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    can defend themselves from criminals before police arrive. Also legalizing hidden weapons will help to decrease violence in the streets and citizens can stop any dangerous incident from escalating. In the United State’s violence is increasing day by day and many horrible crimes occurring daily and I am sure that someone who is

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    Jazz Dance Lab

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    linear gesture with a straight and centered spine. Using our upper body to feel the beat and moving along with the legs, as if we normally walk when the opposite hands stick out to the opposite legs. The entire body moves at the same time and all part of the body involve arms, body, and legs, meanwhile, facing ahead while moving across the stage. To indicate Jazz dance, we move as our head and shoulders are lifted as if we put up

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    hip hop, analyzes supporting evidence, and interprets rap lyrics. Moreover, Jay-Z explains how poetry hides beneath the surface of hip hop songs, making it a form of art. However, many individuals are unaware of the poetry due to them focusing on the beat and punch lines of songs or quickly labeling rap as provocative rather than hearing the message behind the lyrics. Jay-Z states an individual cannot half-listen to a

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    them. On a Monday night I was leaving the boys club here in Cicero. All the young kids were waiting outside to get picked up by their parents. One of the kids I would tutor comes up to me saying a girl was getting beaten up by a boy across the street. I was only 12 at the time I couldn’t

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    past blaring as “Even better than I was the last time…” poured through my speakers. For a lot of reason’s Chance the Rapper’s critically acclaimed mixtape Acid Rap morphed the rap genre for me: No longer do rhymes have to be structured and/or neat. Beats don’t have to bang. And it really is okay for hip-hop, which has long been a “tough guys” genre, to be eccentric. Plainly put, Acid Rap was outside the box. Out of my comfort zone. Plus it acted as a flood gate – opening wide and unleashing a unending

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    How can street rules help you survive? Living the street life isn’t the best life to live but it's the best you can do depending on the condition you live in. Many say “I didn’t choose the street life, the street life chose me.” Not all the people have the luxury of living with a loving family that cares about then and wants them to succeed in life. Some people are in a way forced to live the street life just go survive the night. The street life isn’t so safe, there are certain codes that you must

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    it can be noted that the backup singers serve to not only sing lyrics, but also create sounds separating the lines of the lead singer. As Mike Love sings, “We'll all be planning that route” (The Beach Boys, 1963d) it is immediately followed by a 3 beat harmonious “oooo” (The Beach Boys, 1963d) before Mike Love continues. The chorus opens up to Mike Love singing the lyrics directly over the three man harmony in the background, repeating “inside, outside, USA” (The Beach Boys, 1963d). For the most

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    Dreaming can either turn out in a good way or a bad way. In our unit we watched videos, and read articles and stories about dreaming. In my opinion i believe that dreaming is worth it and can be good for a person. I believe that dreaming is good because good things can come from dreaming, it can help a person work hard and set a goal for dreaming, and it is fun to dream. Dreaming can either turn out in a good way or a bad way. I think dreaming is worth it because good things can come from dreaming

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    The Simpsons The smooth sound of the saxophone serenaded my ears as I sat on the luxurious seats of the lounge room awaiting the premiere of “The Simpsons.” From that moment, I not only wanted, but knew that I had to play the saxophone. “The Simpsons” is a depiction of a stereotypical, middle class, American family. The characters which make up this dysfunctional yet hilariously amusing family are Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Although at times the family as a whole can be perceived as foolish

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    Gender roles is the main theme of The House On Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Gender roles are the roles or behaviors learned by a person in relataion to social norms. In The House On Mango Street Espreanza Alicia, and Sally are well-founded examples of gender roles. They are such great examples due to the fact that they are dominated by men in their culture. Esperanza, the main character is a good example of gender roles over the course of the book. “She was a horse woman too, born like me

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