Cable And Satellite Roundup: 2013

Monday, July 15, 2013

07/15/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for the Cable and Satellite industry.

City's telephone service tax rakes in millions [Columbia Daily Tribune (MO)] _{2013-07-15, 08:43 pm}
Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The city of Columbia levies a 7 percent gross receipts tax on telephone service providers doing business in the city, which brought the city $3.76 million in revenue in its 2012 fiscal year, city Finance Director John Blattel told After Deadline this afternoon.
CenturyLink sues cities including Columbia over tax [Columbia Daily Tribune (MO)] _{2013-07-15, 08:43 pm}
Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Columbia is among the 117 Missouri cities named as defendants in lawsuits filed by CenturyLink claiming that local governments are improperly levying taxes on the Louisiana-based telecommunications provider and calling for cities to refund tax payments.
AT&T Bid for Leap Seen Winning Approval of U.S. Agencies _{2013-07-15, 08:32 pm}
AT&T Inc. 's $1.2 billion deal to buy Leap Wireless International Inc. would probably win approval from U.S. regulators, who may demand the company give up airwaves where its holdings surpass federal benchmarks.
Comcast Attractive While The Rest Of Cable Engulfed In Merger Rumors _{2013-07-15, 08:19 pm}
Despite merger and acquisition rumors popping up all around the cable and satellite industry, Comcast shares have not moved higher.
Us Stocks-S&P 500 gains for an 8th day, boosted by Citigroup _{2013-07-15, 07:39 pm}
Citigroup's strong earnings helped the S&P 500 end higher on Monday for an eighth straight day, the longest such streak since mid-January, though weak retail sales limited gains in a session with the lowest volume of the year.
Telus launches two-year plan as new rules approach _{2013-07-15, 07:31 pm}
The plan allows customers to pick a device and data plans, and share it among multiple users with different devices.
U.S. Stocks Rise as Citigroup Overshadows Retail Sales _{2013-07-15, 07:14 pm}
U.S. stocks rose, giving the Standard & Poor's 500 Index its longest winning streak since January, as better-than-estimated earnings at Citigroup Inc. overshadowed a disappointing retail sales report.
AT&T's Leap Deal Puts Pressure on Smaller Rivals to Pair Up _{2013-07-15, 07:14 pm}
AT&T, the second-biggest U.S. wireless carrier, announced plans on July 12 to buy Leap for $15 a share in cash, offering a premium of 88 percent over the target's closing stock price.
TV negotiations hampering Fox Sports 1, broadcaster of Utah vs. Utah State football game _{2013-07-15, 07:00 pm}
In this Nov. 10, 2008 file photo, Dish Network Corp. satellite dishes are attached to a home in Buffalo, N.Y. Dish Network is one of three major carriers currently in negotiations with Fox over Fox Sports 1, the channel that has purchased rights to broadcast the Utah vs. Utah State game on Aug. 27. With less than 7 weeks to college football season, ... (more)
Editorial: Internet purgatory _{2013-07-12, 03:00 am}
As Shelburne, Buckland and a number of other communities in Franklin County just found out, it's hard to get out of high-speed Internet purgatory.
Telus brings in two-year contracts for consumers July 15th, 2013 _{2013-02-13, 03:00 am}
Canadians could be reaping the benefits of shorter wireless contracts sooner than expected, as Telus Corp. announced today it is unrolling two-year contracts for its customers.
Morrisville considers plan for cell towers _{2013-07-15, 06:51 pm}
Ninety-three percent of respondents said they preferred concealed towers, according to Morrisville's second Community Preference Survey.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), AT&T Inc. (T): Dow Looks Posed to Continue Winning Streak _{2013-07-15, 06:43 pm}
On the surface, investors don't have a lot to cheer for today, as China's second-quarter GDP growth fell to 7.5% from 7.7% in Q1 2013 and retail sales numbers only increased by 0.4% in June, while economists were expecting a growth rate of 0.8%.
Tiger Cub Lee Ainslie's Long Term Picks Include Apple Inc. _{2013-07-15, 06:43 pm}
One common objection to using hedge funds' 13F filings to help find potential stock picks is that the information in these filings is a bit old; in most cases, the most recent wave of 13Fs discloses many of a fund's long equity positions as of the end of March.
Distorted GPS Signals Used To Measure Hurricane... _{2013-07-15, 06:42 pm}
Image Caption: An Air Force pilot performs a pre-flight inspection of a "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft.
Apple Inc. (AAPL): Production for This iDevice to Start This Month? _{2013-07-15, 06:42 pm}
Apple Inc. has been saying for months that it would not be releasing new devices before the fall of 2013 at the earliest, which would put the company on a cycle of nearly one year between new devices, which is different from the recent trend of a six-month cycle before an updated device hits store shelves.
Australia election threatens shape of $34 billion broadband plan _{2013-07-15, 06:39 pm}
The future of an ambitious project to connect almost all Australia's far-flung inhabitants to high-speed internet, the largest infrastructure enterprise in the country's history, is hanging on the outcome of an upcoming federal election.
Apple Recap: Smart Watch Moves and App Store Success _{2013-07-15, 06:02 pm}
Apple did not have the easiest of days Monday; reports that a 23-year-old woman in China's western Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region was electrocuted by her iPhone launched a new public relations nightmare for the company.
Us Stocks-S&P 500 gains for an 8th day, buoyed by Citigroup _{2013-07-15, 05:56 pm}
Citigroup's solid earnings helped the S&P 500 end higher on Monday for an eighth straight day, the longest such streak since mid-January, though weak retail sales curbed the advance.
CenturyLink foundation, Innovate + Educate team up for teacher grants _{2013-07-15, 05:48 pm}
The CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation and Innovate + Educate of Santa Fe will award $60,000 in grants to teachers who use technology innovatively.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

