The health consequences of nicotine addiction are enormous. Tobacco smoking is responsible for 1 of every 5 deaths and is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Children smoke 1.1 billion packs of cigarettes yearly. This accounts for more than $200 billion in future health care costs.
- Example: he showed great heroism in battle. - Example: he received a medal for valor. [syn: heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy] The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:Valor \Valor\, n. [OE. valour, OF. valor, valur, valour, F. valeur, LL. valor, fr. L. valere to be strong, or worth.
Valora is an American alternative hard rock band from Whittier, CA, formed in 2008, and fronted by sexy Syd Duran (vocals). The other members are Syd's sister Taelor Duran, Jared Baez, Kenneth Benson, Drew Zaragoza and Tim Peugh.Valora plays alternative hard rock similar to Halestorm and Evanescence.