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Human trafficking is one of the most serious and extreme social problems, being a crime present in every country in the world. In general, human trafficking involves the illegal and forceful movement of people in an attempt to either acquire profit, or sell their labor. The process often occurs in specific and hidden circles, allowing it to continuously exist outside the reach of the government and law enforcement. Sexual trafficking, as a variation of human trafficking, is considered to be even more severe, as it involves the procurement of sexual acts from trafficked individuals, often including children. The process is extremely damaging to individuals, communities and families, as it leaves many people displaced from their homes and loved ones. Due to the intimate and violating nature of sex trafficking in particular, it most certainly leaves heavy, lasting trauma on its victims, as well as exposes them to the risk of contracting STD’s (“What is human trafficking,” n.d.). Trafficking also has a tight connection to rape and child molestation, as the victims of the crime cannot provide their consent to the acts performed on them. The practices leave people both physically and emotionally vulnerable, allowing the exploitative parties to further use the person for their own benefit. Some groups in society are more susceptible to sex trafficking than others, and might require much community support to properly safeguard their life (“What is human trafficking,” n.d.). Such categories can include individuals that have already been subject to abuse, those experiencing either foster care or homelessness, as well as people from marginalized communities (“What is human trafficking,” n.d.). Other risk factors also exist, and they need to be taken into account to properly address the possibility of sexual trafficking occurring. On both a the personal and community-scale, people need to be aware of the potential signs of trafficking occurring, to safeguard others individuals and ensure a better quality of life for everyone. Reference What is human trafficking? (n.d.). The Administration for Children and Families.
Despite the numerous differences between the old lifestyle and the modern lifestyle, there are certain similarities as well. But those similarities haven’t had any effect on our lives. On the contrary, the differences have changed our lives to a great extent. Before discussing the difference between old and modern lifestyles, let us first comprehend the meaning of lifestyle. It’s a way of living. We (we, our families, and our societies) adopt different ways and means in our lives to tackle various situations, issues, and surroundings such as corporeal (related to health), emotional, communal, and financial. But lately, lifestyle has become a symbol of status. Our lifestyles can be healthy or otherwise, depending on our deeds and conduct. Various factors affect our lifestyles. Since the bygone days, life, in general, has changed a lot. Modernization has been one of the most important elements of this change. Changes are visibly seen in transportation, urbanization, pollution, and numerous other fields. There are certain similarities between the old and modern lifestyles worldwide but there have been several drastic changes that have led to the differentiation between the two. Talking about similarities, there are very few of them. Firstly, the climate around the world still has four seasons namely, summer, winter, fall, and spring. In the North Pole, the weather has been extremely cold throughout the year for more than a hundred years. Deserts like Sahara, Kalahari, Arabian, etc. still have severe high temperatures during summers. Secondly, the beliefs of Monotheistic religions still exist. For instance, Christians still have faith in Christ and Muslims still believe in Allah (SWT). Finally, people in most nations still adhere to wearing their traditiona
Introduction Everyone knows how to run and most people have an idea of how to become a strong runner. On the one hand, tips and guidelines on how to become a stronger runner are abundant online. On the other hand, exact instructions on the matter are scarce and hard to find. The present paper offer instructions with illustration on how to become a better runner. There are no special skills needed to implement the guideline; however, some equipment is advised in the instructions. Instructions Image 1. Preparing Your Mind (Curran, 2014) Step 1: Prepare your mind   * Visit your physician and ask about any counter-indications and side effects of running. Account for every relevant health issue you may have.   * Set up an exact goal and specify the timeframe. For example, “I want to be able to run 10 miles in 6 months”. Keep the goal realistic and do not give yourself too much time.   * Find a professional coach to consult about every detail of the running techniques. Elaborate your running time and modify your goal if needed. Image 2. Getting the Running Gear (Smith, n.d.) Step 2: Buy essential gear   * Get proper running shoes. Let an expert help you find the right shoes to avoid painful blisters and other problems (Janos, K., n.d.).   * Get proper lightweight, thin, breathable clothing. Again, consult a specialist about the matter. Consider all kinds of weather in your area.   * Get exercise equipment your coach proposed. Image 3. Choosing the right Surface 1 (Smith, n.d.) Step 3: Get ready every time before leaving home for a jog   * Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Remember not to overdress, as your body will generate heat.   * Warm-up for 5-10 minutes before starting. Consult your coach about the right warm-up sequence.   * Find proper terrain/surface. Start running on a flat and soft surface and later add uphill and downhill running. Step 4: Start Eating Healthy Image 4. Healthy Eating. Balance your diet. Look at the pie chart to see what a healthy meal comprises. Avoid snacking between meals. Image 5. Amount of Water Needed. Step 5: Stay Hydrated Drink a glass of water (200 ml – 250 ml) before, after, and while you are running. Be sure not to drink more than the stated amount, as it will make you tired faster. Step 6: Find your running pace Image 6. Running Schedule Sample.   * Run three days a week. Use the diagram for help as an example of your weekly routine.   * Add time and distance whenever you feel comfortable. Keep your goal in mind and act accordingly.   * Practice interval running at least once during the week. Sprint for a minute and walk for 5 minutes after that. Repeat 4-5 times. Step 7: Breathe properly Image 7. Breathing Technics. Find a breathing rhythm that works for you and practice calm breathing. Match your stride to your breath, not the other way around. Inhale for two steps and exhale for the other two steps. Step 8: Exercise between running days Image 8. Strengthening Toes (S
