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Hiv And Aids Hiv Virus
1,570 words
Gonzales 1 The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) was first discovered in 1981 as a unique
and newly recognized infection of the body's
immune system (Mellors 3). The name AIDS was
formally know as GRIDS (Gay Related Immune
Defiance Syndrome). The first case of AIDS was
discovered in Los Angeles, where scientists from
the CDC (Center for Disease Control) were called
in on a half dozen cases. The CDC was convinced
what they were seeing was a new strand of virus.
None of the staff members ...
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British Medical Journal Depressive Disorder
1,639 words
... s of yet. Prozac acts on Serotonin levels,
where as Reboxetine acts on the noradrenaline
levels. Some experts believe that drive and
motivation are related to noradrenaline, and mood
states are associated with serotonin. Like the
SSRIs (specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors),
the noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor Reboxetine
does not have the major adverse side effects as
the trycilic antidepressants, such as sexual
dysfunction. Reboxetine has been shown to take
effect much faster than any ot...
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Criminal Behavior Violent Crimes
1,900 words
Bang! Bang! Another victim lies dead on the cold,
hard asphalt. Another person dies for no reason at
all. If the killer is caught and brought to
justice he may be faced with the death penalty, or
he may have to go to jail for the remainder of his
life. There are many debates in the field of
Criminal Justice about this controversial topic of
should the death or incarceration of a criminal
act as a deterrent or a missed opportunity to put
fear into other criminals. Sixty -Five percent of
today's c...
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Members Of Society Alfred Adler
1,086 words
Crime is a serious issue that affects everyone in
society. It affects the victims, perpetrators and
their families. Crime has increased drastically
within the last decade. More prisons are being
built around the world because there is not enough
room to hold inmates. The government has made an
attempt to reduce crime by funding programs such
as prevention and intervention for youth at risk,
as well as rehabilitation for prisoners that will
be released. Some argue that criminal behavior is
due to...
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E Coli Food Preparation
559 words
Since E Coli is mostly a result of unsanitary food
and living conditions, an education program to
increase the awareness of what causes the disease
would be effective for prevention. We would launch
a media education campaign which would air 30
seconds spot ads providing information on the
disease and how to prevent it. These commercials
would be broadcast globally, especially to third
world countries and the countries most effected by
the disease. If certain areas affected by the
disease do not...
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Criminal Justice System National Drug Control
2,440 words
... of Prisoners, 2004, 4) In the United States
the inmates rights are guaranteed by the Federal
Constitution, Federal Statutes and regulations. So
what are rights of the prisoners? First of all,
there are political rights right to vote, serve on
a jury or run for a political office. Criminals
who are imprisoned for felonies usually do not
have the right to vote as well as other political
rights, however those convicted of a misdemeanor
are free to exercise their political rights.
Prisoners are ...
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Fast Food Restaurants Junk Food
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WHAT IS JUNK FOOD? Junk food is defined in Elook.
org as food that tastes good but is high in
calories having little nutritional value. This
definition paints junk food as something that has
no importance to everyday lives. Some examples of
junk food as cited in Answers. com are soft
drinks, hamburgers, potato chips, and French
fries. These foods are high on calories. But
calories are not bad for the health according to
an article reviewed by Dr. Mary L. Gavin. She
cites, for example, that our b...
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Industrial Pollution And Monitoring On The Gulf Coast
1,028 words
Industrial Pollution and Monitoring on the Gulf
Coast The Industrial Pollution and Monitoring on
the Gulf Coast has raised heated debates in the
society. The society has divided in two groups:
one group supports monitoring and the other seems
to be against it. Those who stand for
privatization believe that this is the way out of
the current situation. But there is the whole
range of objections of those who dont support the
intention to monitor the existing situation: There
even exists an opinion...
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Department Of Justice Central Authority
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Although abductions Child Abduction Introduction
Although abductions by nonfamily members receive
more public attention, a significant number of
child abductions are committed by family members
or noncustodial parents commonly called parental
kidnapping. Contrary to common belief, a parental
kidnapping can have a deeply traumatic effect on
the child. They must suffer the consequences of
being uprooted from the home, deprived of the
other parent, and forced to spend a life on the
run. Child abduc...
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Child Abuse And Neglect Sexually Abused
796 words
Child Abuse Child abuse, or child maltreatment, is
the sexual, emotional, or physical maltreatment of
children. In the United States the exact
percentage of child abuse and neglect is unknown,
but it is recognized as a major social problem.
Recognizing child abuse is often quite difficult.
However, there are a few definite symptoms of
abuse that can be recognized. Sexual abuse
consists of a wide range of sexual behavior,
including fondling, masturbation, and intercourse.
Sexual abuse can also in...
