... too. In the second stanza, Sandburg admits that there are "painted women under the gas lamps luring the farm boys" (Sandburg, 85, 6-8) and "[gunmen killing] and [going] free to kill again" (85, 9-10). He doesn't deny that these repellent events take place in Chicago; he confirms that they do and that he has seen them happen. It ... bad of the people define the city. Because the first five lines of the poem are structured as a list of Chicagoan occupations like "Hog Butcher of the World, Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat" (85, 1-2), readers are immediately focused on the people of Chicago. Sa...

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... year period- (http://www.thehistorychannel.com/1). More recently organized crime has found it's way into bigger commercial businesses. Sports and entertainment have proved to be some of the biggest money maker for organized criminals. Many sport teams have an influence from the mafia. Throughout the past history of professional sports thousands of scandals have been revealed. Behind the majority of these ... City, and Omaha. Chicago was most noted for housing one of the most notorious gangsters of all time, Al Capone. During prohibition Capone and his affiliates made Chicago into a mone...

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... are the subject of racial neglect, according to Kozol. Kozol said in the discussion with the Children's Express New York Bureau, "Most black kids in America grow up and don't know any white people."(Children's News Express Bureau) Kozol stated in that same discussion that "New York ... Kozol 99) That statement paints a terrifying picture of a place where a run down hall way with a faulty elevator shaft is the safest place for kids to socialize. Another example is that of Mrs. Washington, a woman who is dying of AIDS. She is forced clean her own hospital room after ... seems as though th...

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... . For many others that are wondering why would these kinds expose themselves to the world? It's very obvious that no person is going to give up a nice pad that's reant-free. It's been proven that for better or for worse their lives are exposed which is causing them to rise into the top rating. The producers found that they can make ... , and the wanna be rock star. Lot of work has been put into this project (Observing people in their most private moment) which turn out to be the fast money maker, however reality shows cost around $4000,000 Per hour to produce vs. $2 million for dramatic s...

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... the 1976 census data show that 83 percent of all students from the wealthiest families in the country take advantage of free public education. This would indicate great support for American democratic values if these students were in economically integrated schools. Certainly there is no ... great social advantage in providing free, exclusive education to the wealthiest families in the country. Voucher systems which include private schools are believed to foster racial segregation. ... : the vouchers transfer the normal per pupil expenditures and a $1,500 bonus to the receiving schools....

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... about what he knows best, his generation. It's hard to determine whether he is writing to point out the self-centeredness of his generation or affection for the "unfortunate" rich kids with too much time on their hands. Whichever it may be, McDonell get his points across and can easily connect on the adolescent, intellectual level. It seems much easier as ... characters. They have everything; money, influence, access to the right schools and most importantly good looks. Due to the absence and neglect of their parents, many of these kids are left to roam free, with nothing better to do t...

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... the schools with all the gun violence in their schools do put in metal detectors at the front entrances of schools, there are many ways kids can sneak in weapons to school. In 1990, Congress made it a felony to bring a gun within one-thousand feet of any school under the "Gun ... -Free School Zones" provision of the 1990 crime prevention package. This law won't help very much because of the fact that students sneak in weapons through ... a gun. A survey of Baltimore public-schools students showed that the four most prevalent places to get guns are street corners, friends, drug dealers, a...

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... my age or younger to go through these horrible everyday occurrences described in the book is something unimaginable for me and most people. Although these kids have been through the roughest of times, their natural innocence is still visible even though their harsh environment has given them depressing views and sad ... the South Bronx, Jeremiah and his friends do not speak during our meeting in the jargon that some middle-class Americans identify with inner-city kids. There's no obscenity in their speech, nor are there any of those flip code-phrases that are almost always placed within...

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... friends did little to help in the situation and this made him realize that he was an outsider. Dalton lived a double life, struggling to fit in both with the neighborhood kids and with his high level of social classmates. As a result, hiding his true identity impacted him because he became self-conscious of who he was. Growing up white in a minority ... ;I started to grasp the concept of poverty. I felt angry and deprived for never having known what quality was. I also felt defeated in my efforts to catch up with the Village kids" (150). This gives him determination to try hard, get good...

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... the adults that live nearby, and their children. Unlike the American way, the adults are served with hot, steamy stew first and then the mothers bring their kids into the kitchen to take their own big bowls of stew. When everyone is settled down in their sits, they bring out the trays full of fried ... in the other side, the children are having a war, battling on who gets to eat the most sausages and fried rice. The mothers even help their kids by bringing in food from the kitchen. While, the adults finish eating and resort to coffee and desserts, the late birds hungrily arrive and line...

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... to the students and expect them to perform well in school. The last and final reason is parental concern. Many parents show concern about what the school serves to the kids. Parents show these concerns saying their children have access to too many unhealthy food while at school. An article entitled "School Lunches in Andover: the Good, the Bad, and the ... of this price. Many parents trust their children to choose to eat healthy food and many parents have raised their kids to make good choices. That leaves parents with two choices: consider the "advance payment" offer where their child ...

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... a monthly discomfort lasting a week on average. Imagine a working woman going through all this while performing at her highest efficiency possible to provide for her family in addition to being a home maker. Women were not safe in the public sphere especially within the labor force, enduring harsh working conditions, sexual harassment and unequal pay. Furthermore, to tackle their obstacle, if women were ... ...

