How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live

The one thing you can say for certain about Twitter is that it makes a terrible first impression. You hear about this new service that lets you send 140-character updates to your “followers,” and you think, Why does the world need this, exactly? It’s not as if we were all sitting around four years ago scratching our heads and saying, “If only there were a technology that would allow me to send a message to my 50 friends, alerting them in real time about my choice of breakfast cereal.” And yet as millions of devotees have discovered, Twitter turns out to have unsuspected depth. In part this is because hearing about what your friends had for breakfast is actually more interesting than it sounds.  Read more HERE.

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Eddie Murphy: Delirious 25th Anniversary Edition DVD

Travel back to the days before Eddie Murphy became synonymous with crappy family comedies with Eddie Murphy: Delirious 25th Anniversary Edition ($27). This 70-minute stand-up comedy classic features a 22-year-old Murphy uncensored and uncut, railing on everything from the ice cream man to modern entertainment, and also includes a making of clip featuring Chris Rock, Katt Williams, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Tucker and others. The DVD is due in stores on June 2nd, 2009.

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Thank You…Thank You Very Much!

Today THE FIRE WIRE received its one millionth hit in a little over one year.  I am flattered and somewhat surprised at this milestone. 

I am so appreciative of everyone’s support! A heartfelt thank you goes out to my family, friends, the casual reader and the frequent visitor.  I hope you enjoy reading the blog as much as I enjoy posting fun and interesting articles.  I also want to thank the generous publishers, studios and companies who sent me review copies of books, DVD’s, CD’s, gadgets, etc. 

Should you have any suggestions, areas of improvement or comments regarding the blog, please let me know.  Again thanks.

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Is Charlie Returning To LOST Next Season?

I’m not sure what to think about this one. Does it mean that Dominic Monaghan’s Charlie is returning to LOST its final season? You can check him out in this new ABC promo for the fall season that also includes the network’s stars Patrick Dempsey, Courteney Cox-Arquette and Ed O’Neill.

Spoiler Alert: Mystery solved HERE.

The 25 Best Pizzas You’ll Ever Eat

Who makes the best pizza on earth? That is the eternal question, the one that must be answered. Because: Round or square, flat or stuffed, thick crust or thin, slathered in pork products or simply covered in cheese, pizza just might be the most perfect food ever invented. Which is why Alan Richman traveled more than 20,000 miles across the U.S.A.—the country that makes it best—in a search for the 25 best pizzas you’ll ever eat.  See the list HERE.

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This is a favorite of ours and we get a pie every time we are in Boston, plus it’s close to the airport.  No frills, great for people watching and delicious pizza!

Santarpio’s, 111 Chelsea Street, East Boston, MA (617-567-9871) www.santarpiospizza.com

I Love You, Man DVD Due On August 11th

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced DVD and Blu-ray releases of I Love You, Man which stars Paul Rudd and Jason Segel. Each will be available to own from the 11th August. Extras include commentary by director John Hamburg and actors Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, deleted and extended scenes, outtakes, an 18-minute Making of featurette, and the Red Band Trailer.

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