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-----Original Message-----
From: Robert McKeown <robert@...>
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:40:42
To: <sacto_screenings@...>
Subject: Sunday!  Post-Thanksgiving Post-Apocalyptic Fun! A Boy and His
   Dog

I'm sending this early because of the holiday - I'll probably send another
on Friday for those checking, but...

Sunday, November 29!
7:30 PM
MOBS at The Guild
2828 35th St (corner of 35th & Broadway)
$5.00

A Boy and His Dog

A Boy and His Dog

Follow-up your Thanksgiving with this 1975 indie classic based on Harlan
Ellison's novella.

Yeah, for long-time followers of MOBS, it's a November repeat - we've shown
this the last three years now (it's sort of become like our version of
"It's A Wonderful Life"), not knowing how many folks would come out due to
it being the weekend after Thanksgiving, and up until last year, it has
been well-attended!  Last year, not so well, and this might be the final
year for it.  Or not.  We'll see how it goes.

The year is 2024. World War IV, which only lasted 5 minutes, has long been
over, leaving behind a post-apocalyptic wasteland. 18-year old Vic (Don
Johnson in his first, and by far best, performance) wanders with his dog,
Blood, who communicates with him telepathically. The none-too-bright Vic
scavenges for food; the rather learned and sarcastically witty Blood sniffs
out women for sex. Into this relationship comes Quilla, a woman from "Down
Under" - a supposedly idyllic underground society which attempts to
preserve the past. Quilla lures Vic "Down Under" where he discovers that
there are some rather nefarious plans for him. Considered by fans and
detractors alike to have one of the best film endings ever and was a direct
influence on films such as "Mad Max" and "The Road Warrior."  This also
features the great Jason Robards.

Also of note - the dog playing Blood is named Tiger, who previously was the
Brady Bunch's dog in the first and second seasons of the show.  He was
actually the second "actor" to play to Tiger (and yes, his name was also
Tiger), as the first was hit by a car.

Oh, and this ain't necessarily one for the kids.

Hope to see you there!!

http://www.moviesonabigscreen.com
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#7847

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:49 pm
Subject: Water on the moon, per CNN Breaking News....

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from http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/space/09/24/moon.water/index.html
 
By Deb Krajnak 
(CNN) -- There is more water on the moon in more locations than originally thought, a discovery that may bolster NASA's long-held goal of setting up an outpost there, a researcher said Thursday.
NASA says there is more water on the moon in more locations than originally thought.
 
One ton of the moon's surface -- in which the water's ingredients are held -- could yield as much as 32 ounces, or one quart, of water, according to three reports from research teams who studied data from three spacecrafts.
 
Although that amount isn't large, said geological sciences professor Jack Mustard, the findings show "there are ways you could convert these amounts of water into higher amounts" that could support human activity.
 
The water was discovered in rocky environments and in craters, Mustard said.
"It's in more places and in different places than were inferred previously," he said. 
 
Since the Apollo missions began in the 1960s, scientists have believed the moon was virtually dry. Only trace amounts of water were found in rocks and soil brought back to Earth, and that water may have resulted from contamination during the retrieval process, scientists said. 

continued here: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/space/09/24/moon.water/index.html

#7846

From: frellingbored@...
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:31 pm
Subject: Fw: Sunday! Stingray Sam!! Plus MOBS mention on Fox40

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I'll be there this Sunday night...
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-----Original Message-----
From: Robert McKeown <robert@...>
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:51
To: <sacto_screenings@...>
Subject: Sunday! Stingray Sam!!  Plus MOBS mention on Fox40

Hi there!

First off - Fox40 news anchor Natalie Bomke just made a post about MOBS on
the SacScene blog at
http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2009/11/cheap_flicks.html

and apparently will be mentioning us on tomorrow's Sacramento Scene segment
of Fox40's news!

Plus - Stingray Sam got a nice "event pick" in Sacramento News & Review
this week!

And don't forget - this Sunday, November 15!

Stingray Sam
The Guild Theater
2828 35th St, Sacramento (corner of 35th & Broadway)
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00

Cory McAbee's follow-up to the cult favorite, "The American Astronaut!" An
all new scifi musical western!!

A serialized film in six episodes. The official synopsis: "A dangerous
mission reunites Stingray Sam with his long lost accomplice, The Quasar
Kid. Follow these two space-convicts as they earn their freedom in exchange
for the rescue of a young girl who is being held captive by the genetically
designed figurehead of a very wealthy planet." Of course, that doesn't take
into account the pregnant men. Or the corporate mascot rehab program. Or
the tiny robot. Or the amazing music by McAbee's band, Billy Nayer Show.
Starring Cory McAbee as Stingray Sam and featuring David Hyde Pierce (TV's
"Frasier) as The Narrator, along with McAbee's 5 year old daughter, Willa
Vy McAbee.

