... cultures, religions, and ethnicities. Buddhism, becoming popular in the 1950's has been increasing its numbers and presence in America. "By 1997 more than a thousand Buddhist meditation and practice centers were listed in the new edition of The Complete Guide to Buddhist America" (Eck 149). Los Angeles holds many Buddhists, but Buddhism is spread across America. "Los Angeles has its fair share, to be sure, but ... there are also centers in Elk Rapids, Michigan, and Omaha, Nebraska. ... No part of the United States today is untouched bye the presence of this form of Buddhism based in me...

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... throughout time. I grew up in culturally mixed neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York where I experienced both racism and tolerance. On the other hand, Los Angeles, where I currently reside, is often viewed as a "model" for cultural melting, "the melting pot." However, I have come across far more cultural divides in Los Angeles than I ever did in New York. So perhaps my experience in Los Angeles with cultural divides, racism and ... the people who come here to capitalize on the Los Angeles dream, but find their ability to obtain their dreams are often limited by the walls of their class sta...

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... the great things about this country, the freedom to express yourself. It is not fair, nor is it constitutional that music should be censored in anyway. It is not only rap music trying to be censored it is in all types of music. They are taking away their rights and it isn't fair. Wall-Mart CD standards are Changing Pop Music, Wal ... increasing controversy surrounding rap music, with its rough-edged lyrics about sex and violence, has prompted two very different responses from black oriented radio stations in New York and Los Angeles. Two stations WBLS New York and KACE in Los Angeles, h...

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... . Condoms must be distributed to America's public high schools. A. September 1997 study in Chicago and New York found that making condoms available in schools did not increase rates of sexual intercourse, but did increase the likelihood of sexually active adolescents using condoms. B. Since 1992, a Los Angeles County High School has handed out free condoms to students, and the study, conducted ... by the RAND Corp., has delivered an encouraging message for safe-sex advocates, schools and most importantly, sexually active teenagers. C. The Los Angeles County high school's program provides...

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... that gun control bans will actually rid the country of guns is a handicap in process in itself. Will the ban leave American citizens to rely solely on public service? In 1992, there were riots that took place in Los Angeles called the "Rodney King Riots. Local law enforcement left whole neighborhoods to fend ... violent crime problem is, but it is not unnecessary. A person who is uncomfortable taking a stroll alone outside at night or using an ATM in an excluded area may know the fears of being a victim. Even though crime rates are steadily increasing and decreasing, little effort is d...

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... pay retired teachers their pensions plus salaries if they return to the classroom". (EDUCATIONWORLD.COM) A couple of districts have even started offering signing bonuses. The bonus in Massachusetts in twenty thousand dollars, just for signing. That's like NBA or NFL signing bonuses for a teacher. The shortage is making districts very desperate and its making ... the programs will still aid in obtaining more teachers in California. 4 Alternative Certification has trouble getting respect because it has not become a part of a national education agenda. AC's successes are only a matter for l...

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... through Medicaid to receive treatment and medicine according to the Affordable Care Act sign into law by President Obama in 2010 (Varney, S., 2009). An outreach worker for a clinic in Los Angeles searches the city's streets to find homeless people and inform them of this free health insurance they may be ... eligible for. The problem is that some of these people do not want to take advantage of the resources because they rather be left alone. However, there is a clinic in ... by the College of Nursing from the University of Akron. The program was designed for women and children at home...

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... desk. I guess they figured putting them behind a desk was the justified punishment for killing an African-American. An example from my personal life comes in the form of a car search. While traveling back to school the Louisiana State Police pulled me over searched my car and told me, when he ... in five years? And they all said they basically wanted the American dream. Out of the three, Jefferson was the only one actually doing something to ensure that his tomorrow would be bright. The other two wanted the dream, but did not know how they were going to it. According to Angela Alexander, ...

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... the law are treated as pushovers and it is becoming a larger problem all the time. For women who work as lawyers or judges it is harder because in order for them to become a lawyer they need permission from the court of their state which is made up usually of men. It is wrong to judge ... is aware of every danger. Life for a cop is already hard, with having to worry if they will live an other day or if they will die in the line of duty, prejudice just makes it worse for the women cops. Hopefully women are not discouraged because of the way some men treat them. Women ... there is only a f...

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... public as normal, but until the 1980s one could hardly say the word "sex- on television without being condemned. Yes, America is currently in a rapid decline of moral values. Judging by current statistics, all that once was immoral is now considered moral. It seems as though people ... 30% of the children born today are born out of wedlock. The American public is turning into a puppet of the few people that are in charge, namely the media and Hollywood. The message going out today maintains that everything pleasurable is moral. Such a message poses a great danger ... Himmelfarb states, ...

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... musically regardless of the response because of the first amendment. Luther Campbell, of the rap group 2 Live Crew released a single titled "Banned in the USA" in response to the labeling. The lyrics of this song are blatantly attacking the governments" right to censor music and the parents who fight for it ... black, 2 strong Doing the right thing, and not the wrong So listen up, y'all, to what we say We won't be banned in the U.S.A.! Banned in the USA, I was Banned in the USA, I was Banned in the USA, I was [Reporter]: "Luke's concerts are for adults" [Luke] (being interviewed): "If it...

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... they managed to create a strong legacy for the recording company. They nurtured young singers, turning them to hit-makers who could perform well in the market and promote the products of Motown. And through such actions, the recording company was recognized across America for its efforts to fight ... and response style of singing, with distinct cord structures. The call and response style involved succession two unique phrases, commonly played by different individuals, in which the second phrase can be heard as a response to the first phrase. The sections of horn and string, together with...

