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Thirteen Reasons Why was the third most challenged book in 2012 according to the American Library Association, "A challenge is defined as a formal, written complaint, filed with a library or school requesting that materials be removed because of content or appropriateness" (Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books Lists of this the 21st Century). Thirteen Reasons Why should not be banned. The American Library Association (ALA) has some very good points on why this book should be banned, but I…

Throughout my years at Millsap’s, my freshman year taught me the most about myself and my abilities as a Millsap’s student. From my freshmen year courses, such as Heritage, Ventures and Connections, I understood that learning how to properly write was the foundation to my college career here at Millsap’s. I learned the expectations that my professors require of my writing that I would have to continuously have to work towards throughout my time here at Millsap’s. With each semester and new…

The popularity of the game has increased significantly internationally and basketball players have joined with corporations to help the communities. The game of basketball went from an indoor activity to an year round activity. Although basketball leagues usually start during winter season, many people enjoy playing basketball in the summer. Michael Kovacs states, “The sport has always been a popular leisure in America, but in recent times it has started spreading its admiration across the…

A missing tooth can be cause for insecurity and a blow to your self-esteem. The expert dentists at Cincinnati’s Colerain Denture Center explain the benefits of dental implants and how they can help you regain confidence in your smile. Dental implants are built on tiny titanium posts that are implanted into the jawbone underneath your gum line. The post acts like a fake “root” for teeth—once these metal “roots” are in place, a dentist can mount fake replacement teeth or bridges on them. One…

identifies as LGBT. Some parents may see gay children as having a disorder that they will grow out of, in spite of the medical community believing just the opposite. Recently the Vice President-Elect has been quoted saying he would rather funnel money from HIV research into conversion therapy. (Nichols) conversion therapy,…

Just because you’ve lost a tooth or two doesn’t mean they can’t be replaced. Dr. Douglas Chang, DDS, and the experienced staff at Dentaworks Hawaii in Honolulu specialize in helping patients maintain beautiful and healthy smiles, and some of the ways they do so is through dental implants, fixed bridges, or dentures for missing teeth. Fixed bridges fill the gap of a missing tooth by placing crowns on its companion teeth and adding a false tooth between them. Dentures are removable appliances made…

the government is by and for the people, where people’s rights shall be preserved and secured. This image was quickly changed after September 11, 2001, when terrorists crashed planes into the World Trade Center. This created mass panic among the American citizens, as they all felt vulnerable and afraid. In order to stop such an attack from ever happening again, the United States…

Carlos, A. Yes, the American Journal of Psychiatry are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations are given. The author’s credentials about Zarate, Jr. Carlos, A. is him being a retired boxer, or a doctor M.D. psychiatrist. Also, Zarate, Jr. Carlos, A. qualifications are from patient reviews, hospital reviews and ratings, medical school rankings, awards, and distinctions. The contact information about Zarate, Jr. Carlos, A. is the American Psychiatric Association as existence about…

choral music with Robert Ray. He received the Doctor of Music degree in conducting performance at Northwestern University where he studied conducting and composition with Robert A. Harris. This excellent recording features his arrangements of African American spirituals and original gospel selections Recommended.…

emotional, behavioral, psychological and biological dysfunctions benefit from the DSM-5 in the recognition and treatment of their disorder. The DSM-5 is applicable in aiding practitioners in prognosis, treatment plans, and outcomes (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). A mechanism utilized by practitioners in the previous DSM-4 was the multiaxial system, which was used to categorize a mental disorder into axis ranging from I-V. Each axis provided the practitioner with a detailed description…