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This social media influencer uses the creative platform to make people laugh. He acts as a woman named TT and it’s so funny. If you ever get a chance to see his videos you will enjoy them too. As an influencer, he has a huge following 4.1 million followers.

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Ernesto Rendon: New Research: Does Watching TV Make Us Unhappy?

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Ernesto Rendon: New Research: Does Watching TV Make Us Unhappy?

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The article shared interesting insight on how much time individuals can spend in front of the tv and how it effects you psychologically. The article allows people to understand the kind of engagement people watch and how it effects them.

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Ernesto Rendon: MPI Meetings International

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Ernesto Rendon: MPI Meetings International

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Meetings International is a great organization for people who want to connect with individuals in hospitality or in the events industry. They are based in LA and OC and allow people to connect with job oppportunities and learn from experienced individuals in the industry.

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MPI,  Meeting Professionals International

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The Wet Podcast is a podcast by one of my friends on campus. I’ve talked to him today and he said it stands for what everyone is thinking. It is about pop culture news commentary and a lot of guy talk. He explained it is really cool doing the podcasts and then as time goes by he will sometimes forget he recorded them but it’s such a rewarding feeling being reminded of the funny and interesting things he has discussed by your friends who support you. I personally really enjoy the podcast highly recommend tuning in.

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the WET podcast by the WET podcast on Apple Podcasts

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Ernesto Rendon: Tourism Blog by Holly Galbraith

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Ernesto Rendon: Tourism Blog by Holly Galbraith

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Holky Galbraith shares details about the industry and with experienced professionals. Holly shares how people developed the journey and where they are now today. Great for anyone who is interested in tourism and travel.

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Expert interviews and insights into the world of tourism marketing

With your host Holly Galbraith

Tourism Upgrade with Holly G, a tourism marketing podcast

If tourism marketing gets you excited then you have landed on the right page! Here you will find more than 50 free tourism marketing podcast episodes.

Each episode is themed around a different tourism marketing topic, channel, thought or campaign.

We have spoken to guests from Australia, China, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and other parts of Europe.

And covered topics including Snapchat, Twitter Advertising, Marketing into China, Social Media and ROI, Periscope, Instagram & Influencers and Event Social Media and much more.

The original podcast was titled Tourism Tweetup the Podcast and ran from October 2014 until December 2015 with 50 episodes, close to 20,000 downloads and 24 five star reviews. You can check it out on iTunes here, as well as Stitcher or each episode is listed below.

The new podcast episode is Tourism Upgrade and this kicked off in July 2016 with another 50 episodes on the way (well that's the plan)! You can check it out on iTunes as well as Stitcher or each episode is listed below.

I would be hugely grateful if you could head to iTunes and rate and review this new podcast series. It makes a big difference to the podcast ranking and it only takes a minute.

A new episode will be added each week. This is what we have so far, which ones tickle your fancy?!

Episode #1: Building a community (and Pinterest) with Brooke from Her Packing List
Episode #2: Social media and events talking Noosa International Food and Wine Festival
Episode #3: Destination marketing with Doug Lansky from Skift.com
Episode #4: Travel bloggers and working with destinations with Melvin from Traveldudes.org
Episode #5: Tourism PR and social media with Kim McKay from Klick Communications
Episode #6: What we discovered in 2014 that will impact 2015
Episode #7: Facebook ad targeting and audience segmentation
Episode #8: Travel Podcasting
Episode #9: Research and your tourism social media strategy
Episode #10: Instagram content, influencers and metrics for tourism and travel
Episode #11: Tourism marketing and China
Episode #12: Storytelling thru social media
Episode #13: Top ways to rock your social media in 2015
Episode #14: Social Selling with Tom Martin
Episode #15: Reputation Marketing
Episode #16: Content marketing with heart for tourism operators
Episode #17: What is community management?
Episode #18: How Cover-More is winning with travel social media
Episode #19: Tourism branding and social media
Episode #20: Effective tourism marketing with limited time and resources
Episode #21: Running a Tourism Instameet
Episode #22: The Digital Journey for Tourism
Episode #23: Insights into Chinese outbound tourism
Episode #24: Social Media Tourism Snapshot from #SMMW15
Episode #25: Snapchat and Tourism with Ski Louise
Episode #26: Social media activities in the guided holiday sector: a chat with Trafalgar Tours
Episode #27 Experimenting with Twitter ads for tourism
Episode #28 Insights into Travel Oregon's tourism marketing campaign
Episode #29 What is content marketing and how it drives ROI
Episode #30 Mobile marketing insights for travel and tourism
Episode #31 Instagram for tourism, getting tactical
Episode #32 How Pinterest works for travel and tourism
Episode #33 Themes and takeaways from SoMeT15au
Episode #34 We talk with traveller Dan Moore about Periscope
Episode #35 Hypermeet Red Centre Way, Tourism Marketing Campaign
Episode #36 Meet 9 Australian Family Travel Bloggers from #PBEvent 2015
Episode #37 Tools to help with your social media marketing management
Episode #38 Developing a culture for embracing user reviews
Episode #39 Marketing tips for small tourism destinations
Episode #40 Communicating with travel trade through social media and digital
Episode #41 Brand funded TV and video content for travel & tourism
Episode #42 Customer journey mapping for tourism
Episode #43 TRAVELTech Conference 2015, Disruptive Influencers
Episode #44 The influence of Instagram for tourism marketing
Episode #45 Regional tourism issues, live from ARTN Convention
Episode #46 How to maximise your digital & social content
Episode #47 Tracking what social media drives bookings
Episode #48 Content types and ideas for your event social media
Episode #49 Tourism social media marketing looking towards 2016
Episode #50 Tourism marketing China 2016

Episode $51 Why, How and Who is using Social Media in Australia
Episode #52 Video Content Tips: What makes for great video
Episode #53 What Help Does Your Tourism Business Really Need Next
Episode #54 The Changing Face of Family Travel Marketing
Episode #55 China Ready for Travel & Tourism - a case study
Episode #56 How Thailand Markets Itself Globally and What They are Doing Next
Episode #57 Tourism, Millennials and Pokémon Go with Suzanne Nguyen
Episode #58 How Small Tourism Destinations Can Use Social Media for Success with Kate Duffy
Episode #59 Working with Bloggers, Influencers and Travel Brands, insights from Tourism Upgrade - LIVE
Episode #60 Getting Cut Through with Your Travel Related Press Releases
Episode #61 Storytelling: How to tell your great tourism business story with Andrew Griffith
Episode #62 How Google Ranks Your Website and what you can do to improve your rankings in search
Episode #63 How Destinations Can Become Visual Influencers?
Episode #64 If you only had a $1000 marketing budget what would you spent it on?
Episode #65 Instameets, are they really worth it for tourism destinations?
Episode #66 Using Pinterest to drive traffic to your tourism website.
Episode #67 Consumer First Marketing Strategy for Travel & Tourism
Episode #68 Food Tourism to attract destination visitors
Episode #69 Conducting a social media audit for your tourism brand
Episode #70 Toilets and Tourism, a destination strategy
Episode #71 Airbnb opportunities for tourism destinations
Episode #72 Plans and ideas for 2017 tourism marketing
Episode #73 How to create customer personas for your tourism brand
Episode #74 Three helpful tools to manage your social media
Episode #75 Tips for your 2017 China marketing plan
Episode #76 Tips for creating awesome media famils
Episode #77 Designing a social media strategy for tourism
Episode #78 Lets talk governance for tourism
Episode #79 Influencer marketing should be called relationship marketing
Episode #80 Tourism accreditation to build trust and stand out
Episode #81 Style guide for your tourism business
Episode #82 Tourism Upgrade LIVE - China tourism marketing
Episode #83 Evolving business to a new target audience chatting with Club Med
Episode #84 Highlights from The Modern Travel Media Summit 2017

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BuzzFeed is great because it offeres so many aspects of blog information. You can get information of celebrities, food, entertainment, politics, etc. It’s a quick way to gather information about anything occurring more recently. They are available on so many social media platforms which makes it attainable for everyone.

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The blog abroad is a mainly travel and lifestyle blog by Gloria Atanmo. This travel blog by a woman of color sharing her experiences exploring the world provides a unique look, very contrary to the mainstream, monogamous voices of travel today. She also shares her advice and personal anecdotes over marginalization, life as a woman, and struggles with mental health.

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About Me

First of all, I'm not sure how you found me, but I'm a strong believer in everything happening for a reason. Ripples colliding to form a tidal wave of this very moment in time.

So however you found me in this internet world equipped with mediocre click-bait articles (what I like to call my older work) and copious amounts of senseless garbage (what I also sometimes call my older work), I'm honored to have made the cut somewhere along the way.

For those who don't know me personally, there's still time to bail, I just want to welcome you into my world. I'm not your everyday travel blogger. I'm awkward. I'm sassy. And I sound like Beyonce in the shower. Hold your jealousy.

But with my colorful imagination, I want to take you guys on the adventure of a lifetime. How a girl who never desired to travel turned into a full-time nomad, finding a way to build a 6-figure blog to support a lifestyle that enables her to travel around the world, and getting paid to post about it.

I'm here to inspire others through my journey of being a solo female traveler, pushing the envelope of what's possible, and creating the life of my dreams through a relentless pursuit and downright hustle.

There's an unequivocal education to travel that I try to encourage others to learn about, and my mission and the ultimate goal is to make you, the reader, want to jump out of your seat and hop on the next flight out to anywhere.

Whether you're a fellow travel-lover or you've never taken a flight in your life, I have something for every one of you guys, and I want to continue sharing why travel is such an essential component to broadening our perspectives and creating a better world.

If you get one chance to live on this big, amazing planet your entire life, however long that may be, wouldn't you want to spend time exploring it? Learning about it? Challenging it? Loving it? Yeah, me too.

I booked a one-way ticket to Europe with $500 to my name after graduating college in 2013, and over 70+ countries across 6 continents later, I'm nowhere near finished!

Heck, I hardly know what I'll be doing tomorrow, because I invest and live for my todays - the one thing we're all promised.

There's an unspoken beauty about your dreams, and a coveted magic in the mystery of not quite knowing what's next. That's the thrill I live for, although it scares my Nigerian mother to death (sorry, Ma)!

As of July 2015, I took the leap of making this wee lil' travel blog my full-time job, so I officially live out of a suitcase. Some might call that homeless (my mother, mainly), but I'm now embracing every corner of the world as my home.

So here's to the new memories, the unspoken regrets, and the calculated risks of dancing down a road less traveled to expand my horizons and dare to find new ones. I bring you THE BLOG ABROAD.

If you want to learn more about my story, I recommend you check out some of my viral articles here or my e-book! It chronicles every major moment in my life that's gotten me where I am today; the struggles, the triumphs, and the hilarious stories in between both on and off the road. "From Excuses to Excursions: How I Started Traveling the World". A future NY Times Best Seller I reckon! Speaking that into existence 😉

And finally, here's a recent post I wrote on my 28th birthday back in March 2018 that truly shows what a beautiful roller-coaster this journey has been, some behind-the-scenes truths, and the biggest lessons about what I've learned from this life of getting paid to travel.

Learn all about Glo's journey from booking a one-way ticket to Europe to now getting paid to travel the world! Click To Tweet

Last shameless plug, be sure to follow my Instagram (@glographics) for daily updates and stories on the road! Drop me a comment on a recent post and let me know that you found me through here 🙂

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DSNY Newscast is presented by Jack, he uploads two videos a week with news updates for Disney parks around the world and everything Disney. This is a great a channel for Disney pass holders as well as die-hard enthusiast

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I enjoy the Inside TV blog at Entertainment Weekly because I like the different things they discuss about the shows I find interesting and I also like that there can be different interviews found.

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TV News: On Set Interviews and TV Show Listings | EW.com

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I enjoy reading the blog called Inside TV by writers from Entertainment Weekly. In this blog I get to read different interviews by actors in shows I really like watching and I also get too read random things about the show and the actors and creators that I would not have ever known about.

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When comes to movies this is a great site for the latest movie trailers, interviews, and upcoming movie releases. It's truly a one stop shop for movie lovers which is why I highly recommend checking out and you may be surprised at what movie are in the making.

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From January 24 to February 3: Sundance Film Festival

There's nothing like a great film that challenges your own prejudices and feelings, in an engaging and mind-blowing way. , the third feature directed by Julius Onah (after The Girl Is in Trouble and The Cloverfield Paradox), is hands down the most provocative film of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It's an intelligent, clever, compelling drama that challenges us to rethink what we think we know - and does so with phenomenal performances and one hell of a smart script. The pitch for this film doesn't sound that enticing when you first hear it, but it's an experience that you won't soon forget, proving that cinema still has the ability to provoke and shake up even the most jaded viewers. One of the best films of the festival, a must see for anyone who appreciates challenging, bleeding-edge cinema. And a defining film for Kelvin Harrison Jr.

"Here we are!" Neon has released the official trailer for an indie documentary titled The Biggest Little Farm, which premiered at the Toronto & Telluride Film Festivals last year. It's also playing at the Sundance Film Festival this month, and arriving in theaters this spring. I LOVE this film so much - it all started with a promise they made to their dog. And that hooked me right away (I adore dogs). The Biggest Little Farm is about two dreamers from Los Angeles who decide to give up their city life and invest everything in a farm, challenging themselves to build and maintain a biodynamic farm (meaning it's entirely organic and self-sustaining). This doc chronicles their 7-year journey to build, seed, grow, manage, and maintain the farm, with all kinds of problems arising, and solutions presenting themselves in natural ways. I'm quoted in this trailer which makes me happy because it's the best - read my review. This is a must watch for animal lovers.

