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  1. larry mac

    What's the cost of cable TV for you?

    "I got the most basic cable package for TV watching (a painful, but necessary step back from the full digital cable with DVR package I had in my apartment)." That's most unfortunate. I realize at some point in my future we'll probably be forced to cut back on living expenses and won't be able...
  2. larry mac

    Fox TERMINATOR series: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

    Right, you usually don't bother. Then why did you? 16 shows in a season. I don't post on here very often, now I remember why. best regards, lm
  3. larry mac

    Fox TERMINATOR series: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

    Thank you fox! At least something will be interesting (unless your gay). I didn't even see T3 and don't remember all that much about the other ones. TV shows are a totally different breed than movies anyway. There's usually emotional interaction subplots that change (or evolve) weekly...
  4. larry mac

    Please help with Heroes episode sequence.

    I've just finished watching the first season via the DVD set. The last episode was Chapter 23, "How to stop an exploding man". I have five episodes on my DVR that I've recorded this season. 10-1, 10-8, 10-22, 11-5, & 11-12. The 10-1 episode (Chapter 2 - Lizards) has stuff in the begining...
  5. larry mac

    Is it obviously noticible if tweeters bad?

    Thanks for all the good ideas guys. I just think it's amazing that 12, 22, & 32 year old speakers have held up as well as mine have. I'm going to perform some tests following your suggestions and try to get a test disc also. best regards, lm
  6. larry mac

    Is it obviously noticible if tweeters bad?

    Feel dumb asking this question, but have always wondered about it. I use speakers in my living room & bedroom "home theater experiences" that are as old as 1974 (BIC Venturi Formula 4's), 1987 (JBL 2600's & 2800's), 1996 (JBL J centers), and present day Wharfdale's. I've had to replace...
  7. larry mac

    Help please with 30" Phillips HDTV CRT

    Thanks Dave, I had no idea that standard channels were a problem on HD TV's. I do have an antenna in the attic that I could hook up to the TV to check out your suggestion. I may have to wait awhile, I'm recovering from a motorcycle accident, with a broken wrist and knee injury. Thanks...
  8. larry mac

    Survivor: China (Survivor #15) Discussion Thread

    Anyone know if it's possible to watch the first episode online or if/when it will be repeated? We missed it. best regards, lm
  9. larry mac

    Help please with 30" Phillips HDTV CRT

    Another related question please. I can order a remote control for this TV from Phillips web site for $45. I'm assuming this is an original remote for this specific model, but would confirm before ordering. Would this be advantatious to making picture adjustments? best regards, lm
  10. larry mac

    Help please with 30" Phillips HDTV CRT

    My step-son bought this as a display unit from Walmart about a year ago for $300. I think it originaly sold for well over $600. It came with no box, remote, manual, or cables. We found an $8 Phillips universal remote on the shelf that works the most used features. When we initially hooked it...
  11. larry mac

    What happened to OLN on Dish Network?

    Thanks for the info. As this seems to be a Comcast plot, I say good riddance. I've had Comcast and it sucks IMHO. Being a Texan, I've really enjoyed the Tour the last couple of years (although it's quite an ordeal and a marathon to watch the whole thing). It would certainly be imposible...
  12. larry mac

    What happened to OLN on Dish Network?

    For awhile we got a message basically saying OLN was trying to rip us off with higher fees and now there's OTD channel. Anyone know the story?
  13. larry mac

    LOST season 2 discussion thread......

    Gosh, isn't almost everything on this thread speculation? I find Spoiler boxes annoying; I'm going to read everything anyway so it's just needless extra work IMHO. I vote for using them sparingly.:D
  14. larry mac

    LOST season 2 discussion thread......

    We love the show, but I'm getting tired of Jack's act. He used to be a "can do" guy; now he seems mad and obstinate all the time. And what's up with Locke? All the sudden Mr. "don't tell me what I can't do" can't do it alone?
  15. larry mac

    Carnivale (Season 2)...

