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    Fisher ST-760 Speaker

    Hi! I have a pair of American Fisher ST-760 speakers. Is there anyone who knows the technical data about these speakers such as power outputs, sensitivity, frequency range etc. Thanks.. Bekir
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    Whats required to use a US-made DVD player in Japan?

    Hi, My girlfriend lives in Japan and I'm planning on buying a region-less DVD player so she can watch American-region DVDs where she lives (East of Tokyo). I've lived in Japan for a long while myself but all of the American-made electronics I brought with me already came with built in surge...
  3. JMcEntegart

    American Airlines Launches WiFi Sniffing Tool

    American Airlines has released a handy tool aimed at helping passengers who are looking for an in-flight WiFi-equipped flight. American Airlines Launches WiFi Sniffing Tool : Read more
  4. JMcEntegart

    AT&T Accused of "Swaying" American Idol Vote

    AT&T has been accused of swaying the vote in the recent American Idol final. AT&T Accused of "Swaying" American Idol Vote : Read more
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    Games Industry has Average Salary of $79,000

    The 8th annual Game Developer Salary Survey was released today, and the average 2008 salary of an American in the games industry is $79,000, up seven percent from 2007. Games Industry has Average Salary of $79,000 : Read more
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    What If We Only Bought American Tech?

    You've heard "Buy American" for food and clothes, but what about gadgets? We look at six tech categories and tell you what you’ll lose by buying American. What If We Only Bought American Tech? : Read more
  7. JMcEntegart

    American Airlines Adds WiFi to Domestic Flights

    USA Today reports that Amercian Airlines will Tuesday be announcing in-flight WiFi for all domestic flights, following a six month trial of the service on a limited number of flights. American Airlines Adds WiFi to Domestic Flights : Read more
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    Study: Most American Adults Flunk Basic Science

    Most of us would be hard-pressed to remember the stuff we learned in school. The percentage of information retained is depressingly low, but that’s what happens when the knowledge isn’t required day to day. Study: Most American Adults Flunk Basic Science : Read more
  9. JMcEntegart

    Streaming, Texting and the Obama Inauguration

    There you have it. The 44th and first African American President of the United States of America has been sworn in. Streaming, Texting and the Obama Inauguration : Read more
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    Over Half of Adults Play Video Games

    While many politicians may scoff at the idea, a recent survey reveals that over half of the adult American population actually plays video games. Over Half of Adults Play Video Games : Read more
  11. JMcEntegart

    iPhone 3G Overtakes RAZR

    According to AppleInsider, Apple’s 3G iPhone has surpassed Motorola’s RAZR handset to become the most popular mobile phone purchased by American adults in Q3 of this year. iPhone 3G Overtakes RAZR : Read more
  12. JMcEntegart

    Google Settles Lawsuit With Book Authors in $125 Million Deal

    Google this week settle a two year long copyright lawsuit with the Authors Guild of America and five members of the Association of American Publishers. Google Settles Lawsuit With Book Authors in $125 Million Deal : Read more
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    [Tuan] Online TV Viewership Exploding

    The number of American households watching television broadcasts on the Internet has nearly doubled since 2006, according to a new report published by the market research firms The Conference Board and TNS. According to their analysis, nearly one-fifth o [Tuan] Online TV Viewership Exploding ...
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    American Ushers In WiFi-friendly Skies

    We warned you months ago that in-flight WiFi was coming, and now it's here. American Ushers In WiFi-friendly Skies : Read more
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    Using American electronics in Japan

    I bought a Gemini CDM-3600 (Dual CD Mixer) in the USA but I've been using it in Japan. The unit is rated at 115v. Japan's power supply is 100v. I've been using it fine for a few months but now there's a buzzing sound coming from the speakers and the unit smells like it's burning. I was told (by...
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    Moving to Canada from US for a year...need phone advice

    Hello, I am an American working in Canada for one year. In the US I am a Sprint Customer. From their customer service runaround, I am gathering that 'no' they do not have regular plans for Canadians, and if you are in my position, all there is would be 'roaming' service (sounds expensive). It...
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    American Airlines Emergency Steals Airbus' Thunder At LAX

