[scifinoir2] How Small Can Computers Get? Computing In A Molecule

2009-01-01 Thread Amy Harlib
ahar...@earthlink.net Fascinating! How Small Can Computers Get? Computing In A Molecule URL to an interesting articles in Science Daily News _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081222113532.htm_ (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081222113532.htm) At some point, computers

[scifinoir2] Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] Yuletide Greetings

2008-12-28 Thread Amy Harlib
ahar...@earthlink.net HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYBODY TOO! AMY Subject: [SciFiNoir Lit] Yuletide Greetings We younger Negro artists who create now intend to express our individual dark-skinned selves without fear or shame. If White people are pleased, we are glad. If they are not, it doesn't

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: Black Blind Boy and Man Can See - No Eyes

2008-12-24 Thread Amy Harlib
ahar...@earthlink.net The BBC reported on this too. THIS BLACK BLIND BOY CAN SEE; BELOW AN AFRICAN BLIND MAN WHO ALSO SEE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLziFMF4DHA December 23, 2008 Blind, Yet Seeing: The Brain’s Subconscious Visual Sense By BENEDICT CAREY The

[scifinoir2] Majel Barrett-Roddenberry dies at 76

2008-12-19 Thread Amy Harlib
ahar...@earthlink.net Such sad news! I was a Trek fan from the very first episode in 1969! SHE WILL BE MISSED! *SIGH* Amy Subject: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry dies at 76 Access Hollywood updated 1:39 p.m. MT, Thurs., Dec. 18, 2008 Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, the wife of Star Trek creator

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Odd bird fathering styles may come from dinos

2008-12-19 Thread Amy Harlib
ahar...@earthlink.net Cool science stuff! Subject: World Science: Odd bird fathering styles may come from dinos * Odd bird fathering styles may come from dinos: Males in some flightless bird species are devoted fathers -- and polygamists.

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Poverty may reduce kids' brain function

2008-12-10 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. * Chemistry of other stars' planets coming to light: Astronomers have identified carbon dioxide around a planet outside our solar system. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081209_co2 * Brain drugs for healthy people OK: scientists Healthy

[scifinoir2] ODETTA DEAD!

2008-12-03 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAAAH! One of my favorite artists is gone! We lost Miriam Makeba and now ODETTA! What irreplaceable titans of talent! A CIVIL RIGHTS LIGHT GOES OUT Odetta, the American civil rights beacon, died last night. She said the music of the Great Depression, particularly the

[scifinoir2] Fw: Odetta Tribute. Technically Loaded!

2008-12-03 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] American Folk Music Legend Odetta Holmes Dies at 77 http://cafecamuspoliticalcoffeehouse.blogspot.com/2008/12/blog-post_03.html If only one could be sure that every 50 years a voice and a soul like Odetta's would come along, the centuries would pass so quickly and

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Signs of 'dark matter' found?

2008-11-22 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool science stuff. * Woolly-mammoth genome decoded: Biologists report that they have for the first time unraveled nearly the whole genetic code of an extinct animal. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081119_mammoth * Signs of dark matter found?: Telltale residue may

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Bullies may enjoy others' pain

2008-11-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. * Bullies may enjoy others' pain: Brain scans suggest unusually aggressive youth find pleasure in others' suffering, scientists say. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081107_bullies * Scientists: cancer genome decoded: Researchers report

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] So Little Time, So Much Damage

2008-11-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] This is why we must use the energy that got Obama elected to SCREAM for the IMPEACHMENT of Bush and Cheney ASAP! A dear friend sent me this story last week. To it, again I say Damn you to perdition yet again, Mister Bush. -[ Received Mail

[scifinoir2] South African singing legend Miriam Makeba has died aged 76

2008-11-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I adored her. I totally recommend her memoir Makeba: My Story (ISBN 0-453-00561-6). SHE WILL BE MISSED! South African singing legend Miriam Makeba has died aged 76, after being taken ill in Italy. She had just taken part in a concert near the southern town of Caserta, the

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] FW: [AFAMHED] 4,300-Year-Old Pyramid Found in Egypt

2008-11-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh, me too! Peace, Amy Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] FW: [AFAMHED] 4,300-Year-Old Pyramid Found in Egypt Please cover the eyes and ears of any young or sensitive readers, because I'm having a full-scale geekgasm at this... -[ Received Mail

Re: [scifinoir2] A night to remember!!!!!!

