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Slut Walks On August 12 , 2012, a 16 year old girl, incapacitated by alcohol, was sexually assaulted and unknowingly photographed by two of high school football players, Trent Mays and Ma'lik Richmond. Following the attack, the boys posted videos and pictures of the victim on social media boasting about their actions and further humiliating the victim. Several school officials attempted to conceal and destroy evidence to avoid an investigation. However, ten days later charges were pressed…

Shakespeare is to this day known for his great literature, due to his large use of literary devices. In the play Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, imagery and diction are the two most widely used literary devices in the play. Imagery is a form of a literary device that creates a vivid image in the reader's mind. Diction, on the other hand, is the detailed selection of specific words and phrases to demonstrate a specific meaning or hidden message. The use of animal imagery showcases the…

The RHI-SPY and poaching Poaching is a serious crime which needs to be controlled or stopped. Poaching is the greatest current threat to tigers, rhinos, elephants, gorillas and other African and Asian species. (WWF) In the year 2011, 448 rhinos were killed in South Africa alone and the numbers are increasing each year. Every day rhinos are being poached for their horns, and by mid-2012, 300 more had been poached. “Currently a rhino is being butchered every 6 hours in Africa, and the issues…

Knowing your fate is something not many people want.The ability to know what’s going to happen to you and know you can't change it can drive someone to insanity because no matter the effort given to challenge it, fate is fate. Throughout the play, Macbeth’s challenge to fate brings about his downfall. Written throughout the play Macbeth by Shakespeare are examples of how knowing the fate given to you can lead to insanity, causing all common instincts and rationale to disappear and cause…

Definition/ Anatomy The Achilles tendon is the supposedly strongest tendon in the human body. Tendons attach muscles to bones; in this case the tendon of insertion of the two muscles soleus as well as the gastrocnemius is the Achilles tendon, which is often a typical cause of distress for athletes in sports such as tennis, basketball, and soccer, as well as other athletic activities involving running, jumping, and rotating movements (Behnke, 2012). Reasons for Achilles Tendon Rupture and…

the side effects from the body being in a state of ketosis. Ketosis side effects can include bad breath, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, insomnia, and even nausea (Martin, 2008). In addition, the buildup of uric acid and ketones can cause headaches, gout, even kidney problems (Martin, 2008). The diet is low in fiber, which can lead to constipation. The high fat content of the diet could lead to heart complications that include arterial blockage and heart diseases. When researchers at the…

Julie Thao HSER 395-02 Personal Cultural Analysis February 19th, 2015 My primary ethnic heritage is Asian more specifically stripe, white Hmong. I interviewed my mother Yia Vang and my father Moua Thao about our family history and the origin of the ethnic Hmong. I have been informed that I look a lot like my mother from my sisters and friends tell me that I look different from my siblings. My ancestors originated from Northern China where they lived off the land alongside the Yellow River prior…

country. Obesity is not an isolated cosmetic element (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2012); it is a serious health factor with very noteworthy implications. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, cerebrovascular illnesses, cardiac problems, gout, osteoarthritis, gallbladder and kidney diseases, abnormal blood fats, some type of cancers such as colon, breast…

How Different Drugs Work in the Body at a Molecular Level First, it is important to understand the drug kinetics so as to understand how a drug works. Typically, this is how the drug is introduced to the body, how it reaches the point of action, and how it is removed from the body. The most important stage is absorption, and it highlights how the drug is introduced into the body. It includes intravenous administration, subcutaneous injection, intramuscular injection, oral administration, and…

to arthritis, macular degeneration, kidney stones, and osteoporosis. Not only does veganism combat Type 2 diabetes, it has been shown to be easier to follow than the American Diabetes Association diet. Veganism is often used to treat hypertension, gout, ulcers, colitis, asthma, premenstrual symptoms, and even mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Vegans also greatly reduce the amount of chemicals they consume, given that many meat and dairy products contain pesticides and hormones. In…