Re: [scifinoir2] Dr. Who finale

Fate, that's been the biggest problem with the Matt Smith run. He's not Tennant. Into that, this. NO ONE WILL EVER BE TENNANT. That said, I was actually a little let-down by the finale. I was hoping that the TARDIS would blow up, and the resolution of the disaster be the basis of Series 6, build

Re: [scifinoir2] just cuz...

Mr Worf, the poverty one FTW! On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 12:10 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > [Attachment(s) <#12a550b8a3d8bc80_TopText> from Mr. Worf included below] > > > There were others but I thought these fit in better. > > > > > > > -- > Celebrating 10 years of bringing diversity to perversity! > M

Re: [scifinoir2] What do you think about Michio Kaku?

I'm a huge fan of his. Love how he can make the art (and yes, physics IS an art) accessible to the masses. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > This was a question that was asked in another group: > > So, theoretical physics, string theory, etc. folk... What do you think of > M

Re: [scifinoir2] W.T.F.

Realizing that I missed this. Thank Deity for CN West... On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 11:35 PM, Sammie A wrote: > > > let me get this right, Uncle Ruckus is WHITE! Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn, > Damn, Damn. > > Fate. > > > -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell

Re: [scifinoir2] From Ringword to A Pebble in the Sky

Angela, I've never read that. Picked it up at a library when I was ten, and someone lifted the book from my pile, in order to steal it. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 10:17 PM, angelababycat wrote: > > > So Niven's Ringworld really wasn't doing it for me. Moved on to a basic > classic: Asimov's first boo

Re: [scifinoir2] Brigham Young - Study like a scholar Old Spice commercial parody

That was tasty. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 9:06 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Its geeky but pretty close to the Old Spice commercial. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArIj236UHs > > > > > -- > Celebrating 10 years of bringing diversity to perversity! > Mahogany at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mahog

Re: [scifinoir2] STAR WARS CONQUERS THE SUBWAY

In Noo Yawk? They were barely noticed, most likely. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 8:28 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > The creative team at Improv Everywhere came up with an idea of a unique and > crazy Star Wars costume show in New York Subway. They got a team together of > 4 men and 1 woman

Re: [scifinoir2] A Picture gallery of robots

I just got this link from another of my groups. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20727723.700-artificial-life-forms-evolve-basic-intelligence.html On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > The military bots are probably going to be the biggest problem in the > future. All it wi

Re: [scifinoir2] W.T.F.

Yes, Fate... the "ree-verse vitiligo" claim is absolutely true. Might have to start feeling some measure of sympathy for Uncle Ruckus now. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 6:28 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > Realizing that I missed this. Thank Deity for CN West... > > On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 11:35 PM, Sammie A

Re: [scifinoir2] Vintage-style Ads for Facebook, Skype and Twitter

Good stuff, rave! I can imagine those in the pages of Good Housekeeping. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 4:45 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > http://adsoftheworld.com/taxonomy/brand/maximidia > > > -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wrote the script?" -- Charles E

Re: [scifinoir2] A Picture gallery of robots

Thanks for the article Martin! I remember reading several other articles about this group for a while now. I think that it is a fascinating process that they are working on. I wonder what will happen when they evolve (and how long will it take) into something that that is actually thinking? Could i

[scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

My understanding is that the unchanging wardrobe had nothing to do with body fluids - would you wear the same clothes every day even if you never got funky? - but with her having to wear what she wore when died throughout eternity. But - little incorporeal Annie has learned how to to become cor

[scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

What I liked about "The Pandorica Opens" episode is that it supposes a time loop reality where Amy Pond "creates" the Doctor. In essence, by following various notes and clues left for her, she had trained all her life to be his companion. Also, in essence, everything that happens in the eleven

[scifinoir2] Researchers regenerate nerve connections after spinal injury

Researchers regenerate nerve connections after spinal injury By Darren Quick *21:45 August 8, 2010* 2 Pictures [image: Deep dissection of brain-stem with the cort

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

Another thing that kind of bugged me was in the episode where they visited the mining company. Out in the distance, they see Amy Pond and her fiance waving. Anyone remember that? I did enjoy the conclusion of Padorica Opens when the Doctor bounced back and forth in time. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 6:

[scifinoir2] Green car (or) Air car named as “MiniCat” by TAT A Motors

Green car (or) Air car named as “MiniCat” by TATA Motors Posted on July 26, 2010 by admin [image: Green car]Today i saw a new car called air car

[scifinoir2] 8-track players still clicking

LOVED my 8-track player. ~rave! http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/article_aeea1b6c-9df6-11df-8846-001cc4c002e0.html It is the granddaddy of obsolete music machinery. That's right, we're talking about the 8-track player. Even when it was new, it seemed old and clunky. And then there was tha

[scifinoir2] Star Wars producers plan video of fans' memories

http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/08/06/2032940/star-wars-has-had-an-emotional.html Ever since "Star Wars" hit theaters in 1977, fans have felt passionately about the series. For many, it broadened their horizons, excited their imaginations and provided new friends. Lucasfilm, Lucas' production com

Re: [scifinoir2] A Picture gallery of robots

More than welcome, and I'll keep my eyes open on this. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Thanks for the article Martin! I remember reading several other articles > about this group for a while now. I think that it is a fascinating process > that they are working on. I wonder

Re: [scifinoir2] Star Wars producers plan video of fans' memories

Here's hoping they're ready for the curses, rave. Years after the fact, the Midichlorian Issue still draws many four-letter words in some of the circles I roam. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 11:25 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > > http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/08/06/2032940/star-wars-has-had-an-emotional.html