2008-11-04 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Me too! Amy Same here! -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Meta Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 8:37 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [scifinoir2] A night to remember!! For the first time in

[scifinoir2] Has Vulcan been found?

2008-10-28 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] This is cool! Has Vulcan been found? URL to an article in USA Today _http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2008-10-26-epsilon-eridani-star-trek-earth_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip_

Re: [scifinoir2] Hi-yo, Silver! Clooney's The Lone Ranger

2008-10-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh YECCH! The very thought of resurrecting this vile, White supremacist, colonialist trash (think about its attitudes towards Native Americans) makes me sick! Amy Hi-yo, Silver! Clooney's The Lone Ranger 27 September 2008 7:20 AM, PDT Hollywood actor George

[scifinoir2] Fw: CHARLES SAUNDERS: New Blog post

2008-10-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] PLEASE CHECK OUT UPDATE FROM CHARLES SAUNDERS! Author of great African-themed fantasy. Subject: New Blog post Hello, Amy … I hope all is going well with you. As for me, I’ve been having a lot of fun with my website. To see my latest

[scifinoir2] The 'Magnificent Seven' Of European Astroparticle Physics Unveiled To The World

2008-10-07 Thread Amy Harlib
The 'Magnificent Seven' Of European Astroparticle Physics Unveiled To The World URL to an interesting article in Science Daily _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080929095916.htm_ (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080929095916.htm) ScienceDaily (Sep. 30, 2008) — Today

[scifinoir2] Fw: Head of Skate

2008-10-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] ROTFL! We all need a good laugh. Subject: Head of Skate http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1831461 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version:

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Snow reported found in Martian skies

2008-10-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool science stuff. Subject: World Science: Snow reported found in Martian skies * NASA: snow found in Martian skies: It's not certain whether the flakes ever reach ground, researchers say. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080929_snow * Something beyond visible

[scifinoir2] Interstellar Space Molecules That Help Form Basic Life Structures Identified

2008-09-21 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interstellar Space Molecules That Help Form Basic Life Structures Identified URL to an interesting article _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080919075007.htm_ (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080919075007.htm) Reminds me of Fred Hoyle's Lifecloud,

Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith May Morph into a God

2008-09-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh! I so want to see this more than just about anything! Cheers! Amy Will Smith to play a Pharaoh in The Last Pharaoh September 8th, 2008 Written by: Lobo ·0 Comments Source: Variety Will Smith may next morph into a god. Braveheart scribe Randall Wallace will write The

[scifinoir2] Astronomers tune into 'radio universe'

2008-09-15 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool! Astronomers tune into 'radio universe' URL to an interesting article in Science Daily News _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909095106.htm_ (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909095106.htm) ScienceDaily (Sep. 12, 2008) — Astronomers at

[scifinoir2] Upper Mass Limit For Black Holes?

2008-09-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] COOL! Upper Mass Limit For Black Holes? URL to an interesting article in Science Daily News _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909095133.htm_ (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909095133.htm) First few paragraphs ScienceDaily (Sep. 10, 2008) —

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: 'Historic' collider operation begins

2008-09-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool science stuff. * Historic collider operation begins: The first beam in the world's newest and largest particle collider was switched on this morning, physicists announced. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080910_lhc * On-and-off floods formed Mars valleys,

[scifinoir2] Fw: Palin after Democratic primary race: 'So Sambo beat the bitch'

2008-09-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 'We the People', especially of color, really have to fight very hard that this overt racist does NOT become VP. Subject: Palin after Democratic primary race: 'So Sambo beat the bitch' Palin after Democratic primary race: 'So Sambo beat the bitch' “So Sambo beat the

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Robotic helicopters teach themselves stunts

2008-09-04 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. Subject: World Science: Robotic helicopters teach themselves stunts * Robotic helicopters teach themselves stunts: The research is a prelude to designing choppers that search for land mines or fight fires, scientists predict.

