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Digital TV News July 30, 2014
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- Wuaki: browser-based streaming to die out in two years » Digital TV Europe
Movie and TV streaming service Wuaki.tv has predicted the death of browser-based streaming in the next two years, thanks to content being streamed directly to smart TVs and connected devices. via Wuaki: browser-based streaming to die out in two years … Continue reading
- ITV boosted by World Cup, online gains » Digital TV Europe
ITV reported strong first half revenue and profit gains, helped by its coverage of the World Cup and impressive growth in its online and interactive division. via ITV boosted by World Cup, online gains » Digital TV Europe.
- Set-top box market valued at $20bn
The value of the set-top box market remained stable in 2013, despite the perceived rise of Smart TVs and Digital Media Adaptors. via Set-top box market valued at $20bn.
- IPTV improves KPN mix
KPN added an additional 43,000 IPTV subscribers in the second quarter, taking triple play penetration to 47%, though with an overall loss in broadband subs. via IPTV improves KPN mix.
- Wary Mediaset slumps to loss
Mediaset has put a brave face on disappointing first half results. A generally negative economic situation saw a decline both in advertising expenditure and the pay-TV market. via Wary Mediaset slumps to loss.
- TVTechnology: Frost & Sullivan Has Two Words: 'Video Servers'
It's a good time to be in video servers, according to Frost & Sullivan. The market researcher said the global video and ad insertion server market is on a growth trajectory of hitting $2.33 billion in 2019, up from $1.32 … Continue reading
- India's GTPL chooses ST chipsets for cable STBs
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top supplier of System-on-Chip (SoC) ICs for set-top boxes and home gateways, today announced that its STi5197 SD and STiH273 HD cable chipsets … Continue reading
- Airtel Digital TV adds 376,000 subscribers in 2Q 2014
As on June 30, 2014, the Company had its Digital TV operations in 639 districts with 9.4 million customers, an increase of 11.1% as compared to corresponding quarter last year. Net customer additions for Digital TV during the quarter increased … Continue reading
- Cable upfront on track for 5% decline, only second drop ever – FierceCable
Confirming the soft TV advertising market just exposed by broadcasters, cable networks are wrapping up a 2014 upfront market that's pacing to be around $500 million, or 5 percent, lighter than last year's $9.9 billion haul. via Cable upfront on … Continue reading
- VOD Professional | Wuaki.tv Looks to Conviva to Underpin European Expansion
Maturing video-on-demand (VOD) service, Wuaki.tv today announces that it is working with Conviva, the leader in video analytics, delivery optimisation and big data processing, to deliver a high-quality video streaming experience across new regions of its service deployment. via VOD … Continue reading
- Cable One to offer Netflix app on its leased TiVo set-tops – FierceCable
Cable One has become the latest MSO to integrate the Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) app onto the TiVo-enabled HD-DVRs it leases to subscribers. via Cable One to offer Netflix app on its leased TiVo set-tops – FierceCable.
Digital TV News July 29, 2014
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- Astorg Partners takes majority stake in M7 Group » Digital TV Europe
Private equity group Astorg Partners is acquiring a majority stake in pan-European pay TV provider M7 Group from investors led by Providence Equity Partners. via Astorg Partners takes majority stake in M7 Group » Digital TV Europe.
- Liberty reorganises Austrian and Swiss operations » Digital TV Europe
Liberty Global has appointed UPC Cablecom managing director, Eric Tveter, as CEO of a newly created Swiss and Austrian division. via Liberty reorganises Austrian and Swiss operations » Digital TV Europe.
- UPC Czech Republic adds HBO Go » Digital TV Europe
Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC Czech Republic has HBO Go, the pay TV broadcaster's TV anywhere on-demand service, to its offering. via UPC Czech Republic adds HBO Go » Digital TV Europe.
- Hungarian digital base grows
Digital TV take-up continues to increase steadily in Hungary, with 2,092,466 homes subscribing to some type of service as of the end of June. via Hungarian digital base grows.
- Tveter to lead Liberty Swiss and Austrian
Liberty Global is combining its cable assets in Austria and Switzerland into a single organisation based in Zurich. via Tveter to lead Liberty Swiss and Austrian.
- Unitymedia Kabel BW adds Universal movies to VOD
Germany's second-largest cable operator Unitymedia Kabel BW has secured a movie package from US studio Universal for its video-on-demand (VOD) service. via Unitymedia Kabel BW adds Universal movies to VOD.
- HBO GO widens Czech reach
UPC Czech Republic has added HBO GO to its offer. According to the cable operator, it is being made available free of charge to all digital TV subscribers or those who are receiving HBO, HBO HD, Superfilm and Supreme. via … Continue reading
- Orange TV service shows moderate growth
Orange continues to downplay its TV service with the detail on its IPTV and satellite customers now deep in its financial statements. via Orange TV service shows moderate growth.
- Magyar Telekom exits cable, boosts multiscreen
The Hungarian incumbent Magyar Telekom is to stop selling new cable services from the beginning of September. via Magyar Telekom exits cable, boosts multiscreen.
- LG's 105-inch 4K TV is here, if you can afford it
Sure, Samsung just launched its 105-inch ultrawidescreen, Ultra HD TV, but if spending $120,000 on such a screen is probably out of reach there may be a solution. via LG's 105-inch 4K TV is here, if you can afford it.
- Astorg Partners to acquire majority in M7
Astorg Partners will acquire a majority stake in CDS Topco BV, a retail and wholesale supplier of DTH services known under the name of M7. via Astorg Partners to acquire majority in M7.
- VOD Professional | Solid Half for Freesat as Pay Viewers Continue to Switch to Freetime
Freesat, the subscription free satellite TV service, has continued its good start to the year by adding 6,000 new homes in the three months to the end of June, as viewers continue to move away from long term contracts and … Continue reading
- HGI sets out business requirements for media gateway
The Home Gateway Initiative (HGI), a leading organisation which is shaping the way IP services are delivered, has today set out new high-level Broadband Service Provider (BSP) business requirements for a Media Gateway as it continues in its quest to … Continue reading
- Sky Italia €8m half-year losses | Advanced Television
Sky Italia ended the period to June 2014 with losses of €8 million, after being in the red for €38 million the previous year, according to data from BSkyB on the creation of Sky Europe via Sky Italia €8m half-year … Continue reading
- Alcatel-Lucent and Telefónica bring network DVR to Movistar TV in Spain
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Telefónica have enabled a new cloud-based TV feature for Telefónica's pay TV service, Movistar TV. Using Alcatel-Lucent's award-winning Cloud DVR solution, Movistar subscribers now have access to up to 350 hours of personal … Continue reading
- Broadcom powers Technicolor's Tata Sky HEVC set-top
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its BCM7252 high-efficiency video codec (HEVC) H.265 system-on-chip (SoC) will power Tata Sky's first generation Ultra HD set-top boxes (STBs). Tata … Continue reading
Digital TV News July 28, 2014
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- Hungarian ad tax is "attack on democracy" says Kroes » Digital TV Europe
Hungary's new advertising tax is a politically motivated attempt to drive RTL out of the country's market and is a threat to media freedom in the country, according to EC vice-president Neelie Kroes. via Hungarian ad tax is "attack on … Continue reading
- Germany's WDR looking to revive public service VoD plans » Digital TV Europe
Germany's WDR Media Group, an affiliate of public broadcaster ARD, is looking to revive plans to launch a VoD platform, after regulators blocked its joint Germany's Gold initiative last year. via Germany's WDR looking to revive public service VoD plans … Continue reading
- Altice ups stake in Numericable to 74.6% » Digital TV Europe
Altice has bought a 34.6% stake in Numericable from investment firms Carlyle and Cinven, increasing its share in the French cable operator to 74.6%. via Altice ups stake in Numericable to 74.6% » Digital TV Europe.
- Pace maintains top spot
Pace's latest set of results have reconfirmed the company as the global number one in media servers, set-top boxes and advanced telco gateways. via Pace maintains top spot.
