Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Phillisophical Analisys
Phillisophical Analisys Nicolo Machiavelli: Basic nature of man- believes it is better to be feared then loved. He believed that we should be avoid being hated. People more quickly forget the death of their father, than the loss of their inheritance.Purpose and aim of state- believes virtues can lead to ones construction, whereas some vices allow one to strive. Virtues, which we commonly praise in people, might lead to their downfall.Structures used to implement the state- believe best to have a reputation of being generous, if generosity is done in secret. Believes those two types of principal government's monarchies and republics.Use in role of law- he became an important diplomat when the Medici family regained power in 1512.Moral or Philosophical Ends To Be Achieved- he developed writings of plays that were historical, political philosophy, and even plays. In the end he ultimately gained favor with the Medici family.David Hume's statements on ethics foreshadowed tho...His greatest work is the prince wri tten in 1513 published after his death in 1532. Its main theme was that princes should retain absolute control over their territories. His work wasn't taken well and soon condemned by the pope.John Locke: Basic Nature of Man- man convinces others that a plot of land is his he combines his labor with his plot and this became property.Purpose and Aim of the State- awareness and reality Structure Used to Implement the State-Locke believes that we can only think about non-mental entities by being aware of mental entities that represent them. In building this relationship he wrote that we must controlled our belief forming capabilities and is our duty to do so.Use in role of law- Locke's second Treatise of Government a defining work in the soon to merge American Government, was based on Locke's concept of natural law.Moral or Philosophical Ends To Be Achieved- The hinge of the work was the concept of private property.Thomas Hobbes: Basic Nature of Man- Hobbes argues that in the absence o f social condition every action we perform no mater how charitable or benevolent, it is done for reasons which are self-serving. Says that people are poor, nasty, brutish, and short at best.Purpose and aim of the state- by the beginning of his residence in Paris 1640 Hobbes had matured the plan for his own philosophical work. It was to consist of three treatises, dealing respectively with matter or body, with human nature, and with society.Structure used to implement the state- Hobbes draws on the language of the natural law tradition of morality.Use in role of law- Hobbes studied the law of heresy and wrote a short treatise on the subject providing that there was no court that he could be judged. Argues that monarchy is the best type of government cause a monarch's interests are the same as the people.Moral or Philosophical Ends To Be Achieved- Sovereign can not be unjust or injure any subject; the sovereign can not be put to death; subject owe him sole loyalty; subjects can not be freed from their obligation; dissenters must consent with the majority in declaring a sovereign; the right to censor doctrines repugnant to peace; legislative power of prescribing rules; judicial power of deciding all controversies; make war and peace with other nations; choose counselors; power of reward and punishment; power of all civil appointments including the militia.Jean-Jacques Rousseau- Basic Nature of Man- said that man is essentially good, a noble savage when in state of nature, and that good people are made unhappy and crupted by their experiences in society. Purpose and Aim of State- he argued that the goal of government should be to secure freedom, equality, and justice for all within the state, regardless of the will of majority. Structure used to implement the State- Rousseau's political philosophy is that politics and morality should not be seperated. When a state fails in a moral fashion, it ceases to function in the proper manor in ceases to exert genuine author ity over the individual. The second most important principal is freedom, which the state is created to preserve.Use in role of law- argued that the advancement of art and science had not been beneficial to mankind. He proposed that the progress of knowledge had made governments more powerful, and crushed individual liberty. He concluded that material progress had actually undermined the possibility of sincere friendship, replacing it with jealousy, fear and suspicion. Moral or Philosophical Ends to be Achieved- Rousseau's ideas about education have profoundly influenced modern educational theory. He minimizes the importance of book learning, and recommends that a child's emotions should be educated before his reason. He placed a special emphasis on learning by experience.David Hume- Basic Nature of Man-Believed humans had passion, free-will and morality, offering original and often skeptical appraisals of these notions.Purpose and Aim of State-By the end of the century, Hume was rec ognized as the founder of the moral theory of Utility. Utilitarian political theorist, Jeremy Bentham, acknowledges Hume's direct influence on him. Hume's Political Discourses drew immediate praise and influenced economic thinkers such as Adam Smith, Godwin and Thomas Malthus.Structures Used to Implement the State-Hume was a candidate for the Chair of Moral Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. The position was to vacated by John Pringle and leading candidates were Hume and William Cleghorn. The Edinburgh Town Counsel was responsible for electing the replacement. Critics opposed Hume by condemning his anti-religious writings.Use in Role of Law-Hume attacks the character of the clergy, accusing this profession of being motivated by ambition, conceit and revenge.Moral or Philosophical Ends to Be Achieved-Hume offered Rousseau refuge in England and secured him a government pension. In England, Rousseau became suspicious of plots, and publicly charged Hume with conspiring to ruin h is character under the appearance of helping him. Hume published a pamphlet defending his actions and was exonerated. His remaining years were spent refining and revising his published works, and socializing with friends in Edinburgh's intellectual circles. After his death, Hume's name took new significance as several of his previously unpublished works appeared.
