This FALL - New Bionic Woman Series

I am very excited to bring this information to you. I was a huge fan of the Bionic Shows, The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman, as well as the later feature movies for TV. Seems that NBC has decided the time is right for a NEW Bionic Woman Series. I couldn't agree more.

Looks like this new Bionic Woman has Steve Austin's Bionic eye, both legs and the famous Bionic Ear. This Jamie is a bartender? What happened to school teacher? I am sure we will be treated to some great special effects. Hope they keep the old Bionic Sound effects.

Check out the Video Clips on the website, they have a cool intro to the site which you will enjoy.


http://www.nbc.com/Bionic_Woman/

John C. Dvorak uses an iMac, and Likes it!

Woa, this is BIG NEWS! John has been a big Mac basher for years, at least as long as I can recall. In his latest column he states that he has been using an iMac by choice and likes it. Take a gander into his review after just a few months.

ACER Says Vista Stinks!

You knew it was coming... a pundit slamming Vista, saying it was junk. But when the 4th major PC manufacturer says it is Junk.. Well you have to think on that one.

>> PS Boy were they right!

Install Vista on your Mac w/ Bootcamp

CNET has a timely 5 minute video online that shows us how to install Vista on our Mac. I know, as a Mac dude you hate this, but this is one of the biggest and most important bites that Apple can take from competitors as well as spread Mac hardware and get newbies starting to use Mac OS X.


AND

http://www.cnettv.com/9710-1_53-28537.html

MacLife Claims NEW iMacs in August

This is exciting, new iMacs MAY be released in August. Quoted below...

New iMac launch date set? Rumor has it that August 7 - give or take a few days - is the date on or around which Apple plans to unveil its new line of Intel-based iMacs. The new Macs are said to sport a thinner metal enclosure, a sleeker but more powerful keyboard, and Intel's Core 2 Extreme mobile processor. The same rumor mill is churning out another tidbit: That the new video iPods will also be released on the same date. ThinkSecret adds that the new version of iLife may also appear on or around this rumored launch date.

Top Bloggers Top Money Makers

Hi Gang, back from Vacation, and boy did I have fun! I will say that I didn't do near as many things from my Vacation Guide, that I wanted to.

Anyway, here is a cool article that proves Blogging can be profitable. No, I am not on this list! But it is very interesting that some individuals can make up to tens of thousands of dollars each month! Amazing!

Here is a list of the Top Bloggers - according to BusinessWeek - bringing in top bucks. With these links they are sure to finally top one million once you all exhibit click crazy.

boingboing.net
icanhascheezburger.com
shoemoney.com
overheardinnewyork.com
kottke.org
talkingpointsmemo.com
perezhilton.com
gothamist.com
techcrunch.com
gofugyourself.typepad.com
mashable.com
problogger.net
michellemalkin.com and hotair.com

Bush Commutes Libby Prison Sentence

Before you get all hyped up with a media frenzy, lets take a good look at Clinton's pardons and his written reasons for them. This is a Presidential exclusivity, one that is very important to the fabric of justice and our way of life. This power is proper and should be continued, even if administered by a so called unpopular President like George Bush.

iMac Sound Pop Software Bug Fixed!

After I installed the latest patch to Tiger OS X on my iMac, I started getting a pop sound after every sound initialization on my external speakers. Funny, but my internal speakers worked fine when I unplugged them. I though the speakers were going up, but figured I would wait to be sure. Well Apple just put out a fix for the annoying sound/noise, and thanks so much! My iMac has been such a smooth running computer, that when the pop sound appeared I was puzzled and disappointed. They didn't waste much time, and got this fixed in a few days (no doubt after complaints).

Use Software Update to get the latest patch or go here to read more (About Audio Update 2007-001).

Weblinksnewsletter Summer Vacation Guide

With Summer around the corner, it is time to think of some fun for vacations. I have a list of things I wish to do, and if things are like last year, I won't do them all. Here is a list of favorite sites and places to visit in my area.


