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It’s been a long time since we first met Spongebob Squarepants in 1999, though there doesn’t seem to be much talk about the awful things he continues to do to our poor little childrens’ minds on a daily basis.

Why are there not hordes of protestors in the streets chanting angy slogans? Where is the Senatorial debate? Why do we not see masses of protestors with signs and torches when we need them to come to our aid?

Spongebob is a sea sponge that lives in a pineapple at the bottom of the ocean in a town called “Bikini Bottom”.

It is easy to point out many different things that are wrong with this one sentence that really should cause you to think about what Spongebob is teaching children!

- Spongebob looks like a yellow kitchen sponge and not a sea sponge at all, though both his parents do look much more like sea sponges

- He lives in a pineapple that never biodegrades

- The towns’ name is a sexual innuendo

- Bikini Bottom is also a reference to Bikini Atoll, an area devastated by the USA in the 1940s and 50s by nuclear weapons testing

With that one simple sentence about the show we have already come across some major issues, and yet nobody says a word and we continue to allow our children to watch. With every single episode that you watch, you will notice more and more things in the show that could be damaging to your childs developing mind.

Many of the characters at different times have used fire underwater; like a campfire.

Many characters head down to the “Goo Lagoon” beach for swimming and sunbathing… underwater. One of the fish on the show named “Scooter” drowned at “Goo Lagoon” because after being buried in the sand up to his neck, he was left there as the “high tide” came in and nobody dug him out! (Spongebob Season 2: Episode Name: Bubble Buddy)

Scooter does return in later episodes, alive.

The various fish-based characters drive boats as cars and ride bicycles with multiple rotating paddles as wheels.

Spongebobs’ neighbor is “Squidward Tentacles” the octopus… though he has 6 tentacles instead of the correct number of either 8 for an octopus or 10 for a squid. Squidward the octopus likes to play his clarinet… underwater.

“Mr. Krabs” is a crab that owns the “Krusty Krab” restaurant, and he has a daughter named “Pearl”… who is a Sperm Whale.

Across the street from the Krusty Krab is the “Chum Bucket” restaurant owned by “Sheldon J. Plankton” whom everyone refers to as just “Plankton”. Plankton is in fact not “planktonic” (drifting in sea waters), but is “benthic” (living on the ocean floor), and is married to…. a computer named “Karen”, whom in the Spongebob movie states that she never agreed to marry Plankton.

And now Spongebob has moved from your television into the real world.

I currently reside with my lovely wife and two wonderful children just outside St. Paul MN, and we sometimes go to Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. On several occasions we have taken our children to what was once “Camp Snoopy” but is now “Nickelodeon Universe” where you will find many references to Spongebob throughout the park. On occasion they even have a person dressed as Spongebob walking around greeting children, and they can also have their photo taken with him.

What more proof do we need that Spongebob is a conspiracy to brainwash our children and make them think that all the anomalies I pointed out above are to be considered “normal” or “acceptable”?

Do we really only care about being spoon fed mindless entertainment each day from the moment we wake? We are being trained that we don’t have to think for ourselves or wonder about what might really be the important goings-on in the world; and instead we should just sit back, watch “American Idol” and consume, obey and reproduce.

I took a quick break from my Sony digital camera repair work and just finished watching my Spongebob Season 3 box set, and will purchase season 4, 5, 6 etc. shortly… for research purposes only I assure you. Once I have watched them all I will publish the results of my study… a few times… with my children of course because they love Spongebob and we watch it all the time. Now I need to get back to some Canon digital camera repair work or I won’t be able to buy that new Spongebob box set!

I can’t wait for the new Spongebob movie to come out? I can’t wait to see it!

If you live in one of the mayor English speaking countries chances are it will have been difficult for you to of not, at the very least, heard of the Science fiction legend Dr. Who! Now that Doctor Who is back on TV since 2005 after it’s 15 year absence the show has gotten very popular again, so mush so in fact that even the sci-fi channel has taken an interest in the series.

Thanks to the new serial DW is currently officially the longest running Science fiction show ever with the first episode broadcasted by the BBC on November the 23rd 1963, an episode in which the Dr. and his comrades voyaged back one hundred thousand years into Earth’s past to help out some somewhat dim cavemen so that they could discover fire.

With the great success of Doctor Who, the BBC started creating Doctor Who Audio back in the 70s for cassette and LP. Initially the BBC solely created soundtracks from the original serial & then had the Doctors of the time add some linking narration for completion. However because of their popularity soon after stories were produced for Audio Book release only, often narrated by past Drs of the TV serial.

