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- 1001: Attention Deficit Disorder
- ... A.D.D., or rather its diagnosis, has become one of the most rapidly growing disorders among children and adults, not only in the United States but throughout the world. Three to six percent of school age children and half that number of adults in the United States have already been diagnosed with A.D.D. Although the majority have yet to be diagnosed, it is estimated that approximately 15 million ... present throughout the ages(Hallowell). Who is affected by A.D.D.? Attention Deficit Disorder has no biases. It affects people from all walks of life, wealthy or poor, black or white, male or female, high intelligence or low intelligence--virtually anyone could have A.D.D. While it is not proven to be a genetically predisposed disorder, as many as 75% of children diagnosed with A.D.D. have at ... it is called "DSM-IV". Using this guide, doctors look for six or more of the following symptoms in their patient: a) often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school work, work or other activities. b) often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities. c) often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. d) often does not follow through on ...
- 1002: Thomas Edison
- ... from running a grocery store to real estate. When Thomas was seven years old, his family moved to Port Huron, Michigan. He was a very curious child who asked a lot of questions. "Edison began school in Port Huron, Michigan when he was seven. His teacher, the Reverend G. B. Engle considered Thomas to be a dull student."(Allen pg. 22) Thomas especially did not like math. And he asked too many questions. The story goes that the teacher whipped students who asked questions. After three months of school, the teacher called Thomas, "addled". Thomas was pissed. The next day, Nancy Edison brought Thomas back to school to talk with Reverend Engle. The teacher told his mother that Thomas couldn't learn. Nancy also became angry at the teacher's strict ways. "She took Thomas out of school and decided to ...
- 1003: Zora Neale Hurston
- ... America. She found a special thing in this town, where she said, "& [I] grew like a like a gourd and yelled bass like a gator," (Gale, 1). When Hurston was thirteen she was removed from school and sent to care for her brother's children. She became a member of a traveling theater at the age of sixteen, and then found herself working as a maid for a white woman. This woman saw a spark that was waiting for fuel, so she arranged for Hurston to attend high school in Baltimore. She also attended Morgan Academy, now called Morgan State University, from which she graduated in June of 1918. She then enrolled in the Howard Prep School followed by later enrollment in Howard ...
- 1004: Veterinarians
- ... surgeons and farm vets. Doctors of veterinary medicine are medical professionals, whose primary responsibility is protecting the health and care for animals and pets. Veterinary schools have been around for hundreds of years. The first school of veterinary medicine opened in 1762 (Duncan 63). Its founder was Alexandre Francois. He sought to make veterinary medicine a respected science (Duncan 63). After Francois, veterinary medicine grew and became organized. The American Veterinary ... an aspiring vet will apply to a 4-year veterinary program. The first two years of the vet program consist of general science classes at college levels (Career: Veterinary). The last two years of vet school are when a student does clinical rounds, which is where the students have hands on training and get to see what a real vet does. After the last two years of vet school, the student will complete a 3-year residency. After the residency, the student is eligible to sit for the licensing exam. Only about 85% of those who take the exam pass (McCarthy 3). Vet ...
- 1005: The Civil Rights Movement
- ... challenged the Plessy v. Ferguson decision in the famous case of Brown v. the Topeka, Kansas Board of Education. Linda Brown was a young black girl who lived in the transitional part of town between school zones. However, because she was black she was bussed to the black school. Challenging that it violated the 14th amendment Marshall eventually argued the case before the Supreme Court. In very unusual fashion all 9 judges voted unanimously in favor of Brown. In his ruling, Chief Justice Earl Warren elated that the school board's actions had been unconstitutional and immoral. He went on to say that the practice of cross-town bussing and "Separate, but equal" caused psychological damage leading black people to feel they were ...
- 1006: Work Stress
- ... will briefly explain why management should be concerned with rising employee stress and will describe some actions management can take to alleviate work stress. 2.0 Harmful Effects of Stress Most research studies indicate a high correlation between stress and illness. According to authorities in the United States and Great Britain, as much as 70% of patients that are treated by general practitioners are suffering from symptoms originating from stress . Everyone ... physically. There are, however, common effects of stress for most people on the physical and mental body. 2.1 Physical Effects The researcher Blyth in 1973 identified a list of diseases which have a fairly high causal relationships with stress. His evidence was obtained through interviews with medical experts, review of reports by the World Health Organization and consultations with the J.R. Geigy Pharmaceutical Company. The following is a list ... stress an employee is subjected to. Evidence for a causal relationship between hypertension and stress was seen in a study of air traffic controllers. The work stress is enormous for this occupation due to the high responsibility for the safety of others that people is this field must bear. This study noted that air traffic controllers experiences a hypertension rate approximately 5 times greater than other comparable occupational groups . Only ...
- 1007: Jump School
- JUMP SCHOOL The hardest three weeks in my life had to have been going through Jump School. Jumping out of planes always sounded like a good time. I never really thought I'd get the chance to do it. Jump School was known as one of toughest schools the Army has. I was so nervous, I had no ideal what was instore for me. Once I got there ,the instructors gave everyone the weekend off . ...
- 1008: 1950s Youth Culture
- ... lot less money repairing the appearance of their cars because they do not look like they dent too easily. They compare best to a modern day tank. The information that I gathered on family and school life was plenty. For one thing children had to get dressed up almost every day in a shirt and tie to go to school, especially on Wednesdays. In the beginning of the school day the pledge of allegiance was said, like today, and also morning prayers. This is very hard for someone like me to see because I have experienced a type of hatred towards school prayer. ...
- 1009: I Didn't Do It: How The Simpsons Affects Kids
- ... of Homer and Marge. Yeardley Smith (later to star in Herman's Head) did the voice of Lisa. Nancy Cartwright did the voice of Bart. Cartwright previously supplied the voices for many cartoons, including Galaxy High, Fantastic Max, Richie Rich, Snorks, Pound Puppies, My Little Pony, and Glo-Friends. Tracy Ullman later added Cartwright to her cast. (Dale and Trich, 11) Brooks, Groening, and Sam Simon, Tracy Ullman's producer, wanted ... embarrass Marge at an opera together. ("Toreador, oh don't spit on the floor. Use the cuspidor. That's what it's for." Bart sings along with the opera Carmen.) Soon at Bart's old school, Springfield Elementary School, Bart's graffiti is roped off and tagged, "The Principal. By Bart Simpson. IQ 216." Bart's friend no longer like him, they refer to him as Poindexter. The kids at his new school ...
- 1010: Personal Writing: My Autobiography
- ... enough for the three of us to find a house. Then we moved only five miles away to a place I could finally call home. In August of 1988, I started kindergarten, at Swansboro Primary School. In October of that same year Mom gave birth to my sister Kira. In 1990, to my sister Kristy was born. The next year went on to Swansboro Elementary School, where I was involved in many plays and activities and kept my grades up with honors. I was also enrolled in Spanish classes throughout elementary school. Also in 1991, I was baptized and saved on my ninth birthday. In May of 1993, Mom went through another divorce, which sent us back to Knoxville, again. That year I got involved with ...
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