"I can't get married if my mum isn't here." Universal Australia has debuted the first official trailer for an indie comedy titled Top End Wedding, an Australian film that is premiering at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival this week. This "heartwarming, feel-good comedy" is set against the spectacular natural beauty of the Northern Territory. The story follows a newly engaged couple, Lauren and Ned. They are in love, and they have just ten days to find Lauren's mother who has gone AWOL somewhere in the remote far north of Australia, in order to reunite her parents and pull off their dream wedding. This stars Miranda Tapsell (from The Sapphires) and Gwilym Lee (from Bohemian Rhapsody) as the couple, with Huw Higginson, Ursula Yovich, Elaine Crombie, Shari Sebbens, Kerry Fox, and Dalara Williams. This looks like an enjoyable mainstream comedy with plenty of quirky Australian jokes and references. Still might be good.

Sound the alarm! There's a new monster movie in town and it's awesome. Sweetheart is the latest feature made by filmmaker J.D. Dillard, who launched his career in 2016 with a film at Sundance titled - about young magician with some special powers. Sweetheart is an entirely different feature from Dillard, but just as impressive - perhaps even moreso considering how much he has achieved on such a small scale. This contained horror thriller starts with a woman washing up on shore on a deserted island in the middle of the ocean. It's not the elements that will kill her, but something that comes out of the water at night that is much more dangerous. I loved this, it's one of the best new introductions to a cinema monster in a while.

"I wanted to chase the car, but I just didn't have the energy..." He's back!! Universal Pictures has debuted the first official trailer for the next doggie movie coming up this year titled A Dog's Journey, officially the sequel to A Dog's Purpose. Both of these films are based on the books written by W. Bruce Cameron, and are about a dog's soul as it travels between various dogs and families and owners over the years. We've already had one other dog movie this year - A Dog's Way Home - and the title of this one is a bit too similar, even though it's from the "original" dog love book series. A Dog's Journey once again features the voice of Josh Gad as the dog Bailey, and a human cast including Dennis Quaid, Marg Helgenberger, Kathryn Prescott, Betty Gilpin, Peggy Lipton, Luke Kirby, Gabrielle Rose, and Britt Robertson. This looks as adorable and cuddly as it should, though I laughed at many of the lines Gad says as Bailey. Dive right in.

"The Spades deal in the most classic of vices..." Get a first look at the debut of a talented up-and-coming filmmaker. Selah and the Spades is the first feature film made by young filmmaker Tayarisha Poe, and it just premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival this past weekend. The film is set at a wealthy private school, which is run by five student factions operating incognito. The story focuses on Selah, who runs the faction known as the "Spades", and her trials and tribulations when a provocative new student challenges her for the throne one year. Starring Lovie Simone as Selah, with a cast including Celeste O'Connor, Jharrel Jerome, Gina Torres, Jesse Williams, and Ana Mulvoy Ten. I just saw this indie film at the Sundance premiere and it reminds me of Rian Johnson's debut film Brick - an inventive, stylish low budget drama that achieves so much with so little. Hopefully it earns some more buzz and finds a distributor soon.

"If you place an object in a museum does that make this object a piece of art?" After the first viewing of this film (on the big screen at the Sundance Film Festival world premiere), it's hard to make sense of it. That's not a criticism, just a statement. The first time watching a murder mystery that unfolds in front of you as you are watching is always an eye-opening, rivting experience. With this one, it's even more exhilarating because there's so much going on - bouncing back and forth between dark comedy, freaky horror, wacky art world satire, and just regular relationship drama. Dan Gilroy's latest feature, that he wrote and directed, is titled Velvet Buzzsaw and it's trippy and weird as fuck and totally hilarious and funky and engaging. Not everyone will agree (or like it), but I dug the hell out of this film, as massively weird & insanely wild as it is.

"You're not my son." A24 has released a new official trailer for the Irish indie horror film The Hole in the Ground, which just premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival over the weekend. We already featured the UK trailer for this a few weeks ago, but this is a whole other look. The film is the feature debut of Irish director Lee Cronin, and is set on the fringes of a backwood rural town. The festival description sets this up quite well: One night, Sarah's young son disappears into the woods behind their rural home. When he returns, he looks the same, but his behavior grows increasingly disturbing. Soon, Sarah realizes that the boy who returned may not be her son at all... The film stars Seána Kerslake, James Cosmo, Kati Outinen, Simone Kirby, Steve Wall, and James Quinn Markey. There's also a creepy new poster for this (ahhh the spider!!) to go along with this trailer, and a release date in early March for those curious about this one.

"I've seen how you look at me." Film Movement has released an official US trailer for the acclaimed indie drama , which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year and received quite a bit of attention as the first film from Kenya to ever play in the festival. From writer/director Wanuri Kahiu, the film is about a romance between two young girls in Kenya, still considered a taboo and choice that likely may lead to violence. Samantha Mugatsia and Sheila Munyiva star as the two leads, named Kena and Ziki, and the full cast includes Neville Misati, Nice Githinji, Charlie Karumi, Muthoni Gathecha, and Vitalis Waweru. This received mixed reviews out of Cannes ( here's mine), as it's a bit conventional and cliche, but has some incredibly colorful style and it's an important milestone for Kenyan cinema. Check this out below.

This might just be the feel-good film of the year. And it's definitely the best British indie musical since Sing Street. The latest film by Gurinder Chadha (of Bend It Like Beckham, Bride & Prejudice, It's a Wonderful Afterlife, Viceroy's House), titled Blinded by the Light, just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to a well-earned standing ovation and plenty of cheers. This 1980s rock musical inspired by and integrating the music of Bruce Springsteen, will leave you with that euphoric feeling of wonder and happiness. At least that's how I felt as soon as it ended. This joyful, upbeat, optimistic film is about a Pakistani teen living in a small town in Britain in the 80s who instantly falls in love with Springsteen the moment a friend introduces him to his music. As he struggles with family and racism, he lets the music guide him through adolescence.

"The enormity of this event is something that only history will be able to judge." Neon and CNN Films have debuted the full-length official trailer for the documentary , from director Todd Douglas Miller ( Gahanna Bill, Dinosaur 13). This feature film is made up entirely of never-before-seen large-format film footage of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. It just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to quite a bit of acclaim - and it needs to be seen on the big screen for the full experience. Neon is releasing this film in connection with the 50th anniversary of the 1969 landing on the Moon (they landed on July 20th, 1969) by mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin. I am quoted in this new trailer (and on the full poster) from a review I wrote last weekend at Sundance, where I said it's "a stunning, gorgeously cinematic documentary made up entirely of footage from NASA's archives." Fellow space nerds - you can't miss this.

It's time to meet your new Mother. There's a surprise, original sci-fi film premiering at the Sundance Film Festival this year titled I Am Mother, an impressive creation that is worth your time if you're a sci-fi geek like me. I really love that there's original, epic sci-fi projects like this being made out there without us even knowing, getting funded somehow, with the ability to go all-out with crazy ideas and make something new and unique. Then the film shows up at Sundance and while it's an odd fit for the festival, I'm still all for it, bring on the sci-fi goodness, please. It's best to see this film knowing as little as possible, so I won't reveal anything major and only give a fairly vague description. All you really need to know is this sci-fi film packs a punch, plays around with some big ideas, and features a crazy cool practical robot built by Weta Workshop.

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Anthony Garcia is a Tour Manager for one the largest trance Dj's in the world; Gareth Emery. In addition, he is a laser show designer for this artist. He shares his journey in the entertainment industry with his various videos and IG stories

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This podcast is specifically great because Joe Rogan is a well known entertainer who interviews other celebrities about controversial topics. Joe Rogan makes issues entertaining and humorous. The podcast covers recent entertainment trends and is informative. This podcast is a one stop shop for podcast information on all outlets of media.

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Domics is a Youtuber who talks about his life experiences through animation. He's most famous for his relationship videos with his previous relationships and how it changed him as a individual. He also creates comedic skits and podcasts in which he animates himself and his friends talking about hypothetical situations. In some of his videos, he explains how much Youtube has changed his life. He went from being a broke architect into a successful social media influencer. I highly recommend watching Domics.

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The Minimalist Podcast is a podcast that focuses on how to live your life with as little as possible. The founders of their company,  Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, discuss their experiences from their transition into becoming minimalists living with forty items or less. I enjoy listening to their podcast and made some changes to my lifestyle. Although I cannot live their life like Ryan and Joshua, it's nice to appreciate that little can go a long way.

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Although the channel touches upon a variety of subjects, one of their segments discusses aesthetics, popular culture, and other phenomenon in the industry. Not only are their videos informative but they are also visually stunning. With extensive displays of motion graphics, they better engage the audience and convey their message.

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Vox helps you understand our world. Vox video is Mona Lalwani, Valerie Lapinski, Cath Spangler, Dion Lee, Joss Fong, Adam Freelander, Bridgett Henwood, Kim Mas, Coleman Lowndes, Christophe Haubursin, Ranjani Chakraborty, Liz Scheltens, Phil Edwards, Rajaa Elidrissi, Christina Thornell, Laura Bult, Ed Vega, Kristen Williamson, Matt Dunne, Joey Sendaydiego, Melissa Hirsch, and Halley Brown, with engagement support from Jayne A.

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One of my favorite people that I like to follow is Doctor Mike Varshavski otherwise known as Doctor Mike. He became famous by being an attractive doctor informing people on Instagram about health. Being that health is important, it was reassuring to know that you don't have to go see a doctor at the hospital when you can get advice from a doctor on social media. Due to his fame, he has been on many television shows such as The View.

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This article discusses the impact television has on children and youth.

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The influence of the media on the psychosocial development of children is profound. Thus, it is important for physicians to discuss with parents their child's exposure to media and to provide guidance on age-appropriate use of all media, including television, radio, music, video games and the Internet.

The objectives of this statement are to explore the beneficial and harmful effects of media on children's mental and physical health, and to identify how physicians can counsel patients and their families and promote the healthy use of the media in their communities.

TELEVISION

Television has the potential to generate both positive and negative effects, and many studies have looked at the impact of television on society, particularly on children and adolescents ( 1, 2). An individual child's developmental level is a critical factor in determining whether the medium will have positive or negative effects. Not all television programs are bad, but data showing the negative effects of exposure to violence, inappropriate sexuality and offensive language are convincing ( 3). Still, physicians need to advocate continued research into the negative and positive effects of media on children and adolescents.

Current literature suggests the following:

Physicians can change and improve children's television viewing habits ( 4).

Excessive television watching may have a deleterious effect on learning and academic performance ( 10).

Watching certain programs may encourage irresponsible sexual behaviour ( 11).

Television is an effective way of advertising products to children of various ages ( 12).

The average Canadian child watches nearly 14 h of television each week ( 13). By his/her high school graduation, the average teen will have spent more time watching television than in the classroom ( 2). Studies show how time spent watching television varies between different age groups and cultures ( 1, 13). This is especially relevant when studying the effects of excessive television exposure on disadvantaged populations.

The amount of time that younger North American children currently spend watching television has not decreased significantly ( 14). A substantial number of children begin watching television at an earlier age and in greater amounts than what experts recommend ( 15). Evidence suggests that television's influence on children and adolescents is related to how much time they spend watching television ( 1, 2, 16). As a result, with prolonged viewing, the world shown on television becomes the real world ( 1, 2).

Television viewing frequently limits children's time for vital activities such as playing, reading, learning to talk, spending time with peers and family, storytelling, participating in regular exercise, and developing other necessary physical, mental and social skills ( 9). In addition to the amount of time spent in front of the television, other factors that influence the medium's effect on children include the child's developmental level, individual susceptibility and whether children watch television alone or with their parents.

Learning

Television can be a powerful teacher ( 17). Watching Sesame Street is an example of how toddlers can learn valuable lessons about racial harmony, cooperation, kindness, simple arithmetic and the alphabet through an educational television format. Some public television programs stimulate visits to the zoo, libraries, bookstores, museums and other active recreational settings, and educational videos can certainly serve as powerful prosocial teaching devices. The educational value of Sesame Street, has been shown to improve the reading and learning skills of its viewers ( 18). In some disadvantaged settings, healthy television habits may actually be a beneficial teaching tool ( 17).

Still, watching television takes time away from reading and schoolwork. More recent and well-controlled studies show that even 1 h to 2 h of daily unsupervised television viewing by school-aged children has a significant deleterious effect on academic performance, especially reading ( 10, 19).

Violence

The amount of violence on television is on the rise ( 20). The average child sees 12,000 violent acts on television annually, including many depictions of murder and rape. More than 1000 studies confirm that exposure to heavy doses of television violence increases aggressive behaviour, particularly in boys ( 2, 21- 23). Other studies link television or newspaper publicity of suicides to an increased suicide risk ( 24- 28).

The following groups of children may be more vulnerable to violence on television:

children from minority and immigrant groups;

emotionally disturbed children;

children with learning disabilities;

children who are abused by their parents; and

children in families in distress ( 2, 7).

Physicians who see a child with a history of aggressive behaviour should inquire about the child's exposure to violence portrayed on television.

