MAJESTIC Bengal tigers‚ wild dogs‚ sarus cranes‚ ancient turtles‚ and Asian elephants—these are just some of India’s animal species in danger of extinction. Consider the largest land mammal‚ the elephant. The elephant’s ivory tusks are very much in demand. Japan is one of the largest users of ivory‚ and there is similar demand in China‚ where ivory chopsticks are still popular. How has the demand for ivory had an especially adverse affect on the Asian elephant? Some time ago The Times of India
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The Time I Rode On the Back of a Motorcycle When I was about seven years old I was introduced to motorcycles by my uncle on my mothers’ side and I fell in love. My uncle had a purchased a few dirt bikes that I and my younger cousins were taught to ride on. When he first purchased the dirt bikes they had training wheels on them. Two of the dirt bikes were manufactured by Kawasaki and were white and blue with a 50 cc motor which isn’t really that powerful‚ and two 70 cc bikes that were manufactured
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Many people are diagnosed with depression and anxiety in their lifetime‚ and anybody is prone to it. Whether it be bipolar or another type‚ most people go through it at least once in their lifetime‚ usually when they’re younger than twenty. Antidepressants are not good for children under the age of eighteen because their brains are not fully developed at that point in their lives. Antidepressants are full of chemicals and hormones that may not be healthy for those of a younger age‚there could be
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THE FALSE PROMISES OF SUNSCREENS The Real Consequences of Their Use It is said that sunscreen prevents sunburns and other skin diseases caused by the sun. However‚ on the flip side it’s also said that sunscreen is one of the main causes of skin diseases like melanoma. Sure‚ sunscreen prevents the epidermis from burning‚ but it has other consequences that follow. They not only increase the risk of skin cancers‚ they also expose the skin to a higher percentage of solar rays that break down collagen
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There Are Dangers in Drinking Diet Soda A new study has found that the artificial sweeteners in diet soda can cause weight gain‚ metabolic syndrome‚ diabetes‚ and heart disease‚ adding to mounting research about the potential health risks of diet soft drinks. And that’s not all—the study also found that the artificial sweeteners in diet soda can interfere with your body’s normal response to sugar‚ deregulating normal blood sugar levels even more than regular soda. That’s because the fake sugar
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Ecologists are concerned about the rising danger to barn owls in North America caused by harmful chemicals that their natural habitats are being exposed to. Their natural habitats consist of grasslands‚ fields‚ suburbs‚ and cities‚ which are often poisoned by organophosphate pesticides‚ pollution‚ and other harmful chemicals that are poisonous to barn owls. Predatory animals such as the barn owl are threatened by these harmful chemicals‚ as they may be ingested by the barn owl’s prey or directly
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Duneier discuses the role of homeless people in society‚ so do does Mary Douglas in Purity and Danger: An Analysis of the Concepts of Pollution and Taboo‚ where she explores societies views of cleanliness and purity and the different conceptions involved. Purity and Danger is well known as an outstanding text in the field of anthropology as it was recognised throughout many disciplines. Within Purity and Danger‚ Douglas gives representation to the significance of anthropological enquiries as she presents
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Dangers of a Captive Audience Teachers have a significant role in American society as they help foster essential skills and instill knowledge into their students. Excellent teachers are responsible for the success of any modern country. Teachers selflessly serve for the interests of society rather than for their own interests. Though the vast majority of teachers are dedicated and honest citizens‚ they are some dangerous teachers whom take advantage of their students. The students are a
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Dangers of Smoking Cigarettes When you are aware of the dangers of smoking cigarettes‚ you can persuade yourself and others to quit the habit. Read this article to understand the harmful effects of smoking on your health. The habit of smoking cigarettes is addictive in nature. For this reason‚ even though smoking causes death for millions of people all across the world‚ most smokers are unable to stop smoking. Addiction towards cigarettes develop mainly because of presence of nicotine in tobacco
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Surprising Dangers to the Fetus By: Jasreen Chahal and Shweta Saini 1. Perming: Chemicals can affect fetus Since there is a longer processing time‚ chemicals can get absorbed through skull Goes into bloodstream and into the placenta Strong scents cause migraines and nausea and increase sense of smell Hormones make the perm look frizzy and does not last as long 2. Laying on your back: Presses down on inferior vena cava (delivers blood from lower body to heart) Makes the woman feel dizzy
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