Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
One more reason to avoid this flick... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Daryle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] darylemlockhart wrote: Well, that makes it official. This movie sucks. Time to give Woody Allen movie #12 so we can just pack it in and go home. They may as well have le

Re: [scifinoir2] Mr. Toilet' builds commode-shaped Home

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
The less said here, the better, because this story is crap. ;D "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: SUWON, South Korea - Sim Jae-duck has made his political career as South Korea's Mr. Toilet by beautifying public restrooms.

Re: [scifinoir2] Bruce Greenwood to play Trek's Pike

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
*Two* more reasons... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They're all over the map with age in this frickin' flick! I give up. I wouldn't exactlly call Greenwood "craggy"... -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor

Re: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
*Three*... Martin (feeling like he's auditioning for "The Electric Company") [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: okay, it's official: Abrams has lost his mind. The whole cornerstone of Spock was his half-human/half-Vulcan nature. it was at the core of his struggles. Why the

Re: [scifinoir2] For Martin Re: FW: [Blackfolks] Electromagnetic Radiation:Intervention

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
Thank you, Tracey! tdemorsella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hi Martin I was getting ready to order a radiation safe head set and I found a Radiation Frequency Safe Pocket Shield and a Radiation Frequency Safe Belt Clip Shield I'm sure there are other brands,

Re: [scifinoir2] Mr. Toilet' builds commode-shaped Home

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Smart ass. :) Martin wrote: > > The less said here, the better, because this story is crap. ;D > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrote: SUWON, South > Korea - Sim Jae-duck has made his political career as >

Re: [scifinoir2] For Martin Re: FW: [Blackfolks] Electromagnetic Radiation:Intervention

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
Okay guys, I hear your sarcasm leaking out...If not, then I must be projecting mine upon you... tdemorsella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hi Martin I was getting ready to order a radiation safe head set and I found a Radiation Frequency Safe Pocket Shield and a Radiation Frequency Safe Be

Re: [scifinoir2] For Martin Re: FW: [Blackfolks] Electromagnetic Radiation:Intervention

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
i understand your sarcasm. But there is none coming from me. Several recent long-term studies identified that in the short term there are no problems, but after ten years of consistent use you are four times more likely to develop tumors on the side of the face that you hold your phone. If I in

Re: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
Remember that Mark Leonard, the actor who played spock's father was was only 3 years older than Leonard Nimoy... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: okay, it's official: Abrams has lost his mind. The whole cornerstone of Spock was his half-human/half-Vulcan nature. it was at the core of his strug

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
I don't know...I think Ms. Ryder already looks like a Vulcan... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Daryle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] darylemlockhart wrote: Well, that makes it official. This movie sucks. Time to give Woody Allen movie #12 so we can just pack it in and go home. They may as well have left

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
Does Vulcan have any kleptomaniacs? Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't know...I think Ms. Ryder already looks like a Vulcan... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Daryle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] darylemlockhart wrote: Well, that makes it official. This movie sucks. Time to give Woody Allen

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
Yes, I had to go there. Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't know...I think Ms. Ryder already looks like a Vulcan... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Daryle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] darylemlockhart wrote: Well, that makes it official. This movie sucks. Time to give Woody Allen movie #12 s

Re: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
True. Make-up does wonders. Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Remember that Mark Leonard, the actor who played spock's father was was only 3 years older than Leonard Nimoy... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: okay, it's official: Abrams has lost his mind. The whole cornerstone of Spock was

Re: [scifinoir2] Mr. Toilet' builds commode-shaped Home

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
So this guy is planning to spend the rest of his life in the crapper? "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Smart ass. :) Martin wrote: > > The less said here, the better, because this story is crap. ;D > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Min

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
Don't start nothin'... Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does Vulcan have any kleptomaniacs? Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't know...I think Ms. Ryder already looks like a Vulcan... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Daryle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] darylemlockhart wrote: Well, that mak

