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Introduction Getting a chance to interview individuals who experienced American history was a lifetime opportunity that I will always be grateful for. The realization of my dream was channeled through working for the RSVP Company during my Service Leadership Class. Cindy Power, who is the company director, was more than willing to introduce me to one lady by the name of Sue Nagumo who had worked for the company as a volunteer for more than seventeen years. Scheduling an interview with Sue was an easy task for Cindy since the lady was simply enthusiastic about narrating her experiences in the concentration camps. Sue is more than eighty years, but her memories of her teenage years in the concentration camps are still vivid and fresh in her mind, just like they happened yesterday. She makes this more interesting by stating that people may forget what you do to them, they may also forget what you say to them, but they will never forget how you made them feel. They say experience is the best teacher and so it was for Sue as she narrates the impact of life in the camps. Who is Sue Nagumo? Sue sets the stage of the interview by telling me more about herself. She is a lady who has her ancestral background traced to the Japanese community. “My grandfather had migrated from Japan in 1890 to settle in the United States. Fourteen years later, her parents followed the footsteps of their grandfather, and they all migrated to America. Before the 1900s, in Japan, the major driving force for emigration was the harsh economic conditions that were experienced. Life was simply unbearable in Japan, and people were relocating to other areas for greener pastures.” Her grandfather had spotted the growing oil industries in America through the various trade agreements that existed between Japan and America. “California was the base of oil supply since it had good storage of oil facilitated by
Introduction Active listening is a tool for solving communication problems that would ordinarily arise in daily conversations among people. According to Kimsey-House, Kimsey-House, and Sandahl (2011), many people often misunderstand the concept of active listening by thinking it means long sessions of listening to people’s grievances, or issues. Instead, it involves using different communication techniques, such as non-verbal communication, silence, restating/reflecting, paraphrasing, summarizing, and focusing to understand people’s views and to inspire positive behaviors among people (Rogers & Farson, 1987). Therefore, the essence of active listening is to pay attention to what other people are saying. Social researchers have pointed out that active listening is useful in different social contexts including anthropology, education, history, coaching, and the likes (Kimsey-House et al., 2011). This paper focuses on its contribution to coaching by arguing that active listening is the key to transformational coaching. The findings of this paper appear within the context of admissions in the education sector. They integrate my coaching experiences, work experiences, classroom discussions, and the works of independent researchers to support the thesis statement. Based on this line of reasoning, key tenets of this study show that active listening is the key to transformational coaching because it helps coaches to promote positive behavioral outcomes among their clients by inspiring them to own their actions and decisions. What is Transformational Coaching? Rogers and Farson (1987) say, to develop effective active listening skills, a coach needs to be respectful and open-minded. Therefore, coaches who adopt active listening skills need to pay attention to what people have to say (Kimsey-House et al., 2011). Coaching is in itself transformational because it is result-oriented and encourages people to own up to their actions, or take responsibility for their decisions (Kuhn, 2016). Transformational coaching involves providing people with a direct and lived experience of their reality to pave the way for the realization of desirable social or educational outcomes (Hammermeister, 2014). It helps people to distinguish their interpretations about life and their expectations of life in general. In other words, transformational coaches help people to align themselves with “new ways of being,” which would ultimately help them to unlock their potential. Therefore, the word “transformation” emerges from different “states of being,” which most people have to live to realize their desired outcomes in life. Why Choose this Topic? My role as an a
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) is one of the most celebrated presidents of the United States of America. He came to power in 1933 when the United States was in the middle of the Great Depression, and left in 1945 when the world, including the USA, was grappling with the effects of the World War II. This means he led the USA through the great depression and World War II, and remains the only US president to have stayed in the office more than two terms. During his first term in office, the Americans were grappling with economic depressions, and consequently they looked upon FDR as their savior. This paper will argue that FDR had a definite plan to fight economic depression during his first term in office. Proofs FDR Had a Definite Plan to Fight the Great Depression The great depression was a thorny issue by the time FDR was ascending to the presidency. As a consequence, he was fully aware of the issue, meaning he had a proper plan for fighting the depression. During his inaugural address on 4 th March 1933, FRD outlined that the great depression was in his mind as he was a true American (Polenberg 39). He admitted in his speech that Americans were