In short, I canceled my FiOS TV install while in progress. Someone at Verizon who actually was knowledgeable about hooking up TiVos with FiOS TV flat out told me that you can only watch an analog channel (20 or so) while recording. Also, you need an additional STB for each device you want to record on...i.e. I have a VCR and DVD Recorder I want to have the option to record on. So for my main system to work, I would need:
1)1 STB for the TiVo
2)1 STB for the TV
3)1 STB for the VCR
4)1 STB for the DVD Writer
5)1 STB for my other TV
Plus, with all this (and the fire hazard and hot zone it would create) I wouldn't be able to watch the alternative channel while recording on TiVO (unless I wasn't recording on VCR/DVD I suppose).
Frustrating? Yes. Resolved? Yes.
Comcast gave me a $14.00 discount for "staying" with them. Hehe. Good for 12 months so I suppose I'll have to threaten Comcast again in May, 2007.
Seriously people, if you want a discount on insurance, phone, cable etc...call the company and tell them you are switching. They'll be like, we'll give you a special $10.00 discount! Tell them you want an extra too. Hehe.
Anyway, you can see more of my rant on FiOS TV here:
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4046664#post4046664
This issue is now dead and I can go back to recording 3 shows while watching a 4th with NO STBs.
Verizon FiOS Internet...here I come :) But that will be another post.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
The Da Vinci Code - Audio Book!
I'm about to indulge in listening to The Da Vinci Code. No one ever said I couldn't listen to it...just not watch the film or read the book - HAH!
Really, in the pathetic state of US news today, entertainment has almost completely merged with real actual news. Because of this, I have to comment on the aforementioned topic.
No, I have not read the book. I have heard about a lot of its contents. I have heard from the author that it is a fictional work and the untruths in the book (or stretching thereof) are proven untruths by our history.
Whether or not the book's author claims the work to be fiction or not, who FRIGGIN' CARES! The same idiot people who will read the book and think that monks actually exist in Catholic tradition and history are the same idiot people that will watch CBS news tonight and know (because Bob S. told them eye-to-eye) that President Bush is the root of all evil (and therefore made your dog keel over and made your car die on its way to work).
The truth is that you cannot help people who believe everything that is told to them. They are helplessly lost and should be left alone. People that can figure most things out for themselves will know things based on mostly factual information (or faith believe it or not).
I do have to mention that when my wife read the book, she mentioned to me something to the affect that Jesus had sexual relations or something with Mary M. I think that's what she said. Anyway, the way she said it was matter-of-factly like a lot of the "details" in the book substantiated the claim. I still have to ask her if she really thinks this....
Anyway, I'm going to listen to my book later today and probably be done in a week or so...then I'll see the movie.
Odd thing about Audio Books - With my first one I finished yesterday - (it was "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" by and read by Douglas Adams) I kept trying to figure out if I get more imagery creation from hearing a book or reading it. Two totally different ways to create a book's images in your head. I may read the book to see if there is a difference but the mere fact I already heard it may alter that result. I guess I'll just have to read some books and listen to others and compare, argh.
Really, in the pathetic state of US news today, entertainment has almost completely merged with real actual news. Because of this, I have to comment on the aforementioned topic.
No, I have not read the book. I have heard about a lot of its contents. I have heard from the author that it is a fictional work and the untruths in the book (or stretching thereof) are proven untruths by our history.
Whether or not the book's author claims the work to be fiction or not, who FRIGGIN' CARES! The same idiot people who will read the book and think that monks actually exist in Catholic tradition and history are the same idiot people that will watch CBS news tonight and know (because Bob S. told them eye-to-eye) that President Bush is the root of all evil (and therefore made your dog keel over and made your car die on its way to work).
The truth is that you cannot help people who believe everything that is told to them. They are helplessly lost and should be left alone. People that can figure most things out for themselves will know things based on mostly factual information (or faith believe it or not).
I do have to mention that when my wife read the book, she mentioned to me something to the affect that Jesus had sexual relations or something with Mary M. I think that's what she said. Anyway, the way she said it was matter-of-factly like a lot of the "details" in the book substantiated the claim. I still have to ask her if she really thinks this....
Anyway, I'm going to listen to my book later today and probably be done in a week or so...then I'll see the movie.
Odd thing about Audio Books - With my first one I finished yesterday - (it was "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" by and read by Douglas Adams) I kept trying to figure out if I get more imagery creation from hearing a book or reading it. Two totally different ways to create a book's images in your head. I may read the book to see if there is a difference but the mere fact I already heard it may alter that result. I guess I'll just have to read some books and listen to others and compare, argh.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
John Kerry Has Lost The Election - ATTENTION!
Just a quick reminder...scratch that. Not a reminder - a notice. For all of you out there who still have John Kerry stickers on your bumper - TAKE IT OFF. You lost and every time I see a sticker I see a BIG LOSER.
It is funny because a lot of the stickers look brand new. Are they still pumping these out from JohnKerry.com?
I just went to the site. OMG, he made a speech about how we should be able to speak out against the war while at the same time remain patriotic. Go to another link on the page and he is shaking a soldier's hand and they both are smiling. I'm sure Kerry is not telling him to stop fighting in this misguided and wasteful war.
You know, there is some dumb ass in my parking garage at work who has a Kerry sticker. Not only is it a Kerry sticker but it reads:
"African Americans for John Kerry"
Can you f'ing believe that? If that is not throwing race into some place it doesn't belong, I don't know what is. I find this very offensive. It is offensive to blacks who know affirmative action is dead wrong. This is a small but growing percentage of black America. I think the last figure I heard several months ago was around 10%.