06/25/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Cable & Satellite

Time Warner Cable Begins Construction on $85 Million Expansion of... _{2013-06-25, 02:20 pm}
The $85 million Data Center expansion will support the equipment necessary to deliver digital video and IP based services for Time Warner Cable's core residential and business products.
Diddy hopes to bring music back to TV with Revolt _{2013-06-25, 02:19 pm}
Diddy had been working on developing a TV network for years. When he was almost shut out of performing on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" around the release of a 2010 album, the rapper-producer realized he needed to launch the network sooner rather than later.
Former at&T Ceo joins private equity fund _{2013-06-25, 02:15 pm}
An affiliate of investment bank Centerview Partners is looking to raise $500 million for a tech-focused private equity fund, and has hired a pair of industry heavyweights to help invest the money.
As reality shows dominate on TV, Diddy hopes to bring music back into homes with Revolt TV _{2013-06-25, 02:15 pm}
Diddy had been working on developing a TV network for years. When he was almost shut out of performing on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" around the release of a 2010 album, the rapper-producer realized he needed to launch the network sooner rather than later.
Metairie code enforcement sweep finds 24 violations in Little Farms area _{2013-06-25, 02:14 pm}
A code enforcement sweep in the Little Farms area of Metairie turned up 24 violations, the Jefferson Parish government administration said Wednesday.
Comcast's Xfinity home automation service draws in triple play customers _{2013-06-25, 02:11 pm}
Comcast is finding that its ongoing move into home automation and security service is helping to attract new triple play customers into its fold.
LodgeNet Interactive Rebranded As SONIFI Solutions _{2013-06-25, 02:02 pm}
The move is part of a broader strategy intended to give more visibility and control to the company's hotel and healthcare customers, as it shifts its business model to work in partnership with those it serves.
S.F. Business Journal: LodgeNet announces name change _{2013-06-25, 01:52 pm}
President and CEO Michael Ribero said the company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, needed to make a fresh start.
Sprint shareholders approve SoftBank deal _{2013-06-25, 01:49 pm}
Sprint Nextel Corp. shareholders have given a thumbs up to an acquisition that potentially could keep the headquarters of one of the Kansas City area's largest private employers in Overland Park.
Unusual coalition steps up to fight Missouri tax cut bill _{2013-06-25, 01:44 pm}
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon speaks at a news conference at the University of Missouri-Kansas City on June 5, when he announced his veto of a sweeping tax cut bill.
Will a Settlement Spell Victory For Apple in Samsung Patent Disputes? _{2013-06-25, 01:28 pm}
Samsung is reportedly trying to reach a settlement after being charged with abusing its market position by a European Union regulator due to a patent dispute barring rival Apple from using an important mobile phone patent.
AT&T Opens New Innovation Labs _{2013-06-25, 01:27 pm}
AT&T Inc. is breaking ground on two new Foundry innovation centers in Atlanta and Plano, Texas, bringing its total to five across the globe.
AT&T Plans Research Facilities for Atlanta, Dallas _{2013-06-25, 01:16 pm}
AT&T is preparing to open a pair of new research facilities in Atlanta and Dallas over the next few months, which will bring the total number of AT&T Foundry centers to five worldwide.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs wants to revive music TV _{2013-06-25, 01:02 pm}
Sean "Diddy" Combs knows his way around the small screen - whether he's launching reality competitions, starring in music videos or doing guest spots on dramas.
CenturyLink acquires AppFog to offer multicloud PaaS _{2013-06-25, 01:00 pm}
CenturyLink, the third largest telecom provider in the United States and provider of fiber networks to businesses around the world, has acquired AppFog, a Portland, Ore.-based Platform-as-a-Service startup that prides itself on deploying more than 150,000 applications for more than 100,000 developers across multiple cloud environments .
Grady Health System Delivers Digital Healthcare with Comcast Business Ethernet _{2013-06-25, 12:57 pm}
Business, a unit of Comcast Cable, the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to business and residential customers, today announced that Grady Health System, one of the largest public health systems in the U.S., has selected Comcast Business Ethernet to deliver technology-based healthcare initiatives that improve patient ... (more)
Cox Business Hospitality WiFi to Launch Across National Footprint _{2013-06-25, 12:56 pm}
MINNEAPOLIS, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- LIVE AT HITEC 2013 -- Cox Business today announced Hospitality WiFi will be available across the company's national footprint later this summer.
UNYTS won't make move to Compass East _{2013-06-25, 12:44 pm}
This week's announcement that Time Warner Cable will occupy a large piece of the former Sheehan Memorial Hospital was a bittersweet one for Mark Simon .
PEER 1 Hosting Joins Center for Internet Security as Benchmarks Member _{2013-06-25, 12:42 pm}
PEER 1 Hosting, the global IT hosting provider, today announced that it has joined the Benchmarks Division of the Center for Internet Security , a national non-profit dedicated to improving cyber security in the public and private sectors.
Analyst Moves: AAPL, AMZN, BBRY _{2013-06-25, 11:41 am}
This morning, Oppenheimer reduced its price target on shares of Apple to $460 as demand for the iPhone is slowing.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Exiting the House to a Flurry of Fans - Peter Brown is Evicted from the Big Brother Canada House

Canada Puts Gary Levy Back in the House in Third Big Brother Canada Chevrolet Power Shift Vote Mastermind Dan Gheesling Ready to Enter the House to Surprise the Houseguests with an Unexpected Sleep Over Next Episode of Big Brother Canada Airs Sunday at 9pm ET/PT on Slice TM TORONTO, April 19, 2013 /CNW/ - Sending one houseguest to the jury house ... (more)

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/19/7074463.htm

Eli Tomac ready for title fight

SEATTLE x2014 Itx2019s been six weeks since GEICO Hondax2019s 250SX West rider combo of Eli Tomac and Zach Osborne has been on the big stage of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series, but itx2019s not like the pair have been taking it easy.Both riders have followed their own paths to Saturdayx2019s event at CenturyLink...

http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130418/SPORTS07/130419785/-1/sports&source=RSS

Australians social networking less

The amount of time Australians spend on social media sites is declining, new research involving three million internet users has revealed.

