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Healthcare Barack Obama and his followers advocate the idea of universal health coverage. In the opinion of this political leader, the government should find ways of helping those people who cannot afford medical insurance. One of his strategies is to decrease the healthcare costs and invest more capital into medical institutions of the United States (Brock 225). The combination of these strategies is supposed to increase the availability of healthcare services to American citizens, especially those ones who have no stable source of income. Overall, his major premise is that the great number of uninsured people can be explained by the rising cost of healthcare services. Moreover, this rise can be controlled and slowed down (Brock 225). These policies are based on the premise that the main concern of the government should be social welfare. Mitt Romney has a very complex attitude toward the initiatives of the Obama administration. On the one hand, he acknowledges the importance of universal coverage (Romney 180). Nevertheless, he believes that governmental intervention can only harm medical institutions (Romney 180). The thing is that such requirements may not be feasible, and hospitals may not be able to cut down their expenses. Moreover, many nurses may be willing to quit their jobs provided their salaries are not raised. Nevertheless, Mitt Romney does not say that the government should pay no attention to the work of the healthcare system. For instance, this political leader believes that the government should pay for the healthcare services received by older people. These are the main aspects of Mitt Romney’s possible policies regarding the healthcare system. Economy Barack Obama can be viewed as a supporter of the free-market; nevertheless, his economic policies demonstrate that this politician attaches importance to the role of government. This is why his administration supported the idea of governmental bailouts. For example, one can mention that the government guaranteed the loans American car-manufacturers. Furthermore, he advocates the necessity to change the taxation policy of the United States. In particular, he thinks that the government should increase the taxes for the wealthiest parts of the American population (Vasavada 15). Furthermore, he lays stress on the protection of home-owners who should have the opportunity to pay off their mortgages. These are the strategies that are supposed to overcome the crisis. Thus, Obama pays close attention to social aspects of economic policies and the role that the government should play in order to promote the wellbeing of the citizens. Mitt Romney has different views on economic strategies that the United States should adopt. First of all, he believes that the American government should not bailout struggling American companies. Instead, he advocates the idea of their managed bankruptcy (Romney 180). He believes that by purchasing the shares of these companies, the government will not be able to improve t
Introduction It is necessary to note that the introduction of new technologies has had an enormous impact on the way people interact with each other. The issue is that some of the negative aspects are frequently overlooked, and this is a space that is poorly regulated. Parents cannot control everything that is going on the Internet because the privacy of their children may be affected. Adults also can be affected by similar issues, and this problem needs to be discussed. Sexting is not well-understood by the population, and many women and girls may be traumatized or abused. It would be beneficial to analyze the way such activities are viewed by various writers to get a better understanding of the scope of the problem. Sexting and Adolescents Ringrose et al. discuss the issues that teen girls may have to deal with if they are introduced to such activities and are not well-informed on this subject matter. They can learn many questionable behaviors if they are not careful. For instance, they may think that they are valued only for their beauty. Moreover, one may believe that it is impossible to maintain relationships if such pictures are not being sent. Girls that were interviewed told that there have been instances when boys have asked them to send nude photos, and they thought that there is nothing wrong with it. It is entirely possible that some of them have accepted such requests because they did not understand that it may cause problems. Another aspect that needs to be highlighted is that boys have suggested that they think that it is likely that young women want to have sex with them if they participate in sexting and have a desire to meet in real life (Ringrose et al. 317). It is quite evident that it could lead to potential complications, and a misunderstanding may be especially problematic. The problem is that many males do not think about the feelings of those girls and only interested in getting those pictures. Such relationships are quite troublesome, and this experience may have a long-lasting impact. On the other hand, some may suggest that boys also have to deal wit
Motivation conditions An inclusion of motivational conditions is instrumental for learners’ development in a workshop scenario. However, motivational conditions are also essential in creating a collaborative environment for both instructors and learners. Learners with anger issues require a lot of cooperation from instructors who provide motivation. Establishing inclusion as the first motivational condition is critical in providing a friendly environment for both learners and instructors. This condition is based on mutual trust and respect for each other. In addition, this condition offers a sense of ownership to learners in the anger management program. Apart from creating collaboration among the program’s participants, learners derive a sense of purpose by improving on interpersonal relationship skills and individual behaviors. Developing a positive attitude is a logical strategy for encouraging students to make