    Los Angeles (CA) - It was supposed to be a textbook landing to show off the new Airbus A380 flown by Emirates Air, but an American Airlines jet stole the spotlight. American Airlines Emergency Steals Airbus' Thunder At LAX : Read more
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    Nokia Promises Deluge Of Phones For The US Market

    Helsinki (Finland) - Nokia promises an American take over because it will offer many phones for the US market. Nokia Promises Deluge Of Phones For The US Market : Read more
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    Federal Ruling Court Force $100 Million Payment To Music Society

    New York (NY) - A federal court ruling could mean big bucks for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Federal Ruling Court Force $100 Million Payment To Music Society : Read more
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    Mexican Press Attaché Steals Six BlackBerries From US Officials, Calls It An Acc

    New Orleans (LA) - Mexico's press attaché was caught stealing a half-a-dozen BlackBerry devices from American and Canadian government officials, but he says it was all an accident. Mexican Press Attaché Steals Six BlackBerries From US Officials, Calls It An Accident : Read more
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    112 Million Americans Have Access To Broadband Internet

    49-percent of American adults (ages 18 and older) are surfing the Internet via high-speed connections, a new study published by media research firm Scarborough Research found. 112 Million Americans Have Access To Broadband Internet : Read more
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    Slap Down The Cash And Grab A Phone In Thailand

    Bangkok (Thailand) - American mobile phone buyers endure pushy sales people, multi-year contracts and high prices, but it's a completely different story in Thailand and the rest of the civilized world. Slap Down The Cash And Grab A Phone In Thailand : Read more
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    Qantas To Offer Internet Access On Australian Flights

    American Airlines and Virgin America are not the only carriers that will re-introduce Internet access on their planes. Qantas To Offer Internet Access On Australian Flights : Read more
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    More Than Half Of US Has Digital TVs

    Los Angeles (CA) - Just before the government kicks into gear for the beginning of the transition away from analog signals, the Consumer Electronics Association says over 50% of American households are already prepared. CEA president Gary Shapiro said, More Than Half Of US Has Digital TVs ...
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    Great American Country

    Archived from groups: alt.video.satellite.4dtv (More info?) Anyone know where GAC has gone?
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    American Idol 3/22

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) A kind person IVS'd me American Idol for 3/22 (not the 3/23) repeat, but the sound is terrible. Does ANYONE here have a good copy of the program that can be sent to me? If you had it in HIGH speed and transferred it to tape, I would...
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    Supreme Court to hear arguments on Grokster case tomorrow ..

    Archived from groups: rec.audio.pro (More info?) In 1982, testifying in front of Congress before the Supreme Court had ruled, MPAA President Jack Valenti said: "I say to you that the VCR is to the American film producer and the American public as the Boston strangler is to the woman home...
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    KLOV has been hacked

    Archived from groups: rec.games.video.classic (More info?) I tried to visit KLOV tonight and it has been hacked by some arab crying about American terrorists or somthing. The things people will do to make a point. heh.
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    Comcast HD DVR dis-allows fast-forward on 24 and American ..

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) I don't know how wide spread the problem is, but it is reported to have affected several users of the Comcast HD recorder. http://www.pvrblog.com/pvr/2005/02/american_idol_b.html
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    American Idol

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anyone here have the Tuesday and Wednesday shows Feb, 15th and 16th?
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    American Idol

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anyone here have the Tuesday and Wednesday shows Feb, 15th and 16th?
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    Looking to buy: THE MATRIX ON LASERDISC (NTSC)

    Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?) Is anybody here that has it willing to sell it? I couldn't find it on ebay or 4 laserdisc sales sites I found. It has to be the american NTSC copy (or canada or japan or anything else NTSC of course) Thanks! -Mike
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    use Laptop in SE Asia

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Hi all I am an American and intend to travel/work for an extended period of time in SE Asia How do I confirm if my laptop power supply will work on the power ratings of other countries ? I will not be travelling with a UPS so I am worried...
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    "The biggest scandal to ever hit American politics"

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) Read the details of what really happened in our voting at alt.autos.Toyota
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    Replay...are you there??????????

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) From the "American Idol" Newsgroup. "TiVo actually sent a message last night to give instructions on how to record "American Idol" tonight, because the program guide may not be updated in time to show the new schedule. I guess that...