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Spring is almost here and that means football – better known as soccer in the U.S.!

In the U.S. alone there are 90 million people who identify themselves as soccer fans! And DISH Network has you covered when it comes to soccer, the most popular sport in the world – DISH carries it in American, Latino, and International programming packages as well as in Pay Per View (PPV) and a la carte options.

Fox Soccer Channel (HD and SD)
DISH Network offers customers great soccer coverage with the Fox Soccer Channel (available in America’s Top 120 Plus, America’s Top 250 and higher, DishLATINO Dos and higher, as well as the Multi-Sport Pack add-on). Fox Soccer Channel offers the most comprehensive coverage of world-class soccer available in the U.S.; its
distinct programming lineup positions it as the leading broadcaster of U.S. and international soccer, rugby and international sports news.

Fox Soccer Plus (SD)
This is an a la carte channel that customers may add to their account; it includes exclusive soccer matches from the best leagues in the world including England's Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, England's FA Cup, Coca-Cola Championship, Carling Cup, England Men's National Team and Italy's Serie A.

MLS Direct Kick
This PPV sports package follows U.S. professional soccer and provides up to 160 Major League Soccer regular season games (2011 season starts March 15th) plus select playoff games. read more »

DISH Network Channel 582

Willow Cricket is an action packed 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week Cricket channel bringing you the best of Cricket on a live basis including all home matches from the Cricket Boards of Australia, South Africa, England and New Zealand as well as all live matches of the ICC Champions League.

Willow Cricket Schedule read more »

Groups:

A: Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada, Kenya

B: India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands

Schedule:

Saturday 19 Feb – Bangladesh v India, Dhaka

Sunday 20 Feb – New Zealand v Kenya, Chennai

Sunday 20 Feb – Sri Lanka v Canada, Hambantota

Monday 21 Feb – Australia v Zimbabwe, Ahmedabad

Tuesday 22 Feb – England v Netherlands, Nagpur

Wednesday 23 Feb – Pakistan v Kenya, Hambantota

Thursday 24 Feb – South Africa v West Indies, New Delhi

Friday 25 Feb – Australia v New Zealand, Nagpur

Friday 25 Feb – Bangladesh v Ireland, Dhaka

Saturday 26 Feb – Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Colombo

Sunday 27 Feb – India v England, Kolkata

Monday 28 Feb – West Indies v Netherlands, New Delhi

Monday 28 Feb – Zimbabwe v Canada, Nagpur read more »

The success of the blockbuster movie The Fighter has placed Boston in the movie industry limelight once again. Massachusetts is gaining more and more popularity every year and is growing strong. The development of Hollywood East is a slow one, yet it is in the works. Are you curious about what the east coast has up its sleeve next? Be the first person in your area to know what’s hot right now in MA. Check it out. read more »

New Release DVDs January 19, 2011

Buried

This thriller stars Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal) as an American truck driver working in Iraq who is captured and taken hostage by insurgent guerrillas. He is trapped inside a box the size of a coffin and buried with nothing but a cell phone and a lighter. Anyone who is claustrophobic is going to have the ride of a lifetime with this film and with Ryan Reynolds in the lead, you simply can't lose. I personally cannot wait to rent this movie as it seems to have a great plot and plenty of suspense.

Takers

This crime adventure stars actors Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Paul Walker and much more. This movie is similar to "Heat" as a detective scrambles to take down a group of scandalous thieves before they have the chance to perform the heist of a lifetime. These bandits have done this plenty of times before but they couldn't pass up the ultimate opportunity to cash in on $20 million. Will their greed get them caught, or can they pull it off? Check it out.

The Virginity Hit

It seems the influence of American Pie continues. Matt Bennett and Zack Pearlman star in The Virginity Hit, the new film produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. A teenager is seeking to lose his virginity and is determined to do so live on the internet. I'm not quite sure what to think of this documentary style comedy. On one hand it doesn't seem to be a great idea to promote the idea of selling your sexual encounters on the internet, yet on the other hand it could have some funny moments if you just see it as a comedy. It made a domestic gross of $636,706 in theaters, which is not all that fabulous but maybe it will make a better rental.

New Release DVDs January 26, 2011

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

Those of you who enjoyed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire can look forward to the final film of the Millenium Trilogy. Lisbeth Salander's character Noomi Rapace struggles to validate that she is not the serial killer she is made out to be in this mystery. Bogged down in intensive care, will Noomi be able to prove her innocence or will she finally be accused and captured for multiple murders? The Millennium Trilogy is based on Swedish author Steig Larsson's three best selling crime novels.

Red

You can't go wrong with this all-star cast including Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis and Richard Dreyfuss. This film is based on the DC comic book series by Warren Ellis. A group of retired assassins are accused by the CIA for beholding too much information. Each of the characters held a special position in the CIA and are now determined to defend themselves from their accusers by exposing the truth. This cast has a superb mix of personalities and talent and each actor is sure to carry out their roles to the fullest in this mystery/adventure.

The Secreteriat

This movie stars one of my favorite actresses, Diane Lane as well as John Malkovich. It is a crowd-pleaser drama about a Triple crown winning horse and its trainer Lane's character is a housewife who takes over her sick father's stables in Virginia. Along with her new journey of being a horse trainer, she accomplishes many things. Most importantly, she becomes one of the first women in the field. If you enjoyed Amelia with Hilary Swank, this might be right up your alley. It seems like a slow-moving but effective drama with a purpose. Diane Lane is sure to live up to expectations.

Be sure to check out the many choices of premium movies available in HD on Dish Network satellite TV!

By: Michelle Lee Rodriguez

There's nothing like watching a great lineup of movies over the winter to cure those cold weather blues. Here is a new lineup of movies coming to theaters in the next few weeks that are sure to keep you entertained. Think of it this way...three more months of winter movie lineups until spring! read more »

I have become very curious about the safety of plastic since the launch of the new film documentary Plastic Planet. Is plastic safe or could it really be dangerous? We handle a multitude of products made of plastic on a daily basis. We package our food in plastic wrap, sandwich bags, plastic Tupperware- the list goes on. Plastic comes into bodily contact with most of us every day through the use of plastic utensils, baby bottles and baby food containers, you’re morning cup of coffee and much more. Our world is so riddled with plastic that much of it even washes up on the shores of every beach on this planet. Chances are that this is probably not very healthy for Mother Earth. Can exposure to plastic take its toll on the human body? read more »

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The Jus One Punjabi channel is available in free preview now through February 2, 2011 for all customers.

• JUS One is a religious/spiritual channel serving the unique programming needs of the Indian-American/South Asian community in the United States. The channel consists of religious and spiritual programming covering a cross section of religions from India and is aimed at Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Indian-Christians Buddhists and also all viewers in general. The programming is primarily in Hindi, Punjabi and English. Programming content includes daily religious hymns, discourses, prayers, educational segments, yoga etc. and the channel features daily live call-in programs on important religious and spiritual issues effecting Indian American and South Asians in the U.S.