Could be. But it's crucial to remember that the reason why premium channels have dominated the Emmys in recent years is the same reason why R-rated films have won the vast majority of Best Picture Oscars. The creative license available from a channel like HBO allows for the elements of "High Drama" - sex, violence, etc. Basic cable has to skirt around these commonplace elements of premium cable. Would you see "Braveheart" without all the bloody battles? What about "Good Will Hunting" without any bad language? It's true that basic cable has had a spate of really good shows recently (I'm looking at you, "Mad Men"). But there's no reason to suspect that premium cable won't come back with their guns blazing in years to come.

I think the trend overall is about cable TV VS network TV. There's just a lot more innovation currently happening on Cable, be it basic or premium. Granted, there are more reality shows than anyone can stand -- but there's just so much more great content on networks like TBS, USA, Bravo -- even if you're just watching reruns of the three variations of Law & Order. There's just more there.

I can't really see this happening because the appeal of premium channels is the type of content they can show. They don't have the same restrictions on their shows. A show like Entourage or Weeds wouldn't be the same show on a basic cable or network. They would have to cut the language, graphic scenes and sexual content.

THE BUILD GREEN COMPANY BUILDS “GREEN WINERY”

The Build Green Co., manufacturer of TBGC patent-pending, eco-friendly, Hybrid Steel/Foam Structural Insulated Wall Panel System (HSIPS), has expanded to the Scottsdale Airpark.
The rapidly growing company's versatile, structural exterior wall system, was recently
selected, by the Alcantara Vineyard and Winery, located a few minutes south of Sedona, for their 87 acre, multi-million dollar development. TBGC recently installed the TBGC wall system, at Alcantara, for the nation's first "Build Green" winery Barrel House, which must maintain a temperature of 58 degrees, and will be featured in the Small Wineries of the USA Journal.
Owners Bob Predmore, an engineer for Intel, and one of the founding members of the ASU Sustainability Program, and his wife Barbara, a descendant of a prominent California vintner family, are extremely "green conscious" and researched many eco-friendly structural systems, prior to selecting The Build Green Co. exterior wall system. The Predmores, stated, "TBGC HSIP, far exceeds any component on today's market". Next on Alcantara's agenda is construction of their 8800 Sq. Ft., combined personal residence, winery headquarters, and B&B. Alcantara also plans to build an Italian Bistro, 10 Casitas, and a limited number of Vineyard Estate homes, which includes vineyards traversing thru the individual estate properties. The Build Green Company will provide the structural wall systems for the development.

The ASU Del E. Webb School of Construction and Engineering is considering a cooperative program with TBGC, that would provide opportunities for engineering and construction students, to gain practical knowledge, by working at The Build Green Company facility.

Jacobs Engineering, an $8B in sales in 2007, worldwide real estate and economic development consulting firm, with a strong presence in Phoenix, has extended an invitation to TBGC, to give a sustainability presentation, to their top engineers and architects.

Ron Harris
General Manager/Chairman
The Build Green Company
www.thebuildgreenco.com

Yes, but because more people are waking up to the fact that TV is for the most part a waste of time. America is becoming a fat and debt ridden nation and many are getting fed up with it. Cable TV will take a rapid decline.

Yes, but because more people are waking up to the fact that TV is for the most part a waste of time. America is becoming a fat and debt ridden nation and many are getting fed up with it. Cable TV will take a rapid decline.