To add to this the BBC began creating radio stories, again with past Doctors who had played in the series, these episodes were also made available in Audiobook format. Also many of the lost shows have been re done by their original Doctors in the Audio format making them finally available to the public once more. The range spans all the way though the 1st Doctor right up until the present Dr, David Tennant. Additionally Torchwood Audiobooks & Sarah Jane Audio have also been added recently.

One of the really good things about Doctor Who Audio Books is that they provide us the freedom to listen to our favorite episodes anywhere we please with the use of the modern mp3 player. Audio Books help us to obtain more out of our increasingly busier days, as it is so easy for as to listen to them while doing other things like working out, house work, driving, & other activities that permit multitasking. Another great factor about audio titles is that they are very often narrated by their original actors, which really adds to the whole experience. They are also a excellent choice for long car rides, especially with children as there’s nothing like a good Dr. Who storie to keep them occupied.

With the Doctor Who New series going from strength to strength and more and more Audios being produced available both from the old and new show and now from Torchwood & The Sarah Jane Adventures as well, it looks like Dr. Who & Dr. Who Audiobooks are here to stay for some time to come!

Plasma TV is absolutly something that we like to have and enjoy at home, especially a good plasma TV. What is that plasma TV what can fulfill our expectation?
If you are looking for an excellent quality in plasma TV’s, you should opt to get a Sony plasma TV at your very own home for your convenience. Sony has been known for its excellence in providing high quality and innovative TV’s for a very long time now. Since it is known for its innovations it has been regard high for its excellence.

You may find various models of Sony plasma TV sets which are available in the market today. The color settings are what you can look into as well. This would then add to a better viewing experience in terms of seeing the image that is being projected as if it is real.

A Sony plasma TV can easily adapt to the changes of technology in terms of receiving graphic signals as well as accepting images coming from a video. This is one thing that you should definitely look into, because this feature may add to that excellent viewing experience that you are looking for in a plasma TV.

The Sony plasma TV is more focused in giving the natural viewing experience either if you are near or far from the TV. There are other features that are distinguishable having it compared to other plasma TV brands.

If you have specific features that you would like to obtain regarding the plasma TV that you would like to purchase, you can definitely note them down and check if these specs would available with a Sony plasma TV. This would be necessary when you are setting up a home theater system. This is to avoid any compatibility issues in the future.

Various TV’s have their own various features that may or may not allow other electronic devices to be attached to it. assist you in determining this}. You’ll definitely find a plasma TV that’s right for you}.

The average child spends 900 hours in school per year and a staggering 1,023 hours in front of a television. In fact, most children plug into the varied world of television way before they even enter school and when they do, statistics show that 70% of child-care centers use television during a typical day.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children watch around four hours of television a day. The AAP guidelines however, state that children older than 2 should watch no more than one to two hours a day of quality programming. Further, children under age 2 should have no ‘screen time’ whatsoever (that’s no TV, DVDs, computers or video games) at all. During the first 2 years, a critical time for brain development, television can get in the way of exploring, learning and spending time interacting and playing with parents and others, which helps the young develop the skills they need to grow cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally.

While there are many entertaining and educational experiences for children to have on ‘screens’, it is important to keep in mind what children need at different ages for their healthy development. So, how much time is okay?

• Children under 2 years – very little time, preferably none.
• Preschoolers – an hour of age-appropriate programmes a day is plenty.
• Children 5 to 8 years – an hour a day maximum.
• Children over 8 years – an hour and a half to a maximum of two hours a day is acceptable.

To follow these guidelines means that your children have the time and opportunity to build strong bonds with real and caring people, have time for active physical play and ‘hands-on’ activities of all kinds.

Therefore, plan what you watch and limit your child to the amount watched each day. Decide together what programs will be watched and only have ‘the box’ on then, rather than on all the time. This teaches children to think, to plan, to make choices and allows time for them to do other things important for their development.

Other issues to be aware of or implement include:

• Remember to lead by example – your child’s viewing habits may be copied from yours.
• Television viewing for a very young child should always take place in your company.
• Record programs so they can be played at a time that suits your family.
• Encourage children to talk about how they feel after watching a program.
• Play ‘spot the gimmicks and tricks’ when watching commercials.
• Decide on bedtime based on your child’s age, rather than the time a certain programme ends.
• Children need to relax and unwind between television and sleep, so turn the volume down or off before bedtime.
• Make television one of the many varied activities your children do – so organise outings, play-dates and activities for them that don’t involve ‘screens’. Fun arts and crafts such as coloring and drawing are always well received – especially if you join in – and especially if you choose coloring pages of a favourite character – so for example at sites like Spongebob Coloring Pages you’ll find the best Spongebob to color

Television has its advantages. It can be educational and entertaining. It can open up new worlds for kids, giving them the opportunity to virtually travel the globe and learn about different cultures. However, many pitfalls also exist; many children are exposed to violence, advertising and adult material that is not age appropriate.