"'Stingray Sam' leaves one begging for more... think 'The Searchers' meets
'Eraserhead.' - Variety

"Few films have me chuckling from beginning till end, but this one managed
to do it. Well, except when I was laughing. Don't be deceived by its cheap
looks or stunning black-and-white-o-vision, Cory McAbee put more creativity
and wit in his film than I've seen in ten movies twice its length and a
hundred times its budget." - Twitch Film

"[Stingray Sam is] cool. It's committed to its style. It's self-aware
without being self-assured. It's a film you want to bring your new love
interest too, because it'll show him or her that you feel comfortable
having your postmodernism smothered in hilariousness. It'll prove to this
new love in your life that not only can the avant-garde disturb filmic
conventions, but also be kind-hearted and sweet, subversive yet caring and
generous. This is not, however, some "Ice Storm" or "Squid and the Whale"
coming-of-age whinery, this is the wild galactic frickin' West. Bring your
gun. Bring your dancin' boots." - quietearth.us

Hope to see you there!

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#7845

From: Stephen Goldin <stephen.goldin@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:27 pm
Subject: Goldin News Network: Starting a new series

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Dear Friends,

Fans of Jade Darcy will probably get very upset with me, but no one who knows me will be at all surprised that I've allowed myself to be seduced by yet another young lady as the heroine of my next book. (First Polly, now this new one. What can I say? I'm a sucker for smart, talented, daring and beautiful young women.)

Nellie Bly was one of the most fascinating women in American history, a fearless reporter who would do anything to get a story exposing social evils and political corruption. She went undercover to show up unsafe or oppressive working conditions. She was a foreign correspondent in Mexico until the government there pointedly invited her to go elsewhere. She feigned insanity to have herself committed to New York's public insane asylum and exposed the inhumane treatment of the inmates. In 1889-90 she challenged the (fictional) record of Phileas Fogg in going around the world in 80 days. (In the 16 years since Verne's book had been published, no one had even tried it for real.) Not only did she beat Fogg's record, she shattered it bu more than a week--and in the process, became one of the world's first rock-star level celebrities.

Smart, talented, daring and, not incidentally, beautiful. How could I resist memorializing Nellie as the heroine of a new series of adventure novels? I'm just now starting work on the first book, Nellie Bly and the Zombie Legion. I expect it will be a lot of fun.

I've also recently gotten a nice review of Polly! The reviewer is from Norway, so his English isn't totally colloquial--but it's infinitely better than my Norse, so I'm not complaining.

Stephen Goldin

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#7844

From: frellingbored@...
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 3:17 pm
Subject: Fw: Top5 SciFi - 11/6/09

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Top5 Science Fiction" <listmail@...>
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:03:04
To: Steph R<frellingbored@...>
Subject: Top5 SciFi - 11/6/09

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                          November 6, 2009

                          NOTE FROM DAVE:

               In an effort to promote intergalactic
             tourism, we offer these suggestions to get
           people to visit some of our favorite planets.


             The Top 9 Sci-Fi Planetary Tourism Slogans


  9> Visit the Death Star. It's not a Moon, it's a Space Station!

  8> Tatooine: Home of three more Jedi Masters than those jerks
     over on Arrakis.

  7> You want to visit Betazed. You know it, and more importantly,
     so do we.

  6> My dragon can beat your dragon on Pern.

  5> Coruscant. Come for the floating platforms, stay for the seamy
     underbelly.

  4> Hyperion: It's about time you visit.

  3> "Add a little *SPICE* to your vacation this year! Visit
     Arrakis!"

  2> Orion: "Forget those nature hikes. Our slave-girls are the
     best way to 'Go Green' on your next vacation."


     and the Number 1 Sci-Fi Planetary Tourism Slogan...


  1> Ferenginar: Want a "Profitable" vacation? Want a good deal?
     Make us an offer. We're all ears!



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Andrea Kelly, Brookville, MD     -- 4
Doug Crews, Oceanside, CA        -- 5, 7
Will Southworth, San Antonio, TX -- 6
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Bruce Kane, Charlotte, NC        -- 9
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#7843

From: Stephen Goldin <stephen.goldin@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 10:43 pm
Subject: I'm starting a new series

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I'm just now starting work on a new series of books featuring a new heroine--or an old heroine, depending on how you look at it: Nellie Bly. The more I've learned about her, the more I want to star her in some books. Not only was she a good writer, she was smart, funny, courageous, daring, resourceful, talented...and beautiful. Exactly the sort of woman I could fall in love with.

There are some more details on the Current Projects page of my website: http://stephengoldin.com/projects.html.

Stephen Goldin

Have you met Polly! yet?

