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- The Benefits of Digital Media - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Zack MandellWhile many people love to collect movies in their chosen format, whether it is DVDs, Blu-ray, or even VHS, the industry is moving to the physical media free format of digital distribution. This format has the media stored on servers, hard drives, and on mobile devices. While there may be ...
Views: 13839 - Things That May Disrupt the Digital TV Signal - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Roger CurtisDigital TV transmission has been used by most networks since 2009 and because of the clarity of the videos and the crispness of the sound; many people are upgrading their TV into the flat LED and LCD which are digital TVs both. Those who cannot afford to do the upgrades can just use a converter ...
Views: 11211 - Dish Network History - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Gary DavisEchoStar Communications Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network was formed back in 1980 by CEO and Chairman Charles W. Ergen originally to distribute Television systems. EchoStar is a public company with over 21,000 employees and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. On December ...
Views: 8275(1 vote) - How to Install Your TV Aerial Socket - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Anna ThompsonInstalling TV aerial socket is not complicated as it seems as long as you follow the guidelines to installation. However, if you have doubts during the process, it is best that you seek the help of professional television aerial installers. Nevertheless, if you want to install TV aerial ...
Views: 8005 - Racism: What Causes Racism? - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time of extreme exposure and this exposure is no longer limited to the old ways of reporting; where radio, news papers or the Television were the primary ways. There is now Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and many other ways that allow for current events to be exposed and for individuals ...
Views: 7884 - What's So Real About Reality TV? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2004 from David LeonhardtWhat's So Real About Reality TV? But some are "personal growth" shows By David Leonhardt Those people who defend the intrusive presence of a television in private homes always seem to cite "educational value" as its redeeming grace. They mention the documentaries they watch all the ...
Views: 7445(2 votes) - Advantages of Cable TV - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Roger CurtisDigital signals are the latest technology when it comes to TV signals and many people are now considering subscribing for cable TV for the first time. For one thing, cable TV opens the viewer’s horizons with more than 400 channels in some. Many people depend on TVs for the latest news, or ...
Views: 6981 - Satellite TV Channels - Learn How To Get Satellite TV Channels - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from jane seavilleWhat are the channels that we can usually watch over a satellite TV? Probably, a lot have been asking on how they are able to receive a particular channel or even the entire channels of a specific language. If you want to know the directory of open channels on Sky Digital, you are free to do a ...
Views: 5910(1 vote) - New Movie US Box Office Top Grosser - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Wilson SatterUnited States monitors the movies who have earn dollars from the viewers. The movie that have greater profit will belongs to the top chart of the US box office movies. Those who are on the top 10 charts are having their percentage on how many have viewed the movies. And they were rank according ...
Views: 5584(2 votes) - Vizomax TV Screen Protector Review - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Dave BlackwellMany TV screens are being accidentally damaged every single day. Since, in most cases repair does not make economical sense those TV’s are being replaced rather than repaired. Provided that manufacturer warranties do not cover damages to the fragile TV screen we are focused on finding the best ...
Views: 5401(1 vote) - Free 80's Music downloads - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Frank linroyThere are so many people out there who are looking for free music, that knowing the real number of them, will certainly make many artists have a heart attack. I am one of the free music hardcore downloaders myself and have been downloading music for free for over 5 years now. An excellent ...
Views: 5306 - Going Indie: Hip Hop And The Independent Labels - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonFor a struggling musician who dreams of making it big, securing a record deal with a major label is definitely one of the golden opportunities that shouldn't be passed up. The same thing could just as well be said for hip hop artists. What with flashy cars, heavy jewelry, and ostentatious ...
Views: 4976(1 vote) - Advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Shorya BistMobile phones have altered our manner of life to a fantastic degree. Anytime some recent member of a family applies tales concerning previous modes of communication. It might seem that the individuals relevant the stories concerning telegrams slot in to a couple of different planet. So, it’s a ...
