Topic: The DIRECTV Group Inc.
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In Pictures: Rupert Murdoch's empire
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Who were Super Bowl's big financial winners? Not the players.
Eli Manning may receive a bonus for taking the team to the Super Bowl and winning the MVP award. But other players aren’t likely to see much extra money.
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Horizons
Google TV set for major refresh
Google TV gets better apps, new interface, improved search.
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Culture Cafe
Emmy winners include 'Mildred Pierce,' 'Modern Family'
Jane Lynch hosting falls a little flat but Emmy winners Kyle Chandler and Margo Martindale are highlights of the night.
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In Pictures: Rupert Murdoch's empire
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The Simple Dollar
Retirement planning: Is rental property the answer?
Retirement planning by this mother includes buying a second home and renting it out. Is that wise retirement planning? See question No. 5 in this reader mailbag.
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DirecTV: Would you pay $30 to see a new release in your living room?
On Wednesday, DirecTV airs the first of its 'premium video on demand' films, bringing major Hollywood movies – that debuted only 60 to 70 days before – to a living room near you.
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Cable TV not losing customers to online video
Cable TV subscriber numbers hold steady, despite rise of Hulu and other services.
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Top Picks: 'Beauty and the Beast,' Farm Aid, 'Ondine,' and more recommendations
Newly restored 'Beauty and the Beast' on the big screen, Farm Aid music festival at 25, 'Ondine' fairy tale out on DVD, and more top picks.
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The Simple Dollar
Reader Mailbag: Tips on handling a debt snowball
A look at a reader's debt snowball and how to go about paying it off.
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Emmy nods: Conan O'Brien gets his day as TV landscape evolves
Emmy Award nominations released Thursday tapped Conan O'Brien's short-lived stint on NBC's Tonight Show, as well as a handful of shows from non-broadcast networks.
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The New Economy
The World Cup on 3D TV: gripping, but pricey
The 2010 World Cup will be offered in 3D TV by three networks this year. But at $2,260 for the equipment and service, it's an expensive proposition.
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The New Economy
DirecTV/Direct TV customer service: Glitch is fixed
DirecTV customer service had a tough Tuesday. A glitch caused a flood of calls. Customers even misspelled its name: Direct TV.
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The New Economy
DVR glitch floods DirecTV customer service
DirecTV customer service was flooded with calls Tuesday by customers whose high-definition DVRs would only receive one channel.
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Why Iron Man 2 ignores Hollywood 3D mania
Iron Man 2 was already in production when 3D Avatar made history. And though 3D is now a mainstream tool, it's not always appropriate, say filmmakers.
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Horizons
DirecTV 3D coming in June with four channels
Nothing to watch on your 3D TV? DirecTV 3D is on the way.
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Winners and losers in an all-digital TV world
The switch Friday could unleash television on mobile phones (good) and environmental pollution (bad).
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Solar storms ahead: Is Earth prepared?
Sunspot cycle beginning in 2012 may put satellites, power grids at risk.
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Fewer laughs in fall's TV lineup
Short on comedy, new dramas still combine best elements of old franchises.
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Video-gaming strives for respect. Is it a sport?
A virtual 'torch relay' heralding the World Cyber Games ends next week in Germany. It's part of an effort to bring video-game competition into the mainstream.
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Video-gaming strives for respect. Is it a sport?
A virtual ‘torch relay’ heralding the World Cyber Games ends next week in Germany. It’s part of an effort to bring video-game competition into the mainstream.
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