Visit my Facebook page.

Proud to be an Operation Ebood Drop author.

#7842

From: frellingbored@...
Date: Mon Nov 2, 2009 12:26 am
Subject: Fw: [sacanimefen] Anime Sacramento Show for November

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From: "Laurine White" <lvbwhite@...>

Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:14:30 -0800

To: Sac Anime Fen<sacanimefen@yahoogroups.com>

Subject: [sacanimefen] Anime Sacramento Show for November

There will be a showing of Anime Sacramento

on 14th November (Saturday) starting at 1pm

at my house.

If you need email directions, please contact me

at lvbwhite@concourse.net

Laurine White

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#7841

From: frellingbored@...
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:54 pm
Subject: Fw: Top5 SciFi - 10/16/09

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Top5 Science Fiction" <listmail@...>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01:07
To: Steph R<frellingbored@...>
Subject: Top5 SciFi - 10/16/09

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                          October 16, 2009


                  The Top 9 Calls to Galactic 911


  9> "My first officer has some kind of alien larva stuck to his
     face. He seems stable, but could you send someone to take a
     look?"

  8> "Look, these 'Terran' jerks from the system next door just
     keep flinging their old probes and space trash into our nice
     clean orbits! You guys better make them stop, because I don't
     know how much longer our folks will put up with it, OK?"

  7> "I've got my antenna stuck in a vacuum cleaner hose!"

  6> "I'd like to arrest a man for trespassing. I don't know how he
     got on my ship. He came out of this big blue box that just
     appeared out of nowhere. Yeah, it's got a light on top, how'd
     you know?"

  5> "My hand has been lightsabered off and I can't get up!"

  4> "That's right, a guy in a jumpsuit and a couple of wise-ass
     robots! They stole my overinflated sense of self-importance!"

  3> "Help! I'm trapped in a temporal loop. Help! I'm trapped in a
     temporal loop. Help! I'm trapped in a temporal loop!"

  2> "I've just been the victim of a drive-by grokking!"


     and the Number 1 Call to Galactic 911...


  1> "No, he just called himself 'Lord Tater' or something, and he
     just kept doing that heavy breathing into the phone!"



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#7840

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:17 am
Subject: Saturday: Sac Whovians Gathering

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This Saturday, 2 pm, at Steph's house in Oak Park.  
 
So the exact viewing details of this one is a bit TBD.  We are going to *try* to finish up "Being Human" since we started the first 3 epsiodes of the season last month, but that is dependent on us being able to find good enough quality uploads streaming online Saturday.  Don't think there is any new Who right now, but various good back-up DVDs will be at hand -- I have the series pilot movie "Caprica", or we can pop in some random comedy movie.   It'll be viewer's choice, depending on attendance.  :)   And in a pinch there's always chitchat!  :P    (No worries, we know what we're doing, we're experienced professionals.....) 
 
Potluck, so we have food and snacks to munch on while we figure out what we're watching.   :)
 
See ya Saturday!
 
Email me at frellingbored@... if you need my address.
 
You can also RSVP and learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/sac-geeks/calendar/11629593/

#7839

From: "chance_wheeler" <chance@...>
Date: Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:44 pm
Subject: Interview questions

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Hi all,

We're scheduled Sunday for two interviews at Witchapalooza for SacGeeks.com, one
with Malcolm McDowell, one with Kristy Swanson. Does anyone have any questions
they would like answered with either guest?

Chance

#7838

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 11:11 pm
Subject: Free screening: Zombieland, Tonight!!

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http://www.filmmetro.com/events/view/6049

Get your free tix here for Zombieland tonight if they're stil available:

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: From The Land Beyond
To: Sac Sci-Fi Club <frellingbored@...>
Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2009 3:44:18 PM
Subject: Zombieland Tonight

Zombieland at UA MarketSquare tonight at 7pm just came up on FilmMetro website. Good luck. -Anthony

#7837

From: "Steven Rose, Jr." <therockitrose@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 8:01 am
Subject: Check Out My New Article On Children In Horror Films!

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Has anyone seen the Orphan? What about the one about the creepy twin sisters that's coming up (From The Land Beyond con had a panel on it, I believe)? Want to see more horror flicks with creepy and terrifying children in them? Then check out my article at the link below!

--Steven Rose "from the Grave"

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2237017/the_little_monsters_pg5.html?cat=40

#7836

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:50 pm
Subject: Stormtroopers and Klingons at the Capitol tomorrow!