- Digiturk launches overseas OTT
Turkish satellite platform Digiturk is launching a new premium pay-TV service for viewers overseas. The satcaster has selected a joint solution offered by AirTies and Octoshape to deliver the 80-channel OTT package that will be available on smart phones right … Continue reading
- Freesat grows FTA satellite market
Freesat is continuing to add new subscribers, growing its installed base by 24,000 household in the first half of the year. via Freesat grows FTA satellite market.
- Sky looks to Germany for growth spurt | Advanced Television
The low hanging fruit for 'Sky Europe' is in Germany, says Berenberg Bank's senior media analyst Sarah Simon. It is this fast-track expansion probability that means that BSkyB will quickly want to absorb the 42.6 percent minority shareholding currently not … Continue reading
- Pace predicts strong year | Advanced Television
Pace used its interims to predict a strong year. The British STB manufacturer said YoY it was producing more profit on lower turnover with revenue down 13.6 per cent to $1,139 billion but gross profit up 5.4 per cent to … Continue reading
- Vodafone backs Kabel Deutschland results
Germany's largest cable operator Kabel Deutschland has increased its turnover in the three months until June 30, 2014 by 5.8% compared with last year's quarter and added 83,000 new customers. via Vodafone backs Kabel Deutschland results.
- Freesat in 24,000 new homes this year | Advanced Television
Freesat, the subscription free satellite TV service, has continued its positive year by adding 6,000 new homes in the three months to the end of June. In all, Freesat has added 24,000 households in the first half of 2014. via … Continue reading
- Sky Go Extra hits a million, as BSkyB snaps up European counterparts | News | TechRadar
More than a million Brits have signed up for the Sky Go Extra service in the past year, aiding the media giant to another impressive year despite the rising cost of Premier League football rights. via Sky Go Extra hits … Continue reading
- Liberty Global willing to sell Film1
Liberty Global has offered to sell its premium channel business Film1 in an attempt to win EU approval for its proposed acquisition of Ziggo. via Liberty Global willing to sell Film1.
- Germany's ARD plans new Netflix competitor
German public broadcaster ARD wants to set up a new Netflix-style online streaming portal after the project Germany's Gold jointly planned with fellow public broadcaster ZDF was cancelled following concerns by federal cartel office Bundeskartellamt in September 2013. via Germany's … Continue reading
- TVTechnology: Viaccess-Orca: 20 Million Watched World Cup on Illegal Streams
Viaccess-Orca gathered piracy data during the World Cup that indicated as many as 20 million people watched it on illegal websites. VO said it released a series of reports with detailed information about live-streaming piracy. Throughout a 32-day period, Viaccess-Orca's … Continue reading
- Investment analyst: Murdoch would take HBO out of pay TV bundle, target Netflix – FierceCable
Rupert Murdoch and 21st Century Fox haven't even come back with a follow-up offer to their rejected $80 billion bid for Time Warner Inc. But there's plenty of speculation already as to what Murdoch will do if he acquires his … Continue reading
- Sky reports best customer growth in three years » Digital TV Europe
Sky reported its highest customer growth in three years, with TV growth alone double that of the previous year. via Sky reports best customer growth in three years » Digital TV Europe.
- Liberty Global reportedly ready to sacrifice Film 1 to seal Ziggo deal » Digital TV Europe
Liberty Global has reportedly offered to sell its Film 1 premium channel and open its network to OTT providers to win approval for its acquisition of Ziggo from EU regulators. via Liberty Global reportedly ready to sacrifice Film 1 to … Continue reading
- Kabel Deutschland growth offsets Vodafone decline » Digital TV Europe
Vodafone-owned German cable operator Kabel Deutschland grew its revenue by 5.8% to €491.1 million and boosted internet revenue-generating units by 83,000 in its fiscal first quarter to June 30, taking its internet subscriber total to 2.3 million. via Kabel Deutschland … Continue reading
- Cable companies will soon have more broadband subs than video customers, study says – FierceCable
Signaling a major shift in priorities for cable customers, Moody's says cable operators will, beginning in 2015, start serving more broadband subscribers than video subscribers. via Cable companies will soon have more broadband subs than video customers, study says – … Continue reading
Digital TV News July 25, 2014
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- TVP sets sail again
The Polish public broadcast TVP is re-launching a virtual on-demand channel, but only for this weekend (July 25-27). via TVP sets sail again.
- London Live seeks to reduce local content
Just months after its launch local TV station London Live has applied to Ofcom to scale back the amount of local content broadcast. via London Live seeks to reduce local content.
- Altice raises Numericable stake
Altice has acquired a 34.6% stake in Numericable from Carlyle Cable Investments and CCI (Cinven) and applied for listing of new ordinary shares. via Altice raises Numericable stake.
- BSkyB doubles customer ads
BSkyB has seen a major increase in the number of customers taking its on demand and internet connected services. via BSkyB doubles customer ads.
- BSkyB's "strong performance" for 2014 | Advanced Television
BSkyB's 12-months (to June 30) results were perhaps overshadowed by the news of its planned acquisition of its sister companies in Germany and Italy, but CEO Jeremy Darroch spoke of the broadcaster's "very strong results across the board", with revenues … Continue reading
- BSkyB issues 156m new shares | Advanced Television
BSkyB is placing 156.1 million new ordinary shares to fund its planned acquisition of Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia, announced at the same time. via BSkyB issues 156m new shares | Advanced Television.
- Sky's "world-class" multinational pay-TV scheme | Advanced Television
It has probably been the worst-kept stock exchange secret for some time, but the long-awaited formal news of BSkyB's planned acquisition of Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia broke at 7am London time on July 25, and the details are now … Continue reading
- BSkyB in £5bn bid for Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland
BSkyB's £7 billion interest in Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland will help streamline the business across content, technology and logistics. via BSkyB in £5bn bid for Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland.
- Outlet!: KPIs/Metrics for Set Top Box Application Development teams
I have learnt some interesting insights into the life of consulting, especially around change management, organisational transformation, leading, influencing and inspiring mindset shifts. One of the challenges is meeting a team that is on a level of maturity that is … Continue reading
- TVTechnology: Envivio Supports Transmission of Ultra HDTV Over the Air
Envivio, a provider of software-based video processing and delivery solutions, is supplying its compression technology to French broadcaster TDF to transmit programming in Ultra HD TV for NRJ HITS, a French music channel, distributed over the national digital terrestrial television … Continue reading
- Chris Dziadul Reports: The pay-TV challenge
What does the future hold in store for pay-TV services in Central and Eastern Europe? via Chris Dziadul Reports: The pay-TV challenge.
- TVTechnology: UHDTV: Roadblocks and Current Options
UltraHD (UHDTV) for broadcast television is starting to gain traction around the world through a number of major trials, which started in 2013 and will extend throughout 2014. These included the Sochi Winter Olympics in February and the FIFA World … Continue reading
- German HD+ platform continues to grow
HD+, the fee-based satellite platform carrying the HD versions of commercial TV channels for German DTH households on Astra (19.2° East), has won 47,089 new paying customers in Q2 2014. via German HD+ platform continues to grow.
- Lattelecom replaces Russian channels » Digital TV Europe
Latvian telco Lattelecom is adding new channels to its Russian language TV line-up, replacing existing channels on the service with which it has failed to agree rebroadcast rules. via Lattelecom replaces Russian channels » Digital TV Europe.
- Mixed fortunes for Spain broadcasters | Advanced Television
Spain's two leading TV groups Mediaset and Atresmedia had mixed results for the first half of the year with ad revenues recovering. via Mixed fortunes for Spain broadcasters | Advanced Television.
