March 21, 2008

1 Year Post-op & Issue 15 of The Update

It has been one year since my gastric bypass surgery. Things are going amazing and my weight loss continues (although at a slower pace). Check out the latest edition of The Update






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October 10, 2006

Google buys You Tube

Today Google acquired You Tube. Should be very interesting in what features are added. Even more interesting will be the DMCA lawsuits that are sure to come for potential copyright infringement. Different than Napster - You Tube is actually hosting the videos - many of which contain IP rights of others.

For example, the video below contains the IP rights of several parties. Fair Use? You be the judge.

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September 5, 2006

New rule forbids tailgate drinking at Penn State games

New rule forbids tailgate drinking at Penn State games:
Hoping to cut down on underage drinking and create a safer postgame environment, Penn State is banning alcohol at parking lot tailgate parties during football games inside Beaver Stadium.

(Via ESPN.com - College Football.)

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Forde: Bush, Louisville suffer brutally bad break

Forde: Bush, Louisville suffer brutally bad break:
The season opener for Louisville RB Michael Bush started off like a dream, but in one awful instant, it dissolved into a nightmare, writes Pat Forde.

(Via ESPN.com - College Football.)

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AOL Sessions - EP - Dashboard Confessional

AOL Sessions - EP - Dashboard Confessional:
AOL Sessions - EP
Dashboard Confessional

Release Date: August 29, 2006
Total Songs: 7
Genre:
Alternative
Price: Partial Album
Copyright 2006 Vagrant Records


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January 14, 2006

HD Beat offers great HDTV content

One of the weblogs I read daily in addition to Engadget is HD Beat. Here is a recent post from their blog:

HDTV Listings for January 14, 2006:

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Jake "The Snake" PlummerWhat we're watching: Two of the best AFC teams in the NFL take to the 1080i gridiron on CBS tonight. The Patriots step up to Mile-High Stadium to tackle the Broncos at 8 p.m. and this game could go either way. If for any reason the game gets one-sided (which I doubt), I'll be jacking in to "The Matrix" on TNT-HD at 10:30 p.m. for a 1080i showing. The Oracle already told me who wins the football game anyway...
After the jump is our traditional listing of HD programs throughout the night.

Here are some other HDTV programs showing on selected networks today. All times are Eastern and reruns are in italics:

ABC (720p): Figure Skating: U.S. Championships (8 p.m.)

CBS (1080i): NFL Playoffs: Patriots at Broncos (8 p.m.)

NBC (1080i): Crossing Jordan (8 p.m.), Medium (9 p.m.), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (10 p.m.), Saturday Night Live with host: Scarlett Johansson (11:30 p.m.)

Fox (720p): NFL Playoffs: Redskins at Seahawks (4:30 p.m.)

Discovery-HD (1080i): Sunrise Earth (7 p.m.), Destination HD: Poland(8 & 11 p.m.), Chasing Lance (10 p.m.)

ESPN-HD (720p):
Sportscenter (10:30 p.m.)

HBO-HD (1080i): The Phanton of the Opera (5:30 p.m.), Ocean's Twelve (8 p.m.), Spider-Man 2 (10:15 p.m.)

HDNet Movies (1080i): A Passage to India (7:15 p.m.), Apocalypse Now Redux (10 p.m.)

Showtime-HD (1080i): Son-in-Law (7 p.m.), Masters of Horror (10 & 11 p.m.)

(Via HD Beat.)

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Purdue quarterback Kirsch declares for NFL draft

Purdue quarterback Kirsch declares for NFL draft:
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue quarterback Brandon Kirsch will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the NFL draft.

"I had a good time at Purdue, but I feel that it's time for me to move on," Kirsch said Friday in a news release issued by the school. "I went through the evaluation process, talked to a lot of people and got some good reviews. That made the decision a little easier."

Last season, Kirsch started six times and played in eight games, completing 59.1 percent of his...

(Via ESPN.com - College Football.)

Did I miss something? He only started in six games and didn't play Ohio State or Michigan this year. Another year could really help him. Oh well.

