Author Archives: MegaZone

About MegaZone

MegaZone is the Editor of Gizmo Lovers and the chief contributor. He's been online since 1989 and active in several generations of 'social media' - mailing lists, USENet groups, web forums, and since 2003, blogging.    MegaZone has a presence on several social platforms: Google+ / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / LiveJournal / Web.    You can also follow Gizmo Lovers on other sites: Blog / Google+ / Facebook / Twitter.

DVR Viewing Improves Ratings – But Does It Matter?

Posted on Friday, March 16, 2012 by MegaZone

A couple of week’s back The New York Times published a story entitled “DVRs and Streaming Prompt a Shift in the Top-Rated TV Shows“. The basic premise of the article is that when you count DVR time-shifted viewing in shows … Continue reading →

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The Twisted Logic Of Copyright Math

Posted on Friday, March 16, 2012 by MegaZone

I caught this funny TED video through Ars Technica and I thought you’d all appreciate it. Comic author Rob Reid skewers the entertainment industry using their own numbers on claimed losses due to piracy in “Copyright Math™”. Hoist with their … Continue reading →

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A Look At The Future Of Air Traffic Control

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by MegaZone

OK, you probably saw the subject line of this post and I’m lucky you’re even reading this far, right? Air traffic control? Really? Yes, really. As much as I love airframes and engines, ATC is a vital part of our … Continue reading →

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The A350′s Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Begins Flight Testing

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by MegaZone

Something else that happened while I was away (yes, I am catching up, can you tell?), the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB made it’s first test flight on February 18th, on the wing of an A380. The Trent XWB is a new … Continue reading →

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An A380 Gets A Little – OK, A Lot Of – Paint

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by MegaZone

A simple time-lapse video showing Malaysia Airlines’ first A380 getting painted in their new livery. I think it is kind of interesting how the stencil work is done. And just how much masking material do they go through? Does any … Continue reading →

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