The day before the hangover. Yahoo buys Meedio, the Gov’t hushes the EFF, Apple placing ads in iTunes, PS3 pricing, Nintendo Wii, Xbox Live Gold for Free, Wil Wheaton in Beantown, and Podcast Academy.
Episode 29 (30.4 MB , 1:06:17)
Show Notes:

Yahoo Gobbles Meedio, Regurgitation to Follow
Government Hushes EFF Case Against AT&T (Wired)
Apple Considers Ads for iTunes [...]

Brewery: Brouwerij van Hoegaarden, Jupille, Wallonie, Luxembourg, BE (I think, it’s some place not here)
Brewery Description: “Hoegaarden is the authentic Belgian wheat or white beer. It has a unique and extremely complex brewing process whereby the brand is first top fermented and then is refermented within the bottle - ending up in a unique [...]

via Gizmodo, I bring you this unearthed arcana:
Dungeons & Dragons Laptop
Only like $1300.  Not too bad.  Get it quick, though, as the run is limited to 100.

Contenido a presion. On this springtastic episode in the Tech Top Three, we discuss 99 cent songs, Beer can technology, and pirates as terrorist accomplices. On the Gaming Table, we talk about the upcoming processor change in the Xbox 360 and GTA life-lessons. On Boston In Brief, Carl and I talk about the recent Dresden [...]

Brewery: Mendocino Brewing Company, Ukiah, CA
Brewery Description: “We bottle condition most of our ales. This is a process whereby active yeast is introduced to the beer as it is bottled, initiating fermentation in the bottle. This produces a fruity bouquet, a rich complex flavor profile and a crisp, dry finish. It is this complexity which [...]

Yay for sensationalist headlines! Ok, so I went to the Dresden Dolls recent show at the Orpheum that marked the release of their latest offering, Yes, Virginia. However, in this author’s opinion, the best part of the show might not have been the Dolls, but another Boston band, HUMANWINE.
HUMANWINE, according to their home [...]

Brewery: Guinness Brewery (St. James Brewery), Dublin, Ireland.
Brewery Description: They don’t have one because they don’t need one. Anyone out there who claims to love beer and doesn’t know what Guinness tastes like is lying to you.
Brew Style: Dry Stout, 4.1% ABV
Recommended Glass: English pint
The Ugly Truth: Are my views here even necessary? [...]

Okay, that title sucks, but oh well. So this is actually a post about I game I rediscovered recently that I wanted to point out to people. The game is called Star Chamber and can be found at www.starchamber.net, where they have a playable demo available for download. The game itself is interesting. The best [...]

This video was allegedly created to help teach Japanese businessmen how to pick up chicks.  I say allegedly because, well, I have been on many a business trip, and this has never worked for me.
Check it out over on Fleshbot
This probably is Not Safe For Work, though it contains no nudity.  Just some pretty foul [...]

So in response to a string of comments, I feel the need to post a link to an internet radio station that plays only punk music. This is so that the masses may educate themselves on the depth and range of emotions involved in this genre of music, as well as come to appreciate [...]

I figured if today was going to be music day, I’d take the opportunity to plug the Kominas, a local band I only found them yesterday via a boston.com article. Check the article out for a good rundown of the band, its members, and an attempt to explain their music.
Just as the Dolls had [...]

I was going to leave it alone. I was. I had read it myself, had the link sent to me by my fiancee, and then by my friend. Since I ended up reading it three separate times and had a day to stew over it, I decided sure, I’ll totally crap on [...]

Which isn’t the same as One-Eyed Willie from the classic family film The Goonies, or my one-eyed trouser snake.
One Eyed Stanley is the name of a local band from Newton. Yes, I know there are a lot of local Boston-area bands, and yes, I know you expect more from me than that. Keep your pants [...]

I stand by my decision to never watch a Tom Cruise movie again.  Ever.  Ever.
No, seriously.  EVER.
Tom Cruise to Eat Placenta

“I’m gonna eat the placenta. I thought that would be good. Very nutritious. I’m gonna eat the cord and the placenta right there.”
 
That poor, poor girl.
That poor, poor girl. 
 

Episode 27, and Colin’s half in the bag before we even start. It’s up to Carl to discuss how AOL is committing extorion, how Steve Jobs kills puppies, and how TiVo got a TKO against EchoStar. On the Gaming Table, Carl again pulls through with a review of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and a quick [...]

Brewery: Murphy Brewery, Cork, Ireland
Brewery Description: “Well balanced and full-bodied, with hints of malt and caramel, this truly refreshing red beer has a unique speciality beer flavour.”
Brew Style: Irish red ale, 5.0% ABV
Recommended Glass: English pint
The Ugly Truth: Murphy’s Red Beer, previously known as Murphy’s Irish Red, is a timeless classic. While this is [...]

Brewery: North Coast Brewing Company, Fort Bragg, CA
Brewery Descriptions: “Named for the delicate engravings popularized by 19th century seafarers, Scrimshaw is a fresh tasting Pilsner brewed in the finest European tradition from Munich and Klages malts, Hallertauer and Tettnang hops. Scrimshaw has a subtle hop character, a crisp, clean palate, and a dry finish.”
Brew Style: [...]

From Lost, Episode “S.O.S.”, original air date 04/12/2006:
BERNARD (to Mr. Eko): “I think I liked you better when you just hit people with your stick.”
Hehehehe.  Best. Line. EVER.

This is a short post.  A little information, a little reminder, and a little rant.
STOP criticizing Boot Camp.  People have started complaing that in some cases, installing Boot Camp and Windows XP works, but then people can no longer boot into OSX.
It’s a public beta.  Apparently people selectively ignore or otherwise choose to forget that [...]

Episode 26, A new hope. This show is just chock full of better than mediocre content. On the Tech Top Three, we look at the demise of UMD movies, the AT&T and NSA, as well as Apple’s Boot Camp. On the Gaming Table, Carl talks about his experience with a new Carcassonne expansion, EA’s (lack [...]