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Apple Unveils New iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor

Apple Unveils New iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor:
Running Mac OS X on the new Intel Core Duo processor, the new iMac delivers performance that is up to twice that of its predecessor. The widely praised iMac design now features dual-core processors, a built-in iSight camera for video conferencing and the breakthrough Front Row media experience with the Apple Remote. [Jan 10, 2006]

(Via Apple Hot News.)

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October 9, 2005

Graeter's to close Fourth Street store

Graeter's to close Fourth Street store:
The owners of Graeter's Ice Cream said they will close their only downtown store, at 41 E. Fourth St., due to declining sales, but hope to open a replacement location.

(Via Latest news from Cincinnati Business Courier.)

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September 15, 2005

Bush Calls for Massive Rebuilding

Bush Calls for Massive Rebuilding:
Bush prepared the nation for a massive rebuilding effort, laying out an open-ended reconstruction plan, one of the biggest in history, in a TV address from New Orleans that he hoped would slow his political slide. (Read excerpts)

(Via WSJ.com: What's News US.)

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May 22, 2005

Stand Up (Bonus Video Version) - Dave Matthews Band

Stand Up (Bonus Video Version) - Dave Matthews Band:
Stand Up (Bonus Video Version)
Dave Matthews Band

Release Date: May 10, 2005
Total Songs: 14
Genre:
Rock
Price: $11.99
Copyright 2005 RCA Records


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OSI Statement on License Proliferation

OSI Statement on License Proliferation:
The OSI has issued a statement on license proliferation.

"OSI's approach on the development and distribution problems involved building as many different bridges as possible between developers and the corporate world. In doing this, we accepted a proliferation of new licenses. This is a problem in that although physical bridges between communities don't interfere with each other, licenses do. Interference between different open-source licenses is now perceived as a sufficiently serious problem that OSI has become as a victim of its own earlier success."

(Via OSI News Weblog.)

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February 28, 2005

Bloggers Add Moving Images to Their Musings

Bloggers Add Moving Images to Their Musings:
Software for creating and maintaining Web logs now offers tools for adding audio, photos and video - and even updates by cellphone. A look at the latest offerings.

(Via New York Times: Technology.)

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BarrelHouse serving last pints tonight

WOW - used to hear some great music at the BarrelHouse - unfortunately its location was not great and the riots in 2001 really killed everything in that area.

BarrelHouse serving last pints tonight:
The BarrelHouse Brewing Co. will close tonight for last time at its 12th Street location, having signed a deal to sell the brewery and return its lease to the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

(Via Latest news from Cincinnati Business Courier.)

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February 22, 2005

5. Hot Fuss - The Killers

Great Album!!

5. Hot Fuss - The Killers:
Hot Fuss
The Killers

Release Date: June 15, 2004
Total Songs: 11
Genre:
Alternative
Price: $9.99
Copyright (C) 2004 The Island Def Jam Music Group


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Nascar to get Sirius

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NASCAR SELECTS SIRIUS AS NEW HOME ON SATELLITE RADIO
Live Races Move to SIRIUS Starting in 2007
Five Year Broadcast and Marketing Agreement Includes 24/7 NASCAR Channel

NEW YORK and DAYTONA BEACH, FL - February 22, 2005 - SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced an agreement to give SIRIUS North American satellite radio rights to broadcast NASCAR racing and events that will bring unprecedented programming and marketing opportunities to NASCAR fans. Beginning in 2007, SIRIUS will broadcast all NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races live on a specially created, 24/7 NASCAR channel, and SIRIUS will be the only place on satellite radio to listen to NASCAR.

As part of the agreement, SIRIUS will become the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR, with exclusive trademark and marketing rights, and the right to sell all advertising time on its NASCAR channel and during the race broadcasts. SIRIUS will pay NASCAR rights fees totaling $107.5 million over the term of the agreement, with the highest payments in the final years of the term.