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Kucinich Gives Impassioned Speech at DNC

2008-08-27 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Love the guy myself. He was my first choice too. He's the #1 IMPEACHMENT advocate - a real patriot! Amy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv0smG7ptcM Allow me to present you with my first choice for President of these United States. Way back in another lifetime--a

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2008-08-27 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Forget the corporate media propaganda machine! Please go to independent media coverage from Pacifica Radio and especially from www.democracynow.org . Please check it out! Amy Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Who Are You Watching to Cover the DNC? Dude

[scifinoir2] Biden Is Worse than McCain-Dreyfuss

2008-08-24 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.thenation.com/blogs/dreyfuss/347724 Biden Is Worse than McCain Robert Dreyfuss on 08/23/2008 @ 11:46am Barack Obama may be doing the one thing that might have seemed impossible: he's picking a running mate whose ideas about Iraq are even worse than, and stupider

[scifinoir2] Fw:UCS CARTOON CONTEST! And the winner is...

2008-08-24 Thread Amy Harlib
Science Idol: And the winner is... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Amy, This summer, we invited the public to help choose the best cartoon in Science Idol: the Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest. And after tens of thousands of votes were cast,

[scifinoir2] FW: [NucNews] Nuclear Chicken in Poland, Putin Can't Afford to Back Down

2008-08-24 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] IMPEACH THAT LOONY BEFORE THE WHOLE WORLD LOOKS LIKE THE ENDING OF DR. STRANGELOVE! Subject: [NucNews] Nuclear Chicken in Poland, Putin Can't Afford to Back Down Nuclear Chicken in Poland Putin Can't Afford to Back Down By Mike Whitney

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Computer helps reassemble a lost past

2008-08-19 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. * Washington's doctors absolved: The statesman was beyond help when his much- maligned doctors found him one fateful morning, a study concludes. http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/080819_washington * Computer helps reassemble a

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: Texas Town OKs Teachers Packing Heat

2008-08-16 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeehaw! Just blow them uppity student varmints away! Subject: [scifinoir2] FW: Texas Town OKs Teachers Packing Heat From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Pearson Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 8:56 AM To: Coleman Love Subject: [NPHC]

[scifinoir2] Search for extra dimensions // Privacy

2008-08-14 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow! Search for extra dimensions // Privacy Hi: The September Scientific American has a series of articles on privacy in today's technology. And this article: A New Neutrino Hunt; by Mark Alpert; 1 Page(s) Article description: The detection of extra dimensions

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: [NPHC] Fw: Soul singer Issac Hayes dies...

2008-08-13 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Damn, I loved what he did! He will be missed. Amy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Miss Beverly Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 1:24 PM To: The Finerwomen; The Greatest Subject: [NPHC] Fw: Soul singer Issac Hayes

[scifinoir2] Fw: Liar, liar, Grampa McSame pants on fire.

2008-08-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Liar, liar, Grampa McSame pants on fire. McCain Lies About His Support For MLK Jr. Day in Arizona From CrooksandLairs.com Posted: 02 Aug 2008 09:00 PM CDT Liar, liar, Grampa McSame pants on fire. Clearly, McCain is not used to the YouTube generation where you can

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2008-08-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't use much of that stuff myself either. Passing this on. I'm actually surprised that this study surprises anyone. You ever really taken a whiff of those laundry fresh sheets? Ever been in a living room or bathroom after someone's saturated the air with Glade

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: 'Extreme' rain follows global warming

2008-08-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool science stuff. Subject: World Science: 'Extreme' rain follows global warming * Dolphins and the evolution of teaching: By repeating actions many times and seemingly pointing at things, some dolphins appear to teach their young to forage, scientists report.

