The government subsidized Jordan Downs Housing Projects in the Watts district of Los Angeles consist of 700 units that are home to some of the poorest residents in the entire state of California. Recently a measure was unanimously passed by the LA City Council that calls for the demolition and redevelopment of the projects‚ leaving a gravely uncertain future for the nearly 2400 low income residents that currently occupy Jordan Downs. The poor condition and high crime rate have caused nearly unanimous
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would the Defense be able to make against the Prosecution? The Rodney King beating of 1991 was the breaking point for the African Americans and minorities of South Central Los Angeles and all over the country. Because this notorious‚ yet historical beating was caught on camera‚ it paved the way for an improved reformation of the Los Angeles Police Department or the LAPD. It also showed the unfair treatment of minorities‚ not only by police‚ but by regular people. Rodney Glen King was born in Sacramento
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of Looking at the Balance of Duality in Los Angeles From an architecturally prominent downtown to the surf and sand of Venice Beach‚ Los Angeles is vastly diverse and culturally rich. Life in the City of Angels is like nowhere else. Where else can you spend an afternoon seeing iconic attractions in Hollywood and then visit cultural landmarks like the Getty Museum in the evening? From a unique network of living areas to the world-famous dining venues‚ Los Angeles has always demonstrated a melting
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000‚000‚000 (37 billion dollars) D) $16‚000‚000‚000‚000 (16 trillion dollars) Answer: D Level: Easy LO: 1 2. In the years between 1990 and 2001 when global gross domestic product rose 27%‚ what was the growth in global exports? A) 25% B) 75% C) 35% D) 50% Answer: B Level: Medium LO: 1 3. What is a “foreign exchange rate?” A) the price to buy a foreign currency B) the price
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Smog in Los Angeles Smog has been a major problem in megacities all over the world since the creation of the automobile. There are many factors that contribute to smog over Los Angeles‚ California‚ but I will focus on the automobile emissions. The word smog is a combination of the words smoke and fog. According to dictionary.com the definition is “smoke or other atmospheric pollutants combined with fog in an unhealthy or irritating mixture.” (dictionary.com). Through out this paper I will
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CSS 119 Film Review #2 “Los Mineros” 1.Discuss some of the labor and living condition issue in this film In the film‚ Mexican miners were living under terrible situation. They had been treated inhumanly. Their living environments were extremely unhygienic‚ there was no fresh running water or appropriate place to dispose garbage. Because of the unfair treatment between Anglo miners and Mexican miners‚ most miners and their families were suffering from starvation. Moreover‚ Mexican miners`
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In north western Spain‚ next to the Ebro River and the Mediterranean Sea‚ is Los Ancianos meaning The Elders in English. The city started as the village of Ruimar which was founded in 1917. The government structure includes a senior citizens’ commission providing wisdom and guidance‚ while attracting the most desirable global immigrants‚ supporting vigorous economic and population growth for the 1.5 million citizens. With rich wetlands‚ exotic birds‚ picturesque beaches‚ soothing hot mineral waters
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always instilled good morals in me as well as analyzing the way that I treat others. Upon reading some of the stories‚ I found that the writers wrote them in a way to display similar aspects. In stories like “La comadre Sebastiana/ Dona Sebastiana” and “Los tres hermano” The Three Brothers‚” Display topics involving humility and the belief in God are portrayed throughout the selections. I will be referencing several stories in which the writers discuss a one’s morals as well as their religious belief and
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In Luis Valdez short play “Los Vendidos”‚ it is clear that there was a stereotyping issue and he demonstrates this symbolically. I have analyzed his symbolic demonstrations on how Mexicans are labeled and looked down on by society. This short play takes place in Honest Sanchos car lot. Miss Jimenez is a secretary from Governor Reagan’s office and she is looking for a Mexican type for the administration. When he walks up to Honest Sancho‚ she firmly insists that her name is pronounced JIM-enez‚ she
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Some people in your life will say hi. These people are usually friendly and will benefit you and bring you many pleasures and happiness. The other half will say ’lo‚ which is the shortened version of "Hello". These people are usually lazy and will hinder you and bring you many hardships in life. That sucks. Captions: You used to lie so close to me Now there’s nothing more than empty sheets You love When you know I can’t love So I think it’s best We both forget Before we dwell on it
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