Happy Independance Day!
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! Please take this opportunity to learn and remember what this day celebrates, this day is not just fireworks and cookouts. Independence Day Independence Day is more than a chance for family and friends throughout the country to gather for barbecues and fireworks displays, it is an annual celebration to commemorate the courage and faith of our founding fathers in their pursuit of liberty. Uncover the history behind America's birthday and the sacrifices made by the extraordinary leaders who, at great personal risk, struggled to unite a young nation. Read the Declaration of Independence that laid down the foundation for the U.S. Constitution, endorsing the fundamental principles of freedom we still uphold to this day. 4th of July Video Gallery From it's declaration on July 4th, 1776 to modern day celebrations, Independence Day in motion. View the Fourth of July Video Gallery Maps of Early America Selection of maps showing where Colonial America fought its war for independence from Britain and emerged as a new nation. View Maps of Early America The History Behind It was not declared a legal holiday, until 1941. However Independence Day was observed since July 8, 1776 Discover the History of the Fourth of July in America Text of the Declaration of Independence Read the Declaration of Independance History of The Declaration of Independence Read the History of the Declaration of Independance
4 Jul 2009 - 07:57 by soullezz	Industry News |

Programming and Hardware
PROGRAMMING: BET Sets Viewership Record With Awards Show; Sirius XM on July Fourth; Oxygen To Offer Original Webisodes BET's live premiere of the BET Awards '09 on Sunday night drew 10.65 million total viewers, making the broadcast the number one cable telecast so far this year. The show, which paid tribute to Michael Jackson, was also the number one original telecast in BET history --- Sirius XM will offer a range of special Fourth of July programming this weekend, including 24/7 patriotic music on "Uncle Sam Radio" (SIRIUS channel 113, XM channel 15), a live broadcast from the Essence Music Festival on The Heat, Willie Nelson's 4th of July Radio Picnic on Willie's Place and special Bruce Springsteen programming on E Street Radio --- Oxygen has introduced 10 short "Mommywood" web videos designed to compliment its popular reality show "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood." HARDWARE: Gefen Intros Long-Haul DVI Extender; D-Tools Adds Kimber Kable Gefen on Tuesday began shipping a new long-range extension system capable of delivering DVI video over distances of up to two kilometers over fiber optic cables. According to Gefen, the new DVI-3500HD supports video resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 --- Users of D-Tools' System Integrator software package can now access product specs for a range of high-end A/V cables from Kimber Kable as part of a new partnership agreement between the two companies.
1 Jul 2009 - 08:17 by soullezz	Industry News |

BSkyB Re-ups With SES ASTRA
SES ASTRA has renewed its contract with BSkyB to provide the U.K. media company with 24 transponders at 28.2 degrees East, the companies announced Tuesday. With the news, which extends a relationship that dates back two decades, BSkyB is currently contracted for 31 transponders on ASTRA's satellite system. Details about the transaction, including the duration of this latest extension, where not disclosed. “Sky was our first customer and we are delighted that a relationship which dates back to 1989 will continue to grow and develop for many years to come," said Alexander Oudendijk, SES ASTRA's chief commercial officer. "The continued trust in ASTRA allows for the further growth of the U.K. and Ireland satellite DTH market and an exciting TV-offer on a long-term basis."
1 Jul 2009 - 08:12 by soullezz	Industry News |

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