Spanish Americans Spanish Americans are ranked eighth in terms of population in the USA, and their roots in the country can be attributed to the mass immigration that happened after independence. Spanish people in the country have been forced to learn English, making them bilingual. However, there has been a constant misunderstanding between the Americans and Spanish people since the 18th Century. In the article “The Beauty of Being Bilingual” published on 20th September 2019 and narrated by Natalia Sylvester, who bring out struggles of Spanish Americans in the country. The author is a Peruvian-American writer who can speak both English and Spanish. She has worked in various establishments such as Goodwill, Costco, and Wal-Mart, where she has interacted with both the American and Spanish people. Throughout the article, she argues how different conflicts between these two races can be resolved by a third person that understands. Her audience consists of the American people and Spanish Americans that are at constant battle because of the existing language barrier between them. Her targeted audience is evident in the article “The Beauty…
International Humanitarian Law and Influence Operations: The Protection of Civilians from Unlawful Communication Influence Activities during Armed Conflict Thesis International humanitarian law, besides managing the conduct of war, plays a profound role in mitigating the impacts of armed conflict, as it prevents the people who are not taking part in hostilities by enacting restrictions and controlling the techniques and means of warfare availed to the combatants. International humanitarian law, even though it has fragmented body of tenets, is substantially profound in protecting nationalities from harmful communication influence activities. Introduction International humanitarian law Its major purpose E.g., it is framed to balance military necessity and humanitarian concerns Undertakes the critical role of subjecting wars under the war rules of law Ensures that techniques used in warfare are regulated Body Laws of Armed Conflict Origin of the International Humanitarian Law E.g., civilized nations Aim of the armed conflict laws For instance, preventing unnecessary destruction and suffering Their roles, which entail protecting residents from getting harming during armed conflicts (Badawi, 2016). The fundamental “principles of law of war.” ‘Military necessity (“Basic Principles…
Mandatory PE classes While there is evidence that mandatory physical education classes have education and health benefits for students, there is little information on the effectiveness of such programs for the learners. Mandatory PE classes do not result in overall improvements in fitness, strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Besides, compulsory PE classes do not result in positive spillovers in the classroom, including academic performance and increased attendance, among others. However, research shows that such a program reduces the number of students with obesity. It is essential to note that physical activity is one of the crucial determinants and components of health outcomes across the life span. In this regard, inadequate or lack of physical activities may increase the risk of various diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, anxiety, depression, heart disease, osteoporosis, and other illnesses. Research indicates that physical inactivity may contribute to high mortality rates due to obesity and other health-related issues. Health status is a fundamental determinant of educational achievement because it enhances social-psychological wellness. Mandatory PE classes affect cognitive processes and brain functions, something that may contribute to…
Jack Ma Jack Ma remains one of the major businessmen in the world whose impact has been experienced across different markets. The effect that Jack Ma has had in the world economy is an important consideration, especially given his history and the strategies that influenced the growth of his business. The influence of an entrepreneur is tied to his or her ability to perceive and pursue defined opportunities towards achieving a given goal. Different factors have been considered in the definition of a good entrepreneur, and it is necessary to evaluate the influence and impact of an entrepreneur belong to these lines. Jack ma is a renowned entrepreneur whose impact has led to the emergence of different changes in the global markets. Life history Born in 1964, Jack Ma’s determination was evident from a young age, where his desire to learn English saw him interact with different English speakers (Lee & Song, 2016). The impact of his interactions was enhanced by his role as a personal tour guide for the various western tourists with whom he interacted as a tour guide…
In the course of occupation, one may engage in certain activities that one may consider as of benefit to the employer or organization. Although one may deem such actions as routine occupational behaviour, they may be regarded as criminal in other contexts. Such activities, on the other hand, may infringe the rights of different stakeholders of the same organizations, and have ramifications economically, socially and even psychologically on the lives of the victims. This entry seeks to elaborate on the social harms resulting from such activities. Psychological Harm Most corporations, with the intent to cut on operational costs would often resolve in cultures such as low wage payment. Despite the existent labour policies setting the minimums payable wages, many corporations devise other evasion methods such as worker misclassification and refusal to pay employees for overtime Matthew (Lichtblau, 2020). The inability and unwillingness of victims to sue their employers for their rightful wages result in stress due to the inability to cope with other economic demands such as bill payments. As a result, the victims may resolve in engaging in other…
