RE: [scifinoir2] RE: Scifi on TV

2005-05-12 Thread Astromancer
SerenityThey're on DVD so you can still catch them. I think there were like13 episodes total. I am not sure of the exact amount. I was hesitantat first but by the end, I was so sad knowing there weren't anymore.Thank god he got to make the movie.Bosco--- Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I never saw an

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: [PSA] 'iPods can make you deaf'

2005-05-12 Thread Astromancer
Lemon tea works also...An old trick used by singers...Also, try cutting done on milk products...M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did the site mention that one of the best ways to get rid of mucous buildup is to drink a glass of warm lemon waterin the morning?Since I've been doing

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: [PSA] 'iPods can make you deaf'

2005-05-13 Thread Astromancer
I understand what you mean...(Walking out the door to the grocerie store...)M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I DO know how hard it is! I was addicted to Haagen Daas Pistachio, then Butter Pecan. I was 30 at the time, and my allergies began to manifest themselves then... I stillhung

RE: [scifinoir2] Samuel L. Jackson's greatest deaths

2005-05-14 Thread Astromancer
YeahCharlton's great 'DeMille-esque' death scenes...serious ham sanwichesKeith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jackson doesn't die nearly as much as the great Charleston Heston, who has more melodramatic death scenes than anybody I know of. Remember "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"?

RE: [scifinoir2] Samuel L. Jackson's greatest deaths

2005-05-15 Thread Astromancer
...So was Cicely Tyson...Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Remember, Chuck WAS Moses...Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jackson doesn't die nearly as much as the great Charleston Heston, who has more melodramatic death scenes than anybody I know of. Remember "Beneath the Planet of

RE: [scifinoir2] Samuel L. Jackson's greatest deaths

2005-05-17 Thread Astromancer
I don't recall...The last thing I remember about El Cid was when He killed Tony Curtiss's character...or was that another flick?Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Indeed! Remember the movie where he died before a great battle, but had his body propped up on his horse, so his corpse could

RE: [scifinoir2] Enterprise episode Demons--minor spoilers

2005-05-17 Thread Astromancer
Ahem...There is nothing silly about TA...the show? Yes, it was...Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're not alone. I never watched one complete episode of "Baywatch". It was too stupid, too obvious. And even for a silly TA show, at the time I managed to make myself mad at the lack of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Enterprise episode Terra Prime

2005-05-17 Thread Astromancer
other had (sadly) Colonel Green.Nit-picking: so how eactly did this ep of Enterprise have terra-forming while 100_ years later David and Carol Markus (Kirk's son and ex-wife) hadn't yet perfected the Genesis Effect? This seemed like an inconsistency to me.George--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astroman

RE: [scifinoir2] Enterprise episode Terra Prime

2005-05-18 Thread Astromancer
These last episodes sort of reminded me of Clinton's last few months in office; as to how he thew out all these ideas in hopes of someone grasping them in the future...Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not if handled by that crop of writers...Green was yet another of the many, many

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Enterprise episode Terra Prime

2005-05-18 Thread Astromancer
ter David and Carol Markus (Kirk's son and ex-wife) hadn't yet perfected the Genesis Effect? This seemed like an inconsistency to me.George--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmm...I would love to see an elaboration of this Colonel Green character...It woul

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: 300 Black Boys are Missing in Britain

2005-05-18 Thread Astromancer
Horrible.I can think of nothing else to describe it..."Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message-From: African-Americans in Higher Education[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John LindsaySent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 2:50 PMTo: [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Star Wars fans have strong presence at theatre

2005-05-18 Thread Astromancer
LOL...All I can say is I hope he keeps the helmet on or the peeps in the balcony have had it...Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:"But I keeping looking at them, and mixed in with that admiration isone thought: "Man that theatre is going to *stink* with all the

Re: [scifinoir2] Frank 'The Riddler' Gorshin Dies at 72

2005-05-18 Thread Astromancer
I am going to miss that face...Brent Wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.wnbc.com/entertainment/4503355/detail.htmlFrank Gorshin, Impressionist And Actor, Dies At 72BURBANK, Calif. - Actor Frank Gorshin, the impressionist with 100 facesbest known for his Emmy-nominated role as The

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Star Wars fans have strong presence at theatre

