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Sorry, you're just plain wrong on this. There are a ton of films, often discussed and referenced, making festivals and the like, even with famous stars or known directors, that have just hit finally DVD in the last year or two. There are way more that haven't. Hell, Ozu's inspiration for Tokyo Story (often sited as top ten of all time), the well know Leo McCarey film Make Way for Tomorrow, will finally appear on DVD next month. As the article said there are whole periods missing. See how many commonly sited silent films you can get for instance (most people probably think there were only slapsticks made). I don't know how you can dismiss this as a rant unless you argue keeping a vid off the shelve long enough makes the audience forget, thus no demand. You can say it's simple economics , though that doesn't deny the displacement of the previous format. Of course I have to bring up LP (even low quality recordings) collectors and the affect of CDs introduction. That title loss is a much bigger deal than audio quality sacrificed in my book. I think image quality (including deterioration) is certainly a part of it, but that isn't they whole displacement picture, and it is addressed in the article, no? He's still optimistic about Blu-ray, just nervous about the marketplace effect on title availability.

I suppose it's well known, but I like that someone is pointing out the films lost with every expensive new video delivery format. Hopefully, online distribution will shift in the opposite direction. The Ballad of Blu-ray - A Cinephile Takes Stock - NYTimes.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6ASdfODQRQ

Streaming Jersey Shore.

I was going to buy some Treks, but after trying them on at a local shop, I prefer the KSOs (and will be buying a second pair). I think the Treks are just a bit too far from the "barefoot" angle the FFs are about - sole not quite as flexible or sensitive and foot higher off the ground (because of the threads). That said, I didn't enjoy hiking on sharp rocks, etc. with the KSOs recently so definitely could see the Treks better for that use (and likely designed for).

I use WunderRadio, but... 6 iPhone Internet Radio Apps For Every Type Of Listener

Daring Fireball: The Tablet

Not the earlier $100, but... Ultimate Ears Noise Isolating Earphones Triple.fi $200

H.B.Reks.

Sounds weird, but sometimes I have luck with different apps trying to read the disk. Sure there are some OS level issues (not to mention hardware ones), but depending on your settings in preferences for CD/DVD media (may want to test different actions - including turning all off), having Toast launched prior to inserting CDs sometimes loads problematic discs versus automatically having iTunes (or possibly other OS defaults) do their work. Almost like it grabs the disc before something else goes wrong.

Actually, looks like the episodes are on Google Video. Again different format, but... http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6074862934137494377

If you love Band of Brothers you have to check out The First World War. Different war and format, but insanely good.

Programmed to be opposite of a sexbot... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4UPcv7Y1AE

Yeah, I've never understood the complaints about the phone either. Works as well as my previous half dozen dumb-phones. Now AT&T service depending on where you live compared to Sprint, Verizon, MetroPCS, etc. is another matter.

Package arrived today (due to my company closure last week). Thanks much Fitz. Very curious to dive in tonight. Nice track #4 on Circus. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeXFE2t0AXM

I'm waiting to see what Apple offers up next month, but this is an interesting sign... Slashdot News Story | Amazon Sells More Ebooks On Christmas Than Real Books

More importantly, when did the news get so lazy it started using Yelp reviews?

Damn, I thought from some of the comments in the Oppo thread, you already had. Thus the gift exchange format. Sorry, I should have asked, but if you needed another nudge. Someday, I'll make the leap.

One bump as these are so good.

Here ya go GPH! My Birthday Comes on Christmas – Spike Jones

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate it. Hope you're all having a fun, warm time with friends and family celebrating GPH and my birthdays!

"I can't really say anything, but, let's just say Steve is extremely happy with the new tablet."

Have a great one Ken.