...Give a brief account of the ethical issues associated with the use of animals in research (maximum 200 words or 2/3 if images of the correct injection sites are included pages) “Open the cages and we will know if they wish to participate”-Sapontzis. Public concern over animal rights has led to many ethical controversies when it comes to research using animals. Science today has definitely benefited from experimentation on animals, especially the likes of biomedical sciences. Research on animals has led to many innovations and a finer understanding of mechanisms behind human medicines which may have been synthesized or discovered accidently. But of course, there’s has been a huge controversy over ethical issues of using living beings for research purposes. "Speciesism”: morally and ethically wrong to treat other species harshly/callously or even just differently on the bases that they are not (in this case) Homo sapiens. Speciesism is the main factor of such ethical issue being raised. Concerned people think rights of animals should be considered and also their consent must be counted i.e. don’t experiment on them. Many critics worry about losing humanity due to this universal issue, they have a theory that working with animals that suffer continuously can deaden emotions of many researcher and so say that this could be a step away from being comfortable with human suffering, they believe an individual could be ‘mentally’ affected when working consistently with lab animals...
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...Linda Barron-Gronvold CCJS 234-Criminal Procedure and Evidence September 17, 2013 Warrantless Search & Seizure Memorandum To: Judge M. Pearson From: Linda Barron-Gronvold Re: Elliott Watson case – Marijuana Possession with Intent to Distribute Prosecution Date: September 17, 2013 Brief Summary: Elliott Watson was arrested for the possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute said illegal drug. Elliott Watson was stopped by Officer Timothy Johnson because of faulty mechanical problems of Elliot Watson’s vehicle, which was sputtering and stalling out, and the vehicle also fit the description of a vehicle, a sports coupe, that had earlier, was used to kidnap a three year old young girl, Wanda Jones, from her home. Based on the description of the kidnapping victims’ vehicle description and the kidnappers clothing and the vehicle mechanical problems of Mr. Watson’s vehicle, a Fiat sports coupe and clothing which fit the description of the kidnappers clothing as well, Johnson pulled vehicle over for a police “car stop”, based on the fact that Mr. Watsons’ Fiat Sports Coupe fit the minimal description of a vehicle used in a three year old child kidnapping that happened at 3: 00 A.M., Officer Timothy Johnson was patrolling the area where the kidnapping occurred and noticed that a Fiat Sports Coupe car was having mechanical difficulties: stuttering and stalling. Officer Johnson decided to pull the vehicle over and get the license and registration...
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...The customer perceived value of supermarkets: Customer perceived value (CPV) is the difference between the prospective customer’s evaluation of all the benefits and all the costs of an offering and the perceived alternatives (Kotler, 2003). Customers will buy from the firm that they see as offering the highest perceived value. There are various benefits that a person receives and he sacrifices something in order to achieve that. The first table takes in the interests received and sacrifices made while shopping at supermarkets. Benefits of visiting supermarkets | Sacrifices of visiting Supermarkets | Convenience/Accessibility -Extensive range of products and services-Ample amount of stores present-24x7-Mobile apps, discounts and freebies-Smooth access to pedestrians and vehicles | Monetary-Cost of buying the goods-Cost of going to the supermarket | Monetary -Economical Prices-Coupons and discounts-Saving schemes | Effort -Time taken to travel to the supermarket-Queueing and locating the product | Quality -Large brands have certain quality standards before being imported. -Goods have certain quality standards approved by the ministry | Health-Products may cause a hazard to people while consuming-Stress in queueing-Products might contain harmful contents | Social-Sense of pride while buying branded goods.-Benefits the person’s psychology for shopping at big brands | Social-Psychology of people shopping at cheaper stores | Opportunity-Ease of accessibility-Small...
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...Academic reflective essay The essay will focus on the patient involved in the given case study named as Mrs. S. In addition, the essay will give a relevant and brief history of the patient. It will also define the term ‘bio-psycho-social’ and its relevance to holistic care. For the point of discussion, the essay will focus on the management of care for patient with gastrointestinal illness resulting in stoma operation and will discuss the biopsychosocial factors affecting the patient and how this changes ‘normal’ biology, psychology and sociology. The individual chosen to focus on is named as Mrs. S. The patient involved in this case study Mrs. S. is a 48 years old lady who works in school as a teacher. She lives with her husband, Mr. S, in a small town. Her husband works as a builder, which has long working hours, leaving him not much time to look after their children. They have two girls and they are aged 12 and 10. They are a loving family. Mrs. S looks after the children, takes them to school and pick them up. Mrs. S is a very active lady with a very active social life, she likes to meet up with her friends during the weekend; she swims four days a week with her children, and she balances her time with family and her job. She is suffering from mild hypertension, drinks minimal amount of alcohol during the weekends and smokes 5-10 cigarettes a day. The term ‘bio-psycho-social’ refers to the relationship amongst biological, psychological and social characteristics of an...
