CAR USAGE We have become extremely dependent on cars; there were five hundred and ninety million worldwide in 1990 and it is estimated that this figure will grow to eight hundred and sixteen million by 2010. Clearly cars are so popular because they are both convenient and efficient. On the other hand‚ there are powerful arguments against car use. Firstly‚ they damage the environment. Secondly‚ they can kill and maim large numbers of people. Thirdly‚ some people argue that they contribute to the
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There is much discussion over the explosion in popularity of social media in recent years and whether or not it has positive effect on society. So‚ what is social media? According to Wikipedia it is “the social interaction among people in which they create‚ share or exchange information‚ ideas and pictures/videos in virtual communities and networks”1 Do they have any benefits? On a personal note‚ I find social networking sites have huge benefits with respect to staying in touch with my friends and
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Boxing is a sport that is adored by millions of people all over the world ‚ it is a contact sport in which the fighting style is called MMA (mixed martial arts)‚ Boxing includes two participants called fighters who battle it out in a series of rounds (12)until the opponent has been knocked out and can’t stand straight for 10 seconds ‚ if the fight is stalemated then the fight goes to three judges in which the match is settled within a points system which the judges take part in ‚ there has been numerous
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Discursive essay 5 March 2015 “Stalin’s economic policy brought glory to the USSR" Discuss the accuracy of this statement in terms of the economic and social impacts on Russia between 1928 & 1941 The statement "Stalin’s economic policies brought glory to the USSR" is accurate in terms of the economic impacts between 1928-1941‚ but in terms of the social aspects that happened between the same time frame the statement is overshadowed
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Are our Sports ‘Stars’ given too long a leash? Throughout sport the talented are painted as role models. But as a role model‚ who by definition is a person who is looked to by others as an example to be imitated‚ are the sports people of today really living up to the standards from which they should? The ever increasing wealth of these sports ‘stars’ is inflating and so too are their egotistical ways and their negligent behaviour towards the example to which they should be setting. The fact is
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Name: Josephin Student ID: 0320795 What is one of the important thing when you enter elementary‚ primary and secondary school? For pupils‚ beside education and facilities from school‚ they also have the necessity mandatory of using school uniform. It is important as it can give benefit for school financially‚ connection between teachers with students and reduce the rate of bullying from people. In order to make the best decision on whether or not use school uniform. While in the
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DeMarchi English 4‚ Period 7 November 4‚ 2010 Marriage Essay Marriage‚ like the United States Constitution‚ is a living‚ breathing object. The history of marriage for the American society was founded by different cultures such as Hebrew‚ Germanic‚ Roman and many more. Later it was shaped by the Christian church along with other factors displaying themselves in the country such as the Industrial Revolution and the Protestant Reformation. Marriage in the twenty-first century is also being changed
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Homelessness is seen as a controversial subject that statistics show is on the increase. This makes homelessness a problem in society that cannot be ignored. Firstly‚ let us examine some of the causes of homelessness and views about the homeless and from the homeless. Also‚ let us examine some initiatives that may help or solve the problem of homelessness. After extensive research‚ it can be seen that there are many reasons for becoming homeless such as: family problems‚ debt‚ drink and drug abuse
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BIOLOGY HOMEWORK TASK HYPOTHERMIA Hypothermia is a condition in which the body’s core temperature drops below that required for normal bodily functions. This is generally considered to 35 degrees Celsius. Body temperature is usually maintained to a constant level of 36.5 – 37.5 degrees Celsius through biological homeostasis which he have been learning about in class throughout this term! If a person is exposed to the cold for a prolonged period of a time and their bodily mechanisms are unable
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regarding the meaning of love and marriage. At this stage in my life‚ I don’t have a full understanding of what love and marriage mean‚ but I do have aspirations to one day find a partner with whom I can explore the world of love and marriage with. The meaning of marriage is abstract and continuously changes throughout time. Furthermore‚ its definition varies between individuals. Regardless‚ the meaning of marriage can be looked at from a legal perspective. Legally‚ marriage is a contract between two
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