Watching HBO

Thanks for the article from Glenda Hanson

I've heard a lot of people complaining that the hit show that aired on HBO a few years ago has been canceled and will never return back. The show is known as Carnivale and I have to agree that I'd love to see the producers make a third season of it. I used to watch this show all the time in HD on my satellite tv(that I got because of their awesome Sunday Ticket Deals. The show is based on a carnival that is set in the early 1920's. This particular television show is absolutely fantastic and I absolutely adore every single episode of it. I used to have it on DVD but the discs actually got ruined and I no longer watch them all the time like I used to.

HBO actually said that the show was out of their budget and cost too much to produce. It was canceled after only two seasons and I can not understand why, since it was such a huge hit. All of my friends used to watch this show and had their favorite characters. My favorite was Lila who was the carnival's bearded lady. She was definitely my favorite character and I loved any episode that had her in it. I try to catch the show whenever I can, but it's rarely ever on anymore and I'm very upset that they deciding to completely cancel it.

Reasons why I play tennis

I appreciate the guest post, Jewel Rodgers

There is no more fun sport in the entire world than the game of tennis. Tennis is a sport that requires diligent practice and focused performance every time it is played. I love to play this game for many reasons.

One, I love to play it because it gives me time out of the house and something to do with my most favorite person in the world, my wife. We have played tennis ever since we started dating back years ago. In fact, one of our first dates was played out on the tennis court. She has always been an ultra competitive player with a fire in her that many cannot match.

I play at our local tennis center. It is a fantastic tennis community. Ten inside courts and ten outside courts with stores that sell tennis equipment and clothing. Sit down cafes are full each day. This is a place for the tennis lover to gather.

Another reason I love to play tennis is that it keeps me in shape. I am able to stay very youthful due to many rounds of tennis each month. And that adds up. But, before I even think about going out to play, I always set my home security alarm from Home-alarm-systems.com.

We Love Watching On Demand TV

This guest post from Alden Strong

In today's society life for me is always fast paced. Between working and must-do activities it seems that there is hardly any time for my family and I to sit around and watch a movie. But recently we have found a way to meet our TV watching needs; we watch movies on Demand on satellite TV from http://www.tvbydirect.com/directv-deal/OHIO-OH-direct-tv.html. By watching movies on Demand we are able to watch them at our convenience. Also if something comes up and we have to stop the movie we can pick it up right where we left off when we find time again to sit down and watch it. Through on Demand TV we are able to browse through categories of movies and shows that fit our interest, unlike regular TV where you only have the choice to watch what is on at the time. We usually record movies and shows that fit within our interest areas and watch them on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights. The cost of on Demand TV is inexpensive and sure beats blowing money on taking out our family to the movie theater. We pay a low monthly price that is usually equivalent to taking our family out only one time to theaters.

The Halloween Shopping Expedition

This guest post from Alice Wall

October has arrived. The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and Halloween is just around the corner. My house is decorated with Jack-o-Lanterns, witches, skeletons, and other spooky visages. There are horror movie marathons on TV which have been causing me to stay up way past my normal bed time. My favorite holiday is in full swing. The only thing left to do is go costume shopping! Today, a particularly chilly and blustery October Sunday, my girlfriend and I got ready, armed our home security system( ADT Home alarm online offer), and headed to the Halloween Superstore. We both love to dress up and spend Halloween night entering costume contests and painting the town. This year my costume will be Tony Montana from Scarface and she's planning on dressing as a Flapper from the 1920's. We should look like quite the pair! We're looking for a hat to compliment my costume and a fluffy red scarf for hers. After finding what we're looking for, we spend well over an hour pouring over the other merchandise. I even add a couple of items to my already monstrous collection of Halloween decorations.

When we have our fill of shopping, we head back home so we can try on the costumes to make sure things look like we want because you only have one chance to get it right. Once Halloween is gone, it's gone. And so is the Halloween Superstore.

Fall along the Deleware River

Written by Shannon Tillman

One of my favorite things to do each fall is with my mom. We would always wait for a perfect fall day when the air is cool, maybe alittle breezy and hop in the car and take a drive to Washingtons Crossing here in Pennsylvania.

We always drive up the river road along the Deleware River. You can see the river the whole drive to Washingtons Crossing just about and watching the river as we drive by is one of my favorite things. I love the Deleware river. I grew up there.

We would spend time driving through the hills looking at the gorgous fall colors in the trees and landscapes while stopping to take photos. Sometimes we would get out and walk a trail or in a field looking at leaves that had fallen down and picking up pine cones so we could craft with them when we got home later. We had alot of great talks along those drives. We also had alot of great laughs.