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...INTRODUCTION Background in Brief: Coach was first established in 1941, as a small family run leather goods manufacturing business. Over time Coach became recognized as a premium brand that provided superior quality leather goods in classic styles and in the 1980`s it opened exclusive Coach retail stores. Coach was sold to Sara Lee in 1985 and experienced rapid expansion. Coach`s product portfolio was expanded to include, accessories, luggage and briefcases and many more exclusive Coach stores and Boutiques were opened. By the late 1980`s there were 12 exclusive Coach retail stores as well as approximately 50 boutiques selling Coach products within lager department stores. While Coach initially grew it started to lag behind its competitors in terms of trendiness and sales began to decline. In 1996 Krakoff joined Coach and he was instrumental in positioning Coach as an ‘accessible luxury brand`` for it was understood that price was a source of competitive advantage for the brand in the luxury market. In October 2000, Coach went public under the name of Coach Inc. By 2005Coach`s revenues tripled and their share price increased more than 900 % since their IPO in 2000. The Organization Today: Coach is one of the most recognized fine accessories brands in the U.S. and in targeted international markets. Coach is a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men. Their product offerings include women’s and men’s bags, accessories, business cases, footwear, jewellery...
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...have used terrorism as a weapon over the past 50 to achieve strategic goals. I will then go on to discuss whether it is fundamentally different from non-state terrorism. To start with we must understand what is meant by a weapon. Encyclopaedia Britannica defines a weapon as “An instrument used in combat for the purpose of killing, injuring, or defeating an enemy.” (Britannica 2013). The Oxford English dictionary defines weapon as “An instrument of any kind used in warfare or in combat to attack and overcome an enemy.” (OED 2013). It is clear from both definitions that a weapon is used in combat against an enemy to overcome them. The act is deliberate in such that it is intentional, not by accident. Therefore this essay will examine cases that terrorism is used by the state deliberately, there must be “mens rea” present. Some states can also be defined as a failed state “A state that is failing has several attributes. One of the most common is the loss of physical control of its territory or a monopoly on the legitimate use of force. Other attributes of state failure include the erosion of legitimate authority to make collective decisions, an inability to provide reasonable public services, and the inability to interact with other states as a full member of the international community.” (Fund for Peace 2013). If we apply the Fund for Peace definition to states using terrorism as a weapon, then states that fall within this definition cannot intentionally use terrorism a...
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...Blake but finds himself frightened after being confronted by him. He gains respect from the boys and is a hero at school the next day. Opening his pencil case, he finds a note with letters clipped from newsprint that reads “the Graveyard 8 tonight Spooks”. (BSG, p.125) Jason knows instantly what this means, “One number and four words’d just changed my life…my bravery last night obviously must’ve impressed the right people”. (BSG, p.126). Jason is convinced that he has won the cool kids over with his fearlessness. Spooks is a local secret society of boys who look out for each other. Made up of all the boys that Jason idolizes, Pluto Noak, Grant Burch, Gilbert Swinyard, Peter Redmarley, and John Tookey. Being part of this clique would guarantee him the social status he craves. Jason and his unofficial best friend Dean “Moron” Moran are challenged with making it through six back gardens in 15 minutes. Jason makes in with ten seconds left, but his friend Moran is injured when he falls through the green house. Jason finds himself torn between being a part of the crew and helping Dean. doesn’t know what to do. Jason wants to join the Spooks but...
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...Learning Objectives Chapter 1 Distinguish between microeconomics and macroeconomics. Explain the factors that drive demand and supply. 2 Describe each of the four different types of market structures in a private enterprise system, and compare the three major types of economic systems. 3 3 Identify and describe the four stages of the business cycle. Explain how productivity, price level changes, and employment levels affect the stability of a nation’s economy. 4 Discuss how monetary policy and fiscal policy are used to manage an economy’s performance. 5 Describe the major global economic challenges of the 21st century. Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business Rudyanto Wijaya/iStockphoto Copyright ©2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. NASCAR Tries to Restart Its Engine ASCAR is widely known as the most popular spectator sport in the United States. Yet even its most diehard fans are tapping the brakes when it comes to buying tickets to their favorite speedway. Tracks in cities such as Phoenix and Talladega have reported double-digit percent declines in attendance. Just as worrisome is the fact that, instead of watching races at home, fans are changing the channel. Some critics of NASCAR blame a drop in dramatic action and a mandated car chassis design that leaves car models undifferentiated. Others say that the races are just too long and the broadcast commentary is boring. But NASCAR defenders argue that there’s another huge obstacle: the...
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...Strategy and Positioning: Fitbit, Inc. Fitbit, Inc. is a private start-up company specializing in consumer electronics related to the health and fitness industry. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California and was founded in 2007. The Co-founders and managers are James Park and Eric Friedman. Fitbit, Inc. manufactures and markets products which track people’s fitness activities, routines, nutrition and sleep. The founders believe that Fitbit products will help transform people’s lives with these wearable devices that can help people monitor and be inspired to increase their daily routines. According to Fitbit.com, “Eric and James embarked on a journey to create a wearable product that would change the way we move and bring amazing experiences to fitness and health.” These wearable bracelets are Bluetooth and wireless, making them compatible with most smartphones allowing the user to better track and monitor their daily activities. This tracking capability is enhanced by downloading applications from the app stores. Eric and James stated that these bracelets help people become more serious about their health, reaching their health goals while having fun, smiling and feeling empowered (fitbit.com). These products can be purchased online or through other online retailers in the United States. Depending on individual fitness needs, the Fitbit offers many features which are highly desirable in a fitness tracker, it is more sleek, attractive and more affordable...
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...Home Health Nurses’ Evaluation of Pre-Operative Teaching and Post-Operative Outcomes Ruth E. Harvath Liberty University The Journal of Nursing Education. Abstract A non-experimental, descriptive, quantitative, pilot study was conducted to explore the home health nurses’ perceptions about their patient’s pre-operative and post operative outcomes. Patient education is a major concern among healthcare providers in the surgical and home health settings. Patients’ have distinct levels of understanding, learning styles, and comprehension of materials in which need to be addressed in preparing a patient for surgery. Research has shown that complications can be prevented by efficient pre-operative education. It is suggested that patients and caregivers are given evidence based pre-operative education that meets the needs of the individual patient. The findings from this pilot study suggested that the perceptions of the home health nurses’ were that patient education should be designed to embrace patients at all levels of learning. Keywords: pre-operative, surgical, education, post-operative, outcomes, complication Home Health Nurses’ Evaluation of Pre-Operative Teaching and Post-Operative Outcome Introduction The purpose of this descriptive study was to evaluate the effectiveness of pre-operative education from a post-operative standpoint from home health nurses’ perspectives when caring for post-operative patients Individualized evidence...
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...Mentoring is the social foundation of research. The mentor has the opportunity to draw the best from the junior person by acting as an adviser, teacher, role model, motivator, and supportive advocate. Mentoring is an ideal way to pass ethical and professional values to others in the field. Institutions that pursue long-term development and growth must foster an encouraging, jointly supportive environment. A key element in that cultivation process is creating a mutually respectful relationship between mentor and trainee. Learning Objectives After reading this module, you should be able to: * Clarify the roles and responsibilities of mentors and those that they mentor. * Provide guidance to assist all who participate in research to avoid problems and to optimize the mentoring experience. * Describe barriers to mentoring, particularly for women and minority researchers, and potential solutions to these barriers. * Describe the importance of mentoring and the way in which mentoring occurs. ------------------------------------------------- Foundation Mentoring is one of the primary means for one generation of researchers to impart their knowledge to the next generations. More than textbooks and formal classes, the relatively informal dimensions of research, including the relationship between mentor and trainee, prepare the next generation of professionals. In her 1977 speech at the Nobel Banquet, prizewinner Rosalyn Yalow addressed the students of Stockholm, identifying...
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...1. W. Shakespeare « Hamlet» (Renaissance) Character List Hamlet - The Prince of Denmark, the title character, and the protagonist. About thirty years old at the start of the play, Hamlet is the son of Queen Gertrude and the late King Hamlet, and the nephew of the present king, Claudius. Hamlet is melancholy, bitter, and cynical, full of hatred for his uncle’s scheming and disgust for his mother’s sexuality. A reflective and thoughtful young man who has studied at the University of Wittenberg, Hamlet is often indecisive and hesitant, but at other times prone to rash and impulsive acts. Hamlet is extremely philosophical and contemplative. He is particularly drawn to difficult questions or questions that cannot be answered with any certainty. Faced with evidence that his uncle murdered his father, evidence that any other character in a play would believe, Hamlet becomes obsessed with proving his uncle’s guilt before trying to act. Claudius - The King of Denmark, Hamlet’s uncle, and the play’s antagonist. The villain of the play, Claudius is a calculating, ambitious politician, driven by his sexual appetites and his lust for power, but he occasionally shows signs of guilt and human feeling—his love for Gertrude, for instance, seems sincere. Gertrude - The Queen of Denmark, Hamlet’s mother, recently married to Claudius. Gertrude loves Hamlet deeply, but she is a shallow, weak woman who seeks affection and status more urgently than moral rectitude or truth. Polonius - The...
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...G U I D E T E A C H E R’S A TEACHER’S GUIDE TO TWELVE YEARS A SLAVE BY SOLOMON NORTHUP bY Jeanne M. McGlInn anD JaMes e. McGlInn 2 A Teacher’s Guide to Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup Table of Contents SYNOPSIS......................................................................................................................................3 ABOUT THE AUTHOR...............................................................................................................3 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY GUIDE............................................................................3 MEETING COMMON CORE STANDARDS.............................................................3 THE SLAVE NARRATIVE GENRE...............................................................................3 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................4 DURING READING.....................................................................................................................6 SYNTHESIZING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.......................................................................9 ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.......................................................................................................9 ACTIVITIES FOR USING THE FILM ADAPTATION........................................................ 11 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.....................................................................................
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...Instructor’s Manual with Test Items to accompany Applied Behavior Analysis Second Edition John O. Cooper ● Timothy E. Heron ● William L. Heward All, The Ohio State University Prepared by Stephanie Peterson, Idaho State University ● Renée K. Van Norman, University of Nevada-Las Vegas ● Lloyd Peterson, Idaho State University ● Shannon Crozier, University of Nevada-Las Vegas ● Jessica E. Frieder, Idaho State University ● Peter Molino, Idaho State University ● Heath Ivers, Idaho State University ● Shawn Quigley, Idaho State University ● Megan Bryson, University of Nevada-Las Vegas ● David Bicard, University of Memphis [pic] Upper Saddle River, New Jersey Columbus, Ohio ____________________________________________________________ ______________________ Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This publication is protected by Copyright and permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or likewise. For information regarding permission(s), write to: Rights and Permissions Department. Pearson Prentice Hall™ is a trademark of Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson® is a registered trademark of Pearson plc Prentice Hall® is a registered trademark of Pearson Education...
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...Brian Grazer’s Curiosity Conversations: A List Since the late 1970s, Brian Grazer has been meeting with people from diverse backgrounds to have open-ended conversations about their lives and work. Below, in alphabetical order, is a list of many of the people Brian has had curiosity conversations with. It is as comprehensive as memory and records permit; please forgive any omissions. Brian has spoken to so many people over thirty-five years and explored so many topics that it would be impossible to have included accounts of all of them. But each of the conversations provided the inspiration for the discussions of creativity and storytelling in this book, and in rian’s work. B 50 Cent: musician, actor, entrepreneur Joan Abrahamson: president of the research and education nonprofit Jefferson Institute, MacArthur Fellowship recipient Paul Neal “Red” Adair: oil-well firefighter, innovator in extinguishing oil-well blowouts in Kuwait 1 Roger Ailes: president of Fox News Channel Doug Aitken: multimedia artist Muhammad Ali: professional heavyweight boxer, three-time World Heavyweight Champion John Allman: neuroscientist, expert on human cognition Gloria Allred: civil rights attorney Brad Anderson: former CEO of Best Buy Chris Anderson: curator of TED conferences Philip Anschutz: entrepreneur, cofounder of Major League Soccer, investor in multiple professional sports teams David Ansen: former senior entertainment editor at Newsweek ...
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