- Pay-TV operator software spend down 5% | Advanced Television
Pay TV Operator spending on middleware, conditional access, DRM and other elements of the pay-TV software contracted 5 per cent in North America and Western Europe during 2013, compared to 2012.This decrease was driven by classic end-to-end middleware functions, while … Continue reading
- Digital TV Research provides Netflix subscriber split by country
Market research company, Digital TV Research, has made estimates of the number of subscribers that Netflix has in the countries in which it operates. At the end of June, the top two international markets for Netflix were the UK with … Continue reading
- Fast Wi-Fi, nifty interfaces are nice, Comcast, but customers clearly want better manners – FierceCable
"We were together. And now we're not. Asked you for nothin'. That's what I got." –"Goodbye Girl," Teenage Fanclub Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) has finally stopped sending me direct-mail come-ons, with Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) trying to buy the company and get the … Continue reading
- BBC News – BSkyB in £5bn deal to create Sky Europe
BSkyB is paying £4.9bn to take over Rupert Murdoch's pay TV companies in Germany and Italy. The move was announced along with the company's annual results, which show pre-tax profits fell slightly to £1.2bn from last year's £1.26bn. BSkyB also … Continue reading
Digital TV News July 24, 2014
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- STB revenues post best year ever in 2013, says IHS
Following a relatively flat three-year period, the global set-top box (STB) market managed to achieve the highest annual revenue total in its history in 2013, setting the stage for continued growth through 2015, according to IHS. via STB revenues post … Continue reading
- Despite royalties slump, ARM expects uptick ahead | Embedded
Growth in mobile device shipments should come out of a slump in the second half of the year and generally stay in low double digits through 2018, according to ARM's chief executive, reporting on the company's latest quarterly results. He … Continue reading
- Comcast retention rep's network boasts expose company to liability – Boing Boing
When the Comcast Rep From Hell insisted that Comcast had the "fastest network in the USA," he was speaking on behalf of the company — and it was a lie. via Comcast retention rep's network boasts expose company to liability … Continue reading
- Counting Netflix by country
The UK and the Nordics are proving fertile markets for Netflix with the Netherlands fast gaining ground. Analysis by Digital TV Research using Netflix data shows that two and a half years after the launch of Netflix in the UK … Continue reading
- Digital TV innovators rewarded | Advanced Television
Four digital TV innovations are set to be showcased at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam following their success in a Dragon's Den-style event hosted by the Digital TV Group – the members' association for digital television in the … Continue reading
- Vodafone revises Orange fibre deal as it completes Ono acquisition » Digital TV Europe
Vodafone has completed the acquisition of Spanish cable operator Ono and has revised its fibre-sharing deal with fellow Spanish mobile operator Orange, scaling back a previously stated commitment to build out fibre networks across the country. via Vodafone revises Orange … Continue reading
- UHD TV shipments to reach 14.5 million this year » Digital TV Europe
Shipments of Ultra High Definition (UHD) TVs are due to grow to 14.5 million units in 2014, up from 2.0 million last year, amid "aggressive marketing efforts" by global brands, according to IHS Technology. via UHD TV shipments to reach … Continue reading
- US broadband users engaging with mobile video apps » Digital TV Europe
Almost half of US adult broadband users engage with a mobile video app at least once a month, according to a new report from The Diffusion Group. via US broadband users engaging with mobile video apps » Digital TV Europe.
- Rovi names head of new discovery unit » Digital TV Europe
Interactive TV technology provider Rovi has named Omar Javaid as senior vice-president of discovery. via Rovi names head of new discovery unit » Digital TV Europe.
- Ofcom to review Sky Access Control
Ofcom has launched a consultation into Access Control (AC) services on the Sky set-top box. While Red Button remains the headline grabber, access control has now developed to include on-screen watermarking and interactive services including. via Ofcom to review Sky … Continue reading
- NOW TV added to PlayStation4
Sky's internet streaming service NOW TV has been added to the PlayStation4. It's been available on PlayStation3 since May 2013. via NOW TV added to PlayStation4.
- UPC Austria adds sports to VOD platform
Austria's largest cable operator UPC Austria has expanded its video-on-demand (VOD) service by sports programmes from German pay-TV channels Sport1+ und Sport1 US via UPC Austria adds sports to VOD platform.
- Uphill task for Ultra HD TVs
High pricing is preventing Ultra HD televisions (UHD TVs) from securing a meaningful share of the overall flat-panel TV market through the world. via Uphill task for Ultra HD TVs.
- BSkyB 'must pay more' for Sky Deutschland | Advanced Television
The minority shareholders in Sky Deutschland are looking for a significant premium for their stock from BSkyB. BSkyB is looking to acquire all of Sky Deutschland (as well as 100 per cent of Sky Italia) and there are numerous reports … Continue reading
- TalkTalk joins Thinkbox | Advanced Television
UK quadplay operator TalkTalk is joining Thinkbox – the marketing body for commercial broadcasters in the UK – as an Associate Member. It joins Thinkbox's other Associate Members, RTL Group, Virgin Media, London Live, Norway's SBS Discovery and Australia's ThinkTV. … Continue reading
- AT&T adds 190,000 U-verse TV subscribers in 2Q 2014
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today reported strong second-quarter wireless postpaid gains and record low postpaid churn driven by the growing popularity of AT&T Next and Mobile Share Value plans. via AT&T adds 190,000 U-verse TV subscribers in 2Q 2014.
- Entropic licenses Cryptography Research DPA countermeasures
Cryptography Research, the security division of Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS), and Entropic (NASDAQ:ENTR), a world leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected home, today announced they have signed a patent license agreement allowing for the use of the Cryptography Research side-channel attack … Continue reading
- Broadcom cuts 2,500 jobs in wind-down of baseband unit | Reuters
Broadcom Corp said on Tuesday it is winding down its money-losing cellular baseband chip business and cutting one-fifth of its total workforce, instead of selling the unit. via Broadcom cuts 2,500 jobs in wind-down of baseband unit | Reuters.
- Comcast expands X1 eligibility as it seeks to further accelerate deployment – FierceCable
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is looking to more aggressively accelerate deployment of its next-generation X1 video platform amid an early performance that has seen marked decreases in churn and significant upticks in VOD transactions and DVR usage compared to legacy platforms. via Comcast … Continue reading
- UHD TVs lack market penetration | Advanced Television
Ultra-HD TVs continued to make slow and steady inroads throughout the world, but their share of the overall flat-panel TV market remained minimal by the end of May, suggesting that Ultra-HD TV pricing in the market remains too high to … Continue reading
- TalkTalk bags Sky catch-up rights, extends deal » Digital TV Europe
UK telco TalkTalk has extended its arrangement with BSkyB with a new deal that hands it catch-up programming from premium channels Sky Sports and Sky Movies. via TalkTalk bags Sky catch-up rights, extends deal » Digital TV Europe.
- Digital dividend delays main obstacle to 4G in Europe, says report » Digital TV Europe
Delays in assigning the so-called 'digital dividend' spectrum at 800MHz are the main obstacle to 4G mobile development in the European Union, according to the EU's latest report on telecommunications markets. via Digital dividend delays main obstacle to 4G in … Continue reading
- Liberty Global strategy exec moves to Repucom » Digital TV Europe
Liberty Global corporate development and strategy executive, Spencer Nolan, has left the firm to become head of consulting, UK and Ireland, at sports marketing, research and consultancy company Repucom. via Liberty Global strategy exec moves to Repucom » Digital TV … Continue reading
- BBC explains iPlayer outage
The BBC's weekend of technical issues on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Online was caused by a combination of increased load on its database and the failure of part of its caching layer. via BBC explains iPlayer outage.
- UPC Hungary opts for Metrological
Netherlands-based Metrological has deployed a cloud based TV app store on UPC Hungary's HD mediaboxes by partnering with ActiveVideo. via UPC Hungary opts for Metrological.
- New challenge for Polish pay-TV
Almost one in three Polish cable and DTH viewers are considering cancelling their subscriptions. via New challenge for Polish pay-TV.
- TalkTalk TV passes million mark
IPTV operator TalkTalk added another 185,000 new TV (YouView) customers in the quarter taking the installed base to over 1.1 million. An extended wholesale carriage agreement with BSkyB has also been announced for Sky Sports and Sky Movies. via TalkTalk … Continue reading
- STMicroelectronics Reports 2014 Second Quarter Financial Results
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, reported financial results for the second quarter and first half ending June 29, 2013. Second quarter net revenues totaled $2.05 billion and gross margin was … Continue reading
- Comcast COO: Customer retention rep recording was 'painful to listen to' – FierceCable
A week after one of his company's customer retention reps was caught in a virally distributed audio recording repeatedly refusing a service-cancellation request, Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) COO Dave Watson sent a memo to company employees, essentially blaming the gaffe on … Continue reading
- TVTechnology: CEA: Consumer Confidence on Tech Spending Hits Highest Level since 2012
Consumer sentiment toward technology spending reached its highest level since December of 2012, according to the latest figures released by the Consumer Electronics Association. via TVTechnology: CEA: Consumer Confidence on Tech Spending Hits Highest Level since 2012.
