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John Gruber, we need you to rid the world off Paul Thurrott

Editorial:

There are a lot of pseudo tech journalists blabbing their mouth without even using any logic. On of them is none other than Paul Thurrott, the original Microsoft Defender.

Why people still read anything he writes is a mystery. Why Leo Laporte is stroking Thurrott’s ego in TWiT’s Microsoft P.R. Weekly Windows Weekly is also baffling.

This world need John Gruber to once again expose the fraud that Paul Thurrott is.

One main reason why Microsoft P.R. Weekly Windows Weekly is hosted only by Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott is because anyone can easily debunk Thurrott’s statements.

Thurrott believes that he is the only person who knows the truth, and he is the only person in the world who can do something about it. What about all the lies you have been covering up about Microsoft, Thurrott?

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MacBook Pro, The Quad-Core Dilemma.

I have been waiting since January 2008 to replace my original MacBook Pro Core Duo. I’ve written about MacBook Pro Early 2008 and MacBook Pro Late 2008 (also this) since then. Around August 2008, I stumbled upon informations on MacBook Pro with Quad-Core processors.

I had high hope that Apple would release Quad-Core MacBook Pro on “The spotlight turns to notebooks” event. The new Aluminum Unibody MacBook Pro is nice, but it is still missing the Quad-Core I really want.

I am using my Original MacBook Pro Core Duo to write this post; it is still a capable machine. I’ve done tons of video editing on this MacBook Pro. With a 7200 RPM hard-drive, this MacBook Pro Core Duo beats newer MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo with 5400 RPM hard-drive.

Yes it is still a great computer.

I was going to buy the new Unibody MacBook Pro on the first day it was available. For some reasons, there have been some kind of divine intervention that prevented me from spending the hard-earned dollars.

I do have the sense that the MacBook Pro would gain Quad-Core as an option around January 2009. It is based on my gut feelings, backed by some informations that I’ve gathered. I’ve been through this road before, and I’m sure that if and when I got the new Unibody MacBook Pro, the Quad-Core option would be added a few months after.

Decisions, decisions.

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Paul Thurrott Was Hospitalized After Watching New Apple Ads

Dedham, Masschusetts

On the evening of October 19th, 2008 Paul Thurrott was reportedly rushed to the local hospital. According to neighbors, loud strings of profanities were heard over 15 mile radius that Sunday evening. That prompted them to call 911. Paramedic, Firefighter and the Police arrived within a few minutes on the Thurrotts residence .

Upon arrival, Police found Thurrott screaming and yelling “I’m a P.C.!” repeatedly. It took 13 personnel to subdue violent Paul Thurrott.

In his padded cell, Thurrott mentioned that he will announce the “ultimate declaration of war against Apple” on Microsoft behalf on TWiT‘s Microsoft P.R. Weekly Windows Weekly podcast which he co-hosts with Leo Laporte.

Paul Thurrott, the original Microsoft Defender, apparently was watching the new Apple “Get A Mac” ads which were released on that fateful Sunday. According to doctors, Thurrott is lacking sense of humor as well as some common sense. Doctors also found that Thurrot is suffering from some sort of blindness, that causes him to be unconditionally loyal to Microsoft.

According to Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott insisted that he would be available to record the next install ment of Viva La Microsoft Wekly Windows Weekly episode 80 this Thursday. Thurrott is expected to make a full recovery by then, and he will be cursing Apple for those new “Get A Mac” ads. Thurrott swears that he will bring Apple down for “all the lies” they have been spreading about Microsoft and Windows Vista. Thurrott also adds that he is the only tech journalist in the world who knows the truth about the great Microsoft.

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Software Updates: Perian 1.1.2 and Camino 2.0 Alpha 1

Perian 1.1.2 is released today.

  • Fixed update checker never running – this version requires a manual install
  • Enabled frame-dropping on AppleTV
  • Fixed some frames being lost in AVCHD/.mp4 with newer versions of QuickTime
  • Fixed another ffmpeg crash on G3s

Perian QuickTime Component is handy for decoding different video format on Mac OS X (1.4.7 and above). Perian QuickTime Component adds support for some AVCHD camcorder like Panasonic HDC-SD9.

