Re: [scifinoir2] NBC, iTunes Part Ways On Series Downloads

2007-09-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
...and back to my point of, why are media companies surprised that so many fans eschew their offerings in favor of file sharing methods? Just when iTunes brought some legitimacy and common sense to the whole affair, these folks want to mess it up. Makes me ill. And I'm *still* worried about the

Re: [scifinoir2] Shyamalan Addresses Avatar

2007-09-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
I'm worried about it too. Now, maybe if Guillermo del Toro were to do a live movie version... -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'll pass my judgment now. No. Leave it as a cartoon. What does he think he can bring to it by making it live-action? C

[scifinoir2] CNN Poll Details National Reading Habits

2007-09-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
Folks here in the South read more than people in any other region. Not surprising if so much of the material is religious in nature. They don't call this the "Bible Belt" for nothing. although the number of books read by the average American is rather low, I wonder how many people read other mat

[scifinoir2] Man Credited as Spreading First Computer Virus in Ninth Grade

2007-09-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
Prank Starts 25 Years of Security Woes By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer Sat Sep 1, 2:33 AM NEW YORK - What began as a ninth-grade prank, a way to trick already-suspicious friends who had fallen for his earlier practical jokes, has earned Rich Skrenta notoriety as the first person ever to let

RE: [scifinoir2] Thedumbing downofEureka's Sherrif

2007-09-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow, that is some amazing stuff! You seem to keep a really good attitude, though, which is admirable. My best wishes for your mom, dad, and daughter--and for your mental sanity! And what a blessing to have both parents still alive into their mid-80s. I'd tell you to treasure them, but you alread

Re: [scifinoir2] Spiders Create Giant Web in Texas State Park

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
I don't own any other form of insect-induced trauma. Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Um...I have to disagree with you, chum, but if it were not for spiders, we'd be dealing with many more creepier insects as they control their populations...So you may not ha

Re: [scifinoir2] Gonzales to Spend More Time Eavesdropping on His Family - SATIRE

2007-09-01 Thread Amy1
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gotta love that Borowitz guy! Amy August 27, 2007 Gonzales to Spend More Time Eavesdropping on His Family - SATIRE ‘Domestic Surveillance Begins at Home,’ Former A.G. Says Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned today, effective immediately, telling reporters that he want

[scifinoir2] Charles Saunders update

2007-09-01 Thread Amy1
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thought folks would like this information. Please keep asking Nightshade Publishers and any bookstores you frequent for Mr. Saunder's books and keep up the encouragement. Cheers! Amy Hello, Amy . Thanks for the suggestion. I've been in touch with Sheree, and as you can ima

[scifinoir2] Gonzales to Spend More Time Eavesdropping on His Family - SATIRE

2007-09-01 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
August 27, 2007 Gonzales to Spend More Time Eavesdropping on His Family - SATIRE ‘Domestic Surveillance Begins at Home,’ Former A.G. Says Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned today, effective immediately, telling reporters that he wanted to spend more time eavesdropping on his family. M

Re: [scifinoir2] NBC, iTunes Part Ways On Series Downloads

2007-09-01 Thread Gerald Haynes
More to the point, entertainment companies NEVER liked Jobs' price structure in iTunes. They always thought the prices were too low but they agreed to go along because 1) distributing through iTunes was a quick and easy way to offer an alternative to file sharing and they were desperate and 2) i

Re: [scifinoir2] NBC, iTunes Part Ways On Series Downloads

2007-09-01 Thread Gerald Haynes
This is actually a more sinister plot being hatched by Universal. They are cutting out iTunes as much as possible if not altogether. Universal has begun to offer portions of their new music DRM free, but not on iTunes. This move is in line with their feud with Apple over iTunes' pricing structur

Re: [scifinoir2] Spiders Create Giant Web in Texas State Park

2007-09-01 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I know this in my heart, but they still creep me out. Tracey Astromancer wrote: > > Um...I have to disagree with you, chum, but if it were not for > spiders, we'd be dealing with many more creepier insects as they > control their populations. ..So you may not have to like them, but you > sure

Re: [scifinoir2] Any Jekyll Fans in The House

2007-09-01 Thread Astromancer
Comcast!!! (Grits teeth) Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Comcast... (spits on nearest piece of dry earth) "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I thought episode 1, 5 and 6 were great. Episodes 2-4 were confusing- or as you put it rushed. I la

Re: [scifinoir2] Spiders Create Giant Web in Texas State Park

2007-09-01 Thread Astromancer
Um...I have to disagree with you, chum, but if it were not for spiders, we'd be dealing with many more creepier insects as they control their populations...So you may not have to like them, but you sure can't live without them! Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Can I get an "amen" from

Re: [scifinoir2] Spiders Create Giant Web in Texas State Park

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
Now, a friend of mine who served with the Drug Interdiction Taskforce in the Amazon a decade or so ago tells me that there are tarantulas there that could swallow a possum whole. If you wanna pet it, GO RIGHT AHEAD, my friend. I'll say nice things at your wake. Bosco Bosco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

RE: [scifinoir2] Thedumbing downofEureka's Sherrif

2007-09-01 Thread Reece Jennings
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Re: [scifinoir2] Spiders Create Giant Web in Texas State Park

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
Ah dun et possum afore. 'Taint nuttin' scary 'bout 'em. Bosco Bosco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You guys are all wimps. Spiders are awesome. If you want creepy, look to something much larger and nastier, the possum. Possums are deeply deeply creepy Bosco ---

[scifinoir2] File - Map_of_SciFiNoir_Member_Locations

2007-09-01 Thread scifinoir2
Hi SciFiNoir Family. This is a reminder to add your name to our group map that lets members know in what cities other scifinoir members live. Most of you probably live really close to other memers and do not even know it. This map will hopefully correct that. Please click through to add you

Re: [scifinoir2] Spiders Create Giant Web in Texas State Park

2007-09-01 Thread Bosco Bosco
You guys are all wimps. Spiders are awesome. If you want creepy, look to something much larger and nastier, the possum. Possums are deeply deeply creepy Bosco --- Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can I get an "amen" from the chorus? > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Spiders Create Giant Web in Texas State Park

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
Can I get an "amen" from the chorus? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Spiders are creepy and do not add anything to animal life. They only exist to annoy me. Death to Spiders!! ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at

Re: [scifinoir2] Any Jekyll Fans in The House

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
As soon as I can get over to Blockbuster, Tracey. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You gave got to see it. Rent it. It comes out on DVD in two weeks. If I new they were going to butcher it by cutting out alot of scenes, I would have waited. To make

Re: [scifinoir2] Thedumbing downofEureka's Sherrif

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
Entirely. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I can relate. I do not want my loved ones worrying about me too much, but its comforting to know they do. Weird huh? Tracey Martin wrote: > > Oddly enough, she told me so about ten minutes after I posted tha

Re: [scifinoir2] Any Jekyll Fans in The House

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
Comcast... (spits on nearest piece of dry earth) "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I thought episode 1, 5 and 6 were great. Episodes 2-4 were confusing- or as you put it rushed. I later found out that BBC America cut off 10 -30 minutes of each episode

Re: [scifinoir2] Shyamalan Addresses Avatar

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
I'll pass my judgment now. No. Leave it as a cartoon. What does he think he can bring to it by making it live-action? Can't be nearly as much as he might take away from it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I withhold judgement for now. I love "Avatar", been waiting for the

RE: [scifinoir2] Thedumbing downofEureka's Sherrif

2007-09-01 Thread Martin
Man, Reece! Hugs to you, coming through all of that with sanity intact. You know we're all here for you. may all be well. Reece Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Not weird at all! My mom is in the hospital. She's having bypass surgery Tuesday. My brother and s

RE: [scifinoir2] Thedumbing downofEureka's Sherrif

2007-09-01 Thread Reece Jennings
Not weird at all! My mom is in the hospital. She's having bypass surgery Tuesday. My brother and sister and I are moving her stuff from her old really small apartment into a nice bigger one that she's been trying to get for 6 months. My daughter just had her gall bladder removed. I flew to Chi