The first commercially successful selfgoverning windmills in America were invented and patented in 1854 by Daniel Halladay in Connecticut. By 1863 the factory producing Halladay's wind machines had relocated to Illinois, closer to a growing market for windmills in the Great Plains and Midwest.
The FTC says that DirecTV's offer of a discounted 12-month subscription package constitutes deceptive advertising because it requires a two-year contract that increases by $45 per month in the second year, with early cancellation fees of up to $480 for anyone who tries canceling before the two-year term is up.
The package prices listed are good for 12 months, but all DIRECTV offers require a 24-month agreement. So you can expect your monthly bill to increase once the first year of your plan is up. Also, donât sign up for a 24-month plan with the intention of cancelling once your monthly fee goes up.