which confirm that there is association between sexual orientation of an individual and substance use. Recent research points out that higher rates of substance abuse including alcohol among youths who self-reported that they were gender minorities or had attraction with the same sex ( Lesbian‚ Gay or Bisexual)(Faulkner et al‚ 1998‚ Garofalo et al‚ 1998‚ Hahm et al‚ 2008). The exact mechanism of the interaction between sexual orientation and substance abuse is complicated. The most common link has
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Persian New Year There are holidays in many cultures that have historical roots (not religious). No Rooz‚ is a example of a holiday with historical origins. What is No Rooz ? Iranian new year as known No Rooz is very unique for several characteristics. It is very unique because of its history‚ time‚ traditions‚ and decorations. First of all‚ I consider the history of the Persian New Year .The history of the Persian New Year has special importance for Iranian people.
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In the years 1865 to 1900 the United States had flourished in their industry business‚ giving the era the rightful name of the Industrial Revolution. During this time period thousands of submitted patents and successful inventions connected the country‚ brought life to cities and boosted both the Northern and Southern economy post-Civil War. This revolution made the rich like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie richer while the middle class workers like the new immigrants remained in poverty
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becoming increasingly absorbed in religion. As the 1950’s saw America in a state of national exhaustion‚ religion-in-general experienced a surge in popularity. Many critical views were silenced or ignored as people became more accepting of a wide variety of beliefs. While the revival was unexpected and unstructured‚ several events fueled the movement. World War II left the country weary and drained. During the four seemingly-endless years of conflict‚ almost all churches had rallied behind the
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Running Head: ELDER ABUSE Abusing the Elderly: Consequences and its Victims ELDER ABUSE Abstract Elderly abuse happens in the United States every day and it is an unforgivable crime. The elderly cannot take proper care of themselves and need someone else to care for them with basic necessities such as shelter‚ water and food. Sometimes this is not the case and the elderly are neglected of these basic needs. That’s not all‚ they are physically hurt‚ bruised and even broken bones can
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Computers in the 1950 ’s People have been in awe of computers since they were first invented. At first scientist said that computers would only be for government usage only. "Then when the scientists saw the potential computers had‚ scientist then predicted that by 1990 computers may one day invade the home of just about ever citizen in the world" ("History" Internet)‚ the scientists were slightly wrong‚ because by 1990 computers were just beginning to catch on. Then a few years later when scientists
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eventually held in Stockholm‚ Sweden. • This was the first time in history that an Olympic event was held outside the host country. • Just weeks before the Melbourne games commenced‚ Cold War tensions came to a head. • The USSR invaded Hungary to prevent an uprising and there was doubt that the Olympic Games would even go ahead. • The Melbourne Games did proceed‚ but the tensions between Hungary and the USSR led to a violent clash between the two countries during an Olympic water polo match. • Australia
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of these organizations. Well- organized and growing businesses took the advantage in the struggle with labor‚ so the workers started labor unions. The very first labor union‚ The National Labor Union was started in 1866. This union lasted for six years and had 600‚000 members. Its main principle was social reform. Its greatest victory was the eight-hour day for government workers. In 1869 the knights of Labor were formed‚ first as a secret society than it expanded to include all workers. They campaigned
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In the 1950’s as a result of the recent acceleration of the Cold War and the spread of communism ideology around the world‚ and a national neurosis concerning a communist invasion expanded‚ Senator Joseph McCarthy took advantage of this "Red Scare" to advance his interests. McCarthy was a Republican Senator for the state of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in 1957. McCarthy made claims that Soviet‚ Korean and Chinese communist spies occupied the federal administration. In February 1950 when McCarthy
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Roxann Milbourn March 15‚ 2015 The 2000 Meter Row... A case in Homeostasis At the start: 1. What is responsible for raising Jim’s heart and respiratory rate and stimulating sweat just before the race? Homeostasis is the cause. Jim is nervous but he is making his body be calm so he doesn’t psych himself out. His nervous system sends signals to his heart. His respiratory rate increases. Since his heart is beating faster and respiratory rate increased this caused him to breathe more rapidly and his
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