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Bruce Tucker

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A Guide to Reader’s Theater

Reader's Theater is a school activity in which a presenter reads in front of an audience. Similar to theater, the presenter reads the script with expressions, emotions and voice-modulation. But, in contrast with a theater, the presenter doesn't learn his or her lines. The presenter performs the play by using non-verbal communication i.e. voice, facial expressions, and gestures. In a…
Bruce Tucker
March 14, 2011
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When Space is an Issue

So you have built the world's greatest 'man cave', loaded to the brim with all the electronic bells and whistles that any home theater enthusiast would die for. You have the perfect projector, playing the perfect movie from the perfect speakers, with lighting that makes you think you should have done this kind of thing for a living!  Ok, so…
Bruce Tucker
September 6, 2010
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How to Clean & Make Furniture Last

Creating a home theater is no small investment. The combination of a big-screen TV, speakers, installation/set-up, furniture, and decorations can cost thousands of dollars. In order to get the most years out of your furniture, you must know how to clean furniture correctly and keep it in great condition with these easy maintenance ideas. Clean Leather Furniture Leather is usually…
Bruce Tucker
June 18, 2010
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Palliser: The Leader in Contemporary Home Theater Furniture

Palliser is the leader in contemporary home theater furnishings. Form selection to quality, Palliser makes the grade on every level. Art DeFehr, President, and CEO may have summed up the reasons Palliser leads the pack:  Design, innovation, and service coupled with a committed and competent staff that genuinely cares about the products they build and sell. Design Palliser is committed…
Bruce Tucker
June 6, 2010
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A Brief History of Home Theater

Our ears are built to listen to the sound coming towards us from all angles. This sound is used by our bodies to even decode dimensions and distance as well as directional information. The Good Old Days of Stereo Traditional home theater setups included two speakers placed in front of us to the left and to the right to try…
Bruce Tucker
June 29, 2009
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Tips for Hosting Your Own Movie Night

Ready to show off that impressive home theater you spent the last year building? Well a popular option is to gather some friends and family together for a movie night. There are a couple elements to make your movie night truly impressive. Below we have listed some tips that will make your home theater movie night, a night to remember.…
Bruce Tucker
June 26, 2009
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How Good Is Your Furniture Warranty

You've fallen in love with an upholstered sofa or chair and you're ready to make a purchase. But wait! Have you checked the warranty? A good warranty can mean the difference between buying with confidence... and taking your chances. We've come a long way from the old days of "let the buyer beware!" when it comes to buying products in…
Bruce Tucker
June 25, 2009
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A Look at Home Theater Seating Options

Conventional Household Home Theater Seating Conventional household home theater seating consists of the everyday common household seating options. Sofas, loveseats, and other usual living room options can all be considered conventional household home theater seating. Surprisingly, a large percentage of home theaters utilize this type of home theater seating. It is a convenient and cost-effective option as users can simply…
Bruce Tucker
June 23, 2009
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Home Theater Seating Essentials

The majority of home theater buyers focus their attention and their budget on the equipment that make up their entertainment system like the latest projection or screen equipment, surround sound speakers and other cutting-edge audio and visual equipment. Most buyers overlook an absolutely essential element to their viewing experience—home movie theater seating. The importance of movie theater chairs, sofas and…
Bruce Tucker
June 16, 2009
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It’s Not ‘Just a Chair’ Anymore

Just like traditional living room furniture, home theater chairs and sofas come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. But the biggest difference in home theater furniture is the number of ways you can enhance the entertainment experience! (And we're talking about a LOT more than just cup holders, ladies, and gentlemen.) Power Recline Maybe it's not the newest feature,…
Bruce Tucker
January 29, 2009