Monthly Archives: March 2009

Netflix thinks Blu-ray customers can cough up a bit more…

Posted on March 30, 2009 by bill

I’m very disappointed that Netflix has chosen to raise the rates on subscribers who opt for Blu-ray. I think this is a sad mistake. They’ve already taxed my subscription once before for Blu-ray and now again in one year. All … Continue reading →

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Speedy solid state trials on video

Posted on March 25, 2009 by bill

I found this video over on Macenstein, but it really doesn’t matter what OS you’re running as a bunch of fast SSDs would rock regardless. [youtube width="480" height="295"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96dWOEa4Djs[/youtube] I really want to put one in my Asus Eee PC, but … Continue reading →

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They're really sorry for causing you pain ;)

Posted on March 24, 2009 by bill

Saw this linked via @Stepto‘s tweet… [youtube width="425" height="344"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMLV3jPQW44[/youtube] I thought it was rather funny. Prop 8′s proponents need a good reality check…

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Green Lantern's light about to shine

Posted on March 20, 2009 by bill

I read that the Green Lantern movie is set to start production in September over at Atomic Popcorn. I’m really excited at the prospect of seeing Hal Jordan, the Guardians, and likely Sinestro on the silver screen. Okay, I have to … Continue reading →

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Bronchitis & New Toys

Posted on March 19, 2009 by bill

Well, unfortunately Ben has bronchitis, but he’s had some fun recently. A couple of days ago, we picked up a LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer. He’s enjoying it, but he’s also still frustrated just as he was with a Sesame … Continue reading →

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We're #1 :)

Posted on March 19, 2009 by bill

Hmmm…looks like federal statistics show the metro area near me, Raleigh-Cary, NC, is the fastest growing in the US, according to an associated press story picked up by our local CBS affiliate. This isn’t terribly surprising as the area has … Continue reading →

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No…Blu-ray != DVD

Posted on March 15, 2009 by bill

Just a quick rant… How is that people still rate Blu-ray discs down on Amazon because it won’t play in they’re DVD player? The marketing has been everywhere. Amazon has had the following on the top of each Blu-ray page … Continue reading →

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The case of the theft of the crappy album

Posted on March 14, 2009 by bill

As seen on Wired via Slashdot, Federal authorities are pursuing a 6-month jail term and large sums of cash from Kevin Cogill who uploaded the pre-release Chinese Democracy album from Guns N’ Roses. All in all, the case revolves around … Continue reading →

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2009: What to see at the theater

Posted on March 13, 2009 by bill

Upcoming movies I want to see in 2009 (this list will likely grow as more is known about the later part of the year’s schedule): March Race to Witch Mountain (Waiting for rental, but I love the original Witch Mountain … Continue reading →

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Marvel shifts some release dates in 2010-2012

Posted on March 12, 2009 by bill

A story on I Watch Stuff alerted me that Marvel has shifted around some of their upcoming films. Here’s the latest look at their upcoming slate. Iron Man 2 – May 7, 2010 Spider-Man 4 – May 6, 2011 Thor … Continue reading →

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