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Friday, March 27, 2015
FANTASTIC FRIDAY: Rescue on the Oregon Trail by Kate Messner (time travel)
Meet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always saves the day!
Ranger has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog, but can't officially pass the test because he's always getting distracted by squirrels during exercises. One day, he finds a mysterious first aid kit in the garden and is transported to the year 1850, where he meets a young boy named Sam Abbott. Sam's family is migrating west on the Oregon Trail, and soon after Ranger arrives he helps the boy save his little sister. Ranger thinks his job is done, but the Oregon Trail can be dangerous, and the Abbotts need Ranger's help more than they realize.
Time travel has long been a staple of the science fiction/fantasy genre both for adults and for children. But this is the first time I've read a book that focused on an animal time-traveling. It creates an interesting conundrum for the animal since Ranger, a dog, can't explain to himself or to his new companions what happened and where he came from. I liked the fact that Ranger's skills in tracking and finding are clearly explained by his search-and-rescue training.
The time travel elements are kept simple which is appropriate for a book for the 7-10 age group. More sophisticated readers might desire more explanation but for young readers it's best not to get bogged down in details. The book moves smoothly and quickly through the plot which will keep children turning pages. This new series I think will be a fun way to introduce young readers to just how interesting the past can be, in this case the pioneers who traveled across the plains to find a new life for themselves. The author includes many of the dangers that these pioneers faced such as buffalo stampedes, dangerous river crossings, and disease (including death). And yet the troubles Ranger and his adopted family face don't overwhelm the book. And Ranger despite his new attachments never forgets Luke and his original home.
The book works well as a read-a-loud and would make for an excellent introduction to historical fiction while including a science fiction twist that will draw readers into the story.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
The Wisdom of Merlin by T.A. Barron Review with Interview and Giveaway!
A book of advice from Merlin, the greatest wizard of all time
Based on an address he gave to students at the University of Oxford in 2013, T.A. Barron, author of the New York Times bestselling Merlin Saga, channels the wizard Merlin and offers advice on how to live a meaningful life. Divided into sections, each revolving around a magical word, this book poetically explores the concepts of Gratitude, Courage, Knowledge, Belief, Wonder, Generosity, Hope, and Love.
A gem of inspiration, this is the perfect graduation gift, sure to encourage readers of all ages to live life to the fullest.
This is a thought-provoking little book told in Merlin's voice. Here we learn the power of gratitude, courage, knowledge, belief, wonder, generosity, hope, and love. Each section contains a short scene with Merlin followed by Merlin explaining the importance of the chosen concept. This makes for a sweet gift book that reminds us all of the importance of the values we choose to exhibit in our own lives. A book that demonstrates beautifully just what a meaningful life can be.
What led you to a writing career?
I've always loved writing and telling stories. I wrote stories and poems since I was a kid, even writing and illustrating a silly little magazine in middle school called "The Idiot's Odyssey". My first novel, written after college during a year of far-flung travels in Asia and Africa, didn't exactly get a great reception: It got rejected by every publisher who saw it (32 of them). Ten years later, when I was president of a business in New York, I still yearned to write. Often I'd get up at 4 a.m. to write, and I'd also scribble ideas during meetings or in the back of taxis. Finally I had to make a choice – to do what I love best, because life is just too short not to follow your passions. So I had the fun of shocking my partners by telling them that I was going to quit my job, move back to Colorado, and see if I could try to write something that somebody might like to read. Well, that was 24 years ago – and 30 books ago. More good things have happened in that time than I could ever have guessed. But the best thing of all is to know that I'm doing something I truly love. So I feel deeply grateful that life has worked out this way!
Why did you decide to write about Merlin and what intrigues you most about him?
It all started with a dream. Back in 1993, I dreamed of a boy, half-drowned and barely alive, who washed ashore on a strange rocky coastline. He was weak, nauseous, and terribly confused. Not to mention utterly lost and alone. But he was also something else – the boy who would someday be called Merlin, the original wizard who has inspired stories worldwide for centuries. Merlin has incredible depth, and the reason he endures is because he speaks to so many of our basic human struggles – such as how do we find the courage to reach for our highest aspirations, how do we give our lives meaning, and how do we live peacefully with the natural world that sustains us. For the young Merlin I write about to grow into that exulted wizard of Arthurian lore, he has to learn several things along the way. He must learn about love, grief, compassion, transformation, power, and humility.
This young boy who becomes the greatest wizard of all times is, most of all, a story that I hope people of all ages will enjoy. But it's also a metaphor – that all of us, whatever our backgrounds, have a magical person hidden down inside of ourselves. Just like that boy who washed ashore on the first page of the Merlin Saga, each of us feels "washed ashore" at some point in our lives. And each of us, just like that boy, has some special magic of our own!
Tell us about the Barron Prize and what you've learned from it?
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which I named in honor of my mother, celebrates outstanding kids of all descriptions who have made a positive difference to people and our planet. The whole purpose of the Prize is to turn the spotlight on these amazing kids who are really making a difference – in the hope that their stories will inspire other kids to do the same.
Why is this important? Today's young people get all kinds of conflicting messages about the difference between a hero and a celebrity. In our culture, we hear lots about celebrities – and very little about the unsung heroes who really hold our world together. To my mind, parents and teachers and other individuals who go that extra mile to help others really are heroes. So are the kids we honor with the Prize.
Young people deserve to hear about real, live kids who are making a difference – kids who have discovered that they have the power to act on their ideals. The Prize is now in its 15th year, and every year we honor 25 kids from all around North America. I am amazed by the quality of these kids – their courage, compassion, and perseverance is truly inspiring. These are young people who have faced their own struggles; just like Merlin they have been washed ashore in one form or another in their lives. But they pick themselves up, dry off, and go right back to work helping other people. They make the world a better place somehow, and they do it not because there was some school project or to get a merit badge but because they just simply wanted to help. If anybody had ever told these kids "You don't matter" or "You can't make a difference," they never believed it! And you see that result today. These kids see their lives as a kind of energy – and they just want to take that energy, give it to the world, and try to make all our lives a little better.
What's something about yourself that most people don't know?
I still write all my books by hand. Yes, even those big fat novels like The Great Tree of Avalon I scrawled with my left hand holding a blue felt pen. Why, in this high tech age, would anyone do such a crazy thing? Because the chemistry just works for me. Maybe it brings me back to the creative mindset of when I was a boy sitting under a ponderosa pine tree on my family's ranch in Colorado. Writing by hand slows me down – which helps me to hear better the language of people and also to describe better the poetry of places. That's why, in my writing room in our house in Boulder, Colorado, I'm often writing by hand all day long (and then icing my wrist at night). After my first draft is fully composed, I will then transfer that to a computer and do my editing electronically. While I know this system isn't the most efficient, it has worked for me for 24 years – and 30 books – so I'm sticking with it.
1 copy of The Wisdom of Merlin
US only
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Sona and the Wedding Game by Kashmira Sheth
Sona's big sister is getting married and she's been given an important job to do. She has to steal the groom's shoes. She's never attended a wedding before, so she's unfamiliar with this Indian tradition as well as many of the other magical experiences that will occur before and during the special event. But with the assistance of her annoying cousin Vishal, Sona finds a way to steal the shoes and get a very special reward.
Kashmira Sheth is the author of the picture books Monsoon Afternoon and My Dadima Wears a Sari, as well as the award-winning young adult novels Blue Jasmine and Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet. She lives in Wisconsin.