reasonable choices. In this regard, both instructors and learners relate the program’s activities with experiences and knowledge. From this perspective, learners are intrinsically motivated to make choices that are valuable and address problems in their lives. This is achieved through effective use of assessment methods when making decisions. As an instructor, one can create challenging activities that provoke learners’ critical thinking abilities. Such activities enhance meaning and provide learners with new and relevant perspective on real-world issues. Challenging learning experiences are fostered through classroom discussion, art simulations, experimental inquiry and group projects. Finally, intrinsic motivation among learners can be achieved through engendering competence. In this regard, learners are empowered to conduct self-assessment activities. From this perspective, learners connect their experiences with knowledge and skills. Engendering competence is effectively achieved using narrative evaluations, contextualized assessments and education credit systems. An effective feedback from the instructor and guided corrections encourage learners to improve and maintain good behaviors and experiences. Extrinsic motivation Extrinsic motivation is not a good option in harnessing behavioral change. Considering that anger is both behavioral and psychological, using external influences to change the same has its limitations. Therefore, external motivation is not effective in an anger management program. It is important to note that external motivation has a negative impact on intrinsic motivation. Learners with anger issues only overcome such behaviors by generating confidence that is lasting. From this perspective, learners are only motivated to change their behavior in relation to the extent they receive rewards for their actions. In addition, external motivation varies on rewards used and their meaning to their learner. In this regard, using exte
Introduction In the contemporary world, man continues to seek for answers to address the various issues affecting their daily life. A lot of soul searching takes place in this regard. In such cases, the Bible acts as a guide in responding to fundamental questions about life on earth (Goheen and Craig 3). The current paper is written against this background of human life and the Bible. More specifically, an analysis is made from the perspective of the book of Genesis. The author of this paper holds that the said book of Genesis helps in understanding man and his relationships. The book of Genesis (chapters 1 to 11) is the basis of the review made in this paper. To this end, a critical analysis of the natural world and human identity is provided. In addition, the author analyzes human relationships and civilization in relation to this book. Each of these elements (natural world, human identity, human relationships, and civilization) impacts on the individual’s view of the world (Goheen and Craig 5). The author of this paper concludes the essay by explaining the link between the said aspects and the thesis statement provided above. An Analysis of the Natural World from the Perspective of Genesis 1-11 The Bible (King James Version, herein referred to as KJV), introduces the element of the natural world through an illustration of the creation process. Nature is best understood through the various dimensions of creation highlighted in this book. The dimensions include, among others, light, water, and trees. In Genesis 1:1 (KJV), the Bible affirms that nature, as known to man, is the work of God. As such, it is safe to assume that the natural world belongs to God. The book of Genesis tells the story of creation by illustrating the Lord as the architect of the universe. In Genesis 1:1 (KJV), the author provides that creation occurred in ‘the beginning’. Consequently, God is described as the originator of time (“Genesis Chapter 1” par. 3). The element of time helps to highlight the aspect of sequence in nature. The creation process suggests that time explains what happens in nature. The book of Genesis (1:1, KJV) explains that there was a sequence in the creation spectrum. For example, man was the last creature that God put on earth. Analysis of Human Identity in Relation to Genesis 1-11 In a bid to understand their identity, an individual is expected to first determine their origins (Goheen and Craig 29). In Genesis 1:27 (KJV), the Bible explains that human identity takes after God, who is the Creator of man. Towards the end of the creation process, God decided to bring man to life in ‘His own image’ (“Genesis Chapter 1” par. 4). An analysis of this verse reveals that human identity, as already indicated, is similar to God’s identity. As a species, man can either be male or female. The differentiation is highlighted in the first chapter of the book of Genesis (KJV). In Genesis 2:7 (KJV), the holy book illustrates the ‘actual’ creation process. From the text, it is apparent that God was personally involved in the development of man. It is God who gave man a name. The preferential treatment ensured that man is superior to other crea
Introduction The bacterial flora of the mouth is very complex due to the fact that the mouth acts as the point of entry of many substances into the body. This bacterium can both proliferate aerobically and anaerobically. The types of bacteria found in the buccal cavity are so diverse and include lactobacilli, staphs, Candida, and streptococci among other species. Types of microbes isolated from the mouth greatly depend on the site of the mouth from where they were collected. The tooth surfaces are normally colonized by Streptococcus mutans especially among people who eat too much confectionary (Abrams and Bottle 1996). Its presence in the mouth leads to reduction in pH hence growth of lactic acid bacteria like the lactobacilli. Wounds are normally colonized by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, pseudomonas, Proteus and Acinetobacter. Acute wounds are normally colonized by Staphylococcus aureus followed by the beta haemolytic groups. Because the wound from the bite is still fresh, the possibility that the infection was occasioned by Staphs aureus or the Streptococcus is vey high. Clinical presentation of samples Signs and symptoms shown on skin lesions resulting from human bite vary depending on the number of days that have elapsed before urgent medical intervention is taken. Patients who seek services of the physicians after seven days with fight bites normally have open cu
What are your thoughts on the implications of literal and interpretive interpretations of holy texts for interfaith dialogue both here in the U.S. and other parts of the world (e.g. Europe)? The effective interfaith dialogue between Muslims and Christians in the United States and in Europe can be discussed as the first step to the world peace because conflicts based on the religious grounds in these countries often reflect in the threat of terrorism and international instability. Therefore, Muslims and Christians need to admit the fact that they have something in common and that their religious vision of Jesus can influence their relations in all aspects of life (Saritoprak presentation, January 29, 2015). However, the problem is in the fact that Christians are often not aware of the role of Jesus in Islam, and Muslims often interpret the figure of Jesus in their religion in the most literal terms. From this point, although the focus on the literal interpretation of holy texts cannot contribute significantly to improving the interfaith dialogue, the focus on the allegorical interpretations can lead to the interreligious cooperation though understanding the figure of Jesus for both Muslims and Christians. The idea of the intercultural understanding as the positive implication of interpreting holy texts and the figure of Jesus in them is promoted by Professor Zeki Saritoprak. According to Prof. Saritoprak, “the discussion of Jesus’s descent necessitates a discussion of the future of interfaith cooperation, particularly between Christians and Muslims” (Saritoprak 2014: xv). Nevertheless, the achievement of such positive results for nations as cooperation, peace, mutual understanding, and stability is possible only when the interpretation of religious texts is interpretive or allegorical. Literal interpretation of Qur’an and other holy texts leads to accepting the fact that the belief in Jesus is common for Muslims and Christians, but this vision cannot prevent the world confrontation between the religions and believers. Much attention should be paid to the symbolical interpretation of religious texts in order to understand the significant role of Jesus in Islam. Prof. Saritoprak accentuates “the importance of allegorical understandings of certain religious texts” because the dialogue between confessions is possible if Muslims and Christians admit the universal significance of Jesus for both religions (Saritoprak 2014: xvi). Muslims in the United States and such European countries as France, for instance, need to see what they have in common with Christians in order to develop the effective dialogue and work for the prosperity of the whole world, without focusing on differences in religions and visions (Saritoprak presentation, January 29, 2015). Christians, in their turn, need to understand that Islam is not t
American History X film, directed by Tony Kaye, is not just a good masterpiece but also an important film. It cultural aspects and political attitudes come out clearly as Tony Kale explores American history. The story develops quite well. The story opens with Danny seated outside the principal’s office waiting to answer questions about a report he had written praising Hitler’s actions during his reign. Dr. Sweeney; the principal, rebukes Danny and tells him that from then he would be his history teacher. He gives Danny an assignment, which is about his jailed brother Derek. In the next scene, Danny rescues a fellow white boy from hands of three black kids who were punishing him for revealing that one of them had cheated. The next scene echoes the superb way in which the story develops. It is a flashback where Derek transforms to a supremacist after the death of his father in the hands of black thugs. Cameron; a senior supremacist, influences Derek by pointing out that his father’s death was a sign of racism. Finally, he kills two black men as they try to steal his truck; this act sends him to jail for three years. The good film’s character development comes out clearly here as the audience starts to learn how Derek influenced Danny into becoming a supremacist. In jail, Derek encounters many problems including rape and when Dr. Sweeney come visiting, Derek makes it clear that he would love to leave the jail and move away from his family because he did not want to influence them into white supremacy. Unfortunately, he learns from Dr. Sweeny that Danny had become a supremacist after which they agree that Derek would help Danny once he is released. Derek comes out from prison as a changed man only to realize that the supremacists groups he formed earlier had mushroomed. That night he accompanies Danny to a homecoming party organized for him by Cameron. However, he disagrees with his girlfriend Stacey, he ends up punching Cameron in the face, and after confrontation with Seth a former friend, they go home. Once home, Danny concentrates on finishing his paper as Derek takes a shower after which they remove every paper about white supremacy propaganda from their house wall. The following day Derek takes Danny to school only to learn that Seth and Cameron were ran over the previous night. After parting, Danny enters the school bathrooms only to be shot by one of the black kids he found beating a fellow white boy as the film started. Finally, Derek finds his dead brother in the washrooms. He laments sorrowfully having introduced Danny to white supremacy. The film ends with Danny’s voice narrating what he had written in that assignment about Derek. He emphasizes that hate is a luggage. The story develops well in an explicate manner. Through flashback, we learn the genesis of Danny’s involvement in white supremacy. Character development is perfect as we learn slowly the nature of the two important characters, Derek and Danny, bit by bit. This film
