Tag: tv

Chapter 28: Putting Down The Rebellion

byJon Westfall November 28, 2015 NaNoWriMo15
[nnwm15]   “Ready?” “Ready” “Let’s do this” When Jamie and Julie were little, the each had their own unique set of fears. For Jamie, it had been thunderstorms. Each time a front would move in, she’d run and hide somewhere she could block out the sound. Since it was possible,…

Amazon Raises Prime Price to $99 a Year

byJon Westfall March 13, 2014 Other Things
Just got an email from Amazon – they’re raising Prime’s Price to $99 a year. A far cry from the $149 that people had feared might happen, and in general for the level of service, I think $99 a year is reasonable. Hate any increase in price though, however small!…

Ghost Hunters: Skepticism in Science

byJon Westfall April 16, 2009 Psychology
If you don’t know, and I wouldn’t doubt you if you said you didn’t, Ghost Hunters is a show on the SciFi channel that focuses on a group of individuals who seek to document evidence of paranormal activity. Karey enjoys watching the show religiously, and I enjoy watching it was…

Why Is Deadliest Catch So Popular?

byJon Westfall April 14, 2009 Articles Psychology
Deadliest Catch starts up again tonight, and again I’ll be watching it. Karey & I realized a few years ago that the show really is essentially the same thing year after year. They go out, they fish for crabs, things break (both ships and people), good times, bad times, etc……

Feel In Touch: The Samsung Omnia Reviewed

byJon Westfall December 24, 2008 Windows Phone Thoughts
http://omnia.samsungmobile.com/ Product Category: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional SmartphoneManufacturer: SamsungWhere to Buy: Expansys [Affiliate]Price: $689 USD (16 GB), $634 USD (8 GB)Specifications: 5 MP Camera, 3.2 TFT WQVGA Touch screen (240 x 400), Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11g, Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, HSDPA 7.2 Mbits, TV-out, FM Radio, Integrated GPS, microSDHC, 1440mA battery Pros:…

Stupid News Executive Alert

byJon Westfall April 24, 2008 Other Things
TV Executive Arrested At Logan Now In Treatment BOSTON (WBZ) WHDH Channel 7 announced Thursday that general manager Randi Goldklank is now undergoing medical treatment after an allegedly drunken tirade Sunday night that ended with her arrest at Logan Airport. “The unfortunate events of last Sunday night were unanticipated and…

The Best Robot Chicken Sketches… Ever

byJon Westfall July 4, 2007 Other Things
OK, so maybe this is just in my opinion, but the list below are absolutely the best robot chicken sketches ever. Thank you Adult Swim for posting these gems online! I’m sure there are some I’ve missed, but at an initial glance, these are my favs! Rank Title Why It’s…