Regimental Sergeant Major

“A minute of pain is worth a lifetime of glory,” - Louis Zamperini. Wise words to live by for a man. Louis was a United States Olympic distance runner and a United States prisoner of war survivor of World War II. Louis was born on January 26,1917 in Olean, New York. Louis had trouble with the law before his big track career. Once Louis cleaned up his act, he ran track for Torrance High School in California. In 1934, Zamperini set the national high school mile record with a time of 4:21.2, his…

Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community. A mental health illness is a diagnosable illness that affects a (young) person’s thinking, emotional state and behaviour wherein it’s a significant problem within the Australian population as it has become increasingly apparent. Unfortunately, the stigma around…

When one gets ready in the morning, what clothes they choose to wear, and whom they choose for friends are all decided by one underlining factor; culture. Different cultures create laws of life in which its followers think they need to abide by. Certain cultures, however, can be intimidating if a person is not familiar with it; it can even be intimidating to someone who is apart of this culture. Chaim Potok’s The Chosen showcases the building of a friendship that will try to outlast all the…

bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, are known as psychiatric disorders and can cause substantial functional deficiency and decreased quality of life. Furthermore, the worth of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for symptoms of mood disorders, such as depression, is significantly recognized; yet, there are limited reports and studies examining the success of CBT in a true-to-life setting. Method The participants in this study included patients, whom were diagnosed with major…

Ableism have been serious since it started. Here are some facts about ableism. I will tell you about what is it, how does it affect people and examples throughout history. First of all, what is it? What is ableism? Well, ableism is a type of discrimination for people who are handicapped, etc. An example of ableism is getting turned down for a job because you are handicapped. However, doing something like that could get you arrested and charged today. Another example is being made fun of because…

The clinician should understand what being Muslim and being an immigrant means to the client. What specific stresses they are experiencing such as acculturation stress, ethnic identity stress, or economic stress. The client may be experiencing any number of stresses including ones associated with their religion or spirituality. The clinician should pay particular attention to how the client explains their presenting problems, both verbally and non-verbally. (Ahmed & Reddy, 2007) Some Muslim…

has been successful defences (Daftary-Kapuret al, 2011). Research has also shown that those who often resort to the insanity plea has prior mental hospitalization records to either inpatient or outpatient facilities and ~82% has been diagnosed with major mental disorders at the times of the psychiatric evaluations. (Daftary-Kapuret al, 2011). Further research has shown contrary to public opinion insanity defense is not exclusive to violent crimes. 31.6% of the insanity defence pleas included…

only did he gamble upon his team, he also gambled on games that he played in during his career as a Cincinnati Red. This article states that proof was found; “Sealed documents procured from the raid of a bookie’s home — the same raid that resulted in Major League Baseball’s lifetime ban for the all-time hits leader — have only now been opened, showing Rose had been gambling on baseball games he was playing in. Per OTL report… • IN THE TIME COVERED IN THE NOTEBOOK, FROM MARCH THROUGH JULY, ROSE…

Ever since I can remember baseball has been a part of my life in one way or another. My father's favorite sport has always been baseball and since the day I was born it has been growing on me as my favorite as well. Everything about baseball is what makes it so special to me, the time and length of the season, the beautiful fields and complexes, and the atmosphere of the games. I started playing baseball when I was about five years old and even though it was just me and my teammates hitting a…

University of Oklahoma has long been a powerhouse for pumping out athletes, politicians, and other highly educated and gifted individuals. However, one in particular sticks out: Mickey Mantle. Mantle is possibly one of the most influential players in the Major League Baseball’s history. Because of his switch-hitting abilities and his outfielding skills, he was a most famed and renowned player in the world. He was on twelve World Series teams, seven of which he clinched the title along with his…