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Online dating is gaining more and more popularity with people nowadays, as it has a number of assets over actual dating: it is less time-consuming, and it allows the participants to combine other activities with dating. [slide 2] Moreover, such an option is good for people living far away from each other as they can try communicating prior to actually seeing one another, which can save them from wasting their time and eliminate disappointment [slide 3]. However, many research studies show that there still is a high rate of disappointment that is not connected with getting to know a person. On the contrary, it lies in not getting to know the person how he or she really is. Online dating allows people to hide their real identities and deceive those who are communicating with them (Lo et al. 1755). [slide 4] [slide 5] According to research, females are more likely to give deceitful information about themselves on dating websites. [slide 6] What is worse, dating websites are frequently used by maniacs or money fraudsters whose aims are quite far from being romantic. For instance, research by Whitty and Buchanan (182) shows that by mid-2011, there were nearly 230,000 victims of dating websites scams in Great Britain. The proposed advocacy campaign is designed with the purpose of protecting people from the illegal conduct of those who use online dating websites to deceive others. What may start as friendly and romantic communication can turn into an attempt to scam internet users by playing on their feelings. [slide 7] As you can see, there are frequent occasions when internet users of dating websites establish friendly or even romantic relationships with naïve people and then try to take away their money by deceiving them. Unfortunately, even after numerous warnings, there are still many users who do not consider the scam problem seriously enough and think that it may happen to anyone but them. To eliminate the occurrence of such cases, serious measures should be taken which would disable illegal activity on dating websites. Therefore, I suggest that biometric scanners should be employed by everyone who wants to use online dating websites. Such scanners are very easy to apply. A program scans the user’s fingerprint. After collecting the data, it compares it to the police records and checks whether this user presents any threat to other people. [slide 8] The demand for applying a scanner does not mean that the pe
Registered nurses join professional nursing associations such as the American Assembly of Men in Nursing (AAMN), the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), and the Emergency Nurses Association for various reasons. For example, some join to enjoy the peer recognition that results from being active members of established nursing associations. Others want to learn what is happening in the profession and remain informed. I would like to join the American Assembly of Men in Nursing and the National Black Nurses Association. They are a fit for me due to several reasons. The AAMN and NBNA were founded to protect the rights of African-American Male nurses. NBNA was established in 1971 to address inequalities in health care for African Americans and the inability of black nurses to speak out on their health care issues. It still supports new graduating nurses to overcome the challenges (NBNA Mission, n.d.). Therefore, the association offers me the opportunity to be heard despite the ethnicity factor. On the other hand, AAMN was founded in 1974 to encourage young men in the United States to train as nurses and join other health care professionals in humanizing health care to Americans (McCain, n. d.). The organizations can help me develop psychologically and understand my duty as a male nurse in the United States. Additionally, the organizations are a fit for me because they have developed programs and activities that draw several African American Male nurses to them. NBNA hosts annual institute conferences and publishes journals such as the Journal of the National Black Nurses Association. The journals contain peer-refereed health research-based articles, which I would be able to access with ease if I become a member of the association (NBNA Mission. n. d.). AANM also has a highly useful mentoring program. The organization started accepting mentoring training applications from its members in January 2013. It will provide both electronic materials and special mentoring booklets. The objective of the training is to equip men with the current nursing skills and advise them on how to use technology effectively to achieve nursing objectives. Joining the organization will allow me to participate in the mentor program as either a mentor or mentee (McCain, n. d.). Moreover, both the National Black Nurses Association and the American Assembly of Men in Nursing offer opportunities for personal skills development. They offer leadership opportunities through committees and task forces. During the national and local conferences, they request their members to manage conference programs. In the process, the members build networks and gain recognition as committed nursing professionals. In addition, the organizations are a fit for me since they draw m