“We’re thrilled that NASCAR has chosen to move to SIRIUS,” said Mel Karmazin, CEO of SIRIUS. “Without question, SIRIUS is the content leader in satellite radio. This decision places SIRIUS on track to become the content leader in all of radio, and we believe it will be an important driver of subscriber growth and advertising revenue. Our 24/7 NASCAR channel will super-serve NASCAR’s 75 million fans nationwide in a way that’s never been done before. In addition to the races, SIRIUS will take fans behind the scenes for inside news and bring them exclusive shows featuring their favorite drivers. It will be the ultimate NASCAR lifestyle experience.”

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Ohio EPA recommends ending E-Check

Finally!!!

Car Wrecked Smoking Lg Nwm

Ohio EPA recommends ending E-Check:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has recommended the state end its E-Check auto emission program in Cincinnati and Dayton as of Dec. 31.

(Via Latest news from Cincinnati Business Courier.)

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February 19, 2005

Bush Enacts Law to Limit Class-Action Suits

Bush Enacts Law to Limit Class-Action Suits:
President Bush signs a new law that would make it harder for trial lawyers to file class-action lawsuits, many of which the president sees as frivolous. The law would move many of the suits to federal courts.

(Via NPR News: Top Stories.)

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February 16, 2005

NASA Prepares for a New Shuttle Mission

NASA Prepares for a New Shuttle Mission:
The Space Shuttle Discovery could be ready to fly by this May. It would be the first launch since the shuttle Columbia broke apart upon its return to Earth two years ago. Commander Eileen Collins discusses the mission, including plans to test methods to patch holes in the shuttle's heat shield during orbit.

(Via NPR News: Health & Science.)

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February 10, 2005

Yahoo! Releases Firefox version of Toolbar

Yahoo! Releases Firefox version of Toolbar:
kidlinux writes "Yahoo started offering a beta version of its toolbar for the open source browser Firefox on Microsoft Windows on Wednesday, with versions for Linux and MacOS X following 'shortly.' I think it's safe to say most people use Google in their Firefox toolbar search field. Yahoo probably wants to get their foot in the door before it's too late. It would be interesting if this was a result of user demand. And apparently this follows Amazon's Firefox toolbar, which actually is a result of user demand."

(Via Slashdot.)

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February 8, 2005

Coca-Cola to Sell Diet Coke with Splenda

Coca-Cola to Sell Diet Coke with Splenda:
Coca-Cola plans to release a version of its popular Diet Coke soda made with Splenda, the brand name of the sweetener sucralose. The move comes as sales of the sugar substitute skyrocket. The new soda will supplement rather than replace the current version of Diet Coke. Sales will begin later this year.

Lg Dc With Splenda Family

(Via NPR News: Business.)

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February 2, 2005

Louisville takes C-USA lead

Louisville takes C-USA lead:
Cardinals beat Bearcats for eighth straight win

Louisville 100

(Via ESPN.com.)

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January 22, 2005

Are Hydrogen Cars Ready for Primetime?

Are Hydrogen Cars Ready for Primetime?:
This week in Detroit, auto giant General Motors unveiled its newest hydrogen car prototype, the Sequel. We take a look at the Sequel and how it measures up to other green cars.

(Via NPR News: Business.)

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January 16, 2005

Are Hydrogen Cars Ready for Primetime?

Are Hydrogen Cars Ready for Primetime?:
This week in Detroit, auto giant General Motors unveiled its newest hydrogen car prototype, the Sequel. We take a look at the Sequel and how it measures up to other green cars.

(Via NPR News: Business.)

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LeFors ties TD record in East's Shrine Game win

LeFors ties TD record in East's Shrine Game win:

Louisville 100

QB named offensive MVP

by Associated Press

(Via ESPN.com - College Football.)

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January 11, 2005

Mac mini

Mac mini:
Starting at just $499, Mac mini is the ideal desktop computer for anyone looking to get started with Mac OS X and use iLife ’05 software for managing digital photo and music collections, editing movies and creating music. Just 2 inches tall and weighing only 2.9 pounds, Mac mini redefines design for the sub-$1,000 desktop. [Jan 11, 2005]

(Via Apple Hot News.)

