Title: I survived the attacking of twin towers Author: Lauren Tarshis Pages: 112 1. Characters- Lucas is a teenage boy who loves football. Lucas parents think the sport is to dangerous. Benny is Lucas’s uncle, and he also loves football. After Lucas gets hurt so many times he wants him to quit also. 2. Background- Lucas is on the starting football team. His first week into practice he goes to catch a bad pass and gets a concussion. His doctor told him he was going to have to sit out for a two weeks but his mom disagreed. She took him to a doctor that specialist in concussion injury’s. The doctor told him that he needed to quit football or he could die. 3. Motivation- Lucas did not like the idea of not being able to play football the rest
Following the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, Rescorla invited Hill to New York, where he hired him as a security consultant in order to assess the building 's security. Although no arrests had yet been made, Rescorla believed that the bomb had been planted by Muslims. Hill went undercover in several mosques throughout New Jersey, showing up for morning prayers at dawn. He took on the character of an anti-American Muslim, in order to interview the other visitors to the mosques. He concluded that the attack was likely planned by a radical imam at a mosque in New York or New Jersey. Followers of Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman, a radical Muslim cleric based in Brooklyn, were subsequently convicted of the bombing.
Concussions have become a major controversy in the United States. Because of uninformed students and negligent coaches, many student athletes are experiencing the severe complications that accompany the injury. High school athletes seem to be the most affected and for this reason are more vulnerable than other students to experience concussions. Not properly managing concussions in time could have significant and problematic injuries that could potentially effect the victims overall ability to live a healthy life. For this reason, athletes should have to stay out of any physical activity for the necessary time to allow their brain to properly heal.
If a student player were to be impacted on the field and have a concussion, they should sit out for a longer period of time to fully recover. This because if a student were to have a head injury, somewhat recover, and then get back on the field, they would have higher risks of permanent brain damage which can effect their daily activities. Findings show that a high school student are 3 times more likely to experience a second concussion if they have already had a concussion during that season. They also show that if they fail at properly healing their concussion, they might have long-term consequences and could effect jobs further in life.
Lucas Maestas is a 17-year-old teenager that has a passion for school and sports. He plans on pursuing a career in neurology or political science. Lucas has had to endure the turmoil of post concussive syndrome the last four years. The first concussion Lucas received was the summer before his eighth grade year. He received three more concussions after that, all taking place in a two-year time frame. Lucas still has symptoms of post concussive syndrome till this day, but has seen improvement with his symptoms. He has really seen an improvement with his overall well-being after going to the Carrick Brain Center in Dallas (There will be a page about his experience at the brain center soon). Lucas
In the National Football League, many players have the risk of receiving a concussion. Many players that receive concussions are sidelined for multiply weeks and cannot play in the games they miss. For example Chris Miller had received multiply concussions during his career in the NFL. He was then forced to retire after receiving “5 concussions within 14 months” (Kia Boriboon, 2013). He tried to make a “comeback in 1999 but was sidelined again by another concussion” (Kia Boriboon 2013).
The book I read was called "I survived September 11th 2001." Its one of the books in the I survived series. Written by Lauren Tarshis. And based around true events.
Imagine this. You are on the soccer field with your ten other teammates. It’s the district championship game. Suddenly there is a ball flying at fifty miles per hour heading toward you. Like any other player you jump up to receive the punt and make an amazing header as you always do, accept this time when the ball leaves your head you fall down with it. You are knocked unconscious and are immediately sent to the emergency room. When you eventually wake up the doctor tells you that you have a severe concussion and you are out for at least the rest of the season. She also informs you that there’s a chance that you could have brain damage for the rest of your life. Just think this whole incident
The hot topic of concussions in football has attracted a considerable amount of unwanted attention in recent years. This problem is continuing to grow at a rapid rate, while our society is oblivious that a problem even exists. Many of us in today’s day in age know someone who has played football at the high school, collegiate, or professional level. The incidence of players who end up with concussions is astounding. It is interesting that someone who has suffered from a concussion can seem virtually symptom free for many years before it causes a number problems. It is estimated that damage to the brain caused by a concussion can last for decades which opens the door for more potentially life
A strong willed linebacker accelerates down the football field. He eyes up his opponent- the running back- both men lower their heads, bracing for impact, while helmets crunch, fans roar. Immediately after connecting, the running back 's head feels undeniably different, but at this point in the game, it would cost the team playoff contention if they lose. This man is young, rich, and famous, but little does he know that each concussion he gets brings him one step closer to his own grave. Multiple concussions relating to sports leads to early onset Dementia and CTE, loss of life, changes in how games are played, lawsuits, and even more unsettling concussion facts and statistics.
