We don't appreciate some things until we don't have them. Like a toilet that flushes. A car that runs. A refrigerator that keeps food cold. A way to communicate with those around us.
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There are really only two types of famous teen-agers in America today. First and foremost are the overexposed beauties, like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, who are known more for their shapely bodies than their performing abilities. The other class of young celebrities is a far more infamous group, headed by Columbine terrorists Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, whose names are synonymous with death and destruction. Though it was unseasonably cool for the time of year, the energy that reverberated around the young students from Utica Elementary School as they entered Owensboro Catholic High School warmed the spirits of all who were in attendance. The smiles, laughter and anticipation were contagious as the group set to work on their joint project.