...Alcatraz is a prison that is based on an island in the San Francisco Bay in California. The prison was named an inescapable prison because it was surrounded by fifty to fifty four degree water. The island was first discovered by land in 1755 by Lt. don Juan Manuel de Ayala but had been seen by Sir Francis Drake when he docked in San Francisco bay. The prison is known for having some of the deadliest and most deceiving inmates out of any other prison. The prison has had many escape attempts but most have failed, except for one which was made by Frank Lee Morris and three fellow inmates. The island's history dates back a long time ago, but became a military institution in 1850, when president Millard Fillmore signed an order and fortified the island to protect the San Francisco Bay. The island first caught attention when Lt. don Juan Manuel de Ayala first discovered it and mapped it out in 1755. In the late 1850s the U.S. army began holding military prisoners on the island. They held the prisoners on the island because it is totally isolated and surrounded by water....
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...harassment and agony suffered by women. OVERVIEW OF LITERARURE: Exploitation of women has been by the society’s evil norms has been the focus of considerable concern for several decades. However dowry death has been a primary concern for many researchers. A number of researchers have operationally defined marriages as money earning rackets through dowry ( Gopalan Retheesh Babu 2010 , Bontha Veerraju Babu 2010 ). Research has indicated that dowry death is not only prevalent in rural areas but urban areas too. It is regarded as a crime against humanity. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: The basic concept behind this research is that dowry has become the deadliest enemy of this free and civilized society. The root cause behind dowry deaths is Hindu religious orthodoxy. In olden days dowry was given voluntarily and out of love and affection but these days customs have become brutally dangerous. This paper appraises the public health onus of mortality in the society due to dowry death. It also takes into consideration some demographic and socio-economic factors. RESEARCH QUESTIONS: * Why is dowry system prevalent in our society even in the 21st century ? * What impact does it create on the development of the society ? * What has been done to uproot this social evil...
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...cancer but people hardly know how or why the cancer develops. What does tobacco contains that gives the smoker the deadly disease of lung cancer? How many packs a day and for how long does a person have to smoke in order for him or her to develop this cancer? Are there any other conditions that are caused by smoking besides lung cancer? According to Jonathan Foulds in the article “Smoking and Lung Cancer,” the smoke contains dangerous chemicals such as benzopyrene and methylnitrosamino which are deposited into the lungs. Further, the chemicals cause DNA damage, oxidative stress and inflammation which end into malignant tumor growth (Foulds). Lung cancer destroys the respiratory tract from the mouth to the alveoli; in addition, major organs of the body are affected. Symptoms of lung cancer are coughing with blood in sputum, fever, and chest pain (Foulds). There are three main methods by which lung cancer may be diagnosed. According to Mark H. Beers of The Merck Manual of Medical Information, an x-ray of the chest, CAT scan, or biopsy may be done to diagnose lung cancer. Lung cancer is usually detected at a late stage, which does not give an individual many options for treatment. The treatment options include quitting smoking, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, oxygen therapy, and surgery (Beers). The purpose of this paper is to examine smoking and lung cancer by summarizing two articles on the topic, comparing and contrasting the main points presented by both authors and drawing conclusions...
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...the company during their first year. * Onboarding On-boarding is the process of integrating leaders into their new work environment through a phased implementation. * Five Words Sum it up * Align * Make sure your organization agrees on the need for a new team member and the delineation of the role you seek to fill * Acquire * Identify, Recruit, Select and get people to join the TEAM. * Accommodate * Give new TEAM members the tools they need to do the work. * Assimilate * Help the employee join with others so they can work together * Accelerate * Help them (and their TEAM) deliver better results faster. * Why Onboarding? A well thought out orientation program, whether it lasts one day or six months, will help not only in retention of employees, but also in...
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...Dwayne Ryder Jr. Environmental Science Mr. Washington Hurricane Katrina was the eleventh named storm and fifth hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. The storm is currently ranked as the third most intense United States land falling tropical cyclone, behind only the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and Hurricane Camille in 1969 (Shah, 2005). In this paper I will tell you about some majors things hurricane Katrina effected such as communication failures and levee failures. It also caused major border lost to certain states all the way up to Mississippi (Tihansky, 2005) . Last but not least hurricane Katrina also caused...
