Originally posted by vansmack:heh, and i just bought the xbox hd-dvd a week ago, figures
Well, I'm back in the waiting pond…..
Warner Bros. Entertainment to Release its High-Definition DVD Titles Exclusively in the Blu-Ray Disc Format Beginning Later This Year
This is getting beyond ridiculous.
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Originally posted by pdx pollard:Well, Warner broke their Blu-ray only agreement just long enough to get their back catalog out on HD-DVD so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
heh, and i just bought the xbox hd-dvd a week ago, figures
But how is the X-Box HD-DVD player? Huge jump in quality?
Originally posted by vansmack:I returned it this morning while I still could :D
Well, Warner broke their Blu-ray only agreement just long enough to get their back catalog out on HD-DVD so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
But how is the X-Box HD-DVD player? Huge jump in quality?
The jump in quality really wasnt that amazing to me, I will probably end up buying a blu ray eventually, but will wait a while now.
Originally posted by vansmack:Toshiba's Comment on Announcement from Warner Bros. Entertainment of its Exclusive Support for Blu-ray Disc Format
Warner Bros. Entertainment to Release its High-Definition DVD Titles Exclusively in the Blu-Ray Disc Format Beginning Later This Year
This is getting beyond ridiculous.
And if this turns out to be true, I'm going to be pissed. Why can't they just come to a consensus?
http://www.n4g.com/tech/News-97189.aspx
According to a trusted source that was close to the negotiations, Warner and FOX were working on a deal to go Exclusive to HD DVD as recent as last week. Our source tells us that Warner was only willing to go to HD DVD if FOX would go with them. Their thinking was if they just went to HD DVD by themselves, it would not end the format war. Early this week FOX was paid an undisclosed amount to remain exclusive to Blu-ray. With the FOX deal falling through, Warner had no choice but to accept the BDAâ??s $500 Million offer to go Blu-ray exclusive. We do wonder if FOX was just playing the HD DVD side, while having no intentions of ever switching.
At least the US Consumer isn't confused:
Toyota Outsells Ford in the US Market
This is what happens when you fail to realize that the the price of gas has been absurdly subsidized for too long. Even the US consumer is smarter than that.
Toyota Outsells Ford in the US Market
This is what happens when you fail to realize that the the price of gas has been absurdly subsidized for too long. Even the US consumer is smarter than that.
Be wary of early polls suggesting McCain and Obama are looking at big victories in New Hampshire. New Hampshire allows independents to vote in either the Republican Primary or the Democratic Primary, but, obviously, not both. So when a poll shows a large lead for either candiate, consider the question and how many independents were surveyed. If the question asked an independent voter who she would choose between Clinton and Obama, the majority of independents would choose Obama. A similar question regarding the Republican candidates would yield the same result for McCain. But what would an independent voter do when faced with a question regarding Obama or McCain?
And that's what I'm excited to see tomorrow. If either candidate does exceptionally well tomorrow, that could mean huge gains for either Mitt Romney or Hillary Clinton. If they split the independent vote, will that be enough for them to put the other candidates at a huge disadvantage? We shall see.
For the record, an Independent in the Union's largest state, California, is only allowed to vote in the Democratic Primay. This will be a HUGE boost for Barack Obama.
And that's what I'm excited to see tomorrow. If either candidate does exceptionally well tomorrow, that could mean huge gains for either Mitt Romney or Hillary Clinton. If they split the independent vote, will that be enough for them to put the other candidates at a huge disadvantage? We shall see.
For the record, an Independent in the Union's largest state, California, is only allowed to vote in the Democratic Primay. This will be a HUGE boost for Barack Obama.
This is not your Daddy's "Pole Tax"
And here I thought the Poll Tax was unconstitutional.
Leave it to Texas to prove me wrong. Starting January 1, strip clubs in Texas will have a mandatory $5 surcharge per visitor, the proceeds of which go to a special fund to support victims of sexual assault. This new "Pole Tax" is said to raise an additional $40 Million of revenue (wait a minute, 8 million people a year visit strip clubs in Texas?). Like me, most are used to paying a cover charge to see the entertainment, so some will feel better knowing that $5 of there cover goes to something good. The rest think this a weak attempt to link strip club visitors and sexual assault - Louche behaviour, after all, is not a crime.
And here I thought the Poll Tax was unconstitutional.
