...consequences associated with assisted reproduction, which more often than not are overlooked by physicians and those desperate for children. There are three main types of assisted reproduction namely – artificial insemination, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and surrogacy. The ethical concern of these procedures is that they are unnatural method of conception, creating life in the laboratory, and fertilizing more embryos than would be needed, which often leads to massive abortion. Creating “man-made human beings” could be morally and religiously unethical. Doing things unnaturally such as assisted reproduction could have some devastating consequences. For instance, in vitro fertilization usually comes with multiple births which are often accompanied by infant mortality, low birth weights,...
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...Nadya Suleman, or otherwise known as Octomom, opted to have an in vitro fertilization operation done. She had 12 embryos planted into her uterus and all but four survived. She gave birth to octuplets. Suleman, already a mother of six and on government assistance, opted to have the procedure done and this raised many red flags throughout the media. Desperate for money to put food on the table she started stripping and performing in adult movies. Only after she saw her oldest daughter in her stripping costumes, she decided to turn her life around. Now she is living a good life with her kids and still receiving a small amount of government aid. Dr. Michael Kamrava implanted the twelve embryos into Suleman’s uterus. He lost his medical...
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...was difficult because it involved the decision to start this process instead of putting it off. The stay at the hospital was taxing because the IVs caused numerous bathroom breaks and the side effects of the medication caused tremors. Not to mention that the sleeping arrangements were not very comfortable. Even less so with a pregnant belly I presume. While these discomforts lasted the entire stay, when the actual birthing process started things started to get really hairy. Thankfully, my wife is tough. Combined with the medicine, the contractions were more uncomfortable than painful. Added to that was the modesty, or lack thereof. It made things embarrassing for her. The worst part of this entire process, though, is the actual birth. It was done surgically and, in short, my wife almost died on the operating table. Things worked out in the end, though. Major crisis averted. After that, things started getting better. The new baby made all the pains and discomforts disappear, but added stress and more sleepless nights; which, at that point, were overshadowed by the joy and happiness of a newborn. In the end, everything worked out and the both of us came out of the hospital invigorated and ready to start our new life with this new addition. This four day period was the most painful, tiring, difficult, and joyous time of both of our lives and required perseverance and determination to get through....
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...There are a multiple variables that can cause an increase in a person’s risk to developing multiple sclerosis. One of these factors is based on latitude in which frequency of multiple sclerosis increases with increasing latitude worldwide (Ascherio & Munger, 2007). One of the strongest connections between latitude and the risk of multiple sclerosis is the amount of time spent in the sun and the strength of the sun (Ascherio & Munger, 2007). The most common hypothesis to explain the link between the sun and risk of multiple sclerosis is the difference in vitamin D intake. A study done by Munger et al. (2004) found that the susceptibility to multiple sclerosis was inversely related to the total amount of vitamin D intake. They also found that...
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...CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION WHO IS A CITIZEN? A citizen is a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country. That includes the right to vote, work and live in the country and the right to return to the country, besides other rights. A citizen may also be subject to certain duties, such as a duty to uphold law and to serve in the military. A person may have multiple citizenships and a person who does not have citizenship of any state is said to be stateless. He is endowed with legal rights by, and duties to, the country of which one is a citizen. Citizens are the people who owe allegiance to a government and are entitled to be protected by this government. They are the nationals of a city, state and country. They can be inhabitants or in diaspora. Citizens are entitled to be protected, by the government in which they owe allegiance, in terms of security, safety and against molestation by any individual, group, organisation or country. Nationality is often used as a synonym for citizenship in English – notably in international law – although the term is sometimes understood as denoting a person's membership of a nation. In some countries, e.g. the United States, Israel, Philippines and the United Kingdom, "nationality" and "citizenship" have different meanings. Thus, a Nigeria citizen is someone who is allowed to vote in Nigeria state and federal elections, to serve in the Nigeria armed forces, to pass that citizenship on to their spouse and/or...
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...questions about causal relationship between MS and pregnancy. Although, many years ago, women with multiple sclerosis are advised to avoid pregnancy that their condition would not worsened, but today we access different insights. Studies conducted over the past few decades have shown that the symptoms of multiple sclerosis can be alleviated or even disappear during pregnancy. The analysis of works that report about 13 144 women with MS revealed the following data: * MS has no effect on pregnancy. * No increase in negative symptoms nor for mother nor for the child. * Woman with MS can expect a normal pregnancy and normal delivery. For all these reasons, women with MS, especially those with mild neurological deficits, should be encouraged to become pregnant as soon as possible due to the progressive flow of the disease. It is important to break down some of the prejudices that exist and women provide the necessary information: 1. Does MS affect on the fertility of women? 2. Does MS affect on pregnancy and the baby's health? 3. Is it possible to apply spinal or epidural anesthesia during childbirth? 4. Is it recommended breastfeeding and is it safe? 5. Does pregnancy affect on the MS during pregnancy and after childbirth? 6. How to treat MS during pregnancy and breastfeeding? 7. Is there a risk that child inherits this disease? Multiple sclerosis does not affect the fertility of women but pregnancy should be planned due to drugs used...
