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October 2010

A look at how much cable and satellite providers pay broadcasters to carry their channels

In my article in today’s paper about the resolution of the Dish/Fox impasse, I look at all the factors contributing to these kinds of disputes and blackouts. But ultimately, it’s about money. While these numbers have probably changed a bit since this list was published last year, here’s a look at a recent estimate of [...]

Dish and Fox reach agreement, as Fox Sports Southwest back on the air and Fox 4 averts blackout

Here’s the text of the story I just filed to dallasnews.com: Dish Network LLC and Fox Networks said Friday they have reached an agreement that puts the Fox Sports stations back on the air on the satellite provider and averts a potential blackout Monday morning of local Fox network stations, including KDFW-TV (Channel 4) in [...]

When you go through airport security, would you rather be humiliated by technology or a pair of hands?

Because that’s basically the choice you’ll face from now on when traveling by airplane. Jeffrey Goldberg from The Atlantic has a story that’s equally amusing and infuriating and unfortunately a bit too R-rated for me to quote here. But check it out for yourself and then let yourself become slowly depressed and horrified when you [...]

DNA barcoding aims to protect species, food

TORONTO (Reuters) – Call it a DNA digital Dewey Decimal System for all life on Earth.

Take-Two Interactive’s CEO stepping down, shares rise

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, the video game publisher best known for “Grand Theft Auto,” said Chief Executive Ben Feder will step down and be replaced by Strauss Zelnick, the company’s executive chairman.

Four Important Things About Robotic Welding For Steel Fabrication

Steel fabrication job shops have grown to be far more advanced inside their using technology. Among the key advances inside the steel fabrication and automation industry is the application of robotic welding. The automated procedure that robotic welding brings to steel fabrication provides advantages. Allow me to share four great things about using robotic welding [...]

GameStop chief exec Paul Raines on KERA’s "CEO" show tonight at 7 p.m.

GameStop is facing a lot of challenges these days, from the shrinking size of the overall game industry to the move towards digital distribution to publishers upset about used video game sales. But the company also continues to be extremely profitable and is still growing. It’s potentially a make-or-break period for the Grapevine-based retailer, and [...]

Stay tuned today for news on the Dish/Fox dispute

There’s nothing definite yet, but it sounds like the two sides are in fairly intense negotiations and making progress on both the Fox Sports and Fox network channels. So, the good news is that the World Series games after Sunday might not be blacked out. The bad news is that the Rangers, at this rate, [...]

Take-Two Interactive’s CEO steps down

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, the video game publisher best known for “Grand Theft Auto,” said Chief Executive Ben Feder will step down and be replaced by Strauss Zelnick, the company’s chairman.

Cellphone market slowing but smartphones still boom

HELSINKI (Reuters) – Cellphone market growth slowed slightly in the September quarter due to worries over economic growth and component shortages, and the market growth would slow further in the current quarter, researchers said on Friday.