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#139899
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NFL
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/139899/action/topic#139899
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That's too bad for the Cowboys. I thought the game was in the bag too. Well, at least they beat the Chargers in San Diego last week. Looks like everyone who picked the Chargers to win the AFC West is starting to grumble. People will be raising their other eyebrow when the Broncos beat the Chiefs next Monday night.
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#139477
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NFL
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/139477/action/topic#139477
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Not to be an ass, but you might be saying that a lot this year.

I'm just glad the Broncos pulled it out at the end. They made way too many mistakes to win against the Chargers. If not for the play of the defense in the second half, they wouldn't have had a chance.
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#137573
Topic
.: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/137573/action/topic#137573
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In my experience, if you are trying to preserve the audio as PCM on a DVD, you will be sacrificing space for the video. You would be better off going with DD audio conversion as I have found no noticable difference between this (at 224/256kbps) and PCM audio (1536 kbps) - it takes less space!!!

You may not be able to tell the difference, but a lot of people -- including myself -- can. I have a $1000 THX receiver and a good speaker system to compliment it. It's pretty easy to tell the difference between the two on a good quality audio setup. I'm not trying to bash on compressed audio formats (768k DTS is actually my favorite format), but nothing compares to the crisp clean sound of uncompressed PCM.

You're right about one thing though, a PCM soundtrack @1536k is not ideal for a single layer DVD. It would be ideal for a double layer DVD though, which is what we're aiming for.
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#137087
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The 'New' NHL
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/137087/action/topic#137087
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I have to admit, watching an occasional fight is fun to watch. But when it becomes a distraction from the game itself, I have to frown upon it. Hockey is a game of skill, speed, and reflexes. Anger and raw emotion have their places, but nothing compares to a beautifully executed power play or a goalie on fire.

[One exception: the time(s) when the Avs and the Red Wings decided to forget the game and empty the benches in a free-for-all. Watching two goalies go at it at center ice is a spectacle in itself.]
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#136799
Topic
NFL
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/136799/action/topic#136799
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Um, anyway, today marks a red letter day in the history of the NFL.

The greatest wide receiver of all time (the G.O.A.T.) officially retired today. Jerry Rice held a press conference from Broncos headquarters and announced his retirement. Faced with the realization that he would be the 4th or 5th string receiver and probably wouldn't suit up for every game, Rice decided to call it quits. It was probably for the best.

Jerry Rice holds nearly every record there is for a wide receiver. His career numbers for receptions, touchdowns, and yards will never be broken. He's so far ahead of any other player in those categories it's not even funny.

Looking back, I really hated how he and Joe Montana completely embarassed the Broncos back in Superbowl XXIV in 1990, which stands as the darkest moment in Bronco history. But it was almost ironic seeing him retire as a Bronco, and I can't help but be a fan of the guy and feel a bit nostalgic as I look back at what was probably the greatest career of anyone to ever play the game.
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#136739
Topic
.: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/136739/action/topic#136739
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No, you didn't miss anything. I just haven't been able to finalize anything yet. Last week didn't help much either. And since I'll be out of town this week I wouldn't hold my breath. I'd love to say something like, "updates are coming by this weekend," but I can't guarantee that. You can blame Katrina and my brother's wedding for stealing all my free time.

Rob, that's an excellent point. If, like me, you weren't old enough to experience the originals in the theater back in the eighties, this is probably the closest you'll ever get. Even moreso for someone like codester who wasn't even old enough to experience the special editions in '97: a good OT transfer is your holy grail.




[I'd like to say thanks for the donations we've recieved over the past week or two. While I can appreciate the effort as always, I think the money would be put to much better use by the hurricane victims in the southern US. I can't imagine the hell their lives must be right now. I'm going to be taking all we've received these last few weeks and donate it to the Red Cross, plus a little extra out of my own pocket. I would encourage all of you to do the same.]
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#133827
Topic
.: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/133827/action/topic#133827
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I have one left of those first-run T-shirts pictured on the web site. It is XL and probably the last of that design you'll ever see. If you are interested, PM me for pricing details.


On that note, sorry for the delay in updates. My work on the new site backend and my NFL fantasy draft this weekend have taken all my free time away from me. That and the Broncos-Colts game last night.
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#133795
Topic
NFL
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/133795/action/topic#133795
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The Broncos looked great against the Colts yesterday. Don't say I didn't warn you, but Denver might end up having one of the best D-lines in the league this year with all those former Browns players. Is it just me, or isn't it great to see Peyton Manning get sacked for a loss and then yell about it on the sidelines for the rest of the game?