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I found an NBC Nightly News Show from last year on my laptop that I thought I’d Share.

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It’s good to be posting to the blog again. I found an older Meet the Press Show that I thought I’d share.

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This is an episode of NBC Nightly News remembering Tim Russert.

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Here is the Meet the Press show where Tim Russert was remembered.

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Here is Tim Russert’s Final Meet the Press Show.

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The 2008 ACB Convention Program is now online. I’ll try to do some podcasts from the convention. For now, you can download the program by clicking the following link.

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Oil prices bolted to a new record above $132 a barrel Wednesday after the government reported that supplies of crude oil and gasoline fell unexpectedly last week.
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American Airlines will start charging $15 for the first checked bag, cut domestic flights and lay off workers as it grapples with record-high fuel prices.

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Sen. Edward M. Kennedy walked out of the hospital accompanied by family members on Wednesday, one day after being diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor that experts say is almost certainly fatal.
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Israel and Syria on Wednesday said they were holding indirect peace talks through Turkish mediators — the first official confirmation of contacts between the longtime enemies.

In the past month, the price of used small cars has risen dramatically as gasoline steadily escalated to a record nationwide average of $3.80 per gallon.

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It may be Hollywood’s messiest divorce — ever. In the latest battle between the estranged couple, Richards insists she never asked for her ex-husband Sheen’s sperm, despite a document exclusively provided to NBC News which contains an e-mail that Sheen claims proves she asked him to father a third child via artificial insemination. During a live TODAY interview, Richards claimed that the e-mail was doctored.
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Media conglomerate Time Warner Inc. and cable television arm Time Warner Cable Inc. said Wednesday their boards have approved the companies’ legal separation.

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Rebuffing associates who have suggested that she end her candidacy, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has made it clear to her camp in recent days that she will stay in the race until June.
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Two people were arrested Wednesday after a worker was stopped at the entrance of a Swedish nuclear plant with a bag containing traces of an explosive which has been used in terror attacks.
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John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment, says the MMO genre needs a shakeup.  And he says the two new games his company is developing, “The Agency” and “Free Realms,” will do just that.
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The government is quietly negotiating to help cell phone customers avoid expensive fees when they cancel contracts with wireless companies, The Associated Press has learned.

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As Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton split the Oregon and Kentucky primaries, Obama proclaimed that he had won “an absolute majority” of elected Democratic delegates.
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Officials say violence in Afghanistan has left 18 dead, including two NATO soldiers and 14 insurgents.

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When Yosuke the parrot flew out of his cage and got lost, he did exactly what he had been taught — recite his name and address to a stranger willing to help.
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Premature babies born in the United States are more than twice as likely to have a major birth defect than full-term infants, with the risk even higher among very pre-term babies, researchers said on Wednesday.

Rival Lebanese leaders signed a deal on Wednesday to end 18 months of political conflict that had pushed their country to the brink of a new civil war.

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Hamilton Jordan, a political strategist who helped propel Jimmy Carter to the White House and served as his chief of staff, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.
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Myanmar slowly relented to international pressure to accept more outside help, but state media said Wednesday that the government will not allow U.S. warships and helicopters poised off its shores to deliver aid to cyclone victims.
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Pistons were playing on seven days rest, while the Celtics had just two days off after needing seven games to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The Chinese government says that most of the 12 million people who lost their homes in the May 12 earthquake will have to stay in tent cities or public buildings for the foreseeable future. The uncertainty has encouraged many elderly to stay put even as whole towns empty out.
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The Chicago Bulls were awarded the top pick in this year’s NBA Draft on Tuesday, winning the league’s lottery. Miami will have the second pick, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Simon declared David Archuleta the night’s winner and the other judges agreed, but will fans rebel against tonight’s verdict?
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The 27-year-old actress quietly wed producer Cash Warren on Monday, her publicist, Brad Cafarelli, said Tuesday in an e-mail. Cafarelli didn’t give further details.
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Here is an update from Levelstar concerning the Icon Docking Stations.

Docking station motherboards went to production late last week, about four
days behind schedule, and our contract manufacturer has told us that they
can’t now meet our original schedule. so, it is necessary that we delay the
initial shipping date. As we are honestly in the final stages of things, we
do not anticipate the delay to be of great length, likely no more than a
couple of weeks.

