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NBComcast - Destined to Fail No Matter What So, what happens when one of the largest cable operators in the nation makes a deal for one of the big names in TV and movie content? People start to get worried.

NBC Grinching Christmas Rockefeller Center telecast? The union that represents NBC’s producers, writers and technicians today vowed to pull the plug on the network’s "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast in response to a failed union negotiation.

Full of AV Thanks With everyone so full of thanks that they can barely stand it, an AV nut takes a stand. Here are 14 things he is "thankful" for.

CEDIA Bashes CA Ruling on Big TVs... So Do We CEDIA is outraged by the adoption of the unnecessary and harmful regulation regarding the California TV energy efficiency standard. Folks, this is like watching a train wreck in slow motion.

Microsoft Bans 1 Million Xbox 360 Pirates Over 1 million Xbox Live players around the world lost their ability to access their online accounts when Microsoft dropped the bomb on suspected "pirates". The ban is linked to the console hard drive

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Sicker Than H1N1 The economy is dicey and NPD analysts say video game revenue is down 13 percent. But when the going gets tough, Activision Blizzard gets going – with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Don't Like Your Job at Blockbuster? Stab Yourself! According to an article at The Smoking Gun, Aaron Siebers, a 27-year-old Blockbuster employee, decided that it woudl be better to stab himself than go work at Blockbuster Video.

iMac 21.5" and iMac 27" Mini DisplayPort to DVI Converter Last month Apple released its new 21.5" and 27" iMacs. On their newest 27" iMac, Apple introduced the ability to use the included mini DisplayPort as a video INPUT for the iMac - perfect for Blu-ray.

Game Demos Included on Future Blu-ray Releases Sony has decided to start offering game demos on Blu-ray movie releases playable only on the PS3. First first combo will be the sci-fi flick District 9 paired with the game demo for God of War III.

AVRant #150: HT Guys on AV Rant AV Rant co-host and Audioholics Associate Editor Tom Andry had the opportunity recently to pair up with Braden and Ara of the HT guys for a joint podcast. If you’re not already listening, you should.