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Old 08-24-2005, 06:59 AM
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Default Want free satellite TV? Live in DISH

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Satellite television company EchoStar is willing to give away its service to all residents of a lucky town for 10 years. But there's a catch.

The town must legally (and permanently) rename itself DISH, in honor of the name of EchoStar's service. ...
In 2000, the small town of Halfway, Oregon, agreed to change its name to Half.com in exchange for $60,000 and 20 computers from the online retail company..
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Sounds reasonable to me, bless them. Keeps the freebies coming in.
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