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Introduction Television is an important part of our everyday life which has the great impact on forming the public’s opinion on different events. Today people have the opportunity to receive the information and entertain themselves with the help of many TV shows, news, and films. Thus, television influences not only our level of knowledge about this or that phenomenon but also affects our definite considerations, visions of the issues and our emotional state. Adults have the developed critical and analytical thinking that is why the TV impact is rather limited. However, the significant part of the TV audience is children of different ages who perceive the information emotionally without its evaluating because of the peculiarities of their thinking. Contemporary TV cartoons are often characterized by researchers and psychologists as violent because they demonstrate the possible aggressive behavior toward the other people. Many researchers state that the examples of the violent children’s behavior are associated with that information which they receive from cartoons. Nevertheless, TV cartoons are very popular among the children, and it is important to examine the impact which these cartoons can have on the children’s behavior because of their less developed critical thinking. The purpose of the research was to determine the character of the impact of TV cartoons on the children’s behavior. Children and the Impact of TV Cartoons The research on the problem question about the impact of TV cartoons on the children’s behavior was started from examining the work Children’s Responses to the Screen: A Media Psychological Approach (2004) written by Valkenburg whose ideas gave the start for the further investigation of the issue. Thus, Valkenburg concentrates on the study of the general psychological impact of TV on children (Valkenburg, 2004). Discussing the peculiarities of the contemporary cartoons and their possible effect, the author focuses on the gender differences between boys and girls which can influence their choice of the cartoons and their further violent or non-violent behavior. Boys are inclined to choose the cartoons with the main male characters who demonstrate their power with the help of aggressive behavior which can be imitated by children in the real life because of the emotional impact which the heroes have on the boys’ perception. Girls do not prefer to choose the cartoons with the plots in whi
Significance of the Title Komunyakaa wrote the poem after his first visit to the Vietnam War memorial (“Overview: Facing It” 1). This means that he wrote the poem twenty years after the war. It took him two decades of introspection in order to express his opinion regarding his experience in the Vietnam War. Thus, the title of the poem reflected the inner turmoil inside the man. A part of him wanted to forget the past. However, another part of him wanted to confront the awful memories of the Vietnam War. The opening lines enabled the reader to see how the author struggled to face the past. Komunyakaa was not able to control his emotions. He was not able to stop the tears. He tried his best to shield his heart from the pain. He tried to reassure himself that he was impervious to emotional pain. However, it did not work, because he was affected by the names that were written on the granite walls. He finally relented when he acknowledged that he was made of flesh and blood. When he was face-to-face with the war memorial, his mind struggled to focus on the names that were written on the black stones. He tried to look away, but he said that there was something about the reflected image that haunted him. The author said that he felt the judgmental gaze of a bird of prey. Nevertheless, he did not flinch, and he did not turn away. This is the reason why he finally acknowledged the need to face the past. The poem allowed him to finally confront the terror of the war. This is one of the reasons why the title of the poem described the inner turmoil of the author. Experiences Reflected in the War Memorial Without a doubt, it was daytime when he came to visit the war memorial. However, it is interesting to note that he penned the following words: “the profile of night slanted against morning” (Johnson 1). It seemed to suggest that when he was face-to-face with the war memorial, the author was transported back to the time of the conflict. Thus, he re-experienced the struggles that he faced during the daytime and the terror that he encountered during the night. He was compelled to scan the list of fallen warriors in order to locate the name, Andrew Johnson. Once, he located the said name, he immediately remembered the time when he was in the jungles of Vietnam. He specifically remembered a booby trap that went off like a flash-bang grenade. He said that brush strokes flashed before him. It was as if he saw a painting, and the painting had images of war. When he was in front of the war memorial, it enabled the author to travel back to the time when skies were filled with warplanes. He was made aware of the difference between war and peace. He saw machines that caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. Possible meanings of the last three lines Here are three possible interpretations fo
