[scifinoir2] Sexy Sci-fi Poll Results
Fox Beamed To Number One In Sexy Sci-fi Poll 16 February 2009 11:05 PM, PST Megan Fox http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1083271/ is light years ahead of the competition when it comes down to sex appeal - she has been voted the hottest sci-fi babe of all time. The raven-haired actress has landed the top spot for her turn as car-obsessed beauty Mikaela Banes in 2007 hit movie Transformers http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/ , in a poll conducted by MSN Movies. Halle Berry http://www.imdb.com/name/nm932/ came a close second as mutant weather-controller Storm in the X-Men http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120903/ franchise, while actress/model Milla Jovovich http://www.imdb.com/name/nm170/ was voted in third by sci-fi fans for her role in The Fifth Element http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119116/ . Star Wars fans added Natalie http://www.imdb.com/name/nm204/ Portman into the poll, while original sci-fi babe Sigourney Weaver http://www.imdb.com/name/nm244/ 's iconic alien-fighter Ellen Ripley came fifth. http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0681727/
[RE][scifinoir2] Trillions of Planets Could Be Supporting Life
Amy, THANK YOU for the hopeful news. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Trillions of Planets Could Be Supporting Life Date : Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:49:54 -0500 From : Amy Harlib ahar...@earthlink.net To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com ahar...@earthlink.net Trillions of Planets Could Be Supporting Life Folks: Here's an article that supports the Star Trek view of the Universe. Diversity. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article5739563.ece http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office
Keith, every element you named contributed to my dislike of that film. If not for those, I would've enjoyed it. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office Date : Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:08:39 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com I was thinking of Harlem Nights too. It wasn't a great movie, but I liked the more serious role Pryor was playing. It makes me wonder if he could have done a decent job as a dramatic actor, given the chance. Unfortunately, Eddie Murphy was the force behind the movie, and he was really full of himself at that time. Both Pryor and Redd Fox talked to Murphy about toning down the cursing and more slapstick aspects of the movie, but he refused to listen to them. Pryor says he and Foxx told Murphy, We did all the cursing and stuff so you don't have to anymore. I wish Murphy had listened. The movie was uneven, and stuff like his fight with Della Reese, and subsequent shooting off her toe, was ill placed, unfunny, and a bit misogynistic to my mind. - Original Message - From: Lavender Wil To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 8:42:02 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office The only movie that I liked him in was Harlem Nights. You have to admit it was a movie with a lot of great one liners. One that I don't think I could say here, but I am sure Vera can!! --Lavender People may lie, but the evidence rarely does. - Original Message From: B. Smith daikaij...@yahoo.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:21:24 PM Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office I like quite a few Richard Pryor movies. I don't think he ever found the perfect part but I loved him stuff like Which Way Is Up?, Blue Collar, Stir Crazy and Jo Jo Dancer. He also stole the show in smaller roles like the ones in Lady Sings The Blues, Bingo Long, Uptown Saturday Night, Car Wash, etc. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com , Martin Baxter wrote: I don't like a single movie Pryor ever did. Every time I stumble across one, I'm left saddened, seeing how his true chops were, mostly because of That Evil Pipe. Heck, he was supposed to play Sheriff Bart in Blazing Saddles. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office Date : Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:29:38 -0500 From : Daryle Lockhart To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Richard Pryor was the man, but let's face it...he's done more BAD films than good ones. Will Ferrell was eh until Anchorman, because if you look at it, the best Will Ferrell is him playing offa Cheri Oteri. Christina Applegate proved herself to be a great straight man but doesn't get overshadowed. Will has never done any better than Anchorman, in my opinion. It's his best picture. He will never outdo it. I don't think Land Of the Lost is going to be a great Will Ferrell movie as much as it's going to be this is what Brendan Fraser should be doing. On Feb 16, 2009, at 4:20 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: Daryle, we didn't see the same movie. To me, Ferrell has been a one-note band for years. Maybe I just don't get his stuff. It's been a long time since I synched with comedians. Blame Richard Pryor for being so great... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office Date : Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:48:28 -0500 From : Daryle Lockhart To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com I submit that Anchorman is possibly Will Ferrell's greatest film. Also, it may be one of the greatest comedy films of the last 10 years. Except for the fact that it's the whitest movie since Sophie's Choice, It's a flawless cast with flawless acting. I say this after just watching Tropic Thunder. That's my submission, and I am open to debate. On Feb 16, 2009, at 12:37 PM, B. Smith wrote: No love for Anchorman? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com , Keith Johnson wrote: Ha-ha! I like Will Ferrell in small doses. Long after the hype on him had built, I sat down and watched Talladega Nights where he was NASCAR racer Ricky Bobby, and laughed my butt off. But that was only the second or third movie I'd seen him in. I also enjoyed his more subtle turn in Stranger Than Fiction, the movie where his life was literally being controlled by an author's keystrokes. And Elf gave me some chuckles as well. I think I saw Elf, then Stranger Than Fiction, then Talladega Nights, giving me silly comedy, subtle comedy/drama, then silly comedy again. That was sufficient.