- Arris teams with startup Wurl to create new OTT platform for set-tops – FierceCable
Arris is teaming with a Silicon Valley startup to create a new pay TV set-top software platform designed to mix traditional broadcast and cable network programming with content from over-the-top services. via Arris teams with startup Wurl to create new … Continue reading
- New 'Comcast Labs' feature lets X1 users beta-test new products – FierceCable
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has launched a new feature for its X1 set-top boxes that lets subscribers beta test new products before they're deployed. via New 'Comcast Labs' feature lets X1 users beta-test new products – FierceCable.
Digital TV News July 23, 2014
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- Global UHD TV shipments may reach 20 million units in 2014, say Taiwan makers
As Japan- and South Korea-based vendors have beefed up sales promotion of Ultra HD LCD TVs, global shipments for such models in 2014 are likely to reach 20 million units, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers. via Global UHD TV … Continue reading
- ARM: We've signed 41 new deals and we are IN to the Internet Of Stuff • The Register
ARM Holdings has dodged the impact of slowing device sales with 41 customers signing new deals to license its chip technology. via ARM: We've signed 41 new deals and we are IN to the Internet Of Stuff • The Register.
- ARM sees profits rise 9%, boosted by strong licensing deals | News | TechRadar
Cambridge-based chip designer ARM saw profits rise during the second quarter as gadget makers coughed up to get their hands on its next-gen processor designs. via ARM sees profits rise 9%, boosted by strong licensing deals | News | TechRadar.
Digital TV News July 22, 2014
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- YouView plans expansion as shareholder agreement signed | Advanced Television
UK on demand TV service YouView says it is demonstrating further momentum and ambition following the completion of its shareholder agreement. via YouView plans expansion as shareholder agreement signed | Advanced Television.
- Comcast's customer losses are slowing, which is no surprise since it's so hard to leave
Even as cable giant Comcast tries to get bigger by absorbing Time Warner Cable, its own revenue grew in the last quarter to $16.8 billion, up 3.5 percent from last year, and net income hit $1.99 billion. via Comcast's customer … Continue reading
- DIGI secures Hungarian pay-DTT carriage
Antenna Hungária (AH) will add DIGI Sport 1 and DIGI Sport 2 to the channel line-up of its pay-DTT service MinDig TV Extra on August 1. via DIGI secures Hungarian pay-DTT carriage.
- Comcast video subscribers down 144,000 in 2Q 2014
Customer relationships decreased by 25,000 to 26.8 million during the second quarter of 2014, a 62% improvement compared to a decline of 66,000 during the second quarter of 2013. At the end of the second quarter, penetration of our triple … Continue reading
- HBO GO widens Hungarian reach
UPC Hungary has added HBO GO to its offer. The service, which gives access to over 1,800 hours of premium movie and series content, is available free of charge HBO Pak and Max Pak subscribers and can be received anytime … Continue reading
- Vodafone to share fibre with Portugal Telecom » Digital TV Europe
Vodafone Portugal has struck an agreement with Portugal Telecom to share fibre networks connecting about 900,000 homes in the country. via Vodafone to share fibre with Portugal Telecom » Digital TV Europe.
- Ownership change for Prisa
Morgan Stanley is now the second largest shareholder in Spain's Prisa. via Ownership change for Prisa.
- Watchever rolls out on more Sony devices in Germany
Subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform Watchever is now also available on Blu-ray players and home cinema systems from Sony in Germany. via Watchever rolls out on more Sony devices in Germany.
- Netflix: "We'll invest in French content" | Advanced Television
Reed Hastings, CEO of online entertainment service Netflix, has confirmed the company will invest in local content when it enters the French market in September. via Netflix: "We'll invest in French content" | Advanced Television.
- Netflix ends Q2 with 50 million members, survives price hike without blemishes — Tech News and Analysis
Netflix may have raised the price for new members, but it's still growing its subscriber base, and sees big gains abroad. via Netflix ends Q2 with 50 million members, survives price hike without blemishes — Tech News and Analysis.
- U.S. ownership of connected TV devices to grow 100% by 2017
By 2017 there will be 204 million connected TV devices linked to the Internet and able to deliver apps to viewers, more than double the projected number of U.S. Internet households. These devices include video game consoles, streaming media players, … Continue reading
- Solbox streaming server supports HEVC and MPEG-DASH for Ultra HD
The number of viewers enjoying matches on UHD (Ultra High Definition) TVs grew rapidly with the start of the latest World Cup season. With the recent boom in UHD broadcasting, both domestic and international content providers have been busy preparing … Continue reading
- Study finds only 17% of U.S. broadband users are aware of 4K – FierceCable
If 4K/Ultra-HD is to become a consumer electronics phenomenon on par with HD a decade ago, it will have come from humble beginnings. via Study finds only 17% of U.S. broadband users are aware of 4K – FierceCable.
- France: Government to shorten VoD release window | Advanced Television
The French Minister of Culture, Aurélie Filippetti, has vowed to make the release of feature films to television easier, and to make films available more quickly on SVoD platforms. via France: Government to shorten VoD release window | Advanced Television.
- Technicolor delivers 11 millionth set-top box to Tata Sky
Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH ; OTCQX: TCLRY) is proud to announce two special landmarks in its relationship with Tata Sky, India's leading direct to home (DTH) service provider and HD market leader – the 10 year anniversary of the partnership … Continue reading
- Time Warner Cable responds to Los Angeles request for 1 Gbps using DOCSIS 3.1 – FierceCable
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- RTÉ threatens to pull plug on Horizon Go
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- Tele Columbus launches wireless cable box » Digital TV Europe
German cable operator Tele Columbus has launched a wireless cable box, incorporating cable modem, wireless router, media server and fixed-line telephony in a single box. via Tele Columbus launches wireless cable box » Digital TV Europe.
- Glitch hits BBC iPlayer
Viewers were prevented from accessing content on the BBC iPlayer over the weekend that affected both the website and app versions. via Glitch hits BBC iPlayer.
- Fox eyes European Sky asset sale
21st Century Fox could agree to sell Sky Italia and its 57% stake in Sky Deutschland to BSkyB in the next two weeks. This, reports Reuters, could help it lodge a higher bid for Time Warner. via Fox eyes European … Continue reading
- Amino selected by C Spire for IPTV rollout
C Spire, a Mississippi-based diversified telecommunications and technology services company, has selected Amino's high-end Intel® based IPTV platform for the rollout of entertainment services across its ultra-fast 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second) consumer broadband Internet access network. via Amino selected … Continue reading
- Beamly to support Android TV | Advanced Television
Social TV platform Beamly is bringing its personalised TV guide, content discovery, content recommendation, remote control, personalised news feeds, community and show engagement platform to the first screen. via Beamly to support Android TV | Advanced Television.
- The curated video service from TiVo's founders, Qplay, is shutting down
TiVo's co-founders launched their Qplay service in hopes of becoming the central hub for all your online video viewing. via The curated video service from TiVo's founders, Qplay, is shutting down.
- Google Considers Bringing Google Fiber to UK | DSLReports, ISP Information
A report in the Telegraph claims that Google may be interested in someday expanding Google Fiber into the UK. Google has held talks with a British company by the name of CityFibre, though those talks broke down after the company … Continue reading
- Why the consumer is still held hostage in peering disputes — Tech News and Analysis
It's been almost 10 months since consumers began complaining about poor Netflix streaming because of congestion where the last-mile ISP network met Netflix's network. Why is this still an issue? via Why the consumer is still held hostage in peering … Continue reading
- Virgin Media HD, TiVo & Netflix: TiVo abandons Adobe Flash and Air
TiVo in the US has quietly retired the Adobe Flash and Air code underpinning those TiVo screens with a new July update. via Virgin Media HD, TiVo & Netflix: TiVo abandons Adobe Flash and Air.
