...Here is my technical analysis report, The GMO Effect. Writing this report has been a great experience. I have learned many facts about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as well as their effect on our bodies and the environment. This report, in turn, has taught me many life changing tools that I plan on utilizing in order to live a healthier lifestyle for both my family and myself. It has inspired me to encourage more people to eat organic foods and to avoid GMO products. I am very excited to share this report with you all. Being a nursing major, personal health is of the utmost importance for myself and should be for all individuals. Researching genetically modified organisms has been an eye-opening experience. So often, we as consumers eat whatever is most inexpensive, convenient, and readily available; however, these food items often consist of excessive amounts of GMOs. I have learned that organic food, which is free of chemicals and genetic modification, is the healthiest option available. Before writing this report, I was hesitant to buy organic foods because of the cost. Since performing my research, I have learned that buying organic is the smartest decision to be made at the supermarket. The potential health risks associated with ingesting foods that have been genetically interfered with by bioengineers are not worth saving a few dollars at the store, when it could be much more expensive in healthcare costs later on. I have learned that heath related ailments...
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...Module 3 Position Paper Jerry Wilkins ITT Technical Institute There are many risks both health and environmental that take place when using hormones to genetically engineer food. According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM), several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with genetically modified (GM) food. The AAEM has asked physicians to advise all patients to avoid GM foods. Numerous health problems increased after GMOs were introduced in 1996. The percentage of Americans with chronic illnesses and food allergies has gone up drastically. Reproductive disorders, autism, and digestive problems have steadily been on the rise as well. Although there is no sufficient research to confirm that genetically engineered foods are a contributing factor to these issues, there is still something about the process of genetically modifying the food that seems immoral and unhealthy. Between 1996 and 2008, US farmers sprayed an extra 383 million pounds of herbicide on GM food producing a "superweeds," which are resistant to the herbicide. This is causing farmers to use even more toxic herbicides every year. Not only does this create environmental harm, GM foods contain higher residues of toxic material. Roundup, for example, is linked with sterility, hormone disruption, birth defects, and cancer. GM crops and their associated herbicides can harm birds, insects, amphibians, marine ecosystems, and soil organisms. They reduce bio-diversity, pollute...
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...The Innovation Pandemic: Society quest for real time solutions Parish M. Kaleiwahea Wayland Baptist University Abstract The Innovation Pandemic: Society quest for real time solutions When one thinks of a business with information technology (IT) flair, Wal-Mart is probably not on the top of anyone’s list of companies leading the way of innovation transformation. However, for 45 years this retail giant has reinvented IT retail model for an evolving digital economy. Today in order to survive a global economy companies must embrace and invest in latest information systems infrastructure in order to maintain a competitive advantage. Wal-Mart’s commitment to enhance their technology by integrating traditional and e-commerce retail innovation by using the most advanced technology to enhance the retail empire. As profits continued to reap into Wal-Mart, its commitment to improve data communication systems for their company remained a priority. While other companies contemplate spending money on new innovative technology, Wal-Mart continues to dedicate itself to implement many computerized solutions such as instituting a uniform product code (UPC) system as its electronic scanning barcode tool (Wang, 2006). Innovation is a tough concept for people to wholeheartedly to embrace because it comes with all types of unknowns. Companies like Wal-Mart took a huge financial risk, but eventually stuck to their strategic vision to embrace and forge ahead in the technology era. However...
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...injustice at all three levels (Solheim, 2012, Section 3). The main focus of the company is on children, families, the environment, and sustainable agricultural. These practices are common not only to food companies, but other companies as well. Patagonia is one company that states to keep sustainable resourced, educated workers, and happy consumers (Chouinard and Stanley, 2013, E-book page 1022). Because manufacturing itself is known to create waste, Ben and Jerry’s strives to minimize their negative impact on the environment. Ben and Jerry’s has taken new initiatives recently to impact both the company, its suppliers, and its employees. Some of these initiatives making all product lines Fair Trade-certified, pledging to source only non-GMO ingredients in their products, and to increase the company’s involvement along with their...