[RE][scifinoir2] Sexy Sci-fi Poll Results
No love for Uhura, ergo this poll is invalid. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Sexy Sci-fi Poll Results Date : Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:49:53 -0800 From : Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Fox Beamed To Number One In Sexy Sci-fi Poll 16 February 2009 11:05 PM, PST Megan Fox is light years ahead of the competition when it comes down to sex appeal - she has been voted the hottest sci-fi babe of all time. The raven-haired actress has landed the top spot for her turn as car-obsessed beauty Mikaela Banes in 2007 hit movie Transformers , in a poll conducted by MSN Movies. Halle Berry came a close second as mutant weather-controller Storm in the X-Men franchise, while actress/model Milla Jovovich was voted in third by sci-fi fans for her role in The Fifth Element . Star Wars fans added Natalie Portman into the poll, while original sci-fi babe Sigourney Weaver 's iconic alien-fighter Ellen Ripley came fifth. http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0681727/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
RE: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note...
My pleasure, Martin. My pleasure. _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 4:42 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note... Thank you, brother. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note... Date : Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:03:38 -0500 From : Reece Jennings mcjennings...@yahoo.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com We know you, Martin. You can handle it. And I've learned over the past couple of years that YOU get to let them know exactly what you are able to give. And they gladly accept that from you. Trust me, it was such a revelation. I stopped ducking folks. I used to think it was up to them! Life got a little easier when I realized I controlled it... _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:04 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note... Thank you, James. And I was in Danville. You know, that part of the Commonwealth you've been trying to give away for years? (Thanks for the thought, Fate. Could've used a lemonade Friday at about three..) Everything went as well as expected there. And, as I suppose we're all meant to do during such crises, we learn a little about who and what we are in the world. Myself, I think I've been handed the mantle my late uncle carried, as mentor to all of my younger male cousins. The number of contacts in my cellphone doubled in just under two hours. A little daunting, as I think about it. But I'm told that I can handle it, so I believe such. Again, thank you all for your words and thoughts. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note... Date : Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:38:02 -0500 From : James Landrith To : Martin, I am sorry to hear of your uncle's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts. By the way, what part of Virginia will you be visiting? I'm in Alexandria. -- James Landrith Official website: http://jameslandrith.com TMA: http://multiracial.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jlandrith Facebook: http://apus.facebook.com/profile.php?id=134400205 Facebook Reader's Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-A-Landrith-Jr/18759565916 MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/jlandrith Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jlandrith From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:37 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note... My friends, I will be absent from you august company until Monday. My mother's oldest brother passed away on Friday, and I have to travel to Virginia for the funeral on this Friday. Know that I'm with all of you, in spirit and thought. Keep the good works coming, and I'll be back. Martin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
RE: [scifinoir2] Push
She didn't eat peanut butter, did she??? _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:19 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Gracias! She's been sick all weekend with a cold or stomach virus, so didn't do too much. Valentine's Day was a simple meal at home of Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Macaroni of course), salad, Texas Toast, and chocolate chip cookies for desert. (Hey, that's comfort food for where I come from when when doesn't want to throw down with fried chicken, hot water corn bread, or pork chops with gravy!) Sunday took her out for Thai food, and gave her my gift of two tickets to the Alvin Ailey Dancers this week. Other than that, my gifts to her have been staying in and keeping her company while she's sick, not bouncing off the walls while doing so (I hate staying inside all day), and watching decorating shows and cheesy movies and smiling throughout! - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:47:00 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push What he said J From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:42 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Keith, a belated happy anniversary to you and Phyllis! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Push Date : Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:21:20 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