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iPod shuffle

iPod shuffle:
Smaller and lighter than a pack of gum, iPod shuffle works seamlessly with iTunes’ innovative AutoFill feature, which automatically selects songs from a user’s music library to fill up iPod shuffle with just one click. The most affordable iPod ever, iPod shuffle is available in two models: 512MB holding up to 120 songs for just $99 and 1GB holding up to 240 songs for just $149. [Jan 11, 2005]

(Via Apple Hot News.)

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January 8, 2005

1. Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day

1. Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day:
Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Single
Green Day

Release Date: November 09, 2004
Total Songs: 1
Genre:
Alternative
Album Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2004 Reprise


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1. Garden State (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) - Garden State

1. Garden State (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) - Garden State:
Garden State (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)
Garden State

Release Date: August 10, 2004
Total Songs: 13
Genre:
Soundtrack
Album Price: $9.99
Copyright Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.


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January 3, 2005

'Price' still right for Barker

This one is for my sister and brother-in-law - still time to be a contestant!!

'Price' still right for Barker:
TV News: Host reups despite retirement speculation -- Bob Barker will come on down for a 34th season as host of CBS gameshow "The Price Is Right." Despite speculation that Barker, who turned 81 in December, would retire, he reupped to remain the program's only daytime host since its inception.

(Via Variety.com - TV News.)

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Louisville AD: Petrino contract will be honored

Louisville AD: Petrino contract will be honored:Louisville 100

AD disappointed with timing of coach's contacts

by Associated Press

(Via ESPN.com.)

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January 1, 2005

Petrino out of LSU search; Miles the man?

Petrino out of LSU search; Miles the man?:
Louisville coach says he wants to stay put

by Pat Forde

(Via ESPN.com.)

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December 30, 2004

5. iTunes Originals - R.E.M. - R.E.M.

5. iTunes Originals - R.E.M. - R.E.M.:

iTunes Originals - R.E.M.
R.E.M.

Release Date: December 28, 2004
Total Songs: 30
Genre:
Alternative
Price: $9.99
Copyright 2004 Warner Bros.


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December 23, 2004

Big Ten: All conferences need instant replay

Big Ten: All conferences need instant replay:
Big Ten asks NCAA to give widespread approval

by Associated Press

(Via ESPN.com.)

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December 21, 2004

Belkin Wireless Cable DSL 802.11b Gateway Router

Belkin Wireless Cable DSL 802.11b Gateway Router:
Belkin Wireless Cable DSL 802.11b Gateway Router $49.95, free after 2 rebates, at PC Connection. PC Connection charges $9.40 for shipping within the U.S. Both rebates expire January 31, 2005.

(Via Free After Rebate.)

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$75 Worth of iTunes Prepaid Cards $60 Shipped

$75 Worth of iTunes Prepaid Cards $60 Shipped:

Amazon.com;- $75 Worth of iTunes Prepaid Cards $60 Shipped.

Amazon has iTunes $15 Prepaid Cards selling for $15 each; Add 5 of them to your cart and apply coupon code ITUNES544DEC ($15 discount - exp. 1/02/05) making your cost $60 with free shipping and no taxes for most.

(Via More Stuff 4 Less Bargain Blog.)

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Sweet dough: Petrino gets $1M

Its well deserved ....

Sweet dough: Petrino gets $1M:
Louisville coach almost doubles his salary

by HeadlineNews

(Via ESPN.com - College Football.)

