Straight-Edge and the Scene For some youth it’s all about the scene. What is the scene? The scene is a general reference to the music venues in which these youth participate. The straight-edge subculture is one that many may not be familiar with. Why is this? Probably because the straight-edge lifestyle is one of the few countercultures in which the youth that is involved tries to steer clear of drugs and overindulgence. It is closely related to the hardcore/punk music scene. The straight-edge
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Film 1 December 12‚ 2013 Mise en scene of Bicycle Thieves The major feature of Neorealist filmmaking is a concentration on the lives of ordinary people struggling against adversity in the devastation of the aftermath of WWII. They tend to focus on poor‚ working class people and their everyday lives‚ the socio-economic conditions of the time‚ and the desperation and moral ambiguity which results. However‚ not only was the subject matter different that what had come before – Neorealism also created
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throughout history is devastated by many battles of relocation from one reservation to the next. One would perceive the Indians merely as puppets that were manipulated by white settlers. However‚ the Battle of the Little Bighorn was unique. Custer’s Last Stand has been a symbol of bravery‚ of folly‚ and of oppression. The New York Times article provides first-hand knowledge of the event and presents an image of heroic American soldiers who were overpowered by the “savage” Indians. The author takes a firm
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DNA testing on crime scene evidence is considered conclusive‚ but it wasn’t always that way. About 30 years ago‚ this tool was not considered accurate enough to make a difference in identifying or clearing a suspect. DNA profiling is a process of identifying a specific DNA pattern. The history dates back to the 1900s at the University of Leicester‚ and it’s used to solve many cases and identify the suspects of many different crimes. DNA profiling is also used to identify victims of disaster and
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GETTING AROUND Under normal circumstances‚ New York City is easy to navigate. However‚ subway and bus changes can occur at the last minute‚ so pay attention to the posters on station walls and listen carefully to any announcements you may hear in trains and on subway platforms. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Travel info 718-330-1234‚ hourly updates 718-243-7777; www.mta.info. The MTA runs the subways and buses‚ as well as a number of alternative commuter services to points outside Manhattan
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Andrew Niccol. In it‚ Andrew Niccol explores the themes of genetic modification and its possible future use in human engineering. The opening scenes are stylishly designed and subtly introduce the themes and main character of the film. As mentioned‚ genetics plays a very large role in the film Gattaca’ and is introduced in several ways in the opening scenes. The very first images the viewer sees after starting the film is a quote juxtaposed onto a black background‚ followed by another quote. These
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In the film “Stand By Me” by Rob Reiner‚ Chris Chambers inspired an important idea of the importance of justice‚ which may seem hard to achieve but will inevitably lead to good outcomes. In contrast‚ injustice always leads to bad consequences. Reiner set Chris to show viewers that this idea is important because everyone in the modern society faces injustice in such way as lie‚ bribery and corruption whereas many people try to pursue the justice at all times. The events he undergoes‚ such as when
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People’s behavior and attitude at school are influenced by attitudes at home. In Stand and Deliver‚ several characters are influenced by the culture they come form. One of the students Claudia‚ she is what some would consider a "pretty girl." Everyone wants to be with her. Most people seem to judge her based on her looks and social life. Including Mr. Escalante‚ constantly jokes much to her dismay‚ about‚ but he soon apologizes. Claudia is told by her mother "Boys don’t like you if you are too smart"
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A Busy Street Scene In a large capital city like Kuala Lumpur‚ there are several busy streets‚ but the busiest of all is Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. From early morning‚ traffic starts building up. Crowds of pedestrians‚ shoppers and others can be seen walking along the pavements outside the shops or trying to cross the road. The noise of cars and taxis hooting‚ or of scooters‚ flying past is deafening. Anyone who stops by to watch the scene is amazed at the number of vehicles zooming past or crawling
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After viewing the Stand and Deliver movie‚ the one characteristic I believe the most instrumental and important in Escalante’s success as a teacher was passion. I totally agree with Richards when he stated‚ "Great teachers have a passion for teaching. When a passionate person teaches‚ others feel as though they are communicating the most important truths one could ever hear." Escalante’s students responded to his animation and life that he brought to the classroom. Some Bible teachers should
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