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    In the 21st century, teens are addicted to their phones or electronic devices. I have to admit, I 'm one of them. If we put down our gadgets and see what is going on in the world, there are millions of problems in the world.These problems are called social issues. There are two parts to a social issue.The first part is based on how people interpret the conflict. The other part is the facts. Many social issues that occur today are abortion, gay marriage, gun control, and etc.. One issue that…

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    Hashtag (#) Black Lives Matter The first time I ever even seen or heard of the powerful movement of black lives matter was through my social media twitter account. Shortly after the traumatic incident of Travon Martin is when I was awaken to the police brutality that been continuing on for years and years. The Black Lives Matter hashtag was inspiring to many young adults through social media’s influence and help. According to an article titled, Social Media Usage 2005-2015 stated “Among all…

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    later, an altercation occurred between Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman which led to the fatal shooting of unarmed, black, seventeen year old. From Martin’s death, the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter was pioneered by Patrice Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi, activists who were very active on incarceration, immigration and domestic labor campaigns. While the Black Lives Matter hashtag was created after Martin’s death, it did not gain national attention until 2014 with the death of unarmed,…

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    A laboratory is equipped for the use of all students for experiments. It is a hazard prune work space, where safety measures are strictly enforced. Experiments could be potentially harmful, and sometimes require specialised setup for executions. It behoves on the laboratory management to provide the needed safety awareness to the students and also follow through in the enforcement of the standards. Research ethics codes require that a research work space should be safe for all users; researcher…

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    Australia's Geography

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    In terms of mining, the extraction of different minerals and ores from Australia’s desert interior contributes to a larger part of the country’s GDP than both Agriculture and Tourism combined. Australia alone contributes to about 95% of the world’s Opal production. More than half of Australia’s total population lives within five coastal cities, them being Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The urban population of Australia hosts a great deal larger and more diversified economy…

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    Birthtones In Research

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    Valuable, colorful, and enriched with a unique history are three phrases that describe many things. However, all three combined only seem to describe birthstones. Birthstones are amazing objects that affect our economy in many ways. More importantly, birthstones have a deep connection to chemistry and science. Birthstones can also be used for medicinal purposes and healing techniques that have helped humans throughout time. Overall, birthstones contain many disciplines and the concept is one of…

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    and not so much on the “transit” aspect of the development. The plan was prepared to include a mixed use development that would concentrate on office, residential, retail, and entertainment. Lancaster – Kiest Corridor (Lancaster Opal TOD)…

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    All Lives Matter Movement

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    Trayvon was “ placed on trial for his own murder and the killer, George Zimmerman, was not held accountable for the crime he committed” (Garza). This was the immediate cause of the formation of the Black Lives Matter movement, created by Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, and Patrisse Cullors. Although the Zimmerman trials were an immediate cause of the movement, the movement does not only stand to bring awareness to the death of Blacks by police and others in power. Those in the movement believe…

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    Political Socialization, being the way thoughts and opinions about politics are formed, is of great importance as it helps shape views of politics. Politics is affected by many factors, some ordained by the creation of the world, and some fated by human interference. Black Lives Matter is an activist movement demanding freedom, justice and equality in the United States for African Americans. The manner in which citizens form opinions is an extensive process including environmental factors,…

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    receive punishment for their action which caused the forming of riots and starting of campaigns just like the Black Panthers back in 1996. In 2012, a group called the Black Lives Matter movement was formed. This group was created by Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi, and Alicia Garza. The objective of this movement is to create an America where they feel that black people aren’t systematically and intentionally targeted due to race. Black Lives Matter is really involved in their communities by…

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