Views: 4873 - The Important Facts about Radio Broadcasting - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIRadio Broadcasting can be referred to as the one-way transmission done over radio waves, which are that are projected so that the audience can receive it. In 1909, the first radio broadcaster in the United States was Charles Herrold who provided scheduled information and entertainment. Nowadays, ...
Views: 4803 - The Life Of Pi: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I first saw the trailer to this film I thought it looked like the kind of film that is rarely made. Ang Lee came up as the director, and it appeared to be the ultimate adventure. After seeing the trailer I soon forgot about the film until I decided to go the cinema and it was showing. My ...
Views: 4456 - Hollywood, Jimmy Kimmel, and Freemasonry - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Gregory StewartThe Neoclassical El Capitan Entertainment Center began life in 1921 as a Masonic temple. These three things have no apparent connection but are actually intricately tied together in the legacy that is Hollywood. I want to preface this by saying that my local lodge is #355, (formerly) ...
Views: 4381 - Some Disadvantages of the Wireless TV Technology - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Roger CurtisAlthough wireless TV offers flexibility and freedom for a lot of people who depend on the television, there are also some disadvantages which must be considered. Remember that this is new technology and it has to go through a lot of innovation and correction before it can be perfected. ...
Views: 3973 - Satellite TV – Some of the Disadvantages - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Roger CurtisMillions of people are hooked on TV but they get frustrated with the number of channels they can access. Many people would want to watch some of the TV shows which they read and hear about in TV guides but find out they cannot because it is showing in a channel not offered by the cable provider. ...
Views: 3863 - Useful Tips for Holy Amarnath Yatra - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Sofia JennieThe holy Amarnath Yatra is all set to happen. To catch the glimpse of divine Shiva-lingam in the cave within great Himalayas, thousands of pilgrims would undertake it. If you’re also planning for the same, read this article to get useful tips for the Yatra. ‘The Amarnath Yatra’! Even the ...
Views: 3756 - Android News: How to find out Good and Bad Apps? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Rayan LeeDo you know that 1 million Android devices activated each day (that’s 12 each second). Also we have been using Android since the earliest days of the T-Mobile G1. It’s clear that Google improved not only the system itself, but also the apps that come with it. So it’s must for us to update ...
Views: 3746(1 vote) - Why you should buy tv box - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2017 from Jaclyn TengIn the last years the popularity of the tv boxes increase. More and more people buy tv boxes and leave the broadcast companies, but why? TV box is kind of computer based Android. The tv box is connect to TV, the main purpose of tv box is to play audio and video, but not only. TV boxis like any ...
Views: 3492(1 vote) - Sunday Morning Paper Cartoons - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Whitney SeguraAnime and Cartoons: Popular Sunday Morning Comics & Toons The comic strips within Sunday newspapers have become very popular, and this has led to a lot of them being made into cartoons.Some of the most popular cartoons that have been made into cartoons are Dennis the Menace, Garfield and ...
Views: 3453 - What Has TV Viewing Distance Got To Do With Home Theater Set up? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2006 from Dean CaporellaIs setting up a home theater system just a matter of putting in a television, dvd player and setting up a few speakers? Well, technically yes but if you really want to experience all the viewing benefits home theater offers then you need to consider some viewing aesthetics. TV Viewing ...
Views: 3371(1 vote) - CCTV Baluns Can Help Produce High Quality Images Over Long Cable Runs - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Derek StephensonOften when installing a CCTV system professional engineers may require the implementation of a balun. This can be because the site owner has requested that Cat5 cables are to be used instead of the traditional composite cable. It could also be due to the length of the cable run which may be too ...
Views: 3353 - Wilbur - The Three Moms Behind The Show - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Ranny LevyIf you have not discovered "Wilbur" on Discovery Kids, you're missing something. "WILBUR" is designed to help preschoolers develop early reading skills by increasing their print recognition, their oral vocabulary and their listening comprehension. It shows actual text onscreen which helps kids ...
