Over a year ago, I decided to give up my cable box and save myself nearly $100/month in cable bills.
For about a year now, I have scoured the web, trying to find my favorite shows. I am very happy to say how successful the hunt has been.
Most of the shows I watch are available on:
http://www.hulu.com (top chef, Naruto)
http://netflix.com (stream TV shows, movies - largest library!!)
http://www.cwtv.com/ (America's Next Top Model - woot!!)
http://abc.go.com/ (Desperate Housewives and Wipeout)
http://www.logotv.com/ (Ru Paul's Drag Race!)
http://www.mylifetime.com/ (Project Runway)
In addition to steaming online via computer, some are also available for free with a corresponding mobile application. ABC and Netflix have Apple Store applications that allow you to stream the television shows online, on your iPhone, on your iPad.
There are certain shows that are a must buy, and why not?! Saving $100/month, you're allowed to purchase other media in lieu of. On iTunes, ANTM is only $8.99 for a whole season so you can watch it over and over until your heart's content.
There are so many ways to stream now that you can even watch your shows on your TV. You can buy a Roku Box, a Xbox 360, Wii or PS3 and you can stream shows via Netflix. If you buy a Blu-ray player now, you can probably also stream Netflix or Amazon's Video on Demand.
Cut the cable and upgrade your WI-FI!
Mahalo for reading.
Until next time.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Wednesday Night Television
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TELEVISION
After Bikram yoga, I got home, cooked dinner and started watching my DVR.
US Open
The US Open was on my DVR and for a very good reason. The Williams sisters are playing in the Quarterfinals. Last time they played was at the final of the Wimbledon. What an exciting game that was and this match was no exception. Venus was up a break in the first set. Serena was able to rally and break back and force a tie breaker. Venus has 2 break points but Serena managed to rally and win the tie breaker 8-6. The second set was the same story. Venus up a break, and was up 40 - love to serve for the set. OMG, Serena manages to win 5 points in a row to stay in the set 4-5, and win her serve to tie it up 5-5. Venus wins her serve and had another break point to win the set on Serena's serve and Serena wins the point for deuce and after 4 additional deuce points, Serena forces the tie break for the 2nd set. This time around Venus wins the first 3 points and serves a double fault. The 7th point on the tie breaker was the craziest point ever! I was standing up and yelling for Venus! Loses a point and wins another one and Venus sets up 3 set points. Like the first set, she was up 4-2 in the change over. Like the first set Serena came back to win 9-7 tie breaker. This will stay in my DVR like the Wimbledon finals as it truly was an exciting game. I wanted Venus to win, but now that Serena is through, I have no doubt she will win the US open. The remaining women don't have the caliber, fierceness that Serena and Venus has. The match lasted over 2 hours.
DETERMINATION
PROJECT RUNWAY
The challenge this week was with Diane Von Furstenberg. She issued a challenge to make a design based on a movie Foreign Affairs. The winning look will be available to purchase by American Express card members and part of the proceeds will be donated to CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America). The winning look was designed by Leanne and its truly stunning. The coat hides some of the details and the back of the dress was extremely beautiful. Kudos, that's 2 wins in a row Leanne!
ANTM
Yes, today was the season premier of the 11th cycle of America's Next Top Model and I'm afraid I will have to watch it tomorrow as its really late!
Mahalo for reading.
Until next time.
After Bikram yoga, I got home, cooked dinner and started watching my DVR.
US Open
The US Open was on my DVR and for a very good reason. The Williams sisters are playing in the Quarterfinals. Last time they played was at the final of the Wimbledon. What an exciting game that was and this match was no exception. Venus was up a break in the first set. Serena was able to rally and break back and force a tie breaker. Venus has 2 break points but Serena managed to rally and win the tie breaker 8-6. The second set was the same story. Venus up a break, and was up 40 - love to serve for the set. OMG, Serena manages to win 5 points in a row to stay in the set 4-5, and win her serve to tie it up 5-5. Venus wins her serve and had another break point to win the set on Serena's serve and Serena wins the point for deuce and after 4 additional deuce points, Serena forces the tie break for the 2nd set. This time around Venus wins the first 3 points and serves a double fault. The 7th point on the tie breaker was the craziest point ever! I was standing up and yelling for Venus! Loses a point and wins another one and Venus sets up 3 set points. Like the first set, she was up 4-2 in the change over. Like the first set Serena came back to win 9-7 tie breaker. This will stay in my DVR like the Wimbledon finals as it truly was an exciting game. I wanted Venus to win, but now that Serena is through, I have no doubt she will win the US open. The remaining women don't have the caliber, fierceness that Serena and Venus has. The match lasted over 2 hours.
DETERMINATION
PROJECT RUNWAY
The challenge this week was with Diane Von Furstenberg. She issued a challenge to make a design based on a movie Foreign Affairs. The winning look will be available to purchase by American Express card members and part of the proceeds will be donated to CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America). The winning look was designed by Leanne and its truly stunning. The coat hides some of the details and the back of the dress was extremely beautiful. Kudos, that's 2 wins in a row Leanne!