Nutrition

Because television takes time away from play and exercise activities, children who watch a lot of television are less physically fit and more likely to eat high fat and high energy snack foods ( 9). Television viewing makes a substantial contribution to obesity because prime time commercials promote unhealthy dietary practices ( 15, 29). The fat content of advertised products exceeds the current average Canadian diet and nutritional recommendations, and most food advertising is for high calorie foods such as fast foods, candy and presweetened cereals ( 14, 29). Commercials for healthy food make up only 4% of the food advertisements shown during children's viewing time ( 8). The number of hours of television viewing also corresponds with an increased relative risk of higher cholesterol levels in children ( 8). Television can also contribute to eating disorders in teenage girls, who may emulate the thin role models seen on television ( 8). Eating meals while watching television should be discouraged because it may lead to less meaningful communication and, arguably, poorer eating habits ( 29, 30).

Sexuality

Today, television has become a leading sex educator in Canada. Between 1976 and 1996, there has been a 270% increase in sexual interactions during the family hour of 2000 hours to 2100 hours( 31). Television exposes children to adult sexual behaviours in ways that portray these actions as normal and risk-free, sending the message that because these behaviours are frequent, 'everybody does it'. Sex between unmarried partners is shown 24 times more often than sex between spouses ( 32- 35), while sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy are rarely mentioned.

Teens rank the media as the leading source of information about sex, second only to school sex education programs. Numerous studies document adolescents' susceptibility to the media's influence on their sexual attitudes, values and beliefs ( 34, 35).

A detailed guide to responsible sexual content on television, and in films and music can be found in other peer-reviewed publications ( 35).

Some people believe that the media can influence sexual responsibility by promoting birth control, such as condom use. No current empirical evidence supports this concept; it is expected that the debate will continue.

Alcohol and smoking

Canada's two largest breweries spend $200 million on advertising each year ( 36). On an annual basis, teenagers see between 1000 and 2000 beer commercials carrying the message that 'real' men drink beer. Convincing data suggest that advertising increases beer consumption ( 34, 37), and in countries such as Sweden, a ban on alcohol advertising has led to a decline in alcohol consumption ( 38).

Tobacco products are not advertised directly on television in Canada. However, passive promotion occurs when, for example, a soap opera star lights a cigarette in a 'macho' act, a Formula One race car has cigarette advertising on it or sporting events carry the names of tobacco companies. There is evidence that passive advertising, which glamorizes smoking ( 28), has increased over the past few years.

Television is not the only way that children learn about tobacco and alcohol use; the concern is that the consequences of these behaviours are not accurately depicted on television. One-half of the G-rated animated feature films available on videocassette, as well as many music videos, show alcohol and tobacco use as normative behaviour without conveying the long term consequences of this use ( 39).

Advertising

Advertising can have positive effects on children's behaviour. For example, some alcohol manufacturers spend 10% of their budget on advertisements warning about the dangers of drinking and driving. In addition, although some health care professionals disagree about the health benefits of appropriate milk use, milk consumption has increased as a result of print and broadcast advertisements.

The developmental stage of a child plays a role in the effect of commercials. Young children do not understand the concept of a sales pitch. They tend to believe what they are told and may even assume that they are deprived if they do not have advertised products. Most preschool children do not understand the difference between a program designed to entertain and a commercial designed to sell. A number of studies have documented that children under the age of eight years are developmentally unable to understand the difference between advertising and regular programming ( 12, 40, 41).

The average child sees more than 20,000 commercials each year ( 12). More than 60% of commercials promote sugared cereals, candy, fatty foods and toys ( 12). Cartoon programs based on toy products are especially attractive. Advertisements targeting adolescents are profoundly influential, particularly on cigarette use ( 4).

The question of whether children are more resilient to the influence of television is debated frequently. Most studies show that the more time children spend watching television, the more they are influenced by it ( 4). Earlier studies have shown that boys may be more susceptible than girls to television violence ( 25).

Education and parental involvement

High school programs promoting media awareness have been shown to be beneficial ( 4). They give students more understanding of how the media may affect them socially. In Canada, the Media Awareness Network has a number of resources that can be used by both professionals and the public to promote media literacy. Their resources are comprehensive, current and specifically applicable to Canadian culture ( 42).

Parents may use ratings but they must be used with caution. Currently, there is no consensus as to which rating system works best ( 43). Parental involvement in determining desirable programming is the best choice. Parents have to monitor and control their children's viewing habits.

Studies show that parents play an important role in their children's social learning ( 44), but if a parent's views are not discussed explicitly with children, the medium may teach and influence by default. Other media, such as magazines, radio, video games and the Internet, also have the potential to influence children's eating habits, exercise habits, buying habits and mental health. If children are allowed to be exposed to these media without adult supervision, they may have the same deleterious effects as television.

MUSIC VIDEOS

Music videos may have a significant behavioural impact by desensitizing viewers to violence and making teenagers more likely to approve of premarital sex ( 45). Up to 75% of videos contain sexually explicit material ( 45), and more than half contain violence that is often committed against women. Women are portrayed frequently in a condescending manner that affects children's attitudes about sex roles.

Attractive role models are the aggressors in more than 80% of music video violence. Males are more than three times as likely to be the aggressors; blacks were overrepresented and whites underrepresented. Music videos may reinforce false stereotypes. A detailed analysis of music videos raised concerns about its effects on adolescents' normative expectations about conflict resolution, race and male-female relationships ( 46).

Music lyrics have become increasingly explicit, particularly with references to sex, drugs and violence. Research linking a cause-and-effect relationship between explicit lyrics and adverse behavioural effects is still in progress at this time. Meanwhile, the potential negative impact of explicit music lyrics should put parents and paediatricians on guard - paediatricians should bring this up in anticipatory guidance discussions with teenagers and their parents. At the very least, parents should take an active role in monitoring the music their children are exposed to ( 45).

VIDEO GAMES

Some video games may help the development of fine motor skills and coordination, but many of the concerns about the negative effects of television (eg, inactivity, asocial behaviour and violence) also apply to excessive exposure to video games. Violent video games should be discouraged because they have harmful effects on children's mental development ( 7, 47). Parents should be advised to familiarize themselves with various rating systems for video games and use this knowledge to make their decisions.

The effect of violent video games on children has been a public health concern for many years. No quantitative analysis of video game contents for games rated as suitable for all audiences was made until 2001 ( 47). The study concluded that many video games rated as suitable for all audiences contained significant amounts of violence (64% contained intentional violence and 60% rewarded players for injuring a character). Therefore, current ratings of video games leave much room for improvement ( 43).

INTERNET

Parents may feel outsmarted or overwhelmed by their children's computer and Internet abilities, or they may not appreciate that the 'new medium' is an essential component of the new literacy, something in which their children need to be fluent. These feelings of inadequacy or confusion should not prevent them from discovering the Internet's benefits. The dangers inherent in this relatively uncontrolled 'wired' world are many and varied, but often hidden. These dangers must be unmasked and a wise parent will learn how to protect their children by immersing themselves in the medium and taking advice from the many resources aimed at protecting children while allowing them to reap the rich benefits in a safe environment. The physician is in a good position to encourage parents and children to discover the Internet and to use it wisely.

The Internet has a significant potential for providing children and youth with access to educational information, and can be compared with a huge home library. However, the lack of editorial standards limits the Internet's credibility as a source of information. There are other concerns as well.

The amount of time spent watching television and sitting in front of computers can affect a child's postural development ( 48). Excessive amounts of time at a computer can contribute to obesity, undeveloped social skills and a form of addictive behaviour ( 9). Although rare, some children with seizure disorders are more prone to attacks brought on by a flickering television or computer screen. No data suggest that television viewing causes weakness of the eyes. It may be different when a child is closely exposed to a computer screen for long periods, although there are no definitive references to support this.

Other concerns include pedophiles who use the Internet to lure young people into relationships. There is also the potential for children to be exposed to pornographic material. Parents can use technology that blocks access to pornography and sex talk on the Internet, but must be aware that this technology does not replace their supervision or guidance.

There is a wealth of information on coping with the vast resources of the Web, both good and bad. Above all, parents should be encouraged to appreciate that there is potential for more good than bad, as long as one has the knowledge to tell the difference. Canadian youth claim the Internet as a defining part of their culture and an integral part of their daily lives ( 6). Physicians and parents alike must be armed and ready to face that challenge and ensure that they reap the potential benefits as safely as possible ( Table 1 ).

Table 1

Benefits of the Internet

Near limitless information resource

High degree of availability and affordability in most communities in the western world

An asset for research or homework

A communication tool for teachers and university professors with their students

Rapid and inexpensive communication via e-mail and video linkage

Access by the disabled to much that may otherwise be unavailable:

Through technology that makes computer use possible

By taking advantage of communication with peers that does not require that their disability be visible

General risks

The Internet, by its interactive nature, is prone to use for excessive periods of time. 'Internet addiction', also known as pathological Internet use or Internet addiction disorder, is a known problem among adults and is no less a problem with children whose usage may be unlimited ( 30, 49, 50)

Instant messaging and e-mail may interfere with legitimate work (schoolwork and in the workplace)

Like television, excessive time spent on the Internet may interfere with normal socialization between child and peers, and with family

Excessive use fosters inactivity and, potentially, obesity

Misinformation

Lack of monitoring for appropriateness or accuracy of information

Health risks posed from following incorrect information

Fostering inappropriate ideas for children and teenagers such as the following:

Generating a sense of need to acquire material goods

False advertising or scams typically spread by e-mail

Temptation to acquire (or steal) credit cards to pay for on-line services

Adverse effects on values

Pornography: Underage children may accidentally or by design access pornographic sites

Predators have access to minors through unsupervised use of chat rooms and e-mail

Loss of inhibitions normally experienced when face-to-face, promoting sexual exchanges and promiscuity

Potential for plagiarism in school work

Promotion of hatred or violence through Web sites targeting a specific group, such as women, homosexuals, and religious or ethnic groups

Use of the Internet by school bullies to ridicule or spread hatred toward a victim

Violence through video games, song lyrics and on-line bullying, access to hazardous materials or information on making weapons

RECOMMENDATIONS

Physicians should become more familiar with the kinds of media to which their patients may be exposed, such as programs that portray irresponsible sex and violence, and questionable Internet sites.

Physicians should make parents aware of the significance of television early in a child's life. By the end of the first year of a child's life, there should be ground rules for television viewing and healthy viewing habits should be established in the second year of life. Patient education tools developed by the CPS and the Media Awareness Network can be used to supplement teaching. Visit www.caringforkids.cps.ca for more information.

Physicians should continue to increase their own level of awareness about the most recent data on the influence of media on the development of their patients' psychosocial health ( www.media-awareness.ca is one of the most comprehensive Canadian resources for further education).

Physicians should encourage families to do the following:

Families should be encouraged to explore media together and discuss their educational value. Children should be encouraged to criticize and analyze what they see in the media. Parents can help children differentiate between fantasy and reality, particularly when it comes to sex, violence and advertising.

No child should be allowed to have a television, computer or video game equipment in his or her bedroom. A central location is strongly advised with common access and common passwords.

Television watching should be limited to less than 1 h to 2 h per day. Families may want to consider more active and creative ways to spend time together.

Older children should be offered an opportunity to make choices by planning the week's viewing schedule in advance. Ideally, parents should supervise these choices and be good role models by making their own wise choices. Parents should explain why some programs are not suitable and praise children for making good and appropriate choices.

Families should limit the use of television, computers or video games as a diversion, substitute teacher or electronic nanny. Parents should also ask alternative caregivers to maintain the same rules for media use in their absence. The rules in divorced parents' households should be consistent.

Physicians who want to get involved in their communities can consider the following:

Provide parents with resources and information to promote media awareness programs in their communities and schools. The Media Awareness Network ( www.media-awareness.ca) has resources and research reports for parents, teachers, teenagers and others.

Promote the implementation of high school programs in media awareness, which have proven to be beneficial ( 4).

Express support for good media. In addition to writing to stations that broadcast responsible and good television programs, physicians and parents can support legislation that encourages more responsible media use.

Support efforts to eliminate alcohol advertising on television with the same enthusiasm that led to the elimination of tobacco advertising.

Support further research on the impact of media on the mental and physical well-being of children and adolescents.

Footnotes

PSYCHOSOCIAL PAEDIATRICS COMMITTEE
Members: Drs Anne C Bernard-Bonnin, Hôpital Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec; Kim Joyce Burrows, Kelowna, British Columbia; Anthony Ford-Jones, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario; Sally Longstaffe, Children's Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba (chair); Theodore A. Prince, Calgary, Alberta; Sarah Emerson Shea, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia (director responsible)

Consultants: Drs Rose Geist, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario; William J Mahoney, Children's Hospital-Hamilton HSC, Hamilton, Ontario; Peter Nieman, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta

Liaisons: Drs Joseph F. Hagan, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont (American Academy of Pediatrics); Anton Miller, Sunnyhill Health Centre for Children, Vancouver, British Columbia (Developmental Paediatrics Section, Canadian Paediatric Society)

Principal author: Drs Anthony Ford-Jones, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario; Peter Nieman, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta

The recommendations in this statement do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or procedure to be followed. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.

REFERENCES

9. Canadian Paediatric Society, Healthy Active Living for Children and Youth Advisory Committee Healthy active living for children and youth. Paediatr Child Health. 2002;7:339-45. [[ PMC free article] [ PubMed] Google Scholar]

24. Gould MS, Davidson L. Suicide contagion among adolescents. Adv Adolesc Mental Health. 1988;3:29-59. [ Google Scholar]

33. Lowry DT, Towes DE. Soap opera portrayals of sex, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases. J Commun. 1989;39:76-83. [ Google Scholar]

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The influence of the media on the psychosocial development of children is profound. Thus, it is important for physicians to discuss with parents their child's exposure to media and to provide guidance on age-appropriate use of all media, including television, radio, music, video games and the Internet.

