Posted by ChiefJack Hawk on Monday, October 11, 2010,
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Science
A British study has confirmed something that parents have known all along: too much TV or computer use is harmful to kids. Researchers used 1.013 kids aged 10 and 11 for this study, measuring how much time they spent on the computer and watching the boob tube. The subjects also wore an accelerometer around their waists for a week to measure their physical activity and down time. In addition, the children filled out questionnaires about their behavior patterns, emotional difficulties, and h... Continue reading ...
TV Producer Cannell Dies
Posted by ChiefJack Hawk on Saturday, October 2, 2010,
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Celebrities
Stephen J. Cannell, the man responsible for such TV shows as "The A-Team" and The Rockford Files", died last night in his Pasadena. California home from complications with melenoma at age 69. During the decades that hia shows aired, he was consistently associated with gunfire, squealing-tire chases, and tough guys beating each other up. In an era when people behind the scenes were rarely seen, Cannell became a popular face, thanks to his ID at the end of each show, where he would be at his ... Continue reading ...
Old Glass Product Is New Again
Posted by ChiefJack Hawk on Monday, August 2, 2010,
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Technology
When the Corning Corporation came up with "Gorilla Glass" in 1962, there just wasn't a market for it. In fact, the company's first customer for the specialty glass didn't show up until 2008, when it was used as a protective cover for cell phone and other mobile devices' screens. Although Corning won't publicly reveal the buyer, Mohawk Radio sources tell us it was Apple, which used it for their iPods, iPhones, and iPads. Gorilla Glass is expected to become a major hit for Corning when telev... Continue reading ...