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One of the biggest challenges to raising teenagers is instilling in them a healthy relationship with alcohol, even as their peers may be experimenting in dangerous ways. There are those who argue that European countries have a leg up on America in their ability to do this, citing lower legal drinking ages that allow families to introduce alcohol in a safe setting. Some studies, however, suggest the creation of healthy drinking habits may require more than simply lowering the legal age of consumption.
Alcohol and drug tests are often required before a company will insure and individual. Learn about alcohol and drug testing for insurance with help from a full-time insurance professional in this free video clip.
A 2012 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that 7.5 million kids are being parented by adults -- parents -- who abuse alcohol. This number is roughly 10 percent of the population of children under the age of 18 in the United States, so the condition affects a vast number of kids in this country. Understanding what parental alcohol abuse is and what it does to the family is a step toward making sure that these numbers do not increase.
When teenagers drink, an afternoon or evening can end with a devastating conclusion. Not only could your teenager injure herself while drinking, her condition could also harm other innocent people. Because the stakes are so high, it’s wise to intervene and talk with teenagers about the realities of alcohol consumption. With the right approach, your conversation may convince your teenager to avoid alcohol.
Making punch using alcohol always requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Find out how to make a punch using alcohol with help from a craft bartender and the co-founder of the Ford Mixology Lab in this free video clip.
A number of different things can have negative effects on your tires over time. Learn about negative camber effects on tires with help from an automotive expert in this free video clip.
While the computer revolution has led to a great number of advances in many fields, it has also had its negative effects. The transportation industry, in particular, has seen a number of complications from the widespread adoption of computer technology. While the advantages generally outweigh the negatives, these issues can result in increased costs, frustrations, and even the loss of life.
Corporate downsizing has a number of negative effects on the company as a whole. Learn about the negative effects of corporate downsizing with help from a human resources professional in this free video clip.
Turpentine is a traditional solvent with many applications in arts and woodworking. The substance usually is extracted from the flowing sap — also known as the gum or crop — of pine trees. It mixes cleanly with resins and other oils to produce common varnish in varying shades and colors. Spirits of turpentine also can be used in its pure form in some varnishing methods. Pine wood generally gives turpentine a dark yellow to brown color, but production with other crops can create color variations.
Rubbing alcohol is used to kill bacteria and remove dirt from many different things, including jewelry. Before you use alcohol to clean your favorite gold and diamond necklace or your body jewelry, you need to know which materials will be damaged by it and the correct ways to clean them effectively.
Alcohol abuse is a serious problem in the United States. According to the Drug Rehabs.org, more than 15 million Americans are dependent on alcohol. The impact of alcohol abuse and alcoholism affects virtually every area of modern life.
Growing a bountiful garden that is full of beautiful blooms can be a difficult task. Although allowing nature to take its course might appear to be the best policy, sometimes even the best gardener needs extra help. Chemical fertilizers are a common tool used to increase the growth of flowers. While there are many positive aspects of chemical fertilizer use, gardeners should be aware of the negative effects on their flowers.
Major lifestyle changes, like the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, a divorce or a change in financial circumstances typically cause negative effects ranging from emotional problems -- like moodiness or depression -- to physical symptoms -- chest pain or illness -- to behavioral issues like drug or alcohol addiction. Lessening the stressful effect from a lifestyle change is necessary to mitigate potential long-term damage to your health.
The Kimberly Queen fern is an upright-growing fern with sword-shaped fronds and a penchant for fast growth. The fern is often used as a decorative piece in gardens or in free-standing pots -- the length of its fronds making it unsuitable for use as a hanging plant -- and requires very little in the way of care. You will need to periodically prune away fronds from the plant to promote good growth and overall health of the fern.
Understanding organizational control in business was developed as both a normative and empirical science by Peter F. Drucker, one of the most sought-after corporate consultants until his death in 2005. He developed a basic typology of control concepts and drew both positive and negative effects from them relative to the organization, whether private, public or nonprofit.
