Well, it has been almost a year and a half since I cut the cord and joined the antennae/Netflix generation. Netflix is amazing. I watched 100's of episodes of all different types of shows. All without commercials. It is quite a deal for $7.95/month. Also, local TV stations with the antennae were sharp, clear, and not to mention completely free. However, my DSL through Windstream was becoming antiquated and well...slow. $70/month (with tax) for 6Mb/sec was a horrible value. It was time to reattach the cord. I would love to have Verizon FIOS, but tragically it is not offered in my area. My only choice is the evil and outrageously priced...cable. Luckily, Comcast has a nice deal for the holidays. $89.99 for a internet/voice/TV bundle. It has a two year contract period, but the price lasts for two years. The bill will jump $60 on month 25, however, we can cancel at that point. So far so good. my speed has gone from 6Mb/sec down | 384Kb/sec up to: It will take a few days for our number to get transfer, but really a phone is a phone. It's not all that exciting. There seems to be lots of features with TV setup. I...Read More
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Pirates 2015 Season
[caption id="attachment_1539" align="alignnone" width="870"] Pirates 2015 Season[/caption] The Pirates 2015 season was amazing with the Pirates ending up with the second best record in baseball with 98 Wins. Here is a very short list of other teams that have had 98 wins or more and NOT made the playoffs. 1942 Dodgers 104 1993 Giants 103 1954 Yankees 103 1962 Dodgers 102 1961 Tigers 101 1980 Orioles 100 1978 Red Sox 99 1928 A's 98 1962 Reds 98 1964 White Sox 98 1974 Reds 98 1985 Mets 98 The Pirates were on a high all season, reaching the playoffs for the third straight year after going 20 seasons without a winning season. They notched 98 victories in 2015, the second highest total in MLB and their highest win total since 1991. They did so by being remarkably consistent. The Pirates did not have a losing month this season, and had three winning streaks of at least seven games. Unfortunately, 98 wins was only good enough for second place in the NL Central, which meant Pittsburgh was back in the wild-card game for the third straight season. Like 2014 when they ran into Madison Bumgarner, Pittsburgh squared off against the game's hottest pitcher...Read More
Oceanaire View Virginia Beach
Oceanaire, the newest addition to the Ocean Beach Club Resort, is bringing an entirely new level of vacation luxury to the Boardwalk. Designed by world-renown designer Cleo Design, this $75 million tower features 106 timeshare units, including 10 incredible three bedroom penthouse units. Cleo Design, along NCG Architects, have combined to ensure that every little detail is as stunning as the oceanfront views. Individual rooms are equipped with the finest appointments, including full kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Rooms also feature whirlpool spa tubs to help you relax after a fun day on the beach. The highlight of each room is the 12 foot wide floor to ceiling windows which provide amazing oceanfront views. Oceanaire completes the already amazing Ocean Beach Club Resort, which has a Premier Resort status by Interval International, and will quickly become one of the best oceanfront destinations in the East. The Oceanaire Resort Hotel features: •Studio and one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with fully-equipped kitchens and 42-inch TVs •Access to amenities at the Ocean Beach Club (neighboring) •Four oceanfront pools – two indoor and two outdoor •10th floor lounge and sun deck •Sky Fitness, fitness center overlooking the ocean •Kids' game room
Charlie Brown Christmas Stamp
On December 9, 1965, millions of Americans learned what Christmas is all about. That evening, A Charlie Brown Christmas, the first animated special featuring characters from Charles Schulz's beloved comic strip Peanuts, aired on CBS. Over the years, watching the beautifully understated ode to the holiday season has become an annual tradition. The program now airs every year on ABC. [caption id="attachment_1538" align="alignnone" width="802"] Charlie Brown Christmas Stamp[/caption] You can pre-order A Charlie Brown Christmas 50th anniversary stamp at the USPS website. The issue date is October 1, 2015. A Charlie Brown Christmas was completed just ten days shy of its national broadcast premiere. All involved believed the special would be an unmitigated disaster. Melendez first saw the completed animation at a showing in a theater in the days before its premiere, turning to his crew of animators and remarking, "My golly, we've killed it." Melendez was embarrassed, but one of the animators, Ed Levitt, was more positive regarding the special, telling him it was "the best special [he'll] ever make [...] This show is going to run for a hundred years." Mendelson was similar in his assumptions of the show's quality, and when he showed the film to network executives...Read More
Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2
PopCap Games, creator of some of the world’s most beloved video game franchises and a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), today announced Backyard Battleground, an all new dynamic hub in Plants vs Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2. This interactive environment connects players to every map and mode, and brings to life all new ways to experience the Plants vs. Zombies universe through solo and social play. As soon as the game starts, players will be immersed in a wild playground with dynamic events and tons to discover and do. They can invite up to three friends into their Backyard Battleground to do almost anything they want – take on daily quests, complete missions for Crazy Dave and Dr. Zomboss, interact with some of their favorite Plants vs. Zombies characters, ignite an all-out war by crossing over enemy lines and much more. The Backyard Battleground is an immersive hub unlike anything that has been in a Plants vs. Zombies game before. [caption id="attachment_1537" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2[/caption] Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 is partnering with BioWare™ on an intergalactic pre-order. Fans who pre-order the game will get access to a new Grass Effect Z7-Mech when they...Read More