...It was a pretty quiet plane ride. Dad was working on his laptop and I was listening to music. I noticed there was a very bad storm out of the window. The plane was shaking. Suddenly the lights went out and the oxygen masks deployed. Something hit my head. The next thing I know we are in the water and my dad is yelling my name. I see him in the distance swimming towards me. He gets to me and gives me his life vest. He tells me that I have to survive, that his company isn’t what I thought it was. He gives me a book with a list of names and tells me that everyone on that list has done terrible things to stay rich, and that he is no different. He told me stories of how he and the people on this list got wealthy by stepping on the necks of the poor. That he has had people hurt or killed to keep his company on top. He stayed with me as long as he could but as time went by he got weaker. He couldn’t hold on anymore. He let go and drifted beneath the water. Before he went he told me that I must right the wrongs that he made. I kept awake as long as I could but eventually passed out. Days went by as I floated and the sun was really getting to me. I was thirsty. I was hungry. I thought that I was going to die in the water. Suddenly I saw an island. I swam as fast as I could to get to the...
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...a dog? You think I’m a fucking dog you monkey fuckin let’s go for a fuckin walk you wanna go for a walk? And Charley and them is laughing and well, I never got laughs before I am not a funny person, and WOW man, getting laughs is the best high the guys was laughing dudes, they loved it, so they go; ‘put him on a leash.’ And I do like a sketch, like Saturday Night Live, like ‘Oh my God it’s time to take the dog for a walk… hey Mom? Did you take the dog for a walk? Henry? Henry. Did you walk the dog nobody walked the damn dog I’m walkin’ it. Here dog, ya dirty dog. No treat for you today You been a bad dog.’ And I’m pullin him… I was surprised how different is a human neck from a dog neck. With dogs you can pull and pull and they keep on going not with humans. They necks is soft. And… well… It is a weird feeling – made my breathing go – a little funny. Shallow. My voice kinda got full of breath. And I felt like Alice in Wonderland. Where everything was not Real and I could walk out again anytime and What was behind there would stay...
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...Insanity Insanity runs deep within one’s veins; it travels at such a fast speed that one does not realize. It claws and screams from within, begging to be freed, begging to be released so it can corrupt. So it can corrupt and destroy and simply ruin the beauty in the world. You see, if Insanity was left loose into the world, then Insanity would ruin even the most innocent of things. For example, imagine Insanity to be a person. A person with two arms, two legs, hands and feet; a person with blood pulsing through thick veins and capillaries and breathing life into lungs—a person with a beating heart, eyes like the darkest oceans in this world as this person stares and stalks. Do you see that person? Can you picture that person perfectly? Can you picture that person standing tall in the falling, peaceful snow dressed in black, watching carefully? Can you? Can you feel the person’s breath tickling down your throat as they step closer, as fingers wrap around your throat and slowly but surely squeeze. Like I said, slowly at first… so slow, so gentle, you can’t really notice it; you don’t panic, you relax. Your lips part and your head tips back a little, eyes locking with theirs, question filling your irises. But then you feel it, you feel the hatred running through your veins, intoxicating your mind and your heart and ruining every single cell in that what was once innocent body of yours. You feel Insanity taking over and you cannot stop it because the rush, the taste, the...
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...Assessment type 2: Outcome Topic: How prevalent is neck pain among teenagers? What are the leading factors causing it? 1. Introduction In recent decades, the low-aging tendency of neck pain, as a newly-emerging issue, is drawing increasing attention throughout the world. A specialist reviewed the fact through an interview that a large number of students are tending to suffer from neck pain with the popularization of computers as well as the growing loads of study. Whereas, specific research on teenager neck pain seems to be vague, clear clues have not shown to the public. Over the last 5 months, the research conducted in this area has worked out the conclusion that improper living habits are threatening teenagers’ health of their neck. Detailed information about the prevalence and causing factors for the disease are displayed in this report. 2. Definition of teenage neck pain Neck pain, which is called (cervical) spondylosis in medical term, is a kind of spinal compression attributes to the degeneration of disks and joints in the vertebrae. Unlike the pain in front of the neck, symptoms of neck pain usually behave as headaches, dizziness, and neck stiffness -- which sometimes radiates to the shoulders and limbs and thus lead to the feeling of weakness, numbness and pain (Penick, 2010). Compared to that among the elderly, neck pain among teenagers has some slight differences, chronic diseases like osteoporosis and HIVD (Herniation of intervertebral disc)...
