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Television? What was the economic importance of Television in the like 50s, 60s & like 70s? Was it because it was like a must-need item & everyone had one or what? Please help?

television? Is television the Drug of the Nation?

TELEViSION!? brother, father, secret lover. i have this notion of television. any comments on this

TELEvISION????? OMG DID ANYONE ELSE WATCH GOSSIP GIRL LAST NITE???who do you think serena killed and why??

Television - How much you worry about the children in india ? Television is no longer merely the drug of the nation. In Australia, young children spend more time watching television than any other activity. In the united states of america they spend minimum 1 to 2 hours every day. In Britain, they spend 5 hours, watching, playing computer games or one line every day. In india, so many channels, comedy channel, serial channel, news channel, spirituality channel, children channel and this in every languages and children concentrate more on televsion than their education and also becoming lazy in their own routine works. Televisions making the children good or bad ? In Australia, they are planning to restrict television.

How Does a Television Work and What Are the Positive and Negative Aspects of a Television? this is for a report for tech...i need to know how a television works in detail, what are the pros and cons of a television over its life span, who is the inventor, when and where it was developed, and what other technologies have developed as a result of the television. for my bibliography i need at least one book, encyclopedia, computer, and magazine.

What is your favorite television show you like to watch reruns of? Out of the many different television shows on television that are reruns, which television show is your favorite to watch and why? My favorite television show that I enjoy watching that is a rerun is Walker Texas Ranger with Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard, Shree Wilson, Noble Willingham, Nia Peeples, and Judson Mills. I enjoy the karate action that is used by the Texas Rangers.

What television networks are there in the northwest corner of Connecticut? We have Cablevision but now with the new digital television going on we are supposed to buy another box for our other television in our house. It's going to cost us another ten dollars a month on top of an all ready very expensive bill and we don't even have any of the movie channels. Any suggestions on who covers our area or how to get around this to save money?

My SAMSUNG television is making a high pitched ringing sound when watching cable or DVD. How to fix it? As stated before, my SAMSUNG television emits this high pitched ringing or squealing sound when I'm watching Cable or DVD. How do I go about fixing this? The warranty is up at BestBuy and I would prefer not spending money to take it to a television repair shop. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

What television shows would you consider to feature liberal issues, and what shows conservative issues? I have an essay questions that says: Write an essay in which you discuss the representation of liberal and conservative issues in television shows. I am wondering everyone's opinion so I can get a good slate of examples to argue with.

What television show/station features live band and their inside stories? Last night, I was in the kitchen when I heard my favorite band Parmore playing the song "That's What You Get" live. Afterwards, they had a live interveiw with paramore and I couldn't watch the rest. I am wondering if anybody knows what tv station or television show it was that I saw them on. My friends told me the same station also features artists like Boys Like Girls and All Time Low. Any Idea what station and/or TV show it is that I am talking about?

What is the best television provider in Toronto for someone who likes sports and is on a budget? What is the best television provider in Toronto for someone who likes sports and is on a budget? I am on a budget, and recently canceled my television provider for it was too expensive; considering that i only watch sports. I was wondering if there was a tv provider that could provide the most sports for a cheap price. I do not need any extra channels that cost the addition bucks; primarily sports for a low cost would be fabulous.

What is the best type of HD television for outdoor viewing? I am trying to find the optimum HD television to buy to put in an outdoor bar. I am worried about the glare factor because the sun is very prominent at that part of the yard. The television would be in a covered structure, so few rays will directly hit the TV. I am looking to go in the $800-$1000 price range, and would like to get around a 42" screen. What would be the best type of television to remove or limit the glare?

How do you become a television producer? I was wondering how does someone become a television producer? What kind of education do you need? Experience? Specifically, if you want to work for major networks like CBS, ABC or NBC and handle their primetime or daytime division or start your own production company. What advice would you give to help someone accumulate the proper experience and skills? And prime themselves for a career in television production? Thank you in advance.

How Can I Tape a Television Show From the Television to a DVD? I have a combo DVD/Video set and a DVR but want to transfer a television show from the DVR to the DVD. Any tips?