When we we are not outside taking photos of the great fall scenes we would love to cozy up on the couch with a hot chocolate under some blankets enjoying watching our satellite TV.

Jeopardy!

Guest post written by Sam Farby

Now that we’re retired, Jill and I find ourselves a great deal of TV. Every night around dinner time, we put on Jeopardy and see how many questions we can get right. Jill and I are pretty sharp, so we often times come close with the amount of questions that we answer correctly.

The other week, I told Jill that as a surprise, I got us two tickets to sunny LA. What was even better, I told Jill that instead of sitting around the house, we’d be going to a live taping of Jeopardy! She was absolutely thrilled.

We packed our bags the night before our flight, and stuffed in some shorts and light shirts. I was also sure to bring my new Hearing Aids by Miracle Ear. I didn’t want to miss a single question in the studio audience.

The taping was great! We’re so glad that we made the decision to come out and do something as a couple. Retirement is supposed to be a special time, and we really want to make sure that we do things right.

Why I don't like going to a professional footall game

Post contributed by Fletcher Vargas

If I must, I go to a professional football game. I prefer not to. I'm not a big fan of the crowds. I get jostled around, and it usually involves going into a big city. I understand that there are advantages of going to a professional football game that do not come from watching it on a television set somewhere. The downside of having to put up with all the people irritates me. Sitting in the stands is worse than going to a mall during the Christmas season.

Even though I do not like going to professional football games, I still like to keep up with my favorite team. Modern broadcasting technology makes this an easy process. I can stay out of the big cities and the crowded stadiums. I also avoid paying $5 for a hotdog that probably cost the stadium no more than 50 cents.

Because I am not a fan of going to professional football games, I watch the games on satellite TV frequently. Programs like NFL Sunday ticket(click here for HD channels) help me keep up on all the information I need for my fantasy football league without having to track down all the scores in the papers or on the sports sites on the next day. Not only do I get to do this, no one sees how messily I eat my chicken wings, either.

A good running neighborhood

Guest post written by Carl Spanne

People who just visit New York City don't imagine there being neighborhoods where it's just where people live and not a whole bunch of touristy stuff, but I kind of thought that too before I moved here. It ends up that I moved to a neighborhood where there is no tourist stuff, which is really nice.

I had done a lot of research before I signed the lease to the apartment and moved in, not just about the neighborhood but also about exactly how much money i would spend on living there. I found cleartvbundle.com and signed up for it to save myself a little cash while I was at it too.

I've always been a runner, so I was really excited to get out and explore my new neighborhood through my morning runs. It seems like every time I go on a run I notice something different that I want to chcek out later. But the thing about that is, sometimes itÕs hard to find those things again because when I see them theyÕre more of a blur and farther away than I think.

A Evening at Fort Yamhill

Posted by Gaylord Campbell

We hiked the trail at Fort Yamhill this evening. It is only about a mile long hike with the first half of the trail wheel chair friendly. This is a very historically interesting place having been manned by General Sheridan and his troops as they watched over the western side of the Willemette Valley during the formative years of Oregon.

The Generals house is still standing and the first thing you visit on your hike. On up the hill there are plaques describing what type of building or other use was found in that area. Once on top of the small hill you find this is where the log fort stood and can realize the commanding view that was offered to those on duty there. From the site of the Fort the trail took us past the flag mounted on a whole tall log as it would have been originally, then down into a wooded area that is quite a pretty walk. We even found the calling card left by a bear who had been feeding on berries.

Knowing I had set our home alarm system before leaving we hurried home before our company arrived and tried to enter setting it off and raising the neighborhood watch.

The Princess Palace Bedroom Redesign

Posted by Gaylord Campbell

The little princess has turned three and is ready for some changes in her bedroom. The crib has been gone for a while now and she really loves pretending to be a princess. I wanted to make some changes, but just wasn't sure where to start. So, I went online with clear internet we got at www.cleartvbundle.comto get some ideas of what types of things I could do to redecorate the room.

The room was already a really pretty lavender, so we just added a darker shade and did some of the trim work in the room. Just that made a huge difference. She is always struggling with the closet doors, so we took them off and used a pole for a shower curtain and put it up with cute pink window curtains. Now, she just had to push the curtains out of the way to get to her shoes and clothes.

The biggest change was getting some new furniture and changing the irems she already had. We added different knobs to her dresser and nightstand. Each one is a crown or princess shoe or pretty dress. Then, we got a new table and chairs that is covered with flowers in all kinds of pastel colors. The overall effect is really beautiful. It just looks so feminine and I know that she absolutely loves it.