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/australians-spending-less-time-social-networking-20130418-2i31a.html

Response to Steffy: Readers blame teams for Houston sports being MIA on TV

Columnist Loren Steffy wrote earlier this week that Houston's pro sports teams are to blame for their disappearance from the TV schedules of 60 percent of Houston viewers.

http://www.chron.com/business/article/Response-to-Steffy-Readers-blame-teams-for-4445964.php

Few challenges early, but competition should stiffen for Pats after bye week

For a decade now, the spring unveiling of the Patriots' schedule has elicited a similar response: When do the playoffs start? The 2013 version is no different.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130419/SPORTS/304190315/-1/rss04

Saban Capital Group Opens Singapore Office

Saban Capital Group, a leading global media and communications investment firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Singapore by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Saban Capital Group Pte Ltd.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2623279

Apple Recap: Margins, a Price War, and Samsung's Competition

On Wednesday, shares of Apple took a hard hit. Cirrus Logic , which is widely believed to make analog and audio chips for the iPhone and iPad, announced a weaker-than-expected forecast.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/apple-recap-margins-a-price-war-and-samsungs-competition.html/

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Verizon beats estimates and raises Vodafone pressure

Verizon Communications Inc posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on the performance of its wireless business, which reined in costs without slowing growth.

http://videoediting.digitalmedianet.com/article/Verizon-beats-estimates-and-raises-Vodafone-pressure-2558547

Did Windows Save Microsoft This Quarter?

Because its software populates the majority of the world's personal computers, Microsoft has suffered as a result of the shift in consumer and business spending to tablets and smartphones and away from personal computers.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/did-windows-save-microsoft-this-quarter.html/

Is Apple's Full-Size iPad Shrinking?

It seems that one of Apple's next key improvements for the iPad is going to be its size.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/is-apples-full-size-ipad-shrinking.html/

Scam Alert: Richland PD Has Warning for Community

Richland Police Department is warning the public of another scam the public should watch out for.

http://www.kndo.com/story/22018895/scam-alert-richland-police-warning-community

Which Deal Should Sprint Choose?

First there was a 70% ownership offer from Japanese iconoclast Masayoshi Son and his SoftBank business -- a pure wireless combination that puts Japanese interests into Sprint.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/04/18/which-deal-should-sprint-choose.aspx

Readers: Teams are to blame for Houston sports being MIA on TV

Columnist Loren Steffy wrote earlier this week that Houston's pro sports teams are to blame for their disappearance from the TV schedules of 60 percent of Houston viewers.

http://www.chron.com/business/article/Readers-Teams-are-to-blame-for-Houston-sports-4445964.php

New England Patriots' 2013 schedule released: Welker, Broncos at Gillette in November

Welker, who left the New England Patriots for Denver earlier this offseason, and the Broncos play in Foxborough on Sunday, Nov.

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_23057549/new-england-patriots-rsquo-2013-schedule-released-welker?source=rss

Verizon Rant

My son's cell phone firmware got stuck so that when he turns it on it just cycles endlessly through the intro pages.

http://thesandtrap.com/t/66329/verizon-rant#post_834393

Storecasting: Urban Outfitters is Expanding to Malibu

Interesting: Urban Outfitters has announced that they're planning a store for Cross Creek Road in Malibu.

http://la.racked.com/archives/2013/04/18/urban_outfitters_is_expanding_to_malibu.php

What to Expect of Apple Inc. (AAPL)?

Over the last 6 months, shares of Apple Inc. have crashed, and investing in the company has become a topic for heated discussions.

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/what-to-expect-of-apple-inc-aapl-121864/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Can Rely on PC and Tablet Sales in the Future, Right?

The death of the PC . As a growing number of people continue to rely more on tablets and smart phones, just as many feel that the days of the PC are numbered.

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/apple-inc-aapl-can-rely-on-pc-and-tablet-sales-in-the-future-right-121671/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Saban Capital Group Opens Singapore Office

SINGAPORE & LOS ANGELES-- --Saban Capital Group, a leading global media and communications investment firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Singapore by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Saban Capital Group Pte Ltd.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130418006617/en

Hazeldean cellphone tower proceeds despite protests

Some Hazeldean residents are upset a cellphone tower is to be built on the Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre property.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2013/04/18/edmonton-hazeldean-cellphone-tower-contract.html?cmp=rss

TV-Radio Notebook: NBA Playoffs will be well-covered by local, national networks

With the Lakers and Clippers both in the NBA Playoffs, Staples Center will be kept hopping in the next few weeks.

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/apr/18/tv-radio-notebook-nba-playoffs-will-be-well-by/?partner=RSS

Neighborhood watch group in Richland reports scam

The unknown caller requested personal information from a resident after claiming they were from Charter, the police department said.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/04/18/2362228/neighborhood-watch-group-in-richland.html

Rays return home for 6-game homestand with 3 giveaways

On Sunday, April 21, kids 14 and under will receive a bobblehead version of Rays lefthander David Price's famous dog, Astro.

http://www.wtsp.com/rss/article/311957/4/Rays-return-home-for-6-game-homestand-with-3-giveaways?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wtsp%2Fsports+%28WTSP.com+10+News+Sports%29

Does a voice recognition acquisition point to an Amazon smartphone?