You can visit Kashmira Sheth's website here.
Yoshiko Jaeggi's work has appeared in Cricket Magazine. She is the illustrator of Monsoon Afternoon and My Dadima Wears a Sari. She lives in Maryland.
I always look forward to books like this one because they introduce me to traditions outside of my own. And Sona and the Wedding Game is a delightful introduction to some of the traditions related to Indian weddings. I appreciated the author's note at the end that explained her own experiences with Indian weddings, where the idea for the book came from and the fact that different areas and people of Indian practice differing traditions.
Sona is excited to be a part of her sister's wedding, but when she is told that as a part of the ceremony she is supposed to steal the groom's shoes, she becomes uncertain about her role. But with the help of a mischievous cousin, she just might pull it off and bargain for something she wants to boot. The details of the wedding are smoothly integrated into the telling of the story making it flow really well. The detailed illustrations are fascinating and offer a glimpse into the work that goes into making the wedding such an amazing event. A fun, informative book about children being children within the traditions of their culture. I also thought it was an interesting note that Sona isn't completely familiar with the Indian wedding traditions because she's never been to one before. This reminds the reader that so much of what we consider culture is learned and that if it isn't taught it will in time be lost.
You can visit Kashmira Sheth's website here.
Yoshiko Jaeggi's work has appeared in Cricket Magazine. She is the illustrator of Monsoon Afternoon and My Dadima Wears a Sari. She lives in Maryland.
I always look forward to books like this one because they introduce me to traditions outside of my own. And Sona and the Wedding Game is a delightful introduction to some of the traditions related to Indian weddings. I appreciated the author's note at the end that explained her own experiences with Indian weddings, where the idea for the book came from and the fact that different areas and people of Indian practice differing traditions.
Sona is excited to be a part of her sister's wedding, but when she is told that as a part of the ceremony she is supposed to steal the groom's shoes, she becomes uncertain about her role. But with the help of a mischievous cousin, she just might pull it off and bargain for something she wants to boot. The details of the wedding are smoothly integrated into the telling of the story making it flow really well. The detailed illustrations are fascinating and offer a glimpse into the work that goes into making the wedding such an amazing event. A fun, informative book about children being children within the traditions of their culture. I also thought it was an interesting note that Sona isn't completely familiar with the Indian wedding traditions because she's never been to one before. This reminds the reader that so much of what we consider culture is learned and that if it isn't taught it will in time be lost.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW and Party Guide w/ GIVEAWAY: P. Zonka Lays an Egg by Julie Paschkis
Extraordinary hen P. Zonka spends her time taking in the beauty around her: shiny green grass, buttery yellow dandelions, deep blue sky. The other hens can't understand why she never lays eggs like they do. Finally, P. Zonka gives in and lays an egg. To everyone's delight, she produces a wondrous egg containing all the colors and designs that she stores in her imagination.
Julie Paschkis attended Cornell University and the School for American Craftsmen at RIT, where she earned a BFA. She taught art to grade school children for several years while working on her own art and illustration. Julie now works full-time painting, creating commercial illustrations, and illustrating children's books. Some of her books include Albert the Fix-It Man; Where Is Catkin?; Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella; and Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary. She lives in Washington.
You can visit Julie Paschkis's website here.
Check out the event guide for throwing a pysanky party!
My favorite part of this book is definitely the bright, beautiful, delightfully wondrous and yes, spectacular illustrations. The theme of 'stopping to smell the roses' certainly doesn't hurt anything though. While all the other chickens lay eggs regularly, P. Zonka does not, she prefers to wander the barnyard admiring the sky and the flowers, and the sky. But when the other chickens push her into giving egg-laying a try, the results surpass everyone's expectations. The rooster named Gloria was a nice humorous touch. But my favorite part was still looking at the gorgeous illustrations. Perfect for sharing at Easter or anytime really. I also loved the connection to Ukrainian holiday traditions.
1 print copy of P. Zonka Lays an Egg
Continental US only
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You can visit Julie Paschkis's website here.
Check out the event guide for throwing a pysanky party!
My favorite part of this book is definitely the bright, beautiful, delightfully wondrous and yes, spectacular illustrations. The theme of 'stopping to smell the roses' certainly doesn't hurt anything though. While all the other chickens lay eggs regularly, P. Zonka does not, she prefers to wander the barnyard admiring the sky and the flowers, and the sky. But when the other chickens push her into giving egg-laying a try, the results surpass everyone's expectations. The rooster named Gloria was a nice humorous touch. But my favorite part was still looking at the gorgeous illustrations. Perfect for sharing at Easter or anytime really. I also loved the connection to Ukrainian holiday traditions.
1 print copy of P. Zonka Lays an Egg
Continental US only
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Monday, March 23, 2015
MMGM: The Terrible Two by Jory John and Mac Barnett
Miles Murphy is not happy to be moving to Yawnee Valley, a sleepy town that's famous for one thing and one thing only: cows. In his old school, everyone knew him as the town's best prankster, but Miles quickly discovers that Yawnee Valley already has a prankster, and a great one. If Miles is going to take the title from this mystery kid, he is going to have to raise his game.
It's prankster against prankster in an epic war of trickery, until the two finally decide to join forces and pull off the biggest prank ever seen: a prank so huge that it would make the members of the International Order of Disorder proud.
In The Terrible Two, bestselling authors and friends Mac Barnett and Jory John have created a series that has its roots in classic middle-grade literature yet feels fresh and new at the same time.
Out of the many, many books I've read over my lifetime, I can safely say that I've never read one quite like The Terrible Two. Which isn't two surprising considering Mac Barnett is one of the authors. His books are always a bit wacky, in a fun way of course. I'm not particularly big on pranks myself, I think they cause too much trouble, but I did quite enjoy this book. The magnitude and quality of the pranks that Miles and his opponent conjure up are quite impressive. It would be easier to be sympathetic to the target of most of these pranks (Principal Barkin) if he wasn't such a unlikeable character. This is definitely one of those kids versus adults sort of books, which child readers will love and will lead adult readers to roll their eyes at the absurdity of it all (and maybe chuckle a little off to the side). The illustrations add a nice touch, emphasizing the ridiculousness of it all.
Friday, March 20, 2015
FANTASTIC FRIDAY: The Brixen Witch by Stacy DeKeyser
An enchanted coin. A witch's curse. And rats, rats everywhere! What's a boy to do?
When Rudi Bauer finds a witch's coin, he unleashes her curse. Can he defeat the witch and her evil servant? Will Rudi--with help from an unexpected ally--set things right before it's too late?
Fairy tale retellings have been popular for a long time, especially familiar tales such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast. The Pied Piper is a fairy tale that isn't as well known nor is it retold as often (I know of only three retellings including this one). Like many retellings, The Brixen Witch uses the basic storyline involving the main characteristics of the original fairy tale but also includes a number of differences.
The similarities between this story and the original Pied Piper include rats (lots of rats!), a fiddler demanding a large payment, and the leading away of the children.
The differences are what makes this story stand out. Rudi makes for an interesting main character as it's his mistake that helps create many of the problems that occur. The inclusion of the witch and her servant throws in a lot of complications and motivations that don't exist in the original story. I personally found the witch to be the most intriguing character, especially once Rudi meets her. The other secondary characters though play important roles, especially the adults in the village. Adults don't always play a strong role in fairy tale retellings, but they do in this one. I especially loved the way the story ended, in an unpredictable way. Lots of fun here for readers who enjoy fairy tale retellings with a bit of spice.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
COUNTDOWN TO A MEANINGFUL LIFE: One Last Word
"Countdown to a Meaningful Life"
One Last Word: Love
For seven weeks, we have focused on seven magical words that took your readers and followers on an inspiring journey. You thought with the seventh word, the campaign was over… but think again.
