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    Jeff Lisandro and WSOP Main Event Survivors on the Penultimate Week of The Poker Show  Jul 4, 2009
    Matchroom Sport, producer of The Poker Show, is one of the world's largest suppliers of sports programming ... The company is a world leader in poker, snooker, bowls, boxing, darts, fishing, golf, and pool TV programming. (PR Newswire)

    Comcast again changing channels  Jul 3, 2009
    "By delivering more channels digitally, we're able to respond today and in the coming months to strong customer demand for additional services and programming, including more HD content and faster internet speeds," Comcast said in a statement. "Our current offer makes it easy and inexpensive for Standard customers to get the better picture and sound quality and 10,000 On Demand choices that come with digital cable.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Multicultural radio presenter linked to anti-immigration Facebook groups  Jul 3, 2009
    A presenter for a NSW community radio station that specialises in multicultural programming has been reprimanded after she was revealed to be an administrator of several racist, anti-immigration groups on Facebook ... 2MIA prides itself on "multicultural programming" and has several presenters from diverse backgrounds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    The secret behind July 4th  Jul 3, 2009
    Two centuries later Lawren Smithline, a 36-year-old mathematician, and a professional codebreaker at the Center for Communications Research (Princeton, N.J.), decyphered the original code with a lot of manual labor and by using "dynamic programming" requiring fewer than 100,000 calculations. According to the article, the cipher's text was close to the original Declaration: "In Congress, July Fourth, one thousand seven hundred and seventy six. A declaration by the Representatives of the United... (EETimes)

    TEMECULA: Hillside fire prompts evacuations (6687)  Jul 3, 2009
    Cameron Contour, who works for Trinovations, a computer programming company, evacuates his office building on the east side of Via Industria just south of Roick Drive Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Bill Wechter - Staff Photographer). (North County Times)

    Weather Channel changing up 'On the 8s' tunes  Jul 3, 2009
    I think we ve been doing an injustice to our viewers playing, for the lack of a better word, elevator music on the segments for all these years, Geoffrey Darby, the cable network s new executive vice president of programming, said Thursday ... But all that non-interruptive smoothness let the channel programming slip too far into the background, which wasn t great for the audience or the network s advertisers who prefer viewers who are awake. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Authority of the printed word  Jul 3, 2009
    People are bringing in their children, and they are looking for quality programming, she said ... In addition to items that can be checked out of the local library, each also offers programming for kids, teens and adults. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Dish gets stay, TiVo shares fall  Jul 3, 2009
    A jury found in 2007 that software in Dish Network's set-top boxes violated TiVo patents covering DVR playback features, like the ability to pause and rewind live programming while the DVR continues to record. Dish Network reprogrammed millions of its DVRs after the 2007 verdict with a workaround it said removed any infringing software. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Speed Launches 'Big Block Thursday' on July 16  Jul 3, 2009
    "We won't be giving viewers a lot of time to catch their breath," Speed SVP of programming Steve Craddock said in a release. "Each of the three programs has an identity all its own, but a shared level of palpable intensity that keeps you wondering what will happen next.". (Multichannel News)

    FCC Considers DTV After-Action Report  Jul 3, 2009
    Genachowski vows "commission's doors will be open" to broadcasters still struggling in wake of analog shutoff. By John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 5:05:50 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Outdoor Channel Inks Partnership Pact With Fly Fishing Film Tour  Jul 3, 2009
    "Our new partnership with the FFFT is part of our ongoing commitment to tap into the best programming and communities for each of our key verticals - fishing, hunting, shooting and adventure," said Outdoor Channel COO Tom Hornish. "By providing our viewers and affiliates with opportunities to engage with a dedicated well-rounded and unique source of fly fishing entertainment like the FFFT, we're able to bring the additional platforms of live events and independent films to our audiences. From a... (Multichannel News)

