...dealing with the many benefits, along with some potential dangers. I was definitely surprised with all of the research I found, since I never really pondered deeply about how shoes have changed the lives of so many people. After all shoes were originally created to solely protect our feet from harsh terrain, and now they are advertised for many more benefits. The important question to ask now is do all of the benefits shoes provide outweigh the benefits of just going barefoot? One of the first websites I looked...
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...Running barefoot cause less collision because you get more forceful impacts. Last body weight shod heel- strikes repeatedly experience. One reason running barefoot cause less Collison is because your foot won’t hurt after you done running as bad with shoes on. And you well fell a differed without having shoes on your feet because you well be more conformable. Without having shoes on its better cause a lot of people go outside with shoes and they run without shoes on so it’s best to run barefoot outside. Another reason is running on balls of the feet avoid more forceful impacts because its more helpful on the bottom of your...
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...Barefoot Beach Preserve is 342 acres of natural land. It is one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on the Southwest Florida coast. 8,200 feet of beach and sand dunes support the ‘ growth of sea oats, providing nesting sites for sea turtles during the summer months. The park also maintains a tropical coastal hammock of sable palm, gumbo-limbo and sea grape trees among many others. The site is also home to the protected gopher tortoise. (Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park, 2015). Barefoot Beach Preserve is a barrier island named Little Hickory Island. It creates a barrier between land and the ocean. Barrier islands protect the mainland from the powerful forces of wind, tides, currents, waves and the destruction of storms...
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...THE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR I LIKE -Sanjit ‘Bunker’ Roy. Social Entrepreneurship in India – Changing the Life of the Poor India has the world's second largest labour force of 516.3 million people and although hourly wage rates in India have more than doubled over the past decade, the latest World Bank report states that approximately 350 million people in India currently live below the poverty line. With an estimated population of 1.2 billion people, this means that every third Indian is bereft of even basic necessities like nutrition, education and health care and many are still blighted by unemployment and illiteracy. Social entrepreneurs can help alleviate these issues by putting those less fortunate on a path towards a worthwhile life. Rather than leaving societal needs to the government or business sectors, they can solve the problem by changing the system. What is a Social Entrepreneur?: Over the past two decades, the citizen sector has discovered what the business sector learned long ago: There is nothing as powerful as a new idea in the hands of a first-class entrepreneur. Social entrepreneurs are individuals with innovative solutions to society’s most pressing social problems. They are ambitious and persistent, tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for wide-scale change. Rather than leaving societal needs to the government or business sectors, social entrepreneurs find what is not working and solve the problem by changing the system, spreading...
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...acres in the Napa and Sanoma valleys in California. With over 60 brands including table, sparkling and dessert wines, malt beverages, and distilled products; production and distribution facilities throughout the world; and a strong international presence; E.&.J Gallo is third largest wine firm in the world, with a 3.8% market share (Global Wine Manufacturing, 32-36). Refer to chart below. Gallo is the largest wine supplier in the U.S., commanding 22.7% of the market. Also, in comparison with the financial metrics of other firms in the industry, Gallo’s profit over revenue stands at 17.09%, whereas the industry average is 7.6%. Gallo’s sales grew 7% in 2010 as a result of acquisitions and the ongoing success of its Millennial-targeted Barefoot Cellars (up 33.3%) and Twin Valley (10.3%) brands. Twin Valley is described as a “step above” boxed wine (Mintel, Wine-US). With its strong brand and competitive strategy, E.&J. Gallo Winery has been able to weather the economic recession fairly well, capturing over $3.2 billion in revenues last year (Global Wine Manufacturing, 36). Overall, Gallo is certainly a high performer within its industry. Strategy E.&J. Gallo Winery’s strong performance can be attributed to strategic factors which have enabled the firm to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Since its inception in 1933, Gallo has grown from a small family winery to a dominant incumbent through successful implementation of...
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...Mix. These investigations will aid in helping to build the brand and create brand awareness in Singapore successfully. 1.3 Research Methodology Thorough research on Terra Plana through the use of websites, newspaper articles, brochures, and useful blogs etc. In addition to that, we also made trips down to the physical store at 69@Haji in an attempt to get a better understanding of the brand. Unfortunately though, our various visits were futile as the store was never opened and no contact number was made available to us to contact the store owners. As such, information could only be gathered from outside the store front. 1.4 Background Information Since 2003, Terra Plana Shoes makes a variety of sustainable shoes fitting into one of three concepts – 1) 21st Century Artisan - Exemplified by the core of the Terra Plana range. It combines an understanding of classic shoe making with modern technologies and recycled materials. 2) Recycled - Terra Plana teamed up with Anti Apathy (Eco-awareness organization) to create ‘Worn Again’ (sub-brand), which has been innovative in the use of recycled materials. 3) Barefoot - As much as consumer love and realistically need shoes, a lot of evidence suggests that barefoot is best for human bodies. ‘Vivo Barefoot’ and ‘Dopie’ are two concepts that Terra Plana Shoes has developed to meet consumer’s barefoot needs. Terra Plana, recipient of Observer's Ethical...
