Form or Function? An Examination of ESPN Magazine’s “Body Issue” Article Summary The article reviews photograph as well as other written content originating from the annual ESPN. The Magazine’s Body Issue during its initial five years of publication. The review aims at comparing the framing changes between male and female athletes. The article illustrated that the majority of athletes were framed passively and that the manner of their framing had nothing to do with their sports. However, I think the conclusion is misleading since the athletes are real people, and hence they might opt to take photos of more personality other than actively representing their sports. The context of the past research outcomes addressing the coverage quantity as well as the quality of men against women athletes provided a vast literature. The latter comprised the following hypothesis and research questions (Hull, Smith & Schmittel, 2015). Since the introduction of Title IX, the number of female athletes has increased dramatically, although the media coverage of the sports activities associated with women has not increased comparatively. Hypothesis 1: Generally, men will be…

public health field Culture is a type of symbolic text where behavior, substances together with beliefs of human being interrelate together in some ongoing dramatic production which presents issued and the notion of definition of a specific society. Health disparities are defined as the gap that is there when accessing health services in different populations. Health disparities occur as a result of inadequate education, low income, poor housing, unhealthy environment, mortality rate, lack of health insurance, morbidity, among other factors. Health equality Is defined as social justice where all the patients are given regular health care despite their differences in terms of capability to pay for medical expenses. Finally, public health is defined as a vital role within the health equity movement. It is meant to ensure there is equality and that all services needed by the patient are conducted smoothly. The definitions of the three terms have a connection with the public health field. First, culture is among the main determinants of the field of public health. This shows that for the public hospitals to be conducted successfully, they…

Cardingham’s profitability sub-ratios Profitability ratio The profit margin decreased to 7.4% in 2019. The profit margin was 10.30% and 8.19% in 2018 and 2017, respectively. This, therefore, shows that there was a steady decline in the profit margin over the years. That can be attributed to the continuous low gross profits over the years due to the increase in the cost of goods sold and decrease in the corresponding net revenues during those specific years as recorded in the income statement. Max plastic had a lower profit margin of 5.58% in 2019, compared to Cardingham Collectibles. The increase in the cost of goods sold by Cardingham Collectibles could have resulted because of an increase in the price of direct material and direct labor. The cost of raw materials might have also risen in the profit and loss account statement. There was a 9.55% return on asset as compared to 6.42% from Max Plastic in 2019. Cardingham’s decreased return on investment percentage from 2018 shows that the company is experiencing reduced profits in comparison to the amount of money that it…

FDA’s oversight role on the e-cigarette E-cigarettes emerged in the market in 2007 as a strategy for assisting smokers quit smoking. A liquid solution gets heated under high temperatures, resulting in the production of an aerosol. It is this aerosol so produced that individuals seeking to quit smoking inhale. E-cigarettes come in different levels of nicotine, humectants, and flavoring. The humectant aids in moisture retention, and once heated, the aerosol is created. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved the majority of the humectants and flavorings used in the manufacture of e-cigarettes. However, they are only approved for oral consumption, but not for inhaling. Their effects on public health remain unknown, and this may inform the reluctance by the FDA to approve them. Some of the e-cigarette flavorings such as mint pods have become popular with teenagers. For instance, Setty (2019) reports that over 50% of teenagers use Juul e-cigarettes for vaporizing. The Juul e-cigarette use mint pods. Consequently, the FDA has imposed restrictions on the use of mint and fruit flavors in the manufacture of e-cigarettes ( U.S.…

 Raspberry on term ‘black’ #2. According to Raspberry, the term ‘black’ has been narrowly defined and associated with negative things. Some of the limitations related to the term black are that black youths are known to excel in athletes and entertainment only instead of other life aspects. As a result, black youngsters want to prove they are men through aggressiveness, sexual prowess, and refusal to submit to the authority. The problem has resulted in many black youths to be put behind bars. Raspberry worries that we could be raising another generation of black failures who do not believe in themselves. Writer’s Craft #1. Raspberry has defined a ‘man’ as an individual with physical aggressiveness, sexual prowess, and refusal to submit to the authority. Also, the author has defined ‘white’ as an incredible array of habits and attitudes that are conducive to success in business and academia. Positive ethnic traditions have also been described as a combination of sustained, enthusiastic practice and the unquestioned belief that they can do it. These definitions portray the narrowness and effects of definitions of people’s…

