[scifinoir2] 'Compass' on Target Overseas

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
The Golden Compass was obviously more adept at finding its bearings overseas than it was in the U.S. The New Line film, which garnered only a disappointing $25.8 million in its U.S. debut, took in $51 million in its foreign debuts (earlier estimates had put the figure at $55 million) according

[scifinoir2] How Costly Is Strike to Writers?

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
http://www.imdb.com/news/sb/2007-12-12/ The Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers has posted a counter on its website indicating that the strike has thus far cost writers $104.56 million. The figure is based on the writers' own estimate of overall compensation in 2006 of $1.05

[scifinoir2] OT-Mortgage Mess is Far Far Worse than You Suppose

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Straight Talk on the Mortgage Mess from a Mortgage Industry Insider, as featured at MarketWatch, 12:11:23 PM, December 6th, 2007. by Richard Clark http://www.opednews.com/articles/1/opedne_richard__071208_mortgage_industry_in.htm Even before this mortgage mess started, this insider with 20

[scifinoir2] [Fwd: OT Musician Ike Turner dies at 76]

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
--- Original Message Subject:[NPHC] Musician Ike Turner dies at 76 Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:44:07 -0800 (PST) From: James Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Coleman Love [EMAIL PROTECTED] Musician Ike Turner dies at 76 *By ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press Writer 4

[scifinoir2] Catholic Bishops Yank Positive Review of 'Compass'

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Catholic Bishops Yank Positive Review of 'Compass' Without explanation, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has retracted on its website a positive review of The Golden Compass that appeared in Catholic newspapers last week. The review had appeared to counterbalance claims by the Catholic

Re: [Fwd: [scifinoir2] Terry Pratchett]

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
I caught this last night on the DW board at Skiffy, and I'm floored by it. Pratchett's always been one of my favorite authors, and the added pain of hearing this after seeing the production of Hogfather last week is numbing. As I said in the board, we need a miracle here, Deity. Tracey de

Re: [scifinoir2] How Did I Miss This?

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
If it was in wide release, I missed it. What was it about? Will you be able to catch it on DVD? Bosco Bosco wrote: I'll admit that I am not the most observant guy in the world. I generally find out about movies or books from marketing, advertising and browsing in shops. I don't have TV and

[scifinoir2] How Did I Miss This?

2007-12-13 Thread Bosco Bosco
I'll admit that I am not the most observant guy in the world. I generally find out about movies or books from marketing, advertising and browsing in shops. I don't have TV and I am not on a lot of sci-fi lists. I am more than a casual fan but less than a rabid geek for the various forms of the

[scifinoir2] Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread Reece Jennings
The Report: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3153509 Some Photos: http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/roid_rage [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] How Did I Miss This?

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
Tracey, it was *very loosely* absed on a series of great novels by a British author, Susan Cooper. It was so b*stardized as to be unrecognizable, beginning with making the hero of the piece a transplanted American boy, rather than the native Brit he was meant to be. Bosco, you missed it

Re: [scifinoir2] Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
A little more of my youth just died. Bud Selig's tyrranical reign as Commisioner almost managed to put me off the sport entirely. This might be the nail in the coffin. Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Report: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3153509 Some

Re: [scifinoir2] OT-Mortgage Mess is Far Far Worse than You Suppose

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
And the bullcrap that's flown in the wake of all of this, from the Fed's two ill-timed and -advised rate cuts to its more recent decision to begin auctioning bonds and firming links between itself and its EU counterpart are, IMO, nothing more than slapping a Band-aid on a ruptured aorta. It

Re: [scifinoir2] Catholic Bishops Yank Positive Review of 'Compass'

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
Again, behold the reason I ran screaming from Holy Mother Church... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Catholic Bishops Yank Positive Review of 'Compass' Without explanation, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has retracted on its website a positive

Re: Favorite Villain Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Heroes finale

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
Speaking of ladies (and using the Wayback Machine), Servalan, from Blake's 7. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good one. But that reminds me... SCORPIUS!!! I really enjoyed him buky90 wrote: the female commander from farside. just to remind us whos more

Re: Favorite Villain Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Heroes finale

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
Baby Borg (heads exploding around the world at the concept...) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the low point for me was the introduction of Hugh in TNG. The Borg that Geordi adopted, which developed full human emotions after being cut off from the Collective. That character destroyed the whole

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Race Affect Your Intelligence?

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
Tracey, I doubt that they get it themselves. They just saw the chance to sound off, and did so, regardless of the lack of intellectual firepower needed to tackle the subject. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well that is why I liked this article and do

RE: Favorite Villain Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Heroes finale

2007-12-13 Thread Reece Jennings
LOLLOLLOL!! Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com http://www.legacyhomesavers.com/ _ From:

Re: Favorite Villain Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Heroes finale

2007-12-13 Thread Daryle
See? Ya feelin¹ me on the Blake¹s 7! NOBODY had bad guys like Blake¹s 7. And no bad guy has ever dressed as well as Supreme Commander Servalan! On 12/13/07 5:45 PM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of ladies (and using the Wayback Machine), Servalan, from Blake's 7.

