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History of Infomercials

25th September 2009
It all began in the 1980’s. Ronald Regan was president and one of the many controversial things he did in that office was to deregulate the TV industry. Why did he do it? Well, as a conservative Republican he lived and breathed by the “free market rul... Read >
Author: blinksolutions15

Must See Hockey

23rd September 2009
I think I've just seen another miracle on ice ... The National Hockey League is back on one of the major American broadcast networks. Some would call that a miracle in itself, but I'm taking higher ground. Specifically, I'm referring to the quality of ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Bob Sapp

23rd September 2009
Bob Sapp, an athlete born September 22, 1972 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an accomplished kick boxer and martial arts fighter. He is known as "The Beast" and is most famous in Japan and Korea where he has appeared in television commercials and has ev... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Embrace debate as a critical component of democracy

17th September 2009
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are the two remaining candidates for nomination by the Democratic Party for the US Presidency. If finally elected to the White House in November, Clinton would be the first woman President of the US. If it were Obama, ... Read >
Author: Naveen Kumar

Soap DVD Review

17th September 2009
Nominated for 17 Emmys in its short four-year run, Soap premiered in the Fall of 1977 as one of the most controversial shows in American television history (and all before a single episode ever aired). The show was opposed by many groups who thought its s... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

History of Infomercials

11th September 2009
It all began in the 1980’s. Ronald Regan was president and one of the many controversial things he did in that office was to deregulate the TV industry. Why did he do it? Well, as a conservative Republican he lived and breathed by the “free market rul... Read >
Author: meena

History of Infomercials

08th September 2009
It all began in the 1980’s. Ronald Regan was president and one of the many controversial things he did in that office was to deregulate the TV industry. Why did he do it? Well, as a conservative Republican he lived and breathed by the “free market r... Read >
Author: meena

Jason Bateman: Career Development

06th September 2009
Jason Bateman, born in 1969, is a native of New York. His father, Kent Bateman, a film and television writer, director and producer moved the family, which included mom Victoria and older sister Justine Bateman to California. Jason Bateman began actin... Read >
Author: jnvandelay

The Thrill of the Game Thrives in North Carolina and Montana

10th August 2009
Game shows are a staple of American television culture. Audiences love watching people just like themselves walk onto the stage and win thousands of dollars within a matter of minutes. Game shows have been around for decades, delighting viewers and contes... Read >
Author: Joseph Hildebrandt

Remembering the Halloween Milestones of the 20th Century

01st August 2009
Halloween is probably the fastest-growing holiday in America today. Particularly in the twentieth century, the celebration of Halloween has evolved so quick that it has become the second-largest commercial holiday in America next to Christmas. What starte... Read >
Author: Benedict Smythe

Chatting with Satellite TV

02nd July 2009
Talk shows are a staple in American television. They facilitate the exchange of ideas as well as give us our daily dose of trashy television, depending on the show. Daytime talk shows tend to fill the space of less than tasteful television, but there are ... Read >
Author: Joseph Hildebrandt

Learn to download Grey’s Anatomy TV show

01st July 2009
Grey’s Anatomy is one of the very popular medical dramas aired on American television. Since its debut, series has being doing well and it has secured a huge fan base around the world. Everyday thousands of people come to internet to download and watch ... Read >
Author: rockks adi

Disney Channel Is A Great Entertainment Source For Children.

18th June 2009
Disney Channel is basically commercial free except for the network's own programming and while I like that I just wonder why the lure of advertising dollars from outside Disney did not prompt a network broadcast. Our family and others we know love to watc... Read >
Author: Christopher West

Being Muslim In Modern Day America

16th June 2009
Islam is a way of life and a very simple one at that. It teaches piety, humbleness, peace, war, chastity and more things about life that I can think of. With all the stereotypes that circulate, it’s hard for a Muslim to keep up with the who-said-what... Read >
Author: Leah V.

Sony 26

14th June 2009
The Sony 26 KDL-26M4000 LCD flat panel HDTV brings with it BRAVIA Theatre Sync (HDMI-CEC) for easy one-touch management of compatible Sony products ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail and BRAVIA Engine 2 for crystal clear picture quality. ... Read >
Author: design

Obama's 100 Days -- The Mad Men Did Well

06th May 2009
The BBC's American television soap Mad Men offers a rare glimpse of the power of corporate advertising. The promotion of smoking half a century ago by the "smart" people of Madison Avenue, who knew the truth, led to countless deaths. Advertising and its t... Read >
Author: kjiuy

4 Reasons for TV shows to become Popular

15th April 2009
In many countries, TV shows are more popular than some of the local sports. American television viewers patronize a wide number of TV series and most of them have captured the imagination of millions of global viewers too. Sopranos, Friends, 24, The Simps... Read >
Author: liza252

TimeWarnerCable

10th April 2009
Started in 1989, TimeWarnerCable was formed in the merger of Time Inc.’s cable company, the American Television and Communications Corporation and Warner Cable. By 1995, the company had launched the cable modem system that would become known as Road ... Read >
Author: Todd R.

