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What happens when you do not take Vitamin C? The term scurvy is not limited to pirates saying “Arrr!” in movies and TV shows but is actually a disease that is caused by vitamin c deficiency. What you have to understand is that Vitamin C plays an important role in the body since it is required in the production of collagen which is a type of protein used in the connective tissue of all animals (Broihier, 1998). Without sufficient levels of vitamin c within the body, the connective tissues within the flesh start to break down resulting initially in lethargy and spongy gums and slowly building up to the creation of open wounds on the body, a subsequent loss of teeth, a severe fever then death. The only way to stop the symptoms or prevent the onset of scurvy altogether is to consume vitamin c, thankfully most modern-day diets include a healthy supply of items rich in vitamin c thus resulting in only a few cases of scurvy per year. Importance in the Body’s Immune System Aside from the necessity of vitamin c in staving off the effects of scurvy, it is also a necessary component in the body’s immune system (Smart pills, 2005). Various studies have determined that vitamin c plays a crucial role in strengthening the immune system enabling it to fight off a variety of viruses and infections. People who either consume very little or no vitamin c at all are more likely to get sick, contract severe illnesses, or have generally poor health as a direct result of their immune system being too weak to sufficient fight the number of pathogens and bacteria encountered by most people on a daily basis (Broihier, 1998). Effects as an Antioxidant Free radicals within the body are often caused by a variety of sources such as excessive exercise, pollutants in the air or even through external injuries. The problem with having free radicals lies in the fact that they often cause adverse effects on the body such as increased risks of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and a variety of other negative physical effects (Citric acid and its benefits for the heart, 2009). One of the best ways of getting rid of free radicals is through the use of antioxidants such as vitamin c. Where can you get Vitamin C? Natural Sources The best source of vitamin c comes directly from a variety of fruits and vegetables such as oranges, carrots, cabbage, lemons, limes, tomatoes etc (Zevnik, 2011). In fact a vast percentage of the fruits and vegetables that a person eats on a daily basis actually contains the daily allotment of vitamin c needed in order to stay fit and healthy. While animal products such as beef, pork and chicken do contain “some” vitamin c, these amounts are usually quite small and cannot fulfill the daily allotment needed by a full grown human. As such, it is advised that people eat a diversified diet containing a large percentage of fruits and vegetables with a moderate amount of meat in order to keep up with their daily nutritional needs. Natural fruit juices in particular, such as orange, pineapple, lime and varying types of citrus fruits, are recommended as an excellent source of vitamin c that is both delicious and convenient to c
Participatory Appraising Appraising the level of participation of administrative personnel or the staff involved with processes in the consultation and education department at the Greenby Community Mental Health Center is one of the measures of evaluating processes. Considering that process evaluation is one type of evaluation, it precedes outcome evaluation. The type of outcome and its nature can be traced back to the number and nature of processes that were involved in the development of the project or the construct of services delivered. For the Greenby Community Mental Health Center, the process involved in the consultation and education department includes the provision of education to caretakers in terms of how to manage the effects of mental instability of their patients or families. On the other hand, consultation involved the lookup of processes and procedures of approaching particular problems facing patients, caretakers, and the general public dealing with cases relevant to tasks addressed by mental health centers. To evaluate the processes effectively, it is important to focus on the providers of services rather than the type of services offered. The consultation and education department is comprised of managers and employees who involve themselves more with the public than the managers do. In this case, the processes mentioned above can be monitored by appraising the performance levels of an individual employee or service provider for over 26 weeks. Information to guarantee authentic data can be obtained from the service users upon which they are supplied with fliers in every consultation desk they visit. The fliers would require a service user to answer one or two questions regarding the effectiveness of the process and the process provider. The users will drop the fliers in a suggestion box or stand-alone mini office accessible by management and policymakers. To evaluate the processes, the performance of individual participating employees requires to be appraised to enable the synthesis of the processes by management. Customer Satisfaction Analysis As an outcome measure, the processes involved in the consultation and education department must be analyzed by their influence and control of the desired objectives and goals. In this case, the outcomes can be analyzed not only through the follow up of policy procedures, but also customer satisfaction. To evaluate the outcomes properly and effectively, the customer can be placed or considered the central focus of outcome evaluation (Lewis, Packard, and Lewis, 2007). The consultation and education center has several objectives and two of these include: to provide sufficient and accountable service to customers through organized teamwork and informative systems; secondly, is to eliminate distraction from unnecessary processes that may mislead the whole team from achieving the ultimate goal of providing reliable, inexpensive, timely, and quality service to all. As a measure to evaluate outcomes, changes made or modification of processes should only be implemented in certain phases that are not as productive as outl