2005-05-19 Thread Astromancer
Then you'll have 'perfumed' funk...Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They could always bring a bottle of Old Spice and try to cover up the funk with liberal amounts of it slathered on. -Original Message-From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Star Wars fans have strong presence at theatre

2005-05-19 Thread Astromancer
Nah...It's raining here...hope they brought soap...Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I anticipate a severe water drain in major metropolitan areas on May 20th.Meta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

RE: [scifinoir2] Hercules

2005-05-19 Thread Astromancer
Hey, that reminds me of a paraphrase from the movie Airplane: "Have youever watched movies about gladiators?"Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm kinda relieved. I only caught the last thirty myself, and I thought that I'd missed too much for it to make sense. I see that I didn't.Keith

RE: [scifinoir2] Hercules on NBC--Weak!

2005-05-19 Thread Astromancer
"Tell me son; have you ever seen a grown man naked???"Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was a British accent? I have to agree with you, from what little I saw. This felt like a SciFi special (not surprising, considering that this was still in the Family). I missed the final credits,

RE: [scifinoir2] Enterprise episode Demons--minor spoilers

2005-05-19 Thread Astromancer
OK, that does it...Bring out the 7-Up!Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PLEASE? It's so- SPARKLY...Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NOWMartin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But...but...Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK guys...back away from the remotes...Keith

Re: [scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: Blowing Up an Assumption

2005-05-19 Thread Astromancer
...Or else...Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in a couple of politically-oriented groups outside Yahoo, and I've been preaching this point for close to three years now. The invariable response, from all of the neocons, is that "Islam is a religion steeped in hatred of the West." They

RE: [scifinoir2] Hercules on NBC--Weak!

2005-05-19 Thread Astromancer
Oops! My bad[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Watch it with those "gladiator" jokes, or Yahoo will be hop-scotching us to SciFiNoir3, 4, and 5!! -- Original message -- "Tell me son; have you ever seen a grown man naked???"Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was a

Re: [scifinoir2] Museum Claims Earth is 6,000 Years Old

2005-05-24 Thread Astromancer
As P.T. Barnum said, "There's a sucker born every minute."Brent Wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.livescience.com/othernews/ap_050523_creation_museum.htmlMuseum Claims Earth is 6,000 Years OldBy The Associated Pressposted: 23 May 2005PETERSBURG, Ky. (AP) - Ken Ham has spent 11 years

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: Star wars sex

2005-05-24 Thread Astromancer
Please tell me this is a spoof...Everyone who truly is in the know is aware that nerds and fans are the biggest horndogs on the planet...Think about this: does not sex involve a healthy imagination? And does good sex involve the elements of a good imagination? Look at the pics, you'll see very

Re: [scifinoir2] Did *anyone* see Revenge of the Sith?

2005-05-24 Thread Astromancer
I just saw it yesterday, Keith...It did a good job of leading into Ep.#4...Wiping C3PO's memory was a good touch because it made the rest of the movies make sense...Anakin's transform into Darth Vader was satisfactory in spite of a shakey performance by Hayden...I'm now watching the last 3

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Netflix/Walmart Marriage - What do you think?

2005-05-24 Thread Astromancer
I expect microsoft and Apple to partner...It may be a dream, but I think it would be good for technology, but not necessarily good for competition..."Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to do it, but I too have made an effort to avoid all things

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: US says no billboards in space

2005-05-24 Thread Astromancer
But money make the world go 'round, world go 'round, world go 'round...g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah. Right. Uh-huh. And the original version/vision of the Internet was supposed to be commercial-free.GeorgeCaptainThe USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston)--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com,

Re: [scifinoir2] Caught Revenge of the Sith

2005-05-24 Thread Astromancer
...Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a thought: What if they had taken the overall premise and tone of Ep.#3 ant stretched it out, making it the first three episodes? I mean taking bits and parts of the first two and adding it to the story that was told in 3? I think it would have been

Re: [scifinoir2] Thoughts on Revenge of the Sith--Spoilers

2005-05-25 Thread Astromancer
I loved your analysis and I'd love to pick apart, even debate with you about it, but in all, we agree in most respects. As I mentioned before, the most striking thing about Episode III is how it could have been used as a basis for the entire prequal trilogy...I have to say this, though;

Re: [scifinoir2] Thoughts on Revenge of the Sith--Spoilers

2005-05-25 Thread Astromancer
as a lore for Ani? Was Sidious' transformation a permenate result of that aforementioned battle or was it his true form (deformed by the darkside) revealed? If anyone can answer these or speculate, please do. Thanks!Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I loved your analysis and I'd love to pick