“After Bin Laden” written by Abdel Bari Atwan, talks about the past aspirations, present and future actions of Al-Qaida and everyone involved in the “holy war”. The author is the editor for a newspaper based in London which is called “Al Quds Al Arabi”. Not only does Abdel have extensive background and experience with the Arab world, he has grown up in the atmosphere, his nationality is an extensive addition to his understanding of the world that is hardly understood by the Western civilization. But in addition, he was the one who had a personal interview with Osama Bin Laden and thus, he has direct knowledge of the Al-Qaida leader. It is possible to assume that he has all the necessary resources and information to be considered a credible source, in discussing the events and concepts that revolve around Al-Qaida and their goals. The overall argument of the book “After Bin Laden” is that the organization has greatly spread, internationally and that the death of Osama Bin Laden will not be the end of the fight. As the author recalls of his interview with Al-Qaida leader, it was obvious that the network of forces is very extensive and there are people who fight for the same cause in almost all countries of the world. The movement has increased its strength because now, the believers are even more angered by the way United States carries out their policies and reach for power. It is one of their head goals, to abolish the influence that America has had over the world and set a different pace to the global matters. In the last decade, it has been possible to see that the military actions of the United States have caused great devastation, not only to the countries they wage wars on but also domestically. The economy has been on a steady downfall with an ever increasing deficit and economic instability. It is an ironic truth that these sorts of results were expected by Al-Qaida. As Abdel Bari Atwan states, stage 5 of the Al-Qaida plan of “attack” on the Western world is to weaken the economy, which will be “stretched beyond its limits and capabilities. The US military budget is crashed into bankruptcy and economic meltdown ensues” (Atwan, 2013). It is an alarming fact that the leaders of Al-Qaida were able to foresee this sort of thing and have reached their goal without having massing weapon systems or invasion techniques. While United States, having all the intelligence and resources at hand, were not able to predict the heavy effects America has sustained from the wars. Another major theme that was outset by the terrorist organization is to lure the Americans into their own lands and to fight them on their home ground. This is a very respectable strategy because the advantages are numerous. This is an intelligent plan because the Al-Qaida does not have to spend resources on transportation, time and effort on the distanced movements. The author clearly demonstrates that there is a lot of thinki
Abstract In the contemporary world, globalization has grown immensely, thus creating cross-cultural nations around the globe. For example, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and especially in Dubai, there are hundreds of thousands of immigrant people from across the world in search of greener pastures. The world biggest business organizations have a reputation due to their expansions to leading global markets beyond their national boundaries. This trend has contributed to the growth of cross-cultural heritages in various nations. The differences in the people’s cultural backgrounds in the workplace have advantages and disadvantages to the business and individuals. This report studies cross-cultural management by interviewing a sample of Serbians working in the UAE. It also examines their individual cross-cultural experiences with other nationalities in the region. Introduction Culture is defined as the values, concepts, and ways of living that are shared by a group of people in the same social context. For many ages, cultural differences have played a major role in hampering universal social growth and development around the world. However, in the contemporary world, globalization and technological advancement have played a major role in suppressing cultural values in many parts of the world by opening avenues for growth of universal cultural values. Universal cultural growth is facilitated by communication and transport technological advancements that have eased communication and mobility of people. The modern world has become a global village hence the continuous movement of people to different regions in search of better work opportunities. Therefore, people of different cultures are mixing in workplaces, and this aspect poses some challenges and opportunities to business managers since they have to understand employees according to their individual cultural heritages (Reynolds and Valentine 88). Cross-cultural management refers to the management of people of different cultures in an organization. The organization in question is a multi-national that has employees and client populations from different cultural origins. The human resource management handles the employees’ affairs in an organization, hence cross-cultural management. Company Overview Mott Macdonald Group is a multinational consultancy company that deals with engineering and environmental management. It has been operational in the UAE for more than fifty years with its headquarters based in Abu Dhabi. The company is well renowned for offering a good working environment to people of different cultures, and it has numerous branches in the UAE region. The company is headed by westerners since it has its roots in the United States and Germany. Therefore, many westerners work for the company across the region. However, indigenous people also work for the company since the law requires multinationals to have at least 70% of residents as emp