![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They deal with specifics - like how many hours a day a child should watch television, or at what age can kids watch certain shows, or what are the best and worst shows, and why. So the authors assert that television is both as bad as we thought it could be - but it is better than most would think. Guess what? There are more televisions than toilets in the United States, and young kids watch an average of three hours per day - and some up to 16 hours in a row. They choose not to "bash" television, instead suggesting ways parents can make it work for them and their children. This book is authored by the directors of the Child Health Institute at the University of Washington. Dennis Lythgoeīy Dimitri Christakis and Frederick Zimmerman While embedded with the First Marine Division Band in Iraq, Burnett tries to give the impression of a sandstorm - but also how reporters deal with misinformation, bad news and profanity. Telling about Hurricane Katrina, Burnett not only speaks of how "the bizarre becomes normal," he also explains how satellite phones work. The result is an interesting, longer report on some of the things Burnett has seen around the world. This is material John Burnett saved that didn't get on the air. This book of "Travels With an NPR Correspondent" is a candid account of major events with behind-the-scenes observations. 'Uncivilized Beasts and Shameless Hellions' ![]()
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