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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…

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 the Blue Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter movements.…

So, you have a film degree in your possession, you’ve garnered experience and credibility working on numerous small productions and you feel that you are finally ready to make a name for yourself and establish a career in film; but where do you go? It is very likely that your first choice would be Hollywood, California because it is the self-proclaimed “entertainment capital of the world.” But depending on where you live and what your projected cost-of-living budget, coupled with troubling…

Everything has a lifespan; the difference comes in with the number of years it will last. A building made of brick has its own lifespan. With time the bricks and mortar become weak and this leads to the building collapsing. Chicago residents have an advantage since they can go to tuckpointing Chicago. They use tuckpointing method which is the ideal option for preserving home structures. The high-rise buildings have walls which are heavy and exert pressure downward cracking the bricks slowly.…