South Korea is located between China and Japan the north and south of Korea had been in a war for three years (from 1950). The population of the Republic of Korea was approximately 5.9 million in 1997, and the capital city, which is Seoul has more than 11 million inhabitants. Since 1950 it has developed rapidly (and is known as a tiger economy) and as a result there has been a lot of migration from the rural to the urbanized parts of the country. There has also been a great shift in industry, presently there are many more people in the country working in the secondary sector that before whereas prior to the 1950s the majority of people were employed in the primary sector or subsistence farming (for themselves). This influx of people moving into the urbanized areas is due to higher wages being paid by TNCs and also by the higher standard of living and quality of life.
North KoreaIntroductionIt is 2025. After decades of bickering and intense fighting, India and Pakistan finally break out into general war. Millions are killed in the nuclear exchange. Other countries are drawn into the fray, ultimately widening the landscape of war. The death toll reaches a billion lives. In essence, you are witnessing a nuclear holocaust.Fortunately, this is a completely fictitious event; something one would think was straight out of a movie. The scary part is that as more and more countries begin to acquire nuclear weapons, further nuclear research, and pursue other nuclear-related projects, this can be very real. It might happen in ten years, a few months, or even ? tomorrow.The issue of nuclear proliferations is an issue of much concern by the United States. Since its creation back in the 1940s through the Manhattan project, the atomic bomb has been the bane of society, in terms of the level of potential threat it holds for the international community. The focus ofely, the war came to a close on July 27, 1953, after President Dwight Eisenhower came into office and brokered an armistice, after much threatening of conventional force and the potential use of nuclear weapons.Over the next few decades, tensions still remained between North Korea and the United States. From the North Korea perspective, the United States was a foreign influence challenging their sovereignty in their homeland. From the United States perspective, the North Korean government was the puppet of the much larger and powerful U.S.S.R., purporting and pushing forward a communist agenda in Southeast Asia. These tensions, as stated before, would continue on for decades, forming part of what many of the American public acknowledges as the Cold War. The United States, over the decades, would come to impose very crippling and destabilizing economic sanctions against Pyongyang and advocate a very similar approach by many of its allies. During the Bush administration of 1988 ? 1992, terican soil. Two airline jets were crashed into the Twin Towers in the city of New York, while another plane was crashed into part of the Pentagon. After much speculation and the gathering of key intelligence, Osama Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist cell Al-Quaeda, was identified as the point man in organizing the attacks. President George Bush (the younger) quickly launched a campaign against terrorism, invading Afghanistan in search of Bin Laden and his terrorist counterparts. The invasion and war waged in Afghanistan lasted for many months, and the country’s occupation by U.S. forces still exists today. While Bin Laden has managed to eluded U.S. forces and currently remains at large, the War against Terror has continued in other respects. In an effort to curb terrorism on an international level, the United States joined forces with Great Britain to launch a new campaign against a proposed “Axis of Evil,” which surprisingly enough included countries like North Korea, Iraq, and Iran.mbering currently at 187 countries (UN Org Website). What signatories gain is aid and help from nuclear states to help develop nuclear programs strictly for peaceful purposes and has specific guidelines as to how this knowledge can be applied. Originally set to come under review in 25 years later, the Nonproliferation Treaty came under examination in 1995 in the city of New York, and it was agreed that the Treaty be extended indefinitely, i.e., the work of the treaty towards complete disarmament would continue.Of all the treaties that have been proposed and signed, this treaty has had the most success, in large part because of its enforceability. The treaty relies heavily on the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) as its governing force, in that the agency conducts inspections of nuclear facilities and nuclear states to certify all nuclear programs are being used for peaceful purposes.“On January 10th 2003 North Korea announced its intent to become the first country ever to withd is that currently, China is becoming more and more heavily involved in talks with diplomats. China has a lot of leverage when it comes to the North Koreans, in that it is the chief supplier of fuel and grain to the northeast Asian country. Much of China’s motivation comes from its desire to secure itself as the official sovereign nation in the region. As more and more talks continue to occur, it is quite obvious that the North Koreans have no desire to take this issue and solve it with war; in fact, anything short of war seems to be what the North Koreans are looking for. It has been in large part been the spin that the Bush administration has put on North Korea and its status as a member of the “Axis of Evil.” There is much speculation concerning the issue as to whether the information or evidence Bush has cited is an accurate enough reflection of the problem of nuclear proliferation is clear.What is clear is North Korea does now have a nuclear program; whether it is an actual pursui004.
