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Reality tv shows is a genre of  television programming which presents unscripted dramatic situations and documents actual events. It covers a wide range of programming formats, from game or quiz shows  to surveillance productions. They portray a modified and highly influenced form of reality.  Who can make more money in the shortest time? Who can overcome the fear of height?  Who can swim faster or can lose more weight? Who can gorge a bucket full of disgusting insects?

There are many of such productions on television generating hefty revenues for the networks. This new genre is cost effective and popular, the two features Entertainment corporations like best.  People do anything for money specially if it is on television. There is no limit of what the show producers can make people do. What motivates people is insatiable greed. Millions sign up to enter the competitions, and a few lucky ones get in and a handful of participants become rich and famous. That is a win-win proposition for both parties.

Since there are so many popular reality shows, the producers relentlessly look for new ideas. They travel around the world for inspirations and crave for ingenious ideas.

To me it doesn’t matter what the idea is as long as I can get millions of people to watch it. The competition is tough, so It  must be innovative to glue millions to their TV sets on prime time.

One early morning on my way to work, I happened to notice a homeless man sleeping on the sidewalk, a scene I’d witnessed thousands of times but this one inspired me. Why not reverse the course of all reality shows. Why not swim against the flow and instead of promoting greed, encourage compassion and bring the humanity in people for a change. I wondered, a reality show that promotes generosity and selflessness instead of greed and voracity. A concept like could draw millions of viewers and secure our network’s position as the leader in the industry.

Home audio and video systems have changed dramatically from their earliest incarnations. Television began as a mechanical device but didn’t really catch on until electronic TVs began to hit the market and more broadcasters began signing on.

It grew more popular as it changed from tiny black-and-white screens to large color sets. And now you can buy TVs that can take up the whole wall of your living room! In February 2009, television stations in the United States will switch from analog to digital signals, encouraging people to buy converter boxes or make the move and upgrade, which means plunking down big money for new high-definition sets.

Televison may be the cornerstone of home audio and video setups, but most people need more than just a good TV. We started recording TV shows on videocassette recorders, but fewer people use them anymore. They’re all switching to digital video recorders, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. And then there’s those sophisticated component sound systems and surround sound systems that add so much character and depth to our television and movie watching.

No doubt, home audio and video equipment is very popular, but deciding on the best equipment can be a challenge. Each person has his or her own preferences that lead to very different choices. We have a whole library of home audio and video articles that will help you learn more about different technologies. Find out what’s inside a remote control. Learn the differences between plasma and LCD televisions. See how speakers work. Find out how to bend your TV schedule to suit your viewing habits, with Internet TV, the TiVo and the Slingbox. We’ll even sneak a peek at the next wave of technologies, such as ultra-high definition TV. Explore our Home Audio and Video articles to find out more.