Those of you who have pre-ordered docking stations will be contacted when
your dock is ready to ship, and units will be sent out in the order requests
for them were received. Once shipping
commences, we anticipate that all ordered units will leave LevelStar’s
offices within a matter of days, so all of you who have ordered Icon docking
stations should receive them in the next few weeks.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for what is sure to be the final
delay.

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Dennis Quaid Talks Medical Errors With Congress
ABC News - 4 hours ago
By KATE BARRETT and TOM SHINE With his newborn twins steadily recovering from a grave medical error that nearly cost them their lives, actor Dennis Quaid appeared on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, and assured lawmakers that his fight wasn't over.
Former FDA Official Says FDA Approval Shouldn't Bar Lawsuits CNNMoney.com

Quaid testifies of peril to newborn twins The Associated Press
InjuryBoard.com - Food Consumer - dBTechno - NECN
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Revolutionary Artist Robert Rauschenberg Dies at 82
eFluxMedia - 4 hours ago
By Ona Zachary Robert Rauschenberg, one of the American artists who made significant changes in art during the 1950 transition from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art, died on Monday night at his home on Captiva Island, Fla.
Memories of Rauschenberg: 'A giant among artists' Los Angeles Times

Appreciation: Texas-born Rauschenberg considered mixed-media pioneer Dallas Morning News
Boston Globe - New York Times - TheCelebrityCafe.com - Washington Post
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MySpace Wins Record $230m in Case Against 'Spam King'
PC World - 5 hours ago
In a landmark judgment, MySpace has been awarded $230 million in its suit against the so-called Spam King, Sanford Wallace and his partner Walter Rines.
MySpace spammers fined $230m VNUNet.com

MySpace Wins Landmark Spam Judgement DailyTech
Slashdot - eFluxMedia - BBC News - Register
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An adult fitness test is being introduced by the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. It will incorporate several of the exercises that millions of students undertake each year as they aim for a certificate signed by the president.

More more than 1,000 pages of formerly secret UFO documents have been released by the National Archives in Britain.

More U.S. homeowners fell behind on mortgage payments last month, driving the number of homes facing foreclosure up 65 percent versus the same month last year and contributing to a deepening slide in home values, a research company said.

ASIMO, a robot designed by Honda Motor Co., met its latest challenge: Conducting the Detroit Symphony in a performance of Mitch Leigh’s “Impossible Dream” from the musical “Man of La Mancha.”

As the thousands of victims of the May 2-3 cyclone continue clamoring for desperately-needed aid - amid reports that their own government is hording the best of the food - the U.N. says another cyclone is headed for Myanmar.

President Bush warned in an interview with Politico that the Democratic presidential candidates’ plans to withdraw abruptly from Iraq could “eventually lead to another attack on the United States” and would “embolden” terrorists.

Divers trained in archaeology discovered a marble bust of an aging Caesar in the Rhone River that France’s Culture Ministry said could be the oldest known.

John Tyler Hammons, a 19-year-old freshman at the University of Oklahoma won the mayoral race in Muskogee, Oklahoma, becoming one of the youngest mayors in the country.

The micro car, the smallest car for sale in the U.S. market, offers a good level of safety, according to new crash tests conducted by the insurance industry.

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Pastor John Hagee says he's sorry for anti-Catholic remarks
Los Angeles Times - 12 hours ago
Pastor John Hagee apologized to the head of the Catholic League. He expressed "deep regret for any comments Catholics found hurtful.
McCain Backer Regrets Comments on Catholics New York Times

Pastor Backing McCain Apologizes to Catholics Wall Street Journal
FOXNews - Washington Post - Reuters - Huffington Post
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This is a recording of the presentation held in the Tech Talk Training Chat room about the Script Talk Station

The Accessible News Wire May 6, 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana USA 

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Here are the new TV DVDs, in stores tomorrow.

• American Idol - Season 6 Finale
• The Chase - Season 1
• Drawn Together - Season 3 Uncensored
• Galaxy Rangers - The Collection: Vol. 1
• Garfield and His Friends - A Cat and His Nerd
• The Incredible Hulk Returns and The Trial of The Incredible Hulk
• Lovejoy - Season 3
• The Magnificent Seven - Complete Series
• Mission: Impossible - Season 4
• The Rat Patrol - Complete Series
• Saturday Night Live - Season 3
• Sinatra (mini-series)
• Stargate: Infinity - Complete Series
• Two and a Half Men - Season 3

Here is an announcement from The American Printing House for The Blind regarding the Braille + Mobile Manager.