Introduction Group counseling is a type of therapy that involves a small group of people sharing a similar experience or similar problems. Individuals who are experiencing difficulties that they wish to resolve usually involve the use of counseling to help them deal with these difficulties. Group counseling sessions are usually designed to deal with specific problems that the individual is usually aware of prior to joining the group. The members of the group establish their own individual goals which they use during the group counseling sessions so that they can empathize and support one another (Jacobs et al, 2009). Christian group counseling is a type of counseling that is conducted by a Christian group counselor where the group therapy is mostly focused on Christ and biblical teachings. The role of the Holy Trinity plays an important part in Christian counseling as members are offered a theological perspective on how to deal with their problems (Tan, 2011). During Christian counseling sessions, the teachings of the Bible act as a source of support and inspiration for the members, helping them to change their self defeating behavior which caused them to be admitted into the group counseling program. This form of therapy therefore offers a fundamentally different experience from that of normal group counseling. Christianity based group therapy offers the various members of the group with a sense of belonging as biblical teachings are used to help the members deal with their psychological problems. The use of Christianity and Christian based principles enables the members of the group to have a sense of self discovery to the group members where they accept parts of themselves that they did not like before. It also enables people to express themselves and relay their feel
Introduction The University of Cincinnati Ambulatory Care Services management team came up with a quality assurance (QA) orientation manual as well as ways of implementing a QA program. This manual was concluded in December 1990, and it is in this period that JCAHO started moving towards the idea of continuous quality improvement (CQI), which was portrayed in the Accreditation Manual for Hospitals in 1992. Despite establishing “thresholds” as part of the QA orientation manual, “goals” are also suitable to the CQI process. Along with QA, thresholds are determined, and exceptions to the thresholds are reported. As a result, QA becomes a report of exceptions to the established thresholds. Similarly, CQI goals are recognized and measurements of reliability improvement to achieving these goals are reported. Thus, the goals turn out to be identical to the acknowledged standards of care. Organization Health care organizations have come up with a way of integrating CQI in their organization. Their main objective is to promote community-wide perfection in health by controlling health care expenditures. Control of health care expenditures has become a problem in many countries both developed and developing (Chute, 2002). All of them try to maximize the quality of health care delivered to reduce cost. There is no particular health care administration that has met this challenge As a result mechanisms of regulation keep on changing and patients do not understand the logic associated with this policy. For patients to have confidence in the health care system, patients require health care professionals’ proof of efficiency and assurance of quality (Pratt, 2009). Implementation of CQI programs in hospitals The implementation of CQI programs is taken in successive steps; some of these programs may not give good results. Hospital managers are required to accept the failure and see them as part of the implementation process by comparing their situation to that of others. Exchange of experiences is needed for the creation of a good environment for the development of CQI methods (Tomey, 2000). Consulting firms have a major responsibility in implementing CQI programs. They help in bringing a dynamic for change and conduct training. Role of management and quality assurance in implementing CQI For the hospital management to have control in health care expenditures they are supposed to strategize the following:  1. Examine the hospital’s mission to be sure of its consistency with CQI  2. Select the customers that the organization is willing to serve, and discover their needs  3. Come up with a visi
