I give JMS a lot of cred for his handling of various religious and spiritual aspects. Unlike most atheists, he seems able to distinguish the good from the bad, and keep a rational head on. I swear, some atheists are more religious and dogmatic than many judeo-christians.
And why JMS makes for better story telling because of it. I once read an SM Stirling novel where the Coast Guard cutter Eagle is sent back in time. And in it, he portrays the entire lot of christians trying commit suicide over the fact that now Jesus hasn't come. Seriously, WTF? He may despise christians, but it was such a far fetched and unrealistic scenario framed wholly in his extreme bias. A much more fun play would have been to have one of the christians express, maybe this is how God planned to reached those before the time of the Bible. And start having the character needing to deal with a group of now determined "missionaries to the old world". That would have provided more realism and a much more fun plot twist.
By maintaining respect for those of religious persuasion, and not just taking it as an opportunity to bash. We got some superb plots. The whole monastic order arcs were great. And really spiritually challenging.
Okay, so I just watched two of the major space battle scenes on my new LG 3DTV, which has the ability to convert on the fly....just wow.
But boy would i love to see a "true" conversion. Is there any possibility of this for a Blu-ray edition. It seems to me that it'd be easy to do, and we'd really only need it on the space scenes. The rest could flat.
Close...it was basically cancelled after season 4 by Warner Brothers. TNT saw it's popularity, and came in and picked it up. Giving it, it's 5th season. But many arcs were already ended.
The Babylon 5 cast has lost several members - many younger than expected
- Andreas Katsulas - Tim Choate - Richard Biggs - Jeff Conaway - Michael O'Hare
It's even been referred to as the "Curse of Babylon 5". Can you share a favorite memory of each from your time on Babylon? Or perhaps, the scene that most epitomizes each character/actor?
1) First off, thank you for such fun works as Babylon 5 and Jeremiah. I am excited about thew new series. Is there any chance we could see some old friends (Claudia Christian, Jerry Doyle, Walter Koenig) as guests in the new series?
2) At present there are zero dedicated "space" based television series in production. About the closest we get is the occasional Doctor Who. Why do you think there is a dearth of such series right now? It seems like the timing is perfect to do a show that focus' on colonizing Mars.
I feel that such a show could help bolster support for the flailing space program, and further the new commercial ventures. What role do you see space faring science fictions shows having on humanity's progress?
Our sodas are going to get more bubbly all because of Climate Change. You see, there will be more CO2 in the air. And therefore less CO2 can be absorbed by the air. And therefore less CO2 will be released into the air by our carbonated beverage. Thus resulting in a measurable, but imperceptible, amount of increased carbonation 30 minutes after a soda can has been opened.
Also, pigeons are going to fart louder because of global warming. (More dense air.)
And I surmise that larger, and greater abundance of crabs. Will give birth to tons of zooplankton. Which in turn will be eaten by small fish, who will have more small fish, which in turn will be eaten by larger fish.
Having lived across from the mud flats in New Haven, CT. I can tell you that of snails there is no shortage of abundance. Whole flats covered in snails. Perhaps, the snails are in fact over-populated?
Oysters, well, they're over-fished. Let them be and I bet there'd be a perfect balance.
Doesn't even have to be non-commercial. Think of all the chemical and lab equipment companies that would love o advertise. Granted, it wouldn't make millions. But probably could sustain itself.
Not too mention, we have a tuition crisis, where tuition cost is exceeding it's benefit.
And it's akin to claiming that we only pay half of our Social Security tax, our employer pays the other half - which is all factored into the total cost of compensation for an employee. And means it's really coming out of our check in the end.
Oh, well, let's chuck science...as very few people ever get to hear from scientists. We get to hear news reports. And there are tons of articles claiming to quote scientists alluding to weather events as tied to global warming/climate change.
a) You are the tools calling every hurricane, flood, drought or blizzard is PROOF of global warming.
b) You are the tools claiming a 1/2-1 degree, change from 50 years ago is proof the end of the world is coming.
c) Earth's atmosphere has been significantly hotter, by several degrees. Life still flourished.
d) "How many times do you have to be explained that your local weather this week isn't an adequate model for the whole Earth? "
Thousands...until you stop claiming every local weather incident is global warming. And how 50 years in a 150 million years of life history is any reasonable measure of time.
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Once more into the broach...
This would be really cool...
I'd love a book or something titled "Stories for Katsulas", all proceeds going to his family.
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I give JMS a lot of cred for his handling of various religious and spiritual aspects. Unlike most atheists, he seems able to distinguish the good from the bad, and keep a rational head on. I swear, some atheists are more religious and dogmatic than many judeo-christians.
And why JMS makes for better story telling because of it. I once read an SM Stirling novel where the Coast Guard cutter Eagle is sent back in time. And in it, he portrays the entire lot of christians trying commit suicide over the fact that now Jesus hasn't come. Seriously, WTF? He may despise christians, but it was such a far fetched and unrealistic scenario framed wholly in his extreme bias. A much more fun play would have been to have one of the christians express, maybe this is how God planned to reached those before the time of the Bible. And start having the character needing to deal with a group of now determined "missionaries to the old world". That would have provided more realism and a much more fun plot twist.
