Tony Ganzalas’ feats defy what the DNA gene test claims because not only was he able to excel at two different sports but hold world records as well. Similarly Gabby Logan also states that there are individuals that have the identical genes as Usain Bolt but are working office jobs not knowing their full potential (Logan,…
My heart is pounding, my chest is starting to tighten and my breaths are becoming shorter. Bending back my blinds, I see nothing but puddles of dark red fluid and vacant streets. Panicking and pacing around the room not knowing what to do or where to go, I just knew I had to get out. The noises that were coming from down the street, seemed to be getting louder as they became closer to my home. A zombie apocalypse, who would’ve known what I thought was only shown on many TV shows today, would…
Stem cell research has been a controversial issue since the first human embryonic stem cells were isolated from human embryo’s in 1998. This discovery has allowed for major advancements to occur in disease research and drug development, however there has been much opposition to the research because it requires a human embryo to be killed. Recently, scientists have been experimenting with adult stem cells that can be induced to mimic embryonic stem cells, and does not require the death of a human…
HAVAS – SPORTING HEROES TO BUSINESS LEADERS Competitive sports provide an ideal training for business. Many of the attributes valued and rewarded by success in business are honed on the roads, tracks, fields and swimming pools of the nation. This is not surprising, when you think about what it takes to win. A recent study by Cornell University showed that high school sports heroes make better leaders and that “participation in competitive sports spills over into occupationally advantageous…
The all-powerful being whether they be fictitious, legitimate or suppositional; is often encased by an atmosphere of queries. There are many different interpretations of what such an almighty being would be able to do. But first we must address the question of who we are speaking of. Western religions, over eastern faiths such as Hinduism and Buddhism, are often monotheistic in their descriptions of the almighty. These ideas are clearly laid out in the holy books of these religions, “he is…
The Problem In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games there were "264 men and 294 women"(Meet Team USA) who competed for the U.S. Olympic Team. The number of women competing in athletics at every level is increasing, therefore it is important to note how women are portrayed and perceived in the media. There are issues to be brought up about the sexualization of female athletes particularly when compared to their male counterparts who are usually not sexualized. Women, as a whole, are sexualized and…
athletes on the field and keeping them out of the doctor's office. By 2050, with all of the steps that have been taken to prevent injuries a new breed of athletes will blow away the old ones. They will be stronger, faster and bigger than ever before. Usain Bolt will be slow and Michael Jordan will only be known for his shoes. With the new technologies that sports medicine will bring about such as, new innovative stretching and conditioning techniques. These will help reduce the common injuries…
If you were to ask someone whether winning an Academy Award or a Nobel prize is better, a lot of people would be divided and a lot of people would be confused, and would go on to decide based on their own personal preference as opposed to actually analyzing it. That’s why asking this question is near impossible to figure out. What is the greatest honor? Let’s begin by looking at challenges and achievements a human being can achieve that are worthy of honor. First, the physical ones. Being…
large forehead but I knew I was going to have a blast. It was the year 2006 I was in long road, Jamaica I had joined a race with three of my older cousins and one long known friend. It was a race to see which out of all five of us was the future Usain bolt or the future vernicka Campbell, these two people are some of the best Olympic gold medalist of my island Jamaica; track stars. My father Leroy had heard from my witchy stepmother Zandalyne that I was on the street participating in this, so…
“Women have talent and intelligence but, due to social constraints and prejudices, it is still a long distance away from the goal of gender equality” (Pratibha). Being a girl we are considered weak because we are accused of not having “manly skills.” Girls are reflected as crybabies since we are emotional, but girls are emotional because we have big hearts. There are 7 out of 10 girls that feel they don’t belong in a sport around puberty, at a moment where their confidence plummets and they are…