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Multiple Sclerosis: Etiology, Diagnosis and Support SystemsIntroduction Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the nervous system, in that the body attacks the myelin that surrounds the nerve fibers. Demyelination is what disrupts the communication between the brain and the body. The location of myelin deterioration determines the severity of impairment. Types of impairments that are prevalent among MS patients include "speech disturbance, balance problems, vertigo (dizziness), blurred vision, gait difficulties, and tremors (Mobily & Macneil, 2002, p. 227). There are three different types of MS; Relapse-Remitting MS, Primary Progressive MS, and Secondary Progressive MS. These three types of MS can widely vary in characteristics which is why MS is such a unique disease. This paper will describe the etiology of MS, the primary and secondary characteristics that MS expresses which assist in the elaborate nature of diagnosing the disease, and how Therapeutic Recreation Specialists can provide interventions that will target the disposition of the |
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The Bet by Anton ChekovSummary The story begins when an unnamed banker that had a flashback to a party that he held fifteen years ago one autumn night. On this night, the banker had a heated debate with his guests - specifically one young lawyer - over which punishment was more inhuman, capital punishment, the death penalty, or spending life in prison. The banker then staked two million for anyone who could stay in prison for five straight years, but when the young lawyer agreed, he then extended the time to fifteen years of solitary confinement. During those fifteen years the lawyer was supplied an unlimited number of whatever he wanted, but he just couldn't have any connection or contact with the outside world. The lawyer requested books, lectures, and the occasional wine during his stay inside the cabin. Over the fifteen years the lawyer decided that the material things in life turned people into what the banker was himself, and decided he wanted nothing to do with it. Therefore, the lawyer wrote a no |
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The Articles and The ConstitutionThe Articles of Confederation and The Constitution vary in many ways. Once the Revolutionary War ended, the United States needed some way to unify the states and have some sort of structure. The Articles of Confederation was the result of this. Once the Articles got put into play in the states, it became obvious there were many faults to it. These faults needed to be fixed. In order to do this, the delegates completely threw away the Articles and wrote a new form of government. This new government was the Constitution. The ratification of both the Articles and the Constitution were very long processes. Many people were for the new government, "it really becomes matter of astonishment that a system of legislation could have been effected in which so few imperfections are to be found", but just as many people were also against it (A farmer, of New Jersey: Observations on Government). The differences in opinion over the new governments caused many debates and disputes between th |
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Overview of Transnational CrimeTransnational crime has been rising steadily as the world transitions more and more towards globalization. The term "transnational" refers to crimes that are not only international (crimes that cross borders between countries), but crimes that by their nature encompass cross-border transference as a crucial part of the criminal activity. As a result of globalization, there has been an increased amount of organized crime moving across international borders, and no longer is it simply a national concern, but a global one, as it affects people all over the world, and not those of a single state. Examples of transnational crimes include: human trafficking, people smuggling, smuggling/trafficking of goods (such as weapons, drugs, illegal animal and plant products and other goods prohibited on environmental grounds), sex slavery, terrorism offences, and torture. Through the rise of globalization, it has become easier for criminal enterprises to move across borders in pursuit of illici |
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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan PoeThesis: The elaborate symbolism used by Edgar Allan Poe conveys Montresor's true vindictive personality. The short story "The Cask of Amontillado," by Edgar Allan Poe, shows the protagonist Montresor is out for revenge. Poe's dark story leads the reader to believe that Montresor is malicious and unremorseful. In the story "The Cask of Amontillado" we hear the confession of a man who committed a horrendous crime half a century before. Montresor allows the reader to know why he vows revenge: "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge" (Poe 543). Montresor smiles because the sacrifice of Fortunato brings him a great reward. The elaborate symbolism used by Edgar Allan Poe conveys Montresor's true vindictive personality. Poe creates a vivid image of the setting; the "supreme madness of carnival season" (543). The use of the setting represents the insanity of the acts that are about to take place in the story. Poe conveys |