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...45cm above the ground had to be opened. This would require the opener to bend over putting himself in close proximity to gaps which were seen on either side of the gate that were of sufficient size to admit the head of a greyhound up to its shoulders. Autopsy The body was clothed in normal everyday clothing which appeared undisturbed. There were major injuries present on the throat which consisted of a 21 x 20 cm area of superficial abrasions and intradermal bruising over most of the throat, seen here in figure 1. This series of injuries included: bruising and abrasion seen over the right point of the jaw as well as below, to the left and lateral to the laryngeal prominence. Abrasions were seen just beneath the chin in the midline and some superficial almost vertical abrasions to the right of the larynx. Here some underlying bruising was present too. As well as abrasions there were a few areas of bruising recorded for the neck area of the deceased. Bruising was present directly below the laryngeal prominence, of the central lower throat and also overlying the medial part of the left clavicle. A minimal number of injuries were seen on the rest of the body. Figure 2 highlights the small abrasions which were present on the face. Small abrasions were seen: Beth Lateral to the...
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...Dance Injuries and Prevention By Katrina Thompson Kin 380, Thomson April 20, 2011 Dance Injuries and Prevention Next to stage fright, the biggest nightmare for a dancer is to become injured. Injuries, depending on the severity, can mean the end of a career in dance and an end to something that you enjoy doing. According to a survey conducted on the injuries obtained by Broadway dancers, the most common injuries occurred on the lower extremities of the body at fifty two percent, followed by the back at twenty two percent, and the neck at twelve percent. The least frequent injuries occurred in the upper extremities with the shoulder consisting of only six percent of the dancers. Of the lower extremities the knee (29%), ankle (25%), foot (20%), and the hip (12%) were the more frequent sites of injury (Evans, Evans, Carvajal, Perry). In order to prevent these types of injuries from occurring it’s imperative that dancers follow the proper precautions such as stretching, proper warm-up techniques and general care for their bodies. After acquiring an injury you must follow proper treatments in order to recover effectively. Your spine is made up of three sections; the top portion or the cervical, the middle portion or the thoracic, and the lower portion or the lumbar (Anderson, Parr, and Hall). When it comes to back injuries, dancers tend to get injured in their thoracic or lumbar regions. The most common injury is frozen back. Frozen back is when the muscles in the back...
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...over to the bar for a drink, but John told him to mind his own business. John grabbed Jane’s wrist and when he did Leroy grabbed John’s wrist and put him in a neck hold. John was protesting Leroy to let go of him, but Leroy did not let go. Leroy placed John in a chair and told him not to make a move or he will punch him. After the incident happen Jane told Leroy that John was her husband. Issue 1) Why was Leroy taking upon his self to defend Jane, even though she was a complete stranger? 2) Why did Leroy even put his hands on John, especially if John didn’t touch him? 3) In what ways did assault, battery and false imprisonment come into play in this case? Rules In this case it is considered defense of persons in which is a legal justification for assault, battery and false imprisonment. Assault is someone that intentionally puts another in fear and battery is when someone using force against another person. False imprisonment is someone that is holding another person down against their will. The reason it is considered defense of persons because Leroy was using reasonable force by protecting Jane the third person from injury where John threatened by an attacking force. According to KRS § 503.070, the only time to use physical force upon another person where it is justifiable is when causing serious injury or provokes the use of physical...
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...involve wearing protective head gear, due to the high risk of head injuries and the potential damage such injuries can cause; these sports include rugby and American football, for example. Helmets are almost always worn when there is a risk of head injuries caused by high speed impact or accidents; examples of these sports include cycling, motor racing and bobsleighing. Helmets are also worn by batsmen in cricket to protect the head from the hard ball, which travels extremely fast when it has left the bowler’s hand as the helmet absorbs the shock of the ball and therefore minimises the effect on the batter. Shin pads: Shin pads are worn in many sports to support and protect the shins and ankles; wearing shin pads can help to prevent injuries such as fractures and sprains as well as reducing the likelihood of suffering from bruising and swelling. Shin pads are commonly worn in football, hockey and ice hockey. They minimise the risk of an injury as the plastic gets inbetween the other player and your shin while absorbing some of the shock. Gum shield: A gum shield is extremely important in many physical sports such as rugby and boxing as there is a high chance of the participant getting g hit in the jaw/head, the reason why the gum shield is extremely important when minimising the risk of injuries as gum shields reduce cuts to the lip, mouth and tongue, protect teeth and help to prevent jaw and neck injuries by helping to avoid situations where the lower jaw gets slammed against...