RE: [scifinoir2] Push
Good for you! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:19 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Gracias! She's been sick all weekend with a cold or stomach virus, so didn't do too much. Valentine's Day was a simple meal at home of Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Macaroni of course), salad, Texas Toast, and chocolate chip cookies for desert. (Hey, that's comfort food for where I come from when when doesn't want to throw down with fried chicken, hot water corn bread, or pork chops with gravy!) Sunday took her out for Thai food, and gave her my gift of two tickets to the Alvin Ailey Dancers this week. Other than that, my gifts to her have been staying in and keeping her company while she's sick, not bouncing off the walls while doing so (I hate staying inside all day), and watching decorating shows and cheesy movies and smiling throughout! - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:47:00 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push What he said J From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:42 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Keith, a belated happy anniversary to you and Phyllis! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Push Date : Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:21:20 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
RE: [scifinoir2] Push
You've got to be into dark, heavy stories that develop over time. I liked it! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:02 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Never saw Asunder. Any good? - Original Message - From: Reece Jennings mcjennings...@yahoo.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 12:25:10 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push I did security for the NAACP at their National Conventions. And you're right about the Reids. They are the same way in person. Really impressive! Thanks for the info about them. I didn' tknow all of that! Did you see 'Asunder'? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005516/ Blair Underwood http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005516/ ... Chance Williams http://resume.imdb.com/ Debbi Morgan http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005247/ . Lauren Hubbs http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004729/ Michael Beach http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004729/ Michael Hubbs http://resume.imdb.com/ Marva Hicks http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0382914/ . Roberta Williams Directed by Tim Reid. VERY intense! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 12:06 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push How cool. Were you doing security work? I think of the Reids as one of those best-kept secrets among black folk. Tim is usually thought of mostly for his role as Venus Flytrap in WKRP in Cincinnati, and Daphne maybe for taking over the role of Will Smith's aunt in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. But they have done so much more than that. Tim has been a producer, director, and creator of series such as the late great Frank's Place, and Linc's, as well as his movie work. The Reids built the first production studio in Tim's native Virginia. Reid has the distinction of being part of the first black-and-white comedy duo to tour, Tim and Tom, back in the '70s. The Reids are really focused on educating blacks about our heritage, about producing family-friendly fare featuring blacks, and overall creating a more positive image. Daphne was a model for years, the first black woman to be featured on Glamour magazine's cover. I've never met them, but every interview I see them in, I'm struck by their apparent love of life, their sense of humour, and how they quietly but consistently do their part to help black people in the entertainment world. - Original Message - From: Reece Jennings mcjennings...@yahoo.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 2:53:40 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push Well-said, Keith. And great counter! I once guarded Tim and Daphne at an NAACP National Convention. We were riding in a Limo together going God knows where... Great, down to earth people. At the time, they mentioned that they were going to be coming out with some movies. This was back in '88 or '89. God! That was 20 years ago! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 8:42 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push You ever seen those e-mails questionnaires that float around? I've gotten some over the years with questions to determine if you're a real black person or not. The standard is an e-mail questionnaire with questions like What did Florida say at the end of the 'Good Times' ep when James died, or, What character always entered the scene by saying 'Wooo-weee!'