There are many elements of literary devices, imagery, style, and tone that contribute to the creation of the overall spirit of works in literature. They shape the reader’s perception of the plot, the main characters, and the overall message of the literary piece. These elements are often used in their direct meaning, thus enforcing a direct effect on the reader; however, there also are cases when they are used controversially, making the impression from the read piece stronger and even more emphatic. This paper’s main goal is to compare and contrast “The Lottery” and “The Rocking Horse Winner” and examines themes, characters, settings, and literary devices of the two stories. Stories’ Tones and Plots The tone of the work is significant in its terms as well because it creates the fleur of seriousness, light-mindedness, sadness or cheerfulness, introducing the reader to the world of the literary work, and even making him or her the participant of events. Symbols are the fruitful addition to the literary stylistic devices, since they add the third dimension of the plot and message, showing what cannot be expressed by words, and making the work lively. All these issues have found their direct and at times, sophisticated realization in the works of Shirley Jackson and D.H. Lawrence. These two works are remarkable from the perspective of investigating the impact of tone, style, and symbol in a literary work. Thus, for example, the topic of the question of tone becomes extremely topical in Jackson’s work “The Lottery” that in itself represents a contradiction, controversy, and conflict. The opening lines of the short story presuppose some cheerful scenario, some picturesque place, and a holiday-suggesting lexicon: “The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green” (Jackson, 1949, p. 5). The beginning clearly suggests a lovely landscape, a beautiful day, and a similarly pleasant continuation of the plot. Nonetheless, the short story’s essence, plot, and message are quite different from the beginning, setting people in a positive tone and perceiving the lottery as something rewarding and exciting for the villagers. The only fact that the ritual is of vital importance does not cause any doubts since there is much attention to every detail, to every participant of the events, to the black box, and the responsibilit
A migrant worker is a person who leaves for a foreign country in order to earn money for his or her family; as a rule, these trips are temporary – a migrant worker does not immigrate into the country of his or her choice for good (Graeme, 2011). Such means of employment are traditionally referred to as seasonal work. In addition, a migrant worker is often an illegal immigrant, which results in the migrant worker being employed for a ridiculously small salary and often having to work extra hours. Migrant workers make a great chunk of the third world country’s population, especially speaking of Africa and Polynesia. In Malaysia, the number of migrant workers has reached three million in 2013 and is growing exponentially (Verghis, 2010). Migrant labor may indicate either migrant workers in general or the type of work performed by migrant workers. Migrant labor is the cause of concern in a number of countries, mainly because migrants accept practically any terms offered by their employers, therefore, creating a powerful competitive force for the local candidates for a job. Hence, migrant labor can be a major obstacle for local employees to evolve professionally and, more importantly, may trigger a steep rise in the unemployment rates in the country of migrant laborers’ choice. As a result, an influx of migrant labor into a state does not necessarily signify an improvement in the business sphere; while SMEs may prosper by hiring the staff that is content with literally any terms of the contract, the state may be suffering from great unemployment rates (Danecker, 2013). Acculturation is the process of an immigrant accepting specific elements of foreign culture, certain behavioral patterns and traditions that are related to the foreign state in question (Taylor & Finley, 2010). Assimilation is a process that a number of immigrants into a foreign country usually face when being under the influence of a foreign environment. Similar to acculturation, assimilation is its final stage, when an immigrant actually loses his or her national identity and defines him- or herself as a representative of the culture that was foreign to him or her prior to immigration (Gui, Berry & Zheng, 2011). Christian Migrant Association, or Redlands Christian Migrant Association, is an organization located in Redlands, Florida, which provides assistance to the people who have recently moved into the United States and feel uncertain about their perspectives. Targeted particularly at helping children, RCMA offers extensive help in terms of childcare and education, therefore, helping i
Susie is suing officer Ruthless and The State of Elsewhere on grounds of negligence with the goal of receiving damages equitable to the injuries she incurred and the time lost while undergoing treatment. However, for her claims to succeed it is vital for the definition of negligence to be outlined. Negligence as defined by law is the breach of a duty of care (Herrera v Quality Pontiac, 2003). The plaintiff further has the responsibility of proving how the defendant was negligent and how that negligence caused her to suffer injuries. Susie marks’ injuries were as a direct result of Jerry’s driving. However prior to this incident Susie and Jerry were at the park past curfew where officer Ruthless ordered them to leave the park as it was past curfew. Under Susie’s argument in court, she mentions that the officer did not give her an option other than riding in the back of the track. She emphasizes on the fact that she tried pleading with officer Ruthless to let her walk home or simply wait for Orson to pick her up, and regarded that as a clear indication that she did not consent to riding at the back of the track. She believes, the act by officer Ruthless of ordering her to get into the back of the track or if not enforce curfew, made her to be but a victim and consequently had to comply hence blaming officer Ruthless orders as the proximate cause of her injuries. The defendant (Officer Ruthless and The State) under their counter claims gave a factual reasoning on how the actions of the officer were not negligent but a responsible act of law enforcement. It was the officer’s duty to enforce curfew upon closure of the park. He ordered Susie to ride with at the back of the Jerry’s truck because he considered it safer rather than letting her walk home alone or sit alone in the dark park alone awaiting Orson. He considered it a decision any reasonable man of sound mind would have made. On the other hand there was no law of the Elsewhere city that prohibited riding at the back of camper trucks. Officer Ruthless directed Susie into riding with Jerry and Kate on a genuine basis free of any malice aforethought. Susie lived about a mile away from the park and the fact that the accident occurred about an hour and a half after they left the park was highly insignificant. As the judge presiding over this case, I would be inclined to ruling in favor of the defendant and dismiss the plaintiffs’ case. This is because the officer adhered to the standards’ of duty of care owed to the plaintiff. The fact that he ordered the plaintiff to the back of the track was in no way a breach of that duty since the plaintiff only lived a mile away the probability of her having an accident was highly inconsequential. The chain of causation was also broken (McCollum v. CBS, Inc.,1988). The officer’s responsibility over the ordering of Susie to the back of the track ended the moment Jerry made the second stop. Jerry made the second stop a place near Susie’s home and Susie had the option going home bu
Analyzing Korean National Identity The movie “Brotherhood of War” gives a detailed analysis of the Korean national identity. The story of Jin-tae and Jin-seok portrays the kind of struggles experienced by many people in the country especially during the Korean War ( The Brotherhood of War ). The concepts of hope and optimism are also entrenched in the country’s national identity. The film describes how Jin-tae works hard to fulfill his promises to Jin-Seok. It is also agreeable that “the national identity is steeped in regret because of the infamous war that affected the lives of many Koreans” (Pai 24). As well, the pursuit of various ideals is a unique aspect of Korea’s identity. Many people in the country focus on immediate success and satisfaction. The desire for success is embraced as one of the best approaches towards restoring the pride that existed before the war (Chee 19). Self-confidence and pride form a big part of the people’s national identity. How Korean Movies Present Korean National Identity The people of South Korea try to identify new sources of historical pride despite the existing confusion. The people have been using different movies to present the Korean national identity to the globe. These people tend to create movies that can help more people rediscover the Korean pride. The filmmakers identify specific heroes who played a significant role towards making South Korea what it is today (Vickers 31). The movies have been widely used to normalize the situation and address the confusions that have characterized the country within the past century. Such movies have therefore played a huge role towards restoring hope and confidence in the people’s hearts. However, some anthropologists have argued that feelings of hopelessness have been part of the county’s mentality (Shin 48). These issues can be observed in the movie “Brotherhood of War”. It should therefore be acknowledged that such movies play a positive role towards redefining the Korean national identity. My National Identity: Crisis in the US I have always been proud to be associated with my country. This national identity plays a significant role in my life. For instance, my friends and colleagues believe that I have the potential to achieve numerous goals. The identity has made it easier for me to focus on new goals and be able to make my life much better. I always focus on new goals and work hard to achieve them. The Korean identity guides and encourages me to work hard. However, I have encountered different forms of discrimination in the United States (Park 28). For instance, the quality of services received from different stores is usually discriminatory. Some
