- So, XM and Sirius, the only two satellite radio firms, have agreed to a merger. The news is already being tempered by analysts who say the powers-that-be will most likely strike it down as being monopolistic. I can’t really agree there. While there will indeed be only one satellite company if it the merger goes through, there will still be regular radio (on life support, granted), HD Radio and the big monster – IPods/MP3 Players. You think that’s enough competition? I sure do. Let the tree fall in the woods……er, I mean let them merge.
- One the best movies I’ve seen in this young year was SherryBaby, a gritty film about drug addicition, recovery, strength, weakness and parenting that was slightly depressing, but moving. Maggie Gyllenhall’s performance was spectacular. I would have simply enjoyed movies like this prior to my wife’s pregnancy and then moved onto the next movie. This one’s got me thinking, though, about how many people I know whose childhoods weren’t exactly normal. Certainly part of the psychological changes I’ve felt in the last 5-6 months.
- I never really realize how good we have it with NESN until I watch a hockey or baseball game on the other networks – Versus, TBS, etc. I studied TV & Radio Production in college and typically, these regional sports networks are breeding grounds for kids just out college who are learning how to twiddle knobs, direct, produce, etc. The broadcasters (especially on Versus) always seem to mangle names and the production values just aren’t up to snuff. We’re spolied here in New England.
- Jim Carrey was pretty funny on Letterman last night, doing impressions of David Caruso on CSI Miami. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just watch this hilarious video.
- I have 28 people subscribed to my website feed via RSS. Pretty small in the big picture, but more than I ever imagined would subscribe to little ‘ol me…..hey, thanks.