I much prefer renting DVDs using Netflx and the Blockbuster All Access Pass (DVDs by mail). That way I can watch a DVD at my own pace. My DVD player will remember where I was even if I suddenly switch DVDs and then switch back.

Netflix is best for hard to get and arthouse films. I’m on the two-at-a time unlimited plan. If I can’t locate something on Blockbuster, I put it on my Netflix queue list. The queue is arranged with a top portion for DVDs available now and bottom list of DVDs with unknown release dates.

With my Katrina evacuation, my account was put in limbo temporarily. My monthly charge was reversed. When I returned home I just reactivated the account.

Last summer I received notice from Blockbuster that my two-at-a-time-unlimited monthly plan was going to go up beyond $27 fee. It was then I switched to the mail program. One big benefit is that it is national, whereas the previous account was with an individual Blockbuster store. This was annoying when I had evacuated to Memphis. I had to set up an account up there apart from the one back the store near me in Metairie. Anyway, back to the Blockbuster by mail.

After watching DVDs received by mail, you go to the store to return them. They are scanned in and you are then allowed to check out interim DVDs (the number in your plan) to tide you over until your next ones are mailed out. The interim DVDs are still bound by the deadlines of normal rentals. The current system gives you seven days after your deadline and then charges you as if you bought the DVD.

Since I’ve participated in this Blockbuster program, I have received a printable coupon each month for a free new release rental. I have rented enough at times to also to receive a coupon for a non-free new release rental when I check out.

One beef I have with Blockbuster is that it puts speed above what is at the top of your queue list. I recently received a DVD that was 15th (or so) on my list. Netflix ships from the to the top of your queue list. Netflix regularly sends a survey asking when you received a DVD or when you mailed in a DVD.

Both Netflix and Blockbuster have joined the web 2.0 bandwagon enabling customers to maintain a profile.

Yes I do rent a lot of DVDs. I rarely watch regular cable television.

A powerful moment. It appears that Dr King knows his life is under threat in an order of magnitude more so than usual. Just before this clip begins he says "And then I got to Memphis. And some began to say the threats, or talk about the threats that were out. What would happen to me from some of our sick white brothers?" (wikipedia). [edit]

Have you been asleep for the last 6 years? You have no fucking idea what you are talking about. Bush privatized and outsourced prisons to all sorts of religious groups.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminon
http://www.xenu-directory.net/documents/scnsecularentities-990used.html
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In each of these fields, an organization affiliated with ABLE International utilizes Mr. Hubbard's technologies to effect social improvement. The assistance ABLE International gives these organizations is integral to their missions of social improvement.

The four key social betterment organizations that ABLE assists are as follows:

* Applied Scholastics International — in the field of literacy and education
* The Way to Happiness Foundation International — in the field of morality and values
* Narconon International — in the field of drug rehabilitation and drug abuse prevention
* Criminon International — in the field of criminal rehabilitation

- ABLE International prepared and submitted an application for, and obtained, federal funding for educational programs in Memphis, Tennessee.

New York Rescue Workers Detoxification but did not know the detox was associated with Scientology. Three other representatives, Charles B. Rangel, (D-New York City), Vito Fossella, (R-Staten Island) and Carol McCarthy, (D-Long Island) had also written letters in support of the detox. Fosella and McCarthy have requested $1.5 million in federal funding for the program.

I saw him live in about '85 in Memphis. It was an awesome show!

oh no ...this one is so good. About to go 0/6 in memphis which is why it is called the blues.

It is pretty easy dag, that 2 fingy-style is what roll with ....If you like this you would enjoy Elizabeth Cotton, Memphis Minnie, hey, Cotton's from N.Carolina, too!!

Hmmm, here's my top five:

1. Harry Chapin. Saw him and his brother Tom in a small concert hall in 1978. I cried.
2. Rolling Stones. Birmingham, AL about 1981. Unbelievable!
3. Eric Clapton. Birmingham, AL, six months ago. He showcased new talent and played all his greatest. The arena was too big and the sound kind of sucked, but still...
4. John Prine, Nashville TN at the Ryman Auditorium in 2006. Surreal.
5. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Memphis TN, '82 at the Orpheum. Fuckin awesome.

Oh yes, I loved Dr. Demento! Great GFR story. My radio station growing up was WQLT which is owned by the Phllips family, Sam worked there before he moved to Memphis to start a little publishing company called Sun Records...

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“We had a band...

I've been playing with the drop down boxes in the new queue and wondering if the time frames are accurate...

Memphis Soul Stew currently has nine votes, posted 1 day and 15 hours ago but doesn't show up at all in the 48 hour range. I did find it at #103 in the 60 hour range.

I also notice that the top 10-15 'HotQ' videos remain the same in each of the ranges, no matter how many votes or comments they have recieved.

I also noticed the old queue shows 213 videos, where the 96 hour HotQ shows 197.

Saw Seger in Memphis in 84...he closed with this. Great show, great song!

I believe that is right. There is another vid on the Sift that has to do with Fedex planes diverting around a thunderstorm and I think the focal point is Memphis.

The viddy is here:

http://www.videosift.com/video/FedEx-Thunderstorm-Deviations

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“After a little google-earthing, I gather that place in the middle they all swarm to would be Memphis International Airport and home to FedEx's "Super Hub," which processes a large amount of the freight carrier's packages. Because of FedEx's hub, Memphis has the largest cargo operations of any airport worldwide.”

After a little google-earthing, I gather that place in the middle they all swarm to would be Memphis International Airport and home to FedEx's "Super Hub," which processes a large amount of the freight carrier's packages. Because of FedEx's hub, Memphis has the largest cargo operations of any airport worldwide.

The comedian may have had a so-so act, but he sure could recognize true comedy when he saw it! I swear every time I come back to view this clip, I still have a stream of tears coming out my eyes from laughing so much.

I'm gonna keep this and view it whenever I'm feeling down. What a great old bus driver from Memphis!

"strangers" have to try hard to mix into the new place. a japanese star visiting new york city would expect to speak english and wouldn't be bothered to find american things there. american things are "normal", they're not "strange". if you're not from "america" (culture), when you go there, it's not strange -- YOU'RE strange.

it's not universal. you can't make the movie in reverse. imagine "mystery train", if the japanese couple goes to memphis and doesn't like elvis and thinks rock and roll is "strange" and boring. imagine they think the hotel bathroom is disgusting because the toilet and the bathtub are in the same room, instead of separate like normal, clean people do (i still think this way). no way.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Snake_Moan

Black Snake Moan is an upcoming 2007 film slated for February 23rd release, written and directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) and filmed in Memphis, Tennessee. It stars Samuel L. Jackson as Lazarus, and Christina Ricci as Rae.

When Rae, a wild child (and former victim of sexual abuse) wakes up after a night of partying, she finds herself in the home of Lazarus, a former blues player. Rae is attached to a 20-foot chain held by the well-intentioned Lazarus who intends to "cure" her of her nymphomania.

The title of the film derives from the Blind Lemon Jefferson song recorded in 1927.