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Helping the Community During this winter quarter, the unit that I really liked the most was the one based on empathy because that unit made me think about more on why I need to help others in need. When I read the article “The Singer Solution to World Poverty” by Peter Singer really helped me realize that I do not need to be spending money on luxuries but instead donating that money to charities. As he states, “Again, the formula is simple: whatever money you’re spending on luxuries, not…

Lil Wayne: Top 7 Outrageous Interview Quotes PPcorn art Lil Wayne was everyone's favorite rapper in the mid- to late 2000s. You couldn't turn on the radio without hearing one of his latest tracks or catching a song he was featured in. But you might not have heard some of these outrageous interview quotes from the favorite rapper of your high school days. Here are Lil Wayne's top six most outrageous interview quotes of all time. Number Six: Lil Wayne On How He Spent His Jail Time As most fans…

adore this author, Dr. Seuss. He wrote numerous books; several have morals in them, such as this. If you want something to change, you have to take the initiative and make the change. In John Mayer's song Waiting on the World to Change, he declares that he can not beat the wrong in the world so he will wait until things get better. Mayer says the fight is not fair and he does not have the means to beat the corrupt system. So he just waits and does not help. On the other hand, Dr. Seuss says to…

the record business in all of Los Angeles, to start a record label. Dre wants a place to put out his own music” (McDermott, 2002, p 13). Eazy-E wanted to get out of the dope dealing game because only one can last so long with only so much money and Dr. Dre wanted to work for himself by making his own music and releasing it under a real record…

environment today which is the concern of deforestation. In “The Truax” you showcase, through the plot, a major environmental problem and show the point of view from two different sides of the issue. “The Truax” is set up in a fantasy land similar to Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” to make it appeal to adult and children alike. The beginning of the book starts off with Truax, the logger, about to cut down some trees as a part of his job, but Mr. Guardbark swoops in and stops Truax. The two characters…

tackle beginning reading successfully. In particular, young readers need to learn certain high frequency words that do not follow phonics rules” (Robb). These types of words are words like was and said, that children would not be able to sound out. Dr. Robb suggests that children should read books that have both words spelled phonetically and sight words. Books like these encourage children to use the phonic skills they know while also being able to learn and memorize common sight words…

Macklemore, relevant music and latest track ‘Growing Up’ Known for chart-topping and megalomaniac hits Same Love and Can't Hold Us, rap artist Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis is set to keep the ball rolling again with a new song to be released entitled Growing Up. After being low on the radar for the past two to three years, Macklemore and Lewis would be heard again via the said song which shouts of the former's recent penetration to fatherhood. Macklemore's latest hit would definitely be…

Andre Romelle Young “Dr.Dre” Was born in Compton, California on February 18th, 1965. He went to Centennial high school where he dropt out his junior year. Dr.Dre early influences were his parents who were both singers and both were in singing groups. After his parents split Dre went on to live with his mother who married several times and moved around a lot eventually ending up living in the Wilmington Arms housing projects. Dr.Dre did not like school so after he dropt out he committed his life…

Short Fiction Yertle the Turtle, How do people gain power? In this story there was a power thirsty turtle. This turtle’s name was Yertle. Yertle believed that he was the king over everything he could see. The way he achieved his power was by stacking up on his fellow turtles. Eventually the turtles on the bottom had grown tired. Next one belch from the bottom turtle had thrown Yertle right off his high throne. Now the turtles have no king and live freely. The Bet, How does money influence power…

The guys of Deaf Rhino rolled out a performance of their new album at Shady Katie’s. On a mini tour of sorts, thee bill for the night included Michael Madar, Call Me Felix (at the time just Jake Falana of Kid Felix), Terrible Friends and Heroes in Error. Madar, as always, has such a charming and entertaining stage personality. He keeps the crowd amused with jokey commentary and hilarious song selections. A cover of Rodney Carrington’s “In Her Day” and his take on Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “ I Like Big…