? When some of my friends sent that e-mail my way a while back, I countered with a questionnaire that included all the movies below, asking if they'd seen them. I then chided those who hadn't. I consider viewership of all the below essential for all black people, especially Sankofa, the closest thing in some ways to that Nat Turner film we keep waiting for. Down on The Delta, directed by Maya Angelou, is a sweet and comfortable-feeling movie of a splintered black family, and Once Upon a Time... is a great pre-Civil Rights era film that's just a slice-of-life in a Southern town, and I love the fact that Tim and Daphne Reid are behind it. - Original Message - From: Reece Jennings mcjennings...@yahoo.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 6:02:35 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push I've seen ALL of these, I believe! GREAT films. What are 'Indie' films? I saw most of them on DVD from Blockbuster. _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 1:18 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Did you by chance catch Sankofa, Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored, Badasss , Down on The
Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Sexy Sci-fi Poll Results
i agree with Martin. no Uhura, it is invalid! --- On Tue, 2/17/09, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com wrote: From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] Sexy Sci-fi Poll Results To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 7:52 AM No love for Uhura, ergo this poll is invalid. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Sexy Sci-fi Poll Results Date : Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:49:53 -0800 From : Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Fox Beamed To Number One In Sexy Sci-fi Poll 16 February 2009 11:05 PM, PST Megan Fox is light years ahead of the competition when it comes down to sex appeal - she has been voted the hottest sci-fi babe of all time. The raven-haired actress has landed the top spot for her turn as car-obsessed beauty Mikaela Banes in 2007 hit movie Transformers , in a poll conducted by MSN Movies. Halle Berry came a close second as mutant weather-controller Storm in the X-Men franchise, while actress/model Milla Jovovich was voted in third by sci-fi fans for her role in The Fifth Element . Star Wars fans added Natalie Portman into the poll, while original sci-fi babe Sigourney Weaver 's iconic alien-fighter Ellen Ripley came fifth. http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0681727/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
[scifinoir2] Re: Did I read that correctly?
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, DJ VIBE neh...@... wrote: In another post I noticed this blurb from a press release: Marvel Entertainment Inc. this month released a special edition of Spider-Man, in which the superhero notices two identical Barack Obamas at the presidential inauguration, *uses basketball to weed out the phony*** and is thanked with a fist-bump from the new president. Looks like I'm forced to eat crow. I finally got a chance to read this issue. Spidey uses a BASKETBALL-RELATED QUESTION to determine which Barack is the imposter. He does not, I repeat, DOES NOT *PLAY* basketball to weed out the imposter. I should have read the comic before I shot my mouth off. *blush*
Re: [scifinoir2] Push
No, thank goodness - Original Message - From: Reece Jennings mcjennings...@yahoo.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:38:47 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push She didn't eat peanut butter, did she??? From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:19 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Gracias! She's been sick all weekend with a cold or stomach virus, so didn't do too much. Valentine's Day was a simple meal at home of Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Macaroni of course), salad, Texas Toast, and chocolate chip cookies for desert. (Hey, that's comfort food for where I come from when when doesn't want to throw down with fried chicken, hot water corn bread, or pork chops with gravy!) Sunday took her out for Thai food, and gave her my gift of two tickets to the Alvin Ailey Dancers this week. Other than that, my gifts to her have been staying in and keeping her company while she's sick, not bouncing off the walls while doing so (I hate staying inside all day), and watching decorating shows and cheesy movies and smiling throughout! - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:47:00 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push What he said J From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:42 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Keith, a belated happy anniversary to you and Phyllis! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Push Date : Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:21:20 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
[RE][scifinoir2] Re: Did I read that correctly?
