Author Archives: Kip

Enabling 30-second DVR skip on the new Comcast DCX3400 box

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Kip

Dug this up. Here you go. First: 1) Select Aux 2) Hold Setup 2 flashes 3) Enter 01376 2 flashes Next: 1) Select Aux button 2) Hold SETUP, 2 flashes 3) Type 994, 2 flashes 4) Tap SETUP 4) Enter … Continue reading →

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How to turn on closed captioning on a Comcast box

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Kip

Here’s a little bit of knowledge I stumbled across. I’ve been trying to set up closed captioning on my Comcast box for a while now, and basically gave up, until I did some searching today and came up with the … Continue reading →

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Madden NFL 2011 for the PS3: Review

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Kip

Well, it’s that time of year again. Pre-season football is on the airwaves, and the latest installment in EA Sport’s Madden franchise has been released. There are two main changes in Madden this year. First, they’ve introduced a totally new … Continue reading →

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The La Quinta dubbed sci-fi movie ad

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Kip

In miscellany, I was wondering why the La Quinta ad which features two guys in a rocket extolling the virtues of La Quinta rooms seemed so familiar. Finally I got it. The movie is The Phantom Planet, and was lampooned … Continue reading →

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Dripping or “drysmoking”

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Kip

If you’re an e-cigarette user you may have, at some point, heard about “dripping” or “drysmoking” your e-cig. I’ve tried it, and I have to say, I’m fairly impressed with the results. It’s simple to do, but first make sure … Continue reading →

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What the F**K is this ad about?!?!

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Kip

Okay. I just ran across this ad while surfing around on IMDB.com. Now, will you please tell me, what does an age-progressed picture of Nick Nolte have to do with refinancing your mortgage? Can someone please explain this to me? … Continue reading →

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Natasha Alam nude in Playboy…link to the pictures from the shoot…NSFW

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Kip

I don’t watch True Blood, but maybe I should… The photos for Natasha Alama’s Playboy shoot, at least a large number of them, can be found here: https://boutique.sk/natasha+alam+playboy **UPDATED 8/25/25 Validated Working** …and I would advise against looking at this … Continue reading →

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Birthday haul…

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Kip

Well, I hit 35, and my haul this year is: $170 towards my iPhone 4 (that is an awesome present), an Orleans Firebirds hat (they changed their name from Cardinals to Firebirds this year under new ownership),  a book from … Continue reading →

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Oh, the shame…

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Kip

Well, after ignoring it for about eight months, I signed up again for World of Warcraft. What is wrong with me? Why can’t I stop signing up for MMORPGs? Especially since I spend maybe two hours a day playing the … Continue reading →

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Apple to give out free “bumpers”

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Kip

So, Antennagate has come to this: Apple will give out free $30 bumpers, or offer a $30 rebate if you’re like me and already bought one. You can read more about it over here.

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