[scifinoir2] Re: [Black SciFi Horror Fantasy Club] Reporter quits; refuses to use low life and :thug descriptives

2008-08-05 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] While I laud Hummel for his integrity, far scarier is what this indicates about the horrfic state of the Mainstream Media! Amy http://www.projo.com/news/content/hummel_gone_07-31- 08_M6B1UTD_v31.403c840.html TV reporter Hummel quits ABC6 news 01:00 AM EDT on Thursday, July

[scifinoir2] Re: [Black SciFi Horror Fantasy Club] Two-Face: Scientist 's Suicide Linked to Anthrax Inquiry

2008-08-05 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Today's program at www.democracynow.org did a superb segment on this very topic. Must go listen/watch! And do make this program a daily necessity - best indy journalism out there. Amy Two-Face: Scientist 's Suicide Linked to Anthrax Inquiry He may be innocent (we are all

[scifinoir2] FW: Me and my brother and black America

2008-08-04 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] This is so truthfully and eloquently said! I have long admired Michael Eric Dyson's work. Amy FW: Me and my brother and black America Commentary: Me and my brother and black America Story Highlights * Michael Eric Dyson is a successful author, college professor and

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: [SciFiNoir Lit] Is Steve Barnes the dean of African American SF Writers?

2008-08-04 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Totally agree about Samuel Delany and lets add Octavia Butler who left us far too soon. Amy Samuel R. Delany is the dean of African American SF Writers. Steven Barnes is, at best, a visiting professor, a literary huckster who is very good at pitching his tent and hyping

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Drug may trick body into 'thinking' you exercised

2008-08-02 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. Subject: World Science: Drug may trick body into 'thinking' you exercised * Drug may trick body into thinking you exercised: A study in mice is creating both hope, and worries that a remarkable substance could be ripe for abuse.

Re: [scifinoir2] Toni Morrison's Bench of Slavery

2008-08-02 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] That's beautiful! Thanks for this. Amy because i see morrison's modern rendition of a slave Medea in Beloved as a form of speculative fiction, i thought this was appropriate for the forum. Sin Bench of Memory at Slavery's

[scifinoir2] How The First Stars In The Universe Came Into Existence

2008-08-02 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool! How The First Stars In The Universe Came Into Existence URL to an article in Science Daily News describing how the first stars may have come into existence _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080731143329.htm_

[scifinoir2] Fw: An Open Letter to Barack Obama

2008-08-02 Thread Amy Harlib
EmailNation [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fw: An Open Letter to Barack Obama Worth signing, I think. Amy -Forwarded Message- From: The Nation Magazine Subject: An Open Letter to Barack Obama Dear EmailNation Subscriber, In an Open Letter posted today at TheNation.com and

Re: [scifinoir2] Jolie Linked to Catwoman Role

2008-07-31 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Angelina Jolie is the most purrfect person to play Catwoman I can think of nowadays! I'd love to see her do it. Amy Jolie Linked to Catwoman Role Purrfect casting? That's the rumor by Orlando http://movies.ign.com/email.html Parfitt, IGN UK UK, July

[scifinoir2] September 1901: This is how John Davis became a slave

2008-07-30 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] This vitally important book was given excellent coverage on Democracy Now which should be not-to-be-missed watching/listening daily on M-F! http://www.democracynow.org/2008/7/11/slavery_by_another_name_author_douglas Explains how racism is so embedded in the USA to this day.

Re: [scifinoir2] Tough times bring meaner game shows

2008-07-29 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] This is so repellent! Just makes me gladder than ever that I never watch TV! Amy I find it amazing that someone could seriously see American game shows as some kind of test for survival in post-apocalyptic times! Please! I will warrant that perhaps the stress of high gas

[scifinoir2] September is National Velociraptor Awareness Month.

2008-07-29 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] September is National Velociraptor Awareness Month. Beware! http://www.velociraptors.info/ LOL!

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: What you need to know about WATCHMEN

2008-07-29 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I am a huge Alan Moore fan mainly because I started with 'Watchmen' which was so terrific, I've tried to get everything Moore has done since. 'Watchmen' is rightfully a classic and a must read for anyone who likes speculative fiction. Amy I am a big Alan Moore fan (From

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Is It Too Early to Remake 'Hancock'?

2008-07-23 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I finally saw Hancock and I rather liked it too. I found the back story mythology hinted at in the second half fascinating and it could even have been developed more. Yes, the use of the eagle symbol was clever. I thought the growth of Hancock as a character was well done.