Re: [scifinoir2] More info on Palpatine and others

2005-05-26 Thread Astromancer
You know Keith, I should know by now than to question you...As I sat reading this, I am reminded of a trilogy written by Kevin J. Anderson called the Jedi Academy Omnibus which I have in audiobook form. I think it tells a story somewhat similar to what I just read from you...I'll be listening

Re: [scifinoir2] Thoughts on Revenge of the Sith--Spoilers

2005-05-26 Thread Astromancer
I have a feeling Lucas did a little research for his stories from some of those novels...yinka oyekunle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard that from friends who read the books (granted some feel that the books are not canon).Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just where did you learn

Re: [scifinoir2] Thoughts on Revenge of the Sith--Spoilers

2005-05-26 Thread Astromancer
by the darkside) revealed? If anyone can answer these or speculate, please do. Thanks!Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I loved your analysis and I'd love to pick apart, even debate with you about it, but in all, we agree in most respects. As I mentioned before, the most striking thing about

Re: [scifinoir2] Home from Surgery!

2005-06-01 Thread Astromancer
Take it very easy, my man... M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello, folks! I can't believe that 24 hours ago I was on an operating table having a herniated disk removed from my neck! Obviously. I am home. When I woke up after surgery, the first thing I did was to move my left arm. It had

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Repost: Scorpius is in Sith!

2005-06-01 Thread Astromancer
As long as none of them break out singing 'She Bangs', I'm alright with it... Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Well, I'm okay with electing a queen. It'd actually makes sense in a way, letting the people choose a monarch they trust, then giving that monarch limited time. Guess it's like a

Re: [scifinoir2] Passing a question along

2005-06-01 Thread Astromancer
ok...I've watched it three times and I must have missed it. You have probably discussed it with other member and I've probably missed, so can you tell me what is is I was supposed to see? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Got this from a friend so am passing it along as a question? Did George Luca

Re: [scifinoir2] Offline for a while

2005-06-07 Thread Astromancer
Not even one Horga??? g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Everyone: Starting tomorrow, I'll be off-line for a while. I do not expect to have access to email while I'm on vacation at Risa. I'll be back online on June 22nd. And no, I am not bringing back a Horga'hn for anyone on this list. LOL!

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Offline for a while

2005-06-07 Thread Astromancer
(lip stuck out...) g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hahaha!! ;-) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not even one Horga??? g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Everyone: Starting tomorrow, I'll be off-line for a while. I do not expect to have

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Bushisms - OT: Overheard at a press conference

2005-06-08 Thread Astromancer
(singing) These are things that stoned people do... g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Gee, most addicts I know (alcoholic or cocaine) talk like this. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella \(formerly Tracey L. Minor\) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some more words of wisdom from

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: The Inside Premier- What did you think

2005-06-09 Thread Astromancer
Well, it's looking that way... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Why do you think it won't last? Because its written well and makes you think and the public can't stand quality? There are so few good shows on TV ( particularly crime and mystery drama. Are we

RE: [scifinoir2] DARK ENERGY CHILLS OUR GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

2005-06-11 Thread Astromancer
Kewl! Marin, Keith, you catch this? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Amy: thanks for posting this. Since I renamed our web site Dark Energy Cafe, i had been researching it. Tracey -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

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

2005-06-11 Thread Astromancer
KEITH! Long time no type... Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:New eps of both series are on Cartoon Network (or at least I never saw The Batman). Good shows. I originally panned The Batman, but it's grown on me. Love the atmosphere. Justice League Unlimited continues to impress, if for

RE: [scifinoir2] DARK ENERGY CHILLS OUR GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

2005-06-12 Thread Astromancer
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

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

2005-06-12 Thread Astromancer
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

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

2005-06-15 Thread Astromancer
a little more effort to go away). So my output was done, but I'm always around reading. -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 22:04 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Don't

Re: [scifinoir2] Jeffrey Combs on Sci Fi Channel today

2005-06-19 Thread Astromancer
AHA! No wonder, NBC couldn't make a decent sci-fi anything is they tried...Well, Not since the seventies...Oh yeah...HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL DADS! Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hope you enjoy your Bat-viewing, Keith. As for Hammerhead, I wasted forty minutes of my life on it, and