The objectives of this statement are to explore the beneficial and harmful effects of media on children's mental and physical health, and to identify how physicians can counsel patients and their families and promote the healthy use of the media in their communities.

TELEVISION

Television has the potential to generate both positive and negative effects, and many studies have looked at the impact of television on society, particularly on children and adolescents ( 1, 2). An individual child's developmental level is a critical factor in determining whether the medium will have positive or negative effects. Not all television programs are bad, but data showing the negative effects of exposure to violence, inappropriate sexuality and offensive language are convincing ( 3). Still, physicians need to advocate continued research into the negative and positive effects of media on children and adolescents.

Current literature suggests the following:

Physicians can change and improve children's television viewing habits ( 4).

Excessive television watching may have a deleterious effect on learning and academic performance ( 10).

Watching certain programs may encourage irresponsible sexual behaviour ( 11).

Television is an effective way of advertising products to children of various ages ( 12).

The average Canadian child watches nearly 14 h of television each week ( 13). By his/her high school graduation, the average teen will have spent more time watching television than in the classroom ( 2). Studies show how time spent watching television varies between different age groups and cultures ( 1, 13). This is especially relevant when studying the effects of excessive television exposure on disadvantaged populations.

The amount of time that younger North American children currently spend watching television has not decreased significantly ( 14). A substantial number of children begin watching television at an earlier age and in greater amounts than what experts recommend ( 15). Evidence suggests that television's influence on children and adolescents is related to how much time they spend watching television ( 1, 2, 16). As a result, with prolonged viewing, the world shown on television becomes the real world ( 1, 2).

Television viewing frequently limits children's time for vital activities such as playing, reading, learning to talk, spending time with peers and family, storytelling, participating in regular exercise, and developing other necessary physical, mental and social skills ( 9). In addition to the amount of time spent in front of the television, other factors that influence the medium's effect on children include the child's developmental level, individual susceptibility and whether children watch television alone or with their parents.

Learning

Television can be a powerful teacher ( 17). Watching Sesame Street is an example of how toddlers can learn valuable lessons about racial harmony, cooperation, kindness, simple arithmetic and the alphabet through an educational television format. Some public television programs stimulate visits to the zoo, libraries, bookstores, museums and other active recreational settings, and educational videos can certainly serve as powerful prosocial teaching devices. The educational value of Sesame Street, has been shown to improve the reading and learning skills of its viewers ( 18). In some disadvantaged settings, healthy television habits may actually be a beneficial teaching tool ( 17).

Still, watching television takes time away from reading and schoolwork. More recent and well-controlled studies show that even 1 h to 2 h of daily unsupervised television viewing by school-aged children has a significant deleterious effect on academic performance, especially reading ( 10, 19).

Violence

The amount of violence on television is on the rise ( 20). The average child sees 12,000 violent acts on television annually, including many depictions of murder and rape. More than 1000 studies confirm that exposure to heavy doses of television violence increases aggressive behaviour, particularly in boys ( 2, 21- 23). Other studies link television or newspaper publicity of suicides to an increased suicide risk ( 24- 28).

The following groups of children may be more vulnerable to violence on television:

children from minority and immigrant groups;

emotionally disturbed children;

children with learning disabilities;

children who are abused by their parents; and

children in families in distress ( 2, 7).

Physicians who see a child with a history of aggressive behaviour should inquire about the child's exposure to violence portrayed on television.

Nutrition

Because television takes time away from play and exercise activities, children who watch a lot of television are less physically fit and more likely to eat high fat and high energy snack foods ( 9). Television viewing makes a substantial contribution to obesity because prime time commercials promote unhealthy dietary practices ( 15, 29). The fat content of advertised products exceeds the current average Canadian diet and nutritional recommendations, and most food advertising is for high calorie foods such as fast foods, candy and presweetened cereals ( 14, 29). Commercials for healthy food make up only 4% of the food advertisements shown during children's viewing time ( 8). The number of hours of television viewing also corresponds with an increased relative risk of higher cholesterol levels in children ( 8). Television can also contribute to eating disorders in teenage girls, who may emulate the thin role models seen on television ( 8). Eating meals while watching television should be discouraged because it may lead to less meaningful communication and, arguably, poorer eating habits ( 29, 30).

Sexuality

Today, television has become a leading sex educator in Canada. Between 1976 and 1996, there has been a 270% increase in sexual interactions during the family hour of 2000 hours to 2100 hours( 31). Television exposes children to adult sexual behaviours in ways that portray these actions as normal and risk-free, sending the message that because these behaviours are frequent, 'everybody does it'. Sex between unmarried partners is shown 24 times more often than sex between spouses ( 32- 35), while sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy are rarely mentioned.

Teens rank the media as the leading source of information about sex, second only to school sex education programs. Numerous studies document adolescents' susceptibility to the media's influence on their sexual attitudes, values and beliefs ( 34, 35).

A detailed guide to responsible sexual content on television, and in films and music can be found in other peer-reviewed publications ( 35).

Some people believe that the media can influence sexual responsibility by promoting birth control, such as condom use. No current empirical evidence supports this concept; it is expected that the debate will continue.

Alcohol and smoking

Canada's two largest breweries spend $200 million on advertising each year ( 36). On an annual basis, teenagers see between 1000 and 2000 beer commercials carrying the message that 'real' men drink beer. Convincing data suggest that advertising increases beer consumption ( 34, 37), and in countries such as Sweden, a ban on alcohol advertising has led to a decline in alcohol consumption ( 38).

Tobacco products are not advertised directly on television in Canada. However, passive promotion occurs when, for example, a soap opera star lights a cigarette in a 'macho' act, a Formula One race car has cigarette advertising on it or sporting events carry the names of tobacco companies. There is evidence that passive advertising, which glamorizes smoking ( 28), has increased over the past few years.

Television is not the only way that children learn about tobacco and alcohol use; the concern is that the consequences of these behaviours are not accurately depicted on television. One-half of the G-rated animated feature films available on videocassette, as well as many music videos, show alcohol and tobacco use as normative behaviour without conveying the long term consequences of this use ( 39).

Advertising

Advertising can have positive effects on children's behaviour. For example, some alcohol manufacturers spend 10% of their budget on advertisements warning about the dangers of drinking and driving. In addition, although some health care professionals disagree about the health benefits of appropriate milk use, milk consumption has increased as a result of print and broadcast advertisements.

The developmental stage of a child plays a role in the effect of commercials. Young children do not understand the concept of a sales pitch. They tend to believe what they are told and may even assume that they are deprived if they do not have advertised products. Most preschool children do not understand the difference between a program designed to entertain and a commercial designed to sell. A number of studies have documented that children under the age of eight years are developmentally unable to understand the difference between advertising and regular programming ( 12, 40, 41).

The average child sees more than 20,000 commercials each year ( 12). More than 60% of commercials promote sugared cereals, candy, fatty foods and toys ( 12). Cartoon programs based on toy products are especially attractive. Advertisements targeting adolescents are profoundly influential, particularly on cigarette use ( 4).

The question of whether children are more resilient to the influence of television is debated frequently. Most studies show that the more time children spend watching television, the more they are influenced by it ( 4). Earlier studies have shown that boys may be more susceptible than girls to television violence ( 25).

Education and parental involvement

High school programs promoting media awareness have been shown to be beneficial ( 4). They give students more understanding of how the media may affect them socially. In Canada, the Media Awareness Network has a number of resources that can be used by both professionals and the public to promote media literacy. Their resources are comprehensive, current and specifically applicable to Canadian culture ( 42).

Parents may use ratings but they must be used with caution. Currently, there is no consensus as to which rating system works best ( 43). Parental involvement in determining desirable programming is the best choice. Parents have to monitor and control their children's viewing habits.

Studies show that parents play an important role in their children's social learning ( 44), but if a parent's views are not discussed explicitly with children, the medium may teach and influence by default. Other media, such as magazines, radio, video games and the Internet, also have the potential to influence children's eating habits, exercise habits, buying habits and mental health. If children are allowed to be exposed to these media without adult supervision, they may have the same deleterious effects as television.

MUSIC VIDEOS

Music videos may have a significant behavioural impact by desensitizing viewers to violence and making teenagers more likely to approve of premarital sex ( 45). Up to 75% of videos contain sexually explicit material ( 45), and more than half contain violence that is often committed against women. Women are portrayed frequently in a condescending manner that affects children's attitudes about sex roles.

Attractive role models are the aggressors in more than 80% of music video violence. Males are more than three times as likely to be the aggressors; blacks were overrepresented and whites underrepresented. Music videos may reinforce false stereotypes. A detailed analysis of music videos raised concerns about its effects on adolescents' normative expectations about conflict resolution, race and male-female relationships ( 46).

Music lyrics have become increasingly explicit, particularly with references to sex, drugs and violence. Research linking a cause-and-effect relationship between explicit lyrics and adverse behavioural effects is still in progress at this time. Meanwhile, the potential negative impact of explicit music lyrics should put parents and paediatricians on guard - paediatricians should bring this up in anticipatory guidance discussions with teenagers and their parents. At the very least, parents should take an active role in monitoring the music their children are exposed to ( 45).

VIDEO GAMES

Some video games may help the development of fine motor skills and coordination, but many of the concerns about the negative effects of television (eg, inactivity, asocial behaviour and violence) also apply to excessive exposure to video games. Violent video games should be discouraged because they have harmful effects on children's mental development ( 7, 47). Parents should be advised to familiarize themselves with various rating systems for video games and use this knowledge to make their decisions.

The effect of violent video games on children has been a public health concern for many years. No quantitative analysis of video game contents for games rated as suitable for all audiences was made until 2001 ( 47). The study concluded that many video games rated as suitable for all audiences contained significant amounts of violence (64% contained intentional violence and 60% rewarded players for injuring a character). Therefore, current ratings of video games leave much room for improvement ( 43).

INTERNET

Parents may feel outsmarted or overwhelmed by their children's computer and Internet abilities, or they may not appreciate that the 'new medium' is an essential component of the new literacy, something in which their children need to be fluent. These feelings of inadequacy or confusion should not prevent them from discovering the Internet's benefits. The dangers inherent in this relatively uncontrolled 'wired' world are many and varied, but often hidden. These dangers must be unmasked and a wise parent will learn how to protect their children by immersing themselves in the medium and taking advice from the many resources aimed at protecting children while allowing them to reap the rich benefits in a safe environment. The physician is in a good position to encourage parents and children to discover the Internet and to use it wisely.

The Internet has a significant potential for providing children and youth with access to educational information, and can be compared with a huge home library. However, the lack of editorial standards limits the Internet's credibility as a source of information. There are other concerns as well.

The amount of time spent watching television and sitting in front of computers can affect a child's postural development ( 48). Excessive amounts of time at a computer can contribute to obesity, undeveloped social skills and a form of addictive behaviour ( 9). Although rare, some children with seizure disorders are more prone to attacks brought on by a flickering television or computer screen. No data suggest that television viewing causes weakness of the eyes. It may be different when a child is closely exposed to a computer screen for long periods, although there are no definitive references to support this.

Other concerns include pedophiles who use the Internet to lure young people into relationships. There is also the potential for children to be exposed to pornographic material. Parents can use technology that blocks access to pornography and sex talk on the Internet, but must be aware that this technology does not replace their supervision or guidance.

There is a wealth of information on coping with the vast resources of the Web, both good and bad. Above all, parents should be encouraged to appreciate that there is potential for more good than bad, as long as one has the knowledge to tell the difference. Canadian youth claim the Internet as a defining part of their culture and an integral part of their daily lives ( 6). Physicians and parents alike must be armed and ready to face that challenge and ensure that they reap the potential benefits as safely as possible ( Table 1 ).

Table 1

Benefits of the Internet

Near limitless information resource

High degree of availability and affordability in most communities in the western world

An asset for research or homework

A communication tool for teachers and university professors with their students

Rapid and inexpensive communication via e-mail and video linkage

Access by the disabled to much that may otherwise be unavailable:

Through technology that makes computer use possible

By taking advantage of communication with peers that does not require that their disability be visible

General risks

The Internet, by its interactive nature, is prone to use for excessive periods of time. 'Internet addiction', also known as pathological Internet use or Internet addiction disorder, is a known problem among adults and is no less a problem with children whose usage may be unlimited ( 30, 49, 50)

Instant messaging and e-mail may interfere with legitimate work (schoolwork and in the workplace)

Like television, excessive time spent on the Internet may interfere with normal socialization between child and peers, and with family

Excessive use fosters inactivity and, potentially, obesity

Misinformation

Lack of monitoring for appropriateness or accuracy of information

Health risks posed from following incorrect information

Fostering inappropriate ideas for children and teenagers such as the following:

Generating a sense of need to acquire material goods

False advertising or scams typically spread by e-mail

Temptation to acquire (or steal) credit cards to pay for on-line services

Adverse effects on values

Pornography: Underage children may accidentally or by design access pornographic sites

Predators have access to minors through unsupervised use of chat rooms and e-mail

Loss of inhibitions normally experienced when face-to-face, promoting sexual exchanges and promiscuity

Potential for plagiarism in school work

Promotion of hatred or violence through Web sites targeting a specific group, such as women, homosexuals, and religious or ethnic groups

Use of the Internet by school bullies to ridicule or spread hatred toward a victim

Violence through video games, song lyrics and on-line bullying, access to hazardous materials or information on making weapons

RECOMMENDATIONS

Physicians should become more familiar with the kinds of media to which their patients may be exposed, such as programs that portray irresponsible sex and violence, and questionable Internet sites.

