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The blog I choose followed the life of a boy named Max and stories about him as seen through his mother’s eyes. Max Grant Seidman is a thirteen year old boy who is living with Cerebral palsy (Angelman syndrome). Angelman syndrome is commonly misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy because of the commonalities they share. Angelman syndrome in Max’s case makes him orally and skin sensitive to some things. Max’s cerebral palsy allows him to walk, but his mouth muscles are the weakest. Due to the…

When I was working, I had more variety in my meals because I had a desk to sit at and enjoy my lunch or dinner while I read a good book and relaxed, but I ate a lot of frozen meals when I wasn 't eating leftovers. During the first five quarters of school, when I had class all day, I alternated between bringing food and going out to eat at lunchtime. Fast food was not at the top of my list and I preferred salad bars, authentic…

In today’s modern society can you really afford to take big risks with your body? For instance, you wouldn’t intentionally go skydiving knowing that your parachute isn’t going to open. So why would you put something that you know is harmful for you into your system. The surprising thing is that the harmful substance is processed foods, and it’s consumed on a global scale with none the wiser. In the following paragraphs the problem will be clear and simple; there will also be a better/healthier…

Nowadays in mainstream media, there is a lack of fair Asian American representation. When Asian Americans are given roles in film and television, those roles often come with the stereotypical ideology which has been stagnant for decades. Asian American stereotypes in the media are not hard to find, and range from hard-working knowledgable men, to masters of martial arts (Bruce Lee). These stereotypes often incorrectly represent what Asian Americans are like as a group however. These…

Abstract I responded to a homicide scene that took place at a nearby gas station/convenience store at 0300 hrs. When I arrived, I was immediately briefed about what has taken place at this scene. There was a mother, a child, and an employee that witnessed the event. I was also informed that there was also a deceased on scene. Upon entering the crime scene the following evidence came to light: a dead body with a piercing created by a gun round, a lottery ticket that contained blood and smeared…

FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY The majority of today’s market research points toward the steady decline in the movie rental industry, with many companies having filed for bankruptcy within the last few years. A number of factors are to blame, chief among them technological advances, not moving with the times and a lack of demand. While the case study highlights Blockbuster’s shortcomings, it inadvertently brings to light the opportunities that arise and the pitfalls to avoid. Blockbuster initially…

Also, processed food is becoming a large issue. If it is not grown, it is most likely processed which is really a tragic thing. Because kids don't want carrots or apples, they want French fries and hamburgers. Obesity is a very large and rapidly growing problem in our nation. It starts out when you are young but most people still struggle with it when they are older. Childhood obesity is the beginning of obesity so we need to control it at a young age. “What a horrible place we've come to in…

Nutrition is of vital importance to our bodies. It affects our emotional, physical, and mental state of being. Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once said, “You are what you eat.” In order to maintain and live a healthy lifestyle it is essential to consume the proper foods that will give us nutrients. Nutrition isn’t just about eating right; it’s about learning what foods contain the right nutrients and amounts to benefit our bodies. The amount of food we consume depends on our lifestyle and…

The Fad Diet of Robert Atkins This is a four phase diet. 1. Phase 1 (Induction): Under 20 grams of carbs per day for 2 weeks. Eat high-fat, high-protein, with low-carb vegetables like leafy greens. This kick-starts the weight loss. 2. Phase 2 (Balancing): Slowly add more nuts, low-carb vegetables and small amounts of fruit back to your diet. 3. Phase 3 (Fine-Tuning): When you are very close to your goal weight, add more carbs to your diet until weight loss slows down. 4. Phase 4 (Maintenance):…

BCAAs Food For Bodybuilders: BCAAs: The best sources of BCAAs are meat, chicken, fish, dairy products and eggs, reports NYU Langone Medical Center. As a guideline, you can figure on consuming about 1.7 grams of leucine and 1 gram each of isoleucine and valine from a 3-ounce serving of meat, poultry or fish or from 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. A cup of milk contains about half that amount. Whey protein is another good option for boosting your intake of BCAAs. Foods High in Branched-Chain Amino…