No prob, Vibe! But it still doesn't ameliorate the gaffe, IMO. Admittedly, I haven't read the comic, but I would, in Spidey's sitch, rather than ask a basketball-related question, ask Mrs Obama to pose a question, the answer to which only her husband would know. I'm not fond of the stereotype assigned here. People look at me and think, just because I'm a man of color who stands 6'6, that I'm skilled at basketball when, in fact, I can't even dribble one. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: Did I read that correctly? Date : Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:29:49 - From : DJ VIBE neh...@yahoo.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, DJ VIBE wrote: In another post I noticed this blurb from a press release: Marvel Entertainment Inc. this month released a special edition of Spider-Man, in which the superhero notices two identical Barack Obamas at the presidential inauguration, *uses basketball to weed out the phony*** and is thanked with a fist-bump from the new president. Looks like I'm forced to eat crow. I finally got a chance to read this issue. Spidey uses a BASKETBALL-RELATED QUESTION to determine which Barack is the imposter. He does not, I repeat, DOES NOT *PLAY* basketball to weed out the imposter. I should have read the comic before I shot my mouth off. *blush* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
[scifinoir2] Re: BSG
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus jazzynupe_...@... wrote: is it me or was BSG from last night over the top!..in a good way that is. alot of intrigue and a lot of killing. i knew zarek was a snake, but the way he manipulated geata was classic! hate so many had 2 die, but it was an hour of good fun. still want 2 know what is up with starbuck. if saul's wife is the 5th cylon, then who was it in the viper when they got 2 earth and what is starbuck now? wish adama had killed zarek slowly. very slowly. made him beg. it wold have been too good 4 him, but i would have enjoyed it. this man just shot dead the quorum. i kept looking at his facial expressions during the show and i could see that he was scared of adama and what might happen if he did not kill him quick. in all, a good ep 2 me. I wouldn't agree that Zarek was scared of Adama - more that he was scared of the very real support Adama has throughout the fleet. Adama is seen as a literal Father-figure and as a saviour. That's the reason why the Marines were unable to fire upon him - they hadn't lost faith in him, even though they disagreed with his stance on Cylons (illustrated by whats-his-name, formerly of the Pegasus) and its also why Zarek and Geata were working so hard to cast him as a traitor. As long as Adama is seen as a benevolent father figure their insurrection doesn't work. As far as Starbuck, I think EVERYBODY is Cylon, descended from the original Cylons created by the Colonists from Earth, who created/colonized Kobol, which became the progenitor for all the colonies. The cycle that keeps repeating is the cycle of Humans (or people who think they are Human) re-creating artificial life, the artificial life gaining sentinence, the artificial life destroying its progenitors and then losing the wisdom gained to the sands of time. Either that or She's the Cylon God. :P
[scifinoir2] Re: Letterman's Top Ten Reasons to Watch Battlestar Galactica's New Season
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Bosco Bosco ironpi...@... wrote: That was absolutely beautiful. Interestingly, I am watching BSG for the first time. I just finished the mini series and am watching the second disc of season 1. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet I was the same way - I was underwhelmed by the Mini and irritated yb the changes they had made (WHERE are all the Black folk?) 33, however ,blew me away and made me a fan. In 40 minutes they setup the show and the characters and gave you enough to care about the characters and want to see more. I've been hooked ever since, but they still get a C- for treatment of Black folk through the series. (Phelan, Corporal Venner, Dualla et. far too few al.)
RE: [scifinoir2] Push
Whew! With all of the things it's in, you have to be careful! And I'm sure you were! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:05 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push No, thank goodness - Original Message - From: Reece Jennings mcjennings...@yahoo.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:38:47 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push She didn't eat peanut butter, did she??? _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:19 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Gracias! She's been sick all weekend with a cold or stomach virus, so didn't do too much. Valentine's Day was a simple meal at home of Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Macaroni of course), salad, Texas Toast, and chocolate chip cookies for desert. (Hey, that's comfort food for where I come from when when doesn't want to throw down with fried chicken, hot water corn bread, or pork chops with gravy!) Sunday took her out for Thai food, and gave her my gift of two tickets to the Alvin Ailey Dancers this week. Other than that, my gifts to her have been staying in and keeping her company while she's sick, not bouncing off the walls while doing so (I hate staying inside all day), and watching decorating shows and cheesy movies and smiling throughout! - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:47:00 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push What he said J From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:42 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Keith, a belated happy anniversary to you and Phyllis! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Push Date : Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:21:20 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Letterman's Top Ten Reasons to Watch Battlestar Galactica's New Season
DJ, it is going 2 stay that way (as with the Black folk). they kind of kicked us 2 the curb on this one, but the show is very good. good writing, good acting. u have 2 appreciated Lt. Costillo (oops, sorry, Cmd. Adama). Fate. p.s. if u can burn those disc, let me know. i would greatly appreciate a copy of them --- On Tue, 2/17/09, DJ VIBE neh...@yahoo.com wrote: From: DJ VIBE neh...@yahoo.com Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Letterman's Top Ten Reasons to Watch Battlestar Galactica's New Season To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 3:47 PM --- In scifino...@yahoogro ups.com, Bosco Bosco ironpi...@. .. wrote: That was absolutely beautiful. Interestingly, I am watching BSG for the first time. I just finished the mini series and am watching the second disc of season 1. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet I was the same way - I was underwhelmed by the Mini and irritated yb the changes they had made (WHERE are all the Black folk?) 33, however ,blew me away and made me a fan. In 40 minutes they setup the show and the characters and gave you enough to care about the characters and want to see more. I've been hooked ever since, but they still get a C- for treatment of Black folk through the series. (Phelan, Corporal Venner, Dualla et. far too few al.)