Physicians should make parents aware of the significance of television early in a child's life. By the end of the first year of a child's life, there should be ground rules for television viewing and healthy viewing habits should be established in the second year of life. Patient education tools developed by the CPS and the Media Awareness Network can be used to supplement teaching. Visit www.caringforkids.cps.ca for more information.

Physicians should continue to increase their own level of awareness about the most recent data on the influence of media on the development of their patients' psychosocial health ( www.media-awareness.ca is one of the most comprehensive Canadian resources for further education).

Physicians should encourage families to do the following:

Families should be encouraged to explore media together and discuss their educational value. Children should be encouraged to criticize and analyze what they see in the media. Parents can help children differentiate between fantasy and reality, particularly when it comes to sex, violence and advertising.

No child should be allowed to have a television, computer or video game equipment in his or her bedroom. A central location is strongly advised with common access and common passwords.

Television watching should be limited to less than 1 h to 2 h per day. Families may want to consider more active and creative ways to spend time together.

Older children should be offered an opportunity to make choices by planning the week's viewing schedule in advance. Ideally, parents should supervise these choices and be good role models by making their own wise choices. Parents should explain why some programs are not suitable and praise children for making good and appropriate choices.

Families should limit the use of television, computers or video games as a diversion, substitute teacher or electronic nanny. Parents should also ask alternative caregivers to maintain the same rules for media use in their absence. The rules in divorced parents' households should be consistent.

Physicians who want to get involved in their communities can consider the following:

Provide parents with resources and information to promote media awareness programs in their communities and schools. The Media Awareness Network ( www.media-awareness.ca) has resources and research reports for parents, teachers, teenagers and others.

Promote the implementation of high school programs in media awareness, which have proven to be beneficial ( 4).

Express support for good media. In addition to writing to stations that broadcast responsible and good television programs, physicians and parents can support legislation that encourages more responsible media use.

Support efforts to eliminate alcohol advertising on television with the same enthusiasm that led to the elimination of tobacco advertising.

Support further research on the impact of media on the mental and physical well-being of children and adolescents.

Footnotes

PSYCHOSOCIAL PAEDIATRICS COMMITTEE
Members: Drs Anne C Bernard-Bonnin, Hôpital Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec; Kim Joyce Burrows, Kelowna, British Columbia; Anthony Ford-Jones, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario; Sally Longstaffe, Children's Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba (chair); Theodore A. Prince, Calgary, Alberta; Sarah Emerson Shea, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia (director responsible)

Consultants: Drs Rose Geist, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario; William J Mahoney, Children's Hospital-Hamilton HSC, Hamilton, Ontario; Peter Nieman, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta

Liaisons: Drs Joseph F. Hagan, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont (American Academy of Pediatrics); Anton Miller, Sunnyhill Health Centre for Children, Vancouver, British Columbia (Developmental Paediatrics Section, Canadian Paediatric Society)

Principal author: Drs Anthony Ford-Jones, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario; Peter Nieman, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta

The recommendations in this statement do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or procedure to be followed. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.

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MIND

Sleep deprivation can make your physical aches more painful. A new study begins to explain how that happens.

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A subject in a sleep-disorder clinic in France. Recent research found that staying awake all night can increase a person's sensitivity to pain the next morning by as much as 30 percent. Credit Credit BSIP/UIG, via Getty Images

Veteran insomniacs know in their bones what science has to say about sleep deprivation and pain: that the two travel together, one fueling the other.

For instance, people who develop chronic pain often lose the ability to sleep well, and quickly point to a bad back, sciatica or arthritis as the reason. The loss of sleep, in turn, can make a bad back feel worse, and the next night's slumber even more difficult.

Why sleep deprivation amplifies pain is not fully worked out, but it has to do with how the body responds to an injury such as a cut or turned ankle. First, it hurts, as nerves send a blast up the spinal cord and into the brain. There, a network of neural regions flares in reaction to the injury and works to manage, or blunt, the sensation.

Think of the experience as a kind of physiological dialogue between the ground unit that took the hit and the command-control center trying to contain the damage. In a new study, a team of neuroscientists has clarified the nature of the top-down portion of that exchange, and how it is affected by sleep.

In a sleep-lab experiment, the researchers found that a single night of sleep deprivation reduced a person's pain threshold by more than 15 percent and left a clear signature in the brain's pain-management centers.

In a separate experiment, the team determined that small deviations in the average amount of sleep from one day to another predicted the level of overall pain felt the next day.

"What's exciting about these findings is that they will stimulate, and justify, doing more research to figure this system out," said Michael J. Twery, director of the sleep disorders branch of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, who was not involved in the new study. "Once we understand how sleep deprivation changes how these pathways function, we should be able to manage pain more effectively - all types of pain."
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Other researchers cautioned that the study was small, and in need of larger replication. But, they said, at a time when chronic pain conditions and narcotic addiction are on the rise, the new work is a pointed reminder that the body's own ability to manage pain can be improved without a prescription.

The study team, led by Adam J. Krause and Matthew P. Walker of the University of California, Berkeley, had 25 adults come into the lab on two occasions to measure their pain threshold for heat. Two measurements were taken from each subject, one in the morning after a full night's sleep, and one in the morning after staying up all night. The two visits occurred at least a week apart, and included measurements in a brain-imaging machine.

The subjects judged the pain sensation of having a small, heated pad pressed against their skin, near the ankle. By gradually adjusting the temperature up and down, the researchers identified the level of pain that each person graded as 10, or "unbearable," on a scale of 1 to 10.

Pulling an all-nighter increased everyone's sensitivity to heat the next morning, by 15 to 30 percent on the pain scale. This wasn't unexpected; previous research had produced similar findings, for a variety of painful sensations.

But the brain imaging added a new dimension: For each participant, activity spiked in pain perception regions, and plunged in regions thought to help manage or reduce pain. The biggest peaks were in the somatosensory cortex, a strip of neural tissue that runs across the top of the brain like a headphone band.

This is the seat of the so-called homunculus, the distorted "little man" neural map of the body; it seems to be where the perception of pain becomes a conscious "ouch." The lowest troughs of activity occurred in deeper brain regions such as the thalamus and nucleus accumbens.

"So you have two things happening at once here," said Dr. Walker, director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at U.C. Berkeley. "There's ramped up sensation to pain, and a loss of natural analgesic reaction. The fact that both of them happen was surprising."

Deliberate sleep deprivation is rare in the natural world - robins and squirrels tend not to stay up late to catch "Saturday Night Live" - so it may be that no backup systems have evolved to help restore or tune the brain's pain management system, Dr. Walker said.

In a separate trial, the research team recruited 60 adults online who reported having daily pain. The participants rated their sleep and pain over two days, scoring the previous night's slumber in the mornings, and their pain level in the evenings.

For each individual, poor sleep quality predicted higher ratings on the daily pain scale. The duration of sleep was not the critical factor, the study found; what mattered were alterations to deep sleep, the mostly dreamless period of rich slumber.

The implications of the new work are wide-ranging, perhaps starting with hospitals, where noise levels are high and interruptions frequent. Handing out earplugs and sleep masks, as the airlines do, would be a cheap way to speed recovery and shorten hospital stays, the study's authors suggested.

"The good news is that it has become really clear in psychiatry and the memory field that sleep is a big player," said Dr. Robert Stickgold, an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. "The bad news is that the average trickle-down time from research to practices is ten years plus."

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Benedict Carey has been a science reporter for The Times since 2004. He has also written three books, "How We Learn" about the cognitive science of learning; "Poison Most Vial" and "Island of the Unknowns," science mysteries for middle schoolers.

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This article discusses the impact from the transition of film to digital. Breaking down how it affects costs, editing, shooting, and distribution. Digitization is not only having a huge impact in film but also music, and television

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The director Robert Rodriguez is famous for getting his shooting done rather quickly. He has described his process as one long day of work, beginning with shots and moving into editing all within the same day. He likes to be able to review his work as it's produced so that he knows what the final product might look like. Compare that to someone like George Lucas, who spends quite a bit of time and budget in post-production, and it's easy to see that technology has taken film in very different directions.

Technology's greatest impact is perhaps felt in new cameras that allow cinematographers to shoot in a higher definition, letting viewers take in more of the amazing work in set design. Technology also drives entire segments of film now, enabling movies that were not possible before. Here are some examples where technology has driven film making.

Costs

Film is the preferred medium of old school film makers, but it's usually too costly for a studio to authorize. Film carries several disadvantages, that dwarf the authenticity that the film maker is going for. Aside from the expense, film is impossible to reuse. That means a day of shooting must have footage the crew can use, or else every resource consumed that day was a waste. The costs of film don't end the day of shooting either. Cinematographers who use film must develop it, and then there is the costly process of editing the film.

Going digital largely means foregoing the large canisters of film that used to be synonymous with film making. It also means production companies complete their shoot schedules with less waste, keeping the entire project under or close to budget.

Editing

Post production is another area where digital trumps the usage of film. Adding visual effects to film was often a precise art, where the effect had to blend seamlessly with what was being shot. This was a painstaking process that editors no longer go through. Digital effects are created and added to the shot within the same program or family of programs. This software also allows editors to work on entire sections of a film, easily piecing scenes together after the post production effects are added in. That includes audio, which now has a high definition digital file that ensures the audience will hear every word and action that they see.

The end result is a piece of film that looks cleaner, with effects that blend seamlessly with the movie. The audience usually can't tell when CGI has been used, but it's a powerful tool film makers have increasingly used to set atmosphere.

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Shooting in digital is much easier because you can do more in less time. Multiple cameras can run on the same shot, so you always get the angle you want without having to waste time on retakes. I like shooting digitally because it makes it easy to shoot multiple takes, and to get multiple angles more economically. A director's bread and butter is pace and performance. I love being able to shoot everything. Even, with the actors' permission, the rehearsals. You never know what pieces you'll be able to use later in editing.

Coupled with the new steady cam equipment that film has taken a liking to, the end result is a more intimate shot. The audience feels present in the moment because the lens we are allowed to look through feels authentic. Film makers also spend less time re-shooting the same scene to get the right angle.

Distribution

The process of distributing film in digital has not quite hit the apex of what it is capable of, but the indie film maker especially stands to gain. Distribution through YouTube has been the most common form of marketing for quite some time. Studios have released big-budget trailers, while indie film makers have sought funding and interested eyes posting content through various YouTube channels. Of course, the adverse affect is that quality has significantly declined, but that's more a function of volume. YouTube users also crowd source what is popular with a thumbs up, helping others to find new and interesting content without spending too much time digging for it.

Rights to films are already distributed to consumers digitally, but this market has not been fully tapped. There is much debate as to the future of film consumption, but companies seem willing to distribute films online. The 2011 film Tower Heist with Ben Stiller was almost released to Comcast customers alongside the theatrical release, but the idea was scrapped after several theaters threatened not to show the film in protest. Although digital promises an exciting new world of distribution, the business of film has yet to catch up with this idea.

Preservation

The preservation of film isn't something we think about as consumers, but it's the very reason we still have re-mastered copies of Ben Hurr and the Star Wars trilogy. Film will crumble and damage over time, and it's extremely flammable too. There are simply too many methods for film to outlive its usefulness. Digital films can be stored on company servers, without taking up too much space. The costs to maintain this infrastructure are also lower than the costs to store and re-master film.

Digital archives are also easy to backup and restore. Pixar had a now famous incident when creating Toy Story 2, where one of the animators lost almost the entire film working on it at home thanks to a bad backup. Aside from this small gaffe, the backup system has allowed production companies access to earlier versions of a film, as well as a source to store shots used for dailies and extras.

Without technology, it would be nearly impossible for Hollywood to produce the volume of films that it does. Film might be a nice thought for that vintage feel, but the practicalities of digital have largely put the film versus digital debate to rest.
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Anna Faris, known as an actress, created a podcasts where she invites celebrities in the entertainment industry to discuss many different topics. The topics vary from how they got started, to giving advice to callers, to their own personal experiences in the industry, and much more. Very entertaining.

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Dear Listeners,

We want to help you start 2019 off right, with lots of laughter and love - which is why we've put together Part 2 of Unqualified's Memorable Moments from 2018!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe New Year!

Love, Anna, Sim, and the entire Unqualified team

BERT KREISCHER tells his notorious 'Machine Story' (1:04)

TOPHER GRACE shares what it was like working with Anna, some pointed advice that he gave her (11:14), and going out on the town with Wilmer Valderrama (23:45)

DAVID SPADE learns that Unqualified is a relationship podcast while playing Deal-Breakers (31:21)

KAT DENNINGS plays Swipe Left or Right (35:02)

BOBBY LEE gets 'interviewed' by Gwen Mandy on the morning show, Iced Latte Today (39:29)

SOPHIA BUSH discusses being single and shares her thoughts on self-love and dating (43:49)

MACAULAY CULKIN talks about losing his virginity (53:46)

ADAM RIPPON gives Anna the low-down on hooking-up at the Olympic Village (56:58)

JAY PHAROAH meets Karen Sarducci and impersonates Eddie Murphy (62:04)

BELLA THORNE and her sister, Dani, join Anna to help a caller struggling with trust issues in her relationship (69:49)

PETE HOLMES and Anna offer brilliant advice to a caller that's having trouble with her boyfriend's friends (94:00)

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Dear Listeners,

We love you all so much and want to wish everyone Happy Holidays (or Happy Christmas as Anna likes to say)!

