Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound 5 Encore redefines ‘affordable,’ looks good doing it (video)
July 26, 2011 No Comment
It’s certainly been a while since Bang & Olufsen’s given any love to its gorgeous (but pricey) BeoSound 5 , but refining self-proclaimed perfection takes… well, about three years. The more affordable $3,350 BeoSound 5 Encore carries over the svelte 10.4-inch LCD / scroll wheel toting controller from its predecessor , but nixes the BeoMaster music server requirement, allowing it to run headless (and in turn save you bookodles of cash). So how does one play tunes if it rides solo? With a bevy of new connectivity options: content can now be slung over USB (be it via a “mobile device,” thumb key or hard drive), from a NAS, over A2DP Bluetooth, or from one of 13,000 internet radio stations. It’ll ship in August, which’ll leave you plenty of time to count those pennies, and perhaps to ponder why it couldn’t spring for finer graphics in the video that awaits you beyond the fold. Continue reading Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound 5 Encore redefines ‘affordable,’ looks good doing it (video) Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound 5 Encore redefines ‘affordable,’ looks good doing it (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Type: Video Games Title: Wii Console with Mario Kart Wii Bundle – Black See all customer reviews Product Description: Includes: Black Wii Console, Mario Kart Wii, Black Wii Wheel, Black Nunchuk Controller, Black Wii Remote Plus. Features: Included accessories – Wii Mario Kart, One Wii Remote Plus controller, One Nunchuk controller, Sensor Bar, Standard composite cable, Power cordFeaturesControls – The Wii Remote controller is easy to use. The familiarity of a TV remote, combined with motion-sensing technology makes for a seamless experience. Just pick it up and make the motions you would as if you were really bowling, playing tennis, or golfing.Games – Experience hundreds of games for the Wii console, suitable for any type of g See the details
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Type: Book Title: When I Lay My Isaac Down: Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances See all customer reviews Product Description: Carol and Gene Kent’s son is in prison. When I Lay My Isaac Down tells their story and shares the transformational power principles they learned about forgiveness and faith. Dealing with her anger, grief, and shame, Carol could have given up. Instead she tells a highly personal, heartbreaking, and uplifting story that will bolster your faith. Includes discussion questions. Features: ISBN13: 9781576834749 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! See the details
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One of the teens attacked by a grizzly in the Alaska wilderness says he thought he was spending his last moments on earth as the bear furiously thrashed him around, left, then returned to maul him some more. (July 25)
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Amy WineHouse-Funeral Footage (July 24, 2011) Smokey eyes – Amy Winehouse Tribute Song Goodbye Amy Winehouse Funeral PSA piodalcin says: Amy Winehouse funeral will be private(video of her parents): http://t.co/WWOUaGX
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crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters Yesterday marked the day that gay and lesbian couples across New York got married. According to The New York Times ‘s Thomas Kaplan, 659 marriage licenses issued in NYC today, according to city officials. 484 marriages performed. The National Organization for Marriage held their rallies and protests. The Associated Press claimed that thousands showed… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Pam’s House Blend Discovery Date : 25/07/2011 04:29 Number of articles : 3
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This short clip appears to be the first in a series, judging by the row of “locked” boxes across the bottom of Feist’s ListenToFeist.com site, where this “vignette” was first posted. Exclaim reports that Chatelaine stated the new Feist record is out in October while naming her Woman Of The Year. The next clip is Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Stereogum Discovery Date : 21/07/2011 18:10 Number of articles : 5
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We can’t believe we left Feist off of our list of Artists We Demand New Music From, but it looks like there was no need to — the Juno-winning Canadian songstress returns this Fall with Metals, the follow-up to her 2007 breakout The Reminder. The LP, out on Cherrytree/Interscope, drops October 4. Get a taste … More » Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 25/07/2011 16:27 Number of articles : 3
Continue reading …Netflix rises to 25 million subscribers in Q2, thinks DVD business has already peaked
July 25, 2011 No Comment
If you were still wondering why Netflix chose right now to split apart its unlimited DVD and streaming movie plans you need look no further than the just released Q2 financial report. According to the numbers, 75 percent of new subscribers were picking streaming only plans, while the total number of people on the hybrid DVD / streaming plan had actually decreased slightly, even as it breached 25 million subscribers worldwide. Of course, it did notice the intense backlash to the new rates, but predicts that after the hit of cancellations by the end of the third quarter it will still have 22 million people subscribed to streaming, 15 million total subscribed to DVDs, and about 12 million customers with both. Waiting on that Facebook integration ? Don’t hold your breath, while the new features are due to launch soon in Canada and Latin America , it claims ambiguous wording in the Video Privacy Protection Act is holding things back domestically. Other details include confirmation it will not look into purchasing Hulu Plus , and that it’s still negotiating a renewal of its deal with Starz. While the DVD business may have peaked, it’s not quite dead yet and Netflix indicated it will start marketing that feature again in the fourth quarter. Click the source link to paw through the PDF yourself, we’ll be keeping an ear tuned to the investor call later to find out exactly what the company’s executives are thinking. Netflix rises to 25 million subscribers in Q2, thinks DVD business has already peaked originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Matthews: Obama’s Speech ‘Like a Fox Commercial’ – ‘Fair and Balanced…Over and Over Again’
July 25, 2011 No Comment
MSNBC's Chris Matthews appears to have a serious case of Fox News envy. In a special installment of “The Last Word” following Barack Obama's debt ceiling address to the nation Monday, the “Hardball” host said, “I thought the President used a couple of words we’re familiar with: 'Fair and balanced.' It was like a Fox commercial” (video follows with transcript and commentary): LAWRENCE O’DONNELL, HOST: Chris, you’re reaction to first the President’s speech. CHRIS MATTHEWS: Well, I thought the President used a couple of words we’re familiar with: “Fair and balanced.” It was like a Fox commercial there. I thought that was interesting. Fair then balanced then fair again then balanced again, over and over again to make a case for his position. For the record, Obama said the word “fair” three times, and “balanced” seven times, but never in the same sentence. Is Matthews now so fixated on Fox that any use of those words – no matter how separated – makes him uncomfortable? I wonder what the going rate is for curing Foxphobia.
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