Prohibition in the United States‚ also known as The Noble Experiment‚ was the period from 1920 to 1933‚ during which the sale‚ manufacture‚ and transportation of alcohol for consumption were banned nationally[1] as mandated in the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Under substantial pressure from the temperance movement‚ the United States Senate proposed the Eighteenth Amendment on December 18‚ 1917. Having been approved by 36 states‚ the 18th Amendment was ratified on January
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The computer is one of the most important inventions in the 20th century‚ which has changed our lives since it was first introduced. It is undeniable to say that the computer has resulted in both positive and negative effects which must be addressed accordingly. To begin with‚ the computer has contributed to our lives in many beneficial ways. The main use of computers is to help us store and organize information even tons of files within hard disk drives. Thanks to the advancement in technology
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Chromium is used to regulate glucose in the blood stream and slows down the rate of calcium loss. It is also recommended for muscle building and fat burning. Due to its benefits it is used by patients suffering from diabetes or menopause.There are many risks of chromium‚ some include kidney‚ liver and nerve damage. It may also cause irregular heartbeat. Chromium should not be used by pregnant women‚ people with mental illness‚ and people with kidney disease. Though chromium is used for many medical
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Nanotechnology‚ the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale to create materials with remarkably varied and new properties‚ is an expanding area of research with much potential in many sectors‚ such as healthcare or construction and electronics. In this article ‚ I will briefly explain to you some parts of this complicated subject. In the medicine‚ Nanotechnology pledges to revolutionize drug delivery‚ gene therapy‚ diagnostics‚ and other areas of research‚ development and clinical
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Reframing has long been the technique of choice in traditional therapy circles‚ with clients often waiting years or more for material insights and emotional freedom from the traumas they have endured. Reframing involves changing the perspective of something in order to change the meaning we derive from it. For example‚ in talk therapy‚ a therapist might help a victim of bullying relieve unnecessary anger by helping the client understand that the bullying behaviour might be the only perceived way
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Cited: "The Torch." UTK.edu. InterFraternity Council‚ 2008. Web. 1 Nov 2011. <http://fraternity.utk.edu/files/torch0809.pdf>. Rocker‚ Naomi. "Greek Life: Disadvantages." Campus Life. N.p.‚ 16 Oct 2006. Web. 1 Nov 2011. <http://naomi-rockler-gladen.suite101.com/greek-life--disadvantages-a7899>. "7 advantages to greek." WebMisc. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. Nov 1 2011. <http://webmisc.onu.edu/org/ifc/advantages.htm>.
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Being a freshman in college is already hard enough‚ but joining a club is more of a push if you do not know many people at all . Lexcie Lewis was very antisocial ‚ had fews friends‚ and didn’t really care too much about joining clubs‚ because she felt she did not have the time to do so. In high school‚ Lexcie was always the quiet one that no one really new. She wasn’t so quiet‚ she just did not socialize with many. At home‚ she never went out and she was of a family person‚ she enjoyed staying
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APEC member-economies have outlined four (4) main objectives: · to sustain the growth and development of the region for the common good of its people thus contributing to the growth of world economy; · to enhance the gains of both regional and world economy by encouraging the flow of goods‚ services‚ capital and technology; · to develop and strengthen the open multilateral trading system in the interest of Asia-Pacific member economies and all other
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Networking By Donna Cosmato Whether you are a social network addict‚ a novice dabbler‚ or you are thinking about trying online networking‚ you probably have some questions about the advantages and disadvantages of social networking. For example‚ can it really increase one’s productivity or does it just waste valuable time? How safe is it? Before you invest too heavily in online social communities‚ be sure to do your due diligence so you are aware of the risk
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship Profits and Losses – Advantages: Proprietor receives all the profits because he or she takes all the risks. Disadvantages: Losses are not shared. Liability - Disadvantages: 1) The proprietor has unlimited liability. 2) If the firm is unable to pay its bills‚ the proprietor can be force to sell personal assets as well as the business to pay debts. Management – Advantages: 1) Decisions on starting and running the business can be made
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