Now that I've done a little research I am completely confused about televisions. Maybe Mark can help? I am pretty price constrained, and I need a 32 inch set. Do I want LED over LCD? Is a 720p set from a maker I know (Samsung, Sharp, etc...) maybe a better choice than a 1080p from a maker I do not? For instance, this 1080p Vizio is a little more than I wanted to pay, but much less than other 1080p sets I've seen. Ever heard of them? What would you buy for around $400?

And lastly, just out of curiosity and because I feel like it is something I should really know the answer to: why can't I buy a nice 27 or 30 inch computer monitor and use it as a TV as well? Or maybe I could do this? Obviously it would be more than a $400 set but I'd get double use out of it. Seems like this isn't possible though, or somehow doesn't work out so great.
Another mega-rarity for Coney Island (assuming it's accepted as legitimate.) I was there yesterday when the Times photographer showed up for their typically lame coverage; have I mentioned that "seagull" is an inaccurate term?
Gibby’s back on Page 6. Better than the last mention, when the band was called out by Diamanda Galas for demanding an exorbitant fee to play a benefit. As far as I know he's still the frontman of the Buttholes. First Lollapalooza was 20 years ago…
best ginger ale in the world (super hot) i think it would make a killer dark and stormy

wikipedia tells the blenheim story
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earth oven, the opening.
just watched the sam simon ep of the write enviornment
ouch.

too much zucchini / too little time

Greek Zucchini Fritters (ours had mint, dill and pine nuts traded in, more egg and no breadcrumbs)
ten oldest trees
Interesting take on Netflix.
how to prepare a mango for smoothie

Dear xxxx,

We are separating unlimited DVDs by mail and unlimited streaming into two separate plans to better reflect the costs of each. Now our members have a choice: a streaming only plan, a DVD only plan, or both.

Your current $9.99 a month membership for unlimited streaming and unlimited DVDs will be split into 2 distinct plans:

Plan 1: Unlimited Streaming (no DVDs) for $7.99 a month
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Your price for getting both of these plans will be $15.98 a month ($7.99 + $7.99). You don't need to do anything to continue your memberships for both unlimited streaming and unlimited DVDs.

These prices will start for charges on or after September 1, 2011.
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Skinny, what's up with this wine? Funny name and label.
This has Mark written all over it: OpenWRT router / remote BBQ pit temperature monitor.
SALT & STRAW ICE CREAM
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new favorite salsa by a mile, DAM good and PDX based from a family that had a restaurant here 72 to 84....
bloody mary mix I bet is awesome, not that I drink any but now I am tempted
affordable art
from billions to none, the passenger pigeon story

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