Monday, October 21, 2019
Culture and Health
Culture and Health Introduction The third aspect of the PEN-3 Model looks at the cultural issues and health beliefs. Planners use this model to create a health education system that is sensitive to the culture of ethnic minority. The PEN-3 Model factors under cultural appropriateness include positive, exotic and negative factors. Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Culture and Health specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More This essay shall relate these factors to the case study A Day in the Sleep Clinic. The paper shall highlight differences in involvement of Dr. Williamsââ¬â¢ with the three families, and effects of involvements on health outcomes. Positive Positive factors in the PEN-3 Model are perceptions, enablers, and nurturers that make a person, family, or community involve themselves in health practices that enhance and improve their health status. Therefore, planners must encourage such factors (Campbell, 1995). This is because posi tive factors in health practices are necessary in improving health status of individuals, families and communities, for instance, encouraging people to engage in physical activities. From the case study, Dr. Williamsââ¬â¢ interactions with the Reese family have some positive factors that will improve Johnnyââ¬â¢s health. It is obvious that the Dr. William and the Reese family could be of the same cultural background. They even have same interests particularly in horses. The doctor encourages the family to use CPAP and mask in order to enhance the patientââ¬â¢s sleeping habits. It is also crucial to note that the doctor does this because the family can afford it because they have ââ¬Å"a good insuranceâ⬠. Exotic Exotic factors are strange practices and do not have any harmful health consequences. Therefore, there is no need of changing exotic factors. Health planners should address what exist within different cultures, rather than considering what ought to be in the c ulture. For instance, both Sudanese and Vietnamese have different cultures from those of the US. These cultural orientations may not necessarily affect the health outcomes of patients. However, taking them into account is crucial for doctors since patients highly value them. For instance, the Sudanese family belief in superstition may not affect the health outcome in the hands of the doctor. Culturally, the family believes that someone cast an evil eye on the daughter. There is nothing Dr. Williams can do about these beliefs. However, the Dr. Williamsââ¬â¢ interactions and decisions can severely affect the outcomes of the patient. Advertising Looking for essay on health medicine? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More On the other hand, Vietnamese culture restricts addressing women when men are present. The doctorââ¬â¢s assumptions are wrong because he does not understand cultural orientations of Vietnamese. Vietnam ese culture also believes in herbal cures where prescriptions have failed, or to complement prescriptions. Negative Negative factors of the PEN-3 Model lead people to engage in harmful practices to their health, e.g. overeating or unprotected sex. In the case study, Dr. Williamsââ¬â¢ practices may nurture poor practices among families and consequently affect the outcomes of his patientsââ¬â¢ health particularly in his relations to Sudanese family who has no health insurance, language difficulties and believes much in superstitions (Jackson, 2012). The doctorââ¬â¢s decision to disregard sleep study has serious health outcomes for the patient. In cases where medical history of the patient is not accessible, it becomes hard for the doctor to make a decision based on a patientââ¬â¢s past medical history. Conclusion Cultural Appropriateness of Health Behaviour under PEN-3 Model classifies factors into positive, exotic and negative. For positive effects on patientsââ¬â¢ he alth, the planner should identify beliefs and practices that are part of lifestyle and culture of community e.g. traditional herbs of Vietnamese and superstitions practices of Africans. Likewise, planners should also identify emerging cultural orientations with no background ties to traditional cultures e.g. changes in eating habits among Sudanese immigrants may result into health complications, and Vietnamese exposure to Western medication may affect their attitude towards health practices (James, 2004). Health planners must understand reasons behind various beliefs and how they may impact on health status of individuals and community. References Campbell, C. (1995). Health Education Planning Models. Mississippi: Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service. Jackson, C. (2012). Domains of Cultural Competency. Cross-Cultural Health, 1(3), 3- 4.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Culture and Health specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn Mor e James, D. (2004). Factors influencing food choices, dietary intake, and nutrition- related attitudes among African Americans: application of a culturally sensitive model. Ethnicity health, 9(4), 349-367.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
