Month: November 2007
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Wal-Mart Overpriced DVD Update
I got a chance to speak to an assistant manager at the Wal-mart in question regarding the overpriced, non-discounted new release DVDs. She said she would take it up with their marketing manager and that without anyone actually telling them the price increase bothered them they would never know. What a crock. They were just…
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Classic Red Ryder BB Gun Just Like Ralphie’s
One of my all time favorite holiday films is The Christmas Story. I can relate to it because all I ever wanted growing up was a BB Gun. My Grandfather eventually got me one, just like in the film. In the film all Ralphie ever asks for is a Red Ryder BB Gun and all…
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Site Pal Cool Idea But Too Expensive
I received an email with one of those talking avatars – Site Pals. They are made using a service from oddcast.com. They are a pretty cool idea an animated figure [person, animal or alien] welcomes visitors to your site in your voice or someone else’s. But the lowest cost is $10/month. That is pretty steep…
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Check Out Stephen King’s Latest Film – The Mist
There’s a new Stephen King film coming out, The Mist. It is about this guy and his kid who get trapped inside a store with other members of the town by a really bad fog. And there’s something in the mist that is picking them off one by one. I saw the trailer the other…
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Now Wal-Mart Has Gone and Done It! New Releases No Longer on Sale!
For the past two weeks Walmart has really, really pissed me off. I stopped by on Tuesday the October 31st to pick up a copy of Spider-man 3. That was the release date and they advertise the newest releases at unbeatable prices or something like that. But it is a big ole lie. I grabbed…
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Police Gear, What a Riot
Whether you are an actual policeman or simply want to gear up like one you need to check out 5.11 Tactical Outdoors. 5.11 Tactical Outdoors is a subsidiary of LA Police Gear, Inc so you know you’ll be getting the real deal. They also have the largest inventory of shirts, pants, boots and gear around.…
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Terminators Coming Soon to Your TV
Finally, FOX has set a premiere date for The Sarah Connor Chronicles. It will premiere on January 14th, 2008. I have been jonesing for this since I first heard about it. The have since changed the name to include TERMINATOR [unlike Paramount when they first brought us Enterprise. What were they thinking leaving out the…
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Parking in NY City is a Real Bitch
If you have ever been to New York City you know that getting around the city can be a big pain. If you have your own car then not only do you have to deal with the traffic but with parking as well. And that is a real bitch. So you found a spot or…