[scifinoir2] OT: American Banker interview

2007-08-30 Thread g123curious
Many of you know that I write a blog about identity theft and corporate responsibility. This morning, I was interviewed by a journalist from the American Banker magazine ( http://www.americanbanker.com )for an article about what companies do after a data breach. The typical company response has

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Bush Confesses to Crying a Great Deal

2007-09-05 Thread g123curious
Keith: Yours is a well-written reply below. Chimpy McFlight-suit is full of it and so full of himself. He lied about going into Iraq and now he lies about going into Iran. What's the sayinig? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com,

[scifinoir2] Re: Madeleine L’Engle, Children’s Writer, Is Dead

2007-09-07 Thread g123curious
_A Wrinkle In Time_ was the first sci-fi I ever read. I was maybe 6 or 7. That hooked me then! Thanks for the notice. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Brent Wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/08/books/07cnd-lengle.html Madeleine L'Engle, Children's

[scifinoir2] OT: Good news on the blogging front...

2008-01-15 Thread g123curious
FYI... for those in the New England area... I will be speaking at this ACLU conference on January 26, 2008 during a workshop titled Blogging For Civil Liberties. To learn more, see: http://action.aclum.org/2008conference George http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com

[scifinoir2] Re: Connor Terminates Competitors

2008-01-16 Thread g123curious
As much as I hate watching Fox due to the politics of its owner... I enjoyed it. Watched the first 2 eps. The female lead was kicking a$$ as expected, something the femlae lead in the Bionic Woman should have done but didn't. The BW was oh so poorly written. George --- In

[scifinoir2] Re: Angry White Man: The bigoted past of Ron Paul

2008-01-18 Thread g123curious
This was changed in Massachusetts. You can vote any way you please in the Primary on February 5th. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keith, that also means that we'd have to scrap the voting system as is, get rid of voting rules like the one here in

[scifinoir2] Re: Fw: Barack Obama: EXPOSED!

2008-01-18 Thread g123curious
Not to worry. This has been forwarded to the appropriate people. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Amy Harlib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fwd: Barack Obama: EXPOSED! Thought you might find this interesting: They're loading the catapults. Human

[scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Comcast's new rates -- say wha?

2008-01-18 Thread g123curious
Here in Massachusetts, Comcast's Basic Service is $8.95 per month. It's commonly referred to as antenna service... the stations you'd get with an antenna plus the home shopping channels. While I don't get the SciFi channel, ESPN, C-SPAN channels, TBS, premium cable channels like HBO, I don't

[scifinoir2] It's nice when your work is in a Super Bowl ad

2008-02-04 Thread g123curious
(Yeah, I know this is OT and not about sci-fi.) You can view all Super Bowl ads at: http://www.myspace.com/superbowlads During the 2nd quarter, the Tide To Go commercial aired. At my day job (www.digitas.com) I worked on the web site mentioned in the ad: http://www.mytalkingstain.com/ Be the

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign

2008-02-07 Thread g123curious
I live and work in Massachusetts. Romney will not be missed. On the way out, don't let the door hit him where the sun don't shine. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll be darned! this is the most interesting election year I can remember since, well, the

[scifinoir2] CIA monitors YouTube for intelligence

2008-02-07 Thread g123curious
FYI: http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/cia-monitors-yo.html No joke. George http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com

[scifinoir2] Which sci-fi presidential ticket gets your vote?

2008-02-15 Thread g123curious
FYI: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/geekend/?p=1156 George http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com

[scifinoir2] Re: Movie TV writers have written scripts on spec during strike

2008-02-15 Thread g123curious
Welcome to American business practices vs. consumers and unions in 2008, which can be summed up in two words: INTIMIDATION RETALIATION George http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not

[scifinoir2] Re: New Amsterdam Thoughts

2008-03-11 Thread g123curious
I like the series a lot. My wife and I watch it regularly on TV, not via the web. New Amsterdam is far more interesting than both Lost and Heroes. George http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone catch the series premiere tonight? I