Divorce occurs when a marriage is legally terminated. Divorce law governs the sometimes complicated process of divorce, helping to determine how property and assets are divided as well as who will have custody of any children the couple may have. Couples going through a divorce hire a qualified divorce lawyer to help determine the most important decisions. ALTERNATIVES TO DIVORCE ======================= The two most common alternatives to divorce are annulment and separation. Rather than ending a marriage, an annulment treats marriage as though it never existed in the first place. Some couples choose annulment for religious reasons or because they do not see divorce as an option. Annulments are most common among couples that have not been married very long. An example is if one spouse lies about his or her age or fails to tell their partner they are incapable of having children. In these circumstances an annulment would be granted- giving time for couples to work through problems without a divorce. Separation occurs when a couple chooses to live apart without getting divorced.
Nicotine and its Effects on WeightIntroductionBad breath, yellow teeth, a chronic cough…these are some of the disgusting results of smoking cigarettes. Why do people continue to smoke when the effects are so harmful? The typical response from smokers to this question is that they smoke in order to relax and help relieve stress. Unfortunately, the quick fix happens to be an addictive narcotic. Smoking feeds the addiction, but it also feeds the body with about 40 cancer-causing chemicals as well as almost 4,000 other chemicals (http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/w8quit-smoke/index.htm). Besides the visible physical effects, smoking increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases (http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/w8quit-smoke/index.htm).With the first issuance of health warnings on cigarette packages being more than thirty years ago, logically the number of American smokers should have drastically decreased by nowt at risk of possible low birth weight, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, birth defects, future asthma, lower respiratory tract infections, and ear infections (http://www.bewell.com/healthy/woman/1998/smoking/index.asp).Purpose of InformationThe purpose of the plethora of information concerning the termination of smoking induced weight gain is to inform web users of different ways of avoiding weight gain after quitting smoking. To some, the gain seems inevitable, but these sites attempt to change that mindset by offering advice on diet and exercise, as well as some alternative treatments. The majority of the advice given by the websites is pretty standard advice for abstaining from weight gain, however there are a few alternative treatments.Why do some people gain weight?The effects of nicotine on appetiteA typical question asked by smokers considering quitting is: Why do some people gain weight when they quit smoking? It all jumps back to the effects of the nicotine found in cigarettes. Nt may partly suppress the craving for nicotine, but will definitely cause additional weight gain (http://www.besthealth.com/wellness/ws6.html).Change in MetabolismAnother site discusses how it is the change in the smokers’ metabolism that leads to weight gain. Smoking increases the expenditure of calories, which makes it more difficult for the body to store fat, which accounts for a lower body weight for those who smoke. The site states that when smoking cessation occurs, more calories are converted into tissue, which is equivalent to weight gain (http://www.sk.lung.ca/smoking/b1.html).Effects Smoking Cessation has on Body Weight and Plasma Leptin LevelsA study printed in Metabolism explains the relationship between body weight and plasma leptin levels. It is a widely known fact that smokers weigh less than non-smokers of similar ages. Another fact is that smokers usually gain weight after quitting because of an increase in food intake and a decrease in energy expended. The magazine prt cigarette smoking elevates the concentration of circulating plasma leptin and this rise in concentration may be one cause for the lower body weight of smokers (Nicklas, Tomoyasu, Muir, and Goldberg, 1999).Another study printed in the American Journal of the Medical Sciences completely contradicted the study done by Metabolism. This study also investigated the effects of nicotine abstinence on plasma leptin concentrations and lipid metabolism in adult smokers. This study’s methods were to watch six non-obese adult smokers for seven days of nicotine abstinence. The smokers refrained from smoking overnight and then the subjects chewed nicotine polacrilex gum hourly from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. Blood samples were collected at 7:00AM and at 5:00PM on the nicotine intake day. Samples were again taken after seven days of nicotine abstinence. The results returned by the journal stated that nicotine abstinence for seven days did not affect body weight or circulating concentrations of leptin, glucosnge in Diet and Exercise HabitsOne site instructs those considering quitting smoking to become more physically active and change his or her eating habits prior to quitting smoking. They suggest at least thirty minutes of exercise most days. The site offers some simple ways to add exercise: gardening, housework, mowing the lawn, playing actively with children, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. This site also tells a prospective ex-smoker the changes necessary in a diet in order to keep the weight gain off. It directs people towards grain products, vegetables, and fruits. People should also eat lean and low-fat foods and low-calorie beverages as frequently as possible. It commands abstinence from foods high in fat and sugars and low in nutrients (http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/w8quit-smoke/index.htm). A different source says to have a decent portion of starch food at meals such as rice, pasta, potatoes, or bread. These types of food will help fill the stomach, whi).
