I just got off the phone with Shaw Cable, and have finally completed my disconnection. I basically only watched 24 on TV, and now that it’s over, I really can’t justify paying $70/mo for it. So, so long Shaw, and thanks for the memories. To that end, I’m now selling the following: 1) Sony Progressive Scan DVD player with Remote 2) Shaw High Definition Digital Cable Box My dad gets first dibs on #2, but if he doesn’t want it, I’m open to offers before it goes on eBay. I paid $400 new for it, and $120 for the DVD player. ...

Nearly two years ago, I went out with my dad and step-mom and picked up a high-definition TV at future shop. Of course, having a high-definition TV without any sort of high-definition feed is rather pointless, so the first thing I did is pick up a HD cable box from Shaw. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize at the time just how little TV I usually watch. Between the HD cable option and my “high-speed” internet, I shell out around $110 a month, which is pretty stupid considering I watch only around one TV show a week if I’m lucky. So, I think tomorrow I’m going to call up shaw and finally ...