[RE][scifinoir2] Re: BSG
Either that or She's the Cylon God. :P *That* is a thought that never crossed my mind... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: BSG Date : Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:36:34 - From : DJ VIBE neh...@yahoo.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus wrote: is it me or was BSG from last night over the top!..in a good way that is. alot of intrigue and a lot of killing. i knew zarek was a snake, but the way he manipulated geata was classic! hate so many had 2 die, but it was an hour of good fun. still want 2 know what is up with starbuck. if saul's wife is the 5th cylon, then who was it in the viper when they got 2 earth and what is starbuck now? wish adama had killed zarek slowly. very slowly. made him beg. it wold have been too good 4 him, but i would have enjoyed it. this man just shot dead the quorum. i kept looking at his facial expressions during the show and i could see that he was scared of adama and what might happen if he did not kill him quick. in all, a good ep 2 me. I wouldn't agree that Zarek was scared of Adama - more that he was scared of the very real support Adama has throughout the fleet. Adama is seen as a literal Father-figure and as a saviour. That's the reason why the Marines were unable to fire upon him - they hadn't lost faith in him, even though they disagreed with his stance on Cylons (illustrated by whats-his-name, formerly of the Pegasus) and its also why Zarek and Geata were working so hard to cast him as a traitor. As long as Adama is seen as a benevolent father figure their insurrection doesn't work. As far as Starbuck, I think EVERYBODY is Cylon, descended from the original Cylons created by the Colonists from Earth, who created/colonized Kobol, which became the progenitor for all the colonies. The cycle that keeps repeating is the cycle of Humans (or people who think they are Human) re-creating artificial life, the artificial life gaining sentinence, the artificial life destroying its progenitors and then losing the wisdom gained to the sands of time. Either that or She's the Cylon God. :P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Re: BSG
totally agree with u Martin. Fate. --- On Tue, 2/17/09, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com wrote: From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] Re: BSG To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 5:47 PM Either that or She's the Cylon God. :P *That* is a thought that never crossed my mind... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: BSG Date : Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:36:34 - From : DJ VIBE neh...@yahoo.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus wrote: is it me or was BSG from last night over the top!..in a good way that is. alot of intrigue and a lot of killing. i knew zarek was a snake, but the way he manipulated geata was classic! hate so many had 2 die, but it was an hour of good fun. still want 2 know what is up with starbuck. if saul's wife is the 5th cylon, then who was it in the viper when they got 2 earth and what is starbuck now? wish adama had killed zarek slowly. very slowly. made him beg. it wold have been too good 4 him, but i would have enjoyed it. this man just shot dead the quorum. i kept looking at his facial expressions during the show and i could see that he was scared of adama and what might happen if he did not kill him quick. in all, a good ep 2 me. I wouldn't agree that Zarek was scared of Adama - more that he was scared of the very real support Adama has throughout the fleet. Adama is seen as a literal Father-figure and as a saviour. That's the reason why the Marines were unable to fire upon him - they hadn't lost faith in him, even though they disagreed with his stance on Cylons (illustrated by whats-his-name, formerly of the Pegasus) and its also why Zarek and Geata were working so hard to cast him as a traitor. As long as Adama is seen as a benevolent father figure their insurrection doesn't work. As far as Starbuck, I think EVERYBODY is Cylon, descended from the original Cylons created by the Colonists from Earth, who created/colonized Kobol, which became the progenitor for all the colonies. The cycle that keeps repeating is the cycle of Humans (or people who think they are Human) re-creating artificial life, the artificial life gaining sentinence, the artificial life destroying its progenitors and then losing the wisdom gained to the sands of time. Either that or She's the Cylon God. :P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
[scifinoir2] White girl born black tore a family apart