experiencing solvable economic problems. He told the Americans to dread fear. This means there was nothing impossible if they were bold enough to face economic depression. FDR promised he would put those plans before the Congress for deliberations. FDR termed the great depression as a national disaster that required emergency response. He said he has an emergency plan in place to combat the situation (Polenberg 40). On 8 th March 1933, FDR held his first press forum. In his speech, FDR outlined monetary reformations they were undertaking to combat the great depression. This means FDR had definite plans to combat the great depression, and he had already put them in place. FDR claimed that his primary task was to engage people to task; implying that job creation was his agenda. He claimed that the major step toward a meaningful solution to the great depression was willingness from the Americans (Polenberg 45). This means he had definite plans to fight the great depression and wanted cooperation from the Americans. His address indicated plans he had toward ending the economic depression. He claimed he had a mental picture, which was more than a mere pledge. It was a vision with an objective to address poor working conditions, to fight capitalism, to reduce inflation, and to find markets for agricultural produce from farmers in the rural community. FDR further outlined his plan to fight joblessness, promote education, and ensure there is peace, and stability in the country (Polenberg 46). A First Set of Economic Recovery Plans by FDR On 4 th January 1935, during his annual message to the Congress, FDR outlined what the government had done to combat the great depression, and the plans he ha
Fishing is the activity of catching fish in different ways for commercial and recreational purposes. The activity is a source of food with high protein nutrients compared with other animals (Duda, Jones, & Criscione, 2010). Catching fish can be done through different methods. Despite the benefits associated with fishing, the activity has several disadvantages. Today, fishing is often run either as a family or corporate business for getting profit. Commercial (also known as industrial) fishing is done to catch fish and sell it for profit. But sometimes this business is not able to generate significantly big profits because of the dwindling fish stocks and strong competition within the industry. To satisfy the increasing demand for fish, companies use trawlers that let them enlarge the quantity of catch. Trawling involves using nets that are pulled along the bottom of the sea to catch different types of fish. The use of modern communication equipment such as contemporary electronics to detect the presence of fish makes modern trawling effective. Here, Duda et al. (2010) note that recreational fishing or sports fishing can be done for competition or pleasure. Recreational fishing is done with a hook, line, rod, or reel. For terminal tackling swivels, floats, and weights are used. Sometimes, fishers also substitute baits for plastic lures. Besides, some can make artificial flies catch fish without using a hook. A cold storage condition is necessary to keep the fish fresh. Modern storage facilities include refrigerated seawater, ice, and freezing blocks (Pauly, 2010). However, fish can undergo preliminary processing through washing and sorting equipment. Fish undergoes preliminary processing to produce canned fish, fish oil, and fish meal. The main aim of the entire process is to ensure that the fish is fit for human consumption (Pauly, 2010). Sometimes people prefer to eat fresh fish. The process involves placing fish in cold, clean, and freshwater to keep it alive. In some countries such as China, it is usually kept in floating cages where the temperature is controlled, water filtered, and continuously replaced to keep it fresh and clean. However, once the fish has been taken out of the water, different techniques are used to inhibit bacterial activities that lead to spoilage and shorter shelf life. Many families and corporate entities get involved in fishing as a recreational activity and for their livelihood. However, this process has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include recreation and self-ful
Executive Summary Counseling is an essential aspect in the field of psychology. This principle was introduced so as an avenue of tackling issues that require a third party in any given situation. Counseling has a number of counseling tools that guide a counselor on how to approach each situation. There are a variety of life changing situations that may cause a strain to the normal development of an individual (Sells & Yarhouse, 2011). These situations may be permanent or temporary, avoidable or unavoidable depending on the circumstance at hand. One of the ways a person can overcome these changes and move forward is through guidance and counseling. Counseling enables an affected party to cope with their current state so as to maintain their previous mental, physical and emotional state before the infliction of change. It is thus ideal to analyze the components of counseling in relation to the provided topic. As stated earlier, life changing situations cause a person to lose ground making them vulnerable to the rest of society. A common life chang
