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TV GUIDE (MACROVISION), SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, SEATTLE TIMES, TV GUIDE/CANADA, TV WEEK/CANADA, TV VIEW, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH (US & CANADA), CAPTIVE MULTI MEDIA GROUP (VU MAGAZINE), VIDEO VIEWING, SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD, FORTIN PICHE MULTIMEDIA COMM. INC., BELL EXPRESSVU, THE OLYMPIAN, EVERETT HERALD, BREMERTON SUN, FYI TELEVISION, CANADIAN STAR CHOICE, & TV HEBDO/TVA PUBLISHING.
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Title of Digital Core Program #1
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Origin
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Degrassi: The Next Generation
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 7a, 7:30a, 8a, 8:30a & 9a, 7/4-9/26/09; 9:30a, 7/4-9/12/09
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76
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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14 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] "Degrassi: the Next Generation" series was designed for high-school-aged children and adolescents, and addresses important age-relevant topics in a direct and honest fashion. While adolescents will certainly have some awareness of issues presented, the series provides vivid representations of dilemmas along with solid information about how they can be handled. Many of these problems emerge from within the peer culture as well as occasionally from expectations and conflicts that adults may be experiencing. Resolutions emerge through peer discussions and direct experiences. Viewing these situations in the often entertaining and engrossing format of the series may also yield opportunities for teenagers to express any concerns they may have about their own choices and the consequences portrayed in each episode. The Degrassi series exemplifies topics such as bullying, cliques, dating, sexuality concerns, conflicts between friends, relationships with teachers and parents, substance abuse, and school pressures (both intellectual and social). All of these problems reflect concerns youth may encounter in the sometimes-tumultuous world of middle school and high school. The series also addresses the difficulties and opportunities for communication between adolescents and their parents and teachers. Often youth may have difficulty recognizing or expressing and confronting their own issues. Degrassi can act as a catalyst for young people who may be experiencing some of the problems presented on the show. Guides on the Internet are provided for the episodes to parents and teachers to talk with young people. The recurring casts of characters who appear in Degrassi represent a diversity of personalities, ethnic backgrounds, body types and class distinctions, affording the viewers opportunities for identification or modeling behaviors. Each character may demonstrate flaws or misgivings as they experience opportunities for overcoming difficulties, for helping others, and for improving their own character.
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Title of Digital Core Program #2
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Origin
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ConnectTV
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 2-2:30p, 7/4-8/29/09
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9
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] "ConnectTV" provides great information to teens and parents as the program explores the lives of kids, in their own voices, during their every day struggles. The episodes are designed to allow teens to make their own discoveries and to draw their own conclusions (examples: two victims of bullying are shown reacting differently, demonstrating how fairness and empathy go further than taking out anger and frustration on others; another teen's life returns to peace after having dealt with his parents' divorce and being involved with violence and gangs). Each 1/2-hr follows three different stories and includes a "Couch Kids" segment where teens gather for a lively, uncensored conversation about the issues at hand. The episodes feature unscripted, real kids who are diverse in race, culture and socio-economic backgrounds. Research shows that this realistic peer-to-peer format is truly effective in engaging the teen viewer and also preventing risky behavior. The stories are presented in a powerful way, and can influence positive behavior and attitudes in kids.
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Title of Digital Core Program #3
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Origin
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This Week in Baseball
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 12:30-1p, 7/4-9/26/09
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] "THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL" highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of Major League Baseball's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), the program seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life.
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Title of Digital Core Program #4
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Origin
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Aqua Kids
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 2-2:30p, 9/5-9/26/09
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3
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1
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] Aqua Kids provides core programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth - the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Aqua Kids uses the technique of near peer mentors i.e., children to teach other children. Each episode employs Aqua Kids who ask questions and experience first hand the experience of the topic. For example, children might feed Manatees to experience the graceful, gentle nature of the animal and learn about their biology or dig through piles of silt dredged from the ocean depths to look for shark teeth to understand how shark continually grow teeth and lose old rows of teeth.
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Total Times Aired
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Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
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4
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1
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1
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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9/5/09 @ 2p - #26
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9/6/09 @ 2p
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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N
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Reason for Preemption
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OTHER
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Title of Digital Core Program #5
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Origin
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Eco Company
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 9:30-10a, 9/19-9/26/09
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2
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] Eco Company explores all aspects of being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally, each week the show will provide practical tips that teens and people of all ages can use in their daily lives.
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Title of Digital Core Program #6
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Origin
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Degrassi: the Next Generation
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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[13.2] Monday-Friday, 2-2:30p, 7/1-9/30/09
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66
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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14 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] "Degrassi: the Next Generation" series was designed for high-school-aged children and adolescents, and addresses important age-relevant topics in a direct and honest fashion. While adolescents will certainly have some awareness of issues presented, the series provides vivid representations of dilemmas along with solid information about how they can be handled. Many of these problems emerge from within the peer culture as well as occasionally from expectations and conflicts that adults may be experiencing. Resolutions emerge through peer discussions and direct experiences. Viewing these situations in the often entertaining and engrossing format of the series may also yield opportunities for teenagers to express any concerns they may have about their own choices and the consequences portrayed in each episode. The Degrassi series exemplifies topics such as bullying, cliques, dating, sexuality concerns, conflicts between friends, relationships with teachers and parents, substance abuse, and school pressures (both intellectual and social). All of these problems reflect concerns youth may encounter in the sometimes-tumultuous world of middle school and high school. The series also addresses the difficulties and opportunities for communication between adolescents and their parents and teachers. Often youth may have difficulty recognizing or expressing and confronting their own issues. Degrassi can act as a catalyst for young people who may be experiencing some of the problems presented on the show. Guides on the Internet are provided for the episodes to parents and teachers to talk with young people. The recurring casts of characters who appear in Degrassi represent a diversity of personalities, ethnic backgrounds, body types and class distinctions, affording the viewers opportunities for identification or modeling behaviors. Each character may demonstrate flaws or misgivings as they experience opportunities for overcoming difficulties, for helping others, and for improving their own character.
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