Leave it to Texas to prove me wrong. Starting January 1, strip clubs in Texas will have a mandatory $5 surcharge per visitor, the proceeds of which go to a special fund to support victims of sexual assault. This new "Pole Tax" is said to raise an additional $40 Million of revenue (wait a minute, 8 million people a year visit strip clubs in Texas?). Like me, most are used to paying a cover charge to see the entertainment, so some will feel better knowing that $5 of there cover goes to something good. The rest think this a weak attempt to link strip club visitors and sexual assault - Louche behaviour, after all, is not a crime.
Originally posted by vansmack:It's more likely that a quarter of a million perverts each go 30+ times.
8 million people a year visit strip clubs in Texas?
Rather than dig up the original thread where I discussed my theory on WiMax, I'm pleased to report that DC will be getting wimax soon.
Originally posted by vansmack:Far be it for me to pat myself on the back, but this was a pretty damn good call on my part.
Be wary of early polls suggesting McCain and Obama are looking at big victories in New Hampshire. New Hampshire allows independents to vote in either the Republican Primary or the Democratic Primary, but, obviously, not both…But what would an independent voter do when faced with a question regarding Obama or McCain?
Originally posted by vansmack:I suppose we could have a more drawn discussion elsewhere, but this is now being brought up-
Originally posted by vansmack:Far be it for me to pat myself on the back, but this was a pretty damn good call on my part.
Be wary of early polls suggesting McCain and Obama are looking at big victories in New Hampshire. New Hampshire allows independents to vote in either the Republican Primary or the Democratic Primary, but, obviously, not both…But what would an independent voter do when faced with a question regarding Obama or McCain?
A Theory about Independents in NH… [Rich Lowry]
…a couple of people have mentioned to me: Could it be possible that independents figured, with the press coverage, that Obama was going to win no matter what, so they decided if they were going to have any effect they should vote in the Republican primary? Therefore Obama suffered the effect that everyone thought McCain was going to suffer of independents going to the other guy? Just a theory with no data to support it.
and
A question
Did New Hampshire's independents outsmart themselves, believing that McCain needed them more than Obama did, and thus deciding to vote Republican in greater-than-expected numbers… producing a McCain landslide and a Clinton-Obama squeaker?
personally, i'm more interested in the polling issues leading up to today, or is that a function of independents polling both ways, but only voting one way?
My theory regardind Obama's loss…
I blame Edwards for staying in the race. If Edwards wasn't in the race, I think most of his votes would go to Obama.
Just like when Nader handed the election to Bush in 2000, Edwards is going to hand it to Clinton.
Obama's loss in NH is all Edwards' fault.
I blame Edwards for staying in the race. If Edwards wasn't in the race, I think most of his votes would go to Obama.
Just like when Nader handed the election to Bush in 2000, Edwards is going to hand it to Clinton.
Obama's loss in NH is all Edwards' fault.
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:Well, I'm not as convinced that a large enough majority of Edwards votes will go to Obama, after all Clinton is seen as less centrist that Obama and Edwards is father left than any of the three. Of course, that assumes voters actaully care about the issues and don't have an anti-Clinton sentiment.
I blame Edwards for staying in the race. If Edwards wasn't in the race, I think most of his votes would go to Obama.
However, Edwards was going to stick it out until South Carolina from the very beginning, and when he gets waxed there, he'll bow out and endorse….???? The guy still wants to be VP - a last gasp at a failing politcal career - I'm not sure he'll endorse anyone out as he bows out.
Obama a centrist? But the great political commentator Mankie called his a socialist.
I've been thinking your Edwards wanting the veep theory for awhile. I see him throwing his support to Obama in exchange for veep honors. Though if he though it was better for him to go with Clinton, he'd probably go her way.
I like Edwards' message, I just don't trust the guy delivering it.
I've been thinking your Edwards wanting the veep theory for awhile. I see him throwing his support to Obama in exchange for veep honors. Though if he though it was better for him to go with Clinton, he'd probably go her way.
I like Edwards' message, I just don't trust the guy delivering it.
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:Well, I'm not as convinced that a large enough majority of Edwards votes will go to Obama, after all Clinton is seen as less centrist that Obama and Edwards is father left than any of the three. Of course, that assumes voters actaully care about the issues and don't have an anti-Clinton sentiment.
I blame Edwards for staying in the race. If Edwards wasn't in the race, I think most of his votes would go to Obama.
However, Edwards was going to stick it out until South Carolina from the very beginning, and when he gets waxed there, he'll bow out and endorse….???? The guy still wants to be VP - a last gasp at a failing politcal career - I'm not sure he'll endorse anyone out as he bows out.
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:i'd blame the media before i blame edwards. new hampshire people like to set the agenda, not have it set for them. everyone wants to anoint obama? not if they have something to say about it. they are fickle. also, caucusing and voting are pretty different. with a bunch of people around it's easy to get swept up in all obamania. but when it's just you and a voting machine, not as easy.