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President Eisenhower and the Cold WarAt the end of the greatest war in world history, two previously allied super powers stood unreservedly opposed. The United States and Soviet Union had successfully defeated Hitler and his allies throughout Europe and in the Pacific, resurrecting to positions of global supremacy and unparalleled influence. Between the two giants were vast political and economic differences over capitalism, communism and democracy. These differences ultimately manifested in a nonphysical conflict over influence, intelligence and ideology characterized by armament proliferation, threats, and espionage known as the Cold War. The Cold War was dominated by fear. Fear of communism, nuclear war, the future, and of all things considered unknown, unusual or untraditional ran wild throughout the United States as the Eisenhower administration worked tirelessly to address the hysterical concerns of his constituents, doing so masterfully. At the root of the Cold War was the American fear of the spread of communism |
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Concealed Weapons - Gun ControlAllowing concealed carry is a deterrent for crime in America. Criminals are less likely to rob someone if they think that they had a gun. Both individuals and the general public are safer, because criminals do not know who is armed and who is not. In the year 2000, a study by John Lott PhD showed that the legalization of concealed carry permit reduced homicides by 8.5%, aggravated assaults by 7%, rape by 5%, and robbery by 3%. Dr. Lott said, that "If states that did not permit concealed handgun in 1992 had permitted them in 1977, 1,570 murders, 4,177 rapes, 60,000 aggravated assaults would have been permitted and 12,000 robberies." This study shows the effectiveness of the laws that are currently in place. If this law were to be repealed these percentages would climb back to where they were before concealed carry was legal. This is a country built upon protecting the well-being of its people, and, more so protecting its people's freedom, specifically the freedom to keep and bear arms. The 2nd Amendment of our U.S. Constitution states "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people |
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The Northern SnakeheadThe Northern Snakehead is a long, cylindrical fish that is also a prolific invasive species in North America. Originating in Africa and Asia, the Northern Snakehead's pointy head is covered in large scales, giving it a distinctively snake-like appearance (3). Interestingly, the Northern Snakehead can survive outside of water for several days as it is equipped with the necessary physiology to breathe air (1). In addition, the Northern Snakehead is capable of limited movement over land although doing so renders it crucially vulnerable to land predators (3). The Northern Snakehead was introduced to North American waters in the late 1960's by an unknown commercial entity such as a private aquarium or a restaurant looking for a place to raise the fish to sell later (4). The Northern Snakehead currently has estab |
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Speach - Water Testing and TreatmentLet us begin with two empty glasses. If we pour bottled water into one glass and tap water in the other, the two glasses are regulated by different agencies, despite the fact that 40% of the time, bottled water is just filtered tap water (Tapped). Tap water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which, under federal law, is required to test all tap water that comes through our faucets. Bottled water, on the other hand, is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as it is considered a packaged food product. Moreover, the FDA only regulates bottled water that crosses state lines, which accounts for only 30-40% of all bottled water (Tapped). The different testing standards that exist between these two agencies are alarming. What must be measured, who does the measuring, how often the water is tested, along with the rules for notifying the public differ among the EPA and FDA. What is Measured The EPA employs much stricter measuring policies on municipal water than the FDA does on bottled water companies (Julia Layton). Municipal water mu |
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Progress and Problems of the Gilded AgeAll that was gilded was not golden during the Gilded Age. While the railroads promised progress, western settlement, and jobs for immigrants, they also changed the face of the country, further decimating native populations, polluting nature, and creating a great divide between rich and poor. Native Americans were accustomed to a nomadic type of lifestyle consisting of hunters and gatherers who relied on natural resources for survival. It was this that kept the Native American culture alive. The commencement of the gilded era however ran many Native Americans out of what they considered to be home. Industrialization caused them hardship because they were ran out of their land so that a railroad system can be built to travel from the north to the south. In reference to an image created by John Gast called "American Progress " created in 1872 depicts Native Americans fleeing the land due to the progression of industrialization which changed their lifestyles (Joh |