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(From Captiol Morning Report Sept. 29:)

Set your phasers to stun or keep your light sabers holstered if you see Klingons and Imperial Stormtroopers marching through the Capitol Wednesday morning a little past 11 a.m. The Star Trek and Star Wars villains are simply promoting a new CA Museum exhibit set to open Thursday called Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television. Ashley Robinson with the museum says the plan is to enter through the south doors and exit through the north doors. But she's not sure they'll even get in since they'll be armed with Klingon swords and Stormtroopers blaster rifles after all. Contact: Robinson, ashley.robinson@...

Addendums by Steph:

BTW, I plan on going to the reception Thursday night. Will anyone else from this group be there?

Also, I plan on going the actual exhibit at the Museum this Saturday at 1 pm. Anyone want to come with? I've got it posted here:

http://www.meetup.com/sac-geeks/calendar/11332630/

#7835

From: "Steven Rose, Jr." <therockitrose@...>
Date: Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:05 am
Subject: Re: [Fantastic Frontiers] Dr. Horrible strikes again! At the Emmys!

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http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=OaT31eOoB54

I didn't catch that one but I'll be sure to check it out. Dr. Horrible at the Emmys? That is out'a sight! : )

--Steven

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
To: sacramentobrowncoats@yahoogroups.com; fantasticfrontiers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:24:17 AM
Subject: [Fantastic Frontiers] Dr. Horrible strikes again! At the Emmys!

Did any of you guys catch Dr. Horrible on the Emmys a few nights ago? If you missed it, you can see it on ABC News' You Tube page (no, I'm not just referring to Neil Patrick Harris' hosting. Keep watching -- it's a few seconds into the clip):

NPH is awesome! :)

(Thanks, Jeanne, for reminding me to post this.)

#7834

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:24 pm
Subject: Dr. Horrible strikes again! At the Emmys!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaT31eOoB54

NPH is awesome! :)

(Thanks, Jeanne, for reminding me to post this.)

#7833

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:32 pm
Subject: Re: Costume-wearing volunteers sought for "Out of this World" exhibit!

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http://www.californiamuseum.org/exhibits/out-world-extraordinary-costumes-film-and-television

We just found out that at least one group who emailed Ashley regarding participating, she never got their email, we think it's because of the firewall on her work email account. But she gave me her personal email to forward it to, so if any of you are interested, CC me and I'll forward it her personal email account too. Thanks!

Anyways, folks, those of you with sci-fi costumes, you know who you are, you should do this, it's going to be a lot of fun! And you'll be supporting the arts, supporting a local museum! Plus chance at the prize!!!!

From: "Robinson, Ashley" <Ashley.Robinson@...>
To: Steph R <frellingbored@...>; fantasticfrontiers@yahoogroups.com; sac_scapers@yahoogroups.com; sacramentobrowncoats@yahoogroups.com; geek-20@...; ussoberon@yahoogroups.com; USS_DEFIANCE_NCC_1717@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 1:42:05 PM
Subject: RE: Costume-wearing volunteers sought for "Out of this World" exhibit!

Hello everyone!

As our exhibit is nearly complete (I have learnt that in sci-fi, men don't wear shirts, they wear "tunics"), I just wanted to let you know that the Museum is offering more prizes for the costume contest at our exhibit opening reception on Oct. 1st ... and since I figure some of you have awesome costumes, I wanted you to know what they are as you would be perfect shoe-ins:

Four suite tickets to the “Star Wars: In Concert” – a stage production of the movie saga score by a full orchestra and narrated by Anthony Daniels, the actor who portrayed C-3PO.
Domestic airfare through United Airlines. (Ticketing must be complete by 12/31/09, and travel must be complete by 3/31/10.)
Le Rivage/Scott’s Seafood package, which includes one night river view room accommodations, $100 Scott’s Seafood gift certificate and (1) 50 minutes Pure Relax Massage at Spa LaLe.

If anyone out there is able to help with my promo thing on Sept. 30th (during work hours - I know, it's tough), we can talk about free admission to this crazy decorated party and the Museum, in general. I would really like to get some people together for this! And if you can't do the day event, we would still love to get costumed people at the party the night of the 1st from 6-8pm.

Thanks so much!

Ashley

-----Original Message-----
From: Steph R [mailto:frellingbored@...]
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:30 PM
To: fantasticfrontiers@yahoogroups.com; sac_scapers@yahoogroups.com; sacramentobrowncoats@yahoogroups.com; geek-20@...; ussoberon@yahoogroups.com; USS_DEFIANCE_NCC_1717@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Robinson, Ashley
Subject: Costume-wearing volunteers sought for "Out of this World" exhibit!

The California Museum in Sacramento is opening a new exhibit, "Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television" in October, and they are looking for vounteers to wear their own favorite sci-fi costumes downtown near or at the museum on the morning of Sept. 30th (that's a Wednesday), to help promote and draw attention to the exhibit. And possibly do a few TV spots as an organized group that morning. Volunteers will get a free admission guest pass to the exhibit to use when it opens. If you are interested, contact Ashley.Robinson@...