[scifinoir2] Re: New Amsterdam Thoughts

2008-03-13 Thread g123curious
Why do I like New Amsterdam better than both Lost and Heroes? Frankly, both Lost and Heroes remind me of the daily soaps: General Hospital, As The World Turns, etc. Nothing ever really gets resolved. It's like one long fake-out to me. And to keep viewers interested, the plots get ever more

[scifinoir2] Presidential candidates as DD characters

2008-03-14 Thread g123curious
FYI: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/geekend/?p=1210tag=nl.e138 Enjoy! George http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com

[scifinoir2] Re: New Amsterdam Thoughts

2008-03-14 Thread g123curious
that with Heroes, it was pretty tight in the first season -- Original message -- From: g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why do I like New Amsterdam better than both Lost and Heroes? Frankly, both Lost and Heroes remind me of the daily soaps: General Hospital, As The World

[scifinoir2] Re: Michael Moorcock fondly remembers Arthur C Clarke

2008-03-31 Thread g123curious
FYI: http://indexed.blogspot.com/2008/03/he-knew-science-fiction-didnt- have-to.html George http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, brent wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://books.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,2267284,00.html Brave new worlds Michael

[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 mouth of the flip-flopper-in chief. George

[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 PROTECTED]

[scifinoir2] Are you Jedi worthy?

2006-11-24 Thread g123curious
Fellas: http://www.ziddio.com/contest.zd?dispatch=landingcontest=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] 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] Film Review: Curse of the Golden Flower

2006-12-26 Thread g123curious
Anybody else seen this film? Curse of the Golden Flower http://www.boston.com/movies/display?display=movieid=9491 And: http://www.sonyclassics.com/curseofthegoldenflower/ My wife and I went to see it Sunday. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The plot was thick with intrigue... it kept the audience

[scifinoir2] White and Nerdy

2006-12-27 Thread g123curious
This is too d--- funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xEzGIuY7kw George Captain The USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston)

[scifinoir2] Re:Film Review: Curse of the Golden Flower

2006-12-27 Thread g123curious
Thanks for the review, question: Is it worth mantinee or full price? IMHO, full price. Funny thing... my wife and I were the only non- Asians in the cinema here in Boston. We caught a 2 pm showing on a Saturday. Cinema was ~ 50% full. It may go to video/cable quickly. George

[scifinoir2] Re: Fantastic Four / Silver Surfer Preview

2006-12-29 Thread g123curious
Try this: www.apple.com/trailers/fox/fantasticfourriseofthesilversurfer/ George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the link won't work for me Said Kakese Dibinga [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (http://www.apple. com/trailers/ fox/fantasticfou

[scifinoir2] Re: NBC ready to bring back 'Bionic Woman'

2007-01-03 Thread g123curious
There's no need for a new Bionic Woman TV series when we can watch Joan Rivers on the TV Guide channel run her bionic mouth. (smile) Many parts of her are artifical replacements, too. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Brent Wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: The History of Oil

2007-01-08 Thread g123curious
Thanks for posting this. I haven't watched all of it since it is very long. I like how 1953 was summarized... an event few Americans (and obvioiusly, few Britains either) know anything about and something the news media seems never to mention. I've forwarded this to a few folks who,

[scifinoir2] Captain Kirk never had this gadget!

2007-01-09 Thread g123curious
http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/the-apple-iphone/ iPhone George Captain USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ussmcnair/

[scifinoir2] Re: FDA Approves Weight Control Pill for Dogs

2007-01-10 Thread g123curious
Question is: how many dog owners will take the pills themselves 'cause they are overweight, too. Remember all of the poor senior citizens (on fixed incomes) who ate dog food 'cause the they couldn't afford regular food. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

[scifinoir2] Re: 'Lost' looks to find an end

2007-01-19 Thread g123curious
How freakin' hard could it be to find an ending for this show? Geez. Try this one: Iran decides to test fire one of their new nukes and picks both islands not knowing they are inhabited by the Others and the crash survivors. There. Ending solved. I gave up on this series long ago when it

[scifinoir2] Colbert vs. O'Reilly

2007-01-19 Thread g123curious
FYI, in case you hadn't seen this: http://www.ifilm.com/video/2815044 This is s good. George

[scifinoir2] Why we should watch Battlestar Galactica and don't

2007-01-22 Thread g123curious
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-kelly/china-is-shooting-down- sa_b_39194.html The commentary is a reminder, IMHO, that the best sci-fi is sci-fi that challenges us about issues that are important and which we don't immediately recognize their importance. George Captain The USS Ronald E.

