Pandemic

“The features of globalization have huge consequences on pandemics. It just connects us so much more closely… and as a consequence, every one of these viruses that passes from animals to humans has the capacity to infect all of us.” These words, spoken by Nathan Wolfe, director of Global Viral, are naturally applicable to one of Richard Preston’s most famous novels. In The Hot Zone, by Richard Preston, the author uses a variety of literary devices to create an atmosphere that is horrifyingly…

such as from the government, families, schools, the industry, & communities. One way that the article mentions as to how childhood obesity can be prevented is for the government to establish programs that educate kids and their families about the pandemic issue of childhood obesity, and also emphasizes the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Parents and schools should also encourage children to eat healthy such as fruits & vegetables and…

Joyann Pabelonio Sociology 011 Tale of Two Valleys Assignment According to the attached file, “‘2015 Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations’ report, ‘A Tale of Two Valleys,’” there many six issues here in Silicon Valley. The County report addresses six quality of life issues including housing, working conditions, parent working multiple jobs and its impact to children, health, voices of very poor, and wage and income inequity. Out of the six county hot issues, I choose housing, working…

Education is fundamental in the healthcare field. In fact, it is needed in various aspects of life. The value of education is taken for granted around the world, while staggering numbers of people do not have access to basic education. Educating people in areas with high rates of HIV has always been at the top of the list right next to finding a cure. Obtaining proper knowledge can lead to developing a cure, preventing further infections and even help the millions currently living with this…

the women they are selling are infected, along with the men that are having sex with these women. Furthermore, they do not use protection when having sex with these women. GENERAL HIV/AIDS Questions: 5. With HIV/AIDS being so pervasive and reaching pandemic portions, in your own words discuss why individuals choose not to utilize condoms when having multiple sex partners. Consider the fact that with proper usage, condoms are very effective at preventing sexual transmitted infections and…

Breaking Free Sadly, our world has been overcome with people suffering with drug and/or alcohol addiction. It has become a literal pandemic. It doesn’t seem to be getting better, only worse. The reasons people use drugs or alcohol are different from person to person; therefore, there is not a cure-all for everyone. It takes a lot of time and compassion from others to help these people learn to lead healthy lives again, free from the demon of addiction. I feel that our only hope is not to send…

The Stafford Act was signed into law in 1988 to provide a framework for federal assistance when disasters strike and exceed the capabilities of local and state resources. The Stafford Act authorizes the delivery of federal technical, financial, logistical, and other assistance to states and localities during declared major disasters or emergencies ("ASTHO," 2013). Under the Stafford Act, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the agency responsible for coordinating disaster relief…

Since the era of technology has revolutionized the world, one can google anything. This has made it easier to catch those who plagiarize a simple sentence. Causing extreme consequences like terminating a student’s school or future job careers. Plagiarism has grown, as one recollects the recent incident of Melania Trump copy writing the First Lady, Michelle Obama speech in the Republican Convention. As one expected she did not receive a “career ending” consequence unlike, if a student in an Ivy…

stricken with a deadly plague, later known as “The Black Death.” Many populations were completely wiped out as the Black Death swept through towns and villages leaving only death and devastation in its wake. The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history that forever changed Europe and helped shape the world we know today. During the Middle Ages, or the medieval period wealthy nobles and kings were privileged to live in fine castles or manors, they dressed in the finest…

Historically, the world has been male dominated. For a woman to achieve power she had to be beautiful. Her appearance was her most potent tool. Beauty could gain women a better pick of husbands, and therefore a better life. In the world today, beauty continues to remain a major source of power for women. In the poem “A Moment in Troy”, Wislawa Szymborska utilizes a glimpse into the daydream of a young girl, an allusion to Helen of Troy, and the free verse style to represent the female desire to…