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Psychological Pain Commit Suicide
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Suicide And Its Relativity To Stephen Kings
Suicide And Its Relativity To Stephen Kings Suffer
The Little Children Suicide and its relativity to
Stephen Kings Suffer the Little Children Suicide
is defined as an intentional, self-inflicted death
that occurs in all cultures and usually is
executed by people who are suffering from some
sort of extreme emotional pain and feel unable to
cope with their problems (Shneidman 6). Suicide is
seen in our culture to be something that happens
to only the cra...
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People With Aids Spread Of Aids
1,245 words
How has AIDS affected our Society? Today more
Americans are infected with STDs than at any other
time in history. The most serious of these
diseases is AIDS. Since the first cases were
identified in the United States in 1981, AIDS has
touched the lives of millions of American
families. This deadly disease is unlike any other
in modern history. Changes in social behavior can
be directly linked to AIDS. Its overall effect on
society has been dramatic. It is unknown whether
AIDS and HIV existed and...
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Disease Control And Prevention Person To Person
1,235 words
Cryptosporidium Parfum Water Born Illness By Sheri
N. Man December 8, 1999 Introduction Public
Health-What we as a society do collectively to
assure the conditions in which people can live
productive and vigorous lives. Public Health does
things that benefit everyone. It also prevents
illness and educates the population. Public Health
is a combination of science, practical skills and
beliefs that is directed to the maintenance and
improvement of the health of people. The science
and art of preve...
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Stephen King Psychological Pain
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Suicide and its relativity to Stephen King? s
Suffer the Little Children Suicide is defined as
an intentional, self-inflicted death that occurs
in all cultures and usually is executed by people
who are suffering from some sort of extreme
emotional pain and feel unable to cope with their
problems (Shneidman 6). Suicide is seen in our
culture to be something that happens to only the?
crazy? people. But the reality is that normal,
everyday people commit suicide as well. Since
suicidology is a fairl...
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People With Aids Spread Of Aids
1,244 words
Today more Americans are infected with STDs than
at any other time in history. The most serious of
these diseases is AIDS. Since the first cases were
identified in the United States in 1981, AIDS has
touched the lives of millions of American
families. This deadly disease is unlike any other
in modern history. Changes in social behavior can
be directly linked to AIDS. Its overall effect on
society has been dramatic. It is unknown whether
AIDS and HIV existed and killed in the U. S. and
North Amer...
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Hiv Aids Hiv Infection
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As an outsider who shares many values with sincere
and faithful Christians, I am troubled with the
apparent lack of effectiveness of their most
common approaches to the current HIV crisis. The
Christian ultimate objective of saving souls is
not universally shared, and arguments from that
perspective will not be persuasive to a general
audience. However, even if we were all to agree to
that goal, the current Christian approaches are
allowing far to many bodies and souls to be taken
by HIV. The ap...
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Leading Cause Of Death Commit Suicide
1,496 words
Over 23, 000 people Suicide Suicide Over 23, 000
people commit suicide in the United States every
year. (Suicide Facts) Among these people are the
young and the old, the sick, and the well. There
is not just one type of person that will do such a
thing, but all people. To help prevent suicide
education and easy access to information is key.
In order to even start to prevent suicide one must
know the statistics, causes- such as depression,
alcohol, and the availability of fire arms-
warning signa...
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Men And Women Sexual Harassment
1,171 words
" Sexual harassment is not about sex, it is
about power. " -Gretchen Morgenson An
unwanted sexual advance, an offensive touch, and
suggestive comments illustrate examples of sexual
harassment. Sexual harassment is defined by
Stephanie River as, " unwanted sexually
oriented behavior in a work context. "
However, sexual harassment does not only appear in
an occupational environment, and this form of
harassment is not limited to a specific race, a
specific gender, or any certain...
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Sex Education Condom Distribution
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Kali Thompson Audience Analysis: I am writing to
the seven chairmen of the Manatee County School
Board. They are a made up of a group of five men
and two women. They are most likely all parents
who have a common concern on the material being
taught on the issue of Sex Education in schools.
Fellow parents vote on them to insure that they
make the correct decisions on what their kids are
learning in school. They are all from some form of
the Christian religion. They are from ages 30 and
older. The...
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Bubonic Plague Pneumonic Plague
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Bubonic Plague is an infectious disease of animals
and humans caused by a bacterium named Yersinia
pestis. People usually get plague from the bite of
a rodent flea that is carrying the plague
bacterium or by handling an infected animal.
Millions of people in Europe died from plague in
the Middle Ages, when flea-infested rats inhabited
human homes and places of work. Today, modern
antibiotics are effective against the plague, but
if an infected person does not seek treatment
promptly, the disease...
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