Ethical values Ethical values are universal rules of conduct that provide a practical basis for identifying what kinds of actions, intentions, and motives are valued (Haddad & Geiger, 2020). Sometimes ethical values misalign with evidence-based practice because of ethical values based on personal and social goals not supported by scientific knowledge. The discussion will be about why the ethical measures created for clinical investigation could be feasible for EBP implementation projects as well as explore three major controversies that are associated to the taking action of evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) initiatives. The paper will also talk about the ethical principles that dispute with the knowledge of ethical rights of the patient in healthcare improvement Part 1 Ethical Safeguards Ethical protection is established to guide how clinical survey is carried out while observing patients or public ethics and putting in place the evidence-based practices. These safeguards limit the collection, patient treatment, and making of decisions. The ethical safeguards comprise of alternative decision making, consent that is informed, data safety monitoring boards, institutional review boards, as well as confidentiality measures. These ethical…
Tourism in France Tourism is one of the most critical sectors in France. Tourism directly contributes over 79.8 billion euros to the country’s GDP. 70% of the revenue gained from tourism comes from local tourism spending, while 30% comes from international visitors. The total contribution of tourism to the country represents 9.7% of the GDP. Also, tourism has created over 3 million jobs, representing 10.9% of the country’s workforce. The sector is very paramount in the balance of payments in France. In 2017, France was listed as the most popular tourist destination in the world after 89 million foreign tourists visited it. The country has 37 tourist sites inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The list features high cultural interests such as Paris and Lyon, among others. It also has excellent beaches, ski resorts, seaside resorts, and rural regions that have beautiful scenes and tranquility. Local associations establish in the country promote most of the small and picturesque French villages of quality heritage. The French ministry of culture has listed the famous Remarkable Gardens that consists of over two…
Ice cream Introduction Ben & Jerry’s is an independent ice cream producer based in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 1978 by two childhood friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield had minimal experience in the making of ice cream and started their business by initially borrowing $4000.00 and putting in $8000.00 of their savings. From its start as a simple ice cream scoop shop, Ben & Jerry’s has been steadily gaining market share to where today the little company from Burlington Vermont is considered one of the leaders in the super-premium ice cream market in both Boston and New York City (XXX). In addition to being involved in the super-premium ice cream market competition against Häagen-Dazs (run by Pillsbury), Frusen Glädjé (run by Kraft), and Steve’s Ice Cream (based out of Boston), Ben & Jerry’s has over 80 ice cream scoop-shop franchises and distributes their product throughout the United States. Ben & Jerry’s company headquarters and manufacturing facility located in Burlington have become synonymous with the state of Vermont. They have become the second largest tourist attraction for the country, attracting over…
Safety in air transport Safety is a basic element of air transport. Several measures are related to aviation that is made to fulfil the high safety standard. Nevertheless, the industry still face various kinds of accidents that average to 560 deaths annually that need to be seriously looked into to determine what could be done to prevent them from reoccurring. Thus, it is essential that investigators have an open mind so that they do not concentrate on one thing and therefore miss another. Accident investigation is a systematic procedure that identifies and removes all potential causes of an adverse event before the remaining causes are established as relevant to that investigation. First, where other defects that were not part of this accident are found during the investigation, they should be noted by the investigative team and presented to the relevant authority. According to Kahuho-Mwarari (2014), even though it could not be part of the inquiry, such information should be carefully looked into and corrected by the responsible team to prevent an accident that could occur due to such deficiencies. Therefore,…
The monetary policies The monetary policies that are adopted in any country play a vital role in enhancing the outcomes of the economic processes in a country. The financial institutions play a critical role in defining the financial status of any country. The significance of the central bank is entrenched in the oversight authority of all financial institutions in the country. A necessary means of exercising this role is through the determination of policies that guide the financial markets in a country. Issues such as management and control of inflation and enhancing the stability of the country’s financial system are vital roles that all central banks undertake in the respective countries. The Swiss Central bank is charged with making the monetary policies that are crucial in defining the financial stability of the country. This paper explores the role of the central bank in Switzerland in the formulation of financial policies. The significance of the Swiss National Bank is linked to the different roles that the bank plays in the country. The role of the national bank must be construed as…