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  1. Name one of these shows to win. They all have a similar basis, though I doubt they are derivative of each other. 1. An NSA computer tech is accidentally infused with a serum containing nanomites, which give him enhanced strength, senses, healing, etc. Naturally, the government uses him as a secret weapon. 2. A computer geek accidentally has a secret government program downloaded into his brain, which gives him knowledge of all US government secrets and programs. Naturally, the government uses him as a secret weapon. 3. A man is given a pill which allows him to use all of his brain's power..Naturally, the government uses him as a secret weapon. George
  2. Well, the last two will make it obvious to fans of this actor. Jack Styles Bill Church, Jr. Ed Billik Sam Axe Ashley Williams Autylocus Briscoe County, Jr. George
  3. You can't handle the truth! :lol: George
  4. Right. We are only "evidence" of VPW's charisma, if, in fact, that was the reason for being in TWI. I suspect that MOST people hung around because of love shown to them at the local level, and a desire to understand God's Word. At best, one can conclude that VPW's style was not so off-putting as to drive us all out. George
  5. Jack Styles Bill Church, Jr. Ed Billik Sam Axe Ashley Williams George
  6. Dolly Parton Rhinestone Sylvester Stallone George
  7. Two musicians witness a mob hit and go into hiding in an all girl band. They come across a talking horse who seems particularly adept at stock market tips. George
  8. I had no personal (up-close) contact with VPW, but on tape and on stage he had a very avuncular manner, which I would characterize as charismatic. I'm sure he "went off" at Corps and staff, a lot; but that side was rarely seen by the general public. His most public tirades were against the media and "organized" religion, which made him sympathetic as the "little guy" standing up to the "bully." As time went on, and more was revealed about him (mostly posthumously), it became clear that his "charisma" was that of a con man, and that he, himself, was the bully. But I would still contend that he was, in fact, charismatic. George
  9. I'm not sure which is the chicken, and which is the egg. Are comics today more adult, because only adults can afford them; or are they priced higher because of adult content? I just ran a back-of-the envelope estimate on what a 12-cent, 1965 comic would cost, assuming a doubling every ten years (roughly 7% inflation): five doublings (to 2015) equals 32, so the comic would be $3.84, not that out-of-line with current prices. 6% inflation (doubling every 12 years) would give a price at about $2.00. My weekly run to the comic store costs me about $45. That was about a year-and-a-half's worth, in 1965. (Of course, the higher expenditure is due not just to higher prices, but also to the much greater number of titles I now purchase.) George
  10. I hadn't given much thought to the Gotham time slot, but you make a good point. (Even worse, it's on at 7 PM in my time zone.) Arrow is a bit darker than Flash, but still a lot cheerier than Gotham. Oliver doesn't have a boxing glove arrow, but he does use some trick arrows (EMP, gas, rope). After "Man of Steel," I suspect that bright colors (and yellow in the "shield") are gone forever. (I did enjoy the sequence where Kara tried on a few alternative costumes.) FYI, I started reading comic books in early 1962, just after the price went up from 10 to 12 cents. As I recall, they stayed there until about 1968, and then stayed at 15 cents until the early-mid 70's. After that, all bets were off. Now comics cost anywhere from 2 to 5 dollars (with graphic novels, etc., costing as much as 25 dollars). It's a shame that kids can't afford comics, anymore. George
  11. "2001: A Space Odyssey" "You're from outer space?" "No, I'm from Iowa. I just work in outer space." George
  12. It's WW who usually has to wait a bit to see the episodes. George
  13. Name the actor Jack Styles Bill Church, Jr. Ed Billik George
  14. Well, Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, and Gotham ALL had great episodes this week. I'd like to talk about a certain aspect of Gotham, so, WW, let us know when you've seen it. :) George
  15. "Star Trek"? I believe that the theme song (with lyrics) was called "Beyond Antares." George
  16. I'm not sure if that's resignation, or perhaps a reason to do nothing. We can't catch all burglars, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't catch the ones we can. We can't deport all criminal invaders of our country, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't get rid of any of them. Roy makes an interesting case for school cameras. I suppose how one feels about it depends on where on the liberty-security spectrum one's personal ideology lies. It would be hard to dispute that such cameras would offer protection for children (and for teachers, actually). It's the potential for abuse (who could REALLY have access to the video?) which makes it problematic. George
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