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: Instant viewing -- Netflix delivers over the Web]

2007-01-22 Thread g123curious
I with you. I can't see the logic in watching a movie (or a tv show) on my cellphone. Definitely can't watch a foreign film, with subtitles, on a cellphone either. Can't read the print. A former coworker watches BG on his video iPod. I don't see the sense in that, either, but this guy swears

[scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Murphy, Rock, Tucker To Swim In New Ocean

2007-01-22 Thread g123curious
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wanna see an all-Black martial arts flick. Something that blends the action of Kill Bill Volume 1 with the cool of Shaft (the real one with Richard Roundtree). I'd pay to see a crazy punch-and-kick fest with the likes of Gabriel Union, even Vivica A Fox, maybe

[scifinoir2] Re: Fwd:convictions start for Ohio's 2004 Stolen Election - Officials say Recount Was Rigged]

2007-01-30 Thread g123curious
It's about time. Too late though, buat the crooks still need to be punished... all the way up the food chain. All of us citizens will be paying for decades for BushCo's arrogance and mistakes. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL

[scifinoir2] Re: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Stunt Results in Terrorist Scare

2007-02-01 Thread g123curious
I live and work in Boston. This has been all over the news here. Our government incurred a large expense with the bomb disposal squads, police overtime to stop traffic; and for a time the subways were shut down. IMHO, the marketers definitely had an obligation to do 2 things: a) notify local

[scifinoir2] Re: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Stunt Results in Terrorist Scare

2007-02-02 Thread g123curious
stupid white folks over-reacting. I'd like to present your point of view as something for him to consider. Keith -- Original message -- From: g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] I live and work in Boston. This has been all over the news here. Our government incurred

[scifinoir2] Re: Astronaut Arrested for Assaulting Supposed Rival

2007-02-06 Thread g123curious
One question: what qualities did Oefelein see in Nowak? Obviously, he must have been diddling her to get the type of response from Nowak which the article outlined. I assume that Nowak's husband will have something to say to Oefelein. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de

[scifinoir2] Star Wars gangsta rap

2007-02-08 Thread g123curious
WARNING! Contains explicit language like most gangsta rap: http://www.glumbert.com/media/starwars LoL! George

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: [Blackfolks] Is this what a future Oscar winner looks like?]

2007-02-09 Thread g123curious
Oscar has nothing to do with it. Period. I have no interest in films that make fun of overweight black woman or overweight women. This includes Murphy's latest film, but also includes 2 films by Martin Lawrence (Big Mama's house or something titled like that), and the stage play/film by the

[scifinoir2] Re: Star Wars gangsta rap

2007-02-09 Thread g123curious
Glad that y'all enjoyed it. So did I. It's good, but not as good as 'White and Nerdy. Geo --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Amy Harlib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OW! That was a hoot! But it cut off rather too abruptly. ROTFL! Amy In a message dated 2/8/07 2:44:04

[scifinoir2] Re: Ousted Pastor ‘Compl etely Heterosexual

2007-02-09 Thread g123curious
Haggard is as cured as Rush Limbaugh is sober. Set your RSS feed for these two clowns. There's more to come from both, for sure. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, ja, ja... Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (tongue firmly in

[scifinoir2] Re: White and Nerdy

2007-02-09 Thread g123curious
Did you find all of the Star Wars references in this vid? There are at least 4 Star Wars references and 2 Star Trek references. Geo --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is too d--- funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xEzGIuY7kw George Captain

[scifinoir2] Licensed to pill

2007-02-23 Thread g123curious
Be sure to turn on sound: http://www.cafeoflifepikespeak.com/Videos/Licensed%20To%20Pill.swf Enjoy! George

