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  1. “Green Lantern” a box office bomb?

    “Green Lantern” opened at the box office this weekend to much hype. The latest addition to the long list of comic book adaptations was estimated to pull in $55-$60 million domestically in its opening weekend. As the sales amounts begin to trickle in, it appears that the film fell short of expectations bringing in only $52.7 million from 3,816 screens. It’s worth noting that “Green Lantern” has approximately $200 million to make.

    In the past, comic book movies have been big hits in theaters so “Green Lantern’s” performance comes as a shock. Two other comic book based films have opened recently, “Thor” and “X-Men: First Class” – both of these films out-performed “Green Lantern”. Like many comic book and action films, “Green Lantern” had a widespread 3D release. It debuted on 2,711 3D screens yet still underperformed when compared to its counterparts.

    Box Office analysts reported that from Friday to Saturday, ticket sales dropped a whopping 22%. In comparison, “X-Men” and “Thor” only dropped

    Posted on: June 21, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  2. Now Make Skype Video Calls Directly on Your TV

    Comcast TV lift owners, did you know you that very soon you will be able to make Skype video calls on your TV?  According to the NY Times, Comcast and Skype announced last Monday that they would be working together to provide Comcast customers the ability to video chat on their TV sets from the comfort of their homes.

    For those whom are not familiar with Skype, it is a wonderful free internet based service that allows families and friends to video chat all over the world.   However, this free platform may disappear.  Microsoft announced last month that it agreed to acquire Skype.  With Microsoft and Comcast now leading the new wave of communication, it will be interesting on what the new pricing structure will be.

    For the time being though, Comcast will be conducting a trial run to select Comcast customers offering Skype-on-TV.  Skype-on-TV customers will be able to make Skype calls and send instant messages while watching TV.  In the long run, Comcast will provide video cameras

    Categories: Technology
    Posted on: June 20, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  3. Now Make Skype Video Calls Directly on Your TV

    Comcast TV lift owners, did you know you that very soon you will be able to make Skype video calls on your TV?  According to the NY Times, Comcast and Skype announced last Monday that they would be working together to provide Comcast customers the ability to video chat on their TV sets from the comfort of their homes.

    For those whom are not familiar with Skype, it is a wonderful free internet based service that allows families and friends to video chat all over the world.   However, this free platform may disappear.  Microsoft announced last month that it agreed to acquire Skype.  With Microsoft and Comcast now leading the new wave of communication, it will be interesting on what the new pricing structure will be.

    For the time being though, Comcast will be conducting a trial run to select Comcast customers offering Skype-on-TV.  Skype-on-TV customers will be able to make Skype calls and send instant messages while watching TV.  In the long run, Comcast will provide video cameras

    Posted on: June 20, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  4. Now Make Skype Video Calls Directly on Your TV

    Comcast TV lift owners, did you know you that very soon you will be able to make Skype video calls on your TV?  According to the NY Times, Comcast and Skype announced last Monday that they would be working together to provide Comcast customers the ability to video chat on their TV sets from the comfort of their homes.

    For those whom are not familiar with Skype, it is a wonderful free internet based service that allows families and friends to video chat all over the world.   However, this free platform may disappear.  Microsoft announced last month that it agreed to acquire Skype.  With Microsoft and Comcast now leading the new wave of communication, it will be interesting on what the new pricing structure will be.

    For the time being though, Comcast will be conducting a trial run to select Comcast customers offering Skype-on-TV.  Skype-on-TV customers will be able to make Skype calls and send instant messages while watching TV.  In the long run, Comcast will provide video cameras

    Posted on: June 20, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  5. Friday Trivia - What is the name of our smallest TV Lift Cabinet?

    Question: What is the name of our smallest TV lift Cabinet?

    Now Listen Up!  Here are the rules.

     

    Rules:

    1.) In order to play, you must send an email to [email protected].  The subject line must read: Smallest TV Lift Cabinet

    2.)    In body of email, you must include the following: TV Lift mechanism answer, Your Full Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address.

    Only one vote per household will be considered!  Kate will personally respond to each contestant notifying them whether they are a winner or not.  If a contestant has answered correctly, their name will be added to the winner’s circle.  When a contestant is ready to purchase TV Lift Cabinet, contestant can simply call us at 561-417-0999.  Contestant must notify us they are on the winner’s circle to redeem discount.  Every Thursday, we will reveal the answer on our Thursday Reveals.

    LET THE GUESSING BEGIN!

    Categories: contest
    Posted on: June 17, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  6. Thursday Reveals - one day late again

    It is time to reveal the answer to our weekly Friday trivia game.

    Question: Can you name which TV lift mechanism is required to mount a 60” TV?

    The correct answer is: Uplift 3875

    Congratulations if you guessed correctly and made it to the Winner’s Circle. Don’t forget to call in to place you order and redeem your 10% discount.

    Categories: contest
    Posted on: June 17, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  7. Friday Trivia - What is the name of our smallest TV Lift Cabinet?

    Question: What is the name of our smallest TV lift Cabinet?

    Now Listen Up!  Here are the rules.

     

    Rules:

    1.) In order to play, you must send an email to [email protected].  The subject line must read: Smallest TV Lift Cabinet

    2.)    In body of email, you must include the following: TV Lift mechanism answer, Your Full Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address.

    Only one vote per household will be considered!  Kate will personally respond to each contestant notifying them whether they are a winner or not.  If a contestant has answered correctly, their name will be added to the winner’s circle.  When a contestant is ready to purchase TV Lift Cabinet, contestant can simply call us at 561-417-0999.  Contestant must notify us they are on the winner’s circle to redeem discount.  Every Thursday, we will reveal the answer on our Thursday Reveals.

    LET THE GUESSING BEGIN!

    Posted on: June 17, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  8. Friday Trivia - What is the name of our smallest TV Lift Cabinet?

    Question: What is the name of our smallest TV lift Cabinet?

    Now Listen Up!  Here are the rules.

     

    Rules:

    1.) In order to play, you must send an email to [email protected].  The subject line must read: Smallest TV Lift Cabinet

    2.)    In body of email, you must include the following: TV Lift mechanism answer, Your Full Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address.

    Only one vote per household will be considered!  Kate will personally respond to each contestant notifying them whether they are a winner or not.  If a contestant has answered correctly, their name will be added to the winner’s circle.  When a contestant is ready to purchase TV Lift Cabinet, contestant can simply call us at 561-417-0999.  Contestant must notify us they are on the winner’s circle to redeem discount.  Every Thursday, we will reveal the answer on our Thursday Reveals.

    LET THE GUESSING BEGIN!

    Posted on: June 17, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  9. Thursday Reveals - one day late again

    It is time to reveal the answer to our weekly Friday trivia game.

    Question: Can you name which TV lift mechanism is required to mount a 60” TV?

    The correct answer is: Uplift 3875

    Congratulations if you guessed correctly and made it to the Winner’s Circle. Don’t forget to call in to place you order and redeem your 10% discount.

    Posted on: June 17, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  10. Thursday Reveals - one day late again

    It is time to reveal the answer to our weekly Friday trivia game.

    Question: Can you name which TV lift mechanism is required to mount a 60” TV?

    The correct answer is: Uplift 3875

    Congratulations if you guessed correctly and made it to the Winner’s Circle. Don’t forget to call in to place you order and redeem your 10% discount.

    Posted on: June 17, 2011
    Posted by: Kerry Mann