Re: [scifinoir2] A Hunter Eats a Bear

Finally worked, and a TOTAL GYP! There was NO bear-mauling-human action. I'm ticked right now. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 11:22 PM, Mike Street wrote: > > > http://www.youtube.com/tippexperience > > Check this out > > -- > Get Social and Follow Me: > > Read my blog at http://BrandsGoSocial.com > > J

Re: [scifinoir2] Science Fiction and the Politics of Catastrophe

rave, thanks for this. I'll be chasing it down the minute I walk into Borders. On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > http://www.upress.umn.edu/Books/P/paik_utopia.html > > The pitfalls and limitations of utopian politics as revealed by science > fiction > > Revolutionary narrative

Re: [scifinoir2] UM develops lasers to defend helicopters against missile attacks

y rights and aids. > > A lot of people were happy when he was shot. > > > On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 3:49 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> One of the things I learned about him was how much he did to undermine gay >> rights. A segment of Dateline NBC a fe

Re: [scifinoir2] Goodbye touchscreen? XWave brainwave interface for iDevices unveiled

> everything mentally. > > On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 3:42 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> And, with a little adaptation, it could be used to take control of ANY >> electronic device. Need cash? Bank account empty? NO PROB! (Yes, I already >> know I'

Re: [scifinoir2] The PG-Bikes BlackTrail - world's fastest ebike!

It is, Mr Worf. Disaster waiting to happen. On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 7:29 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I think 62mph is too dang fast for those skinny tires. > > On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 3:40 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Keep this one away from me... might

Re: [scifinoir2] UM develops lasers to defend helicopters against missile attacks

he state. > Some of the things that were done were purely political power moves that > hurt more than helped. Others were done just because they could. > > > On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 11:41 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> I will, if you give me a few years to get my

Re: [scifinoir2] Microsoft gets legal might to target spamming botnets

Even as I applaud this, I'm struck by the irony that this is being done by the company with the most virulent cookies in cyberspace. Since I began using Firefox, I could tell you how much of the crap Firefox blocks from M$... if I had a spare six months. On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Mr. Worf w

Re: [scifinoir2] Goodbye touchscreen? XWave brainwave interface for iDevices unveiled

And, with a little adaptation, it could be used to take control of ANY electronic device. Need cash? Bank account empty? NO PROB! (Yes, I already know I'd make an incredible criminal. [?]) On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 4:05 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Goodbye touchscreen? XWave brainwave interface for i

Re: [scifinoir2] The PG-Bikes BlackTrail - world's fastest ebike!

Keep this one away from me... might end up hurting myself. Martin (tempted to relive his Kick Buttowski-esque days) On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > The PG-Bikes BlackTrail - world's fastest ebike! > > By Ben Coxworth > > *18:56

Re: [scifinoir2] "Outer Limits" Marathon on SyFy

: > That's one of those I've never seen all the way to the end. One forgets how > good an actress Phillips can be, given the opportunity and sobriety. > > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Martin Baxter" > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday

Re: [scifinoir2] Spray on solar cells technology

I LOVE this. On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 6:06 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > > http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=153289705&feedType=nl&feedName=ustechnology&videoChannel=6 > > -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wrote the script?" -- Charles E Grant

Re: [scifinoir2] Nano-Architectured Aluminum is as Strong as Steel but has lower weight

Sounds like duranium from Trek... cool, Mr Worf! On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 3:40 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > SEPTEMBER 08, 2010 > Nano-Architectured Aluminum is as Strong as Steel but has lower > weight > 7Share

Re: [scifinoir2] UM develops lasers to defend helicopters against missile attacks

:25 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > There's a lot of stuff that should have been blamed on Regan but I won't go > down that road. > > > On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 3:17 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> If Reagan hadn't wasted billions on SDI, there&

Re: [scifinoir2] Bing, Ping: Hmm, a familiar ring

At least Apple's Ping makes a measure of sense, as a ping is a sound, which relates to music in a sense. Bing is evocative of a child-abusing singer to me. On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 10:25 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > > http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/09/ping-bing-apple-music.html > > Pin

Re: [scifinoir2] "Outer Limits" Marathon on SyFy

Keith, that's exactly why I passed on that ep. Too vivid, even for my twisted brain. The ep I wanted to see was the one at 1 pm Eastern, with MacKenzie Phillips and Colin Mochrie of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", about a UFO nut and a security guard who come into possession of what appears to be a fr

