Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Thunder Over the Valley, 2005
Two oldies, but goodies.
More planes, Fortress and Liberator at San Luis Obispo, CA airport, from 2003:
A B-17 Fortress and B-24 Liberator.
Didn't realize/know that there was a cost for getting in the fence, so I couldn't get any closer.
Strato-Fortress and Mitchell from 2002 show at Vandenberg AFB
A few more planes. How about a B-52 and a B-25. I liked the symmetry.
Eight great big jet engines.
Looks like the sun got in the way.
They just don't make nose art like that anymore.
Wonder what that's for?
Three bladed prop makes it all get in the air.
A few more planes from years gone by.
I have lots of pictures. Some have even been taken by myself. So I'll post a few here.
A P-51 Mustang in checkerboard.
One of the best looking planes to grace the skies, hero of the Battle of Brittan. The Spitfire.
Front view with oil cooler / radiators.
More blades, I think this is the interceptor version with cannons in place.
A "Zero." Most likely a modified T-6 Texan. I'm not sure that any true Zeros exist anymore. (edit: This Wiki page says that there are four Zeros in existence now. Thanks, @goretsky!)
And something from a carrier, the Hellcat. Big, heavy, sort of fast, with lots of guns.
"Fifi"
Now, for the main attraction: "Fifi," a B-29 Super Fortress.
This is one of the biggest planes I've ever personally seen, with the C-5 Galaxy being bigger. Fifi is so big each of her engines have names. Rita, Mitzi, Betty, and Ingrid. It's so big, the wing has a light mounted in it so people can see under it. The tires are huge. The wings are huge. The props are huge. The exhausts are HUGE. Did I mention it's HUGE?
Better post some pictures....
It looks good, from a distance. I think those blades are 12 feet long.
"Fifi," a name that strike fear and terror in her enemies. Um, about that....
This engine is named Mitzi. This is about as close as I would get. The sheer size of the blades is terrifying. Each engine is turbo-supercharged and makes 2,000 horsepower. There's four of them, in case you didn't notice.
I'm thinking the guy that aims the bombs sits here. Bet that is a spectacular view from 40 or 50,000 feet. They were offering tours of the cockpit, and I really wanted to go in. However, I think that with the surgery still healing, it would have been a Bad Idea to climb the ladders.
And another insignia, of the United States.
This is one of the biggest planes I've ever personally seen, with the C-5 Galaxy being bigger. Fifi is so big each of her engines have names. Rita, Mitzi, Betty, and Ingrid. It's so big, the wing has a light mounted in it so people can see under it. The tires are huge. The wings are huge. The props are huge. The exhausts are HUGE. Did I mention it's HUGE?
Better post some pictures....
Man O'War
Next up, and last of the four "small" planes, is Man O'War. This is a P-51 Mustang. One of the arguably best aircraft and fighters ever made. this one has Lt. Col. C. H. Kinnard as the pilot. Looks like Lt. Col. Kinnard was a pretty good pilot too, there's a good number of German markings on the canopy frame.
Can't really find much about him, and the little I do find isn't definite. So I'll leave those for Google.
Covers over the exhausts for the Merlin engine. Same as used in the Spitfire. Another of my favorite planes.
Massive prop to move plenty of air past the blades. Bright red does the Mustang good.
Clearly painted tail number. I did find that there is a Hasegawa model of this plane on eBay.
Canopy open, just waiting for the pilot to jump aboard.
Next up, a story.
This is a PT-19A, I know this because it's painted on the side of the plane. I've heard of them before, but never seen one in person.
He had the chance to meet the man who packed his parachute:
http://speaker.charlieplumb.com/?page_id=7552
Captain Plumb was a POW for 2,103 days.
Here's a little more about him: http://speaker.charlieplumb.com/?page_id=7536
At the time, I did not know that Captain Plumb was still alive, or I would have required a picture with him. Thank you, Captain Plumb, for your service. Most glad to know you came home.
Still at the Airport
Next to the C-45 was a bright yellow T-6 Texan trainer. In great condition.
It is very much bright yellow. For visibility I suppose. It works very well.
One of my favorite parts of a military plane.
The view ahead.
Powaaaaah! Not really a place I'd want to stand if it was running.
Hamilton Standard prop. Keeping a lot of planes in the air since... a really long time.
