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Author Archives: Ryan Olson
The snacks of our grandparents
While walking down the snack aisle of a local discount drug store today, I passed by tall, pink tins of Almond Roca. Thinking of those toffee candies wrapped in chopped almonds took me on a journey back to my grandparents’ … Continue reading
Tech failures: FLO’s mobile TV doesn’t go far in Chico
I haven’t been convinced that mobile television will catch on in the United States, but the tech demo for FLO TV doesn’t help sell the service for Chicoans. Looking at the FLO display at a local discount store, one round … Continue reading
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Tagged Chico, failure, mobile, subscription, TV
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Comcast digital switcheroo may make a la carte channel choice more feasible
Across the country and soon in Chico, Comcast is slowly lowering a digital boom over its customers as part of the cable company’s transition from analog to digital television services. While the company’s new digital cable adapters will add another … Continue reading
Myeh…see?
I wondered what it would be like to talk like a stereotypical ’40s gangster (as seen in movies!). Here’s an idea of what it might sound like:
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My call on ‘The Marriage Ref’ — Foul
“The Marriage Ref” is established on sporting principles (based on the lengthy animated introduction with Jerry Seinfeld). Unfortunately, the performance of this panel show that debuts tonight on NBC (KNVN 24) is more XFL than NFL. I’ll be short because … Continue reading
Posted in TV, Film and Radio
Tagged comedy, humor, marriage, Marriage Ref, NBC, Seinfeld
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Betty White an unlikely SNL fit, but could do well with backups
One of the latest Internet campaigns that seems to be gaining traction is a push to get comedienne Betty White to host an upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live.” While she showed some toughness and strong comedic chops in a … Continue reading
Posted in TV, Film and Radio
Tagged Betty White, comedy, Internet, meme, NBC, Saturday Night Live
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NHL players needed in the Olympics
There has been some talk about the National Hockey League not participating in the Olympics after this year. The National Hockey League has only agreed to provide players through the Vancouver Games. And, according to numerous sources like the CBC, … Continue reading
The airing of Vancouver Olympic grievances – a list
I’m generally enjoying the Vancouver Games as it enters the seventh day of competition, but some things are sticking in my mind. Please share your “grievances” in the comments. The fence around the Olympic Flame: I think the organizers were … Continue reading
Posted in Gadgets and technology
Tagged Atlanta, Canada, curling, Olympics, streaming video, TV, Vancouver
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Seasons greetings with the 2009 Christmas card
Another Christmas is upon us. To celebrate 2009, I created a new card for friends and family. I sent most of the cards on Monday, and I hope they were received by today. If not, I’m sharing the card with … Continue reading
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Tagged card, Christmas, Christmas card, design, holidays
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