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Why Are TV Networks At War With TV Watchers?

It's screwy: TV networks MUST have watchers -- lots of us -- or they go out of business. So why are they making it so hard to watch their shows?

I'm talking about the wacky practice of scheduling shows at odd times and odd lengths. It's in pursuit of a bone-head theory about preventing channel switching, but it more likely prevents watching in the first place.

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Big Picture on the Go

iPod Video Viewer

No more small screen viewing here! iWear (from Vuzix, formerly Icuiti) projects a virtual 44" screen creating a movie theatre experience that fits in the palm of your hand and weighs in at four ounces! Now you can watch your favorite shows up close and personal.

Technology.Advisor.com

Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge Closes the Home Audio Connection Gap

Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge
Put music in the air by sending it wirelessly from your PC to your home stereo.

ADVISOR REVIEW

My wish seemed so easy to fulfill. I have a wonderful collection of digital music on my home PC. I want to listen to the music on my home stereo, but it's in another room. A simple wish, but for a long time, there was no easy way to do it.

Generations.Advisor.com

Meet a Vital Boomer: Edward James Olmos

AnnMarie Garcia and Edward James Olmos
The Vital Aging Conference provided valuable resources for Boomers and Seniors, and brought a visitor to inspire us.

More than 1,000 San Diego County residents attended the "Vital Aging Conference: Caring for Yourself and Others" in June 2007, which featured information on important health concerns for older adults and family caregivers on topics, such as diabetes, nutrition, fitness, legal issues, and stress management. The conference also featured inspiring keynote speaker and vitally aging Boomer himself, Edward James Olmos.


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