prepare and submit a paper on is h1n1 vaccin associated with narcolopsy among children and adolescents.

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Your assignment is to prepare and submit a paper on is h1n1 vaccin associated with narcolopsy among children and adolescents. China, an Asian country that also had the pandemic conducted similar studies, and acquired similar results, with most of the narcolepsy cases connected to numerous vaccinations done to young patients as well. All of the studies in the report were able to generate data that shows at least five to fifteen-fold increases in the narcolepsy cases around the year 2009 as compared to previous cases recorded in the last 10-15 years. Narcolepsy is a sleeping disorder that causes a person to suddenly and unexpectedly fall asleep. The disease is characterized by the sudden and unexpected onset of uncontrollable and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), drowsiness and grogginess in an individual, episode of muscle weakness (cataplexy), sleep paralyses and hallucinations resulting from rapid-eye movements (REM) and being unable to sleep during the night. It can be triggered either singly by genetic or environmental factors, or the combination of both. Problems may arise when a narcoleptic person suddenly falls asleep in the middle of doing daytime activities such as work or travel, and may cause fatalities if the disease is not taken care of immediately. Because narcolepsy itself is a very rare disease, occurring in roughly 1 out of every 100,000 persons within the world’s population, the sudden increase in the affected people and the recorded narcolepsy cases by up to 8.1 out of every 100,000 persons, as well as observing the occurrence of the phenomenon during the outbreak of the H1N1 pandemic around 2009-2010 caused panic and alarm regarding the use of the H1N1 vaccine Pandemrix, especially among younger children and adolescents. While the split, inactivated virion component of the vaccine was not directly involved in the increase of narcolepsy cases, the studies included in this report create a connection between the use of an oil-based adjuvant, AS03 in the manufacturing of the vaccine, and this may well have been the environmental trigger for the rise in narcolepsy cases among ages 19 years old and below. However, the studies also recommended further investigations regarding the use of AS03 in the medication, as well as the controlled use of Pandemrix among young individuals. Thus, the studies mentioned in this report all agreed in the suggested revising of the guidelines and the administration of the Pandemrix vaccine among adolescents and young children so as to prevent further additional cases of narcolepsy among the younger generation. Introduction The onset of the H1N1 pandemic during 2009 to 2010 has caused widespread panic among many individuals, especially among the developed and densely-populated countries. In order to protect all members of each country’s population against the fatal flu virus, H1N1 vaccines such as Pandemrix adjuvanted with AS03 was developed from inactivated H1N1 virion particles, and was later administered in order to prevent the progression of the disease and deaths, especially among young and elderly members of the population, as well as the severely immune-compromised (Nohynek 1).

 

Write 8 pages with APA style on How Richard Hoggart Challenged Traditional Definitions of Culture.

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Write 8 pages with APA style on How Richard Hoggart Challenged Traditional Definitions of Culture. To begin with, there are three major approaches used by critics in an attempt to define culture: the ideal, the documentary, and social definition (Dewdney and Ride, 2006). Critics following the ideal approach for defining culture believe that culture is a process of human perfection. therefore, only the very best could intellectuals and artists could be counted leading to the emergence of descriptions such as high culture as opposed to popular culture. Supporters of this approach to the definition of culture believed that the study of culture should involve universally accepted criteria that are true for all societies when assessing examples of culture. The ideal approach for defining culture provided a basis for making a decision on what is good or bad due to the belief that humans experience a range of emotions that is also universal. Additionally, the definition was supported by the belief that only a small group of the best intellectuals and artists make a culture leading to the perception of the ideal approach as narrow and selective as large numbers of people were excluded from the definition while a small number enjoyed the privileged position (Kirby et al. 2000).

The documentary approach considers a broader perspective that also includes all the works representing the body of intellectual and imaginative work apart from the intellectual and artistic component covered under the ideal approach. Therefore, when making a critical appraisal of culture, writers consider all the aspects representing the culture of society rather than only the best aspects of art and intellectual products. Although the documentary approach is broader than the ideal approach, it is still limited to art and intellectual works created by a small group in society (Kirby et al. 2000).

The third approach relates to the social definition of culture, which borrows heavily from early anthropological and sociological studies as opposed to documentary and ideal approaches that are based on traditional teachings in academic disciplines of art and English. The works of Richard Hoggart can be rightly placed in the social definition approach to culture that has a wider perspective compared to the ideal and documentary approaches.

prepare and submit a paper on compare the differences and similarities in how stories are framed.

