[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco] What do you do when it’s so unequal? Wear Michael Jordan’s with your tuxedos It’s hood now It’s hood now Yea, yea It’s “hood” now Public school system only teaching parts So the school of hard knocks is what make you street smart You’re hood now Hood now Yea, yea Hood now Open fire hydrant ‘front the liquor store Kool and perm ads all on the billboards You in the hood now You in the hood now That’s right You in the hood now Ramen noodle soups, you make the best Water in the milk to make it stretch That’s the hood now That’s the hood now That’s the hood now That’s the hood now Ivy League was running really well then They slipped up and let Cornel in It’s hood now It’s hood now Yes it is It’s hood now In Miami Beach, it’s rich white folks But Memorial Day, “you know who” do the most It’s hood now It’s hood now It’s hood now Yea, it’s hood now And house shoes is for the house fool The homies wear ‘em out, how cool It’s hood now It’s hood now That’s hood now Oh yea, that’s hood now And that Mercedes Benz, on them giant rims Open up the trunk and see ‘bout twenty ten’s That’s hood now It’s hood now That’s hood now Oh yea, that’s hood now And diamond chains was for kings and queens But since we got to ‘em they’ll never be the same They hood now They hood now Bling, Bling It’s hood now You pissed her off, you broke the rules Her earrings out, she taking off her shoes It’s hood now It’s hood now It’s about to be... Really hood now Chop up Jazz, loop up the Rock Sample the Blues, call it Hip-Hop It’s hood now It’s hood now Yea mayne It’s hood now [Hook] We took that hurt, made it into songs God bless the child that’s got his own Sayin’ it’s hood now Sayin’ it’s hood now [Verse 2: Lupe Fiasco] Pants saggin’ right off my ass I sit it down, right in first class It’s hood now It’s hood now Yes sir It’s hood now Fancy restaurant, dress code
Entitlement Programs in the United States today are much like Robin Hood of old. Taking money from those who have and giving it to those who have none. But are these programs good? In order to fully understand this question, one must first understand what an entitlement program is. An entitlement program can be defined as a governmental mechanism where public funds are given to people because they meet some kind of requirement. There has been a political firestorm over entitlement programs in the…
Introduction to Literature Karen Risley, MA May 27, 2013 Lying with Wolves Fairy tales have always been designed to entertain as well as teach the essential morals of good vs. evil. One classic tale that epitomizes this theme is Little Red Riding Hood. This fairytale has endured different versions and translations over hundreds of years primarily as a children’s story. It’s a classic evil vs. innocence fairytale that’s theme is highlighted with graphic imagery and underlying symbolism. The primary…
The play opens during the day time. Jack and Red Riding Hood are hiding in the bushes outside a wolf’s home. RH: [with a hushed voice] Look, here he comes. Are you ready? JACK: I’m not so sure about this Red. I mean how do we even know it’s the right wolf? RH: [Irritated] We’ve gone through this a million times. It’s not wrong to beat up the bad guys. Somebody needs to teach them a lesson. Somebody needs to stand up against these bullies. The pigs said the wolf had a white patch of hair on his…
Business Policy Dr. M. Harris Case Study 10 (a) Robin Hood and his Band of Merry Men had a successful first year. With new recruits pouring in from the furthest outreaches of England, Robin had met his objective of strengthening in number. Although he was satisfied with the size of the organization, he has realized necessary preparations had not been made to accommodate the now over abundance of members of his organization. Many challenges now face Robin such as a lack of provisions and lack of funds to…
Teaching Note: Case 1 – Robin Hood Case Objectives 1. To provide an introduction to the conceptual framework of strategic management using a non-business situation. 2. To introduce students to the process of problem identification and potential solution analysis that will be used in case discussions throughout the semester. See the table below to determine where to use this case: |Chapter Use |Key Concepts…
Riding Hood” by anonymous author For English 214 September 16, 2009 A Conspiracy Theory “The Little Red Riding Hood” might at first glance appear as a well-meaning morality tale stressing the importance of using caution and of not being fooled by “wolves that come in sheep's clothing.” On closer examination, however, the version authored by an anonymous writer reveals values that promote traditional but oppressive ways of viewing the world. Nestled within “The Little Red Riding Hood” lie messages…
scene, donned the Safety Hood and entered the tunnel. After a heart wrenching delay, Morgan appeared from the tunnel carrying a survivor on his back as did his brother seconds later. The crowd erupted in applause and Morgan and Frank re-entered the tunnel, joined this time by two other men. Even though they were unable to save all of the workers, they were still able to rescue many of the workers who, otherwise, would have died for sure. Reaction to Morgan's Safety Hood and his heroism quickly spread…
In the Robin Hood case, we can easily apply the principles of a business organization. Robin was the CEO of the Merrymen. He made all important decisions and a few lieutenants serve in roles that have been delegated such as information gathering, discipline, finances and provisioning. These make up the top management in the organization. This is associated with the Fayolism theory developed by Henri Fayol who proposed that managers perform particular functions for the growth and success of the organization…
Ever since I’ve owned a car, I have always changed my own oil. My father, who worked as a mechanic on the side, learned how to work on cars from his dad. So naturally, when I was old enough he decided to teach me how to work on my car. One of the first lessons in do-it-yourself car maintenance is how to change the motor oil. A simple process that only requires a few tools, and is an easy way to saves money. All while having a sense of accomplishment once finished. First, you must get the proper…
Journey of “Little Red Riding Hood” Throughout history, the most classical monster movies, fairytales, and comic book heroes and villains have transformed to suit society today. The creators of entertainment in America do not want these legends to be eliminated from peoples’ childhood memories; therefore, they put forth the effort to keep the stories alive. One of the most well-known short stories that has been revised and modified throughout history is “Little Red Riding Hood,” written by Charles Perrault…