[scifinoir2] Fw: The Nation, August 4/11 - Noted has advice for activists who support Obama's candidacy but want to press him on key issues.

2008-07-22 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The Nation, August 4/11 - Noted has advice for activists who support Obama's candidacy but want to press him on key issues. I'm concerned about a number of recent shifts by Sen. Obama on: Iraq, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, gun control, public-financing

[scifinoir2] Solar systems like ours may be rare

2008-07-22 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Solar systems like ours may be rare URL to an interesting article from MSNBC _http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25784858/_ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25784858/) First paragraphs As humans look farther into the universe and discover more and more planets beyond the sun, many

[scifinoir2] Will the space elevator rise?

2008-07-22 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Will the space elevator rise? URL to an article in CosmicLog _http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/07/18/1206845.aspx_ (http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/07/18/1206845.aspx) I've always liked the idea of space elevators. Clarke built one from the ground

[scifinoir2] Brightest star in Galaxy has competition

2008-07-17 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool science stuff. Brightest star in Galaxy has competition URL to an interesting article in Science Daily News _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080715131623.htm_ (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080715131623.htm) I wonder how close a star could be

[scifinoir2] Fw: Open letter to Sen. Barack Obama from Bob Petrusak

2008-07-17 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Open letter to Sen. Barack Obama from Bob Petrusak Eloquently written, historically correct and reflective of the perception they must of experience and necessity hold. Well done. July 15, 2008 Dear Senator Obama: With Israel rehearsing an attack on

[scifinoir2] Life's Raw Materials May Have Come From The Stars, Scientists Confirm

2008-07-14 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Confirms an idea found in many SF stories. Life's Raw Materials May Have Come From The Stars, Scientists Confirm URL to an interesting article in ScienceDaily News _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080613092514.htm_

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2008-07-13 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Okay, you guys have changed my mind. Guess I'll go see this after all. Cheers! Amy Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Negative Stereotypes R US (IN CLASS WITH HANCOCK) My baby girl, who I had not seen in three weeks (she was away at college camp), asked me to take her to see

Re: [scifinoir2] So what part of Barack Obama will Rev. Al Sharpton want to chop off ?

2008-07-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] ROTFL! Thanks for that! Amy Subject: [scifinoir2] So what part of Barack Obama will Rev. Al Sharpton want to chop off ? John Kass is a conservative columnist with the Chicago Tribune. His take on this is hilarious. ~rave!

Re: [scifinoir2] Negative Stereotypes R US (IN CLASS WITH HANCOCK)

2008-07-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I was going to see this but after reading this insightful review - no way this is going to get my $$. EW! Amy Negative Stereotypes R US (IN CLASS WITH HANCOCK) (from BlackScienceFictionandHorror listserv): IN CLASS WITH HANCOCK By Biko Agozino I have just seen the box

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2008-07-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] U.S. Finds It's Getting Crowded Out There Dominance in Space Slips as Other Nations Step Up Efforts By Marc Kaufman Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, July 9, 2008; A01 China plans to conduct its first spacewalk in October. The European Space Agency is building a

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Birds found to repay help in battle

2008-07-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool science stuff. Subject: World Science: Birds found to repay help in battle * Tit-for-tat: birds found to repay wartime help Pied flycatchers and red-winged blackbirds share two traits, studies suggest: they're feisty defenders and shrewd account keepers.

Re: [scifinoir2] Interview with fantasy author - Charles Saunders

2008-07-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for that! Amy Interview with fantasy author - Charles Saunders Hi, If any of you are fans of the Imaro series, I did an interview with author Charles Saunders. He has released a new book, entitled Dossouye - about an African woman warrior this time. Also, looks

[scifinoir2] Re: [delany-list] rest in peace, Disch

2008-07-07 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm very sad to read this. He will be missed. Amy Maybe everyone here already knows this, but: Thomas M. Disch died two days ago in New York, reportedly suicide. Along with Delany, Vonnegut, and a handful of others, he wrote things that seem to me like some of the

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Penguin populations falling steeply, biologist warns

2008-07-05 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. * Penguin populations falling steeply: biologist Like the proverbial canary in the coal mine, penguins are sounding the alarm for possible environmental disaster, an expert warns. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080701_penguins * Epic

Re: [scifinoir2] Cut! Actors' strike threatens to bring Hollywood to a standstill

2008-07-05 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] The animators will be affected too because they need the actors to do the voices. *sigh* Amy From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Cut! Actors' strike threatens to bring Hollywood to a standstill To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008,

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: 'The Odyssey' astronomically accurate?