There is one last word that flows through each of the seven magical words and which Merlin considers "the most magical word of all": Love.
Excerpt from THE WISDOM OF MERLIN:
· "Love is an invitation, not a command. But if you truly open yourself to its power, you will be swept away as if you had plunged into a mighty river."
· "Love is a rope that can stretch itself infinitely. It can connect you to one person or many people. Its strength can link you forever to a place, a time, an experience, or an idea."
· "How do you express love? Through words and music and touch—really, through any kind of communication. The most powerful way, though, is simply how you live."
One final quote from T.A. Barron:
"All we have—all we have—is our time and our souls. Why not make the most of both of them?"
The Impact of Love on History:
· The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships- According to Greek mythology, the Trojan War was fought when the exquisitely beautiful Helen fell in love and ran away with Paris of Troy. To reclaim his wife, the King of Sparta went to war with Troy for ten long years, eventually winning Helen back from Paris.
· Love and the British Monarchy- One of the greatest love stories in British history is between Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert. Having made Albert her king in all but name, the couple reigned as one for 40 years. It was a time of technological innovation and advancement in human rights for Great Britain.
Great Gifts of Love:
· The Taj Mahal - Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb and monument to his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal took 20 years and thousands of workers to build.
· Boldt Castle - George C. Boldt, proprietor of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, ordered the construction of a grand castle as a present to his wife, Louise. Situated on a heart shaped island, the unfinished castle was left abandoned after Louise unexpectedly passed away.
We thank you for taking this journey with us!
While this is a great post with some great stories. I have a different take on what love really is and giant buildings and wars aren't it. For me love is about the little things, comforting someone when sick, standing by someone during the really challenging times, and respecting and honoring that person at all times through gifts of time and service. Please feel free to share your own thoughts on what you feel love to be.
Stay tuned for next week's post with a review and guest post.
THE LITTLEST BUNNY series Spotlight plus Giveaway
Each book in The Littlest Bunny Series features art and text created especially for a specific state or city, including all 50 states as well as cities in Canada.
Join Flop as he travels in an air balloon full of Easter eggs and visits some of your favorite landmarks, including famous sites like the Statue of Liberty in New York, California's Hollywood sign, the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, Georgia's Fox Theater, Churchill Downs in Kentucky, and many more. Books also feature an Easter egg hunt game that invites kids to search for hidden eggs on each page.
The personalized nature of The Littlest Bunny in Utah intrigued me from the start. The process sounded like a lot of work and undoubtedly it was, but much of the book clearly remains consistent from book to book. The addition of landmarks from Utah and specific references to cities did add a nice touch and will thrill young readers. The hidden Easter eggs will be eagerly sought for by the kindergarten crowd making for a great counting activity. The illustrations are adorable and while the landmarks seem to be digitally added to the pages (it would be impractical to do it any other way), they blend surprisingly well and don't detract from the main story. The bunny is really cute and bound to appeal to youngsters. Beyond the egg seeking activity it would be fun to take a look at a real map of Utah (or the appropriate place) and find the locations mentioned. Lots of fun to be found here.
The giveaway includes 1 book of the winner's choice from the 77 Littlest Bunny regional titles available.
See list below.
US/Canada Only
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Colorado .................... 978-1-4926-1057-1
Connecticut ............... 978-1-4926-1060-1
Delaware .................... 978-1-4926-1063-2
Edmonton ................... 978-1-4926-1066-3
Florida ......................... 978-1-4926-1069-4
Georgia ....................... 978-1-4926-1072-4
Hawaii ......................... 978-1-4926-1075-5
Idaho ........................... 978-1-4926-1078-6
Illinois ......................... 978-1-4926-1081-6
Indiana ........................ 978-1-4926-1084-7
Iowa ............................. 978-1-4926-1087-8
Kansas ......................... 978-1-4926-1090-8
Kansas City ................. 978-1-4926-1093-9
Kentucky ..................... 978-1-4926-1096-0
Alabama ...................... 978-1-4926-1015-1
Alaska .......................... 978-1-4926-1018-2
Albuquerque .............. 978-1-4926-1021-2
Arizona ....................... 978-1-4926-1024-3
Arkansas ..................... 978-1-4926-1027-4
Bentonville ................. 978-1-4926-1030-4
Boise ........................... 978-1-4926-1033-5
Boston ......................... 978-1-4926-1036-6
Calgary ....................... 978-1-4926-1039-7
California .................... 978-1-4926-1042-7
Canada ........................ 978-1-4926-1045-8
Charleston ................. 978-1-4926-1048-9
Chicago ....................... 978-1-4926-1051-9
Cincinnati ................... 978-1-4926-1054-0
Las Vegas .................... 978-1-4926-1099-1
Los Angeles ................ 978-1-4926-1102-8
Louisiana .................... 978-1-4926-1105-9
Maine .......................... 978-1-4926-1108-0
Maryland ..................... 978-1-4926-1111-0
Massachusetts ............ 978-1-4926-1114-1
Michigan ..................... 978-1-4926-1117-2
Minnesota ................... 978-1-4926-1120-2
Mississippi .................. 978-1-4926-1123-3
Missouri ...................... 978-1-4926-1126-4
Montana ...................... 978-1-4926-1129-5
Nebraska .................... 978-1-4926-1132-5
Nevada........................ 978-1-4926-1135-6
New England.............. 978-1-4926-1138-7
New Hampshire ........ 978-1-4926-1141-7
New Jersey................. 978-1-4926-1144-8
New Mexico .............. 978-1-4926-1147-9
New York .................... 978-1-4926-1150-9
New York City ........... 978-1-4926-1153-0
North Carolina ......... 978-1-4926-1156-1
North Dakota ............ 978-1-4926-1159-2
Ohio ............................ 978-1-4926-1162-2
Oklahoma ................... 978-1-4926-1165-3
Omaha ........................ 978-1-4926-1168-4
Oregon ....................... 978-1-4926-1171-4
Ottawa ........................ 978-1-4926-1174-5
Pennsylvania ............... 978-1-4926-1177-6
Philadelphia ................ 978-1-4926-1180-6
Pittsburgh ................... 978-1-4926-1183-7
Portland ...................... 978-1-4926-1186-8
Rhode Island .............. 978-1-4926-1189-9
San Francisco ............. 978-1-4926-1192-9
South Carolina .......... 978-1-4926-1195-0
South Dakota ............. 978-1-4926-1198-1
St. Louis ...................... 978-1-4926-1201-8
Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg ... 978-1-4926-1204-9
Tennessee ................... 978-1-4926-1207-0
Texas ........................... 978-1-4926-1210-0
Toronto ....................... 978-1-4926-1213-1
Tulsa ............................ 978-1-4926-1216-2
Utah ............................ 978-1-4926-1219-3
Vancouver .................. 978-1-4926-1222-3
Vermont ...................... 978-1-4926-1225-4
Virginia........................ 978-1-4926-1228-5
Washington ................ 978-1-4926-1231-5
Washington, DC ........ 978-1-4926-1234-6
West Virginia ............. 978-1-4926-1237-7
Wisconsin ................... 978-1-4926-1240-7
Wyoming .................... 978-1-4926-1243-8
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Artist: Kid Rock