Views: 3348(1 vote) - Happy Birthday Elmo! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Ranny LevyWho doesn't know Elmo, the furry red three and a half-year-old Muppet on Sesame Street who refers to himself in the third person - "Elmo has a question." Elmo's World is aimed at toddlers just like him. On his show, he is joined by his goldfish Dorothy and the Noodle Family, Mr. Noodle, Mr. ...
Views: 3345(1 vote) - The Media Virus - How Network Marketing Affects Mainstream - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Danish Ahmed"Wrong information always shown by the media Negative images is the main criteria Infecting their young minds faster than bacteria Kids wanna act like what the see in the cinema Whatever happened to the values of humanity Whatever happened to the fairness and equality Instead of spreading ...
Views: 3249(5 votes) - Prometheus: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the first things that I heard about this film was that it was a prequel to Alien. And after seeing the trailer I was expecting another film to do with the end of the world. I wasn’t expecting too much and I went into the cinema with an open mind. After watching the film for the first ...
Views: 3246 - The Growth of Internet Radio and the End of Terrestrial Broadcasting - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Sandra Lee SchubertInternet radio offers you the opportunity to get your message out to a mass audience in an easy and affordable way. The online radio audience is growing at a rapid pace; as technology allows broadcasting from a laptop, devices like iPods, or a phone. Anyone with a phone and a good idea can ...
Views: 3147 - 127 Hours: My Interpretation of the Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhat motivated me to see this was the fact that Danny Boyle was directing it, with it being his first film since Slum Dog Millionaire. After this I heard that it was based on a true story. The story is about a climber, who in order to survive, has to lose his own arm. While I was watching it ...
Views: 3113 - HDTV characteristics – What should we look for when we buy a High Definition TV - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Johnny AntonWhen you review the HDTV characteristics you should take a look at the elements which should help you picking the best TV for the media type you intend to view. There are a lot of characteristics and technical specifications which are used in the HDTV description. Some of the most important ...
Views: 3093 - Black Swan: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I first heard about this film I was intrigued by the story line. And after Natalie Portman had won an Oscar for her role, I thought it must be worth watching. It is directed by Darren Aronofsky, who directed The Wrestler and numerous other films. After watching this film I was amazed and ...
Views: 3063 - Hindi TV serials on a rise - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Anusha KothariCurrent trends on TV revolve around game shows, reality shows, dance competitions and soap operas. Hindi serials have come a long way, right from the golden era of Doordarshan when viewers waited for the weekend to watch their favorite Hindi classic show on Saturday night. That time, owning a TV ...
Views: 3042 - Ultimate Xp Pro Pc To Tv Converter - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Marcus RollandComputers nowadays are becoming so versatile that it can almost do anything you want. Before, it was already amazing that computers can sort your files, remind you on your meetings and truly made life easy. It can also be an mp3 player or a vcd/dvd-player. You can play media files with it, ...
Views: 2905(1 vote) - Television Is Designed And Intended To Create Anxiety, Stress, And Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Pete KoernerMany of you have already figured it out; television creates stress – period. Commercial television is designed and intended to create stress for the simple reason that stressed-out people buy things to sedate or distract themselves – or to solve the problems the television tells them ...
Views: 2881(3 votes) - Keep Up With the Score by Watching Live Football on Your Laptop - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Rehash MorkeyWhen you want to know what is going on in a live football match, but simply can't watch the game yourself, then you will want to have access to live match scores online. Whether you are at work or at home, you can find live scores and even live football games on your PC. You can also find other ...
Views: 2852 - Buying Your First LCD TV - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Tejinder NagraLiquid crystal displays or LCD’s are the new craze in television technology. They are light in weight and slime as your child’s school note book. You can hang them like a picture frame or even place them on a stand. They produce crystal clear images and make even the most boring ...
Views: 2850(1 vote) - Top 10 Tips to Help You and Your Family Watch Less TV - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Katherine WestphalHave you have wanted to spend more time with your family, friends, or community, but found this time sucked into your TV set? Have you have wanted to accomplish other goals, but found it impossible to find the time? Have you have wanted to become fit and healthy, but somehow lacked the time ...