Pratt’s speech review In her speech, Pratt, an author, and a professor, uses several topics as highlighted below: Critical theory; This refers to the set of ideas and assumptions used to explain literary writings and enable one to grasp. In Pratt’s speech, it appears on several occasions; She uses “the contact zone” as she refers to the space of the colonial encounter when people who divided physically and historically come together and start a long-term relationship. She also uses “autoethnographic,” which refers to texts people use to describe themselves in representation customs. It also creates an entry point for the marginalized groups to regain their original state. Pedagogy: This refers to the process of imparting skills into someone or teaching. This topic appears when she says her mission in America is making use of crossroads as a preferred learning place. Some of the arts include experiments, storytelling, comparisons, and combined work. Its also seen through baseball cards when Sam (Pratt’s son) and his friend Willie, were able to learn about phonics by interpreting surnames on cities, weights, and heights. Pratt…

Political conservatism & ideology PART ONE Question one I am a liberal. Question two I am a liberal because I am an open-minded person. I respect people’s opinions, ideas, thoughts, and decisions concerning different aspects that include the economic, social, and political sphere. I do believe that people have basic rights, and they do not have to depend on the government in making some crucial decisions. As a liberal person, I do oppose various cuts that would disrupt social safety (Schneider, 2017).  I am also in great support of multiple roles that the government is playing among its citizens, such as providing health care services, education, and better infrastructure. All these government tasks help in emphasizing equality, reform, and fairness, which are the guiding aspects of a liberal person. Question three I am a democrat. Question four As a democrat, I support the functions the government has to play in ensuring that its citizens are enjoying better services. More emphasis is also made through a democrat person, such as making sure that the government enhances social equality via liberalism. The…

Academic Writing Political Speeches I believe for many politicians to get a following, there is a need for them to convince the citizen by giving them the reasons why they are the ideal candidates. Most of the politicians use rhetorical appeals and strategies for their target voters (Motta). As a result, most of the politicians end up holding political positions in the country. This paper will focus on the speeches released by two American politicians, one from the Republicans and the other from the Democrats. I will analyze the address published by Donald Trump, who is a Republican and investor Tom Steyer who is a Democrat. The analysis will base on the claims the two politicians made in their speeches. And also, the rhetorical appeals and strategies they majored in to try and convince their target voters. The essay will also illustrate how the politicians effectively or ineffectively engaged with the masses that were behind them. Finally, this paper will propose how these politicians can effectively use rhetoric strategies to communicate and engage with the voters effectively. Hence, giving them…

Assessment of Practicum Project Introduction The practicum project sought to put into practice the major lesson learned and expertise instilled as it pertains to using evidence-based practice (EBP) to propagate change in the care setting. EBP relies on evidence-based research (EBR), which means that every endeavor has to be reinforced by credible use and application in prior settings to satisfactory levels of success because a facility adopts it. This paper is an assessment of the experience presented by the project, covering a wide variety of major taking points such as focus, project needs, barriers, outcomes, and project success. Focus, Goals, and Competencies of the Leadership Project The primary focus of the leadership project was to instigate operational changes in the neonates’ intensive care unit (NICU) of Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH). The project identified a bundle of practices that underpinned the formulation of the PICOT question to enhance health via the reduction of rates of unplanned extubations (UE).  According to an article by Galiote et al. (2019), UE leads to increased morbidity and mortality in neonates, which is why quality improvement…

Mergers and acquisition Definition Acquisition and merger are the amalgamations of the entities assets. The transactions that happen when a company engages in acquisition and merger are the allegations which the primary purpose is to create a new organization, tender off, is whereby one association forestalls or show enthusiasm to buy store outstanding of another firm at an agreed price. Summary The article documented the ethical matters for the CPA concerning their acquisition and mergers. The report details moral factors or case that focused on during acquisition and alliances for the responsible firms. According to author Misiewicz, sellers, and buyers take care of the client’s interest.  The ethic objectives to ensure that the customer won’t be exploited during the merging and acquisition process. Factoring of these moral ideas usually happens in greater compensation of the end users by the purchasers. The key here is the ethical consideration to following the ethical principles like transparency, integrity and due diligence (Misiewicz, 2015). The inclusion of these ethical standards results in creating informed choices by those purchasing. The authors detailed that compliance with…