Dan Rather: A CBS Icon Gone, But Somehow Still On
As you know, Dan Rather's long career as the anchor of CBS News has come to an end in a not entirely mutually agreeable way. Since he has been part of the American mindscape for four decades, we thought we'd include a note about his farewell in our culture section.
We have all seen the trend toward pretty and youthful news announcers, and Mr. Rather simply does not fit that bill. We might ourselves intuit that at age 77, it may be about time for him to remove himself from the center stage at CBS News, if he had not been told there was no longer a place for him there.
Yet such thoughts are countermanded by listening to his alertness, seeing the relative youthfulness of his face for his years, listening to his serious mindedness, indulging his ever-brewing sentimentality, and, most importantly, knowing he has always tried his best to do fair and intelligent reporting.
Listening to the current landscape of comparatively trivial and overenthusiastic performers who currently conduct much of broadcast journalism, his serious intent and ready scowl can be appreciated even more.
We're glad he has found a new outlet at HDTV and, given the many other opportunities he seems to be offered to appear on one program or another and comment with his Texas twang, we're certain he'll hardly disappear onto a New England trout stream for long. Hardly.
In fact, somehow he just keeps appearing.
We wish him rewarding work and inner peace for as many more years as he cares to present himself to our view and his commentary for our consideration..
Coaxsys Announces Partnership with Alloptic
Los Gatos, CA (ContentDesk) June 8, 2005 -- Coaxsys, Inc., makers of the #1 deployed IPTV network, today announced that it has established a partnership with Alloptic that will improve IP-based video, voice, and data deployments in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) environments.
Alloptic, a pioneer in the development of Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) solutions, enables true Triple-Play services to a subscriber's premise.
Coaxsys' TVnet distributes the IP signal throughout a customer's premise by using pre-existing coaxial cable. The two companies' products provide an end-to-end solution from the service provider to the customer premise equipment. The companies have agreed to work together to promote end-to-end solutions that enable operators to distribute IPTV, voice, and high-speed data throughout subscribers' homes.The Alloptic solution leverages a standard ITU PON architecture while delivering a gigabit of bandwidth.
Alloptic is able to provide today's...
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Syntax Groups Expands Home Entertainment Product Line with New LCD TVs and LCOS TV; New Olevia TVs with "Super-IPS" Technology Deliver Premium Widescreen Viewing Experience
Syntax Groups Corporation(tm), manufacturer of the high-quality, low-priced Olevia(tm) family of widescreen HDTV-ready LCD TVs, today announced at the iSuppli FID2004 conference, its newest Super-IPS-based Olevia 32-inch and 37-inch LCD TVs, plus immediate holiday availability of the Olevia 50-inch LCOS projection TV.
Expanding on the Syntax Olevia's breakthrough value to performance ratio, the HDTV-ready 32-inch (LT32HV) and 37-inch (LT37HV) LCD TVs feature the newly-designed, stunningly-attractive black and charcoal bezel to frame the space-efficient LCD TVs' high-quality, flat panel displays, optimized to provide sharp, vivid digital entertainment images from analog and digital TV signals, DVDs, VHS and video games. "Since introducing our first Olevia LCD TVs earlier this year, we have received extremely robust acceptance from consumers and the retail channel because of the unique value proposition that Syntax brings to the digital living market," said James Li, Chief Executive...
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PCV Distribution Adds Dtrovision's PureLink Professional Digital A/V Connectivity Products to Its Distribution Operation
Santa Clara, CA (ContentDesk) September 19, 2005 -- PCV Distribution a subsidiary of Pacific Coast Visions Inc., based in Santa Clara California announced today its appointment as the exclusive stocking distributor of Dtrovision PureLink? Professional Digital A/V and PC connectivity products. The company's distribution operation is targeting the Pro A/V System Integrator and Pro A/V Dealer Channel with special reseller's discount and technical support.The new product line, called PureLink, consists of fiber optic DVI and HDMI extension systems for transmitting HD content at 1080p up to 330 ft, switching devices for multiple sources, distribution amplifiers, signal converters, and various digital cables and adapters."We are pleased and excited about adding the high quality PureLink product line to our distribution operation" said John Stead President of Pacific Coast Visions. "Our initial presentations of the product line to our System Integrators and Pro A/V Dealers were accepted enthusiastically....