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...Research Paper: Healthcare Services and The Affordable Care Act (ACA). Table of Contents: Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………...3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….3 Background of the Affordable Care Act …………………………………………………4 The Affordable Care Act………………………………………………………………….. 5 Methodology………………………………………………………………………………...8 Collection of Data…………………………………………………………………………..9 Primary………………………………………………………………………………10 Secondary…………………………………………………………………………..11 The Environmental Working Group………………………………………………………12 Primary Survey…………………………………………………………………….13 Questions and Answers…………………………………………………………...14 Findings from the collection of information and data…………………………………..15 Conclusion and recommendations……………………………………………………….17 Appendix A: SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………………..19 Appendix B: EWG’s Business Strategy …………………………………………………26 Appendix C: EWG’s Business Analyses………………………………………………...32 Appendix D: References…………………………………………………………………..37 Abstract Healthcare has been a topic of debate since a long period of time. The recent changes in the government legislation have specified some employer-based requirements for the healthcare provision to employees. Many organizations have also been impacted by the legislative amendments. The following section will cover the introductory knowledge of the Affordable Care Act along with its objectives. Furthermore, we will discuss the impact of this act has on the American society...
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...Genetically Modified Organisms Technology, Society, and Culture Table of Contents Technical Aspect of GMO by Chad Dookie Page 3 Moral and Ethical Aspect of GMO by Ronald Claude Page 7 Cultural and Legal Aspect of GMO by Evangelina Ramirez Page 14 Environmental Issues of GMO by Donovan Collins Page 23 References Page 32 Technical Aspect of GMO by Chad Dookie Description of GMOs and the associated science Most of the populations that do shopping in the groceries to buy food for their family are not aware of the “naturalness” of the food. Groceries sell items such as; cotton seeds, rice, soy, sugar beets, yeast, cassava, papaya, bananas, food flavoring, potatoes, corn, tomatoes, squash, oils, beef, pork, chicken, salmon, peas, alfalfa, and honey. Notice that most of the items listed either came from a plant or an animal. Those are the top 20 grocery items that have been genetically modified. What are genetically modified organisms? A genetically modified organism is any living thing that has had their DNA tampered with. This can be mutating, removing, or adding genetic material into the organism. All of the items listed in paragraph one has had their DNA tampered with. Most times when people talk about genetically modified organisms, they mostly refer to plants that are genetically modified. You may be wondering how the animals listed are considered genetically modified. This is because scientists modify the plants that are being...
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...of treating and healing health related issues. Beliefs about Current Illness: The health problem I have is Ulcer. I believe that severe stress and lots of coffee consumption has played an important role in causing it. I started suffering from this health issue about 15 years ago. This sickness makes my body weak. In addition, when I am under stress and I consume any sort of acidic food, my stomach rejects it and I end up throwing up. What I fear more about my sickness is its potential to develop to become a cancer. This health issue has made me more self conscience about my health and sure brought my family closer, as they care for my well being. Healthcare Practices: Moroccans have many different practices to maintain health, for example; the types of food consumed daily are mostly seasonal, not processed or GMO foods. The culture promotes home cooking instead of fast food. Every household uses a variety of herbs and spices while cooking. Among these herbs and spices we find: cumin, cinnamon, oregano, turmeric, cilantro…etc. Other activities such as walking, and house chores which mostly require some sort of cardio are also utilized to keep healthy. Moreover, Moroccans enjoy outdoor and family activities. The feel of union, the love, and the care for surrounding members definitely contributes in keeping Moroccans not only physically but also mentally healthy. Illness Beliefs and Care Practices: The following is a list of different care practices: 1) In...
