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At one point or another we all face a turning point in our lives, or simply something that changes us. The change we endure can be good or bad. I feel it’s all in the way we face it. I welcomed one of my biggest physical changes. In fact, I welcomed it with arms wide open and tears of joy. The change I was about to endure was a breast reduction surgery, which was physically, medically and mentally needed for this life altering decision. Change for me has never come easy, I like things to stay…

five or six marshmallows into the gun and blows as hard as she can, the mallows fly out in every direction, and unbelievably one of them hits the can, and it falls. Our team got fourth that round, not bad considering everyone in my family plays with nerf guns still. The next event is the last, it’s called the watermelon challenge my Aunt explains the rules again and we get into groups of four my group is Deanna, Shelby, Chelsey, and I. We have to put rubber-bands around this average sized…

includes what is found in the product, where it is from and specific directions on how to use and store it. Hasbro is known for being one of the largest toy and game makers in the world including toys such as Littlest Pet Shop, Star Wars, Sesame Street, Nerf, Marvel, and My Little Pony. That is to say, “From toys and games to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive lifestyle licensing program, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection for…

Identity is becoming a more questionable concept day after day. Some simply embrace it, live their life as such and enjoy it. Some spend the majority of their life wondering and trying to find “who” and “what” they are. Some people adamantly try to move away from who they are. And attempt to change themselves. I identify myself as a early 20 's, straight, white, male. That 's what I am, I have a western European background. I was always interested in the opposite sex, making me straight. My…

Children are much to use to being told what is right and wrong for them, many parents believe that this is to keep their children safe which generally it is but when it comes to toys that is untrue. However it is not only the parents who are telling their children what they should and shouldn’t be interested in, outside sources including billboards, commercials, and books all include gender specific advertisements focused wither on boys or girls. “One way children acquire knowledge about the…

Girls play with Barbie dolls and boys play with monster trucks. Asians love Korean pop music and all Mexicans know the Taco Bell dog, right? As kids grow up, they are constantly surrounded by social media, television, celebrities, and other authoritative figures such as parents and grandparents. In this day in age, it is almost impossible not to judge a person based on how they look because of how media outlets characterize certain “types” of people. Michael Omi states in his writing, “In Living…

A major concern that has creeped up on our nation, is children growing up too quickly. Parents like me, see it first-hand. In order to understand why our children are growing up so fast, we must examine the sources of the problem. In the following I will expand on four main reasons; early puberty, consumerism, peer pressure, and technology, that kids are developing earlier. Early Puberty Early puberty has been examined more in young females than males. The average age of a girl going to…

Parks are our saving grace for spending time with our families as it draws us out from the technological atmosphere to a more humane atmosphere that creates meaningful memories of the time spent at the park with our families. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is the perfect place to find new memories for families. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park was founded by the McCormicks in 1975 under the premise that it would be used for as a place for all to enjoy (History | McCormick-Stillman Railroad…

What’s so Wrong with a Boy In a Dress? Welcome to your life – is it pink or blue? So what did you choose? Unfortunately, in this world, you can’t choose what gender you are or even what gender you identify with. All over the world people are shunned, kicked out and attacked for not meeting society’s expectations for their gender. Males are often told they need to be manly, strong, put the bread on the table and that basically they need to have a lot sex. Women have to be pretty, cover up…

strength to lift, carry, and move baseball bat. The ease of the baseball bat operations for the player on anabolic steroids results in the faster swing because it becomes easier for him to do that. It can be compared with the tossing of a lightweight Nerf ball between a five-year-old child and and adult. The adult has more power so that he will throw the ball further and will not feel the weight of it in his hand, while the five-year-old child might not have such ability and strength to launch…