Noise-cancelling headphones

Going by the materials used, the smartphone gives us the feel of a sturdy, strong construction that feels solid to hold in the hand. The P8 features the power button, volume controls, microSD slot, and SIM slot on its right, the 3.5mm headphone jack and noise-cancelling mic on its top edge, and the microUSB port, microphone, and speaker along the bottom side of the phone. The power and volume buttons are the only physical buttons on the P8, and they sit so closely next to each other that it's…

It is easy to understand that oppression is ingrained in the yesteryears of American society, from low to middle to upper class. In some ways it still exists today, deep within our social lives and constructs. Although it may not be incredibly present in everyday life, it covers over us all, like a thick fog, hanging out of reach, taunting those who are looked down upon and subjugated. In author Ralph Ellison’s novel Invisible Man, the main character himself struggles with this very concept on a…

provide a reasonable agreement regarding my service dog, which has created a heated issue with my downstairs neighbor. The conflict was regarding my standard poodle service dog, Joia, who at fifty pounds, is a good sized dog, and who does make some noise when she walks, jumps off the bed, couch , or chairs, because her weight is considerable, but being a dog, she is not exceptionally loud. I live on the third floor of a three-story building, so I try to be mindful of those who live below me,…

confrontation, loneliness, sensory overload and embarrassment. It is imperative to understand that these triggers cause chemical reactions in the body and brain that prime the heart, lungs and muscles to fight, flight or freeze. Children begin to become emotionally dysregulated, which can appear as aggressive, agitated and angry or disengaged, numb and inattentive. Instead of giving warnings of possible punishment, teachers can try to give offers of help or direct the child to participate in…