Like maintaining a balanced diet or regular bedtime, establishing healthy television habits is one of the most important things you can do for your family.

The average child spends 900 hours in school per year and nearly 1,023 hours in front of a television.  In fact, most children plug into the world of television long before they even enter school and when they do, statistics show that 70% of child-care centers use television during a typical day.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children watch around four hours of television a day. The AAP guidelines however, state that children older than 2 should watch no more than one to two hours a day of quality programming. Further, children under age 2 should have no ‘screen time’ whatsoever (that’s no TV, DVDs, computers or video games) at all. During the first 2 years, a critical time for brain development, television can get in the way of exploring, learning and spending time interacting and playing with parents and others, which helps the young develop the skills they need to grow cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally.

While there are many entertaining and educational experiences for little ones to have on ‘screens’, it is important to keep in mind what children need at different ages for their healthy development. So, how much time is okay?

• Children under 2 years – very little time, preferably none.
• Preschoolers – an hour of age-appropriate programmes a day is plenty.
• Children 5 to 8 years – an hour a day maximum.
• Children over 8 years – maximum an hour and a half to two hours a day is acceptable.

To follow these guidelines means that your children have the time and opportunity to build strong bonds with real and caring people, have time for active physical play and ‘hands-on’ activities of all kinds.

Therefore, plan what you watch and limit your child to the amount watched each day. Decide together which programs will be watched and only have ‘the box’ on then, rather than just on all the time. This teaches children to think, to plan, to make choices and allows plenty of time for them to do other things important for their development.

Other issues to be aware of or implement include:

• Remember to lead by example – your child’s viewing habits may be copied from yours.
• Television viewing for a very young child should be in your company.
• Record programs so they can be played at a time that suits your family.
• Encourage children to discuss how they feel after watching a program.
• Play ‘spot the gimmicks and tricks’ when watching commercials.
• Decide on bedtime based on your child’s age, and not on the time a certain programme ends.
• Children need to relax and unwind between television and sleep, so turn the volume down or off before bedtime.
• Make television one of many activities your children do – so organise outings, play-dates and activities for them that don’t involve ‘screens’. Fun arts and crafts such as coloring and drawing are always well received – especially if you join in – and especially if you choose coloring pages of a favourite character – so for example at  sites like Spongebob Coloring Pages you’ll find the best Spongebob and Patrick coloring

Television has its advantages.   It can be educational and entertaining. It can open up new worlds for kids, giving them the opportunity to virtually travel the globe and learn about different cultures.  However, many pitfalls also exist; many children are exposed to violence, advertising and adult material that is not age appropriate.

Like maintaining a balanced diet or regular bedtime, establishing healthy television habits is one of the most important things you can do for your family.

So what is the hype or mystery regarding the Mitsubishi HDTV receiver? For some people the Mitsubishi HDTV receiver may say little or nothing at all, while for others the mention of the brand in the product such as Mitsubishi HDTV receiversays it all. The Mitsubishi HDTV receiver has got to be so great, they make vehicles too after all.If you are keeping that thought in mind in terms of safety then you should be seeing a shrink
Mitsubishi HDTV Receiver : When A Name Spells Quality
 
After much deliberation, of looking actually what is out there on offer, if it is the brand that catches your attention, then so shall it be. The Mitsubishi HDTV receiver may be in a higher price bracket compared to other brands available, but you have faith in the name, and the product to say the least. Mitsubishi has had products that way outlast in time compared to other newer product names that pop onto the shelves every other day, due to their high standards of quality.
 
If your television is HDTV compatible you are in luck when you purchase the Mitsubishi HDTV receiver, and it might go without saying that your television is also a Mitsubishi. For some the name does say a lot and when it comes to paying the right price for good quality, there is no other reason to put inferior products in your home. You probably could look around in someone’s home and find that most of the electrical products in the home fall under the same name brand, due to quality and price of course too which they trust.
 