Went to the Airport Today
Heard on the radio that there was going to be a B-29 Super Fortress at the Santa Maria Airport. (And to think I heard someone say that listening to radio is stupid.... How sad is that? If I hadn't been listening I wouldn't have known about this.) Fortunately, I don't live toooo far from there. A short drive and $10 later, I was on the concrete looking at some old planes.
In addition to the B-29 (I'll get to that in a bit), there was a C-45 Expeditor.
Here's a plaque on the C-45.
Looks like European Invasion stripes. I think.
The five planes were here from the Commemorative Air Force.
This man was a C-45 pilot. Said they were great fliers, but a handful on the ground. The nose made it hard to see forward. Told me a story of a fellow that stopped in front of one to look at something, and the nose passed right over him, then knocked him down under the fuselage till he was run over by the tail wheel! Good thing the fellow didn't get hit by a prop.... He had me take a few pictures of him with the plane, I was very happy to oblige.
What a thing to see, a true piece of history.
In addition to the B-29 (I'll get to that in a bit), there was a C-45 Expeditor.
@computeramerica show linup for the week of May 28, 2014
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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It's Memorial Day so there is no LIVE Show! Please enjoy a "Best Of Computer America Show!" We return tomorrow live with all new shows!
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It's Memorial Day so there is no LIVE Show! Please enjoy a "Best Of Computer America Show!" We return tomorrow live with all new shows!
Tuesday
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Hour one:: FileMaker. The FileMaker Platform is a line of products that work together across iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web to streamline your business. Easily manage your customer data, track assets, create invoices, run reports, and more.
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Hour one:: FileMaker. The FileMaker Platform is a line of products that work together across iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web to streamline your business. Easily manage your customer data, track assets, create invoices, run reports, and more.
Tuesday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Wednesday
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Hour one: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour one: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Wednesday
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Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer unveils the latest gizmos for your edification! Tonight we will see power strips that blend into your wooden floor, the Skywriter UFO Remote Control Helicopter, the LeapBand and so much more!
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Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer unveils the latest gizmos for your edification! Tonight we will see power strips that blend into your wooden floor, the Skywriter UFO Remote Control Helicopter, the LeapBand and so much more!
Thursday
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BOTH hours: David Perry is back from Helsinki with a new job and new title! And he has loads of prizes to give away too! David is one of the world's authorities on malware and he is now the Spokesperson for one of the leaders in Anti-Malware, F-Secure!
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BOTH hours: David Perry is back from Helsinki with a new job and new title! And he has loads of prizes to give away too! David is one of the world's authorities on malware and he is now the Spokesperson for one of the leaders in Anti-Malware, F-Secure!
Friday
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Both Hours: Author Michael Miller is a proven and successful non-fiction writer on a variety of technical, business, and lifestyle-related topics. He has written more than 150 books in the last two decades that have collectively sold more than one million copies! His best-selling books include The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide, YouTube for Business, and Facebook for Grown-Ups for Que Publishing. He has established a reputation for being able to explain difficult concepts to everyday readers in easy-to-understand language. Tonight Michael discusses the new 4th-generation Google Chromebooks just hitting the marketplace, his new books that include eBay for Seniors, the Idion'ts Guide to Excel, as well as his new book on Bitcoin!
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Both Hours: Author Michael Miller is a proven and successful non-fiction writer on a variety of technical, business, and lifestyle-related topics. He has written more than 150 books in the last two decades that have collectively sold more than one million copies! His best-selling books include The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide, YouTube for Business, and Facebook for Grown-Ups for Que Publishing. He has established a reputation for being able to explain difficult concepts to everyday readers in easy-to-understand language. Tonight Michael discusses the new 4th-generation Google Chromebooks just hitting the marketplace, his new books that include eBay for Seniors, the Idion'ts Guide to Excel, as well as his new book on Bitcoin!
Monday, May 19, 2014
@computeramerica Show line up for the Week of May 19, 2014
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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Both Hours: Sandy Berger. Sandy is our Consumer Electronics Expert Correspondent on Computer America. She talks about the latest technology gadgets and trends in the industry with us. Be there!
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Both Hours: Sandy Berger. Sandy is our Consumer Electronics Expert Correspondent on Computer America. She talks about the latest technology gadgets and trends in the industry with us. Be there!