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Your assignment is to prepare and submit a paper on compare the differences and similarities in how stories are framed. Tsunami-Japan CNN has quoted only official sources in a report on the nuclear crisis in the aftermath of Tsunami (CNN, 19 March . First personaccounts by affected persons regarding their health problems are not included. There is also no news included from refugee camps in this otherwise comprehensive report and the reporter talks from Tokyo, not from the affected area. Visuals from the affected area are also lacking. In the report, different aspects of the situation at hand are discussed with extensive details of technical information of the efforts to restore the nuclear reactors to normalcy. MSNBC has given more space to describe the nature of food contamination and has also included a human element in the report (MSNBC, 19 March 2011). There is a quote from the nuclear specialist who narrates his meeting after the disaster with his wife and children (MSNBC, 19 March 2011). By including this real life experience, the report gets more close to the human disaster rather than dwelling only on technical details. While reporting the radiation contamination of food items, Fox News has included crucial information that others have not- the tap water also has become contaminated with radiation (Fox News, 19 March 2011). This is important information and missing this does not go well with other news agencies. Fox News also has included the emotional account of the nuclear specialist about meeting his family (Fox News, 19 March 2011). Fox News has also given a brief history of the disaster by telling how it started and through which phases it developed (Fox News, 19 March 2011). It is a good practice to keep the viewers informed about the history of an event when it is a running story. CNBC has not made th food contamination a major headline and has given it as only a sub-heading to the main heading, ‘Japan Sees Some Stabilization in Nuclear Crisis’ (19 March 2011). The food contamination is mentioned only towards the end of the general story (CNBC, 19 March 2011). But the humanitarian crisis is covered under a sub-heading by including first person accounts by victims and also by telling what is being done to help the affected people (CNBC, 19 March 2011). Also, space is given to mention the bravery of the nuclear workers who have been working hard to avert the nuclear crisis (CNBC, 19 March 2011). NBC (19 March 2011) has not given this news item in its top news segment and also anywhere else. American President Obama’s trip to Brazil is top news on NBC on 19 March 2011. The ideological bias towards an American-centered world- view is evident in this omission. This is an indication that the priority of news is determined in these news agencies according to how that news is important to America. It was on March 17th 2011 that CBS last covered the disaster of Japan and it was a talk show titled, ‘The Tragedy in Japan: How it Affects You’ (CBS, 17 March 2011). Though the talk show expresses solidarity with the victims in Japan, it is more focused in what it would mean to the Americans and what threat it may indicate regarding America, geographically, as well as financially (CBS, 17 March 2011). Though this approach may be quite natural, this kind of framing of news, again, is an ideological position, which sees the welfare of America above everything else. It is because of this US-centered world outlook promoted by US news agencies that the people of America have failed to express through their voting patterns, a real concern for the world, a concern that takes a position against wars initiated by United States in the Middle East and in other countries. It was on 17th March 2011 that ABC covered Japanese disaster last (ABC, 17 March 2011). The news has been very matter of fact describing the proximity of the disaster cite to nuclear plants and also adding in human element by reporting that American kids have sent love to Japan (ABC, 17 March 2011). But after 17th ABC seems to have lost interest in the disaster. The tendency to depend too much on the official version can be seen as a common trend when Japanese Tsunami is being reported by these 7 news agencies discussed above. This creates a culture of believing the official version, which has influenced the American society, people and voting pattern as well. Though the news on Tsunami is a neutral news for Americans, the way in which this news is framed is reflective of this tendency. This amounts to an ideological position which represents the overall nature of American democracy. References ABC (17 March 2011) The efforts to cool down the nuclear reactor, World News 3/17, ABC.com, Retrieved from http://abc.go.com/watch/world-news-with-diane-sawyer/SH5585921/VD55118052/world-news-317-the-efforts-to-cool-down-the-nuclear-reactor?cid=abccomsearch_results [Accessed 19 March 2011] CNBC (19 March 2011) Japan sees some stabilization in nuclear crisis, Retrieved from http://www.cnbc.com/id/42164655 [Accessed 19 March 2011] CNN, (19 March 2011) Radiation found in food as workers scramble to curb nuclear crisis, Retrieved from http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/19/japan.nuclear.reactors/index.html?hpt=C2 [Accessed 19 March 2011] Fox News (19 March 2011) Japan cites radiation in tap water, milk, spinach, near nuclear plant, Retrieved from http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/19/japan-cites-radiation-milk-spinach-near-nuclear-plant/ [Accessed 19 March 2011] Lemley, K (17 March 2011) The tragedy in Japan: how it affects you, CBS.com, Retrieved from http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_talk/blog/?id=55669 [accessed 19 March 2011] MSNBC (19 March 2011) Food in Japan contaminated with radiation, Retrieved from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42165497/ns/health/ [Accessed 19 March 2011] NBC (19 March 2011) NBC.com, Retrieved from http://www.nbc.

submit a 250 words paper on the topic Effective Presentations with Visual Aids.

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Hi, need to submit a 250 words paper on the topic Effective Presentations with Visual Aids. I have decided to develop flip charts and PowerPoint slides as preferred presentational aids because I am more confident and comfortable with the efficient preparation and utilization of these two aids in my training module. Additionally, these aids are clear, simple and capable of illuminating and illustrating my words effectively. As most of the audience will be familiar with flip charts and PowerPoint slides, the distraction factor is less likely to interfere. They can also prove useful when the attention span of the audience is limited. Switching between these two aids in lengthy sessions would probably help to keep the audience interested and engaged.

Flip charts can help the presenter to proceed through the material and convey information efficiently. The most notable advantage of flip charts is that they can be prepared or modified before as well as during the session. Also, it can be easily used to note questions, comments and can also be converted to slides later. However, they are difficult to transport, not suitable in a large audience setting and also require some graphics talent.

PowerPoint slides presentation is one of the most adopted visual aids nowadays. They can be prepared easily, quickly and are capable to project complex illustrations and animations more professionally. It is also suitable to large audience setting. The presenter is able to print slides for memorizing the key points. However, the risk of confusion and technical malfunction is much greater for PowerPoint presentations. Developing new slides during the session is sometimes quite difficult and time-consuming.