10 Things I Learned about Sales from Selling Gum
10 Things I Learned about Sales from Selling Gum On March 7th, I joined a new group to hone my sales skills. Sales Lab, a class at The Wright Foundation, is a place to get coaching and accountability around my sales activities. On my first day, I was asked to share about my business for a few minutes, and then the leader said these terrifying words: ââ¬Å"Your first assignment â⬠¦ is â⬠¦ to sell gum. You must sell it for no less than 25 cents per piece, and you are to sell it in as many different ways as possible, for as much as possible.â⬠My heart rate skyrocketed. Sell gum? Are you kidding me? I learned from my dad at a young age that gum chewing was a bad thing, and that I should never do it. I can count on my two hands the number of times I have chewed gum in my life. And now I was going to sell it? Wow, maybe I wasnââ¬â¢t cut out for this. Then I remembered that I am someone who does not get stopped by fear ââ¬â and that I could start with baby steps. So I called a friend, who connected me with another friend who works at Wrigley. She gave me some ideas of what could work best for selling gum. She warned me that gum does not sell well online. People like to have it in front of them for impulse purchases. Further research entailed a Facebook message asking my friends what their favorite gum was, and I immediately went out and bought the most popular ones. I wanted to have desirable gum in my possession when I asked people to make those impulse purchases! (A Facebook post asking people to buy gum predictably got exactly 0 responses, confirming the ââ¬Å"in-personâ⬠hypothesis. But Iââ¬â¢m going to try to disprove it ââ¬â see below.) Hitting the Streets to Sell My first idea of how to sell gum for high prices was to sell it for charity. I thought it would be a lot easier to sell for a cause than just to walk up to people and ask them to buy gum for 25à ¢/piece. I started carrying gum everywhere. My first sale was in my yoga studio, where one of my fellow yoginis told me she would buy the gum so I would shut up (all in fun). I accepted her $5 check to give to the Clean Lakes Alliance. I continued asking people I know, and a few I didnââ¬â¢t, if they would like to buy gum to support the Clean Lakes Alliance. Pretty much everyone is a fan of this charity, so I didnââ¬â¢t have to work too hard. I raised over $100 in just a few days. I also brought gum to my business planning workday with ActionCOACH. With their permission, I raised money for a charity they support, B1G1. One participant, Mason Tikkanen of Motus Financial, bought a pack of Extra Spearmint gum for $20. One of my favorite moments was when Masonââ¬â¢s girlfriend heard about the transaction and said, ââ¬Å"Mason, I want you to buy me a pack of gum!â⬠Out came another $20 for a single pack. Selling purely for myself was harder. What would make someone spend 25à ¢ per piece of gum (or $1 for 4 pieces) when they could buy a whole pack for $1? I noticed how much more fear came up for me when I was not leaning on charity as a justification for my high prices. I tried ââ¬Å"Iââ¬â¢m selling gum. How much would you like to buy?â⬠That worked with people who knew what I was up to. In some situations, I promoted the feature of a ââ¬Å"variety packâ⬠ââ¬â You could get 4 different flavors of gum for $1. Thatââ¬â¢s something you donââ¬â¢t get in the stores. And you canââ¬â¢t buy just one piece of gum in the stores either. I got some mileage from that as well as from ââ¬Å"Iââ¬â¢m doing this for a class.