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Archive for May, 2010

Harris Corporation to acquire CapRock Communications

May 21st, 2010 by

Harris Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CapRock Communications.

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Albert Einstein improves the accuracy of satellite navigation

May 21st, 2010 by

Einstein’s general theory of relativity, which deals with gravity, could be used to improve global navigation systems in the future. ESA’s Advanced Concepts Team has collaborated with the University of Ljubljana to research this possibility.

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When Cable Just Isn’t Cutting It – Satellite TV

May 21st, 2010 by

Maybe you don’t know a lot about satellite TV but you have heard a buzz lately that people are switching from their cable providers to one of the satellite providers. You might be thinking that it seems like too much work to go through just to have TV that is better than what you have now.
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Catch Betty White’s SNL Rerun on Satellite TV

May 21st, 2010 by

Over the years many dedicated Saturday Night Live fans have dropped the program from their weekly ‘must see’ lineup. The skits have gone from bad to worse, and the comedy borders on ridiculous more often than funny. The guest stars often leave much to be desired, and the program regulars more. What, then, was SNL to do to boost their ratings across satellite TV, cable and network television? How about a hip new guest host?

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Switching From Cable to Satellite TV – What to Expect

May 21st, 2010 by

For a lot of Americans, making the decision to switch technologies doesn’t come without a lot of thought. In fact, there are plenty of Americans who would still be watching television with analog cable, had the government not gotten rid of the signal.

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Satellite TV Packages and Specials to Help You Save Money

May 21st, 2010 by

You have heard tales of satellite packages that come with a different channel for every day of the year, and digital resolution that is so vivid that you feel as though you are actually inside the TV with the characters and images that are on the screen. Such stories may sound too good to be true, but, believe it or not, they are true.
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How to Please Everyone at Home With Satellite TV Packages

May 21st, 2010 by

Considering the way many families are spreading television sets all over the house, it’s hard to imagine that fights still occur over what to watch on certain nights. However, because the living room or entertainment room is still the focal point of a household, compromising with family members continues to come into play. Fortunately, with the way satellite TV packages are laid out, there are ways for everyone to get what they want. Here are ideas for pleasing everyone with a satellite TV package.
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H-IIA lifts off with Venus probe, solar sail and microsatellites

May 20th, 2010 by

Rocket: H-IIA F17; Payload: Venus Climate Orbiter “Akatsuki” (Planet-C), Ikaros, Negai, Waseda-Sat2, KSAT; Date: 20 May 2010, 2158 UTC; Launch Site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. Initial data indicate the launch was successful.

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