Abstract
This paper explains the contents of the video briefly, stating that it is designed to explain both the intricacies and enchantment of childbirth and the benefits of what has been called the "Lamaze Techniques" of natural childbirth, one in which natural relaxation and breathing, coached by the husband/partner is used. The writer examines each section separately, explaining what the scene and providing critique of the methods used.

From the Paper
"Promotion material on the Lamaze web site says that "Celebrate Birth!" appeals to the intellectual, emotional, and intuitive sides of viewers. It explains the design of the birth process, suggests and models labor skills, and shows expectant parents and caregivers that birth can be a positive and empowering experience (www.lamaze.com). After viewing and analyzing the tape, it seems that it appealed more to the emotional, than to the intellectual or intuitive (whatever that means in terms of childbirth)."

Tags:childbirth, labor, natural, breathing

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In this article, the writer discusses the advantages and disadvantages of celebrating New Year's Eve. The writer maintains that celebrating New Years with a family or friends is a great way to remember the New Year, different cultures have different ways to celebrate the holiday, but New Year parties with alcohol involved should be carefully planned or otherwise the disadvantages of celebrating New Year are injuries and deaths. The writer argues that celebrating New Years have both pros and cons, which means that people should carefully consider their plans for the New Year's celebrations.

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"A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations reports the number of deaths that occur from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as over 135. This is one reason that people should not celebrate New Year's Eve if they plan to use alcohol at their parties or even at different night clubs."

Tags:family, celebrations, drinking

Abstract
This paper examines the relationship between the paparazzi (journalistic photographers) and celebrities, which has been bought into the spotlight by the death of Princess Diana in a car crash trying to escape from them. It evaluates the lack of clear cut boundaries when it comes to the paparazzi and their rights and proposes a new law to be enacted that will restrict the photographing of the famous to public events or events that the paparazzi is invited to by the star in question. Anything outside of those boundaries should be considered a crime. It reviews several famous court cases on the topic of invasion of privacy of celebrities and argues that celebrities should not have to give up their right to basic privacy simply by becoming famous.

From the Paper
"For many years the press and the famous were friends. The press attended openings of films, causes that were important to the stars, and other events in which the public had an interest, and the celebrity benefited from their presence. It began to change several decades ago when the press began to invade the private lives of the celebrities that they covered. Over the years there have been several famous court cases in which the celebrity has asked for relief from such stalking and harassment from the press."

Tags:Princess, Diana, celebrities

Abstract
This paper considers the ways in which celebrity culture has played a role in the marketing of luxury fashion products as a luxury experience. The paper begins with a brief history of conventional advertising and discusses the psychological, social, economic, and technological aspects of our culture and looks at how marketing has affected the ways in which brands are advertised using celebrities as endorsers.

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"The struggle to make a good impression and foster customer loyalty toward a product has been part of marketing and advertising history since before the turn of the twentieth century in Europe and the United States. After the Industrial Revolution took hold in Western Europe and the United States during the nineteenth century, more and more mass-produced goods were manufactured and bought by customers who, in previous years, might have made their own goods or gone without. A focus on capturing a customer's attention and desire with advertising practices went..."

Tags:luxury, experience, celebrity

Abstract
The paper studies the use of celebrities in marketing communications. This includes the origins, rationale, advantages and disadvantages. The paper discusses the methods of gauging the effectiveness of celebrities in marketing communications.

From the Paper
"The use of celebrities in marketing is as old as marketing itself, at least in the organized mass-communications sense. Picture histories of advertising show that as soon as true advertising campaigns emerged from the background of storefront signs and the equivalent of classified ads in the th century they began using the images and endorsements of actors and actress sports stars and other public figures who in modern terms we would describe as celebrities."

Tags:celebrities, marketing, communications, advertising, advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness

Abstract
An expository essay which discusses celebrities who make political statements. The focus is on film actor George Clooney and his comments on U.S. foreign policy. The paper discusses his outspoken political activism and critically examines his credentials.

From the Paper
"The burning question; is George Clooney a political expert and if so when did he gain the credentials to be an authoritative commentator on the foreign policy of the U.S.? Clooney is entitled to his views but as a film star, his real expertise is in making entertainment and not in making foreign policy."

Tags:expository essay, celebrity, political, George Clooney, actor, citizen

Abstract
This paper describes how Mark Twain's short story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," made him an overnight sensation in the American literary scene. The reviewer gives a brief plot summary of the story, yet focuses on why this particular work gave Twain such widespread recognition. Also included are critic's remarks about whether Twain actually intended this short story to be humorous. The reviewer concludes that it is quite obvious why "Calaveras" made readers take interest in Twain. Besides its humor and interest, it is an insightful tale about the people who lived in the West during that time period.

