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Articles in July, 2005 issue of Multichannel News

• Time Warner Cable.(appointments)(Brief Article)
• Comcast gets assertive over set-tops: MSO works with suppliers to drive development of new digital boxes.(Comcast Corp)
  by Stump, Matt
• 'X' drives demand for Comcast: MSO signs three local deals built around ESPN's games.(LOCAL AD SALES)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Nielsen burned over MRC bill.(Conrad Burns policy opposed by Nielsen Media Research Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Corrections.(Correction Notice)
• Overbuilding operator on block: book out on Millenium; seeking $4,000 per subscriber.(sale of Millennium Digital Media)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Regionals on prowl for Bobcats rights; with C-SET shuttered, NBA team's a free agent.(National Basketball Association, Carolina Sports and Entertainment Television )
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Satellite radio ready to soar.(XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc)(Sirius Satellite Radio Inc)(Thomas Eagan)(Brief Article)
• Where the Rigases might spend time: ex-Adelphia executives face time in low-security, close-to-home facility.(John Rigas)(Timothy Rigas)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Why cable needs new navigation now.(IPGs: FORUM)(navigation system )
  by Addis, Andy
• Thumbs up.(PRESS PHOTOS)
• The next generation 2005: eight 'up ad comers' in the industry that are making a big impact.(SPECIAL REPORT: THE NEXT GENERATION)
  by Ellis, Leslie
• HBO bets big on miniseries, comedy.(Home Box Office Inc.)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas; Reynolds, Mike
• Planet promo breathes fire.(Discovery Communications Inc. Animal Planet featured a fantasy program on dragons which fetched them a lot)(Brief Article)
• NBC.(NBC Entertainment)(Brief Article)
• News buys a Web presence.(ACQUISITIONS)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Kick 2 goals for $10m: ESPN Deportes goes for glory with pricey sweepstakes.
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Adding speed, with ease.(cable television companies' brodband services)
  by Arlen, Gary
• Cox system sale draws bidder interest: pair is vying for 900k subscribers.(Cox Communications Inc.'s divestment, Mediacom Communications Corp. and Cebridge Connections)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Major shows.(Calendar)
• Digital dawn for Africa: continent-centric net to bow in Cox's Louisiana cluster.(The Africa Channel's distribution agreement with Cox Communications Inc.)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Gemstar guides gain twice in Oregon.(Willamette Broadband and Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc.' contract)(Brief Article)
  by Donohue, Steve
• O'Connor's mixed cable legacy: retiring justice applied case-by-case approach to pay television matters.(POLICY)(Sandra Day O'Connor of Supreme Court's management)
  by Hearn, Ted
• GE Finance.(appointments at GE Commercial Finance)(Brief Article)
• Midcontinent gives TSC a Sportsman's chance.(Midcontinent Communications contracts with Sportsman Channel)(Brief Article)
• Multimedia index.(industry stocks)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
• AZN.(appointments at AZN Television.)(Brief Article)
• Comcast 'kids': earning their street cred.(MARKETING)
  by Ulmstead, R. Thomas
• 'Mantle' docu takes cuts from both sides.(Home Box Office Inc. telecasting documentary movie Mickey Mantle)
  by Smith, Eric J.
• Charlotte Sues to get I-net payback: city, county claim Time Warner Cable, predecessor didn't meet I-net pledge.(THROUGH THE WIRE)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• From sadness, execs spurred to action: cable rallies around charities that hit home.
