From Boob Tube to Brain Transplant Television Vision
Visionary essay discusses moving imagery and the shift from passive viewing to interactive, fiber optic networks. It envisions a digital video computer linking computers phones and television, enabling home schools hospitals and offices to share rich information and near limitless learning.
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George Gilder
Neilson
Gilder
First gas car in Canada and other April events
On April 2 1898 Colonel John Moodie of Hamilton drove Canada’s first gasoline engine car a Winton. In 1947 Toronto cocktail bars opened. On April 3 1855 Big Bears Indians massacred whites at Frog Lake. In 1946 Canada paid the U S 108 million for Alaska Highway and airfields. On April 4 1881 Canada population was 4 325 000. In 1918 every male citizen 16 to 60 had to be in a useful occupation. On April 5 1908 dial telephones were installed.
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John Moodie
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
Toronto
Frog Lake
U.S.A
Alaska
This Week in Canada Highlights Canadian History
A glimpse at Canadian milestones from Edmonton to British Columbia. Notable events include the 1958 Ripple explosion in Seymour Narrows, the 1609 Hudson voyage starting from Newfoundland, and Pierre Trudeau’s 1968 Liberal Party leadership win.
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Edmonton
Alberta
North America
Seymour Narrows
B.C
Henry Hudson
Newfoundland
PE. Trudeau
Liberal Party
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