RE: [scifinoir2] Jeffrey Combs on Sci Fi Channel today

2005-06-20 Thread Astromancer
] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 17:16 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Jeffrey Combs on Sci Fi Channel today AHA! No wonder, NBC couldn't make a decent sci-fi anything is they tried...Well, Not since the seventies...Oh yeah...HAPPY FATHERS DAY

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Ex-KKK Member Convicted in 1964 Killings

2005-06-22 Thread Astromancer
Alaska is beautiful. I only got a glimpse of it when I passed through there on the way to Okinawa, but I was blown away by that little bit... g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Justice at a snail's pace. The state should be ashamed of itself. Notice how silent the state's 2 U.S. senators and

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: AFI list of top 100 quotes from U.S. movies

2005-06-22 Thread Astromancer
Um...Chuck Norris of Chuck Connors? LOL Carole McDonnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I just saw Soylent Green again last night. What a great movie! And the opening credits are so good. In addition to the overpopulation statement, it did a good job of showing that racism would be destroyed. Note

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: War of the Worlds-Has Cruise's Meltdown Affected Whether You Will Go See It

2005-06-28 Thread Astromancer
Well I use ritalin and the stuff keeps me straight, so I guess I'm not qualified to comment... Carole McDonnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Call me odd but Tom Cruise has always left me cold. It's not the scientology thing. After all John Travolta is a scientologist and I like him a lot. The man

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: War of the Worlds-Has Cruise's Meltdown Affected Whether You Will Go See It

2005-06-29 Thread Astromancer
was dysfunctional in the extreme. With it he could actually go to school and function with the normal kids. he was miserable without it and well happy with it. Yep, for the record Tom Cruise is a moron. Bosco --- Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I use ritalin and the stuff keeps

Re: [scifinoir2] Catch the AE special on Star Wars

2005-06-29 Thread Astromancer
The big question: Are they going to air this show again, or are we SOL? Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:There's been surprisingly little Star Wars talk in the group. I guess few of y'all are fans, and fewer still saw Revenge of the Sith. I don't consider myself a fan the way I am for Star

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Early Batman Begins Reviews are great

2005-06-29 Thread Astromancer
Did anyone see Bale in Equilibrium? I almost past it up...The action sequences couldn't be denied! They were fast paced and imaginative...too bad the the plotline and script couldn't keep up with it...Or am I not giving it a chance? g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Yep. I agree. And y'all

Re: [scifinoir2] New hamburgers 'grown in laboratory'

2005-07-07 Thread Astromancer
I can see the signs in the meat sections, like some quote from a Gibson novel: Vat grown... brent wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15849954-23109,00.html New hamburgers 'grown in laboratory' From correspondents in Washington July 07, 2005 From: Reuters

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Science explores 125 big questions that face scientific inquiry

2005-07-10 Thread Astromancer
Now remember, 42 was an answer, not an amount... md_moore42 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:ya' mean that there's more than 42? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, brent wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.sciencemag.org/sciext/125th/ Science explores 125 big questions that face scientific

Re: [scifinoir2] The Batman is getting better

2005-07-12 Thread Astromancer
Hey, Keith! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Justice League airs Saturdays at 9 pm Eastern on Cartoon Network. I'm not sure when or if episodes are repeated in the following week. I think the current season is winding down. It may have concluded. I recorded the last two weeks so I don't know. It's been

Re: [scifinoir2] The Batman is getting better

2005-07-12 Thread Astromancer
A few folks have had their share of tribulations...My ex just lost her grandmother a couple of week ago so I'm feeling you...I'm always on vacation! lol However, that is going to end. I'm going to enroll into the Veteran's 'Upward Bound' program here in Chicago to prepare to go back to

Re: [scifinoir2] Lost Shuns Sci-Fi Label

2005-07-13 Thread Astromancer
I can't blame them... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA624370.html?verticalid=311; industry=TV+Buyerindustryid=21326 Lost Shuns Sci-Fi Label ABC is selling the hit as a relationship show about people caught up in extraordinary circumstances By Ben

RE: [scifinoir2] The Batman is getting better

2005-07-13 Thread Astromancer
going back to school! What are you taking? -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 16:44 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] The Batman is getting better A few folks have had

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Fantastic Four Movie Review by Kevin Carr

2005-07-14 Thread Astromancer
In the older versions of the comics he didn't have them either, George... g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:What happened to the Thing's chunky eyebrows? They were there in the comics but are gone in the film. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Kelly Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Look at his butt!