    MSG Entertains From Rucker Park Tonight  Jul 3, 2009
    13-Episode Series Focuses On Entertainers Basketball Classic Tournament From Harlem. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 4:22:38 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    FCC Meeting Stresses Urgency of Broadband Rollout  Jul 3, 2009
    New Chairman Genachowski, fellow commissioners promise open, consumer-focused, data-driven FCC. By John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 5:09:03 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Cox Promotes Kaish To Head Technology Ops  Jul 3, 2009
    Operator Elevates Other Tech Execs to New Leadership Roles. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 1:11:43 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Jackson Death Draws Record Viewers  Jul 3, 2009
    King of Pop's' Fans Drawn to News Coverage, Tributes. by R. Thomas Umstead -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 1:16:55 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Carr Moves Up to CEO at SinglePipe  Jul 3, 2009
    Cynthia Carpenter Joins as COO, Matt Phillips Shifts to Vice Chair. By Kent Gibbons -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 11:48:03 AM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Bravo Heats Up August With Series Returns  Jul 3, 2009
    Flipping Out Bows Aug 17; Rachel Zoe Project Eight Days Later. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 1:03:57 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    $43 Million Payday For Carey  Jul 3, 2009
    Former DirecTV CEO Gets Deal Comparable To Chernin. Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 11:25:16 AM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Secure smart-grid meters sooner, not later, security expert says  Jul 3, 2009
    Mike Davis, a senior security consultant at IOActive, and Joshua Pennell, the companys president, wrote on the that an IOActive team identified multiple programming errors on smart-meter platforms, ranging from the inappropriate use of banned functions to protocol implementation issues. The research team was able to weaponize these attack vectors and create an in-flash rootkit, which allowed them to assume full system control of all exposed smart-meter capabilities. (FCW.com)

    A New Signal from the FCC  Jul 3, 2009
    To make that happen, Genachowski could use a carrot and stick, says veteran communications lawyer Andrew Lipman: on the one hand reducing the length of broadcast licenses if programming isn't deemed sufficiently diverse and offering tax credits to broadcasters who sell to minorities. It will be several months before the business community gets a clear reading on Genachowski's FCC. But executives already know one thing for certain: The new guy will have far more clout than Martin. (BusinessWeek)

    Wounded Warrior  Jul 3, 2009
    Content and Programming Copyright 2009 FOX News Network, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Transcription Copyright 2009 CQ Transcriptions, LLC, which takes sole responsibility for the accuracy of the transcription. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No license is granted to the user of this material except for the user's personal or internal use and, in such case, only one copy may be printed, nor shall user use any material for commercial purposes or in any fashion that may infringe upon FOX News Network, LLC'S and... (Fox News)

    HISTORY(TM) and Aniboom Collaborate To Create Short Form Animations For Highly Anticipated The People Speak Film Airing Later This Year  Jul 3, 2009
    Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network's program offerings are hit series such as Ax Men, Battle 360, The Universe, Cities of The Underworld and Ice Road Truckers, as well as acclaimed specials including 102 Minutes That Changed America, King, Life After People, 1968 with Tom Brokaw, Nostradamus:2012 and Star Wars: The Legacy... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Free/Open Source's Key Programming Languages  Jul 3, 2009
    Curious about programming, but having trouble getting started because you're confused about all those languages ... You might call C the king of Linux programming languages. (Datamation)

