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SES Astra has signed a capacity agreement with South African pay-TV operator On Digital Media (ODM) for three transponders on its Astra 4A satellite, and has also contracted to provide the related broadcasting services via its affiliate Astra Platform Services.
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Although you may have been renting that little country cabin you have way up in the mountains every ski season for years, you may have noticed that recently there’s been a dip in rentals. It’s not that less people are skiing, it’s that people are booking vacations in a way far changed from every before. Instead of looking around for the most remote, private, or rustic cabin, people are just heading to their computers to book their vacations quickly and easily with the help of a website.

If you are thinking about opening up your own hotel or bed and breakfast, you have a lot to think about. Running a small hotel in a picturesque setting may seem like a dream job. But it is also a huge commitment that requires a lot of your time and hard work. And there are a number of questions you should ask yourself to make sure you are cut out for the job, before moving forward. These questions should cover everything from whether you are fit to be a small business owner, to what kind of satellite TV package is best for your guests.
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As a business owner or manager, you’re constantly looking for answers. The questions invariably concern generating revenue in one form or another. For bar and restaurant owners, looking to attracting a sports clientele can be the answer to some of these questions. Are you going to benefit from packing your bar with loyal fans of one sport or another? If you think that direction is the right one for your business, there is no reason to hesitate. Here are some ways to use satellite TV sports packages to generate sales.
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When it comes to watching satellite TV, everybody has their own style. Maybe identifying what kind of TV watcher you are will help you to pick the right programming packages. Get some hints from the list of top types of television watchers below!
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Today, the amount of private medical care facilities is growing like never before. There are many people who have the capital to afford a place that is a little more upscale in which to stay while they are sick. This even includes retirees. Today there are many “independent living” complexes where people can congregate and share the common experience of aging.
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If you asked a number of bar owners their preference in clientele, nearly 100% would answer ‘regulars.’ A regular customer is recurring business, a client who will not go away unless something else draws him or her off – or your establishment fails to hold someone’s interest. Many bar owners are finding that the baseball packages available with satellite TV subscriptions are creating loyal clients. Here are some ways this formula is working for bar owners all over the country.
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While waiting around, the waiting room can either be a person’s worst enemy or best friend when running errands. It is a chance to sit down, get pulled together, and have a few minutes to think in some cases. In other instances, it is a pure torture device that leaves customers even more frazzled than before. If you work in such an establishment and notice that people seem to be way too stressed out by the time they are sent back to you, consider making some basic changed to your waiting area. Here is a list of the top services people really want to see.
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