Tuesday
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Both hours: It's our all Linux Show with Computer America Correspondent Larry Bushey, the Host of the Going Linux Podcast! Tonight's Topic is: "The latest improvements to Linux: As implemented in Linux Mint 17." Join us!
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Both hours: It's our all Linux Show with Computer America Correspondent Larry Bushey, the Host of the Going Linux Podcast! Tonight's Topic is: "The latest improvements to Linux: As implemented in Linux Mint 17." Join us!
Wednesday
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Hour one: Intel now appears on every third Wednesday of the month in this special Intel Sponsor Hour! Each month, we will have an Intel representative speaking on new Intel products, services and news stories! Tonight's focus will be on "All-in-One Desktop Computers!" You don't want to miss this show!
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Hour one: Intel now appears on every third Wednesday of the month in this special Intel Sponsor Hour! Each month, we will have an Intel representative speaking on new Intel products, services and news stories! Tonight's focus will be on "All-in-One Desktop Computers!" You don't want to miss this show!
Wednesday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Thursday
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Hour one: Famatic is the world's first inter-generational digital photo and video frame that connects kids, parents, and grandparents in an amazing house-to-house family sharing network. Easily send your Facebook or Instagram photos and videos to the family mantle, where grandparents can view, like, or comment without logging in.
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Hour one: Famatic is the world's first inter-generational digital photo and video frame that connects kids, parents, and grandparents in an amazing house-to-house family sharing network. Easily send your Facebook or Instagram photos and videos to the family mantle, where grandparents can view, like, or comment without logging in.
Thursday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Friday
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First Hour: Gene Steinberg, Apple Aficianado joins us for most of tonight's show with news from Apple and what's coming next!
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First Hour: Gene Steinberg, Apple Aficianado joins us for most of tonight's show with news from Apple and what's coming next!
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Visit the Slimware Utilities Website
Monday, May 12, 2014
@computeramerica Show Line Up for the week of May 12th, 2014
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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Hour one: TextPower. Sending a simple text message never did so much. TextPower has developed a method to secure website and VPN logins using the world's most commonly used phone app, SMS, that is three times more powerful than any other solution on the market. TextKey is the world's first Omni-Factor Authentication system that provides an unprecedented seven factors of authentication activated by the user simply sending a standard text message from their cell phone! Joining us will be TextPower's CEO, Scott Goldman.
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Hour one: TextPower. Sending a simple text message never did so much. TextPower has developed a method to secure website and VPN logins using the world's most commonly used phone app, SMS, that is three times more powerful than any other solution on the market. TextKey is the world's first Omni-Factor Authentication system that provides an unprecedented seven factors of authentication activated by the user simply sending a standard text message from their cell phone! Joining us will be TextPower's CEO, Scott Goldman.
Monday
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Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Tuesday
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Both Hours: It's our Gamer Tuesday with Correspondent Grayson Hamilton. Also joining us in the first hour will be OriginPC.
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Both Hours: It's our Gamer Tuesday with Correspondent Grayson Hamilton. Also joining us in the first hour will be OriginPC.
Wednesday
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Both Hours: Popzara. It's a bazaar of popular culture spanning the world of arts and entertainment. Throughout Popzara you'll hear views on videogaming, movies, technology, cultural movements and icons, even politics. A little bit of everything. Opinion pieces, debates, reflections, reviews, analyses, news tidbits, and so much more. Joining us will be the Managing Editor, Nathan Evans.
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Both Hours: Popzara. It's a bazaar of popular culture spanning the world of arts and entertainment. Throughout Popzara you'll hear views on videogaming, movies, technology, cultural movements and icons, even politics. A little bit of everything. Opinion pieces, debates, reflections, reviews, analyses, news tidbits, and so much more. Joining us will be the Managing Editor, Nathan Evans.
Thursday
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Both Hours: It's our monthly Hacker Show with Certified Ethical Hacker, Charles Tendell. As the Co-Host of Computer America, Charles now invites one of his Hacker friends to join us on the show!
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Both Hours: It's our monthly Hacker Show with Certified Ethical Hacker, Charles Tendell. As the Co-Host of Computer America, Charles now invites one of his Hacker friends to join us on the show!