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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee BrownDee Brown, author of the book, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," spent countless hours working on this inspired project. Brown realized the need to maintain a sense realism when it came to the American idea of how this country was created. Regardless of the positives, every nation and culture has had dark, regrettable moments; "something often overlooked in American education." In order to create logos - factual evidence - for his masterpiece, Brown turned to the pentacle of all sources: the Smithsonian, The Library of Congress, a number of newspaper articles, biographies, and numerous interviews with the Native Americans. By using these sources, Brown supports his pathos "emotion "throughout the book and pulls it away from being just a sad story, but turning it into historical facts. Brown's methods were evoked beautifully with balance in both pathos and logos creating text so vivid and distressing that you felt as if you were a native yourself experiencing the massacre. |
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Symbolsim and Imagery in AntigoneIn the play "Antigone," Creon has sentenced his son's fiance', Antigone, to death because she has broken the law by burying her brother, Polyneices. Because Creon's son, Haemon, feels that his father is being irrational, Haimon tries to persuade Creon to stop the death of Antigone. Furthermore, Haimon has feelings for Antigone which raises his desperation to convince his father. After Haimon cautions Creon against being single-minded and self-involved, Creon becomes enraged and calls his son disrespectful and the slave of a woman. Creon also states that he will not go to school to a boy, which further shows his arrogance. The purpose of Haimon's speech is to make Creon understand that laws sometimes need to be bent for the greater good, not be held on to for the reputation and pride of the ruler. The passage stated by Haemon is meant to save Antigone and to help Creon understand his wrongdoings. In the speech, he speaks a metaphor about how in flood time, the trees that bend are safe and how the inflexible trees get uprooted. This is meant to show Creon that rulers that |
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American Students and Social Networking"How can you [spend another day] not taking advantage of the greatest [advance] of our generation; how [can] you settle for less when [ ] it's so easy to become remarkable?" - Seth Godin, Author, Blogger, Entrepreneur Social networking sites are one of the many technological advances in society today; these many advances have allowed individuals to expand their knowledge. Social networking sites are created for society; these sites allow individuals all over the world to interact. Networking sites allow society to communicate daily through social feeds, picture updates and group chats. These sites have become the online formation of old fashioned items. Books are now recorded on YouTube, photo albums have become Instagram and diaries have become Tumblr. Nevertheless, social networking sites have grown to become very beneficial to students in society today. Some of the most popular networking sites, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, are beneficial aids to students as they are a simple an |
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Israel and Palestine - Social and Political Unrest1967 marked the true turning point for what was to become the drastic social and economic decline for the Palestinians. As "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" states, that was the year "legislation regarding, banning the selling, leasing and sub-letting of land to non- Jews, was put into effect for most of the state lands. his of course was meant to prevent the Palestinians in Israel from ever regaining ownership of their stolen land or that of their people through purchase. Being forced to restart their livelihoods (to most that was farming) elsewhere, Palestinian land was once again in the hands of the Israelis when in October 2003 they announced the building of a wall along the West Bank with a projected length of 437 miles. No one was allowed across the wall without an appropriate permit, so as of October 2003 many Palestinian farm owners whose land had been split by the wall needed to register and be accepted a permit, which naturally was made extremely difficult my Israeli offic |
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Developing Successful and Productive TeamsFocus Question:1.3. In your experience, what 'problem behaviours' have occurred in a team or teams? How were these handled to develop (or not) the team members and the team or teams? What criteria and alternative strategies would you propose to handle these 'problem behaviours' to develop team members and the team or teams and why? It is agreed upon by most of the people that the use of teams and teamwork is highly beneficial for organizations as a whole and the individuals as well (Stockley, D. 2006). We can say that teamwork strategy can also be used to enhance the morale of any organization. Teams are usually used in an organization to solve complex problems (Kasl, E., Marsick, V.J. & Dechant, K. 1997 p.227). A team is a combination of different types of people. The interaction of these people and their relation to each other is a variable to determine the success of the team. Some people are helpful and supportive; take work as a high privileged task while others may |
