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October 29, 2003

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Headlines from October 29, 2003

The Long Last Gasp of Tube-Based TV

By Eric A. Taub

Old-style television sets are on their way out, trend that is likely to be accelerated even further by Sony Corp's decision to end production of traditional cathode ray tubes in Japan to focus eclusively on newer display technologies; except for smaller models, they are likely to be replaced within few years by flat-panel and rear-projections sets; plasma screens, which have captured most attention, have flaws that are likely to open way to other technologies; Scram Technologies has developed screen that improves projection set's picture, imbuing image with greatly increased contrast, brightness and viewing angle; Scram founder Ray Kwong comments; chart lists pluses and minuses of new technologies; photos (M)

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Photo of Californian sifting through ashes of San Diego home destroyed by wildfire

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 29, 2003, covering October 29, 2003.

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    Album cover for Measure Of A Man by Clay Aiken

    Measure Of A Man

    Clay Aiken

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    Album cover for Chicken*N*Beer by Ludacris

    Chicken*N*Beer

    Ludacris

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    Album cover for Hard by Jagged Edge

    Hard

    Jagged Edge

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    Album cover for Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKast

    Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

    OutKast

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    Album cover for The Movie Album by Barbra Streisand

    The Movie Album

    Barbra Streisand

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Notable Deaths

Hal Clement

2003Hal Clement, American pilot, author, and educator (born 1922)[†]

Harry Clement Stubbs, better known by the pen name Hal Clement, was an American science fiction writer and a leader of the hard science fiction subgenre. He also painted astronomically oriented artworks under the name George Richard.

Franco Corelli

2003Franco Corelli, Italian tenor and actor (born 1921)[†]

Franco Corelli was an Italian tenor who had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976. Associated in particular with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, he was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, passionate singing and remarkable performances. Dubbed the "prince of tenors", audiences were enchanted by his handsome features and charismatic stage presence. He had a long and fruitful partnership with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City between 1961 and 1975. He also appeared on the stages of most of the major opera houses in Europe and with opera companies throughout North America.

Historical Context for October 29, 2003

In 2003, the world population was approximately 6,420,361,634 people[†]