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Asian paper's 'I Hate Blacks' column assailed

2007-02-28 Thread g123curious
Is this really surprising? I found this very interesting, and not entirely a surprise, for two reasons: 1. Former NBA player Tim Hardaway's comments: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2766213 2. The explosive growth of niche publishing via cable TV, am talk radio, blogs, and the

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Thurmond's daughter says Sharpton overreacted

2007-02-28 Thread g123curious
The parent-child bond is not to be underestimated. People will often cling to it when all logic and facts say otherwise. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I absolutely respect her ability to handle her past with such calm, 'cause I'd still be pissed about it.

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Coulter Criticized for Anti-Gay Slur Towards Edwards

2007-03-06 Thread g123curious
IMHO, there are 3 aspects to Coulter that one needs to remember: First, she's selling her books. She's a capitalist and she knows that the more books she sells, the more political clout she (hopes) to wield. Only difference between her and Limbaugh, one uses radio. The other uses print. Both

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Coulter Criticized for Anti-Gay Slur Towards Edwards

2007-03-08 Thread g123curious
FYI. This article explains Coulter and her ilk quite completely: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-blumenthal/cpacs-gay-porn-star- hono_b_42842.html George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree. Some of these people may be doing the PT Barnum thing and giving a

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: 50 Cent: Publisher - Black books everywhere; not a thing to read

2007-03-27 Thread g123curious
Thanks for posting this. I was mostly unaware of this new genre and can say that I definitely do not plan to read it. I am hoping it doesn't kill of more scholarly works. I guess with the popularity of items like Grand Theft Auto and music from 50 pennies, this was bound to happen. It

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: New Orleans Residents Arming Themselves

2007-03-27 Thread g123curious
Thanks for posting this article and your rant. Both were an interesting read. I agree with another poster's comment that this is yet another item to add to the list of articles of impeachment. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is so sad, I don't have the

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Frontline Series News War

2007-03-30 Thread g123curious
Thanks for posting this. I've been watching it. It is good, as it usually is. You can watch/read Al Jazeera via the Internet. IF you want access, you'll have to write to your cable provider and congressional reps. George --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This

[scifinoir2] French train goes 357+ mph

2007-04-03 Thread g123curious
FYI: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070403/ap_on_re_eu/france_fast_train_record I dream of having something like this for travel between Boston and New York city. George

[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: 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: 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] 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

[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] 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

[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:

[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

[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 to

[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] 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=1id=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:

[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] 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=16720499method=fulls iteid=62484headline=exclusive--the-name-s-bond---broke-bond-

[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: 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't

[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

[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 are

[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 gained

[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: 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 Women with

[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 statement

[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 wodehouse

[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 immigration?

[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) - - - - - - - - - - - -

[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

[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=aCTVCgCzkjAsearch=x-men If you could make a difference, what would you do?...Said Kakese Dibinga YAHOO! GROUPS

[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: Shatner Developing Riding Program for Disabled Middle Eastern Children

2006-05-26 Thread g123curious
picky 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. /picky George The most successful Star Trek actor of all time is Michael Dorn. Just so we're

[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+brookssearch_type=search_videossearch=Search LOL! George - - - - - - - - As I said for me, its all about Brooks, Brooks, Brooks I'm still mad that

[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, General

[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

[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: 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 backstory.

[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 afraid. Not

[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] 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: Spidermn Unmasked in Front of Press

2006-06-19 Thread g123curious
. 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 of injury or death by super villains is so high that the spouses

[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 is new

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

2006-06-27 Thread g123curious
: 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 brent_wodehouse@ wrote: http://www.ursispaltenstein.ch/blog/weblog.php?/weblog/meteorite_coll ision

[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: 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 was

[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 before.

[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 Yahoo! Groups

[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 very

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

2006-08-10 Thread g123curious
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 low-rider jeans didn't wear them. (smile) I see waay too many thong straps while at work. It's hard to take

[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: 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 in 911

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