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"Prometheus" by RobVG March 18, 2012 11:13 am
  • "Alien" is an important film for the science and SF buff. There are some important philosophical points made there, ... by ER 2012-03-18 14:12:26
    • ^In that case, Humanity just seems more and more boring to us and to other species.^ I don't see any good ... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-23 14:18:50
      • That was one of the objections to Active SETI sending signals by RobVG 2012-03-18 15:27:15
        • That was the Outer Limits episode "The Mice." by TB 2012-03-18 17:58:42
          • ya scooped me :) (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-18 18:21:56
          • The usual conceit for old SF movies is that ET wants our resources, or our women, or they are just ... by ER 2012-03-18 16:52:22
            • One thing's for sure by RobVG 2012-03-18 18:12:56
              • I'm not sure they'll be humanoid, Rob. There's no reason they can't be, of course, but active, tool-using creatures ... by ER 2012-03-18 19:12:17
                • I didn't say they can't have multiple... by RobVG 2012-03-18 20:50:44
                  • I believe industry modeled robots on humans because the tools used and designs of things built were already the result ... by ER 2012-03-19 07:20:00
                    • Ah, but you're assuming that all life started around 3-4 billion years ago, like it did on Earth, when in ... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-23 14:16:31
                      • We can only assume the length of time for the rise of a civilization is roughly comparable, it may be ... by ER 2012-03-25 17:52:55
                        • Well said. (n/t) by podrock 2012-03-25 19:43:44
        "Five Leadership Mistakes of the Galactic Empire" by TB March 6, 2012 4:06 pm
        • If we could solve #1 rest would solve themselves. But for a few lucky breaks we have had dismal leadership most ... by FrankC 2012-03-06 18:54:52
          • Like you say, the secret is not finding the best Emperor, the secret is not having Emperors in the first place. by TB 2012-03-06 20:30:09
          Sorry! The freebie is over! by Jeff-Wash March 5, 2012 11:23 am
          • Good for you! Are you looking for an agent? Or do you have other plans? by TB 2012-03-05 11:26:58
            • Yes, I certainly will endeavor to find a reliable agent; but all in good time. There are weeks or even months ... by Jeff-Wash 2012-03-05 16:05:40
            Ralph McQuarrie dies by TB March 3, 2012 9:14 pm
              Star Trek:TNG:HD by Robert February 2, 2012 11:46 am
              • I forgot to mention the cow flop on Worf's forehead. by Robert 2012-02-02 11:53:10
                City of Ember by RobVG January 16, 2012 6:03 pm
                • The movie came out to a lukewarm reception, but the book it's based on was well-reviewed and won several awards. by TB 2012-01-16 18:34:27
                  Ink - A great indie film by FrankC December 26, 2011 7:06 pm
                    THE VALCOURS (The Early Victorian Years). by Jeff-Wash November 20, 2011 11:31 pm
                    • CHAPTER TWO: NEW GOALS; NEW PROSPECTS; AND ONE TO RECONCILE WITH. Nearing 2:00 PM,Tuesday; July/12/1842. "Advanced (eleves) Artillery School & Grounds" in ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-12-01 20:19:37
                      • CHAPTER THREE: THE FAMILY BUSINESS; STRONG AND LIGHT. Shortly After 7:00 PM, Wednesday; July/02/1845. A Converted Lecture-Hall Stage ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-12-13 23:21:02
                        • CHAPTER FOUR: THE NOT SO PERFIDIOUS ALBION. 3:45 PM, Thursday; August/19/1847. At a Carriage-Works in the town of Chard, Somerset, ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-12-20 17:38:22
                      • Story's looking good! Will read in spare time. by VelociraptorBlade 2011-11-23 03:44:58
                        Terra Nova season finale (spoiler) by FrankC December 21, 2011 12:10 am
                        • Yep by Robert 2011-12-21 10:27:47
                          • Programming incompetence virus is airborne by FrankC 2011-12-21 11:35:52
                            • Double-plus yep yep by Robert 2011-12-21 12:05:36
                              • BTW, the spoiler tags I put on my original post are from a site that uses that method to hide ... by FrankC 2011-12-21 11:48:31
                                • I picked up on the general idea, and I like it. The design that flashed into my head would have ... by Robert 2011-12-21 12:07:05
                            My work of fiction: THE VALCOURS (The Obscure Years); preface. by Jeff-Wash October 24, 2011 6:51 pm
                            • August, 14, 1876. My dear beloved wife, Charlotte. How I miss you my sweet thing. It ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-10-24 22:23:23
                              • NARRATIVE. As I write this in this, the first decade of the 20th century, it never ceases to amaze ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-10-25 12:21:42
                                • CHAPTER 1; A SUMMER WEEKEND. Sunday; August, 12, 1821; 18 kilometers south-west of Bayeux, Normandy. ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-10-26 14:09:08
                                  • Monday afternoon; August, 27, 1821. The Valcour residence; Bayeux: Dinner had always been a simple affair, but a ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-10-27 14:21:40
                                    • CHAPTER 2; TO SPREAD ONE'S WINGS. Saturday; June, 17, 1826; near the seashore, by Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy. The gathering clouds overhead that early ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-10-29 14:45:20
                                      • Wednesday morning; September, 16, 1829; Ecole Polytechnique (Hotel de Lassays), rue de la Montagne Saint-Genevieve & rue Descartes, Paris. As ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-10-30 22:42:03
                                        • Friday, early afternoon; March, 19, 1830; Chemistry lecture hall; Ecole Polytechnique. At 51 years of age, his wavy brown hair ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-10-31 14:28:10
                                          • CHAPTER 3; THE CONSTANCY OF CHANGE. Monday morning; July, 26, 1830. Charles-Philippe Valcour's dormitory room; ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-11-01 15:41:14
                                            • Early evening, Friday; August, 06, 1830. Chemistry laboratory at the Ecole Poytechnique. Charles smiled in satisfaction, wiping ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-11-04 13:24:42
                                              • CHAPTER 4; WHICH PATH TO TAKE. Shortly before noon, Saturday; July, 07, 1832; ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-11-08 21:19:27
                                                • CHAPTER 5; A WELCOME ARRIVAL. Tuesday, mid-morning; October, 11, 1836; Physics laboratory at the College de France, Paris. ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-11-11 16:03:03
                                                  • Saturday evening, Christmas Eve; December, 24, 1836. Jean & Charlotte-Philippe Valcour's residence; Rue de l'Ouest, Paris. The ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-11-16 15:43:02
                              There's this tune I haven't been able to get out of my head. by Robert December 5, 2011 12:53 pm
                              • I don't really understand what is going on here, but I do know it's not the first time the all-musical ... by ER 2011-12-06 13:57:21
                                • 'Bout a week ago I panned the episode (see "Sanctuary jumps the shark"). I wasn't boggled so much at the ... by Robert 2011-12-06 15:45:25
                                  • Anyone watch this a few years ago? by Jody 2011-12-06 16:19:55
                                    • O...M...G... by Robert 2011-12-07 14:37:20
                                Star Trek vs. Star Wars by TB November 29, 2011 1:51 pm
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