Album: Devil Without A Cause
Genre: Rock
You knew that I was coming 'cause you heard my name
But you don't know my game and never felt my pain
Can't read my brain but you read my lips
And got scared when you heard that I was coming with hits
Now don't even trip, be a man instead
Give thanks I'm alive when I should be dead
I'm in the red 'cause my mind's distortin'
People claimin that they know me, but they only know a portion
I'm a move mountains and touch the sun
Don't get scared now, you knew this day would come
So hold your bids, all bets are closed
And fuck all you hoes
'Cause it's been a long time comin'
But I finally broke like an egg yolk, I ain't no joke
Like some uncut dope motherfucker, Kid Rock's to blame
Same game, same name, ain't a damn thing changed
No sell-out, I ain't no hoe
Fuck the radio comin' from the R O M E O
Watch me throw like a fist of rage
Self made and paid and sawed off twelve gauges
Up that ass for the nine eight
(Nine eight)
Never fake, shake, straight from the Great Lakes
Seven years on wax comin' correct
Flat out you diss me punk, that's when I pull a strap out
And I get to buck, buck, bucking a fuck, fuck, fucking your hoes
'Cause they know who's runnin' this shit, top dog, I'm the C E O
Role model, your motherfucking H E R O
My motto, 'Be cool, keep pimpin''
Don't sleep, we roll deep in a Lincoln
Four Vogues on a hundred spokes
We bust Biltmore Beavers and Top Dog Coats
We float like butterflies, sting like queen bees
Strapped with A-K's straight from the Chinese
What the fuck's goin' on in the D
Bunch of white boys pimpin' like the K I D
And it's all good I got love for my honkeys
We roll thick kick ass like donkeys
Anybody fuck's with you and I'm gonna mack 'em
Devil without a cause, I'm going platinum
I'm going platinum
I'm going platinum
We're going platinum
Devil without a cause, I'm going platinum
Uh, devil, devil
Yeah, we come to party, so get down everybody
(Come on)
Yeah, we come to party
I went from St. Claire Shores and drink specials at Winners
To New York City and 700 dollar dinners
From hangin' with sinners and second hand cheap sex
To gettin' much respect from top record exec's
The cool Kid's comin' up to call you out
So shut up now or put my balls in your mouth
Bet that ass hoss I ain't forgot
When I was tossed in the dime, baby left to rot
Used to call me dummy when my nose was fucking runny
Now my fuckin' bunnies gettin' fuckin' Matchbox 20 money
Motherfuckers want to claim their down
But when I was broke and down I never seen them around
All the shit we talked, all the shit we dreamed
I did it without you got a brand new team
No triple beams it seems like a movie
Bought two cribs, droptop and jacuzzi
No more fluzzies, only high class hoes
Couple when it rains and a few when it snows
A brand new nose to go along with my habit
And a garden hose made out of 24 karat
Bought a couple parrots that like to squawk
And they sound like you and all the shit you talk
Step inside my shoes, you couldn't fill 'em, doc
You're too old to kid, too soft to rock
Already did what most love shout
Seven years on wax and I still ain't sold out
And there ain't no doubt in my mind
That I'm gonna stomp all over you, test of time
I'm go platinum
I'm go platinum
I'm go platinum
We're going platinum
Devil without a cause, I'm going platinum
Uh, devil, come on devil, uh, uh devil
Straight out of the streets of Taylor
Three foot high, ready to get fly, Joe C
I'm the J O E to the C, hoe
Call me Joe C, got more game than Coleco
I'm a freak hoe, call me sick
Three foot nine with a ten foot dick
The ladies pick, I'm a crazy hick
And rake through kind like a bum through wine
It's my time so I'm gonna shine like lead
Old as piss, but small as ass
Watch me pass smoke some hash
You're raking grass while I'm raking cash
High-ass voice like Aaron Neville
And I'm down with the devil
Say we like to party, rock the party
We like to party, rock the party
We like to party, rock the party
We like to party, rock the party
You like to party, rock the party
We like to party, rock the party
You like to party, rock the party
Devil without a cause, I'm going platinum
Uh, uh, come on, uh, uh, uh, uh
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Has anyone tried the AHS 1 gal recipes?
I been doing 5 gallon BIAB on a propane burner since this spring. Lately it's been really cold and windy so holding mash temps outside will be a nightmare. I already have 2, 2 gallon pots. Been thinking about just doing 1 gallon batches in the kitchen until I can afford an electric setup to put in my 5g system.
I already have 3 batches worth of grain here, mixed and crushed, in large vacuum sealed bags. How can I brew these in 1 gallon batches and combine in fermenter?
I was thinkin to start it all in my 7.5g fermenter. 1g at a time and each couple days brew up another 1g batch and add to the fermenter.
Would you wait until you had 5, 1-gallon batches in the fermenter before you pitched your yeast?
If so, I foresee a problem if any bacteria should find its way into the fermenter. The sugars may be (in part), already consumed by bacteria by the time you finally pitch your yeast, and thus, you'll have competing cultures. Also, you'd risk oxidation.
If you pitch your yeast after 1 1-gallon brew, then just continually add wort, I would be concerned about the under pitching your yeast.
You would have to re-pitch yeast everytime you add more wort, but with the reproduction of yeast cells in the wort already, you would have to account for the number of daughter cells to gain an accurate amount of how much yeast you'd have to pitch every time.
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Lindsay Lohan stars with adult-film actor James Deen in The Canyons, a neo-noir erotic thriller directed by Paul Schrader.
The Canyons centre around the young movie producer Christian (Deen) who makes films to keep his trust fund intact and his actress girlfriend Tara (Lohan) who tries to hide her love affair with another actor from her past. When Christian discovers the truth, they get involved into "a violent tour through the dark side of human nature."
The film's budget was partly raised through crowd-funding site Kickstarter. It received heavy media coverage due to its sexually-charged plot and also because of Lohan's involvement in the project. Distinguished novelist Bret Easton Ellis penned the script.
Schrader praised Lohan for her talent comparing the troubled actress to Marilyn Monroe. "I think Lohan has more natural acting talent than Monroe did, but, like Monroe, her weakness is her inability to fake it," he wrote in his piece for Film Comment.
The director also noted that he still feels it was a "treat" working with Lohan despite her "tardiness, unpredictability, tantrums, absences, neediness, psychodrama."
"All the drama, the mishegas, all the stress—that means little. A director can shoot around misbehavior. He can't shoot around lack of charisma," he said.
In one incident, the producers threatened to fire Lohan when she refused to be interviewed by Stephen Rodrick from The New York Times.
According to a source interviewed by Radar, Lohan "knew she was going to be portrayed negatively in the story, even though she was assured that it wasn't going to focus on her, but would be about how hard it was to make an independent film. However, Schrader told Lindsay, in no uncertain terms, that if she didn't cooperate with Rodrick she would be fired."
The New York Times reporter revealed that Lohan was paid "$100 a day and an equal share of the profits" with no decisive powers in the making of the film. Her contract also stipulated that the sex scenes were non-negotiable. One scene features the troubled actress with James Deen and two other actors in a steamy action.
Schrader expressed, "I just wish it was easier for Lindsay."
The Canyons will have its world premiere at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in Manhattan on July 29. A video-on-demand will be available on August 2.