Museum members will get the first glimpse of this exhibit on Thursday, October 1st at an "out of this world" opening reception (awesomely decorated as the monkey brains scene from Indiana Jones and the Cantina from Star Wars!). The guest wearing the most exciting sci-fi costume attire will receive free airfare from United Airlines! To become a Museum member, go to http://www.californiamuseum.org/support/become-a-member or contact the Development Department at (916) 653-1752 or charrell@.... The museum could really use your support! Also, the first 10 folks who volunteer & are accepted for the above mentioned costume promotion on Sept. 30 may qualify for a free admission to this reception (space permitting).

The exhibit runs October 3, 2009 through January 10, 2010 at the California Museum, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This exhibition of costumes from Star Wars, Blade Runner, The Terminator, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica - and many more of the most popular films and television shows of all time - shows how costumes play a crucial role in defining characters for visual storytelling in media.

For details on the exhibit, go to:

(there are also tabs to get more info on the museum on that page.)

Also, for those of you who are BofA bank members, there's Museums On Us, sponsored by Bank of America, which provides free admission on the first weekend of every month. One free admission will be granted to visitors who present a valid Bank of America check or credit card and their photo ID.

Thanks,

Steph

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#7832

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:00 pm
Subject: "9" @ 11

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The Sac Whovians area also going to go see the new animated movie "9" tomorrow (Saturday) at 11 am at the Truxel Marketplace theater, per Sam's email below.

We timed it so you can do both (see "9" at 11 am and then come to my place for the "Being Human" screening at 2 pm) if you would like.

Thanks! Hope to see you guys tomorrow!

--Steph

____________________________________________________

Meet-up on Saturday, Sept. 19

Posted by: "amaranthdavinia" swamp_dragon@...

Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:12 pm (PDT)

It's a two-fer this month: first, everyone's invited to a movie date at the Truxel Marketplace theatre (Truxel & I-80) for the first showing of '9' at 11. Then at 2, it's Steph's, where we'll have the first series of Being Human. Altogether, stuff is gonna go until 7 or 8, so if you're gonna do both, make sure to caffeinate appropriately.

For directions to Steph's if you've never been, send either one of us an email for the address.

#7831

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:26 pm
Subject: Saturday gathering -- "Being Human"

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When: September 19, 2009 @ 2:00 PM

Where:
Steph's house, South Oak Park, near MLK Jr., Sacramento, CA 95820

email frellingbored@... or call 530-417-3365 for address

We'll be watching the BBC supernatural drama "Being Human" at my place in Oak Park around 2 pm on Saturday. Potluck. See ya there!

RSVP here:
http://www.meetup.com/sac-geeks/calendar/11381331/

Sam might also be announcing a group outing to go watch "9" at the first (early bird) showing Saturday morning so keep an eye out for that too; details TBD when the showtimes for "9" for Saturday are available. Since she's aiming for the first showing, there should be time for both activities. :)

#7830

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:43 am
Subject: Nerdcore Rising -- you got anything better to do Sunday night? ;)

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http://www.meetup.com/sac-geeks/calendar/11255052/

I just saw a great film tonight -- "Nerdcore Rising" -- and you guys have a second chance to catch it this Sunday (Sept. 13, you know, the day after tomorrow, at 7 pm at the Guild Theater on Broadway).

Trust me, if you think of yourself as a geek or nerd or a gamer, or are friends with geeks/nerds/gamers, or are someone who appreciates music -- hip hop or otherwise, or even just someone who enjoys humorous and poignant documentaries, you need to see this!!!

The documentary focuses on MC Frontalot's first road tour, but the story is much more than that. It's about the creative process, about what it means to be a geek or nerd, about road trips, about the nature of fandom, about hip hop and pop culture. It has special guests such as Weird Al Yankovich, Prince Paul, and the guys behind Penny Arcade and more.

Really, just go see it. It's only five bucks. Like you have anything better to do Sunday night! :P

If you need more info, go here:

or here:

http://moviesonabigscreen.com/

BTW, it's being put on by Movies on a Big Screen, which is celebrating it's third anniversary! Some come out and tell Robert Happy Anniversary!

Thanks,

Steph

#7829

From: Janice Willcocks <ussangeles@...>
Date: Wed Sep 9, 2009 4:32 pm
Subject: Message from Larry Nemecek (re: Facebook)

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Passing on a message from Larry Nemecek.  Please excuse postings to multiple
groups.

Janice Willcocks, Rear Admiral
Founder, USS Angeles


Hey everybody--
Sorry for the mass message, but can I ask a favor?

Please help me out! My first page and friend list has grown so large it’s too
mixed up and watered down between all my worlds.