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Conservatives seek a la carte revival: family groups renew pressure on Congress.(POLICY)
  by Hearn, Ted
• Carriage item off FCC agenda: Time Warner lawyers call Martin proposal 'back door' carriage.(Federal Communications Commission)(Kevin Martin)
  by Hearn, Ted
• Martin backs into dual 'must': plan would allow b'casters to opt for retrans consent on a second signal.(Federal Communications Commission's Kevin Martin)
  by Hearn, Ted
• Major shows.(PEOPLE & CALENDAR)
• E!'s Sonnenberg goes to Discovery in West.(Mark Sonnenberg appointed at Discovery Communications Inc. Discovery Networks U.S.)(E! Entertainment Television Inc.)(Brief Article)
• First-run VOD.(video on demand)(services of cable television broadcasting industry)(Illustration)
• HBO previews 'Rome' after show for scribes.(Home Box Office Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Linking databases, easing headaches: programmers struggle for balance in their books.(NETWORK ACCOUNTING)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Liberty spins discovery unit: but at least one analyst urges holders to Jettison shares.(Liberty Media Corp)(Discovery Holding Co)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Charter to buy Seren in Minn.(Charter Communications Inc)(Seren Innovations Inc)(Brief Article)
  by Farrell, Mike
• No Kaitz honoree picked yet.(Walter Kaitz Foundation fund raising dinner)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• They're game.(PRESS PHOTOS)
• WWE, Blue Ridge pin SVOD sales.(World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. partners with Blue Ridge Cable)(Brief Article)
• Corrections.(Correction Notice)
• Castalia.(Castalia Communications)(Brief Article)
• Concrete pours out spot plan: firm says MSOs can lower costs via commercial collaboration.(ADVERTISING & MARKETING)
  by Donohue, Steve
• Ground broken for discovery telescope.(discovery channels new telescope)(Brief Article)
• Closing prices.(cable television broadcasting industry)(Illustration)
• Stevens Bristles at DTV uncertainty: Commerce chair 'not comfortable' with NCTA line on downconversion.(POLICY)(Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation's Ted Stevens, National Cable & Telecommunications Association)
  by Hearn, Ted
• Comcast.(appointments at Comcast Cable Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
• ABC family's moves are paying off: once-struggling net finds momentum in shift away from repurposed fare.(ABC Family Worldwide Inc.'s viewership )
  by McNamara, Mary
• Networks still upping Gambling-Genre Ante.(television program planning)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Starz readies interstitials for SVOD content.(ON DEMAND)(video-on-demand)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Arris.(appointments at Arris Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Alpha moms get VOD offering.(Comcast Corp.'s new video on demand service)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, Thomas
• Major shows.(PEOPLE & CALENDAR)(Calendar)
• MCN online poll results.(READERS WEIGH IN)
• Free bouts before HBO event.(Home Box Office)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Here she comes ... Ms. F.A.T.(Oxygen Network's beautiy contest, Fabulous and Thick)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• ESPN gears up for fall promo: sports programmer teams with Cox on high-def-driven retail initiative.(ADVERTISING & MARKETING)
  by Donohue, Steve
• Avis adds DirecTV service to hummers.(Avis Rent a Car Inc.)(Brief Article)
• History scores 14 Emmy nominations.(History Channel wins laurels )
• Rainmaker honorees: the CTAM Rainmaker Award is given in recognition of volunteer service and extraordinary leadership on projects helping grow the cable business. Below are profiles of the five individuals honored with a Rainmaker this year.(HONOREES: RA
• HBO leads cable's Parade of 188 nods: medium cinches a pair of categories, dominating telefilms, children's shows.(57th Emmy Awards television program nominations, Home Box Office)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Charter settles up on class actions.(Charter Communications Inc)(Brief Article)
• Television-ad growth will be a challenge.
  by Stilson, Janet
• Cities will use other tools.
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Charter.(appointments at Charter Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Weekly movers.(cable television broadcasting industry stocks)(Illustration)
• TNT reopens 'Closer' for a second season.(Turner Network Television plans to extend hit television drama 'The Closer' )(Brief Article)
• GlowPoint pitches video messages.(Broadband Week[TM]: Advanced Technologies for Video, Voice and Data Services)
  by Stump, Matt
• Cable marketers get down to basics: ops go door-to-door and use other techniques to lure new customers.
  by Donohue, Steve
• Sapan: CTAM U's guru: every year, CTAM's chairman has the option of selecting one of the association's members as the recipient of the Chairman's Award, which honors extraordinary contributions to the organization and the industry. This year's choice is J
  by Neel, K.C.
• MCN online poll results.(READERS WEIGH IN)(Brief Article)
• Multimedia index.(INDUSTRY STOCKS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
• Taking on no. 1: DBS duo aims at Comcast.(DIRECTV Inc)(EchoStar Communications Corp)(Digital Broadcast System )
  by Donohue, Steve
• FX'S 'over there' takes proper risks.(FX Networks L.L.C.)
  by Demenchuk, Michael
• NFL Replays drive distribution.(NFL Network providing video on demand services)(Brief Article)
• Events.(Calendar)

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