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I was reading this article on the WSOC website about the pending change from analog television signal to a digital one starting on February 17th, 2009.  That's only a couple of months away.  After that date, local television states will only broadcast a digital signal.  At least that's what's planned for here in the United States.

The cool thing is that the government is printing up these coupons where you can basically get a converter box for a small amount of money.  Neat, right?  Never mind that they're spending tax money to support businesses and all that.

Here's the problem.  The change over occurs on February 17th, right?  As I read the article, the coupons won't be going out until the converter boxes are in stores.  No problem with that but the boxes themselves aren't due until "the end of February or first of March."

Anyone else concerned about the boxes not being available until after the change over occurs?

I just got to sat through 15 minutes of listening to some woman going on and on about how cartoons are evil and how no child should be watching them.

Her example?  South Park and the Simpsons of course.

Now I would be lying if I stated that I didn't like cartoons.  We all know how much of a Daria fan I am. (or was at least)  Ditto for Kim Possible and the Avatar: The Last Airbender. (Note to self: try to find the last six episodes since I haven't seen them yet.)

I would be very hard pressed though to state that any of those shows are for younger children.  While some folks and groups think higher of Avatar, the violence of Avatar as well as Kim Possible set others off. (OK, that's not the link I had in mind but it's the only one I can find right off.) Of course some folks question Veggie Tales.

Parent seem to forget that past cartoons like Tom and Jerry had their violent moments as well. I'm not sure I would be turning to Yahoo Answers though as a source for parenting though.  They also seem to forget that way back when, cartoons sent out a different message that also reflected the times.

Just random thoughts and links about what happened today.  After the fold is the Flintstone's Winston's television advert.

Yesterday we had The War Prayer.  Today, it's "And the Sky Full of Stars."


Sinclair is abducted by two mysterious beings. They probe his subconscious memory to learn what happened ten years ago during a space battle when Sinclair lost his memory for 24 hours.

Yup, playing catch up yet again. :)

A few days ago, I posted the Babylon 5 episode, Mind War.  Today, here's The War Prayer for your viewing.

Description: When a group of racial fanatics infiltrates Babylon 5 and attacks innocent aliens, Sinclair, Garibaldi, and Ivanova try to capture the racists.

Yesterday we had Babylon 5 - The Parliament of Dreams.  Today we have Mind War.  A genetically altered telepathic fugitive hides aboard Babylon 5 and seeks help escaping his pursuers before he mutates into a destructive superbeing. Catherine experiences an incredible encounter with an alien spacecraft.

Yesterday I added in Babylon 5 - Born to the Purple.  Today, we have The Parliament of Dreams.  Give it a watch.

Description: G'Kar is hunted by a hired political assassin. Sinclair and Catherine reconcile their past differences and renew their romance.

edit: I really wish Hulu would let folks embed the high resolution version of their videos

OK, yesterday you had Babylon 5 - Soul Hunter.  Today, you get Babylon 5 - Born to the Purple.  Sinclair helps save Londo's political career when an exotic dancer steals Londo's secret files in order to gain her freedom from her sadistic slave owner.  Enjoy.

Yes, it's your favorite game show, all grown up now.

I can't remember how I came across this one but I got a chuckle out of it.  Wish it was longer.

This is so much not safe for work for language and somewhat graphic violence.

OK, so it's been a couple of days since I added in Babylon 5 - Midnight on the Firing Line.  Sorry about that.  Been working on a project. (edit: and it appears the autoposter didn't fire off correctly either last night.)

Today, we add in Soul Hunter.  A badly damaged ship is brought into the station, and the strange alien inside is identified as a Soul Hunter - an immortal race who can sense death and supposedly steal someone's soul.