This place in Lancaster, PA, has a bunch of Caboose Motel rooms. Check out the history of the site and the images. This guy bought a bunch of relic Caboose cars as a dare, underbid the actual value and actually won the auction. Then he had to decide what to do with them. His idea, make a resort and Motel attraction out of them. It is very cool, and I hope to stay in one in a few weeks!

http://www.redcaboosemotel.com/


The Caboose Lodge sits right on the tracks of the historic Strasburg Railroad. You can ride an actual train from Lancaster to Paradise, PA. This is allot of fun, and kids love the trip. I have taken the train many times over the years and it is still loads of fun! Take the family for a day of train excitement, food on the train and just great fun.

http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/


Across the street from the Strasburg Railroad is the National Train Museum, where you can see many large trains from the last century. Great above ground steps where you can view the overall massive size of the inside train yard. Outside there are many under restoration, and remember to drop a few dollars in the bucket to help the cause. I really enjoy the museum, it is cool and comfortable too on a hot day.

http://www.nttmuseum.org/

Just down the street from all of this is the Choo Choo Barn. I remember going when I was a child, and it is almost like it was back then, but the sheer magnitude is amazing even today. A small house has a train layout to envy. It takes up the whole 1st floor, and you walk around the 4 foot high display watching all the movement and activities. The display goes from day to night, and the busy town is bustling. From a fire emergency with running water, to ice skaters on the pond, flying planes, baseball little league, you name it. You will surely miss something!

http://www.choochoobarn.com/


When you are ready for a real show checkout the Sight and Sound Theater. This attraction is a "Disney" scale production, with lifelike animals and critters, symphonic music, and singers, a real grand show. The current show is about Dinosaurs, a sure hit for the kids.

http://www.sight-sound.com/


Head to Virginia and you get to head underground in Luray caverns. This is always a treat in the summer time. It is cool and spooky.

http://www.luraycaverns.com/


While near Luray you can do some camping and outdoor water park adventures in Shenandoah valley.

http://www.campluray.com/


Shenandoah Caverns is also one of my favorites, which has a great cavern tour as well as the America on Parade exhibit (which are old floats from past parades as seen on TV). Last time I was there a storm had halted the elevator, se we got to take the very long stairway down. This was the old fashioned entry and exit point, and it felt very historic. This year the NEW Yellow Barn attraction is open, made with kids in mind!

http://www.shenandoahcaverns.com/


Don't miss Skyline Drive for probably the most scenic drive you will ever recall in a lifetime.

http://www.nps.gov/shen/


Close by is Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's estate. Take a look back into the times and life of our founders, and see why they loved the countryside so much.

http://www.monticello.org/


Closer to home, are the Baysox. This is a AA affiliate team for the Orioles, and what a great team and venue it is. There is of course baseball, but also rides for the smaller kids, and plenty of between innings activities and hijinks to keep you interested, even if you are not a true blue baseball fan. Go during one of the fireworks events (following the game) and you will be treated to fireworks that almost blow you out of your seat. This has to be the best venue for fireworks I have ever been to, considering the close proximity, the loud bang, and the large commercials colors and size of the fireworks themselves.

http://www.baysox.com/


And for you Beach Combers, I didn't forget you! I personally love Rehoboth Beach. It has much to do, eat and see. Great fun for the family. The shops are very diverse, from t-shirts to toys and beach collectibles, Candy Kitchen treats ( http://www.candykitchens.com/ ), and other shopping. The beach is clean and the water is fantastic!

http://www.rehoboth.com/
http://www.beach-net.com/TownsRB.html


While in Rehoboth (or PA), don't forget to eat, and eating is good at Grotto Pizza.

http://www.grottopizza.com/


Of course further down is Ocean City MD. This was a true teen hangout from what I recall from my graduation years. My favorite things to do back then was play Pac Man. But you should probably plan ahead and search through all the other more interesting activities, such as riding bikes, the tram, or walking the famed boardwalk, looking out at the water from the Inlet museum area, enjoying a ride or roller coaster, taking a ride through the spooky haunted house. maybe you will opt to just walk the beach.

