While I normally don't "root" for any network to win some sort of contract like this, and I agree with you about picture quality, I did like reading quotes from ESPN about how they're interested in showing many more live events. It's 2008, tape delay is fine as a repeat, but not as a first showing.

As long as DirecTV doesn't keep the events on DirecTV-only (a la NFL package), that doesn't bother me either, but since it's not much of an option in the city, I'd rather it be kept to NBC/ABC/Fox, etc.

I'm seeing all the promised HD channels here in Queens.

Taking my chance

Taking my chance

Sure, why not.

I don't know any NYers staying at the W in NY, so it's hard for me to say, but I'd say this is more about your choice in establishments, not about the city.

Branding isn't easy, but if you can't spell it from hearing it, you've generally made a bad decision (outside of hip hop, I guess).

Email interviews are usually very easy to spot. It's not about WIRED or whatever publication it is requesting it. It's about the answers you receive when conducting an interview, it's about instant follow-up questions, it's about real, more in-depth answers. Luckily, most I interview still prefer phone or in-person. If you're concerned about being misquoted or taken out of context, post the audio of it yourself. Why is email any more "tech" than an mp3?

This is why hacks happen.

I joined Netflix for HD DVDs. I've had no issues getting anything I've wanted.