1.   Almost two years ago, German broadcasters began complaining to regulators that they were in danger of losing control of German television to foreigners with deep pockets.

2.   And television broadcasters began bracing for a battle over provisions aimed at reducing violence on television.

3.   At issue is whether cable television companies will be required to carry the digital television programs that broadcasters will begin airing this fall.

4.   A few years later, however, broadcasters began to fear that they would get what they asked for, forcing them to buy expensive new HDTV equipment.

5.   But beginning next year, broadcasters will begin transmitting in the digital format used by computers.

6.   But in recent years, ethnic broadcasters have begun to lease or buy their own tiny stations in the suburbs.

7.   Computer manufacturers, including Intel, are hoping to get a piece of the action as broadcasters begin transmitting digital signals beginning next fall.

8.   Television broadcasters began bracing for a new battle with the Clinton administration over provisions aimed at reducing violence on television.

9.   The question that needs to be asked is, when did broadcasters begin to frown on original description and simply fall back on familiarity?

10.   Until broadcasters begin airing shows only in digital, they want their analog and digital signals carried on cable systems.