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the public schools today. The dress code being my main concern. Administrators and teachers are worried about whether girls shorts are too short. The office complains of girls wearing shorts that are too short when there are rather larger girls running…

O. Wilson is concerned about the extinction of the human species. He believes that humanity's harsh treatment of Earth will soon have excruciating consequences. Wilson also states that the increasing industrial world is having a very consequential…

"what a good idea." It is a process where your eggs are removed, harvested and fertilized with sperm and lastly, implanted into the intended mother. This procedure gives mothers that are not able to have children a chance to capture their dream.…

arranged by parents or families. In some cases, the couple does not see each other until the day of their wedding. In others, they can date with chaperones a few times, with the knowledge that they are getting married. Some couples are allowed to meet…

of public education. Some children and parents feel that school uniforms stifle a child's creativity. Uniformity does not necessarily eliminate individuality (Forbes, 1994.). The truth is that wearing uniforms does not put a burden on an individual's…

have been practiced all over the world in almost every culture. Both practices have different meanings and multiple levels from religious rites to pure decoration. Often times throughout the history of western culture, these practices have been shunned…

modification is tattooing. Tattoos can range from large and obvious to small and personal (Body Modification). It is believed that even the iceman that was discovered in the Alps in 1991 had tattoos. Cultures cite different reasons for body adornment…

not all terrorism goes unjustified. The definition of terrorism according to Funk and Wagnalls is as follows: "Unlawful acts of violence committed in an attempt to over throw a government." Another definition is: "use of violence, or the threat of violen…

threat in the United States. The term "obesity" refers to an excessive amount of body fat. In scientific terms, obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than he or she burns. What causes this imbalance between "calories in and calories…

and age. People of all origins rush into casinos or to their local bookie just to blow their money on the chance they might get lucky and hit the jackpot. Gambling is an addiction suffered by the same amount of people throughout America as all illegal…