The Wire to Receive Broad Airtime on UK Television

07th April 2009
Fans of popular television crime series The Wire who are used to watching the show on boxed sets can rest easy now. There are now plans on UK television channels showing all five seasons of the now-defunct series across weekday nights this spring, so old ... Read >
Author: pmcindoe

Brits in Hollywood: a Look into the American appetite for British television

07th April 2009
British talent has long been making tracks in Hollywood, particularly in the realm of television. From scriptwriting to on-screen talent, Brits continue to succeed in selling, developing and importing British television to the US. But it’s no surpri... Read >
Author: pmcindoe

Oscar Winning Movie Revives Interest in Game Show

25th March 2009
Audiences around the world have been smitten with the popular film Slumdog Millionaire - the tale of a young man from the slums of Mumbai, who suddenly makes it big on India's version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The film has won many awards, incl... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan

Everyone Wants to Watch Bleach!

22nd March 2009
Want to Watch Bleach? Who doesn’t?! Bleach is probably the most famous series of the latest Youth Culture, known as anime. Millions of people, all around the world, are already enjoying Bleach, and all the other great movies and series available. Bu... Read >
Author: Jacqui Q

Everyone Wants to Watch Bleach!

22nd March 2009
Want to Watch Bleach? Who doesn’t?! Bleach is probably the most famous series of the latest Youth Culture, known as anime. Millions of people, all around the world, are already enjoying Bleach, and all the other great movies and series available. Bu... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions

What TV shows are America hooked on?

10th March 2009
What does America like to watch on TV nowadays? A lucrative business unto itself, television has had its fair share of viewership. When people can’t catch them on primetime, they watch TV shows online. Let’s take a peek at some of the popular shows th... Read >
Author: liza252

Eleventh Hour Cast Comparison: The Original Versus The New

10th March 2009
Is the new Eleventh Hour cast better or not as good as the old Eleventh Hour cast? One thing is for sure, the new cast sure as hell is much easier on the eyes. The Eleventh Hour is a television show that features the exploits of Dr. Hood, a super inte... Read >
Author: J. Owens

Jerry Seinfeld Tickets

28th February 2009
If you have a television set or know someone that does, you can't help but recognize Jerry Seinfeld's name and or face when you see him. One of the most popular comedians of our time, Jerry Seinfeld has reinvented the word "funny" to the modern televisio... Read >
Author: wpproject11

Fiction and Animation is a Heady Combination

26th January 2009
Homer is the culprit for most of us Americans grunting “Doh” whenever our nerves are frayed. The patriarch of the Simpson family has had such a lasting impression on most minds, his popularity could give other actors a run for their money. Animation m... Read >
Author: liza252

The reality of attending an online university

29th December 2008
Even though I attend one of the leading UK universities for media related courses I still find that there is always something to complain about on the programme. I am sure that it’s the same story in every other top university across the country. It c... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Bakugan Battle Brawlers brings a fun twist to monster dueling

16th December 2008
Bakugan Battle Brawlers is the next generation of monster dueling. The game is based on the popular anime television show of the same name that aired on American television in 2007. The plot is that of many other monster battle shows, bringing the twist w... Read >
Author: Monica J.

Giving A Hand To A Real Bionic Man

01st December 2008
In 1974, there was a futuristic television show called The Six Million Dollar Man. The popular show ran for four years and featured the adventures of astronaut, Steve Austin (Lee Majors). The show began with the astronaut near death but with science ficti... Read >
Author: James William Smith

Funny Blooper Clips

24th November 2008
Although it is more likely that blooper moments have existed since the early days of the film industry, these out-takes became popular in the early 1980s after the movie Cannonball Run starred by Burt Reynolds and Jackie Chan, in which the production mist... Read >
Author: Robin Futcher

A Basic Run Down of High School Musical

30th October 2008
Here are some quick facts about High School Musical from its beginnings to current day High School Musical is the most successful American Television film that Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) ever produced. This Emmy award-winning movie was releas... Read >
Author: Julia Greene

Why You Will Love Dating In Dallas

08th September 2008
To many of us, the name Dallas rings bells in our minds. We can easily remember the prime American television soap opera which kept the older generation fixed on our screens. The TV series ran for a very long time and it is one of the longest American soa... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji

Tusk Is Boycotting The Opening Ceremony Of The Beijing Olympic Games

04th July 2008
Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic games in an act of protest against Chinese actions in Tibet. This is a fact that few people through out the world are aware of and perhaps even fe... Read >
Author: Gianni Truvianni

Tusk Is Boycotting The Opening Ceremony Of The Beijing Olympic Games

01st July 2008
Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic games in an act of protest against Chinese actions in Tibet. This is a fact that few people through out the world are aware of and perhaps even fe... Read >
Author: Gianni Truvianni

Mattress Encasements: Natural Solutions For Reducing Dust Mite Allergies

27th June 2008
American television programs of the 1950s taught simple axioms such as Clear Fences Make Good Neighbors and If You Don’t Have Anything Nice To Say, Don’t Say Anything At All. In that simple golden era, severe allergies were extremely rare among the p... Read >
Author: Ben Anton

Big Brother TV Reality Show

25th September 2007
Big Brother refers to the George Orwell book titled 1984, in which government knows everything about you and what you happen to be up to. The concept made its leap to the television airwaves when a Dutch producer came up with the idea of putting a group o... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes

Hugh Laurie Would "Hate It" if He Were Friends with His Character on House

01st August 2007
House has launched Hugh Laurie into skyrocketing fame in America as he played Dr. Gregory House in the FOX hit series. But he really isn't into the idea of spending time with his character, as he thinks that experience not at all be enjoyable. "If I wa... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

'The Office' Star Mindy Kaling Puts Off Writing Script, Goes Shopping Instead

26th July 2007
The Office star Mindy Kaling recently flew to her hometown Cambridge, Massachusetts to visit her parents and do what she loves the most, which is to shop. Kaling was supposed to be writing the script for The Office's fourth season when she visited Newbury... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Exclusive Interview: Rob and Amber, 4th Team Eliminated on The Amazing Race: All-Stars

12th May 2007
One of the most popular couples in American television today would probably have to be Rob and Amber Mariano, not because they’ve become involved in some eyebrow-raising scandal, but because of their reappearance in two of the biggest reality competitio... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

BuddyTV talks with Battlestar Galactica’s Grace Park

28th March 2007
Schizophrenia seems to be a hot topic in American television these days, and although the disorder is no laughing matter, some of the networks have struck gold by creating characters who possess multiple alter egos. Take the popular Sci-Fi show, Battle... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

The Perfect Exercise Machine that is Fun and Easy to Use

01st March 2007
Dynasty and Dallas not only defined a generation of American television viewers, they also helped to define what we now perceive to be the perfect body. Look at most television programs today, and the characters portrayed in them have either perfect or n... Read >
Author: Anthony Yap

How to Win a Russian Woman with Words

16th November 2006
Someone really ought to write The American Man's Guidebook to Avoid Infuriating a Russian Woman during Correspondence because there are certainly enough American men out there looking for a Russian companion who want to make a good impression, but don't k... Read >
Author: Kristy Pass

WHY YOU SHOULD BE WATCHING WORLD CUP SOCCER

10th May 2006
Although growing in popularity, soccer is still not a big sport in the United States, I think it's fair to say. American sports fans, raised on the fast pace of Basketball and the excitement of football, find the game too slow. They don't like spending an... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft

Must See Hockey

14th February 2006
I think I've just seen another miracle on ice ... The National Hockey League is back on one of the major American broadcast networks. Some would call that a miracle in itself, but I'm taking higher ground. Specifically, I'm referring to the quality of ... Read >
Author: J Square Humboldt

The Business Autopsy: A Fact Of Life

31st January 2006
Last week we discussed the importance of performing an autopsy on a dead business. No, I haven't been watching too many of those wonderfully graphic, TV forensic investigation shows. The reason I recommend you do a business autopsy is to uncover the exact... Read >
Author: Tim Knox

Keep One Ear to the Ground: Essentials for the International Exhibitor

27th November 2005
Doing business in the global marketplace requires exhibiting overseas. Participating in international shows helps establish your company's presence as a global player, and is perhaps the single most valuable tool in forging new, valuable relationships wit... Read >
Author: Susan Friedmann

History of Infomercials

04th October 2005
It all began in the 1980's. Ronald Regan was president and one of the many controversial things he did in that office was to deregulate the TV industry. Why did he do it? Well, as a conservative Republican he lived and breathed by the "free market ru... Read >
Author: Richard Romando

Satellite Television - Description

12th September 2005
Satellite television is a television reception system where signals are received from satellites orbiting at a distance of approximately 37,000 kilometers above Earth's surface. Using satellites is the most effective way to instantly transmit television s... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock