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Articles in April, 2007 issue of Multichannel News

• Mixed Forecast for Online Auctions.(Information technology services industry)
  by Spangler, Todd
• This Just In.(briefs)
• Uphill Battle For Spanish Kids' Programmers.
  by Clemens, Luis
• Icahn Revs Moto Move.(Carl C. Icahn increases stake in Motorola Inc.)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Violent Threat to Cable.(regulation of television violence)
• Lifetime Enlists Dramas.(Lifetime Television Network)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Ovation TV Revamp Takes a Localized Tack.
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Gaspin: Making All NBCU's Pieces Fit.(Jeff Gaspin, NBC Universal)(Interview)
  by Umstead, Thomas
• Quick Hits.(Home and Garden Television promotes Maddie Henri)(Court TV to discontinue "Catherine Crier Live" show)(Style Network launching reality show "Kimora" with Kimora Lee Simmons)(Brief article)
• Competition Pays Off.(growth in cable-modem and digital subscriber line subscribers)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Discovery Stores Face 'Strategic Review'.
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• 'Tudors' Reign In Premiere On Showtime.(Showtime Networks Inc. show "The Tudors" popular with viewers)(Brief article)
• WWE's Vince McMahon: Putting a Headlock on PPV Success.(pay per view television)(Interview)
  by Vernadakis, George
• Analysts Expect Much From Comcast.
  by Farrell, Mike
• Set-Top Case Advances.(Stoneridge Investment Partners files lawsuit against Scientific Atlanta Inc., Motorola Inc. aided by Charter Communications )
  by Farrell, Mike
• Stoking Competitive Fires.
  by Martin, Kevin
• Downloadable Access Schemes In the Works.(downloadable set-top security technologies)
  by Spangler, Todd
• Rough Seas for Time Warner's Navigator.
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Insight Ready to Unwind.(Comcast Corp. partners with Insight Communications Company Inc. and acquires Time Warner Cable Inc.)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Current Events In Advanced Video Compression.
  by Ellis, Leslie
• Franchise Bills Dominate State Debates.
  by Haugsted, Linda
• NFL Net Gains Content Yardage.(NFL Network)
  by Lewis, Christian
• Cable's Triple Play Keeps Heat on DBS.(direct broadcast satellite)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Ohio Op: Keep Fox Limits.(Massillon Cable TV asks FCC to keep the limitations on News Corp. regarding program access commitment)(Brief article)
  by Moss, Linda
• HITN Facing the Loss of DirecTV Carriage.(DirecTV plans droping Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc.)
  by Moss, Linda
• A French Open Mosaic.(Tennis Channel signs distribution agreement with DirecTV)
• Locals Sue Over 90-Day Rule.
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Digital TV Reverberations.(Rep. Rick Boucher at American Cable Association's summit)(Excerpt)
  by Boucherd, Richard
• NBCU Rejoins NAB Fold.(NBC Universal rejoins National Association of Broadcasters)(Brief article)
• MTV Reboots Repeats.
  by Lewis, Christian
• More Watch TV Out of Home.
  by Moss, Linda
• Charter Renews Golf, Versus.(Charter Communications Inc. signs deal with The Golf Channel, Versus Technology Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Volume Control.(technical indicator)
• Hallmark Channel Offers Shelf Space.
  by Steinert-Threlkeld, Tom
• Broadcast, Web Should Drive News.(The News Corporation Ltd. raises price and to acquire DIRECTTV Inc.)(Brief article)
• TV Guide Channel Renamed a 'Network'.(TV Guide Network)
  by Moss, Linda
• Quick Hits.(HBO and Open Student Television Network screen 'Addiction' in colleges)(E! Entertainment Television to launch in Canada)(Women's Entertainment Channel launches "Twister Sisters")
• Black Family Irons Out Details of Move to Web.(Black Family Channel's transfer of viewers to Gospel Music Channel)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Lime Seeks Web Green.
  by Haugsted, Linda
• The End Of the Upfront … As We Know It.(broadcasters kickstart marketing upfronts to sell advertising spots)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Planet Seeks 'Heroes'.(Animal Planet's 'Hero of the Year' campaign for animal welfare workers)
  by Lewis, Christian
• Slow Start in Ratings for 'Sopranos,' 'The Shield'.
  by Reynolds, Mike; Umstead, R. Thomas
• Discovery Eyes More Green.(Discovery Home Channel directs ecology-oriented initiative called "PlanetGreen")
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Putting Digital Duality On Table.(Federal Communications Commission to decide on dual carriage of digital and analog frequencies)
  by Hearn, Ted
• Quick Hits.(Brief article)
• IFC Film Fest to Tour Comcast Markets.(Independent Film Channel)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Knology Deal Should Boost Margins.(Knology Corp. acquires PrairieWave Holdings )
• Solid Start for MLB Net.(Major League Baseball)
  by Donohue, Steve
• Shows May 'Pivot' From DVR to Phone.(digital-video recorders)
  by Spangler, Todd
• On-Demand Ads Slip Into Content's Clothing.
  by Spangler, Todd
• John Malone Concentrates on Discovery.(Discovery Holding Co. of Liberty Media Corp increases stake in Discovery Communications Inc.)
  by Farrell, Mike
• This Just In.(Atonal Sports and Entertainment and Time Warner Cable to launch Ski Channel, vedio on demand)(salary of Chase Carey of DirecTV)(Joost signs up with advertisers)
• Critic: Open Bids Stymie Newcomers.(cable television)
  by Gibbons, Kent
• FX Ready to Renew 'Riches,' 'Dirt'.(FX Networks L.L.C.)(Brief article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Pathfire Buy Boosts DG FastChannel: Oppenheimer.(Brief article)
• Fine Living Gets Helpful.(plans programs for helping time starved viewers manage their lives properly)(Brief article)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• This Just In.(Showtime Entertainment renews "The Tudors")(Cablevision Systems hires Eric Sherman)(Women's Entertainment L.L.C. launches new show "Get Married")
• In Demand Awaits Company.(no other cable operators signing up for Major League Baseball's "Extra Innings" package)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• AMC Makes Franchise Play.(American Movie Classics Company )
  by Reynolds, Mike
• HBO Punches Up Ring Promos.(Oscar De La Hoya - Floyd Mayweather junior middleweight championship fight)
• This Just In.(Angela Shapiro-Mathes' plans for The Learning Channel Inc.)(Fox News Channel rated highest in Virginia Tech Shootings)(Clear Channel Communications sells television stations to Providence Equity)
• This Just In.(Akimbo Systems signs deal with National Hockey League)(Page Thompson appointed by Golf Channel)(Fox Cable Networks appoints Michael Hopkins)
• Cable One Drops Court TV.(Courtroom Television Network Inc.)
  by Moss, Linda
• What's On.(Brief article)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Bye, Bye iPod. Hello, Handheld Live TV.(Column)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Galavision Lets Ratings, Revenue Do the Talking.
  by Clemens, Luis
• Through the Wire.(directions to the Cable Show 2007)(BBC America's Life on Mars wins Edgar Allan Poe Award)(U.S. cable CEOs' trip to Hong Kong)
  by Ellis, Leslie; Gibbons, Kent; Reynolds, Mike
• The Cable Show 2007 Schedule.(Calendar)
• Cablers Commit to '08 OCAP Rollout.(OpenCable Application Platform)
  by Spangler, Todd
• Telco Challenges Cox Reliability.(Embarq telephone company)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Set-Top Makers Hit CableCard Stretch.(Motorola and Scientific Atlanta ramp up production of cable card boxes)
  by Spangler, Todd
• Cox, History Salute 'Honor'.(The History Channel and The History Channel Espanol to simulcast "Act of Honor" documentary on the life of Rafael Peralta)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Comcast Deal Fans Plans for a Web Guide.(Comcast acquiring Fandango)
  by Spangler, Todd
• Volume Control.(opinions of "The Sopranos")(Brief article)
• TWC Prunes Analog on Staten Island, N.Y.(Time Warner Cable)
  by Spangler, Todd
• What's On.("Bought and Sold" on Home and Garden Television)("Cities of the Underworld" on The History Channel)
  by Vernadakis, George
• Pro Gridiron Stars Suit Up for Nickelodeon Segments.(National Football League players)
  by Lewis, Christian
• NAB, ACA Exchange Cross-Country Barbs.
  by Moss, Linda
• Versus's Cup Runneth Over.(Versus Technology Inc. holds rights of National Hockey League)
  by Lewis, Christian
• Disney Inks Big Renewal.(Time Warner Cable Inc. sign distribution agreement with The Walt Disney Co.)
  by Reynolds, Mike

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