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- 7661: Drugs And Alcohol
- ... and alcohol have been a major problem in our society. Not only has the drug problem increased but drug related problems are on the rise. There is no crime that kills more teenagers in the world then alcohol does. These substances affect the body in many ways, including the exchange of information within the brain, is slowed. Using drugs increases the risk of injury. Car crashes, falls, burns, drowning, and suicide ... by children that cannot afford to buy drug, they are usually inhaled straight from the bag or container the substance is in. Users say they are detached from the surroundings and in their own little world when on these drugs. The effects caused by these drugs are visual hallucinations, severe mood swings, loss of sense of smell, and nose bleeds. More serious effects can be abnormal heartbeat, slower breathing, loss of ... use of these substances occurs over long period of time, these effects can become serious and even life threatening. Adults, teachers, parents, media, and friends all have a big impact on how kids see the world. Teachers, and parents must take the responsibility and time, to guide, teach, and inform kids on drugs. Kids with more awareness about drugs are less likely to do them. I can say for sure ...
- 7662: Analytical Essay - The Ruum An
- Analytical Essay - "The Ruum" & "The Pedestrian" It is known the short stories in this world of ours bring up social issues that make us think, an example of this is Ray Bradbury's story, 'The Pedestrian'. Also short stories are there to entertain us, for example, 'The Ruum' by Arthur ... walking at night. In this city all the other citizens stay and watch their 'viewing screens'. The main issue that this story brings up is that as the years pass by, the people of the world may become lazier due to the fact that the technology in constantly upgrading. Ray Bradbury has written this story for a main purpose; it is to show people that the world could be heading towards a greater disaster because of technology. Although both of these stories are fictional one of them gives us a realistic view of what may happen in the future, 'The Pedestrian', ...
- 7663: Volcanos
- ... include: types of volcanoes, formation of a volcano, and elements of a volcano; such as, lava, rock fragments, and gas. This paper also tells a little bit about volcanic activity in different parts of the world. What is a volcano? A volcano is a vent in the earth from which molten rock and gas erupt. The molten rock that erupts from the volcano forms a hill or mountain around the vent ... distances. In 1883, the eruption of Krakatau in Indonesia shot dust 17 miles into the air. The dust was carried around the Earth several times and produced brilliant red sunsets in many parts of the world. Some scientists assume large quantities of volcanic dust can affect the climate by reducing the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth. Volcanic ash is made up of fragments less than one fifth inch in ... Barbara. Volcanoes. San Francisco: W.H. Freeman and company, 1981. Decker, Robert and Barbara. Volcanoes. New York: W.H. Freeman and company, 1981. Macdonald, Gordon A. Volcanoes. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, inc., 1972. "Volcano", The World Book Encyclopedia, 1993, Volume 20, pages 438-440.
- 7664: ANIMAL FARM IN COMPARISON TO T
- ... Mr. Frederick of Pinchfield represents Germany. The Battle of the Cowshed represents the invasion of the new Soviet Russia by the West, and the Battle of the Windmill represents the German invasion of Russia during World War II. After the windmill was destroyed in The Battle of the Windmill, there were numerous attempts to rebuild it. This corresponds to Stalin's Five-Year Plans, which is the name of each of the ...
- 7665: Vikings In Control
- ... least slaves were Scandinavians whose ancestors had been enslaved. Each community had a governing council known as a Folkmood or Thing. This association had higher rulings than the king and or chief. Here decisions of war were made, trials were held and they decided who was in what social class. Parents usually arranged the marriages of Northmen. Even though the husband was in charge, Viking women had more rights than European ... Christianity greatly declining the number of monastery raids. The last factor was that there was a warming trend. Because of this there were more farmers and fewer warriors. The Vikings were on top of the world for over 400 years having anyone who lived in Europe and anyone who lived on islands close to Europe live in fear. They would do what ever they had to in order to get what ...