Concussions happen throughout every sport and every level. Elise Legult, Programme Specialist (education finance) at UNESCO Institute for Statistics, stated, “Individuals age 19 and under sustaining concussion climbed from 153,375 to 248,414. It rose 65% from 2001-2009” (Legault, et al. 1) This statistic shows that although there are some ways of preventing concussions, it does not mean concussions are completely prevented. Zackery is a high school football player, he was hit hard on a play and he sustained a concussion. Coach then puts Zackery back in the game, which made his concussion worse; the continuous hit after he sustained a concussion made the situation life and death for Zack. With Lystedt family, Washington state passed a bill called The Zackery Lystedt Law. The law prohibits players from participating in a game if they are suspected, or actually sustaining a concussion during a game(Lucke 2). Zackery Lystedt Law focuses around three central provisions: Education of athletes, parents, and coaches; requirement of immediate removal of the player, and medical clearance in order to return (Harvey 4)
But the learning of these skills takes commitment. The commitment of your time and your willingness to do your best. “Another disadvantage to playing football is that the sport requires a significant commitment of time. Often, during the season a player's schedule revolves entirely around the team -- practices, gym workouts, games, film breakdown -- and it makes life considerably more hectic”(Goldsmith). The hectic schedule can cause the players to lack behind in their classes and can also stress the student out because they have to be able to perform their best both in the sport and their
On September 11, 2001 four passenger commercial jet airliners were hijacked and as a result approximately 3,000 human lives were lost. When asked about 9/11, many can recall exactly what they were doing when they heard the news that a plane crashed into one of the World Trade Center (WTC) buildings and many Americans can tell you how it all unfolded and the reason behind such a travesty. The “official story” provided by officials, and restated by Sofia Shafquat, producer of “9/11 Mysteries: Demolitions” say that “four passenger planes were hijacked and taken radically off course, within an hour, two of the planes had flown into the enormous steel towers of the World Trade Center, creating fires and eventually toppling them” (Shafquat).
Football is a dangerous sport to play it because of many injuries. About 212,000 children are sent to the emergency rooms because of all the injuries they had received, all the concussions and some injuries that can scar you for life and probably can end your sports career. 13- year old Isaiah kahut was at a football camp preparing for his first season as a running back for skyview High school in Vancouver, Washington. The second day of camp his plans came crushing down around him, he was running with the ball when he was tackled. His head smacked the turf hard; The moment he got up he knew something wasn’t right. Doctors diagnosed him with a serve concussion a brain injury resulting from a blow to the head. For two weeks, Isaiah had to rest
Young and talented football player, Jaquan Waller, known as the star running back for the Greenville Rose High School football team, ended his skyrocketing career unexpectedly. In 2008, Jaquan left the field just completing any ordinary carry and tackle play, when he suddenly collapsed on the sidelines. Jaquan died the next morning leaving his family, team members, and coaches in mourn. Two days prior to his tragic death, he took a massive hit at practice and experienced a mild concussion. Like many other victims to this syndrome, Jaquan unknowingly endured a entire game with a brain injury. Dr. James R. Andrews states, “Every year, more than three and a half million children under the age of fourteen require medical treatment for injuries incurred while participating in team or individual sports, and this number is on the rise…Yet, despite these statistics, sports injuries are largely preventable, especially children and adolescents.” As these statistics start to grow, more and more parents are contemplating whether or not to let their kids play “dangerous” sports. But
It’s my first day at my new work tomorrow at the Trade Center. I have to get a good night sleep or I will be grumpy in front of my new boss. Ah, just woke up for a brand new day. Hopefully I don’t mess up in front of my new boss. When I got to work my boss showed me wear my desk was, and where it will be for a long time. I was working at my desk when this girl came up to me and said “Come with me”. She showed me where the conferences were going to be, and also some other places. By the time I was done it was my lunch break, so I went to my favorite place Mcdonalds. I got a bundle of a double cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, fries, and a large Dr.Pepper. I went back and got ready for four more hours looking at a computer.