ANTM
Yes, today was the season premier of the 11th cycle of America's Next Top Model and I'm afraid I will have to watch it tomorrow as its really late!
Mahalo for reading.
Until next time.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
New Surfboard! 24 Hour, VOG, ANTM, Gay Marriage, and GOODIES
New Surfboard!
Whoooo hoooo! Isle surfboards (located in San Diego - Don't ask me why they're called Isle surfboards) is having a 20% off sale this weekend. Its crazy that it is cheaper for me to buy this board in San Diego, a travel bag and check it back to Honolulu than for me to buy a new surfboard here! Crazy!
24 Hour Fitness
Hey guys! I just got 2 coupons for free initiation and processing fee. This is like a $196.82 value. If you're interested let me know and I'll either mail it out to you or I'll be traveling around end of May. Let me know soon. This expires 06/02/2008.
VOG
I hate vog. There is so much vog in the air right now and no tradewinds! Arrgghh! The skyline looks like I am living in LA... (ewwwww). Ok, vog is specific to Hawaii, and here is the definition courtesy of Wikipedia: Vog is a (blended word) from the words "volcanic" and "smog," and is a volcanic smog formed when sulfur dioxide and other pollutants emitted by an erupting volcano mix with oxygen and moisture in the presence of sunlight. The term is most often applied to the island of Hawaii, where the Kilauea volcano has been erupting continuously since 1983. Kilauea emits an estimate of 2,000 tons of vog every day. So yup, its muggy and hot outside.
ANTM
I am not sure if ANTM was affected by the writer's strike, but the season finale, wasn't edited well. It seemed really short and had a lot of commercials. Anywho, I wanted Anya to win (she's from Hawaii), but hey she's 19 and 6 foot tall. She'll have a successful career as a model no doubt. On the other hand, let me say... Congratulations Whitney! The 1st Full-Figured woman to win ANTM.
Do you want to catch up with all this ANTM? I found this website and yeah... All previous ANTM models and their current work. ALL THINGS ANTM
GAY MARRIAGE
Wow... this news was pleasantly unexpected. Go California! Countries have laws that allow the gay population to get married and I am glad that our most populous state has overturned the gay marriage ban. Hopefully, other states will follow suit. Most European countries even allow gay adoption. We should have the right to be as miserable as straight people... :)
GOODIES
Alright! I am going shopping on Sunday for goodies. Let me know if you want me to bring you anything. Hawaiian coffee, macadamia nuts, stickers, cookies, or some vog. Let me know or forever hold your peace.
Mahalo for reading.
Until next time.
Whoooo hoooo! Isle surfboards (located in San Diego - Don't ask me why they're called Isle surfboards) is having a 20% off sale this weekend. Its crazy that it is cheaper for me to buy this board in San Diego, a travel bag and check it back to Honolulu than for me to buy a new surfboard here! Crazy!
24 Hour Fitness
Hey guys! I just got 2 coupons for free initiation and processing fee. This is like a $196.82 value. If you're interested let me know and I'll either mail it out to you or I'll be traveling around end of May. Let me know soon. This expires 06/02/2008.
VOG
I hate vog. There is so much vog in the air right now and no tradewinds! Arrgghh! The skyline looks like I am living in LA... (ewwwww). Ok, vog is specific to Hawaii, and here is the definition courtesy of Wikipedia: Vog is a (blended word) from the words "volcanic" and "smog," and is a volcanic smog formed when sulfur dioxide and other pollutants emitted by an erupting volcano mix with oxygen and moisture in the presence of sunlight. The term is most often applied to the island of Hawaii, where the Kilauea volcano has been erupting continuously since 1983. Kilauea emits an estimate of 2,000 tons of vog every day. So yup, its muggy and hot outside.
ANTM
I am not sure if ANTM was affected by the writer's strike, but the season finale, wasn't edited well. It seemed really short and had a lot of commercials. Anywho, I wanted Anya to win (she's from Hawaii), but hey she's 19 and 6 foot tall. She'll have a successful career as a model no doubt. On the other hand, let me say... Congratulations Whitney! The 1st Full-Figured woman to win ANTM.
Do you want to catch up with all this ANTM? I found this website and yeah... All previous ANTM models and their current work. ALL THINGS ANTM
GAY MARRIAGE
Wow... this news was pleasantly unexpected. Go California! Countries have laws that allow the gay population to get married and I am glad that our most populous state has overturned the gay marriage ban. Hopefully, other states will follow suit. Most European countries even allow gay adoption. We should have the right to be as miserable as straight people... :)
GOODIES
Alright! I am going shopping on Sunday for goodies. Let me know if you want me to bring you anything. Hawaiian coffee, macadamia nuts, stickers, cookies, or some vog. Let me know or forever hold your peace.
Mahalo for reading.
Until next time.
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