This holiday season we wanted to give you something special, so, we have compiled some of Unqualified's most memorable moments from 2018 - please enjoy!

Love, Anna, Sim, and the entire Unqualified team

DAX SHEPARD discusses sex, parenting, and clickbait with Anna (1:26)

KELLY RIPA talks aging, porn, and Kegels (13:40)

JIMMY KIMMEL & MOLLY McNEARNEY play 'Molly's Game' (19:40)

NICK JONAS reveals what he looks for in a woman (29:25)

JUDD APATPOW talks Stormy Daniels, Seth Rogen, & casting calls (30:55)

MAYIM BIALIK reads Dr. Seuss, talks co-parenting & gender roles (32:38)

ZACH BRAFF workshops Anna's new podcast idea, "Bros Before Hoes" (48:53)

NATASHA LEGGERO & MOSHE KASHER explore 'Mommy Issues' & other Deal-Breakers (52:16)

KEVIN SMITH relives his heart attack experience (72:28)

EUGENIO DERBEZ helps Sim learn "Spanish" (85:04)

COLIN HANKS plays House Bunny Trivia with Anna (88:11)

BO BURNHAM and Anna help a caller struggling with the age gap between her and her boyfriend (96:15)

ALLISON JANNEY gets interviewed by 'Cherry' on the red-carpet (116:02) then performs a duet of "Take Me Back to Manhattan" with Anna (122:28)!

Check back on Thursday for Part 2 of Unqualified's Memorable Moments from 2018!!
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This week's guest, Elizabeth Reaser ( True Detective, The Haunting of Hill House) perfectly complements Anna's comedic repertoire as the pair discuss...

* Juilliard, acting, and pussy with joy

* Oyster farmers, crime scene cleaners, and party clowns

* the Tit Look App and tits around the world

You don't want to miss this week's calls as Anna generously opens up about her personal life while her, Sim, and Elizabeth help to unpack some intense situations for two dear listeners...

* Olivia, 21, is calling from Wisconsin seeking advice on how to handle a difficult situation with her stepmother that has her feeling like an outsider in her own family.

* Alondra, 24, is calling from Vancouver and needs help dealing with an outrageous request from her Dad involving a tattoo and the letter D.

Be sure to check out Elizabeth Reaser in The Haunting of Hill House, streaming now on Netflix!
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Follow us!
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Anna Faris: @annakfaris

Sim Sarna: @simsarna

Unqualified: @unqualified

Elizabeth Reaser: @reasereaser

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We're headed back to school this week on Unqualified as Professors Anna and Sim hang out with their students at USC and chat with the hilarious actor, Jake Johnson ( New Girl, Safety Not Guaranteed, Tag), about topics like...

Podcasting

Acting and Embarrassing Auditions

Tampon Commercials

Bad Press and Clickbait

Female Corrections Officers

In lieu of callers this week, Anna, Sim, and Jake are talking to USC students and helping them with their relationship problems...

Ashley is a USC junior dealing with a hook-up that moved way too quickly then fizzled out suddenly; she's seeking advice on how to proceed with this hook-up to avoid awkward encounters in the future.

Elyse is a USC senior from New Jersey who will be graduating soon and is confused as to what her next move should be and how to prioritize her career with her relationships.

Go check out Jake's new film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Don't miss this week's awesome deals from Unqualified's Follow us! amazing sponsors!

23ANDME: This holiday season, don't re-gift old DVD's like Anna did to Sim - instead, give the gift of 23andMe! Now through Dec. 25th get 30% off any 23andMe kit. Go to 23andme.com/unqualified to grab this great deal today!

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL: Dear listeners, if we asked you to Tweet about your #LifeGoals, you might include things like #DreamJob, #Travel, and #BestLife, right? Well, with #ProTips from Northwestern Mutual and advisors that can design a personalized financial plan for you, those #LifeGoals will be #Achieved in no time! Let Northwestern Mutual help you get where you want to be today and take you everywhere you want to go tomorrow by visiting northwesternmutual.com/unqualified.

Anna Faris: @annakfaris

Sim Sarna: @simsarna

Unqualified: @unqualified

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It's all about strong female vibes this week as Anna and Sim welcome the beautiful, brilliant Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill, Chicago PD) to chat about...

College fashion and the Greek scene

Self-confidence and self-acceptance

Acting, stunt-work, and kissing on-screen

Dating Deal-Breakers and some ski-trip improv

On the phones this week...

Courtney, 27, is calling from Seattle where she has a job and a boyfriend that she loves - but after finding out about her boyfriend out of state job offer, she needs help deciding what to put first - her career or her relationship.

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BLUE APRON: Whether you like to cook your Blue Apron meals fully clothed or wearing nothing more than a blue apron, the result is always a delicious, home-cooked meal prepared in about 20 minutes! Visit blueapron.com/unqualified, to get your first three meals free! Blue Apron - a better way to cook!

RITUAL: With Ritual's fresh, minty taste and incredible health and beauty benefits, you will truly look forward to taking your vitamins every day! Whether you're living life or creating it, add some good-looking science into your daily routine! Visit ritual.com/unqualified to start your ritual today!

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Follow us! Anna Faris: @annakfaris Sim Sarna: @simsarna Unqualified: @unqualified Sophia Bush: @SophiaBush

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BILL HADER ( SNL, Barry , The Skeleton Twins ) laughs so hard on this week's episode that his glasses actually fog up as he chats with Anna and Sim about... ...Saturday Night Live...Jerking Off...Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs...Genre, Anxiety, and Comic Con...Red Carpet Improv... ON THE PHONES THIS WEEK: ...For the first time ever, the Unqualified team calls back a previous caller, Nicholas from Arizona, to dive a bit deeper into his situation involving a female classmate that him and his friend are both crushing on. ...Kaycie, 23, is calling from Oklahoma seeking advice about a douchey co-worker who won't leave her alone. Congratulations to Bill Hader on his Emmy win for HBO's Barry !! Check out the deals from our amazing sponsors, including an awesome new sponsor!! VITAL FARMS: No bullshit about it, Vital Farms eggs are the best - the best quality, the best tasting, simply the best pasture-raised eggs out there! Head to vitalfarms.com/unqualified to get your COOP-on (or coupon) and taste what it means to be bullshit-free! MINTED: Our new sponsor lets you show your loved ones that you care by sending them unique holiday and greeting cards! You can do it all right from your phone - simply text a photo to CARDS (22737) and Minted will help you design and send the perfect personalized card! Through the end of the month, get 20% off your order when you text your photo to CARDS (22737). POSTMATES: Homebodies rejoice - with Postmates , you never have to leave home to enjoy all your favorite restaurant foods! Download the app and use the code UNQUALIFIED to get $100 of free delivery credit for your first 7 days! Save the hassle and get the food you love fast! Follow us! Anna Faris: @annakfaris Sim Sarna: @simsarna Unqualified: @unqualified

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It's non-stop laughs this week on Unqualified as hilarious comedian, Jay Pharoah ( Saturday Night Live) joins Anna and Sim to explore...

Working retail and funky feet

Porn preferences and thigh-high stockings

Year-round Christmas decorations

Peeing sitting down and genitalia

Beverly Hills Cop improv with Karen Sarducci

On the phones this week...

Francisca, 27, is calling from Switzerland seeking advice on whether she should make a big, life-changing move in order to follow her dreams.

Allison, 29, calling from Ohio, is struggling to find a balance between her role as a Mom and her role as a wife and seeking advice on how to rekindle her sex life.

Check out Jay Pharoah's new series Champagne Ill , exclusively on YouTube Premiere! Don't miss this week's awesome deals from Unqualified's amazing sponsors!

23ANDME: Sim recently discovered his long-lost family members using 23andMe - and you can too! Simply spit into the tube provided in the 23andMe kit to learn all about your DNA and ancestry! Now through Thanksgiving, 23andMe is offering their DNA and ancestry kits for only $49 when you buy two or more kits! Visit 23andme.com/unqualified to get this great deal today!

BLUE APRON: Whether you want to catch up on bad TV or you're just really hungry and a quick home-cooked meal, Blue Apron is the perfect solution with delicious recipes that you can whip up in 20 minutes! Visit blueapron.com/unqualified , to get your first three meals free! Blue Apron - a better way to cook!

Follow us! Anna Faris: @annakfaris Sim Sarna: @simsarna Unqualified: @unqualified Jay Pharoah: @JayPharoah

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What do...

Marriage and Divorce

Euphoric Dementia

Faberge Eggs

and Losing Your Virginity

...all have in common? They are just a few of the topics that Anna, Sim, and Unqualified's stunning guest, Emily Ratajkowski, get into on this week's hilarious episode! Callers this week include...

Marie who is struggling with the slow progression and non-existent future timeline of her 6-year relationship with her boyfriend.

Beth who is struggling to come to terms with the distant relationship that she has always had with her Mom.

Be sure to see Emily's new movie with Aaron Paul, Welcome Home, in theaters November 16! Check out the incredible offers this week from our amazing sponsors!! HONEY : You can AUTOMATICALLY save money while you shop online without ever having to leave your home or clip a single coupon with Honey's browser extension! Get Honey for free at joinhoney.com/unqualified . RITUAL : Do you want smoother skin, stronger nails, shinier hair, and better overall health? Of course, we all do - and with Ritual Vitamins, designed with top ingredients and specifically formulated for women, we CAN have it all! Visit ritual.com/unqualified to improve your health and wellness and start your ritual today! THIRDLOVE : Sim loves a well-placed breast that's well-fitted in a ThirdLove bra - but really, who cares? Because ThirdLove is for women and women's comfort, not men! With 70 sizes, including half-sizes, ThirdLove has a perfect-fitting bra for everyone! Go to thirdlove.com/unqualified to use their online fit-finder and get 15% off your first purchase! Follow us! Anna Faris: @annakfaris Sim Sarna: @simsarna Unqualified: @unqualified Emily Ratajkowski: @emrata

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Buzzfeed is a growing entertainment blog that is becoming really popular due to its unique content. The blog consists of celebrity gossip, news, quizzes, and shopping. The most exciting feature is the content of different quizzes ranging from "Which Disney Princess Are You?" to "Are You in Love?" The author of the article I posted was comedic for having the title include, "My Wig is Levitated."

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Access Entertainment is a diverse entertainment blog that covers different topics such as celebrities, television, music, and much more. Because it is updated multiple times per day, it is filled with the latest news and trends in entertainment.

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Jake Paul is one of the most followed influencer from 2018. He posts pranks and funny videos on Instagram and YouTube. He and his brother have very controversial atmospheres in the community of entertainment and tourism.

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Is an award winning podcast for the past 9 years celebrating the magic Walt Disney Worlds bring to the globe. Presented by Lou, a former attorney left his career and moved to Florida to follow his true passion, and love for Disney. Sharing all the latest news, rumors, and future projects in the park.

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WDW Radio # 542 - Marvel Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Line Review

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Interesting ideas about how sport marketing has evolved and how we now use social media to interact with fans and make them feel closer to their favorite team which ultimately leads to more ticket sales. Social media has also helped with sport sponsorships, sport brands, and endorsement deals with athletes.

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Sport marketing’s past, present and future; an introduction to the special issue on contemporary issues in sports marketing

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(2018). Sport marketing’s past, present and future; an introduction to the special issue on contemporary issues in sports marketing. Journal of Strategic Marketing: Vol. 26, Contemporary Issues in Sports Marketing, pp. 1-5.

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Great podcast for the world of sports, focuses on basketball, football and baseball mainly. Special guests included former players which provide a different perspective.

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Breaking News

This program showcases the dynamic personality and provocative opinions of host Stephen A. Smith, as he takes listeners, and his guests, through the hottest topics of the day in sports.

Smith will continue to appear on First Take, ESPN's daily debate program (10 a.m. - noon, Monday through Friday).

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I put up this video because Will Smith is such a household name and figure. And I like this video because he gives a little perspective on what it’s like to be famous from his perspective.

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Joe Rogan is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to because of how he introspects, and engages his listeners. He causes people to think about things in an extremely different light, mainly orienting his podcasts around widely debated topics, It helps stimulate self-reflection on

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I appreciate that NPR keeps up with the latest entertainment beat and news. They cover new shows on Netflix like Black Mirror, movies like If Beale Street Could Talk and of course, the Golden Globes. The fact that these are all available in podcast format means I can learn their take on entertainment while in the car, or resting at home after a long day at school.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour is a fun and freewheeling chat about the latest movies, television, books, comics and music.

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My personal favorite "entertainment" blog belongs to a former classmate of mine, who currently goes to UCSD. His name's Richard Lu, and he incorporates various streams of the industry such as his consumption of basketball on TV, to his stint as a Comm Major at his college in them. I also appreciate that his blogs are kind of a "food for thought" kind of thing.

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Esmeralda Acevedo: Put A Ring On It Podcast

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Put A Ring On It podcast is perfect for current or aspiring wedding planners. This podcast is on iTunes and Spotify! They go over every from dealing with parents to how to give a toast.

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For the second-to-last episode of Season 5, we've got stand-up comedian and ghostwriter, Beth Sherman, on the show to share some practical and hilarious tips for giving toasts and speeches at weddings.

