In Singapore‚ a staggering 54.5% of the population have subscribed to Facebook. 54.5%. That is an amount higher than any other activities that Singaporeans engage in. It is a social addiction that is more difficult to resist than cigarettes or alcohol. According to a study from Chicago University‚ a week-long study polled using Blackberries; subjects aged 18-85 experienced a powerful desire to check social media. It is an addiction that ties seamlessly in our lives‚ resulting in several implications
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Informative Speech Purpose: To inform or educate the audience about a topic of your choice. Time: 4-6 minutes Topic: Choose a topic that interests you and would probably interest your audience (the class). Consider what your audience already knows about this topic and what their attitude about this topic will be. Do not inform us of something we already know tons about. You may not choose something that could be done as a demonstration speech. Requirements: - You must inform the audience
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Informative Outline Topic: Michael Jackson General Purpose: To inform Organization Pattern: Topical Attention Getter: ask a question about how many people in the class have listen to a Michael Jackson song. Importance of the Topic: Michael Jackson’s music has influenced many people in the world and his charities helped many lives. Preview of Thesis and Main Points: Michael Jackson‚ one of the most widely beloved entertainers and probably the most influential artists of all-time‚ left an imprint
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Effects of Marijuana‚ Heroin and Alcohol. Contents Effects of Marijuana Effects of Heroin Effects of Alcohol Effects of Marijuana Marijuana is a combination of shredded leaves‚ stems and flower buds of the Cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug. Occasional marijuana use is rarely seriously harmful‚ but smoking pot has important medical effects. Physiological Effects of Marijuana The active ingredient in marijuana is THC. That ’s short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
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Informative Speech - Shyness Have you ever felt your heart pounding fast in your chest that you could’ve sworn it was about to explode? Did you feel your palms becoming sweaty and cold? Or that your stomach tensing up in knots? Were these the symptoms that were brought about when you were about to approach someone new? Or as you sit there and anticipate on being called on by your teacher? If you answered yes to any of my questions‚ then you probably have shyness. We are all susceptible to shyness
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Speech Outline To inform the audience about Barbie Doll March 27‚ 2014 I. Introduction: A. She has had more than 80 careers in her lifetime‚ from a Rock Star to a paleontologist‚ to a Presidential candidate. Many of you in this room have probably either purchased or owned one…she is Barbie!! B. With her good looks‚ charm‚ and charisma‚ she won audiences over in record time. C. Preview of Main Points: 1. First‚ I will discuss the Origination of Barbie. 2. Second‚ I will discuss
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Informative Speech- MLA Format I. As we all know‚ grandmas are known for making delicious food. I discovered a long time ago that I have a big problem breaking eggs; so I was very excited when I discovered the eggless recipe for Cocoa Kiss Cookies. I was given the recipe for these cookies by my mom‚ Renae Williams. My mom got the recipe from her mother; Lucy Long‚ who got the recipe from the chocolate factory in Hershey‚ PA. II. If you ever are in a situation where you need to impress your
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Cancer is the abnormal growth or division of a living cell. Irregular cells in the human body can form cancerous growths‚ or tumors‚ which tamper with the healthy functioning of the body’s normal cells‚ affecting vital organs as well as the immune system. Prevention Cancer is the abnormal growth or division of a living cell. Irregular cells in the human body can form cancerous growths‚ or tumors‚ which tamper with the healthy functioning of the body’s normal cells‚ affecting vital organs as well
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Outline I. Introduction If you could guess how many breeds of horses there are what would be the number that you would guess? There are more than 350 breeds of horses in the world. II. Four Gaits A. Walk 45 miles per hour B. Trot 812 miles per hour C. Lope 1216 miles per hour D. Gallop 2632 miles per hour III. What to call a horse according to age A. Foalmale or female horse that is less than a year old B. Yearling male or female horse between 1 and 2 years old C. Colt male horse between 2 to 4 years old
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Martin Prendergast Effects of alcohol on the brain Our society has always been surrounded by alcohol and has suffered from the effects of it. Alcoholism and binge drinking is one of the leading causes of death in America. Not only does alcohol destroy your body and mind but it also impairs your judgment and decreases your mobility and motor control. Abuse and alcohol related problems have always been around but the numbers are steadily increasing and the age of youth drinkers has also increased
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