Smoking on CampusFor Mandie Sload, college and nicotine go hand in hand. A 20-year-old student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Sload never smoked in high school. She doesn’t smoke much over the summers but as soon as a new semester starts, she is back to four or five cigarettes a day. What is it about college life that lures her to smoke? Stress? Peer pressure? Smoking is an addiction. Tobacco contains nicotine, a drug that is addictive. Once you start smoking, it is very hard, but not impossible to quit. Until recently, I think smoking on college campuses was largely ignored. Alcohol is such a major issue in college that smoking takes a back seat. In the last few years, however, smoking has become a hot topic. One of the reasons for this increased importance is the recognition that the college years are crucial in making or breaking an addiction.As a college student, I have seen first hand the prevalence of smoking. All across our campus, college students are lighting up at an themselves “social smokers.” Eighty-seven percent of the smokers have tried to quit. The students who have tried to quit have used the cold turkey method and intake reduction by decreasing the number of cigarettes smoked in a week.In addition to the surveys, I conducted three interviews of my roommates in my apartment, an interview of a student from the IUP branch campus at Punxsatawney, and a case study of my boyfriend, Jason Mavrich. Many of the students I interviewed reported the average age they tried their first cigarette was 15. Not surprisingly, I found that smoking is higher among students who have “a strong party orientation.” College students who are binge drinkers admit “I only smoke when I drink.” On the bright side, many of the cigarette smokers I interviewed said they do not smoke every day, indicating they are only casual users. My research did not show any relationship in smoking and age, sex, ethnicity, familial history, etc. Most of the college smokers I surveyed are is responsible for the deaths of many people every year. They know it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke and adversely affects breathing and the lungs. And like smokers of any age, many college students are actively trying to quit. Mandie Sload knows that four or five cigarettes a day are four or five too many. She plans to quit some day. She understands that if she quits her breath will smell better; she will taste and smell food better; her cough will go away; she will save money; she will reduce secondhand smoke for others; and she will reduce her risk of lung cancer, heart disease, strokes, lung disease, and respiratory illnesses.Jason Mavrich, my case study, started smoking when he was in fifth grade. He was running around with a good friend when some older kids encouraged him to smoke. He began smoking to be cool and fit in with the older kids. Since that time, he has smoked on and off. In high school, after not smoking for a year and a half, he began to associate witl activities. One day he had a cigarette because he didn’t feel like he could breathe. That cigarette didn’t make much sense to me and doesn’t seem to fit in with the pattern. It does not appear to me that Mavrich is totally dependent on smoking. In my observations, I noticed he smokes most often when he is around his peers. I don’t think he has a big urge to smoke, which is in his favor. He is positive about trying to stop and wants to quit for good.Mavrich kept a log for a week of all the cigarettes he smoked (day, time, etc.) and the circumstances at the time he smoked (who he was with, why he smoked, and how he felt after smoking). Mavrich only smoked six cigarettes when he was by himself. However, he smoked 45 cigarettes when he was around his peers. After smoking, he reported feeling relieved, less stressed, calm, more relaxed and more awake.Despite a national campaign to discourage smoking, many factors continue to influence the likelihood of smoking on college campuses througho.Smoking will continue to contribute to the worldwide deaths of millions of people each year. We need to save lives. We need to have a unified anti-smoking approach. Colleges must find ways to curb tobacco use among students and try to get them to quit. What is the best way to get college students to quit smoking? A multi-faceted approach including high cigarette taxes; heavy-hitting anti-smoking ads; and a total ban on smoking in public places; increased access to programs that help smokers quit; and pharmaceutical treatments for nicotine dependence. At Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as well as other college campuses, all buildings should go completely smoke-free, banning smoking from dorm rooms and common living areas. Such measures would protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke and reduce the visibility of smoking on campus. I am sure that high cigarette taxes and anti-smoking campaigns will not be enough to get college students to stop smoking, but it is a start in the right dnts.