http://www.ococean.com/

For Adult entertainment we travel to Dover DE, to Dover Downs Casino. It is a clean organized and fun place to gamble and enjoy the luck of the spin. They have a vehicle in the center which you could possibly win. They really do give them away too. I recall once they had 20 identical red Pontiac cars lined up outside which were planned for giveaways a year or so back.

http://www.doverdowns.com/


Midway slots has been renovated and they are placing an addition onto the main complex. The machines are modern and they have many smaller 1 cent and 5 cent machines. Though I prefer the high rollers myself. They also have live music!

http://www.midwayslots.com/


If you love Casino Buffets, ala Vegas style, you will simply love the best one I have ever been in! Charlestown Races has probably the best tasting and most elaborate Buffet area I have seen, even when compared to Vegas buffets. It is HUGE, spacious, the people are courteous, and the food is gourmet style. You must take a day trip out to Charlestown! Be a player!

http://www.ctownraces.com/site/

Whatever you choose to do this Summer Vacation, enjoy yourself, family, friends and food. And have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Science Against Global Warming & Gore

I love being right, and that happens most of the time. Especially in this subject. Seems that Scientists are refuting the assertions made by Al Gore about Global Warming. His feel good compassionate movie and book just didn't have scientific facts in there anywhere. It is purely his emotional assertions that he regurgitates on each of us. Fight the Enviro Wackos with all your might!

iPhone - Taken Apart for Curious Minds

The iPhone is out and here is a website that has already explored the most expensive alternative... To buy one, and take it apart to see how it works. So go here to see the insides of the iPhone.

If you want a more basic overview of the materials inside the box with the iPhone, try MacLife's article with commentary and pictures.

Re: Benoit - More Strange Stuff

What in the world is going on? Apparently Wikipedia was updated with Benoit's wife's death, 14 hours prior to authorities finding her body in the Benoit home. If this is true, there is a whole lot more, much more, going on behind the scenes than I first thought. This one is not as simple as it sounds. It has been a roller coaster of puzzles. From the wierd messages on the cell phones of Nancy and Chris Benoit (which have been removed from the WWE website), and now this Wikipedia posting. I am beginning to wonder if some foul play really was involved, I sure hope we find out the truth!

Lean by Pisa Tower Reversed (Some)!

This is quite interesting, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy has been straightened some 18 inches. The balance mechanisms and weighted devices have saved the tower form collapse. The article goes on to explain that it had almost tipped when the engineers pulled the weights off, due to aesthetics, but they "quickly" put them back on averting disaster.

Re: Benoit - WWE Professional Wrestler Found Dead

I would like to follow up on my Blog entry from yesterday, for some reason apparently Chris Benoit, WWE Pro Wrestler, murdered his son and wife. I can not pretend to understand these events or actions, and will not be able to come to any conclusions, especially since I was not involved. But it would seem that the respect I offered Chris was premature. The demons that Chris was carrying were far too great apparently, and the sad demise of the Benoit family, though tragic, allows us to see how very fortunate and lucky each of us really are.

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/chrisbenoittimeline

Benoit - WWE Professional Wrestler Found Dead

At 40 years old, Chris Benoit could be one of the most shocking deaths in Professional Wrestling in decades. He was billed as the "The Crippler" for his very tough and aggressive moves, by fans and opponents alike. Though Pro Wrestling is an entertainment venue, there is no doubt that physical endurance standards are high for in ring performance. Chris was one of the BEST, based on technical merit and work ethic.

I was not a huge fan of Benoit, and I feel a little guilty, but I always respected his good solid matches, and his ability to make lesser opponents look really good in the ring, and his physique.

Sadly he was found dead in is Atlanta home with his wife and youngest child. Right now the death is being billed a double murder suicide. So Long Chris, thanks for the memories!

