Monthly Archives: September 2011

Is Dish Network Having Employees Spam Blogs? (Like This One.)

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 by MegaZone

At first I thought it was an isolated incident or two, but I’m starting to think Dish Network may be actively having people spam blogs to promote their services. The latest offense is from my post on Amazon’s special pricing … Continue reading →

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NASA Unveils Their Next Launcher, the Space Launch System

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 by MegaZone

NASA has unveiled the conceptual design for their new launcher, replacing the Ares I and Ares V of the cancelled Constellation program. Frankly, I’m disappointed, but not surprised. The overall design is clearly a reduced cost version of the Ares … Continue reading →

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Time Warner Cable Responds to TiVo’s Response to a NY Times Blog Entry about an Incident with Time Warner Cable. Whew!

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 by MegaZone

Back in mid-July the NY Times Gadgetwise Blog ran an entry about the bad experience the author had getting Time Warner Cable to install a CableCARD in this new TiVo Premiere. It reads like a summary of every complaint users … Continue reading →

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Woot! – Dyson Air Multiplier 10” Bladeless Table Fan $149.99

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 by MegaZone

I want one of these just because they’re cool, even though I really don’t have a use for it. The Dyson Air Multiplier 10 inch Bladeless Table Fan is today’s Woot! deal, for just $149.99 + $5 S&H. OK, perhaps … Continue reading →

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HDTV Savings At Amazon

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 by MegaZone

Time once again for HDTV specials from Amazon. This time around they’re running three different promotions, all through September 17th, 2011. First up, save on select Sony HDTVs. Sixteen 1080p models to choose from, 32″ up to 60″. Three LCD … Continue reading →

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