Amazon.com Inc. reportedly has acquired voice recognition company and virtual personal assistant mobile app EVI for $26 million.

http://www.internetretailer.com/2013/04/18/does-voice-recognition-acquisition-point-amazon

Verizon rakes in wireless fees in 1Q

Shares of Verizon Communications Inc. hit a 12-year high Thursday after it posted another quarterly report that showed its wireless revenue rising at a rate that's the envy of the industry.

http://www.azcentral.com/business/consumer/free/20130418verizon-rakes-wireless-fees-q.html

Sirius XM Radio Inc (SIRI) Bulls Throw in the Towel

The shares of Sirius XM Radio Inc have been on a road to nowhere in recent months, and options players have started to notice.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/sirius+xm+radio+inc+siri+bulls+throw+in+the+towel/default.aspx?ID=115694&c=obsfeed

Huerta's afternoon of books and Black Eyed Peas

Representatives from Comcast held an assembly this afternoon at Dolores Huerta Elementary, which is adjacent to Edison High.

http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/stockton-education/2013/04/18/huertas-afternoon-of-books-and-black-eyed-peas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+stockton-education+%28Roger+Phillips%27+Stockton+Education+Blog%29

Verizon Rant

My son's cell phone firmware got stuck so that when he turns it on it just cycles endlessly through the intro pages.

http://thesandtrap.com/t/66329/verizon-rant#post_834375

Dish asks FCC to stop Sprint-SoftBank review

Dish Network Corp. asked the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday to stop reviewing SoftBank's proposed purchase of Sprint Nextel Corp., arguing the FCC can't fairly weigh in given Dish's $25.5 billion bid for Sprint.

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2013/04/dish-asks-fcc-to-stop-sprint-softbank.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_44+%28Wireless%2C+Palms+%26+PDA+Industry+News%29

Thousands of Consumers Demand That Verizon Drop Two-Year Contracts

Mobile did away with long-term contracts last month. Now Verizon customers are demanding the same freedom.

http://blogs.cio.com/verizon/17969/thousands-consumers-demand-verizon-drop-two-year-contracts

Customers receive premium programming via satellite, plus SiriusXM Internet Radio when buying a new BMW or MINI vehicle, or BMW Motorcycle and Sirius XM Radio today announced that BMW and MINI customers will receive a one-year subscription to SiriusXM's All Access Package when purchasing any Model Year 2013 or newer BMW vehicle, MINI vehicle or BMW ... (more)

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/22016950/bmw-customers-now-get-one-year-subscription-to-siriusxms-all-access-package-with-new-vehicle-purchase

Carey Baker off base with complaints about Comcast banning gun-shop ads

Craig Miller, center , and Carey Baker help John Motsinger of Orlando, left, Monday, August 29, 2011.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/lake/os-lk-lauren-ritchie-carey-baker-gun-advertisement-20130419,0,5767824.column?track=rss

DIRECTV Announces Conference Call and Webcast for First Quarter 2013 Financial Results and Outlook

Available from 3:00 p.m. PT Tuesday, May 7, 2013 through 3:00 p.m. PT Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130418006600/en/DIRECTV-Announces-Conference-Call-Webcast-Quarter-2013

Verizon rakes in wireless fees in 1Q

A Verizon Studio booth is seen April 7 at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, N.J. Verizon Communications Inc.

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2013/04/verizon_rakes_in_wireless_fees.html

Cable Companies Create Opportunity In Live Streaming For Netflix

As my past columns make clear, I remain bullish on Netflix under the visionary leadership of Reed Hastings, and made a substantial return on my Netflix derivative investment in December.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1352711-cable-companies-create-opportunity-in-live-streaming-for-netflix?source=feed

Time Warner Cable Receives "Buy" Rating from TheStreet

's stock had its "buy" rating restated by analysts at TheStreet in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, AnalystRatingsNetwork.com reports.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/18/time-warner-cable-receives-buy-rating-from-thestreet-twc-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

Virgin Media Rating Reiterated by TheStreet

's stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by investment analysts at TheStreet in a note issued to investors on Thursday, AnalystRatingsNetwork.com reports.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/18/virgin-media-rating-reiterated-by-thestreet-vmed-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

Google Fiber TV Finally Brings HBO, Cinemax into the Fold

"Jon Snow. Hannah Horvath. Sookie Stackhouse. If any of these names ring a bell for you, then you're going to be very happy to hear that we've just added HBO to our TV lineup." That's the word from Larry Yang, head of Product Management, who revealed via a blog that Google Fiber TV customers can now add on an HBO package to their plan for $20 per ... (more)

http://cable.tmcnet.com/topics/cable/articles/2013/04/18/334867-google-fiber-tv-finally-brings-hbo-cinemax-into.htm

Analysts' Upgrades for April, 18th

The firm currently has $0.20 price target on the stock. was upgraded by analysts at Zacks from a neutral rating to an outperform rating.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/18/analysts-upgrades-for-april-18th-atl-atsg-bnpqy-co-edu-fsci-hmn-lway-masi-mbwm/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

Cybersecurity Bill To Let Companies Ignore Privacy Contracts Passes House

The House of Representatives passed a broad cybersecurity bill Thursday that allows corporations to share customers' personal data with other firms and the U.S. government, even in cases in which a company has a signed contract explicitly vowing not to do so.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/cispa-vote-house-approves_n_3109504.html?utm_hp_ref=technology&ir=Technology

Crawford: Let Cities Build Better Internet-Access Networks

Last month, a majority of the Georgia House of Representatives voted against a proposal that would have barred cities from investing in their own Internet- access networks.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-18/let-cities-build-better-internet-access-networks.html

Cybersecurity Bill Passes House After Obama Veto Threat

The U.S. House passed cybersecurity legislation backed by companies including Boeing Co.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-18/cybersecurity-bill-passes-house-after-obama-veto-threat.html

Dish asks FCC to stop Sprint-SoftBank review

Dish Network Corp. asked the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday to stop reviewing SoftBank's proposed purchase of Sprint Nextel Corp., arguing the FCC can't fairly weigh in given Dish's $25.5 billion bid for Sprint.

