...To be given the opportunity to participate in the Summer Research EXperience six week program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), would provide me with opportunities not only for the course of six weeks, but for weeks to come. This Summer Research EXperience six week program would provide me with opportunities to continue on with my higher education. It would also provide me with opportunities after I've completed my higher education. With that being said, it would be an experience that would be embedded into my mind throughout my physical/biological Anthropology occupation position. In order for me to be a part of such a position, previous experience would allow me to do my position the best to my ability. ...
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...to see that many people want to build fast muscles. Tested, proven, ways to do it, you just need to know where to start. At first, it can be very easy to lose focus because you are busy trying different exercises. It's good, but make sure you do not bounce too long. Shortly after, you should really try to focus and stay strong in your exercise. Here are some basic muscle groups to think about Abs - Crunches, Sit-ups, and Knee-ups are three very basic exercises for the abdominal muscles. There are hundreds of hundreds of products that are supposed to help your abs. By telling the truth, you do not need any of this. Your local gym can provide you with enough equipment. You do not need any fancy ab workout modes. Some simple exercises...
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...Assignment One – Film Analysis (Mise en scene, Hero) Hero (Zhang Yimou, 2002), is a Chinese martial art movie which was first released in China on 24th Oct 2002. Starring by Jet Li as the nameless protagonist, Tony Leung as Broken Sword and Maggie Cheung as Flying Snow. This film was based on the story of the attempt on assassination of the Qin emperor by Jing Ke. The scene that I chose to carry out my analysis would be the part from 45.07 minutes to 50.07 minutes where it started from Flying Snow’s effort to stop Broken Sword from appearing at the battle until her fight started with Nameless. In hero, from the scene 46.54 minutes until 47.02 minutes, the settings of the scene act as a metaphor. The location shows a wide compound overwhelming Flying Snow which emphasize that she is going to confront the battle with Nameless alone. It give us a feeling that she is tough and determined to face what is after her even she is aware that her enemy is much more powerful and stronger than she is. She firmly walks toward her horse also denote to us that Flying Snow is unafraid to die and is mentally prepared to face what is about to fall upon her. In addition, the scene 47.11 minutes to 47.16 minutes shows that Broken Sword is standing high up on the hill, portraying the feeling that they are growing further apart and have to leave one another’s life in the future. At the same time, the contradiction between their locations show that he was given the chance to stay alive contrasting...
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...Tax Research Memorandum Date: September 8, 2014 To: John Smith From: Subject: Casualty Losses Summary of Facts John Smith and his girlfriend are at a party. John has several drinks with the understanding his girlfriend will be the designated driver. At the party, the couple has a fight and John’s girlfriend leaves with her friends. Knowing he has had too much to drink, John takes a two hour nap before he drives home. On his way home, he loses control of his vehicle and totals his brand new $50,000 BMW. When the police arrive, they administer a breathalyzer test. John’s blood alcohol level is .12, which is over the .08 limit set by the state. As a result, John receives a DUI. Due to the DUI, his insurance will not pay anything to replace his car. Issue Is John entitled to a casualty deduction for the cost of his car? Law and Analysis IRC §165(a) generally allows a deduction for “any loss sustained during the taxable year and not compensated for by insurance or otherwise.” However, under§165(c), a limitation on losses of individuals is imposed. The deduction is limited to “losses of property not connected with a trade or business or a transaction entered into for profit, if such losses arise from fire, storm, shipwreck, or other casualty, or from theft.” The key term in this deduction limitation is casualty. In Justin M. Rohrs v. Commissioner, TC Summary Opinion 2009-190, Rohrs buys a new Ford F-350 pickup truck for $40,210.65 in August 2005. On...
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...The Effects of Sleep on Exercise When it comes to good health, many physicians recommend eating healthy, getting adequate exercise and a sufficient amount of sleep. With each person, the recipe for all three varies. Eating a certain amount of calories for a person’s body type and consuming a variety of foods defines eating healthy. Exercise helps to moderate a person’s weight and helps prevent certain diseases and illnesses. However, according to USA today less than 79 percent of Americans exercise the recommended amount of thirty minutes, five days a week (Hellmich, 2013). Sleep also benefits in maintaining the immune system. According to William Dement (1999, p. 269), studies have shown that lack of sleep is correlated with lower levels of cells that help to fight of disease and illnesses. Along with fighting disease, sleep and exercise have other benefits that work with each other. Adequate and high quality sleep aids in daytime functioning, making an individual feel more energetic during the day. Restless sleep, along with an insufficient amount of sleep can cause a person to feel lethargic and unmotivated. Exercise and sleep is a catch twenty-two. Exercise...