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...20 Self-Reflection As they are intervening in complex human systems, capacity-development practitioners need to be flexible, adaptable and willing to learn from what they do. An important source of learning in real time is the processes and results of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Bruce Britton explains M&E activities as they are commonly pursued and explores creative ways in which practitioners can use them for personal learning and selfreflection. He also provides suggestions on how this can be done under non-conducive organizational conditions. Monitoring and Evaluation for Personal Learning Bruce Britton By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. (Confucius) Introduction Capacity development practitioners collaborate in efforts to improve the capabilities of complex human systems that operate and connect at different levels. First and foremost, capacity development is a process based on the assumption that better understanding and knowledge will bring about change. Also, the planning for capacity development interventions typically rely on variations of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA), which encourage careful thinking about expected outcomes and impacts. By its very nature LFA assumes that intended results of an initiative can be established in advance because the path that a capacity development process will take can be adequately...
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...Student Course Reflection Lyndsey Sorteberg US-101 September 21, 2013 Bethany Chappel Student Course Reflection When I first decided to enroll in school I did it to fill a void. My husband had just walked out on my son and I and nights were really hard for me and I thought it would be a good thing to fill those hours between the time my son when to bed and the time I went to bed. Do not get me wrong I always had wanted to go to college but my ex-husband had always told me I did not need to because he was there to provide for our family. Since I have been in school for 9 weeks I see it is so much more than just filling a void, it is so much more that taking up a few hours in the evening. It is a real commitment and well worth it. Completing a degree in higher education opens so many doors for a person. It will allow me to gain the knowledge and skills I need to advance in a career that I will enjoy and be able to grow in over the years. Notice I said career and not job because that is what I will have is a career. Right now without a degree, all I have is a job. There is no stability in a job but there is stability in a career. I think the value of a degree is priceless. I know grade school and high school were mandatory, but college was a choice. It was a choice I made, and when I am finish I get to say “Look at what I have accomplished!” I climbed this...
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...Vincent McConnell BIO 102 research paper- Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot) 9-18-14 Tinea is a fungus that grows and multiplies on people’s skin. This is the cause for ringworm and other common fungal infections. Tinea Pedis is a form of ringworm that affects the feet, also called Athlete’s Foot. This fungal infection is the most common form of the ringworm infection and affects many people daily. It is easily spread through any contact with the infection but luckily it can usually be diagnosed rather easily also. This is not a life-threating infection but it does cause much discomfort and displeasure to anyone suffering with it. This infection usually begins in-between toes and is caused by moist feet, usually sweat, inside tight shoes and socks. Athlete’s foot causes itching, stinging, and burning and ways it can be spread include contaminated floors, clothing, or anything that has been exposed to the fungus. This fungal infection is closely related to jock itch and is treated in similar ways. Athlete’s foot is not only found on “athletes” or even just the foot. This fungus thrives on any damp, warm area which usually is the feet due to shoes being restricting and sweat making them damp. Small cuts or injuries can help the infection begin. This infection can be spread relatively easily compared to some due to how easily it can be caught. Walking barefoot in public showers, or just stepping in or around a public pool is a common way to get the infection. Another way is simply...
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...Change is an everyday occurrence in life. Individuals are not always in agreement with change because of their mental models or mindsets. These terms describe the brain processes to make sense of what is happening in an individual's environment. This poses a challenge for organizations because some creative ideas may be the steppingstones for progress, success, or provide the competitive edge. AAA Transportation in Waukegan, Wisconsin; an interstate trucking company specializing in transporting wholesale produce in climate controlled trailers is facing reluctance in the proposed change in services offered by the new owner. As a human resources (HR) representative the task is to get two of their reluctant employees to join their team. This paper will cover mental model mindsets and the impacts, the four steps to change and their uses, the five forces of influence and affects, and finally, commonly used mental model mindsets that guide decision-making and influence. The new owners want to add delivery of nonperishable products that includes canned foods, to their delivery routes because they believe that many of the routes do not require a full load on the trucks, and there is room to add nonperishable goods at a lower rate for customers. The two coworkers, Vernon, and Bud have difficulty accepting the changes. Vernon is the company driver's supervisor, and Bud works in the offices. Both employees have been with the company for more than 20 years, and the employees...