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...“Sipuleucel-T” (Provenge), is a treatment vaccine that has also been proven effective, and recently received FDA approval. These two treatments alone have advanced Prostate Cancer treatments considerably. In 1975, the yearly Prostate Cancer diagnosis rate for new cases was 94 out of every 1000,000 men. The rate in which they died in the same year, was 31 men dying out of every 1000,000. Let us move forward to the year of 2007. In 2007, the yearly Prostate Cancer rate for new cases was 166 out of every 100,000. Also in 2007, the rate of men that died after being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer was a lower number than in 1975. At only 24 men dying out of every 1000,000 newly diagnosed cases. As the research for this paper was underway, the realization was reached, that there are a lot of sites on the internet, that do not have accurate information. Careful care was given to ensure that the most accurate, and...
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...Professor Culbert Composition I 8 April 2016 Research Paper: Indoor Tanning Bed For the past twenty years, it has become very apparent that indoor tanning beds damages skin. Based on scientific research tanning can also lead to blinding eye diseases and have many other negative effects. The prolonged use of indoor tanning facilities has resulted in serious chronic conditions for the users. “The indoor tanning business has been one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, with $5 billion in estimated annual revenue (Woo, Eide par. 3).” When driving through any community or city you will almost always see a sign or window, maybe even more than one, which says “Tanning” thus making it very accessible for many women or men of any age. The reason behind this growth? Around twenty to forty percent of white females 18 years old to 25 use indoor tanning facilities (Rabbitt p. 2). Many high schoolers have picked up on this wave of increase by tanning for things such as prom, summer and even just to fit in with the social norms. “One fifth of girls in grades 9 through 12 have bathed in ultraviolet rays from a tanning device within the past year…(Ban the Tan par. 2).” Reports show that many women say tanning is addicting because of the “desire to achieve an attractive look and trim, and for warmth, light, and relaxation (Woo, Eide p. 63).” Also ladies believe that tanning beds will you give you the vitamin C needed for the day, while tanning will provide some vitamin...
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...American political storm. In an effort to balance beliefs from both ends of the political spectrum - that gun ownership needs to be protected, while restricted enough to keep guns out of the hands of those who may do deadly harm with them - has come a lack of serious, effective legislation on the matter. The Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act - seen at its enactment as a milestone in the gun control movement - has proven itself ineffective at preventing the type of mass shooting that is, unfortunately, all too common today. These killings, and the high rates of gun violence overall, challenge the core values of social work practice, and the short- and long-term economic impact of this violence is, at best, counter-productive. Based on the research outlined in this document, it is necessary as social workers to create a culture of safety, and as a country to enact sensible gun...
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...Hurricane Sandy Research Paper Super storm Hurricane Sandy occurred from October 22, 2012 – October 31st, 2012. It was a storm that many people have never seen before and may never see again. Hurricane sandy destroyed homes, businesses, and took lives all in the process. When it comes to business continuity, what did the government, businesses/utilities, financial organizations and individuals do prior to the storm, during the storm, and after the storm. Hurricane sandy had an overall impact that will never be forgotten and taught us what we know today. The government played a role through FEMA in order to take actions prior to Hurricane Sandy. Government data forecasts were provided to the public. According to “Hurricane Sandy highlights role of government information in our everyday lives” by www.foreeffective.org, states that government satellites and airplanes collect the data on the storms strength and condition. The, the government scientists develop and apply the models that predict where the storm will go. Finally, a government agency, the national Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service, provides that information to the public. New York, Maryland, Washington, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina declare state of emergency and people are told to evacuate. During the super storm FEMA provided an effective and efficient response to the damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. During the storm, housing for the thousands of people the hurricane displaced...
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...they specifically attempt to lobby on specific issues though they have rarely influenced policy. The Israel lobby grew significantly in the 1980s, but controversy arose from opponents of the lobby and supporters. This was due to the proposed sale of the AWACS warning and command system in 1981 to Saudi Arabia, (Teitelbaum, 2010). This angered many Israeli supporters in the United States. The sale was intended to appease Arab nations in an attempt to promote stability and peace in the area. The critics of the Israeli Lobby group complained of too much influence in Congress by Israeli supporters. This was candidly manifested by the fact that candidates who voted in favor of the AWACS delivery were defeated in their re-election bids. Review paper 1: Tawfic, E. F., Yasumasa K. (2007). Political Socialization in the Arab States- Pan-Arabism and Arab Nationalism: The Continuing Debate. Middle East Journal, 41(4), 646-648. The Israeli lobby however does not enjoy the field alone, but is rivaled by other groups like the Arab lobby who also attempts to influence U.S. foreign policy to support Arab States’ interests in the Middle East. According to Tawfic et al, (2007), on most issues, the lobby faces opposition from a variety of interest groups who may be unrelated to the Middle East like conservative groups that have nothing against Israel, but are opposed to foreign aid based on their beliefs and principles. The political activism of Jews makes congressmen harboring presidential ambitions...