The extent to which substances dissolve in each other depends on their chemical properties and the conditions under which they are mixed. Dissolving is the process in which substances, including solids or liquids, become incorporated into other liquids to form a solution. Oil dissolves in alcohol and to understand how this happens, it is essential to understand each of their chemical characteristics and the principles underlying the process.
At-risk teens need a lot of guidance, support and direction as they struggle with many issues including peer pressure, dating and relationships, substance abuse, low self-esteem and how to manage their emotions. Whether you are mentoring one teen or a group of teens, be sure to ask them what topics would be most important or helpful for them to address.
Technological items such as televisions, computers, video games, cell phones, music players and combined versions of all of them occupy much of the time of modern-age youth. Because many of these activities take place indoors, children forget to and choose not to play outside. While using these items sparingly can be fun and engaging, staying indoors all the time can have negative effects on kid's lives that last far beyond childhood.
Adding flavor to your distilled alcohol, a process known as infusion, adds a dimension of complexity to single-note spirits. Instead of having a standard-tasting spirit, you can liven up the taste with exotic and unique fruit, candy and other flavors. You can infuse any distilled alcohol with flavor, but infusion works best with neutral-flavored alcohols such as vodka. Alcohols with complex flavors — whiskey, bourbon, tequila and so forth — will mask the infused flavor.
While some hackers may not worry about the consequences of their actions, little debate exists as to the fact that hacking has several negative effects. Businesses and governments spend an untold amount to prevent damage from hacking. Large-scale hacking attacks cause extensive website damage, financial damage and inconvenience.
The Heidelberg Quickmaster DI is a fully-automatic, sheet fed, waterless digital printing press. It uses specialized inks that are emulsified in water. These inks are capable of high resolution printing but are more delicate than ordinary office ink. The balance of the ink and water emulsification can be upset by factors such as room temperature, improper ratios of ink to water, paper quality and the fountain solutions being used.
Hospice is the term used to describe end-of-life care in which the objective is not to cure a patient, but rather to keep the patient comfortable and free from pain in her final days. This is known as palliative care. Terminal patients are typically referred to hospice when two treating physicians confirm the patient has a life expectancy of less than six months, and that medical efforts to treat the patient’s condition have ceased. Hospice care is provided at no cost to a patient. A Medicaid hospice benefit introduced through the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 provides…
Spraying a plant with alcohol is one remedy to rid leaves or stems of soft-bodied insect pests such as mealybugs or scales. Using alcohol on plants does not go without any risks, however. Plant species develop different leaf and stem thickness, waxy or hairy coverings and overall ability to cope with the wetting and cooling effects created by being coated with alcohol. You can spray alcohol on plants, but the response varies from plant to plant. Environmental conditions also play a role in how plants react to being sprayed with alcohol.
In the United States, it is illegal to send packages which contain alcohol through regular post mail. If you want to send a friend, relative or consumer wine or other liquors, there are extra precautions you must take. For example, you must have a license from your state to legally ship alcohol anywhere, and you must go through a licensed shipping company. Some companies may have additional restrictions.
Student's have many educational options and often change their goals or interests as a result. Graduates from an associate's degree program may decide to further continue their studies or enroll in a bachelor's degree program in another major. Some students complete an associate's degree first intentionally, not yet ready to commit to a four-year program. Fortunately, U.S. colleges and universities review incoming student's transcripts and give credit for work previously done, whenever relevant and equivalent. Associate's degree holders can sometimes receive full credit for the full two years of coursework, cutting the time for a bachelor's degree in half.
Thorny elaeagnus (Elaeagnus pungens) is a sprawling evergreen shrub with fragrant, deep green foliage and bell-shaped, cream colored blossoms that cover the shrub in late fall and early winter. These shrubs can reach 15 feet tall and 20 feet wide when allowed to grow unchecked. Commit to an annual pruning schedule to ensure a more manicured looking thorny elaeagnus shrub. Pruning a thorny elaeagnus isn't difficult and helps keep your shrub looking its best.
Recently, many school districts have implemented new schedules for the school day. Schools have instituted earlier or later start times, with changes motivated by students' sleep schedules, parents' work schedules, limited transportation and other factors. Despite the potential benefits of later or earlier start times, however, schedule adjustments have some negative effects.