Braille + Mobile Manager
Extended Warranties Now Available

As we conclude the end of the first year of your ownership of the Braille +, we have had many excellent positive responses as to how this product has benefited you in school, work and daily activities. We bring to your attention several new opportunities that you will want to consider now for your long term use and enjoyment of this product.

During the first year after the Braille + was sold to you, a one-year warranty against manufacturer defects and free downloads for all software updates was included at no additional charge. Many customers are now wanting to extend these agreements which are outlined and priced as follows. Attached you will find a summary order form for your use and convenience. The serial number of your unit is the controlling feature to extend these agreements. Please be certain to identify it when placing your order.

Braille + One-Year HMA (Hardware Maintenance Agreement)
Product Number: 1-07460-00 $125.00
The annual HMA protects you from unanticipated maintenance cost. Repairs are covered, including parts and labor, for 12 months beyond the first year limited warranty that was included with your initial purchase. The HMA must be purchased while the product is covered under the standard warranty. Batteries and other accessories are not covered by the HMA.

Braille + One-Year SMA (download)
Product Number: 1-07462-00 $75.00
The annual Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) gives Braille + owners unlimited software downloads for a period of one year. This gives you uninterrupted additional coverage beyond the standard first year updates you have received. It must be purchased while covered under the standard or existing SMA.

An SMA download will be available as soon as possible following your purchase, please allow 3-5 working days for the implementation.

Optional One SMA update on miniSD
Product Number: 1-07463-00 $50.00
After purchasing the one-year SMA above, you may prefer to install updates using a miniSD. This is available to you for an additional fee of $50.00 for each update supplied by miniSD. It must be purchased while covered under the standard or existing SMA.

Braille + One Time Software Update
Product Number: 1-07464-00 $200.00
The one-time software download allows those without the annual software agreement to upgrade their software to the most recent release. This update is provided on a miniSD card. You will only need to consider this if you do not extend your option to purchase the standard SMA and then want the updates later.

Please take a moment now to consider the benefits of continuing your maintenance agreements as you progress with future enhancements. IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACT NOW BEFORE THE END OF YOUR FIRST YEAR. Complete the order form attached or phone APH customer service. Be certain to have your Braille + serial number available when purchasing. If you have any questions please call customer service at 800-223-1839 or email us at cs@aph.org.

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Filed under: Other Reality Shows, TV on DVD, Contests and GiveawaysIf you haven’t entered our latest giveaway yet, here’s a reminder that it’s ending today. You’ve got until 5PM Eastern today to enter the A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila DVD giveaway.

Just head on over to the post link above, read through the rules, and make the applicable comment there (not here!). We’ll notify the winners next week.

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Filed under: TV on DVD, South Park, Reality-Free

It looks like some extra goodies are being included with the South Park Season 11 DVD set. Not only do you get great episodes such as “Cartman Sucks”, “More Crap” and the immortal “Imaginationland” story arc (I pray the season DVD includes the full commentary of the “Imaginationland” one), but the DVD also includes a 3-song download for the XBox version of the video game Rock Band.

This marketing move makes sense on a couple of levels. First, Trey Parker and Matt Stone are big gamers so they probably got some cool stuff that other gamers only wish they had access to. They even confess their hobby on one of their DVD mini-commentaries. Second, the season includes the episode “Guitar Queer-o”, which uses the predecessor game Guitar Hero as central to the plot.

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Filed under: TV on DVD, Celebrities, Reality-Free

Our resident Spaced-nut Annie mentioned the upcoming region 1 DVD set back in March. If you haven’t seen the show, just the fact that it’s coming out is reason enough to go pick it up. It really is as good as everyone says. But if you have seen the show, it looks like this one will be worth checking out for you as well.

As I was going about my workday, a little blurb popped up on twitter from Diablo Cody that said, “SPACED (The ORIGINAL!) is coming out on DVD soon! (And a lucky bitch named Diablo Cody got to contribute commentary.)” That’s interesting enough, and you should check out her Twitter feed. It’s an entertaining read. Even better though, she goes on to add that we can also expect commentary from Bill Hader, Patton Oswalt, Quentin Tarentino, Matt Stone, and Kevin Smith. Sign me up for that.

A curious search later, Google sent me to spaced-out.org.uk, which confirms the commentary and goes into further detail about the extras included on the new set. They also have some fun quotes about the show from J.J. Abrams, Kevin Smith and Matt Stone.

