CDs were a significant step in the evolution of music.

Here’s a brief history of the compact disc (CD) for music, excluding its use for data storage:

Origins and Development:
The compact disc was developed in the late 1970s as a digital optical disc storage format for audio.
The first compact disc player was demonstrated by Philips and Sony in 1979.
The first commercial CD release was the 1982
Conceptualization (Late 1970s): The idea of a compact disc for audio recordings emerged in the late 1970s through the collaboration between Philips and Sony. The goal was to create a digital format that offered superior audio quality and durability compared to analog formats like vinyl records and cassette tapes.
Development and Standardization (Early 1980s): Engineers at Philips and Sony worked on developing the technical specifications for the CD format, including disc size, encoding method (PCM – Pulse Code Modulation), and error-correction techniques. In 1980, they jointly established the “Red Book” standard, which defined the CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) format.
Commercial Launch (1982): The first commercially available compact disc for music was released in Japan in October 1982. It featured recordings by artists such as Billy Joel, ABBA, and Dire Straits. The CD launch marked a significant milestone in the music industry, offering consumers a new, high-fidelity audio format.
Technological Advancements (1980s

These included the introduction of CD players with features like shuffle, repeat, and programmable playlists. Additionally, improvements in mastering and manufacturing processes enhanced the audio quality of CDs.

Decline (2000s – Present): With the advent of digital downloads

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Overall, the history of compact disc music showcases its transformative the music industry, offering a high-quality format for listen and enjoying music recordings.

This is a Photo of the Tesla Model Y Lithium Battery.

This photo below is a Tesla model Y battery. It takes up all of the space under the passenger compartment of the car. To manufacture it you need:

--12 tons of rock for Lithium (can also be extracted from sea water)
-- 5 tons of cobalt minerals (Most cobalt is made as a byproduct of processing copper and nickel ores. It is the most difficult and expensive material to obtain for a battery.)
-- 3 tons nickel ore
-- 12 tons of copper ore
You must move 250 tons of soil to obtain:
-- 26.5 pounds of Lithium
-- 30 pounds of nickel
-- 48.5 pounds of manganese
-- 15 pounds of cobalt
To manufacture the battery also requires:
-- 441 pounds of aluminum, steel and/or plastic
-- 112 pounds of graphite
The Caterpillar 994A is used to move the earth to obtain the minerals needed for this battery. The Caterpillar consumes 264 gallons of diesel in 12 hours.

The bulk of necessary minerals for manufacturing the batteries come from China or Africa. Much of the labor in Africa is done by children. When you buy an electric car, China profits most.

This is the 2021 Tesla Model Y OEM battery (the cheapest Tesla battery) currently for sale on the Internet for $4,999 not including shipping or installation. The battery weighs 1,000 pounds (you can imagine the shipping cost). The cost of Tesla batteries are:

Model 3 -- $14,000+ (Car MSRP $38,990)
Model Y -- $5,000–$5,500 (Car MSRP $47,740)
Model S -- $13,000–$20,000 (Car MSRP $74,990)
Model X -- $13,000+ (Car MSRP $79,990)

It takes 7 years for an electric car to reach net-zero CO2. The life expectancy of the battery is 10 years (average). Only in the last 3 years do you start to reduce your carbon footprint, but then the batteries must be replaced and you lose all gains made.

Let's not forget that if they catch fire, you cannot put the fire out because it burns so hot. The best you can do is get as far away from the fire as you can until it burns itself out.

But by all means, get an electric car. Just don't sell me on how awesome you are for the environment. Or for human rights.
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Tobias Mann - Intel inches closer to $3.5B contract to build secret fabs for Uncle Sam:

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Nikon to Acquire US Cinema Camera Manufacturer RED, this setup redefines the professional digital cinema camera market. Nikon's main competitors in camera and lens manufacturing include Canon, Sony, Fuji film, Panasonic, Pentax, and Olympus. Renamed to Nikon Corporation, after its cameras, in 1988. Nikon is a member of the Mitsubishi group of companies (keiretsu)

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February 25, 2024, 11:15 a.m. CT

We recognize that let many of our customers down.
AT&T sent a letter to employees on network outage that occurred on February 22. The Large swathes of the U.S. Including San Francisco, Houston and Chicago.

An incorrect process while working to expand our network, not a cyber attack.
Making it right.

Founding and Early Years (1877-1900):AT&T traces its roots back to the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. Bell and his associates founded the Bell Telephone Company in 1877.

In 1885, American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) was established as the long-distance division of Bell Telephone.
AT&T became the dominant force in the U.S. telephone industry through the acquisition of regional telephone companies.


Monopoly Era (1900-1984):By the early 20th century, AT&T had established a virtual monopoly over the telephone service in the United States.
The company faced antitrust actions, leading to the Kingsbury Commitment in 1913, which allowed AT&T to maintain its monopoly but subjected it to some government regulation.
AT&T's research arm, Bell Labs, became a major center for technological innovation during this period.

Breakup of the Bell System (1984):In 1984, the U.S. Department of Justice, in an antitrust action, ordered the divestiture of AT&T's local telephone service operating companies. This breakup led to the creation of seven Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs).
AT&T retained its long-distance services and equipment manufacturing, becoming a separate entity from the local telephone companies.

Post-Divestiture Era (1984-2005):After the breakup, AT&T faced increased competition in the telecommunications industry.
The company expanded into new areas, including computer manufacturing and financial services.
In 1996, the Telecommunications Act was signed into law, further deregulating the industry and promoting competition.

Rebranding and Mergers (2005 Onward):SBC Communications acquired AT&T Corp. in 2005, and the merged company adopted the name AT&T Inc.
AT&T continued to grow through acquisitions, including the purchase of BellSouth in 2006.
The company expanded its services beyond traditional telecommunication, entering the media and entertainment industry through acquisitions like DirecTV (2015) and Time Warner (2018).


Recent Developments (2020s):As of my knowledge cutoff in January 2022, AT&T continued to evolve its business model, focusing on media and streaming services.
The company launched HBO Max as its flagship streaming platform, offering a wide range of content.
Ongoing developments in the industry and corporate strategies may have occurred since then.

Google court for DuckDuckGo and Gmail The US Department of Justice just admitted manufacturing partnerships, according to newly transcripts of a landmark antitrust trial of the Alphabet unit. After Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google defends search agreements in court Meanwhile, impossible to disconnect concerns regarding the extent to which Google may scan Gmail content, potentially for advertising or other purposes. Google may have legitimate reasons for certain partnerships but they could also be problematic in a broader competition context.

This is one of the many reasons why we need to bring all manufacturing back to America, and not just for the jobs.

If we should ever be attacked on our own soil, we'll never be able to make another great comeback like we made in WWII. More importantly, if we get hit with another virus, and trade is stopped, we'll have our own plants. The left and 99.9% of their values and beliefs are evil. They need to be rooted out of our country.