An Inconvenient Truth, directed by Davis Guggenheim, is a masterpiece that marries the issue of global warming with former the United States Vice President, Al Gore’s commitment in campaigning for mitigation measures to reduce global warming. Gore emerges as an environment exponent as he brings to light global warming information and facts in a very compelling way. The director says, “Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. “Al Gore strips his presentations of politics, laying out the facts for the audience to draw their own conclusions in a charming, funny and engaging style, and by the end has everyone on the edge of their seats, gripped by his haunting message” (Guggenheim). Gore opens this movie on a light note by saying, “I am Al Gore; I used to be the next President of the United States” (Guggenheim). He then proceeds to present his global warming slideshows interlarded with scenes of how the issue of global warming worries him. He warns that “What is at stake is our ability to live on planet Earth, to have a future as a civilization” (Guggenheim). To support his claims, he puts forward the following evidence. First, all that Gore presents is void of any scientific controversy, or so, he claims. His evidence starts by examining the spectacular melting of the Greenland ice and Antarctica. Gore posits that the direct effects of this meeting would be raised sea level by 20 feet in the next 100 years. He supports this by showing how southern Manhattan Florida, Bangladesh Shanghai appears now because of this melting. Gore says, “Think of the impact of a couple hundred thousand refugees, and then imagine 100 million” (Guggenheim). This brings back the memories of New Orleanians crisis of 2005, which rendered many homeless; therefore, refugees. Gore shows how mountain glaciers are quickly melting away around the world from Alaska in Europe to Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Moreover, permafrost in Alaska and Siberia is dramatically thawing with temperatures rising by 3 degrees Celsius in Siberia for the last forty years. Gore attributes these changes to global warming even though some people argue that it is not associated with human activities. He goes ahead to show animated pictures of polar bears as they struggle to adapt to the changing Arctic Ocean environment. According to Gore, more storms are on the way if people fail to deal with global warming now. He says the heat waves that leftover 35,000 people dead across Europe in 2003, is just but a tip of what is going to happen in the near future. In 2005, a monsoon storm brought 37 inches of rain in Mumbai India for 24 hours. Gore concurs that s
The book “African Poverty at the Millennium: Causes, Complexities, and Challenges” explores the issue of poverty in Africa. It discusses the causes of poverty, its challenges, complications, and the various mitigation strategies applied. The authors begin by discussing a brief history of the growth of poverty in Africa. They note that during the mid-1990s, a large percentage of Africans lived in impoverished situations characterized by lack of safe drinking water, low access to health care services, high levels of illiteracy, high mortality rates, poor nutrition, and low incomes (White et al. 3). They also point out that poverty alleviation is slow because statistics reveal that the situation is getting rose. According to the authors, material deprivation is the main defining characteristic of poverty (White et al. 10). This deprivation leads to low income, poor nutrition, low-quality housing, poor clothing, dependency, social exclusion, and lack of access to public amenities that are important for poverty eradication. In chapter 3, the authors categorize and characterize poverty. Examples of these categories include chronic poverty, transitory poverty, catastrophic poverty, gender-related poverty, urban and rural poverty, and dependency poverty. Chronic poverty results from causes such as lack of political power and low access to labor market opportunities. It can be eradicated by giving people more access to physical, political, and human capital (White et al. 15). On the other hand, catastrophic poverty is caused by extreme situations such as famine and diseases. The situation is changing because poverty is becoming urbanized due to high levels of unemployment, diseases, and civil conflicts. In the second part of the book, the authors discuss the social, political, and economic causes of poverty. Economic causes include low growth, market failures, market instability, inadequate assets, slow job creation, and income inequalities (White et al. 28). Political causes include war, displacement, disempowerment, and government failures. Social causes include gender biases, poor human capital, high levels of dependence, and weak social structures. Primary factors include environmental degradation, lack of adequate access to human capital, poverty-inducing social structures, and poor governance (White et al. 28). Proximate causes of poverty include globalization, the influence of location, poor human capital, and social exclusion. Poor human capital is caused by lack of access to social services such as health and education. Social exclusion involves lack of access to opportunities that could lift poor people from poverty by improving the quality of their lives. The authors argue that political systems play a significant role in fostering economic stagnation in many African countries. Government failure is evident from the high levels of corruption, abandonment of democracy, overreliance on foreign aid, and lack of accountability observed in many states (White et al. 55). In addition, governments have failed to provi
