using a hookah. B. Also known as “Hubble Bubble” and “Narghile” C. When the tobacco is soaked in fruits shavings such as apples‚ grapes and strawberries. II. Taking an average session of smoking shisha: A. Typically lasts more than 40 minutes B. Consists of 50 to 200 inhalations that each range from 0.15 to 0.50 liters of smoke. C. Users consume about 100
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Topic: Ecstasy Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about ecstasy. Central Idea: To inform my audience about the history of ecstasy‚ how it works‚ and the symptoms. Introduction I. 3‚ 4-methylendioxy-methamphetamine II. According to the US National Library of Medicine Nation Institutes of Health‚ approximately 10% of college students have tried this at least once. 7% have used this within the past year and 3% within the past month. It is the second most likely illicit drug to be used‚ first
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Sailors have told legends of mermaids in the seas for hundreds of years. Many recall their majestic beauty as they call out to men lost at sea. Some scientists have suggested that the sea ladies past sailors had seen‚ were most likely animals such as the manatees‚ and one could easily mistake their shape in a dark light in the middle of the ocean. However I have the great privilege of knowing a real mermaid. Yes‚ I can honestly claim that my grandmother‚ Diane Mitchell‚ was a mermaid in Florida
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Ever since the beginning of Earth there has been one thing that all people have in common‚ stars. Humans have been using the stars to navigate and create a calendar due to their patterns. Many people have been fascinated by the unknown all around us. This year in astronomy we have been hoping to learn as much as we can about where and how we came to be. What we have found is that everything comes from the birth and death of stars. Everything we know today was created by the stars. Today we will be
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Nearly 60 million people are diagnosed with insomnia every year(www.npr.org)‚ including myself. I’ve had insomnia for over a year‚ but you may be wondering what I speak of. Are you dealing with it yourself‚ and - if so - how can you treat it? Insomnia is the lack of sleep due to the inability to stay or fall asleep. In addition‚ it comes in three main forms: sleep-onset (difficulty falling asleep)‚ sleep-maintenance (waking one or more times during the night and not be able to fall asleep)‚ and
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It is a feeling that we are all familiar with. The little build-up of tension when the loading screen starts‚ the little release when it jumps and the page loads. It is the first thing most of us do when we log on to the internet and would subconsciously check on when using our phone. Yes‚ today I am going to talk about the social media which most of you would be all too familiar with- Facebook. Launched in February 2004 in his Harvard dorm room‚ Mark Zuckerberg have successfully revolutionised
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If you have arthritis in your knees‚ you probably live with chronic pain. Unfortunately‚ that constant pain can make it difficult to live a normal life. If your doctor has given you a treatment plan for your arthritis‚ it’s important that you follow that plan. Physical therapy can work wonders for alleviating the pain and discomfort of arthritis. In addition to the treatment plan your doctor will provide you with‚ here are a few steps you can take on your own to give your knees a break from the pain
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beat out of my chest‚ my palms were sweating. It was time for the big moment. I said the words‚ “Hi‚ ______ (insert name). I like you‚ do you like me”? While I was waiting for a response it felt as if three years had gone by but‚ it was only three minutes. Then he fixed his lips and‚ said “No”. Nevertheless me being the curious person I am‚ I asked‚ “Why?”. He replied back to me saying “Well‚ because you’re black”. Those words punctured my eleven year old heart‚ for the rest of my life. Anxiety used
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Title: Teotihuacan – “The City of Gods” Outline: Topic: Places General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech‚ the audience will be able to describe the setting of Teotihuacan‚ and explain the different activities that they can carry out there. Central Idea: The rich heritage of Teotihuacan makes it an excellent destination for tourists. Method of organization: Topical Introduction I. Legend has it that at the beginning of time‚ Gods met in a city to plan the creation
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coci Lawler 1 Matt Lawler Miss. Roe 8th Grade English 4/23/13 Cocaine Cocaine is a Local Anesthetic and is unusual due to its affects on the brain. Usually Local Anesthetics have a common molecule with one slight difference that creates amides or esters‚ but cocaine has a completely different molecule setup but is still considered a Local Anesthetic. Its molecule is a complex alkaloid. This can cross the blood brain barrier and can have major affects on the
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