â⬠10 Sales Lessons from Selling Gum I count my gum selling project as a success. Hereââ¬â¢s a list of some of the things I learned, in addition to the above: Relationship is key. People I knew, or who had a common connection with me, were more likely to buy than people I did not know. Sales can build relationship. I had more in-depth conversations with some of the people I sold to than I ever had before. Follow-up is also good for relationship. One woman let me know she didnââ¬â¢t like the gum I sold her. I gave her a couple of free pieces and I had a happy customer! When Iââ¬â¢m selling, I often feel very alive as I think of new, creative ideas, especially when they work ââ¬â and I often feel hurt when I experience rejection. This is all part of the game. People spend money when they think they will make someone else happy, or when the money is going to charity. One woman started with a no, but then got excited about wrapping the gum in a bow and give it to her daughter, along with a sweet note. Giving free tastes leads to more sales. Many people do not carry cash, but they will pay by Venmo, PayPal, Chase QuickPay, etc. If they want to buy, theyââ¬â¢ll find a way. People donââ¬â¢t buy under pressure. The best time to sell things is when people are hanging around and not trying to get somewhere. If you are a pet owner, be careful if you buy anything with Xylitol. As healthy as Xylitol might be for humans, itââ¬â¢s very harmful to pets! A huge majority of gum chewers want minty gum. Thatââ¬â¢s why the minty gum is so prominent in drug store aisles. Juicy Fruit just doesnââ¬â¢t take care of coffee breath. Itââ¬â¢s often cheaper to buy gum in single packs than in multi-packs. No bulk discounts for consumers in this market. Wanna Play? My gum sales are going to end at the end of the day today, March 20th. You have a chance to buy some gum from me! No obligation of course, but if you think this would be fun, then please play with me! I have flavors like Orbit Wintermint, Extra Spearmint, Trident Strawberry, and Spry Peppermint, Spearmint, and Cinnamon. Iââ¬â¢ll get different flavors if they are your favorites. If youââ¬â¢d like to have some fun with gum, pick 4 or more pieces you want and Iââ¬â¢ll mail you a special package of your chosen gum. It will be in a cute bag and everything. Minimum purchase is $1 and you can buy as much as you want at minimum 25à ¢/piece. You can pay by Venmo (@Brenda-Bernstein), PayPal (brenda.bernstein@att.net), or Chase QuickPay (brenda.bernstein@att.net). I might be crazy, but life is all about risk, so Iââ¬â¢m doing this! Curious to see how you respond. Category:Blog ArticleBy Brenda BernsteinMarch 19, 2018 2 Comments Larry says: March 20, 2018 at 8:45 am Lesson Number 1- Dont try to sell gum to someone who has been having major dental work. (Which is why I cant help you out this time.) Lesson Number 2 This one Ive learned from your posting. Sales of low cost items to consumers is quite different than sales of high cost items to businesses. (Back when I sold global computer online solutions to top corporations for GE, they gave us several sales courses that went into exact wording to use at various points, flowcharts, etc. that worked!) Lesson Number 3 I wish I could remember how I sold the most of some similar item when I came in first for my Hebrew School, a long time ago. Lesson Number 4 My mother (of blessed memory) took up gum chewing when she gave up smoking. So perhaps finding a source of people who quit smoking might be one approach. I do agree that building relationships is important. The question is whether you can successfully do that remotely over social networking? Log in to Reply Brenda Bernstein says: March 20, 2018 at 8:57 am Thanks for your insights, Larry! True no gum for anyone with dental issues. It sticks to things. Regarding the relationships over social networking, I believe its possible. When I sent out an offer last week to get my LinkedIn Profile Review service for $50 for a limited time, 10 people stepped up to take advantage of the offer. I believe they felt a level of relationship and trust with me because of my ongoing writing and visibility. Many of them had been following me for years. When I spoke with them, I felt like we knew each other on some level, even though our only connection is that they have been reading my blog. That level of connection might not be enough to sell gum, but well see! Log in to Reply
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Second Analytical Paper Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 750 words