- Mediaset Infinity VoD on Chromecast | Advanced Television
Infinity, the VoD service of Italian commercial broadcaster Mediaset, is now available on Chromecast. via Mediaset Infinity VoD on Chromecast | Advanced Television.
- EBU debunks spectrum debate 'myths' | Advanced Television
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has made available a new fact sheet on spectrum that tackles what it says are common misperceptions about consumers' TV and mobile usage. Recommendations about the allocation of spectrum in Europe (set to be decided … Continue reading
- 83% unfamiliar with Ultra-HD | Advanced Television
According to research from The Diffusion Group (TDG), short-term demand for 4K/Ultra-HD televisions is hindered by two simple but structurally important fundamentals: a widespread lack of awareness among consumers and a marked sensitivity to the costs of these advanced sets. … Continue reading
- High prices and lack of awareness harming 4K TV sales » Digital TV Europe
A lack of consumer awareness and high prices are hindering short-term demand for Ultra HD, 4K TV sets, according to new research from The Diffusion Group (TDG). via High prices and lack of awareness harming 4K TV sales » Digital … Continue reading
- Vodafone Portugal introduces new services to OTT TV offering » Digital TV Europe
Vodafone Portugal has revamped its TV services with a new graphic interface, the incorporation of home media sharing, and new interactive features. via Vodafone Portugal introduces new services to OTT TV offering » Digital TV Europe.
- EBU slams mobile industry claims amidst criticism of ITU report » Digital TV Europe
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has published a factsheet to counter claims made by the mobile industry that linear broadcast TV viewing is declining and that mobile operators will require access to UHF band spectrum to meet anticipated demand for … Continue reading
- Bell Labs opens Cambridge video research facility
Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs has opened a new 'antenna' office in Cambridge that will focus on the delivery of video services from the cloud to connected devices. via Bell Labs opens Cambridge video research facility.
- 4G streaming and Ultra HD in BBC R&D Commonwealth showcase
The first UK trial of live broadcasting over 4G, Ultra HD and 3D audio will be seen as part of a BBC R&D showcase in Glasgow next week, timed to coincide with the Commonwealth Games, which is being staged in … Continue reading
- More IPTV for Ukraine
The Ukrainian incumbent Ukrtelekom has launched an IPTV service in partnership with OLL.TV. via More IPTV for Ukraine.
- Aereo had fewer than 100K paying subscribers, copyright filing suggests — Tech News and Analysis
The Copyright Office this week revealed the amount of royalties that Aereo submitted for a nearly two-year period. The figure may provide the best guess yet to the size of the internet TV service's operations. via Aereo had fewer than … Continue reading
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- Lack of awareness and price sensitivities plague 4K demand
According to research from The Diffusion Group (TDG), short-term demand for 4K/Ultra-HD televisions is hindered by two simple but structurally important fundamentals: a widespread lack of awareness among consumers and a marked sensitivity to the costs of these advanced sets. … Continue reading
- Microsoft Is Already Quitting the Movie and TV Business
After two years of aspiring to original content, Xbox Entertainment Studios is shutting down. Master Chief will have to settle for video game stardom. via Microsoft Is Already Quitting the Movie and TV Business.
- Aereo Is Not A Cable Company, Says Copyright Office
More bad news for Aereo. U.S. copyright officials do not consider it a cable company under the terms of copyright law, CNBC is reporting. Aereo lost a Supreme Court ruling last month after the court found the television-streaming service illegal due to violating broadcaster's … Continue reading
- Virgin Media provides the UK's fastest broadband according to Netflix | ITProPortal.com
Virgin Media is the tops when it comes to broadband speed in the UK, at least according to the latest data from Netflix. The streaming service has published its UK ISP speed index for June, and it shows that Virgin … Continue reading
- Telenet is looking for WP8 beta testers for their Yelo service | WMPoweruser
Belgian cable service Telenet has promised a Windows Phone app for their Yelo service in March this year. via Telenet is looking for WP8 beta testers for their Yelo service | WMPoweruser.
- Chris Dziadul Reports: SVOD takes off
Why wait for Netflix to launch in Central and Eastern Europe, especially its smaller markets? via Chris Dziadul Reports: SVOD takes off.
- Google launches Chromecast in Ireland » Digital TV Europe
Google has launched its Chromecast streaming device in Ireland, increasing the availability of the HDMI dongle to a total of 19 markets. via Google launches Chromecast in Ireland » Digital TV Europe.
- IBC announces Leaders' Summit line-up » Digital TV Europe
IBC will run its one-day Leaders' Summit on Thursday September 11, ahead of the opening of the expo in Amsterdam a day later. via IBC announces Leaders' Summit line-up » Digital TV Europe.
- Computers lose ground to Smart TVs, tablets for online viewing | Advanced Television
Computers were the first devices used for watching TV online, and even today they remain the single most commonly used device for online viewing. However, research suggests that online viewing is beginning to shift away from computers and toward mobile … Continue reading
- STB revenue posts best year ever in 2013
Following a relatively flat three-year period, the global STB market managed to achieve the highest annual revenue total in its history in 2013, setting the stage for continued growth through 2015, according to IHS Technology. via STB revenue posts best … Continue reading
- Ziggo claims churn continues to decline
Similar to the last few quarters, Ziggo recorded lower churn compared to the previous year, the company said at the presentation of its Q2 figures. via Ziggo claims churn continues to decline.
- CTO Paul Hendriks steps down at Ziggo
Dutch operator Ziggo announced that Paul Hendriks, CTO at Ziggo will step down as of September 1, 2014. via CTO Paul Hendriks steps down at Ziggo.
- IP TV Times: Liberty To Roll Up ITV & Virgin ?
News that Liberty Global has picked up BSkyB's stake in ITV raises the prospect of a mega merger on the American model in the UK. via IP TV Times: Liberty To Roll Up ITV & Virgin ?.
- Freesat Mobile App launches on Android | Join Freesat
Freesat, the subscription free satellite TV service has today launched an Android version of their award-winning Freesat App. Extending the power to manage and control their TVs via mobiles and tablets to even more viewers, the new Android version of … Continue reading
- Liberty Global acquires Sky's ITV stake | Advanced Television
Cable MSO Liberty Global has acquired 259.8 million shares in UK free–to-air commercial broadcaster ITV from British Sky Broadcasting Group for some £481 million, giving it a 6.4 per cent stake. via Liberty Global acquires Sky's ITV stake | Advanced … Continue reading
- Wyplay launches Bull Frog 2.0 | Advanced Television
Wyplay, creator of software solutions for pay-TV operators, has announced the immediate availability of version 2.0 of its set-top box middleware, codenamed "Bull Frog". This new version notably provides fully-integrated support of DTH satellite broadcast pay TV services using the … Continue reading
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- Former Comcast Employee On Ryan Block Phone Call – Business Insider
On Monday night, tech journalist Ryan Block posted a recording of his long and grueling conversation with a Comcast representative as he tried to cancel his subscription. via Former Comcast Employee On Ryan Block Phone Call – Business Insider.
- Why Rupert Murdoch Offered To Buy Time Warner – Business Insider
21st Century Fox has put Time Warner in play. According to Andrew Ross Sorkin, 21st Century Fox offered to pay $85 per share to buy Time Warner. At that price, the deal would be valued at $80 billion. Why is … Continue reading
- Netflix rival launches in Balkans
A unique SVOD service named Pickbox TV has made its debut in Croatia. via Netflix rival launches in Balkans.