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...So, what is American Pluralism? What an opportunity to take American Pluralism at this moment in your life and this historic moment in American history! The American Pluralism course examines the multicultural, multi-ethnic nature of American society. It introduces students to important areas of American experience and culture, including race, class, and gender. We will critically examine American current affairs, contemporary history, and popular culture. Writings by and about Americans of color, women, and people from diverse ethnic, class, and religious groups provide background and context for discussions of contemporary issues. Why Do I Have to Take this Course? * This course provides opportunities for you and challenges you to speak, read, and write about controversial issues related to race, class, and gender in contemporary American life, but the course does not push any particular ideology or philosophical position. * This course examines the history of oppression in the United States and how historical events have affected contemporary issues and your life. * This course emphasizes active, participatory, empowering education that will challenge you to think critically about cultural myths, our society’s core values, and your own existing beliefs and prejudices. What Do I have to Do? ** You will do poorly in this class if you do not read and actively participate. ** Please drop this class if you feel ill equipped to read and participate…a lot...
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...Rhianna’s dancing seem to imply a music and dance culture, possibly even EDM, which stands for Electronic Dance Music, currently taking this country’s Millennials by storm. Then the ad has the tagline, “please hydrate naturally.” But how natural of a hydration is coconut water mass-produced in a factory? Coca-Cola Corporation recently acquired one of the top-selling coconut waters; that’s how natural. Coca-Cola is not known for its health-conscious consumers and natural, organic products. In fact, it’s just the opposite. However, with the advent of declining sales in sugary beverages along with a current trend of “health-conscious” Millennials, brands are out to exploit and capitalize on this exact notion. Instead of providing natural, non-GMO products, it appears big food conglomerates are trying to get back the piece of the pie they lost, through the selling of an upgraded, hip, and “natural” lifestyle within their...
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...The Pitfalls of Conventional Farming Jennifer De La Rosa Eng/147 October 26, 2015 Richard Kamerman The Pitfalls of Conventional Farming For the last sixty years, conventional farmers have grossly misused antibiotics. Livestock considered healthy are given antibiotics to stimulate growth merely to increase profit. As a result, humans are developing drug-resistant bacteria in their bodies. The changes that farmers have made to the way they are raising livestock is harmful to people with chronic illness. For example, children with cystic fibrosis need to take antibiotics their whole life. Coupling those antibiotics with the antibiotics that conventional farmer’s use leads to irreparable damage to their hearing. Organically grown food is a healthier alternative to conventionally farmed foods, despite higher prices. Conventional farming is a $28 billion dollar per year industry in the United States (Green, 2013). The methods that conventional farmers use to increase production such as the use of genetically modified organisms (GMO's), antibiotics, and pesticides are harmful to people with chronic illness. The mixture of chemicals and antibiotics that conventional farmers use to kill bugs, fight diseases and grow bigger crops can increase the risk factors for chronic illnesses. It is arguable that organic farming, even though it is more expensive, is a healthier alternative to conventional farming. This is particularly true among the young...
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...Ebola, biological warfare against Africa? [pic] A handout picture taken and released on September 21, 2014 by the Spanish Defense Ministry shows a military medical team transferring, from Freetown airport in Sierra Leone to Spain, Roman Catholic missionary Manuel Garcia Viejo, who contracted the deadly Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:27AM GMT 12 378 130 By Abayomi Azikiwe Related Interviews: • [pic]‘US seeks militarized response to Ebola’ A team of eight experts and journalists visiting the southern region of the West African state of Guinea were found dead in the town of Nzerekore on Sept. 20. Reports indicate that they were there to educate people about the nature of the disease for the purpose of its prevention. Reports from Guinea say that the delegation had met with elders in the community but were later attacked by youths. Investigations into the details of the killings are ongoing. There is tremendous mistrust surrounding the spread of the Ebola virus disease in some West African states where the epidemic has had an impact. Doctors Without Borders reported in April that their teams were forced to withdraw from Macenta in Guinea after being stoned by youths who said they were there to spread the disease. Newspaper articles and rumors have circulated that the outbreak is a direct result of biological warfare being waged by imperialist countries against the African continent. Although no one knows what the motivations were of those who carried out the killings in...
