For as long as I can remember asbestos has been around. During the latter part of the 19th century‚ asbestos was discovered to be an insulating material that also made structures stronger. Though not used as heavily as it once was‚ it is still used for particular purposes. After this "wonder" material was installed in many houses‚ buildings and other structures throughout the decades‚ asbestos was discovered to be cancer-causing in humans. Besides being causing cancer‚ it also can cause a multitude
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Look A Little Deeper My Friend We all by now must surely know of the story of the Titanic. If perchance you have been detached from the world for the last century‚ and havent a clue as to what the Titanic is all about‚ let me update you. “RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early morning of 15 April 1912‚ after colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the 2‚224 passengers and crew aboard‚ more than
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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the three major categories of euthanasia. Central Idea: Euthanasia can be categorized into voluntary‚ non-voluntary and involuntary. Introduction I. He has lived a long good fulfilling life. A. But he is now in a coma and on a ventilator to help him breathe. B. He doesn’t know who he is or who his family members are. C. Imagine this person to be a loved one: your mom‚ dad‚ grandma‚ grandpa or a significant other. D. What would
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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Alzheimer’s disease. Central Idea: Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans each year thus it is important to become familiar with the risk factors‚ symptoms and treatment options available for those living with the disease. Method of Organization: Topical. Alzheimer’s disease I. One year ago‚ my grandmother entered a state of rapid decline. A. She would get confused while out for a walk and forget how to get home. B
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Do vitamins ward off diseases? Introduction: Living in the 21st century is a little dangerous. Our health or well-being isn’t really the first thing on our minds. I will be informing you of three different vitamins that could be beneficial to you. The three I will be discussing are vitamin b‚ c‚ and d. As always though‚ please consult your doctor before starting any new regimen. I am an Early Childhood Major; Not a doctor. Before beginning I have a video to start us off. In the US‚ Alzheimer’s
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Good Evening. Tonight I would like you to think of a public place where you feel no one would hurt you and everyone fears God. A place where people pray‚ worship and celebrate their faith. Is it the church that first came in to your mind? Don’t worry‚ I will not talk about any religion. I’m here to talk about Learning Martial Arts. You must be asking what does church have to do with martial arts. When I was in highschool back home‚ I used to go to church everyday to say a little prayer
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Good morning everyone. My name is Arnaud Pierre and today‚ the topic of my presentation is going to be on generalised anxiety disorder (aka GAD). So GAD is a persistent and common disorder where the patient has unfocused worry and anxiety which is not associated with stressful situations. According to recent studies‚ GAD has a lifetime prevalence rate of 4-7% and therefore‚ being able to understand the mechanisms triggering GAD is essential. Let us begin with some important definitions. γ-Aminobutyric
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Hassansins Topic: Hassansins INTRODUCTION Attention Getter: It a group that no one really knows about. Purpose: To inform about the topic. Thesis Statement: These guys are better than ninjas. Preview: I will discuss the history of this band of assassins BODY 1 The Hassansins is where we get the name assassins. they were lead by a man named Hassan-i Sabbah he is also known as the old man of the mountain.The origins of the Assassins can be traced back to just before the first crusade
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In a video caught by alien hunters Secure Team 10‚ a large bank of clouds looming over a city in Brazil. The flashes of lighting were not the main focus‚ though. The footage shows a possible shiny UFO hovering around the massive clouds and then quickly flying inside the tumultous weater event. UFO STORM CHASER CAUGHT ON FILM Watching the video‚ one can see a beatiful shot of towering clouds menacingly hovering over a Brazillian city. One obvious defect stands out. A Small bright spot hovers outside
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Have you ever wondered if there was a cure for migraines or sinusitis? If you think there is a cure or experienced it or‚ you just say yes‚ your right! The pain that migraine and sinusitis headaches give us is irritating and crazy! Keep listening to learn how to cure migraines and not be irritated by the sinusitis headaches. Introduction If you ever experienced migraine or sinusitis headaches you know how it feels. You can’t go to work or school‚ you just sit on the couch watching Sponge Bob
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