Brooklyn Cop “Brooklyn Cop” written by Scottish poet Norman McCaig‚ is a poem that conveys a police officer in Brooklyn to be an aggressive yet affectionate man. Throughout the poem McCaig uses word choice and imagery techniques to express the dual sided nature of the cop. We see that the way he behaves on the streets of Brooklyn contrasts with how he is at home with his wife. The dual sided nature of the cop is shown through the physical description that McCaig uses to convey him. McCaig does
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I’ve always wanted to be a cop because people in my family was one. Ever since my step-uncle came into my family after my dad got married‚ I’ve wanted to be one because he’s one. My dad was a firefighter but I really don’t like stuff like that. When I grow up and I get this job‚ I will be very grateful because this is my dream job. Cops usually get about $56 to $60 thousand dollars a year. There’s also a lot of range depending on how long a cop has been on the job. Members of the NYPD are paid
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It only takes violence or words to change this world‚ cops have families too.It makes no sense‚ they kill their own color‚race‚religion. We the people start looking down to them because of their omnipotent actions.Instead of looking at the color of someone’s skin why don’t they look around at the damage that they will be doing.This story pertains to when I had a frightening experience and how I changed after this. It was a gray cloudy day outside‚ I was entering 5th grade‚my sister preschool‚and
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Cop watching has become one the latest trends. This can create a problem with one sided stories. The audience only sees what is shown in the video. They do not understand the events that led up to the situation. Although it creates the dangers of not knowing what happened before‚ it is important to continue with this trend. Cop watching prevents the idea of your word against a police officer. If there is a video of a police officer betting the person they are arresting‚ there is no denying how the
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Miami vs New York Every city is different than the other‚ and has its own unique advantages‚ and of course‚ disadvantages. Every day‚ many people in the world wonder where to fly for their vacation‚ and try to find the most enjoyable‚ attractive‚ and interesting places. Another considerations in choosing a place to fly for a vacation are money and weather‚ these are the most important things people should look at while searching a place to fly for a vacation. Miami and New York are two of the most
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Of course not all but some cops are just rude and disrespectful that they will pull you over just because of the way you dress‚ look‚ or because of your race‚ etc. That’s misuse of power just because they are cops doesn’t mean they can pull you over without you breaking a law. Under fear they feel more powerful just because they have a badge and think they can be rowdy. They maybe feel under pressure and that’s when they start to scream and be disruptive. Some cops are abusive verbally and physically
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The Miami Marine Stadium (MMS) is a historical landmark home to Virginia Key‚ Miami‚ Florida. Built in 1963 and designed by Cuban-born architect‚ Hilario Candela‚ who was only 28 years old at the time. The Stadium is considered a Modernist icon due to its characteristic reinforced concrete structure. Named after the famous 1900’s yacht designer Ralph Munroe‚ the stadium can accommodate 6‚566 spectators. Due to its photographic panoramic view and its location next to the water and across Downtown
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Miami has very long and unique history making itself different from other cities. What makes Miami different from other cities is the profound affect the Cuban and Haitians immigrants had in that current time and forward. How major events like the Cold War (1947-1991) which was over the struggle of capitalism vs. communism affected the growth of Cubans and held back the Haitians in Miami. Events like these cause the Cuban people to advance while on contrast barely help the Haitians. Cubans have advance
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Part I C. Jai-alai (a sport that originated in Spain) What is jai-alai? To which sports is it similar? Jai-alai is the worlds fastest sport. Jai-Alai originated in the Basque Country of Northern Spain almost four centuries ago. Jai-Alai is similar to racquetball‚ and is played between three walls. 2. In what part of Spain did jai-alai originate? What did the players use for courts? Jai-Alai originated in the Basque Country of Northern Spain almost four centuries ago. Nestled between
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Crime Rates in Miami Still On the Rise In Miami‚ Fl the crime rates on robberies are still on the rise‚ as stated by Miami crime statistics and crime data‚ Miami’s crime level is worse than national average. These strings of robberies are affecting many families and lives‚ due to the fact majority of these robberies turn into homicides. The crime rates and robberies also affect many neighborhoods as it brings down property value‚ and it also establishes a bad environment to raise children and
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