In this post I talk about an update to the blog and talk about the web host I use and how I prepare my podcasts.

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Here are the new TV DVDs, in stores tomorrow.

• The 4400 - Season 4
• Acapulco H.E.A.T. - Complete Series
• ‘Allo ‘Allo - Series 8
• Avatar The Last Airbender - Book 3 Fire, Vol. 3
• Bewitched - Season 6 (color)
• Crossing Jordan - Season 1
• Greg the Bunny - Best of the Film Parodies: Vol. 2
• A Haunting - Hauntings in America
• Hiya Kids! A 50’s Saturday Morning Box
• The Jack Benny Show - The Jack Benny Show
• Madeline - Next Stop America
• Man vs. Wild - Collection 1
• Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (widescreen)
• Naruto - Uncut Boxed Set Vol. 7 (special edition)
• Punky Brewster - Season 1, Vol. 1
• Sgt. Preston of the Yukon - Best Of
• Speed Racer: The Next Generation - Vol. 1
• Spider-Man - Mutant Agenda
• That Girl - Season 1, Vol. 1

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Filed under: Other Drama Shows, TV Royalty, TV on DVD, Video, Reality-Free

If you’ve never seen the ’60s intrigue drama I Spy, and haven’t had the displeasure of having your brain cells infected by the abysmal big screen adaptation from a few years ago that starred Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson, you’re in for a treat: the entire series is now on DVD.

Oh, it was on DVD before, but there are two differences with this release. One, the entire series has been remastered, and two, the series is in order by season. The other releases featured individual DVDs that had random episodes on them. The entire series had been released (I think, anyway), but since they weren’t in season order, it was rather odd.

Luckily, the new sets take care of that error. And those aren’t the only two surprises on this set.

Continue reading I Spy: Seasons 1-3 - DVD review - VIDEO

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Filed under: Other Reality Shows, TV on DVD, Contests and GiveawaysHappy Cinco de Mayo! This time we’ve got five copies of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila - The Complete Uncensored First Season on DVD for five lucky, random commenters. The DVD is available in stores now.

To enter, simply leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, May 9 simply telling us why you’d like to own this DVD set. As always, we’ll randomly choose five winners amongst the eligible entries. Some other details:

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Filed under: Food/Home/DIY, TV on DVD, OpEd, Reality-Free

Alton Brown is a unique commodity on Food Network. In an environment where most of the action is in front of the stove or above the cutting board, Brown’s Good Eats takes us beyond that. Sometimes it’s to the origins of the food or the recipe; other times it’s into the science of how all of the ingredients of a particular combination of foods work together. He does this with a bit of nerdiness, a bit of hipness, and a good amount of humor.

When he took his love for food on the road in the first Feasting on Asphalt it produced a very successful mini-series that showed the non-corporate side of America’s eateries. It also showed us some of the small cities and towns, and their personalities, that we don’t normally see off of the interstate at our Applebee’s booth.

Now, his second series of Asphalt is out on DVD. While not as fresh as the first series (and, what is the second time around?) it is still a fascinating look into the America that has been nearly forgotten as the corporations took over the country. You’ll want to savor this journey because, frankly, that’s about all there is in this 3-DVD set.

Continue reading Feasting On Asphalt: The River Run - DVD Review

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Filed under: TV on DVD, Contests and Giveaways, Reality-FreeIf you haven’t entered our latest giveaways yet, here’s a reminder that one is ending today. You’ve got until 5PM Eastern today to enter the Young Indiana Jones giveaway, and then until next Wednesday to enter the So You Think You Can Dance giveaway for a trip for two to LA!

Just head on over to the posts links above, read through the rules and make the applicable comment there (not here!) We’ll notify the winners next week.

Good luck!

This month, Jonathan Mosen speaks with several users of Freedom Scientific’s MAGic® screen magnification software. We learn how MAGic is used stand-alone, in conjunction with speech and braille, in situations where scripting can help productivity, and in complex network installations.

We also tell you about our free MAGic trial, allowing you to try MAGic at absolutely no cost until the end of August.

Find the audio for this podcast at http://podcast.freedomscientific.com/FSCast/episodes/fscast017-april2008.mp3

Here is a presidential press conference that aired yesterday. The President talked about the economic situation facing the country among other things.

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Filed under: Late Night, TV Royalty, Programming, TV on DVD, Celebrities, Talk Show, Reality-Free

Here’s who’s on the late night shows tonight.