    HDNet's 'Inside MMA' Presents an In-Depth Discussion With Top MMA Trainers  Jul 3, 2009
    com/hdnet) is a network that is original, thinks independently and delivers unique content and provocative, authentic programming that appeals to men of all ages, delivered in true high definition. HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for popular, original programming, including television's only HD news feature programs "HDNet World Report," and the Emmy Award winning "Dan Rather Reports," featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather ... HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Getting an early start  Jul 3, 2009
    "Over the past year," Loperena said, "our staff has increased from 15 to 50 people, and we have increased our sports programming from three shows to eight shows.". Bolander is majoring in journalism as well as Health and Sports Studies. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    ION Media Networks Receives Final Court Approval for $150 Million Financing  Jul 3, 2009
    The financing is consistent with the Companys plan for growing its TV network through general audience appeal based on sustained investment in programming and digital technology ... "The team has been working very hard and diligently on building the company and we are pleased about this vote of confidence from our stakeholders as well as from the Court," said Brandon Burgess, IONs Chairman and CEO. "Operationally, June was a new high for us in terms of audience ratings, and this funding... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Akamai Announces Variable Bit Rate Streaming Support to Deliver Live High Quality Video Content to iPhone and iPod touch  Jul 3, 2009
    CBC is pleased to be taking part in this initiative with our valued partners at Akamai, said Bob Kerr, director, Business ct Development, CBC Digital Programming and Business Development. We are excited to be able to offer Canadians both live and on-demand programming from the CBC in remarkable quality on the iPhone and iPod touch. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Michael Jackson Radio Airplay Stays Strong According to Mediabase  Jul 3, 2009
    In addition to providing vital airplay and programming information to more than 1,700 affiliate radio stations and every major broadcast group, Mediabase 24/7, a division of Premiere Radio Networks, is the data source for popular countdown and syndicated shows like American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, After MidNite with Blair Garner, Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton, Jeff Foxworthy Countdown, Country Top 40 Countdown with Bob Kingsley, and others. Mediabase also provides its airplay research... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Guide to Online Security  Jul 3, 2009
    A person who uses programming skills to gain illegal access to a computer, network, or file. header. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Don't Touch That Remote! JetBlue Enhances Channel Surfing at 30,000 Feet with Updated Channel Lineup  Jul 3, 2009
    NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: - ), the value-based airline that continues to offer the most free live entertainment of any U.S. carrier, today announces exclusive enhancements to its 36-channel lineup of DIRECTV programming. As of today, the following channels are available to JetBlue customers on their individual seat-back in-flight entertainment systems: 24-hour news channel MSNBC; GolTV, the first U.S. network dedicated fully to soccer with... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Valley TV, radio station going in new direction  Jul 3, 2009
    The stations are changing hands programming will be restructured ... According to Williams, the company plans to do a 180 degree change to the programming, completely revamping the news and doing away with the ESPN radio sports channel ... He said TV viewers can expect to see a mix of hunting shows, national news and black and white westerns, which will run every day from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. We plan to offer an array of programming which we think will be very successful, said Williams, during an... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Scheduling Fare  Jul 3, 2009
    ESPN Regional Television is the largest syndicator of college sports programming in the United States. Additional televised games for the 2009 season will be announced at the Big East Summer Kickoff in Newport, R.I., Aug. 4. (BlueGoldNews.com)

    Verizon FiOS Celebrates Fourth of July on VOD  Jul 3, 2009
    This includes everything from popular movies and concerts to exercise and kids programming -- all watched in the comfort of consumers' living rooms ... Verizon FiOS TV offers customers a broad collection of programming, with more than 500 all-digital channels, including up to 130 HD channels. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Asheville-Based Web Design Firm Launches New Web Site for National Organization  Jul 3, 2009
    Its services include Web site design and development, programming, ecommerce solutions, graphic design, and marketing consulting. Jaymunda applies an innovative Word of Mouth Marketing strategy to help its clients use the power of technology and communication to create targeted and effective messages. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Windstream Offers DISH Remote Access Service to Give Customers Anywhere Access to DVR  Jul 3, 2009
    584 million satellite TV customers as of March 31, 2009 with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels, state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the DuoDVRTM ViP 722 DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine Editors Choice. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Verizon Wireless to Launch V CAST Mobile TV in South Florida  Jul 3, 2009
    The FLO TV service uses a technology that delivers programming in a linear format over the company's own dedicated mobile network, so Verizon Wireless can offer customers the latest in mobile entertainment without impacting its award-winning voice and data services ... For the latest and more detailed information on V CAST Mobile TV programming, compatible handsets, pricing and availability, customers can visit any Verizon Wireless Communications Store or. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Web video site Joost cuts service, jobs, CEO goes  Jul 2, 2009
    The company has programming deals with CBS, and Warner Bros ... Cable operators and content producers are working on plans to put more shows on the Web and are trying to develop online systems that can ensure they get paid for the programming and help prevent piracy. (USA Today -- Tech)

    NTIA, RUS Create Application Process, Define Terms for Allocating Broadband Funds  Jul 2, 2009
    Will Allow Private Companies To Bid For Broadband Money. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 7/1/2009 3:26:05 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Adware Spreads Quickly on AOL IM  Jul 2, 2009
    The terms of service give permission to PSD Tools or "third parties designated by PSD Tools" to periodically provide "automatic programming fixes, updates and upgrades to the software which may include installation of third party applications, through automatic electronic dissemination and other means.". According to information provided with the BuddyLinks program, it can be removed through the Windows Add or Remove Programs function. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)

    Exclusive: Talking BCS With New Committee Chief  Jul 2, 2009
    This Web site was designed using. about the benefits of standardized design. (Nebraska Statepaper)