2005-07-18 Thread Astromancer
Oh that's scary g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sci-fi/Trek fans: A Trekker friend of mine (who operates a baseball blog) alerted me to this Look at His Butt podcast, operated by 2 geeky women who love sci-fi and in particular, William Shatner. (I guess that somewhere in cyberspace

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Zeta-Jones and Bullock 'Too Old' for 'Wonder Woman'

2005-08-02 Thread Astromancer
You ask the question if Wonder Woman had to be white? If that is not the case, Hally's got the body for the part...but me being the purist, I'd be hard pressed to come up with anybody white who could fit the part as well as Lynda Carter (who, as quiet as it is kept, is hispanic...) The problem

Re: [scifinoir2] Zeta-Jones and Bullock 'Too Old' for 'Wonder Woman'

2005-08-03 Thread Astromancer
I forgot all about Charisma! Leslee Freeman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Charisma Carpenter won't get it, Joss Whedon fired her from Angel, so I'm not thinking he wants to work with her again. Too bad, because she is perfect! Alexa Davalos would be really good, and she is not too well known, so I

Re: [scifinoir2] Wireless wallets come closer to reality

2005-08-03 Thread Astromancer
I had the same concept in mind when I created the T-plate in my storylines... Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Bet you'd been wondering when my next convergence/future-is-now post would be coming, right? :) Some thoughts here. One, would the cards be tied directly into a bank account like

Re: [scifinoir2] What does Sci-Fi have against Black people?

2005-08-03 Thread Astromancer
All of the things you've mentioned in this post we have hashed over and came to the same conclusion: If we want to see US in them, we have to write them... DJ VIBE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Someone posted that question in another forum about Battlestar Galactica (TNS)and I've been thinking about

Re: [scifinoir2] What will the future hold?

2005-08-04 Thread Astromancer
I think storieswe see usually end or start the way they do because...well, it seems the human tendency is to try to bring order to a universe that tends toward disorder rather than to harmonize with it...Why try to force it into your idea of perfection intead of embracing and working with its

RE: [scifinoir2] What will the future hold?

2005-08-05 Thread Astromancer
looking forward to the stimulation though. I wish you and your wife well and I look forward to seeing your work on the market soon... Wayne, a.k.a Astromancer Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sure did, thanks! I meant to send a reply but probably forgot it. My wife is doing better

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: What does Sci-Fi have against Black people?

2005-08-05 Thread Astromancer
Tiny as this audience is, it has the nerve to be extremely fractured and segmented. - You choice of words seem pretty harsh. How about us being more diversitfied in our tastes? That is simply one more challenge...It means you can keep serving up vanilla if you know that they crave a little

RE: [scifinoir2] Wireless wallets come closer to reality

2005-08-08 Thread Astromancer
likely. The political/social impact though--way more of an issue. -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 16:57 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Wireless wallets come closer

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: man dies after 50 hours of computer games

2005-08-09 Thread Astromancer
OK...no more late-night Command and Conquer... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Original Message- From: Mel Cragwell, II [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 11:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: S. Korean man dies after 50 hours

Re: [scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: When Pigs Wi-Fi

2005-08-10 Thread Astromancer
Maybe we might have to wait until 2045 after a war with South America... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:There's an interesting editiorial in PC Magazine about this. Evidently the big carriers such as Verizon were upset by Philly's attempt to create free wireless for everyone. They lobbied the state

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: man dies after 50 hours of computer games

2005-08-10 Thread Astromancer
lol M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:If they live that long!!! MCJ But what really excites the video game industry is that younger players may keep playing as they age: 53 percent of active gamers expect to play the same amount or more 10 years from now. ---Original Message---

Re: [scifinoir2] Intelligent Design: Teach Both Theories... Let the Kids Decide

2005-08-10 Thread Astromancer
No doubt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Oh vey! And this is why the US is getting our buts kicked in the sciences worldwide now. -GTW [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] - YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group scifinoir2 on the web.

Re: [scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: When Pigs Wi-Fi

2005-08-11 Thread Astromancer
That is the basis of most of my short stories called 'The Side Street Chronicles'. I would love to introduce new writers ideas into it one day... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hmmm...do I detect the plot of a short story or book you're crafting? -- Original message -- Maybe

Re: [scifinoir2] What is your ecological footprint?

2005-08-17 Thread Astromancer
Lower is better...Mine was 11...only because I'm poor though... M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Mine was 48. What's better, higher or lower? I still missed that at the site... Maurice ---Original Message--- From: Laileana Date: 08/17/05 15:42:29 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

Re: [scifinoir2] What is your ecological footprint?

2005-08-18 Thread Astromancer
Not... M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Somaybe being poor is good, huh? Less to waste... ok, maybe not... :o) ---Original Message--- From: Astromancer Date: 08/17/05 23:11:06 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] What is your ecological footprint? Lower

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Reality is often more interesting than sci-fi!

2005-08-18 Thread Astromancer
I have to ask...What about those Coke and vanilla ice cream floats??? Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I stand 6'1, weigh about 210 pounds, yet eat very little meat for my size. Everyone expresses surprise at how little meat I eat. I workout a great deal and always seem to have high energy.

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Reality is often more interesting than sci-fi!

2005-08-18 Thread Astromancer
You know, I worked in a blood center for several years and this is the first I've heard of this...Is it relatively new research? M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Keith, I'm glad to hear that! I'm guessing your wife might be type 'O'...? The same thing happened to my sister, who is type

Re: [scifinoir2] What is your ecological footprint?

2005-08-18 Thread Astromancer
. At least I was. It took me 20 years to start investing and spending money on the future because I was so into making up for being poor! And you know what? I'm not one bit sorry! LOLLOL! Maurice ---Original Message--- From: Astromancer Date: 08/18/05 18:19:05 To: scifinoir2

Re: [scifinoir2] What is your ecological footprint?

2005-08-19 Thread Astromancer
to improve ours. I have had some revelations about myself during this process... Maurice ---Original Message--- From: Astromancer Date: 08/18/05 21:19:40 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] What is your ecological footprint? I am ensuring that I remember every moment

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Reality is often more interesting than sci-fi!

2005-08-19 Thread Astromancer
the weekend early. -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 19:53 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Reality is often more interesting than sci-fi! I have to ask...What

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Reality is often more interesting than sci-fi!

2005-08-20 Thread Astromancer
Thank you for those 'encouraging' words, Maurice... M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Murphy says...Fixes don't, software isn't, and upgrades aren't! Maurice ---Original Message--- From: Astromancer Date: 08/19/05 23:13:14 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Reality is often more interesting than sci-fi!

2005-08-20 Thread Astromancer
and I'm like a cat with catnip. I probably drop two tablespoons of vanilla extract into each milkshake I make.The smell has an amazing affect. The same with the smell of roses for me. -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Pierce Brosnan Out As James Bond, 007

2005-08-23 Thread Astromancer
I do hope they stay with the premise Brosnan set up...it's a little more realistic...well as far as Bond movies go...It seems like Sean Connery was trying to do the same with his later movies... Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still say Ewan McGregor would be a great Bond, but no one

Re: [scifinoir2] This is Your Brain on Chocolate

2005-08-23 Thread Astromancer
For me, it's food PERIOD! g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:FYI. Keith made an interesting comment about his love for the smell (and taste) of vanilla. Well, for me it's chocolate. George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) - - - - - - - - -

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Reality is often more interesting than sci-fi!

2005-08-23 Thread Astromancer
] Re: Reality is often more interesting than sci-fi! Murphy says...Fixes don't, software isn't, and upgrades aren't! Maurice ---Original Message--- From: Astromancer Date: 08/19/05 23:13:14 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Reality is often more

Re: [scifinoir2] This is Your Brain on Chocolate

2005-08-23 Thread Astromancer
(GASP!) How did you know that??? lol M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Man, sorry to hear THAT!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! A, my dearyour hair smells faintly of barbequed chickencome to bed! ---Original Message--- From: Astromancer Date: 08/23/05 13:46:41 To: scifinoir2

Re: [scifinoir2] This is Your Brain on Chocolate

2005-08-23 Thread Astromancer
LMAO...Just trying to be honest...Beware, baby if you're cookin' the barbeque! M C Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:LOLLOL! I almost choked on my paper-clip!!! ---Original Message--- From: Astromancer Date: 08/23/05 22:32:01 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2

