BBC told to improve UK coverage

The BBC has been told that they need to improve their coverage of the UK's nations and regions, as they are not doing it enough, or well enough.A little ironic I think..."A review for the BBC Trust said the BBC was "falling short of its own high standards" and failing to meet...

Apple TV, End of Set-Top Cable Boxes?

"The announcement this week that Sony plans to work with other television makers to eliminate the need for set-top cable boxes could not have gained more affection at Fortune magazine's Hollywood digital test lab - also known as my living room."

Indian Wining Habits Sobered By High Tariffs

"One of the more enduring legacies of the British Raj in India has been the elite's affection for a stiff glass of whiskey at the end of the day. Domestically produced malts and scotches still account for at least 60 percent of all alcohol consumed across the nation. But a...

Super Bowl or Valentine' Day, which is more important?

"This just in: According to a poll conducted by a Colorado brewery, many men consider the Super Bowl more important than Valentine's Day. A survey of 2,558 men 21 or older showed that 44% put more time and energy into making Super Bowl plans than Valentine's Day...

The Influence of Fathers

"Before the industrial revolution, fathers often worked side by side with their sons and instructed their children in spiritual values. When industrialization took over the American landscape, fathers left their farms and headed to the factories. Fourteen- to 16-hour workdays...