When AIDS first emerged‚ no-one could have predicted how the epidemic would spread across the world and how many millions of lives it would change. There was no real idea what caused it‚ and consequently‚ no real idea how to protect against it. Now‚ in 2004‚ we know from bitter experience that AIDS is caused by the virus HIV‚ and that it can devastate families‚ communities and whole continents. We have seen the epidemic knock decades off countries’ national development‚ widen the gulf between rich
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English 112 19. Feb. 2012 The Obesity Epidemic In America Obesity is a trending topic in America affecting every state‚ every city and every community across our beautiful country. Obesity is a defeat to our nation becoming the fastest growing cause of disease and death in America. This new wave of obesity is hitting us where it hurts and spreading its grip on our homeland. Obesity is becoming a modern day murderer and the fact that this phenomena is completely preventable is mind boggling.
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Affluenza is an epidemic which effects millions of people in the United States. "Until this century [20th]‚ to consume was considered a bad thing" says Jeremy Rifkin an expert on affluenza ( Gross ). The victims of affluenza are consumers who work long hours at a job they hate so they can buy things which they don ’t need ( Fight Club ). Like AIDS‚ affluenza has spread quickly throughout the United States showing no prejudice of race‚ sex or color. However‚ unlike AIDS‚ affluenza
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The Causes of the Great Depression The Great Depression was a rough time in history for the U.S. in the 1930’s. Poverty was everywhere during this time‚ people were losing everything from homes to cars to personal belongings. Jobs were very scarce‚ just to get one you had to stand outside of a factory or an establishment and the owners will pick a certain amount of people to go work. Banks were failing and were losing money rapidly‚ people who had money in the bank went to go and take it out their
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In 27 B.C. Rome was so big in territory that it became an “Empire”. From 27 B.C. to 476 A.D.‚ it was difficult for one person to rule the entire Roman Empire. Roman citizens wasn’t being rule the right way‚ so they began to have problems in the entire Empire. Some of these problems made the fall of Rome occur. The Roman Empire was brought down‚ because of a combination of political popularity contests‚ economic inflation and social entertainment. This factors are the principal reasons for the fall
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Paper America’s Obesity Epidemic Obesity is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount of body fat. Within eight years in the United States‚ the incidence of obesity has nearly doubled. People throughout America are slowly being affected by this national problem of obesity. The obesity epidemic is growing throughout each state in America‚ but now reasons for this epidemic are becoming clearer to individuals. Everyone wants to know a reason for the obesity epidemic‚ and now answers are appearing
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Family plays a huge part in the growing epidemic of child hood obesity. But luckily to these families there are now many developing programs to aid their children into developing good eating habits. While in some lifestyle interventions even prescription drugs are now available to these unfortunate children. I do say unfortunate because in a sense it is not the fault of these children but the stupidity and laziness of their parents. Adding weight controlling drugs such as orlistat or sibutramine
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Topic: Pet Overpopulation Epidemic General Purpose: To persuade. Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that the public is to blame for the pet overpopulation epidemic. Central Idea: In order to control the overwhelming population of homeless pets‚ we need to stop throwing our “family friends” away. There are 1.5 dogs and cats put to sleep every second & 4-6 million dogs and cats are euthanized every year‚ states the Humane Society. The pet overpopulation epidemic has become more than overwhelming
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America ’s Obesity Epidemic Kristy Wines Communications 156 September 30‚ 2012 Shawn Fullmer America ’s Obesity Epidemic Obesity in America is now the second leading cause of preventable death (Courtemanche‚ 2009). The numbers are quite real and frankly very concerning. Some 50 million are obese and 300‚000 die from health related issues‚ linked to obesity‚ every year (Rubinstein‚ 2003). “The past twenty years‚ the United States has experienced an unprecedented rise in its residents body
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Physiological aids are banned substances and methods that athletes use within competition and training to improve their performance. Physiological aids are used in sport as they help an athlete’s performance. Some aids help to increase heart rate‚ adrenaline rate and stimulate the body but other aids lower the heart rate and change the growth of muscles and bones. Sport is suppose to help us learn from defeat and victory‚ encourage us to participate in team sports‚ encourage a spirit of co-operation
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