Partly, the report suggests, because Britain's television companies please themselves.

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Mr. MICHAEL SHEEN: (As Tony Blair) Will someone please save these people from themselves?

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There are early adopters that long to try new technology, but MovieBeam is not setting themselves up to please these people either.

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Our correspondent says Mr Meshaal's decision will please those in Gaza who see themselves as more hardline and committed to the struggle with Israel.

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We should respect the right of other peoples to live as they please, as long as they do not make themselves into our enemies.

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The TEDsters (as they also call themselves--while first-timers are called virgins--but please, nobody say "cult, " we're staying positive here) hope to turn into clear-eyed optimists, and possibly even the proprietors of large and profitable businesses.

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