How many television cable service providers are available in the Philippines? I want to be able to keep up with ESPN and the sports in the USA. I just seem to get TURBO, Solar Sports and some basketball games from the past. Television seems to be lacking something here.

How do television advertisements influence peer pressure on teenagers? How do television advertisements have a influence on peer pressure on teenagers? I am doing a college english thesis paper on How advertisements has a hige peer pressure effect in fluence on teenagers. Any suggestions??? I want to know anything!! The more info i get, the more i want to choose YOUR answer!

How can you test whether television series are convergent or divergent? Of all the various types of series--power series, taylor series, geometric series, harmonic series, etc--one type of series I never see tested for convergence are television series. Does anyone know how to test the convergence of television series?

How to convert a computer file to a television? Hi. I have just recently downloaded some episodes of my favorite television shows off of the internet. They are currently in .avi format and I'm wondering if I transfer this to a jump drive (I have a USB port in my television at home) if the episode needs to be converted to a different format in order to be viewable on my television? I have a media converter software, I'm just not sure what kind of format it needs to be in.... .wma? ANy help would be great! Thanks!

How did television affect Americans in the late 1940s and early 1950s? A.It was a disruptive force and often caused problems in communities. B.It had the tendency to bring people together in social settings. C.It had little effect; most people thought television was bad and refused to watch it. D.It caused a significant drop in school attendance nationwide.

What cable television network has the most commercials as a percentage of total airtime? It seems that on almost every cable television network I am seeing more and more commercials and less and less content. I can barely watch shows on USA, SciFi, Comedy Central, Spike!, and Discovery. I'm curious if there are any actual statistics on this.

How has television had an affect on the state of the family during the 20th century? How has television had a negative and postive affect on teens during the 20th Century, and how has it left the state of the family during the 21st century. Please go in depth, I'm really confused

When did television start to become so popular? When was its turning point? After inventing the television, where, when, what, why, or how did television start to become popular? Where was its turning point that made television so popular nowadays?

What is the height of the television tower to the nearest foot? Delores and Bill are standing 100 feet apart in a straight line with the WWV television tower. The angle of the elevation from from Bill to the tower is 30° and the angle of the elevation from Dolores is 20°. Find the height of the television tower to the nearest foot.

What is the problem with my television, the picture keeps breaking up? My television, which has integrated digital, keeps breaking up or freezing, what is the problem. Is it a problem with the television or the aerial?

What are 2 television programmes with completely different ideologies? I need 2 television programmes with completely different ideologies to help me compare them. I need a dominant one and a challenging one. Many thanks! They must be broadcast on British television.

What was the television series where a living toy clown gets seen by people and is no longer alive? There was a 1990's television show or series where there were a bunch of toys who were alive and I remember vaguely where the toy clown gets seen by people and isn't alive anymore ring any bells anyone?

What movie or television star do you think would be a horrible rapper? Actors are always trying to be singers, so we must act now to save our ears from horrible music! Pick out which movie or television star do you think would be a horrible rap music artist? And I don't mean just bad, I mean train-wreck awful! Here's one: Marcia Cross from Desperate Housewives. I'd rather hear my grandma gas her way through an intestinal flu than see Marcia as a rapper. Most awful suggestion gets 10 points!

How to mention a television program in a business letter? If you were writing a business letter and wanted to mention a television show (not cite), how would you do it? Would you use quotation marks or underline it? Thanks in advance.

A shipment of 40 television sets contains 3 defective units. How many ways can a vending company can buy five? A shipment of 40 television sets contains 3 defective units. How many ways can a vending company can buy five of these units and receive no defective units. How would you go about solving this?

What television shows have instances of infidelity? I am looking for a pretty specific clip of infidelity from a television program. However, the infidelity must have been committed by a man. I am researching this, but I don't watch too much television.

What happened to all the family friendly television shows? In the 90's television were family friendly. Now it's like every television show is about cheating and deceiving and lying.

What group is in charge of monitoring television ads? I am doing a report on how television ads have become sexually charged. I am trying to research information and I was wondering what group is in charge of deciding if an ad is too sexual or not? Also, are they the same group that decides when these ads are on television (say ads that run after 10pm so children cannot see them)? Thank you for any help you can provide!