Re: [scifinoir2] Writer defends "Happy Days" 'jump the shark' episode

And pardon my neo-Latin, one and all, please. The heat of the moment... On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 2:26 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > rave, there's an old saying. > > Opinions are like a$$holes... everyone's got one. > > That shark was well and truly jumped. I don't thi

Re: [scifinoir2] Writer defends "Happy Days" 'jump the shark' episode

rave, there's an old saying. Opinions are like a$$holes... everyone's got one. That shark was well and truly jumped. I don't think I lasted three eps beyond that moment before ditching the show. On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > > http://articles.latimes.com/2010/sep/03/ente

Re: [scifinoir2] Variations in fine-structure constant

Pardon my drooling... thanks, Amy. I'm off to print this out, because I need to stare at this at length. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 3:58 PM, Amy Harlib wrote: > > > > ahar...@earthlink.net > Variations in fine-structure constant > > > The linked news story below is, to me, a really fascinating disc

Re: [scifinoir2] UM develops lasers to defend helicopters against missile attacks

If Reagan hadn't wasted billions on SDI, there'd be railguns in the field now. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:08 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > There had been talk about it. I think they decided to go with the railgun > program. > > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:53 AM, Martin

Re: [scifinoir2] New Scam: Microsoft Calling...

Plase? I wanna hurt their ears! On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Don't hurt 'em Martin! Don't hurt 'em! > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Let some fool ca

Re: [scifinoir2] A Hunter Eats a Bear

Mike, it sits and it spins. YouTube, at its finest. I'll get back to it, especially if the payoff involves the human screaming in agony. [?][?] On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 11:22 PM, Mike Street wrote: > > > http://www.youtube.com/tippexperience > > Check this out > > -- > Get Social and Follow Me: >

Re: [scifinoir2] Japan Makes a Microwave-Powered Rocket Fly Without Fuel

Mr Worf, they miiight be onto something there. [?] On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 4:35 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > > http://nextbigfuture.com/2010/09/japan-makes-microwave-powered-rocket.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/advancednano+(nextbi

Re: [scifinoir2] Soladey Ionic toothbrush heads for new markets

g on calculators in math > class is lazy. Having a toothbrush that does a better job is a good thing. > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 3:32 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Interesting, but I'm leery of it. I've always seen some advances in >> technology more

Re: [scifinoir2] Half Scale Luxury Cars for Kids

A go-kart, but the rates aren't much lower, despite the size differential. The thinking is that you'll go faster in it by instinct, therefore ou should pay. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > As a go kart or as a car? > > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at

Re: [scifinoir2] Try this at home...

com/work/ms-dewey-microsoft/> > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 3:38 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> No. Heard of it, but never found the time to get there. >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: >> >>> >>&g

Re: [scifinoir2] UM develops lasers to defend helicopters against missile attacks

ave lasers. > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 3:33 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> I was about to blast this article for the ludicrous notion that lasers >> could knock anything at distance out of the sky (the power and focusing >> issues alone will preclude

Re: [scifinoir2] New Scam: Microsoft Calling...

Let some fool call me, pretending to be M$... they won't be able to hear for a week after I'm done with them, On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 10:02 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Someone posted this link in another group. I thought it was interesting and > pass it on before they start calling people in the US

Re: [scifinoir2] The Name of This Film Is Dogme95

I like it, Mr Worf. The idea of movies being about telling stories... it's a good thing. Martin (feel free to throw things at me for channeling Her Marthaness) On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I was watching another film this morning that led me to discover this film > mov

Re: [scifinoir2] Right Wing-nuts see "Machete" as harbinger of race war

rave, maybe we should feed him a rumor that the right wing is actually a vast left-wing conspiracy... On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:03 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > http://www.infowars.com/machete-producers-lied-about-racial-violence/ > > `Machete' producers lied about racist bloodbath > > Machete `race wa

Re: [scifinoir2] Kick-butt chick genre gets reboot

Exactly. Add on the dreaded r-word... I'm out. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I was going to post about this show but I have my doubts about it. There > are too many shows like this that are on the air right now. Like Covert > Affairs. > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 7:11 AM,

Re: [scifinoir2] Half Scale Luxury Cars for Kids

I believe that it varies. Here in Georgia, I believe that you do have to insure those. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 5:01 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I wonder if they have to pay car insurance? > > > On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 9:35 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> A

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

ould reach speeds up to 140,000mph. Which > could make a trip to the moon and back something you could do on your lunch > break. > > > On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> So much for that. Vid's not up right now. I've book

Re: [scifinoir2] Try this at home...