Re: [scifinoir2] Not So Grand Cliche List

2005-08-25 Thread Astromancer
There is also that line you always hear in sci-fi and fantasy before the hero or some other whistle blower unveils the kept secret of the 'clever' villan: Leave Us! Amanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:You remember the Science Fiction Cliche List Well here is a new list of cliches

RE: [scifinoir2] The entire community is now a toxic waste dump

2005-09-11 Thread Astromancer
Dude, I hope all is well with you and your family... Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:The truth of this is that we're seeing problems in New Orleans, sure, but they're not unique.. Many--most of these problems--aren't unique to this city, or only a result of the hurricance. When you start

RE: [scifinoir2] New shows premiering tonight--what did you think?

2005-09-13 Thread Astromancer
Hmm...Sorry i missed the premieres...Bones sounds pretty interesting Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Anyone see these shows? Bones was indeed formulaic. The star is a lady whose parents disappeared when she was a teen, an event that of course shaped her life. She now solves crimes and

RE: [scifinoir2] New shows premiering tonight--what did you think?

2005-09-14 Thread Astromancer
: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 01:22 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] New shows premiering tonight--what did you think? Hmm...Sorry i missed the premieres...Bones sounds pretty interesting

Re: [scifinoir2] Didja see The Man with The Screaming Brain?

2005-09-14 Thread Astromancer
Souonds like a farce to me and I do so love farces...especially unintended farces...(i.e. Starcrash...) Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Gawd, did ANYONE see Bruce Evil Dead Campbell's writing/directorial/producing debut last Saturday on the Sci Fi Channel? It was a very, very low-budget,

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Serenity' Cast Pics

2005-09-15 Thread Astromancer
The link doesn't work, Brent... Brent Wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Fetching Gina Torres. sigh http://www.livejournal.com/community/firefly_daily/26907.html SPONSORED LINKS Genre magazine - YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group scifinoir2 on the

RE: [scifinoir2] 'Serenity' Cast Pics

2005-09-16 Thread Astromancer
-Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 22:02 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] 'Serenity' Cast Pics The link doesn't work, Brent... Brent Wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Serenity' Cast Pics

2005-09-16 Thread Astromancer
@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 04:11 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] 'Serenity' Cast Pics Yup, she's a cutie...But I am stuck on GinaWoof! Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Gina Torres

Re: [scifinoir2] The Top 50 Sci-fi Shows

2005-09-20 Thread Astromancer
That list brought back a lot of memories...However, I don't necessarily agree with their order of the best... g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:This was posted today on Boston.com: An editors' list of the top 50 Sci-Fi TV shows/series of all time. (Read closely: shows/series and not films.)

Re: [scifinoir2] Does Science Fiction Need Science?

2005-09-26 Thread Astromancer
I am a strong believe in using science as the background for the story rather than the driving force...Only usung it as they use the technology with as little usage or description as I can get away with...In short, where most people insist that the science of the story short should be

Re: [scifinoir2] World's Ugliest Dog, He's so Ugly He's Cute

2005-09-26 Thread Astromancer
Cute...Wanna bet? Amanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/uglydog.asp http://www.samugliestdog.com/ http://www.resourceinvestor.com/pebble.asp?relid=10958 http://www.wltx.com/fyi/fyi.aspx?storyid=28688 http://insider.tv.yahoo.com/celeb/insdr20050818t11172880/

Re: [scifinoir2] Heinlein's Female Troubles

2005-10-02 Thread Astromancer
I love his work too...could be thought provoking while making you laugh out loud at the absurdity of humanity at its worse... Amy Harlib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Great essay. Expesses very closely my own feelings about this famous SF icon.

RE: [scifinoir2] Firefly marathon on Sci Fi Channel

2005-10-03 Thread Astromancer
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 17:14 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Firefly marathon on Sci Fi Channel Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn! DAMN!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:The Sci Fi Channel is running a ten-episode marathon

Re: [scifinoir2] The 31 Days of Hallowe'en - The Crowd

2005-10-03 Thread Astromancer
Great story, Brent...but that is what I'd expect from Ray BradburyI'm surprised this is the first time I've seen this one... Brent Wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:T h e C r o w d by Ray Bradbury MR. SPALLNER put his hands over his face. There was the feeling of movement in space,

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