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  • The Many Lives of Winnie the Pooh
    If you came of age watching Disney, there's a good chance watching Winnie the Pooh was a large part of it. Disney has turned Winnie the Pooh into one of its most popular features, with many different direct-to-video featurettes, an animated television series as well as three feature length films. Children and adults alike have enjoyed such fare as The Tigger Movie, Piglet's Big Move and Pooh's Heffalump Movie, but you may not be aware of the rich history behind them, and the person responsible for it all.
  • Computer Engineers Are Turning Science Fiction Into Science Fact
    A CompactPCI (cPCI) system is a 3U or 6U ("U" is a unit of measurement of the height of a rack-mounted device, with one rack unit, or RU, equaling 1.75") Eurocard-based industrial computer which has all of its boards joined by way of a passive PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) backplane. The pin assignments of the connectors are documented in standards, published by the organization PICMG U.S. and PICMG Europe (PICMG means "PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group").
  • The Advantages of Used Audio Consoles
    If you are looking for a new sound system for a recording studio or for your live sound venue, new may not be the best choice. After all, a brand new digital audio mixer can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Upgrading your old sound system does not have to drain the till, however. There are some excellent pre-owned consoles to be had for a fraction of the cost.
  • Digital Consoles - Convenience and Quality
    If you are looking for a new sound system for a recording studio or for your live sound venue, new may not be the best choice. After all, a brand new digital audio mixer can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Upgrading your old sound system does not have to drain the till, however. There are some excellent pre-owned consoles to be had for a fraction of the cost.
  • Advanced TCA - An Industry Standard That Fosters Innovation!
    Computers have evolved from their earliest models, housed in multiple rooms, requiring complex infrastructure and a seemingly endless supply of individual cards to carry out what, by today's standards, were very simple tasks.
  • Disney DVDs are Not Just for Children to Enjoy
    Nobody wants to be the parent who allows their children watch videos all the time or who uses the television as a baby sitter. However, on a dull day or for a special occasion, it is welcoming to be able to have a shelf of movies that are appealing fare for kids. It is also a sanity saver to have a portable DVD player to entertain kids on never-ending car rides or airplane flights or on the occasional days when your children have to accompany you to the office!

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