As Seen On TV

The popularity of the TV cannot be denied, especially among youngsters. What is used to be called the “idiot box” is actually a great source of information for the children. However, it should be made clear that while TV sets seem rather indispensable in these times, there are many risks attached to TV watching. As a parent you must monitor closely that the programs that your little ones are watching are only those shows that are educational and child-friendly.

Watching TV can breed positive values as it enhances cooperation and encourages tolerance and respect. At the same time, however, since watching TV means fewer active moments, it can make one prone to obesity. Aside from that, it can expose kids to violence and drug abuse, cigarette smoking, alcohol drinking, and sex.

In order for your kids to be able to adapt the positive values that come with TV watching, make it a family habit. Try looking for shows that are child-friendly and family oriented so the whole family can gather together in the living room. Encourage your kids to pick the shows you can watch together as a family, and then encourage discussion among family members about the show.

There are many wholesome comedy shows for the whole family to enjoy and to laugh with together; because laughter brings the family closer, it increases the level of energy and brings out the spirit of cooperation especially among children. It enhances family relationships and supports both physical and emotional health.

Funny films and TV shows that make children laugh helps them tolerate pain for longer periods of time according to the study. Making family movie night special can be accomplished by also making it something for the kids to look forward to.

Kids can watch movies that grown-ups like and not all these movies need to have important messages. What is important is the quality time spent with the kids and the joy of laughing out loud together; moreover, after having a good laugh, the peace and contentment that settled in your heart because you saw your kids enjoy will make it more worthwhile.

Watching a wholesome comedy with your kids and laughing with them teach them to approach life in a more relaxed way and making them feel less stressed out when things get wrong. It also teaches them that having a sense of humor is a powerful tool to your daily mood and emotional state of good health.

Doing things together as a family, even by just watching a comedy show and laughing out loud as one, is a well learned lesson for the kids; learn to laugh, don’t take things so seriously, and lighten up.

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Ten. Three’s Company. This show premiered in the 1970s and back then it was considered shocking. A guy living with two girls and pretending to be gay was pretty much smut back then.

Nine. The Dick Van Dyke Show. Just about everybody on this show was hilarious. An absolute classic.

Arrested Development. This show, which revolved around the lives of the Bluth family, was created by none other than Ron Howard. Very funny with absolutely hilarious characters. However, this show only enjoyed a short run on the air.

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Hilarious show with very entertaining characters and interesting stories. The plotlines of this show are much deeper than most comedies out there.

6. I Love Lucy. This show first aired in 1951 and you can still catch the re-runs on the tube. Shows how popular this sitcom was and still is. In fact, you can catch Lucy lovers as there are conventions across America.

Five. Curb Your Enthusiasm. From the creator of Seinfeld, Larry David, is brilliant when playing his selfish and grossly politically incorrect alter ego. Very profane language.

The Simpsons. If you haven’t seen an episode of The Simpsons any time in the past 20 years, than you must be living under a rock. The Simpson family has delivered more laughs than the entire Just For Laughs festival.

Three. All In The Family. Not slap stick, laughing and rolling out of your chair funny, but funny just the same and incredibly ground breaking.

Two. Seinfeld. Always classified as the funniest sitcom of all time, even though it was often called “The show about nothing.” It was not only consistently funny, they knew when to end it. Seinfeld went out with a bang. For those who have watched the entire series, you will note that the show began and ended with the same sentence.

The Honeymooners. How funny can 4 characters in a kitchen be? Apparently, very funny. Insanely funny in fact and this show is still being aired on television for that very fact.

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The San Jose, CA based Strikeforce MMA promotion recently announced that they have signed Brazilian middleweight Ronaldo Jacare Souza to a multifight contract. He is expected to make his Strikeforce debut on the same October event as recently signed Fedor Emelianenko, which will be broadcast on the Showtime premium cable network. Though it didnt receive anywhere near the media attention of Emelianenkos rejection of the UFC for Strikeforce, MMA experts know full well that ‘Jacare’ is a top notch acquisition.

In a statement released by the promotion, Souza expressed his pleasure at the signing:

I am very excited that I will have the opportunity to fight in STRIKEFORCE amongst many of the worlds best middleweight fighters. STRIKEFORCE has an extremely deep roster of top middleweight fighters. I am looking forward to the challenge and to taking my career to the next level.

Souza got the nickname ‘Jacare’ as a child in his hometown of Manaus, Brazil”its Portuguese for a species of alligator that is common to the area. He clearly likes the moniker, and is known for making ring entrances while making alligator jaws with his arms.

He was a runner up in the 2008 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix Tournament, losing in the finals to Gegard Mousasi. Jacare was in control of the fight until he got caught by a Mousasi upkick that knocked him unconscious. In his last fight, he faced American Jason Mayhem Miller in a rematch of their DREAM tournament bout. This fight ended in a no contest after Mayhem was cut by an inadvertent illegal blow.

Souza, who took up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 17, fought MMA legend Randy The Natural Couture to a draw in a grappling contest in 2006 and, shortly thereafter, began training at Xtreme Couture. He has since returned to training in his homeland but will reportedly train in the United States at least part time going forward.

MMA fans are already anticipating several excellent potential matchups for Jacare in Strikeforce, including a catchweight matchup between Souza and Nick Diaz.

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