Re: [scifinoir2] Charisma Carpenter Says WGA Strike Hurting Her Income

Keith, neither did I. Maybe it's wrong of us to always think that actors can always get work, when the only place they can work is in acting, where they need writers to craft scripts for them. I hope that all goes well for her. And, in all honesty, when I saw the subject line of this, an old Ba

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

That's been flapping in the wind for close to a year now. Tennant's been getting more movie offers than usual since his turn as the Doctor, and the roles are getting more to his liking. For the past six months, on every DW forum I frequent, there's been a fan casting-call thread. Brent Wodehous

[scifinoir2] OT: Deriving Pleasure from Books read, and unread

In my lifetime, I have purchased scores more books than I will ever read. Sometimes I purchase books simply because I love the idea of the book. Other times I have purchased books because of their portent (for instance, I own but have never read "Roots"). When "Waiting to Exhale," or whatever b

[scifinoir2] Re: FW: Study finds humans still evolving, and quickly]

Imagine if you will, possible ramifications of prolific generations in minority populations. Does squeezing 3 to 4 generations into every sixty year window give darker populations an genetic advantage over paler populations producing just two to three generations in that same time frame? With g

Re: [scifinoir2] Charisma Carpenter Says WGA Strike Hurting Her Income

ha-ha! you're right! I thought it too! -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Keith, neither did I. Maybe it's wrong of us to always think that actors can always get work, when the only place they can work is in acting, where they need writers to craft

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

He should not go. What will happen to the Doctor and the sci fi channel as we know it? **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: Study finds humans still evolving, and quickly]

rave, it might, from the "survival of the fittest" standpoint. Competition for dwindling resources just might push things along faster in terms of development. Or it could as easily shove the species back into the Stone Age. Why am I pushing for the latter? ravenadal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

[scifinoir2] "Planet Earth" on Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel is running the great nature series "Planet Earth" all day, until 10 pm EST. Then a three-hour block airs at 11 pm EST tonight. Fascinating stuff. Watching the elephant pulled down in the night by starving lions...the polar bear desperately and futilely trying to kill a walrus..

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Deriving Pleasure from Books read, and unread

rave, back when I could afford the expense, I was the same way regardign books. I could blow hundreds a month at bookstores, and still have yet to get near half the stack I've acquired. ravenadal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In my lifetime, I have purchased scores more books than I will

Re: [scifinoir2] "Planet Earth" on Discovery Channel

Isn't it, though? If I weren't dealing with a major online crisis, I'd be better able to enjoy it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Discovery Channel is running the great nature series "Planet Earth" all day, until 10 pm EST. Then a three-hour block airs at 11 pm EST tonight. Fascinating stuff

[scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

Will Smith's `I Am Legend' Opens to $77 Million in Ticket Sales By Andy Fixmer and Bradley Keoun Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- ``I Am Legend,'' the science-fiction thriller starring Will Smith, opened as the top film this weekend, garnering $76.5 million at the domestic box office for Time Warner Inc.'s

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

Either guns and zombies are big sellers, or there's nothing else out there worth watching... Mike Street <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Will Smith's `I Am Legend' Opens to $77 Million in Ticket Sales By Andy Fixmer and Bradley Keoun Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- ``I Am L

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

LMNAO!!! Reece Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Read? Reid? Reed? Do people know/no how to/two/too any moor/more? 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 E

Re: [scifinoir2] Television Question

Most of the folks in my family who have satellite are DirectTV, and they're all happy. Don't know anyone on TimeWarner's service. Bosco Bosco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My choices are Dish and Direct TV for Satellite or Time Warner for Cable B --- Martin <[EMAI

Re: [scifinoir2] Baseball's Steroid Rage

I guess that Senator Mitchell didn't cover cork in this report. Liggins Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: No mention of Sammy Sosa, the only player to have two 60 homerun seasons? Strange, considering they were, at one time, on him like Barry Bonds. --- Reece Je

RE: [scifinoir2] Television Question

Sourpuss... 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 _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogrou

Re: [scifinoir2] Baseball's Steroid Rage

Daryle, I agree with you on all *but* the last, regarding HCBUs and baseball recruitment. A few months back, Gary Sheffield said that, in so many words, Hispanic players were taking over baseball, and that baseball was bending over backwards to make it happen, implying that Hispanics would be le

RE: [scifinoir2] Baseball's Steroid Rage

LMNAO Reece Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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

RE: [scifinoir2] OT: Deriving Pleasure from Books read, and unread

I've read all of the ones I've bought. I have all of Octavia Butler's books, and as many Black Military History books as I could find... 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 Obliga

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

Gymfig, from all the indications I've seen and heard, it's practically a fait accompli. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He should not go. What will happen to the Doctor and the sci fi channel as we know it? **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

I think it's a mixture of Will Smith, Zombies, and the hope for an action flick. Plus a lot of people are already on vacation. I saw the movie last night in Harlem and for the most part the audience hated it. THe acting was good but I thought the story could have used a lot of work. On Dec 16, 200

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

Fav Group of villians: The Romulains. The Gouald. Fav female villians: Species alien. Hathor, from SG-1. Nerte, from SG-1. Fav male villian: Apophis Fav comic villain: THANOS of Titan. - Looking for last minute shopping deals?

