Wednesday, February 28, 2007

 

Daily Update 2/28/2007

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I am planning on posting daily things that I find interesting on the internet. I hope you enjoy these items as much as I do.Most topics posted on this page will be completely random. Just various stories and news tidbits I have discovered today.

My Favorite Featured Story
Brought to you by Yahoo

This is an exciting season for TV fans everywhere who have patiently waited for new episodes of Lost, Heroes, Ugly Betty,and American Idol. Those four shows alone can tie you up Monday through Thursday, leaving you with little time for anything else.Of course, in a perfect world you'd never miss a show, but there's the occasional event you can't pass up, like happyhour, dinner with friends, or . That leaves us with no choice but to miss our favorite shows. Or does it?
Friends, it's time to stop planning our lives around TV shows and take advantage of some of the following alternatives

Go to the Network's site
Research has shown that online consumers spend equal amounts of time surfing the web and watching television. Last year,major networks paid attention and decided to experiment with what they called webisodes . Looks like their experimentproved successful, since now more and more networks have jumped on this trend by making their contentavailable to online viewers. ABC offers full episodes of at least eight shows including Ugly Betty, Lost, and Grey's Anatomy, whileJericho, CSI, and Survivor fans can head on over to CBS to watch any missed shows. This year ABC even dedicated aspecial site to livecasts that will air before and after the Academy Awards , although it's not clear if the show itself will be available online.
I do have a word of caution: check the network's webisode offerings before you miss a show. NBC viewers are complainingabout the Two-Minute Replays on some of their popular shows such as Medium , so do keep in mind thatnetworks don't always offer full webisodes. On the other hand, I couldn't find any shows on Fox, although last year theyannounced that 60 percent of their prime time shows would be online. (Update: Thanks to our readers, I was able to findFox full episodes on MySpace)

You'll love: That they're free and can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet.
You'll hate: Only popular shows are online, plus you won't always find full episodes of your favorite shows.
Perfect for: Those who missed a show and want to watch it during a lunch break.
Cost: Free (if you can sit through a few commercials).
Source: Streaming video

Download it from iTunes
iTunes offers more than 200 TV shows for download starting at $1.99. They have a great mix of shows from various networks,such as MTV, ESPN, and Comedy Central. The video quality has improved, which means you can certainly watchthem on a standard television set by using an iPod AV connection kit. Downloads are pretty fast, and you can evenwatch the show while it's being saved to your computer. You can purchase a season pass to a show, which means newepisodes are automatically downloaded. The downside is that episodes begin to download a day after they've aired. Thegood news is that once you buy an episode, you can watch it on your computer, television, or iPod as many times as youwant.

You'll love: You can load the show to your iPod.
You'll hate: You can't play them on other media devices or burn them to a disk which means you'll need a big hard drive.
Perfect for: Those who like portable, commercial-free entertainment.
Cost: $1.99 per episode
Source: Download

Catch it On Demand
Cable companies offer Video On Demand services to anyone with a cable box. They have a nice selection of TV shows andmovies to choose from, but if you missed a show, the chances of catching it on demand are slim. Comcast, for example,offers a handful of shows from CBS and NBC only, and I have to say the list of shows is not spectacular. On thebright side, you can fast-forward or rewind content, it is commercial-free, and some shows are available in high-definition.

You'll love: You can catch up with a whole season of your favorite show, some in HD.
You'll hate: Shows rotate, so you better watch them before they're removed.
Perfect for: Those days when there's nothing good on TV.
Cost: Check with your cable company.
Source: Download

Friends with TiVo
TiVo can be programmed to automatically record any show you want onto its hard drive. If you're not a fan of commercials,fast-forwarding is a bonus on recorded content. The best feature is being able to control live televisionprogramming to create your own instant replays. Wait at least 15 minutes before every show, and you'll never haveto sit through commercials again. TiVo keeps beefing up its options with programs like TiVo ToGo , which enables users todownload their favorite shows to an MP3 player, personal computer, portable gaming device, or mobile phone. Shows canbe saved to DVD, giving you flexibility to watch them anywhere. A Series 3 HD TiVo is available for high-definition lovers, and adual-tuner Series 2 TiVo can record two shows at the same time. However, you do have to buy the TiVo tuner itself and paya monthly fee, but in my opinion, it's worth it.
You'll love: TiVo ToGo, Tivo Unboxed , and the ability to fast-forward through commercials.
You'll hate: The monthly fee, as well as paying for the equipment.
Perfect for: Those who want to ditch the TV ball and chain forever.
Cost: $13 monthly fee with 3-year plan + equipment costs ($50-$799)
Source: Download

Streaming vs downloads: This is very simple. Streaming video requires a connection to a computer, while down loaded material doesn't after it's stored on a hard drive. This means it is also easier to rewind or fast-forward through downloaded content, as opposed to streaming media. I'm not a fan of streaming video because speed depends on your connection, and if you have a slow connection that fails, you'll have to watch the show from the beginning all over again. Streaming media is not stored on your computer either, so you can't copy it to other media devices without the help of special software.
All these media have their advantages and disadvantages, but it's all about having an option as opposed to waiting for episodes to be aired again. Once you determine what works for you, you'll be glad you're not tied to a TV schedule again.
I want to hear about your experience with any of these methods. Which one do you prefer?

