Hello everyone‚ I went to my first NA/ AA meeting tonight and could not wait to discuss the outcome. The main thing I found interesting is many people was in recovery for years. At least 10 people was clean over 5 years‚ but continue to attend meetings as part of their recovery process or to maintain clean. Also‚ many people became addicted to drugs due pain management. Speaking about knee pain‚ back pain‚ several people was in car accidents or hurt at work. Regular pain medication was not working
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Some people think that changing people’s attitudes to other countries and cultures is an important factor in reducing world poverty. Others‚ however‚ feel that the most important method is trade. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion Regarding the issue of how to reduce poverty worldwide more effectively‚ people hold different views. Some of them claim that the best way is to cement international relationship in term of getting better mutual understanding and their national identities
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AA Meeting This was my first experience at an alcoholics anonymous meeting and it was very interesting and in a way uplifting. At St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Middleburg‚ Fl. the AA group was called “Soul Savivors” there were people who had come from different walks of life such as a single parent that started when she was fifteen to a School teacher that started when he was eight. The group meeting that I attended was rather small‚ a total of six were in attendance and 3 were missing
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Shaniqua McIntosh Jan 2‚ 2012 Alcoholics Anonymous Alateen/al-anon What is Alcoholics Anonymous? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international movement created to help alcoholics to recover and live better‚ alcohol free lives. It was found by Bill Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith in 1935. Robert Holbrook Smith was a doctor who struggled with an alcohol problem since his teens that tried unsuccessfully for many years to get rid of. His alcoholism had a progressing negative impact on
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Observing Argumentation In the 21st century‚ people are very set in the stereotypical thoughts that society implants in their heads. Many people don’t like to step out of their comfort zone when it comes to values and stereotypes. In both stories‚ I personally think the theme is that everyone should step out of the thoughts that they are used to and be more open-minded about the world. In Fatema Mernissi’s article “Digital Scheherazade; The Rise of Women as Key Players in the Arab Gulf Communication
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Observing Bacteria Kelli Jo Simco Microbiology Due: 2/8/13 Abstract: Microscopes are fragile instruments that must be handle with extreme caution as they can produce high quality results when observing the smallest specimens on earth. A microscope must be properly cleaned before use and storage. The different objectives allow for a range of observations. At the highest objectives‚ the resolution can easily be lost which is why the oil immersion lens is used to minimize refraction. While
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known our program of recovery‚ not individuals who participate in the program. Anonymity in the public media is assurance to all A.A.s‚ especially to newcomers‚ that their A.A. membership will not be disclosed. “One day at a time” If I go to an A.A. meeting‚ does that commit me to anything? No. A.A. does not keep membership files‚ or attendance records. You do not have to reveal anything about yourself. No one will bother you if you don’t want to come back. Membership It is estimated that there are
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Ben Grygiel Professor Sides ENG-101-D260 1 September 2013 “Observing the Ordinary” Why do people tend to feel attached to “things”? This is a very good question that needs some thought behind it to give you a clear understanding why people feel this way. It’s in our nature to show emotions. If you think about it‚ everything we do in our lives we are showing some sort of emotion or feelings. When I think of people being attached to “things” the first thing that pops in my head is little kids
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of mitotic stage of cell cycle‚ to get skills for special technique( by using orcein ethanoic stain) designed for making slide enable to observe mitotic stage of cell cycle. The tip of Garlic bulb’s root is suspected to be relevant for that‚ for observing the cell cycle. Aim To observe cell cycle in definite stage-in this experiment mitosis. To get knowledge of which phase is predominate in cell cycle. Precautions During the procedure it is need to wear eye protection cause hydrochloric acid
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Observing a Stranger I picked to do my observation of a woman at a park playing with her son. It was on Monday are last day of nice beautiful warm sunny weather we had this week. And the park was packed with lots of children and their mothers. All enjoying themselves before the rain was to return. This woman I observed was about 5ft 2in and about 130lbs. She had long brown hair with some blond and purple strips in it. She was also very tan for this time of year. She was dress in black short and
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