How Much Time Do Television Actors Have To Memorize Their Lines? As a begining actor, I am interested in knowing how much time Television actors have to memorize their before they appear camera whether it a one hour drama, thirty minute comedy, or a commercial. Can anyone please help? Thank you.

How can I get television broadcasted to a room without a cable jack? To get internet in my room I use a wireless g card, but I really would like to get a tv in my room. However, there is no cable outlet inside my room, is there such things as wireless tvs, or an innexspensive and easy way of adding a television.

What were the first television shows that aired in america? How did television develop all the way from it's creation to now? please include a source, and please, NO WIKIPEDIA thank you.

How do you think television effects young children and teens? What do you think are the negative effects of watching television from a very young age? How do you think the media effects children and their life style?

What is the name of the childrens handheld television where you upload shows onto? I saw a television ad where there was a handheld children's TV (I think they came in pink and blue) where they held up to 2 1/2 hours of televisions shows, which you had to plug the unit into the computer and download the episodes off of their company website. I believe Max and Ruby was featured. Thanks for your help!

What is the purpose of television going digital in February? I hear people say that it's to "free up that particular frequency for other uses". I don't see this working because the signal may be digital when it hits your television, but the signal still has to be sent through the air in analogue. Is that the real purpose of the switch or is it something else. Supposedly the quality goes up when digital is used, but other than that I can't see any real benefit. What is this switch to digital really trying to accomplish?

How much should it cost to fix my television? I have a 37 inch Polaroid television the sound started screeching, then the picture started having lines on the screen and now it will not even turn on. Should I have it check out? How much would I expect to pay? Am I better off just buying a new one? I have owned this television for 2 years and it is on a lot.

How can I tell how big of a television I should buy? I am looking at purchasing either a new LCD or plasma television. I would like to know the pros and cons of both and how to determine the approximate size of TV given the size room that I am planning on putting the television in.

How and how often does television influence you? I'm not looking for generalizations or studies about the influence of television or movies. I want to know, specifically how has it affected your behavior in general, or in any given situation. Any characters that you try to emulate? Any mood that a show puts you in that you can stay in for days?

What is the most watched television event in history? I'm not talking about television shows like the final episode of MASH, but events like Live Aid. We also forget about things like the moon landing. Which of all these major televised events was the most watched in history?

There are certain favorite television shows on air. How can one learn to watch much less television? It is not easy for him/her to watch less TV or stop watching it because there are favorite TV shows he/she loves. Having favorite television shows makes watching TV very addicting. But how can one learn to stop watching television? It's very difficult to do so.

Can you watch satellite television if your television only goes up to channel 69? My 20 year old television is dying so I bought an eight year old used television, which appears to be in perfect condition, but when I use the antenna, it only goes up to channel 69. My DirecTV runs off of channel 92.

What to do with the television cubbyhole? In my new house there is a cubbyhole over the fireplace designed for a television. However, I am not planning on putting a T.V. there and was wondering what should I do with it. I am not crazy about the idea of just putting decorative stuff in it, but I figure just having a contractor cover it would be a waste. Any other ideas?

What is the new animated television series about a detective? I was told there is a new television series premiering named Archer which is about either a cop or detective. The show is animated and seems to have a somewhat comic edge. I don't know the channel its supposed to be on but I know that it starts like mid-january. Any help would be appreciated.

What sports have the most television viewers in the United States? I am looking for links to viewer numbers and ratings. Maybe a list of the top 10 sports by television ratings/viewers. I have a bet with someone at work that the world series of poker gets better tv ratings than hockey.

What are popular songs in television and commercials? My boyfriend and I do a radio show on our college campus, and our theme this week is Popular Songs in Television and Commercials. We need suggestions of songs that are used in multiple shows or commercials. For example, How to Save a Life is a popular song used on medical shows such as Grey's Anatomy and House. Any other ideas? Thanks!

Can regular television sets be adapted to accept HD channels? I have a regular television set instead of a plasma flatscreen one. Can regular television sets be adapted to accept HD channels with satellite cable? If so, how? Thanks.