By maintaining respect for those of religious persuasion, and not just taking it as an opportunity to bash. We got some superb plots. The whole monastic order arcs were great. And really spiritually challenging.
I want to live long enough, to see this thread locked. And to wave at it like this....
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I think Sheldon's hate of Babylon 5 is a way for the writer's to pimp a show that wasn't as mainstream recongized. And give it some recognition.
PURPLE!!!!!
Okay, so I just watched two of the major space battle scenes on my new LG 3DTV, which has the ability to convert on the fly....just wow.
But boy would i love to see a "true" conversion. Is there any possibility of this for a Blu-ray edition. It seems to me that it'd be easy to do, and we'd really only need it on the space scenes. The rest could flat.
Close...it was basically cancelled after season 4 by Warner Brothers. TNT saw it's popularity, and came in and picked it up. Giving it, it's 5th season. But many arcs were already ended.
How did it in any way jump the shark?
The Babylon 5 cast has lost several members - many younger than expected
- Andreas Katsulas
- Tim Choate
- Richard Biggs
- Jeff Conaway
- Michael O'Hare
It's even been referred to as the "Curse of Babylon 5". Can you share a favorite memory of each from your time on Babylon? Or perhaps, the scene that most epitomizes each character/actor?
Purple
1) First off, thank you for such fun works as Babylon 5 and Jeremiah. I am excited about thew new series. Is there any chance we could see some old friends (Claudia Christian, Jerry Doyle, Walter Koenig) as guests in the new series?
2) At present there are zero dedicated "space" based television series in production. About the closest we get is the occasional Doctor Who. Why do you think there is a dearth of such series right now? It seems like the timing is perfect to do a show that focus' on colonizing Mars.
I feel that such a show could help bolster support for the flailing space program, and further the new commercial ventures. What role do you see space faring science fictions shows having on humanity's progress?
Our sodas are going to get more bubbly all because of Climate Change. You see, there will be more CO2 in the air. And therefore less CO2 can be absorbed by the air. And therefore less CO2 will be released into the air by our carbonated beverage. Thus resulting in a measurable, but imperceptible, amount of increased carbonation 30 minutes after a soda can has been opened.
Also, pigeons are going to fart louder because of global warming. (More dense air.)
If the journal does peer review, and has a broad collection of qualified degree'd reviewers. Is it still fake?
Or just a new entry trying to break the journal cartel that helped kill Schwartz?
And I surmise that larger, and greater abundance of crabs. Will give birth to tons of zooplankton. Which in turn will be eaten by small fish, who will have more small fish, which in turn will be eaten by larger fish.
Having lived across from the mud flats in New Haven, CT. I can tell you that of snails there is no shortage of abundance. Whole flats covered in snails. Perhaps, the snails are in fact over-populated?
Oysters, well, they're over-fished. Let them be and I bet there'd be a perfect balance.
Not true...don't you know Al Gore invented fire. :-P
OR in otherwords.
STFU Feinstein....pass the stupid budget...balance it...or we'll beat you to death with our Halo 4 game box.
More automation, an inflated currency, and lame overpriced education.
THERE IS NO WHERE TO GO....might as well give in, let us bite, and turn you into one of the infected masses.
ZOMB NOMB IE
Doesn't even have to be non-commercial. Think of all the chemical and lab equipment companies that would love o advertise. Granted, it wouldn't make millions. But probably could sustain itself.
Breaks on blogs first than makes it to mainstream media. A lot...
And seriously, how many times have you read articles on CNN.com filled with typos and poor grammar.
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Sorry, I believe a system akin to Wikipedia but for research would do a far better job than the commercial journals in this role.
Not too mention, we have a tuition crisis, where tuition cost is exceeding it's benefit.
And it's akin to claiming that we only pay half of our Social Security tax, our employer pays the other half - which is all factored into the total cost of compensation for an employee. And means it's really coming out of our check in the end.
Oh, well, let's chuck science...as very few people ever get to hear from scientists. We get to hear news reports. And there are tons of articles claiming to quote scientists alluding to weather events as tied to global warming/climate change.
Citation = Google, it's your friend...
a) You are the tools calling every hurricane, flood, drought or blizzard is PROOF of global warming.
b) You are the tools claiming a 1/2-1 degree, change from 50 years ago is proof the end of the world is coming.
c) Earth's atmosphere has been significantly hotter, by several degrees. Life still flourished.
d) "How many times do you have to be explained that your local weather this week isn't an adequate model for the whole Earth? "
Thousands...until you stop claiming every local weather incident is global warming. And how 50 years in a 150 million years of life history is any reasonable measure of time.
Researchers...you have to pay us to publish.
Then we sell your published works to others.
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Seriously, the scientific journal world makes RIAA look like good guys. (Just goes to show, scientists are not so bright).
Seriously, Wikipedia should launch a peer review parallel site.