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...answers onto the answer sheet. Each section is played once only. IELTS recordings may include a range of world English varieties, including British, Australian, New Zealand and North American. Section 1 2 3 4 Focus A conversation in an everyday social situation, e.g. two colleagues in the office or a customer and staff member in a department store One person speaking in an everyday social situation A conversation between two or more people in an educational or training context, e.g. tutorial or seminar A lecture or talk on a topic of general academic interest Number of Questions 10 10 10 10 What kind of tasks to expect Expect to find a variety of task types and answer formats. Here are examples of the main task types: Forms Multiple choice Short-answer questions Flow-chart completion Sentence completion Table completion Labeling a diagram, plan or map You might also find summary, notes completion and matching tasks. These question types might appear in any of the four sections. And remember, not all question types appear in any individual listening test. © The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 1 Forms Questions 1–6 Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Application Form for use of Library Internet Service Example Existing cardholder? Answer Yes Family name: First names: Address: Milton 1 ……………….. Jayne 2 ……………….. 35 Maximilian Way...
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...tips on taking multiple-choice exam, mathematics practice exam with answers. When you feel you are ready to take the mathematics exam, you may make an appointment by: • • • Going on-line at http://winapp.centennialcollege.ca/oat/ Calling 416-289-5300 Or in person with Enrolment Services IMPORTANT – If you have learning or medical condition, you may request special accommodations. Please contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at 416-289-5000 Ext. 2627. Students will meet with a CSD Counselor to discuss their concerns and make alternative arrangements for their skills assessments if special accommodations are approved. Students applying to multiple programs may only require one math exam to clear admission requirements. Please note that the Engineering math skills assessment can clear admission requirements for Business and General Arts and Science programs. On the date of your exam, please arrive on time. You will be required to show Government issued photo ID. Examples of acceptable photo ID are: • One of the following: valid passport, driver's license, photo health card, age of majority cards, citizenship card, landed card, minister's permit or a Centennial College student photo ID. The photo must not be older than 5 years. If you do not have any of the above then you may provide nongovernment issued photo ID. These could include other school photo ID, transit photo ID, expired government photo ID or employment ID, and two of the following: birth certificate, social...
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...News Story 1 News Story Your Name HIS 125 June 18, 2012 The Rise of Birth Control Clinics in The United States News Story 2 Today, there is an abundance of information, for any persons seeking birth control. There are different forms for females and males designed to protect against disease and pregnancy. There are also birth control clinics that provide free or low cost services to women. However; this was not always the case with birth control. There have been birth control techniques for thousands of years, which date back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. What is now known as “the modern movement of birth control” actually began in Great Britain. The writer Thomas Robert Malthus stirred up the interest regarding the time’s current over-population problem. As a result of his publications, by 1870 a wide range of birth control devices were made available in English and American pharmacies. These devices included; rubber condoms, diaphragms, vaginal sponges, and medicated tampons. Due to the easy access to these devices to the public, both countries created a bill to prohibit the distribution of contraceptives across state lines and through the mail. Before the use of birth control in America, many women had opted for abortions because they either had too many children to take care of or they were simply not ready to parents. In the early 19th century, abortions could be dangerous. Too many abortions often lead the woman’s death because the technology was not yet...
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...Writing Good Multiple-Choice Exams Dawn M. Zimmaro, Ph.D. Measurement and Evaluation Center Telephone: (512) 232-2662 Web: www.utexas.edu/academic/mec Location: Bridgeway Building, 2616 Wichita Street Address: P.O. Box 7246, Austin, TX 78713-7246 Last revised August 19, 2004 1 Table of Contents SECTION Goals of the workshop The KEY to Effective Testing Summary of How Evaluation, Assessment, Measurement and Testing Terms Are Related Course Learning Objectives Abilities and Behaviors Related to Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives Illustrative Action Verbs for Defining Objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy Examples of Instructional Objectives for the Cognitive Domain Resources on Bloom’s Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain and Writing Educational Objectives Test Blueprint Description of Multiple-Choice Items Multiple-Choice Item Writing Guidelines Guidelines to Writing Test Items Preparing Your Students for Taking Multiple-Choice Tests Sample Multiple-Choice Items Related to Bloom’s Taxonomy More Sample Multiple-Choice Items Good versus Poor Multiple-Choice Items Activity: Identifying Flawed Multiple-Choice Items Scenario-Based Problem Solving Item Set An Alternative Multiple-Choice Method Guidelines for Administering Examinations Analyzing Multiple-Choice Item Responses Activity: Item Analysis PAGE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-14 15-17 18 19 20-22 23-24 25-26 27-29 30-32 33-34 35 36-38 39 Last revised August 19, 2004 2 Goals of the Workshop Multiple-choice exams...
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...States of America 987654321 ISBN 1-57685-532-5 For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 55 Broadway 8th Floor New York, NY 10006 Or visit us at: www.learnatest.com About the Author Lauren Starkey is a writer and editor who specializes in educational and reference works. Her thirteen years of experience include eight years on the editorial staff of the Oxford English Dictionary. The author of more than ten volumes, Lauren lives in Essex, Vermont, with her husband and three children. v Contents CHAPTER 1 Getting to Know the Writing Section of the New SAT Old versus New Strategies for Test Taking Scoring SAT Study Timetable 1 1 2 4 5 11 12 32 45 55 56 58 59 59 65 68 69 CHAPTER 2 The Multiple-Choice Section Identifying Sentence Errors Improving Sentences Improving Paragraphs CHAPTER 3 The Essay Strategies for Timed Essays Understanding the Prompts The Art of Persuasion Anatomy of an Essay Planning Your Essay Drafting Your Essay Essay Writing Workshop vii – CONTENTS – CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Practice Test 3 75 103 133 viii SAT WRITING ESSENTIALS C H A P T E R 1 Old versus New Getting to Know the Writing Section of the New SAT For over 80 years, high school...
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...LearningExpress at: 55 Broadway 8th Floor New York, NY 10006 Or visit us at: www.learnatest.com About the Author Lauren Starkey is a writer and editor who specializes in educational and reference works. Her thirteen years of experience include eight years on the editorial staff of the Oxford English Dictionary. The author of more than ten volumes, Lauren lives in Essex, Vermont, with her husband and three children. v Contents CHAPTER 1 1 Old versus New 1 Strategies for Test Taking 2 Scoring 4 SAT Study Timetable CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know the Writing Section of the New SAT 5 11 Identifying Sentence Errors 12 Improving Sentences 32 Improving Paragraphs CHAPTER 3 The Multiple-Choice Section 45 The Essay 55 Strategies for Timed Essays 56 Understanding the Prompts 58 The Art of Persuasion 59 Anatomy of an Essay 59 Planning Your Essay 65 Drafting Your Essay 68 Essay Writing Workshop 69 vii – CONTENTS – CHAPTER 4 Practice Test 1 75 CHAPTER 5 Practice Test 2 103 CHAPTER 6 Practice Test 3 133 viii SAT WRITING...
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...Today, American women use multiple different types of birth control methods. In 2011, forty-five percent of pregnancies were unintended ("Unintended Pregnancy"). In other words, that is almost half of all pregnancies. These unintended pregnancies are a huge reason as to why many women make the decision to use birth control. Some of the most common types of birth control (birth control pills, intrauterine devices, abstinence, and tubal ligation) are methods prescribed or suggested by a woman's health care provider. Each birth control method has a negative side effect but they all assist in preventing pregnancy and offer other health benefits as well (SP3). For example, birth control pills may cause heart attacks, but they also help prevent pregnancy and acne ("The Pill"). Although birth control can have negative side effects, it has health benefits that outweigh the risks....
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...fifteen year olds, 24 sixteen year olds and 32 seventeen years olds who give birth. These children are 18% more likely to delay receiving prenatal care and 16% have preterm labor, while 10% of the babies are in the low birth weight category (Teen Birth Fact Sheets, 2011 pg 1-2). Each school district has a health curriculum, which includes sexuality beginning in the 5th grade. The curriculum based on the core values of abstinence is the focus. What the facts are showing is that this type of program is not working. There needs to be an agenda that gives these teens all the facts. Many say that is the parent’s right, but when they do not do their job then it becomes society’s burden. This state and country for that matter, needs to create a new generation who will not have any babies before they are grown themselves. Full facts based, no holds barred curriculum beginning in the 6th grade, which speaks about the traditional topics that your body does in puberty, and then goes further as they continue through school is the goal. Children need to know where babies come from and how not to have one until you are ready. The use of a comprehensive sex education program and giving menstruating girls long-term birth control will stop teen pregnancy in Texas. Each year there are more than 23,000 babies born to teen mothers. "Texas has the third highest rate of teen births and the highest rate of repeat births among 15-19 year olds in the United States,” according to Daniel Alpiger, a senior...
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...Knowledge of birth control was an unfamiliar topic in colonial Korea, understanding that reproduction was just a natural process that was uncontrollable. As Japan’s influences greatly impacted Korea, information on birth control slowly became recognizable, letting women have several alternatives. The realization of birth control was evidently useful, however the actions behind several aspects of this matter was not fully understood. Birth control became a leading factor to abortion, causing additional problems regarding hygiene, correct surgical methods, and ethical issues. It brought both positive and negative effects to the society, leading to new issues that were unheard of before birth control set foot into Korea. As women were described as “tools for reproduction,” they were commonly characterized as weak and unhealthy. Most women in the colonial period were used to having multiple children, leading them to have continuous deliveries with short recovery periods. Even with poor circumstances, children were still born into poverty, many families not being able to support their own...
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