Friday
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Hour one: FileMaker. According to a FileMaker study, the single greatest reason customers were moving to mobile was to replace paper-based processes. A mobile device allows you to do just that - but without the bulk, inefficiency and risk of loss or error of paper. And today, the tools available to help you "go mobile" (including FileMaker 13) are so easy and affordable that anyone can do it - no programming required.
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Hour one: FileMaker. According to a FileMaker study, the single greatest reason customers were moving to mobile was to replace paper-based processes. A mobile device allows you to do just that - but without the bulk, inefficiency and risk of loss or error of paper. And today, the tools available to help you "go mobile" (including FileMaker 13) are so easy and affordable that anyone can do it - no programming required.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Visit the Slimware Utilities Website
Monday, May 05, 2014
@computeramerica Show lineup for the week of May 5, 2014
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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Hour one: proXPN. More than ever, your freedom and privacy when online is under threat. Governments and ISPs want to control what you can and can't see while keeping a record of everything you do, and even the shady-looking guy lurking around your coffee shop or the airport gate can grab your bank details easier than you may think. proXPN's VPN software lets you surf the web the way it was intended: anonymously and without oversight. Joining us will be proXPN's CEO, Mike Strouse.
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Hour one: proXPN. More than ever, your freedom and privacy when online is under threat. Governments and ISPs want to control what you can and can't see while keeping a record of everything you do, and even the shady-looking guy lurking around your coffee shop or the airport gate can grab your bank details easier than you may think. proXPN's VPN software lets you surf the web the way it was intended: anonymously and without oversight. Joining us will be proXPN's CEO, Mike Strouse.
Monday
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Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Tuesday
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Hour one: FireLayers. Cloud adoption is not just for the enterprise anymore as there are an increasing number of people who are migrating to the cloud for their personal use. Many people are using different cloud providers to intermingle their work and personal files, blurring the lines between work and home life. Here, the BYOC movement enters along with an important question - what kind of vulnerabilities are opened up by employees participating in this BYOC movement? Joining us will be the CEO of FireLayers, Yair Grindlinger who says that the BYOC movement can cause unintended security risks and open up employers to vulnerabilities from these potentially unsecured cloud providers.
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Hour one: FireLayers. Cloud adoption is not just for the enterprise anymore as there are an increasing number of people who are migrating to the cloud for their personal use. Many people are using different cloud providers to intermingle their work and personal files, blurring the lines between work and home life. Here, the BYOC movement enters along with an important question - what kind of vulnerabilities are opened up by employees participating in this BYOC movement? Joining us will be the CEO of FireLayers, Yair Grindlinger who says that the BYOC movement can cause unintended security risks and open up employers to vulnerabilities from these potentially unsecured cloud providers.
Tuesday
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Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Wednesday
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Hour one: Mike Cermak the Owner/Operator of Techguy.org joins us in in helping you answer your computer questions and solving technical problems! It's Wednesday Madness and we answer ANY questions you may have about Computers and Technology!
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Hour one: Mike Cermak the Owner/Operator of Techguy.org joins us in in helping you answer your computer questions and solving technical problems! It's Wednesday Madness and we answer ANY questions you may have about Computers and Technology!
Wednesday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Thursday
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Hour one: Scheduled is Chris Cope, the CEO of SlimWare Utilities. He is here every month as our Chief Technology Correspondent! Every month, Chris discusses the latest Computer Technology and new items that enhance your computing experience. And remember that SlimWare Utilities maintains your PC, keeps it running smoothly and keeps it running as fast as it was when it was new! You can update drivers, make Image backups while preserving your documents and so much more! With SlimWare Utilities, you do it all and do it for FREE!!
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Hour one: Scheduled is Chris Cope, the CEO of SlimWare Utilities. He is here every month as our Chief Technology Correspondent! Every month, Chris discusses the latest Computer Technology and new items that enhance your computing experience. And remember that SlimWare Utilities maintains your PC, keeps it running smoothly and keeps it running as fast as it was when it was new! You can update drivers, make Image backups while preserving your documents and so much more! With SlimWare Utilities, you do it all and do it for FREE!!
Thursday
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Hour two: We find ourselve doing more and more stuff in the cloud these days. Eric Chiu, President and Founder of HyTrust will be on the show tonight to discuss what HyTrust does and to have a more in depth discussion around cloud and virtualization security.