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Though the FCA Tournament in Bauxite has been canceled, the Bauxite softball and baseball teams will play at Robinson on Wednesday, March 11, with junior varsity beginning at 4 p.m.
The Benton Panthers' baseball game scheduled for Thursday, March 12, at Lamar Porter Field in Little Rock against Catholic has been changed to Wednesday, March 11, with first pitch scheduled at 5 p.m. The game will still be played at Lamar Porter Field.
The 2015 FCA Baseball Tournament, scheduled to begin Wednesday in Bauxite, has been canceled due to field conditions being too wet. The Miners, whose season was supposed to start on March 2, have yet to play because of inclement weather, missing five games not including the FCA Tourney. Bauxite is scheduled to play CAC at Burns Park on Monday, March 16.
Bauxite Miners baseball game at Arkansas Baptist has been postponed today due to inclement weather. The game is rescheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m.
Also Bryant softball junior varsity games today have been canceled with no makeup date yet.
The Benton Lady Panthers fell 55-54 to the defending 6A State Champion Greenwood Lady Bulldogs in the quarterfinals of the 6A State Tournament on Sunday night at Siloam Springs High School. The South No. 4 Lady Panthers led 54-52 over the Central No. 1 Lady Bulldogs with 20 seconds left before a turnover and layup by Greenwood helped turn the tide. The Lady Panthers finish the season at 16-14.
The Central 3 seed Bryant Lady Hornets fell 56-41 to the East 3 seed Little Rock Central Lady Tigers on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the 7A State Tournament at Springdale Har-Ber High School. Bryant finishes its year with a 15-13 record.
The South No. 5 seed Benton Panthers fell 58-46 to the Central No. 2 seed Russellville Cyclones in the first round of the 6A State Tournament on Saturday night at Siloam Springs High School. The Panthers finish the season 16-12.
The South 4 seed Benton Lady Panthers defeat the East 3 seed Marion Lady Patriots 58-50 in the 1st round of the 6A State Tournament at Siloam Springs High School. Benton takes on defending 6A State Champs and Central 1 seed Greenwood Sunday at 7 p.m.
The Central No. 3 seed Bryant Lady Hornets beat the West 3 seed Bentonville Lady Tigers 64-59 in overtime on Saturday. Bryant (15-12) will take on the East 1 seed Central Lady Tigers Sunday at 3:30 at Springdale Har-Ber High School.
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TAMPA, Fla. — South Florida's season won't end with a bowl appearance, and the Bulls would like to ruin any chance Pittsburgh might have of finishing an underachieving year of its own on a positive note.
Pitt (5-6, 2-4) can become eligible for a postseason berth by winning the final conference game the Panthers will play before moving from the Big East to the ACC next fall. USF (3-8, 1-5) is hoping to undermine that prospect while maybe also saving coach Skip Holtz's job.
The Panthers have rebounded from an 0-2 start to get themselves into position to possibly earn a bowl berth for the fifth straight year. The Bulls have been in a downward spiral, losing eight of nine, since beating Chattanooga and Nevada to begin their third season under Holtz.
STANFORD, Calif. — Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott says the conference is at an optimal size and is unlikely to expand in the foreseeable future.
While other leagues pursue further expansion, Scott said before Friday night's conference championship between No. 8 Stanford and No. 17 UCLA that members are happy with its current size — for now. He also said so-called 16-team super conferences would not force the league to expand.
The first year of the conference's $3 billion, 12-year contract with Fox and ESPN brought in more money and exposure than the league ever had. While a deal between the Pac-12 Networks and DirecTV is still in limbo, Scott said the conference has contracts with more than 50 distributors around the country, including four of the other top five carriers.
STORRS, Conn. — A month ago, when Connecticut was 3-6 and Cincinnati had questions at quarterback, few expected this season-ending matchup to have bowl and Big East championship implications.
But the Bearcats (8-3, 4-2 Big East) will have a chance for a share of their second straight conference title when they visit East Hartford today to play a UConn team that is coming off upset wins over Pittsburgh and Louisville.
UConn (5-6, 2-4) also has motivation. A third straight improbable win would make the Huskies bowl eligible for the fifth time in six seasons.
With Louisville's win over Rutgers on Thursday, Cincinnati can tie the Scarlet Knights, Syracuse and the Cardinals with a 5-2 conference record.
But because they have lost to both Louisville and Rutgers, the Bearcats have no chance to get the conference's BCS bowl berth.
FORT WORTH, Texas — There is a clear-cut scenario that will guarantee Oklahoma getting into a BCS game.
That would include the Sooners being in the unusual position of pulling for Texas.
But 12th-ranked Oklahoma (9-2) has to first win its regular-season finale today, a pre-noon kickoff at TCU.
The Sooners are assured at least a share of the Big 12 title with a win over the Horned Frogs (7-4), the two-time BCS buster in its inaugural Big 12 season.
If the Sooners win their game, they should be back in Norman in time to watch tonight's game between No. 7 Kansas State and the 23rd-ranked Longhorns.
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Since its launch in the United States, the TiVo has also been made available in New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and Spain. Newer models, however, have adopted the CableCARD standard, which is only deployed in the United States, and which limits the availability of certain features.
TiVo was developed by Jim Barton and Mike Ramsay through a corporation they named "Teleworld" which was later renamed to TiVo, Inc. Though they originally intended to create a home network device, it was redesigned as a device that records digitized video onto a hard disk. They began the first public trials of the TiVo device and service in late 1998 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
After exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 1999, Mike Ramsay announced to the company that the first version of the TiVo digital video recorder would ship "In Q1," (the last day of which is March 31) despite an estimated four to five months of work remaining to complete the device. Because March 31, 1999 was a blue moon, the engineering staff code-named this first version of the TiVo DVR "Blue Moon".[1]
The original TiVo DVR digitized and compressed analog video from any source (antenna, cable or direct broadcast satellite). TiVo also integrates its DVR service into the set-top boxes of satellite and cable providers. In late 2000, Philips Electronics introduced the DSR6000, the first DirecTV receiver with an integrated TiVo DVR. This new device, nicknamed the "DirecTiVo," stored digital signals sent from DirecTV directly onto a hard disk.
In early 2000, TiVo partnered with electronics manufacturer Thomson Multimedia (now Technicolor SA) and broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting to deliver the TiVo service in the UK market. This partnership resulted in the Thomson PVR10UK, a stand-alone receiver released in October 2000 that was based on the original reference design used in the United States by both Philips and Sony. TiVo ended UK unit sales in January 2003, though it continued to sell subscriptions and supply guide data to existing subscribed units until June 2011. TiVo branded products returned to the UK during 2010 under an exclusive partnership with cable television provider Virgin Media.[2]
TiVo was launched in Australia in July 2008 by Hybrid Television Services, a company owned by Australia's Seven Media Group and New Zealand's TVNZ. TiVo also launched a special 2009 Christmas TiVo DVR that has a 320Gb hard Drive and comes with the HNP free.[clarification needed][3] TiVo Australia also launched Blockbuster on demand and as of early December launched a novel service called Caspa on Demand.[4] TiVo also went on sale in New Zealand on the 6 November 2009.[5]
A TiVo DVR serves a function similar to a videocassette recorder, in that both allow a television viewer to record programming for viewing at a later time. Unlike a videocassette recorder (VCR), which uses removable magnetic tape cartridges, a TiVo DVR stores television programs on an internal hard drive that can only be removed by disassembling the device.
