Parting Words For VHS Tapes, Soon to Be Gone With the Rewind

Parting Words For VHS Tapes, Soon to Be Gone With the Rewind

By Jen Chaney
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, August 28, 2005; Page N01

VHS -- the beloved videotape format that bravely won the war against Betamax and charmed millions of Americans by allowing them to enjoy mindless Hollywood entertainment without leaving their homes -- has died at the age of 29. It passed away peacefully after a long illness caused by chronic technological insignificance and a lack of director's commentary tracks.

No one knows exactly when this once-valued objet de home entertainment began its journey toward that previously-viewed-video bin in the sky. Some say it was March 1997, when the slimmer, sexier DVD was introduced to American consumers. Others pin the time of death to the week of June 15, 2003, when DVD rentals first topped those of VHS. And there are some -- technophobic, time-warped souls who still keep their Erol's Video membership cards in their wallets -- who argue that VHS isn't deceased at all. It's just, well, resting its eyes.

A vulture walks onto a plane...

A vulture walks onto a plane with two dead raccoons. The stewardess stops him, and says "I'm sorry, sir, but only one carrion allowed per passenger"

HBO SPECIAL Hacking Democracy - Google Video

HBO SPECIAL Hacking Democracy - Google Video

Eisenhower's Prescient Message: The Military Industrial Complex

Almost 50 years ago, President Eisenhower, in this excerpt from his farewell address, warned us that, "in the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex." Was his vision of the future correct?

Video with music by Phillip Glass.

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Bush 41 Christens Navy Ship

Recently, President George H.W. Bush christened a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier bearing his name. What do you think?


Brenna Gold,

Herbalist

"That's a bad idea. The last thing George Bush named after himself sank pretty fast."

Ann Coulter involved In Illegal Voting Case: Could Face Prison if Guilty

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: Conservative columnist Ann Coulter has refused to cooperate in an investigation into whether she voted in the wrong precinct, so the case will be turned over to prosecutors. Knowingly voting in the wrong precinct is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

I hope this is true, that she did do it , and she becomes a convicted felon with her right to vote revoked. Karma can be a bitch; especialy if you are one....




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