| Digital Converter STB details decided
Your government has finally announced their plans to spend the money congress you gave them to help ease the digital transition burden on those with older TVs. While we knew these boxes weren't going to be free, we now know that everyone who is willing to call, go online, fax or mail in to "self-certify that they rely solely on over-the-air broadcasts", will be eligiable for two $40 vouchers that can go towards the purchase of a DTV converter box -- at least until the $850 Million runs out. The OTA STBs are expected to cost $70, which seems high considering they can be found for $89 today. If you are one of the estimated 20 million households that really do relay solely on OTA, you may want to sign up on January 1st 2008, before all the unscrupulous eBayers get them all. If they do run out, NTIA plans on asking congress for another $450 mil to fill the gap.[Via 1080eye.com] .
Professor Wrestling: Final 'WrestleMania' Thoughts
It's lecture time this week, and we're going to take one more look at "WrestleMania 23." Bottom line: It was an OK show. The big matches really delivered, covering up for a TERRIBLE undercard. So without further verbiage, here's what I thought of each and every match: Money In The Bank Ladder Match: C.M. Punk vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. King Booker vs. Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Finlay Man, this was good. I don't consider this the undercard because of the pre-show buildup. Why they started the show with it is a mystery, though. Anyway, there were lots of crazy high spots and even an appearance from "Hornswaggle," Fit Finlay's little buddy. Having Mr. Kennedy win was the right thing to do. U.S. Title Match: Chris Benoit vs. MVP This match was the poster child for the "WrestleMania 23" undercard.
Woman Seeking Money For Return Trip To Knoxville Is Scam
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office and several other law enforcement offices in the area have been contacted about a woman who is soliciting money to help her return home to Knoxville.
"Based on our investigation this appears to be a scam," said Sheriff Tim Gobble. The woman has been seen in Cleveland and Chattanooga. She tells people that she left her wallet at home and needs money buy gasoline to get back to Knoxville. A young child has been seen inside the automobile.
The woman is described as being well-dressed, approximately 25 to 35 years old, medium build, with long brown hair and brown eyes. She drives a green Saturn automobile with a Knox County license, 858-POP.
Sheriff Gobble said several people have given the woman money, including one who later saw her in Chattanooga asking motorists for money.
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