Introduction The recession witnessed in 2007 posed a major challenge to several governments around the world. As a result reforms were carried out in many different countries to rescue themselves and gourd against future risks. This paper seeks to identify President Obama’s Wall Street reforms and the arguments for and against its different components; identify how the arguments reflect Keynesian or neoliberal welfare approaches; the interest groups that supported or were against them and finally identify whether they went far, didn’t go far enough, or were about right. Summary of the reforms “The provisions in the reform bill are broken into two, those that affect consumers and those those mainly affect financial institutions” (Jackson 2010, par. 2). Consumers  1. Bureau of consumer Financial Protection. This sought to establish an agency to monitor “consumer financial products such as mortgages and credit cards” (Jackson 2010). “The established agency regulates pay day lenders and check cashing businesses” (Brasc 2010, par. 3). The bureau is mandated to establish new rules for various consumer products (Jackson 2010).  2. Credit/debit Card Fees. The new “bill stipulates that the amount of fees charged by banks to process debit card transactions need to be realistic and relative to the cost of the transaction” (Jackson 2010, par. 5). The new rules are to be provided by the Federal Reserve. The initial practice where 1-2% fee was required on the full cost of a business transaction was scrapped because small traders based on that to deny plastic payments for small transactions (Jackson 2010). “The bill only allows the federal government or institutions of higher learning to set a maximum acceptance for the credit card” (Jackson 2010, par. 3).  3. On mortgages, the lenders are required to ascertain that borrowers can indeed pay the loans offered to them before the loan is released. Under the new bill, lenders will be penalized for careless lending (Jackson 2010). The bill seeks to ensure that consumers gain when paying back the loans offered to them as it will do away with the fees known as the “prepayment penalties” for early mortgage payment (Jackson 2010, par. 6).  4. The bill also requires a borrower to be notified of his/her credit score that can lead to declining of a loan application. Financial institutions  1. The new bill gives the FDIC the power to liquidate companies that are performing poorly. It also allows the treasury department to provide the cash for liquidation followed by a repayment plan to ensure that tax payers don’t lose their money (Jackson 2010).  2. The bill seeks to “create a financial oversight council that will be conducting risk assessments across the entire financial system and making recommendations to the Federal Reserve on how the risk can be alleviated” (Brasc 2010, par. 5). The “council
Should seniors caught selling their prescription drugs to others be treated the same way as any other person who is selling drugs? The illicit prescription market has thrived in America because the existing systems are inefficient (Eaton, 2017). I believe that seniors engaging in this malpractice should be treated the same way as other people selling drugs. The reason for this argument is that such individuals understand the dangerous implications of misbehavior. When they are victimized and prosecuted, the chances are high that the problem will be addressed quickly. What should home care professionals do if they are faced with residents selling their prescription drugs? I have encountered several cases of residents in nursing care homes selling prescription medicines to their colleagues. In most such occurrences, I have encouraged my patients to stop the malpractice because it can affect their health outcomes. I have also designed effective teaching programs to empower, inform, and educate the affected seniors about the dangers of the behavior. Appropriate systems for labeling, prescribing, and checking drugs possessed by different individuals have been introduced. Personally, I think that home care professionals facing similar challenges should develop new models for prescribing and administering drugs (Eaton, 2017). This means that medicines should be available to patients when demanded. Training programs can also be considered to inform more individuals about the dangers of selling prescription drugs. Is there any way the senior’s doctor can prevent them from selling their prescribed medication? Physicians providing services to senior citizens can use different skills to prevent them from selling their prescribing drugs (Eaton, 2017). As indicated earlier, new strategies should be developed to ensure that required medicines are provided every day. They should collaborate with caregivers and nurses, and care providers to achieve this objective. Seniors should also be monitored frequently. These initiatives will ensure that quality support and appropriate medications are available to different senior citizens. Consequently, more facilities will be able to address this predicament.
