Because I refuse to have a Television Set, or a Television program running anywhere in my house, it is always surprising the number of Folks and Friends who come to visit me for an interesting Chat, knowing full well that its not going to be constantly interrupted by some ridiculous Television program running in the background*...!
I still reckon that "Television" is the curse of Mankind, and the destroyer of every-day Conversation...

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Paul...the beauty of Radio... 8-)...!
* ...and the reason I am reluctant to visit anyone who has a Television Set installed...

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Win 8.1 64-bit. DX11. Advent Tower. Intel i7-3770 3.9 GHz 8-core. 8 GB System RAM. AMD Radeon HD 7700 1GB RAM. DVD ROM. 2 Terra Byte SATA Hard Drive. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Saitek Cyborg X Fly-5 Joystick. ...and a Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower.