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A DirecTV satellite dish is seen on a rooftop Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, in Alameda, Calif. DirecTV Group Inc. swung to a profit in the second quarter versus a loss a year ago as subscriber growth drove a sharp rise in revenue for the satellite television broadcaster. The El Segundo-based company, which is controlled by the global media conglomerate News Corp., earned $162 million, or 12 cents per share, in the three months ended June 30 compared with a loss of $13 million, or 1 cent a share, a year ago. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)