If Television Addiction Is There, Mitsubishi HDTV Receiver Makes It easy
 
Now if you just couldn’t go without any form of television for a short length of time, and you are out there somewhere being bored, and having 3G to watch via your laptop HDTV receiver, then you probably need no more. You have what could possibly be the ultimate, which is anywhere at any time. Nowadays having this kind of technology built into gadgets we tend to cart with us every where we go is standard. As the way technology has allowed us to be the world will seem to disappear on it’s absence. No television, no life! Surely there must be more to life than watching so much television day in and day out. With so many channels to chose from in-between work breaks, who can possibly be bored during those short breaks? Just pure addiction!

If you are in the route of your home theater system then you have a ton of extremely large choices to decide on and also a lot of cash to use. If you are planning to improve it it is very crucial that you take your time to things that you sincerely want with it being such an luxurious grip. Many populate speed into a resolution when in receipt of a new home the stage logic as they are certainly provoked and everything seems to be the next fantastic product that they can’t wait to have. We have provided a checklist of more than a few things to bear in mind when promotion to a new residence theater method.

First gear first you need to make a decision on a type of TV. If you do not by now have a new TV I very well advise that you raise to a new LCD television. These types of televisions not only bestow you with the highest quality consider probable but they even come as a flat television which means you are going to save a lot of liberty.

The flash tip I have for you that must be done following is to make your mind up how you plan on storing your TV. You can point out from a Wall mount and a TV abide or a TV lift. I for my part vouch for a flat panel TV wall mount as they are the cheapest and also save a ton of interval Television wall mounts are also a great idea since they look absolutely cool.

If you are receiving a new home acting organism you need to decisive on what kind of surround sound you want. I in person smack of going with an easy-to-install wireless lecturer usage so that you don’t have to build on some sort of in-wall electrics regularity or having wires sprawling your speakers all over the room.

If you are fascinated in advance your home acting method I approvingly mention that you take the above 3 suggestions and precisely think about them in the past you make any decisions. Doing so will allow you to avoid after deliberation compunction and wishing that you got rather special.

The birth of the 21st television technology is the upshoot of the Plasma Invention in 1960′s. Known for its intensive and high color definition, Plasma HDTV and LCDs offers exceptional viewing performance and with the touch of classy designs it furnishes wider space.

LCD and Plasma HDTV offer an appealing feature of superior quality resolution, advance color system, high image quality and great designs.If you need to buy a 42 Inch Plasma HDTV Flat Panel make sure that the feature fits your taste.

In 1964 gentlemen H.These inventors Gene Slottow and Donald Bitzer of Illinois University invented the first ever Plasma Display Panel in the history of Television technology. Their invention paved way for today’s plasma television. To produce a superior quality picture charge gases xenon and neon merge to illuminate red green and blue lights; with the presence of thousand pixel cells your Plasma and Flat screen TVs produces par excellence picture quality for an outstanding viewing.

Surprise your love ones buy a Sony Plasma HDTV Flat Panel or a 50 Inch Plasma HDTV Flat Panel .The high image quality of todays outstanding televison technology offers a superior viewing experience.

Plasma HDTV and LCD television provides an astounding and amazing screen with better viewing dimension. With LCD and Plasma television you will be able to view your favorite shows and movies in a better angle. You can have the ambiance of a world class movie theater with the wider and bigger screens of your Plasma and LCD TV. Nothing compares to that of higher definition TV HDTV with 1023×768 and with Enhanced definition of 852×480 resolutions that provides excellent picture quality.

Current television technology has the advantage of magnetic resistance that protects the picture quality of your Plasma and LCD TV from electron interference. In your quest for a better television experience, buying Panasonic Plasma TV should also be in of your list.

The flat screen television is designed to save space and with wide screen angle it provides precise and excellent quality images. Plasma LCD and Flat Screen TVs are most preferred and used by many owners of different establishments and offices. Banks, business offices, hotels and resorts are just few of the establishments that chooses to invest in high end television devices, as this provides better viewing quality and maintains the class and glamor of the establishment.

These Plasma, LCD, Flat screen television is now available in appliance stores; variety of choices is yours through a hassle free online stores that specializes in selling plasma, LCD and Flat screen TV’s. Product features are presented in their given site which will help you choose better.

We’re used to thinking that we only get what we pay for, that high end service has to have a high cost, and that we need to compromise satisfaction for affordability.  Comcast Cable proves such concepts wrong with its comprehensive home entertainment and connectivity services!That's because this cable television company turned telecommunications expert is intent on delivering great entertainment and technology for affordable prices!

