#Sparton
🧵- A few of the TVs that were displayed at the museum. Seeing the failures as well as the triumphs is really interesting!

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#art #references #retrotv #technology
September 22, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The Sparton ‘Bluebird’ was a table model (mirrored glass, chrome-plated metal, fabric, painted wood).
Also seen here in the 1936 movie *Born To Dance* (James Stewart, Eleanor Powell and Virginia Bruce; songs by Cole Porter, including “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”)
September 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM
One of the Sparton mirrored glass and chrome radios unveiled was a large floor model, the ‘Nocturne’, and each of the models came in either blue or peach-colored glass.
September 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM
#OTD in 1935
‘The Style Sensation of the Radio World is Under These Covers
Designed by. . . #WalterDorwinTeague [1883-1960]’
‘Unveiling September 18 at the National Electrical & Radio Exposition ... Grand Central Palace [New York City]’
👇🧵
Sparton. 1935.
September 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Trading Halted for $SPNRF Sparton Resources Inc (F) Ordinary Shares | at 09:16:50 ET on OTC | Foreign Market or Regulatory Halt | 2026-09-01
September 1, 2026 at 1:29 PM
First Concert: Obituary
Last Concert: Sparton
Next Concert: Das Fabrikat
Seen Most: Tool
first concert: Green Day supporting Die Toten Hosen
last concert: Beatsteaks
next concert: ?
seen most: Beatsteaks
first concert: Die Toten Hosen
last concert: The Cure
next concert: Editors
seen most: Depeche Mode
July 22, 2026 at 6:45 AM
It's probably more accessible than New Sun, though it has some fun wordplay in there. (The amnesiac soldier's first language isn't Greek, so when he hears "Sparta" he translates it as "sparton" which means Rope, so he keeps calling them "Soldiers of Rope", etc)
July 20, 2026 at 3:52 PM
#2 at Pentagon Stephen Feinberg has close financial ties to Israel. While head of Trump's Intelligence Advisory Board 1st term, he bought US military contractor Sparton and then sold it to Elbit Systems. US was in aftermath of 2020 election when sale was announced:
Trump-Linked Billionaire ‘Flipping’ Last U.S.-Owned Sonobuoy Maker To Foreign Buyer
In the waning hours of the Trump administration, Cerberus Capital Management sold Sparton, the only U.S.-based sonobuoy producer, to Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense conglomerate. If U.S. regulators ...
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July 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
#Saanich | 400 block SPARTON RD | Out since Jun 28, 7:24 p.m. with < 5 customers out | Crew status: Crew on their way Est. arrival: Jun 28, 8:00 p.m.| Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details:...
June 29, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Actionists spray red paint over the Florida residence of Donnelly Bohan, a senior executive of Israel's biggest arms firm, Elbit Systems.

Bohan is the President of Elbit's Sparton Corporation and Vice President of Elbit America's Maritime Division.

C: @Pal_action_glbl
June 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM
⭕ #Palestine-Action a ciblé la résidence de #Donnelly-Anne-Bohan, une cadre dirigeante senior #d’Elbit-Systems, en #Floride.

Elle est présidente et directrice générale de la filiale #d’Elbit, #Sparton-Corporation, et vice-présidente de la division maritime #d’Elbit-America.

Via : #pal_action_glbl
June 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
La palabra ESPARTO deriva del griego antiguo spartón que significa cuerda o cordel y está relacionada con ESPARTA por la idea de resistencia. El ESPARTO crece de manera natural en la región del Mediterráneo Occidental, en el Norte de África (desde Marruecos hasta Egipto), España, parte de Italia y…
Taller de esparto
La palabra ESPARTO deriva del griego antiguo spartón que significa cuerda o cordel y está relacionada con ESPARTA por la idea de resistencia. El ESPARTO crece de manera natural en la región del Mediterráneo Occidental, en el Norte de África (desde Marruecos hasta Egipto), España, parte de Italia y Grecia. En España, el ESPARTO ha […]
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May 22, 2026 at 10:05 AM
📻 Through The Decades
🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 Disco 2000
🎵 Pulp

Online continuously since 2001 - the UK's oldest community station
May 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 Supersonic
🎵 Oasis

See our full schedule at www.phoenixfm.com
May 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
📻 Through The Decades
🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 She's A Star
🎵 James

At the heart of our community since 1996
May 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
📻 Through The Decades
🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 I Think I Love You
🎵 Voice Of The Beehive

Now on DAB in Southend, Basildon, Brentwood, Romford, Ilford and Stratford
May 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
📻 Through The Decades
🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 Mysterious Ways
🎵 U2

Broadcasting to Brentwood, Billericay and beyond
May 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
📻 Through The Decades
🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 '74-'75
🎵 The Connells

Broadcasting to Brentwood, Billericay and beyond
May 3, 2026 at 2:35 PM
📻 Through The Decades
🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 Losing My Religion
🎵 R.E.M.

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May 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 Torn
🎵 Natalie Imbruglia

Now on DAB from Southend on Sea to the City of London!
May 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
📻 Through The Decades
🎤 Eleanor Sparton
💿 Single Girl
🎵 Lush

Broadcasting to Brentwood, Billericay and beyond
May 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM