The Overlooked Virus Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Junior and Senior High Schools barely, if at all, discuss HPV in sex education classes. The average parent does not understand HPV, therefore the knowledge is not relayed to the child. By the time physicians are consulte

The Littlest Victims “The Littlest Victims” The life-threatening effects of prenatal drug abuse on children are complex, severe and cause serious health problems to an innocent soul. According to a study in Children Today, Josephine Gittler notes that an estimated 375,000 newborns per year face grim health conditions due to a mother’s drug use during pregnancy. Eleven to fifteen perce

Anabolic Steroids Anabolic Steroids The dangers of taking anabolic steroids are of many different forms. All of which are very dangerous when not consulted by a doctor or given by subscription. One form can be oily skin or the cause of acne because steroids are derivatives of human sex hormones also known as testosterone. Testosterone’s can be made synthetically with the right chemicals

The Use Of Smokeless Tobacco In College And High School The use of smokeless tobacco has become a past time of many young men. This problem has increased in the past two or three years. When you use smokeless tobacco it is as dangerous as smoking is. This is a giant problem in high school and college campuses. The use of this type of tobacco needs to stop because there are too many healt

To Baldly Go In a world of perfect teeth, perfect height, and perfect bodies, we can see why baldness can be a damper on a person's self-esteem. Historically, humans have always tried to express individuality through hair. Nowadays, the majority of the people in the world have been led to believe that hair still has a mythical meaning in terms of style, attractiveness, and youthfulness.

Truth About Marijuana The Truth about Marijuana Many people say that marijuana is a gateway drug that can cause dangerous effects to the health and society. But research shows that the myths about marijuana may not be all true. Many believe that marijuana is a menace to the society. Some believe that it is no more harmful than an occasional drink of alcohol. Still, some pe

U.S Involvement In The Vietnam War "U.S Involvement in the Vietnam War " "No new taxes." This is a quote that most all of us remember from the 1992 presidential election. Along with it we remember that there were new taxes during that presidents term in office. There are a myriad of promises made and things done in a presidential election year that have questionable motives as to whet

U.S. Involvement In WWII When war broke out, there was no way the world could possibly know the severity it would have taken on the people of the world. Fortunately one country saw and understood that Germany and its allies would have to be stopped. America’s Involvement in World War II not only contributed in the downfall of the insane Adolph Hitler and his Third Reich, but also came at

U.S. Military Presence Overseas Thesis Statement: U.S. Military risk their lives overseas to provide freedom in the United States. A. Military Presence overseas 1. Middle East 2. U.S.S. Cole 3. China B. Consequences of no military activities overseas 1. Collapse of the United States 2. Pride as a country C. VFW D. Conclusion U.S. Military risk their

War Keeley’s is attempting to prove that primitive warfare throughout history has been effective and occasionally more successful than civilized methods. Throughout Chapter five of “War Before Civilization”, evidence is displayed showing the different success rates of primitive warfare compared to its civilized counterpart. Two examples that offer proof to Keeley’s theory are: 1. Ju

War Alliances The alliances formed in World War 1 and the War against terrorism are different because they were formed for different reasons. The difference is also how they were formed. The alliances that the U.S. are forming now are for protection against and for the elimination thereof. The alliances of World War 1 were formed for

War In The Middle East For thousands of years, countries in the Middle East have been engaging in wars. These wars are sparked by things such as ethnicity, religion, ownership of land and even oil production. Over time, these wars have taken their tolls on the economies and political structures of the fighting countries, and an example of this is the country of Iraq. Iraq, situated i

War Is Real The U.S. moves coincide with reports from Afghan officials in the border area that the United States and its allies were readying another major operation against members of the al Qaeda network and Afghanistan’s Taliban militia, which was ousted from power last year. The United States has blamed al Qaeda for the Sept. 11 attacks on the Pentagon and New York. Advertisemen

Underground Railroad “That face of his, the hungry cannibals Would not have touched, would not have stained with blood;-- But you are more inhuman, more inexorable, Oh! ten times more than tigers of Hyrcania.” Shakespeare I chose the topic about slavery for my research paper because I thought it would be an interesting experience doing research about slavery. It is American history and t

Getulio Vargas Getulio Vargas was a man with an extensive background in politics. He had moved though the rankings of the brazilian government quite swiftly. Vargas had the unique ability to move in different directions simotaneously. This made it hard for people to see what Vargas was accually up to. Also Vargas's ability to make the right friends in the right places contribut