No. Heard of it, but never found the time to get there. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Did you ever try that UK search engine that talked back to you? It had a > bunch of quips like that. > > On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: &

Re: [scifinoir2] BorderClash - Days of Future Past (raw clip)

Tell me more, Said! [?][?] On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 5:31 PM, Said Kakese Dibinga wrote: > > > Just sharing a raw clip of a project I'm working on...enjoy... > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci45jWAcbrg > > Said Yenga Kakese Dibinga > Director General, Bayindo Group SA > POB 1782 > Los Angeles, CA 9

Re: [scifinoir2] (Airplane) Electric Green Cri takes to the skies

I'm surprised that the military doesn't have this. Or maybe they already do, and we just haven't "heard" about it. (pun sort of intended) On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:06 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Electric Green Cri takes to the skies > > By Paul Ridden >

Re: [scifinoir2] Amiga All-in-One is next in line for Commodore USA release

Which answers my concerns at the time neatly. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:08 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Amiga All-in-One is next in line for Commodore USA release > > By Paul Ridden > > *13:49 September 5, 2010* > > 3 > Pictures

Re: [scifinoir2] UM develops lasers to defend helicopters against missile attacks

I was about to blast this article for the ludicrous notion that lasers could knock anything at distance out of the sky (the power and focusing issues alone will preclude that for years to come), but the jamming factor does seem plausible. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > UM

Re: [scifinoir2] Soladey Ionic toothbrush heads for new markets

Interesting, but I'm leery of it. I've always seen some advances in technology more as "aids to laziness", allowing people to get away with doing less work. Not a good thing, IMO. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Soladey Ionic toothbrush heads for new markets > > By Ben Cox

Re: [scifinoir2] Toshiba unveils Folio 100 media tablet at IFA

Mr Worf, right now, someone who dropped their ducats on an iPad is seeing this and twisting their knee trying to kick themselves. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Toshiba unveils Folio 100 media tablet at IFA > > By Paul Ridden >

Re: [scifinoir2] Conventions: Another day at the office for celebs

Brent, that was a really interesting post. More things to fandom that I never thought about. Except, unfortunately, for the stalker angle. I know the fear she felt all too well, having a few cyber-stalkers now and a real-life one in my past. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 10:00 PM, brent wodehouse < brent

Re: [scifinoir2] And now... Galaxy Mess

Let more flow! Great reading. [?] On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 4:56 PM, jmp.space wrote: > > > > > See below. > > > > > > *From:* scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *Martin Baxter > *Sent:* Thursday, Aug

Re: [scifinoir2] Fans still go going for Power Rangers

; If they had done the same thing now I think there would have been some sort > of protest. The jokes were borderline racist toward asians. > > > On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 3:37 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> I never knew they were on MTV. (But then, I stopped

Re: [scifinoir2] Half Scale Luxury Cars for Kids

gjunk.com/category/22/Junior_Dragster/post/1927131/-2006-HALFSCALE-quot-BEST-OF-EVERYTHING-quot.html> > > On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 3:31 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Okay... we all know that the grown-ups who buy them "for the kids" are >> goi

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

So much for that. Vid's not up right now. I've bookmarked it, and will come back to it. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > Thanks much, Mr Worf! About to pause the work to watch it now... > > > On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > >&

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

; <http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5a7_1255323536> > On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 3:30 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> No, not yet. I'll keep an eye out for it. >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 12:27 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: >> >>> >&g

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: AT&T U-verse drops Hallmark Channels

That makes two of us, brother. I have yet to see the appeal in her, on any level. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 11:15 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > Actually, I was being facetious about Martha Stewart. I can live long and > well without a Martha fix. Still, I believe her syndicated show, which is on > ABC he

Re: [scifinoir2] Five Tarantino references in Lady Gaga "Telephone" video

Okay... her music is total crap, IMO, but she has great pop references. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 12:16 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > http://www.geekosystem.com/tarantino-telephone-music-video-gaga/ > > > [image: 500] > > *1. The "Pussy Wag

Re: [scifinoir2] 6 extraterrestrial disasters that make us glad we live on earth

rave... would be extremely disturbing if I were to say that I'd pay good money to be in the vicinity of any of those? On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 11:59 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > > http://www.weirdworm.com/6-extraterrestrial-disasters-that-make-us-glad-we-are-on-earth/ > > Earth has plenty of natural di

Re: [scifinoir2] Try this at home...

