On a more uplifting note, it's also been shown that celebrity power can turn the hearts and minds of teens and adults in some beneficial directions. ... Truth be told, the lights go out each night for every star like they go out for us. ...
I have always enjoyed the history of New York City; in particular that history which surrounds the Five Points in lower Manhattan. In this paper I will examine the class structure of the Five Points beginning with geographic and architectural significances that assisted in the class structuring; then I will examine the archeological evidence which further sheds light on the lives of those who resided in what became known as America's first slum. The Five Points, called so because of the five corners of streets that merged together within the ward; Mulberry Street, Anthony (now Worth Stre...
For many years now, pondering minds have questioned the thought of having marijuana, or cannabis sativa, listed as another medicinal drug. Some say that marijuana can not be used as a medicine and that there is no evidence of its medicinal purpose; But on the other hand, there are those who think di...
It makes first line mention in all the news stories for the night and sometimes for weeks and months to come. ... The program also gives special attention to supervision on the playground, at lunch, and in restrooms, noting that the greater the number of teachers supervising, the less bullying occurs. ...
One day as I was driving to my sister's house in Ravenswood, I saw an elderly man standing at the end of the off-ramp. The gentleman was holding a sign that read: "Homeless will work for food. God Bless."" As I rolled to a stop, I rolled down my window and offered him my last five dollars. To m...
