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...Click for full post
Category: Archive (Before 2026)
Pirates 2015 Season
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 1041993 Giants 1031954 Yankees 1031962 Dodgers 1021961 Tigers 1011980 Orioles 1001978 Red Sox 991928 A's 981962 Reds 981964 White Sox 981974 Reds 981985 Mets 98 The Pirates were on a high all season, reaching the playoffs for...Click for full post
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...Click for full post
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....Click for full post
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...Click for full post