- 7666: Destruction of the Ozone Layer
- Destruction of the Ozone Layer Concern with the environment is being voiced by people throughout the world. Today, it is not unusual to read about environmental problems. One problem that is important to all of us is the depletion of the ozone layer. One question being asked is, does the depletion of ... winter and not just over Antarctica, but over other countries such as the United States. Many countries are starting to take steps to help reduce the depletion of the ozone. However, all countries in the world need to do more. "Ozone is a form of oxygen that is present in the Earth's atmosphere in small amounts." The presence of ozone makes it possible for life on Earth. Ozone is made ... There is now evidence that shows that protective gear can help shield humans from the harmful effects of ozone depletion. However, this is not a permanent solution. Perhaps the best solution involves nations throughout the world working together to stop ozone depletion. The United States has taken some steps that will help with ozone depletion. In 1978, the use of CFC propellants in spray cans was banned ("Some Commonly Asked ...
- 7667: Higher Learning
- ... The major sociological issue is the use of symbols. Symbolic Interaction asserts that society is composed of symbols, which use to establish meaning and relationships, to coordinate actions, and to develop a view of the world and the self (Henslin, p.15). Singleton uses many examples of symbols throughout the film. For example, the statue of Columbus signifies the need for a global change in attitude. Disproving the common theory that the world was flat, Columbus revolutionized society's outlook on their contemporary lifestyle. Singleton uses this revolutionary figure to signify that universities and other such institutions can also be used as avenues for a global mindset change ... neck and forcing an apology out of him. The movie, "Higher Learning", is a not-so-subtle movie illustrating numerous sociological issues. John Singleton is trying to show how society's preconceived notions affect the world we live in, and how society at large should 'unlearn'; however, this task is not easily achieved. Only through learning can individuals shed some light on creating a socially responsible society. Unfortunately, there are ...
- 7668: Information On Puerto Rico
- ... simple tower looking out to the sea to a huge fortification that covers 400 acres. Up until 1787, the tower grew proportionately in size and has also been bombarded by the US during Spanish-American War. Another fort on the island is the Castillo de San Cristobal (The Castle of Saint Christopher). The fort has many sentry boxes along its outskirts but non as noted as the Devils Sentry Box. The ... a fort built around it. In the countryside of the island there are limestone formations that form mountains. The underwater rivers form large sinkholes which provide a crater that supports the largest observatory in the world. The dish covers approximately 20 acres. El Yunque Rain Forest covers about 2800 acres of Puerto Rico and is named after the Indian god Yunquio. El Yunque is the only rainforest in the U.S ...
- 7669: European Settlements
- ... queen, was sent out the same year by Sir Walter Raleigh and arrived at Roanoke Island in 1585. More settlers came two years later, but by 1591--their supplies having been interrupted by England's war with Spain--all the colonists had died or disappeared. After a few other false starts, on December 20, 1606, the London Company, established by Shakespeare's patron, Henry Wriothesley, third earl of Southampton, sent out ... The ships landed on April 26, 1607, and the settlement of Jamestown, named in honor of the king, was established May 14, 1607. Early Trials: The colony, the first permanent English settlment in the New World, suffered from poor leadership, famine, disease, disputes with the Indians, and failure to find a marketable product. Captain John Smith returned to England in 1609, and conditions grew so severe during the following winter that ...
- 7670: Paper Motif On Invisible Man
- ... of view. The warning letter that the narrator receives from a brother makes him aware of the fact that going too fast and growing too big will get him nowhere in the white mans world: Do not go too fast. Keep working for the people but remember that you are one of us and do not forget if you get too big they will cut you down. You are from the south and you know that this is a white mans world. So take a friendly advice and go easy so that you can go on helping the colored people. They do not want you to go too fast and will cut you down if you do ... that his race will always be used and manipulated by puppet masters. On the other hand, the anonymous warning letter burns very quickly, illustrating that he and his race can become as big in the world as they can imagine: It was the anonymous letter, which burned so quickly that as it flamed I hurriedly unfolded another.. (555).
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