Posted by Scott Mahan on May 19, 2009 in
Television After reading Fox’s explanation for canceling TSCC over at SciFiWire, I wrote a letter to the executive quoted in the piece (kevin.reilly@fox.com) expressing my opinions. I urge anybody that would like to see TSCC brought back from the ashes do the same. Here is the email that I sent:
Mr. Reilly,
I read your statements about why Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (TSCC) was canceled and Dollhouse brought back for another season. I watched both shows religiously (unfortunately on DVR due to my responsibilities as a parent) and I am very disappointed with the studio’s decision to cancel TSCC. Rather than go on about why I feel it was a bad decision, I would like to direct you and your peers to the comments over at Scifiwire.com regarding your studio’s choices:
http://scifiwire.com/2009/05/fox-execs-explain-why-the.php
Many science fictions fans are still feeling the pain from the Firefly debacle and this isn’t giving them any more security in the future of any show that Fox decides to run in the future. After reading the viewer’s opinions, I feel that the studio should at least consider a wrap-up 2 hour event for TSCC similar to what CBS did for Jericho, so that the story line can be wrapped up. As the number of comments grow over at SciFiWire, you may also see that you had a lot more viewers than you originally anticipated.
Thank you for your time.
-Scott
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Tags: Fox, Television, Terminator, TV
Posted by Scott Mahan on May 17, 2009 in
Gaming,
Nintendo,
Reviews In a moment of weakness (and Team Cyclops being offline for over 2 weeks) I ordered an AceKard 2i for my recent Nintendo DSi purchase. I’m 4 days into using the AK2i and I’m very close to writing a formal review.
Preview: Compatible with the Nintendo DSi, has nice advanced menu features, decent/timely open-source firmware/loaders, but lacking in game compatibility.
Come back soon for the full review.
Tags: DS, DSi, Nintendo
Posted by Scott Mahan on Mar 4, 2009 in
Technology 
Last night, Amazon released the much rumored Kindle for iPhone application. Kindle for iPhone is a free application and is available now via the iTunes store. The app utilizes Whispersync to keep your library, bookmarks, and current location in sync between your Kindle and iPhone. Without digging too deep into the app, here is my quick take:
Pros:
- Large library of eBooks available from Amazon
- Whispersync - Stay in sync with your Kindle device
- Read first chapters of any book for free before you buy
- Adjust the text size, add bookmarks, and view the annotations you created on your Kindle device
Cons:
- Currently does not support newspapers or magazine subscriptions
- Cannot purchase books directly from the app, but must purchase on Amazon.com (from PC, Mac or iPhone) or a Kindle
- Does not support non-Amazon eBooks
Tags: Amazon, eBooks, iPhone, iTunes
Posted by Scott Mahan on Mar 3, 2009 in
Apple,
Technology,
iPhone 
This morning Apple Inc. updated the Mac Mini, iMac, Airport Extreme, and Time Capsule. We’ve all seen the Photoshopped Mac Mini pictures with a billion USB ports but now we know that it has five. The biggest updates for the desktop line are faster graphics cards, faster CPU’s and lower power consumption.
What interests me the most is the enhancements to the Airport Extreme and Time Capsule. Apple has seperated the 802.11g and 802.11n into seperate channels. This will allow each device on the network get the optimal speed without slowing up the network (iPhone at 802.11g and Apple TV at 802.11n). They’ve also added a “guest” network that will provide a password protected, seperate WiFi network that doesn’t see your local network. Very nice touches. At $499, Im seriously considering the 1TB Time Capsule.
Source: Apple
Tags: Airport, Airport Extreme, Apple, iMac, Mac, Mac Mini, Time Capsule, WiFi
Posted by Scott Mahan on Mar 2, 2009 in
Music 
Four Year Strong
“Heroes Get Remembered, Legends Never Die” (mp3)
from “Rise or Die Trying”
(I Surrender Records)
Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon MP3
More On This Album
And now for some music. If you like Alternative/Hard Rock, then you’ve got to check this out. I’m hearing a touch of Green Day and a hint of Jet. I’m buying the album straight from my iPhone right now.
Tags: Music
Posted by Scott Mahan on Feb 27, 2009 in
Gaming,
Nintendo 
Earlier this month, my daughters and I went to Toys “R” Us to download the special Shaymin distribution to our Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games. On March 8th, we’ll make the trip again to get the limited edition Regigigas. What’s so special about it?
Here’s Regigigas’ Information:
Level: 100
Poké Ball: Cherish Ball
Held Item: Custap Berry
Moves: Iron Head, Rock Slide, Icy Wind, Crush Grip
What’s most important is what it will do when you transfer it to Pokémon Platinum, due out in the U.S. on March 22nd. If you have this Regigigas in your party at certain times, you may be able to find and capture the 3 Legendary Pokémon of the Regi Trio: Regirock, Regice, Registeel.
Source: Pokémon.com
Tags: DS, Games, Nintendo, Pokémon
Posted by Scott Mahan on Feb 27, 2009 in
Technology 
After a long hiautus on the blog I have some small news to start off with. I’ve changed my Twitter handle back to “ScottMahan“. Let’s see what else I can blog today :-).
Tags: Twitter
Posted by Scott Mahan on Aug 20, 2008 in
General 
I have been offline from the twitterverse for a few weeks and I missed everyone’s icons going manga. After a little searching, I found FaceYourManga, the site that has generated many of the manga avatars on Twitter. You can see my first attempt at a manga avatar to the left.
There is also an anti-manga website called StopTheManga that has cropped up to report “offenders”.
Whatever side of the fence your on, I’m sure it’s a fad that will pass in short time.
Tags: Manga, Twitter
Posted by Scott Mahan on Aug 20, 2008 in
Gaming,
General
I’ve decided to change my Twitter handle from ScottMahan to Raskull. I’ve used Raskull (previously Rascal, but too many people started using it as well) as my online gaming handle since the late 80’s and recently decided to start using it on Twitter. If you’re already following me, it won’t affect you. You’ll just see my new handle in your stream.
Tags: Games, Twitter
Posted by Scott Mahan on Aug 8, 2008 in
Gaming,
Nintendo 
We’ve seen this Pokémon Diamond & Pearl beauty released in Japan almost two years ago. Rumors now have it coming to GameStop in North America. For $129.99 you get the Limited Edition DS Lite, a T-Shirt, 22 minute Pokémon Dungeon DVD, Grovyle Poster, and matching case. I already own 2 DS Lites (Limited Edition Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass and a standard Onyx) but this one is REALLY tempting.
Read more…
Tags: DS, Games, Nintendo, Pokémon