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Archive for February 16th, 2010

GLONASS launch set for March

February 16th, 2010 by

Russian officials have set a tentative launch date for the next triplet of GLONASS satellites.
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Node-3 attached to ISS, Cupola relocated

February 16th, 2010 by

The biggest window ever launched to space has been installed in its final position on the Earth-facing port of the International Space Station’s Node-3. The latches and 16 electrically driven bolts were engaged today at 0631 UTC. Opening of the window shutters is foreseen for Wednesday.
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OLED TV – Will it Bring Us to the Future?

February 16th, 2010 by

Technology business giants Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba are currently in the race towards who will reign supreme in the OLED TV production business. After years of research and development, several promises have been laid out to set OLED apart from other display technology, such as, 10 times sharper screen, less energy consumption, better contrast, and blur free action pictures. With a sleek body no one could resist, OLED TV is poised to provide the public with top-notch entertainment that people will opt to spread this skinny baby out in their living room to replace their plasma or LCD.
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Product Review – Satellite Direct

February 16th, 2010 by

I like TV, I enjoy watching a good movie, checking the news to see what is going on in our crazy world, or sometimes, I even enjoy zapping through the channels, just waiting for something interesting to come up; but something is missing…. how many times there is nothing interesting there? Well, a lot.
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3 Reasons to Switch to Satellite TV

February 16th, 2010 by

You’re the type of person who only makes reasonable, budget-conscious choices when it comes to the services you use. However, contrary to your disposition, you’re still depending on cable TV to provide you with your TV, movie, and sports programming. All things considered, you could be wasting your money and time by sticking to cable, and that’s not very reasonable.
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More Than Just One Night Stands on Satellite TV

February 16th, 2010 by

When it comes to sex on cable and satellite TV, the topic is more often than not considered taboo, categorized under the same category as profanity. Of course, it is fine to show violence, from blood spilling out of an open wound to people dying in car explosions, but when it comes to good old-fashioned love making, the FCC just will not allow it.
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Choose Your Outdoor Survivor With Satellite TV

February 16th, 2010 by

If there is one station that has really turned its programming around in the last ten years to take a commanding lead in the ratings for cable and satellite TV viewership, it is the Discovery Channel. Once only associated with boring nature programs and soothing yet monotonous narration (that more often than not had a British accent), the Discovery Channel was anything but exciting.
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5 Great Options For Comic Relief on Satellite TV

February 16th, 2010 by

Everybody needs a laugh now and then, and lately it seems like comic relief is being sought out more and more. When times start going bad, comedy can be a much-needed companion. If you are a satellite TV subscriber and need a laugh at any time, you can take advantage of the numerous options available to you. Whether it be movies, stand-up performances or the original series being offered by the premium networks, you have no excuse for keeping the frown on your face. Check out these five solutions.
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