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The values at the turn of the millenium as well as the style of life varies considerably from the ones in the past. From the early childhood we are taught to learn what happens around us. There is an unwritten principle that if you do not know what happens around, you are old-fashioned. Therefore to be up to date you have to listen to the news, watch TV and read the press. Lots of people stick to this principle, buying newspapers every day, having radio or TV set on for the whole day. All of these makes them sure that they are up to date.