2008-06-23 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. * The Odyssey astronomically accurate?: The ancient Greek epic of adventure at sea and long-awaited homecoming may have more truth than suspected, scientists say. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080623_odyssey * From the egg, baby crocs

[scifinoir2] Stan Winston RIP

2008-06-17 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stan Winston RIP he was one of only two f/x masters to have a star on the hollywood walk of fame. His work was legendary It appears that the legendary effects maestro Stan Winston had died. IMDB has not reported it yet, but it's all over the net:

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

Re: [scifinoir2] When Exotics Meet ET: Indiana Jones, Colonialism and Race

2008-06-09 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree. When I saw the trailer, I was so disgusted by the depiction of the Native South Americans, I decided I wasn't missing anything by not going. I didn't care for the first Indiana Jones film for a lot of reasons, but a major one was I didn't think callously shooting an

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Joy and Anger on This Momentous Day

2008-06-06 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I second Keith's emotions! Amy Gonna be brief for a change. Obama gave a phenomenal speech tonight, McCain was boring and seemed like someone making bad jokes saying Is this mic on?, and Hillary ruined a chance to be seen as a someone who'd have Obama's back. By

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Parasite turns host into bodyguard

2008-06-06 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff. * Parasite turns host into bodyguard: Among those nasty creatures that live as unwanted guests inside others, some are particularly sinister. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080605_glyptapanteles * From cracks to catastrophes: A field known

[scifinoir2] Strange Ring found around a dead star

2008-05-31 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow! Strange Ring found around a dead star URL to an interesting article from NASA _http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/29may_magnetar.htm?list895809_ (http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/29may_magnetar.htm?list895809) I think that at this point the Twilight Zone

[scifinoir2] Fwd: Paula Gunn Allen

2008-05-31 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] What an irreplaceable loss! Many of her books were classics of Native American writing. Condolences. Amy Dear All, We have lost an elder in my (our?) community, and I am very sad: Paula Gunn Allen passed away last night in her home in Fort Bragg,

[scifinoir2] Mars probe lands safely

2008-05-28 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mars probe lands safely Weather station built by Canada PAUL TAYLOR E-mail Paul Taylor | Read Bio | Latest Columns May 26, 2008 After a nine-month journey across 680 million kilometres of space, the U.S. probe named Phoenix made a perfect three-point landing in

[scifinoir2] CHARLES SAUNDERS UPDATE

2008-05-28 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Latest news from writer of Imaro novels. Hello, Amy ... I'm glad you liked my blog entry. And I'm also glad you like Meji. Meanwhile, there's a great new review of Dossouye at www.thecimmerian.com. Moving right along, Charles [Non-text portions of this message

[scifinoir2] OT:Top reasons Clinton should not get on dream ticket

2008-05-19 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] The below hints at it but I'll baldly state it, the top reason against Clinton is how totally she is owned by and a puppet of the global corporatocracy that is destroying the planet with its blind greed. Amy

[scifinoir2] Fw: CLIMATE: Civilization's Last Chance: Major Gas Emission Cuts (and Even Removal) Needed Immediately

2008-05-17 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] *** CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS TODAY Civilization's Last Chance: Major Greenhouse Gas Emission Cuts (and Even Removals) Needed Immediately *** Climate Ark a project of Ecological Internet,

[scifinoir2] Fw:Obama/Clinton: And This is Really The Bottom Line.