Second Analytical Paper - Essay Example It was easier for Gilbert to use his power over African settlers because of the superiority he felt for them. With the use of colonialism, and with the proper methods that he introduced to the settlers, he was able to gain the confidence of the native Africans, consequently building for him a place in the social strata in Africa and establishing a position of power and superiority. Gilbert is from a more developed country thus is educated with more advanced farming methods. England is a developed country with all the advantages of the United Kingdom and all the influence over its neighboring countries. England also keeps the education being given in schools and universities at par with global standards that makes the graduates of the country viable for any premier company. England sees to it that it produces citizens who not only are able to provide for him but is also able to work from different settings. Citizens coming from England like Gilbert are trained under rigorous circumstances to be able to adapt to the situation they are put against so that they will not face any difficulties. The presence of high tech resources and internationally acclaimed gadgets for demonstration purposes as well as for real world problems make them highly knowledgeable in terms of the recent innovations in technology. This Gilbert used in his colonialism strategy in Africa. While he was an average individual in England, he was a highly skilled person in the eyes of Africans, thus making him a man more than he really as. Coming from a country of wealth and power makes controlling poor countries easier. Gilbert was a man who was accustomed to the vestiges of success and competition. England is a highly revered country that is able to use its available resources for the betterment of its colonies. England is also a country that claims to take initiative to take under its wings countries that need support in terms of technical
Macroeconomics Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1000 words
Macroeconomics - Assignment Example The amount of trade deficit is 2008 is (422,905 - 460,665) = -37760. The amount of trade deficit is 2009 is (422,905 - 460,665) = -32023. iv. The value of real GDP in 2009 is (Nominal GDP of 2009/GDP deflator of 2009) = ? (1,373,636/ 101.4) million = ?13546.71 million. v. The current macroeconomic situation of the UK can be defined as economic recession. So, there has been no surprise that the economy has experienced a negative rate of growth form 2008 to 2009. The fall in consumption spending, investment, and net exports (exports minus imports) can be explained by the prevalence of ongoing economic recession which cause fall in demand. The rise in government expenditure can also be explained by the current macroeconomic situation. In order to deal with the recessionary situation, the government has undertaken certain measures to boost aggregate demand of the country. One of these corrective policies is increased government spending that has been reflected by increased government exp enditure form 2008 to 2009. 2. There is some problem with this questionâ⬠¦ What are the coefficient of r in the expression for investment and the expression for real money demand? The coefficients are important as they denote the rate of response to change in interest rate. if there is no coefficient it should be assumed that coefficients are equal to 1. But this case is either impossible or very rare!!!! 3. The main forms of unemployment are as follows: Structural unemployment: Structural unemployment is a particular form of unemployment. This kind of unemployment takes place when a labor market becomes unable to offer jobs to everybody who wants to work due to the fact that the level and type of skills of unemployed individuals do not match with the skills required for the jobs available in the market. Structural unemployment usually lasts very long. Very often technological unemployment which results from substitution of workers by machines might be recognized as structural u nemployment. In order to deal with structural unemployment, there should be an increase in aggregate demand of the economy. If there is a fall in aggregate demand, then many individuals become unemployed and enter into the vicious circle of poverty, while their skills become obsolete. Since the present economic scenario of the UK can be characterized as economic recession, structural unemployment should be there in the economy as production has reduced drastically and the UK economy has failed to provide job to all who wish to work. Frictional Unemployment: Frictional unemployment takes place during the time period when a worker shifts one job to another. In other words, frictional unemployment takes place during transitioning from one job to the other. Very often, frictional unemployment is referred to as search unemployment. Very often this unemployment is voluntary in nature. Frictional unemployment can always be found in an economy. Thus in UK economy, it would be quite easy to find out frictional unemployment. Cyclical Unemployment: Cyclical unemployment is very often referred to as Keynesian unemployment. It is also known as deficient-demand unemployment. Cyclical unemployment takes place when there is scarcity of aggregate demand for providing jobs to everybody who are willing to work. When demands for goods and services reduces, the level