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...dangerous, but children cannot be protected from everything that presents a possible risk. Some children do get hurt in sports, but the vast majority of children who play sports will not have any long-lasting injury. Many other things are dangerous as well, such as riding in a car, risks present themselves every day, but not everything that is dangerous can be banned. The concept of children in organized collision based sport is to learn how to appropriately use their body in a safe and effective way. If you teach a young child to tackle they're far less likely to be injured than if you attempt to teach an eighteen year old to hit for the first time. As children play contact sports they are learning and growing in their skills that will benefit them later in life. Although there are risks to playing contact sports such as; fighting, concussion, possible long-term damage, and other serious injuries, the chance of most children suffering from these risks are low. Some parents feel the need to shelter their children or protect them from any unnecessary harm but the truth is, parents and other adults cannot protect their children from every harmful thing that goes on every day. With every sport comes the need for proper training and equipment to prevent from unnecessary injuries. In football, for example, it is mandatory for players to have helmets,...
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...How Shrunken Heads are Made There are many different practices by many different cultures. In some cultures these practices are extreme, especially in ancient cultures. In these ancient times these rituals were used to instill fear in anyone that would oppose them. One of these cultures was the Jivaro Indians of South America. There is not a lot known about them except that their tribes were known headhunters, and headhunting was just the beginning. The most drastic of their rituals was the practice of shrinking human heads. There are many cultures that practiced headhunting. All of them had their own way of displaying the head, but most had the same reasons for the act. Having the trophy displayed was a way of showing strength and skill. Others believed that a head held magical powers and removing that head one could obtain that power for themselves. Headhunting still goes on today; it has just went from the heads of enemies to the heads of animals killed by hunters. The head of an animal mounted and hung on a wall still represents the same thing, in a way, by showing the skill of the hunter. The Jivaro are an interesting people; their tribes do not have a set leader even though there is a chief. The way this works is certain members with stature and respect actually lead the tribe. They are mostly hunter and gathers, and very prideful since they considers themselves warriors (Anthony, 1921). With these beliefs spawned the practice of headhunting, having more heads gave...
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...Meta description: Eyebrow cyst vary in size. In most incidents they are not harmful to your health. Cysts can be uncomfortable and cosmetically unattractive in the eyebrow area. Eyebrow cysts are smooth non-infected fluid filled masses under the skin’s surface. These cysts are common and painless unless bacterial growth develops leading to an abscess. They are not contagious. What is Eyebrow Cyst Eyebrow cysts are lumps or masses under the skin. Medically, eyebrow cysts are referred to as dermoid cysts. Our skin has tiny glands that secrete sebum (oil). The buildup of fluid happens when the gland fluids can’t be secreted through the normal process of elimination. The cyst rarely gets infected, unless we intervene. Most of us have a naturally tendency to squeeze the cyst discharging the oil out of the pore’s top. Squeezing can cause further blockage, triggering inflammation or an infection. One common type of eyebrow cyst is a sebaceous cyst. These types of cyst have no age, population or schedule distinction. They can pop up randomly. Features of eyebrow cyst are visible: • Small round bumps under the skin • Redness, swelling or tenderness in the area • Thick yellow pus Symptoms Eyebrow Cyst Eyebrow cysts vary from person to person. Some individuals suffer with skin conditions prone to triggering these cysts. The pea sized bump could harden causing it to become tender and painful to the touch. Acne vulgaris is known to cause cysts on the eyebrow. The accumulation of...
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...for fans watching that these players face tremendous pain through gigantic blows causing injuries...
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...for injuries related to 14 commonly played sports. The most commonly feared of these injuries is a concussion. A concussion is a “temporary unconsciousness caused...
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...Basketball-Related Injuries Basketball is the fourth leading cause of injury in organized community sports, although more than three out of four of basketball injuries are minor, an injury may require surgery. The ankle and knee are the most commonly injured. Basketball is a popular sport, but the sport has a risk for injuries that can be prevented and/or treated. During basketball games and practice, injuries can result in bruises, sprains, and spasms. Ankle injuries are the most common injuries in basketball. An ankle injury can be caused by overuse and excessive training on the ankle. The most common foot/ankle injury is the Achilles Tendinitis. The ankle is made up of 3 parts; tibia, fibula, and the talus. Where the calf muscles combine...
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...Pinched Nerve A pinched nerve is a type of injury that occurs when too much pressure is placed on a nerve. This pressure can cause pain, burning, and muscle weakness in place such as your arm, hand, back, leg, or neck. A nerve can become permanently damaged if it is severely pinched or has been pinched for a long time. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: The passing of a nerve through a narrow area between bones or other body structures. Loss of blood supply to a nerve. A nerve being stretched from an injury. A sudden injury with swelling. Wear and tear that occurs over years. Changes that occur in the spine with age. SYMPTOMS The most common symptom of a pinched nerve is a feeling of "pins and needles"...
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