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- 521: Marfans Syndrome
- ... may be prescribed prior to dental or genito-urinary procedures to reduce the risk of infection in people who experience mitral valve prolapse. Lifestyle adaptatio ns, such as the avoidance of strenuous exercise and contact sports, are often necessary to reduce the risk of injury to the aorta. A single abnormal gene causes the Marfan syndrome. Usually, this gene is inherited from a parent who is also affected. Approximately one- quarter ...
- 522: Lupus
- ... will develop the disease. Life as a teen living with Lupus would be difficult. Living with the embarrassment of the butterfly rash all over the face. Facing the torture and teasing of the cruel kids. Sports would not be an option, a teen with Lupus, their bones would be so fragile and their joints, lungs, and other organs can affect the performance and ability to participate in the activity, unless permitted ...
- 523: Anabolic Steroids
- ... that there is a very large effect on muscle gain and endurance. I came across only one book though that addressed this issue between researchers and atheletes. The book sayed that The American College of Sports Medicine stated a report on the use and abuse of anabolic steroids. It stated that for many people any benefits of anabolic steroids are small and not worth the health risk. Yet almost all the ...
- 524: Albinism
- ... identify the gene for the tryrosinase enzyme by its DNA code. A similar test can identify ty-negative or similar albinism in unborn babies, by aminiocentesis. People with albinism have very normal lives. They play sports, have normal intelligence, and can have babies. The only difference between normal people and albino is that they don't have pigment in their skin.
- 525: The Presidential Primary of 2000
- ... his rapidly diminishing options and considered likely to withdraw. The other Republican contender, former Ambassador Allen Keys is expected to continue but pose no treat to the Texas governor. The Presidents Council Physical Fitness and Sports established the President’s Challenge Youth Physical Fitness Awards Programs. The purpose is to help students to make a commitment to increase physical activity and a lifetime of fitness. By involving students in the President ...
- 526: “Daddy What’s Propaganda”
- ... a respected person, group or symbol. Statistics don’t lie and if 90 percent of the people support someone why don’t the other ten percent. Statistics are so widely used in today’s society sports economics and politics are just a few examples. Political statistics like the one above play on voter’s fear that they are being left out. This is called Bandwagon, statistics play a huge role in ...
- 527: Brief History of the NRA
- ... for the security of a free state. It is an organization that opposes gun control, it believes in the individual defense of the uses of firearms, and it is interested in all aspects of shooting sports.1 Today, the organization stands with approximately 3.4 million members. Within the NRA, there are four major organs. The Institute for Legislative Action (is the lobbying arm), the political Victory Fund (which is a ...
- 528: Government Funding for the Arts
- ... a $10 increase and 56% a $15 increase. * 90% of the people feel that the arts should be a regular part of a child's education. * 54% of the people would cut spending on school sports programs before the arts programs (Philp 5). Another survey shows that 73% of the population would favor arts support even during a recession (O'Steen 229). In 1965, when the National Endowment for the Arts ...
- 529: The United Nations
- ... out a sustained campaign against South Africa's apartheid (racial segregation) system, denounced by the General Assembly as "a crime against humanity". The campaign, which ranged from an arms embargo to a convention against segregated sports events, was an important factor in bringing about a democratically elected Government, realized in April 1994 with elections in which, for the first time, all South Africans could vote. The UN Observer Mission in South ...
- 530: The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
- ... for Legislative Action (ILA). This faction gained support and power and in 1977 gained control of the NRA. They have held that power ever since. Today's NRA works to foster support for the shooting sports, to promote firearms safety, responsibility, and freedom, and to protect Second Amendment rights from infringement ("What is the NRA" 1). They take a very hard line in their protection of Second Amendment rights. They believe ...
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