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In the article, “The More Factor”, by Laurence Shames he explains how historically Americans developed a desire for “more” as the people became a custom to economic growth. The author describes the relationship between the frontier and American consciousness. This is seen as he first provides a historical explanation from the 19th century. He gives us an insight of how historically way of life has changed however, he shows how people are still believing that the country will keep on growing.…

There are many topics in criminal justice that I could write great research papers on but the topic that interests me the most is youth gang members. I want to know do children who live in the inner city have a higher chance of joining a gang then children who live in suburban towns. I have a high interest in our youth because they are the future. As our generation continues to grow old we need younger, brighter, and more intelligent members of our community to stand up for what's right. The…

One important factor that led to the eventual “stability” of the Southwest was the expansion of the U.S. railroads such as the Sonoran railroad in 1882, which ended Sonora’s isolation. Mass production of good were able to be transported and paved way to large-scale mining and expansion of commercial agriculture. The railroad also enabled the movement of U.S. troops to stabilized the region and easy access for military support against the Indians. Railroads in the Southwest also led to more…

In the article “Are the “Boys” at Pixar Afraid of Little Girls”, published in the Journal of Film and Video in 2014, Haseenah Ebrahim argues that, despite the popular belief that children’s movies are free of prejudices, many of Pixar’s films reflect the ideals and opinions of those involved in its production. Over the past two decades, Pixar’s repertoire has expanded significantly, exploring a range of unique plots that both inspire and amaze viewers of all ages. However, the author describes…

Xander is a fan in the sports of: soccer, football, baseball and basketball. He is a fan of Chelsea FC, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Xander has a very broad personality and enjoys many other things besides sports. His favorite food to eat are bean and cheese burritos. Out of the infinite colors in the world, Xander’s favorite color is blue. On his…

The movie Gangs of New York takes place in New York City (1862-63) and illustrates the life of an immigrant named Amsterdam Vallon. The theme of the movie is that it is difficult to survive in an area of immense poverty without engaging in illicit activity. The movie starts in lower Manhattan in 1846 with an Irish Catholic Immigrant group facing off in a bloody battle natives (traditional Americans) who despise the newcomer. The leaders of each group, Bill Cutting of the Natives and Priest…

The movie, Traffic, directed by Steven Soderbergh, is a story that follows the lives of people involved in the drug trade, including dealers, abusers and the law enforcement officials who pursue those involved in these situations. The movie itself follows the lives of two drug enforcement officers in Mexico, two DEA agents from San Diego, a man who takes drugs to and from Mexico, a Supreme Court judge who is unaware of his daughter’s life decisions, and a millionaire family. We follow each…

California is known for having some of the most extravagant tourist attractions in the U.S. What most people think about are locations such as the beach or Disneyland, but there is one place that some of them consider "California's best kept secret." The place itself only attracts 130,000 visitors year round ting when in comparison to Yosemite National Park's 4 million. Although it may sound like a bleak place to go , it is full of natural wonders and geological secrets. This place is no other…

Currently, one looks to the award winning films when looking for entertainment. Recently, a controversial film topped the charts. According to Los Angeles Times, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri received 43 major nominations for the 2018 awards season, winning 20 awards.” While attempting to get audience members root for the underdog, which in this case was a racist cop, the movie has made several headlines. Many want to compare the movie to current events with police brutality or even…

film industry has generated $9.5 billion in economic impact during the 2017 fiscal year. (Hensley) This is the result of many sound stage complexes running operations in Atlanta including Pinewood Atlanta Studios, EUE/Screen Gems Studios, Atlanta Metro Studios, Tyler Perry Studios and Blackhall Studios. (Hensley) In addition, the very same climate in Hollywood that was once inviting to filmmakers has become one of the things that is driving them away with rampant wildfires that can last for days…