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the world and oftentimes people say they are seeking “CBD, the medical part” of the plant, “not THC, the recreational part” that gets you high. Actually, THC, “The High Causer,” has awesome therapeutic properties. Scientists at the Scripps Research Center in San Diego reported that THC inhibits an enzyme implicated in the formation of beta-amyloid plaque, the hallmark of Alzheimer’s-related dementia. The…

For Your Kids Why should we home school our children? It is one of the best ways to educate children in today’s society. It is a method for parents to teach their children on an individual grade level. Some would say the parents that home school his or her children are being over protective. However, homeschooling is growing at a very fast pace. Homeschooling gives the student a better overall education, plus a lifetime of great values. Furthermore, they do not have to deal with bullying and…

debating whether or not promoting democracy is a good idea. Advocacy of the resolution is not necessary. The affirmative will support the value of democracy. According to the Dictionary of Lincoln-Douglas Debate, the democratic creed includes: Individualism, which allows individuals to achieve the highest potential of government. Liberty, which allows individuals the greatest amount of freedom consistent with order.…

The practice of worship to a higher power has been present since the dawn of mankind. Human civilizations have always prayed to a greater being. However as time has gone by, new gods and forms of worship have disappeared and changed, but the practice of praying to a higher power, whilst also following the rules or guidelines set by this higher power has remained constant. That being said, America is no different. The Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, may not have been the first to discover…

In an inspirational video, General Electric celebrates Millie Dresselhaus, a well known scientist and engineer known as the “queen of carbon science” by showing a hypothetical situation in which Dresselhaus was treated as a celebrity; she is shown as appearing on television as a prominent figure, and young girls play with figurines modeled after Dresselhaus (General Electric). This is an excellent…

Hope During Despair “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” said Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill was a phenomenal leader during World War II who recognized the importance of a positive attitude in times of despair. Therefore, as proved by Winston Churchill, the best way to respond to conflict is with a positive attitude. As shown by Anne Frank’s brutal times in hiding, maintaining a positive outlook and attitude amidst the hardest times can bring happiness…

In recent years, the utilization of vaccinations has become a commonly debated topic. Different immunizations are given to put a stop to vaccine preventable diseases such as Hepatitis B, IPV (Polio), Varicella (Chicken Pox) and many more. The most common way for someone to become infected with a disease is from contact with other people and public places. In the United States, children are required to receive vaccines before entering Kindergarten at public schools. These young children’s immune…

smallpox as a bioterrorist weapon. (Research)." Emerging Infectious Diseases, vol. 7, no. 6, 2001, p. 959+. Science in Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A80951229/SCIC?u=nclive&xid=d8e3e654. Accessed 19 Dec. 2017. Nesse, Hans. “Global Health - SIR Model (with vaccine).” Public ASU, www.public.asu.edu/~hnesse/classes/sirv.html. “Smallpox.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 Dec. 2016,…

professional and administrative careers. They collaborated closely with Muslims to urbanize the empire and be recognized as a global economic power. Attracting millions, cities of intellectualism were among the first to develop into major urban centers, followed by several others. By the 10th century, Cordoba was home to a population of more than 500,000–the largest European city until then. Great cities such as itself , Madrid, Seville, Toledo, and others soon boasted running water, paved…

billboard advertisements, magazines and countless other media outlets have put unrealistic body image expectations into the minds of the general public for ages. As technology continues to advance further, it becomes possible for people to spend greater amounts of time on social media, and are exposed to increased images that present unrealistic body types. The invention of the smartphone, for example, has allowed many people to spend more and more time on social media sites such as facebook,…