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Can television in school actually be a good idea? More and more teachers today are using society's addiction to the tv as a way to help students learn.

A description and critique of the Nielsen Ratings system.

Recently I was chosen to be part of the Nielsen Ratings system. I've also decided to sabotage it.

A new service, the Nielsen Digital Media Manager, will allow media industry to regulate profits and copyrights of online media

More than 40 percent of television households in the U.S. possess a video game console according to a new report from the Nielsen Co. That number has increased 18.5 percent over the last two-plus years.

The Nielsen Ratings are a system designed to monitor what television viewers are watching. They may not be as accurate as their creators believe, however.

You have likely heard of ACNielsen before. They are a research company that tracks popular television shows that people watch and the products that people buy.

Live viewership is down and the ratings of our favorite shows are way down. According to Nielsen, viewship is down. Has America stopped watching television?

TV news focuses on a handful of events, sometimes-trivial stories, that will deliver Nielsen numbers. TV News is never happier then when it goes on Death Watch-Funeral Watch, as it did recently with Terri Schiavo, then again with Pope John Paul II.

Every year, we are force-fed dozens of new television shows on each major network which said network hopes will garner the attention of those with the Nielsen box. A preview is in order

Network television has become its own worst enemy. By broadcasting fewer new episodes, more reruns, preempting hits, and maintaining a "Cancel Quickly" mentality, the broadcast networks are contributing to their own decline.

Network television viewers hold onto your remotes. You're about to be swept away by stunt programming, new episodes of your favorite programs, and expensive blockbusters.

Television is a limited medium subject to many compromises. Independent culture offers an alternative to reality programming and other media inventions. The real trick is getting started.

If you've ever wondered about the difference between an Axle and a Lutz don't worry, you're not alone. Most people are not sure about the required elements, yet love to watch figure skating. Learn the basics to become a figure skating armchair expert.

A look at the way that the media tells women how they should be.

This article illustrates the basic approach to preparing a TV pitch when trying to write for a television show. As a professional freelancer, I've gone through the process more than once.

"Dirt", FX's newest television drama premiered Tuesday, January 2nd. The series, co-produced by husband and wife team Courtney Cox and David Arquette may be a little more than some viewers bargained for.

One of the most significant improvements to television in recent history has been the innovation of digital operation.

A great television for movie watching in the bedroom! 26" size, HD-greatness with sports....it's a sports fan and video gamer's dream!

Watching television is a typical American way to relax. Many children and adults find they are able to wind down by watching several hours of television eac night. Research has proven this has many damaging effects.

There are so many reasons why you should not buy a television set.

If you have a young child you should know that there is a new television show on PBS that your child may truly enjoy. It is called Curious George and it brings the books that so many children have loved for so long to animated life.

Read on for a detailed look at who may win this year's Golden Globes in television in all eleven categories!

Having trouble enjoying Sunday and Monday football action because of the woman in your life? This article is proof that television can be a very useful ally in keeping both partners happy during a football-crazy weekend.

Television has a significant impact on us all. How it affects children is of primary concern, as it is in childhood that we are given the tools we need to become successful, respectful citizens as adults.

A large number of work-at-home parents rely on television to help keep their children occupied while they get some work done, but you may be wondering whether or not that is really good for your child.

Shows like "Kid Nation" suggested that Americans were attracted to reality television because of the uglier side of human nature. But great reality programming can often be much more than that.

Here are my choices for the top ten television shows from 2007.

VLC, the VideoLan player, is free and an easy way to watch streaming Shoutcast Television channels.

National Vitality Network ("NVN") is a national private television network dedicated to informing, involving, and inspiring people aged 18-25, 25-54 and 55 and over.

The Sharp 32" Flat Tube Digital Television, Model: 32SF560 has all of the features that you will need to enjoy a great night with a movie, and is perfectly sized for living rooms, bedrooms and even dorm rooms.

One couple's adventure into a life without television - how we survived.

This article explores a unique way to cut the budget by limiting the television networks on your television, by picking just ten favorites.

Television watching by children can be very educational and beneficial to their development, but viewing the wrong programs cannot be good.

The television over the years has become a mainstay in many homes. The television is used to keep up-to-date on what is happening locally, nationally, and around the world.

This essay examines how men communicate and examples of this by using reality television.

Television has morphed from a medium determined to spread mass culture, to creating a sense of reality which at the very least is disturbingly false.

For those of us waiting on our favorite television shows to start their new season or to restart midseason, figuring out the start dates, new days and new times can be very confusing. Find out when your favorite television show starts.

What follows here is a list of my personal picks for the top ten television theme songs of all time.

It's really amazing how much really crappy television has made it into elegant boxed sets on DVD. Why is it then that so many truly masterful TV shows aren't?

This opinion article maintains that it is easy to perpetuate a narrow scope of the world, if television is your source of information. While seemingly obvious, travel will demonstrate the overall goodness of folks in the world. Broaden your horizons.

Outdoor Sports Television Production involves much more than making sure the right camera picks up the play. It is a constant battle to beat Mother Nature in her own element.

Is your child constantly watching TV? Many parents see television as a way to keep their children occupied while they get some work done. TV consumes more of a child's waking hours than any other activity.

With so many options for entertainment, what kind of a role should television play when it comes to our kids? Educational tool, part-time babysitter, fun time, or mind-numbing soul sucker?

Writers who possess the desire to expand his or her knowledge of English words and proper grammar can easily do so by reading, writing, watching educational television programs, and playing educational word games.

African Americans have impacted the development of television on every conceivable front: news, comedy, drama. African American men and women are behind the scenes and leading the medium into the future. Here are just 23 names and titles to know

Mary Strom Larson's Race and Interracial Relationships in Children's Commercials looks at how white children are portrayed in television ads and how minorities are portrayed in ads that are aimed directly towards children.

The Sounds of Silence: Functions and Use of Silence in Television Advertising by Douglas Olsen was featured in the Journal of Advertising Research. There is a large amount of research on the impact of music on an advertisement and audience.

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