Friday, October 18, 2019
Homo Religiosus by Karen Armstrong, p. 22-38 The Minds Eye by Oliver Essay
Homo Religiosus by Karen Armstrong, p. 22-38 The Minds Eye by Oliver Sacks, p. 303-317 - Essay Example According to Sacks, in a society where people lack mindââ¬â¢s eyes, they are likely to associate themselves with some events such as idol worshiping or despotism even if they have the physical eyes. These side effects prevent human beings from achieving a factual understanding of who they are. The idea that Sack presents in his article ââ¬Å"The Mindââ¬â¢s Eyeâ⬠is that trauma, in this case, blindness results to loss of ââ¬Å"sensuous, intimate being at one with worldâ⬠or loss of self (Sacks 313). Karen Armstrong of ââ¬Å"Homo Religiousâ⬠connects with Sackââ¬â¢s ideas that blindness trauma leads to loss of oneââ¬â¢s self or sense (Armstrong 23). It is essential that, human beings acknowledge the dangers posed by blindness and if they persist, being victims of this, there will be no way for them to go back to a life, which has self-knowledge. Like Armstrong, Sack inveighs blindness trauma against ââ¬Å"idol worshipâ⬠. ââ¬Å"Despotismâ⬠of sight and claims the ââ¬Å"taskâ⬠blindness trauma as reminding human beings of their other deeper perception modes as well as their mutuality (Armstrong 24). The two authors argue that a blind individual has a good sense of taste, feeling, touch, and he or she can write and speak as a ââ¬Å"gift of the blind individualsâ⬠. Therefore being blind does not mean that one is unable to carry out duties done by other people since they have mindââ¬â¢s eyes (Armstrong 25). For instance, Lusseyran is able to feel, blend into one fundamental sense, has deep attentiveness, has slow and prehensile attention, and a sensuous and intimate being in the world where sight, with is flicking, quick, quality, and facile continually distracts people from. According to Sack, this concept is extremely close to an individual whose has ââ¬Å"deep blindnessâ⬠as considerably more than simple compensation other than a unique type of perception, a special and precious mode of being (Sacks 314). One essential question that people should put in mind is
Essay on the biochemical assessment of a named disease
On the biochemical assessment of a named disease - Essay Example When the body uses these hormones, the thyroid creates more to replace them. The pituitary gland monitors the amount of the thyroid hormones in the bloodstream and adjusts the production of its own hormone accordingly. The pituitary gland also sends this information to the thyroid gland so the latter knows how much hormone it needs to produce (Endocrine Web, 2006a) Thyroid diseases occur when the thyroid gland produces more hormones, which prompts the body to consume more energy. This disorder is called hyperthyroidism. When the thyroid gland produces fewer hormones, the body is prompted to lessen its energy consumption. This condition is called hypothyroidism (American Academy of Otolaryngology, 2006) Thyroiditis, a disease which can either be painless or painful, can trigger the thyroid gland to produce more hormones, thus, causing hyperthyroidism to occur in short periods of time. The painless type usually happens to women who have just given birth. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism include severe irritability and nervousness, muscle tremors, unpredictable and infrequent menstrual periods in women, sudden weight loss, inability to sleep, enlarged thyroid, eye irritation, and sensitivity to heat. The symptoms of hypothyroidism are fatigue, heavy and frequent menstrual periods in women, severe forgetfulness, sudden weight gain, dry hair and skin, raspy voice, and sensitivity to cold (The Cleveland Clinic, 2006) Doctors perform various thyroid diagnostic tests to determine if the thyroid gland is functioning well. These tests include the T3 and T4 tests, the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test, and ultrasound of the thyroid gland. The TSH test is usually done first, as it is the best measure of how well the thyroid gland functions. When the blood levels of TSH is high, the thyroid glad is under active; and when it is low, the thyroid
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