Photosynthesis is the chemical process by which plants and micro-organisms convert sunlight into useable energy. Because organisms that use photosynthesis act as the first link on the food chain that extends all the way up to humans, it would not be a stretch to say that photosynthesis generates energy for every living thing on Earth. This simple experiment using green leaves and alcohol will allow you to see effects of photosynthesis.
A distillery is a place where alcoholic drinks are made. Just as beer is produced in breweries, spirits are manufactured in distilleries. The name derives from distillation, the process of introducing a higher alcohol content into fermented liquids by using vapors. Few distilleries sell alcohol directly to consumers, preferring instead to sell their product through licensed distributors.
Your above-ground or in-ground swimming pool needs to be well maintained in order for it to last for many summer seasons of enjoyment. Draining a pool can have a few negative effects on the structure itself. Pools should only be drained when absolutely necessary, because leaving it exposed to the harsh winter and summer elements can cause expensive damage.
There are many negative effects abusive mothers have on their daughters. Mothers tend to be more emotionally abusive as opposed to physically abusive. This lends to the development of numerous psychological and social issues in the daughter. If these issues are not confronted, the daughter may grow up to develop chronic disorders stemming from the abuse of the mother.
As a parent, you may be struggling with the idea that your child is watching things on television, learning things on the computer and seeing things in video games that present harmful effects on his development. Completely cutting the media out of your child's life is doing him a disservice. Instead, parents should work together with their children to determine a strategy to decrease the harmful effects of media and to understand how media can be used in positive ways.
Binge drinking seems to be a popular pastime. American adults consume approximately 75 percent of alcohol through binge drinking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though binge drinking may be done for fun, the consequences of the behavior may be dangerous to drinkers as well as to the public.
You've always enjoyed wine with dinner, beer while watching the game with your friends, or cocktails at happy hour after a hard day at work. But lately, you may have noticed that you don't seem to recover like you used to, or you're waking up hungover and sometimes missing work. Your head doesn't feel as clear and focused all the time, and you may have put on a few pounds (alcohol is almost completely empty calories). Perhaps others have commented that you seem to be drinking more, or are amazed at how well you can "hold your liquor.'' This is…
As with all volcanoes, there are negative effects of shield volcano eruptions. However, the other two major types of volcanoes -- cinder cones and stratovolcanoes -- feature eruptions that are much more violent than those of shield volcanoes. The relatively peaceful eruption from shield volcanoes is known as a Hawaiian eruption.
The arrival of computers has changed several generations of kids in dramatic ways. It's made it possible for them to be socially active without leaving the house, watch videos of almost anything imaginable, play games that feel like real life and get easy access to the best and worst the world has to offer. No wonder it's so addicting, but when computer time replaces real-world activities, trouble is sure to follow.
Imagine a 12-year-old, coming home after school to a typical American household. He plops down on the couch to catch his favorite shows. The family eats dinner with the TV on. Distracted, the child does a couple ot math problems before giving up on homework; his grades are slipping anyway and he doesn't care. He retires to his room to watch more TV before bed. This scenario might sound extreme, but many modern children suffer consequences from too much TV. Research indicates that watching more than an hour or two a day affects kids' brains and their performance in school.
Silestone is a brand of kitchen and bathroom countertops composed primarily of quartz. Although this ultra-hard surface can be susceptible to heat, it is typically resistant to harsh chemicals. In most cases, it can be cleaned with a simple soap-and-water solution. But, because of the hardness of Silestone, the manufacturer also recommends using alcohol and alcohol-based cleaners when dealing with tough-to-remove stains.
Graphite paste can be used as a lubricant or as a glaze in painting. A paste made from graphite powder has long been the lubricant of choice for many piano repair shops, and it can be used on other items as well. As a glaze, graphite paste is thinned with acrylic painting medium and applied as a wash. It is used with watercolors, acrylic painting and graphite drawing. The recipes are slightly different for glazes and lubricants, but both can be easily made at home with with a few ingredients.