This orientation towards affordable quality can be seen in Comcast’s high speed Internet service!  Not only does this high speed Internet service deliver the most bandwidth that you can get in your home, but it also delivers it for the same price range as the slower services that still dare to call themselves “broad band” or “high speed!”  In fact, despite being so much faster, this high speed Internet service is actually much cheaper than alternatives like wireless broad band and satellite Internet!  The incredible value that you can enjoy from Comcast becomes even better when you look at the advanced McAfee security software that comes complementary with every subscription and the great parental control software that lets you control what your kids can access online!

What all of the great features that you can get through Comcast’s high speed Internet service will allow you to access is limited only by your imagination!  No longer will you have to balk at the prospect of watching high resolution streaming video because of the annoying interruptions of buffering!  No longer will you disdain software downloads because of the amount of time that they will take to download!  Moreover, you’ll be able to build up your music library by downloading MP3s and enjoy virtual worlds where you can meet avatars of other real people from anywhere on the planet!  You may even be able to get some work done online from the comfort of your home office or go back for more education!And all of this will be thanks to Comcast Cable!

Comcast Digital Voice Phone service is another great illustration of the company’s commitment to value because it provides all of the great features that you expect at a very affordable price!  The value gets even better with the inclusion of any and all domestic long distance calls that you care to make in the flat monthly rate!

In addition to high speed Internet and great home telephone service, Comcast is still the national leader when it comes to digital cable TV!  By extension, Comcast is also the leader when it comes to HDTV!With plenty of great HDTV channels, and numerous HDTV titles available through ON DEMAND, this television service provider is your source for the best HDTV content and entertainment!

Of course, there are also lots of other advantages that come from using this company as your source for digital cable TV!For example, you'll get a lot of channels and you'll be able to find out what's on all of them virtually instantaneously thanks to the inclusion of an interactive on screen program guide with every subscription!  The optional DVR service will also guarantee that there’s always something available that you want to watch because it will make recording video for later viewing as easy a pressing a button on the remote! Hundreds of channels from Comcast will also give your family plenty of viewing options!

Best Comcast Digital Phone Special Deals is obviously the company that’s intent on giving you the best value!

We’re used to thinking that we only get what we pay for, that high end service has to have a high cost, and that we need to compromise satisfaction for affordability.  Comcast Cable proves such concepts wrong with its comprehensive home entertainment and connectivity services!  That’s because this cable TV company turned telecommunications expert is intent on delivering great entertainment and technology for affordable prices!

This orientation towards affordable quality can be seen in Comcast’s high speed Internet service!  Not only does this high speed Internet service deliver the most bandwidth that you can get in your home, but it also delivers it for the same price range as the slower services that still dare to call themselves “broad band” or “high speed!”  In fact, despite being so much faster, this high speed Internet service is actually much cheaper than alternatives like wireless broad band and satellite Internet!  The incredible value that you can enjoy from Comcast becomes even better when you look at the advanced McAfee security software that comes complementary with every subscription and the great parental control software that lets you control what your kids can access online!

What all of the great features that you can get through Comcast’s high speed Internet service will allow you to access is limited only by your imagination!  No longer will you have to balk at the prospect of watching high resolution streaming video because of the annoying interruptions of buffering!  No longer will you disdain software downloads because of the amount of time that they will take to download!  Moreover, you’ll be able to build up your music library by downloading MP3s and enjoy virtual worlds where you can meet avatars of other real people from anywhere on the planet!  You may even be able to get some work done online from the comfort of your home office or go back for more education!And all of this will be thanks to Comcast Cable!

Comcast Digital Voice Phone service is another great illustration of the company’s commitment to value because it provides all of the great features that you expect at a very affordable price!  The value gets even better with the inclusion of any and all domestic long distance calls that you care to make in the flat monthly rate!

In addition to high speed Internet and great home phone service, Comcast is still the national leader when it comes to digital cable television!  By extension, Comcast is also the leader when it comes to HDTV!  With plenty of great HDTV channels, and numerous HDTV titles available through ON DEMAND, this TV service provider is your source for the best HDTV content and entertainment!

Of course, there are also lots of other advantages that come from using this company as your source for digital cable television!  For example, you’ll get lots of channels and you’ll be able to find out what’s on all of them virtually instantaneously thanks to the inclusion of an interactive on screen program guide with every subscription!  The optional DVR service will also guarantee that there’s always something available that you want to watch because it will make recording video for later viewing as easy a pressing a button on the remote! Hundreds of channels from Comcast Cable will also give your family plenty of viewing options!

Best Comcast Digital Phone Special Deals is obviously the company that’s intent on giving you the best value!