Cannabis Sativa has been mentioned in manuscripts dating back to 2700 B.C. in China. The Jamestown settlers recorded the first nurturing of the plant in 1611‚ as they used the hemp from the plant’s fibers to make rope and canvas. Marijuana also known as ‘weed’ was used to make clothing‚ as the plant was very durable. In that time‚ ‘pot’ was used more for survival than for any other purposes. Marijuana came into play with the scarcity of alcohol in the ‘olden’ days. The use of the drug rose from there
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Kalim Duhart Professor Shelley Grady Communications Cluster 27 January 2013 Should Marijuana be Legalized In an article in the Time Topics the Associated Press states‚ “President Barack Obama says he won’t go after pot users in Colorado and Washington‚ two states that just legalized the drug for recreational”... Which comment reflects the approach to why other states should legalize Cannabis. Although Marihuana is one of the world’s most popular drugs by choice legalization is becoming a rapidly
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Response Essay The article that I chose to write about was called‚ “Nature’s Weed Eater’s.” This article was about a lady named Elaine who was looking at a newspaper and seen an ad about using goats to manage rough areas. At the time‚ Elaine had two children ages six and eight‚ a husband who traveled for work‚ and a full time job of her own. However‚ when she seen the ad‚ she instantly wanted to put her four goats to work. She called the number in the newspaper ad and instantly put her goats to
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Matthew Renahan November 30‚ 2014 Provey Final Paper The Blunt Truth Marijuana‚ weed‚ pot‚ dope: whatever you may call it‚ has brought much controversy over its legalization. To say that marijuana has been given a bad rap over the past few decades is an understatement. Tina Simpson‚ executive director of Drug-Free America‚ is a perfect example of the people whom give marijuana an awful reputation. The way Simpson speaks of marijuana makes it seem like a horrible drug‚ and that people
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Accounting information becomes relevant if it is capable of influencing a decision maker. It helps decision maker by providing predictions about the outcomes of past‚ present‚ and future events. Before taking final decisions‚ users get confirmation or correction on prior expectations through information’s relevancy‚ timeliness‚ and accuracy. Based on this reliable and timely information decision makers assess the timing and uncertainty of current
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Banning weed is bad medicine Blowback July 27‚ 2012|By Paul Armentano Those searching for answers to the question "Is medical marijuana good medicine?" will find few in Dr. David Sack’s Times Op-Ed article. On the one hand‚ Sack concedes‚ "Marijuana can effectively treat neuropathic pain‚ and it has been shown to improve appetite and reduce nausea‚" an acknowledgment substantiating the plant’s therapeutic utility. However‚ he later warns that cannabis’ ability to provide relief for certain
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Philosopy - Ethics Assignment #1 – Aristotle What Would Aristotle Think About Legalizing Marijuana? What would Aristotle think about legalizing Marijuana? When attempting to speculate on how Aristotle would feel about this inquiry‚ I feel that only one thing must be addressed. What kind of person does marijuana make me‚ and does the legalization of marijuana increase or decrease a person’s ability to be happy and good? What Kind of Person According to Aristotle‚ the difference between
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Reasons why weed is bad for you: Effects on the Lungs Numerous studies have shown marijuana smoke to contain carcinogens and to be an irritant to the lungs. In fact‚ marijuana smoke contains 50-70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke. Marijuana users usually inhale more deeply and hold their breath longer than tobacco smokers do‚ which further increase the lungs’ exposure to carcinogenic smoke. Marijuana smokers show dysregulated growth of epithelial cells in their lung tissue
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Weeds vs. Flowers Many people see weeds as weeds and flowers as flowers‚ but they never take into consideration the things that make them so different and similar. Flowers and weeds all have their own garden and emotional aesthetic values. Preparing food also holds some similarities and differences between the two. These flowers and weeds‚ although simple at first‚ also hold some value of medicinal uses. There is more to know than a simple vase for flowers and a trash bag for weeds
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Title of study : Weeds. Name: Danielle Valere Teacher’s Name : Mr. Williams. Date: 11th March 2013. Introduction. Weeds are seen as a form of pests to farmers as the interfere with the growth and production of crops. Farmers as a result have to take care of their crops by ensuring that the area that they desire to plant their crop in is fully sanitized and that the area is ready for planting. If this is not done the farmer would be in some serious problems resulting in unfortunate
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