The state of Delaware attracts many tourists each year. All of them expect to have an excellent experience regarding every element of their trip. The hotel choice is probably one of the most important steps in planning a holiday. Delaware has a wide range of different options for it. The Hotel duPont and the Marriott Courtyard are the examples of luxury hotels. Although they offer the same services, they differ in the core business organization processes. Hotel duPont The Hotel duPont was built at the beginning of the past century. The hotel belongs to the duPont group, which specializes mainly in chemical research and production. According to its website, this place in Wilmington is “one of the country’s grandest hotels” (Hotel du Pont, 2016, par. 1). The building is chic, and the interior is rich with Renaissance details. The suites are designed to underline the luxury segment the hotel presents. Its prices start from $439 per night, which is not cheap compared to the average market price. Thus, the target market primarily consists of wealthy tourists who value comfort and can afford to pay for it. The Hotel duPont features 206 guest rooms along with 11 suites. It also offers package sales, which include sightseeing and dining options. Visitors can order services 24 hours a day, including the room service. The hotel offers seven options for dining, including the famous Green Room restaurant. Breakfast comes for the additional price. There are several spacious rooms for venues like office meetings or weddings. The booking service on the website shows that there are plenty unoccupied rooms even during holidays. It may be explained by the high prices, which do not seem affordable especially during a recession. Marriott Courtyard The Marriott Courtyard is a part of the Marriott hotel network, which operates in the whole word. It is situated near the University of Delaware, which is convenient for students’ family members when they visit them. It is also a luxury hotel. It targets domestic and international travelers who know about the network’s reputation and are willing to pay for it. The room rates start from $156 per night. The Marriott Courtyard is designed in a modern way. There are sixty-three queen beds in most of the rooms and four suites. It also pays a lot of attention to the healthy values. The hotel has a swimming pool and a fitness center. There is also an option of keeping pets, which comes for an additional price of $75. This option has to be discussed befo
The essay on this page explores the importance of communication in an organization. Introduction Communication is the process of passing information from one person to another with the intention of creating a shared comprehension. Organizational communication on the other hand is the conveyance of information within an organizational setting. Communication is essential in every organization because it entails information that plays an important role in effective performance. Every organization has set a number of objectives in order to be competitive in the ever changing world. In order to achieve the set objectives and to gain comparative advantage, organizations should invest in proper communication procedures and channels. This essay explores the importance of communication in an organization, the types of communication present in organizations, communication systems in organizations and flow of information. Importance of organizational communication Communication is one of the crucial components in every organization and its efficacy is the secret in realizing overall organizational success. Communication can only be considered efficient when the receiver of the information understands the subject and the meaning of the message conveyed. The function helps employees and management to interact with each other in order to align individual goals with organizational goals. Furthermore, communication helps in the setting and implementation of organizational goals. Communication also helps in the formulation of plans to execute objectives that have been set by an organization. In addition, communication ensures successful and appropriate administration of human resource and other resources. Moreover, the function helps in directing, motivating and building an environment in which employees aspire to contribute positively (Barker, 2002). Types of communication in organizations There are two main categories of communication in organizations namely, systematic or formal communication and informal communication. Under formal communication, information is passed from one person to another through official channels that have been set up and approved by the management. On the other hand, informal communication also called grapevine is the kind of communication based on personal contact. Informal communication does not adhere to specific procedures that are created and mandated by the management of an organization (Barker, 2002). Communication systems in organizations The main communication systems in an or
