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Personal narrative. A narrative is just another word for story. If you’re asked to tell a story about yourself, find out if the intention is to use something that’s happened to you in order to teach a lesson, convey a moral, offer inspiration or simply to entertain. Informative speech. There are two kinds of informative speeches: process and expository. If you’re charged with doing a process speech, the idea is for you to explain how something is done, how something is made or how something works....

experiencing intense anxiety avoiding the situation exhibiting physical symptoms of anxiety, such as blushing, shaking, or vomiting Normal anxiety includes the following: apprehensiveness before a public appearance, speaking or performance; shyness or awkwardness when meeting strangers; or unease when beginning a new conversation or social interaction. Social anxiety includes the following: extremely high anxiety and fear of failure, physical symptoms like sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath; negative thoughts regarding the performance; excessive and exaggerated feelings of fright and terror while facing new people; extreme anxiousness and a need to avoid them at any cost; and refusing a social gathering invitation because you are afraid you will be embarrassed or rejected....

Complete first aid kits are available online. However, you can try to save money by ordering the necessary supplies separately. Basic medications include: Bettazing or Bettamax, Kanamycin, Tetracycline, Amplicillin, Jungle Fungus Eliminator, Maracin 1, and Maracyn 2. [1] X Research source Clean the tank regularly. To keep it clean, do not overcrowd with too many fish, add aquarium salt to water, and disinfect the tank. To limit the spread of disease from one fish to another, immediately remove dead fish, quarantine new fish for two weeks before introducing them to a tank, and wash your hands after handling fish....

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Put noise-cancelling curtains on your windows and soft, luxurious blankets on your bed. If you have any pets, be sure that they are out of the room during your intimate encounters. It can really kill the mood if your dog jumps up on the bed and decides that it wants kisses, too. Other colors that did well in the study were red, sky blue, pink, and black. Colors to avoid include grey, green, and beige....

If you have an idea for a topic that isn’t listed, feel free to ask your instructor if it would be okay to write about something that isn’t on the list they provided. In some cases, the teacher or professor might just provide an assignment sheet covering the logistics of the paper, but leave the topic choice up to you. If this happens, it can be helpful to come up with a short list of ideas on your own, then choose the best one....

The company that created the plush Doctor Duck is recalling them for high levels of poisonous lead. In all, more than 635,000 of these promotional have been recalled, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). “The buttons on the lab coat worn by the Doctor Duck contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content standard,” CPSC stated on its website. “Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues....

Mosquitos may be more attracted to you for various reasons, including your blood type, your clothes, your breathing, or even the bacteria living on your skin. If you are a magnet for mosquitoes, read on to learn more about what may be luring the insects to you more than the people around you. Aside from satisfying your curiosity, understanding these factors can help you identify ways you can try to avoid mosquito bites and lower your risk of the illnesses mosquitos can carry....

Many babies have blue eyes when they’re born because their bodies haven’t created very much melanin yet. Colored contact lenses from home goods or costume stores aren’t safe, and they could damage your eyes. You should always purchase contacts from an eye care professional. Other complementary eyeshadow colors that can enhance blue eyes include gold, warm orange-browns like peach and copper, red-browns like mauves and plum, and neutrals like taupe or camel....

Be sure the water is warm, not hot. Clay masks are best for people with oily, non-sensitive skin. They may be too intense for sensitive skin types. If the clay mask comes off when you touch it, it’s still too wet. You can use clay masks up to 2-3 times per week, depending on how your skin responds. Washing your face after steaming is key. While steaming breaks up hardened dirt and oil in your pores, your face wash actually cleans that dirt and oil from your face....

Making a list helps you to realize the amount of time that you have spend on the electronic device; this allows you to realize how much time and energy you have extended onto the electronic device(s). It is by understanding this that will help to motivate you to come up with a plan to replace the energy and time that you have wasted on the electronic device and to use the time and energy more productively to get other things done....

Ask yourself to what extent you wish to withdraw from the festivals that punctuate our lives. If you wish to continue practicing the traditions in your home, be sure that your parents know that your beliefs will not separate you from these family activities. If you are unsure of how your parents will react, try testing the waters first. Discuss with them a topic that is not directly related to religion but influenced by it, such as abortion, same-sex marriage, or other religiously charged political issues....

The survey, which was conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found that 72 percent of Americans favor giving Afghan allies the opportunity to resettle in the U.S. if they pass security checks. Overall, just 9 percent of Americans say they are opposed to such measures. Forty-two percent of Americans said other Afghans who may fear the Taliban but did not offer direct support to the U....

Like Michigan’s 10-9 victory against Northwestern last week . Or even worse, much worse, Auburn’s 3-2 victory over Mississippi State in 2008 . But neither of those games — or any other game — can match what happened on this day 75 years ago. Texas Tech 0, Centenary 0. And no, this wasn’t one of those “if you love defense” kind of games. MORE: 10 worst all-time winless teams | Buckeyes’ QB dilemma next year | Heisman contenders...

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One of the alleged shooters was the woman’s caregiver, and the other was the caregiver’s husband, according to the Ponce Inlet Police Department. The victim of the shooting, Margaret D. Hindsley, died a short time after authorities responded to the scene on Thursday morning. “Upon their arrival, they located an 89-year-old female resident suffering from gunshot wounds. Lifesaving efforts were begun and the victim was transported to Halifax Hospital by the Ponce Inlet Fire Department,” the Ponce Inlet Police Chief Jeff Glazier wrote on the town’s Facebook page....

Published last month by the otherwise reputable Piper Verlag, the minister’s book has already jumped to number three on the nonfiction best-seller list. The only books more popular are two works by Michael Moore, an American left-wing documentarian who has, over the past year, become celebrated for his eloquent rants against the Bush administration, accusing it of using 9/11 as an excuse to curtail civil liberties while pursuing its own corporate interests....

This article discusses the health effects for the people involved in the rescue effort, including the most common cancers in people who were exposed. 9/11 Health Effects From September 2001 to May 2002, more than 91,000 first responders were exposed to harmful toxins that the World Trade Center (WTC) attack left behind. Those involved in the recovery efforts experienced both physical and mental health effects. One study that looked at health effects in rescue and recovery workers and community members exposed at the WTC found that nearly half reported developing one or more health conditions after 9/11....