Re: [scifinoir2] August Osage County

2008-06-16 Thread Martin
I'm so happy for you, Bosco. Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few months ago I wrote a eulogy for Dennis Letts, a friend, teacher and mentor who had passed. One of his life long dreams was to appear in a play on Broadway. His son Tracy wrote the play that got

[scifinoir2] Re: August Osage County

2008-06-16 Thread ravenadal
I read about this in the Tribune this morning and thought about you and Professor Letts. Congrats to all! ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few months ago I wrote a eulogy for Dennis Letts, a friend, teacher and mentor who had passed. One of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: August Osage County

2008-06-16 Thread Mike Street
It looks like a really good piece of theater. I'm going to go see it asap. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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2008-06-16 Thread ravenadal
The numbers are in and the new Hulk is considered at hit with a weekend gross of $54.5 million. The box office went down 21% on Saturday - which is not a good sign for box office longevity. Interestingly enough, the old Hulk made $62.1 million in its first weekend and $245.3 million total

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2008-06-16 Thread Mike Street
The new Hulk was way better then the old Hulk. A sequel from this story line I would go see as with the other Hulk I thought was a hot mess. On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 1:02 PM, ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The numbers are in and the new Hulk is considered at hit with a weekend gross of

Re: [scifinoir2] Short Star Trek Trivia Quiz

2008-06-16 Thread Bosco Bosco
I didnt do very well. I got half right but not being a detail oriented person, I thought it would be even worse nbsp; B --- On Sun, 6/15/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Short Star Trek Trivia Quiz To:

[scifinoir2] new Firefox

2008-06-16 Thread Bosco Bosco
The new firefox is pretty spiffy. I just downloaded it and am running the current test version. If you're a fan, you should check it out. I don't know anything about the technical end to make any kind of technical recommendation but it feels good so far. As a side note, is the use of the term

[scifinoir2] Jon Voight Signs On To 24

2008-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
NEW YORK - Jon Voight has been cast as the villain on the upcoming season of the Fox drama 24. The seventh season kicks off in January, though Voight will make his first appearance during a two-hour prequel episode to air in November, Chris Alexander, a spokesman for the show, said Friday. The

Re: [scifinoir2] The Credible Hulk

2008-06-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] This just might be worth a look-see. Amy www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-0613-universal-incredible- hulk-review,0,2454052.story chicagotribune.com MOVIE REVIEW 'The Incredible Hulk' stars Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth and William Hurt Rating: 3 stars

Re: [scifinoir2] Free At Last

2008-06-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] ROTFL! Amy (Thanks, I needed a good laugh). http://www.comics.com/comics/pearls/ Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message.

[scifinoir2] How widespread is Life in the Universe?

2008-06-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] How widespread is Life in the Universe? Well, this article might provide a Clue: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080613/sc_afp/spacesciencebiochemistrybiology_080613180404 Seems some Science Fiction authors have already come up with this theory :) At least EE Doc Smith

[scifinoir2] FW: Regarding Disallowing Teaching About Malcolm X - 15 teachers Resign for Jordan High (Watts)

2008-06-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for this.news about this appalling outrage. Passing this on. FW: Regarding Disallowing Teaching About Malcolm X - 15 teachers Resign for Jordan High (Watts) Some of you asked for an update. There is one posted below From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[scifinoir2] FW: [Uri Avnery] No, Obama Can't!

2008-06-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Cynthia McKinney/Nader is the only choice for real humanists/progressives. Here's an article about Obama's speech at AIPAC, followed by Avnery's biography from wikipedia. Evan Evan Giller [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.antiwar.com/avnery/?articleid=12963

[scifinoir2] Light Travels Backward and Faster than Light

2008-06-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Light Travels Backward and Faster than Light Ran across this article while surfing the web... thought it was intriguing :) Can anyone think of any applications to this discovery? Has this concept appeared in any SF stories?