What distinguishes TiVo from other DVRs is the sophisticated software written by TiVo Inc. that automatically records programs — not only those the user specifically requests, but also other material in which the user is likely to be interested. TiVo DVRs also implement a patented feature TiVo calls "trick play," allowing the viewer to pause live television and rewind and replay up to a half hour of recently viewed television. More recent TiVo DVRs can be connected to a computer local area network, allowing the TiVo device to download information and even video programs, music and movies from the Internet.
TiVo polls its network, receiving program information including description, regular and guest actors, directors, genres, whether programs are new or repeats, and whether broadcast is in High Definition (HD). Information is updated daily from Tribune Media Services.
Users can select individual programs to record or a "Season Pass" to record an entire season (or more). There are options to record First Run Only, First Run and Repeats, or All Episodes. An episode is considered "First Run" if aired within two weeks of that episode's initial air date.
When user's requests for multiple programs are conflicting, the lower priority program in the Season Pass Manager is either not recorded or clipped where times overlap. The lower priority program will be recorded if it is aired later. TiVo DVRs with two tuners record the top two priority programs.
TiVo pioneered recording programs based on household viewing habits;[citation needed] this is called TiVo Suggestions. Users can rate programs from three "thumbs up" to three "thumbs down." TiVo user ratings are combined to create a recommendation, based on what TiVo users with similar viewing habits watch. For example, if a user likes American Idol, America's Got Talent and Dancing with the Stars, then another TiVo user who watched just the American Idol might get a recommendation for the other two shows.
A limited amount of space is available to store programs. When the space is full, the oldest programs are deleted to make space for the newer ones; programs that users flag to not be deleted are kept and TiVo Suggestions are always lowest priority. The recording capacity of a TiVo HD DVR can be expanded with an external hard drive, which can add 65 additional hours of HD recording space or up to 600 hours of standard definition video recording capacity.
When not recording specific user requests, the current channel is recorded for up to 30 minutes. Dual-tuner models record two channels. This allows users to rewind or pause anything that has been shown in the last thirty minutes — useful when viewing is interrupted. Shows already in progress can be entirely recorded if less than 30 minutes have been shown. Unlike VCRs, TiVo can record and play at the same time. A program can be watched from the beginning even if it's in the middle of being recorded, which is something that VCRs cannot do. Some users take advantage of this by waiting 10 to 15 minutes after a program starts (or is replayed from a recording), so that they can fast forward through commercials. In this way, by the end of the recording viewers are caught up with live television.
Unlike most DVRs, TiVo DVRs are easily connected to home networks,[6] allowing users to schedule recordings on TiVo's website (via TiVo Central Online), transfer recordings between TiVo units (Multi-Room Viewing (MRV)) or to/from a home computer (TiVoToGo transfers), play music and view photos over the network, and access third-party applications written for TiVo's Home Media Engine (HME) API.
TiVo has added a number of broadband features, including integration with Amazon Video on Demand, Jaman.com[7] and Netflix Watch Instantly,[8] offering users access to thousands of movie titles and television shows right from the comfort of their couch. Additionally, broadband connected to TiVo boxes can access digital photos from Picasa Web Albums or Photobucket. Another popular feature is access to Rhapsody music through TiVo, allowing users to listen to virtually any song from their living room. TiVo also teamed up with One True Media to give subscribers a private channel for sharing photos and video with family and friends. They can also access weather, traffic, Fandango movie listings (including ticket purchases), and music through Live365. In the summer of 2008 TiVo announced the availability of YouTube videos on TiVo.
On June 7, 2006, TiVo began offering TiVoCast, a broadband download service which initially offered content from places such as Rocketboom or, The New York Times; now there are over 70 TivoCast channels available for TiVo subscribers.
TiVo is expanding media convergence. In January 2005, TiVoToGo, a feature allowing transfer of recorded shows from TiVo boxes to PCs, was added. TiVo partnered with Sonic in the release of MyDVD 6.1, software for editing and converting TiVoToGo files. In January, 2007, TiVoToGo was extended to the Macintosh with Toast Titanium 8, Roxio software for assembly and burning digital media on CD and DVD media. Other means of manipulating files are described at the TiVoToGo Unleashed tutorial. In August 2005, TiVo rolled out "TiVo Desktop" allowing moving MPEG2 video files from PCs to TiVo for playback by DVR.
TiVo KidZone is designed to give parents greater control over what their children see on television. This feature allows parents to choose which shows their children can watch and record. It also helps kids discover new shows through recommendations from leading national children's organizations. TiVo KidZone provides a customized Now Playing List for children that displays only pre-approved shows, keeping television as safe as possible.
The information that a TiVo DVR downloads regarding television schedules, as well as software updates and any other relevant information is available through a monthly service subscription in the United States. A different model applies in Australia where the TiVo media device is bought for a one-off fee, without further subscription costs.
There are multiple types of Product Lifetime Service. For satellite enabled TiVo DVRS the lifetime subscription remains as long as the account is active and does not follow a specific piece of hardware. This satellite lifetime subscription cannot be transferred to another person. Toshiba and Pioneer Tivo DVD recording equipped units include a "Basic Lifetime Subscription", which is very similar to full lifetime, except only three days of the program guide is viewable and search and Internet capabilities are not available, or at least limited. All units (except satellite but including DVD units) are able to have "Product Lifetime Subscription" to the TiVo service which covers the life of the TiVo DV, not the life of the subscriber. The Product Lifetime Subscription accompanies the TiVo DVR in case of ownership transfer. TiVo makes no warranties or representations as to the expected lifetime of the TiVo DVR (aside from the manufacturer's Limited Warranty). In the past TiVo has offered multiple "Trade Up" programs where you could transfer the Product Lifetime Subscription from an old unit to a newer model with a fee. A Tivo can be used without a service agreement, but it will act more like a VCR in that you can only do manual recordings. And the Tivo can't be connected to the Tivo service for time or software updates or changes or Tivo will shut down the recording function.
The TiVo service is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada (except Québec), Mexico, Australia, Spain and Taiwan at present. Over the years since its initial release in the United States, TiVo Series1 and Series2 DVRs have also been modified by end users to work in Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and South Africa.
TiVo went on sale in New Zealand in the first week of November 2009.[5]
The TiVo service was launched in the United Kingdom in the autumn of 2000. It sold only 35,000 units over the next 18 months. Thomson, makers of the only UK TiVo box, abandoned it in early 2002 after BSkyB launched its Sky+ integrated "set-top" decoder and DVR which dominated the market for DVRs in homes subscribing to BSkyB's paid-for satellite television service. Many manufacturers, including Thomson[9][10] have launched integrated decoder boxes/DVRs in the UK for other digital platforms, including free satellite, terrestrial, cable and IPTV.
A technical issue caused TiVo Suggestions to stop recording for S1 UK TiVo customers in late September 2008, but this was fixed in late January 2009.[11]
Since December 2010 UK TiVo units that were not already on an active monthly subscription or lifetime subscription could no longer be re-activated. BSkyB who were operating the support for TiVo no longer had full access to the TiVo systems to activate accounts.