I don't know what to make of this story. I know lots of white women who have had black babies. I recall a story on This American Life about an Italian-American family who had an unusually dark son and told everyone it was because of the father's dusky Sicilian ancestors. This boy's life in America was totally different from the woman in the story below. The parents and his two white sisters loved and ardently defended him as he was raised white When all was said and done, it turned out the white mother had slept with the white husband's black best friend (one time) back in college. Go figure. ~rave? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1093674/The-tragic-story-white-girl-born-black-tore-family-apart.html# The tragic story of how a white girl being born black tore a family apart By Catherine O' Brien Although both Sandra Laing's parents were white South Africans, she looked black Sandra Laing had been doing her sums quietly when a boy was sent to fetch her from her classroom. In the principal's office, two khaki-uniformed officers were waiting. 'I'm afraid you're going to have to leave us,' the principal told her. He offered no explanation, and nor did the police officers who escorted her off the premises. It was March 10, 1966. On Robben Island, in the sea off Cape Town, Nelson Mandela was serving the second year of a life sentence for sabotage. And through a quirk of genetics, ten-year-old Sandra was about to become another potent symbol of a nation built on race and prejudice. Her parents, Abraham and Sannie Laing, were white - indeed, as members of the Nationalist Party, they were fervent supporters of South Africa's apartheid regime - and yet their daughter undeniably looked black, with her brown skin and tightly curled hair. Her African features were almost certainly a throwback to an unknown ancestor whose DNA, having lain dormant for generations, had emerged in her. But when Sandra was a schoolgirl, this aspect of genetics was unknown and there was no such thing as a DNA test. There was only the cruel and relentless gossip suggesting that her mother had had an affair with a black man. For four years, teachers and the parents of other pupils at her all-white primary school had fought to have her expelled on the grounds that she was of mixed race. Finally, they had succeeded. Her two brothers still refuse to see her The story of Sandra Laing - of how she was reclassified as 'coloured' by the government and how her parents, insisting that she was their biological child, took their battle to keep her 'white' all the way to the Supreme Court - caused an international furore. Even today, hers is a name with which most South Africans are familiar. But only one person knows the true cost of the decision, that day, to hound a girl from her school, and that is Sandra herself. Four decades on - and 19 years after the dismantling of the apartheid regime - her life remains an extraordinary quest for identity. A fascinating new book by journalist Judith Stone reveals the full extent of the psychological traumas Sandra endured. As a confused teenager she eloped with a black man, causing her parents to disown her. She went on to suffer domestic violence, destitution and the death of one of her six children. Although reunited with her mother, she was never reconciled with her father and to this day, her two brothers refuse to see her. Sandra Laing and her mother Sandra and her mother were finally reconciled not long before the older woman's death Now 53, Sandra is the daughter of shopkeepers from the Eastern Transvaal (since renamed Mpumalanga). Abraham Laing and his wife, Sannie, could see from the moment she was born that her skin was darker than their own and that of her elder brother Leon, yet they refused to acknowledge what was in front of them. 'My father told me I was white. He thought of me as his white little girl,' Sandra says. Both Sannie, who is of Dutch descent, and Abraham, whose family originated from Germany, could trace back their white ancestry through several generations. As Afrikaners, they had been indoctrinated in the Boer belief that to be white was pure and that people of mixed race were unstable and less intelligent. They kept Sandra out of the sun and, in their rural community, no one drew attention to her toffee-coloured complexion until she started school. Sandra remembers, early in her first year at primary school, a group of girls began teasing her incessantly. They called her 'Blackie' and ' Frizzhead' and refused to use the water fountain after she'd drunk from it. In the communal showers, her tormentors would say: 'Look, she's dirty all over!' Her mother told her not to worry about it, but still Sannie sent off for a bottle of hair straightener which burned like battery acid. Patches of Sandra's hair fell out, and when it grew back, it was as curly as ever. The rumours that Sannie must have slept with a black man were rife and,