This is my capstone project that explores the Follow-Up Calls Post Discharge to Reduce Frequent Readmission in a Psychiatric Unit. The project includes the problem identification, critical literature review, and practical nursing intervention, which results in a unique questionnaire –guidance for nurses to make calls. Introduction and Problem   * A lack of communication and poor discharge guidelines = hospital readmissions;   * 10-15% of patients are readmitted within 30 days, the majority of them return within 2-3 days;   * Average cost for readmission in 2016 -$14,400;   * The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center: rate of readmission:       + o2.5% (July 2018 – June 2019);       + o3.4% (July 2019 – January 2020). A post-discharge period is the most threatening since high readmission rates can be listed among the most critical problems that are faced by psychiatric units. This problem is closely associated with poor discharge instructions, a lack of communication between care providers and patients, low awareness of available community services, and failure to follow the recommendations. The data presented on the slide shows that many patients have to return to the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, which sets additional financial and healthcare burden. Nature of the Project and Research Question Purpose: To provide the foundation for implementing follow-up calls to the discharged patients. Lewin’s change theory: Unfreezing, change, and refreezing. Lewin’s theory: Explain implications, implement, and measure the results. Research question: Will hospital readmission rates be reduced in patients who were discharged from a psychiatric unit after the implementation of follow-up calls as a part of outpatient care as opposed to those who did not receive calls? This project aims to propose the implementation of follow-up calls to discharged patients, which are not conducted at the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center now. Lewin’s change theory is used as the theoretical framework to guide the literature review and make relevant conclusions. The research question is presented on the slide. Literature Review: Historical Overview The 1800s: Patients with mental disorders were isolated from society in asylums; 19th century : Emil Kraepelin introduced the concepts of neuropsycholo-gy and neurology; 1963 : The deinstitutionali-zation of asylums and administration of the Community Mental Health Centers; Since 2000 : Reducing the number of hospital beds and promoting outpatient community services. Historically, people having mental issues were to be isolated in asylums to hide them from society. With time, research and practice changes their treatment, a
The introduction Yevgeny Yevtushenko as a poet The person I want you to become familiar with is a well-known Russian poet and a novelist Yevgeny Yevtushenko. Generally, one is to keep in mind that Yevtushenko is recognized to be one of the most influential literary figures in the former USSR. In my opinion, Yevtushenko’s poems are really amazing, as they reflect the reality of life. I suppose that the poet’s philosophy is based on his desire to tell the truth. As far as honesty is considered to be one of the most beautiful traits of a person’s character, one can state that a well-known Russian poet is mostly respected for his individualism. The body The philosophy of one of the most respected literary figures in the former USSR The citizens of the USA became familiar with the poet in the early sixties. The publication, which brought the poet fame, was called Babi Yar. I like all the works written by a well-known literary figure, as they are very informative. However, I would like to tell more about Yevtushenko’s worldview. Generally, it is necessary to state that the poet tried to fight with Stalinism. He depicted crime against humanity and wanted to protect people from Soviet government. This aspect could not be neglected, as my own philosophy is based on the same values. I hate injustice, and suppose that lying destroys people’s lives. My favorite Yevtushenko’s poem is called People . What I like most is the poet’s ability to explain extremely difficult things concerning philosophical issues. On the other hand, I am also fond of Yevtushenko’s knowledge of human nature. In my opinion, the poet expresses paradoxic things with a great talent. Thus, his phrase: We who knew our fathers / in everything, in nothing taken from the previous poem, reflects what people know about their biologic race. To be honest, I am deeply interested in the ideas Yevgeny Yevtushenko developed and believed in. I am fond of strong personalities, and I am perfectly sure that Yevtushenko was one of the most important persons in the world. Thus, his courage deserves special attention, as in times, he created his poems, all people who lived in the Soviet Union, were afraid of totalitarian policy the leader of the USSR relied on. It should be pointed out that the policy of the USSR was inhumane and cruel. Those poets, writers, novelists, etc. who did not support the political regime of the Soviet Union were subjected to repressions; however, Yevtushenko was not afraid of savage reprisal; on the contrary, he tried to fight with injustice and dreamed about successful society. The conclusion My “connections” Yevtushenko’s beliefs, values, skills, and traits remind me of my own worldview. First of all, the poet’s views are based on the principles of morality. When reading his poems, it becomes obvious in what way the poet is honest, competent and forward-looking. On the other hand, Yevtushenko’s imaginative style gives me an opportunity to see his broad-minded nature. I suppose that famous Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko is one of the most influential literary figures in the world. He dared opposite the cruelest lead