LMNAATWO!!! Last year, Mr Worf, I recall Google doing this as well, but doing what you said would then take you to a page that said something to the effect of "No... you really aren't feeling that lucky." On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 7:37 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Go to Google and typ

Re: [scifinoir2] Fans still go going for Power Rangers

rs as filler back in the mid 80s as late night filler. Then they > started adding their own dialog to it. A couple of years later someone > bought the rights to the show and made an American version of it keeping the > Japanese action. > > On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 12:17 PM, Martin Ba

Re: [scifinoir2] Portable Cities: Suitcase Architecture Made from Clothing

That is wild. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 12:40 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > > >Web Urbanist > > > -- > > Portable Cities: Suitcase Architecture Made from

Re: [scifinoir2] Half Scale Luxury Cars for Kids

Okay... we all know that the grown-ups who buy them "for the kids" are going to end up stuck in them themselves, right? On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 1:11 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Half Scale Luxury Cars for > Kids > September 5th,

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

next ten - twenty years, we may >> be able to see a severalfold increase in the speed of probes using ion >> power. >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Martin Baxter" >> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Sunday, Sept

Re: [scifinoir2] Quantum computing - separating hope from hype

Fun stuff, Mr Worf. Thanks for the send. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 3:38 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > *Quantum computing - separating hope from > hype > * > > *Ad Support* : *Nano > Technology*

Re: [scifinoir2] Harvard makes auto differential like device one million times smaller for Micro UAVs

s. Does > this mean that they are developing a satellite that can receive signals from > devices that small? > > On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 3:09 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> That's wild! >> >> >> On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 2:44 AM, Mr. Worf wro

Re: [scifinoir2] Fans still go going for Power Rangers

Okay... here's me being a Male Pig Dog. The sole reason I even know of "Power Rangers" is because of Cerina Vincent, who played the leggy jungle babe in the "Power Rangers in Outer Space" series. The first time I saw her swing across the screen... might still have the tapes somewhere. On Sun, Sep

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

able to see a severalfold increase in the speed of probes using ion > power. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Martin Baxter" > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2010 6:15:36 AM > Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerat

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

> > > On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 3:16 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> We can, but it's expensive as all get-out. >> >> >> On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 11:50 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> I was watching a show about mi

Re: [scifinoir2] AT&T U-verse drops Hallmark Channels

I don't watch it that often anymore, since I switched from Comscum to DirecTV. Strange, since Hallmark wasn't on my tier when I had Comscum, and my having it for a few months was only because fate made m analog TV kick the bucket one day, and that required me to buy an HDTV. Something about the sig

Re: [scifinoir2] AT&T U-verse drops Hallmark Channels

I think that not having Martha in the household can be thought of as "a good thing". On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > We had a recent convo about this and here is a prime example. ESPN once > again held up Warner-Cable and Warner Cable backed down. Here the Hallmark > Channel

Re: [scifinoir2] Demon children say "yum yum!"

BRING IT, you little monsters! Martin (suddenly having lost all appetite) On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 12:56 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > http://www.boingboing.net/2010/09/04/demon-children-want.html > > > Demon children want you to > eat > >

Re: [scifinoir2] Whisky from Diabetics' Urine

rave, I think that's the most disturbing thing I've read in the last five years. And that includes first-person accounts of child rape. Thanks for the public service done in passing this along. I'll see it forwarded. On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 1:00 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > http://www.boingboing.net/2

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

nd FTL travel. To this day I remember how excited I was >> at what I thought I'd created! >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Mr. Worf" >> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2010 4:02:26 PM >> Subject: Re: [

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

ear > reactor > > > > The truly futuristic stuff is starting to appear. Once people completely > move away from the big government thinking on energy I think the flood gates > will open with new ideas. > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: For a Different Sound: The Carolina Chocolate Drops

Yes, we do. And thanks! On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 11:26 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Okay, as they said on Monty Python, "And now for something completely > different". The Carolina Chocolate Drops are a banjo and jug band from > North Carolina, which ain't that unusual until you realize they're

