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the past year. The 2012 National Household survey on drug abuse estimated that more than thirteen percent of adults in the United States have used illicit drugs in the past year (“Substance Abuse: get”). The average age of first experimentation with drugs is thirteen, and for alcohol it is even younger. Drug use has been classified as a major problem for kids as nearly as fourth grade by the students themselves (“Facts”). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drugs…

There had been several incidents of tire failures in the vehicle and was eventually brought to the United States Congress by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ford claimed that there was no problem with the vehicle design but rather with the Firestone tires. Firestone at the time had already been acquired by Japanese tire company, Bridgestone. Masatoshi Ono, CEO of Bridgestone/Firestone…

age in the United States should be lowered from 21 years old to 18 years old. Underage drinking has been a major problem in our country for many years now, and alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s youth. According to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, “ 8.7 million Americans between ages 12-20 report current alcohol consumption; which represents 23% of this age group for whom alcohol consumption is illegal” (Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility). So…

Italy and The United States Administration of Justice Comparative The criminal justice system is far from perfect no matter what part of the globe you look. This is often shown through guilty parties getting away with heinous crimes, or innocent people being charged with such crimes, which many would view as a worse outcome. That is not to say proper justice does not happen. To exemplify these qualities and shortcomings, we will explore, evaluate, and compare two justice systems separated by…

We will begin our in-depth study of the design of the Chevrolet Camaro by answering the question we started with: “What is a Camaro?”. Chevrolet representatives responded to this question at the release of the Camaro in 1966 with, “A small, vicious little animal that eats Mustangs”. For us to completely understand the design and meaning of the Camaro, we must take a look at the Ford Mustang and find out where and why it began. After the second World War, the generation that followed, known today…

An addiction is an unhealthy habit that one cannot help or control. Generally people are addicted to nicotine, drugs, or alcohol. Recently, I have come across an interesting question. Is it possible to be addicted to your cell phone? I say yes, you can be addicted to your cell phone. One reason a cell phone is addicting is because of all the entertainment a cell phone can provide. Often, you will come across friends who would rather update their Facebook status to let everyone know they are…

Many car accidents are blamed on distracted driving and most of the distraction is caused by drivers using their phones while driving. cell phones are used worldwide in most popular countries. The way to connect with friends and family is through cell phones while you are on the go. Most people just get the feel of having to check their phones to check a text message, or an email while on the road from phone calls, to text messaging, social media and sharing pictures. The power of a cell phone…

level of .10, the legal limit in most states” (Source 1). Because of this, “…drowsy drivers are responsible for at least 100,000 automobile crashes, 71,000 injuries, and 1,550 fatalities each year” (Source 2), as stated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most of these problems are caused by a lack of sleep, or sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having an adequate amount of sleep. Although it is understandable to skip a couple hours of sleep once in a…

Pierre Lys Tesla Motors Tesla is quite an interesting company that seems to be ahead of the game In terms of car manufacturing. They have set out to try to be the most cost efficient company there is. CEO Elon Musk has a wide range of great ideas that have to do with saving our ecosystem and our money due to the use of solar panels. Although Elon Musk is trying to save us money is he really benefiting his company along the journey? Join me as we take a deeper look into the company Tesla one of…

Health, what is the true definition of being a human who is considered a “healthy person”? Is it the strength of the body, or is it the amount of fat a person has on their body? Or, could it even be the mental aspects of the human mind that keeps a person healthy? Well, the answer is all of the above, all of these aspects of life contribute to the factor of a healthy life. A healthy body, mind, and even soul are all of what makes a human healthy. Although it can be tough to maintain all of these…