Introduction The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) was formed in 2003 under the Department of Homeland Security (Esbitt, 2003). SNS uses Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) to access large cities (Carbon County Montana Public Health, 2014). Point of Dispensing (PODs) is a post-incident strategy to provide life-sustaining supplies such as medicine, food, water, shelter, and the general public within 72 hours after the disaster (Khan& Richter, 2012). This research paper explores existing state plans for mass prophylaxis using Points of Dispensing (PODs) during widespread national health emergencies such as disease outbreak and bioterrorism attacks, among others. There are two primary plans based on PODs that can be used during local mass prophylaxis in a public health emergency or during a terrorist attack. The plans are the Local Health Department (LHD) and the Field Operations Guide (FOG) (Khan & Richter, 2012; Oregon Public Health Division, 2012). This paper will discuss the two plans in detail to explain how they work. Each of the plans has its advantages and shortcomings. In an emergency, it is, therefore, imperative to analyze and determine the best model to be incorporated as the alternative of the main one used. Local Health Department Local Health Department POD is commonly used in a large metropolitan area because, as Khan and Richter (2012) allude, the challenges that this model is likely to encounter in a sparsely populated areas are quite different from the ones it would face in an urban setting which is densely populated. In offering mass prophylaxis to the general public in case of a health crisis or a terrorist attack, this plan is used to supply affected groups’ medical necessities. Although this model has numerous disadvantages as per Khan and Richter (2012), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Health Services still give credit to it as the ‘cornerstone’ of availing support in times of prophylaxis. The CDC Division of the Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS) requires dispensing points to fulfill about three tests out of the possible seven. According to Khan and Richter (2012), out of the seven experiments, “four are directly related to POD activation, set-up, and throughput and complete one functional or full-scale exercise for each Cities Readiness Initiative Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) that tests key components of mass prophylaxis plans” (p. 2). These tests should be carried out by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant year normally between August 10 of each year and August 9 of the following year. CDC recommends that dispensing sites should be places that the residents are familiar with, are accessible, and populous. These places could be community centers, schools and playing grounds among others (Khan & Richter, 2012). The dispensing sites come with advantages such as adequate space, proper security, and good climate. They should not be health cente
The International Monetary Fund (IMF or fund) has increased its outlook for global economic progress, attributed to a post-election rise in assurance in the US, enhanced prospects in the emerging flourishing markets, and success in international trade (Thomas par. 1). The glowing prediction indicates an occurrence of a change in circumstances for the fund as it has been subdued in the recent past concerning the ability of the international economy to ensure continued growth. In the issuance of the spring edition of the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, a report on the global economy that is delivered numerous times every year, the International Monetary Fund’s economists were keen on warning against protectionist inclinations in the developed countries. The IMF foresees a 4% rate of increment in 2017 when judged against a 3% rise in 2016. Being the strongest supporter of traditional free-trade strategies, the International Monetary Fund has, for nearly one year so far, been raising the concern that successful trade, devoid of protective hindrances such as duties and tariffs, is imperative to a strong global economy. Through speeches, reports, and concerns articulated in private, the International Monetary Fund has not done much to mask its dread that anti-trade discourse could disrupt an international monetary upturn. Maurice Obstfeld, the IMF’s principal economist, stated that amid the most salient threats is trade protectionism as it results in trade conflict (Thomas par. 8). Regardless of the arising fears, several pointers that encompass export enhancement in Asia, as well as the increased requirement for container ships, demonstrate that international trade is getting better. Following a 2% growth in 2016, the international trade volume is expected to increase by 3.8% in 2017, and 3.9% in 2018, as projected by the International Monetary Fund. The IMF forecasts that the economy of the US will rise by about 2% in 2017 and approximately 3% in 2018 up from just 1.6% last year. Moreover, developing countries were anticipated to expand by about 4.5% in 2017 and 4.8% next year, a striking improvement from nearly 4% growth last year. An upsurge of continued optimistic data has been evident since mid last year. The rise in industrial practices, trade, and manufacturing is leading to enhanced assurance that 2017 and 2018 will be considerably better when judged against last year. In the IMF assessment, an increment was cited concerning the prices of commodities in addition to indications of augmented investment expenses as the rationales behind the better stance in the emerging markets. A high proportion of the demand has been propelled by China, whose economy has grown by almost 7% in the first quarter of 2017, the highest level since 2015 (Thomas par. 15). Economists affirm that the greatest force behind the augment inactivity is an enhancement in the public and private ventures. Recent statistics as
Increased demands for the quality of goods and the competitive and dynamic environment require companies to improve their performance significantly. Under these conditions, Topalovic (2015) states that total quality management (TQM) acquires the top priority as one of the ways to stimulate companies’ development and maximize customers’ loyalty. TQM suggests a wide array of techniques and methods that could be used at different stages of the production process to enhance the quality of goods and attract consumers. It also helps to acquire a competitive advantage by implementing innovative practices in the functioning of a particular company (Topalovic, 2015). Therefore, TQM could be used in different spheres including the Government Accelerators to address challenges that companies face during their development. Indeed, regarding the primary purpose of the Government Accelerators which is to accelerate the evolution of various spheres, TQM remains the only possible alternative to accomplish this task. Reference Topalovic, S. (2015). The implementation of total quality management in order to improve production performance and enhancing the level of customer satisfaction. Procedia Technology, 19 , 1016-1022. Web.
