Cigar

The number of people smoking has increased in the past few years and it should stop. It is a personal choice to smoke or not but the amount of people it affects is not acceptable. Smokers chose to subject themselves to health risks. People that smoke in public areas set a bad example for not only teenagers or adults but to kids as well. Teens are hooked on tobacco every day. They do not realize that trying cigarettes makes it worse and it leads to a lifelong addiction. The tobacco companies do…

My home town is Little Havana, a neighborhood in Miami, Florida. It is home to loads of citizens from Central and South America and Cubans, hence the Spanish name “La Pequeña Habana”. Little Havana was named after the capital city of Cuba, Havana. Growing up in the area made you gain some Cuban qualities, most of which are existent to this day. Back in the day, we would sneak into shops while the vendors were busy serving customers and sneak back out with loads of tobacco stashed in our hoodies.…

As stated before, the FDA has its hands full, with the many areas that they cover, in order to make sure that everyday products are safe for humans and for animals. Every year they pass rules/regulations from cosmetics to food products in order to prevent diseases, allergic reactions, and to overall make sure that they are safe. One area that the FDA heavily regulates is tobacco products. Tobacco products are used by millions of people every day across the country and is an issue that most…

about what lung cancer is, the problems and how science can solve this problem. Lung cancer is a disease that is uncontrolled by abnormal cells that start of either in one lung or the other. Lung Cancer is caused by cigar smoking, about a 100,000 people die each year due to smoking cigar. Lung cancer is one of the most frequent types of cancer that you can get. Before Lung cancer was very rare to get, now because of smoking 9/10 people die due to smoking cigarettes. You also get lung cancer…

did it. Three years before Mary’s death she disappeared, then later returned to work at a local cigar store, which is where she picked up the name “cigar girl”, there she was seen as very attractive by men that came in and out of her store, but no one thought anything of it at the time. A gang of thugs and Daniel Payne are two theories linked to the mysterious death of Mary Rogers. Since, the Cigar Girls murder has such little evidence, there are many theories as to what happened. Mary was…

I am ever so grateful to be promotion to an important investigative position for the FBI, however I must admit I am quite horrified at my first case. President Nixon killed by a reel of recording tape… talk about irony. This is not a time to joke around which is why I’ve been busy investigating several suspects to the murder of Richard Nixon and I am happy to say I have found quite some convincing ones. As you know, there were quite a few clues found in a White House trashcan that was very…

14 Sites to See in Miami Miami is a cultural and urban hub known for its beaches, art, food, nightlife and Latin influence. It is often referred to as a “magic city”, and it is not hard to see why. With the mix of impeccable weather, beautiful beaches, art, food and Latin culture, Miami is packed with things to explore and do. This popular vacation destination has everything you need for fun from a luxury beach getaway to thriving art scene to outdoorsy sports in a nearby national park. 1.…

In Chapter 1, “Every Trip Is a Quest (Except When It’s Not),” of How to Read Literature Like a Professor, author Thomas C. Foster claims that a quest can be defined structurally using 5 elements: (1) a quester, (2) a place to go, (3) a stated reason to go there, (4) challenges and trials en route, and (5) a real reason to go there (Paragraph 1.8). Foster’s claim allows me to view literature with a new perspective, thus improving my understanding of various works. I can assume that improving his…

waiting at the doorway of a hardware store. The moon glistens, lighting up everything just enough for me to see the outline of my surroundings. I see policeman is trying doors as he grows closer to me. “It’s alright officer,” I say, taking my unlit cigar out of my mouth. “I’m just waiting for a friend, his name is Jimmy Wells. It’s an appointment made twenty years ago. Sounds a bit funny to you, doesn’t…

The Dominican Republic, which attracts almost five million visitors every year, is the top touristic destination in the Caribbean. The sovereign state is the tenth largest economy in Latin America due to its expanding agriculture, mining and tourism industries. Crystal clear waters, upmarket golf courses and hotels, lively celebrations and a very convenient annual average temperature of 77°F are some of the reasons why holidaymakers from all over the world decide to stop by the beautiful island.…