"When you mention Ray Henry, that was the ultimate in the polka industry, " says Edward Satkowski, 86, chairman of the Ray Henry Tribute Committee, which supports the polka bill.

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Providing the best picture and the best sound with stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc technology is the ultimate way to enjoy your entertainment.

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Mr. MERCURIO: Absolutely, and I think that the ultimate result, whether it's Ray Nagin or Mitch Landrieu, will have a huge impact on how the city then relates to the federal government.

NPR: New Orleans Mayoral Race Down to Two

So if HD DVD does go away only leaving with Blu-ray, we might not ever see the ultimate HD media experience all in one box.

ENGADGET: Will there ever be integrated HD media support in Vista? HD

Providing viewers with the ultimate in-home experience, the premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack provides 5-unique ways to enjoy "Marvel's The Avengers" (on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and Digital Download of "Avengers Assembled" Music from and inspired by the film) and brings to life the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime in a whole new dimension on Blu-ray hi-def with stunning visual effects, superior sound and unparalleled bonus content.

ENGADGET: Marvel's The Avengers Blu-ray hits September 25th, iOS second screen app this month (video)

The ultimate high definition experience for home viewing audiences, AVATAR will be available on Blu-ray and DVD everywhere in the United States and Canada on Earth Day, April 22.

ENGADGET: Avatar disc opens up online-only extras until ultimate edition arrives in November, 3D next year

Moving on, we've got the Ion-based HTPC, which is outfitted with a 1.6GHz Atom 230 CPU, Vista Ultimate (64-bit), 4GB of DDR2-667 RAM, an OCZ 120GB SSD, Blu-ray drive, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI output and a multicard reader.

ENGADGET: OCZ intros 17-inch DIY laptop, Ion-based HTPC / Neutrino netbook