Re: [scifinoir2] The 4400 Premieres tonight

2006-06-16 Thread Astromancer
I did it all by my self...with a phone...BUT...paying a little more because I opted for a 10 Mbps internet connection... Martin Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congrats!!! Who performed the exorcism for you? The one that got Comcast out of town. (Nothing personal, Keith, but

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Giant fireball reported hurtling through space

2006-06-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. * Ego traps us in costly, losing battles, study finds: Failure. Why does it happen? A common thread runs through many of our most painful, drawn-out fiascos, researchers say. http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/060613_ego.htm * AIDS deadliness

[scifinoir2] Spidermn Unmasked in Front of Press

2006-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Marvel comics has come under fire from superhero fans for unmasking one of their stars at a fictional press conference. Enduring crusader Spider-Man unexpectedly takes off his mask in front of awaiting reporters and snappers at a Washington publicity call in Marvel's latest edition, revealing

[scifinoir2] First Movie Ever Shot on a Cell Phone

2006-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
For the first time, an entire theatrical documentary has been shot using a standard video cell phone, the Associated Press reported today (Thursday). The wire service said that the 93-minute Italian film New Love Meetings from co-directors Marcello Mencarini and Barbara Seghezzi features clips

[scifinoir2] Nielsen To Rate Viewers Watching TV on PCs

2006-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Sensing that the days of watching television programs at appointed times on conventional TV sets may be numbered, ratings giant Nielsen Research disclosed on Wednesday that it is embarking on a plan dubbed Anytime Anywhere Media Measurement to create a comprehensive system to measure TV

Re: [scifinoir2] Spidermn Unmasked in Front of Press

2006-06-16 Thread Daryle Lockhart
If I may say...Civil War, the storyline this is all a part of...is awesome. This is the best thing Marvel's done in a while. And the press/ promotion behind it is simply flawless. Iron Man v. Captain America. Reed vs. Sue, it ties (almost) every title in neatly...this is great. On Jun 16,

[scifinoir2] Re: The 4400 Premieres tonight

2006-06-16 Thread tetsuwanatom1
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, I'm not enamored of Comcast. They're just about the only real game in town for me. Not into satellite yet. They've been fairly stable over the four or five years I've had them: my broadband has been very

Re: [scifinoir2] First Movie Ever Shot on a Cell Phone

2006-06-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
NPR's On the Movies podcast did a special in this back in March. It's actually an up-and-coming type of indie field. There are lots of young would-be directors doing this, and some companies are toying around with the idea of sponsoring this on a wider basis. It would work most effectively, of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 4400 Premieres tonight

2006-06-16 Thread Astromancer
I use RCN, a local company here in Chicago...I'm going to have to get an external tuner because they send the video and internet signal through the same cable. My comp's circuitry plays havoc with the reception so I can't get a good picture...Other than that, I'm happy...$82 worth of happy...

[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

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Spidermn Unmasked in Front of Press

2006-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
This had me howling. 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

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Spidermn Unmasked in Front of Press

2006-06-16 Thread Martin Pratt
Does this apply to friends as well? I'd hate to put Thor down. Might have to move soon. g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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,

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 4400 Premieres tonight

2006-06-16 Thread Martin Pratt
I've been having this problem with Comcast since they were MediaOne. My favorite tale is Super Bowl 34 (I think!), between the Rams and the Titans, the one that was decided by the game-saving last-second tackle at the one-yard-line? Exciting? I have no idea whatsoever. My

Re: [scifinoir2] Nielsen To Rate Viewers Watching TV on PCs

2006-06-16 Thread Martin Pratt
Might finally be more representative of viewing habits than what we've got now. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sensing that the days of watching television programs at appointed times on conventional TV sets may be numbered, ratings giant Nielsen

Re: [scifinoir2] Spidermn Unmasked in Front of Press

2006-06-16 Thread Martin Pratt
I am looking forward to this. And I wonder what the rationale will be for the heroes who want to disclose their personal info. I know that Iron Man is one of those on the side for this (if I spoil, forgive me), and I wonder if he's thought this through. I mean, there are a dozen bad guys I