How do you broadcast a cable television signal to another location without using coax? Let's say I want to send a television signal a distance of approximately 50-100 yds via airwaves. What equipments is involved and what is the setup?

How do you start up a television station? I wondering what is required to start up a television station either in Canada and United States. In addition, I am wondering what is the start up cost?

How can I make sure my television settings are at their best? In some video games they have an "adjust your brightness until you can't see this" type of setting. Is there anything like that I can use to try to optimize my television set settings?

How to become an actor in television commercials? How does someone get to be in television commercials or do voice overs? Many of the people in TV ads do not look like models, meaning they are average looking. Do you have to be a professional actor with a resume? What are the steps to getting into the business? Would you need an agent and how would you go about getting started?

How do you connect a DVD Player to a television that has no cable connection? I have a television that is not connected to a cable system. Can I connect a DVD player to this television set?

What are popular songs used in television and commercials? My boyfriend and I do a radio show on our college campus, and our theme this week is Popular Songs in Television and Commercials. We need suggestions of songs that are used in multiple shows or commercials. For example, How to Save a Life is a popular song used on medical shows such as Grey's Anatomy and House. Any other ideas? Thanks!

Is it rude to turn on the television during a conversation? My relatives are always watching television. When we go to their house it seems like the television is always on. If we are in a conversation if they are bored with what we are talking about the attention will go towards what is on television instead of what is being spoken about. Don't you feel the television is used to mute conversation? How about at your house?

What's the difference between television and film screenplay format? I have to convert a film script to television in about a week.

How do I attach newer electronics to an older television? I have an older television that only has the component connection (one wire that screws in to the back). I want to attach two new electronics to it that have the RYW type of plugs. Buying a new television is not an option. What type of adaptor do I need to get? Is this difficult? Thanks.

How can you watch full length television episodes online for free with no download? I want to watch Full House online since it is no longer on television anymore. I tried lots of websites but they either only show short clips, require a download, aren't free, or show nothing at all. I am looking for a website that requires no download, is free, and shows full length episodes. Please help me!

How much money do midi programers make working for television studios? I have experiance working with many of the industrys leading softwar and am interested in putting those skills to use at a television studio. Are there any television studios in Phoenix, Az that might have a need for a composer and midi programer?

How do I convert a PS3 from an HD television to a normal television? I hooked my PS3 up to my HD tv for better graphics. I returned it to my normal television and the system turns on but there is no picture or sound. What do I do?

When did the age of cable television start? By the way, it is only when this system becomes available, that cable television channels are created, isn't it?

How can you get started in television commercial directing? I want to become a television commercial director, how can I get started in this industry? I live in Dallas.

How do I break down a television cardboard box? I just purchased a new flat panel television and need to collapse the box it came in so that I can store it. Unfortunately there are no cuts in the bottom, so I will have to cut slits manually. Is there an appropriate way to do this?

What is the worst moment in television history? So in your opinion what is the worst moment or moments in television history excluding the 1976 potsie scene that shows up at the top of a google search. Maybe we could agree on a top ten worst list?

What's the best brand of television and place to buy a televison? I'm moving into a house that has a space in the wall for a television. What's the best tv for a large room? Which technology is better, plasma or lcd or tube?

How do you broadcast from the television on JustinTV? Do I need certain cables that connect to the computer to the television? Or do I need a certain hardware?

How do you get in a television commercial? I would like info about how to star in a television commercial if you are a teenage girl.

Is television a furniture or an appliance? I told a person that we can consider TELEVISION as a FURNITURE when I knew that it's more of an APPLIANCE! How can I justify that??? Please help.

What do I need to use my bose acoustimass system with my television and my computer? I bought the acoustimass 5 speaker system. To hook it up to my television do I need to buy a receiver of some sort, or can i just hook them up straight to my television? The other question I have is, Can i hook those speakers up to my computer as well as my television? So I don't need two different set of speakers.

How do you find demographic info for television programs in my local area? I'm looking for a website that will give me info on demogrpahics for my local television and radio stations and that breaks the info down by the hours in the day and the demographic of the view/listener.

I am mounting a 72 inch plasma television on my roof to make my neighbors jealous. How do I mount it?? I want to put my new television on my roof for some hater-vision. I want to make my neighbors jealous. I already have a projector in my living room so i dont need the tv in there. Is there any special hardware I need to mount the tv on my roof? What movies should I play on my hater-vision tv?

My Sylvania CRT television screen goes blue when I am watching a television program or a DVD? Recently, I am a little alarmed that my television periodically goes blue when watching a television program or a DVD. At first, I thought it was the cable television but I am noticing sometimes watching a DVD this problem occurs. What should I do? Is there a remedy as to prevent this problem from occurring in the future? At this moment, I do not have money to go out and purchase a new television. Any suggestions, thanks.

Comparing and contrasting Television from the past and today? I have to write a compare and contrast essay on the history of television shows. I have to pick out main points for the body paragraphs. So far I have: -Television shows today are much more violent. -More raunchier, more sexual. -Foul language. -Reality shows/Instant celebrity. Any other ideas? And does anyone know where I can find research for my main points? Like statistics and such?

How do you record stuff on your television using a flip video camcorder? I have a flip video camcorder and I was wondering if it could record stuff on your television. If it can, how? I am trying to record some video game footage and I would be appreciative to anyone who helps.

What happens to tv band radios when television signals go digital? Next year I believe television broadcasts are going to go digital. What will happen to your "tv band" radio signals. I would assume you will no longer receive the tv band signals. Am I mistaken?

Can you record television with a digital camera? I want to record live television using a digital camera. It has an A/V out (mono) and i have connected it with the television but it cant record?

Studies found that adolescents who watched a great deal of television programs with a high level of sexual? Studies found that adolescents who watched a great deal of television programs with a high level of sexual content: A) were twice as likely to become sexually active in the next year than adolescents who watched the least amount of sexually oriented television programming. B) were more aggressive than adolescents who did not watch television programs with sexual content. C) were more likely to drop out of school than adolescents who watched the least amount of sexually oriented television programming. D) were more likely to be arrested as adults for domestic violence.

What is the channel number for Fox broadcasting on television? I need to know, because, my television doesn't show the names, and I do not know what channel it is. Please help me.

Why do spider journey out from behind the Television shortly after midnight? I noticed that spiders regularly make an appearance in my living room between midnight and 1am. Most of them from behind the television. Anybody got any theories on this matter?

How does a television set use an electromagnet? Please tell me the answer in a 4+ sentence paragraph. I seriously need this answer because I need to know how a television uses an electromagnet.

Do you think television enabled mobile phones will ever over take actual television? After all the obvious arguments of course, including things like screen size, HD quality, do you think mobile phone television will ever catch up or even take over normal television, or will television always be in front?

What's the best kind of plasma television to buy? I'm looking at buying a new television and want to know if I should get an LCD or a plasma. And what type of tv too. Such as Polaroid of Phillips or something.

What type of television should i get? Is a plasma television really worth it? I want to spend up to 2000 dollars and need to put something in my bedroom. I want something moderately sized (30 - 40 inches). what is a good television to get? Also, as a bonus could someone explain to me the difference between plasma and regular flat screens?

Where do I find info on good controversial television advertising? I'm writing an essay on how controversial television advertising can actually be good for the audience. Does anyone know how or where I can go about finding articles to help prove my point?

What would your ideal television features be? Im doing a project and was wondering what would peoples ideal television features would be, as im designing this for a broad range of people and wondering what is peoples opinions on the tv menus and interactivity, for example hand gesture based television, imagine changing the channel by moving your hand left or right for another channel, or what about if your watching a program and someone sends you a text message you could open up a screen and view it on the tv, ill be delighted to know what you will mention, thank you!

In a television picture tube, electrons strike the screen after being accelerated from rest through a potentia? In a television picture tube, electrons strike the screen after being accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 27000 V. The speeds of the electrons are quite large, and for accurate calculations of the speeds, the effects of special relativity must be taken into account. Ignoring such effects, find the electron speed just before the electron strikes the screen.

How Do I write a proposal for a television program? I intend to write a proposal for a television program on visual art. How do i go about this? What contents are expected in such a program?

How accurate was the television portrayal of American life in the 1950s? The picture people have of the 1950s is largely a product of television shows such as I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, and other old black and white shows. How does the reality of life in the 1950s compare with how it was portrayed on television?

