Take Me To Post Comment Form I am sure that we can all agree that one of the wonders of the 20th Century was the invention of television, and that its only real rival in history as a conveyor of information was the invention of the printing press. Of course as a newspaperman, I will always believe that the printing press was the ultimate invention in history, because without it the literacy and information that was needed for someone to even be able to think up the actual idea of television -- or even the computer you are reading this on -- would never have been. This being said, I admit here and now that I love to watch television. I have a satellite dish. I get tons of channels. It is easy entertainment. But the real invention that has caused this influx of viewing from this newspaper guy, is Tivo -- that wonderful little box that is generically known as a Digital Video Recorder. Tivo has changed our family’s viewing habits. No longer do we look at the clock and rush to catch our favorite shows. Now we watch television when we want to watch television, and with Tivo, ypu can actually organize your viewing habits. You can schedule television to fit your lifestyle, not the other way around. You never miss your favorite show and you can make sure that your kids only watch what you feel is appropriate for them. In addition, you can pause live TV. This alone is incredible. The phone rings and you can pause the show and come back to it without missing a thing. With Tivo and satellite television, the possibilities are almost overwhelming. If there is something showing somewhere that we would like to see, odds are we have seen it or we have recorded it, and on our terms. You can actually turn off the television and READ for awhile. The television addict can reclaim his or her life. You do not have to worry about missing that big game or that season opener. Program the device and anytime your favorite show is on, it gets recorded. That is freedom.