Over the course of the twentieth century, the media and television have had a tremendous impact on the dissemination of news and information. Recent advances in technology have created innovative ways of transmitting news. I guess you could dub these telecommunications technologies like – cable television, interactive television, electronic mail and the Internet the "New Media".
             Today, the public can choose from an abundance of media sources. However many people question whether much of what they are reading, hearing and seeing is reliable. I know I often question if reporters are using credible sources or checking their facts. I know I personally think that news conglomerates – companies that own more than one newspaper, magazine, or television station – are more concerned about generating profits than providing legitimate, accurate news coverage. I personally am apprehensive about the media's preoccupation with sensationalist topics. I have noticed over the last few years, the press has become obsessed with stories such as the death of Princess Diana, the O.J. Simpson murder trial, the scandals surrounding President Clinton, School killings, and even dog and shark attacks – all at the expense of hard news. What I am saying is that mainstream newspapers are becoming more like supermarket tabloids and that, as a result, the public is not being kept informed about events and issues that really make a difference in their lives. Overall, the news media appears to have lost much of the trust they once had from the American public.
             An even more alarming problem today is the violence on television. In the United States, 57 percent of television programs between 6 am. And 11pm. Contain violent scenes, often in the form of repeated aggressive acts that go unpunished. In fact, most TV violence does not show victims experiencing any serious harm, and few programs condemn violence or depict other
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