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Solomon Northup - Twelve Years a Slave"Twelve Years a Slave: A Narrative of Solomon Northup," was written by Solomon Northup and spans from 1841 to 1853. He was thirty-three years old the year he was kidnapped and was enslaved for twelve years. Northup found freedom and happiness with his family after suffering as a slave during the pre-Civil War era in the Deep South (US Narrative 245). This story covers the years between which Northup was a slave in Louisiana after being kidnapped in Washington, the trials he faced as a slave in Louisiana, and his rescue from slavery. Northup mentions the treatment of women several times. When he describes working for Mr. Eldret in the " 'Big Cane Brake'" he mentions "lumberwomen" from the "forests of the South" (Northup 48). He mentions that they are equal to men in the amount of labor that they are able and forced to do, and that there were some plantation owners who had nothing but women slaves. He later writes of Patsey, a slave who feared the jeal |
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Abortion and Rights - An Argument AnalysisThe husband-and-wife duo, George and Sheila Grant, undertook the highly controversial topic of abortion and the many elements that pertain to foetal rights in their "Abortion and Rights" essay. It is apparent from the authors' captivating arguments that they are against the legalization of abortion. Although persuasive, their essay contains numerous fallacies that will be addressed in this essay. In result, the arguments are weakened by said fallacies and lack the persuasive method that the author intended to evoke. The following paragraphs will provide a critique of the essay, whether or not the evidence examined is indeed supportive and valid of their claim. Let us first begin with their initial statement they made in the first paragraph. "The right of a woman to have an abortion can only be made law by denying to another member of our species the right to exist." They argue that foetal rights are lower than that of the mother by default if we are to allow abo |
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Beethoven's No. 1 and Symphony No. 8This essay will compare Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21, with his Symphony No. 8 in F major, op. 93. Beethoven was born in Bonn on the 17th of December 1770, and died in Vienna, 1827. He was a very important figure in the musical development during the transition from the classical period to the romantic period. He wrote nine symphonies: the first one has still all the influence from the classical period, the last one is completely into the romantic genre of symphonies. Beethoven's third symphony, the Eroica, is considered by many a turning point, or a point of reference on the way from the classical period to the romantic period, and from around this time on, almost all his works have an intense romantic character. The 8th symphony, also referred to as "My Little Symphony in F" by the composer, sounds more light and classical. This is the reason for choosing it, to try to understand what it was that made him compose this symphony in between the seventh and the ninth, |
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Towson University Nursing ProgramTowson University is an institution known for having a great Nursing program. What it does to help pre-nursing students get ready for their future major/career is beneficial for them because they know what they are getting themselves into from the beginning. Although its program is well-known, it does have its flaws. Towson can improve its program by incorporating more practices for the National Council Licensure Examination to ensure students' success on the exam, providing more clinical settings throughout their years in college, and improving the clinical settings to better prepare the students for their future work space. Nowadays, things are more difficult for nurses because more and more people want to become them due to their high salaries. Although nurses will always be necessary, the sudden influx of people trying to become Nurses may cause the amount needed to decrease in the future. Since more people want to be Nurses, training of these people could lead to poorly-trained N |
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A Classroom Study on DiscriminationJane Elliott, a white, third grade teacher in Riceville, Iowa, decided to teach her students about discrimination after the Martin Luther King assassination. The students recently elected MLK as the class "Hero of the Month,"" and we're puzzled as to why someone would kill him. Elliott wanted to show her students what it feels like to be discriminated against and the effects it can have on an individual. To show her students this, she divided the class by eye color, blue eyes and brown eyes. On the first day, Elliott told her students that blue-eyed people were all around better than brown-eyed people. One brown-eyed student stated that blue-eyed people were not better than brown-eyed and Elliott gave reasoning as to why blue-eyed people were, in fact, better than brown-eyed people. Prior to this particular day, the student told Elliott that his father kicked him. Elliott asked the student if he thought a blue-eyed father would kick his son, of course the brown-eyed student said yes, but several blue-eyed students said their blue-eyed fathers have never kicked them. Elliott then tells the brown-eyed student that it is a fact that blue-eyed people are better than brown-ey |
