Playlist: Review: Alpine KCA-420i iPod Interface
Playlistmag.com reviews the Alpine KCA-420i interface which connects and Ipod to a 2004 or later Alpine Ai-Net car receiver. They liked the interface but found some quirks/limitations. As I write this, it looks like Crutchfield has the KCA-420i in stock. Personally, I think I’ll wait and see [...]
As Income Gap Widens, Uncertainty Spreads (washingtonpost.com – registration required)
The Washington Post has an article about the middle class shrinking (disappearing). They interviewed several people from Richmond, VA who lost jobs that provided benefits and paid middle class wages. Since they lost their jobs, the only jobs they’ve been able to find are [...]
Forbes.com: Broadcast Bullies
Forbes has an article about the headaches the National Association of Broadcasters has caused XM and Sirius. NAB has used it’s power and influence to introduce as many roadblocks as possible.
I like what Adam Curry said when referring to the Forbes article – “It’s going to get interesting when iPods are outlawed [...]
This QB doesn’t fit the system – The Washington Times: Sports – September 29, 2004
The Washington Times questions whether Brunell and Portis are the right quarterback and running back for Joe Gibbs
Salvation Army Banned by Target
NPR is reporting that Target has banned Salvation Army bell ringers from their stores. They claim they did it to standardize their “no solicitation policy”. They received requests from other non-profit groups, and they decided there would be no exceptions to the “no solicitation policy”. Merry Christmas. [...]
The Redskins lost to the Cowboys 18-21. They lost another division game, and this time it was a home game. They now sit alone at the bottom of the NFC East.
The offensive line did not do a good job protecting the quarterback and gave up 5 sacks. They also did not do [...]
Yesterday, I asked my local CBS affiliate (WDBJ) why they did not show the Baltimore Ravens (the local AFC team) game and why WDBJ did not show 2 games yesterday. Here’s the response I received:
We opted for the Cleveland/Giants game sine if Lee Suggs had played, itwould have featured two running backs from this [...]
The Redskins play Dallas tonight, and September would be a success if they beat Dallas tonight. If the Skins only win two more games this season, let it be the Dallas games. Just beat Dallas! If Joe Gibbs beats Dallas twice this season, he will have had a successful season, even if [...]
Why don’t the local CBS and Fox stations show 2 NFL games apiece each Sunday during football season? My local CBS station is only showing 1 game today, and it’s not the Baltimore Ravens game. I would consider the Ravens the local AFC favorite, but the local station is showing the Browns/Giants game [...]
If you’re in Roanoke or Salem and want a good cup of coffee, I recommend the Mill Mountain Coffee House. The coffee’s good, and they have locations in Roanoke and Salem. When I moved from the Charlottesville area, 3 of the things I missed were coffee from the MudHouse and coffee and bagels [...]
Other than WVTF (NPR), Radio IQ (BBC/NPR), WGMN (ESPN), and WVBE (Vibe 100 on AM, Roanoke radio is horrible. In my opinion, Roanoke needs:
A local station like WSVA in Harrisonburg, VA A news station like WTOP in DC A college station like WTJU in [...]
Traffic was heavier than usual, and the sun was in my eyes while driving west across Afton Mountain Friday evening, and I saw some really bad driving. People were tailgating, going too fast, and weaving in and out of traffic. It was not a pleasant feeling when I looked in my passenger’s side [...]
It was very hazy when I crossed Afton Mountain this morning. I cross Afton on average twice per week, and it was more hazy this morning than any time I’ve seen in the last year. I thought that maybe there was a forest fire, but a google news search returned no results for [...]
I attended my first Virginia Tech football game Saturday, 9/18, and I watched them defeat Duke. It was definitely worth the price of admission, but I thought it would be much louder, because the tv announcers oftem mention how loud it is in Lane Stadium. I guess it’s not as loud when you’re [...]
As someone posted on the webskins mailing list, the Giants showed how to beat the Redskins:
Throw screens to beat the blitz of the Redskins defense. Blitz the Redskins offense as much as possible – sounds like last year.
The Redskins have another new coach, but they still managed to play ugly and lose another division game – Giants 20, Redskins 14. This got old 10 years ago.
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