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    Bitcoin is known as the very first decentralized digital currency, they're basically coins that can send through the Internet. 2009 was the year where bitcoin was born. The creator's name is unknown, however the alias Satoshi Nakamoto was given to this person. Advantages of Bitcoin. Bitcoin transactions are made directly from person to person trough the internet. There's no need of a bank or clearinghouse to act as the middle man. Thanks to that, the transaction fees are way too much lower, they

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    to be a bad person. On the other hand, surely several people admire celebrities being that either they want to play an instrument,sing or dance. As Palmer Writes, “Individually teenagers are passionate-even obsessed- about celebrities, but a certain situation doesn’t form it a vast problem (Pg.1).” Palmer fails to see that it has actually been a problem teenager inherit bad influence on using drugs or getting in jail.

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    In today’s world, every little thing celebrities do become a headline. The media publish exclusives and people tend to soak them up. Why? Simply put, it sells. There is an audience that wants to read and see such material, so the media are happy to comply. However, while some argue that celebrities have a private life that should remain so, the media does not have a right to publish their every personal detail. However, when it comes to actions that have been taken and could still potentially harm

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    Greed In Beowulf

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    very difficult for people to tread off the path of selfishness. The drive for a well-known reputation becomes so great that it is too resilient for some to terminate their quest for this “fame.” This urge, according to “The Fame Motive,” “’It’s like belief in the afterlife in medieval communities, where people couldn’t wait to die and go on to better life,’ Dr. Brim said. ‘That’s how strong it is’” (Carey, “The Fame Motive”). The motivation for fame is something that many people cannot easily escape;

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    A Step Forward After her mother passed away, she decided to cheat on her husband, she decided to do drugs, she decided to have sex with unknown men, and then she decided to get an abortion. What is her next decision? What is next in Strayed’s life? After her life fall apart, she decided to take a step forward and fix her problems. In order to discuss the best decision Cheryl Strayed made after her life fall apart, I will connect her decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and the importance of

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    Grace Unplugged Fame

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    struggles to get through public humiliation and trying to write her first album. Fame deteriorated her and changed her life views toward family, friends, and even God. Fame is an addiction not many people wake up from. Gracie did come out of fame, but not unscathed. She had hurt people

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    A celebrity I would use to promote the opening of a new supermarket is Rachael Ray. Ray is a popular TV personality who is known for her cooking recipes. The reason why I chose Ray is because she is a well-liked public figure. Many people are aware of her cooking background and consider her an expert in the field. Ray, who is 48-years-old and married, is a celebrity many working parents can identify with. Her being a part of a promotional event for the opening of a supermarket can attract the middle-aged

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    push this idea is through social media, which is another problem that consumes too much of our youth’s time. People are too invested in their cyber lives more than their real lives. I know people who would rather sit at home to browse Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram than going outside to hang out with real people. This problem ties in with the celebrity lifestyle in the way that people let a number define

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    decade however, before radio became popular. The first commercial radio stations launched in the early 1920s. By 1930, it is estimated that sixty percent of American households owned radios. Radio became a common source for entertainment and news. People tuned into weekly shows for stories, sports, music and humor. This created fame and celebrity for those involved. While forgotten today, names like Rudy Vallee and Harold Arlin were known throughout the

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    Mrs King Analysis

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    celebrities, yet they have to do the everyday things that we do all the time. Just except the cars and all of that stuff which most celebrities are apt to have. Fourth segment is stating that a doctor at a university did a survey and tested a lot of people and the result is that each person had a reason for their own obsession with their celebrity. But we are more attracted to celebrities doing bad things and being uncalled for. Therefore, segment five is going to be a similar topic. Mrs.King is talking

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