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"In the story, Twain described a betting man by the name of Jim Smiley (a unique name in itself) and his leaping frog. "He'd give him a little punch behind," Twain wrote, "and the next minute you'd see that frog whirling in the air like a doughnut--see him turn one summerset, or maybe a couple, if he got a good start, and come down flat footed and all right, like a cat." Smiley bet on anything he could, similar to unfortunate gambling addicts today."

Tags:Mark, Twain, The, Celebrated, Jumping, Frog, of, Calaveras, County, American, literature, humor, satire

Abstract
The paper discusses how the media is the creator and perpetuator of celebrity culture and argues that when our fascination with the culture dies out we will see that it is lacking meaning. The paper looks at how
a certain amount of preoccupation with the rich and famous has been around for centuries and how Princess Diana was a key in the formation of the persistent and intrusive celebrity culture. The paper also points to Marilyn Monroe and how her death was a triggering event in the formation of a celebrity. The paper then contends that people who subscribe to celebrity culture don't follow celebrities because they care about them, but because they hope to be the first to know of the next big scandal. The paper further contends that the undeserved attention given to people who don't deserve the sort of merit they are receiving is the reason why our celebrity culture is turning into a cheap culture.

From the Paper
"Celebrity culture has changed drastically since the days of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, or even Marlon Brando. At one time celebrities were the "untouchables"; not only could you not get close to them, but they seemed like something from another world as well. Celebrity culture is a relatively new thing in that the media has turned celebrity culture into a bit of a joke; before the media and the paparazzi became such insatiable hounds, celebrity culture - of course - existed, but it wasn't viewed as trivial and meaningless and as detriment to our society as a whole. Our increasing fascination with celebrity culture and status is an effect of globalization; as our worlds are becoming closer and smaller, we feel the desire to be closer. Globalization plays a significant role in celebrity culture; media fuels celebrity culture and if it weren't for the very people who purchased these forms of media, celebrity culture would cease to exist and it is these very forms of media that over the decades have turned celebrities like the eloquent and classy Princess Diana turn into the scandalous and taboo like Britney Spears."

Tags:Princess, Diana, Marilyn, Monroe, Madonna, scandals, media, culture

Abstract
This paper explores the various reasons many celebrities and athletes develop eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. The writer of this paper contends that although the causes for anorexia and bulimia are the same for celebrities as everyone else, celebrities are more prone to eating disorders due to intense pressure from the media to aspire to "perfection." The public's attitude towards female celebrities is defined by the media, which puts enormous pressure on celebrities to achieve and maintain an unattainable look. This paper examines the eating disorders of several celebrities including Paula Abdul, Karen Carpenter and Calista Flockhart. This paper also contains a brief yet concise overview of anorexia and bulimia, which includes the symptoms, causes and treatments for these disorders.

From the Paper
"Denial is a large part of any neurosis. By emphasizing Ally McBeal's attitude towards an obvious weight problem, the network belittles the problem, and in effect says it is cool to extremely skinny all this talk of Anorexia and Bulimia is silly. One of the problems for Paula Abdul was peer pressure and poor role models. Abdul fit the mold for eating disorders. She was a portly young girl who loved ballet and wished to look like her peers. The exact cause of anorexia varies in different patients. There are many factors to take into consideration. "A number of factors, including cultural and family pressures, chemical imbalances, and emotional and personality disorders collaborate to produce both anorexia and bulimia, although each disorder is determined by different combinations of these influences. "

Tags:media, perception, society, pressure, calista, flockhart, paula, abdul

Abstract
The paper discusses the effect of celebrities such as O.J. Simpson and Paris Hilton on American culture, which illustrates the extent to which virtually anyone who is famous even for negative behavior can inspire emulation. The paper explains the psychology behind this emulation and discusses how celebrities are generally negative role models. The paper therefore concludes that although there may be reason to admire celebrities for their specific accomplishments, the blind admiration of fame without regard to personal shortcomings is damaging, especially to young people still in the process of formulating their personal values.

Outline:
Introduction
The Psychology of Celebrity Emulation and Its Detrimental Effect on Society
Celebrities Tend to Make Bad Role Models
Conclusion

From the Paper
"According to news reports at the time, when O.J. Simpson was on trial for murdering his ex-wife and Ron Goldman in 1995, national sales of white Ford Broncos, Bruno Magli shoes, and white Akita dogs all increased dramatically. In fact, Bruno Magli sales of the particular model skyrocketed as a result of the unexpected publicity of the association with Simpson, and pet stores reported that people asked for "O.J. dogs" instead of referring to the Akita by name. Such is the power of celebrity in American culture."

Tags:psychology, emulation, fame, values, worship