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Hour two: We find ourselve doing more and more stuff in the cloud these days. Eric Chiu, President and Founder of HyTrust will be on the show tonight to discuss what HyTrust does and to have a more in depth discussion around cloud and virtualization security.
Friday
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Both Hours: It's time for Bond... Ralph Bond joins Craig and Charles with computer news and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel's Consumer Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for Computer America's Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and he is an official Computer America correspondent. Topics tonight include a charger that works with every step you take, a 3D printed house in 24 hours, a connected bike with GPS navigation, ATM Bitcoin banks and lots more!
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Both Hours: It's time for Bond... Ralph Bond joins Craig and Charles with computer news and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel's Consumer Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for Computer America's Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and he is an official Computer America correspondent. Topics tonight include a charger that works with every step you take, a 3D printed house in 24 hours, a connected bike with GPS navigation, ATM Bitcoin banks and lots more!
Monday, April 28, 2014
@computeramerica Show LineUp for the week of April 28, 2014
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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Hour one: Pocket Change. What started out as a project to develop a simple native mobile application that parents could use to remind their kids to do their chores and also to transfer allowance money to their hardworking children's debit cards, has resulted in the birth of Pocket Change, a reloadable Visa debit card linked to the user's credit card accounts, debit card accounts, and bank accounts, all monitored and controlled through Pocket Change's smartphone app.
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Hour one: Pocket Change. What started out as a project to develop a simple native mobile application that parents could use to remind their kids to do their chores and also to transfer allowance money to their hardworking children's debit cards, has resulted in the birth of Pocket Change, a reloadable Visa debit card linked to the user's credit card accounts, debit card accounts, and bank accounts, all monitored and controlled through Pocket Change's smartphone app.
Monday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Tuesday
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Hour one: AVG is not just an anti-virus company anymore. They have apps that help control your privacy settings on Facebook and help the battery in your phone last longer. Their newest product is AVG Zen, the first app / download for your laptop that makes managing your privacy, performance, and security settings for all devices simple. And from one place. With families juggling multiple devices you can choose the same privacy and security settings for multiple devices.
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Hour one: AVG is not just an anti-virus company anymore. They have apps that help control your privacy settings on Facebook and help the battery in your phone last longer. Their newest product is AVG Zen, the first app / download for your laptop that makes managing your privacy, performance, and security settings for all devices simple. And from one place. With families juggling multiple devices you can choose the same privacy and security settings for multiple devices.
Tuesday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Wednesday
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Hour one: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour one: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Wednesday
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Hour two: Dick DeBartolo. Dick joins us every last Wednesday of the month. Dick is Mad Magazine's maddest writer and one of our favorite correspondents! Dick is known as "The Giz Wiz" and he certainly lives up to the name's reputation! Dick finds some of the most unusual items on the Internet and shares them with us! Click on the Link below to see the items Dick will be talking about, including an iPhone case that holds your earpods, a new design type of 3D printer for under $1000, the world's first connected electric toothbrush, a way to take your smart phone into the ocean, a solution to the left-behind charger cable and so much more!
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Hour two: Dick DeBartolo. Dick joins us every last Wednesday of the month. Dick is Mad Magazine's maddest writer and one of our favorite correspondents! Dick is known as "The Giz Wiz" and he certainly lives up to the name's reputation! Dick finds some of the most unusual items on the Internet and shares them with us! Click on the Link below to see the items Dick will be talking about, including an iPhone case that holds your earpods, a new design type of 3D printer for under $1000, the world's first connected electric toothbrush, a way to take your smart phone into the ocean, a solution to the left-behind charger cable and so much more!
Thursday
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Hour one: Red Seal Networks discusses Heartbleed and the technology that encrypts web sessions between computers and websites that could have allowed attackers to access encryption keys, usernames, passwords and other confidential information stored on computers or mobile devices. And all without leaving a trace. Nearly 75% of websites rely on the technology, so the affect could be very widespread.
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Hour one: Red Seal Networks discusses Heartbleed and the technology that encrypts web sessions between computers and websites that could have allowed attackers to access encryption keys, usernames, passwords and other confidential information stored on computers or mobile devices. And all without leaving a trace. Nearly 75% of websites rely on the technology, so the affect could be very widespread.
