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Archive for December 30th, 2009

Dish Network Conquering Virgin Territories

December 30th, 2009 by

Dish network providers are now moving to territories beyond their zone of comfort. Satellite TV channels are doing wonders for people who are living in their small towns. Dish TV providers are reaching out to small town areas to bring them closer to the entertainment hub. This article takes a closer look.
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How Free is Dish Network?

December 30th, 2009 by

Dish network portals have free written generously on them. Consumers want to know if satellite TV actually provides free dish TV services. They are constantly trying to figure out exactly what free direct satellite TV services mean. This article answers those questions and puts doubts to rest.
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Buying a Dish Network Receiver

December 30th, 2009 by

Buying a dish network receiver is easy and not at the same time. When you are about to buy a satellite TV receiver, make sure you follow a set of guidelines that you will find outlined in this article. Dish TV services are better if you have the right satellite TV receiver. Check out if you are aware of these set of rules.
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Last Proton launch of 2009 successful

December 30th, 2009 by

Rocket: Proton M/Briz M; Payload: DirecTV 12; Date: 29 December 2009, 022 UTC; Launch Site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. After a 9 hour 10 minute mission, the Briz M successfully released the DirecTV 12 satellite into geostationary transfer orbit.
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Three finalists selected for NASA’s next New Frontiers mission

December 30th, 2009 by

NASA has selected three proposals as candidates for the agency’s next space venture to another celestial body in our solar system. The final project selected in mid-2011 may provide a better understanding of Earth’s formation or perhaps the origin of life on our planet.
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WorldSpace to terminate Indian service on 31 December

December 30th, 2009 by

WorldSpace announced that its satellite radio broadcast service to India will be shut down at the end of this year.
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Online Dish Network Portals

December 30th, 2009 by

With the coming of dish network portals, the question that is on the mind of the consumers is why they should opt for satellite TV services from an online portal. There are many reasons why it’s better to buy dish TV packages from an online portal. The first reason is, of course, convenience. You can order direct satellite TV services without having to stir from your home. The providers will get your dish TV receiver installed at home for free in a very short period of time. You can pay online and that’s it! Does it sound too good to be true? Check out the other reasons why you should do for it online.
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NFL RedZone – A Must See Dish Network Channel

December 30th, 2009 by

Dish network in collaboration with Comcast is providing the most exciting gaming channels the NFL RedZone, an extension of NFL Network, right from this year. Get complete live sports coverage in high definition to spice up your Sundays.
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