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The FCC released a new report last week concerning a second study on the bundling of TV programming packages in the satellite TV and cable industries. The study concluded consumers could be saving money by ordering only the channels they thought they wanted. However, this was a second study. The first study, released 15 months earlier, had the opposite conclusion, bundling programming was best for consumers. So which position is the FCC really taking? Which option helps American consumers save money on their cable and satellite bills? Is unbundling TV programming a viable solution?

Is a la carte programming politically motivated?

If the bundling study was motivated simply by a question of economics, it would be one thing. But there are political motivations involved as well. The key political motivation is from the conservative right who feel it’s unfair for consumers to pay for programming that contains objectionable content. They contend consumers shouldn’t be forced to pay for content they don’t want coming into their homes. The FCC can only censor content that is sent freely over the airwaves.

Major content providers have reacted to this situation by offering “Family Programming” packages that feature select channels at a lower monthly price. Both major satellite providers DISH Network and DirecTV recently announced the availability of family packages. DISH rolled theirs out very quickly in February for $19.99 a month – about $15 less than any other DISH Network package combination. DirecTV has plans to release a family package in mid-April. Cable providers also followed suit in hopes that demand for “a la carte” programming would subside.

TV broadcasters have argued being forced to provide service on an a la carte basis would force smaller channels with niche audiences to go off air due to the unwillingness of consumers to subscribe. Broadcasters think specialty channels like G4, the Golf Channel and the Independent Film Channel couldn’t generate enough of an audience to stay in business.

The economics of a la carte programming.

The recent battle between satellite provider DISH Network and the Lifetime channel raises some real economic questions about a la carte programming. The contract for the two entities ended December 31st without a new contract being signed. DISH Network claimed Lifetime had asked for a 76% rate increase, while Lifetime countered DISH had demanded a 33% decrease. It was estimated Lifetime would lose $20 million in ad revenue and licensing fees spread over 8.5 million DISH subscribers each year if the agreement terminated.
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Are you confused with satellite choices? There is no doubt, that satellite is better than cable, and the choice comes down to Directv or Dish Network. Are you ready to find out which service is better? Are you ready to watch the exact selection, of the networks you so earnestly desire? Get ready to make the choice of a lifetime!

When it comes down to choosing between Directv or Dishnetwork, you need to focus on what you watch the most! Are you a sports fanatic? Are you a person that likes watching movies, with non-stop action? Do you want programming that is safe for your children? Do you like sexy movies?

Whatever your choice may be, Directv seems to be the sports dominator! If you cannot not live without sports, then Directv is the clear winner! Hands Down! Imagine watching the football game with crystal clear clarity! Picture what your friends will say, when you have Directv, and they come over every sunday!

One impressive point about Dish Network, is the “new” Dish Family! If you are concerned about, what influences your children, then Dish Network will bring “joy” and “fun” to your home. Just think, your children can watch all their favorite shows and you can rest assured, that they will not see any type of violence or bad language.

“Let’s face it, kids get curious and this will be one powerful way, you can control what goes into their minds and ears. This is the finest, in satellite tv control!”

The pricing for Directv or Dish Network is outstanding, considering the basic packages. You can go with the basic package and pay a small amount every month. Directv offers more, when it comes to sports, with NFL Sunday!

People get afraid of the prices, but when you look at what you really want, it is very easy. Look at how much people pay for cable! Do you want to pay for cheap cable and then six months later, watch as your spending money disappears! This is the satellite tv age, not the cable age.

As both companies get more competitve, you will see more deals and amazing rebates. Both Directv and Dish Network give free products and outstanding rebates. When you compare both networks you will see Directv is the winner! With all the deals, which ever you choose, it will only get better!
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So you just bought a new MP3 player and you’re ready to download some tunes. But what do you do about the low-quality headset that came with your purchase? Nothing is more disappointing than headphones that don’t deliver. You want gear that’s going to match your investment and offer the best sound possible. Headphones come in a wide variety of models and prices for the music fan that wants the ultimate audio experience. Don’t waste time wondering what you might be missing out on. And don’t be afraid to try something new. Remember, its okay to mix brands. When it comes time to shop for headphones, be sure to consider the following.

Fit: This may seem like common sense, but fit can make a bigger difference than you think in terms of sound quality. Ear bud headphones fit in the ear canal but, because they don’t enclose the entire ear, other sounds can interfere with what you’re listening to. As a result, ear bud users tend to turn up the volume, which can damage the ears! Ear buds also tend to be rather uncomfortable. This type of headphone comes with the very popular iPod.

As an alternative to ear buds, try an enclosed model of headphone, with padding. This type of headphone offers better sound because it usually contains what’s called a dynamic transducer, for maximum audio. Other options besides ear buds include headsets that fit tightly on the head or wrap around the head, DJ-style.

Canal phones are another alternative. These are designed to fit comfortably inside the ear canal and provide better sound, with more isolation and good bass. Canal phones are believed to be more effective and safer than other types of headphones, because they eliminate a great deal of external noise. This means that you don’t have to turn the music up extremely high in order to hear it, which reduces the possibility of hearing loss. The bottom line: try to find headphones that block out external noises, so that you wont have to turn up the volume.
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