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    first clean white tee shirt he spots. He collects his dark wash Levi jeans from the floor left there from the night before and he rolls the bottom of his pant leg. James collects his switchblade from his dresser and his almost empty pack of Marlboro cigarettes then slides on his clunky black army boots. James grabs his black leather jacket from the back of his door and heads towards the small shared bathroom. James clutches his

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    Recently a trend in social media has exploded literally and figuratively. In an online meme directed at the supporters of Bernie Sanders, claiming to provide ingredient for a Bernie Sanders inspired glow stick that could be taken to his rallies or made for your personal use. Instead, these glow sticks turned out to be something much more hostile and dangerous, infact the ingredients and instructions provided : a 2 litre bottle, 1 pool chlorinating tablet, and isopropyl alcohol. These ingredients

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    Sally Chen's Ethos Logos

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    In the U.S. almost all of the things harmful to humans are banned except for alcohol and smoking. In Sally Chen’s Smoking Is Bad For Everyone So It Should Be Illegal, Chen makes her case against smoking and other types of tobacco consumption. Chen states that Smoking and tobacco should be banned because “It’s an addictive drug that not only harms the user but everyone else through secondary smoke.” In order to make her case Chen uses all three types of rhetorical appeals: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

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    same by Christopher Buckley in 1994. Thank You for Smoking is a satirical film that focuses on the hidden agendas and dark truths of Big Tobacco. The film follows Nick Naylor head lobbyist for Big Tobacco and his demises through his endorsement for cigarettes. Throughout the movie Nick Naylor showcases his persuasiveness in almost every scene. In a scene with his son Joey, Naylor is asked “Why is American government the best government in the world?” after pointing out the bias within the question Naylor

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    Hi class today we are going to talk about recognizing the dangers of nicotine. Nicotine is a stimulant found in tobacco products such as cigarettes. Tobacco use is a global epidemic among young people this is why it’s important that students become aware of the dangers of nicotine. Nicotine causes the release of chemicals in the brain that makes tobacco users crave tobacco. Since nicotine is addictive it makes quitting difficult. Nicotine not only affects the brain but it affects the user’s whole

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    though Florida only has the 18th highest percentage of smokers in the country, this commercial’s purpose is to help bring down the percentages in every state. This 30 second commercial starts off with a camel, copying the Camel company that sells cigarettes. Then it switches to a cowboy smoking and talking about how tough a person looks when they smoke. It then transitions to a DJ dressed up in trending clothing and saying that smoking makes people look cool. Third, it shows a flapper girl from the

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    Nicotine Vs Nicotine

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    The two worst ingredients cigarettes contain are nicotine and tar. Nicotine acts as a drug and is highly addictive. According to the book How Tobacco smoke causes disease: The biology and behavioral basis for smoking nicotine are compared to as heroin and cocaine because it has a similar effect on the human brain. Also, the way tobacco is being grown, mixed and processed today has made cigarettes more addictive. When smoking the nicotine causes irritation and burning sensation in the mouth and throat

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    Smoking In America

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    While by in large America has a decreasing rate of smoking the south has not reached the same rates of decline as other parts of the country. The problem can be seen through higher rates of lung cancers and other respiratory ailments; the health risk contributes to an increased cost burden on a group of Americans already considered to be poorer than the rest of the country. One possible solution to the problem of US smoking rates is combating it through stronger anti-smoking laws. The government

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    Smoking cessation is can be define a process of quitting smoking tobacco produces. There are many ways and product in today society that can help smoker quit the habit of smoking. These produces are often called smoking cessation products. These produces are medicines that help people stop smoking or using other form of tobacco. Smoking cessation can improve one’s health in increasing their chance of not getting COPD, cancer and decrease one’s social life or life span. Smoking is one of the main

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    The document analyzed is an article from people magazine published in mid-December 1978. Patricia Burstein wrote an article centered on Jackie Rogers, who assists people who intend to quit smoking cigarettes. In a slightly provocative title, Jackie expresses that she doesn’t mind if people smoke, but should they choose to quit; she can help. Jackie’s story was important because she marketed as a smoker who could relate to other smokers and hopefully connect with people who struggled in attempting

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