3-D TV Hidden Costs
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Business, Lifestyle, Tech
It seems that televisions are now being packaged more like video game systems…at least when it comes to the new 3D models. No longer can you just buy a TV, plug it in and watch it. Oh no.
On the surface, 3D television is totally badass! Imagine watching everyday TV in 3D (those eTrade babies are [...]
Cisco’s Big Announcement
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by fondue in Business, Scoopage, Video
On Tuesday, Cisco finally unveiled the new product it’s been claiming “will forever change the Internet and its impact on consumers, businesses and governments.”
What is it? A new industrial router.
According to Cisco, the CRS-3 router, to be sold to large Internet service providers, can carry 12 times more online traffic than previous industrial routing systems [...]
Pringles Recall
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by fondue in Business, News
Stop before you pop! Those Pringles may contain salmonella!
Procter & Gamble is recalling two flavors of Pringles potato chips:
Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger in the Super Stack canister (UPC Code 3700026936, Best By dates 02/2011 and 04/2011)
Pringles Family Faves Taco Night in the Super Stack canister (UPC Code 3700026773, Best By dates 03/2011, 04/2011 and 05/2011)
The recall [...]
Stinky Girl Scout Cookies
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by fondue in Business, Lifestyle, News
The cause of the stinky, foul-tasting Girl Scout cookies has been discovered.
The Lemon Chalet Crème cookies were recalled when people reported their bad taste and smell. But don’t worry if you ate them; they’re not poisonous.
The problem was due to one of the oils used in the cookies. When the oil breaks down, it gives [...]
Shaun White on Wheaties
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Business, Lifestyle, Sports
Minnesota based General Mills has announced that it has chosen 3 American Olympians to make the cover of its famous cereal box. Their top 3 include: Shaun White, Lindsey Vonn and Seth Wescott.
They are each a “first” in their category to grace the cover. Female Alpine skier, Snowboard and Snowboard Cross respectively. This is a [...]
Nintendo Wii Sales Slip
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Tech
“They” have been predicting the Wii decline for years now…never came to be. Since November of 2006 (when the Wii first shipped) it has had an iron clad grip on 1st place in the console sales war. Now it appears that they might actually see a slip in sales. Why? They are running out of [...]
Hulu Loses Stewart/Colbert
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Business, Comedy, Entertainment, Tech
Video website Hulu has been growing in popularity due to its huge catalogue of television shows. Amongst the most popular are “The Daily Show” starring Jon Stewart and “The Colbert Report” starring Stephen Colbert.
Not any more.
Hulu announced Tuesday that Comedy Central is pulling the two shows from the site beginning March 10th. Senior VP Andy [...]
GM Recall
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by fondue in Business, News
Perhaps in an attempt to be more like Toyota, General Motors is recalling 1.3 million cars, including the 2005-2010 Chevy Cobalt, the 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, the 2005-06 Pontiac Pursuit (sold in Canada and Mexico)..
GM decided on the recall after receiving over 1000 complaints from drivers about a sudden loss power steering, which resulted in at [...]
The “T.O.” Experience
Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Business, Scoopage, Sports
Who dat? T.O. mutha f@cka…dat who!
This guy is a cancer to any NFL team he’s on and most recently a reality retard. Maybe its just me but the guy rubs me the wrong way. I can’t seem to find value in him as a player even though he has some impressive stats. I can’t be [...]
Shutter Island #1
Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Business, Dis & Dat, Entertainment
According to Paramount Pictures, Scorsese’s suspense thriller Shutter Island has earned $75.1 million in 10 days. It has been #1 for consecutive weekends beating out “Cop Out” and “The Crazies” this weekend.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who has collaborated previously with Scorsese, stars in the picture as a federal marshal stranded at a prison hospital for the criminally [...]