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E-VAPES - what are they and their side effects

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What are e-vapes?  These devices are battery operated and consist of an atomizer and a container/cartridge. The atomizer present in this machine is responsible for heating the liquid present in the container - the vapor the user inhales. Using this appliance is just as harmful as smoking a cigarette, however, electronic vapes have been known to be useful in helping people quit tobacco smoke. The liquid present in these e-vapes contain a dose of the nicotine which is highly addictive and can affect the developing brains of teenagers and young adults. Thus, this is an electronic device that contributes to smoking. The e-vapes that are convinced to be "nicotine-free" have also been found to have nicotine in them.  Nicotine is a highly addictive alkaloid (organic compounds of plants that have a psychological impact on the human body) and is produced in the night shade family of plants.    Disadvantages (Several factors you weren't aware of): E-vapes happen to be surround...
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All Lives Matter

These days, apart from the news about the Covid-19 and the awful number of people dying from it, we mostly hear about George Floyd's tragic death. We also, often see the "Black Lives Matter" movement in full swing as people all across the globe are protesting for George Floyd and all the other African-Americans, who died due to police brutality. Some protest in the form of a peaceful march, some by painting their walls, and a few courageous ones that are sitting outside the White House in Washington D.C.  Sadly there's just a small percentage of people out there that do not let racism get in the way of relationships. The color does not matter for them, the status, the nationality, nothing is important for them but just purity in heart and trust. These are the kind of people who make all ethnicities feel equal and do not degrade them for being different. When I heard about George Floyd's devastating death and the way he was murdered, the first thought that struck m...
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Friendship of advantage~ Why not?

I came across an article based on different kinds of friendships by Aristotle and it got me thinking that why are friendships based on convenience and advantage considered to be so selfish. So in this article I would like to bring in the different kinds of friendships and my point of view about utility based friendships. We are born with some relationships while others we make. Friendships are the bonds we make and tend to cherish them for as long as they are true and full of love and laughter. This article is based on "Friendships" inspired by Aristotle's book "The Nicomachean Ethics" whereby he discusses the  three ingredients of a good friendship. 'Friends must enjoy each others company, they must be useful to one another, and they must share a common commitment to the good.'   According to him, there are three kinds of friendships: 1) Friendship based on utility: Utility is impermanent that changes according to circumstances. Friendships based on uti...
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