[RE][scifinoir2] Comics: the Problem is the Medium

2009-01-31 Thread Martin Baxter
For many years, I've decried comics with what I felt to be weak storylines, even dropping a couple of personal favorites because of it (Captain America being the most popular). I've always sai that Fantastic Four was my favorite comic of all time, but it's really sharing the spot with James

[RE][scifinoir2] OT: Steele becomes first African-American RNC chairman

2009-01-31 Thread Martin Baxter
Sad thing here? Some fools will be sold by this, and lean Republican solely because a man of color is running the show. I've listened to the man talk, when he sat in for Sean Hannity when he was on vacation. I trust I don't have to say much more into that. -[ Received Mail

[RE][scifinoir2] The Rich Got MUCH Richer!

2009-01-31 Thread Martin Baxter
I'm Martin Baxter, and I endorse this statement. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] The Rich Got MUCH Richer! Date : Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:24:42 -0800 From : Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To : ' Lockhart, Daryle '

[RE][scifinoir2] The Rich Got MUCH Richer!

2009-01-31 Thread Martin Baxter
Apologies, all. I misspoke. (Dangers of running multiple e-mail tabs.) I'm Martin Baxter, and I *approve* this message. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] The Rich Got MUCH Richer! Date : Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:24:42 -0800 From : Tracey de Morsella

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] OT: Steele becomes first African-American RNC chairman

2009-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
'Nuff said indeed... -- Original message -- From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com Sad thing here? Some fools will be sold by this, and lean Republican solely because a man of color is running the show. I've listened to the man talk, when he sat in

[scifinoir2] Antibacterial Soaps: Unnecessary Risks, No Benefits

2009-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
Well, been hearing about this for a while now. Guess it's time to throw out the Dial antibacterial soap and just stick with the old standards. Wonder if they still sell Lifebuoy? Although I don't care what anyone says: still using paper towels to open public toilet doors!

[scifinoir2] Going to Boston

2009-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
Anyone here outside of George live in Boston? My wife and I will be up there all next week (can't wait to spend all that time in such cold-a$$ weather!) I'm on the Net searching for the standard tourist sites. We'll be in Cambridge, about a mile from Harvard, so there's obvious stuff I know

[RE][scifinoir2] Antibacterial Soaps: Unnecessary Risks, No Benefits

2009-01-31 Thread Martin Baxter
Keith, I stopped using antibacterial soap years ago, for just the reasons listed. Martin (Irish Spring man) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Antibacterial Soaps: Unnecessary Risks, No Benefits Date : Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:28:24 + From :

Re: [scifinoir2] Tomb Raider Franchise to Get Reboot--Without Jolie?

2009-01-31 Thread Dax
I have heard for years that they have been trying to make a Wonder Woman movie. Personally, I have always thought that Terry Farrell could or would make a great Wonder Woman. But I have heard that she was not considered for the part due to the fact that she was too tall. But I feel that it

Re: [scifinoir2] Ving Rhames: Not Just A Piece Of Meat

2009-01-31 Thread Dax
I loved that film. I was well done. I have a friend that looks and reminds me of Holiday. In a way acts like him as well. --Lavender People may lie, but the evidence rarely does. -- From: keithbjohn...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics: the Problem is the Medium

2009-01-31 Thread Dax
If the prices are going to be the way they are and more then likely go up, and more story for the price you are paying. More price, more content. --Lavender People may lie, but the evidence rarely does. -- From: ravenadal ravena...@yahoo.com Sent:

[scifinoir2] OCTAVIA E. BUTLER The Topic At Black Writers Symposium in NYC

2009-01-31 Thread Tracey de Morsella
The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York presents The NATIONAL BLACK WRITERS CONFERENCE BI-ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM THE WORK AND LIFE OF OCTAVIA E. BUTLER Saturday, March 28, 2009 Founders Auditorium Medgar Evers College, CUNY 1650 Bedford Avenue 10:00

[scifinoir2] No, Megan Fox Isn't Lara Croft

2009-01-31 Thread Tracey de Morsella
No, http://www.cinematical.com/2009/01/27/no-megan-fox-isnt-lara-croft/ Megan Fox Isn't Lara Croft by Elisabeth Rappe http://www.cinematical.com/bloggers/elisabeth-rappe/ Jan 27th 2009 // 1:40PM Boys, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the latest Megan Fox rumor has been shot down by the

[scifinoir2] Is 'The Green Hornet' Dead Again?

2009-01-31 Thread Tracey de Morsella
by Elisabeth Rappe http://www.cinematical.com/bloggers/elisabeth-rappe/ Jan 26th 2009 // 3:02PM Seth Rogen's http://www.moviefone.com/celebrity/seth-rogen/2035192/main revival of The Green Hornet http://www.moviefone.com/movie/green-hornet/29693/main may not see the light of day. You remember,

[scifinoir2] Is It Time for a Black Comic Book Superhero?

2009-01-31 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Captain Obama ... Is It Time for a Black Comic Book Superhero? Tuesday , January 27, 2009 By S.E. Cupp Barack Obama has appeared in at least two comic series since his arrival on the national stage. Back in September the superhero Savage Dragon took it upon himself to endorse Obama for

Re: [scifinoir2] Levar Burton has begun to Blog

2009-01-31 Thread James Landrith
Thanks for the link, I'm now following him on Twitter, along with Wil Wheaton, who I've been following for a while. I checked out Burton's blog as well. I appreciate that he used WordPress for the CMS. It is a stable tool and easy to deploy and maintain. He is probably managing it himself if

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Antibacterial Soaps: Unnecessary Risks, No Benefits

2009-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
Irish Spring? Funny, i haven't used that in ages. Next thing you'll be telling me you scrub down with Pumice, and get ready for a night on the town with some Brut on a rope! -- Original message -- From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com Keith, I stopped

[scifinoir2] My Superpower Is More Useless Than Yours

2009-01-31 Thread Tracey de Morsella
My http://io9.com/5143517/my-superpower-is-more-useless-than-yours Superpower Is More Useless Than Yours By Nivair H. Gabriel http://io9.com/people/nivair/posts/ , 10:00 http://io9.com/5143517/my-superpower-is-more-useless-than-yours AM on Sat Jan 31 2009, 3,669 views Flying, controlling the

Re: [scifinoir2] Tomb Raider Franchise to Get Reboot--Without Jolie?

2009-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
To my best knowledge, Diana is somewhere around 5'10 - 5'11. Terry Farrell is right at six feet. Not much of a stretch at all... -- Original message -- From: Dax nx_31...@yahoo.com I have heard for years that they have been trying to make a Wonder Woman movie.