Fall TV Time

Two things happen at this time of the year. One, we push the kids out the door tro school and second we anxiously await the arrival of all of our favorite shows. (INSERT PLUG HERE--- I KNOW YOU ALL WATCH THEM ON DIRECTV!!!!!) I personally have quite a few shows that I am eagerly awaiting. Did you see the season finale of CSI last season?? Im dying to get to the "new stuff" and see what happens. The great thing is NOW DIRECTV has so many oprions for you from Basic to Premium where you can rest assured not to miss a single episode of your favorites. This is the time to call Brads Electronics and let them tell you all about your options.

Check out the link below to see a complete fall line-up as some of your favorites may have moved to a different night~

Peace to all from Brad's Electronics

http://nems360.com/view/full_story/15108145/article--The-Help%E2%80%99-solidifies-a-summer-tradition?instance=lead_story_left_column

Fall TV Time

Two things happen at this time of the year. One, we push the kids out the door tro school and second we anxiously await the arrival of all of our favorite shows. (INSERT PLUG HERE--- I KNOW YOU ALL WATCH THEM ON DIRECTV!!!!!) I personally have quite a few shows that I am eagerly awaiting. Did you see the season finale of CSI last season?? Im dying to get to the "new stuff" and see what happens. The great thing is NOW DIRECTV has so many oprions for you from Basic to Premium where you can rest assured not to miss a single episode of your favorites. This is the time to call Brads Electronics and let them tell you all about your options.

Check out the link below to see a complete fall line-up as some of your favorites may have moved to a different night~

Peace to all from Brad's Electronics

http://nems360.com/view/full_story/15108145/article--The-Help%E2%80%99-solidifies-a-summer-tradition?instance=lead_story_left_column

Moving Time???

It's that time for many...COLLEGE. Does this mean you will never see your kids again? NO, actually you will probably see them more than ever. At least that's what happened with me many moons ago when I had stone tablets for books. What kinds of things will your new freebird need as they flee the nest? Well of course they need DIRECTV and HUGHES NET. I mean we all know that everything in college is done online (Blackboard, etc) and you want your kid to have the best access they can. That's what Brad's Electronics is here for. We are also here for those of you that are just at that crossroads in life where it is time to make a move and make a fresh change. Brad's can fix you up in your new home or apartment in a snap. Following is a link that might give you some helpful hints on looking for that first apartment or how to find a safe AND SANE roommate if necessary lol. Don't live with a crazy. Haven't we all seen Single White Female???? Have a great day guys and remember Brad's Electronics can set you up for service in many places where you think you are stuck with no tv and internet!


http://www.wikihow.com/Move-Out-of-Home-Into-Your-First-Apartment

How much do YOU know about satellite internet??

Do you know all the terms and jargon associated with satellite internet? Most people don’t. In fact most people just say  ---GIVE ME MY INTERNET!

That’s all fine and good but sometimes it can be to your benefit to know what you are looking at when searching for a provider for your internet needs.  Hughes Net is top of the chain in service and available features and here is just a sampling of some behind the scenes details that you might find interesting if you are a current Hughes Net customer , or if you are looking to join the Hughes Net family with Brads Electronics. So get a big tall glass of sweet tea and read up.

Broadband is the common term utilized to reference high-speed info transmission through networks, and these days is utilized increasingly to indicate a fast World Wide Web connection. The phrase has more to do with the electrical waveform being transmitted. The transmission can come to you via a variety of actual instruments: a Digital subscriber line, a T1 line, a TV wire, a wireless link and even your utility electrical power cable. Should you reside in a rural area, the only true broadband choice is satellite internet.

Which physical set up is greatest for you depends a great deal on what is accessible in your geographical region and also the price of every arrangement. You should compare speeds and costs and select what is optimal for you. Just be sure you don't choose an ISDN line (simply because it is obtaining obsolete) or electric power line (simply because the technologies is not mature, also it is going to be many years prior to the bugs are ironed out).

High-speed broadband Web access has introduced a lot of useful capabilities towards the rural web user:

1. Good Movies

Very first of all, you are able to get smooth, non-jerky video. Who wants to be watching the funny lady sing on You Tube only to buffer every 10 seconds??? As a result a large number of sites are including rich graphics, Flash and movies to improve the attractiveness of these messages. You can now download feature films from more than 200,000 Web TV stations and view them while they stream into your computer. No additional trips towards the video library and no more need for renting DVDs!

You can share your display and consult with co-workers located far from you (or perhaps relax and play Xbox 360 or PS2 games along with them). You are able to interact together in the convenience of the home pc, and also the require for a physical office could be avoided. This implies less travel inside your car, much less gas consumption and much less pollution of the environment by engine tailpipe fumes.

You can search online video records with specific search engines like yahoo. This signifies you are able to download videos that fit your selected key phrases. Examples could be "online sports", "twenty five ways to save money" or "how to fix a faucet". There is no longer a have to await your subject to be broadcast.

2. Inexpensive International calls

Broadband has allowed the wonder of cheap long-distance Internet telephone systems. This program relies on the well-known technology, Voice over internet protocol. You are able to now talk to your family or business colleagues generally in most other areas in the world for only 2 cents per minute!

