healthier? A young professor has pointed out how the health benefits of circumcision could outweigh the risks of the procedure. The Health Benefits Of Circumcision Professor Aaron E. Carroll of the Indiana University School of Medicine enumerated the pros and cons of circumcision‚ citing studies that indicate uncircumcised boys have a higher risk of developing urinary tract infections (via New York Times). In addition to that‚ it is mentioned that circumcision also decreases the presence of bacteria and
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Should Kashmir be independent of India’s democracy? Democracy‚ a political system in which people elect the representatives of our government and the Indian subcontinent is recognized as one of the largest democratic systems in the world. Every vote has equal weight and every voice is heard - or so we think. Jammu and Kashmir is one of the many states that is represented by this massive form of government but its people’s anguish are often not headed by the authorities. The only way to satiate the
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The frontier has always represented a part of American culture. The idea of moving west fundamentally created the identity of the United States. America overcame the Proclamation of 1763‚ Manifest Destiny accelerated expansion‚ and finally the Homestead Act promoted the movement towards the Pacific. Frederick Turner’s Frontier Thesis stated that the expanse of land beyond the eastern cities would act as a safety net for the tensions affecting the crowded seaboard‚ and to a degree‚ Turner was correct
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Cell Phones should not be Allowed in School – No When I first read the question‚ should cell phones be allowed in school?‚ my gut reaction is NO. If students are allowed to have cell phones in class then there is going to be a lot more cheating‚ more distractions‚ and less classroom focus. In order to keep students from cheating there would have to be more than just a few different tests made up. The distraction of students texting‚ reading texts‚ and such would go through the roof‚ and with the
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Scope and Severity of the Problem Assessment of Past Policy Efforts In a review of the CDAPCA act‚ it is understandable as to why this law was created and continues to be enforced in the U.S. This law was signed into law by President Nixon to combat illegal drug use that became relatively common in the late 1960s. The law was also created and signed into law because drug laws prior to this act were not adequately addressing the illegal use of legally manufactured drugs. Lastly‚ this act was signed
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Pros The wide reach offered by mass media is phenomenal. It can target a global audience. In terms of newspapers and magazines‚ it can reach a specified target group. Besides‚ it is easily accessible. For example‚ the newspaper lands on the doorstep and we have the latest news in our drawing rooms due to the television set. Certain types of media have a loyal fan following. This would mean that an advertiser‚ publication or news channel would have a ready audience. We have the latest news and
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Students should be held out of sports longer after they receive a concussion. A concussion can lead to severe brain damage‚ however‚ an athlete can recover completely if they do not return to play the sport immediately. Allowing a student athlete to return to sports promptly could cause them perpetual brain damage and puts them at risk for further concussions while they are still recovering. Concussions are "invisible" injuries and high school athletes should be closely monitored until they recover
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EMTALA stands for the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. Congress passed the legislation in 1986‚ making it a federal law. EMTALA states that hospitals must treat anyone who comes into the Emergency Department‚ of a Medicare payment receiving hospital‚ requesting medical attention‚ must be seen regardless of the individual’s ability to pay. Although‚ the law directs Medicare accepting hospitals it addresses any and all people wanting medical attention. Relatively all hospitals in
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Creepy right‚ I know? The debate on this topic is huge and you don’t want to miss it. The article I chose was Should Store Be Allowed to Spy on You. I chose this article because I felt it would be a difficult piece to write about‚ and I enjoy the motif. I do not think stores should be allowed to spy on you. Distinctly there are good things about being watched in stores. One pro is that you can not get caught stealing or shoplifting. If you are vandalizing things in that store they catch
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drilling‚ it is used to exploit any possible sources of oil and natural gas‚ beyond the major known well sites. It was introduced in the 1940s and since then the practice has become increasingly controversial regarding its environmental impact. The pros and cons of this procedure are very much linked‚ making it hard to rationalise or justify either opinion. Fracking can potentially be a solution to the global energy crisis‚ but only if we‚ as humans stop procrastinating and focus on searching for more
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