When parents are contributing to the wedding planning process, it can be a blessing or a curse. In this episode, we talk through some differences in generations and ways to navigate the planning process when your parents are involved.

Once your wedding is over, aside from the memories, there are very few things that you'll be left with. While it's natural to want all of the digitals from your big day, Dan breaks down why it's also important to print your wedding photos.

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For the second-to-last episode of Season 5, we've got stand-up comedian and ghostwriter, Beth Sherman, on the show to share some practical and hilarious tips for giving toasts and speeches at weddings. When parents are contributing to the wedding planning process, it can be a blessing or a curse.

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Social media celebrity who used Instagram to gain fame through his funny videos. Cameron Dallas then used his media attention to show up on television and and a couple films. Before going to Instagram Cameron had over 9 million users on vine. Due to his colorful personality Cameron Dallas has gained a following of over 21 million on Instagram. .

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This about a panel of women who are UCSB alumni who talk about their work field in the entertainment industry. They describe the good and bad times that got them to their dream career.

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Buzzfeed is a good place to go for things in the entertainment business. They give unique takes on different things like movies, tv, music, etc.

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The best pop culture, viral stories, and trends on the web. Everything you need to see and share.

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The Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians discuss their songs and the experiences behind their creative process. Each episode involves a specific artist who takes apart their own music and talks about how they developed the unique sounds and lyrics. All in all, it’s pretty cool!

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Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.

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Refinery is one of my favorite entertainment / beauty blogs to keep up with! There are many different posts on here from news about current events, shows, movies, beauty, you name it it’s there !

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Best Beauty Blogs - Makeup, Cosmetics, Skincare Bloggers

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The top bloggers give you tips on the best beauty, makeup and skincare tricks.

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The Dis Unplugged
An informational, and almost scarily in-depth, review and news podcast for American Disney theme parks. The Dis Unplugged covers everything about the theme parks, from newly announced rides, food reviews, hotel room renovations, and more. They often receive various exclusive interviews with performers, imagineers, and various other people behind the scenes of one of the biggest entertainment company in the world. The Dis also occasionally reviews Universal Studios and other theme parks in the surrounding areas of Disneyland and Disney World.

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DIS Unplugged Disney Podcast - The DIS Unplugged podcast is a weekly roundtable discussion that covers all aspects of planning a Disney vacation, including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and Universal Studios

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My favorite podcast to listen to is The Joe Rogan Experience. He is very similar minded to people from our generation, and he dives extremely deeply into his thought processes causing his listeners to introspect and determine how they feel on things themselves. It is appealing to people who like to think critically, and expand on their already existing ideologies.

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LadyGang podcast is the epitome of the entertainment industry. The podcast is run by women who are part of the industry and even have their own show geared toward their celebrity life. The podcast brings in various celebrity women to talk about their glamorous live and what it is actually like working in Hollywood.

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"LadyGang" is a celebrity driven podcast from the minds and mouths of Keltie Knight, Jac Vanek, and Becca Tobin where no subject is off limits. Inspired by their bottomless mimosa brunches, each week, a celebrity guest joins the girls for a raw, honest, and hilarious look at what life is really like under the bright lights of Hollywood.

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This youtube channel is about reviewing and listening to trending music and popular music. DJ Ghost gives an inside perspective on the rap and hip hop game.

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Urban / Commentary / Vlog Channel and anything else that's real by Video Creator DJ Ghost.

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I think James Charles is a perfect example of how different the entertainment industry is in this generation. In many of his videos he discusses how fortunate he is to have a platform as big as his to do what he loves and start a career directly from his comfort of his home. In many of his videos he speaks upon how this industry has created better opportunities and has other you-tubers and celebrities join him.

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The executive producers of the show record weekly podcasts to update listeners on what has been going on though out the show as well as behind the scenes. My mom was the one to discover this podcast and it is easier for listeners who do not have cable television anymore. The podcasts are not as funny as Ellen herself but, they sure do one heck of a job.

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Kathy Ma: Hollywood Handbook
Hollywood Handbook is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by comedian/writer duo The Boys, which consists of Hayes Davenport and Sean Clements. Insider's guide to achieving your showbiz dreams from two A-List it-boys who are living theirs. Hayes and Sean provide an exclusive VIP backstage pass into Tinseltown politics, answer questions from unsuccessful listeners, and bring in famous guests to discuss their craft and how they became what they are (famous). Episodes generally consist of Davenport, Clements, and a guest offering advice, telling stories, and doing segments, all in a highly satirical, absurdist manner.

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This video is celebrities talking about how fame and materialistic things got to their heads or people they know. They speak on how the entertainment industry has changed their lives dramatically.

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Celebrities Speak Out On Fame & Materialism

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This article explains the impact music streaming has on the consumers and the artists.It explains how priacy is an issue and streaming free music is illegal because it’s unfair for the artists.

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As of recent, Joe Rogan's podcast has been constantly playing through my car's radio during my commute to, and from, school. Not only has he been an established comedian, but his interviews with top name celebrities bring forth an element of the guests that we usually never see. My personal favorite would be his interview with Elon Musk, where Musk infamously smoked from a joint.

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We are Surfers is an international surfing, surf art and culture website. It’s where you will find pretty much everything you need to know about surfing. Not only do the have a surf blog, but they have surf artist, tutorials, and debates. Good entertainment if you enjoy the surfing community .

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Erin Dimayuga : Anna Faris Is Unqualified

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Anna Faris is a Hollywood actress who brings different celebrities on her show and just talks to them. They discuss their lives and their times in the industry.

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Jess, 25, from Sacremento, explains that her and her boyfriend are ready to get engaged, plan a wedding, and start a family...but every time Jess's boyfriend is close to popping the question, one of Jess's siblings steals his thunder by getting engaged first! Should Jess and her boyfriend's marital bliss take a backseat to her siblings?

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My favorite social media influencer is Murad Osmanov. He is a professional photographer, who made his mark on instagram documenting his travel experiences with his wife. They have been named one of the top travel influencers in 2012, and inspire me heavily to pursue entertainment and tourism for the sake of being able to travel and document my experiences as well.

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Kristin Johns is a social media influencer who has used her platform to create a community of people interested in beauty and lifestyle content. With over 500,000 followers on Instagram, she has used her platform to create her own company, KristinMade to share cooking recipes, home decor, and clothing line. Kristin also loves plants and shares tips and tricks on how to take care of them.

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527k Followers, 335 Following, 738 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Kristin Johns (@kristinjohns)

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Danielle Leilani runs an Instagram account called LeilaniWeddings. Her account has over 11,000 followers. Her account is full is wedding and event inspiration. Her weddings have been features in several leading magazines.

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11.2k Followers, 4,479 Following, 1,301 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Danielle Leilani (@leilaniweddings)

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TMZ is a popular TV show and blog site that gives the latest stories with celebrities and provides entertainment news. The show aspect of is comical because they keep the content interesting and juicy with side comments that make it funny. - Julia Poncedeleon

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10:29 AM PT -- The Red Sox just confirmed Curt Schilling did reveal Tim Wakefield's diagnosis without the former pitcher's permission ... saying in a statement Tim and his wife's "health is a deeply personal matter they intended to keep private as they navigate treatment and work to tackle this disease."

The MLB team added that the Wakefields are asking for "privacy at this time."

The wife of Red Sox legend Jason Varitek is furious with Curt Schilling for revealing Tim Wakefield's cancer diagnosis ... saying straight up on Thursday, "F*** you Curt Schilling."

"But, as a Christian and a man of faith," Schilling continued, "I've seen prayer work and so I'm going to talk about it."

Schilling then revealed Wakefield -- a knuckleballer who starred for the Red Sox from 1995 to 2011 -- is battling "a very serious, very aggressive form of brain cancer."

Schilling went on to call the situation "incredibly serious" ... adding that Wakefield recently underwent surgery for the issue. Schilling then asked for prayers.

Many, however, slammed the former World Series MVP for leaking the diagnosis to the public before Wakefield could ... including Catherine Varitek, who tweeted, "F*** you Curt Schilling, that wasn't your place!"

Schilling has yet to respond to the backlash.

For his part, Wakefield has not commented on the matter either.

Originally Published -- 9:06 AM PT

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Selena Gomez is the person with the most followers on Instagram! What in honor!! It's crazy to think that with such a huge platform she is capable of starting trends, encouraging movements, and influencing people in general. Social media has become so big that it is now a business in which celebrities with the most following get paid PER post. For example, Selena Gomez gets paid around $550,000 per post according to Vanity fair.

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I know a lot of people hate Logan Paul but his podcast is great! He hosts many different entertainers such as Youtubers, singers, actors/ actresses etc on the show and they all are able to talk about their experiences within the spotlight. They explain their stories and expose facts about themselves and the entertainment industry in general that you’d never hear elsewhere.

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The world's greatest, most thought-provoking, mentally stimulating podcast in the history of mankind... hosted by a bunch of idiots. Impaulsive with Logan Paul - Logan...

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I discovered this video published by UCSB in which several women discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry. Their jobs include set lighting coordinator, editor, cinematographer, and film lawyer. It’s interesting to hear their personal experiences and how the industry works—especially regarding women.

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Women Working in the Entertainment Industry

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This research article dives into the problems and after affects of the hits football players make. From mood changes to actual brain damage, this article helps expand knowledge of CTE

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In a case series of 202 former football players whose brains were donated for research, 87% of the participants had neuropathologic evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to a study published in the July 25 issue of JAMA. Among 111 players who played in the National Football League (NFL), 99% had CTE. A progressive clinical course was common in players with mild and severe CTE pathology. The results suggest that CTE may be related to prior participation in football, the researchers said.

The report by Jesse Mez, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University, and colleagues describes the largest CTE case series to date. A limitation of the study, however, is that brain donation programs are associated with ascertainment bias. Awareness of a possible link between repetitive head trauma and CTE may have motivated players with signs of brain injury and their families to participate in the study. "Therefore, caution must be used in interpreting the high frequency of CTE in this sample, and estimates of prevalence cannot be concluded or implied from this sample," Dr. Mez and colleagues said.

Findings From a Brain Bank

CTE is a progressive neurodegenerative disease associated with repetitive head trauma. To study the neuropathology and clinical presentation of brain donors with exposure to repetitive head trauma, investigators in 2008 established the Veterans Affairs-Boston University-Concussion Legacy Foundation Brain Bank.

The present study assessed donors who participated in American football at any level of play. Outcomes included neuropathologic diagnoses of neurodegenerative diseases, including CTE; CTE neuropathologic severity; and informant-reported athletic history and clinical presentation.

Investigators conducted retrospective telephone clinical assessments with informants to determine participants' clinical presentations, including timelines of behavior, mood, and cognitive symptoms. Neither the researchers nor the informants knew the participants' neuropathology during the interview. Online questionnaires ascertained participants' athletic and military histories. Pathologists were blinded to exposure data and clinical information.

Level of Play

Among the 202 former football players (median age at death, 66), CTE was neuropathologically diagnosed in 177 players. Participants with CTE had played football for a mean of 15.1 years.

Investigators diagnosed CTE in three of 14 players (21%) whose highest level of play was at the high school level, 48 of 53 players (91%) who played at the college level, nine of 14 players (64%) who played at the semiprofessional level, seven of eight players (88%) who played in the Canadian Football League, and 110 of 111 players (99%) who played in the NFL. Pathologists did not diagnose CTE in two participants whose highest level of play was before high school.

The three players with CTE whose highest level of play was in high school had mild CTE pathology (ie, stage I or II), whereas the majority of former college, semiprofessional, and professional players had severe pathology (ie, stage III or IV).

Among the 111 CTE cases with standardized informant reports on clinical symptoms, a progressive clinical course was reported in 85% of participants with mild CTE pathology and in 100% of participants with severe CTE pathology.

Among the 27 players with mild CTE pathology, 96% had behavioral or mood symptoms or both, 85% had cognitive symptoms, and 33% had signs of dementia. Among the 84 players with severe CTE pathology, 89% had behavioral or mood symptoms or both, 95% had cognitive symptoms, and 85% had signs of dementia.

"Nearly all of the former NFL players in this study had CTE pathology, and this pathology was frequently severe," Dr. Mez and colleagues said. "These findings suggest that CTE may be related to prior participation in football and that a high level of play may be related to substantial disease burden."

Future studies should assess how factors such as age at first exposure to football, duration of play, player position, cumulative hits, and linear and rotational acceleration of hits may influence outcomes, the researchers said.

Opportunities for Symptomatic Treatment

The rate of symptomatic CTE may be lower in an unselected population of former football players, said Gil D. Rabinovici, MD, Professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, in an accompanying editorial.

"The prevalence of cognitive and behavioral symptoms in the autopsy cohort was 88% and 95%, respectively," he said. "In contrast, questionnaire-based ascertainment of neuropsychiatric symptoms among retired NFL players found that the prevalence of memory symptoms and depression was 5% to 20%. Acknowledging that questionnaires are an insensitive method for detecting neurodegenerative disease, the large discrepancy suggests that the rates of symptomatic CTE may be lower in an unselected cohort of former players."

In addition, this study and prior studies suggest that there may be opportunities to improve care of patients with CTE. "Potentially treatable contributing factors are found in many patients, including high rates of substance abuse, affective disorders, headaches, and sleep disturbances," Dr. Rabinovici said. "Thus, at-risk patients may benefit from a multidisciplinary medical team to optimize symptomatic treatment and maximize patient function and quality of life."