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

I do, Mr Worf. That changed at the end when Rory was unmade by the Crack in Time. Though it should have been remade when Rory was redone... time travel. Used to love it, but now it gives me migraines. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 10:14 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Another thing that kind of bugged me was

Re: [scifinoir2] 8-track players still clicking

rave, the next time you get into Atlanta, I'll have to have wheels of my own, to take you to a place in Buckhead where the 8-track lives and thrives. [?][?][?][?] On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > LOVED my 8-track player. > > ~rave! > > > http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/

Re: [scifinoir2] Green car (or) Air car named as “ MiniCat” by TATA Motors

Cute. I like it. Wouldn't last ten seconds on Atlanta highways, though. It would end up as a hood ornament for a Hummer. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 10:19 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Green car (or) Air car named as “MiniCat” by TATA Motors > Posted on July 26, > 2010

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

I just think the whole storyline was an awful, incoherent mess. For starters, the huge contradicting of time rules already established (Father's Day, anyone?) and I absolutely can't stand River Song. I wish when they killed off her char she stayed dead; she annoys me that much. The "I'm awesome

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

Adrianne, I can't agree with you in saying that the storyline was "an incoherent mess". It made sense to me, but that might have been me filling in holes with my own imagination/past knowledge of the series. As for the contravening of time rules, the absence of the Time Lords to police such explai

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

That's true. I only watched the Doctor when the revival with Eccleston was brought out with much fanfare. Before that, I'd watched maybe fifteen minutes total of Doctor Who in my life. I still responded better to Eccleston's darker persona, which fit more with a self-styled Lord of Time to me. B

Re: [scifinoir2] From Ringword to A Pebble in the Sky

Was Ringworld too scifi heavy for you? What didn't you like about it? - Original Message - From: "angelababycat" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 8, 2010 10:17:28 PM Subject: [scifinoir2] From Ringword to A Pebble in the Sky So Niven's Ringworld really wasn'

[scifinoir2] Is Being a Geek a Personality Trait or Way of Life?

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/08/is-being-a-geek-a-personality-trait-or-way-of-life/ Is Being a Geek a Personality Trait or Way of Life? By [ http://www.wired.com/geekdad/author/cebsilver/ ]Curtis Silver August 9, 2010 I have a confession to make to you, dear readers. While I am a geek by

Re: [scifinoir2] The Complete James Bond Collection

Mr. Worf, thank u my friend.  i am over here cheesing :- Fate. --- On Mon, 8/9/10, Mr. Worf wrote: From: Mr. Worf Subject: [scifinoir2] The Complete James Bond Collection To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 9, 2010, 7:56 PM

[scifinoir2] Almost Saved by an iPod?

Almost Saved by an iPod? [image: E-mail] - - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 (9 votes) Last week surfaced a history about an American soldier, Kevin Garrad, who was saved by an iPod that would have helped his

Re: [scifinoir2] The Complete James Bond Collection

What are these files? B --- On Mon, 8/9/10, Mr. Worf wrote: From: Mr. Worf Subject: [scifinoir2] The Complete James Bond Collection To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 9, 2010, 2:56 PM   -- Forwarded message -- From: She

[scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

Why, pray tell, are you still watching? It is not a crime to sit out this Doctor. Several on this list have already vowed to do so. ~rave? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Adrianne Brennan wrote: > > I just think the whole storyline was an awful, incoherent mess. For > starters, the hu

[scifinoir2] Study finds Dems' Tweets often ring true

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2010/08/twitter-republicans-democrats.html Not only does a political party determine how a member of Congress votes on issues, it also affects how he or she uses Twitter. Republicans tend to use Twitter for outreach purposes, while Democrats use the mi

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

If people don't watch, they can't complain. Justin On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 8:19 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > Why, pray tell, are you still watching? It is not a crime to sit out this > Doctor. Several on this list have already vowed to do so. > > ~rave? > > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com , Adria

[scifinoir2] Small Screens, Big Budgets

http://online.wsj.com/article/NA_WSJ_PUB:SB10001424052748704684604575381030727161888.html For its new gangster series "Boardwalk Empire," HBO built a $5 million, 300-foot-long boardwalk on the Brooklyn waterfront to recreate Atlantic City circa 1920. The set required 150 tons of steel and includ

[scifinoir2] The Triceratops Never Existed

http://gizmodo.com/5601514/the-triceratops-never-existed-it-was-actually-a-young-version-of-another-dinosaur Scientists are saying that the Triceratops dinosaur—you know, the three horned one—was actually a juvenile form of a Torosaurus, the three horned dinosaur you don't know. Apparently, dino

[scifinoir2] For the Love of God...

Man changes name to from In God We Trust to One Nation Under God ... One Nation Under A Grove is amused. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-08-07/news/ct-talk-under-god-0807-20100807_1_zion-man-steve-kreuscher-court-fees For the love of God. The second of seven religious name changes plann

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Dr. Who finale

I'm not, actually. :( I just tried to give it a chance and had hoped things had gotten better since the first ep...but they clearly haven't. ~ "Where love and magic meet" ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of the Dark Moon series: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#darkmo

Re: [scifinoir2] The Triceratops Never Existed

Its better to correct a small mistake than to say "Ooops! Dinosaurs didn't exist at all!..." I'm sure that there are some folks in Texas would love to hear that. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > > http://gizmodo.com/5601514/the-triceratops-never-existed-it-was-actually-a-young-ve

Re: [scifinoir2] The Triceratops Never Existed

Its better to correct a small mistake than to say "Ooops! Dinosaurs didn't exist at all!..." I'm sure that there are some folks in Texas would love to hear that. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > > http://gizmodo.com/5601514/the-triceratops-never-existed-it-was-actually-a-young-ve