Hekkashesh commented on A Chinese Cure for Internet Addiction

"I am waiting for the moment when they perfect a way to deprogram their populace from enjoying sex. Tourism will plummet."

Hekkashesh commented on All Hail Terry Nation, Yesterday's SciFi Creator Of The Future

"Nation's writing was strongest in his relationships between the characters (the classic confrontation between Avon and Servilan comes to mind immediately - two snakes acknowledging each other's venom...) I'm less concerned with the casting of Avon than I am with how Nation has matured as a writer."

Hekkashesh commented on The U.S. Military is Looking for a Few Good X-Men

"This might actually work for the 'rail gun' concept they've been playing with for years at Los Alamos, too."

Hekkashesh commented on Will A Videogame Help Me Reverse My Aging Process?

"Also, my own 'games of choice' would encompass the puzzle variety of games, as well as role playing games and RTS (real time strategy) games."

Hekkashesh commented on Will A Videogame Help Me Reverse My Aging Process?

"It IS utter nonsense, but them my wife thinks that black people age better than white people... This concept of keeping the mind active being responsible for arresting the aging process is not entirely accurate, but computer gaming in general...in fact, ANY kind of activity that challenges the mind to respond in a creative and proactive fashion, is going to be an immense help in everything from maintaining a healthy outlook and a positive attitude, to maintaining efficient brain functions and even helping to stave off the effects of Alzheimer's in one's advancing years."

Hekkashesh commented on NASA Turns To The Dark Side Of The Force

"Excellent, and long overdue."

Hekkashesh commented on Want to Invent an Alien Language?

"It was difficult to read the chart in detail...was there an entry for Esperanto, or did I just miss it?"

Hekkashesh commented on Heroes Needs To Cater To Fans, Resurrect Me, Says Actor

"@waytogeaux: A cogent case for Mr."

Hekkashesh commented on Your Sleep Patterns Are Controlled by Television

"Those of us who do NOT watch television all that often are still on the Circadian time-clock...."

Hekkashesh commented on The Science vs. Scientology Timeline

"check out my other post on another thread dealing with these blood-suckers: [io9.com] and notably, my link to THIS site: [www.xenu.net] Scientology is a CULT which is the outgrowth of the idiotic quasi-psychological 'DIANETICS' which L."

Hekkashesh commented on Scientologists' Home Planet Revealed

"@nygenxer: You have my sympathy. It is difficult NOT to regard religion as THE major influence in history responsible for holding back the advancement of social and scientific progress."

Hekkashesh commented on What Do You Look For In Science Fiction?

"@Tim Faulkner: Star Wars is generally regarded not as science fiction, Tim, but as 'Space Opera.' There IS a difference. I voted for hard science, also, since that, for me at least, eases the 'willing suspension of disbelief.' The plausibility of the science is a definite enhancement in that regard. I have, however, enjoyed a wide range of science fiction writing over the years, from the completely hard science fiction of Art Clarke and Ike Asimov, to the borderline-fantasy of Roger Zelazny and Piers Anthony."

Hekkashesh commented on Meet The People Who Give Eliza Dushku Her Brain Modules

"@darthsodomizer: Because, in robotic fashion, the rest of Hollywood can only mantra 'Lucas' and 'Spielberg'...."

Hekkashesh commented on The Twenty Science Fiction Novels that Will Change Your Life

"@braak: "Also, no one should ever read a book by anyone named 'Storm Constantine.' " Seconded."

Hekkashesh commented on The Twenty Science Fiction Novels that Will Change Your Life

"Good choice of NEWTON'S WAKE...that book ROCKED...heh heh."

Hekkashesh commented on New Iron Man Trailer Now More Rockin'

"@EDread83: Wait until the third movie when they trot out the MANDARIN...."

Hekkashesh commented on Aliens May Look More Like Us Than We Thought

"This analysis also avoids the possibility of non-carbon-based life-forms, which may have a fundamental molecular configuration which is entirely different from what we would expect of other carbon-types."

Hekkashesh commented on Scientologists' Home Planet Revealed

"I didn't know anything at all about Scientology until the past couple years or so."