Some video camera geekitude follows
When there is a lot of hype and secrecy it seems like the announcements never pan out, but, supposedly,
something revolutionary is going to be announced today. Here's hoping it's not another Segway.
havent bought a dvd in a while but im always tempted by a deal in this case buy one get one free. this was the best i could come up with from those listed for the amount i was willing to spend.
two box sets:
Comedic genius Peter Sellers brings his talent to these four classics: THE PINK PANTHER, CASINO ROYALE, THE PARTY, and WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT?
plus
Roger Corman's many talents are put on display in this eclectic collection of films including BLOODY MAMA, THE YOUNG RACERS, THE WILD ANGELS, THE PREMATURE BURIAL, GAS-S-S, X: THE MAN WITH X-RAY EYES, A BUCKET OF BLOOD, and THE TRIP.
all for $28 total.
We sort of knew this already, but now it's more official:
Verizon is choosing LTE for it's next generation (4G) wireless network. LTE is in the GSM family, so that's it for CDMA I guess? This makes their "open network" announcement sound even a little better (what good is an open network if the devices have to be CDMA and there aren't any CDMA devices other than those built for Verizon's network?)
some nice selections tonight on tcm from brian dennehy. just watched the carol reed directed odd man out. just started an angry young man era flick starring albert finney. tivoing the brit black comedy the wrong box which follows.
Eastern bloc
retro futurist art (mostly magazine covers) from the 1930's through the 1970's
Verizon to open their wireless network to
any apps, any device in 2008. That certainly sounds good, although we'll see what they mean by "any". From engadget:
So any device (including applications) tested and certified in VZW's new $20 Million test lab is fair game for use on their wireless network. In other words, Verizon becomes the data pipe, and nothing more for these new "bring-your-own" customers.
Sort of sounds like a vague response to Android, and yet more pressure building to counter the iPhone. And that's good for everyone.
with the market in a state of change the focus of the flip shows has tipped from flipping for big dough to resto for the love of it (cough cough... ) style of flipping show :
Have you ever stared at the carpet on your floor and wondered if there was a beautiful, original wood floor underneath just waiting to be restored? Or seen a run-down shack that looks like it was once a beautiful Victorian mansion?
If you have or are just fascinated by meticulous restoration, don't miss our fun, new show, Flip It Back. Airing November 17th at 9PM on TLC, Flip It Back spends a full hour following Gable Painter (yes, it's his real name) as he obsessively restores an old Victorian home in Union Hill neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. This special episode offers an detailed look at how Painter reuses, restores and recovers materials to ensure an authentic look.
the host comes off pretty well on this show as a genuinely nice guy
with real skills and good judgment. at one point he blows off steam hopping in his truck to do some dumpster diving around the hood and finding useable doors and fireplace mantles, thusly saving on a tight budget funds and keeping the materials real - not home depot junk.
Coming up at 8:00 on AMC:
The Searchers, John Ford/John Wayne post-heroic western. Often cited as the peak of the genre.
I'm making my first attempt at brining a turkey. We followed this
Chez Panisse method. Put it in the fridge at 6:00pm last night. We'll see.
What are other folks making today? Adman? Skinny?
dim sum here was only good after a very nice meal many months ago, was expecting more on the dumpling camp, plus the gang was not feeling that yahoo so it slowed me down, i ate my share of yummy pork parts inc a great dish of super crispy baby pig
dirty bird need to get here soon, as fried chicken and coleslaw is on my all time favorite combo list....
with the directv hr20 settop pvr & dsl, one can download movies to the hard drive. mostly free. five thousand, three hundred titles.
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WATERBOARDING NOV 5, 2007