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...What are the physical and cognitive benefits of exercise on patients with multiple sclerosis? 1. Bayraktar D, Guclu-Gunduz A, Yazici G, et al. Effects of Ai-Chi on balance, functional mobility, strength and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. NeuroRehabilitation. 2013; 33(3):431-7. This research study was designed to examine the effects of Ai-Chi exercises in a swimming pool on balance and mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Poor balance and decreased mobility is a common issue with MS, and the decline often limits daily activities. Researchers recruited twenty-three females affected by MS, and divided them into two groups. The exercise group performed Ai-Chi exercises for a 60 minute session twice a week for eight weeks. The control group did a home exercise program that only involved abdominal breathing and active range of motion exercises. Upon conclusion of the program, subjects were tested on static balance, functional mobility, fatigue, and muscle strength. The exercise group showed significant improvements across all measures, but the control group did not. This shows that the aquatic exercise program is a viable option to combat the negative effects of MS. A strength of this study was the use of aquatic therapy. The researchers stated that although this therapy is widely used, more studies need to be performed to gain more knowledge. Recording results on patients is concrete evidence that these programs work. This study was published...
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...Research Critique of “Adherence to Walking or Stretching, and Risk of Preeclampsia in Sedentary Pregnant Women” Introduction This paper is to critique a study of adherence to walking or stretching during pregnancy in high-risk women who were sedentary and had previously experienced preeclampsia. The purpose of the study was to compare a walking exercise to a stretching exercise program during pregnancy in high-risk women who were sedentary and had previous history of preeclampsia. This five-year study investigated the effects of walking or stretching on the incidence of preeclampsia and reports on adherence to the intervention and on the secondary outcomes of changes in resting heart rate (HR), resting blood pressure and weight gain (Yeo, 2009). Statement of the Problem The problem was clearly stated and was a sufficient researchable problem. The researcher does a good job of stating why the problem is important, but there was no mention of the number of people who are affected by preeclampsia and complications of the disease itself. Yeo (2009) identifies the following research question for this study as: 1. Will previously sedentary pregnant women adhere to an exercise program for 40 minutes a day 5 times a week in the latter half of pregnancy (Yeo, 2009)? 2. Is there a difference in adherence to a walking program or a stretching exercise program (Yeo, 2009)? 3. How does adherence to walking or stretching change with the advance of pregnancy (Yeo, 2009)...
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...RESEARCH CRITIQUE Research Critique of Adherence to Walking or Stretching, and Risk of Preeclampsia in Sedentary Pregnant Women Ana H. Corona Western University of Health Sciences CGN 5306: Biostatistics and Epidemiology August 1, 2009 Research Critique of “Adherence to Walking or Stretching, and Risk of Preeclampsia in Sedentary Pregnant Women” Introduction This paper is to critique a study of adherence to walking or stretching during pregnancy in high risk women who were sedentary and had previously experienced preeclampsia. The introduction of this article does give a sense of the importance of the problem area. This four-year study investigates the effects of walking or stretching on the incidence of preeclampsia and reports on adherence to the intervention and on the secondary outcomes of changes in resting heart rate (HR), resting blood pressure and weight gain. Statement of the Problem The purpose of the study was to compare a walking exercise to a stretching exercise program during pregnancy in high-risk women who were sedentary and had previous history of preeclampsia. The problem was clearly stated and was a feasible researchable problem. The problem had significance for nursing and for the medical profession and might improve practice and education. While the researcher does a good job of stating why the problem is important, it could have been helpful for him to list numbers of people who are affected by preeclampsia and complications of the disease...
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...This study proves that running, no matter how much, actually does add years to the human life, even if a person smokes or had cancer. There is also evidence that running actually reduces the risk of cancer by 1% (Stories 1). And while this may not seem like much, running also has an emotional connection to cancer. In a survey done by Runner’s World, 72% of the respondents said that they had been in a race that raised money for cancer research. Through the course of their running career, the average respondent said that they had raised around $887 for cancer research. So while running may only decrease one’s risk of cancer by 1%, it raises thousands of dollars for cancer each year. Running not only increases a person’s lifespan, but it helps fight other diseases in more ways than...
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...among college students. The sample comprised of 27% males (N=18) and 73% (N=48) females with a mean age of 23.6 years and an age range of 19 to 54. 51% (N=34) of the participants were Caucasian, 22% (N=15) were African American, 9% (N=6) Hispanic, and 7% (N=10) were of other ethnic backgrounds. 0% (N=0) were freshman, 8% (N=5) were sophomores, 36% (N=24) were juniors, and 56% (N=37) were seniors. Participants completed questionnaires about stress and physical activity. Results indicated that the relationship between physical activity and stress levels among college students were significantly correlated. The benefits of regular physical activity have been shown to positively affect wellness by reducing stress in college students. This research contained limitations such as small, non-random sample size and limited amount of questions pertaining to the study in the survey. The Association of Physical Activity and Stress in College Students The transition into young adult hood, which is often marked by beginning college, can be a particularly stressful time. Having to balance classes, test, projects, extra curricular activities, and work can increase stress levels in any student. Stress that is caused by college is unavoidable but there are coping strategies that can help to lower these levels. A frequent nonmedical coping strategies among college students is physical activity (Aselton, 2012). Physical activity is known as a way of managing optimal health...