Introduction Superlatively, the communication process is a fundamental aspect in life. Since time immemorial, people have been interacting with one another as they share their ideas and experiences. In the olden days, people mainly communicated through word of mouth. Today however, the communication process has undergone several changes that led to the introduction of other forms of communication. These changes were mainly fueled by the advancement of technology (White 54). As a result of technology, the communication process has greatly been modernized. For instance, technological advances generated new ideologies of communication. Basically there are two forms of communication which consist of written and unwritten communication. Written communication is where people interact through paper work. Written communication is commonly used in organizations and may include memos, reports and in-house magazines. Unlike written communication, the unwritten communication does not entail any paper work. The unwritten communication is usually through word of mouth and is commonly referred to as verbal communication. Nowadays, people no longer live in isolation but instead interact with one another despite their ethnicity (White, p. 81). As a matter of fact, intermarriage has promoted intercultural communication whereby individuals learn other people’s languages. This aims to discuss various aspects of non verbal communication. Activity 3: Language, emotions and ethics Verbal communication is usually effective since it creates room for immediate feedback for the parties involved. Thus, individuals can interact face to face as they get each other’s reaction (White, p. 103). Although verbal communication is an essential tool for delivering messages, it has always been misused by some individuals who utter violent words to their friends, colleagues or even relatives. This is not advisable as it may stir up an unfavorable atmosphere where the communication is taking place. As such, people should always be cautious with the king of words or rather language that they use to communicate with other individuals (White, p. 79). In one particular incident, I was having a verbal communication with two of my friends who decided to use offensive language against me. Actually those friends of mine are from another tribal group which is different from my own ethnic group. Despite our cultural differences, we had always been loyal to one another as we made good use of our interactions. Through our frequent communication, I got to learn about their language though there were some words that I still do not know. Since both of them are from the same tribe, would also teach t
One of the largest world religions, Buddhism is based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama who emphasized a significant role of nature in our lives and the importance of personal harmony with nature. Analyzing the major characteristics of Buddhism provided by Oxtoby and Amore (2010), one can notice is based on the emphasis of ethical life and, despite other religions, does not indicates how this world was created and for what purposes. For Buddhists, every human has eternal life, going thought the circles of reincarnation. In Buddhism, the nature of our existence in this world is based on three characteristics such as Annica (impermanence), dukkha (unsatisfactoriness), and anatta (“no-self”). Annica Annica as one of the major conceptions of Buddhism concludes in the idea that all things in this world are not stable and constant. Every part of the universe is impermanent and can be changed due to external conditions. Every human has several lives and goes through the process of reincarnation, the cycle rebirth which is called samsara. This characteristic is related to the idea of karma that causes all events in human life. Dukkha Dukkha is the central conception of Buddhism emphasizes the role of suffering in human life. The lack of satisfaction, pain, and sorrow are inseparable parts of existence. Although people try to avoid suffering, they cannot do it because this is the basement of nature. However, it would be wrong to conclude that the pessimistic mood is prevalent in Buddhism. Buddhists consider themselves as realists who cannot deny that life has its good and bad sides. Anatta Anatta indicates that there is no “I” or “mine” in Buddhism. Being a part of nature, humans cannot be considered as separate structures, creations. There is no permanent self, it is just an illusion. Both the physical body and spirit are parts of one universal structure – nature. Works Cited Oxtoby, Willard G., and R. C. Amore. World Religions: Eastern traditions . 3rd ed. 2010. Ontario, Canada: Oxford University Press. Print.
Introduction Motivation The decision to bid for hosting the 2020 Olympic Games has been motivated by the fact that it will help Spain to boost its economic growth. Currently, Spain is in recession and hosting the 2020 Olympics will spur investments that will enhance economic recovery. Hosting the event will also enable Spain to promote peace and harmony in the world. Commitment The bid to hold the 2020 Summer Olympics in Madrid is supported by two companies namely, Coca-Cola and Adidas. These companies are important since their products directly support the Olympic Games. For instance, Coca-Cola’s soft drinks will be used by the participants. The two companies have pledged to support the bidding process by donating $ 1.5 billion. The government of Spain has also pledged to support the bid process through a grant of $ 35 million. Additionally, the government will be responsible for any financial short-comings. See the appendix for letters of support. Executive Summary The IOC should consider Madrid’s bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games since the city already has adequate facilities to host the event. Due to the availability of adequate venues, transportation networks and hotel bed capacities, little construction will be required. This will reduce the cost of hosting the event and prevent environmental degradation. Additionally, Spain has successfully hosted Olympic Games in Barcelona. Hosting the event will enable Spain to promote peace and unity. Spain will also benefit economically by hosting the event. Community Overview Community Profile Spain has adopted a constitutional monarchy system of government. The executive is made-up of a Council of Ministers and is headed by the Prime Minister. Spain’s capitalist economy is the twelfth largest in the world. Spain’s key industries include tourism, shipping, textile, automobile and energy. The main tourism products include summer resorts and beaches, circuses, national parks, and business tourism. In 2008, Spain had a population of 46 million people. The country’s favorable weather pattern encourages outdoor sporting activities. During winter, temperatures fall below 0 degrees and reach a high of 10 degrees. During summer seasons, temperatures range between 20 to 30 degrees. Little or no rainfall is received during the summer. Consequently, the summer weather in Madrid will favor the Olympic outdoor games such as athletics (Karadakis, Kaplanidou and Karlis, 2010, pp. 170-185). The main means of transport in Madrid include subway networks, bus services, taxi service, rental cars and the train. Metro train services serve 161 stations and cost 1.15 Euros per round trip. The commuter train connects key areas in Madrid and costs 5 Euros per trip. Government Support and Partnerships The government support is an important catalyst for the success of the bid for a mega sports event (Westerbeek, Tuner and