Re: [scifinoir2] Mr. Toilet' builds commode-shaped Home

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
LMNAO, and thank you! It's good to be recognized for one's body of work. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Smart ass. :) Martin wrote: > > The less said here, the better, because this story is crap. ;D > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
Yes, you did... Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes, I had to go there. Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't know...I think Ms. Ryder already looks like a Vulcan... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Daryle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] darylemlockhart wrote: Well, that makes it official. Thi

Re: [scifinoir2] Doctors operate on girl with eight limbs

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
Poor kid... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Doctors operate on girl with eight limbs Randeep Ramesh in New Delhi Wednesday November 7, 2007 The Guardian A two-year-old girl born with four arms and four legs was yesterday undergoing surgery by a team

RE: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
Abrams is too drunk on his own brief success. IMO, he lucked out with the one flavor-of-the-moment show in "Alias", and no one's bothered to check him. Did he do "Lost", too? Don't know because I don't watch it. James Landrith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This is brazen ass-clownery of t

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: A Matter Of Life And Death (Stairway To Heaven)

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
Both, IMO, Daryle. Daryle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Heavy stuff today! I didn¹t know he¹d done all this work. Now I¹m even more impressed. They don¹t make filmmakers like this any more. Or is it, there are no studios for filmmakers like this anymore? On 11/9/07 2:03 PM, "ravenadal" <[E

Re: [scifinoir2] 'American Gangster' No. 1 with a Bullet

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
Haven't seen "Doomsday" at all, so that's on the list as well. And, now that you've mentioned "Event Horizon", I've got the fever for it as well... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks, Martin. I'm hoping to see it and "Why Did I Get Married?" this weekend. Also, been jonesin' to see "Superm

Re: [scifinoir2] Doctors operate on girl with eight limbs

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
But they say she's gonna be alright, which is all tha tmatters, pal. How've you been? Long time since we last spoke. Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Poor kid... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Doctors operate on girl with eight li

Re: [scifinoir2] Mr. Toilet' builds commode-shaped Home

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
LMNAO! Never thought of it that way. Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So this guy is planning to spend the rest of his life in the crapper? "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Smart ass. :) Martin wrote: > > The less said here, the bett

Re: [scifinoir2] Waterboarders Protest Negative Media Stereotypes - SATIRE

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
I'm still chagrined by it. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I will start putting them in the first line of the message. With all the scanning we do, Its an easy mistake. Daryle wrote: > > > > Gotcha! > > I remember when I fell for one of these

Re: [scifinoir2] Waterboarders Protest Negative Media Stereotypes - SATIRE

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
Another of my sublime gifts. When I get the Old Cold in me (my personal name for really divine rage), I can toss a word or three. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I loved you outrage though :) Martin wrote: > > A loong time ago, I r

Re: [scifinoir2] Waterboarders Protest Negative Media Stereotypes - SATIRE

2007-11-10 Thread Martin
(taking all just desserts) Daryle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gotcha! I remember when I fell for one of these -- She used to not put Satire in the subject -- and I went OFF. Man it was hilarious. Sorry to laugh at your expense, but ‹ she gotcha! On 11/8/07 3:57 PM, "Martin" <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [scifinoir2] 'American Gangster' No. 1 with a Bullet

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
I had no idea, Keith...I wish you an your family the best... Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My best to Phyllis. Hope she's well soon. And no, haven't seen it yet. Hopefully this weekend. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anyone seen it? Between the recent tragedy in my family and my wife now

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread James A. Landrith, Jr.
Won't be nothin' ___ Sent with SnapperMail www.snappermail.com . Original Message ... On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:28:27 -0800 (PST) "Astromancer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Don't start nothin'... > >Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does Vulcan have any kleptomaniacs? > >Astromancer <[EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Me too. I do not have a problem with her being cast as a Vulcan, but as the mother of Spock. Abrams is trying to do what Ronald Moore did to Battlestar.. You know, Starbuck a female for example. Based on his vision of Mission Impossible, I have my doubts Astromancer wrote: > > I don't know...I

Re: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I think the phenomenal success of the first season of Lost is what sent his ego over the edge Martin wrote: > > Abrams is too drunk on his own brief success. IMO, he lucked out with > the one flavor-of-the-moment show in "Alias", and no one's bothered to > check him. Did he do "Lost", too? Don'

[scifinoir2] Musical Code Found in Da Vinci Painting

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
ROME (Nov. 9) - It's a new Da Vinci code, but this time it could be for real. http://news.aol.com/story/_a/musical-code-found-in-da-vinci-painting/20071109183209990001?ncid=NWS000101 An Italian musician and computer technician claims to have uncovered musical notes encoded in Leonardo Da

Re: [scifinoir2] Not Feeling "Bionic Woman"

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
I think her youth feeds into their need to do all the "Felicity" type stuff, which gets on my nerves. I guess I should say, in her case they are making her youth a part of the main aspect of the character. With Sackhoff, that's not the case. So in a way, youth is an issue, but you're right: it's

Re: [scifinoir2] Not Feeling "Bionic Woman"

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
A few weeks before Bionic Woman, I saw her in Jekyll. She was great in the part. Fans loved in it. After seeing that, I was looking for more of the same in Bionic Woman. She was playing a woman with a secret identity going in to uncover info on Hyde and Jekyll by working as his psychiatri

Re: [scifinoir2] Doctors operate on girl with eight limbs

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
Been knee deep in learning the science(?) of Construction Carpentry...So I can eat while pursuing my career as a writer... Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: But they say she's gonna be alright, which is all tha tmatters, pal. How've you been? Long time since we last spoke. Astromancer

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
In steps the peanut gallery...Happy Birthday, Marine! "James A. Landrith, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Won't be nothin' ___ Sent with SnapperMail www.snappermail.com . Original Message ... On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:28:27 -0800 (PST) "Astromancer" wrote: >Don't start nothin'... > >Martin

Re: [scifinoir2] Waterboarders Protest Negative Media Stereotypes - SATIRE

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
You don't think this is serious for one minute, do you? It stinks of satire... Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Okay. Just when I thought that nothing could throw me... How in the name of Heisenberg can these people stand up and declare themselves to be part of this segment of non-soc

Re: [scifinoir2] 'American Gangster' No. 1 with a Bullet

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
Take a real hard look at the subject matter and tell me if you think the same... Daryle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How crazy is it that teenagers are flocking to see a Ridley Scott movie? Maybe there IS hope for the youth. On 11/8/07 5:27 PM, "ravenadal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >

[scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread GWashin891
Well it looks to me like Abrams may have the possiblity of doing more damage to ST continuity than Enterprise did. Sheesh. Hasn't anyone learned that one can updade a movie without wrecking continuity. -GTW > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Daryle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] darylemlockhart > wrote: > >

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread james
Same to you Leatherneck. And now, from the Commandant: 10 November 2007 A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS Since the birth of our Nation, our liberty has been purchased by valiant men and women of deep conviction, great courage, and bold action; the cost has often been i

Re: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
amen! -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *Three*... Martin (feeling like he's auditioning for "The Electric Company") [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: okay, it's official: Abrams has lost his mind. The whole cornerstone of Spock was his half-human/half-Vul

Re: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
true, but Lenard was more believable than i believe Ryder will be. of course, Vulcans age very slowly, so i guess that could work the real issue is why is his mom no longer human? -- Original message -- From: Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Remember that Mark Leonard, th

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha! No, they don't even lock their doors on Vulcan. Crime is illogical... -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does Vulcan have any kleptomaniacs? Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't know...I think Ms. Ryder already looks like a Vulcan..

