As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Eastern seaboard — laden with predictions of drenching rains‚ fierce winds‚ snow and extensive damage — some scientists are pointing out ways that climate change might be influencing hurricanes. No single weather event‚ be it drought‚ snowfall or hurricane‚ is caused by climate change‚ climatologists say. Rather‚ climate change amplifies the intensity or duration of extreme weather‚ akin to “putting hurricanes on steroids‚” writes Amanda Staudt‚ a climate scientist
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the natural disaster called earthquakes. There has been developed a new technique to prepare the human race for earthquakes. In this essay‚ the possibility of getting to know when an earthquake is going to happen is going to be discussed. How is science going to be able to create a better world‚ if there’s a natural phenomenon that can’t be changed? Plate tectonics-Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Plates_tect2_en.svg Earthquakes are produced by the sudden
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Prof. Hank Stewart English composition 1 12/3/2012 The effects of Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy has affected many lives and businesses. On October 29th 2012 the lives‚ homes and businesses of many people were shattered and wiped out by Hurricane Sandy‚ The Places I feel were mostly affect were New York City and New Jersey‚ specifically the Jersey Shore. Many people did not realize how much affect this hurricane would have on people. In some parts they thought it was just going to be wind
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Informative Outline Topic: Theodor Seuss Geisel General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To Inform my audience about one of the most beloved children’s authors of the twentieth century‚ Dr. Seuss Thesis: Through a few of his works‚ Geisel incorporates multiple messages including the importance of global and earth awareness‚ and life. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Who here knows who Dr. Seuss is? How many of you know his real name? Theodor Seuss Geisel‚ better known as Dr. Seuss‚ is
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Ben Johnson Intro to Comm. 1320-04 11/8/12 Rwandan Genocide General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To share with the class that the Rwandan Genocide was a brutal genocide that most people know little about. Thesis: The Rwandan Genocide is one of the lesser known‚ quickest‚ and most inhumane genocides this world has ever seen‚ and it is still affecting the people of Rwanda till this day. Organizational Pattern: Topical Introduction I. Attention Getter:
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Introduction 1. ATTENTION GETTER: Millions of animals are abused each year. Over a million of these animals are abused or killed just due to the involvement with domestic violence. Despite animal cruelty being a felony which can result in jail time for over 15 years and 500‚000 dollars in fines‚ it is still an issue which occurs on a daily basis across the United States. It is important for these animals to not go unnoticed‚ which can be achieved if society became more enlightened and educated
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Galapagos Islands Purpose: To inform my classmates about the Galapagos Islands. Thesis: The Galapagos Islands are located in the eastern Pacific Ocean‚ a beautiful and exotic place for your next vacation. Organizational Pattern: Topical I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Have you guys heard about giant tortoises? They live in the Galapagos Islands‚ one of the most beautiful places on Earth. B. Relevance: Most college students want to go on vacation once they graduate from college
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Specific Purpose: WEAVE works with leaders and supporters throughout the region to build a stronger community and healthy families as it works towards its mission to bring an end to domestic violence and sexual assault in partnership with our community. I. Introduction A. While we all must agree that catch phrases often get people’s attention and encourage a response‚ there are times in which we must step beyond the catch phrase and into
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Daisy Cedillo Speech 101 Wood Topic: Ska Music General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To let the audience know what the genre ska is and not only is it a type of music but a lifestyle. Introduction I. Attention Getter: I bet most of you in this room haven’t heard about ska. II. Credibility Statement: As a big fan of ska‚ I would like to take you through and talk to you about what it is. III. Thesis Statement: Ska is a genre that is not very well known anymore. IV. Preview: Today
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Specific purpose: to inform my audience about the geography‚ history‚ economy‚ culture and cuisine of Puglia (Apulia)‚ Italy Central Idea: Apuglia (a lesser known region in Italy) has some of the brightest seas and beautiful landscapes‚ rich history‚ diverse culture‚ mouthwatering food and kindest people of Italy. Introduction I. How many of you have heard of the Tuscany or Sicily regions of Italy? Or the bigger cities of Italy: Rome‚ Milan‚ Naples or Venice? A. Most people in the United
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