Introduction Organizations have commerce as one of their crucial day-to-day activities irrespective of their industry of operation. Commerce involves the exchange of services and goods between consumers and suppliers or manufactures. In this process, communication and information flow is vital. In this extent, electronic business technology is essential. According to Beynon-Davies (2004), e-business refers to “application of information and communication technologies (ICT) to support all activities of business” (p.23). It is concerned with the deployment of ICT in helping to build relationships coupled with supporting various activities of business with other businesses, groups, and individuals (Westfall, 2010). Due to the challenges of cyber attacks, E-business faces a number of security challenges. The aim of this research project is to analyze some of the threats that influence the progress of E-business as a tool for making commerce effective and efficient by using Amazon.com as a case example. The purpose of the research project is to create awareness that, even through e-business presents an advantage to global traders, organizations using it to reach global buyers must appreciate that it also presents a substantial disadvantage about which they must remain vigilant. Literature review Migrating from the traditional systems of doing business implies that organizations have found an alternative way of doing similar business activities in more efficient and effective ways. E-business systems are one of these ways. Even though e-business helps to resolve the challenge of effectiveness and efficiency associated with the traditional systems, Timmers (2000) maintains, “E-Business systems naturally have greater security risks than traditional business systems” (p.31). This claim means that proactive strategies need to be deployed to ensure that systems of the e-business are secure against various risks to which they are susceptible. E-business systems engage and enhance repeated contact with other business systems more than traditional systems (Timmers, 2000). Hence, employees, customers, and even suppliers among other people use business systems of organizations on a daily basis to give their confidential information to facilitate completion of transactions including money transfer through credit cards. While they do so, they always anticipate that confidentiality of their information would be maintained (Westfall, 2010). On the other hand, hackers are keen on tracking the transactions made by people with the intention of conducting malicious attacks. Conceptualization of likely risks while conducting commerce via e-business is concerned about maintaining the information of customers safe, private, and confidential. Effort is also made to ensure that the information provided by an organization is authentic possessing high levels of integrity. Unfortunately, malicious people focus on destroying the reputation of an organization by interfering with these
Introduction The essay is a critical analysis of fundamentals as well as the central ideas that are deemed universal that are adequately articulated and explored within a piece of work. The anti war and science fiction novel, Slaughterhouse also known as The Children’s Crusade: A duty-Dance with Death is the work of Vonnegut Kurt. It tells the story of Pilgrim Billy who is a soldier and what he went through during the Second World War. It is evident that writers, be they essayist, playwrights, novelists as well as poets use a number of mechanisms and tools to make their audiences clearly grasp what they intend to bring to light. Characters have been used to not only to develop the play but also the central ideas of literary piece of works. On the same note, motifs, symbols, plot of the story, black humor, narrative voice, and tone, have been successfully used in making the fundamental ideas of any literary work known, (Kuchwara 17). The Theme of Destructive War Among the themes presented in the novel, the Novel’s Overall theme is destructive wars. In whatever context, war has never been a good thing. This is clearly seen by what live Billy went through. He is captured and locked up in a disgusting place that is unfit for human beings. Additionally, the bombing of German town Dresden of course let a number of people dead and property destroyed. In captivity, Roland dies of as a result of clog, similar, before his death, he convinces Lazzaro that Billy is responsible for their suffering hence bringing an act of hatred between them and Lazzaro vows to kill Billy to avenge Roland death (Kuchwara 72). Additionally, Billy is depicted in the novel to have walked out of his son with knowing probably asserting that the two are unfamiliar with one another, due to effects of war-the separation. At the end of it all, Billy is a traumatized individual and is unable to come to terms with the negative effects of war. Within this context, human dignity is also brought to light. Those in captivity are subjected to very poor living conditions. Elements used in Theme Identification The following elements were much helpful when identifying the overall theme of destructive war in the novel; Characterization, Black Humor, Narrative Voice And Tone, Plot and/or Structure. Looking at the novel’s setting or the plot, one can easily identify the theme of destructive wars. The story revolves around Pilgrim Billy an American soldier who is not well trained and has negative attitude and perception about wars. During the battle of Bulge, he was seized by soldiers of German origin, together with other captives they were locked into an enclosure-Slaughterhouse 5. The guards have a safe location to hide while keeping an eye on the captives; this made them survive the bombing of Dresden (Vonnegut 4). Billy’s experiences when kidnapped is made to belief what those were captured with him say, that they have no choice to change what fate holds for them but have a choice to focus on what happens in their day to day lives. Before be