Thursday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Friday
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Hour one: Famatic is the world's first inter-generational digital photo and video frame that connects kids, parents, and grandparents in an amazing house-to-house family sharing network. Easily send your Facebook or Instagram photos and videos to the family mantle, where grandparents can view, like, or comment without logging in.
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Hour one: Famatic is the world's first inter-generational digital photo and video frame that connects kids, parents, and grandparents in an amazing house-to-house family sharing network. Easily send your Facebook or Instagram photos and videos to the family mantle, where grandparents can view, like, or comment without logging in.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Visit the Slimware Utilities Website
Monday, April 21, 2014
Computer America Show line up for the Week of April 21, 2014
Monday
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BOTH Hours: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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BOTH Hours: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Tuesday
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Hour one: Beltone First hits the market as a revolutionary hearing aid capable of streaming high-quality stereo sound from an iPhone, iPad and iPod touch without the need for an additional pendant-like device. Wearers can also customize their hearing experience through the Beltone HearPlus app. Beltone First advances a number of Beltone technologies which already lead the hearing care industry
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Hour one: Beltone First hits the market as a revolutionary hearing aid capable of streaming high-quality stereo sound from an iPhone, iPad and iPod touch without the need for an additional pendant-like device. Wearers can also customize their hearing experience through the Beltone HearPlus app. Beltone First advances a number of Beltone technologies which already lead the hearing care industry
Tuesday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Wednesday
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Hour one: Avira. More than 100 million consumers and small businesses depend upon Avira's security expertise and award-winning antivirus software, making the company the number-two market share leader globally. Because of the growth of mobile commerce and the need to keep users safe as they increasingly use mobile devices, Avira announced that it has significantly upgraded its free Avira Mobile Security for iOS app with two new features and also has added three features to its new premium Avira Antivirus Security Pro app which is now available for every Android smartphone and tablet owner.
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Hour one: Avira. More than 100 million consumers and small businesses depend upon Avira's security expertise and award-winning antivirus software, making the company the number-two market share leader globally. Because of the growth of mobile commerce and the need to keep users safe as they increasingly use mobile devices, Avira announced that it has significantly upgraded its free Avira Mobile Security for iOS app with two new features and also has added three features to its new premium Avira Antivirus Security Pro app which is now available for every Android smartphone and tablet owner.
Wednesday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Thursday
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Hour one: Dariush Derakhshani is a Computer Graphics expert and will discuss the latest computer graphics news and how it applies to the average computer user!
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Hour one: Dariush Derakhshani is a Computer Graphics expert and will discuss the latest computer graphics news and how it applies to the average computer user!
Thursday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Friday
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Both hours: Michael Miller. Mike is one of Computer America's Special Correspondents. Michael Miller is a proven and successful non-fiction writer on a variety of technical, business, and lifestyle-related topics. He has written more than 150 books in the last two decades that have collectively sold more than one million copies. His best-selling books include The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide, YouTube for Business, and Facebook for Grown-Ups for Que Publishing. He has established a reputation for being able to explain difficult concepts to everyday readers in easy-to-understand language.
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Both hours: Michael Miller. Mike is one of Computer America's Special Correspondents. Michael Miller is a proven and successful non-fiction writer on a variety of technical, business, and lifestyle-related topics. He has written more than 150 books in the last two decades that have collectively sold more than one million copies. His best-selling books include The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide, YouTube for Business, and Facebook for Grown-Ups for Que Publishing. He has established a reputation for being able to explain difficult concepts to everyday readers in easy-to-understand language.
Monday, April 14, 2014
@ComputerAmerica Show Lineup for the week of April 14, 2014
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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Hour one: First Interaction. While technology has been used to bring people together, it can also bring the perils of unknown danger. Social media is a great place to connect and expand one's social life, but the vulnerability to a lack of safety is a legitimate threat when it comes to meeting people online. Hiding behind a computer screen, it is very easy to pretend to be anyone. That is why Hawaii-based entrepreneur, Cynthia Tercier, created the very first social media/meetup website with mandatory background checks for all of its members. Cynthia is an expert in online safety, and how to socializing and find activity partners, friends, or romantic interests online. Knowing how important it is be able to be assured those using and interacting with you on the same social platforms are legitimate, Cynthia created a social meet up website where members can find and connect with those interested in the same activities or hobbies, or for people just looking to meet new people to socialize with. We have her for tonight!
