Re: [scifinoir2] 'Star Wars' Speed Dating: Romance at the Speed of Light Would-Be Lukes a

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
Which would leave the Bab5ers to pick up the pieces... that'll work, Mr Worf. Martin (a Vorlon at heart) On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: There's danger in that too. One day 2000 years from now there will be a war between the Elvisites, The

Re: [scifinoir2] The versatile VQ3000 portable satellite dish

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
I'd buy it in a heartbeat, had I the money and if it didn't require me getting another DirecTV account. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 5:15 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: Its so you can go camping and have the setup like Fargo. It will probably endup being another suv toy. On Tue,

Re: [scifinoir2] American Psychological Association: Modern Superhero Is Bad

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
I'd say Rorschach... he'd be their most profitable, for sure. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: Hehehe... I wonder who would be the closest to their ideal superhero? On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 1:19 PM, Adrianne Brennan adrianne.bren...@gmail.com

Re: [scifinoir2] Sign language communication over low bandwidth mobile phone networks

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
I could deal with that. My ASL's a little rusty, but it's great for anonymity in conversation. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 4:48 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: Sign language communication over low bandwidth mobile phone networks By Darren Quick

[scifinoir2] Re: Geeks cool off at box office

2010-08-18 Thread B Smith
Exactly. I plan on seeing the movie because I loved the comics but someone coming in fresh would be a bit bewildered at the whole thing. From what I hear it's excellent if you get it but if it doesn't scratch your itch you'll be less than satisfied. It's a niche film but early audience response

[scifinoir2] Is Apple preparing a 7-inch “iPad 2” for a pre-C hristmas launch?

2010-08-18 Thread Mr. Worf
Is Apple preparing a 7-inch “iPad 2” for a pre-Christmas launch? By Darren Quick http://www.gizmag.com/author/darren-quick/ *19:37 August 17, 2010* 2 Pictureshttp://www.gizmag.com/ipad-2-rumored-for-pre-christams-launch/16059/picture/119397/ [image: Apple is rumored to be giving its iPad a

[scifinoir2] World record data density for ferroelectric recording

2010-08-18 Thread Mr. Worf
*World record data density for ferroelectric recordinghttp://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=49143984f=64651u=17726256c=0 * *Ad Support* : *Nano

Re: [scifinoir2] World record data density for ferroelectric recording

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
Mr Worf, I don't mind a little competition in the drive to make HDs with more containment. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: *World record data density for ferroelectric recordinghttp://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=49143984f=64651u=17726256c=0 * *Ad

Re: [scifinoir2] Is Apple preparing a 7-inch “iPad 2” for a pre-Christmas launch?

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
Wouldn't surprise me... never mind all of the improvements that need to be made to iPad 1.0. Just churn out another one to fleece the masses. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:12 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: Is Apple preparing a 7-inch “iPad 2” for a pre-Christmas launch? By Darren

Re: [scifinoir2] The versatile VQ3000 portable satellite dish

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
Probably can. Including one's own private technician. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:18 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder if it is possible to buy a celeb level direct tv account? I know that you can with comscum. $1200 a month for everything. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:46 AM,

Re: [scifinoir2] Spray-on film turns windows into solar panels

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
I like this... going to look closer into it, to see if I can retrofit it for steampunk. Thanks, Mr Worf. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: Spray-on film turns windows into solar panels By Ben Coxworth http://www.gizmag.com/author/ben-coxworth/ *20:11

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Geeks cool off at box office

2010-08-18 Thread Martin Baxter
B, I was watching The Rotten TOmatoes Show, when they reviewed Scott Pilgrim. One of the critics called attention to Cera's seeming one-noteness, palying the geeky-type, and then said something to the effect that he was making a niche for himself there. Personally, I ahve only one problem with the

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Geeks cool off at box office

2010-08-18 Thread Keith Johnson
Really? I'd think more people just ignored him than actively hated him. Now, I've heard of people getting sick of Shia Labeouf, primarily because he's Spielberg's golden boy and seems to be getting a lot of roles all of a sudden. - Original Message - From: B Smith daikaij...@yahoo.com

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Geeks cool off at box office

2010-08-18 Thread Keith Johnson
Right. And frankly, a lot of comic-based movies nowadays--those based on big properties--pull in a lot of black people. At least, enough to add to the box office in a meaningful way. So do scif pics with black stars--which pretty much means Will Smith all the time. But I didn't even see any

