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    Do you think you could survive on a raft in the middle of sea? Do you think you could survive being beaten, tortured, and starved for days and months? One man can. A man named Louie Zamperini. This man was lionhearted with aksi a hint of being solicitous in his personality. This man was rebellious. Zamperini was one of the many survivors, that survived the impossible. Louie Zamperini was lionhearted. He was a brave and determined man, not only for himself, but for others too. Zamperini was a bombardier in World War II, and someone no one will forget. When Louie Zamperini was in the army air corps, he flew in a plane named the Superman. However, this plane was destroyed by Japanese planes, leaving Louie and his crew with no plane but the Green Hornet. This plane “looked haggard, its sides splattered with something black, the paint worn off the engines. Even with an empty bomb bay and all four engines going, it was only just able to stay airborne.” (pg. 117) Even though the Green Hornet was a run-down plane, Zamperini and the other crewmen still had enough courage in themselves to risk their lives and ride in the plane. This wasn’t the only time, nevertheless, that Louie was lionhearted. When he was stuck on a life raft, in the middle of sea with sharks, Louie showed how much bravery he had by jumping into the cold, dangerous sea. Louie had to continuously jump into the water because Japanese planes were attacking Mac, Phil, and him. “... Louie tipped back into the ocean. As…

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    Flatulence and Philosophy: A Lot of Hot Air, or the Corruption of Youth?. In William Irwin and David Kyle Johnson (Eds.), Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture: From Socrates to South Park, Hume to House. (5-13). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. Porter, C. (2017, March 10). The Office UK S02E01 Merger [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30MIgdFPPko McAleer, S. (2008). The Virtues of Humor: What The Office Can Teach Us About Aristotle's Ethics. In William Irwin and…

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    Fennel Research Paper

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    definitely recommend fennel because not only does it have many nutritional benefits, but also the remedies that it is known for are very helpful and cheap to make. I have yet to find any contrasting facts or findings about fennel. So far, every known effect about the plant is all good and beneficial, not only for cooking but also as remedies or cures. There are also many significant studies that have shown the notable effectiveness of fennel extract in menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea. In terms…

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    Greeks its properties were well known and was already being used in European folk medicine. They would have used Lavender to wash and bathe with, olive-oil with herb-infusions like chamomile to soothe, and render their skin supple, more beautiful and they would have taken advantage of the humble bay-laurel as an astringent, to aid digestion and soothe general stomach disorders. Plants like Malva silvestris had been used since the 8th century for its strong anti-inflammatory and pain-killing…

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    Pigeon Pea Essay

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    area and production, respectively (Government of India, 2013). Legume cultivars exhibit wide variations in flatus production (Sanchez and Tucker, 1966; Liener, 1980). The use of pigeon pea seeds in human nutrition is limited by the presence of anti-nutritional factors and among them is raffinose family of oligosaccharides (RFO). But humans and monogastric animals lack α-galactosidase enzyme, that hydrolyzes α- (1, 6)-glycosidic bonds. Therefore, RFOs are fermented with the involvement…

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    Krill Oil

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    The great supplement that you have never heard about: Krill oil Krill oil comes from Krill, tiny shrimp like creatures that come from the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Krill oil confers some dietary eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (Omega-3 contents), the two fatty acids that are the active components of fish oil, both have the similar content of DHA but krill oil tends to have higher EPA content and Krill oil might be absorbed in the body better than fish oil. Major…

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    Α-Glucosidase Inhibitors

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    α-Glucosidase inhibitors are saccharides that act as competitive inhibitors of enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates specifically α-glucosidase enzymes in the brush border of the small intestine. This inhibits the cleaving of di and oligosaccharides to monosaccharides, such as glucose prior to absorption. This delays the absorption of glucose and alters the release of glucose dependent intestinal hormones. Acrabose, Migltol (10) and Voglibases (11) have been extensively studied for their…

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    Tamarind Tree Essay

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    effects and improves bowel movement. • It is used to cure urinary stones, gastric and digestive disorders. • A poultice of tamarind leaves effectively treats boils, sprains, and swelling of the joints. • Tamarind is used for curing jaundice and bile disorders. • The bark of the tree cures opens sores. • The paste of tamarind seeds when applied to boils gives relief. • As the leaves have astringent and antiseptic properties, a decoction of these leaves when given to children is effective in…

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    Crohn’s disease also identified as Crohn’s syndrome and regional enteritis is an inflammation of the bowl. The inflammation takes place within the lining of the digestive tract. This disorder is can be minor, moderate or severe and possibly long-lasting. The disease affects people differently; it can begin slowly and get worse over time. Remission is probable and varies from months to years. “Crohn’s Disease is one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's can affect any…

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    At the most superficial level, the two essays appeared almost identical. Both Laymon and Steele were popular black authors and college professors. In addition, Laymon’s essay was about growing up black in America during the 1980s; while Steele’s essay was about growing up black during the 1960s. Utilizing similar writing techniques, both Laymon and Steele began their essays with narratives written in the first person. The first paragraph of Laymon’s essay opened with a narrative about his…

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