Re: [scifinoir2] Modern Office in the Forest

Wouldn't mind punching a clock there. On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 1:30 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Modern Office in the > Forest > September 4th, 2010 | Inspiration > | > > [image: Mo

Re: [scifinoir2] Harvard makes auto differential like device one million times smaller for Micro UAVs

That's wild! On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 2:44 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > *Harvard makes auto differential like device one million times smaller for > Micro UAVs * > > *Ad Support* : *Nano > Technology*

Re: [scifinoir2] Super “Dagger GT”

y. > > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> I have to admit to a love for the sound as well. >> >> >> On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> I think they appreciate

Re: [scifinoir2] Super “Dagger GT”

ut I can always hear it in the background. > > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 2:13 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> I'd love to see them run both around the track as well, but I'll hold off >> on submitting these. They're notoriously UN-green, an

Re: [scifinoir2] Super “Dagger GT”

ilosophy > and material used in the “special series” of the past: the body, for > example, is made of aluminium and completely built by hand. > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> What was the name of it? I'll pass that on

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

w ideas. > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Took them long enough. >> >> One of my college instructors had a similar thought back in the late 70s. >> A shame he's passed on. >> >> >> On Sat, Sep 4, 2

Re: [scifinoir2] Super “Dagger GT”

What was the name of it? I'll pass that on as well. On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 6:48 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I'd like to see that and the Russian made car. > > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 3:23 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> I passed this on

Re: [scifinoir2] Philips debuts the Airfryer – cri spy fries without the fat

rn!! I think I know what I want for > christmas! > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 3:22 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Mr Worf... that's just plain EVIL. What's life without the fat? The >> delicious, artery-clogging fat? [?] >> >> >>

Re: [scifinoir2] Subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear reactor

Took them long enough. One of my college instructors had a similar thought back in the late 70s. A shame he's passed on. On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 8:04 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Here are details of the subcritical accelerator driven thorium nuclear > reactor designed by Nobel Laureate Carlo Rubbia

Re: [scifinoir2] Four Frightening (and Real) Robots

Or they mass-produce themselves. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 6:20 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I won't get worried until they start mass producing him. > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 11:41 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Folks, post that pic of Topio as wallpap

Re: [scifinoir2] Super “Dagger GT”

I passed this on to Top Gear, asking them to test it in their next series. Made certain to make fun of Clarkson, to draw attention to it. Here's hoping. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 6:23 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > We forgive you... > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 11:27 AM,

Re: [scifinoir2] Philips debuts the Airfryer – cri spy fries without the fat

Mr Worf... that's just plain EVIL. What's life without the fat? The delicious, artery-clogging fat? [?] On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 6:59 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Philips debuts the Airfryer – crispy fries without the fat > > By Ben Coxworth > > *18:39 Se

Re: [scifinoir2] 15 cool concept motorcycles

They can keep that nUCLEUS thing. I'll take two Mach Nesses, though. And a Tomahawk as well. Nice and steampunky. [?] On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > 14 Cool Concept > Motorcycles > > By JC

Re: [scifinoir2] Social Networks See Trending Increase in Users Over 50

ontact with their > grandkids. Facebook seems to have made it more acceptable for non-geeks to > go online. I can't tell you how many relatives that are now my facebook > friends. > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 3:23 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Mr Worf, it'

Re: [scifinoir2] 15 cool concept motorcycles

And throw in an Icare as well. When I become a billionaire, Mr Worf, I'll be bankrupt within an hour. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > 14 Cool Concept > Motorcycles > > By JC

Re: [scifinoir2] Super “Dagger GT”

Pardon me... (reaching for bib) On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:35 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Super “Dagger > GT” > Written by super on 27 August 2010 > > > > * > **Transtar race Automotive experts begin soon to manufacture “Dagger GT”,* >

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Newsweek Slams Fox News-Promoted Obama Myths

rave, [image: review_bizarro_3.jpg] In Bizarroworld we am not live! On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > Newsweek tells the truth and slams FAUX News and we wonder why Newsweek is > biting the dust? > > ~(no)rave! > > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com , "Mr. > Worf" wrote: >

Re: [scifinoir2] brilliant inventions

Mr Worf, a Very Late But Well-Earned First Laugh of the Day Award! On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:40 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Brilliant Inventions > > filed in Agimia Stuff on > Jul.11, 2010 > > > > Maintenan

Re: [scifinoir2] Is Newsweek biting the dust?