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...The Health Care Manager Volume 27, Number 2, pp. 147–158 Copyright # 2008 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Five Myths of the Chinese Health Care System D. Rob Haley, PhD; Mei Zhao, PhD; JoAnn M. Nolin, JD; Kerry Dunning, MHA; Sun Qiang, PhD As China continues its moves from a socialist ideology to a market economy, the impact of its presence is being felt globally. This is especially true with China’s health care system and the challenges that it is experiencing with its 1.3 billion population. The erosion of China’s socialist ideology was accompanied by an erosion of the government’s subsidy of health services, placing the major responsibilities of providing health care services on regional governments. Unfortunately, the impact of these policies on China’s health care system is not commonly understood, resulting in confusion and propagation of myths. For example, many believe that the Chinese government provides free health care for all citizens, and the population has not accepted Western medicine and relies primarily on traditional Chinese medicine. In addition, it is believed that there is no shortage of nurses, as the majority of care is provided at home. Finally, it is commonly believed that China’s health care issues are different from those of the United States. Exploration of these myths provides us with a better understanding and an improved ability to engage with this emerging economic global leader. Key words: China, Complimentary...
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...of vendors brought everything they created to start their marketing line. We live in the U.S., where items are ready-made and disposable, and, if something breaks, we buy a new one. I began thinking about my Michael Kors sunglasses that I had broken on the boat and how I was going to order a new pair when I arrived home. This venue, this world I walked into, was a world that required thought and imagination, of taking the very least commodity they had and turning it into a marketable item to sell, not for the latest technological device or new shoes, but to put food on the table. It humbled me immensely. Louis 2 I approached an elderly man, who looked to be about eighty years old. He dressed in modest clothes, dirty and completely barefoot, took the dried corn shucks from his field and weave them tenderly into beautiful flowers and intricate baskets. Endlessly, he laid each piece of corn stalk in its appropriate place, and I felt the pride he had in his work. It must have taken him hours to make one basket. He had the time and patience I wish I had. I kept...
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...people who prayed devoutly to the Black Nazarene. There are two images of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, both hybrids of the original and the replica created by Filipino sculptor Gener Manlaqui. The one paraded every Jan. 9 has the head of the replica and the body of the original, encased in stainless steel to protect it from damage. During the procession, the image is placed in a carroza pulled by two 50-meter-long ropes and is brought to various barangays (villages) in the Quiapo district. Police estimated that up to 8 million people joined the procession last year, which lasted for 22 hours, one of the longest processions in history. According to the Quiapo church website, the procession usually lasts between five and 10 hours.—Inquirer Research Did You...
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...inventing the shoe sole which revolutionised the world of mountaineering. In 1937, the “first Vibram evolution” took place: Vitale Bramani (Vi-Bram, name born by the acronym of its inventor) invented the “Carrarmato” , that is the first rubber sole realized specifically for mountaineering, which changed this sport dramatically. In 2001, industrial designer Robert Fliri proposed the idea of Vibram FiveFingers to Marco Bramani, grandson of Vibram founder Vitale Bramani, who immediately embraced the concept. In 2004 the patent was filed and in 2005 Vibram FiveFingers® started being widely commercialized. From the original concept a collection of shoes especially created for barefoot were born and simply known as Vibram FiveFingers. This is how the new minimalism footwear was born, directly inspired by the barefoot phenomenon, the practice of walking with uncovered feet. The main characteristic of this extraordinary shoe is the sole made of Vibram rubber which is as a flexible glove, helps the natural articulation of the foot stimulating muscles of the lower limbs and therefore gives a higher sense of well-being to the whole body. The product Vibram FiveFingers footwear is different than any other footwear on the planet. Not only does it bring you closer to your environment, it also delivers a number of positive health...
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...R. Lee Continuity and change in Chinese spirit mediumship in urban Malaysia In: Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde 142 (1986), no: 2/3, Leiden, 198-214 This PDF-file was downloaded from http://www.kitlv-journals.nl RAYMOND L. M. LEE CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IN CHINESE SPIRIT MEDIUMSHIP IN URBAN MALAYSIA The spirit medium occupies an important position in popular Chinese religion. As an arbiter between the spiritual and the mundane world, he not only provides services in healing and divination but also performs vital roles at temple and spirit festivals. The history of Chinese spirit mediumship can be traced to the Shang Dynasty of the second millennium B.C., where priest-shamans (wu) were accorded high official standing in the imperial courts, until their decline in the late Chou period in the third century B.C.1 However, spirit mediumship did not become obsolete but continued to be practised at the popular level (Yang 1967: 106, 303). Few reports of spirit mediumship in modern China have appeared in print, except for the detailed observations of De Groot (1964) made in the southern provinces in the late nineteenth century. Since then, most anthropologists have studied Chinese spirit mediumship in various Chinese communities, particularly in Taiwan (Jordan 1972, Seaman 1978, Kleinman 1980) and Hong Kong (Potter 1974). Spirit mediumship is also practised in various Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, but few ethnographies have been published...
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