2008-05-17 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] And This Is The Bottom Line! Obama Needs Only 14 More Delegates To End Clinton's (and Everyone's) Misery There are 103 delegates on the line next Tuesday in Kentucky and Oregon. There's not a single employee of any of the media outlets promoting this phony contest that

Re: [scifinoir2] Are their any left wing military sci-fi writers?

2008-05-17 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I think it is impossible to be pro mass murderous, psychotic slaughter and destruction AKA militarism and NOT be right wing! Amy Just a question mostly because most sci-fi military authors tend to be on the right wing side. -GTW ** Wondering what's for

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Supreme Court Case

2008-05-17 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] This is really scary, serious stuff. I fervently hope you can fight this successfully for all our sakes. Amy Today, my publication signed onto an amicus brief in the Herring v. U.S. case pending in the U.S. Supreme Court. If I go missing (as this is my second time

[scifinoir2] Re: Rev. Wright Gives The Greatest Gift of All! (John 3:16)

2008-05-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for this too. I totally support Rev Wright's statements and his Free Speech right to say what he wants to say. Very interesting perspectives in these messages! Outraged Amy Thank you for this comforting perspective. I've been in tears over today's events. It

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Musical genes may be coming to light

2008-05-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Musical genes may be coming to light: Musical ability seems to share genetic roots with language, scientists report. http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/080429_music-genes * Mega-storm continues on Saturn: Saturnian electrical storms resemble Earth thunderstorms, but

Re: [scifinoir2] Moyers on Wright

2008-05-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Bill Moyers is consistently top notch! Amy Subject: [scifinoir2] Moyers on Wright Finally some honest perspective from the Media on this BS http://www.crooksandliars.com/Media/Play/28915/1/bmj_wright_050208.wmv/

[scifinoir2] Fw: CHARLES SAUNDERS: Website upgrade

2008-05-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Passing on this great news from Charles Saunders. I love the first Dossouye collection from lulu.com - check it out! Cheers! Amy Hello, Amy ... I just wanted to let you know that my website is now fully functional, and visitors can post comments on my blog and forum pages

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: When Sci Fi Goes Right Wing Bigoted

2008-05-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Far too many people think like this - that is what is destroying the planet! Amy There Are People Who Really Think Like This by http://darksyde.dailykos.com/ DarkSyde Wed Apr 30, 2008 Stand aside Michael Crichton, you have been upstaged. A whole pod of right-wing

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Probe to reach near sun

2008-05-11 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool science stuff. * Dip in brainpower may follow drop in real power: Researchers say low status seems to erode mental function -- with complicated implications for society. http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/080510_power * Designer isotopes push the frontiers:

[scifinoir2] Fw:The Real Cthulhu

2008-04-29 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Passing this on! Amy - Original Message - From: Lynne Jamneck To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:45 AM Subject: The Real Cthulhu For those interested -- Te Papa Museum here in Wellington New Zealand now has a live webcam feed for the thawing and

Re: [scifinoir2] Two Speed Racer Reviews

2008-04-28 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I've seen two different trailers for this and its definitely on my must see list. The dazzling colors alone fascinate me! Cheers! Amy By Dreddcucumber of CPC Movies Born to race cars, Speed Racer is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real

Re: [scifinoir2] Hellboy II Changes Everything

2008-04-28 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I just loved the first one and this sequel sounds even better! Woohoo! Amy Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Hellboy II Changes Everything Me too! The more I hear, the more I like. Tracey de Morsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hellboy II Changes Everything

Re: [scifinoir2] Which Summer Blockbuster do you want to see more?

2008-04-27 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Speed Racer and Iron Man interest me, but y'all better run out right now and see FORBIDDEN KINGDOM! Two of the greatest martial art stars of all time are in it together- Jet Li and Jackie Chan - in a fun hommage to Wuxia fantasy adventures. I just loved it. Cheers! Amy

[scifinoir2] Fw: Top thirty-six political slogans of 2007

2008-04-24 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] LOL! 1) (On an infant's shirt): Already smarter than Bush 2) 1/20/09: End of an Error 3) That's OK, I Wasn't Using My Civil Liberties Anyway 4) Let's Fix Democracy in THIS Country First 5) If You Want a Nation Ruled By Religion, Move to

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