- TVTechnology: EBU Sets a Path to 4KTV
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- Comcast and TiVo developing retail set-top platform without CableCARD – FierceCable
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and TiVo are working on a new two-way solution that would enable the pay TV service's subscribers to access the full range of their Xfinity service on a TiVo set-top box purchased at retail, all without a … Continue reading
- IHS: Global set-top revenue hit all-time high in 2013, will peak in 2015 – FierceCable
Revenue from pay TV set-top box sales hit an all-time high of $20.3 billion in 2013, up 3 percent from 2012, and will peak at around $22.8 billion in 2015. via IHS: Global set-top revenue hit all-time high in 2013, … Continue reading
- Time Warner Inc. rejects $80B takeover bid by Murdoch, Fox – FierceCable
In a probable bellwether of pending merger activity among entertainment conglomerates, Time Warner Inc. has rejected an $80 billion cash and stock acquisition offer from 21st Century Fox. via Time Warner Inc. rejects $80B takeover bid by Murdoch, Fox – … Continue reading
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The European pay TV sector had 7,898 operators across 37 countries last year, a "significant reduction" of 5.8% compared to 2009, according to The European Audiovisual Observatory. via European pay TV sector shrinks 5.8% » Digital TV Europe.
- World Cup boosts Russian mobile TV
The number of viewers accessing the mobile TV service operated by Russia's MTS via their mobiles and tablets increased by 30% during the World Cup. via World Cup boosts Russian mobile TV.
- Liberty Global sends Ziggo concessions to Brussels
Liberty Global has submitted concessions to the European Commission to secure approval for its proposed takeover of Dutch cable operator Ziggo. via Liberty Global sends Ziggo concessions to Brussels.
- Europe-wide roll-out for Horizon Go
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By J. Daniel Rollins
Register-Herald Sports Writer
Concord University baseball coach Andrew Wright is a creature of habit. He likes to keep things on a routine and keep his players focused. So when Concord set out for Linda K. Epling Stadium from Athens on Thursday morning, Wright expected to be playing baseball at 3:30 p.m. What happened instead was anything but routine.
"I looked up and saw some traffic and thought, "It's no big deal, I've been through this before,'" Wright said. "Then ya know, an hour and fourty-five minutes later, we finally started moving."
The Concord baseball team, like hundreds of others, was stuck on I-77 due to traffic backup from a semi-truck fire between the Mabscott and Harper Road exits in Beckley.
"It delayed some things a bit, but our team did a good job of being focused while on the bus," Wright added. "We kept it loose and stuff like that."
Whatever they did on the bus must have worked as the Mountain Lions accounted for five runs on 12 hits to defeat the University of Charleston to improve to 2-0 in the WVIAC baseball tournament.
Concord kept its hopes of winning the final WVIAC championship alive thanks to the stellar pitching of sophomore hurler Kevin Mack.
Mack isn't an overpowering pitcher, using several different offspeed pitches to his advantage to keep his opponents guessing. He held the Golden Eagles offense to only five hits.
"I'm just trying to stay focused," Mack said. "I knew our team was going to come around and give us some runs in the late innings. I'm just trying to throw strikes and get ahead of batters and get them out."
Mack was right. The Mountain Lions would add a run in the seventh inning and three more in the eighth to give Mack the win - and more importantly - the chance to play another day.
Concord's offensive attack went right after former Greenbrier East and current Golden Eagle pitcher Alec Austin. The effort was led by redshirt Senior Devin Smith, who went 4-for-5 with an RBI, junior Bret Blevins, who was 2-for-4 with two RBIs, and sophomore Jerrod Groves, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Concord also had four other batters with a hit each.
"When you look up and down our lineup, we were bunting with our third hitter, our ninth hitter, whoever was up at the time and we needed to move a runner," Wright said. "My hat's off to our entire offense for playing selfless baseball, but Kevin Mack stole the show there, keeping us in it so we could score some runs late."
The Mountain Lions broke up a 1-1 tie in the seventh inning when Groves drove home Joey Miller to give Concord a 2-1 lead. The following inning, Josh Wegner and Blevins drove in three runs to make sure the Mountain Lions stayed on top.
"Most of my games have been low-scoring games," Mack said. "My team comes around and scores for me."
Concord won't know who it will play in tonight's 7 p.m. matchup at Epling Stadium until the morning, but Wright has confidence in his team's ability.
"I hope so, I certainly hope so," Wright said on whether Concord will be able to keep the momentum going. "If we keep getting the pitching performance we're getting right now, I don't see it being a big problem. If we can keep manufacturing runs like we did the last couple of games, I think we'll be in good shape."
Mack certainly hopes his season continues, as well.
"We've been playing baseball all season long," he said. "It's fun for us playing in college. I just love being out here everyday. It's alright with me if I'll be doing it for a couple more weeks."
As for today, it's back to the routine.
""We'll just go about our business and stick to a routine," Wright said. "We don't get too hyped about it; we just show up. I told our guys after the game, 'Let's get ready for Friday.'
Hopefully this routine involves a little less traffic.
— E-mail: jrollins
@register-herald.com and follow on Twitter at @JDanielRollins.
Concord University 5,
University of Charleston 1
CU: Kevin Mack, Will Zuspan (9) and T.J. Brockway, UC: Alec Austin, Alex Oldham (7) and Sage Iacovone. WP — Mack. LP — Austin. Hitting — CU: Smith 4-5 (RBI), Johnston 1-3 (R), Miller 1-4 (2 R), Wenger 1-3 (RBI, R), Blevins 2-4 (2 RBI), Groves 2-4 (RBI, R), Brockway 1-3. UC: Foster 3-3 (R), Collin 1-4, Hill 1-4, Shraer 1-3.
Game 5
Seton Hill 8,
West Liberty 1
Alex Haines carried a no-hitter through 5 2-3 innings, and Pat McCarthy drove in three runs to lead Seton Hill to an 8-1 win over West Liberty to begin day two of the WVIAC Tournament. The loss eliminated West Liberty from the tournament.
Haines tossed 13 strikeouts in the must-win game with his no-hitter being broken up with one out to go in the sixth inning off of a single by Travis Denmen. For the day, Haines went seven innings, giving up just one run on four hits. Sam Bashioum closed out the game for SHU with two scoreless innings pitched.
Seton Hill totaled 13 hits on the day — five players had two-hit games. In addition to driving in three runs, McCarthy was one of two players for the Griffins to hit home runs. Mike Cima recorded SHU's other home run while also driving in a pair runners.
West Liberty was paced by leadoff hitter Anthony Pierro, who was 1-for-4 with one RBI. Starting pitcher Mark Smyth took the loss for the Hilltoppers after allowing seven runs on nine hits with four strikeouts in 5 2-3 innings of work.
Seton Hill posted one-run innings in the third, fourth and fifth before exploding for four runs in the sixth thanks to a two-run single by Brandon Constantino and a two-run home run from McCarthy.
SHU added its eighth run of the game in the seventh inning before West Liberty was able to break up the shutout with Pierro's RBI in the bottom half of the inning.
Game 6
Fairmont State 10,
Davis & Elkins 3
Fairmont State defeated Davis & Elkins 10-3 in an elimination game behind Randy Tallhamer's 3-for-3, one-homerun, five-RBI day. FSU pitcher Nick Opferman tossed a gem, scattering 13 hits and striking out eight batters while allowing just three runs over eight innings pitched.
The Fighting Falcons struck first when Tallhamer sent a double down the left field line that scored Jonathan Fansler, who reached base earlier in the inning with a double, in the first inning.
FSU extended its lead to 3-0 off of one-run innings in the third and fourth, before putting the game out of reach with a three-run fifth inning that was highlighted by a two-run RBI-double from Phil Longnecker.
Davis & Elkins battled back with one run the fifth and two more in the seventh, but the Senators could not contain the Fairmont State offense that went on to score two more insurance runs in the sixth and eighth inning on the way to the seven-run victory.
Fansler, Longnecker and Josh Wine joined Tallhamer with multi-hit games as well for FSU. Davis & Elkins was led by Matt Moceri, who went 3-for-4 with two RBIs.
Game 8
West Virginia State 5,
Shepherd 3
West Virginia State continued its winning ways in the 2013 WVIAC Baseball Tournament, defeating Shepherd 5-3 Thursday.
Chad Murphy led off the scoring for the Rams (26-21) with an RBI single to left-center to give Shepherd an early 1-0 lead.
The Yellow Jackets (29-17) took the lead in the bottom of the third with a four-run inning. Jack Hudson tied the game with a sacrifice fly, and WVSU went ahead on an Anthony Payne RBI single. Garret Kiser hit a RBI single down the right field line, and Payne scored the final run of the inning to give the Yellow Jackets a 4-1 lead.
