Television viewers have been reminded over and over again about the upcoming switch for television- from analog television to digital. So why keep the older TV sets?
According to USA Today, tossing out the old television sets may be hazardous to the environment. Television sets contain numerous hazaradous toxins, and tossing them away can be illegal in some states.
People are gearing up for the switch, set to start February 17 unless it is pushed back to June 12. They are tossing out televisions that may have much life available because they are afraid they can't use it with the new cable transition coming fast.
But the best thing to do is to keep the television sets and buy a converter that will keep the television living a few more years.
Not only will it save you money, but it will help prevent a hazardous event from happening. I believe that the media must advertise more about the converter box to the public, that way people aren't so scared about losing cable. I'm sure a lot of people think they have to purchase an expensive TV, and with the economy as bad as it is, they aren't willing to do that, but all they really need is a converter box.
If congress passes the bill to delay the conversion, people will not only have more time to purchase a converter set, or a new TV, but they will also have more time to be rid of those old television sets in a positive way.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Closing Franchise not a hot spot.
Circuit City, a 60 year old company is closing shop due to economic struggles and its customers are outraged over the liquidation specials. Informed of at least 10-30% off all regular priced items, customers were surprised to find the franchise was honoring its 10% off discount-nothing more at the moment.
The liquidation sale started on Friday, after Circuit City had announced it would be shutting down after 60 years. Many customers went into the weekend thinking they'd receive their desired items at close to nothing prices, but came out very angry.
"It's not like we can go out there and go to the deepest discounts right off the bat," said Billy Nichols, a senior vice president and director of merchandising at Great American Group.
Although the first weekend didn't produce huge discounts, the following weeks will be picking up, nearing as high as 90% off.
As a dedicated customer to Best Buy, Circuit City, and places with great discounts for media-related items, I'm appalled by the reaction given by these customers. It is selfish to demand huge discounts for items, and to get mad because they aren't given right away.
This is a reason why it went out of business in the first place: because people weren't purchasing their items, so why should they have to cater to greed of the consumer and reduce prices in order to sell their items. This week it's Circuit City, next week maybe Target. Maybe Walmart. It is sad to see people complain so much about a company that has worked so hard for 60 years to provide its service. It's the greedy customers that have caused many workers out of their jobs, and many businesses, banks, and airlines out of business.
Yes, I do like a good discount, but I'd rather have something full priced to see thousands of workers keep their jobs.
The liquidation sale started on Friday, after Circuit City had announced it would be shutting down after 60 years. Many customers went into the weekend thinking they'd receive their desired items at close to nothing prices, but came out very angry.
"It's not like we can go out there and go to the deepest discounts right off the bat," said Billy Nichols, a senior vice president and director of merchandising at Great American Group.
Although the first weekend didn't produce huge discounts, the following weeks will be picking up, nearing as high as 90% off.
As a dedicated customer to Best Buy, Circuit City, and places with great discounts for media-related items, I'm appalled by the reaction given by these customers. It is selfish to demand huge discounts for items, and to get mad because they aren't given right away.
This is a reason why it went out of business in the first place: because people weren't purchasing their items, so why should they have to cater to greed of the consumer and reduce prices in order to sell their items. This week it's Circuit City, next week maybe Target. Maybe Walmart. It is sad to see people complain so much about a company that has worked so hard for 60 years to provide its service. It's the greedy customers that have caused many workers out of their jobs, and many businesses, banks, and airlines out of business.
Yes, I do like a good discount, but I'd rather have something full priced to see thousands of workers keep their jobs.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Religion in the Election: Barack the Vote?
I'm having a hard time understanding why in today's society, not only is the economy failing, but the citizens of the United States of America are failing themselves. We let stereotypes and race and money control our thoughts and opinions, as wrong as they may be. People choose to pick the more appealing scenerios for themselves instead of choosing for a more positive choice for a change in the crisis.
President-elect Barack Obama's religious background played a huge role in the 2008 Presidential Election. News coverage followed the information of his possible Muslim faith instead of his goals and views as a leader. The amount of news coverage spent on Obama's religion overshadowed everything else in the election race, and created much controversy. Rumors and speculation influenced voters of the democratic side to vote against Obama because of his faith. Over 50% of the religion-focused campaign coverage was due to Obama.
Being a liberal voter myself, I chose not to vote against him merely on the speculation that Obama was in fact a muslim before converting himself to a christian. I do not believe a candidate's goals and values will be altered by his/her's religious views. Their ability to make changes for the better for our country keeps me believing.
I do not think a man or woman's religious values should alter their performance in any position, and furthermore, I do no think their religion is anyone's business but their own. If this is what the newsreporters and televisions stations want to cover, instead of the real issues, then so be it, but they will lose my attention quickly.
President-elect Barack Obama's religious background played a huge role in the 2008 Presidential Election. News coverage followed the information of his possible Muslim faith instead of his goals and views as a leader. The amount of news coverage spent on Obama's religion overshadowed everything else in the election race, and created much controversy. Rumors and speculation influenced voters of the democratic side to vote against Obama because of his faith. Over 50% of the religion-focused campaign coverage was due to Obama.
Being a liberal voter myself, I chose not to vote against him merely on the speculation that Obama was in fact a muslim before converting himself to a christian. I do not believe a candidate's goals and values will be altered by his/her's religious views. Their ability to make changes for the better for our country keeps me believing.
I do not think a man or woman's religious values should alter their performance in any position, and furthermore, I do no think their religion is anyone's business but their own. If this is what the newsreporters and televisions stations want to cover, instead of the real issues, then so be it, but they will lose my attention quickly.
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