How to program a universal romote that has no instructions to my television? It is an general electric universal remote control. RC24912-B and the television is an Orion.

How does a picture fall off a television set by itself? A couple times a picture of a man I knew who was killed in war and myself just falls off the television set. There is no earthly reason for this to be falling. Noone lives with me except my cat and she wasn't knocking it off. I've been sitting on the couch watching television and noone was near the television. Do you think it's the spirit of the man throwing the picture on the floor? And what message is he trying to give me?

Whats the cable that connects a computer to a television? And I don't mean an S-video cable. I want to know the name of the cable that connects a computer to a television and the television has the same quality picture that the monitor has and it's not bad quality but good.

How do I find the right setting for my Dolby television to connect to my Sony PS2? I just connected my Sony PS2 to my new Dolby television, and the PS2 is turning on and everything, but I can't do anything! On my old TV, I could just press TV/video three times, but I can't get to the right setting!! Do you have any suggestions?

On pizza television commercials, why is pepperoni the most common topping on the pizza? When you watch a commercial on television, why is pepperoni the most common topping shown on the pizza in the commercial?

What is db, a scale used to measure in television networking? Describe what is db and how to calculate db, a scale used to measure in television networking.

Why do television studios look GIGANTIC on TV but in real life are actually very small? I have visited many television studios, and it always baffles me. How does this work and what is the art called?

How to pitch an idea to a local television station? I have an idea for a television show that would be a lucrative venture for a local telelvision station. I also have a couple of production companies that have expressed interest in learning more about the program. My question is this- what now? I have the treatment together and will bring it to the production companies etc. If they say yes, do I then contact the network and pitch it to them or have the production company do that? Any and all help is appreciated.

How long does it take to download a television season torrent? Using a high-speed cable connection how long would it take to download a 3.5GB television season? I've never downloaded a torrent before and just want to know if it takes hours, days, weeks to download. Just trying to fugure out how long the wait would be.

What are some positives of television and video games? I'm working on a debate for school and need some positives of television and video games. I need more ideas, especially for television.

What ports/cables are needed to use a television as a computer monitor? Hi. I'm planning to buy a new television soon and need to do some research. I would really like to use a moderately sized television in the price range of $250-750 as my computer monitor also. But, before I purchase anything I need to know what ports I will need on both the computer and television. Please fire away. =]

How can I transmit a movie playing on my laptop to my television? I am interested in watching movies on my television without having to burn the movie to a dvd. Instead I am mounting an ISO file and playing it through a media player, but how can I view it on my television?

My old television has no sound. Can I use a RF modulator to create sound through external speakers? I'm planning on hooking up external speakers to the RF modulator (using RCA jacks) Will this provide sound to my television?

How do television broadcasts get from studios to satellites? With regard to live television broadcasts, say from the BBC, once a camera has caught the image and sound what happens then? Does it go to a finishing room? (Where is this?) Does it then go to a ground station (where is this?) before being transmitted into space in the case of Freesat? Any assistance is much appreciated, Kind regards Kiz

Looking to build a motorized cabinet lifting a hidden television? I've decided to build one of those fancy cabinets that have a television hidden inside it with the touch of the remote. The lifts cost anywhere between $1000-$3000. I don't have that kind of pocket change, so I'm mainly looking for something that is somewhat the same components in a garage door, and should be able to jimmy that into a cabinet. Any ideas where I would be able to buy these components or the complete setup? I'm looking to spend anywhere under $150. Am I being unreasonable?

How do I connect a projector to view regular television shows? I already have a satellite receiver, a DVD player, a VHS player and a stereo connected to the television. I know all about lumens and bulb life and screen size and all of the basics. I just bought a projector and a large 80" screen. All I want are some step-by-step instructions to know which cable connects to which unit so that I can end up watching TV on my large screen or on the wall.

What is the difference between a monitor and a television? I am in the market for a new TV. I have found a few that look good but one is called an HDTV Monitor rather than and HDTV Television. Whats the difference? I use Dish Network satelite TV and a DVD player. Can I get by with just a monitor?