Monthly Archives: December 2011

TV ratings: now for a reality check

The comprehensive victory by the Seven Network in the 2011 television ratings wars has had a tendency to cause amnesia among the pundits about ratings. First up, ratings are not a measure of excellence, but a measure of preference among program offerings. It is a competition between the sometimes incomparable, a measure of bulk taste [...]
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Are Australian international roaming charges the greatest rip-off in history?

What’s the greatest rip-off going? Maybe so many come to mind that you’re reaching for a pen. Your list might look something like this: bottled water sports drinks petrol price rises just before a long weekend or public holiday credit card interest rates and surcharges.
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