Re: [scifinoir2] 'American Gangster' No. 1 with a Bullet

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
really good movie, does the scifi outer space horror theme very well, good set designs and FX, and Fishburne is great as the captain. -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Haven't seen "Doomsday" at all, so that's on the list as well. And, now that you

Re: [scifinoir2] 'American Gangster' No. 1 with a Bullet

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
thanks. it was a double whammy. You may remember my mother died in August, and three weeks ago my wife's baby brother died. Two in two months, two trips back home to bury someone--not fun. -- Original message -- From: Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had no idea, Keith

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Daryle
Also, what exactly would you steal on Vulcan? Ice? On 11/10/07 8:39 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ha-ha! No, they don't even lock their doors on Vulcan. Crime is illogical... > > -- Original message -- > From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Does Vul

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
glad that's not just me with Mission: Impossible 3. That movie started with incredible action and promise, had some good moments, but towards the end I was very disappointed. The whole thing with Cruise's wife--who freakishly looked like Katie Holmes, which was irritating--the ridiculous plot of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
at least in its last season, "Enterprise" did a number of great shows, so I agree with you. -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well it looks to me like Abrams may have the possiblity of doing more damage to ST continuity than Enterprise did. Sheesh. Hasn't

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
true! -- Original message -- From: Daryle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Also, what exactly would you steal on Vulcan? Ice? On 11/10/07 8:39 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ha-ha! No, they don't even lock their doors on Vulcan. Crime is illogical... > >

Re: [scifinoir2] 'American Gangster' No. 1 with a Bullet

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I really do not get why the critics dogged it. While I do not watch it often because it is so terrifying, I thought it was really good I enjoyed both Fishburne and Sam Neil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > really good movie, does the scifi outer space horror theme very well, > good set designs and

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
It was like watching formulaic TV Movie. It was barely worth the DVD rental. As a Mission Impossible who up to now, I though I was relatively easy to please, I I was very disappointed. The Bad Guy twist was decent enough, bu I thing by the time it happened I was grade on a severe curve. I had a

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I rewatched the whole series over the summer. I thought the last two season were decent and there were some decent episodes interspersed throughout season one and two - but it was extremely uneven and there were a lot stupid stuff it took them a while to get rid off. ie. the naked gel disinfec

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I read recently that B5/Jeremiah's producer had pitched to reboot it as a series in 2005. What do you guys think of that? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) wrote: > I rewatched the whole series over the summer. I thought the last two > season were decent and there were some decent ep

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
As the mother of Spock??? Yes, he IS daft...and I'm not even that devoted a fan and I know that will screw it up... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Me too. I do not have a problem with her being cast as a Vulcan, but as the mother of Spock. Ab

Re: [scifinoir2] 'American Gangster' No. 1 with a Bullet

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
did critics dog it, didn't know that. It's a very good movie. like i said, tight in all the right ways for scifi. The thing I like is that it's not just a bloody horror flick. It starts off with good standard scifi elements, which drew me in. And then it gets into the horror aspect, but that's m

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
Yeah, "Enterprise" started out with some good stuff, was boring at times, lost me with the whole freakin' Temporal Cold War (you know how many times i've railed against the incredible overuse of time travel in Trek), bored me with the Xindi storyline until the end, pissed me off with that stupid

Re: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
Yeah, I caught that later. I hadn't realized he did that...Has anyone that is making this movie actually seen Star Trek?? Or, like BSG, did they switch genders of the mom and pop??? Please at least tell me they made the father human...I mean, how else are you going to have a Vulcan who is half h

Re: [scifinoir2] 'American Gangster' No. 1 with a Bullet

2007-11-10 Thread Astromancer
The same when my son lost both his great grandmothers... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks. it was a double whammy. You may remember my mother died in August, and three weeks ago my wife's baby brother died. Two in two months, two trips back home to bury someone--not fun. -- Original

Re: [scifinoir2] Winona Ryder Becomes a Vulcan

2007-11-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
no, i think Spock is now fully Vulcan. Maybe Abrams thinks he can explore a Spock with doubts and inner struggles without the mixed-race angle? -- Original message -- From: Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yeah, I caught that later. I hadn't realized he did that...Has any