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  1. Ken CM

    American Idol - Season 8

    Anyone notice that in the current Lenscrafters commercials they do the same "heart" symbol that Danny does? I'm surprised they haven't put a stop to it since he is known for having a different pair of eyeglasses each show....wonder if there is a secret tie-in???
  2. Ken CM

    Do Ya Dye?

    For Me: Home Theater = DIY Hair Color = Professional
  3. Ken CM

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

    Never Mind...should clarify that the UPS status said "Receiving Customer Requested hold"...anyway...went to UPS at opening and the counter person couldn't find it...she thinks it went out for delivery because the hold came in "late"..whatever - if it went out for delivery it would show that...
  4. Ken CM

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

    Sorry if something similar to this was posted already...but don't want to take a chance on reading any spoilers. Just looked at my Amazon delivery status and it shows that my book is at the local center "Held by CUSTOMER request for future delivery". I called UPS and they said " sure you can...
  5. Ken CM

    iPhone - so...what's the deal?

    got a couple more voicemails today and they were a little better, but not what I am used to. Was browsing around a minute ago and went to leaky cauldron website to find interviews etc about order of the phoenix. They had an interview file in both windows media and "ipod" format. The ipod format...
  6. Ken CM

    iPhone - so...what's the deal?

    Got my first voicemail last night and it sounded very "robotic". Anyone else notice this?
  7. Ken CM

    iPhone - so...what's the deal?

    Follow up to my mild rant earlier.... Went to another Apple store yesterday afternoon and was out in about 10 minutes with two shiny new phones. Activiation was easy. Now I have to call my previous carrier and cancel. I so enjoy talking to the "retention specialists"..... "we can put...
  8. Ken CM

    iPhone - so...what's the deal?

    So I looked online this morning and all of our Seattle area stores are showing "green" for stock. I look up my closest store and it says that iPhone sales start at 10am. I arrive at 9:50 and the store already appears to be open (with a sign stating that phones go on sale at 9). There are two...
  9. Ken CM

    Strategy for moving into $$$ Neighborhoods

    Ever since buying my first house in the early 90's I've lived in the "South End" of the Seattle area. Moved into a brand new house in a "cute" new neighborhood about a year ago. Love the house, but am HATING the neighborhood* and the commute to my job is beginning to wear on me (1.25+ hours each...
  10. Ken CM

    American Idol 6 HTF Challenge: Two pools - The "Original" & the TOP TEN Challenge

    Couple of cut and paste suggestions: 1) Copy the cells you want and paste into powerpoint. Then save the powerpoint slide as a JPG. or 2) Highlight the cells you want. Hold down "shift" key then click on "edit", "Copy Picture". Not sure how this would work with the forum software....
  11. Ken CM

    American Idol 6 HTF Challenge: Two pools - The "Original" & the TOP TEN Challenge

    01. Blake Lewis 02. Jordan Sparks 03. Melinda Doolittle 04. Sanjaya Malakar 05. Haley Scarnato 06. Lakisha Jones 07. Chris Sligh 08. Gina Glocksen 09. Chris Richardson 10. Phil Stacey
  12. Ken CM

    What does 2 day shipping mean to you?

    Good News. The CSR said it was an "isolated incident" and I should have been given "2-day" carrier service. I received a small credit toward my next purchase. Thanks again for your comments - wanted to make sure I wasn't misunderstanding the policy before I started whining.
  13. Ken CM

    What does 2 day shipping mean to you?

    Thanks for the responses. Yes, I am referring to Amazon Prime. The order I placed had the "2-day" option selected. UPS had it down for "3-day" service. I think I need to call Amazon's customer service and request to speak to a supervisor and find out what happend.
  14. Ken CM

    What does 2 day shipping mean to you?

    So I signed up for a program with an e-tailer that says if I pay an annual fee all of my shipping will be upgraded to "2 day shipping." This is where I need help - does the "2 day shipping" thing mean that it will arrive via a carrier's "2 day shipping" service or that the package will arrive...
  15. Ken CM

    What Does XM/Sirius Merger Mean For Hardware?

    I'm confused by the hardware comments as well. They claim that the integrated tuners in cars will continue to work AND carry additional programming (there example - I'll get both Oprah AND Martha). My assumption is that the hardware in my car can only pick up the XM satellite "signal"...
  16. Ken CM

    Home Heating Question

    Thanks for the replies! At least I feel better knowing others are in the same boat. What typically happens is I work from home 2-3 days a week so I am upstairs in the office with 2 PCs runninng and it gets toasty so I turn down the thermostat (downstairs.) Then evening comes and time to prep...
  17. Ken CM

    Home Heating Question

    Anyone have any ideas how to get the temperature more even throughout a house? We have a one year old two story home with Gas forced air heat (the furnace is located in the attic - which seems to be the latest thing). Downstairs is the Great Room, Dining Room and Kitchen/Nook With 9 foot...
  18. Ken CM

    My Rant: XM Radio's greatly diminished sound quality. What to do?

    I just got XM with my '06 Passat. I have to say that overall I'm disappointed with the SQ on most of the XM music channels. The sound to me is "Thin" and voices have a slight echo to them (kind of like a low quality mp3 or WMA). A couple of other things I'm upset about: 1) There ARE...
  19. Ken CM

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

    Thanks for the clarification, Adam! Forgot about that part.
  20. Ken CM

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

    Thoughts on the trailer.... Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter) looked just as I imagined her from the book. Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton?) looked ok..not sure I'm into her reddish "power suit" versus the way she was described in the book. I'll have to see/hear her in action...
  21. Ken CM

    Dishwashers?

    One thing to check for when choosing a dishwasher is how the racks are configured. In my last place I had a stainless steel (inside and outside.) Jenn-Air. It was pretty, but the racks, despite their nifty stemware holders, were a pain to put regular plates, pots and pans into. Luckily I took...
  22. Ken CM

    American Idol HTF Challenge (entries closed)

    As long as it is a Menudo reunion concert with Ricky Martin!
  23. Ken CM

    American Idol - Season 5

    They must have practiced with Queen a couple of weeks ago since Mandissa is pictured with them (From the USA article.) (????)
  24. Ken CM

    American Idol HTF Challenge (entries closed)

    I'll take Kevin Final4: Mandisa Katherine Ace I'm getting out my flak jacket and asbestos boxers now.
  25. Ken CM

    Why are some of my HD channels square rather than widescreen?

    I've had a couple of Motorola HD/DVRs from Comcast and here is what I do to change the settings. Turn the box off and then press "menu" and "info" at the same time. A screen comes up where you can change the outputs. Hope this helps.
  26. Ken CM

    Bargain FP Toshiba TLP-ET1

    Saw it bundled with an 84" screen as well - anyone had experience with this unit?
  27. Ken CM

    Sex and the City - Season 6

    Great episode. My friend and eye were both misty eyed at the end. When they went to the credits we both yelled out "oh no F'n way - it can't be over" Doesn't look like Carrie's "fabulousness" is translating to her new surroundings. I'm wondering...is there still going to be an issue with...
  28. Ken CM

    Six Feet Under - 6/1/03 - Season Finale

    Maybe I missed it in the previous episode's thread, but I am very suspicious of Cromwell's character. Six marriages, children that are explained away, No picture of him in a book he wrote. Wonder if he is a fake and going to get some of the business or Ruth's $$??? Watched the final episode...
  29. Ken CM

    What to upgrade in new house / bonus room

    I'm ready to move closer in to the city and work, however the newer homes have only 5-7K square foot lots. On the good side, many of them have "bonus rooms" which would make great HT rooms. I think I found the builder/house layout I want. Can anyone tell me what to ask for as far as upgrades...
  30. Ken CM

    So Graham Norton...Greatest Night Show Ever?

    My favorite chat show..unfortunately, I seem to be the only one in my group of friends that has digital cable or satellite and watches it, so there is no one to talk to about it. I loved the "supersized" episode that they started showing a while back. They didn't seem to cut the opening joke...
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