[scifinoir2] Re: Catholic Bishops Yank Positive Review of 'Compass'

2007-12-13 Thread ravenadal
America is a very young country and, as such, often acts infantile. (Wait...I said that already!) ~(no)rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Catholic Bishops Yank Positive Review of 'Compass' Without explanation, the

[scifinoir2] Re: Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread ravenadal
I hate baseball. I have always hated baseball. There is no integrity in baseball (never has been). Every baseball record before Jackie Robinson should have an asterisk behind it. Baseball looked the other way during the steroid era to keep the sport white. Then they made a pariah out of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread buky90
they're all hypocrites i cant stand barry bonds but its because hes always been an ass. but when people give mcguwire a pass even tho he gave the ole 5th amend dodge and every says hes such a hero. and if bonds did the same they'd still be trying too run him out of town infuriates me On 12/13/07,

[scifinoir2] Re: 'Compass' on Target Overseas

2007-12-13 Thread ravenadal
America is a very young country and, as such, often acts infantile. I am gratified to see Compass doing well overseas. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Golden Compass was obviously more adept at finding its

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread Reece Jennings
I hate to say it...no I don't, or I wouldn't...but being infuriated by the antics of self-serving owners and players who do it for the love of the money... that infuriation is wasted on them much like infuriation is wasted on a baby that soils its diaper. The baby would say, It's just a bunch

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Race Affect Your Intelligence?

2007-12-13 Thread Martin
Daryle, I think you're well ahead of the curve here. Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay then, let me, personally, be clear. I'm saying that the reality that either article was written is a waste of energy. I am saying that this is an argument that nobody asked for. I am also saying

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread Reece Jennings
LOLLOLLOL I hate PRO baseball...or at least what it stands for...or slithers for... Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com

RE: [scifinoir2] Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread Reece Jennings
That's why I stick with Little League...It's easy to spot the steroid users... Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com

Re: [scifinoir2] How Did I Miss This?

2007-12-13 Thread Bosco Bosco
Bummer to hear that it was that bad. I read that Susan Cooper was not at all happy with the adaptation B --- Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tracey, it was *very loosely* absed on a series of great novels by a British author, Susan Cooper. It was so b*stardized as to be unrecognizable,

Re: Favorite Villain Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Heroes finale

2007-12-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah, they drove me up the wall. Reminds me of all the cartoons that have to create kiddie versions of popular characters... -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baby Borg (heads exploding around the world at the concept...) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread Daryle
I hope this makes the sports world really look at itself. I happen to like baseball, but you gotta admit...a game where you¹re considered amazing if you miss the ball 70% of the time ain¹t exactly a difficult pro sport to master. If you¹re gonna get a chemical advantage you should at least be

Re: [scifinoir2] How Did I Miss This?

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I do remember this. i remember the guy from Dr Who being in it. They did make a lot of changes. Critics panned it. it was only out a minute. Martin wrote: Tracey, it was *very loosely* absed on a series of great novels by a British author, Susan Cooper. It was so b*stardized as to be

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Race Affect Your Intelligence?

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I wish this was not going on anymore, but it is. sigh... With the Affirmative action backlash, I wonder if it will get worse. Martin wrote: Tracey, I thank you in return for posting yours. I had a couple of HS counselors like that, telling me that I shouldn't try to attend this school or

Re: [scifinoir2] Amazon Kindle 'a Bit Sad,' Designer Says

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I think the only way to get it to work is if they practically gave them away. $400 is too high a number to help buy resistance. The is an early adopter - product for the gadget addicted only Martin wrote: I was one of the first folks to leap into the notion of online book reading. I ahve

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I really feel your love for the sport ravenadal wrote: I hate baseball. I have always hated baseball. There is no integrity in baseball (never has been). Every baseball record before Jackie Robinson should have an asterisk behind it. Baseball looked the other way during the steroid era to

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Race Affect Your Intelligence?

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
So you feel the examples and studies provided by the guy below to disprove the the examples and studies the eugenics advocates put out there were poor ones? If so, why, because I thought the were pretty good. If there is something wrong with these examples, please let me know. When these

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Does Race Affect Your Intelligence?

2007-12-13 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I still do not know why an article responding several attacks made internationally within a period of two months to two days prior to the article, is peculiar? Martin wrote: Daryle, I think you're well ahead of the curve here. Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[scifinoir2] Jerry Brown the SF 8 (SF-8 case)

2007-12-13 Thread Amy Harlib
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RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Baseball's Steroid Rage

2007-12-13 Thread Reece Jennings
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Koombayah Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com http://www.legacyhomesavers.com/ _