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Medical Terminology and the Digestive SystemThe digestive system is composed of several different organs; each helping the human body successfully ingest and digest key nutrients. As food enters the mouth, it is broken down into smaller particles. Once the food is chewed, the particles pass through the pharynx down into the esophagus. When the food has made its way down the esophagus, it arrives in the stomach. The stomach stores and churns the food. This process helps prepare the body to absorb what it will use as nutrition. Next the small intestine receives the nutrients and the food is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Whatever the body does not use for nutrition is then passed on to the large intestine, which will eventually leave the body through the rectum. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine, which stores and expels the waste through the anus. Other organs that affect the digestive process include the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. Depending on what we eat or drink, each of these organs serve a purpose in the process; assisting in the breakin |
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United Kingdom - Industry OverviewReligion in United Kingdom Even though church attendance has been on a decline, most of the population identifies with Christianity. 71.6% of the population follows various forms of Christianity, 2.7% follow Islam, 1.6% follow other religions and 23.1% do not associate themselves with any religion (Cia.gov, 2014). The history of religion and the present religiosity shows that there is a market for religious jewelry in United Kingdom. Political, Social, Economic, Technological, Legal and Environmental Analysis of United Kingdom Political Politically United Kingdom is stable and has good relations with mostly every country around the world. But their decision to move out of the European Union could in future lead to new policies which might lead to a change in their policies. This change in policy could impact the jewelry industry and the duties related to import and export of goods. Social The standards of living in the United Kingdom are high when compared to the rest of the world. |
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Critical Review of the Richard Deacon Art ExhibitThe contemporary Welsh sculptor, Richard Deacon, began his career in the 1970's, experimenting with everyday materials to create unique works of art. Early in his career, Deacon's training concentrated on performance-based work. After graduating from Saint Martin's School of Art, his sculptural activity turned towards object making, which further developed in his studies at the Royal College of Art. Leaving the Royal College of Art in London in 1977 when he went to study at the Chelsea School of Art. Deacon's first solo show was held in Brixton in 1978. In 1987 Deacon was the recipient of the prestigious Turner Prize, for his touring show: "For Those Who Have Eyes." This achievement marks him as one the most brilliant contemporary sculptors of the time. A part of the New British Sculpture |
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James Gatz in The Great GatsbyTo some people, holding firmly to a dream can be one of life's greatest challenges. In the classic 20th century novel, "The Great Gatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald, a man named James Gatz (aka Jay Gatsby) is revealed as one with a strong past of pursuing his dream. Jay Gatsby stood as his own bulwark throughout his entire life trying to achieve his one dream, and with his determination he could have obtained it. Unfortunately, as the story unfolds, troubling events befall Gatsby, preventing him from getting what he always wanted. Thus, here is an explanation of why "Some dreams can hold on too long and require too high a price. " Gatsby grew up as a farm boy, with a relatively poor family coming from a relatively poor region. But, this was a man who had realized early on that he had aspirations and standards for his life, and he wouldn't bow out of them easily. To emphasize, "The truth was that Jay Gatsby...sprang from his platonic conception of himself (Page 95)." Early on, Gatsby left his home to find what it was he really wanted in life, at the beginning of his journey he encountered Dan Cody, who eventual |
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Ancient China - Philosophy, Laozi and ZhuangziTwo of China's early philosophers, Laozi and Zhuangzi, believed that Dao is the law of nature. Daoism, also commonly referred to as Taoism, is a native Chinese religion often associated with the Daode jing. Although it is not specifically known who wrote it or when it was written, early philosophers believe that it was constructed by the first Daoism philosopher himself, Laozi. Often mistaken for a meditation manual, the book sends a message of The Way; "the totality of the Way--the way things are, as well as the way things should be--eludes codification, definition, and linguistic determination"" (Schirokauer & Brown pg. 43). An even more comprehensive book than the Daode jing was the Zhuangzi. Named after its creator and considered one of the most definitive texts of Daoi |
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