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Moving from Satellite TV

James — Sun, 01 May 2011 09:21:53 +0000

When I moved into my house a couple years ago I decided to go back to Dish Network from using Cox cable for my television service. Though since I have gone back to school I dont watch tv as much as I use to, so really cant see paying what I have been for programming. I have been using Netflix for a while and have been happy with it, so started to conceder going all internet for my tv service. After looking around and doing some research I ordered a Roku box to try out. I went ahead and got a subscription to Hulu

also to have access to more current shows. I have to say after a week of use I have decided to drop the Dish Network and go all internet. Even my teenage daughter is happy with it. Cost wise it is great, the Roku boxes I bought cost me $60.00 and $80.00 each, the subscriptions to Netflix and Hulu cost me about $20.00 a month, so a big savings over the $76.00 a month I was paying for the Dish Network service. Though Dish network is getting me one last time before they let me go, they are charging me $15.00 shipping for each set box I am returning to them, so it will cost me $30.00 to get them out of my hair, but after that I am free of them.

I do have to say that going internet all the way might not work for some people, if you have to keep right up to date on any shows it probably isnt a way to go, but if you usually watch a few days behind original airing, then it might work out for you.

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Cootiecatchr

James — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:22:21 +0000

This past Saturday night I was playing with some jquery mobile code, and following Twitter when @missrogue sent out a tweet saying “What would you tell your 9 year old self? (tag it with #cootiecatchr)” . So I sent a few, and kept reading about what was going on, and got inspired and kept sending things to #cootiecatchr. Well from all that, and a night long session for @missrogue and her team, was born Cootiecatchr. I have to say it was one of the more unique ways I was involved with the development of a website, and one of the more fun ways too.

Go check it out, you might get some good advice.

Guardian Bell

James — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:59:22 +0000

Stephanie & Becky from work, who also ride, got me a little present for my bike, a Guardian bell. In case you haven’t heard of them before here is some info about them.. Guardian Bell Legend.

New Ride

James — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:41:06 +0000

Well after being without a motorcycle since I moved to Arizona, I finally went and got one. I picked up a 09 Harley Sportster Custom. After adding a sissy bar, saddlebags and a windshield, I am set….

What Pinup Are You?

James — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:33:15 +0000

Hadn’t done one of these “What are you” type things for a while, and as a guy, kind of wondered which one I would be…

You Scored as Betty Page

Betty Page

50%

Audrey Hepburn

31%

Mae West

31%

Betty Grable

31%

Mariyln Monroe

25%

Jayne Mansfield

13%

Can’t complain about that

Won’t be at PodcampAZ :(

James — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:31:57 +0000

Unfortunately some things have come up so I am not able to make it, and I was really looking forward to it.

So heres to next year!

edit: had to edit the original post, was done from my G1 and did not come out right… need to check on that..

Women spend more time with PCs

James — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:36:20 +0000

Interesting article, and actually I am not really suprised..

Women spend more time with PCs-Health/Sci-The Times of India.

PodcampAZ Post#2

James — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:17:42 +0000

If you are a blogger, podcaster, into social media, or interactive media then Podcamp AZ 2008 is the place to be Nov 1&2. There is a long list of speakers, with some great topics.

I will be streaming live and also posting to Seesmic through out the event. When I know for sure which service I am going to use for live streaming I will add a link to the blog.

Tax Refund Scam

James — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:58:47 +0000

I have seen alot of tax refund scams over the years, but this one is really bad..

Yea, like this sounds real.....

Bajofondo Pa Bailar

James — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:53:54 +0000

The other night I was up late flipping through channels and decided to see what was on the National Geographic Channel. Surprisingly they were showing music videos, but unlike VH1 or MTV they were showing world music videos. the one I have included here caught my eye and my ear. Hope you enjoy it.

Also, I have found a version with vocals that I will include later.