Twin Tumblebuses
There are actually two Tumblebuses! I passed both of them on the road one day. Always thought the Tumblebus was a sole vehicle operation.
November 2008
Boxee Has Moxie
I finally got my invite to try out the entertainment center software called Boxee and boy, does it have some moxie! You install Boxee on a Mac or AppleTV and get access to movies, television shows, music, pictures, and content from online sites like YouTube, Hulu, and more.
It sounds pretty basic, and in some ways it is, but Boxee gives users a more powerful interface to content. Boxee is very much like Apple’s Front Row but with way more options. And even in its alpha stage of development, performance of Boxee just screams. Apple’s tiny Remote Control is also compatible with Boxee for easy navigation of its menu system.
I’ll have to try out Boxee’s additional features, but I already like what I see!
Update: Just some points to clarify. You need an Intel-based Mac to run Boxee, and it runs as a regular old app. Boxee doesn’t hog your Mac and make it a dedicated entertainment center. Boxee also has some social networking where you can follow friends and their Boxee activity (what they recently watched, etc.)
If you want a Boxee invite, let me know.
Hidden Stars in X-Men’s The Last Stand
The X-Men movie series has a lot of celebrities playing the lead roles. Mega stars like Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Kelsey Grammar, Rebecca Romjin, and more have all been mutants. Only now, have I just noticed how many hidden stars there are in X-Men’s The Last Stand (read my somber review).
Who else has the mutant X gene? I never paid attention to Anna Paquin (Rogue) before until I started watching her as Sookie Stackhouse in True Blood. Eric Dane (Multiple Man) now plays the popular Dr. Mark Sloan aka McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy. Ken Leung (Kid Omega) is the wise guy, spirit seeing visitor on the LOST island. Juno’s leading teen mother, Ellen Page, is the phasing Kitty Pride.
Go check out the credit list for X-Men: The Last Stand and see if you recognize other hidden stars.
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My Digital Plan: SDV Tuning Adapter Pre-Order
After a successful CableCard install from Oceanic Cable, I just got a letter explaining Oceanic’s upcoming shift to SDV (Switched Digital Video). The letter is actually pretty good, clearly explaining the benefits of SDV and why the current CableCards will not work once the SDV change is made.
To compensate for the SDV change, Oceanic (and Time Warner Cable) is expected to offer Tuning Adapters later this year (which is coming up quick). “It is currently contemplated that the Tuning Adapter will be provided at no additional charge.”
To be eligible for a Tuning Adapter, the letter ways to visit www.timewarnercable.com/tuningadapter or call 643-2337. The web link doesn’t do much and is the same one I used previously. I called the phone number which took me to Oceanic’s Customer Support. The night crew didn’t know a thing about this offer, but I got a call back today asking me to fax or send in my letter to reserve my spot for a Tuning Adapter.
I scanned a copy of my letter and sent it to csrsupport@twcable.com. Let’s see what happens next (and when it happens)…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Battlestar Galactica Gear
So you may not be a geek but a sci-fi nut instead. If you like your science fiction then how about frakkin’ unbelievable gifts from Battlestar Galactica? As BSG starts its final concluding run in 2009, you can own part of the series like Starbuck’s flight suit or even a life-sized Colonial Viper by participating in the Battlestar Galactica Props and Costume auction.
Starting January 17, 2009, thousands of items from the series will be auctioned off each week as new episodes air. How about some election propaganda for Baltar’s presidency? A Viper pilot helmet from the Cylon Wars? A model of the Cylon Resurrection ship? Your own DRADIS radar console?!
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I’m No Geek
Are you a hardcore geek (or even a mild one)? Take Gizmodo’s quiz of 50 skills geeks must have to see how you rate.
I didn’t even finish the quiz with some truly geeky skills needed, therefore proving that I am not a geek. Although I do know how to watch TV shows on the internet for free…
The Power of Positivity on Dancing with the Stars
On the week when DWTS Judge Carrie Ann Inaba instructed Susan Lucci to stand up and positively profess her dancing success, the daytime soap star was positively eliminated from the competition. Kinda brutal, but it was her time. Maybe it was all my positive thinking about Susan needing to go that did the trick? Even with small improvements each week, Susan clearly wasn’t in the top tier of dancers.
Who had the best performances in Week 7? Lance and Brooke (again). Lance’s barefoot rumba riled up traditionalist Head Judge Len Goodman while Brooke Burke got the first perfect score of Season 7.
In Week 8, the stars will dance solo along with a normal routine paired with their professionals. Lots of gimmicks this season – scored group dances, team dances, and now solos. Five celebrities remain – Cody, Maurice, Warren, Lance, and Brooke, but the only female left is leading the pack.
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Free Pics on Election Day
Pictures from today’s Election Day with the victories of the tall and dark Barack Obama and Mufi Hannemann.
Tall and dark reminds me of the free coffee I got from Starbucks for voting.
Which also launched its Starbucks Gold membership described in this tall and dark pamphlet.
The Starbucks Holiday drink lineup is now available.
The reaction on television when Barack was named President-elect.
Finished the night with free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s for all registered voters.
Congratulations to Barack and Mufi. Stop crying now people. 😉
Twilight Soundtrack Special Deal
Did you already get your copy of the Twilight soundtrack? What do you think? I’m still listening to all the songs, but don’t know if it’s worth the $12 price tag from iTunes. There are some gems on the soundtrack, but the collection feels less than $12.
What if you could pay only $4 for the soundtrack sans bonus material? Now that would totally be worth it just for Paramore’s Decode and Bella’s Lullaby.
Thanks to the tip from a Pulpster reader (and fellow alumni), you might still be able to find the Twilight soundtrack as the $3.99 Deal of the Day on Amazon. Yep, 12 Twilight tracks for 4 bucks. Go now!
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