TV Ratings Down This Season

No wonder. I can turn on the BOOB Tube anytime, and find terrible comedies, lack luster movies, and comedic drizzle, the likes I am astounded appear on the large 4 networks, ABC, Fox, CBS, NBC. So just how bad are the ratings, 2.5 Million Viewers opted out of the habit of sitting mindless in front of the BOOB Tube.

I can say that I rarely watch TV besides a few shows, WWE Raw on Mondays (not high brow but usually fun), American Idol on Tuesday when in season, and Trucks on the weekend. I also record Motorweek on PBS. Thats all. I can not stand the violence, I can see that if I visit Baltimore, and I hate the murder shows, again Baltimore. I dislike having queer and lesbian shows thrown at me like I am some backwards hateful gay basher. I just want to see interesting TV, like Discovery Channel has, some comedy thats funny, less sex, and alot less violence.

If the networks don't do these things now, the shock value of rapes and murders on TV will no longer garner ratings spikes, and the great volume of TV viewers, sick of this garbage, will go elsewhere for entertainment, like watching grass grow or paint dry.

I say the Big 4 should start playing old TV shows, heck, they are cheap and funny. I would rather see some Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, over the current junk on today anytime.

Microsoft Surface - Interface Paradigm

This is a very exciting computing interface, which is basically a table top, and you use your hands versus a mouse. I can see this in everyones living room one day. But since they range about $5,000-$10,000 dollars, I bet you may want to wait a few years. The video link shows you how the interface works and the very cool way in which to sort and group your digital photos. Ya know, this interface looks alot like the interface to the iPhone. At least the way you navigate, with fingers.

Hummer Better Than Prius to Environment!

Thats right party people, I was as shocked as you are right now. From the Recorder Website, the article reads "Prius Outdoes Hummer in Environmental Damage". Classic, hilarious, and true. It just goes to show how we can all get wrapped up in group think, even before we know the facts and even before we make actual informed decisions.

Read this from the actual article:

Building a Toyota Prius causes more environmental damage than a Hummer that is on the road for three times longer than a Prius. As already noted, the Prius is partly driven by a battery which contains nickel. The nickel is mined and smelted at a plant in Sudbury, Ontario. This plant has caused so much environmental damage to the surrounding environment that NASA has used the ‘dead zone’ around the plant to test moon rovers. The area around the plant is devoid of any life for miles.

The plant is the source of all the nickel found in a Prius’ battery and Toyota purchases 1,000 tons annually. Dubbed the Superstack, the plague-factory has spread sulfur dioxide across northern Ontario, becoming every environmentalist’s nightmare.

“The acid rain around Sudbury was so bad it destroyed all the plants and the soil slid down off the hillside,” said Canadian Greenpeace energy-coordinator David Martin during an interview with Mail, a British-based newspaper.

Wow, amazing my friends, remember this when you have the urge to jump on the Global Warming bandwagon.

I Dropped Konfabulator!

It's true. I dropped Konfabulator, the now Yahoo Widget Engine. The reason is simple. When I use a Widget, I expect that it will remain in the same spot at each boot up. What happened, and I didn't expect was some of my favorite Widgets would move around after each boot up of my computer. In contrast I use the Dashboard Widgets which are combined under Mac OS X, and each time my system is turned on they are rock solid right where I left them, pixel for pixel. Kfab simply must get this fixed. It never used to do that, though it was sort of buggy in the early versions. Since Yahoo has purchased it, I believe that they have dumped all kinds of proprietary code into it, and have somehow mucked with the basic operation of the once cool program. Maybe I will try it again down the road, but for now, it has been removed from my system.

Under the next Mac OS X, Leopard, you can make your own Widgets anyway, so who needs another program eating resources from your computer system.

Apple Introduces NEW Mac OS X Leopard

Wow! What a change a few cool features make. Take a look at this keynote, watch the top 10 features in the new Mac OS X, and I challenge you not to upgrade to a Mac from a PC. Be careful, you have been warned!