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2013/04/18/dish-asks-fcc-to-stop-sprint-softbank.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_45+%28Semiconductor+Industry+News%29

BMW Customers Now Get One-Year Subscription to SiriusXM's All Access...

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider.

http://www.abc12.com/story/22016925/bmw-customers-now-get-one-year-subscription-to-siriusxms-all-access-package-with-new-vehicle-purchase

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Can Apple Compete With Cheaper Tablets in China?

It seems that in many regards, China follows a mantra of "anything you can do, we can do cheaper," and the country likes to apply this rule to numerous facets of industry and innovation.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/can-apple-compete-with-cheaper-tablets-in-china.html/

Spring Cleaning: Moving out the old In with my passion

This year my spring cleaning is finding a new mindset when it comes to setting up my resume.

http://theloquitur.com/?p=41834

Telstra wins $1.1 billion Defence contract

TELSTRA has won a $1.1 billion contract with the Department of Defence that will lead to 350 new jobs being created at Australia's largest telco.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/telstra-wins-11-billion-defence-contract/story-e6frfkur-1226623226047?from=public_rss

Telstra and Australian Defence sign off on AU$1.1 billion contract

After months of negotiation, Telstra and the Australian Department of Defence have signed an AU$1.1 billion deal for the telco giant to build a new terrestrial communications network for the department.

http://www.zdnet.com/au/telstra-and-australian-defence-sign-off-on-au1-1-billion-contract-7000014189/

U.S. Wireless Carriers Differ in Pricing Samsung's Phone

Major U.S. wireless carriers are following different strategies in pricing Samsung Electronics Co.'s new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S 4, as they attempt to distinguish their offerings in a market with little customer turnover.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/2013/04/17/us-wireless-carriers-differ-in-pricing-samsung-phone/

Debating Apple's Stock as It Hovers Near $400

Business Insider's Henry Blodget is bullish on the iPhone maker while Forbes won't catch a falling knife.

http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748703318404578428593158858704.html?mod=BOL_hpp_highlight_mid

SaskTel cries foul over wireless licence auction

The 700-MHz band is coveted because of its ability travel long distances and penetrate buildings with the use of fewer towers.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/sasktel-cries-foul-over-wireless-licence-auction/article11360822/?cmpid=rss1

Can the Third Circuit Get Anything Right? SCOTUS Reverses Again

Last year, the Sixth Circuit surpassed the Ninth Circuit as the most-reversed federal appellate court, according to the ABA Journal.

http://blogs.findlaw.com/third_circuit/2013/04/can-the-third-circuit-get-anything-right-scotus-reverses-again.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLawWrit+%28FindLaw+News+for+Legal+Professionals%29

Movies At The Tower

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. continues with Movies At The Tower on Friday, August 9th at the Wells Fargo Plaza in downtown Roanoke starting at dusk .

http://www.q99fm.com/SummerEvent/Details.aspx?ID=360777

Clean Sweep South For Wero

Five out of five southern local boards support the proposal to invest funding from the sale of land in Manukau into Wero, the white water and cultural centre planned for the region.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1304/S00431/clean-sweep-south-for-wero.htm

Salem Communications Schedules First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release and Teleconference

The company also plans to host a teleconference to discuss its results on May 7th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/salem-communications-schedules-first-quarter-2013-earnings-release-teleconference-nasdaq-salm-1780054.htm

Google Fiber bringing free, faster Internet to Provo

Provo will be the third metropolitan area in the country to get the much-desired fiber-optic Internet network known as Google Fiber.

http://www.ydr.com/ci_23046838/google-fiber-bringing-free-faster-internet-provo

Lakeview School of Dance has overall talent

Lakeview School of Dance emerged as the overall winner at the second annual Lake County's Got Talent contest, held Saturday, April 13, at the Daly Middle School Auditorium.The school brought three performances to the talent contest, which was hosted by the Lake County Youth Mentor Program and sponsored corporately by CenturyLink and U.S. Bank.

http://lakecountyexam.com/lakeview-school-of-dance-has-overall-talent/

Talking Tech | WhoSay helps celebrities connect to fans

WhoSay helps celebrities connect with their fans in a kind of digital magazine 'by the people who are in it.' VENICE, Calif.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/talkingtech/2013/04/17/whosay-helps-celebrities-connect-with-fans/2089009/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+usatoday-TechTopStories+%28Tech+-+Top+Stories%29

Why would DirecTV want to keep company with Neil LaBute?

When the folks at Netflix decided to invest in original programming, they wisely went for an idea that would create buzz and generate a large viewership.

http://www.laobserved.com/biz/2013/04/why_would_directv_wa.php

's T3 Daily Recap: Violently Indecisive Market Could Be Set for Composure Change

T3Live Daily Recap is brought to you by T3Live.com . T3Live.com is an online financial media network and education platform that provides active traders and investors with market analysis, real-time access to strategies, and in-depth training from real traders, real-time . Learn more .

http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/Violently-Indecisive-Market-Could-Be-Set/4/17/2013/id/49309

Primus sells BlackIron data centres to Rogers

Rogers Communications has significantly increased its ability to offer data services to organizations with the purchase of Primus Telecommunications BlackIron Data division.

http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/primus-sells-blackiron-data-centres-to-rogers/146999

Who Isn't Producing Original Content These Days? Redbox Instant and Microsoft Latest to Enter Fray

These days, it's rare to find a cable or Web network that hasn't moved toward the HBO model of producing original content.

http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/media/articles/Who-Isn2527t-Producing-Original-Content-These/4/17/2013/id/49330

ARRIS officially acquires Motorola Home from Google

ARRIS has officially, and finally, acquired Motorola Home from Google . Just a few days ago, the U.S. Department of Justice approved ARRIS's acquisition of the business from Google .

http://www.slashgear.com/arris-officially-acquires-motorola-home-from-google-17278304/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+slashgear+%28SlashGear%29

Will Google Glass Make a Splash With an Apple-Inspired Game Plan?

It may seem that Google is taking a page out of Apple's playbook as it establishes guidelines for companies developing apps for recently-launched wearable smart device: Google Glass.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/will-google-glass-make-a-splash-with-an-apple-inspired-game-plan.html/

DirecTV Orders Neil LaBute Drama Series

Satellite operator DirecTV announced it is ordering its second original drama series.

http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2013/04/directv-orders-neil-labute-dra.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tvweek%2Ftvbizwire+%28TVBizWire%29

Apple Investor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

A former rogue trader in Connecticut was charged with scheming to profit personally from unauthorized orders of Apple stock, which backfired and ultimately closed down the firm, Rochdale Securities.

http://krvn.com/news/business/index.php?more=33399930

Apple Trades Below $400 a Share

Shares of Apple plunged to a 52-week low on Wednesday, dipping below $400 a share, after one of its key suppliers issued a disappointing forecast.

http://krvn.com/news/business/index.php?more=33399903

Google Fiber to buy iProvo network, upgrade Utah city to 1 Gbps

Google on Wednesday named Provo, Utah as the third market where it will deliver its 1 Gbps fiber to the home service by purchasing the city's existing iProvo fiber network.

http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/google-fiber-buy-iprovo-network-upgrade-utah-city-1-gbps/2013-04-17?

Samsung's Galaxy S4 Phone Will Go on Sale Next Week in U.S.

Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy S4 smartphone, the main challenger to Apple Inc.'s iPhone, will go on sale next week at U.S. carriers, including T-Mobile USA Inc.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MLEHAZ6TTDST01-0JSH9JT9RNLFNKKNJQTBQ3AMIG

Rogers Communications Acquires BLACKIRON Data to Expand Data Centre...

The purchase of BLACKIRON Data enables Rogers Business Solutions' to enhance its suite of enterprise-level data centre and cloud computing services along with leading fibre-based network connectivity services.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2621221

Cbs sports network enters the ring for coverage of "may

CBS Sports Network is showcasing over 10 hours of coverage surrounding Floyd Mayweather's debut fight on SHOWTIME PPVA against Robert Guerrero on Saturday, May 4.a Programming is highlighted by live coverage of the Mayweather vs.

http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/tss-press-releases/16488-cbs-sports-network-enters-the-ring-for-coverage-of-qmay-day-floyd-qmoneyq-mayweather-vs-robert-qthe-ghostq-guerreroq

Google Fiber bringing free, faster Internet to Provo

Provo will be the third metropolitan area in the country to get the much-desired fiber-optic Internet network known as Google Fiber .

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/56168330-79/google-network-fiber-provo.html.csp

Even basic mobile targeting beats desktop any day

Every day, you hear about how mobile publishers and ad networks are adding new, enhanced targeting capabilities to their suite of services.

http://blogs.imediaconnection.com/blog/2013/04/17/mobile-targeting-beats-desktop/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+iMediaConnection%2FBlogs+%28iMedia+Connection%3A+Blogs%29

Snowstorm missed its mark in Gillette

If you were hoping for a snow day as an excuse to miss work or school, Wednesday morning was a little disappointing.

http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/stories/Snowstorm-missed-its-mark-in-Gillette,89455

Rogers Communications buys data centre company Blackiron Data for $200 million

Rogers Communications said Wednesday it has bought data centre and cloud computing company Blackiron Data from Primus Telecommunications Group for $200 million in cash.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/rogers-communications-buys-data-centre-company-blackiron-data-for-200-million-203475511.html

DirecTV orders 'Full Circle'

DirecTV is doubling down on scripted television: The satellite service provider announced today that it has ordered 10 episodes of "Full Circle" from filmmaker and playwright Neil LaBute, making his TV debut.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/17/showbiz/tv/directv-series-ew/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_showbiz+%28RSS%3A+Entertainment%29

Rogers buys data centre company Blackiron

Rogers Communications Inc. says it has bought data centre company Blackiron Data from Primus Telecommunications Group for $200-million in cash. Blackiron has a total of eight data centres in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Edmonton and Vancouver and 132 employees who will join Rogers.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rogers-buys-data-centre-company-blackiron/article11353844/?cmpid=rss1

Market Vectorsa Fran Rodilosso on Dish Networka s Surprise Bid for...

On Monday, Dish Network announced that it had made a $25.5 billion bid for Sprint Nextel, the third largest wireless carrier in the U.S. and currently the second largest issuer weight in the BofA Merrill Lynch US Fallen Angel High Yield Index that underlies the Market Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF .

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130417006359/en

Acquisitions may hint at a future Amazon smartphone

TechCrunch is reporting that Amazon has purchased a British startup called Evi, which makes a Siri-like voice recognition app.

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2013/04/amazon-acquisitions-may-point-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_43+%28Networking+Industry+News%29

Promotional Offers Can Lure Back Cord-Cutters

People are cutting the cord with greater frequency, particularly as the on-demand options from over-the-top providers begin to gain traction with more consumers.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198280/promotional-offers-can-lure-back-cord-cutters.html

Can Twitter become a multimedia powerhouse?

Can a social network once entirely conceived around 140-character real-time updates transform itself into a multimedia hub? Twitter seems intent on trying.

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/04/17/can-twitter-become-a-multimedia-powerhouse/?section=money_topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_topstories+%28Top+Stories%29

Cablevision Boss Covers The Boss - A Further Nail In The...

Cablevision Boss Covers The Boss - A Further Nail In The Respective Coffins Of Rock, Blues, Music Video & All Forms Of Communication Though the Knicks securing the No.

http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/cablevision-boss-covers-the-boss-a-further-nail-in-the-respective-coffins-of-rock-blues-music-video-all-forms-of-communication

Mobile in Recruiting: What does that mean?