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

it seems as if that have been harding toward his leaving since they begin to deny the rumors six months ago. If he can not work on a series for a year because he is doing plays, Why don't they just replace him like they always do? Brent Wodehouse wrote: > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entert

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

How did I forget about Thanos, after the turn he did in "Annihilation"? RaAyyMOND C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fav Group of villians: The Romulains. The Gouald. Fav female villians: Species alien. Hathor, from SG-1. Nerte, from SG-1. Fav male

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

Tracey, it's his sheep popularity. No one expected him to be as big a hit as he's been. They might be afraid that they'll lose viewers if he goes. And that probably would happen. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: it seems as

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

8-O 8-O 8-O LMNAO correction, CORRECTION! "sheer popularity"! I've got the man doing unnatural acts... Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tracey, it's his sheep popularity. No one expected him to be as big a hit as he's been. They might be afraid that they'll lose

[scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

Original Message Subject:[NPHC] Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend") Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:18:08 -0500 From: Marva <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Smith's 'Legend' grows with $76.5M debut By DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer 51 minutes ago LOS ANGELES - For the last ma

Re: [scifinoir2] "Planet Earth" on Discovery Channel

what's the crisis? -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Isn't it, though? If I weren't dealing with a major online crisis, I'd be better able to enjoy it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Discovery Channel is running the great nature series "Planet Earth" al

Re: [scifinoir2] "Planet Earth" on Discovery Channel

We watch every week! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Discovery Channel is running the great nature series "Planet Earth" > all day, until 10 pm EST. Then a three-hour block airs at 11 pm EST > tonight. Fascinating stuff. Watching the elephant pulled down in the > night by starving lions...the pola

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

Scary that dreck like "Alvin and the Chipmunks" made so much! Love the reviewer's statement, "...it's like being hit over the head with a mallet every ten seconds for 90 minutes"! -- Original message -- From: "Mike Street" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Will Smith's `I Am Legend'

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

So, *now* can Smith finally do a love story with a Black woman? :( (You know me Tracey: you knew i had to ask!) -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Original Message > Subject: [NPHC] Best

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

Valid fear. Is he more popular than the guy before him? Martin wrote: > > Tracey, it's his sheep popularity. No one expected him to be as big a > hit as he's been. They might be afraid that they'll lose viewers if he > goes. And that probably would happen. > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Trac

Re: [scifinoir2] "Planet Earth" on Discovery Channel

same here. i haven't been this captivated since the old days of "Wild Kingdom". I might buy the series for myself as well, but trying to save the ducats to buy parts for a new PC, or perhaps, a couple seasons of B5. Wanna get a flatscreen TV too, but with my taste in electronics (my rule is b

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

I don't even put the chipmunks on for my daughter, for fear that we will have to watch all the time. god forbid that we have to go to the theater to see it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Scary that dreck like "Alvin and the Chipmunks" made so much! Love the > reviewer's statement, "...it's like

RE: [scifinoir2] Television Question

Yeah, a sourpuss who's paying (in part) for 200 channels and is only getting a spotty seventy or so... Reece Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sourpuss... Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and St

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

I tried to get tix this afternoon, but all the shows from 12:30 to close were sold out, in advance. Hopefully, I'll be able to squeeze in this week. Mike Street <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think it's a mixture of Will Smith, Zombies, and the hope for an action fli

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

what was wrong with the flick? How does it compare to "The Omega Man"? How does it compare to the book? aren't critics for the most part liking it? -- Original message -- From: "Mike Street" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think it's a mixture of Will Smith, Zombies, and the hope

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

I still think it has to be a low budget art house flick that becomes a hit. I live near Microsoft which I have found out is a republication, Christian, morman stronghold, so my perceptions are a little off. I think the world hates us. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > So, *now* can Smith finally d

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

Have you noticed that they never track by number of people. When the track by dollars and the prices are always going up, they can always distort the picture [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > what was wrong with the flick? How does it compare to "The Omega Man"? > How does it compare to the book? >

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

I like Hathor and Nerte. The new replicators are interesting RaAyyMOND C wrote: > > Fav Group of villians: The Romulains. The Gouald. > > Fav female villians: Species alien. Hathor, from SG-1. Nerte, from SG-1. > > Fav male villian: Apophis > > Fav comic villain: THANOS of Titan. > >

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

No, Tracey, not the world. Just those in it who have the money. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I still think it has to be a low budget art house flick that becomes a hit. I live near Microsoft which I have found out is