Introduction Insecurity is a major problem affecting many people in different parts of the world. Women and children are vulnerable compared to men. Single women are “at a higher risk of abuse and attack” (Ritz, 2013, p. 1). This challenge worsens when such single women have kids. That being the case, single women with kids should be allowed to have firearms. Such guns will give them a sense of freedom (Ritz, 2013). A woman with a firearm will feel safe, confident, and secure. This essay explains why single women should have guns. The essay also highlights the best decisions to consider whenever purchasing a gun. The Choice to Buy a Gun for Single Women with Children It is appropriate for the American society to arm women. This practice is acceptable because more women are becoming independent than ever before. The number of single women is also on the rise. Such women have one or two children. This situation explains why more women are currently buying guns. Such women are also and engaging in various trainings. Different laws permit women to own guns. The gun industry is also targeting this new market. The fact that “more women are purchasing guns is something good” ( What Kind of Gun for a Woman, 2014). This development presents a sense of security to such single women. Single women should consider a wide range of factors before buying a gun for self-defense. The targeted gun should be able to achieve the targeted goal. This goal is the ability to stop a potential attack or threat. The most appropriate gun should deliver the best results. Single women should consider the caliber, size, and type before buying a firearm (Ritz, 2013). Some analysts encourage “women to purchase small-caliber firearms” (Ritz, 2013, p. 1). However, a small-caliber gun might not achieve the targeted goal. This fact explains why a big gun can be more effective. However, the agreeable fact is that “a gun is better than the absence of one” ( What Kind of Gun for a Woman, 2014, para. 4). With a wide range of options in the market, every woman should make appropriate decisions in order to purchase the best firearm. Semi-automatic pistols “can hold more rounds” ( What Kind of Gun for a Woman, 2014, para. 7). They are easy to use and require little cleaning. These guns make a good choice for many women. Ritz (2013, p. 1) recommends a pistol with “a longer pull in order to avoid accidents”. According to Ritz (2013, p. 1), “every person should purchase a weapon that can deliver the targeted results”. According to analysts, every single woman should be able to choose her own firearm. The individual should ensure the weapon is manageable, effective, and reliable. Women should therefore examine the disadvantages and advantages of every available firearm. Conclusion After selecting the right gun, it is appropriate for every person to get the required training. This training will ensure more women can use their guns effectively. Every single woman should also practice widely in order to use the firearm effectively. Every woman should also acquaint herself with the weapon. The individu
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are organic compounds which contain carbon hydrogen and oxygen molecules bonded together in the ratio (Cx H2O)y where X and Y are whole numbers. Carbohydrates together with proteins and fats nourish the body with nutrients and energy (Grosvenor, & Smolin, 2006). However, carbohydrates are the major source of energy. Carbohydrates Groups Carbohydrates are grouped into two namely: simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Simple Carbohydrates   * They are also called simple sugars.   * They are mostly found in refined foods like table sugar, honey and sifted flour, white flour, white rice.   * Refined foods are those foods that have been processed to remove fiber and other nutrients (Grosvenor, & Smolin, 2006). Complex Carbohydrates   * Complex carbohydrates are also known as starches. They include whole grains products, breads, crackers, pasta and brown rice.   * They are rich in fiber minerals and vitamins which are normally deficient in simple carbohydrates.   * Fiber helps in the process of digestion as well as preventing constipation.   * Fiber also reduces overeating since it is bulky, causing fullness. Digestion of carbohydrates The lived breaks down carbohydrates into glucose (blood sugar). This glucose is then absorbed into the blood stream where it is a major source of energy for the body cells, tissues and organs. The rate of digestion (breakdown) of carbohydrates is determined by the type of carbohydrates. Simple/refined carbohydrates are broken down faster than complex carbohydrates. Benefits of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are major sources of; energy, vitamins and fiber that are essential in the optimal working of the body. Healthy sources of carbohydrates Whole grain products such as bread, crackers, pasta and brown rice, starch vegetables and legumes. Carbohydrates and Diabetes During the carbohydrates metabolism, glucose is absorbed into the body, the hormone insulin is released from the pancreas to regulate the blood sugar level. Insulin converts excess sugar into fats and it is stored in the body to be used later as a source of energy. Glycemic index measures the rate of the blood sugar accumulated in the body after a meal (Jenkins D et al 2002). Simple carbohydrates are high glycemic index foods and are converted into glucose in a rate that insulin cannot match. This leads to accumulation of glucose in the blood to high levels leading to hyperglycemia (Liu S. 1998). Index foods Low gylcemic index foods (complex carbohydrates) have been shown to control type 2 diabetes. They are hydrolyzed slowly and thus releasing little sugar into the blood which insulin is able to regulate. Complex carbohydrates also release energy slowly for a long time resulting into decreased chances of feeling hungry. This reduces overacting and obesity which have been linked with diabetes (Jenkins D et al 2002). Carbohydrates with more simple sugars causes blood sugar levels to rise more quickly than others. These foods causes blood glucose swings which is related to diabetes.