Veitnam Vietnam War The Vietnam War was truly one of the most uncommon wars ever fought. This conflict was so hostile and ironic, that the official beginning and end could never be identified, or pinpointed. Likewise, the enemies and the allies looked exactly alike. This turmoil made everyone in the war confused, because “anyone” could be a friend by day, and foe by night. Additionally

Vietnam Antiwar Movements Vietnam Antiwar Movements The antiwar movement against Vietnam in the United States from 1965- 1971 was the most significant movement of its kind in the nation’s history. Prominent senators had already begun criticizing American involvement in Vietnam during the summer of 1964, which led to the mass antiwar movement that was to come in the summer of 1965

Vietnam War The Vietnam War was the most controversial war in U.S. history. Also called the Indochina War, it was said to have been started in 1957 when communist rebels of North Vietnam launched an attack on The South. The country was divided because of the communistic views of the North. Because the North was trying to take over and make it a communist country the U.S. then got invol

Vietnam: The War That We Should Have Won Vietnam: The War We Should Have Won The Vietnam War is one of the most disgraceful periods in American history. Not only did the greatest superpower in the world get bested by an almost third-world nation, but we lost badly. Perhaps this war could have been won, or even prevented in the first place. The United States could have and should have

War After reading the article “Lessons From Yesterday’s Frontier Wars for Tomorrows Asymmetric Conflicts,” one thing was left unclear to me. Are we finding ways to practice asymmetric combat or are we training for ways to counter the opposing force' As I began reading, it seemed like we were learning ways from the Indians on the most effective ways to attack or defend. However, as I c

War Terrorism, which has been around for as long as people can remember, has been on the rise for the past ten years. Terrorists use murder, kidnapping, hijacking, and bombings to almost always achieve a political purpose. These radicals are not just subject to the United States, terrorism is all over the world, in every way, shape and form. There are many different types of terrorism, f

War Photographer Opened Windows With the push of a button, and a click of a camera, photographer Robert Capa brought images to the world never seen by man before. One of the more famous war photographers, Capa’s photos showed us what our soldiers faced. When the German army occupied France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg, Capa was there to capture it all. Over 6,500 ships, 12,000 in

Was The League Of Nations A Utopian Dream Doomed To Fail' Was the League of Nations a utopian dream doomed to fail' Ever since the outbreak of the great war (World War I), many have argued that the causes for this war were the alliance systems and secret diplomacy, thus when the war had come to an end, there were attempts made to prevent such a situation from taking place again. One

Western Civilization History is a subject in which people learned of their culture and lands back round. Most people learn about history from textbooks and or oral traditions. Other had a passion to present history in a different way. A way that others would appreciate more and still others would appreciate less. Movies are just another way to tell a story. That’s what history was, a sto

Westminster System A brief history of the Westminster system Page index Introduction Beginnings Parliament Cabinet Courts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Britain's Westminster system of government evolved over centuries. It is the historical artefact of the Parliament's many victories over successive Sove

Whas It Necessary To Drop Tha A-bomb' WAS IT NECESSARY' In 1945, August 6th the world’s first atomic bomb was dropped on the City of Hiroshima in Japan. A U.S. B-29 bomber dropped the bomb that killed nearly 150,000 people; those who had not been killed wish they were dead as they laid in agony from burns. More than 10 sq km/4 sq mi was obliterated into piles of rubble. Was the U.S. j

What Was The Role And The Authority Of The Ephors In The Spartiate Constitution' Ancient History Assignment What was the role and the authority of the ephors in the Spartiate Constitution' In ancient Sparta the office of ephor was both the most interesting and the most obscure of the offices under the Spartan constitution. It seems that the ephors became more important and gained m

What Were The Most Important Reasons For The Decline Of The Roman Empire' Why' What were the most important reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire' Why' The seemingly unstoppable Roman Empire was bound to fall after the many aspects that made Rome such a dominant empire started to fade away. Rome was the center of the world and the thought that such a worldwide power could decline

Who Are the Assyrians The Assyrians are the indigenous people of Mesopotamia and have a history spanning over 6700 years. Today, the Assyrians are the descendants of the ancient Assyrian Empire and one of the earliest civilizations emerging in Mesopotamia. Although the Assyrian empire ended in 612 B.C., history is replete with recorded details of the continuous persistence of the Assyria

Who Initiated The Battle' Who Initiated the Battle' On April 19, 1775, the first battle on the road to the revolution occurred. During this time, there was much tension between the American colonists and the British. Those who are called loyal, were those who remained loyal to the king. Those who are called rebels, opposed the British laws. These two sides met and fought at the Lexing