The Rams climbed back into the game in their half of the fifth with a two-run home run from Ryan Messina to pull within one, 4-3. SU had an opportunity to reclaim the lead in the sixth with the bases loaded, but Kiser, playing in left field, made a spectacular catch to end the inning.
Andrew Pickering added an insurance run in the bottom of the seventh with a leadoff round-tripper to left field for his third hit of the day. Pickering and Payne finished with three hits each.
Jake Cook and Murphy led the Rams with two hits apiece.
Tyler Thompson earned the win after eight innings on the mound. He sruck out nine, while Joshua Falbo earned his second save of the tournament.

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Her mask, shines brightly.
Always with a smile.
Something so beautiful it can't be real.
Because its not.
No one knows her pain.
As it slowly swallows her.
She is alone, in the world on her own.
Her mask, hides the sadness,
Her mask, shows no emotion,
but false happiness.
She feels nothing.
But, as she believes,
is for the better.
Just an empty figure.
For her mask has been broken...
Slowly, slowly...
there is nothing left.
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Boswell Book Company, located at 2559 N. Downer Ave., will host Library Night on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.!
Come in for holiday shopping (10% of all proceeds benefit the library) and stay for a talk with author Tom Franklin. His new book, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, will be available for purchase and signing. Milwaukee Public Library librarians will be on hand to help shoppers get library cards.
In the spirit of gift-giving, this event will also be the kickoff for the annual "Fill the Shelves" sale held in conjunction with Katie Gingrass Gallery (241 N. Broadway). A variety of books will be available for purchase which will go directly on library shelves for all to enjoy.


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July 29, 2014
How many Americans actually know the Star-Spangled Banner word for word?
According to a recent Harris poll, only one out of three people.
Jonathan Spivey, the choral director at CHS, says: "I think it's a startling statistic, but I think it's a very true one."
Because of that, the National Association for Music Education (MENC) kicked of a multi-year campaign Thursday, March 10th called the 'National Anthem Project'. The goal was to teach the Star-Spangled Banner through education, performances and tour stops.
The MENC issued this statement about the launch: "Today our country is calling on our music educators to restore America's voice. It is important that all Americans understand the significance of our anthem's history."
John Mahlmann, Executive Director of MENC says, "I think this emphasis about going back and teaching that is really exciting and an important lesson in civics for our students.
In fact, this music teacher has been teaching his students the song throughout the year.
While these students at CHS know the words to the star-spangled banner, some locals we spoke to definitely do not, and needed some help. All of the four people we questioned couldn't sing the song. But as one of the community members, Brad Love noted: "The love for your country really comes from your heart, not necessarily the lyrics from a particular song."


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|It wasn't how far Giancarlo Stanton swatted the ball that made the difference on Saturday night. It was the placement of the slugger's blistered double that provided the big boost for the Marlins. Stanton's three-run double in the second inning loomed large, as it lifted the Marlins to a 7-3 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park.More» Stanton clears the bases with a double
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|The Marlins have presented an opportunity, and Brad Hand is seizing the moment. The left-hander scattered three hits over a career-high 7 1/3 innings and set the tempo in the Marlins' 2-0 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Friday night. Jeff Mathis provided all the support Hand would need with a two-run double.More» Mathis belts two-run double, opens scoring
|A potential stole base by the Astros' Jose Altuve was taken off the board after the Marlins won a replay challenge Friday night.More» Marlins challenge safe call in the 6th
|As trade talks continue, the Marlins also are giving starters currently in the rotation a chance to secure spots. Brad Hand, who started on Friday, and Jacob Turner, specifically, are getting second chances after struggling in the rotation early in the year.More» Redmond on Hand's strong start in a 3-2 win
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We saw each at the art show, there was this gallery show of fan art. So he was there, we chatted, and we had both lost weight. He was looking at my gut and was saying, so Community really was making people fat.
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The things that came out of his[Dan's] head were things that you just don't do on a tv show and that was the amazing thing about it…that era ended, fans of Dan Harmon and his insanely amazing brain, you'll get more of that. He's not going anywhere you'll see, there'll be plenty of content for you.
A round of applause everyone for Dan and Andy…
Community Writers
I have no doubt we'll do our best to maintain the integrity of the characters and tell the story the way it was meant to be told. The thing I'll miss is that-and maybe this is highbrow- if you're a good sax player, and you're making a good living in the New York clubs in the 1950's and you start jamming with Charlie Parker you're like "oh…I cannot do that. I almost don't wanna play sax anymore." There are similarities because Dan Harmon is similarly tortured and similarly self destructive. But the things that came out of his head were just things that you don't do on a TV show. That was the amazing thing about it. That era ended. Fans of Dan Harmon and that insanely amazing brain…you'll get more of that. He's not going away. There will be plenty of content for you. The magical Dan Harmon era of Community-that ended, but there's a new version of Community and it may be very good. It's not gonna be seen by many people and the people that want it to be Dan's Community may be disappointed but it may be great. It may be as good as parks and rec but the fans won't care. They'll say "this sucks."
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There are 10 minutes left to Jackie Jocko and Joe Peters Day in the City of Buffalo!
It was proclaimed this evening at the Hyatt. Mayor Byron Brown made the proclamation, and it was a handsome proclamation, with many a "Whereas." This was at a big dinner organized by Judge Sal Martoche and friends, celebrating Jackie Jocko, lounge pianist at the Hyatt, and his longtime collaborator, Joe Peters.
The clock now says 11:50 p.m. For the next 10 minutes we may all park wherever we want. Or maybe it was just that Jocko and Joe could park wherever they want. Whatever, Buzz is sure we may all take advantage of this offer.
"Today you can park where you want," the Mayor declaimed. "It's your day."
He added: "Tomorrow you get a ticket."
It was a multi-Mayor event! Here is a picture of Jocko with former Mayor Anthony Masiello on the podium. Jocko and Joe are seated to the right of the mayor.
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The greatest center in ACC history — Ralph Sampson — will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Sept. 6 in Springfield, Mass.
(Courtesy Associated Press)
My take: Longtime bloggees know how I feel about this subject (yes, there's a "Ralph Sampson is a basketball god" tab to your right). I feel he should've been inducted a long, long time ago and it's a travesty it took this long. However, it's awesome the HOF has finally come to its senses.
In the annals of college basketball, there might not be a better center outside of Sampson than UCLA's Lew Alcindor or Bill Walton.
People have often asked why I'm such a University of Virginia sports fan … it's because of Sampson. While everyone around me growing up in northwestern North Carolina was going crazy over UNC, N.C. State and Wake Forest in the early 1980s, I chose UVa. because of King Ralph. Even my first email address (which I still own) was wahoos50 in honor of him.
And yes … I'll be in Springfield for the ceremony.
A march for slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin will take place in Kinston today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
My take: I've not shared my views on this issue because I don't know all the details. However, if Zimmerman wasn't in danger of losing his life — and there have not been many indications that he was — why shoot at a teenager with nothing but a pack of candy and a bottle of tea?
Before you jump all over my quasi-analysis, remember this: no one knows all the details about this except for Zimmerman and Martin — and one of them is dead now.
And there is nothing wrong with a peaceful march — it's awesome to live in a country where we can peacefully assemble without fear our government will break it up.
Two big things happened at this week's Lenoir County School board meeting — interim superintendent Steve Mazingo had "interim" taken off his title and South Lenoir had Tim Jenkins approved as its football coach.
My take: I'm not surprised by the Mazingo move — the man has done a fine job in the interim role. For all seven board members to approve him speaks volumes and it's good they're unified in their support of him. Now … let's get our coaches paid a little more so they don't stay for a year and then move on to surrounding counties because of money, OK?
Still crappy they ran off a fine gentleman in Dr. Terry Cline, though, but I guess it's time to close the book on that subject.
As for Jenkins — he's got a tough job ahead of him in Deep Run, but a good foundation has been laid by Kevin Wilson, his predecessor. I'll say what I've said several times: no one has better football fan support in our county than South Lenoir — it'd be good to see those fans rewarded with a consistent program.
