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Parents’ sad tales cause pain, relief I often hear real-life parenting stories that evoke two equally strong feelings: on the one hand, sorrow; on the other, gratefulness. I am saddened to hear these stories, always told to me by loving parents who have conscientiously tried to always do the right thing, but they also cause John me to be glad Rosemond beyond meaSend questions sure that I am to Affirmative not raising chil- Parenting, 1020 E. dren today. I got 86th St., Suite 26B, out of the game Indianapolis, IN just in time, it 46240 or through www.rosemond. seems. com. Willie and I did not have to deal with hundreds of cable channels, video games, cell phones, or the Internet with its various temptations, including social media, pornography that a 5-year-old can access (Click Here if You’re 18 or Older!), chatrooms, online gaming and shopping carts. When my kids were growing up, we had a TV (sometimes), period.
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A Sony 4K television at Don’s Maximum Sight & Sound in Waterloo.
Tuning out With interest in 3-D TV falling flat, industry turns to 4K
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Waverly Bowl Inn Blains Farm and Fleet Tuesday-July 23 Thursday-July Tuesday-July 235 Although content providers percent of all TVs sold in the million in 2011. 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm john.molseed@wcfcourier.com are backing away from home U.S. will be 3-D capable. Sales “I don’t think (manufactur915 4th St., S.W. Brandlynn Blvd, 3-D technology, manufac- of 3-D televisions are forecast ers) are going to get rid of it,” Waverly, Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 WATERLOO — After bursting turers aren’t. According to to reach 5.7 million this year, Root said. “If you get into the www.willowfruit.com • 1.855.5willow onto the home market a few the U.S. Consumer Electron- up from 4.1 million in 2012 smart TVs and higher-end years ago, 3-D TV is falling ics Sales & Forecast, about 17 after growing from less than 3 sets, they’re putting it in it.” flat. Content choices for home 3-D TV, already slim at the start of the year, will be even more sparse at year’s end when ESPN’s 3-D sports network will cease broadcasting. “There is a lack of content right now,” said Terry Root, of Don’s Maximum Sight and We perform all manufacturer required maintenance service. Sound in Waterloo. At an annual meeting with Compare our prices. We offer complete automotive repair. We feature BG Products for All distributors and manufacturFlushes with Chemicals. Brakes • Shocks & Struts • Starting & Charging • Air Conditioning • Exhaust • Heating & Cooling • We Repair Lawn & Garden Tires and Much More! ers Root attended this year, the focus was on new highresolution 4K TV. “Last year, they would have put us all in 3-D glasses and say, ‘watch at this,’” he said. When You Purchase This year no glasses were A Set Of 4 Select needed as manufacturers Goodyear and Dunlop Tires unveiled television sets with quadruple the resolution of the common 1080 dpi TVs. “I’ve never seen anything When You Purchase A quite like it,” Root said. Set Of 4 Select Goodyear Service Includes: Don’s Maximum Sight and Expires: and Dunlop Tires On Your 7/31/13 Sound is one of the first area • Evaluate A/C System Goodyear Credit Card INCLUDES: Full service oil change (up t 5 qts.), check retailers to sell the new conbattery and charging system, rotate tires, inspect brakes, sumer technology. and Recharge hoses, belts, steering and suspension, check antifreeze protection level. Shop supplies fees in the amount of 8% Sales for 3-D TVs still conwill be added to all services Add $1.50 Waste Oil Disposal. • A/C System tinue. People buying TVs for use with video games make (up to 2lbs. R134A) up the largest segment of MOST CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS. and A/C oil and dye. customers looking specifiFlush complete block and radiator with two gallons new antifreeze. Extended life extra. Shop supplies fee in the cally for 3-D capable TV, he amount of 8% will be added to all services. • Vacuum test said. Overall, interest in 3-D TV A/C System has waned for multiple reafor leaks Expires: 7/31/13 sons and not just content. To view 3-D images on a televiMost cars and right trucks. Savings package cannot FULL SERVICE LUBE sion, viewers need to wear a be combined with selected other offers. Shop FILTER SPECIAL special pair of glasses. supplies fees in the around of 895 will be added to 1. Drain engine oil and install new engine oil, Install new pads, machine rotors, special “The most negative thing up to 5 qts. all services. See store for details. applications extra. Includes brake shoes. I’ve heard is people not want2. Check fluid levels Expires: 7/31/13 3. Install new oil filter ing to wear glasses,” Root Turn drums and labor. Shop supplies fees 4. Lubricate chassis said. in the amount of 8% will be added 5. Perform Safety and WE SELL TRAILER TIRES Not all TVs use the same Maintenance Check. to all services format of encoding which Shop supplies fees in the amount Expires: 7/31/13 We Repair Lawn of 8% will be added to all services means 3-D viewing glasses MOST CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS. won’t necessarily work on all Most vehicles prices include up to 5 qts. and Garden Tires. Expires: 7/31/13 of oil. Add $1.50 Waste Oil Disposal. TVs. By JOHN MOLSEED
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