electronics

FREE TV + Computer Event Now EVERY DAY in Cheektowaga
FREE TV + Computer Event Now EVERY DAY in Cheektowaga
FREE TV + Computer Event Now EVERY DAY in Cheektowaga
The Town of Cheektowaga Highway Superintendant, Mark Wegner says that every day Monday through Friday, there will be a free electronic recycling program happening. Usually, these events are few and far between throughout Western New York, but Cheektowaga is leading the way and making your life a whole lot easier.
Recycle + Reuse
Recycle + Reuse
Recycle + Reuse
Earth Day is tomorrow Saturday, April 22nd  which is part of Earth month and here’s another way to help save the planet and rid yourself of your unwanted electronics.  Tomorrow at the GM Tonawanda Engine Plant, 2995 River Road you’ll be able to drop off old computers, cellphones, TV’s, and other recyclable electronics.  The collection takes plac...
Electronic Era Presidential Firsts
Electronic Era Presidential Firsts
Electronic Era Presidential Firsts
It was just 8 days after he was inaugurated that President Franklin Roosevelt gave his first national radio address, speaking directly from the White House. The U.S. was at the lowest point of the Great Depression with between 25 and 33 percent of Americans unemployed. The country was worried and Roosevelt went on the radio to assure them he was prepared to lead the country back to prosperity. Rea
Why They Make You Turn Off Your Phone On An Airplane
Why They Make You Turn Off Your Phone On An Airplane
Why They Make You Turn Off Your Phone On An Airplane
It’s pretty routine and we don’t like it, but every time a plane is about ready to leave the gate – the flight attendants come around and make you turn off your cell phone or any other electronic device you have. The theory is that radio interference can cause the plane to crash. We accept it, b...
How A Frying Pan Changed the Guitar
How A Frying Pan Changed the Guitar
How A Frying Pan Changed the Guitar
It’s called the Rickenback Frying Pan and it had a huge effect on not only country music, but jazz, blues and rock. It was a patent granted in 1937 and the Rickenback Frying Pan had nothing to do with food or anything in the kitchen. It was a device that transformed the guitar.