gt; > I'm thinking that they will have just a skeleton crew if they go online > only. There's not as much money in online even for a seasoned player like > Newsweek. > > On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Whoa... guess there&

Re: [scifinoir2] Waayyy OT: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

Thanks, Keith! I'll have a look/listen as soon as I clear my table here and pay some bills. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > I'm always searching for "real" music that's outside of the standard > hip-hip/finger poppin'/dance heavy stuff played on commercial radio (how >

Re: [scifinoir2] Neutrino observatory under Antarctic ice nearing completion

I'd give my eye teeth to be in on this... On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 6:33 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Neutrino observatory under Antarctic ice nearing completion > > By Ben Coxworth > > *23:05 September 1, 2010* > > 4 > Pictures

Re: [scifinoir2] Einstein's prediction finally witnessed one century later

A step closer to finding the Higgs boson, this is. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 6:34 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Einstein's prediction finally witnessed one century later > > By Tannith Cattermole > > *19:26 September 1, 2010* > > [image: Raizan and

Re: [scifinoir2] Social Networks See Trending Increase in Users Over 50

Mr Worf, it's an interesting trend indeed. I would say that this is due to lessened mobility. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 1:50 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Social Networks See Trending Increase in Users Over 50 Percentage growth > of new older users far greater than that for younger users[image: Social

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Best female villain?

Points for her as well, George. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 4:49 AM, George Arterberry < brotherfromhow...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > What about Bomb Queen? > > ------ > *From:* Martin Baxter > *To:* scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Thu

Re: [scifinoir2] Newsweek Slams Fox News-Promoted Obama Myths

And the funny thing is that warmongering is what the RWNJs do best. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 6:09 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Newsweek Slams Fox News-Promoted Obama Myths > > Previous > Click

[scifinoir2] The Great Debate: Bruce Wayne vs. Dick Grayson

More from Tor... rhyming unintentional, I assure you. http://www.tor.com.vhost.zerolag.com/blogs/2010/08/the-great-debate-bruce-wayne-vs-dick-grayson -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wrote the script?" -- Charles E Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?

[scifinoir2] Writing Hurricane Katrina

A very interesting article I just got in the mail. Poses interesting questions. http://www.tor.com/blogs/2010/08/writing-hurricane-katrina -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wrote the script?" -- Charles E Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUV

Re: [scifinoir2] Apple Takes Aim at Cable With Tiny New Apple TV

oo little too late. Even the Wii > has better options. It doesn't have HD output on top of only two tv > networks. Its worth the $100 if you already own a game system. > > On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 3:34 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> Saw this on G4 yesterday.

Re: [scifinoir2] Nanocrystal conductors could lead to massive, robust 3-D storage and extend Moore's Law

sticks that hold hundreds of terabytes of storage. But alas we > will be hitting the wall in a couple of years if they do not come up with a > completely different methodology of memory and cpu/gpu design. > > On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 3:39 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >>

Re: [scifinoir2] Is Newsweek biting the dust?

Whoa... guess there'll be a commemorative final issue rolling out soon. If there's anyone to put it out, that is. Or maybe all of their money and resources are going to the e-version. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 7:38 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > A big sign that something bad is coming down the pipe is

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Geek time!

You probably did, Mr Worf... my memory is akin to Swiss cheese at times. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 7:48 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Didn't I post the trailer for it about a month or two ago? > > On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 3:44 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> &

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Best female villain?

. The shot of her using her powers to > ride a chopper while her arms were crossed was a great intro and when she > butchered the cool supporting cast you knew this was going to be something > different. She was like a female Tetsuo but more in control of her powers. > > --- In scifin

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Best female villain?

chopper while her arms were crossed was a great intro and when she >> butchered the cool supporting cast you knew this was going to be something >> different. She was like a female Tetsuo but more in control of her powers. >> >> --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Geek time!

"Thee Good, The Bad and The Weird"... what planet have I been on, to have missed that? [?] Thanks for the heads-up on this, B. I'm off to the mall tomorrow, to check with my contact. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:32 PM, B Smith wrote: > > > Yes it is. The wife and I streamed The Girl With The Dragon

Re: [scifinoir2] Robot Tattoos: Awesome Mechanical Body Art

Even I find those cool. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 4:57 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > > >Web Urbanist > > > -- > > Robot Tattoos: Awesome Mechanical Body

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