- Satellite Radio Showdown: Sirius vs XM Radio by Reno Charlton
The advancement of technology has seen the introduction of many new and exciting gadgets and services over the years: video recorders have been replaced by DVDs; record players with CD players and MP3s; and terrestrial television channels have been expanded to include hundreds of satellite channels to suit all tastes and ages.
1353 words 2006-07-23 - TV Commercials. Why? by Andrew Lawrence
I was watching a prime time TV show recently, on one of the major networks, and it seemed that after about every 7-8 minutes of the show there were 3 full minutes of back-to-back, non-stop commercials.
217 words 2006-07-19 - DirecTV and DISH Network Merger by Gary Davis
It was in October 2001 that General Motors Hughes (Parent company of Direct TV) and EchoStar Communications Corp. , trader of Dish Network agreed to a merger. The new company would have improved the services for satellite TV clients by adding many HDTV channels and local channels would then be available to all satellite TV viewers.
516 words 2006-07-18 - All you could ever know about original reality series by Ispas Marin
We all know what they mean but we don't know whether we should like them or hate them. I recall an Original Reality Series named 'Candid Camera' few years ago. Some persons on the street(who had no idea there was a camera waiting to film them) were caught in ridiculous and funny situations usually provoked by the team of this show.
621 words 2006-07-16 - Are You Addicted To TV? by Katherine Westphal
It is 2AM and you are blankly staring at a rerun of "Columbo". You meant to go to bed hours ago, but the time has somehow managed to slip through your fingers. Your hand reaches for the remote.
808 words 2006-07-15 - Stand Up Comedian Or Bubble Blower? by Matt Canham
I got an email from a friend of mine here not so long ago. He is late 20s - a few years younger than me - and in this email, he told me how he had taught himself to swim. He explained in great detail the embarrassment of holding on to the edge of the pool blowing bubbles, practising the breathing technique before graduating to a kick board and doing laps up and down the pool.
792 words 2006-07-14 - My Search For Reality in TV Revealed Satellite TV and Television's Future, Now. by Danny Planet
I never dreamed of TV becoming amazing again – I was the guy with 12 o’clock blinking green on his VCR. Yes, I said VCR. So getting the hang of today’s TV was not a piece of cake. Recently, during an emergency replace-ectomy of my dying Zenith behemoth, I realized I was in deep trouble.
456 words 2006-07-12 - Satellite TV Reception by Gary Davis
You are sitting at home, watching TV, and while your show is entertaining you, outside the weather is getting worse. It starts raining, the wind is getting stronger, but your Satellite Antenna is doing its work as if it is a sunny quiet day.
571 words 2006-07-12 - Types of Satellite TV Systems – TVRO and DBS by Gary Davis
In the USA there are 2 types of satellite TV systems. The first is TVRO which stands for TeleVision Receive Only. The second is DBS which stands for Direct Broadcast Satellite. TVRO – TeleVision Receive Only TVRO was the first satellite system available for home viewing of satellite TV.
557 words 2006-07-11 - Top Ten Reasons to get Satellite Radio by Reno Charlton
Over the years we’ve seen all areas of entertainment change and improve in many ways. We’ve seen more and more channels appear on satellite television, we’ve seen the appearance of CDs and DVDs, and now we have access to satellite radio to complement our AM/FM service.
1399 words 2006-07-11 - Plasma TV The Price Goes Down by Tom Ace
Plasma TV has become an important part of television technology. Over the past few years, there have been several major advances in the industry, including the plasma TV. As with any major technology advances, the plasma TV is quickly becoming more affordable - good news for the consumer.
308 words 2006-07-09 - Who is the TV Guardian in Your House? by Chris Robertson
If you're a parent, chances are you're concerned about the content your kids are being exposed to on television. According to a March 2005 poll by Time Magazine, 66 percent of respondents said there is too much violence on TV, 58 percent said there is too much cursing, and 50 percent said there is too much sexual content.
382 words 2006-07-08 - Plasma TV for the Home Theater by Tom Ace
One of the hottest topics in home entertainment is home theater. And one of the hottest topics in home theater is plasma TV. Plasma TV for your home theater is actually only a receiver, much like your computer monitor, and is only one component of a great home theater.
315 words 2006-07-06 - Satellite Radio & Shock Jocks: Howard Stern – Bad Boy of the Airwaves by Reno Charlton
The term “Shock Jock” has become well known since the 1980s. These bad boys of the airwaves have happily stomped on and disregarded the FCC regulations to the delight - and at times, disgust of their audiences.
1408 words 2006-07-03 - Bob Hope Wasn't The Only One Who Used Idiot Cards by Stephen Schochet
When Bob Hope moved into television, he lost the opportunity to hold his script in his hand , something he had gotten used to working in radio. The presentation would look too stiff to his audience.
444 words 2006-07-03 - How a Satellite TV Antenna Works by Gary Davis
Practically all broadcast systems use antennas to transmit and receive radio signals. These antennas are based on single metal pole to which the carrier signal is sent through a cable. First let’s talk about how this most simple type of antenna works:
521 words 2006-07-02 - Future of Satellite TV by Gary Davis
This article may be considered science fiction, just like Arthur C. Clark once had a scientific vision about 3 satellites orbiting the earth in geostationary orbits to make global communications possible.
796 words 2006-07-02 - How Satellite TV Works by Gary Davis - Kate Ivy
Gone are the days where you could spot a satellite dish six blocks away. Today’s dish is drastically smaller, much more reliable and considerably less expensive than its enormous ancestor.
615 words 2006-06-30 - Dish Network Deals - What's the Best TV Package For You? by Anthony Kristovich III
You've already come to the conclusion that satellite tv is the best way to go, but what Dish Network deals are there, and what's right for you? This artic le will talk about what packages exist, and options, to help you choose the right package for you.
465 words 2006-06-28 - Television's Mysteries by TV Crazy Man
The Twilight Zone of other Television ProgramsYou unlock this door with the key of imagination. That's what Rod Serling would say. It appears to me that the Twilight Zone may have affected more than the 30 minutes it controlled every week those many years ago.
976 words 2006-06-27 - Choosing a Satellite TV Provider by Gary Davis
The satellite tv industry has made huge gains on the cable tv industry in the past several years. With the price of cable tv skyrocketing every year, many cable subscribers are making the switch over to satellite tv.
907 words 2006-06-25 - Looking For Satellite TV ? by Gary Gresham
It was 1994 and I had moved into another home and learned that the cable TV line had not been installed to my house. When the cable company told me they would have to dig up my yard to put the line in I wasn't pleased with the idea or the price they quoted me to do it.
770 words 2006-06-25 - "Trading Spouses" Teaches Relationship Building Through Cooking by Laura Bankston
Last night I watched a television show. It was rather hilarious and disturbing at the same time. I was actually talking to my mother when I first heard about it. I called her to chat and she told me she was watching this show called “Trading Spouses”.
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