(My Viewpoint) I have a DVR from my cable company and I love it. Being able to fast forward through commercials isawesome. I don't have a lot of time to watch TV being able to fast forward through commercials lets me watch more TV.


My Favorite Story Trash News Story
Brought to you by TMZ

TMZ has learned the negotiations between Howard K. Stern and Larry Birkhead now have nothing to do with little Dannielynn.It's all about money.

Sources tell TMZ that Howard K. Stern has all but conceded that Larry Birkhead is the dad. Exhibit A: TMZ's story yesterdaythat Stern has already let Birkhead spend time with the baby. We're told Stern is willing to cooperate with paternitymatters if the price is right. Specifically, sources say Stern has his eye on the Bahamian house Anna Nicole bought(not Horizons), and the boat she purchased just before her death. But that is not the end of Stern's financial wish list.Sources say he has set his sights on other assets as well.

Under the will and the laws of inheritance, Dannielynn would get all her mom's assets. Nonetheless, we're told the house, theboat and other assets are being discussed. It is unclear how Stern might lay claim to the items in question. Nonetheless,we're told that's precisely what he wants.

(My viewpoint) Just bury the poor girl. You can fight over the cash after she has been laid to rest.


My Favorite Press Release Today
Brought to you The Open Press
(OPENPRESS) September 27, 2006 -- Gaming Corporation's proprietary search engine Gambling.com recently announcedthe launch of its first major Search Syndication contract with the Gambling.co.uk network. The Gambling.co.uk network is aleading Gambling portal operator and is the owner and operator of a number of top tier portals including Gambling.co.uk,Poker.co.uk, Casinos.co.uk, lotto.co.uk and Vegas.co.uk.

Under the terms of the contract Gambling.com's search functionality will be integrated into the look, feel and navigation of theGambling.co.uk network web sites on a revenue sharing basis. The Gambling.co.uk network currently generates over500,000 targeted unique monthly visitors.

Gambling.com's Integrated Search enables Gambling portals to incorporate Gambling.com's pay per click search functionalityinto its website. The provision of search functionality will allow portal operators to retain visitors longer and soprovide portal operators with the opportunity to generate additional revenues. The syndicated search function will enableconsumers to seamlessly search from within the network partners branded environment because both theGambling.com search box and the results are provided directly on the partner's site.

Gambling.com has created an online search engine that introduces consumers and advertisers. Advertisers bid on searchterms which are relevant to their sites and pay only for consumers who click on their listings after searching targetedkeywords on which the advertisers have bid. As a result, advertisers pay for self-qualified leads rather than exposuresto potential consumers, as with impression-based advertising, leading to a higher average revenue per visitor.

Gambling.com's Search Syndication Network builds on the highly successful affiliate Programmes operated by Overture andMiva.

Commenting on the first major Search Syndication deal Justin Drummond, Chief Executive of Gaming Corporation plc, said,

“This is a major step in establishing the Gambling.com Search Syndication network. The Gambling.co.uk network generatesa large volume of targeted Gambling traffic and this will significantly increase the number of searches conducted via GamingCorp's proprietary search engine.

The integration of our search technology transforms each network partner site into a stronger and more profitable destination.Our fully integrated Syndicated Search offering provides Gambling Portal Websites with a means of adding greatercontent depth and new sources of traffic and revenue to their site and I am confident that we will secure furthercontracts with other portal operators."

(My Viewpoint) Great change for gambling.com.


My Favorite Spam e-mail of the day
I dont know about you but I am consistently getting spam e-mail. Some of these e-mails totally crack me up. I have decidedto post my favorite spam e-mail daily.

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(My Viewpoint) Another classics spam e-mail. No sense to it at all. They just crack me up.



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Today: Partly cloudy, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 11 and 20 mph, with gusts as highas 30 mph.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 10to 18 mph becoming west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfallamounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

My Daily Horoscope (Virgo)
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Quickie
The personalities of the people around you today might be a little overbearing.

Overview
Usually you excel at examining the nitty-gritty, but the stars give you the gift of being able to see the big picture and thesmall details that make up the whole. Efforts you make now will really show up later.


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