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! & Horton Hears a Who! (Original TV Soundtracks) - Boris Karloff, Hans Conried & Thurle Ravenscroft

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! & Horton Hears a Who! (Original TV Soundtracks) - Boris Karloff, Hans Conried & Thurle Ravenscroft:
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! & Horton Hears a Who! (Original TV Soundtracks)
Boris Karloff, Hans Conried & Thurle Ravenscroft

Release Date: December 21, 2004
Total Songs: 27
Genre:
Soundtrack
Price: $9.99
Copyright 2004 Rhino


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TV Over Phone Lines To Arrive In 2005

TV Over Phone Lines To Arrive In 2005:
prostoalex writes "Associated Press says that telecoms have always considered expanding into digital television since the broadband infrastructure is already in place. But now they are putting billions of dollars into actually building such systems. "If everything goes as planned, the telephone industry will be all about television in 2005. TV over your home phone line. TV on your cell phone. Few topics have been as popular this past year among phone companies and their technology partners.""

(Via Slashdot.)

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December 18, 2004

iTunes Tops 200 Million Downloads

iTunes Tops 200 Million Downloads:
Music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 200 million songs from the iTunes Music Store. The 200 millionth song, part of “The Complete U2,” was purchased by Ryan Alekman from Belchertown, MA. iTunes has made it easy to give the gift of music this holiday season with $15 and $25 iTunes prepaid cards available from retailers including Amazon.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Kroger, RadioShack, 7-Eleven, Target, as well as the Apple online store and Apple retail stores. [Dec 16]

(Via Apple Hot News.)

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Ohio Tries to Suppress Municipal-Fi

Ohio Tries to Suppress Municipal-Fi:
Esme Vos dissects the latest state bill that caters to incumbent operators: Existing law prevents municipalities--with their tremendous tax-free advantages as opposed to the massive subsidization of telcos and cable operators--from running their own cable TV systems. A modified bill, introduced by a graduate of the colleges of Zig Zigler and Dale Carnegie, adds telecom services to that mix. Esme would like to know which companies are behind this particular emendation to Ohio's law. [link indirectly via GigaOm]...

(Via Wi-Fi Networking News.)

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December 14, 2004

U2 Live Under a Brooklyn Bridge

In a Little While from the album "The Complete U2 - All That You Can't Leave Behind" by U2

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December 11, 2004

1. Live from Under the Brooklyn Bridge - EP - U2

1. Live from Under the Brooklyn Bridge - EP - U2:
Live from Under the Brooklyn Bridge - EP
U2

Release Date: December 08, 2004
Total Songs: 4
Genre: Rock
Price: $3.96
Copyright 2004 Interscope

(Via iTunes Top 10 Albums.)

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December 8, 2004

Louisville's Petrino named C-USA coach of year

Louisville's Petrino named C-USA coach of year:
Petrino, after spurning Irish, nabs C-USA honor

by Associated Press

(Via ESPN.com - College Football.)

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December 7, 2004

7. A Charlie Brown Christmas - Vince Guaraldi Trio

7. A Charlie Brown Christmas - Vince Guaraldi Trio:
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Vince Guaraldi Trio

Release Date: 1965
Total Songs: 12
Genre: Soundtrack
Price: $9.99
Copyright 2000 Fantasy

(Via iTunes Top 10 Albums.)

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Making Spirits Bright - A Smooth Jazz Christmas - Various Artists

Making Spirits Bright - A Smooth Jazz Christmas - Various Artists:
Making Spirits Bright - A Smooth Jazz Christmas
Various Artists

Release Date: December 07, 2004
Total Songs: 12
Genre: Holiday
Price: $9.99
Copyright 2004 Universal Classics and Jazz

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November 24, 2004

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb - U2

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb - U2:
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
U2

Release Date: November 23, 2004
Total Songs: 11
Genre: Rock
Price: $9.99
Copyright 2004 Universal Island Def Jam

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November 21, 2004

LeFors to be reckon with: Louisville offense rolls

LeFors to be reckon with: Louisville offense rolls:
Louisville racks up 666 yards of offense

by Recap

(Via ESPN.com - College Football.)

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November 20, 2004

U2 digital box set to be released November 23

U2 digital box set to be released November 23:
Apple has updated its Web site to let music fans know that The Complete U2, Apple's first digital box set, will be available on Tuesday, November 23, alongside U2's new studio album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb. The digital box set includes the band's 15 albums and more than 25 previously unreleased tracks. It also comes with a PDF booklet with band photos, album art and song lyrics. Those who have purchased the iPod U2 Special Edition can you use the included coupon to save $50 on the...