• Charlie Rose: a discussion of the Presidential race and religion
• The Daily Show: Newt Gingrich
• The Colbert Report: Anne Lamott
• The Late Show with David Letterman: Robert Downey, Jr. and Alicia Keys
• Jay Leno: Dr. Phil and Natasha Bedingfield
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Vanessa Williams and Cinematic Orchestra
• Tavis Smiley: David Mamet and Andrew Bridge
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien: Jeff Garlin, Dax Shepherd, and The Kills
• The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Kathy Griffin, Emily Deschanel, and Morrissey
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Chelsea Handler and Serj Tankian

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This news could make Sports Night fans go crazy like … well, people who go crazy and stuff.

TV Shows On DVD is reporting that a 10th anniversary set for the short-lived ABC comedy is in the works, to be released this fall. As fans know, a complete DVD set for the show was already released a few years ago, but it didn’t have any extras on it at all (and I remember that some of the first DVDs had a lot of problems with skipping and freezing, though I’ve never had a problem with my set). This set is rumored to have extras on it, and we can only hope that includes commentaries by the cast and Aaron Sorkin.

No word yet on who is putting it out or even why this set is getting the anniversary treatment (other than it’s a great show and deserves it!). Maybe the success of Felicity Huffman and Brenda Strong on Desperate Housewives helped.

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Filed under: TV on DVD, Reality-Free

Here are the new TV DVDs, in stores tomorrow.

• Are You Afraid of the Dark? - Season 6
• Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 4
• Burke’s Law - Season 1, Vol. 1
• Cheers - Season 9
• Dark Shadows - The Beginnings Collection 4
• Desperate Housewives - Seasons 1-3
• Grey’s Anatomy - Seasons 1-3
• I Spy - Seasons 1, 2, and 3 (Remastered)
• Joey - Season 2
• Lost - Seasons 1-3
• Roswell - Seasons 1, 2, and 3
• Sabrina The Teenage Witch - Complete Series (Animated)
• Scrubs - Seasons 1-6
• The Waltons - Season 7
• A Touch of Frost - Season 13
• The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles - Vol. 3: Years of Change

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Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, TV on DVD, Retro Squad, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Episode Reviews, Reality-FreeTitle: Code of Honor
Original Air Date: October 12, 1987
Written by: Katharyn Powers and Michael Baron
Directed by: Russ Mayberry
Episode: S01E04
Stardate: 41235.25

Synopsis: The inhabitants of the Federation planet Styris IV had the fish for dinner, leading to an outbreak of deadly Anchilles fever. With Styris IV’s fate in the hands of Acting President Ted Striker and his intern Elaine, the Enterprise pays a visit to the only planet in the entire galaxy that can provide a vaccine, Ligon II.

Picard meets with the Ligonian leader Lutan and his little buddy Hagon when they beam up into the ship’s cargo bay. On the way to meet them, Troi and Riker tell Picard that the Ligonians are a proud people with a very structured society. Picard thanks them for waiting until they’re in the turbolift, going to the meeting to tell him this important information, instead of bogging down the pre-meeting briefing with it. When they get to the cargo bay, we discover that the Ligonians are also descended directly from a 1940s pulp novel set in deepest, darkest Africa, and that they are amused to discover that the Enterprise’s security chief is a woman.

Oh good! We’re going to be racist and sexist in this one!

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Filed under: Other Drama Shows, TV on DVD, Contests and Giveaways, Reality-FreeThis time we’ve got five copies of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Volume 3: The Years of Change on DVD for five lucky, random commenters. The DVD is available in stores tomorrow.

To enter, simply leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, May 2 simply telling us why you’d like to own this DVD set. As always, we’ll randomly choose five winners amongst the eligible entries. Some other details:

Click here for complete Official Rules.

Hello Everyone,

I am proud to say that Freedom Scientific has finally updated the version of JAWS that can run on a thumb drive.

You can read about it by clicking here.

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Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, TV on DVD, Reality-Free

When I was younger, people I knew had various ways of smoking weed. One guy even made a bong out of an apple once. I didn’t know it at the time, but now I look back and he seems like the MacGyver of pot smokers. Though he’s not the only one who did such a thing, of course.

Case in point: the cover of the new Comedy Central Home Grown DVD. It’s a DVD that showcases various episodes of Comedy Central shows, including Chappelle’s Show, Reno 911, TV Funhouse, The Sarah Silverman Program, Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil, and Strangers with Candy. This is the cover