LeBron’s Lebron James, like most all-star basketball players today, has his own line of shoes. Through the Nike brand Lebron’s have become a very popular shoe with almost everybody. These shoes are solely made for playing basketball, but people buy them to wear every day and many never step onto a basketball court. These shoes represent something in our society today where people buy their items based on the fact that the items were made or worn by someone famous. We as a society usually want…
For years the controversy topic of medical marijuana has caught the attention of many Americans; especially in the last couple of years with the few states that voted to make it legal. The majority of people are blind sighted to the facts that society has shaped into the norm. Many categorize this drug as “bad” or “harmful”. Just like there are pros and cons of every controversial topic, medical marijuana has both valid points across the board. Besides the prevalent fact of this drug being…
central nervous system (Methamphetamines: An Overview, n.d.). There are two different types of methamphetamine: l-meth (Levo-methamphetamine), and d-meth (Dextro-methamphetamine), which is the more common form. It is 2 to 10 times as physiologically active as l-meth (Crystal Meth Facts, n.d.). Methamphetamine comes in pill, powder, clear liquid, and rock form. Crystal meth can be smoked in glass pipes (similar to crack cocaine), but it can also be snorted, swallowed, or injected depending on its…
serious health issues in consumers and impact the profits of major fast food chains. For example, it would cost much less for a chain to make a bean based burger that tastes almost identical. On the other hand, since meat and dairy are the main ingredients in most of fat food items, it leads to further problems rather than just money. This includes, rapidly rising…
The use of GMO is one of the major debates that happens today throughout the world. its genes changed via biotechnology and its use of genetic modification. Scientists can produce new varieties of plants with certain qualities, such as being more resistant to viruses or bug-killing chemicals. Even though there is a main cause of contaminated food, GMO is a better way to go because it protects the world, and creates stronger crops creating less pesticides. GMO contamination is certain to happen…
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Benefits of St. John's Wort Most commonly, St. John's wort is known for the benefit of being an antidepressant, and this is the most common reason that people use this supplement. It contains antidepressant chemicals that will decrease symptoms of depression. But it does more than simply treat depression – taking this supplement will level out mood swings, regulate the bodies' hormones, and help with fatigue, irritability, and sleeplessness. By regulating hormones it has a positive effect on…
After 15 years, Avery and his colleagues, Colin MacLeod and Maclyn McCarty, purified the “transforming principle” and demonstrated that DNA was the active ingredient. A series of chemical tests were done that showed that the material passed on had all the chemical properties of DNA. Enzymes that destroy proteins and RNA had no effect on the transformation of harmless bacteria to pathogenic bacteria, but enzymes…
amusing and attention-holding. These light sticks are usually used around Halloween, New Year’s, or at parties. There are three factors that make up the glow stick. In a glow stick, one of the chemicals is often hydrogen peroxide and the other active ingredient is a harmless chemical named phenyl oxalate ester. The chemical reaction between these two substances produces enough energy to make light, but it doesn't create enough energy to make heat or explosions. There also need to be dye in a…
them, allow your shoes to dry and air out don't keep them in a gym bag. ● Like around public pools or in locker rooms, wear sandals or other shoes when in areas where fungi thrive. ● Look for brands that have either butenafine or terbinafine as active ingredients when choosing over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal creams. The reason that causes tinea pedis, these medications have good potency against most of the…