Re: [scifinoir2] Scientists create organic 'molecular computer'

I actually wrote of something similar to this, a few centuries back. My protagonist built a computer, using his own brain as a template, but it worked faster because it didn't have to worry about minding the functions of a human body. The computer was always able to outthink him at every turn, and

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

Funny you should post this, Mr Worf. I read this on Wired.com yesterday, and almost posted it. Suck It, iPod: Meet the King of Geeky Portable Audio Devices http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/pr_hifiman On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 12:30 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Iron Man 2 - short review (no spoilers)

I defer to your wisdom again. Keith. On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 6:01 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Gibson might be a bit young. Fury is portrayed as older, perhaps late 40's, > graying on the sides. Hell, after watching Lennie James tear up the screen > as Hawkins in "Jericho", I'd put *him* in the

Re: [scifinoir2] Designer builds 24 'rooms' in 330 square feet!

Way out of this man's wallet range... On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > There are some elements of what he has that is already available on the > market. For example, there are several companies that make a hideabed that > transforms from a full size or larger bed into a des

Re: [scifinoir2] Designer builds 24 'rooms' in 330 square feet!

Well if you have any wood working skills you might be able to build something. I think it just uses a simple counterweight system. The one that they guy in Hong Kong was using probably was in the 5k range. Have you seen the European box houses that they have for college students? Its about the sam

Re: [scifinoir2] ABB Percussion Robot live performance

My first exposure to Crimson was in college, when my third roommate popped "One More Red Nightmare" into the tape deck. Life has never been the same for me since. On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 6:36 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I'm familiar with Fripp's work. I would even say that he is the mad > scienti

Re: [scifinoir2] Taking computer design to Level Eleven with Jeffrey Stephenson

When and where do we begin building the altar to worship him? On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 6:33 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Taking computer design to Level Eleven with Jeffrey Stephenson > > By Paul Ridden > > *18:21 May 7, 2010* > [image: The latest work fr

Re: [scifinoir2] Designer builds 24 'rooms' in 330 square feet!

I have seen those houses first-hand. And I'm as skilled with a hammer as I am with putting on women's clothes. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Well if you have any wood working skills you might be able to build > something. I think it just uses a simple counterweight syste

Re: [scifinoir2] SyFy Recent Marathons

Keith, I'm still hearing words on the whisper-stream that "Jeremiah" will be given that. Hope so. On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > I hear you. Whenever I'm home during the day--which is too often, alas--I > like to catch these two shows, along with "Tru Calling" (gone t

[scifinoir2] Is Marvels Continuity Plan Beginning To Backfire?

http://www.cinematical.com/2010/04/15/is-marvels-continuity-plan-beginning-to-backfire/ Said Yenga Kakese Dibinga Director General, Bayindo Group SA POB 1782 Los Angeles, CA 90078-1782 em: s...@bayindogroup.com skype: saiddibinga

[scifinoir2] Re: British Boy Legally Changes Name to Captain Fantastic Faster...

Parents also do unintentionally cruel things. We named my daughter "Clarke" which is her maternal grandmother's surname. My daughter was rendered near mute because as a child, she could not pronounce the "K" sound and her name had two of them. On the other hand, she is such a "Clarke," which

[scifinoir2] Scarjo, redux

http://blackplush.blogspot.com/2010/05/scarjo-redux-2010.html There may be hope for the Scarjo Hotness Meter after all. After Scarlett Johansson tumbled from 2 to 34 in last year's Maxim Hot 100 (losing considerable "hotness" by marrying Ryan Reynolds) we feared for the worse but ("hail, glory!

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: British Boy Legally Changes Name to Captain Fantastic Faster...

That's a really great name. I always wanted a name that seemed weightier than my own. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > Parents also do unintentionally cruel things. We named my daughter "Clarke" > which is her maternal grandmother's surname. My daughter was rendered near > m

[scifinoir2] Kinky Boots on IFC

Pardon me if anyone else has posted notice of this before. I just fell into it, and Chiwetel Ejiofor is, as always, owning the flick. Next airing is today at 3:50. Kinky Boots -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wro

Re: [scifinoir2] Is Marvels Continuity Plan Beginning To Backfire?

Great post, Said! And I truly believe that there isn't a comics company on the planet that has a "continuity plan", even if they take out ad space to say so. Too many writers are brought in for their flavor-of-the-moment factor, given free rein, and chaos ensues. Said chaos logically extends to th

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

It's sad to hear that some folks are getting used to lesser quality in sounds, though i guess I shouldn't be suprised in this fast-food, reality-show, crappy-moving loving time. As for the sound quality, I've never settled for lower quality in my music. To me, the idea of portable music is only

Re: [scifinoir2] SyFy Recent Marathons

Man I hope so! - Original Message - From: "Martin Baxter" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:17:46 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] SyFy Recent Marathons Keith, I'm still hearing words on the whisper-stream that "Jeremiah" wil

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

I think the problem is that like what the article mentioned, most people cannot tell the difference between low quality and high quality without pointing it out to them. Most of the music that is out now lacks dynamic range anyway so the quality of sound wouldn't matter as much. (the exception to t

Re: [scifinoir2] Kinky Boots on IFC

I've seen it a few times and have put it on my magic negro list. :) On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > Pardon me if anyone else has posted notice of this before. I just fell into > it, and Chiwetel Ejiofor is, as always, owning the flick. Next airing is > today at 3:50. >

Re: [scifinoir2] Taking computer design to Level Eleven with Jeffrey Stephenson

You should see some of the other case modders out there. There are some very interesting designer ideas that range from beautiful to the pinnacle of high tech. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 4:05 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > When and where do we begin building the altar to worship him? > > > On Mon, M

Re: [scifinoir2] Designer builds 24 'rooms' in 330 square feet!

Have you ever tried to put together something from ikea before? On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 4:13 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > I have seen those houses first-hand. And I'm as skilled with a hammer as I > am with putting on women's clothes. > > > On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > >>

[scifinoir2] Playboy 'readers' get 3-D centerfold in June issue

Playboy 'readers' get 3-D centerfold in June issue By DON BABWIN (AP) – 2 hours ago CHICAGO — Playboy readers who can only imagine what it would look like if a centerfold jumped right off the page are getting new specs to help them see into Hef's world. The magazine's June edition hits newsstand

Re: [scifinoir2] Kinky Boots on IFC

I guess it would qualify as that, Mr Worf. Personally, I just enjoy the ride too much to notice that. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I've seen it a few times and have put it on my magic negro list. :) > > On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Pa

Re: [scifinoir2] Designer builds 24 'rooms' in 330 square feet!

Helped once. Had an easier time with integration-by-parts. (For those who've lived through it, my apologies for reopening old wounds. For those who haven't, this -- a classmate of mine in college had a nervous breakdown trying to master them. Seriously.) On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 3:00 PM, Mr. Worf

Re: [scifinoir2] Taking computer design to Level Eleven with Jeffrey Stephenson

Mr Worf, most of the stuff I've seen has been in the steampunk mode. Love it all, regardless. Wish I could afford to get one. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 2:55 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > You should see some of the other case modders out there. There are some > very interesting designer ideas that rang

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

Keith, when I first began picking p digital music, I went for the lowest rates, not knowing any better. After listening to the resulting travesty that should've been the Stevie Wonder masterpiece "Another Star", I've selected "highest" right off the bat every time since. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 1:

Re: [scifinoir2] SyFy Recent Marathons

If I hear anything, you'll be the first with the news. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Man I hope so! > > > - Original Message - > From: "Martin Baxter" > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:17:46 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Su

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

Agreed, but I think it's in how we raise our kids. They can listen to the latest pop stuff all they want, but if they're given a solid introduction to better music--based on truly talented instrumental and vocal performances--they'll carry that with them. A good example is the refreshing crop o

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

I think also it is as the article mentioned a de-emphasis on quality equipment. So instead of quality sound devices we get mediocre playback of low quality small sound files that result in lousy audio quality. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 2:54 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Agreed, but I think it's in

[scifinoir2] A Really Good Ep of "The Deadliest Warrior"

Tonight's "The Deadliest Warrior" is one of the best I've seen yet. For one thing, I like the fact that it dealt with two warriors little discussed (in the US, anyway): the Aztec Jaguar, and the Central African Zande. Both sides used interesting weapons. I particularly like the Zande long range

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

Right, and people stick with those crappy earbuds, which can render even high quality sound mediocre in the listening. I use some Phillips earphones that have a hole on the side away from the eardrums to provide a bass boost. I didn't pay much attention to it until, trying to save money, I teste

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

Even something simple as headphones can make a big difference. The school gave us all a pair of pricey headphones to mix sound with when I started there. They have incredible low end response that you wouldn't hear at all with earbuds or low end regular headphones. I would say they easily make up a

Re: [scifinoir2] A Really Good Ep of "The Deadliest Warrior"

Thanks for the reminder Keith! I wanted to catch this particular episode. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Tonight's "The Deadliest Warrior" is one of the best I've seen yet. For one > thing, I like the fact that it dealt with two warriors little discussed (in > the US,

[scifinoir2] Re: A Really Good Ep of "The Deadliest Warrior"

One of my faves as well and the right team won. The Azande weapons were awesome. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Mr. Worf" wrote: > > Thanks for the reminder Keith! I wanted to catch this particular episode. > > On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > > > > > Tonight's "

[scifinoir2] Infamous Comic Book Movie Recastings

Infamous Comic Book Movie Recastings by Albert Ching, Newsarama · May 11, 2010 Terrence Howard and Don Cheadle both starred in "Crash " and h

Re: [scifinoir2] In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back

The more things change, the more HiFi afficionados come across as dbags. Justin On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 12:30 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > > In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back > > By JOSEPH PLAMBECK > > Published: May 9, 2010 > > Sign in to Recommend > Twitter > comments (184) > Sign In to E-M