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...Case Study: Pfizer Inc. Pharmaceutical Industry: Structure and Government Regulations Fairleigh Dickinson University- College at Florham Shivanshu Kharia 9/29/2013 Foundation: Pfizer is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies by revenues, established in 1849, headquartered in New york, U.S.A. Pfizer started as a manufacturer of fine chemicals such as camphor, iodine, borax, citric acid and cream of tartar. The development of deep tank fermentation technique increased the production rate of citric acid by five fold and unlocked secrets to mass production of penicillin to meet high demand of this antibiotic during World War II. Further development of the fermentation techniques helped in reduction of cost of penicillin, which in turn aroused a need to research a new product with greater profit potential. Although citric acid became main product and launching pad of its growth in decades to follow, it was the discovery of Teramycin in 1950 that opened the doors to research based pharmaceutical company and a leading manufacturer of vitamins. Pfizer’s portfolio includes a wide array of medicines and vaccines for a wide range of conditions including areas of oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology and inflammation, neuroscience and pain. Pfizer “A pioneering spirit on the frontier of medicine” continues to focus on applying science and global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. ...
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...Wanda Brewington Professor Maria Zaccaria Introduction to Ethics April 27, 2015 Outline THESIS: Is the use of stem cells favorable for healing and or curing human diseases more favorable for healing and or curing diseases more significant than the ethical concerns and arguments? I. What are stem cells? A) An unspecialized cell that can generate to one or more different types of specialized cells regenerated as blood or nerve cells. B) Stem cells are present in embryos and in tissues of adult organisms. II. How are stem cells used? A) Scientific Research B) Potential disease and treatment and or cures C) In vitro fertilization D) Cloning and Genetic Engineering III. Ethical concerns regarding stems cells. A) Scientific research perspective B) Political/Moral Ethics perspective C) Religious/Utilitarianism perspective IV. Conclusion | Stem Cells Risk or Benefit Since the introduction of DNA, scientists have researched many ways to treat and extinguish disease. One interesting way is through the use of stem cells. To get better understanding of stem cells, they are defined as non-specific biological cells capable of differentiating into specialized cells. Stems cells have a unique quality of developing and duplicating cells through the process of cell division. The distinctiveness of stem cells is that they are unspecialized, meaning...
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...on all nursing, rather it is only focused on nurses working in women’s health and specifically for those working with women in their child bearing years. (AWHONN, 2015) The Washington State Board of Nursing Commission regulates and maintains competency and quality of nursing among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioner and nurse technicians. The job of the board is more than education. It is more about regulation. The board enforces licensing and evaluating the nurses at time of licensure or renewal. They are required to monitor that nurses are completing their continuing education competencies. The board also is responsible for developing rules, policies and procedures that promote healthcare throughout the state of Washington. The panel of nurses also investigates...
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...Katie Kostorowski Mrs. Stroup Honors Language Arts 14 March 2015 Protecting Society: One Shot at a Time Measles, a disease that once was thought to be practically extinct in America, is unfortunately again on the rise. In the year 2000, national leaders in the United States declared that measles had been eliminated within the country, however, from January 1, 2014 to August 29, 2014, there were 592 Measles cases in the United States (Koplowitz 1). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have attributed these cases to parents refusing to have their children vaccinated. Within the past two months, there have been 102 cases of measles reported in 14 states (Grady 1). Vaccinations have proven to be extremely effective. After receiving two doses of the measles vaccination, 97% of people are immune to this disease (“For Health Care Professionals” 2). It is completely unacceptable to have an outbreak of a disease that is almost completely preventable and was eliminated from the United States 15 years ago. In order to protect citizens against communicable diseases, it should be mandatory for almost everyone to receive vaccinations. There are two types of immunizations: active and passive. The more common of the two is the active immunization, which stimulates the body’s immune system to fabricate a defense against a disease-causing microorganism (“Immunization” 1). The first recorded active immunization was Edward Jenner’s use of the cowpox virus to produce immunity...
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