The TiVo S1 subscription service was maintained for both lifetime and monthly subscriptions until 1 June 2011.[12] A community project known AltEPG was established in March 2011 with the aim of providing a replacement for the discontinued subscription service. This project now provides programme guide data and software upgrades for S1 TiVos.[13]
On 24 November 2009, cable television provider Virgin Media entered into a strategic partnership with TiVo.[2] Under the mutually exclusive agreement, TiVo developed a converged television and broadband interactive interface to power Virgin Media's next generation, high definition set top boxes. TiVo will become the exclusive provider of middleware and user interface software for Virgin Media's next generation set top boxes. Virgin Media will be the exclusive distributor of TiVo services and technology in the United Kingdom. Virgin Media released its first TiVo co-branded product in December 2010.[14] On 17 March 2011, Virgin Media enabled access to a third tuner.[15]
On 27 October 2011, cable operator Virgin Media released their third quarter 2011 results indicating a significant growth of 222,000 TiVo customers as of 26 October.[16]
The TiVo DVR was designed by TiVo Inc., which currently provides the hardware design and Linux-based TiVo software, and operates a subscription service (without which most models of TiVo will not operate). TiVo units have been manufactured by various OEMs, including Philips, Sony, Cisco, Hughes, Pioneer, Toshiba, and Humax, which license the software from TiVo Inc. To date, there have been four "series" of TiVo units produced.
TiVo DVRs are based on PowerPC (Series1) or MIPS (Series2) processors connected to MPEG-2 encoder/decoder chips and high-capacity IDE/ATA hard drives. Series1 TiVo units used one or two drives of 13–60 GB; current Series2 units have drives of 40–250 GB in size. TiVo has also partnered with Western Digital to create an external hard drive, the My DVR Expander, for TiVo HD and Series3 Boxes. It plugs into the TiVo box using an eSATA interface. It expands the High-Definition boxes by up to 67 hours of HD, and around 300 hours of standard programming. Other TiVo users have found many ways to expand TiVo storage, although these methods are not supported by TiVo, and may void the warranty.
Some recent models manufactured by Toshiba, Pioneer, and Humax, under license from TiVo, contain DVD-R/RW drives. The models can transfer recordings from the built-in hard drive to DVD Video compliant disc, playable in most modern DVD systems.
All standalone TiVo DVRs have coax/RF-in and an internal cable-ready tuner, as well as analog video input — composite/RCA and S-Video, for use with an external cable box or satellite receiver. The TiVo unit can use a serial cable or infrared blasters to control the external receiver. They have coax/RF, composite/RCA, and S-Video output, and the DVD systems also have component out. Audio is RCA stereo, and the DVD systems also have digital optical out.
Until 2006, standalone TiVo systems could only record one channel at a time, though a dual-tuner Series2DT (S2DT) box was introduced in April 2006. The S2DT has two internal cable-ready tuners and it supports a single external cable box or satellite receiver. The S2DT is therefore capable of recording two analog cable channels, one analog and one digital cable channel, or one analog cable and one satellite channel at a time, with the correct programming sources. Note, however, that the S2DT, unlike earlier units, cannot record from an antenna. This is due to an FCC mandate that all devices sold after March 2007 with an NTSC tuner must also contain an ATSC tuner. TiVo therefore had to choose between adding ATSC support, or removing NTSC support. With the S2DT they opted to remove NTSC; the Series3 supports NTSC and ATSC, along with digital cable channels (with CableCards).
The Series2 DVRs also have USB ports, currently used only to support network (wired Ethernet and WiFi) adapters.[17] The early Series2 units, models starting with 110/130/140, have USB1.1 hardware, while all other systems have USB2.0. There have been four major generations of Series2 units. The TiVo-branded 1xx and 2xx generations were solid grey-black. The main difference was the upgrade from USB 1.1 to the much faster USB 2.0. The 5xx generation was a new design. The chassis is silver with a white oval in the faceplate. The white oval is backlit, leading to these units being called "Nightlight" boxes. The 5xx generation was designed to reduce costs, and this also caused a noticeable drop in performance in the system menus as well as a large performance drop in network transfers. The 5xx generation also introduced changes in the boot PROM that make them unmodifiable without extensive wiring changes. The 6xx generation resembles the previous 5xx model, except that it has a black oval. The 6xx is a new design and the only model available today is the S2DT with dual tuners and a built-in 10/100baseT Ethernet port as well. The 6xx is the best performing Series2 to date, outperforming even the old leader, the 2xx, and far better than the lowest performing 5xx.
Some TiVo systems are integrated with DirecTV receivers. These "DirecTiVo" recorders record the incoming satellite MPEG-2 digital stream directly to hard disk without conversion. Because of this and the fact that they have two tuners, DirecTiVos are able to record two programs at once. In addition, the lack of digital conversion allows recorded video to be of the same quality as live video. DirecTiVos have no MPEG encoder chip, and can only record DirecTV streams. However, DirecTV has disabled the networking capabilities on their systems, meaning DirecTiVo does not offer such features as multi-room viewing or TiVoToGo. Only the standalone systems can be networked without additional unsupported hacking.
DirecTiVo units (HR10-250) can record HDTV to a 250 GB hard drive, both from the DirecTV stream and over-the-air via a standard UHF- or VHF-capable antenna. They have two virtual tuners (each consisting of a DirecTV tuner paired with an ATSC over-the-air tuner) and, like the original DirecTiVo, can record two programs at once; further, the program guide is integrated between over-the-air and DirecTV so that all programs can be recorded and viewed in the same manner.
In 2005 DirecTV stopped marketing recorders powered by TiVo and focused on its own DVR line developed by its business units. DirecTV continues to support the existing base of DirecTV recorders powered by TiVo.
On July 8, 2006, DirecTV announced an upgrade to version 6.3 on all remaining HR10-250 DirecTiVo receivers, the first major upgrade since this unit was released. This upgrade includes features like program grouping (folders), a much faster on-screen guide, and new sorting features.
In September 2008, DirecTV and TiVo announced that they have extended their current agreement, which includes the development, marketing and distribution of a new HD DIRECTV DVR featuring the TiVo service, as well as the extension of mutual intellectual property arrangements.
Since the discontinued Hughes Electronics DirectTV DVR with TiVo model HR10-250, all newer TiVo units have been fully HDTV capable. Other TiVo models will only record analog standard definition television (NTSC or PAL/SECAM). The Series3 "TiVo HD, and TiVo HD XL" DVRs and the Series4 "TiVo Premiere and TiVo Premiere XL" DVRs are capable of recording HDTV both from antenna (over the air) and cable (unencrypted QAM tuner or encrypted with a Cable Card) in addition to normal standard definition television from the same sources. Unlike the HR10-250, neither the Series3 nor Series4 units can record from the DirecTV service; conversely, the HR10-250 cannot record from digital cable. Other TiVo models may be connected to a high definition television (HDTV), but are not capable of recording HDTV signals, although they may be connected to a cable HDTV set-top box and record the down-converted outputs.
In 2008, some cable companies started to deploy switched digital video (SDV) technology, which initially was incompatible with the Series3 and TiVo HD units. TiVo Inc worked with cable operators on a tuning-adapter with USB connection to the TiVo to enable SDV. Some MSOs now offer these adapters for free to their customers with TiVo DVRs.
TiVo has partnered with Western Digital to create an external hard drive, the My DVR Expander eSATA Edition, for TiVo HD and Series3 systems. The external drive plugs into the TiVo box using an eSATA interface. The first version of the eSATA drive shipped was a 500 GB drive that shipped in June 2008. In June 2009 the 1 TB version of the drive began shipping. The 1 TB version expands the TiVo HD and Series3 systems capacity by up to 140 hours of HD content or 1,200 hours of standard programming.