Introduction There have been many changes to my philosophy of adult learning over the years. As an individual, I take pride in being flexible and creative enough to try different teaching styles. Regardless of the style, I use, however, it appears to me that the key to student success is motivation. When I entered my graduate program in adult education, I was a very strong advocate of the humanist philosophy of education under which a teacher is expected to assume the role of a facilitator in the learning process and to promote learning without offering direction to the learner. Gradually, my belief has continued to change, and I am now fully convinced that a humanist philosophy does not effectively prepare a learner to fit into a fast-changing and diverse society. Unlike the learning of children, adult learning is characterized by experiences and prior learning over the adult learner’s lifetime. The older one grows, the more past experiences and prior learning they bring on current learning. My quest for a practical and effective way to prepare adult learners has made me realize that my best alternative is to adopt a radical educational philosophy. Being a professional teacher, I hope to produce learners who can make a difference in their lives and those of others. In line with my agenda, therefore, learners are likely to benefit more if subjected to a radical educational philosophy. Radical Adult Education A radical adult education philosophy generally views education as a means for bringing about major political, social, and economic changes or reforms (McKinney, 2000). The most prominent philosopher of this view in recent times is Paulo Freire from Brazil. Freire draws on Marxist thinking, including the popularized Liberation Theology of the Catholic Church, and incorporates into his philosophy of education concepts such as class struggle, alienation of the working class, oppression of the masses, and political revolution. In Freire’s observation, education is used by those in power to preserve a corrupt or restrictive social system. Education is thus seen as a tool of oppression, keeping people in a particular social, political, and economic stratum. It is further blamed for dehumanizing people by not treating them as free individuals. A poorly structured education system does not capture a learner’s experience. It also does not assist learners in understanding their position in economic, political, and social situations, and does not effectively prepare them to become fully functioning adults in society. Under the radical educational philosophy, the emphasis is placed on equality between the t
Introduction Technology is associated with various opportunities in any field, and it is critical to health services delivery. Nursing is one of the areas that benefit significantly from the use of technology. This is especially true for community and public health nursing that is characterized by the use of big data, extensive communication, collaboration, as well as the need to mind the geographical locations of patients. All these features are becoming less worrisome for public health and community nurses due to the use of technology (including nursing informatics and telehealth). Importance of Informatics and Technology It has been acknowledged that technological advances have brought new drugs, equipment, and strategies that enable healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to people. Hughes (2014) notes that people are now living longer lives and healthcare professionals provide more services due to the availability of technology. Information management is one of the areas that have been developed considerably. Martin and Utterback (2014) state that nursing professionals are able to collect and analyze vast amounts of data. Public health and community nurses can easily access the necessary data and develop strategies to address the most burning issues. Importantly, nurses can provide services irrespective of patients’ locations, which is specifically important in treating people with chronic health conditions who decide to stay home rather than live in specialized facilities. Telehealth in Current Community and Public Health Nursing Telehealth is another example of the way technology can bring nursing and healthcare services delivery to a new level of quality. Telehealth can be defined as the use of electronic communication for “transmitting” healthcare data to people “located at different geographical locations” (as cited in Hughes, 2014, p. 340). Singh, Mathiassen, Stachura, and Astapova (2010) explore the benefits of telehealth in the public health setting and stress that it has a significant positive impact on the collaboration and communication of stakeholders involved (nurses, patients, other healthcare professionals, officials). Home health has evolved considerably due to the use of telehealth as nurses can provide the necessary consultations or even simply check on patients within minutes. Patients can also access a lot of information and improve their quality of life without staying in a healthcare facility. Cost-Effectiveness of the Approach It is undoubtful that the use of telehealth in home health is cost-effective and beneficial for patients as well as local budgets. The technology is available as facilities have the hardware and software as well as devices that can be used in telehealth. Patients can also afford to buy the necessary device or, more likely
Introduction Windex Supermarket is a private limited company that was established in 1999. The firm is located in Sydney, Australia. In its operation, the firm deals with a wide range of assorted consumer products. Over the past decade, the firm has had an efficient performance increasing its level of profit. The increase in profit is also associated with a high rate of economic growth in Australia over the past few years. This has culminated in an i