    ABC Pulls John Stossels Healthcare Piece  Jul 2, 2009
    Id rather have viewers vote with their remotes than have elites govern our choices, making sure we watch serious programming. Yes, I am sick of the coverage of Michael Jackson. (Newsmax)

    Mozilla's Crowdsourcing Mystique  Jul 2, 2009
    Even as Mozilla's internal staff has grown to 250, from 15 in 2005, an army of volunteers still contributes about 40% of the company's work, which ranges from tweaks to the programming code to designing the Firefox logo. How Mozilla channels those efforts is a model for a growing number of companies trying to tap into the collective talents of large pools of software developers and other enthusiasts of a product, brand, or idea. (BusinessWeek)

    Ad Industry Backs Form of Opt-In For Behavioral Ads  Jul 2, 2009
    Groups Say Guidelines Could Be In Place By Start Of 2010. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2009 12:01:00 AM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    A Win For The Cable Guys  Jul 2, 2009
    i went with customer service and quality of programming. satellite companies are not going to be effected much by this. (Multichannel News)

    Dish Wins Stay From Appeals Court On DVR Order  Jul 2, 2009
    Analysts have expected Dish to reach an agreement with TiVo on licensing terms for the Time Warp patent, which describes a DVR system that allows for simultaneous storage and playback of TV programming from a cable or satellite source. "Dish Network would now appear to have little choice but to settle," Sanford Bernstein senior analyst Craig Moffett wrote in a report following the June 2 ruling. (Multichannel News)

    VOD Vendors Fast-Forward Network DVR Plans  Jul 2, 2009
    By comparison, Time Warner Cable's Start Over, a time-shifted service offered in partnership with content owners, ingests linear programming once and serves the same copy to multiple customers. "If you want to implement a remote storage DVR, it's not going to be a small-ticket item with today's technology," said Michael Adams, vice president of application software strategy for Tandberg Television. (Multichannel News)

    Entropic Hires Former PolyCipher CEO Lookabaugh  Jul 2, 2009
    Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 7/1/2009 10:32:04 PM EDT. Entropic Communications, a provider of silicon and software to provide home networking over coaxial cabling, announced it has hired Tom Lookabaugh as its chief technology officer. (Multichannel News)

    And you belived them? Since when has Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Cox...  Jul 2, 2009
    The , based on the Java programming language, lets cable operators deliver interactive TV applications and video programming to any compatible device, such as a set-top box or TV. ... Turing the box off, then back on is the only way to get the programming to continue. (Multichannel News)

    FCC To Seek More Public Input on Broadband Plan  Jul 2, 2009
    John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 7/1/2009 8:57:00 PM EDT. The deadline for reply comments on the FCC's national broadband deployment plan is July 12, having been extended a couple weeks. (Multichannel News)

    Yahoo Pulls Plug On Maven Net-Video Unit  Jul 2, 2009
    Internet Company Acquired Startup For $160 Million Last Year. By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 7/1/2009 6:57:52 AM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Fox Business Network, Al Jazeera Partner With Video News Site  Jul 2, 2009
    1Cast Bolsters Content Supplier Base For Aggregation Business. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 7/1/2009 10:26:51 AM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Dish Subs Can Still Use DVRs  Jul 2, 2009
    View images of the new control room and screenshots of the new HD picture for dayside programming. (Photos courtesy of NBC Universal). (Multichannel News)

    Morgenstein Shuffles Lineup With Baseball Novel  Jul 2, 2009
    Author, Cable Publicist Releases 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame' On Amazon. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 7/1/2009 1:24:06 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    /C O R R E C T I O N -- Nickelodeon/  Jul 2, 2009
    The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 98 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 15 consecutive years. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    High court won't block remote storage DVR system  Jul 2, 2009
    "At the same time, we are mindful of the potential implications for ad skipping and the concerns this has raised in the programming community.". Rutledge said the technology could benefit programmers and advertisers. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Michael Jackson's Death and Cable News  Jul 2, 2009
    If the overall cable news audience was down, maybe regular programming with updates is the way to go. I tuned into Glenn Beck on Monday on FNC and I had to laugh out loud. (Human Events Online)

    M.I.A. Wins Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2009 BET Awards  Jul 2, 2009
    BET Networks is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 98 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Italian TV bins reality shows  Jul 2, 2009
    Claudio Petruccioli, Rai's president, says his decision has been taken in line with Italy's wider efforts to improve the quality of its programming. Rai intends to redirect the money spent on reality TV into Italian film. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)