Monday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Tuesday
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Both hours: It's our all Linux Show with Computer America Correspondent Larry Bushey, the Host of the Going Linux Podcast! Tonight's Topic is: "Everything I learned about switching from Windows to the Mac I learned from Linux." Join us!
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Both hours: It's our all Linux Show with Computer America Correspondent Larry Bushey, the Host of the Going Linux Podcast! Tonight's Topic is: "Everything I learned about switching from Windows to the Mac I learned from Linux." Join us!
Wednesday
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Hour one: Intel now appears on every third Wednesday of the month in this special Intel Sponsor Hour! Each month, we will have an Intel representative speaking on new Intel products, services and news stories! Tonight's focus will be on "Smart Cities!" You don't want to miss this show!
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Hour one: Intel now appears on every third Wednesday of the month in this special Intel Sponsor Hour! Each month, we will have an Intel representative speaking on new Intel products, services and news stories! Tonight's focus will be on "Smart Cities!" You don't want to miss this show!
Wednesday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Thursday
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Both Hours: It's our monthly Hacker Show with Charles Tendell. Charles is a Certified Ethical Hacker and one of our Computer America Correspondents! Now Charles invites one of his Hacker friends to join us on the show!
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Both Hours: It's our monthly Hacker Show with Charles Tendell. Charles is a Certified Ethical Hacker and one of our Computer America Correspondents! Now Charles invites one of his Hacker friends to join us on the show!
Friday
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Both Hours: Gene Steinberg, Computer America Correspondent and Apple Expert joins us to discuss the latest news about Apple.
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Both Hours: Gene Steinberg, Computer America Correspondent and Apple Expert joins us to discuss the latest news about Apple.
Monday, April 07, 2014
A GLASS OF WINE BEFORE TURNING IN
From my buddy, Bill:
A single glass at night could mean a peaceful, uninterrupted night's sleep.
NEW Wine for Seniors , I kid you not.....
Clare Valley vintners in South Australia,
which primarily produce
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Pinot
Grigio wines,
have developed a new hybrid grape
that acts as an anti-diuretic.
It is expected to reduce the number of trips
older people have to make to the
bathroom during the night.
The new wine will be
marketed as
PINO MORE
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE!!
I just could not help it!
A single glass at night could mean a peaceful, uninterrupted night's sleep.
NEW Wine for Seniors , I kid you not.....
Clare Valley vintners in South Australia,
which primarily produce
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Pinot
Grigio wines,
have developed a new hybrid grape
that acts as an anti-diuretic.
It is expected to reduce the number of trips
older people have to make to the
bathroom during the night.
The new wine will be
marketed as
PINO MORE
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE!!
I just could not help it!
Computer America Show lineup for the week of April 7, 2014
Monday
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Hour one: Lucion Technologies has one goal - to make life easier for small offices and business professionals. To do that, they tackled the biggest pain point for most users: dealing with the daily inflow of files and paper. Their paperless office products will help any office or user be more efficient with their time and more organized. Hear about their FileCenter and FileConvert applications.
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Hour one: Lucion Technologies has one goal - to make life easier for small offices and business professionals. To do that, they tackled the biggest pain point for most users: dealing with the daily inflow of files and paper. Their paperless office products will help any office or user be more efficient with their time and more organized. Hear about their FileCenter and FileConvert applications.
Monday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Tuesday
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Hour one and two: It's our Gamer Tuesday Show with Computer America Correspondent Grayson Hamilton! Now that the amazing Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are here, we'll discuss even more options, new games and so much more! Don't miss this show!
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Hour one and two: It's our Gamer Tuesday Show with Computer America Correspondent Grayson Hamilton! Now that the amazing Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are here, we'll discuss even more options, new games and so much more! Don't miss this show!
Wednesday
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Both Hours: Sandy Berger. Sandy is our Consumer Electronics Expert Correspondent on Computer America. She talks about the latest technology gadgets and trends in the industry with us. Be there!
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Both Hours: Sandy Berger. Sandy is our Consumer Electronics Expert Correspondent on Computer America. She talks about the latest technology gadgets and trends in the industry with us. Be there!
