Archive for November, 2008
Blockbuster Launches New Set-Top Box – Yawn!
In Blockbuster’s latest move to try to compete with rival Netflix, they have introduced their own set-top box which will bring movies directly to a user’s TV and provide access to on demand content. The MediaPoint digital media player by broadband device maker 2Wire is available to Blockbuster customers for $99 and includes 25 movies. [...]
Canyon Blaster Roller Coaster
While in Las Vegas recently on business, I had the opportunity to ride Canyon Blaster, an Arrow built double looping coaster that sits inside the Adventuredome at Circus Circus. I assumed the coaster would provide a rough and un-exhilarating ride. However the opposite was true.
Manhattan Express Roller Coaster
While recently in Las Vegas on business and being the coaster enthusiast that I am, I took the opportunity to ride two of the three roller coasters that are located on the strip. The Manhattan Express is one such coaster and can be found at the New York, New York hotel and casino. At $14 [...]