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Gentrification

July 1, 2017 Gentrification Gentrification comes from the old French word genterise, which means “of gentle birth.”  The term refers to the process of renovating poor urban neighborhoods. Gentrification can be seen as an attempt to beautify or civilize the … Continue reading

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Selfie

October 8, 2014 Selfie Selfie is the new romantic comedy show on ABC. It centers on Eliza Dooley, who is a vapid young woman obsessed with social media. She goes to her co-worker Henry Higgs to learn how to have … Continue reading

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