Graffiti: art or eyesore in urban life
A Washington view on graffiti traces its history from Roman walls to Kilroy and modern hip hop tags. It notes costs of cleanup, links to gangs, and contrasts between vandalism and muralism as taggers like Tim Brindle move toward peaceful public art projects in Philadelphia.
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Graffiti Crackdown Across U S Cities
The piece outlines how cities fight graffiti with laws banning paint sales to minors and locking up cans. Measures include patrols, bright lights, fences, wax coatings, and citrus cleaners to remove marks. Some cities offer legal mural walls and youths cleaning up graffiti as penalties or redirects.
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Backstreet Boy AJ McLean enters rehab for alcohol issues
Four members of the Backstreet Boys disclosed AJ McLean, 23, is entering a 30 day rehab for alcohol abuse and anxiety after late night ventures. They urged honesty as role models and announced the news on MTV and NBC. The group canceled a Boston concert but plans to resume Aug 7 in Vancouver.
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Dear Ez and Shellene Advice Column Fragment
A reader seeks guidance on handling male harassment in school and a friend who dumps her. The columnist urges ignoring oglers, or calmly confronting rude behavior, while stressing self-worth and limited expectations for change. A second reader learns friendship requires effort and open dialogue to mend bonds.
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Alicia Keys Debuts at No 1 With Songs in A Minor
A 20 year old writer and singer Alicia Keys tops charts with her self produced album Songs in A Minor blending R&B soul jazz and hip hop. The article highlights collaborators Clive Davis Jermaine Dupri and Isaac Hayes and notes the hit single Loverboy and its video by David LaChapelle. It also references fashion hair trends and other pop culture items, including Mariah Carey and a climate caravan at Mount Allison University.
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Young People's Press Highlights Fresh Youth Voices
The 411 weekly column from the North American youth news service spotlights trends and notable happenings from youth correspondents. It captures what’s hot and what’s not in youth culture, schools, clubs, and community events.
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