Mobile is one of the biggest buzzwords in business today. And organizations are trying to figure out how to leverage mobile not only to improve employees ability to do work better but also to better the overall experience for customers and other stakeholders.

http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/mobile-in-recruiting-what-does-that-mean

Comcast Boosts Speed Of Lower-Tier Internet Service

Wednesday, it boosted the speed of a lower-tier service as well, raising the top download speed of its Performance service from 15 megabits per second to 26 mbps on the download side, and from 2 mbps to 5 mbps on the upload side.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/17/comcast-boosts-speed-of-lower-tier-internet-service/

Visionary Properties expands IBC Centre lease in San Antonio

All told, the firm now occupies a total of 159,665 square feet in IBC Centre, which spans a total of 370,000 square feet over two buildings at 130 E. Travis and 175 E. Houston.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/blog/2013/04/visionary-properties-expands-ibc.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_53+%28REITS+%26+Finance+Industry+News%29

Google Play Narrows Download Gap With Apple's App Store

App Annie, an market intelligence firm, released its market index for the first quarter of 2013 on Wednesday.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/google-play-narrows-download-gap-with-apples-app-store.html/

Duly Noted: DePaul arena plans, O'Hare runways, Jackie Robinson at Wrigley

De Paul University has long wanted to move its basketball team's games from Rosemont back into Chicago, but it also doesn't want to play at the United Center.

http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2013/04/17/depaul-arena-ohare-jackie-robinson.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_6+%28Investing+Industry+News%29

Google Fiber Coming to Provo, Utah - Company Will Buy iProvo Assets, Upgrade Users to 1 Gbps

Google this afternoon officially confirmed that they'll also be bringing Google Fiber to Provo, Utah.

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Google-Fiber-Coming-to-Provo-Utah-123915

Connie Whitlock Receives 2013 West Valley Arts Council's Champion of the Arts Award

Connie Whitlock, an artist, advocate, educator and visionary, received the 2013 West Valley Arts Council 's Champion of the Arts Award at the 20th anniversary Diamond Ball, a Shanghai Soiree , on Saturday, April 13 at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd in Litchfield Park.

http://mesa.broadwayworld.com/article/Connie-Whitlock-Receives-2013-West-Valley-Arts-Councils-Champion-of-the-Arts-Award-20130417

Apple Shares Dip Below $400, Representing A 16-Month Low

Romain Dillet is a writer at TechCrunch. Originally from France, Romain attended EMLYON Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/17/apple-shares-drop-below-400-representing-a-16-month-low/

With Aereo appeal, broadcasters threaten the foundation of locker services

After losing in court earlier this month, the broadcasters trying to shut down TV streaming startup Aereo are asking for another chance to make their case.

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/04/with-aereo-appeal-broadcasters-threaten-the-foundation-of-locker-services/

Toronto stock market tumbles 168 points, growth concerns punish commodities

The Toronto stock market sold off late morning Wednesday as worries about the pace of global growth raised concerns about demand for commodities and sent prices for energy and metals lower.

http://www.kamloopsnews.ca/article/GB/20130417/CP07/304179935/-1/kamloops/toronto-stock-market-tumbles-168-points-growth-concerns-punish&template=cpArt

Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphone hitting stores next week

Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy S4 smartphone, the main challenger to Apple Inc.'s iPhone, will go on sale next week at U.S. carriers, including T-Mobile USA Inc.

http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2013/04/samsungs_galaxy_s4_smartphone.html

CEO 'Paywatch' Survey: Unions Criticize Executive Salaries at 354 Times Average Worker's Wages

Outrageous executive pay and stagnant wages among average workers is the real problem with the economy, says the head of the AFL-CIO. The $16.5 trillion national debt does not strike AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka as the country's leading economic problem.

http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/editors-pick/articles/AFL-CIO-Richard-Trumka-President-Obama/4/17/2013/id/49325

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Time Warner to allow TV viewing on Apple devices

Time Warner Cable Inc., North Carolina's largest cable television provider and the second- largest U.S. cable company, is adding live out-of-home programming for the first time to its TWC TV application, letting customers watch shows on Apple Inc.

http://wraltechwire.com/time-warner-to-allow-tv-viewing-on-apple-devices/12346844/

Contractor recruits

W.G. Yates and Sons Construction hosted a conference last week at CenturyLink headquarters to recruit local subcontractors for work on the new CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence.

http://www.ouachitacitizen.com//news.php?id=12226

6 Stocks to Sell Now

'Sell in May and go away,' the adage goes. Lock in profits on your stocks, book losses, take a vacation, avoid the market's summer doldrums.Of course, unloading bad stocks is a good strategy year-round, but in honor of tradition, here's our list of six top 'sell' candidates for May.

http://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T052-C008-S003-6-struggling-stocks-to-sell-now.html

VDSL2 drives broadband market growth to 643 million subs in 2012, says Point Topic

Fiber to the home may be the last-mile endgame, but hybrid copper/fiber-based VDSL and VDSL2 drove up the number of broadband subscribers worldwide to more than 643 million, a new Point Topic report reveals.

http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/vdsl2-drives-broadband-market-growth-643-million-subs-2012-says-point-topic/2013-04-16?

Golf Classic slated for April 26

The 18th Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic tournament will commence Friday, April 26, at the Calvert Crossing Golf Course. The tournament will be hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Louisiana. The tournament sponsors include CenturyLink, the West Monroe Civitan Club and Taco Bell. .....

http://www.ouachitacitizen.com//news.php?id=12186

ViaSat ruggedized encryptor gets NSA certification

The National Security Agency/Central Security Service has certified the KG-200R Hardware Encryptor, a ruggedized inline media encryptor from ViaSat Inc.

http://it.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/16/7066435.htm

Tanger outlet coming to Clarksburg, Md.