Background Information Communication is multifaceted and can be transmitted through a variety of forms (Chaffe 1993). Just like any human society, evolution of people’s values takes place quite rapidly. This is normally based on the communication systems that are utilised. These systems of communication normally target public spaces that most common dwellers have access to. Art is communicative, and it has a way of conveying hidden meanings to subjects that may be considered taboo such as the public opinion of a political view. This ensures that the public can understand aspects of the world that they could not gain access to through other means (Freedman 2003). To begin with, people ask, what is art? Generally, the term art has been associated with a given class of creative personalities in society who use their rare skills to express what they have within them. This is usually used to inform, entertain, and critique various aspects of what goes on within a given society. In some of the cities across the world, art plays a key role in appreciating people’s culture, history, and life (Robinson & Heitman 2011). Furthermore, art has been used to enable people to express their fears, challenges, and the deep needs that they may be harbouring within them. In the case of urbanites, street art has traditionally been utilised as a means of self-expression and also a means through which populations convey their messages. Because street art is universal in its reach, it should be viewed as a mass communication medium in a general sense (Chaffe 1993). As much as street art is expressive, it also advances mass communication in the urban centres. Street art is a traditional means of communication — it is utilised by a cross-section of collectives and the state to inform and persuade (Chaffe 1993). Essentially, the essence of this form of art is to attract wide attention by maximising open and visual spaces that may be available. In this sense, street art is usually aimed at enabling the readers or viewers to obtain simplified messages as they synthesise their thoughts and ideas to arrive at a given point. Despite of all these characterisations, some countries have taken steps to view street art in a positive regard. For instance, in most countries, mostly Hispanic ones, where street art is a traditional means of communication, the states have utilised it as an avenue to inform and persuade people because it is a universal means of communication (Chaffe 1993). Secondly, most analysts posit that it is a form of communication through which the relevance of cultivating the reading culture can be enhanced, consequently reducing the illiteracy levels within a given populace. In a general sense, street art, which is a form of public art, is visual in app
Introduction John Everett Millais is one of the famous representatives of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He is known for his bright realistic pictures. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood rebelled against strict classical poses proclaimed by Renaissance and they aimed at providing the most realistic pictures with all details, complexity, and color (Landow, 2007). This brotherhood is considered to be the first experimental community in the history of art. The Blind Girl – the triumph of realism One of the most famous John Everett Millais’s pictures is The Blind Girl (Millais, n.d.). This picture is my favorite one because of its color, composition, and idea. The most interesting in Millais’s technique is his use of models and sketches while many other artists usually use the images from their minds. The artist uses the background scenery to highlight the main idea of the work. He represents the beauty of nature with such miracles as rainbows on the one hand and he portrays the unfairness of the world reflecting in the girl’s blindness on the other hand. This painting combines the feelings of melancholy and joy as well. The beauty of nature with its bright colors evokes a lot of positive feelings while the blindness of the girl makes the observer feel sad. Despite her misfortune, s
The private equity industry has developed significantly, and it is possible to observe its active growth during the recent decades. The industry is associated with the provision of investments and administering buyouts for private companies. However, due to its specifics, the industry also faces many challenges during the periods when the markets are not favorable for the growth of new businesses. Therefore, it is important to analyze the key features of the industry, as well as the role of general partners in it. In spite of the fact that the private equity industry depends on all changes in the local and global economics, finances, and investment trends, its development is still observable, and positions in this industry remain attractive to specialists in the sphere of finances. Features and Challenges Related to the Private Equity Industry The private equity industry is based on investing in new, small, or potentially profitable businesses by institutional investors or ‘angel’ investors. Representatives of the private equity industry are interested in receiving high returns; therefore, they choose to invest in companies for a long period of time. In addition to supporting new companies, investors are interested in promoting acquisitions and buyouts, as well as improving the positions of their partners (Kiehela & Falkenbach 2015). Decisions regarding investments are made with references to analyzing the current economic situation and the development of the business sector, as well as to forecasting possible benefits. As a result, the industry is characterized by the high dependability of trends in the economic and business worlds. Furthermore, researchers and practitioners identify the cyclicality in the industry’s development. According to Pictet Alternative Advisors (2014, p. 6), “trends in fundraising and the number of funds demonstrate the industry’s cyclicality and the indirect impact of credit cycles in debt markets on entry and exit multiples.” Therefore, the constant analysis with the prediction of risks associated with investment decisions is one of the key features of the private equity industry. The other characteristic of the industry that is connected with the discussed ones is the possibility to determine new priorities for the investment while referring to the recent trends and focuses on i