And thus comes along my new Facebook page only for Trek & fans, a take-off from
my blog name: “Larry Nemecek’s Trekland”:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-Nemeceks-Trekland/121273617091

Can I ask you to please sign up there as I separate the interest between
Trekland on the new page and return the old one to “just” boring family and
classmates. If you'd jump over there—at “Larry Nemecek’s Trekland” you
can see my blog posts pop up from the Trekland site with video and interviews,
along with my Tweets and word of events, new gallery uploads and polls. It will
be much more fun for all of us non-boring people.

And spread the word! BTW--the new website itself is still growing at
larrynemecek.com ... and you can sign up there for the "real" (and not abusive!)
mailing list.

-- end --

#7828

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:29 pm
Subject: Costume-wearing volunteers sought for "Out of this World" exhibit!

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http://www.californiamuseum.org/exhibits/out-world-extraordinary-costumes-film-and-television

For details on the exhibit, go to:

(there are also tabs to get more info on the museum on that page.)

Thanks,

Steph

#7827

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:38 pm
Subject: State Fair BOGO Friday / group visit

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F.F.'ers:

I have some "buy one, get one free tix" coupons for the fair that are good Friday only, email me at frellingbored@... and I'll fwd it to you if you want one.

Also, if you decide you are going to join us at the State Fair tomorrow (Friday), I plan to be there out front at around 3 pm-ish but because I'm taking someone with me I might be delayed. I'm definitely going, I just might not be able to pin down my exact arrival time.

If you want to meet up with us, I recommend calling my cell 530-417-3365 when you arrive or when you are ready to meet up so we can find each other, in case I am late. If you don't have a cell, then let me know beforehand, i.e. when you are leaving your home, and I'll try to give you an updated ETA. If you know you are going to be there later, perhaps we can pick a time to meet somewhere inside later.

Also, keep in mind, Scott, Bill and I will be walking around with videocams and audio recorders, so if you are not interested in that at all, you might want to walk around seperately.

But we will take a dinner break around 5 pm and I definitely want to try some fair food, so perhaps the best plan is the meet up in the food area around then? Again, let's try to coordinate this by cell phones. Or you can just keep an eye out for us in the food area around 5 pm :)

Thanks,
Steph

#7826

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Wed Sep 2, 2009 11:17 pm
Subject: Renaissance Society informational meeting

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The Renaissance Society is a partnership between the Retired Community of the Sacramento area and California State University, Sacramento.

They are having an informational meeting on September 4, 2009 @ 10 AM
in the Hinde Auditorium in the CSUS Student Union Building, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819

...followed by Renaissance Rendezvous from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in University Ballroom III in the Union Bldg.

On-campus seminars will start on Friday, Sept. 11.

For further information, go to http://www.csus.edu/ORG/RENSOC/

or you can also e-mail us at rensoc@... or call the Renaissance Society office at 278-7834.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#7825

From: Mister Lobo <misterl0b0@...>
Date: Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:45 pm
Subject: Re: [Fantastic Frontiers] Sac Geeks invade the State Fair!

misterl0b0

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Hey gang be sure to visit Stage 9's Candy Nation and see Toy Fusion's Weird Wild and Wacky candy display and Mr. Lobo's Candy Nation video loop under the mountain.

--- On Mon, 8/31/09, frellingbored@... <frellingbored@...> wrote:

From: frellingbored@... <frellingbored@...>
Subject: [Fantastic Frontiers] Sac Geeks invade the State Fair!
To: "FF" <fantasticfrontiers@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Monday, August 31, 2009, 1:30 PM

Hi, join Sac Geeks this Friday afternoon at the state fair! Details below.
-Steph
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
From: Steph
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:57:44 -0400
To: <geek-20-announce@ meetup.com>
Subject: [geek-20] Sac Geeks invade the State Fair! (FRIDAY) (note change!)
I've updated this Meetup to change our day to this Friday afternoon Sept. 4. Also, note we'll be going with a couple members of the Podcast Meetup to film the fair. You don't have to be in the film, but just explaining the presence of the videocams. :P

When: September 4, 2009, starting @ 3:00 PM

Where:
Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815

If the changes affect your plans to attend, please take a moment to update your RSVP. (You can RSVP "No" or "Maybe" as well as "Yes".)

For more details (i.e. tix prices) or to RSVP, see the full listing:
http://www.meetup. com/sac-geeks/ calendar/ 10613215/

We'll meet up in front at the ticket booths at 3 PM, or if you plan on coming earlier or later (i.e. after work) you can call or text my cell at 530-417-3365 at the fair to find out where we are when you arrive and arrange to meet up with us.

(The fair is open until 10 pm and the midway until midnight, btw, and this is the last weekend of the fair before it's last day on Labor Day Monday Sept. 7.)

