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    Celebrity Puppets The concept of using sports stars to market non-sport items has soared to new heights. Every corporation in the world is trying to get the edge over their competitors. The classic example is that of the “Cola Wars.” During the 1980s, Pepsi and Coca Cola began an advertising slugfest, in which Pepsi emerged victorious by using Madonna and Michael Jackson as puppets in their commercials. These two companies, as well as thousands of others, have taken advantage of exposing celebrities

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    • Persons position: Frank holds the position of Lead Organizer of Worcester Interfaith in which he brings the member organization together to work on social justice issues in the community and offer charity to those in need. • What training or Education did they get to do this job- (are they a paraprofessional or a professional) Frank has a BA from The College of the Holy Cross in Religious Studies and is the Founder of the Mustard Seed Food Kitchen. Frank also has worked for the Roman Catholic

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    In Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, Enzo’s epiphany was that being selfish is the way for a racer to win was proven wrong. In this scene, Enzo is listening to his owner, Denny, having a conversation with his wife Eve about the racing competition that he finished. Denny however, wasn’t able to finish the race due to a minor accident. Enzo heard something that Denny said that reminded him of a lesson for racing. “If it was anybody's fault Denny said “it was mine for being where I could get

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    entire race. He won the quarter-midget championship when he was eight.When he was thirteen they moved to Pittsboro, Indiana, so that he could drive a 650-hp sprint car” (britannica) As an adult, he has raced at the NASCAR Cup Series, Daytona 500, Darlington

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    NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina on April 29 1951. His extraordinary racing career was brought to an end in the 2001 Daytona 500 on the last lap on the last turn after crashing into the wall, resulting in the loss of his successful life. He left behind a heart broken family and distraught fans. Dale Sr had two sons, Kerry Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr; both preceded their racing careers after their father’s tragic death. Dale Jr finished the race his father was

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    owner Bud Moore driving the #15 Wrangler Jeans sponsored Ford Thunderbird for the 1982 and 1983 seasons. Dale struggled, during the 1982 season. He failed to finish 15 races, although he won at Darlington, and completed the season 12th in the points standing, which was the worst of his career. At Pocono Raceway Dale flipped after contact with Tim Richmond and suffered from a broken knee cap. Dale overcome and won his first of twelve Twin 125 Daytona qualifying races, in 1983. Winning at Nashville and

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    By: Dana Dobson 10/8/15 #5 Biography One of America’s greatest Nascar racers followed in his father’s path, regardless of efforts from his father to embrace a different career. He lived and died doing what he loved, going fast

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