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...Tenerife Airport Disaster Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Human Factors in Aviation Safety August 24, 2012 Abstract To err is human, or at least that’s how the saying goes. Most mistakes that people make are small, but then there are those mistakes that can be life threatening. On March 27, 1977, two Boeing 747 passenger aircraft collided on the runway of Los Rodeos Airport, on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. A combination of factors contributed to the collision, but the end result fell on human factors. Due to several instances of miscommunication, misunderstandings, over-confidence, and lack of patience, the lives of 583 people were taken. This paper discusses what actually happened, and utilizes information gathered from the Netherlands Investigation Board, the research and input discussed by ALPA (Air Line Pilots Association), and human factors that were involved. Human Factors and the Tenerife Airport Disaster To err is human, or at least that’s how the saying goes. Most mistakes that people make are small, but then there are those mistakes that can be life threatening. On March 27, 1977, two Boeing 747 passenger aircraft collided on the runway of Los Rodeos Airport, on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. A combination of factors contributed to the collision, but the end result fell on human factors. When it comes to human error, specifically in the aviation field, situational awareness is the key. The weather conditions, in conjunction...
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...Alexa Anastasi December 8, 2014 English 1A Research Paper Diet and Cancer: The Fascinating Connection What’s on your plate? That seems to be the overwhelming question in today’s society filled with both health food conscious people and those individuals who do not care and eat junk food most of the time. However what most of these people do not realize is that they are not only jeopardizing their health and decreasing their life expectancy but they are also increasing their chances of getting some form of cancer in their lifetime. The individuals who fuel their bodies with high calorie sugary drinks, fats and processed meats are not doing their bodies any justice they are just fueling the dormant cancer cells in their bodies to run rampant throughout their body and causing something that could have been easily prevented with a change in diet. On the flip side, the health conscious people in the world are already ten times more protected from cancer because of the healthy lifestyle choices they make every day! Don’t be a contributor to America’s high cancer rate, be a game changer and live your life to the fullest with little possibility of cancer, all you have to do is eat those delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables that can be found all around you! Why would you want to put another hamburger or hot dog in your mouth knowing it has the potential to kill you? I know I wouldn’t because I love my body too much and you should too! So climb on board and let me...
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...nation could ‘fall’ to the other. As the 1960’s and 70’s saw the carving up of the Middle East, Africa and even South America, according to ideologies (many of whom chose the Soviet model) decided to join the Vietnam hostilities as a means of stemming the ‘domino effect’. One might also argue that they felt that a Communist Vietnam would be a considerable threat to its neighbour Japan – a nation with considerable US interests, especially economic ones. The Vietnam War, often referred to as the Second Indo-China War effectively began in December 1956 and commenced with a series of vicious skirmishes which crossed the borders not just of Vietnam, but also Cambodia and Laos. At a time when the Cold War was heading towards its deadliest potential days in Cuba, with tremendous nuclear tensions and political steamrolling, the...
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...Abstract Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest brain tumors. It is commonly found among adults (more commonly in men) over 50 years old. Children and younger adults are susceptible to another, less aggressive form of glioblastoma. This tumor part of the astrocytomas family and is initially formed from glial cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. It differs significantly from other brain tumors in terms of how quickly the cells grow, how often the tumors recur, and the treatment options. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, confusion, and seizures. Doctors can test the patients for whether or not they have the tumor through MRIs, biopsies, and CT scans. Following diagnosis, patients undergo a craniotomy, followed by chemotherapy...
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...Quality Improvement: How healthcare technology and evidence based practice can increase the safety of patients in the hospital setting The interest in this topic is because safety issues remain a big concern in our society today. There are many sentinel events that could be either reduced or avoided by improving technology. For example, 47 wrong-patients, wrong site, wrong procedure were reported in 2016 (The Joint Commission, 2016). Many national efforts have been worked out to improve patients’ safety; strategies have been put in place as well as policy initiatives to meet this goal (Nelson & Staggers, 2014). Current procedures in place will be studied throughout this paper. Evidence based practice and peer reviewed articles will be used...
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