This week we’re trying out a new (to us) program to record the show.  We’re still learning about the new software which is why there’s a crummy edit towards the end – but the new software should result in a slightly faster production process for us, a show with a smaller file size for you, and no change in the overall recording quality.  Either that or it will just result in increased aggravation on our end and a switch to Plan “C” – whatever that is…

We had a lot to talk about this week – like Holland America Line booting passengers for not attending the safety drill…  Reported a passenger was kicked off the Westerdam in Ft Lauderdale last weekend…

There’s just no escaping it – this is Super Bowl Weekend, and we got a peek from Wired Magazine on what NBC does to prep for the big game.

It’s not just doing away with sales – JCPenny’s (or is it JCP now?) effort to transform itself continues…

Would you buy a Studebaker? No, not a classic car from before the company closed up shop back in 1966? No, a new modern car, truck, motorcycle, and even a scooter sold as a Studebaker?  Autoblog says somebody’s trying to bring back Studebaker and they’re looking for investors.

Facebook has started the process on their (in many corners) long awaited IPO.  We won’t be investing – and we’re not sure you should either…

The Colbert Super PAC (aka Americans For a Better Tomorrow Tomorrow) reported to the FEC this week on their fundraising efforts. In typical Colbert fashion – Stephen Colbert used the report to further lampoon the rules that allow for the creation of SuperPACs.

Should escalators on the London Underground be replaced with slides? Lord Toby Harris wants London Mayor Boris Johnson to consider it.

A man in Chile was arrested for stealing ice from a glacier. He seems to think that there’s a market for “designer ice,” is that really a thing?

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