More info: http://bigfun. org...

You can always get in touch with me through the "Contact Organizer" link on Meetup: http://www.meetup. com/sac-geeks/ suggestion/

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#7824

From: frellingbored@...
Date: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:37 pm
Subject: Podcast Meetup

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The last email mentioned the Podcast Meetup. To learn more about that, go to meetup.com/podcast. Or email me. Thanks. Friday's visit to the fair will be joint but probably still a small group.

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

From: Steph
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:22:01 -0400
To: <Podcast-announce@...>
Subject: [Podcast] Let's Film the Fair!

What: Let's Film the Fair!

When: September 4, 2009 @ 3:00 PM @ Cal Expo

Let's visit the 2009 California State Fair together this Friday, and bring our cameras and audio recorders to get some footage and interviews!

We'll meet up in front at the ticket booths at 3 PM, or if you plan on coming later (i.e. after work) you can call or text my cell at 530-417-3365 at the fair to find out where we are when you arrive and arrange to meet up with us.

(The fair is open until 10 pm and the midway until midnight btw, and this is the last weekend of the fair before it's last day.)

More info: http://bigfun.org...

ADMISSION:
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Fun Fair Combo Pass
$49.99
(Save 45%)
2 Season Passes for 1 Low Price!
A Full Season of Raging Waters Excitement PLUS Unlimited Big Fun at the California State Fair! 1 Raging Waters season pass and 1 State Fair Season pass. Good for 1 person only.
General Admission
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$8.00 (Save 20%)
Children (ages 5-12):
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Parking
$10
Season Pass Adult
(Ages 13+)
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY $36.00 Season Pass Youth
(Ages 5-12)
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY $26.00
NEW! Unlimited Ride Wristbands $28.00 (Save 20%)
Ride All Day, Any Day Until 11PM!

Regular Ticket Prices - Available August 20 thru September 7
General Admission
$12
Parking Cars
$10
Seniors (ages 62+)
$10
Motorcycle Parking
$5
Children (ages 5-12)
$8

Children (ages 0-4)
FREE

Ride Wristbands
Unlimited ride Wristbands will be available every day of the 2009 State Fair. Buy til 10 pm, ride til 11pm. All height and safety requirements apply. Check back for more details!

Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/Podcast/calendar/11249063/

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#7823

From: frellingbored@...
Date: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:30 pm
Subject: Sac Geeks invade the State Fair!

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Hi, join Sac Geeks this Friday afternoon at the state fair! Details below.
-Steph

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

From: Steph
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:57:44 -0400
To: <geek-20-announce@...>
Subject: [geek-20] Sac Geeks invade the State Fair! (FRIDAY) (note change!)

I've updated this Meetup to change our day to this Friday afternoon Sept. 4. Also, note we'll be going with a couple members of the Podcast Meetup to film the fair. You don't have to be in the film, but just explaining the presence of the videocams. :P

When: September 4, 2009, starting @ 3:00 PM

Where:
Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815

If the changes affect your plans to attend, please take a moment to update your RSVP. (You can RSVP "No" or "Maybe" as well as "Yes".)

For more details (i.e. tix prices) or to RSVP, see the full listing:
http://www.meetup.com/sac-geeks/calendar/10613215/

We'll meet up in front at the ticket booths at 3 PM, or if you plan on coming earlier or later (i.e. after work) you can call or text my cell at 530-417-3365 at the fair to find out where we are when you arrive and arrange to meet up with us.

(The fair is open until 10 pm and the midway until midnight, btw, and this is the last weekend of the fair before it's last day on Labor Day Monday Sept. 7.)

More info: http://bigfun.org...

You can always get in touch with me through the "Contact Organizer" link on Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/sac-geeks/suggestion/

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#7822

From: "Steven Rose, Jr." <therockitrose@...>
Date: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:29 am
Subject: Re: [Fantastic Frontiers] Re: Saying hello, looking for fellow Brit TV enthusiasts...

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I'm for a Brit TV fan gathering in down town, since in most instances the Dr. Who gathering is little to far from where I live.

--Steven

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
To: fantasticfrontiers@yahoogroups.com
Cc: cat@...
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:09:53 PM
Subject: [Fantastic Frontiers] Re: Saying hello, looking for fellow Brit TV enthusiasts...

Oh, hi again, Cat, also, I just noticed that you also joined www.sacgeeks. com, great! I'm the organizer of that too. :) If you want to put together & host a Brit fan gathering at Bonn Lair, just let me know the date and time and I'll put it on the calendar on Sac Geeks and also we can announce it here. Thanks!

From: Steph R <frellingbored@ yahoo.com>
To: fantasticfrontiers@ yahoogroups. com
Cc: doctor_who_fans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:39:14 PM
Subject: Re: Saying hello, looking for fellow Brit TV enthusiasts. ..

