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    on the switch to see what is showing. Some only rely on a television as their only source of entertainment and some view it as a way to get the family together. But one thing for certain is that television has some characteristic that draws humans to the screen and most people reflect what they watch. The television is an unavoidable technology that shapes people’s lives‚ on that can both benefit and harm its viewers. Although television is unavoidable‚ it does have its benefits. Almost every American

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    Gabriana Martinez Professor Darnell English 1301 12:30M/W 1 March 2013 The REAL in reality television Young teens usually encounter a new "Real World" TV show while flipping through the channels. "Real World" are all about young people living together under one roof. These shows have kept society entertained and are always the top of discussion. Reality television is corrupting our society by being dishonest‚ relying on humiliation and conflict to create entertainment‚ and sending the

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    Positive effects of television As a piece of tehnology‚ television‚ became commonplace for civilization and has had incredible impact on society. It basiclly revolutionized the way people see themselves and the world around them. Television’s impact on viewers has been of concern since the box began its trickle into every room in our homes. Television broadcost has broad effects on the society all around the world. There are so many angles to see as to what extent TV has brought about changes in

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    Profanity should not be aired on daytime television Most channels on television have some sort of use of profanity in the shows‚ which is mainly a result of the audience that the channel is trying to reach. Channels like MTV‚ FX‚ and VH1 allow profanity to be used on just about any show that is aired on their network. Profanity should not be allowed to be aired on daytime television at all. There are multiple reasons that profanity should not be used on daytime television. Maybe some kid is scrolling through

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    Television is a great invention Some people say television is the worst inventions of modern times. They make this assertion for some reasons. The following points are some of them. First‚ they think that televisions make people more passive than before. Second‚ they think televisions contribute to the fact that people are more distant to each other. To begin with‚ I must admit that the first point is reasonable. With a television all you need to do—and all you can do is to sit on a comfortable

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    Influence of American Television on Audiences On April 30‚ 1939‚ the first television broadcast was unveiled to the audiences of North America at the New York World’s Fair opening in Flushing Meadows‚ Queens. Feelings of awe and amazement were shared throughout the crowds. However‚ with the emergence of the Second World War in the very same year‚ real growth for the television was delayed and as a result did not truly begin until the early 1950s. At this point in time‚ the television became commonplace

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    This article focuses on “girl watching” within the workplace as a debatable form of sexual harassment. One of the most important findings within sexual harassment is the ambiguity in actually defining specific acts of this common issue. For me‚ I have always felt uncomfortable with the looks and sounds some men may give me while out in public or my workplace specifically which is why I can relate to this article. Some men claim that women are too sensitive or that they often misconstrue men’s intentions

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    Television Associated With Childhood Obesity COM 156 Introduction Childhood obesity has become a national dilemma. Recent studies have shown several causes for this public health epidemic. The evidence between childhood obesity and children’s excessive amount of time in front of the television has done nothing but increase each year. How long do children watch television each day. Does the media target children television? What are the health risks involved with childhood obesity? Childhood

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    used to influence the masses-and the American television industry is no different. Due to the prevalence of television entertainment in American society‚ many have thought of the impacts of various programs but few have stopped to think of the question prior to being able understanding the impacts‚ which Gritlin asks‚ “What do these programs mean?” By understanding the meaning‚ only then will we be able to understand

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    reasons for your choice. Advances in transportation and communication like the airplane and telephone have changed the way the nations interact with each other in a global society.Another technological innovation that I think important is the television. Television or the so-called ’idiot box’ has changed every aspect of our life. It is a very good mean of entertainment. It is a source of entertainment for all age groups‚right from children to the aged. One can watch colorful animated cartoons for children

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