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Factors Contributing To Global Warming

March 11, 2011March 12, 2011 - by Adrian Fisher

Global warming is defined as rise in the average temperature of Earth, surface air and oceans. According to the studies conducted, it has been explained that the Earth’s temperature has risen by nearly 1 degree Fahrenheit in the last 100 years. It is one of the major environmental problems today. If this situation continues, then many adverse effects may take place on earth. Causes Of Global Warming: Global warming can be caused due to natural …

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Know About Some African Spices

March 10, 2011March 10, 2011 - by Dylan Thurston

Spices are the plant parts which add distinct flavor and aroma to the food. These spices are distributed across various regions of the countries. There are some regions where there is no traces of spices. And some regions have spices which are unique to them. Therefore, we shall learn about some spices which are native to African regions. Grains of Paradise: Grains of Paradise is also known as Melegueta pepper. These are the seed part …

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Get the Details of Employment Discrimination Laws of U.S

February 28, 2011October 30, 2015 - by Dylan Thurston

Employment discrimination is a serious concern for employees as well as employers. It is essential for employers to take careful measures for assuring the proper decisions which are legal and ethical. The employment discrimination laws protect employees from any discrimination related to age, sex, nationality, religion, race and disability. Some of these laws, which are in practice in the United States are given here. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 This law helps in protecting …

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Know About Marijuana Addiction and Its Signs and Symptoms

February 16, 2011December 14, 2013 - by Gavin Moodie

Marijuana testing is commonly done at workplaces and home to detect the drug abused employees and children. Marijuana addiction among the users can be identified by some signs and symptoms. Certain physical and physiological changes occur in the drug users. Some of the signs of marijuana addiction are: Relaxation Drowsiness Sedation Euphoria Altered perception of Reality Hallucinations Uncontrolled Behavior Illegal drug consumption can also be detected by a change in social life of an individual. …

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Importance of Random Drug Testing at Schools

February 16, 2011December 14, 2013 - by Dylan Thurston

Drug abuse is common among students due to peer pressure and other reasons. They are responsible for crime and disputes at schools. Learning and memory skills of students are affected by drug abuse. So it is necessary to conduct random drug testing on students to avoid these problems. Marijuana drug test, cocaine drug test, and nicotine drug test are some of the tests which can be conducted as a part of drug-testing programs. A random …

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Know About PCP Abuse Statistics as per NIDA

August 31, 2010December 14, 2013 - by Majano Luis

In 1950, PCP was developed as as intravenous anesthetic. It is a powder of white crystalline which is dissolve in alcohol or water and it has a taste of bitter chemical. It can be smoked, snorted and orally ingested. It has different names such as Ozone, Angel dust, Wack, Rocket fuel. PCP use causes physiological effects and increased rate of breath and blood pressure and pulse rate. Flushing and profuse sweating, breath becomes shallow, loss …

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Different Resources or Options for Drug Treatment of Drug addiction

August 18, 2010December 14, 2013 - by Jose Barreto

Because of the increase in the number of drug addicts, many treatment centers have been established for treating the drug addicts. One might get confused and may not have a clear view on how to decide the type of resource which is useful for themselves or for the family members. So, here are some of the resources which provide you the best treatment programs. SAMHSA,The Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration is an organization …

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Statistics of Online Shopping on Mother’s Day

June 30, 2010March 25, 2013 - by Gavin Moodie

Gifts are being presented in order to show their affection and love. Mothers play a very important role in bringing their child up. In turn the child wants to contribute the affection by giving gift to their mothers on occasion of mother’s day. Generally the gifts can be chosen by shopping around or by shopping online. The most effective way to buy is to do the online shopping. Online shopping is done because more gifts …