Hi, Cat,

I'm really getting into Being Human, great show! I enjoyed the UK's Life on Mars, and loved Coupling. I saw a little Jekyll, wasn't it a mini-series? It was good. I'm also a fan of Torchwood and the newer incarnations of Dr. Who. There's actually a local Dr. Who group you might be interested in. We usually what the newer Dr. Who and Torchwood but sometimes also other Brit TV. http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/doctor_ who_fans. I've CC'd them because there are Brit TV lovers on that group.

Thanks,

Steph

From: sister_dark_ swan <cat@persephones- garden.net>
To: fantasticfrontiers@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:21:16 PM
Subject: [Fantastic Frontiers] Saying hello, looking for fellow Brit TV enthusiasts. ..

So, hi! I've been quiet thus far, but I really wanted to find out whether there were other folks who liked the British sci-fi/ fantasy scene. Of course, besides the obvious "Doctor Who" (in all his incarnations) and "Torchwood", I am a COMPLETE FREAK for "Life on Mars" (UK only, *not* the US version) and "Ashes to Ashes" -- those are my two fave shows -- as well as "Jekyll," "Being Human," and the short-lived, slightly lamentable "Demons."

Anyone else into "Life on Mars"/ "Ashes to Ashes"/ "Demons" -- I'm always up for a pint and a chat at Bonn Lair on J Street. ;-)

~ Cat
(Philip Glenister's number one US fan)

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#7821

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:47 pm
Subject: This Sunday: Video Production Meetup

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http://www.meetup.com/invent/calendar/11123212/

Wanna do video interviews? Or make a mini-movie? Wanna work behind the camera or in front of it? Got some equipment gathering dust in your closet or got some great ideas but just need a crew?

Let's get together on Sunday Aug. 30 at 3 pm for a Video Production meetup to meet each other and start brainstorming and planning our next video(s)!

We'll meet at my office lobby at 1600 K St., Sacramento, CA 95814 (unmarked office building with the big brick courtyard on the corner of the 16th and K downtown.) Be on time so I can let you in to the locked building. Remember, parking is free downtown on Sundays.

Bring your video equipment so we can inventory what we resources we have.

3 pm to about 4 pm will be be a meet-and-greet; we'll discuss everyone's level of interest, skill and ideas.

Next, anyone who wants to present is welcome to do so, either demos, instructions, past videos etc. So if you want to demo video editing software, or a type of video you want to make, or show us how to do something, you'll have the chance. Bring whatever materials you'll need to do so, though we will have access to a computer, projector and big screen TV w/ DVD player in the office.

After the presentions, we can brainstorm more or play with our cameras, start filming, or break for dinner. Bring a little cash if you want to join us for dinner (probably around 6 pm).

To see 2 videos I've done, go youtube.com/frellingbored . (Just the 2 where I'm doing the interviews; I didn't do the BBQ commercial on that page, it's just a friend of mine is the groom in it so that's why that's there.)

This is a joint activity with "Sac Geeks" Meetup and "People Who Really Build Things" Meetup, so feel free to RSVP at either:

http://www.meetup.com/sac-geeks/calendar/11123280/

Thanks, hope to see you there!

--Steph

cell 530-417-3365

#7820

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:09 pm
Subject: Re: Saying hello, looking for fellow Brit TV enthusiasts...

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Oh, hi again, Cat, also, I just noticed that you also joined www.sacgeeks.com, great! I'm the organizer of that too. :) If you want to put together & host a Brit fan gathering at Bonn Lair, just let me know the date and time and I'll put it on the calendar on Sac Geeks and also we can announce it here. Thanks!

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
To: fantasticfrontiers@yahoogroups.com
Cc: doctor_who_fans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:39:14 PM
Subject: Re: Saying hello, looking for fellow Brit TV enthusiasts...

Hi, Cat,

I'm really getting into Being Human, great show! I enjoyed the UK's Life on Mars, and loved Coupling. I saw a little Jekyll, wasn't it a mini-series? It was good. I'm also a fan of Torchwood and the newer incarnations of Dr. Who. There's actually a local Dr. Who group you might be interested in. We usually what the newer Dr. Who and Torchwood but sometimes also other Brit TV. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/doctor_who_fans. I've CC'd them because there are Brit TV lovers on that group.

Thanks,

Steph

From: sister_dark_swan <cat@...>
To: fantasticfrontiers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:21:16 PM
Subject: [Fantastic Frontiers] Saying hello, looking for fellow Brit TV enthusiasts...

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#7819

From: Steph R <frellingbored@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:39 pm
Subject: Re: Saying hello, looking for fellow Brit TV enthusiasts...

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