You know what has a better ring to it?
"Caucasians for Kerry"
and
"Blacks for Bush"
Let's use some alliteration okay guys?
It is funny because a lot of the stickers look brand new. Are they still pumping these out from JohnKerry.com?
I just went to the site. OMG, he made a speech about how we should be able to speak out against the war while at the same time remain patriotic. Go to another link on the page and he is shaking a soldier's hand and they both are smiling. I'm sure Kerry is not telling him to stop fighting in this misguided and wasteful war.
You know, there is some dumb ass in my parking garage at work who has a Kerry sticker. Not only is it a Kerry sticker but it reads:
"African Americans for John Kerry"
Can you f'ing believe that? If that is not throwing race into some place it doesn't belong, I don't know what is. I find this very offensive. It is offensive to blacks who know affirmative action is dead wrong. This is a small but growing percentage of black America. I think the last figure I heard several months ago was around 10%.
You know what has a better ring to it?
"Caucasians for Kerry"
and
"Blacks for Bush"
Let's use some alliteration okay guys?
The Government Has My Phone Numbers!
I don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight. The US Government has all of the phone numbers I make. Even though I don't think I've ever placed an international call, it is unnerving. They now know:
1)I place Chinese takeout orders 5 days a week
2)Call 411 to get the Chinese takout place's number each time
3)Prank call the Operator on Saturday nights before bed
4)Use my dialup modem to connect to AOL at 330 in the morning for er....research
Get a clue America! Who the F@#$ cares who you are calling and who knows? The phone companies should already have given this information to the Government without being asked. Hell, most already gave info to the Government with little resistance...why?
BECAUSE IT IS A GOOD FRIGGING IDEA!
They are not trying to find out how many orders of Chinese you get weekly. They don't have the manpower. They are trying to stop you from communicating with Alseiwheirwazad about attending the International Terrorist Training Camp (ITTC) in Iran in the fall.
GET A CLUE!
I can already see the CBS news tonight with geezer Bob at the helm:
"President Bush defends monitoring of every citizen's phone records."
The liberal media love to pile it on Bush:
Bush is the reason gas prices are so high
Bush is the reason why we have a shit outcome in Iraq
Bush is the reason Al Gore grew a beard
Why is the stock market up? Not because of Bush...no only when it goes down is it Bush's fault.
INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BELOW:
The President is not responsible for your hair falling out, your steamed dumplings not showing up in your last carryout order, or your car breaking down. If you see something you don't like, take action - don't find a scapegoat you damn coward!
1)I place Chinese takeout orders 5 days a week
2)Call 411 to get the Chinese takout place's number each time
3)Prank call the Operator on Saturday nights before bed
4)Use my dialup modem to connect to AOL at 330 in the morning for er....research
Get a clue America! Who the F@#$ cares who you are calling and who knows? The phone companies should already have given this information to the Government without being asked. Hell, most already gave info to the Government with little resistance...why?
BECAUSE IT IS A GOOD FRIGGING IDEA!
They are not trying to find out how many orders of Chinese you get weekly. They don't have the manpower. They are trying to stop you from communicating with Alseiwheirwazad about attending the International Terrorist Training Camp (ITTC) in Iran in the fall.
GET A CLUE!
I can already see the CBS news tonight with geezer Bob at the helm:
"President Bush defends monitoring of every citizen's phone records."
The liberal media love to pile it on Bush:
Bush is the reason gas prices are so high
Bush is the reason why we have a shit outcome in Iraq
Bush is the reason Al Gore grew a beard
Why is the stock market up? Not because of Bush...no only when it goes down is it Bush's fault.
INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BELOW:
The President is not responsible for your hair falling out, your steamed dumplings not showing up in your last carryout order, or your car breaking down. If you see something you don't like, take action - don't find a scapegoat you damn coward!
FiOS TV
I will be getting FiOS TV shortly. I can't wait. Comcast has been a monopoly in our area for way too long with regard to cable TV. They have been charging higher and higher prices. When I called to cancel their services, they had the nerve to ask me to keep service for a $14/month discount. Fuckers. They could have given their loyal customers even a $5 discount and seemed a lot more HONEST and COMPETITIVE.
Anyway, about FiOS TV. I've been told by Verizon that FOR SURE it supports Tivo. It had better dammnit. You need a STB (set top box) to view all the digital channels and I've been told with a recent upgrade it will connect right to the Tivo box. I've discovered that Tivo does have the channel lineups for FiOS so should be no problem there. Will let you know how it goes....being installed Friday, May 19th.
Holding off on FiOS Internet for now because I don't need it. But the speed is really exciting and the price is great. Even if it were a $1.00 more than Comcast I'd pick it up. Can you feel the love?
Anyway, about FiOS TV. I've been told by Verizon that FOR SURE it supports Tivo. It had better dammnit. You need a STB (set top box) to view all the digital channels and I've been told with a recent upgrade it will connect right to the Tivo box. I've discovered that Tivo does have the channel lineups for FiOS so should be no problem there. Will let you know how it goes....being installed Friday, May 19th.
Holding off on FiOS Internet for now because I don't need it. But the speed is really exciting and the price is great. Even if it were a $1.00 more than Comcast I'd pick it up. Can you feel the love?
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