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In our age of progression, we have achieved tremendous strides for minority groups. One of the communities that has experienced positive change over the past year has involved LGBT youth. This group was recently granted the right to same-sex marriage. However, significant acceptance has ceased to exist, especially for people who identify as transgender. The issue has been debated socially when concerning the rights of these individuals. It has gained critical attention through the media, mainly…

important speeches and catchy music mashups. This world is weird. This world is real. And this world is mine. This past summer, with help from the worldwide web, I’ve done research on anything I’ve come across to find interesting. I exposed myself to topics I dreamed I never would care about. The research I have done on my free time has completely opened up my mind and some of it has benefited me. Some of you are probably thinking: learning??? EWWW. Check me out though… With help from the crazy…

Have you ever wonder how a lobster reacts to pain? The most accepted belief is that they don’t, but they have ways to feel, and they are not human, so their senses are different. Lobsters have complex nervous systems and exquisite tactile sense, and they lack forms of pain instigation that the animal possesses; therefore, humans need to reconsider how they treat this ancient sea creature. Lobsters every day are being killed by the human consumption of one thing: eating. People could go to…

diagnosis, but is often seen as a comorbidity to other disorders as well. The movie “As Good as it Gets” along with the article “Perceived Functions of Worry Among Generalized Anxiety Disorder Subjects: Distraction from More Emotionally Distressing Topics?” introduce implications to the understanding of anxiety disorders. The article brings up one rather important implication towards the understanding of anxiety disorders. Specifically, the article looked at six commonly offered reasons for…

Stem Cell Research is a very controversial topic. Some people are unaware of what it is and what it means for healthcare. It is the remedy of health ailments of the future and it should be supported so that scientists can continue to work on the cure for a plethora of health issues. First let’s answer the question “What are Stem Cells?” “Stem Cells are the foundation cells for every organ and tissues in our bodies. (ISSCR) There are a few different types of stem cells. There are adult stem…

Today, I am writing you about the topic of cyberbullying. What I am arguing about cyberbullying, is that cyberbullying should not be a legitimate topic of concern. I have noticed that people have recently been talking about this as an extreme issue and, in many cases, I have seen that it is something very minimal. It is important to be dismissed as an offense because many harmless people with non malicious intent have been punished with anything from small punishments to, in more serious cases,…

Law is a complex topic that can be controversial at times. Through my education and experience I consider law to be connected to every aspect of life; whether it’s concerning The Criminal Justice System, the business industry or society itself. My portrayal of the legal system is that, it is a blueprint set by the government for society to follow in an attempt to keep order. I believe that a university degree in law will open up various career opportunities in a number of fields which will not…

Stem cell research has been a topic of interest since 1956. In that year, the first bone marrow transplant was performed by Dr. E Donnall Thomas in the state of New York. The patient had received radiotherapy and then received a bone marrow transplant from an identical twin that then cured the patient’s leukemia. Four years later, Researchers had made extreme advancements in the discovery of bone marrow and its contents. They found there is at least two kinds of stem cells that are present in…

What are dentists? A dentist is part of the health care team who specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating oral disorders and diseases of the mouth, gums and teeth. Just like other doctors, a dentist can have a choice to run their own business or clinic by themselves, or with a support staff. A dental team usually includes a dental assistant, dental hygienist, and dental technician. In some states, a dental therapist is also included on the team. How to become a dentist? Dentists are…

On behalf of team 6117 Wingspan, it will be a great pleasure to nominate Christopher Hunt for the Woodie Flowers Award. Chris has been a tremendous help to the success of the team. He has had a big impact on Team Wingspan, with his 16 years of FIRST Robotics experience and has brought a lot of technical ideas to the team. He has communicated his ideas with the team in a way that allows everyone to understand what exactly it is he is trying to convey. Chris was the support that the team needed…