From Israel, a man of abstraction Jan 13, 2010
Last Updated: 2:14 AM, January 13, 2010. Posted: 1:33 AM, January 13, 2010. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Texas town welcomed drilling, now fears pollution Jan 13, 2010
Dish residents started noticing problems in 2005, the same year the town changed its name from Clark in a publicity stunt, agr 00004000 eeing to be called Dish in exchange for free satellite TV for everybody in town. That was also the year five gas companies opened an unmanned compressor complex, and it didn't take long for complaints to start rolling in. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Funny honeys Jan 12, 2010
New York comedians score with ha-ha hottie groupies. By MANDY STADTMILLER. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Scripps names Regis Travel Channel VP Jan 12, 2010
Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI), based in Cincinnati, operates cable and satellite TV networks and related Internet sites. Scripps Networks opened up $1. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
* Bomber leaves video urging more attacks Jan 11, 2010
The video, which surfaced on Saturday morning and has been broadcast on the Arabic satellite TV station al-Jazeera, will raise further questions in an already fierce debate as to how Balawi was able to meet so many CIA officers without being adequately checked. Reports have claimed that he was recommended to the CIA by Jordanian intelligence and that he led a double life, posing as a very useful informant while he plotted his spectacular attack. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Chrysler minivans still set the standard Jan 10, 2010
For 2009, the Chrysler and Dodge minivans come in five different models, with three different seating and storage systems and great new entertainment options, including live satellite TV.. The Chrysler Town ry models are the base LX, midlevel Touring and top-of-the-line Limited, with prices ranging from $25,730 to $36,530 (plus $770 freight and options). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Satellite TV Jan 10, 2010
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Caught in the middle Jan 10, 2010
In this area, the satellite TV dishes point to north Africa and the argot on the streets is Arabic and heavily-accented French. There is nothing pretty about Aulnay-sous-Bois. (The Age, Australia -- Features)
Nielsen Ratings Jan 10, 2010
Season-to-date average. Desperate Housewives. (USA Today -- Life)
Cheap alcohol: Plastered for a pound Jan 10, 2010
(Price isn t the only factor behind this change: home comforts from radiators to satellite TV have made British sitting rooms cosier places than they used to be). The government said last year that it was unwilling to punish the sensible majority of drinkers, which means that the minimum-price idea will probably struggle. (The Economist)
Happy howl-idays Jan 10, 2010
What to give well-loved pets. Last Updated: 3:06 PM, December 14, 2009. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Sports: Countdown to '10: Top sports innovations and trends since 2000 Jan 10, 2010
The buffet gets bigger: Niche channels were around in the 20th century The Golf Channel began in 1995 but took off in this decade as consumers got more access to more channel capacity via digital cable and satellite TV. Specialized channels such as the NFL Network, MLB Network, 's Universal Sports, the Big , and the CBS College Sports Network at times allow leagues to control how they're covered and give fans far more access to year-round specialized coverage ... Partly that's because the number... (The News-Press -- Sports)
TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent Jan 10, 2010
Digital video recorder company TiVo filed a patent infringement suit on Monday against EchoStar Communications, a satellite TV service provider. San Jose, Calif. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
The Beatrice strikes back Jan 10, 2010
The guys behind NYC's most notorious lounge set out to topple the evil empire of the boom boom boom. Last Updated: 4:28 AM, January 10, 2010. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
One-Trick Tech Ponies To Avoid Jan 10, 2010
It's bad enough that I have to pay for things like the phone, satellite TV, and home Internet that I'm not using for 6 months out of the year, but there's no way around that because the business models are already too solidly established. Maybe if I eventually get into a career or position that allows me to stay home more often, subscriptions wouldn't seem like such a waste. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Who Will Win the Cable Wars? Not You. Jan 10, 2010
Last year, people without cable or satellite tv subscriptions had to purchase a digital converter box, unless they owned a digital or HD tv. Even though the feds sent out coupons for the transition to digital television, there are probably significant numbers of people who did not or could not get a converter box. (Slate)
Comics & Games Jan 10, 2010
Hidato is an easy to learn, difficult to master puzzle that challenges the player to discover the hidden path within the grid. Hitori is an addictive number-based logic puzzle that is easy to learn and provides a new challenge each day. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Heavyweights to rise and fall Jan 10, 2010
DAMASCUS - As is customary on New Year's Eve, a colorful assortment of astrologers, oracles and soothsayers appeared on Arabic satellite TV predicting what 2010 has in store for the Arab world. Some went full-board with what many people wanted to hear - predicting annihilation of the State of Israel; others stated the obvious, claiming that the Arab-Israeli conflict will not be solved and that Lebanon will remain divided among its different sects in 2010. (Asia Times Online)
Bulls luck is the pits Jan 10, 2010
Bull s luck is the pits - NYPOST.com. Bulls luck is the pits. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Working it out Jan 10, 2010
Famous faces hold odd jobs on the side. Last Updated: 4:28 AM, January 10, 2010. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
My New York: Marlo Thomas Jan 10, 2010
By WENDY STRAKER HAUSER. Last Updated: 4:28 AM, January 10, 2010. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Jan. 10 letters Jan 10, 2010
Many of my friends and neighbors have satellite TV and they don't have the problems Cablevision presents to its viewers/subscribers. I don't want a garish, weather-susceptible satellite dish on the side of my house, so I chose a different solution. (NJ.com -- Times)