Fall In Love

Posted by Heriberto Fuentes

My best friend Lauren and I absolutely love our chick flicks. Almost a new one comes out every week and we go and see it. It truly is roommate bonding time for the both of us as we swoon over the male lead in the film and wish we were the woman he was pursuing. Every Sunday night we set the ADT security system in Balcones Heights on our house and head down to the theater in the next town. We choose to go on Sunday nights because they are far less busy than Saturdays and Fridays.

We purchase our tickets and we always sit in the front row. Although it may cause a bit of a neck ache after the film we have found that the closer you sit the more real the picture becomes. If you sit somewhere in the middle or the back of theater you get caught up with what is happening around you. Girls are usually crying and guys are usually rolling their eyes. Kids are very impatient and someone always seems to be throwing popcorn. Sitting in the front eliminates or at least reduces the little aspects of life that pull you out of the movies. Lauren and I go to the movies so we can fall in love all over again.

Back to School Shopping

Written by Sonny Quinn

Summer is a fun time, but it passes quickly. By August, school is only a month away, and I have to get school supplies.

I either go out school shopping with a parent, a friend, or my sister. Before I go, I always set my adt safewatch in North Carolina alarm as a precaution.

I think the best place to go school shopping is Walmart because they have everything you need for school. I usually buy the basic essentials. These include notebooks, folders, pencils and pens, a backpack, and binders.

Another place that I visit is Staples. They have a wide range of school supplies that I need. They have five subject notebooks, large binders, staplers, erasers, protractors, graphing calculators, computer paper, and so much more. Although Walmart is my go-to place, Staples has a lot of extra school supplies that I may need.

I also go to Staples because I can get packs of note cards, pens, pencils, and notebooks for a lower price. I tend to be a thrifty shopper, so I try to save as much money as I can. Sometimes the people I go with encourage me to buy more expensive items, but I always stick with what I know best.

Shopping for school supplies is easy when you have nearby stores that have everything you need. When I finish shopping, I'm completely satisfied.

My penchant for Asian horror movies

Guest post written by Walter Baldwin

Some of my favorite movies are Asian horror movies. But I live in America and only know the English and Spanish language so I have to rely heavily on the Internet to learn about upcoming releases.

I also live in a small town so I read a lot of horror movie blogs and stream most movies on Netflix because the only movie theater that we have here rarely plays brand new releases, unless they’re made by Disney or star Will Ferrell. With such little resources, it’s especially important that I find a good internet connection at a good price. I relied on dial-up for a while, but researched satalite internet iowa and came across blue wireless internet. I switched over and have been able to re-watch some of my favorites again at a much better streaming quality like Takashi Miike’s “Audition,” which is probably one of the grossest movies ever. But it doesn’t just rely on gross-out scenes. It truly is scary. My obsession with the region’s horror genre started because of a horror class I took in college and I’ve just found it increasingly interesting since then.

Going Viral GaGa

Guest post written by Stephanie Noble

I’ve been a Lady GaGa fan for a while and she has amazing videos but I think that no matter what lengths she goes to, her official music videos will never outdo funny fan videos on wild blue broadband internet. But I’m sure that she’s fine with that because she always adoringly refers to her fans as her “little monsters.”

Her and Beyonce’s video for “Telephone” was beyond crazy, almost so much so that it’s overwhelming. But there are so many cute videos of kids acting it out to watch on wild blue internet packages, like one with a little girl that looks like she’s about four years old dressed up in crazy Lady GaGa-esque costumes while adult female dancers dance in the background. Then every time during the chorus she picks up a call on a toy phone from a cute little boy that looks to be the same age.

Then there’s the video of a mom filming her pre-teen son dancing and singing along to the “Bad Romance” lyrics and he knows every move and line!

But the best part about watching these videos is that Lady GaGa has probably watched them all.

All Time Favorite Snack Treat

This guest post from Norris Beard

Can you picture this? You had a long day at work. You finally make it home to kick your shoes off your tired feet. Now you can plop down on the couch to relax, but before you do you this, go into the kitchen and grab your favorite snack. There is nothing like eating your favorite snack while watching satellite television. What is my favorite snack you ask? My favorite snack to eat while lounging in front of the satellite tv is butter caramel popcorn. I can taste the creamy flavor in my mouth just thinking about it. I first found my favorite snack in my local grocery store one day, but little did I know how much I would fall in love with it. Butter caramel popcorn became an addiction to me and to my luck I was able to find it at the dollar store for a dollar cheaper. So whenever I make a grocery run, I keep my pantry stocked with my favorite snack. Now get your favorite snack and enjoy the show.