    Newsweek: Is Chavez behind Venezuela's brain drain?  Jul 2, 2009
    But after the failed coup against Chvez in 2002, the government cracked down on independent media and programming budgets dried up. In a month, Canal Uno was down to four employees and heading for bankruptcy. (MSNBC -- International)

    ZapMyTV Enters Into VOD and SVOD License Agreement with Paramount Digital Entertainment  Jul 2, 2009
    --(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZapMyTV, a family-friendly web portal that broadcasts live cable programming via the Internet across multiple social networking platforms and offers theatrical motion picture content on a video-on-demand and subscription video-on-demand basis, today announced it has entered into a license agreement with Paramount Digital Entertainment, a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Viacom (NYSE: - , - ) ... ZapMyTV.com, Inc. (ZapMyTV) The Company... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    China backs down from web filter plan  Jul 2, 2009
    Separately, a California company claimed Green Dam contained stolen programming code. Chinese web surfers ridiculed Green Dam by saying it would block access to photos of animals and other innocuous subjects. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Expands Nickelodeon and Viacom Licensing Agreement in Canada  Jul 2, 2009
    "We are excited to expand upon our partnership with Nickelodeon and Viacom into the Canadian marketplace, commented SpongeTech's COO, Steven Moskowitz. We look forward to celebrating SpongeBobs 10th anniversary in July across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to SpongeBob, the Company will look to market two other popular animated Nickelodeon characters, Dora the Explorer, and Go, Diego, Go!.To purchase SpongeTechs newest SpongeBob SquarePants childrens bath sponge, please... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    DIRECTV to Offer HD Local Channels in 133 Markets  Jul 2, 2009
    Offering our customers the most compelling HD programming lineup available continues to be a top priority for us, said Derek Chang, executive vice president, Content Strategy and Development, DIRECTV, Inc. We understand the importance local programming in HD plays in the overall television viewing experience for our customers and we will continue to extend our HD leadership with more national and local HD channels next year ... DIRECTV will deliver HD programming from the primary broadcast... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Microsoft previews digital TV update  Jul 2, 2009
    Specific features include on-demand storefronts for in-home shopping and a new programming recommendation service, dubbed Best Bets, that uses people's viewing history to help them find VOD movies to watch. "With Microsoft TV, network operators now have more opportunities than ever to merchandize the premium services that differentiate their offerings from competitive satellite services," Moshe Lichtman, a vice president at the Microsoft TV division, said in a statement. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)

    Incredibly 'Shocked'  Jul 2, 2009
    Content and Programming Copyright 2009 FOX News Network, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Transcription Copyright 2009 CQ Transcriptions, LLC, which takes sole responsibility for the accuracy of the transcription. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No license is granted to the user of this material except for the user's personal or internal use and, in such case, only one copy may be printed, nor shall user use any material for commercial purposes or in any fashion that may infringe upon FOX News Network, LLC'S and... (Fox News)

    viaRadio Announces HEARO Network Participants  Jul 2, 2009
    Stations receive equipment that allows simultaneous broadcast of their programming with these community alerts. The equipment also provides stations the opportunity to send text information to car radios equipped with RDS technology. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Mediacom will raise cable rates  Jul 2, 2009
    "There's a high cost to programming --- particularly sports programming." ... "The biggest part of a cable customer's cable bill goes directly to programming," Peters said ... baseballfan wrote on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM:" go get yourself some DirecTV. I did it last year and the programming is so much better for less/same cost depending on what package you choose. ". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Pokagon Fund furnishing fireworks for Three Oaks  Jul 2, 2009
    The Pokagon Fund has been charged with the responsibility of providing support and programming for gambling addiction. The Michiana Center for Gambling Recovery was created to educate the community about issues of problem gambling and offer assistance to gamblers and their families. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Richard DeitschMEDIA CIRCUS  Jul 2, 2009
    As ESPN's executive vice president for content, Skipper has a major hand in the programming you see on the network and his fondness for soccer is no Beckham-come-lately act. He is a devoted supporter of Tottenham, the plucky London-based English Premier League team, and has spanned the globe with his two children visiting some of soccer's most famous cathedrals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Retrans Fees Could Reach $1.2 Billion By 2011: SNL Kagan  Jul 2, 2009
    Retrans Fees Could Reach $1. Retrans Fees Could Reach $1. (Multichannel News)

