Thomas Edison invented the fuse more than a hundred years ago. Three days later, it blew and was subsequently bypassed with an aluminum-coated gum wrapper.
That last sentence is pure conjecture and has no basis in fact. Some might say it's an outright lie but I prefer to think of it as poetic license. That's when a writer is allowed to tell blatant lies with impunity. So please don't impugn my poetry.
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When I was a young man, I toured with the Talking Heads. They were a "new wave" band with a big following and a light show that was out of the ordinary. The show consisted of all white light – no gels, except for one song where the rear cyc turned red, and all tungsten fixtures except for one HMI 2.5k fixture we used once. Wherever we went, there was always some older stagehand who would question what we were doing at the time and then remark, "Well, I guess we just did it differently in my day."
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GoboMan has recently acquired a new laser cutting system for manufacturing custom gobos. The laser cutting system enables the production of accurate laser cut custom gobos with a shorter turnaround. The company's U.S.-based operation is using the new laser system, which is safe to operate and has low power consumption – benefits that can be duplicated in other manufacturing locations, according to the company, which invites dealer queries sent to customerservice [at] goboman.com.
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High Resolution Systems introduced four sizes and prices for its Universal Device Controller (UDC), a software-based platform that allows control of devices using IP (TCP/UDP) or serial (232/422/485) protocols. The options offer a scaleable path to the full-featured UDC.
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Synthe FX has updated Luminair for iPad to version 1.1, adding support for external MIDI control, the OSC protocol and the ability to send DMX over Wi-Fi via sACN E1.31. With external MIDI input, Luminair users can now turn any MIDI controller into a DMX lighting console.
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Analog Way's new Smart Edge is a high-resolution seamless switcher with dual output edge blending. It offers 10 universal analog inputs including two fitted with DVI and two fitted with HD-SDI, 100% digital processing, and it outputs digital and analog signals in SDI, DVI and VGA (RGBHV).
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The new GefenPRO 3G SDI fiber optics extender from Gefen offers a long-range method of extending any 3G SDI source. The transmitter/receiver system is packaged in a small dongle format designed for rugged construction with a small footprint. Sender and receiver units are connected to the 3G SDI source and the remote destination up to 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) away.
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Green Hippo has announced the release of the new ScreenThief component in conjunction with software version 3.0.14 of the Hippotizer media server. ScreenThief allows remote PC screen capture in real time via Ethernet and use the content as a source.
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MultiDyne's new HD-1500 Series of 5 to 1485 MB/Sec serial digital video fiber optic transport links are intended to ease the engineering and financial difficulties associated with the migration to digital and high-definition television.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Following a 15-month tour with the original Wybron Mobile Showroom, the company has launched a new version of the traveling show concept, the Wybron Mobile Light Lab. It will begin its Visuality 2011 Tour in February with over 100 events in the U.S.
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GLENDALE, AZ – Nike rallied to the support of the University of Oregon's football team, the Ducks, commissioning Lightwave International's laser projections from the 2011 Fiesta Bowl stadium grounds to the face of a mountain about two miles away.
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Chauvet has expanded its COLORado line with two new products, the COLORado Range IP and COLORado Ridge IP indoor/outdoor wash lights. Both feature RGBWA color mixing, using red, green, blue, white and amber LEDs for improved color rendering.
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