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In fact, media research firm Nielsen estimates that in 2008, households only viewed 18 channels on average, out of the 130 that come with their cable TV subscription.
Cable TV Industry in for a Shake Up -- Apple as an Example? The cable television industry may be in for a makeover, whether it likes it or not. One possible role model could be Apple Inc., notes a February 2010 article from The Wall Street Journal. Here’s why: Currently, TV networks provide shows and channels to cable operators for a fee. Cable operators then bundle the content together as part of a cable TV package, and recoup their expenses from consumer subscriptions and in some cases advertising. The problem is, consumers aren’t happy paying for packages that include shows on networks they don’t really watch or even want in the first place.
Likewise, the Internet is a growing threat to the cable television industry’s current distribution model. Not only can viewers now watch shows for free or at a low cost online and on web-enabled devices, but the ubiquity of the Internet could also increase the risk for pirated shows, especially as consumers look for cheaper alternatives. One possible solution, notes The Wall Street Journal, is for cable operators to ditch their role as content middleman and to simply focus on selling access to their pipes, allowing TV networks to then sell content directly to consumers. This, notes the paper, is similar to how Apple Inc.’s new e-book store for the iPad (dubbed “iBooks”) operates — by acting as a storefront (or a dumb pipe) for publishers to sell their books, in exchange for a fee.
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Wal-Mart tries to close gadget gap with Best Buy - A revamped electronics sec on is coming to your local Wal-Mart, including more connected TVs and Blu-ray players that stream its new Vudu video service. RIAA wins big in LimeWire lawsuit - District court judge rules for summary judgment, finding the company behind the filesharing program and founder Mark Gorton liable for copyright infringement. Study: Facebook rises as popular phishing target - Facebook targeted by phishers more than Google, IRS, and Bank of America, Kaspersky Lab study finds. Archaeologists: Mayans were green builders - Team excava ng vast ancient city in Belize uses NASA LiDAR technology and reveals a society of roo op urban agriculture. Playboy centerfold expands to 3D - The magazine decides that it is not enough to feature the assets of its June playmate, Hope Dworaczyk, in two dimensions. Glasses will be provided.
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Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) The Office of Cultural Affairs is the local arts agency for the City of San Antonio funded by the hotel/motel tax and supported in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. OCA's mission is to provide leadership and support for arts organizations and individual artists, improving the quality of life for San Antonio Citizens and visitors alike. Our vision is to be the recognized public agency leading the San Antonio creative environment. The Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) supports arts and culture in the community through programs tailored to help arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, community groups and the tourism industry. OCA has three main divisions: The Funding Division, The Cul-
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