TiVo was not designed to have an external drive disconnected, once it has been added. This is due to how data (recordings) are stored. TiVo stores recordings by spreading data across both the internal and external disk drives. As a result, it is not possible to disconnect the external drive without deleting content recorded after the external drive was added. If disconnected, any recordings made will not be usable on either the internal or external drives. However, the external drive may be removed (along with content) without losing settings.
Various capacities of external drives have been shipped since the product was initially released. There were reports of product reliability issues,[18] and a brief period of unavailability.[19]
The Western Digital 1 TB and 500 GB My DVR Expander eSATA Edition and My DVR Expander USB Edition drives have been discontinued and replaced with the Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander 1 TB drive. This drive has gotten a facelift from the previous generation, which now sports a glossy finish, and a tiny white led power indicator, along with a push button power switch in the back. The biggest change is that this drive now includes both eSATA and USB in one device. This device is DirectTV, Dish Network, TiVo, Moxi, Pace, and Scientific Atlanta (Cisco) certified. Press Release
Many people and groups[who?] have organized to hack the TiVo box, some to improve the service and others to provide service in countries where the TiVo is not sold. TiVo Inc. has generally remained on good terms with these projects, although it has lately tried to clamp down on many of the "back doors" in the software, citing threats to their corporate interests.[citation needed]
Many users[who?] have installed additional or larger hard drives in their TiVo boxes to increase their recording capacity. Others have designed and built Ethernet cards, a web interface (TiVoWeb), and figured out how to extract, insert and transfer video among their TiVo boxes.
TiVo enthusiast groups located in countries where the TiVo is not sold have been able to reverse-engineer the television subscription service schedule files needed by the TiVo and the protocol used during the transmission of those files to the TiVo.[citation needed] This allows the TiVo to be supplied with television scheduling data not available by subscription from the U.S.[citation needed] In some countries, these groups operate a simulated TiVo central server to make and distribute the necessary files for programs broadcast within their country. In other countries, each individual TiVo owner operates a simulated server and makes their own files using software that obtains free television scheduling data from the Internet. The ability to supply television scheduling data to the TiVo without paying a subscription fee threatens TiVo Inc.'s subscription-based business model in the U.S., therefore, these groups usually have strict controls over who can access the necessary software or join their group.[citation needed]
Improved encryption found in more recent versions of the TiVo hardware and software has made it more difficult to create the necessary files or to simulate interaction with the TiVo server.[citation needed]
Tivo still uses the same encoding, however, for the media files (saved as .TiVo files). These files are just MPEG files encoded with the user's Media Access Key (MAK). However, coders have written programs such as tivodecode and tivodecode Manager to strip the MAK from the file, allowing the user to watch or send the recordings to friends. These projects are open source and for the most part are hosted on SourceForge.
While its former main competitor in the United States, ReplayTV, had adopted a commercial-skip feature, TiVo decided to avoid automatic implementation fearing such a move might provoke backlash from the television industry. ReplayTV was sued over this feature as well as the ability to share shows over the Internet, and these lawsuits contributed to the bankruptcy of SONICblue,[20] their owner at the time. Their new owner, DNNA, dropped both features in the final ReplayTV model, the 5500.
Other distributors' competing DVR sets in the United States include Comcast and Verizon, although both distribute third-party hardware from manufacturers such as Motorola and the former Scientific Atlanta unit of Cisco Systems with this functionality built-in. Verizon uses boxes fitted for FiOS, allowing high-speed Internet access and other features.
As of January 2012, TiVo has approximately 2.3 million subscribers in the United States. Despite having gained 234,000 subscribers in the last quarter of 2011[21]. This is down from a peak of 4.36 million in January 2006.[22]
TiVo collects detailed usage data from units via broadband Internet. As units are downloading schedule data, they transmit household viewing habits to TiVo Inc. Collected information includes a log of everything watched (time and channel) and remote keypresses such as fast forwarding through or replaying content.[23] Many users were surprised when TiVo released data on how many users rewatched the exposure of Janet Jackson's breast during the 2004 Super Bowl.[24] TiVo records usage data for their own research and they also sell it to other corporations such as advertisers.[25] Nielsen and TiVo have also previously collaborated to track viewing habits. Now TiVo has their own service.[citation needed] This data is sold to advertising agencies as a way of documenting the number of viewers watching specific commercials to their corporate clients.[26]
TiVo has three levels of data collection. By default one is in "opt-out" status, where all usage data is aggregated by ZIP code and individual viewing habits are not tracked. Certain optional features and promotions require one to opt-in, where they will collect individual information for targeted show suggestions or advertising. Users can request that TiVo block the collection of anonymous viewing information and diagnostic information from their TiVo DVR.[27]
TiVo holds several patents that have been asserted against cable TV operators and competing DVR box makers. Current discussion of Tivo's litigation activity and impacts to Tivo's business are on various websites [28].
Television program providers are concerned that advertisements inserted in television programs can be bypassed by using a DVR. The media industry is highly dependent on sponsorship via advertisements and will lose revenue if viewers adopt TiVo-like systems in large numbers. Knowing this, some countries have taken protectionist measures, especially when the media are already struggling due to poor viewing figures. The government of Singapore has banned TiVo, citing the potential adverse impact on the local media industry if TiVo usage were to increase. The government is, however, facing difficulty regulating the use of TiVo in Singapore, as individuals are bringing in the devices from overseas. TiVo has created a number of advertising solutions intended to reach the viewer that fast forwards through advertisements.
This has not been an issue in Australia where the exclusive rights to TiVo are held by Hybrid Television Services, owned by the Seven Media Group and TVNZ. Seven Media Group is one of Australia's largest free-to-air broadcasters as Seven Network, and as part of the local market adaptations to TiVo prior to launch, ad-skipping was disabled. Users can still fast forward through ads.
In September 2005, a TiVo software upgrade added the ability for broadcasters to "flag" programs to be deleted after a certain date. Some customers had recordings deleted, or could not use their flagged recordings (transfer to a computer or burn to DVD), as they could with unflagged material. The initial showing of this for random shows was a bug in the software.[29] It later was enabled on pay-per-view and video-on-demand content.
During early 2005, TiVo began test market "pop-up" advertisements to select subscribers, to explore it as an alternative source of revenue.[30] The idea was that as users fast-forward through certain commercials of TiVo advertisers, they would also see a static image ad more suitable and effective than the broken video stream.[31][32]
At its announcement, the concept of extra advertisements drew heavy criticism from subscribers. Some lifetime subscribers were upset that they had already paid for a service based upon their previous ad-free experience, while others argued that they had purchased the service for the specific purpose of dodging advertisements. In 2007, TiVo made changes to its pop-up ad system to only show pop-up ads if the user fast-forwards through a commercial that has a corresponding pop-up ad.[33][34]
In 2006, Free Software Foundation (FSF) decided to combat TiVo's technical system of blocking users from running modified software. This behavior, which FSF dubs "tivoization", was tackled by creating a new version of the GNU General Public License (GPL v3) prohibiting this activity.[35] The operating system kernel included in the TiVo is distributed under the terms of the GPL, and the FSF's goal is to ensure that all recipients of software licensed under the new GPL are not restricted by hardware constraints on the modification of distributed software. This new license provision was acknowledged by TiVo in its April 2007 SEC filing: "we may be unable to incorporate future enhancements to the GNU/Linux operating system into our software, which could adversely affect our business".[36] Regardless, the Linux kernel has not been changed to use GPL v3.
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