    Nielsen: DTV Unready Homes Drop to 1.7 Million  Jul 2, 2009
    Nielsen: DTV Unready Homes Drop to 1. Nielsen: DTV Unready Homes Drop to 1. (Multichannel News)

    Hoops, Entertainment News Story Drive Strong Q2 Ratings For Cable  Jul 2, 2009
    USA Easily Wins Period, Topping Disney, Fox News, TNT. Thomas Umstead -- Multichannel News, 7/1/2009 4:29:17 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Media on Standby for Jackson Memorial Plans  Jul 2, 2009
    "I don't know what tomorrow is going to bring on this story," said Bart Feder, senior vice president of current programming at CNN. "I just know we're going to be prepared for it.". Two further indications that networks expect the story to have staying power: ABC News said its Friday "20/20" will be devoted to Jackson, and CNN announced two weekend repeats of its Jackson documentary that already ran multiple times last weekend. (Newsmax)

    Operators To Miss Tru2way Deadline  Jul 1, 2009
    The , based on the Java programming language, lets cable operators deliver interactive TV applications and video programming to any compatible device, such as a set-top box or TV.. Five of the six biggest U.S. MSOs -- Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Cablevision Systems and Bright House Networks -- committed to the July 1, 2009, deadline in pacts with major consumer-electronics companies signed last summer, with the exception of Charter Communications, which had agreed to. (Multichannel News)

    SoapNet Bolsters Original Lineup With Reality Pair  Jul 1, 2009
    SoapNet continues to broaden its commitment to original programming, ordering a new reality series, pushing special Holidate into series form and picking up scripted drama Being Erica for a second campaign. Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney ABC Television Group said Bank of Mom and Dad, adapted from a BBC format, is an original reality series where women in their 20s and 30s have to face their mom and dad moving in for one week and also receive advice from financial Farnoosh Torabi during... (Multichannel News)

    Joost Retreats From Consumer Online TV Strategy  Jul 1, 2009
    Former Comcast Exec Matt Zelesko Takes Over as CEO. By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 6/30/2009 12:02:35 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    MTV Gives Birth To Second Season Of '16 And Pregnant'  Jul 1, 2009
    MTV Gives Birth To Second Season Of '16 And Pregnant. Network Will Cap Series First Season With Life After Labor' Special, Hosted By Dr. Drew Hinsky. (Multichannel News)

    China accuses Google of spreading pornography  Jul 1, 2009
    Researchers at the University of Michigan who studied "Green Dam" say they have found "serious security vulnerabilities due to programming errors" that could allow any Web site a PC user visits to take control of the computer. "Protecting children from inappropriate content is a legitimate objective, but this is an inappropriate means and is likely to have a broader scope," Kirk said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Comcast: Mobile Voice, Video In The Cards  Jul 1, 2009
    Operator Expects to Provide All Services via Wireless Devices Over Time. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 6/30/2009 5:55:01 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Middle school girls to attend science camp  Jul 1, 2009
    The Legos robotic project will run the entire camp period with the girls designing, building and programming a Lego robot. The girls will also get to make bubblegum during the camp. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    NCTA: FCC Needs To Be Careful About Data For ILEC Inquiry  Jul 1, 2009
    Cable Group Has 'Significant Interest' In Information Agency Collects. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 6/30/2009 10:46:42 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Cox, Padres Join MLBAM's Local Market Streaming Team  Jul 1, 2009
    Package Becomes Available To Operator's Broadband Customers July 16. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 6/30/2009 6:46:28 AM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Brazil-U.S. Match Nets U.S. Men's Team' Largest Non-World Cup Audience  Jul 1, 2009
    95 Million Tune In ESPN's Coverage Of Confederations Cup Final. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 6/30/2009 11:44:11 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    Oxygen Launches First Original Web Series  Jul 1, 2009
    10 'Mommywood' Episodes Coincide With Spelling Book Chapters. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 6/30/2009 3:17:14 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

    McDowell Will Be Sworn In At FCC's July 2 Meeting  Jul 1, 2009
    Commissioner Has Been Serving Out Powell's Term. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 6/30/2009 4:47:43 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)

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