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Archive for August 15th, 2008

You’ve Got Bad News from Netflix - Get Good News from SnagFilms

Friday, August 15th, 2008

If you are a Netflix customer, you may be having a hard time receiving your movies this weekend so why not head on over to SnagFilms.com and check out one of our 300 free films? No registration. No sign-up. No charge. Watch as many films as you want. We are green: No mail, no paper, no trucks and no fuss. Check us out this weekend. Watch a film. Snag it if you like it and embed it on your blog or homepage and let your friends watch it for free as well.

This is a new alternative way to watch films for free and to help the filmmaker and their charity all in the convenience of your own home. We don’t need your info - social security number, address or phone number - just your eyeballs and maybe some pixels to embed our film widgets if you like the film.

Go for it this weekend. Let me know what you think.

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My Weekend Drive-In Movie Pick

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Kick back and spend some time with this wonderful little film called “Fighting Goliath.” It is a slice of Americana and is so enabling. It is narrated by the great Robert Redford. I loved this film. Check it out courtesy of SnagFilms.

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Supply and Demand and More

Friday, August 15th, 2008

My local gas station was selling premium last night for $3.68 per gallon. That is down almost a dollar from less than a month ago and is way less expensive as compared to Europe.

Why? Americans are driving less; oil consumption is down; and the price of the commodity follows. This summer as gas prices went up, we drove less to save on gas plus the cars we have been buying consume less oil. The virtuous cycle has begun in earnest.

Also, I believe that big oil wants to hold gas prices down during this election cycle. If the price of gas is down, it won’t become a big issue during the debates and during the voter thinking process. Big oil would love a Republican to win as the Democrats will go after big oil in a big way post an election victory.

So enjoy the low gas prices. But if we consume more, the price will go up though I bet the price will stay low and even go lower from here on out to Election Day.

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Talking Heads

Friday, August 15th, 2008

I must admit, when I was in college and after graduation, Talking Heads was my favorite band. “Stop Making Sense” is my favorite music documentary. I loved Tom Tom Club as well. I have seen Talking Heads in concert six times in small venues all around New England.

Imagine my surprise when I read this article and saw the information about Talking Heads, Tina Weymouth and their connection to the new President of the Washington Post.

We all want and need the Washington Post to stay in business and to grow and to be viable in the new world order. They are like oxygen and the enterprise is a key part of the fabric of our community.

We are all rooting for Katharine Weymouth. I will do anything to help the Post win and succeed and anyone that is six degrees from a Talking Head rocks in my book!

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