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...why my website will succeed throughout product life-cycle. My Own Business: “Yoga for Anyone” Deciding upon a business is not something I did not go into lightly or taken on a dare. I gave it much thought, would research heavily through both the use of secondary and primary research marketing methods, and then send through the rigorous trials and tribulations of product and / or service life cycle. Main thing I understood it is not as simple as choosing something I thought in terms of…if I have a passion for it, everyone should share in my passion, and it is the latest and greatest craze; therefore, I must “jump on the bandwagon” and have one as well. Although, both of these ideas have some credence in marketing, because I had to believe in what I did and be marketable, respectively, it is not as glib or easy as the aforementioned old adages imply. I took all of this into consideration when I chose a Yoga website as my new business venture. Initially, I researched what was something that could offer with the greatest impact across several demographics, regardless of age, religion, gender, or income-bracket. This is where the health arena came into fruition, because everyone should do some type of exercise to stay in shape. Then, after secondary research into other websites similar to...
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...A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF EXERCISES, USED IN A WORKPLACE SETTING, FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LOWER BACK PAIN Petronella D van der Merwe A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Physiotherapy. Johannesburg, 2007 DECLARATION I Petronella D van der Merwe declare that this research report is my own work. It is being submitted for the degree of Masters of Physiotherapy in the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. It has not been submitted before for any degree or examination at this or any other University. ………………………… ……………………..Day of…………………, 2007 ii DEDICATION Thank you for all your love and support. My Husband, Levouy, and adoring boys, Jared and Liam You are my inspiration “ All things are possible in God who strengthens me…” iii ABSTRACT Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the most effective exercise program for the management of occupational lower back pain. Background: Occupational lower back pain accounts for 25% of workdays lost. The annual occurrence of occupational related lower back pain among blue collar workers in South Africa has shown to be between 55,7% and 63,9%. Methodology: Primary studies were searched with the use of the Entrez-cross-database search tool. Methodologies were assessed and critiqued. Data which included exercise detail, outcome measures of lower back...
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...and scientists have always favored preventive measures to avoid the conditions which result in undergoing a rigorous treatment. In this view physical activity or fitness training programs have been found having significant effects in the prevention of strokes as well as at post care stage as treatment and a measure of rehabilitation in survivors of cardiac arrests. Further, it has been noted in recently conducted studies that quite a remarkable evidences are discovered in favor of physical activity as therapeutic as well as rehabilitative in nature. Organized physical activity in the form of exercise, tailor made programs according to the needs of the patients at post care stage and fitness training exercise therapy have been found considerably helpful in rehabilitation in the survivors of stroke. In addition, further research is proposed to explore the different types of organized exercise programs according to the physical and mental conditions of survivors and as preventive measures among them. Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Stroke Cardiac arrest is a one of the growing and leading causes of death around the globe. According to available data, more than 130,000 people suffer from heart attack, from mild to severe strokes, every year, (SIGN, 2008). One cannot ignore preventive measures; however, once a person goes through a severe form of arrest, he needs post...
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...Therapeutic Exercise Prescription Concepts Applied to Patients Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Pain is defined as an “unpleasant feeling, conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons” (Medical Dictionary, 2013). Pain is a subjective interpretation, which describes location, intensity and nature of sensory information resulted from noxious stimulation of nerve endings. The emotional response and other various conscious or unconscious responses add to the concept of pain. Acute pain usually results from tissue damage and it usually ends once the injury is healed. Chronic pain is a long term condition related to a persistent or degenerative disease or it doesn’t have an identifiable cause. Although there are different opinions about when a patient can be declared as suffering from chronic pain (after six months or twelve months), the presence of such sensation after the healing period usually leads to this diagnosis. One of the diseases with a generalized chronic pain as a symptom, which continues to generate many debates in the medical world, is fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia, a disorder that affects the overall system and has an effect of generalized chronic pain, will be delineated in this paper, including its causes, manifestation, and part of the process of managing this disease in which a kinesiologist would have a central role. Fibromyalgia, estimated to affect 4% of the population, is a compilation of symptoms accompanying pain, which include fatigue, stiffness and sleep disturbance...
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...Bottled Water Market Penetration Name Institution Bottled Water Market Penetration Introduction The demand for bottles water has grown tremendously owing to its increased popularity. The industry has been growing at an average rate of 20% per year (Gleick, 2010, p. 15). Demand has grown over 500% in the last decade and a half. In the United States there is a demand of 79 liters of bottles water per person in a year, which has resulted in the sale of up to 30 billion in the sale of the product (Gleick, 2010, p. 17). This has been driven by increased population and the decreased quality of water supplies from the public mains. People have feared for their health and thus have opted for bottles water that is more purified and fresh. The consumption of bottled water in the United States fell in 2008 to 30 billion bottles compared to 2007 (Clarke et al, 2009, p. 28). Bottles water faces stiff competition from other beverages such as sodas. It is thus important that companies to reposition the product in order to get back to the positive growth trend. Repositioned Target Market The market for bottled water is quite large as water is a commodity that is essential to life. Bottled water may face competition from soft drinks and supplies from local authorities. Manufacturers of the product (bottled water) have used various methods in segmenting the market and obtaining potential targets. For instance, coca cola the manufacturer of Dasani, and Nestle have targeted...
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