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Napoleon Dynamite: You know, like nunchuck skills, bowhunting skills, computer hacking skills... Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills.

iPod integration in cars to flourish in 2005

This is great news (since I have a Nissan)

Apple today announced it has struck deals with Mercedes-Benz USA, Volvo, Nissan, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari to deliver iPod integration with their car stereo systems in 2005. The iPod Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz will debut this April in the US with the newly redesigned 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and Volvo will offer two iPod connectivity options for their entire 2005 US model line. Nissan, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari will announce details of their iPod integration solutions later this year. These companies join BMW and MINI Cooper who began providing integrated iPod solutions last year

"Uuge" day for Apple

Today Apple announced the long rumored flash based iPod. It is called the "iPod shuffle"
It is smaller than a pack of gum and can store 240 songs and costs $149. Read more here.

Apple also announced a new low priced Mac computer aimed at PC users with iPods who have thought about "switching" to a Mac. It is called the "Mac mini". It is only 6" by 6" by 2" and it starts at $499. Read more here.

(They also announced that they have now sold more than 10 million iPods. They sold 500% more iPods in the 4th quarter of 2004 than they did in Q4 of 2003)

The Big Unit already making friends

Lost Episode??

Does anyone have last weeks Lost on Tivo or tape? I've watched every episode and missed last week! Please let me know. Thanks.

Baker!!!!

Modest Mouse on the OC

They rocked. Now I know the world has ended.
Anyone see the Black Keys on Letterman last night? Also, rockin.

Please ignore my previous post about the high school show. I got caught up in the moment and it probably sucks.

The Music

Just saw on the End's website that The Music has a song in the top ten. Better late than never. The new album is pretty good, but there are a couple of songs that dive into Candlebox territory unfortunately. The hard stuff is as good as the last record though.

Life as we know it

Okay this post will seem pretty dorky, but I came home from the gym and hopped online to check the Dawg score (no TV tonight) and I flipped on my TV downstairs to watch the Zags and I come across Life As We Know It. I know most of you watch Joey (sorry, still think it sucks. It's like comfort food TV) and I TIVO the OC for Rachelle and I...anyway...
It's a show about high school kids and it is set in Seattle. They refrenced Snow Patrol, talked IPODS, and Kelly Osborn is in it as well as the dwarf/midget athor-guy from Elf. Talk about guilty pleasure TV. I kind of got into it. Maybe because they get high school pretty close compared to most teen-soaps.
Is there anyone else out there who has seen this show or would own up to checking it out?
I will whimper away now...

Lost Idea

I can't believe I never thought of this. It is pretty interesting to ponder...

"I think we are missing the obvious about where the polar bear came from. Couldn't it have been in the cargo hold of the plane, being shipped from one zoo to another? If it works for Vincent (the dog), it works for the polar bear. Boring solution, I know, but likely."

From EW

Nokia commercial ripped off PJ?

I just saw a commercial on tv for a new nokia phone that either purchased Pearl Jam's Yellow Ledbetter or ripped it off. The commercial is simple and only has a guitar playing, it's not exactly the same but it was enough to turn my head from my computer because I thought Pearl Jam was on. I was kind of upset b/c I thought Pearl Jam joined the Who and Zepplin in selling songs for commerials. This must be a rip off or VERY VERY SIMILAR. Let me know if you see this commercial. It was on at the end of the Orange Bowl.

More Alexander

TiVoToGo

I'm not so sure that this is as cool as I once thought it sounded. But nonetheless, TiVoToGo is finally here:

CES 2005: TiVo Takes Its DVR Service Mobile
by Paul Thurrott (WinInfo Daily UPDATE)

Following in the footsteps of Microsoft's Media Center software,which first offered this functionality more than 2 years ago, digital video recording (DVR) pioneer TiVo this week announced that it will augment its service with the ability to copy certain recorded TV shows to PC notebook computers. The feature, which lets subscribers access their recorded TV shows away from home, has been a long time coming. TiVo first announced its TiVoToGo service a year ago at the ConsumerElectronics Show (CES) 2004.
"Consumers don't want to be tied to their living room to watch their favorite entertainment," TiVo Chief Marketing Officer Matt Wisk said. "With TiVoToGo, subscribers can take their favorite shows with them to enjoy on business trips or family vacations." Unlike a similar feature that Microsoft first introduced with Windows XP Media Center Edition (XP MCE) in October 2002, TiVo's recorded TV shows are heavily protected and require special software before users can access them on notebook computers. And unlike Media Center, TiVo subscribers must enter a username and password to access their recorded content.
TiVo defended the security requirements, noting that they mollifyHollywood companies that are concerned about piracy. But the service is limited in other ways. TV programming such as Pay Per View movies, On Demand content, and everything on HBO and Cinemax services can't be copied to portable devices. And TiVoToGo isn't available to DirecTiVo customers, who use the DirecTV satellite system. Those customers represent nearly half of TiVo's installed base.
One benefit of TiVo and TiVoToGo is cost. Although the TiVo service typically costs subscribers $12.95 a month, TiVo devices cost as little as $99, which is a far cry from the $1000 or more that a typical Media Center PC costs.

Music on TV

Tonight: Drive By Truckers, Conan
Wednesday: Black Keys, Letterman
Friday: Wilco, Letterman

Great win!

Shaun "Sorry"

Arcade Fire, Funeral

Just want to put in a plug for Arcade Fire's new album. As you can see from Trent's KEXP list, it made #1 this year and well deserved it! I just downloaded it from iTunes and highly recommend getting it. I first discovered this band unknowing one night, as I was driving home they came on the radio and I heard the DJ say their name. Immediately I called my music guru, Trent, and asked "who are these guys, they sounded great!", upon which Trent said, "oh yeah, Arcade Fire" and gave a two thumbs up.
This was a two listen album for me, first listen was the intro and I fell in love the second listen. Very deep, quality, music that successfully experiments with voice, sound, and instruments. This album will stay in my rotation for a long while.

Very Disappointed

While I'm very happy for the Hawks winning a division championship today, I'm extremely disappointed in Alexander not receiving a rushing title. I'm having trouble comprehending Holmgren?s decision to run a quarterback sneak from the 1 yard line on 1st or 2nd down with only 5 odd minutes left when you have someone like Alexander in the game who only needs 1 YARD to share a rushing title. This is one of the toughest accomplishments not only for the running back but for the o line, the coaches, and the team in general. To waste an opportunity like that is despicable. It seems petty to worry about that after winning a division title, but I believe that poor decision to not run Alexander who would have also scored a touchdown and achieved the rushing title will create some bad blood and bite Holmgren in the ass.

Hawks Today...wanna go?

I had a ticket open up for the hawks game today. If you see this, and want to commit a Sunday to the Hawks, call my cell at 206-550-8872. First come...