network allows the latest global events to be aired worldwide and beamed directly to your living room. Examples (from top-left‚ clockwise) include September 11th attack‚ 2004 Tsunami in Indonesia‚ 2008 H1N1 outbreak and 2011 earthquake in Japan. Pros of watching television The positive aspects of watching television include that you have something to talk to friends and relatives about. There are certain programs which are more popular than others and if you watch them you feel included and
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THE PROS AND CONS OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE Nuclear energy is a powerful source of energy compared to other conventional fuels. All crude oil based fuels derive their energy from oxidation‚ which is a change in the energy levels of electrons outside the nucleus. However‚ nuclear energy derives power from changes in the nuclear energy levels of the atomic nucleus! Tremendous energy lies locked up inside a radioactive nucleus and nuclear fission is a way of tapping this energy. Nuclear power plants derive
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An 80‚000 pound semi truck isn’t a sports car. It’s designed to haul freight -- handling is a secondary consideration. This leaves truck drivers with few options in emergency situations. They can hit the brakes and possibly not stop in time‚ or swerve and possibly rollover or jackknife their rigs. In spite of these handicaps‚ some truck drivers depower the brakes on their tractor and rely solely on the trailer brakes for braking action. Why would they risk their lives and safety this way? To save
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Free speech‚ more than any other of America’s values‚ has been the touchstone of American democracy dating back to the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment‚ created in 1791‚ is so important because “without our basic and essential rights established by that first amendment‚ the others amendments would have little to no meaning and hardly any force.” It shows the creativity and innovativeness of American democracy. The Amendment states‚ “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion
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Top 10 Pros and Cons Should the death penalty be allowed? The PRO and CON statements below give a five minute introduction to the death penalty debate. (Read more information about our one star to five star Theoretical Credibility System) 1. Morality 2. Constitutionality 3. Deterrence 4. Retribution 5. Irrevocable Mistakes 6. Cost of Death vs. Life in Prison 7. Race 8. Income Level 9. Attorney Quality 10. Physicians at Execution PRO Death Penalty CON Death Penalty 1. Morality PRO:
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“According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services‚ Administration for Children and Families‚ 641‚000 children lived in foster care in 2012. Even with 52‚000 adoptions in 2012‚ 102‚000 were still legally ready for adoption with no parental rights’ strings attached.” Adoption can be a very long process‚ especially if it is an international deal. Other than it being a long process‚ it can also be an emotional and thoughtful event that can bring happiness‚ of many emotions. When going through
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Pros and Cons of Affirmative Action 2 The Pros and Cons of Affirmative Action in the Workplace According to the Encarta Dictionary‚ affirmative action (AA) is a policy or program aimed at countering discrimination against minorities and women‚ especially in employment and education. There are those who feel that AA has exceeded its usefulness‚ and is no longer required. Opposite that viewpoint‚ many think that AA has served its purpose well‚ but there is still a steady need and place for
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Samantha Peart Environment Science 2/14/13 Pros and Cons of Bottled Water Water coolers which are also categorized under bottled water provide cool and refreshing water to people that want it. Water coolers and carbonated water mounted on a dispenser are the best option for companies with great number of staff. Employees can easily get their drinking water from the dispenser in their companies. The clients of the companies can also make use of the waters in the dispensers
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replacing face-to-face interaction‚ but they’re just an addition. And for some‚ they’re a wonderful addition‚" he said. Others see more cons than pros. That’s especially true for teens‚ who might not understand the dangers of sharing personal details so publicly‚ said Dr. Avidan Milevsky‚ a KU associate professor of psychology. Some arguments for and against the sites: Pros * They allow those who are shy or have trouble making friends to socialize more easily. That’s also true for those with disabilities
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The “Affordable Care Act of 2010” also known as “Obamacare” or “Health Care Reform Act of 2010” is a universal healthcare plan that was designed to allow Americans to be able to get quality health insurance that people would be able to afford‚ and to cut U.S health care spending down as well. Many Americans debated about whether or not it was beneficial for everyone or just certain people‚ so there are many advantage and disadvantages for Americas due to this reform. Many of the doctor visits and
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