Re: [scifinoir2] World record data density for ferroelectric recording

2010-08-18 Thread Keith Johnson
I think true holographic optical storage could surpass the density, as you don't have to worry about issues like magnetic bleed through and the like. - Original Message - From: Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:32:26 PM

Re: [scifinoir2] World record data density for ferroelectric recording

2010-08-18 Thread Mr. Worf
What they need is to be able to reverse the poles on every bit of info. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:11 PM, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.netwrote: I think true holographic optical storage could surpass the density, as you don't have to worry about issues like magnetic bleed through and

[scifinoir2] Barnes and Noble bites the dust

2010-08-18 Thread Kelwyn
http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/110381/clearance-sale-barnes-noble-didnt-evolve-enough?mod=career-leadership How did Barnes Noble (NYSE: BKS - News) fall so far so fast? The giant bookstore chain, whose superstores once struck fear into the hearts of independent booksellers

[scifinoir2] 'Mad Men's' January Jones Joins the Cast of 'X-Men: First Class'

2010-08-18 Thread brent wodehouse
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-mad-mens-january-jones-joins-the-cast-of-x-men-first-class.html 'Mad Men's' January Jones Joins the Cast of 'X-Men: First Class' by Mike Ryan · August 18, 2010 Yes, it's official, [ http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800355887 ]January Jones

Re: [scifinoir2] Barnes and Noble bites the dust

2010-08-18 Thread Mr. Worf
What would have been a better choice for them is a merger with another player out there. Kind of feels like they gave up the ghost too soon. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Kelwyn ravena...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Barnes and Noble bites the dust

2010-08-18 Thread Adrianne Brennan
What Mr. Worf said. They were far too big to collapse that quickly. :( ~ Where love and magic meet ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of the Dark Moon series: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#darkmoon Dare to take The Oath in this erotic fantasy series:

Re: [scifinoir2] Is Apple preparing a 7-inch “iPad 2” for a pre-Christmas launch?

2010-08-18 Thread Mr. Worf
I'm guessing that it will be cheaper and have more ram. Plus the missing features that the first one had. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Martin Baxter martinbaxt...@gmail.comwrote: Wouldn't surprise me... never mind all of the improvements that need to be made to iPad 1.0. Just churn out

Re: [scifinoir2] Spray-on film turns windows into solar panels

2010-08-18 Thread Mr. Worf
The pricing is starting to drop for a lot of solar panels now. There's a local company that offers a solar panel and air conditioner/heater package for 12k installed. Its not happening fast enough though. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 3:03 PM, Martin Baxter martinbaxt...@gmail.comwrote: I like

[scifinoir2] Re: Barnes and Noble bites the dust

2010-08-18 Thread angelababycat
They lost me just last month when I walked up to the help desk and asked for top recommendations in sci-fi books (recall my posts on the topic). No one could help. They don't have recommendation lists, not even on the computer. Just the NY Times list of top sellers in fiction and

[scifinoir2] Re: Barnes and Noble bites the dust

2010-08-18 Thread Kelwyn
You stated it in a nutshell. I am a fan of Walter Mosley's Socrates Fortlow novels. Amazon.com sent me an e-mail letting me know there was hardcover edition of the third novel in the series (for which I have been waiting ten years) available for under $9. Every time I go to Amazon.com there

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Barnes and Noble bites the dust

2010-08-18 Thread Mr. Worf
I had a similar experience the last time I went there. I was looking for a computer book that was one of their top sellers. I think that they lost their direction and have completely lost their ability on how to run their brick and mortar stores. In order to compete, they need to take a step back

Re: [scifinoir2] Barnes and Noble bites the dust

2010-08-18 Thread Bosco Bosco
First off, being up for sale is not necessarily biting the dust. It looks grim but they aint corpsified just yet. Many possible options exist until the end is official. What's more important to note and the author of the article failed to realize is that the loss of barnes and noble will be

[scifinoir2] More crap from comscum

2010-08-18 Thread Mr. Worf
Comscum did a OS update on their dvrs in their attempt to keep up with ATT. The new updates include the ability to view recordings on any other dvr in the house. Funny thing about that is no one can figure out how to get it to work. The other small upgrades would be a nice addition but too little