More cable news from around the Web:
> Comcast has decided that it will occupy the entire footprint of the new "Innovation and Technology Center" tower that it's building in Philadelphia. Story
> Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said the baseline speed for broadband should be set at 25 Mbps. Story
> Retired Time Warner Cable CTO Mike LaJoie has been tapped to serve as chairman of the board for data analytics company Guavus. Story
> A California state judge has told Al Jazeera that it must further substantiate its defense in a lawsuit filed against it by DirecTV. Story
> Vessel, the new SVOD service founded by former Hulu executive Jason Kilar, launched in beta on Wednesday. Story
> Cablevision has promoted Bret Richter to executive VP, corporate finance and development. Press release
> Cablevision has also appointed Cindi Buckwalter senior VP, investor relations. Press release
And finally ... Google spend $16.83 million on lobbying in 2014. Story