So, is this unit REPLACING the Zeppelin, or is this "Zeppelin lite"? I've been considering buying a Zeppelin as a low-profile audio solution for my dining room for some time. If the Zeppelin Mini tests "just as good" as the original, then the cheaper price and smaller profile make it an obvious choice. If, however, they reduced the Zeppelin's sonic capabilities to fit the smaller package (nothing wrong with that concept; in fact I appreciate the customization), then I'd be inclined to stick with my intention to buy the original Zeppelin. Does anybody know?

Cherry my Berry!

Officials in all sports occasionally blow calls, and if that were the extent of the problem, we could live with it and forget about the high-tech second guessing. Unfortunately, baseball umpiring seems to attract too many egomaniacal I-am-the-game types who insist on imposing their will on the contests they are supposed to merely officiate. Many of the worst offenders were purged a decade ago when the umpires' union went on strike and were seamlessly replaced by college and minor league umps. But the bad old days have returned. I've seen too many umpires' pursue managers and players into the dugout to prolong arguments, and every plate official has his own definition of the strike zone. I support QuesTec and any other device that will enforce consistency and perhaps slap down some umpires' out of control egos. However, baseball moves slowly enough already without replay. I generally prefer my baseball games under 4 hours, thank you.

MATT DA-MONN

The GAO changed its name to "Government Accountability Office" a few years back. Sucks about GPS. Somehow, I think they'll figure something out.

Alex, I'll take the US Senate for $500. "Barbara Mikulski. Robert Byrd. Debbie Stabenow. Barbara Boxer."
What are four reasons I'll never watch C-Span2 in HD!

Pick me Monty

Pick me, Monty!

Pick me Monty

Hurm. Would look good in men's room. Hurm. Must make note of subversive comments.