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The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream was written by, the three men whom the story is about, Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt. This book explains the promise between three young men to change what society is trying to deem these young men will become—which is nothing, but drop-outs and drug dealers. Sam, George, and Rameck swore to each other that they would be better than the stereotypes, they would become doctors, and they would give back to their…

Whitman and Hughes Comparison Essay The two poems we have studied and analyzed, Walt Whitman’s “I hear America Singing” and Langston Hughes’ “Let America be America Again”, each have very different central meanings. Both poems show the authors’ outlooks on America, Whitman’s being positive, and Hughes’ being negative. The tone and diction that each of these very successful authors choose to use in their writing come together to create the central message and the mood of the poems,…

around the Las Vegas strip for playing at night clubs, in 1965 Frank Sinatra would earn a Grammy Award for his album “September of my years” but in just 6 years he would retire. He soon would leave retirement by creating his own TV show and releasing a new album “Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back”, in 1973 later in the 1980’s he was criticized for performing in Sun city, South Africa, he later received many awards including the Philadelphia freedom medal and the Presidential medal of Freedom, he later…

on the new jersey turnpike. We see a quick shot of the driver’s hand adjusting the radio. The car-ride itself serves as our introduction to the main character named Tony and establishes the series` context and setting. The shifting focus and movements of the camera might suggest the subjectivity of the viewer sitting beside Tony watching what happens on the ride. Instead of showing the main character directly, we gradually see his arms, then his face, cigar and body. The shots of New Jersey…

Tollway Fee Removal Many people in the United States use car transportation to travel throughout the country. The most common roadways traveled through are highways and along with highways comes a toll charge. Many states use tollways to refund to the damage done on roads throughout years, but this is also very expensive for travelers. As stated by the Illinois Toll Way “The average toll rate on the Illinois Tollway is 6 cents per mile. The typical rate for a passenger vehicle at a manned toll…

“Lean On Me” is a very inspiring movie to watch just because of the way the producer John G. Avildsen put together the movie and based it on a true story. The story shows how you can take something that is negative and shaped it into something that is positive that can help others in the future. A conceited and unusual teacher returns as principal to the high school he had gotten fired from earlier to find it a place of drug abuse, gang violence, and urban despair. The movie “Lean on Me” is a…

Politicians have it rough. From making decisions to better their citizens, to creating campaigns to stay in office, politicians spend each day to better the lives of everyone as well as maintaining reputable social statuses. After all, the relationship between the people and the office holder determines whether he is worthy to hold this job. However, what happens if a certain action, event, or scandal jeopardizes their position? The answer is straightforward: an effective public political…

Phil Tollestrup (born October 21, 1949)[1] is a former Olympic basketball player as a member of the Canadian national men's basketball team during the 1970s. Six feet, six inches tall forward, Tollestrup attributes the development of his basketball ability to his being able to practice on a daily basis both at his school gym, where his father was janitor, and at the local cultural centre, which has an open gym.[2] The native of Raymond, Alberta was later a member of his local basketball team…

Academy-Award nominated film. Moreover, many people say that politics is a contact sport, in this politics centered documentary directed by Marshall Curry this statement rings more valid than anything. Even if you knew the outcome of the 2002 Newark, New Jersey race for Mayor, this riveting documentary kept you intrigued and hooked throughout. Sharpe James, the incumbent, was a crude adversary to challenger Cory Booker, Sharpe James knew this too. Mr. James, being the longest consecutive mayor…

Julius Winfield Erving III was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He was one of the very few players that changed the game. When he played he electrified the court giving him sense power making him seem like he can do anything on the court. Dr.j went up against some of the Nba’s greatest players like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Clyde Drexler and embarrassed them by dunking on them because of his ridiculous athleticism. While he was playing there was no one that could guard…