1.   Both channels are also offering on-line Web sites to increase viewer involvement.

2.   The new satellite TV channels offer viewers greater freedom of choice.

3.   Besides shows devoted entirely to food, the channel also offers food in shows that sell cookbooks and cookware.

4.   But still percolating is the conservative critique that public television does not deserve government support because it caters to a small elite and cable channels offer similar programs.

5.   Channel surfing offers no relief, only more attacks.

6.   Each channel offers the same one-click access to the Yellow Pages, stock quotes, weather, news groups and several other commonly used functions.

7.   In addition to daytime news, the MSNBC cable channel will offer four special programs during prime time on weeknights.

8.   In January, the channel will also offer taped Webcasts from athletes and coaches three times each week, including highlights and interviews.

9.   Just a few days ago, several television channels offered live coverage of the imperial poetry contest, the Japanese poetic equivalent of the Super Bowl.