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GT Thugs Presents

Gifted and Talented Johnathan Masters Dr. Sandy Mahoney Research Project June 23, 2014 I was in several Gifted and Talented programs, man years ago, when the public education system in Kentucky had captured my childhood. I made good grades, but the awards, and recognition of my intelligence and academic achievements is what made me feel capable, and confidence in my abilities grew. Educational theorist bell hooks from Christian County, Kentucky talked about the difference between segregated Black schools in 50s and 60s and the integrated schools afterwards, the White schools, which she was there during the transition. For bell hooks, the difference was absolutely fundamental, and to go back to the “good ole days of yore”, of segregated Black schools, was her conclusion, which represents a radical departure of the current Industrial-Prussian education in America today. For bell hooks, during the times of segregated Black schools, Black folks in general, and the Black ...

Bunch of Questions for Hemp Lecture Series, plus some Fascinating Factoids

Questions for 2 nd Part to Hemp Lecture Series Q27: Chronic, high doses of synthetic β-carotene supplements have been associated with a higher rate of ______ cancer in smokers? Q28: T or F? Hemp fabric was used in China 18,000 years ago. Q29: Where are CB1 endocannabinoid receptors mostly located? Q30: What's the difference between CBDs and CBCs? Q31: What are the two parts to a Hemp stalk? Q32: The Lamps of Alladin and Abraham Lincoln were burning bright with what fuel source? Q33: Name another plant besides Marijuana Hemp that has cannabinoids. Q34: What's a cannabinoid? Q35: [10 point question] How many of the over 480 natural components in marijuana hemp are classified as a “cannabinoid”, which are chemicals unique to the plant? Name 10 of them. Q36: What 2 systems are CB2 endocannabinoid receptors mostly located? Q37: What are two Endogenous Cannabinoids made by the human body? Q38: Besides in the Br...