No a lot more waiting for late hours midweek or weekends to get those "no cost minutes"… you can have enough money to speak anytime. Additionally, the sound clearness is a number of times better than that of a traditional telephone call… voices are loud and crystal clear with little if any background noise.

This signifies you are able to keep in contact a lot more frequently. You are able to get information quicker and provide information without having delay. As an example, a well-timed declaration regarding a certain medical treatment could very well protect the life of the person on the other end!

3. Always On Line

With high speed broadband, you're always connected with the Internet. No a lot more dialing up and waiting to get in touch. The phone dialing period is liberated for you personally to use for other agendas.

Typically, you get a telephone connection using the concurrently talk about the phone and browse the Web. Your phone line won't be busy whenever you browse to ensure that individuals can access you even when you are online.

One essential element of the constant connectivity is protection. You can have affordable webcams attached in various areas of the house or office and connect them to the Internet. Because your internet connection connection is constantly live, you can monitor your home from anywhere, anytime. No more being concerned when away from your desk or living room!

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The day isn't very far when dial up internet connections will be a distant memory. If you have not upgraded to broadband, start working at doing this right now. You'll definitely not rue this.

Randomness...

So obviously for those that follow the blog (thank you!), I have missed one this week.  I do apologize, but unfortunately health issues have caused the delay.  More specifically, issues in the form of a midget with a bat running around my head like a lunatic causing me massive pain in the brain.  In other words, I had a migraine that was making me sick and incapacitated.  For those that have never had a migraine that bad, I envy you, but for those of us who have they really really...suck.  After a visit to the evil witch with the pointy thing (the ER), I do feel better though.  I have lots of friends and family that are nurses, and as much as I love you guys... if a patient says "that didn't hurt" when you poke them with a needle, they're lying to make you feel better!  Sorry.  I know I shouldn't burst your bubble like that, but it's the truth.  IT STILL HURTS!

At any rate, after that little bit as a pin cushion, my past couple of days were pretty much boring.  I kept my tv on the Science Channel for the most part.  Something about Morgan Freeman's voice just soothed my head.  Well, that and it didn't require a lot of concentration to watch that channel.  Plus, I learned a whole bunch of things about Stephen Hawkin's black hole radiation stuff, and they also had this really cool thing about ion engines.  Although, every time I hear Ion engine I think TIE fighter from Star Wars, which stands for Twin Ion Engine.  I'm just waiting for the day when we can have those, and then have epic space battles!  What?  Don't look at me like that.  You know the little dork in you would be happy to see them too.  And don't act like you're not making those "pew pew" noise either!  :P

So, I do have a question.  When you're sitting at home because you can't go to work/school due to illness, what do you do all day?  See, I sit around and keep light stuff on to try and soothe me, reading if I possibly can, and trying to sleep when I can.  I did find out some interesting bits though.
Here goes my list of fun facts, because you know a little useless knowledge never hurt anyone:

1.  Tomorrow is Donald Duck's Birthday!  He'll be 77.  While not my favorite cartoon character, he's still one of the top 10. ;)  No one can beat out Marvin the Martian.  Sorry.  He does look rather dashing in his little sailor suit and fluffy tail, though.  He's so cute!  Source: Donald Duck's Wiki

2.  This day in history.  Actually these are all pretty interesting, but I do have one big question... HOW DO THEY KNOW!?  If I'm not mistaken the calendar we currently use wasn't around until 1580's or close enough.  So obviously the more current events I can understand, but Mohammad's death... really?  :P  Today in History


3.  What calendar do we use?  I'm so glad you asked!  See this is why you should have paid attention in class.   What kind of calendar is it?!

4.  How many bones does your head contain?  I probably could have counted every one of these for the past two days because that little midget wanted to play with every one of them! By the way, the sounds of "Ow ow ow, please quit hurting, I promise I'll be good if you just make it stop" is not great lyrics for a song.  According to Medicinenet.com, we have 29 of them, including the itty bitty baby ones in the ear.

5.  Animations are harder to do than they look.  It took me over 24 hours to do a small 30 second video.  I didn't know this, but 3D animations require every tiny movement to be rendered to it's own separate picture, or frame.  Shadows, lights, ect. effect how long it takes to render one frame.  299 frames, or pictures, took around 5-6 minutes each.  I don't see an animations career in my future because I have very little patience. :P
Hope everyone has a great day, and enjoyed your weekend!


~Pixie

"Do not undervalue the headache. While it is at its sharpest it seems a bad investment; but when relief begins, the unexpired remainder is worth $4 a minute." Mark Twain

Mastery of Music...

So I noticed today that while I do work with crazies (hey I didn't have anything to do with their mental state although I probably don't help it either) they also have some very eclectic tastes in music.  Okay, I should explain.  See, the office staff here at Brad's Electronics ranges in age from around 20 to well much older :P.  I'm not getting beat for revealing too much on that age bit, or tripped by a walker as I wander down the halls.  Yup, I'm probably getting beat for that one hehe.

At any rate, back to the music.  Shockingly enough the older generation favors more modern tastes than the younger generation.  It's rather odd.  Well, maybe not odd but it does give one pause.  See, I'm more of a "if it sounds good I like it" kind of girl.  My musical tastes range from Bach to Britney (don't judge me) and occasionally throwing a little Sinatra in there for flavor.  Although, Sinatra in my opinion could have a category all by himself.  Drunk and awesome!  I love Sinatra.  Granted, my personal favorite from that era would be Otis Redding.  Far more soulful.  Where was I?  Oh yes, music taste.

Ms. Connie apparently enjoys anything indie.  Now, while I do enjoy walking by her office and hearing some of them, others I've caught myself pausing going "What da..."  However, I don't judge for her taste.  I rather enjoy the fact that she is such a lover of music that almost anything piques her interest.  I'm a fan of anyone who can find something to express themselves.  You know, aside from screaming it from the rooftop or wearing one of those little cardboard ponchos.  Although, I think I'd be one of those weirdos writing random stuff on one side of the cardboard, and something equally stupid on the other side just to mess with people.  Hey, life has to come with perks somewhere.  My perks involve confusing people.

Anyway, Vinnie, one of the schedulers, seems to favor classic rock most days.  Some days though he likes to break out with some of those "what were you thinking" songs.  Kind of like my playing the gummi bear song.  That's definitely one of those "what were you thinking" songs, but it makes me giggle every time I hear it.  He does play good stuff though.  It keeps the day moving along nicely.  Well, it does in my opinion.

Then you have Kayla sitting over in her little corner listening to her country, or whatever else seems to pop up.  Some days I understand, and some days I don't.  That's okay though.  No one's music is ever loud enough to drown out work.  That is what makes it so special.  Plus, you know, not everyone has the same taste in music.

Our Mr. White gets around don't he?

It just amazes me though that some places function in total silence.  How do they do it?  I'm not saying that because we always have something going on.  I'm saying it because I really don't understand how you can be productive in total silence.  If I've learned anything, it's that people function better when both sides of their brains are functioning.  Both the left and right sides.  It's logical.  If one side is stimulated, then it naturally carries over productivity to the other side.  Also, you're not looking longingly at the clock going "Please let me out of here!"  It doesn't have to be something out there, and definitely not something so full of curse words you wonder if the artist knows anything else.  Just something relaxing to the person doing the work.

Take home for instance.  When I have stuff to do at home, I find the music channels on DirecTV awesome.  I can pop it up, and go about whatever I need to do.  House cleaning, dishes, laundry, whatever.  Hours can just fly by without me even noticing.  Why?  Because I'm not sitting there wishing whatever task I'm doing was over.  I'm happier with doing the task.  My artistic brain is occupied and happy.  Which in my case is a really really good thing!  Otherwise, it'll come up with some way to do bad things with cleaning supplies that would not end well, but would be fun! ;)
Hmmm... now there's an idea....
~Pixie

Remember our fallen heroes...

Can anyone guess what holiday is coming up?  Oh come on, this should be an easy one.  There's flags flying everywhere, yellow ribbons hugging trees, poppies out in droves.  No, it's not the 4th of July.  Thank goodness for that too, because otherwise I'd already be a year older and one sad little Pixie.

Remember your heroes

It's Memorial Day!  Now for the younger generation, this might not seem like anything to you.  It's not celebrated like it once was.  Yet, this is probably one of the most special holidays any country can have.  Yeah, okay, there's lots of sales going on.  You get a day off from work (sometimes).  You get to go out to the lake and bbq with the family.  It's wonderful for all those things, but beneath all of that, it's a day to honor those who gave their life so that you can have those sales and bbq's.

When I was younger, Grams would drag us off to church on Sunday for service, and then there'd be a picnic outside next to the cemetery.  After lunch we'd go out and plant little flags, or flowers, on the graves of fallen soldiers.  It's probably one of the first memories I have of this day.  Of course, at the time, I didn't understand what we were doing or why.  It was just fun, .......and I got ice cream.  The older I get though, the more I understand why the people were crying, why they did this, and sadly why it was necessary.

So this Memorial Day, no matter where you are, take a moment to say a prayer for all those fallen heroes.  As I have a ton of them in my family, it's going to be an all day affair for me.  However, it's something well worth it in the end for all they gave up for me.  Me and my shoe sales ;).  Sorry I was getting too serious for my own good there.  I had to break it up.

Oh, and of course, I love holidays that have their own flowers!  This one is no exception.  The Red Poppy is a gorgeous flower in it's own right and a fitting symbol of what it represents on this holiday.  (For those who might not know how the Red Poppy came to represent Memorial Day:  Red poppies represent sleep and death in some foreign countries. They became a symbol specifically of the war dead after World War I, when poppies grew over the devastated battlefields after the conflict and covered the graves of fallen soldiers.)

Red Poppy blossom

So, if you see a Vet selling red poppies, purchase one and wear it during your holiday outings-it'll mean a lot to our military families and maybe give you a chance to share the reason for this day of remembrance to our youngest generation.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday from all of us here at Brad's Electronics!

~Pixie

Honor our Fallen Heroes