- Jake Remaly

Suggested Reading

Mez J, Daneshvar DH, Kiernan PT, et al. Clinicopathological evaluation of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in players of American football. . 2017;318(4):360-370.

Rabinovici GD. Advances and gaps in understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy: From pugilists to American football players. . 2017;318(4):338-340.

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Krista Bryant LaFleur: Movies aren’t dying (they’re not even sick)

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Krista Bryant LaFleur: Movies aren’t dying (they’re not even sick)

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I picked this article because it has a optimistic projection of the course that the movie industry could soon be taking on as far as success is concerned.

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Today's Hollywood is full of eccentricities and extremes-there are unambiguously crass and demagogic movies that wear their product-hood like a badge, and then there are movies of an extremely personal idiosyncrasy, some of which have had surprisingly high budgets ("Hugo" and "The Tree of Life" are two examples among many), such as could never have been made in classic Hollywood. Nonetheless, the "Death of Movies" think piece is, by now, a familiar genre, in which digital technology, as employed by Hollywood, has become a stock villain. Last year, Mark Harris wrote one for GQ and Manohla Dargis offered one at the Times in a back-and-forth with A. O. Scott. (I responded to them at the time.) Now, there are two new cinematic endgamers in the current issue of The New Republic, one by my friend and colleague David Denby, the other, by David Thomson.

David Denby's piece, " Has Hollywood Murdered the Movies?", has a sociological focus. He's concerned, by and large, with what he considers the aesthetic decline of "mainstream American movies." While seeing much of the authentic merit in contemporary Hollywood (his list of current luminaries includes Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, David Fincher, Steven Soderbergh, and Terrence Malick), he worries that studios don't finance such filmmakers often enough or lavishly enough for these filmmakers to realize their full potential. As I wrote last week, I don't agree that the best and most ambitious directors would be helped by increased studio involvement; with financing from independent producers, they have a free hand that they wouldn't be likely to get from studios (and, with a measure of self-production, an existential commitment that often brings tangibly practical results).

David Thomson's piece, " American Movies Are Not Dead: They Are Dying," is different. His golden age of movies was the forties and late fifties, and he blames the filmmakers themselves for its collapse. By the end of that era, he claims, even the greatest filmmakers had lapsed into "the abandonment of narrative earnestness." The final stake, he says, was driven by Jean-Luc Godard, who, with his "deconstruction of genre, story, screen acting, narrative sequence, and the attitude of movies to the public," ultimately "treated the audience with contempt." (I'd say he treated the audience to "Contempt," but that's another story.)

Thomson also doesn't see much of merit in contemporary Hollywood; most of the few recent movies that Thomson praises come from overseas, and most of those harken back with unblinking devotion to his prelapsarian cinema. (Actually, many of today's most banal popular entertainments-as well as the bland, pseudo-literary movies that shuffle out at Oscar season-could do with a wink and a nod.) He laments the passing of images made with "silver salts," as if he had a seat on the commodities exchange. Whereas David Denby takes note of the industry's artistic luminaries and wishes that more people would see and discuss their movies, David Thomson has pretty much given up.

It isn't the movies that are dead, but Thomson who is deadened to movies. He looks back nostalgically to a time before "the self-consciousness of disbelief," before "undermining the innocence of sincere sentiment." There's still plenty of sincere sentiment in movies these days (whether in romantic comedies and melodramas or in ready-for-public-television Oscar bait), but I doubt that there was ever the innocence of his nostalgic fantasy. It's hard to believe that anyone ever took the stories as seriously as Thomson thinks they did. His cultish lament for a lost faith sounds less like a description of any time that ever existed than like a recipe for collective psychosis. Imagine viewers parked in front of name-your-classic-he likes "Rear Window"-who would not recognize James Stewart and Grace Kelly, Raymond Burr and Thelma Ritter, or who, doing so, would forget that they're watching actors at work, ones they recognized from dozens of other productions.

The mere fact of the star system punctures the story, even at the heart of the studio era, more forcefully than any New Wave deconstruction. (The New Wave, by the way, understood that watching a movie means being both inside and outside of it, and that the emotional power of a story is undiminished by the presence of quotation marks and virtual frames-within-frames-and that these implicit fourth-wall-breakers have been present from the start of the business.) The movie-smitten New Wavers, Godard at their head, found that they could make use of these devices-and of their movie-love-to evoke a new range of emotions and ideas, and to convey their movie-love to a new generation of viewers. But Thomson, who fetishizes a terribly small range of movie devices, of visual rhetoric, is immune to these emotions and ideas. He's interested only in movies that tickle his personal cinematic pleasure-spots with just the right toys.

And, as for digital technology, some of the best recent movies, from "Benjamin Button" and "Black Swan" to Alain Resnais's " You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet " (coming next week to the New York Film Festival) have been made possible by digital technology. Many of the classics of Hollywood's (so-called) realism are also the work of elaborate artifice, involving miniatures, painted backdrops, rear-screen projections. And silver salts brought about not just "Stagecoach" but also "Triumph of the Will." No device is intrinsically more moral than another, no technique is intrinsically better than any other; a fixed-focus shot isn't better than a zoom, a dolly shot isn't better than a hand-held move, direct sound isn't better than dubbing, color isn't better than black-and-white, and film isn't better than digital.

Film is certainly different, it's used differently, it evokes a particular variety of moods and connotations on its own, and many filmmakers have the imagination to make personal and artistic use of them. But there are other filmmakers who lazily wallow in nostalgia by way of film, just as there are some filmmakers who make astonishingly imaginative use of digital technology and others who lazily wallow in the manipulative conveniences made possible by digital recording and editing. Different directors, different movies, different tools. The different, and constantly evolving, viewing experiences offered by those possibilities is one of the ongoing joys of movie-watching; discovering and conveying the manifold beauties of the best of them-including, just for starters, such recent releases as "Moonrise Kingdom," "Margaret," "The Master," "To Rome With Love," "We Have a Pope," "Damsels in Distress," "Magic Mike," "The Deep Blue Sea," and "Red Hook Summer"-is one of the great privileges of working as a critic. Without such joys, I couldn't imagine bothering.
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Former Dance Moms star Peyton Ackerman posted a video onto YouTube sharing some secrets about the Dance Moms reality TV show. In the video she revealed how producers influenced the participants of the show. Payton also shares how producers edited clips to create drama on the show.

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It’s a podcast about filmographies of directors who have massive successes early on in their careers, so Hollywood writes them a blank check to make whatever crazy passion projects they want. Sometimes those checks clear, but sometimes they bounce ...

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Not just another bad movie podcast, **Blank Check** reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare 'blank check' from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film's most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail.

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Jess Conte is a YouTuber who focuses on creating content for the beauty community and has a joint channel with her husband, Gabriel Conte. As an Australian who has recently moved to Los Angeles following her wedding 2 years ago, she often shares her experience collaborating with different makeup companies through sponsorships. She also talks about how she relies on her Christian faith to stay humble and appreciative in the industry. Jess has also created her own business called Harper and Willow where she creates stationary and clothing products.

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The New York Times talks about how television is running into trouble with our society now. Recently posted in 2018 this article shares that The television companies are struggling because of people’s uses of YouTube, Netflix and Streaming more then watching tv. We can see as generations go on how much more we rely on other sources to give us entertainment other than the tv.

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This season's top-rated broadcast TV show, the revival of "Roseanne," has a median viewer age of 52.9 years. The most popular shows on TV skew on the older side. Credit Credit Adam Rose/ABC

Television networks will draw hordes of advertisers to New York City this week for their annual bonanza of presentations and parties, a decades-old tradition known as the upfronts that is meant to dazzle marketers and loosen their purse strings.

New shows and top talent will be pitched from the stages of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, followed by lavish evening affairs where marketers can eat lobster rolls and snag selfies with network stars. The fanfare will kick off weeks of negotiations, with networks aiming to get advertisers to commit to billions of dollars in spending for the year ahead.

But beneath the sparkle and the canapés, the networks are also navigating a serious advertising upheaval. Ratings are on the decline, especially among young people, some of whom don't even own televisions. It's hard to keep up with the many devices and apps people now use to watch shows. And there is a host of material from Silicon Valley that is competing for viewers' attention, including Google's YouTube, Facebook and Netflix. It all adds up to a precarious situation for broadcast TV.

Advertising on TV has long been the best way for marketers to reach a large number of people at one time. And it is still a formidable medium. But cracks are showing.

National TV ad sales peaked in 2016, when they exceeded $43 billion, according to data from Magna, the ad-buying and media intelligence arm of IPG Mediabrands. Sales fell 2.2 percent last year, and the firm estimates that they will fall at least 2 percent each year through 2022.

Some of the decline could be mitigated through new business with platforms like Hulu, but "it's not yet enough to upset the decrease of traditional sales," said Vincent Letang, Magna's executive vice president of global market intelligence. At the same time, he said, while networks have raised the cost of advertising on their airwaves in recent years, ratings have declined sharply, including some in unexpected areas like the National Football League.

TV is still a good value for plenty of advertisers. Mr. Letang said pharmaceuticals and personal care products were increasing their presences on TV. But the combination of rising prices and falling viewership is giving some big brands pause.

The hottest shows on TV networks - which command the highest ad prices - are attracting older viewers, which is a challenge for brands that want to reach millennials and teens. For instance, this season's top-rated show, the revival of "Roseanne," has a median viewer age of 52.9 years. The network show with the lowest median age is "Riverdale" on the CW, at 37.2.

Google's YouTube, on the other hand, is wildly popular with much younger viewers. And the brands are so eager to reach those viewers that they have been willing to continue advertising on YouTube despite the issues it has faced around ads showing up on offensive content, like racist videos.

As TV ad spending has begun to drop, marketers have been diverting more money to tech giants like Google and Facebook, which have increasingly focused on expanding their video - and video ad - business.

Companies love digital advertising because it gives them the ability to target ads based on their own lists of customers - like holders of store loyalty cards - and profiles like "first-time car buyers" or "people who like foreign travel." And they want that kind of capability on TV, too. That desire has prompted four competing media companies - NBCUniversal, Turner, Viacom and Fox - to work to standardize the language and some of the data sets that they use, hoping to make it easier for brands to buy cross-platform advertising with them.

Old Navy has long been a prominent TV advertiser, and television remains crucial to the company's marketing. But the way Old Navy defines TV advertising has evolved, said Jamie Gersch, its chief marketing officer.

"When we say we buy TV, even within that, a percent of that buy is in the digital video space and is on platforms like Hulu and Google Preferred and programmatic buying and Facebook," she said. The company is focusing on figuring out where customers might see its content, whether that's on traditional TV or "digital TV," she said. Ms. Gersch said that on traditional TV, the company has been talking to networks about product integrations in TV shows - similar to Procter & Gamble's recent deal, where the company was written into the plot of the ABC show "Black-ish." How viewers will react if more brands start showing up in the actual dialogue of their favorite shows remains to be seen.

Those opting out of traditional TV packages are watching Netflix and videos on Amazon Prime, and to a lesser extent, paying for services like Dish Network's Sling TV, according to Kagan, a media research group within S&P Global Market Intelligence.

As networks navigate these changes, they are moving to reduce the number of ads they show. Ads, after all, make money, but they also annoy viewers. Last year, the average number of commercial minutes during an hour of broadcast TV was 13.6, according to Nielsen data.

Both NBCUniversal and the Fox Networks Group have said they will trim the total time of commercials shown during some of their shows; Fox has announced a goal of reducing ad time to two minutes an hour by 2020.

So if there are fewer commercials, how do companies market their products?

Ralph Heim, vice president of media and sponsorships at Sonic Drive-In, said he was intrigued by several of the new data targeting products for television ads. But he remains concerned about how the announcements on limited ads fit with a declining audience.

"They're trying to create a more premium advertising experience for advertisers, and they're hoping that people will pay more," even though the audience is smaller, Mr. Heim said.

He added, "At the end of the day, you're following the eyeballs, right?"

A version of this article appears in print on , on Page B1 of the New York edition with the headline: No Choice for Marketers But to Rethink TV Ads. Order Reprints | Today's Paper | Subscribe

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Fashion content creator and owner of ShopModiq, Khaoula is a hijabi breaking into street and travel fashion. The Amsterdam based entrepreneur has over 211k followers she garnered just through marketing her outfits and aesthetics on instagram. She has worked in 5 countries, styling and creating content for fashion.

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I am a fan of David Dobrik’s vlogs on YouTube and him and another influencer, Jason Nash, have a podcast together called Views. Although they mainly make jokes and read ads, they also discuss their lives as influencers and give some insight about the YouTuber creator lifestyle. It’s interesting to hear from their perspective and how much effort they put into making content for their audiences.

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In this weekly podcast, David Dobrik, a 22-year-old, sexy, millionaire YouTuber and Jason Nash, a 40-something single dad with a vlog of his own, take you behind-the-scenes of their vlogs and show you what living the "YouTube life" is really like. Join these two as they confess their most intimate thoughts, discuss pop-culture, and dissect their own contentious relationship.

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Jenn Im is a lifestyle/fashion/beauty blogger who likes to make videos about all of those as well as vlog about events she does and things she does in the entertainment business, specifally with companies that a lot of other social media stars collab with.

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Business Inquiries: jenn@rare.global I'm Jenn Im. Korean American. Born and raised in LA. Clothes Encounters is a vlog of style musings, tutorials and lifestyle advice.