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(Love Is) Thicker Than Water — Andy Gibb
Kinda Like A Big Deal — Clipse
Straight Outta Compton — N.W.A.
Boom Boom Pow — Black Eyed Peas
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2008: Made 24 appearances in the circle for Valpo as a junior, starting on 12 occasions ... finished fourth in the Horizon League in ERA (2.66) and saves (2) ... boasted a 3.2 strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season ... earned first win of season in complete-game 2-1 decision over Lehigh March 4 ... followed the next day with 3.1 scoreless innings for a win against Sacred Heart ... registered victory with two shutout innings of relief work March 16 vs. St. Peter's ... struck out a season-high eight batters against Ball State March 24 ... tallied wins on back-to-back days March 25-26 against Northern Illinois and Central Michigan ... recorded saves March 29 (Detroit) and April 9 (IPFW) ... struck out seven in four scoreless innings against Mastodons ... tossed four shutout innings April 22 against Butler in key Horizon League showdown.
2007: Appeared in 25 games for the Crusaders, making 12 starts in the circle ... ranked fourth in Mid-Con with a 2.78 ERA ... finished sixth in league in wins and batting average against and seventh in strikeouts ... won eight of last 11 decisions ... registered a 1.19 ERA in last six apperances during conference play ... allowed just an unearned run in a complete-game four-hit effort March 4 against Tennessee State ... won both ends of doubleheader March 8 against Penn and Lehigh in relief ... earned complete-game victory March 13 at East Tennessee State ... struck out 16 batters in 15.2 innings of work in three-game series versus IUPUI April 13-14 ... tossed first three innings of combined no-hitter April 16 against IPFW, striking out five hitters ... struck out eight in extra-inning effort May 6 at Oakland.
2006: Made 29 appearances, starting 18 times in the circle for Valpo as a freshman ... ranked ninth in Mid-Con in appearances (29) and strikeouts (73) ... recorded a sterling 3.04 strikeout-to-walk ratio ... won first career start vs. Saint Peter's March 5, allowing just one run in five innings ... proceeded to earn wins in each of first three starts ... pitched 3.1 scoreless innings March 30 against IPFW and March 31 against Oakland ... allowed just two hits in five innings April 20 at IPFW ... registered seven of 11 outs via strikeout April 30 at Western Illinois ... narrowly missed a complete-game shutout May 5 against UMKC, pitching 6.2 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits while striking out a Valpo season-high 10 batters.
Prep: Won one letter for the Wildcats after playing first three seasons as Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Ill. ... two-time All-State performer ... named to four All-Conference teams, three All-City teams and three All-Area teams ... Most Valuable Player of Upstate Eight Conference in 2003 and Suburban Prairie Conference in 2005 ... named a Super 60 All-Star in 2005 ... one of 19 players in Illinois prep history to record over 1,000 career strikeouts (1,027) ... holds Plainfield Central single-season strikeout record (275) and Neuqua Valley career strikeout mark (757) ... named to honor roll four times ... also lettered in basketball.
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Jamal S. Jackson, age 21, Madison
Mr. Jackson was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Consent and on a Parole Hold.
A Madison Police sergeant spotted a Jeep, stolen this morning from a Sawmill Rd. home, driving on Gammon Rd. near Memorial High School shortly after 11:00 a.m.
The sergeant decided, because of the number of students on foot in the area, not to attempt a pursuit, but he did begin to follow the Jeep.
The driver pulled into the West Towne Mall parking lot and bailed out.
Alert citizens pointed officers in the direction into which the suspect fled and he was arrested inside the mall.
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1. Plan the time you spend with family in such a way that you can take "breaks" from emotional intensity. This can include limiting or structuring the time you spend together, planning for short periods apart (ie, going for a walk), keeping things routine, focusing on tasks related to meals or childcare, going to see a movie, or defining in advance what you will be doing and when. Long periods of unstructured and undefined time can invite agitation and boredom.
2. Consider: "My family member is doing the best they can right now." Instead of thinking "Seriously? That's the best they can DO?" Try to see them as human beings that are just being human- but without being condescending. Try a stance of gentle acceptance and softened facial expression. We are all bound to be disappointed in people we care about- and sometimes that's just plain hard to deal with.
3. Appreciations: Try focusing on one thing about each family member that you like, respect, honor, or value. Try to make it a point to tell this to each family member even if it feels awkward or forced. Sometimes when people hear what they are doing well they are less likely to generate conflict.
4. If you exit, exit gracefully. Don't add insult to injury, make things worse, or do things that diminish your own self-respect. If you can't do anything to make it better, don't rub salt in old wounds. If the "worst case scenario happens" how will you respond in such a way that you feel good about how you handle it? Rehearse ahead of time what you would say.
5. If you are a person who focuses on controlling everything, pick one thing ahead of time that you are not going to try to control. Practice letting go, accepting what is, and acknowledging it openly. Refrain from all critical comments.
6. If loss is a theme this holiday, do something special to honor the person in your life who is missing. Talk about what this person meant to you, how much you cared for him/her, or how you spent time together. Sometimes family members need to be invited to honor their sadness because it is so easy to avoid. If no one is there to honor your own sadness with you, see if you can find a way to honor sadness within yourself.
7. Create new ways of being together as a family. Here are some suggested table topics for the big meal: Talk about a highlight of the week, a favored memory of a family event, a recent accomplishment, something each person a the table did this year to increase their quality of life, what he/she wants want 10 years from now, or what he/she wishes for each family member.


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The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Braden Holtby to a two-year, $3.7 million contract extension, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Holtby will earn $1.7 million in 2013-14 and $2 million in 2014-15. He was set to become a restricted free agent following this season.
We are pleased to sign Braden to a contract extension, said McPhee. Braden is a young and talented goaltender who has performed very well in both the regular season and the playoffs during his NHL career. We are fortunate to have two excellent young goaltenders on our roster in Washington.
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Obituaries for Virginia T. Byer, Freda Franklin, David L. Jordan, John D. Kavich and Nina Lee Wright are published in the Friday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
Obituaries: July 19
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- Nina W. McClain Nina "Guin" W. McClain, 90, of Anderson, died July 23, 2014, at her residence in Anderson, Ind.
- Ouida Jaunice Howington Ouida Jaunice Howington, 84, of Anderson, died July 21, 2014, at Swiss Villa, Vevay.
- Norma Louise Edgecomb Norma Louise Edgecomb, 78, died Saturday, July 11, 2014.
- Theodore C. Bradley Theodore C. Bradley, 72, of Pendleton, died July 23, 2014, at his residence.
- Nedra 'Jo' Duncan Nedra "Jo" (Nash) Duncan, 82, of Tipton, died July 22, 2014, at I.U. Health-Tipton Hospital in Tipton after a brief illness.
- Mary K. Marvin Mary K. Marvin, 81, died July 22, 2014. She was born on May 9, 1933, in Oil City, Pa.
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And, of course, that is what all of this is -- all of this: the one song, ever changing, ever reincarnated, that speaks somehow from and to and for that which is ineffable within us and without us, that is both prayer and deliverance, folly and wisdom, that inspires us to dance or smile or simply to go on, senselessly, incomprehensibly, beatifically, in the face of mortality and the truth that our lives are more ill-writ, ill-rhymed and fleeting than any song, except perhaps those songs -- that song, endlesly reincarnated -- born of that truth, be it the moon and June of that truth, or the wordless blue moan, or the rotgut or the elegant poetry of it. That nameless black-hulled ship of Ulysses, that long black train, that Terraplane, that mystery train, that Rocket '88', that Buick 6 -- same journey, same miracle, same end and endlessness."
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KENNESAW — Authorities say a suspect surrendered to police after a shooting that injured one person led to a police standoff in the Kennesaw area northwest of Atlanta.
Cobb County police Sgt. Dana Pierce said that the suspect surrendered shortly before daybreak Friday.
Police say the injured person was taken to a hospital.
Residents living along Bozeman Lake Road said that police officers knocked on their doors at about 1:30 a.m. Friday, asking them to leave their homes and turn off their outside lights. Members of a Cobb County police S.W.A.T. unit then surrounded the home for much of early Friday morning.
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