Introduction I chose to review the book “Appearance is everything” by Steve Jeffes because its appearance relates to the daily living of people. People tend to judge others from their appearance, whether at the workplace or at social gatherings. Therefore, I chose this book in a bid to learn ways of improving my appearance. I hoped to learn the meaning of appearance from different perspectives and the things that a person would look for to judge appearance. In addition, I hoped to learn how people view me, based on my appearance. Main The first point from the books is about appearance and the workplace. Organizations tend to promote, fire, hire or overlook an employee based on his or her appearance (Jeffes 35). I disagree with this view because it is not always that a good-looking employee will meet the expected performance. It is discriminatory to judge an employee based on appearance. However, I agree that appearance is essential in the workplace. I plan to educate people on the benefits of physical appearance in the workplace. This will include the importance of an organized desk at work, to improve the rating of an employee in the organization. Appearance is celebrated in the social life of marriage, dating, and relationships. It determines the appearance compatibility of our spouses and friends. I believe appearances lie, and a friend or a spouse can camouflage behind angelic appearance, yet he or she is evil. Since appearance determines how close friends and relatives view another person, I will improve my outward appearance. The appearance will include my outward grooming depending on different occasions. I will ensure that my outward appearance says more of me before I even speak so that my friends do not discriminate against me based on appearance. Further, I will teach my friends and family to improve their appearance in a bid to create a close tie with each other. Appearance determines the overall happiness and success in a person’s life. Attractive people get more opportunities in life unlike unattractive people with similar capabilities (Jeffes 53). I agree with these sentiments because I have seen it happen where most good-looking persons get more favors based purely on their appearance. After analyzing all other criteria, it is evident that employers use appearance to choose the final recruits. This view is
Introduction Sexual dysfunction refers to an abnormality or impairment in functionality with respect to sexual activities. This paper seeks to discuss the relationship between sexual dysfunctions and different sexual customs. The paper will look at some of the practices that lead to sexual dysfunction and how such practices cause sexual dysfunctions. Cultural Effects and Sexual Dysfunction Practices that are culturally based have been identified as one of the main causes of sexual dysfunction. This was reported with respect to developing desire towards sex, response to sexual stimuli as well as attainment of sexual orgasm. Female genital mutilation is an example of cultural practices that is associated with sexuality. Research carried out indicated significant variation in circumcised women and the uncircumcised with respect to their experience in sex. One of the effects of female circumcision with respect to sex is the developed difficulty with respect to lubrication of the female genitals in readiness for sex. A research conducted by Taha et al . (2010) indicated that circumcised women have a higher probability of failing to respond to sex by failing to secret natural vaginal lubricant. Developing sexual desires is another effect that has been associated with female circumcision with a higher percentage of circumcised women failing to completely develop sexual desires while this occurrence is negligible in uncircumcised women. The mutilation also negatively affects sexual arousal in women with the circumcised group realizing a less frequent sexual arousal as compared with the uncircumcised (Taha et al. , 2010). Similar reports have been reflected by the World Health Organization with respect to research conducted on women in Egypt where female circumcision is a cultural practice. The organization reported that almost seventy percent of women under the study had encountered sexual problems. Problems with developing interest to sex or responding to a partner’s initiatives to sex were common. These dysfunctions are to a large extent associated with the female genital mutilation (World, 2011). The effect of the circumcision which removes the sensitive tissues and establishes tough ones in the genital organs leads to painful intercourse that affects both parties during sex (Women, n.d.). Behavioral effects Sexual dysfunctions can also be caused by psychological or behavioral aspects of individual partners. The physical conditions between sex partners plays an important role in sexual functionality and has been identified as one of the reasons that can lead to one of the partners not to respond to sexual advancements by the other. Issues such as ignorance among partners and over sexuality are significant causes of sexual dysfunction (Greenberg et al ., 2010). Developed behavior such as drug consumption like smoking and lack of exercises for the body is another cause of dysfunction especially in men (Erectile,