Thursday
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Hour one: Scheduled is Chris Cope is the CEO of SlimWare Utilities and he is here every month as our Chief Technology Correspondent! Every month, Chris discusses the latest Computer Technology and new items that enhance your computing experience. And remember that SlimWare Utilities maintains your PC, keeps it running smoothly and keeps it running as fast as it was when it was new! You can update drivers, make Image backups while preserving your documents and so much more! With SlimWare Utilities, you do it all and do it for FREE!!
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Hour one: Scheduled is Chris Cope is the CEO of SlimWare Utilities and he is here every month as our Chief Technology Correspondent! Every month, Chris discusses the latest Computer Technology and new items that enhance your computing experience. And remember that SlimWare Utilities maintains your PC, keeps it running smoothly and keeps it running as fast as it was when it was new! You can update drivers, make Image backups while preserving your documents and so much more! With SlimWare Utilities, you do it all and do it for FREE!!
Thursday
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Hour one: If SlimWare does not make their appearance, then we will welcome Christopher Breen who is the Editor of Macworld Magazine and one of our Computer America Correspondents. Chris is just back from Macworld and has lots to report!
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Hour one: If SlimWare does not make their appearance, then we will welcome Christopher Breen who is the Editor of Macworld Magazine and one of our Computer America Correspondents. Chris is just back from Macworld and has lots to report!
Thursday
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
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Hour two: Craig and Charles do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
Friday
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Both Hours: It's time for Bond... Ralph Bond joins Craig and Charles with computer news and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel's Consumer Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for Computer America's Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and he is an official Computer America correspondent. Topics tonight include more goofy stuff from ThinkGeek, a timy device that converts your smart phone's camera into a microsope, headphones with a Wi-Fi music player built in, discussions on Net Neutrality, grocery shopping on Amazon?, a new breakthrough technology from Samsung, and lots more!
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Both Hours: It's time for Bond... Ralph Bond joins Craig and Charles with computer news and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel's Consumer Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for Computer America's Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and he is an official Computer America correspondent. Topics tonight include more goofy stuff from ThinkGeek, a timy device that converts your smart phone's camera into a microsope, headphones with a Wi-Fi music player built in, discussions on Net Neutrality, grocery shopping on Amazon?, a new breakthrough technology from Samsung, and lots more!
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
April Fools revisited
1957
- The BBC broadcast a documentary that showed how Italians harvested
spaghetti from trees. Many viewers believed the hoax and attempted to
purchase spaghetti seeds from their local seed stores.
1996 - Taco Bell took out a full-page ad in the New York Times announcing that the taco chain had actually purchased the Liberty Bell. Claiming that they bought it to reduce the national debt, they re-named it the Taco Liberty Bell. It was, of course, an April Fool's prank.
1998 - Burger King advertised a left-handed hamburger. According to their ad, the burger was designed specifically for left-handed people as it would only drip its juices from the right-hand side. Another April Fools prank.
2008 - Today is when the BBC reported the story of a rare flock of flying penguins in Antarctica that migrated from the South Pole to the Amazon Rain Forest. In case you were wondering, penguins don’t fly.
All from Ward's Daily Almanac: http://wbward.com/almanac%20main.htm
1996 - Taco Bell took out a full-page ad in the New York Times announcing that the taco chain had actually purchased the Liberty Bell. Claiming that they bought it to reduce the national debt, they re-named it the Taco Liberty Bell. It was, of course, an April Fool's prank.
1998 - Burger King advertised a left-handed hamburger. According to their ad, the burger was designed specifically for left-handed people as it would only drip its juices from the right-hand side. Another April Fools prank.
2008 - Today is when the BBC reported the story of a rare flock of flying penguins in Antarctica that migrated from the South Pole to the Amazon Rain Forest. In case you were wondering, penguins don’t fly.
All from Ward's Daily Almanac: http://wbward.com/almanac%20main.htm
Ouch, that's quite a prank....
1993
– As an April Fools’ prank, DJ Dave Rickards told listeners of KGB-FM
in San Diego that Space Shuttle Discovery had been diverted from Edwards
Air Force Base and would be landing at Montgomery Field, a small
municipal airport with a 4,577 foot runway. Thousands of people went to
the airport to watch the purported landing, causing traffic jams
throughout Kearny Mesa. Moreover, there wasn't even a shuttle in orbit
at the time.
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