PCV Distribution Adds Dtrovision's PureLink Professional Digital A/V Connectivity Products to Its Distribution Operation
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XVD Introduces the NewsHoundSM “Go Anywhere” Solution for HD-SD Wireless DENG News Gathering and Remote Camera Applications
San Jose, CA (ContentDesk) July 24, 2006 -- XVD Corporation, the pioneer of XVD" digital media compression -- the most advanced real-time video compression technology -- has introduced the NewsHoundSM Lightweight Backpack, an advanced technology system that includes a battery-powered Encoder and DVB-T/COFDM Wireless Transmitter System for HD and SD Digital News Gathering (DENG) and other remote camera operations. Introduced at NAB 2006, with a version already in use by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) for its @Human hit reality television show, the XVD NewsHound enables news crews to venture up to 3 miles from a DENG truck or other receiver site and stream encoded, real-time 1080i, 720p, 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) content captured by any High-Definition or Standard-Definition television camera. The NewsHound features an HD-SDI input, and both Ethernet and ASI outputs.Solves the breaking news cant get there problem.Weighing only 12 pounds including Encoder, Transmitter/Antenna,...
XVD Introduces the NewsHoundSM “Go Anywhere” Solution for HD-SD Wireless DENG News Gathering and Remote Camera Applications
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How To Choose The Right Television For You
Watching television has progressed from a luxury that only few had in their homes in the middle of the last century to the point where most consumers not only have one television, but often they may have several. And television programming has expanded greatly from just the three big networks to a whole host of other channels as well.And along with this growth of interest in televison programming the technology of televisions has been steadily improving too. Today we have lots of choices to make when we are deciding to buy another television. Should it be an analog or digital TV? HDTV enabled or ready? Plasma or LCD screen? All of these decisions can seem to be confusing, but if you just understand a few basics about TVs you should be able to make the right choice for what will suit you best.Let's start by discussing whether you should buy an analog or digital capable TV. Analog TV is simply TV you have been used to in past years.
The signals are sent and received in analog format...
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Tips On How To Save When Buying Car Insurance
If you want to save money when you purchase your car insurance here are a few ways that can help you as you search for auto insurance. First thing you can do is comparison shop. It cannot hurt to call around to see what other prices are out there. If the price is higher you know you are where you need to be and if you find a lower rate you always have the option to change. You can use information from Florida Department of Financial Services, or a similar department within your state, to help...
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Best Recipes: Orange Fruity Smoothie
Orange smoothies are really delicious and this fruit-filled recipe for Orange Fruity Smoothie is one of the reasons why. You've gotta love a drink that has wonderful fruits like banana, peach, raspberries and mixes them with nutritious orange juice.Fruit smoothies are good for you and you will make this Orange Fruity Smoothie again and again. Orange Fruity Smoothie
- 1 medium banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ripe peach, peeled, halved, pitted and diced
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1...
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How to create an Irresistible Valentine?s Day Centerpiece
Valentine's Day is just around the corner which of course makes us think of love, romance and of course flowers! It seems this special day wouldn't be complete without them. Flowers touch our souls and brighten our spirits which is why they have remained a popular choice for "lovebirds" all over the world!Depending on your mood and the flowers you pick, you can make this arrangement whimsical or elegant, so gather what you need and let's get started! Supplies:
- Store bought heart shaped...
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Generators
Generators are used for the generation of electric power. There are basically two types of generators: standby generators and portable generators. Generators ensure that most of the essential appliances can be run whenever there is a power outage. Standby generators provide backup power in homes and offices and are permanently installed outside the house or office building. They are plugged into the electric circuits or home wiring.
Standby generators can automatically detect disruption...
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Multi Capital Group Closes A Condo Conversion Loan In The TriBeCa Area Of New York City
New York, NY (ContentDesk) March 29, 2006 -- Multi Capital Group, a Real Estate Investment Banking firm has arranged for an $18,500,000 condominium conversion loan in connection with their client's purchase of 372 Broadway in the TriBeCa neighborhood of New York City. The loan was a combination of Senior Debt and Mezzanine financing with a total capital structure of 92% LTC. The property located in the trendy neighborhood of TriBeCa NY, consists of an existing building that will be completely...
Dan Rather: A CBS Icon Gone, But Somehow Still On
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