RE: [scifinoir2] Television Question

What's the problem?? B --- Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yeah, a sourpuss who's paying (in part) for 200 channels and is > only getting a spotty seventy or so... > > Reece Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sourpuss... > > Maurice Jennings > Have you

Re: [scifinoir2] "Planet Earth" on Discovery Channel

One of my least-favorite websites (the one I have the displeasure of owning) is in the process of nuking one of my favorite sites, despite my requests to the contrary. A lot of people have already been hurt, feelings-wise, because the nuking came in the form of some really nasty and uncivil rema

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

I haven't seen Omega Man so I'm going to have to add it to my NetFlix list. I'm not sure what was wrong with the movie but it felt like you get hit with the marketing pull in and then left with not to much else of a movie. At least we won't have to suffer with a I Am Legend 2. I think the black fol

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

What about the white poor in the reds states taught to hate us by those with money Martin wrote: > > No, Tracey, not the world. > > Just those in it who have the money. > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrot

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

Truth trills from Tracey's tongue... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Have you noticed that they never track by number of people. When the track by dollars and the prices are always going up, they can always distort the

RE: [scifinoir2] Television Question

I was on the basic tier, and they made me an offer to upgrade for a relatively small fee, which I agreed to. To date, all I'm getting is snow. And a channel that shows westerns. Repair service? (walks away chortling) Bosco Bosco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What's t

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

Easily. Tennant's been on almost every popular show in Britain. And I'm told that women find him moderately attractive. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Valid fear. Is he more popular than the guy before him? Martin wro

[scifinoir2] The Dark Knight trailer

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

My vote would be for the Dominion, led by the Changelings on Deep Space Nine. Here were a people with a tragic past (as they tell it) of millennia of abuse at the hands of "Solids", who finally decided to control others before they could be hurt. As a formerly oppressed people, they brought an u

RE: [scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

How about 'Enemy of the State?' 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 -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroup

RE: [scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

what about "Enemy of the State"? -- Original message -- From: "Reece Jennings" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> How about 'Enemy of the State?' Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Fr

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

'tis true -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Have you noticed that they never track by number of people. When the track by dollars and the prices are always going up, they can always distort the picture [EMA

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

i didn't like it when it was a cartoon back in the day, certainly don't want to watch this new movie. -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't even put the chipmunks on for my daughter, for fear that we will

Re: [scifinoir2] The Dark Knight trailer

After Jack Nicholson...This new concept of the Joker is going to have to grow on me...Since it's more realistic, I shouldn't have a problem with it...unless the script or the acting suck...but Christian has yet to let me down... Mike Street <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.moviewe

RE: [scifinoir2] Television Question

Then that makes two of us... Reece Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sourpuss... 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] Television Question

Ouch! 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 _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

RE: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

LOLLOLLOL!!! I gotta admit, I had some very unseemly pictures flash through my mind! 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] OT: Deriving Pleasure from Books read, and unread

I have got to get a copy of your reading list if I can, sir... Reece Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've read all of the ones I've bought. I have all of Octavia Butler's books, and as many Black Military History books as I could find... Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you k

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

I liked them as villains because on their behalf they had two villians by proxy - the Jem hadar (sp) and the clones ( can't remember them [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > My vote would be for the Dominion, led by the Changelings on Deep > Space Nine. Here were a people with a tragic past (as they te

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd:Best Ever December Opening ("I Am Legend")]

I just love that movie. ...and Keith he had a Black wife with a former Black mistress. However, I know that does not count as a romantic comedy Reece Jennings wrote: > > How about 'Enemy of the State?' > > Maurice Jennings > Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? > KEEP

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Deriving Pleasure from Books read, and unread

You DOG! Brilliant Strategy. (smirk) ravenadal wrote: > > In my lifetime, I have purchased scores more books than I will ever > read. Sometimes I purchase books simply because I love the idea of > the book. Other times I have purchased books because of their portent > (for instance, I own bu

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

WOW! I never knew the whole story behind the Dominion. I stopped watching a little before the Dominion War started. Both the Dominion and the Romulans are both arrogant racists. A xenophobia fueled by past wars of aggression from other races against theirs. And in the case of the Romul

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith Rules the Box Office with $77 mil

I didn't either [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > i didn't like it when it was a cartoon back in the day, certainly > don't want to watch this new movie. > > -- Original message -- > From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >

Re: [scifinoir2] [Rumour] Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'

k Every time I reread your reaction to sheep popularity, I fall out laughing. I've always heard the people in the UK are into some kinky stuff, so maybe the women there like what he does with sheep > > > From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:scifinoir2

Re: [scifinoir2] The Dark Knight trailer

Christian is the man! I've always liked Heath Ledger, but I had trouble seeing him as the Joker. However, My faith in Nolan and my belief in Ledger's talent allowed me to keep an open mind. I saw some pictures from the Batman publicity machine and I have to say they were impressive. The pre