(Via iPodlounge.)

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U2 digital box set due November 23

U2 digital box set due November 23:
Apple's iTunes Music Store will begin selling the U2 digital box set on Tuesday, November 23--the same day its new album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, will be released...

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iTunes currently playing Don't Make Love So Hard from the album "Black Out" by The Good Life

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U2 digital box set due November 23

U2 digital box set due November 23:
Apple's iTunes Music Store will begin selling the U2 digital box set on Tuesday, November 23--the same day its new album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, will be released...

(Via MacMinute.)

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November 18, 2004

The Circuits Holiday Buying Guide

The Circuits Holiday Buying Guide:
Our annual special issue devoted to electronic gifts for work and play, along with a guide to the world of online shopping.

(Via New York Times: Technology.)

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iTrip-Black FM Transmitter For iPod U2 Special Edition Begins Shipping

iTrip-Black FM Transmitter For iPod U2 Special Edition Begins Shipping:
Griffin Technology today announced it has begun shipping the iTrip Black FM Transmitter for the iPod. Like the original white iTrip, the new iTrip-Black features unlimited station frequencies and battery-free iPod mating. The new iTrip-Black costs US$35.

(Via MacMerc.)

iTunes currently playing Let's Get It Started (Spike Mix) [Bonus Track] from the album "Elephunk" by Black Eyed Peas

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November 6, 2004

'Lost' finds bigger audience

'Lost' finds bigger audience:
TV News: Morning Ratings Flash - Rick Kissell -- Another big showing by first-year drama "Lost" and solid scores for "Wife Swap" helped ABC capture Wednesday in key demos as well as total viewers, according to preliminary nationals from Nielsen.

(Via Variety.com - TV News.)

iTunes currently playing Yesterday Never Tomorrows from the album "Logic Will Break Your Heart" by The StillsYesterday Never Tomorrows from the album "Logic Will Break Your Heart" by The Stills

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Ball buries 'Six Feet Under'

Ball buries 'Six Feet Under':
TV News: Skein to cease prod'n after upcoming fifth season -- Alan Ball is closing the coffin on hit HBO mortuary drama "Six Feet Under." Pay cabler announced that the series' creator-exec producer, whose credits include the Oscar-winning screenplay for "American Beauty," has given notice and will shutter production.

(Via Variety.com - TV News.)

iTunes currently playing Yesterday Never Tomorrows from the album "Logic Will Break Your Heart" by The Stills

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November 3, 2004

iPodDownload returns with update

iPodDownload returns with update:
Engadget has posted iPodDownload 1.1, a new version of the iTunes plug-in that allows you to transfer songs from any iPod to your iTunes library. As noted earlier this week, iTunes 4.7 disables iPodDownload--but this update adds support for the latest version of Apple's jukebox application. Engadget suggests user "come and get it quick" before Apple steps in and stops the distribution of the update.

(Via iPodlounge.)

iTunes currently playing Malena (Main Theme) from the album "Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone" by Yo-Yo Ma, Roma Sinfonietta & Ennio Morricone

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October 24, 2004

Hitting the Streets and the Phones in Warren County, Ohio

Hitting the Streets and the Phones in Warren County, Ohio:
The Bush-Cheney'04 phone lines were busy with volunteers as were neighborhood sidewalks as Ohioans young and old continued to reach citizens for President Bush. Supporters of the President's re-election continued Saturday morning calling voters and walking local SW Ohio...

(Via Bush-Cheney '04 Blog - Ohio.)

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The Columbus Dispatch Endorses President Bush

The Columbus Dispatch Endorses President Bush:
The Columbus Dispatch, one of Ohio’s most read and respected dailies, announces its Presidential endorsement in Sunday editions out today. Their choice: President George W. Bush – the leader who is better able to guide our nation through the challenges...

(Via Bush-Cheney '04 Blog - Ohio.)

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