Archive for November, 2006
`NBC Nightly News’ Gets Single Sponsor for Monday
John Cameron Swayze, meet Brian Williams. In a move reminiscent of NBC’s first TV newscast, Swayze’s 1949 “Camel News Caravan,'’ Williams’ “Nightly News'’ will have just one national sponsor Monday _ Philips Electronics North America Corp. Looks like a win-win.
Source: www.redorbit.com
News Is LCD HD Overtaking Plasma HD
Larger-screen sizes are giving Liquid Crystal Displays a big boost. Washington, D.C. (November 27, 2006) — Will this be the year that LCD HDTVs take over the flat-screen market
Source: www.tvpredictions.com
Plasmas Stolen From Del. Warehouse
Newark police are investigating the theft of 19 plasma televisions during a burglary at a local warehouse.
Source: cbs3.com
Navigating The HDTV Jungle
As prices for high definition television finally begin to descend from the stratosphere, the question for many people is not whether to buy one but which one to buy. CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid reports.
Source: www.cbsnews.com
Buys on plasma TVs are red hot
No longer the “latest thing,” high-definition TV nonetheless is still an evolving technology, with improved displays making already sharp pictures even sharper. LCD TVs are among the leaders in this advance, with many models incorporating the new 1,080p resolution. Close on their heels, however, are plasma sets.
Source: www.suburbanchicagonews.com
Basescu Shakes Up Politics in Romania
BUCHAREST, Romania — Pop by the Golden Blitz pub during happy hour, and you just might run into the president of Romania. He’ll be the one huddling with a confidant, hamming for the cameras, or dancing a friend around the room.
Source: www.latimes.com
Japanese Stocks Drop, Led by Toyota, Canon, on Growth Concern
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) — Japanese stocks dropped on concern growth may slow in the U.S. and at home, the world’s two largest economies, after oil prices rose and retail sales fell in Japan. Toyota Motor Corp. and Canon Inc. led declines.
Source: www.bloomberg.com





