While reading The Poisonwood Bible‚ I was fascinated by Kingsolver’s extensive use of Lingala‚ the language used in the region of the Congo where the Price family lives. Lingala is a language in which each word has several meanings‚ and Kingsolver has the characters in the story use language to reflect themselves. Kingsolver also masterfully wields words to connote subtle ideas throughout the novel. Throughout the novel are sprinkled many phrases in Lingala‚ phrases that are eventually learned or
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smoke: Benzene (Petrol Additive) Formaldehyde (Embalming Fluid) Ammonia (Toilet Cleaner) Acetone (Nail Polish Remover) Tar Nicotine (Insecticide/Addictive drug) Carbon Monoxide (CO) (Car Exhaust Fumes) Arsenic (Rat Poison) Hydrogen Cyanide (Gas Chamber Poison) All of the above are highly addictive‚ and none the less‚ lethal. Those who are inhaling YOUR cigarette smoke could easily die‚ prematurely‚ at your fault. But this doesn’t have to happen. You can avoid all of this easily
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mistake some medicines into candy which results into poisoning. I want to conduct this study to lower the risks of children’s poison intake. B. Background of the Study I conducted a study about childproof containers and if they are really childproof. I wanted to study this topic because of the following reasons; ) To lower the percentage of children ingesting poisons or other medications that are not safe for them. ) To improve the safety of these children in their homes. The specific questions
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indirectly kills millions of acres of forestland each decade. In the 1960s‚ people found that acid rain fall was unhealthy and damaging to forests (Baines‚ 20). Acid rain does not kill the trees directly. Acid rain makes the tree weaken and poisons it with toxic substances that are slowly released from the soil (EPA). When the trees weaken from the acid‚ it has a harder time fighting off adversaries such as fungi‚ diseases‚ and frost so subsequently it dies. Around the 1970s
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plugs are in place‚ no dangerous objects or broken toys in the child care space‚ check all smoke/carbon alarms make sure they are up to date and working properly. we practice Fire/Tornado drills once a month. All emergency numbers posted including poison control center‚ provider and parents numbers They are being taught that using safety skills is important. I always make sure where they are and where I can see and hear them‚ even when they are napping. My goal is to have a safe and happy environment
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student’s eye‚ use the eyewash to flush the eyes for 15 minutes and then get them checked by a doctor. e) If a small amount of a poisonous chemical is accidentally swallowed‚ note the chemical and contact the teacher for an antidote. If needed‚ contact poison control for further assistance. f) If a student’s shirtsleeve catches fire‚ use a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. 4. a) You should stand up when heating a liquid because it is much easier to move away when standing rather than
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time as alcohol‚ research suggests that activated charcoal can significantly reduce blood alcohol concentrations. Toxin and chemical removal Activated charcoal stops swallowed drugs and poisons from being absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream. It’s a highly effective treatment for many poisons suggests Poison Control. In fact‚ emergency rooms often use activated charcoal for overdoses. But the effectiveness of activated charcoal depends largely on how quickly it is administered after the poisonous
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that needed removal almost always resulted in the eradications of all local species as well as the desired ones leaving a massive gap in the ecological systems that kept other organisms in check. The organism filled soil receives the most direct poisons and is the base of most life cycles and drastically alters the landscape. Humans and small mammals store these toxins in fat after exposure‚ which is due to either the direct exposure during the spreading of the chemicals or residue in foodstuffs
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PESTICIDES IN OUR ECONOMY INTRODUCTION A pesticide is a material used to kill or reject a pest. Pesticides have disadvantages and advantages. They are able to restrain pests‚ but it can also kill other organisms as well. Not only do they affect animals but they can effect us‚ as humans. A pesticide is a biological‚ physical‚ or chemical agent used to kill plants or animals that are harmful to people. The name pesticide is generally applied only to chemical agents. Examples of different
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should be placed up and away from a toddler’s reach. Medications should remain in their original bottle as with cleaners. In the event of accidental ingestion of any of these items‚ they can be identified and reported to Poison Control for prompt treatment. The phone number for Poison Control
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