to our health. Also known as genetic engineering‚ genetically modifying organisms consists of taking the genes from one organism and injecting those genes into another unrelated organism. For example‚ Slutzky stated‚ “Genes from fish which has an anti-freezing property may be spliced into a tomato to prevent frost damage.” This genetic science has been used in many different plants for food in the past forty years. Three-fourths of all processed foods are considered GMO’s. There are some dangers
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* extremely biased – condescending‚ talking down to us like we’re a bunch of dummies * says twice “opponents to GM are too ‘dumb’ to think for themselves and decide whether or not GMs are good or bad” * we‚ as consumers‚ want food labeled so we can decide whether we want to eat it or not * GM foods is not plant breeding‚ it’s changing the genes – something that nature cannot do on its own – introducing DNA from a different species into the plant * This is not hybridization –
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use of this essay. While “Guns” may be a pro-firearm‚ pro-second amendment article at its heart‚ the anonymous author misses the mark when he resorts to borderline ad-hominem attacks against the “unreasonable”‚ “control fanatics” of the gun control lobby. The author’s bias leaves the reader uninformed about more viable counter-arguments to the rhetoric of the anti-gun sector‚ misrepresents the arguments of the opposing viewpoint‚
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existence‚ but they have no relation to the creation of value.. Eternal and External Value In the base argument‚ the claims that existence is not eternal and value is not external are used. However‚ these claims are not fundamental to an argument for anti-natalism‚ but only work to create an imperative instead of a cautionary statement. Succinctly‚ if existence is eternal then value will eventually
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Examples of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)e’ Many of our common crops‚ such as corn‚ canola‚ potatoes‚ tomatoes‚ squash‚ and soybeans‚ are genetically modified. The majority of these crops were herbicide-resistant as well as insect-resistant‚ while the others may contain increased nutrients such as vitamins‚ produce yield earlier‚ or are able to survive weather extremes. Genetically modified tomatoes were introduced to the market in 1994‚ becoming the first commercially grown transgenic crop
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Contrary to the beliefs of those who advocate the legalization of marijuana‚ the current balanced‚ restrictive‚ and bipartisan drug policies of the United States are working reasonably well and they have contributed to reductions in the rate of marijuana use in our nation. The rate of current‚ past 30-day use of marijuana by Americans aged 12 and older in 1979 was 13.2 percent. In 2008 that figure stood at 6.1 percent. This 54-percent reduction in marijuana use over that 29-year period is a major
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Against Media Censorship * On television‚ music‚ and most websites‚ they inform the user about the contents of their website‚ song‚ or show; but others (like YouTube) put on age restrictions on them. * I’m sure most of you have had to go through these at some point in your life and have gotten upset when you can’t hear the whole song or watch the whole movie. * I’d like to explain to you all how Media Censorship is in direct violation of the First Amendment and how it can make it harder
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Smacking‚ should it be allowed or against the law? The issue of smacking has been an ongoing debate for many years now. About 10% of parents smack their child and see nothing wrong with it. 20% of parents never smack their children and 70% of parents smack their children but wish they didn’t. So why do we smack our kids? Supposedly smacking is meant to discipline children and give them a better behavioural structure. If this is so‚ then why are many adults who were smacked as kids committing violent
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Coca-Cola INTRODUCTION On April 23‚ 1985‚ Coca-Cola‚ the largest aerated beverage manufacturer of the world‚ launched a sweeter version of the soft drink named ’New Coke‚’ withdrawing its traditional 99 years old formula. New Coke was launched with a lot of fanfare and was widely publicized through the television and newspapers. Coca-Cola’s decision to change Coke’s formulation was one of the most significant developments in the soft drink industry during that time. Though the initial market
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Homosexuality and Aids (Persuasive Speech) As Mentioned In The Holy Bible & The Holy Quran. God First Created ADAM & EVE. Not ADAM & STEEVE! Leviticus 18:22 You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination. Leviticus 20:13 ESV / 432 helpful votes If a man lies with a male as with a woman‚ both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. Qur’an (26:165-166) - "Of all the creatures in the world‚ will
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