parents as well as children in a more positive and marketable manner. No matter how many revision’s Barbie goes through‚ it is clear to see that the plastic doll still has sex appeal. Barbie was the creation of a Jewish-Polish immigrant named Ruth Handler. Handler and her husband‚ Elliot‚ are the co-founders of Mattel‚ the manufacturer of Barbie. A large producer of toys‚ Mattel‚ has become a household name. Barbie was introduced to the American public in 1958 and is named after Handler’s own
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ranging from a teacher to an astronaut‚ and an endless wardrobe with all the accessories. But a close examination of Barbie may reveal that she does not have everything. Mattel’s Barbie doll has enjoyed a long and profitable history. Invented by Ruth Handler‚ the first Barbie was marketed in 1959. This simple Barbie‚ named after Ruth’s daughter‚ wore only a black and white swimsuit and sold only for three dollars (“The Pros and Cons”). Today‚ Barbie is the best selling fashion doll around the world
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In A Barbie World Life’s... In order for a product to be recognised as a “Popular-Culture” they must have four distinguishing characteristics. They are; firstly: being associated with commercial products; second: developing from a local‚ to a national‚ to a global level; thirdly: allowing consumers to have widespread access to it and lastly: constantly changing and evolving. All of which Barbie has shown throughout the years. These changes have been proceeding as with the procession of technology
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he played two seasons. When he retired at the end of 1928‚ he had played in 3‚033 professional games‚ more than anyone else on record. When the first balloting for the Baseball Hall of Fame took place in 1936‚ Ty Cobb received more votes than Babe Ruth. Ty Cobb was the first plaque to be placed in the gallery of baseball immortals at Cooperstown‚ New York. He retired with 4‚191 major league hits. As a memorial to his parents‚ Ty donated $100‚000 in 1948 for the erection of a modern hospital in his
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Barbie dolls were born in the Wisconsin state of American 50 years ago. They are no longer simple dolls‚ but a symbol of American women‚ American culture and an ideal embodiment of global female. The following essay will firstly discuss Barbie dolls’ historical and cultural background of the era when they appeared. This part includes three aspects‚ which are the consumer society of America at that time‚ the prevailing of hedonism in the consumer society and the enhancement of self-awareness among
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Topic Two: Popular Culture The Nature of Popular Culture A popular culture is a phenomenon that has widespread appeal. In society and culture‚ it should be something with global appeal. Some examples are: Barbie; the Beatles; surfing; and reality TV. Distinguish Characters of Popular Culture Associated with Commercial Products The profit motive is a key factor in the spread of popular culture‚ e.g. Wiggles have CDs‚ videos‚ clothes and lunch-boxes. (Usually) Developing from Local‚ to a National
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Steroids in Baseball Over the past three decades use of steroids in baseball has been brought to light and has been the forefront of much discussion and controversy. Newspapers‚ Magazines‚ Sports works‚ and all types of mainstream media have been covering stories and rumors of players using performance enhancing substances. Steroid use in baseball has become so prevalent that even the United States government has had to step in and help with ongoing investigations to help control the epidemic
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alternative religion I chose to reflect on is Scientology. This is a religion I’ve always wanted to know more about‚ it has its roots in Indian spirituality. I didn’t know that it was a fairly new religion founded in 1954 by a man named Ron L. Hubbard. He created this religion to help people understand the human process of knowing. The meaning of the name Scientology was interesting to me‚ scientia (meaning knowledge)‚ and logos (meaning reason‚ understanding). I like how this religion is dedicated
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[pic] CONTENTS CONTENTS 2 The Apostate 3 Paul Haggis vs. the Church of Scientology. 3 by Lawrence Wright February 14‚ 2011 3 The Obama Memos 54 The making of a post-post-partisan Presidency. 54 by Ryan Lizza January 30‚ 2012 54 The Caging of America 78 Why do we lock up so many people? 78 by Adam Gopnik January 30‚ 2012 78 The Story of a Suicide 89 Two college roommates‚ a webcam‚ and a tragedy. 89 by Ian Parker February 6‚ 2012 89 Spoiled Rotten 116 Why do kids rule the roost? 116
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Ruth’s Chris: ‘The High Stakes of International Expansion’ Defining the Issues As a newly publically traded company‚ Ruth’s Chris was responsible for the development of a new business strategy to focus their efforts on revenue growth in order to meet shareholders expectations. By maintaining continued growth in established restaurant locations‚ this strategy needed to concentrate on building equity capital by planning/executing an international expansion to increase profitability of
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