    Please excuse me if this has been asked before, but what happened to the "snake-man"(?) from season one?
  16. larry mac

    Medium ongoing thread

    They did not show a new episode tonight as promised. Instead, we got a rerun of the pilot. Very disappointing! lm
  17. larry mac

    How noisy are dvd recorders?

    RCA DRC8005N. It is extremely quiet. I haven't really noticed it making any sounds other than the loading and unloading. If the fan has come on, I haven't been able to detect it. If it is very quiet in the room, one can hear a slight clicking sound when the unit is "finalizing" a disc. It is...
  18. larry mac

    I have DishPVR and want to...

    Fry's had a DVD recorder on sale for $150 a week or two back.
  19. larry mac

    The 4400 ongoing thread

    Three thumbs up here (there are three of us). Come on guys, haven't ya heard of "suspension of disbelief? By the way, what other show had that song in it, "bye bye baby, baby bye bye" (don't know the name)? Was it an episode of Six Feet Under?
  20. larry mac

    Digital Camera Suggestions - $500 Budget

    I bought this one at Sams last week for $418. Noticed yesterday that it is now $398 (they said I could get the difference refunded). Some observations after only a few days: ~ love the large 2.2" display and the EVF, the refresh is completely smooth and seemless (noticed on Hewlet...
  21. larry mac

    Wasps...

    I have sprayed many nests and have never been stung (was an exterminator once). One can use any kind of poison spray, but you will have to get close unless you get the hornet/wasp spray. I usually use any old spray I happen to have. Here's the secret, move very slowly. It's kind of freaky...
  22. larry mac

    ****Sopranos Season 5 Season Guide (Spoilers)

    My wife and I enjoy the HBO shows The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Carnival and Deadwood. The liberty to include violence, nudity, cursing, any subject matter, etc. combined with the lack of commercials, set these shows far apart from anything on regular TV. Perhaps we just don't have the critical...
  23. larry mac

    ****Sopranos Season 5 Season Guide (Spoilers)

    My wife and I enjoy the HBO shows The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Carnival and Deadwood. The liberty to include violence, nudity, cursing, any subject matter, etc. combined with the lack of commercials, set these shows far apart from anything on regular TV. Perhaps we just don't have the critical...
  24. larry mac

    ****Sopranos Season 5 Season Guide (Spoilers)(Archive Copy)

    My wife and I enjoy the HBO shows The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Carnival and Deadwood. The liberty to include violence, nudity, cursing, any subject matter, etc. combined with the lack of commercials, set these shows far apart from anything on regular TV. Perhaps we just don't have the critical...
  25. larry mac

    Aluminum foil stuck to oven heating element: Should I be concerned?

    I wouldn't worry about the small foil remnants, but I would worry about allowing molten, melting, dripping cheese, sauce, and other food substances getting on the element. That is going to shorten the life of it and create burnt deposits in your oven. Plus, its going to smell bad. I usually...
  26. larry mac

    cooking meat in the oven - always dries out!

    Ted, I would like to recommend acquiring an oven thermometer. They are only around $5. Check your oven at 350 degrees. Let it stay in there until the oven light cycles on and off a couple times (for the temperature to really stabilize). Most people are unaware just how long it takes for an...
  27. larry mac

    Jan Berry of "Jan & Dean" dead at 62

    Well I'm definitely showing my age here, but here goes. My very first record, a 45 RPM, was Dead Man's Curve. Of course it was new, just released at the time. I had just gotten a new record player for Christmas. It was one of those that pulled down in the middle to reveal the turntable and...
  28. larry mac

    Harman Kardon: low-end? high-end?

    There were a number of posts awhile back about Harmon Kardon receivers (mine included). You should be able to read them by doing a search on Harmon Kardon.
  29. larry mac

    Parking in handicapped spaces...

    I don't know about that, but here's something. There was an article in the Dallas Morning News the other day. There is a new law in Dallas that makes it a crime to possess a shopping cart away from the premises of the grocery store that owns it. It is quite a problem what with all the poor...
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