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Jerry Springer Perfected The Art Of Chasing Ratings

7May

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Jerry Springer Perfected The Art Of Chasing Ratings

Jerry Springer may have perfected the art of chasing ratings, but his predecessors laid the groundwork. In a widely quoted New York Times column, the paper of record called his TV program “an electronic peepshow.” The Times’ media critic, Jack Gould, accused him of “making a commercial virtue of cheap sensationalism” and exploiting the worst in human behavior, just to get ratings. But this was not a critique about controversial talk show host Jerry Springer, who died on April 27, 2023. It was a column about an equally controversial talk show host named Joe Pyne, who pioneered an opinionated and confrontational style of program, first on radio and then on TV, where he insulted callers and argued with guests. Gould wrote the article on June 5, 1966. In other words, we’ve been here before....

25Apr

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MONEY, TOP FOUR

The Effect Of “Filters” Like TikTok’s ‘Bold Glamour’ On Teens Using Social Media

How beauty filters like TikTok’s ‘bold glamour’ affect tweens using social media. TikTok’s new “bold glamour” filter “enhances” physical features in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish whether someone is using a filter or not, despite its airbrushing qualities. Unlike its predecessors, this filter allows movement through an AI feature with the filter remaining fixed on when, for example, a hand crosses the face, with fewer glitches. Users could be left comparing their unfiltered appearance with their “perfect” filtered self. They may start to develop unrealistic goals of perceived physical perfection that affect their self esteem. Although the terms of service for most social media platforms require users to be at least 13, a significant number of “tweens” (children between the...

25Apr

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, LIFESTYLE, TOP FOUR

Understanding The Cycle Of OCD

Obsessive compulsive disorder is more common than you think. But it can take 9 years for an OCD diagnosis. Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a misunderstood mental illness despite affecting about one in 50 people – that’s about half a million Australians. Our new research shows how long and fraught the path to diagnosis and treatment can be. This initial study showed it takes an average of almost nine years to receive a diagnosis of OCD and about four months to get some form of help. What is OCD? OCD affects children, adolescents and adults. About 60% report symptoms before the age of 20. One misconception is that OCD is mild: someone who is extra tidy or likes cleaning. You might have even heard someone say they are “a little bit OCD” while joking about having beautiful stati...

20Apr

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SPONSOR STORY POST, TOP FOUR

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19Apr

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIETY, TOP FOUR

OCD Is A Bully

OCD Is a Bully, But You Can Stand Up to It! This article is based on the concept of standing up to OCD as if it is a school bully. It introduces concepts into a well-known and widely used technique that is employed by therapists for helping those with OCD. This article is also stipulates the hard work and effort that is required by people who suffer OCD to manage this potentially crippling disorder. This article also shares true insights and realities of effectively managing OCD. OCD is misunderstood. It is often misunderstood by the general public/the general community and sometimes even those working in the mental health sector, however it should be acknowledged that nurses and other workers indeed generally have a solid understanding of mental health problems and many workers have a...

Here Comes The Sun (Signs) – Romance, Astrology And You – Earth Signs

17Apr

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ASTROLOGY, TOP FOUR

Here Comes The Sun (Signs) – Romance, Astrology And You – Earth Signs

TAURUS - (April 21 - May 21) Taurus is ruled by Venus and its symbol is the bull. Taurus is an Earth sign which is connected with fruitfulness and stability. You love luxury and sensual comforts such as silky satin sheets, robes fit for a king or queen and beautiful surroundings. You seek comfort, security and beauty. A perfect romance to you is one that is harmonious and beautiful, even if a bit materialistic. Because of your fondness for pretty things, you will proudly display your possessions and purchasing power. You are easygoing, calm, and comfortable to be around. You enjoy sharing "quiet times" with your love interest and also get excited about everyday activities such as shopping and cooking and dining. You tend to be stubborn and will do whatever you can to get what you want. ...

Don’t Expect A Clear-Cut Answer To The Question ‘What Is Mindfulness’?

12Apr

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LIFESTYLE, TOP FOUR

Don’t Expect A Clear-Cut Answer To The Question ‘What Is Mindfulness’?

This course asks, ‘What is mindfulness?’ – but don’t expect a clear-cut answer. Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “What is Mindfulness?” What prompted the idea for the course? As a professor of religion and ethics, particularly Asian traditions, I had already been interested in teaching a course about mindfulness. Its popularity seems to be surging: I see “Mindful” on magazine racks, and almost everyone I’ve met at my university has used the word at some point. But oftentimes people say to be “mindful” when they mean “pay attention” or “don’t forget”: being “mindful” of a slippery road, say, or telling students to be “mindful of the deadline.” I started wondering what other people me...

By Responding To Viewers Emotions Films Could Alter Plotlines In Real Time

12Apr

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CELEBRITY NEWS, TOP FOUR

By Responding To Viewers Emotions Films Could Alter Plotlines In Real Time

Interactive cinema: how films could alter plotlines in real time by responding to viewers’ emotions. Most films offer exactly the same viewing experience. You sit down, the film starts, the plot unfolds and you follow what’s happening on screen until the story concludes. It’s a linear experience. My new film, Before We Disappear – about a pair of climate activists who seek revenge on corporate perpetrators of global warming – seeks to alter that viewing experience. What makes my film different is that it adapts the story to fit the viewer’s emotional response. Through the use of a computer camera and software, the film effectively watches the audience as they view footage of climate disasters. Viewers are implicitly asked to choose a side. I chose to use this technology to make a film ab...

Madeleine McCann Vanished — The Case That Still Grips The World

4Apr

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IMPACT, Journalism, TOP FOUR, VIDEO REELS

Madeleine McCann Vanished — The Case That Still Grips The World

The case of missing Madeleine McCann still grips the world – but why? Madeleine McCann, the British girl who vanished as a three-year-old from her family’s holiday apartment in Portugal in 2007, was back in the news recently as yet another person claimed to be her. It’s a phenomenon fuelled by social media - in 2020 a TikTok trend emerged in which women uploaded images to compare themselves to Madeleine. The latest claim was quickly debunked by police, but it raises an interesting question: why do some cases stick in the public consciousness? What generates the ongoing engagement and interest? Put this into the context that two people under the age of 18 go missing every hour in Australia. That’s 48 every single day. In the United Kingdom, of the 353,000 missing person incidents reporte...

A Body Horror Film Of Fatness Fear ‘The Whale’

6Apr

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MOVIES, TOP FOUR

A Body Horror Film Of Fatness Fear ‘The Whale’

‘The Whale’ is a horror film that taps into our fear of fatness. I knew before seeing “The Whale” that it was a movie about a man named Charlie who weighs over 600 pounds, is grief-stricken over the death of his partner, and is effectively trapped in his apartment due to his weight. I also knew that “The Whale” had attracted a great deal of criticism, provoking anger, disgust and accusations of exploitation. Despite the controversy, Brendan Fraser’s performance has been widely praised, and he won best actor at the 95th Academy Awards. But what I didn’t know was that this film would make me cry. As I left the theater, I found myself hyperaware of my own fat body moving through the parking lot, and I started to feel the way I often do when I see a reflection of myself in a mirror: monstrou...