My theory regardind Obama's loss…
I blame Edwards for staying in the race. If Edwards wasn't in the race, I think most of his votes would go to Obama.
Just like when Nader handed the election to Bush in 2000, Edwards is going to hand it to Clinton.
Obama's loss in NH is all Edwards' fault.
i'm kinda happy, i'd like to see obama earn it if he's gonna get it. he's like a zombie lately, "WE … WANT … CHAAAAAAAAANGE!"
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:He also called him a Muslim a few months ago….
Obama a centrist? But the great political commentator Mankie called his a socialist.
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:Edwards is in big trouble. I don't see either of the front runner candidates embracing him for VP. After the Iowa Caucaus I called his political career over and I'm going to stand by that, despite his youth. His message is one of revitalizing the liberal agenda of 1968 and that message no longer resonates with todays youthful voters, half of which were born after 1968. Clinton's message is similar, but not as strongly worded as the 1968 agenda.
I've been thinking your Edwards wanting the veep theory for awhile. I see him throwing his support to Obama in exchange for veep honors. Though if he though it was better for him to go with Clinton, he'd probably go her way.
I like Edwards' message, I just don't trust the guy delivering it.
If Obama wins, he'll need to choose a VP candidate that is seen as having executive experience or a long track record - someone like Richardson or Biden (although I think Biden, with a little work on his Diplomacy, would make a good Secretary of State).
If Clinton wins, she will need to ask Obama to be her VP, but that is not going to be easy. A lot of that will depend on how they campaign against each other for Super Tuesday and onward, and who the Republican candidate is. He may turn her down or she may not have the guts to do it. A second choice would be Richardson.
Edwards is a slimeball.
His "Two Americas" message is contradicted by his establishment of a sham non-profit organization for the eradication of poverty, the proceeds of which he used for his ongoing personal political campaigning. Best of all, the donors could give whatever amount they wanted and could also remain anonymous.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/22/us/politics/22edwards.html
His big talk about the evils of predatory lending is contradicted by his own personal investments in sub-prime mortgages. He claims he was unaware of these investments, which is beyond the pale of believability since he was a senior advisor to the firm at the time they were making those investments and the fact that he has since given the firm more than half of his vast personal fortune to manage on his behalf.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/10/AR2007051002277_pf.html
Mankie's right - he's a televangelist: Preach one thing while practicing the opposite.
His "Two Americas" message is contradicted by his establishment of a sham non-profit organization for the eradication of poverty, the proceeds of which he used for his ongoing personal political campaigning. Best of all, the donors could give whatever amount they wanted and could also remain anonymous.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/22/us/politics/22edwards.html
His big talk about the evils of predatory lending is contradicted by his own personal investments in sub-prime mortgages. He claims he was unaware of these investments, which is beyond the pale of believability since he was a senior advisor to the firm at the time they were making those investments and the fact that he has since given the firm more than half of his vast personal fortune to manage on his behalf.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/10/AR2007051002277_pf.html
Mankie's right - he's a televangelist: Preach one thing while practicing the opposite.
I can't imagine Obama would ever agree to run with Hilary. Obama has emerged has his own force, and its too late to subjugate that force - especially to someone who does not share his philosophical spirit. It would be infinitely disappointing to see Obama join forces with Clinton.
Edwards and Richardson are losers. No one even knows why they are in the race. The only explanation is they have strong finance teams. I doubt either Obama or Hilary respect either enough to pick them.
Picking a VP candidate is like making a good boxing match. Styles and personalities make fights. When Clinton picked Gore in 92 it was like "oh yeah, nice move." The ticket worked. When Gore picked Lieberman it was like "Um, no." You wouldn't buy that card on PPV.
I'm looking forward to a slugfest b/w Obama and Hilary. Obama's got phenomenal swag right now and Clinton's got the machinery, desire and cash to make it a battle for the ages.
Edwards and Richardson are losers. No one even knows why they are in the race. The only explanation is they have strong finance teams. I doubt either Obama or Hilary respect either enough to pick them.
Picking a VP candidate is like making a good boxing match. Styles and personalities make fights. When Clinton picked Gore in 92 it was like "oh yeah, nice move." The ticket worked. When Gore picked Lieberman it was like "Um, no." You wouldn't buy that card on PPV.
I'm looking forward to a slugfest b/w Obama and Hilary. Obama's got phenomenal swag right now and Clinton's got the machinery, desire and cash to make it a battle for the ages.