Negative and Positive Impact of the Transcontinental Railroad Jeff Neukirch History 101 American History to 1877 Dr. Kimberly Weathers 26 June 2012 The Impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad On May 10‚ 1869 as the “Last Spike” struck by Leland Stanford now connected the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads across the United States at Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory. The transcontinental railroads now complete and America is now destined to move to the forefront of the
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Reasons why weed is bad for you: Effects on the Lungs Numerous studies have shown marijuana smoke to contain carcinogens and to be an irritant to the lungs. In fact‚ marijuana smoke contains 50-70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke. Marijuana users usually inhale more deeply and hold their breath longer than tobacco smokers do‚ which further increase the lungs’ exposure to carcinogenic smoke. Marijuana smokers show dysregulated growth of epithelial cells in their lung tissue
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THE ROLE OF NATIONAL SYMBOLS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONALISM A Research Presented to Dr. Fely Moreno of the National Teachers College In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Qualitative Research Ms. Ma. Cristina C. Paderna Ms. Romalyn T. Esmande First Semester October 2‚ 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………… 1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………… 2-3 Statement of the problem…………………………………………………… 4-5
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scientific developments in new studies have been advancing too quickly for our minds to comprehend. Things such as cloning‚ organ donation‚ and pesticides‚ are things that the world may sometimes find useful‚ when in reality‚ it only brings civilization down. "Raising science to the status of godhood carries with it inherit risks that demand careful consideration." Developmental experiments such as cloning have been successful‚ but they bring along with them some very negative results
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Mongols. Nomadic tribe starting in China‚ the Mongols became one of the largest land mass empires with the overcome of expansion. Although‚ they were savage and killed more than millions of civilians across the nation; the Mongols did plenty of positive effects. From the great leader Genghis Khan‚ intelligence they carried‚ and also the good tactics in military to much many more. Born with the name Temujin‚ but better known as Genghis Khan the Mongolian great leader. Deserted from his father before
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THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF POPULATION GROWTH Some observers attribute nearly all of the world ’s maladies to excessive population growth. They claim that rapid population growth has at least three adverse effects on human well-being. First‚ it increases poverty--the number of people that are impoverished‚ the proportion of the community that is impoverished‚ and the severity of the impoverishment. Second‚ it increases environmental degradation--the misuse of natural resources--with adverse consequences
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Internet and Education: Positive or Negative Aspect? The Internet started to boom in the 1990’s and has continued to evolve ever since. Today the concept of what was thought to be one of the greatest inventions has blown this old-time invention out of the water. In order for the Internet to be accessible a computer device is needed. Today on we can carry the Internet in our hands with wireless access; as before it was a fixed machine usually on a desk with multiple cords attached. Noting that the
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NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY Are you a fan of Electronic Devices? I think everyone here can agree that they are‚ but do you have any idea of how these modern devices affect our daily lives? Some may disagree that Electronic Devices have bad effects‚ but do we really know what truly comes with the box of electronic device’s we have worked hard for. Electronic devices provides us millions of possibilities‚ one of which is getting in touch with friends and families‚ which only now has been much
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Day 7 - The Negative Effects of Idolatry Negative Effects of idolatry If we look to some created things to give us the meaning‚ hope‚ and happiness that only God Himself can give‚ it will eventually fail to deliver and will break our hearts! Like all sin‚ the long-term effects of idol worship are not immediately seen. At first‚ the idol seems to meet all of our deepest longings. But in the end‚ the effects of idol worship are devastating‚ both to us as individuals and to the community around
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technologically advanced product. Throughout the last decade‚ technology has created things that people 30 years ago would have never even imagined. These items start from as little as headphones to cell phones to computers to even 3D TVs. Technology has a negative impact in teenagers’ lives. This will be proven by taking a look at how technology interferes with teenagers academics‚ how technology creates a social barrier and how technology makes teenagers lazy and get health problems. Technology
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