Monthly Archives: January 2006

BAIRD DEMONSTRATES TV: January 27, 1926

Posted on January 28, 2006 by captainthere

BAIRD DEMONSTRATES TV: January 27, 1926 THIS DAY IN HISTORY newsletter, THE HISTORY CHANNEL “On January 27, 1926, John Logie Baird, a Scottish inventor, gives the first public demonstration of a true television system in London, launching a revolution in … Continue reading →

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Talking about CrashTestDummies.com: the official site of the Crash Test Dummies and some random thoughts about Jenn

Posted on January 25, 2006 by captainthere

 Check out this album… it’s awesome!!! On an aside, I was thinking about this song (see below) all day today. Thinking about the lines, "Aren’t you going to miss me? Aren’t you going to even say one thing to me … Continue reading →

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Talking about Scouts.com – BOY SCOUTS MOVEMENT BEGINS: January 24, 1908

Posted on January 24, 2006 by captainthere

  Quote Scouts.com – Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts Forums and Scouts Resources  BOY SCOUTS MOVEMENT BEGINS: January 24, 1908 THIS DAY IN HISTORY newsletter, THE HISTORY CHANNEL "On January 24, 1908, the Boy Scouts movement begins in England with the … Continue reading →

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End of support for Windows 98 and Windows Me

Posted on January 24, 2006 by captainthere

 It was bound to happen and now it’s official. If you’re NOT using WindowsXP or Windows2000… you suck, you’re officially a dinosaur and on your own (hehe). And with NO more security updates, your whole system is up for grabs- be … Continue reading →

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Talking about HDTV Magazine Articles: National Geographic Goes HD

Posted on January 23, 2006 by captainthere

  Quote HDTV Magazine Articles: National Geographic Goes HD  National Geographic Goes HD, by Dale Cripps, HDTV Magazine, January 22, 2006. “National Geographic Interview: Mr. John Ford, Executive Vice President of Programming. The month marks both the fifth anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Talking about HDTV Magazine Articles: Why 1080p?

Posted on January 18, 2006 by captainthere

 If your TV doesn’t do it, your in the dark ages- you don’t know what your missing… 1080p technology is da’ bomb! 720p/1080i HDTV is dying a quick death. Period. So why 1080p? Because it’s just better. And it’s all … Continue reading →

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Talking about Who’s Responsible? – Newsweek National News – MSNBC.com

Posted on January 18, 2006 by captainthere

 "amputation rate has doubled from previous wars to 6 percent of those injured", says MSNBC Newsweek about the Afghan & Iraqi Wars. Think about it- that’s nearly 1 in 10 wounds being an amputation.   Total US Wounded to date in … Continue reading →

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Talking about NarniaWeb – Narnia DVD Coming April 4

Posted on January 17, 2006 by captainthere

  Quote NarniaWeb – Narnia DVD Coming April 4  Posted by glumPuddle on Jan 15, 2006 12:49 PM – "Mark your calandars! Walt Disney Home Video has officially announced that The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the … Continue reading →

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Talking about blinkx.tv

Posted on January 17, 2006 by captainthere

  Hi all! I found this article on Video Search Engins. The site referenced turned out to be the most awesome online news & stuff video source around- it’s like a clearing house archive!!! Highly recommended. LOL Quote blinkx.tv Video Search: … Continue reading →

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H-BOMB LOST IN SPAIN: January 17, 1966; Broken Arrows Incidents Reviewed

Posted on January 17, 2006 by captainthere

  H-BOMB LOST IN SPAIN: January 17, 1966 THIS DAY IN HISTORY newsletter; THE HISTORY CHANNEL   "On this day, a B-52 bomber collides with KC-135 jet tanker over Spain‘s Mediterranean coast, dropping three 70-kiloton hydrogen bombs near the town … Continue reading →

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