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... tongue lapping for action, cunning as a savage-(18) Synecdoche, substituting a less inclusive term for a more inclusive one is used in the beginning and end of the poem "Hog Butcher Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat"(1,2 &32) This is an original and more poignant way of saying that Chicago is filled with blue collar workers, and the economy is built on industry and ... ...

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... two in the plight of the working man whose life goes nowhere. In "Blue Collar," we saw real people with real problems living real lives. They slaved for an auto maker and still struggled to provide their families or themselves with the things they needed in life. In "Taxi Driver," the employees of the cab companies don't own their own cabs ... ...

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... is his overwhelming desire. Tom's chosen path has possible made his life a hell of a lot richer (emotional) then the other path. Diamond, a dog much unlike his name, is the path maker for Mr. Das in "Diamond Dust."" Diamond makes life for Mr. Das' neighbors, co-workers, and his family living hell. The dog is a nuisance; chasing little girls, barking to all ... ...

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... do influence behavior, especially when it comes to young people, and that the industry has a responsibility to counter the glorification of guns and street hustling with a realistic message that empowers kids, rather than landing them in jail" (Marks). Hip-Hop 4 Peace supporters look forward to toning down the lyrics and subject matters of hip-hop, in order to help reduce the ... of "Ending poverty, hunger, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, illiteracy, unemployment, police brutality, and many other life and death issues affecting the quality of life in our communities are more important than free...

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... other comic book heroes have become some of America's heroes, but what about the real heroes? They are the ones that embed themselves directly inside the souls and hearts of kids and adults alike. The one group that has done that for me are the New York City firefighters and police officers. When terror struck the World Trade Center's Twin Towers ... fire fighters and police officers are men and women of distinguished valor. They gave not only myself, but also all of America, the feeling that made this land of the free, free. Hope, faith, courage, and bravery set these people apart and ...

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... and that is raising 5 billion dollars in a city that is seeing one of its hardest economics times in years. One idea Bloomberg has brought forth is putting tolls on the free bridges that connects the 5 boroughs such as Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queensbury Bridge. Which over half a million people travel over every week for ... free. But with this idea many counter agreements have been brought up. Such as why take money from the working class people of this city? And what about the traffic jams ... from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, said the tolls could be devastating. He said, "...

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... sport isn't only popular in the United States, either. Adam, 20, a racer from Australia who I've talked to online says that his reasons for racing may be a bit different from kids just starting out with racing. "I do it for the sound and noise of racing and the speed. It's a hobby and its competitive to have the fastest car, the most powerful ... car and the best looking and loudest car. But, I'm in it for the cash too." Other kids though, explains Adam, see the thrill in racing being illegal. "Kids think that its cool because the cops don't want them to be there," continued Adam "...th...

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... schools stay open 7 days a week from early morning to late evening providing services such as: counseling, tutoring, recreational activities, vocational training, and a safe place for kids to "hang out." New York's RCCP program is widely regarded as one of the most promising violence- prevention programs among public health experts. RCCP is school based program ... . Why wouldn't they want some kind of enforcement present just in case a serious incident happens? This is also sending a clear message to the kids that the police or the safety officers cannot be trusted, when in fact most of...

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... in a relatively ineffective manner. Although he effectively expanded his business within the Buffalo area since he was able to closely manage every location, his business model of hiring local street kids proved ineffective when expanding in areas outside of Buffalo. This is primarily due to the fact he was not able to closely manage those other stores due to their distance ... away from where he was based. Using the same business model and hiring street kids in stores he would be relatively unable to manage was a major mistake Chris made as an entrepreneur. In buffalo, Chris new the .....

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... should support the students into wanting to make better choices for themselves. The Adolescent Portable Therapy (APT) is a new treatment program for young offenders with drug habits. APT works with kids inside New York City detention centers and upstate institutions, and then continues treating them in their home communities. This is a way that they can keep close ties with the community ... sometimes reluctant in knowing their personal responsibilities and do not go to the court. A way to help this problem has been established by Vera. It is called Project Confirm. When kids are arrest...

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... child. Down the hill, I have neighbors that have a garden. They grow more than they could eat, so they bring over a basket of vegetables over every once and a wile. There are kids of all ages around the development. This is a plus because I have two younger brothers, and instead of bothering me they could go out and hang out with ... kids their own age. I also have kids around my own age, and they also have similar interest as me. I have lived here for about four years, and have been the only place I forward coming home to ... ...

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... offend others. The question is how do we deal with this situation? The constitution clearly states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances ... incident in Columbine last year, our nation experienced an amazing increase in fear. Schools all across the country began to increase their security and parents began to fear sending their kids to school. Also as ...

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... a month after its publication, calling it "trash and suitable only for the slums." Other libraries followed suit. Also, in the novel, Huck rejects religion as a means to help Jim become a free man. He had been taught all his life that not telling about a runaway slave was a sin, and sinning meant he would go to Hell. In Chapter 31, Huck decides to ... book, and why Twain wrote it. I also have a problem with the dozens of young people who say they are offended by the word. I can almost guarantee that a majority of those kids listen to music that contains that word over and over. I believ...

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