Re: [scifinoir2] Algis Budrys (1931-2008) tapped human side of SF

2008-06-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I enjoyed his writing. He will be missed. *sigh* Amy www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/printedition/wednesday/metro/chi-hed-budrys-11-jun11,0,1972869.story chicagotribune.com Algis Budrys 1931 ~ 2008 Tapped human side of science fiction By Trevor Jensen Tribune

[scifinoir2] Kasdan To Adapt Robotech

2008-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Kasdan To Adapt Robotech Veteran screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan has been hired to write Robotech, Warner Brothers' feature-film adaptation of the anime classic, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Akiva Goldsman and Chuck Roven are boarding the project as producers, joining Tobey Maguire and

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2008-06-16 Thread Martin
I'll be ripping it down at the first opportunity. Martin (tipping pocket protector to honor Bosco) Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The new firefox is pretty spiffy. I just downloaded it and am running the current test version. If you're a fan, you should check

Re: [scifinoir2] Kasdan To Adapt Robotech

2008-06-16 Thread Martin
I caught this earlier this afternoon in another of my groups. Might be interesting. Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kasdan To Adapt Robotech Veteran screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan has been hired to write Robotech, Warner Brothers' feature-film

[scifinoir2] The Hobbit: The man who could be Bilbo

2008-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
by Jim Vejvoda http://movies.ign.com/email.html June 16, 2008 - IGN Movies caught up with actor James McAvoy yesterday at the http://movies.ign.com/objects/040/040260.html Wanted press junket in Los Angeles and got the Scotsman to address the rampant rumors that he is director Guillermo del

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2008-06-16 Thread Astromancer
...So what am I doing wrong??? “I am me,” said the stranger, “and I work for the ones who pay my fee...and thatamp;#39;s not you.amp;quot; - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie --- On Sun, 6/15/08, Martin lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; wrote: From: Martin lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; Subject: Re:

Re: [scifinoir2] Black Men Ski

2008-06-16 Thread Martin
I'll say that you're getting it all right. Me, I had all of the good luck that one lifeform can have between the ages of 19 and 30. Figure that I used it all up in those two shots. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...So what am I doing wrong??? “I am me,” said the stranger, “and I work for

Re: [scifinoir2] The Hobbit: The man who could be Bilbo

2008-06-16 Thread Martin
I can see him in the role. Wouldn't be a bad choice at all. Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: by Jim Vejvoda http://movies.ign.com/email.html June 16, 2008 - IGN Movies caught up with actor James McAvoy yesterday at the

RE: SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!RE: [scifinoir2] Re: 'Battlestar Galactica,' We Hardly Kne

2008-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
What actually happened at the end was great, but I think the delivery somehow fell flat. So, perhaps the rushed sensation you described is what bothered me. Most episodes this season had me on edge and alert, with a feeling of need more. After such an excellent season in which the worst

RE: [scifinoir2] Final 10 'Battlestar' Episodes Could Expand To 12

2008-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I know, I just feel teased. Never could stand guys like that. Just kidding :) -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 2:50 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com; 'CINQUE'; 'paul demorsella'; [EMAIL

RE: [scifinoir2] Eerie Parallels link Lost, Battlestar Galactica

2008-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Good article. Who is if Ben Linus? -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ravenadal Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 1:52 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [scifinoir2] Eerie Parallels link Lost, Battlestar Galactica

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2008-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Is this a beta version or full update. PS: I think most of us are uber dorks -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 5:38 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] new Firefox I'll

[scifinoir2] Can McCain compete with Obama online?

2008-06-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Can McCain compete with Obama online? By: Ben Adler June 16, 2008 04:49 AM EST http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=891C1728-3048-5C12-0066F6ED7EDA6 820 When John McCain, 71, wanted Barack Obama, 46, to join him at a series of town hall meetings, he dispatched a messenger to

Re: [scifinoir2] new Firefox

2008-06-16 Thread GWashin891
Same here. Already running the beta copies. And despite some minor hicups it work fine. -GTW In a message dated 6/16/08 8:38:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll be ripping it down at the first opportunity. Martin (tipping pocket protector to honor Bosco) Bosco Bosco [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Kasdan To Adapt Robotech

2008-06-16 Thread GWashin891
I'm in the catagory of 'wait and see' on this one. Starting with the casting. -GTW In a message dated 6/16/08 8:51:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I caught this earlier this afternoon in another of my groups. Might be interesting. Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:           

RE: [scifinoir2] new Firefox

2008-06-16 Thread Bosco Bosco
it's a beta version not the official release B --- On Mon, 6/16/08, Tracey de Morsella lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; wrote: From: Tracey de Morsella lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] new Firefox To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, June 16, 2008, 8:19 PM