Views: 2828(1 vote) - UHF and VHF Antennas Can Receive Digital TV Signals - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Roger CurtisIt is true that digital TV has rendered analog TV almost obsolete so it would be safe to say that analog antennas may also need to be changed to something which can receive the digital signals. This thought can be depressing for a lot of people for upgrading can obviously mean costs which can ...
Views: 2814 - BOLLYWOOD SONGS – An effective narrative device. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Umesh GuptaIn Hollywood movies, Musicals are one genre that is exclusively based on songs and lyrics. With few exceptions songs are not a common narrative expression for other Genres. Though it has been observed that its musical score increases a movie’s popularity. Celine Dion's "My heart will go on" for ...
Views: 2786(1 vote) - The evolution of Hindi TV serials - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2011 from Anusha KothariHindi serials have come of age since the good old days of Doordarshan when people would be waiting all week long to watch a Hindi classic on Saturday nights, in a neighborhood where owning a TV was considered a luxury. The advent of the satellite TV gave a whole new dimension to this form of ...
Views: 2738 - Improving the Digital TV Signal Strength - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Roger CurtisDigital TV means better videos and better sound. More and more people are now converting to or upgrading the old TV sets for the newer digital TVs like the LEDs and the LCDs or flat TVs. However, regardless of the much improved reception and viewing, the signal strength can be affected making ...
Views: 2712 - Movie Posters – Your Unique Poster And Print Site - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from William Cole DoggettOver the passing years, people have turned to a completely new way of shopping. Instead of driving over to the supermarket, consumers just turn on their computers and log on to the Internet. Yes; with the advancing of technology, buying what you need is now more convenient. With the onset of ...
Views: 2695(1 vote) - Cómo instalar un tono de llamada en xiaomi redmi note 7 - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Benjamin KyEstablecer un tono de llamada para Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 es un método simple para ayudarlo a cambiar el sonido aburrido y monótono de sus canciones favoritas de acuerdo con la música que elija. La mayoría de los teléfonos en la fábrica tienen los tonos de llamada predeterminados con melodías ...
Views: 2692 - One Man’s Reflections on Oprah Winfrey's Impact - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Nathaniel WilliamsLife can be challenging. Oprah Winfrey allowed us different “lenses” in which to examine this challenging life through. We are appreciative of this on many levels. Her entrée to the entertainment industry allowed several barriers to be removed and Oprah has continued to remove the darkness ...
Views: 2690(4 votes) - The Lifespan Of A Plasma TV - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Johnny AntonThe life of a plasma TV, contrary to rumors, is greater than you think. Also with the advancing technology, manufacturers produce the best tvs that will last longer. Most manufacturers will estimate a lifetime of 60,000 up to 100,000 hours for plasma TVs. That is 20 to 30 years of normal viewing ...
Views: 2622 - The Media: Does The Media Control People's Minds? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe common assumption about the media is that they are simply informing people about what is going on in the country where they live or in the world at large. Here the media are simply observes of what is taking place and are then relaying it to the public. As people are generally busy with ...
Views: 2571 - HDTV Buying Guide - What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Johnny AntonBuying a TV involves many choices that are new to you. This guide will help you buy the best TV, just read these clear and logical steps that will help you make a smart decision. How much money do you want to spend for a new HDTV? Of course, your budget will affect all the decisions you ...
Views: 2526 - Movie Posters – A Glimpse Into The Movies - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from William Cole DoggettMovie posters sometimes gauge which movie is the best. Worst and best achievements can also be depicted and honored through the movie posters. As there are many kinds of movie genres so thus movie posters. From documentary, action, horror, adventure, drama to disaster movies you name it there ...
Views: 2526 - The Adjustment Bureau: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperMy interest in this film came about after hearing that it was based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. Blade runner, Next, Minority Report and Total Recall are just a few of the films that have been based on his stories. The storyline 'Do we control our destiny, or do unseen forces manipulate ...
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