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... their kids from what they had gone through as children. Also more mothers are working today than ever before. That leaves more children in daycare centers and off the streets. To say that children today are overprotected is an overstatement. I do believe that they are more protected today, ... and in daycare we had one teacher; our playground was in a huge open field. Now there are at least two teachers and the playgrounds now are fenced in. Some elementary schools still have a playground in an open field, but they also have four to five assistant teachers surrounding it. All daycare ce...

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... war on terrorism giving too large a shift of power to the executive branch? It seems that since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the executive branch has gained excessive power. In an article written by David E. Sanger for the New York Times, several good points are brought forth on this issue. The president (George W. Bush) has so much power now that ... ...

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... America to create stricter gun control regulations. One of the major reasons that American society needs stricter gun control is that guns are present in many crimes. According to the U.S. Census of 2000, 64.9% of all homicide victims were murdered with firearms (United States 8). Guns are ... total of 10,567 handgun murders in the U.S. in 1998 (Crooker 5). Far more disturbing than that fact is that American society is killing their children at an alarming rate. "In 1997, the Centers for Disease Control reported that the firearm death rate of children in the United States is twelve ... t...

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... E. Wright, Wright discusses issues ranging from handguns, large capacity magazines, concealed guns, and how anti-gun groups misconstrue the facts regarding guns. In this article, Wright makes some compelling arguments that seem to have some thought behind them, or more "common sense" than anything. ... murderers to kill large numbers of victims." (Wright, 2012, Para. 7) Wright states, "It takes 2 seconds or less to change the magazine in a weapon, which is simply not an impediment for an armed man shooting unarmed victims." (Wright, 2012, Para. 8) Though this argument seems valid, ......

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... television, than any other thing. Nowadays, even children, to be more specific, toddlers spend most of their time watching T.V. Shouldn't they be playing with their toys inside or outside, playing in the yard, going to the park for a walk or to play on the swings and slides? Don't you remember when you were young when your parents took you to the ... the Jerry Springer Show, you don't want to be a guest, or you always say that won't happen to me. But nowadays, a lot of teens are doing things that are seen in talk shows like the Jerry Springer Show, because they think it's right, since t...

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... the heroes who were died for the freedom of America. America is a free and independent country, it is also one of the strongest country in over the world. All of these things that America is having because of the hero's large services. How would you feel if students can learn ... Beside the thankfulness, standing for the Pledge of Allegiance improves the united spirit of Americans. When all students stand together in the school for the Pledge of Allegiance, it shows forcefulness, unity in which no one can break up that spirit. I understand that some people may think that students have a ...

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... I know I have, and it is one of the worst things I have ever smelt. I think the statement, "If there is a smoking section in a restaurant, then there should be a peeing section in a pool," pretty much sums up how disgusting smoking is. If you just think about how many negative factors come from smoking, or being around smoking, ... form of tobacco, adding to the 430,000 people that die every year from smoking. The sad thing is that tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death in the US. Preventable means that people aren't forced to do it or they can't avoid it, it means that they ...

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... chosen the topic Hip Hop for my final exams. Music, especially Hip Hop, is very important in my life. I'm listining to music nearly evry day and it has a great influence on myself. Music can change or intensify my mood in a positiv way. But Hip Hop not only influences my feelings, it also has become a ... why I'm listening to Hip Hop music or the other way, Hip Hop is a reason why I'm playing basketball. Who Knows? Both Hip Hop and basketball have their roots in america. Both are invented and dominated by black. Nor I'm not a great fan of america, nor I wanna act or be like blacks. What...

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... of anybody else controlling my life. I am glad that people have the right to speak freely and not be put in jail for it. I can dress however I want and not be shot at or killed for doing so. In other countries people can't even eat certain foods nor have certain privileges to play sports. People like the Al Queada terrorists ... American people and their children. I am proud of those hard working marines that fight for us everyday. I thank my country for being so caring and giving, we all live in a country that has given lives for me and others. To be an American citizen is to be a piece ...

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What is the best sport in America? Basketball is the best sport in America. The reason why basketball is the best sport is because it takes the most skill to play than any other athletic sport. Basketball also takes a lot class because fans can judge the way players act much easier than other sports. Basketball has the most skill involved than any other sport in the country. The game does not consist of an individual talent; a player must be an all around athlete. A basketball player must be able to jump, pass, shoot, dribble, be quick, and many more features the game involves. A person must b...

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... Sun deals with many issues but none more than Prejudice's--the act of pre-judging something. The Caucasian or white population in the story were one of the prejudice groups. They try to strong arm the Youngers out of their neighborhood. Walter is also constantly talking ... keep the black man down. The play is based on the prejudice of all mankind, at that time. The prejudice of the white people in the story is widely seen in one incident. The welcoming committee tries to discourage the Youngers from moving into the white neighborhood. The committee also uses their money to keep the .....

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... even teaching us the useful knowledge we need to get through the next 60 years? The answer is no, in recent decades our education system hasn't kept pace with the rest of the world. In the 1970s, the U.S. had a higher percentage of college graduates than any other nation. Now we're sixteenth and ... a simple PowerPoint on an easy topic the teacher chose for them. The standards of education have declined rapidly and since high standards are not enforced in K-12, many students enter college without basic skills, necessitating colleges to lower their own expectations of and demands on stud...

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... should not limit the amount of violence being exposed to Americans. The first thing is the news which plays a major role in most of the violence we see. Every night around five o-clock thousands tune in to their local news channel. Most of what they see is the horrible events happening all over the world, usually involving ... violence. But all that we see is true and people want to be informed. So the news says and shows it like it is. Violence in the news is like an action packed sequence from a movie, it keeps the viewers interested. Without it the news would be boring and no one woul...

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