A loud night owl

Guest post written by Loretta Tate

I’ve always been a night owl but my husband grew up on a farm where he literally had to get up at the crack of dawn to milk cows. I’m not even kidding.

Unfortunately we’re both stuck in our ways and that’s been a problem since we were married 50 years ago. A lot of nights I’ll stay up later than him and watch late-night talk shows in the living room while he’s sleeping in our bedroom. I’ve had a bit of hearing loss over the years and he hasn’t so it’s bothered him some and even waken him up a few times.

This last time he said that there was no need for that TV to be that loud just so I should get a hearing test. I obliged him, really because I didn’t want to hear that sermon again. Although I knew that he was probably right, after all.

So I went in for one and ended up getting a miracle ear hearing aid.

I haven’t stopped watching TV late at night but at least now it doesn’t disturb my husband.

Deal or No Deal

Posted by Tommie Wells

Deal or No Deal is on satellite tv and is hosted by Howie Mandel. The contestant chooses one of the numbered 26 briefcases for themselves and is kept closed until the end. Each case has a different amount of money inside. The player then chooses briefcases to be eliminated and their amount is revealed instantly. After a certain number of rounds the banker will offer the contestant a deal. The player can accept the deal and thus ending the game or deny the deal and continue playing. The game ends when a deal is made or until all the cases have been opened and the money amounts have been revealed. If a deal is made then they play out what would have happened to see if a good deal was made or not. The banker's offers change each time based on the values left on the board. Usually the offers are low at the beginning of the game but can exceed the average of the remaining values at the end of the game. Very few people have ever won the top prize. It is fun to see the player struggle over whether to take the deal or not. The game can be really suspenseful and you may find yourself yelling at the screen, like I do when watching my team on direct tv Sunday ticket in Dallas, to accept the deal, instead of losing a lot of money.

Heading to Los Angeles!

Guest blog post from Kayla Larman

Being a college graduate is a reward all by itself, but finally getting out on your own--earning a living and starting a whole new independent life is a gigantic step. I will be moving to LA to follow my modeling career. I have signed with an agency in Santa Monica, CA. I am very excited and look forward to meeting new friends. I have a close girlfriend whom I will move in with, until I can get out to search for my own home. I plan on buying a home near Malibu or Laguna Beach. My parents are loving and caring and want to make sure I am safe. I said that I would let them know my new address, and that no matter which home I chose, I would sign up for Adt security. Home is a big deal to me--it is where you can "breathe" and "be yourself". I am going to decorate with lots of pastel colors and find a home with a good sized yard. I would really like to have an underground outdoor pool.

I will be busy packing after graduation, and driving will be not so much fun--from Minnesota to California. Ouch! When I make the trip I will keep in touch with my friends and family on my cell phone. When I see the lights of LA----Yippee!

The Big Bang Theory

Guest post written by Keshia Bowers

When I first caught an episode of “The Big Bang Theory” a few years ago, I instantly fell in love with the four nerdy physicists Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj. I may have a things for nerds, but their awkward hi jinks and interactions kept me tuning in week after week.

I knew that I recognized one of the characters from something else he’d starred in, so I used my wildblue satellite internet to look him up and found out that Leonard played Chevy Chases’s son in “Christmas Vacation.”

Every year my family gets together with another family we’ve been friends with as long as I can remember and eat dinner, exchange presents and watch the classic Christmas movie. I was so excited to realize that he was the same person!

After that I used wildblue texas and rented all of the seasons of the show from Blockbuster’s website on DVD so I could catch up and enjoy the current season even more. I’m c urrently in the process of finishing out the first three seasons, (I’m re-watching the third) in preparation for the new season in September.

The Right Way To Introduce Your Child To The Internet

Guest post written by Daniel Kilten

There's nothing scarier than thinking about the terrible things that might happen when your child starts using the internet. We all know the horror stories and the awful people who are out there waiting for a young person to prey on. Instead of running from this reality, however, the best way to deal with this situation is to make sure your child understands the benefits and risks that come along with using the satellite wireless internet. They also need to understand the fact that you have to be able to trust them when they go online. If you lay this foundation, your children will have a better chance of using your hughesnet packages safely and effectively.

Just like life, you have to help your children understand that there are good and bad people in the world. Their best bet for staying safe is to remain in areas where they are comfortable. They would not, for instance, get into a car they did not recognize. Compare this to going to a site that they are not familiar with. Stress to them that if they have any questions or concerns about an area on hughes wireless internet, they should come to you for information. That way, they won't end up on any sites where they could possibly be targeted by a predator. This is one of the most important aspects of the internet to make your child aware of.