An acquisition of one company by another can be a positive move financially. Two separate companies can now focus efforts on defining best practices, utilizing top employees and having additional resources to strengthen its rating in the marketplace. But not every aspect of an acquisition falls on the positive side of the graph.
Internet usage is increasing, as users sign on through their laptops, desktops and mobile devices. Elementary school students represent a portion of Internet users; they play games, chat with friends and family and conduct research for their school assignments. While the Internet boasts major benefits for elementary school students, the Internet also poses negative pitfalls for this group of users.
Essential oils extracted from herbs have long been used for their purported health benefits, but they have also experienced increased use, and popularity, in modern cuisine. Basil oil, tarragon oil and mint oil regularly dot the elegant presentations of varied and differing cuisines worldwide. The easiest way to extract oil from mint is with a basic solvent extraction using ethyl alcohol. A flavorless, drinkable alcohol, such as high-proof vodka, is ideal for extracting oils for culinary purposes. Unlike still distillation, whose high heat destroys the delicate mint leaves, alcohol extraction effectively separates the oil without damage.
People with borderline personality disorder regulate their emotions poorly in comparison to the average person. Similar to those who suffer from bipolar disorder, people with BPD will experience mood swings. However, rather than rest in one emotional state for days or weeks before swinging back into an opposite emotion, people with BPD may experience this emotional shift in a matter hours. Those who suffer from BPD often take refuge in alcohol. Unfortunately, this substance only exacerbates the the problems inherent to the disorder.
When working with chemicals for research and experimentation purposes, it is imperative that you add one substance to another using the correct methods and procedures. Not only can incorrectly adding the substances together ruin the results of the experiment, it can also be highly dangerous. Some prep work will be needed before you can add alcohol to dry xylene, for example. Xylene is a hydrocarbon that's in a liquid state, but your experiment might call for the xylene to be dry first.
The multicultural classroom has become more normative in educational settings. Teachers and students are finding that a good learning environment can be found amidst cultural differences. Steps must be taken to reduce any negative effects that the differences may bring. The key to doing this is planning ahead of time, as well as being open to change as the dynamics of classroom materials and communication styles change.
Tariffs, defined by Merriam-Webster as charges imposed by governments on imported or exported goods, have been used since ancient times to protect domestic businesses that compete with foreign manufacturers. In theory, the increased cost of bringing foreign goods into the country will translate into higher sales of domestic products. However, tariffs in the real world can harm the buying public and may sometimes even harm the very companies they are supposed to protect.
Computer piracy is the unauthorized use of copyrighted software. Copying music for a friend, downloading a commercially licensed program from the Internet without purchasing it and even using software in a way that violates the End User License Agreement are all forms of computer piracy. The use of piracy to disseminate intellectual property does severe harm to the economy; it also undermines several free market principles.
"If you have a paper ticket, it's time to donate it to a museum," said chief executive officer and director general of the International Air Transport Association, Giovanni Bisignani, when he announced in 2008 that international flights would rely exclusively on electronic ticketing. Bryan Wilson of the IATA told ABC News' David Grossman that same year that the change would reduce costs of flights internationally by up to $3 billion. Travelers should know, however, about the downsides to e-ticketing to avoid hassles and headaches at the airport.
Static electricity differs from electric current only in electron mobility. In an electric current, electrons move through a conductor from a region of lower electric potential to an area that has a higher electric potential. In contrast, static electricity exhibits little movement or none at all. Nevertheless, negative static electricity possesses a charge, just like an electric current and this gives rise to various negative electrostatic effects.
Dispensationalism is a doctrine of the Christian faith that dates back to the 1830s. It purports that God has dealt with man differently throughout the ages, and provided different rules to follow. According to the Disciples of Jesus website, its founder was John Darby, an Anglo-Irish preacher. The website cites Darby as the one who also spread the doctrine that Jesus will cause a secret rapture, or catching away, of his church at his return. The doctrine is controversial; those against it say its continued spread could have negative effects on science, Christianity and human relationships as well.
