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Steve Smith, Editor-in-Chief,
February 17, 2009
An Ironic Feb. 17
So today is Feb. 17, 2009, the original deadline for the digital television transitio...
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Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
February 17, 2009
CEA's Gary Shapiro Speaks To The Media Institute
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February 13, 2009
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NFM is an independent dealer? Give me a break!...
Scott Huffman - 2/17/2009 1:21:35 PM PT
in response to Dealers Deploying Different Strategies To Counter Tough Times

Let's not overreact Mr. Shapiro. The provisionist clauses pertain to heavy industry o...
K. Weiss - 2/17/2009 10:25:58 AM PT
in response to CEA Decries Protectionist Provisions In Stimulus Package

this little piece of "fear Mongering" is ridiculous and out of place in this magazi...
lumiere - 2/17/2009 9:33:43 AM PT
in response to CEA Decries Protectionist Provisions In Stimulus Package

I am hoping this buzz the democrats are on doesn't last too much longer. The path th...
M Forrer - 2/17/2009 7:20:17 AM PT
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CES 2009: CEA Leaders In Technology Dinner
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Dec. Majap Shipments Declined 12%
WASHINGTON — Factory shipments of major appliances fell 11.7 percent in December, with almost all categories of white g...

CEA: Super Bowl Stills Sells HDTVs
Arlington, Va. — The Consumer Electronics Association predicted that last week's Super Bowl between the Arizona Cardina...

Imaging Vendors See Mixed Market
LAS VEGAS — As the imaging industry gears up for the annual PMA trade show, held here March 3-5, the 500-plus expected...

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