The Clarksburg center marks the second time Tanger and Peterson Cos. have jointly developed a project.

http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2013/04/16/tanger-outlet-coming-to-clarksburg-md.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

UC researchers find security holes in Android apps

Zhendong Su , the computer science professor who led the research team, studied about 120,000 free apps from the Android marketplace.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2013/04/16/uc-researchers-find-security-holes-in.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_43+%28Networking+Industry+News%29

Deluxe/EchoStar LLC Enables Movie Delivery for Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition

BURBANK, CA & ENGLEWOOD, CO, April 16, 2013 - Deluxe/EchoStar LLC has announced that it has been selected by the Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition to provide digital asset management, distribution by satellite and other means, as well as operations support for its advanced theatrical digital delivery platform.

http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/deluxeechostar-llc-enables-movie-delivery-digital-cinema-distribution-coalition

UPDATE 2-SoftBank fight for Sprint seen trumping easy gains

Masayoshi Son, billionaire founder of Japanese mobile carrier SoftBank Corp , is expected to stay in the battle for U.S. wireless service provider Sprint Nextel Corp, even though he could profit handsomely by walking away.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/16/softbank-sprint-idUSL3N0D36K920130416?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Athens Woman Deals With Hanging Cable Lines In Yard For Months, Wants Cable Company To Remove Them

An Athens mother is afraid raggedy cable lines outside her home pose a danger to her children.

http://whnt.com/2013/04/16/athens-woman-deals-with-hanging-cable-lines-yard-for-months-wants-cable-company-to-remove-them/

Apple Recap: Microsoft's Diss, Weak Spots, and the Cheap iPhone

Apple's upcoming quarterly report - scheduled for release after the markets close on April 23 - is one week away, and the company is under even closer scrutiny than usual.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/apple-recap-microsofts-diss-weak-spots-and-the-cheap-iphone.html/

It's Clear Why Dish Wants Sprint, But Should Sprint Want Dish?

Dish Network's Charlie Ergen certainly knows how to grab the spotlight as yesterday's unsolicited $25.5 billion bid for Sprint proves once again.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2013/04/16/its-clear-why-dish-wants-sprint-but-should-sprint-want-dish/

Chicago to be test city in push for wider cheaper internet

The city of Chicago is a pilot city in a national digital literacy campaign that will offer low-cost residential broadband service to residents of certain zip codes, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office announced Tuesday.The partnership with Connect2Compete, a national nonprofit, extends a digital divide program that Comcast has provided in the city for ... (more)

http://www.chicagochronicle.com/index.php/sid/213881739/scat/c8ac3000ee01c7aa

Charlie Ergen's wars

Wells Fargo's Walter Price says analysts aren't giving Google enough credit for growth in its mobile and video businesses and says the stock holds more opportunity than rival internet giant Yahoo.

http://www.reuters.com/video/2013/04/16/reuters-tv-charlie-ergens-wars?videoId=242282858&videoChannel=117773

5 Super Crazy Volume Spikes : SLV, F, C, T

Each Share represents a fractional undivided beneficial interest in the net assets of the Trust.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/5-super-crazy-volume-spikes-slv-f-c-t-238435.htm

Time Warner Cable to Offer Live Mobile TV for Apple Devices

Time Warner Cable Inc., the second- largest U.S. cable operator, is adding live out-of-home programming for the first time to its TWC TV application, letting customers watch shows on Apple Inc.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MLCRPN6S972J01-7CF13B7A04162I8NKBL6C9KKVK

Comcast and Tribeca Film Bring Xfinity TV Customers Special Access to ...

Starting today, Comcast's Xfinity TV and Tribeca FilmA will bring Xfinity TV customers special access to the 12th Annual Tribeca Film FestivalA on Xfinity On Demand.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130416006347/en

SoftBank fight for Sprint seen trumping easy gains

Masayoshi Son, billionaire founder of Japanese mobile carrier SoftBank Corp, is expected to stay in the battle for U.S. wireless service provider Sprint Nextel Corp, even though he could profit handsomely by walking away.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/16/us-softbank-sprint-idUSBRE93F04C20130416?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews

Goldenvoice, Locals Team Up for Free Block Party Concert 'Tachevah'

Up to 10,000 people are expected Tachevah: A Palm Springs Block Party, which is due to start at 5 p.m. outside Spa Resort Casino.

http://palmdesert.patch.com/articles/goldenvoice-local-organizations-team-up-for-free-block-party-concert-tachevah

Leap Wireless Is Hiding Value In An Ugly Balance Sheet

The past few years have brutal for Leap Wireless LEAP . Since 2007, this small-cap telecommunications firm has struggled to make a profit, added a billion dollars of debt, and saw its margins steadily fall.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1345081-leap-wireless-is-hiding-value-in-an-ugly-balance-sheet?source=feed

Obama threatens veto of CISPA database-sharing bill

The White House today delivered a formal veto threat against a controversial data-sharing bill called CISPA that would allow intelligence agencies to collect personal information about Americans from private companies.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57579905-38/obama-threatens-veto-of-cispa-database-sharing-bill/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

Apple's Running Into Production Concerns and 2 Other Tech Titans Making Noise

Apple : Peter Misek of Jefferies has voiced concerns about Apple's new iPhone, following visits to Apple's Asian suppliers.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/apples-running-into-production-concerns-and-2-other-tech-titans-making-noise.html/

Facebook Looks To Expand its Home and 2 Other Buzzing Social Media Stocks

Facebook : The world's largest social media powerhouse is reportedly in talks with fellow computer giants Apple and Microsoft about the possibility of bringing Facebook Home to the Windows and iOS mobile platforms, Bloomberg said.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/facebook-looks-to-expand-its-home-and-2-other-buzzing-social-media-stocks.html/

Comcast encrypts all cable channels, requires all customers to use a set-top box

Got Comcast? Hope you like little black boxes, because you'll be needing them to get any kind of cable TV service soon.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/comcast-encrypting-all-cable-channels/

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