Download Perian 1.1.2

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Camino 2.0 Alpha 1

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Yahoo! web-hosting is having problems.

UPDATE:
Yahoo! web-services are back up now.

Apparently there is something going on with Yahoo! Web-servers right now. A lot of sites hosted by Yahoo! Are currently unreachable, including 37prime.com (our main site).

Stay tuned for more reports
2008.10.20

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South Park: Season 12 Episode 10 – “Pandemic”

South Park: Season 12 Episode 10 – “Pandemic”
While the world struggles to contain an epidemic of epic proportions, the boys find a way to make money off of it.
Original Air Date: 2008-10-22

NOTE:
Please check back on Saturday or Sunday night for more South Park Episode News!

You WILL Watch “Pandemic” on Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 HERE!

“Pandemic” Uncensored Version will be available for streaming on Friday October 24th, 2008 11:59PM Pacific Time. You will watch it here (Flash Player required) instead of downloading the episode from site like MrTwig.net.

Preview “Pandemic” here (“Craig, We Need You” – Craig has what it takes to make the boys dream a reality).

From the Comedy Central Press Release:

THE WORLD FACES AN EPIDEMIC OF EPIC PROPORTIONS IN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “SOUTH PARK” ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 10:00 P.M.* ON COMEDY CENTRAL

NEW YORK, October 20, 2008 – While the world struggles to contain the latest global epidemic, the boys find a way to make money off of it in an all-new episode of “South Park” titled, “Pandemic” premiering on Wednesday, October 22 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on COMEDY CENTRAL.

The boys find a way to make money off an international crisis that requires no talent and very little effort. Cartman convinces the other boys to invite Craig to get in on their latest plan. He knows Craig has just what it takes to make their dream a reality.
Read the complete Press Release @ South Park Studios

Note:

Public Service Announcement:

This episode will be available for streaming after the premiere on Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 at South Park Studios. Flash Player Required. Unfortunately the stream will not be available in the following countries:

Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, U.K.

Comedy Central strongly urges you not to download the episode from any site such as MrTwig.net or any other South Park related sites. Remember that unauthorized download of South Park episodes hurts Comedy Central and South Park team. It is very very wrong to download South Park Episodes from sites like MrTwig.net, because Comedy Central would have to wait for another 2 months to get gold plated shark tank installed in their lobby. Instead, Comedy Central would like you to purchase the episode from vendors like Amazon.com or iTunes Store.

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Now Available

South Park: The Complete Eleventh Season (Uncensored) DVD Set

The Cult of Eric Cartman – Revelations

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Disclaimer

If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.

“If you buy these DVD’s, I can buy a MacBook Pro” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

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Family Guy Volume 6 DVD – Target Exclusive

Family Guy Volume 6 DVD is scheduled for release on October 21st, 2008. This time Target has an exclusive for the DVD set. It comes with signed script and collectible poster. The box artwork is slightly different than the regular edition. It is only available in Target Stores.

The DVD set will include some episodes from season 5 and season 6.

Disc 1:

  • “No Meals On Wheels”
  • “Boys Do Cry”
  • “No Chris Left Behind”
  • “It Takes A Village Idiot, And I Married One”
  • “Meet The Quagmires”

Disc 2:

  • “Movin’ Out (Brian’s Song)”
  • “Believe It Or Not, Joe’s Walking On Air”
  • “Family Guy 100th Episode Special”
  • “Stewie Kills Lois”
  • “Lois Kills Stewie”
  • “Padre de Familia”
  • “Peter’s Daughter”

Disc 3:

  • “McStroke”

Family Guy “Blue Harvest” is not included in this volume because it is released as a stand-alone movie.

Family Guy Season 5 on Amazon Unbox – Delicious DRM is included for your protections.

Family Guy Season 6 on Amazon Unbox – Tasty DRM is included for free!

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Disclaimer

If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.

“If you buy this DVD, I can buy a MacBook Pro” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

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