverine, a Magneto spin-off is being written...oh what a surprised I still wonder if Apokalypse is part of the next X-Men movie being that Archangel is

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

2005-11-13 Thread Martin Pratt
Me, I'm working on my FTL drive. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Naw, I'm putting the finishing touches on my cold fusion in a coke can. -- Original message -- (Rustling noise) I'd better find and submit soon my inertial damper application. BTW, is anybody working on

RE: [scifinoir2] 50 Cent Disagrees With Kanye West

2005-11-13 Thread Martin Pratt
Missed giving it, pal. You ought to see me fishing through my backlog now... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Well I for one missed the hell out of your 'concise commentary'...lol Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Computer death. Took me awhile to scrape up the money to get a new one.

Re: [scifinoir2] How 'Lost' reinvented television

2005-11-13 Thread Martin Pratt
Oh, I do. The beauty of real work, without the problems of the System attached... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Now you see why I want to do 'audio drama' vice screenplays... Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Let's aim for a new thing here, H'Wood. We can call it

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Threshold a Promising Series

2005-11-13 Thread Martin Pratt
I believe that I already have one. I just need to sit down and go through all the paperwork that came withit. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Add a TV card to your next PC...I love it! Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking into it as well, Astro. If I could get my TV fix while

[scifinoir2] Re: 'Halloween' Producer Killed in Jordan Terros echoed across the wrist Bombing

2005-11-13 Thread sancochojo
I wasn't looking at it as an argument, but if that is how you feel than thats how you feel. No need to feel angry. I'm not. But I wasn't making light of those moments in history. The point I was making, and you pointed that out clearly, over time human beings will overcome transgressions, even

RE: [scifinoir2] Magneto spin-off

2005-11-13 Thread Keith Johnson
That is great! that's the kind of line that should end up in a story or a movie, right up there with There are a million tales in the naked city, or, Of all the gin joints in the world, she had to come into mine. Next we could have Once again, I begin leaving my headprints on the nearest wall...

[scifinoir2] Aquaman pilot swims to WB Network

2005-11-13 Thread Keith Johnson
Did anyone catch the Aquaman character on Smallville? Interesting interpretation, with the surfer-dude Arthur Curry. His powers were astounding, including super strength, super speed, and the ability to hurl hard water blasts that even stunned Clark. I must admit, I could never tell just how

[scifinoir2] Sony Still On The Hot Seat

2005-11-13 Thread Keith Johnson
Anyone hear about this? Sony installed software on a few of its CDs to prevent them from being illegally copied several times. (Full story here: http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/11/sony.copyprotection.ap/index .html ) I understand music companies have the right to protect their products,

[scifinoir2] Re: Have you read this?

2005-11-13 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Impeach the lying, murderous bastard already! FYI. George - - - - - - - - - http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/nation/3454470 The Houston Chronicle Nov. 11, 2005, 10:02AM Poll: Majority questions Bush administration ethics Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Most

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

2005-11-13 Thread Astromancer
Hey, me too, though I doubt if it will ever exist in reality... Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Me, I'm working on my FTL drive. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Naw, I'm putting the finishing touches on my cold fusion in a coke can. -- Original message -- (Rustling noise)

RE: [scifinoir2] 50 Cent Disagrees With Kanye West

2005-11-13 Thread Astromancer
lol...I've noticed... Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Missed giving it, pal. You ought to see me fishing through my backlog now... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Well I for one missed the hell out of your 'concise commentary'...lol Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Computer

Re: [scifinoir2] How 'Lost' reinvented television

2005-11-13 Thread Astromancer
I just hope I don't goof up with the target group...I'm aiming for the third shifters... Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Oh, I do. The beauty of real work, without the problems of the System attached... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Now you see why I want to do 'audio drama' vice

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Threshold a Promising Series

2005-11-13 Thread Astromancer
Oh yeah, the paperwork...(sigh) Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I believe that I already have one. I just need to sit down and go through all the paperwork that came withit. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Add a TV card to your next PC...I love it! Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED]