Week 10!

Reality TV Shows!
-The Real World: http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/lasvegas/series.jhtml
This show brings in 7 different "real people" to live in a house together for 3 months in a select location. The general audience is for younger adults.
-Big Brother: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_brother/This show also brings in 13 different people but this show is a competition where all the house guests try to be the last person in the house to win $100,000. The general audience for this show suits all ages.
-The Bachelor/Bachelorette: http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor & http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette
Everyone knows this show, one lucky man or woman is picked to find his/her soul mate! This show is most likely directed towards older audiences.
-America's Next Top Model: http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model
This show selects 13 wanna-be models as the fight each other to be the next "top model". This show is suited for all ages.
The Biggest Loser: http://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/
This show is all about shedding the pounds. Competitors compete with each other to try to lose the most weight of everyone their. This is also a family show.

This shows are all similar in the fact that they are all reality TV shows. Out of all the shows I listed though, I feel The Truman Show is most like Big Brother because like Truman's show, big brother is always watching. The Truman Show is also very different from the shows I listed too because for one, his show isn't a competition and second, all the people on these TV shows know that they are on TV. Truman did not. Like The Truman Show everyone who watches these reality shows watch them the same reason why the people in the movie watch his show, its fun and entertaining and a glimpse into someone else's life.

Week 9!

Parent Television Counsel: Facts and Stats:

-In considering decisions about contraceptives, STDs and sexual health choices, teens are almost as likely to get their information from TV (60%) as from a health care provider (62%). - Kaiser Family Foundation, 5/23/01

I chose this fact because I felt that this is confusing to me. From the shows I watch, you don't really get that kind of information from these shows. Yeah I guess The Secret Life of The American Teenager talks about stuff like that but really? Why would you want your information from TV shows? TV is TV. So why would anyone feel that the information (if they are even getting any) is true? If you have issues with your health, consult a doctor. Not some stupid kids and a fake TV show.

-ABC's Desperate Housewives is the most popular broadcast-network television show with kids aged 9-12 according to Nielsen stats.

I chose this fact because it really really shocked me. I watch desperate housewives...9-12 year old should not watch that show for two reasons. One, because 99% of stuff on that show 9-12 year old kids wouldn't even understand. That show has alot of sexual jokes that elementary school kids wouldn't even have the slightest idea what they are talking about. And second, there is WAY to much murder, violence, sex, and scandal in that show.

Local TV News:

1.) The information that is on all three news websites are, of course, the weather. They also all have information of some sort about the opening day of the Tigers' Game.

2.) All three sites have a story about the Tigers' Opening Day Game. They all state that the weather will not be too good on that day but the over all stories are relatively different.

3.) All the news channels obviously all have ads on them, but Channel 7 & 4 both have ads for DMC. While Channel 2 has ads for roofing and windows, all things for your home.

4.) I prefer Channel 7 because 99% of the home page is all different news stories with a wide range of topics. Its very useful and helpful.

5.)I dont think that the news will turn to the internet because I feel its harder to go online and get your news instead of just turning on your TV..

Eagle and Baby Eaglets!!!

I think this site has recieved thousands of hits solely because, how often do you get the chance to see an eagle in its nest with eggs that close up? You can see everything! While some people might not care, I seriously think its really cool to watch. This is something you rarely ever get to see. Not only is it really cool to see a Bald Eagle, but the nest itself is sweet. Its so big and very persisely made. In my Ecology class, I learned at Bald Eagles will use the same nest over and over for generations! I definately feel that because of this video, that so many more people will have more respect and understanding towards our countries bird. It is simply amazing and hopfully people will be willing now to help save this beautiful animal.