...The Medicine Wheel The Medicine Wheel is an ancient symbol of the universe used by almost all aboriginal tribes in North America. It shows the many different ways in which all things are connected in sets of four. It can be used to help us see or understand realities that are not physically visible because they are ideas and not objects. The symbol of the circle holds a place of special importance in Aboriginal beliefs. The lives of men and women, as individual expressions of the Power of the World move in and are nourished by an uninterrupted circular/spiral motion. Human beings live, breath and movie giving additional impetus to the circular movement, provided they live harmoniously, according to the circle’s vibratory movement. Why is...
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...of ancient humans. Now, this thought should not be thought of as primitive, like most early western historians would inaccurately assume. The cyclical time and circular order of the universe seemed to be inherent in the common lives of early civilizations, and they simply applied their own form of logic to make predictions about the world around them. So, at its core, this can be considered quite advanced. The most renowned forms of mandalas are apparent in Hinduism and subsequently Buddhism; however, it is now clear that Native Americans also created such “mandalas” with similar social and religious applications. The Native American circles of essence were essentially medicine wheels (although many circular spiritual forms of art existed also). With this regard the Mandala will be related to the medicine wheel. In addition, the symbolism of such art is extremely similar and corresponds with similar contexts in which they may have arisen. While they may display some unavoidable differences, it is remarkable how similar these separate, but ideologically related, forms of art are. The first aspect that must be compared between these two is the religious aspect. Religion serves as both the basis and pinnacle for...
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...below. When one pursues further education, one must review the possibilities before entering into the process. On reviewing the pursuit, knew to excel in my field of choice required me to accept and become responsible for more knowledge and training. As the topic took form, I reflected on how best to substantiate and portray the definition of Learning brought a Visual/Graphic with secondary Read/Write Learning Styles. As thoughts became a picture it was one of a wheel. A wheel offered the suggestion of movement, but how does a wheel move and what components make the detail. The primary detail surprised me, but as reflected--when as a child… i.e., the shape of the truck was a rectangle or the shape was a box, brought the memory of a picture. Although I didn’t think I was a Visual/Graphic learner, in truth, I have always been this style. My secondary style Read/Write would help to diversify the Visual/Graphic Learning Style by providing the written form to be visualized as a picture. As the wheel took form, I saw the spokes designed as Linguistic and Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligences. I speak through words and have always liked how they are pronounced and enjoy their meaning. As one who moves through a picture, the detail is the description. When as a child and as a ballet dancer, the movement of body portrayed fluidity. These two intelligences have complimented me all my life not only with the ability to speak...
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...Ms. Daisy Is A Good Driver Tony Calloway Saint Joseph College of Maine Ms. Daisy Is A Good Driver As the baby boomers head toward senescence, they will account for a growing percentage of the population, and thus an increasing proportion of people on the road (Katherine Mikel 2008). Driving helps older people stay independent and mobile. And family members of these elderly parents and relatives usually feel too pushy and domineering to insist that their loved one is no longer able to remain independent. However, some older drivers do recognize their personal and civic duty to be responsible and take precautions when getting behind the wheel, such as only driving during daylight hours, taking well-known roads, and traveling a safe distance behind other drivers. In 2012, there were almost 36 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older in the United States. Per mile traveled, fatal crash rates increase noticeably starting at age’s 70‒74 and are highest among drivers age 85 and older. These octogenarians have a higher collision rate per mile traveled of any age groups except for teens, and their rate of fatal collisions per mile traveled is the highest of all drivers. The risk of injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash increases with age. An average of 586 older adults is injured every day in crashes. In 2012, more than 5,560 older adults were killed, and more than 214,000 injured in motor vehicle crashes. That amounts to 15 older adults killed and 586...
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...healthcare today and tomorrow. As an example, Cerner Corporation and Dell Corporation- two big giants in the IT industry- are in a continuum to enhance their products and services. In addition, these products, services, and “solutions” are the “platform” that shell the delivery of safe patient outcomes and equip multi-disciplinary clinicians to guide and drive this patient-centered care; best practice and evidenced-care medicine is now the expected and standard of care for what is right for the patient. Furthermore, the present millennial generation drives or is driven by the “cloud’ world and the product is fast and smart, safe and secure, information gathering and sharing that is access anytime and anywhere. For example, a mobile device- IPhone- allows a patient (user) to search and seek out “the best” in any industry. In healthcare, availability and transparency of “report cards” of the world’s healthcare organizations are easily accessible at a touch of a finger. The patient is no longer “just a patient” but an active collaborator, in the health-care wheel of prevention, diagnosis and treatment, recovery, healing and maintenance of...
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...High schools should start later in the day because then students could get more hours of sleep, students would be safer behind the wheel, and students would actually have an appetite for a nice breakfast and not feel so rushed. To begin with, high school students should receive 8-10 hours of sleep on a regular basis. As far back as 1999, a member of Congress introduced a resolution to make school start times later. Addressing the resolution, representative Zoe Lofgren said, “Over time, sleep deprivation leads to serious consequences for academic achievement, social behavior, and the health and safety of our nation’s youth”. Students who get less than 8 hours of sleep a night were ⅔ likely to get injured than those who do. If you get more sleep, you won’t be drowsy and clumsy. Also, the issue of inadequate sleep for students has been brought to the attention of the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They realized that over 40 states had students starting school earlier than 8:30 a.m. There is proven facts that a lack of sleep causes higher rates of obesity and higher rates in motor vehicle...
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...Buddhist art is a form of art which is entirely or partially based on Lord Buddha and his teachings. It has a high practice of rich symbolic tradition. As Buddhism spread into different nations, Buddhist symbolism was enriched by the cultures it came in contact with. For example, Tibet has borrowed Buddhist art and culture from India since 7th century. The most popular symbolic art in Tibet is comprised of the Eight Auspicious Symbols and the mudras: the hand gestures used by Buddha. These symbolic arts are not simply for decorative purpose, but contain a depth of meaning within them. Tibet also uses sound for Medicine Buddha practices, and although it may seem to be an ordinary chanting, certain musical sounds are categorized as a sound healing medicine. This research paper will examine the symbolic and healing properties of Tibetan Buddhist art and explain their significance in the 21st century. Buddhism, founded in India 2,500 years ago, still remains the leading religion of the Far East that has advanced into a wide variety of forms. It wasn’t until 7th century that Buddhism arrived in Tibet which was comparatively late date compared with the rest of Asia.The religion, writing system, art and many other aspects of Tibetan high culture were obtained directly from India. During the 7th century, the emperor of Tibet, Songtsen Gampo, was fascinated by what Indian Buddhist culture had to offer, so he sent scholars to India for both religious and non-spiritual studies. He also...
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...Professional Accountability, Standards of Practice, Professional Development. Introduction Standards of practice and professional accountability are inextricably woven together. Standards describe the "what and how" of delivering nursing care. Professional accountability is creating the standards, meeting those standards, holding peers to the standards, and revising the standards when needed. As your e-text describes "Standards of practice are the "what" and describe a competent level of nursing care. Standards ofprofessional performance are the "how" of nursing (Cresaia & Friberg, 2010). The ANA's Scope and Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice (2004) describe both the "what" and "how" of professional nursing. This document outlines nine specific standards that describe the level of competence required in the role of the professional nurse (American Nurses Association, 2004). The model in your e-text that depicts professionalism provides a graphic display of all the essential elements which nurses need to include in their practice to support professional development. The ANA's Code of Ethics for Nurses (2001) makes it clear that nurses are accountable for their judgments and actions independent of hospitals, physicians, or other health care organizations. Nurses are accountable for themselves to the patient, the public, other health care team members, and members of the nursing profession. Standards of practice are developed and found in professional specialty nursing...
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...referenced different actions that they deemed destructive, from coercion to enslavement, which they believe to be inhumane and unjust. This research study will attempt to uncover some of these practices and find out what draws people to these unorthodox religions or cults. Likewise, this research project also attempts to determine the point at which practices become inhumane or unjust. It’s interesting to note, that three out of the five unorthodox religions or cults included in this research were started in the mid-1950’s, at around the time of frequent U.F.O. sightings in the southwest United States. “And I looked, and behold, there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one beside each cherub, and the appearance of the wheels was like sparkling beryl. And as for their appearance, the four had the same likeness, as if a wheel were within a wheel. When they...
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...Who am I? Self identity can be difficult because it takes time and thought. It is easy for me to rely on my best friend to know who I am and vice versa. Even as I got this assignment I felt the need to ask the people around me to help identify things in me to put on the medicine wheel. But it is very important to know yourself, knowing who you are shapes who you can be. I wanted to be intentional in the layout of my medicine wheel, I wanted it to be unique and encompass who I am; I used the set up as an element of shape. Although I think all categories are important and very present in my life I believe some of them have a stronger influence on who I am. Spirituality not only plays a big role in my life but completely encompasses it, it...
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...Bang”, there are still many concepts that can be used to define humans. Being born from your human mother does not mean you are in fact human. One concept cannot explain humanity because being human is more complex than just one simple notion. I believe the three most important concepts that define what it means to be human are knowledge, ethics, and history. Knowledge is an essential characteristic of the human race because it is the reason why humanity is advanced as it is today. Intelligence has played a vital role in the survival of humans since the beginning of time. Without knowledge discoveries, that have helped to shape the world, would not have been possible. Even simple discoveries made during the caveman era, such as the wheel, would not have been possible. Then there are discoveries such as electricity, made by Michael Faraday, and Penicillin which...
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...concierge services, web-based information, online e-mail capabilities, CD-ROM access, on-screen and audio navigation technology, and a variety of other information and entertainment services. Telecommunications companies say that new technology in cars not only will improve commerce but highway safety as well. Already, an estimated 98,000 emergency calls are placed by cell phone users each day, and billions of dollars of business may be transacted by drivers each year. Studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine and by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have concluded that cellular phones often reduce emergency response times and actually save lives. New technology also may make it easier for people to drive more safely on the road. State policymakers, however, must weigh the promises of wireless technology in cars against the growing evidence of the potential dangers. The 1997 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that the distraction caused by phone use in motor vehicles quadrupled the risk of a collision during the brief period of a call, a rate equivalent to the impairment caused by legal intoxication. Other studies - conducted in the United States as well as in...
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...Medicine in the Middle Ages was not a thoroughly studied subject. The study of medicine was mostly experimental and passed down from Greek and Roman philosophers. Galen was one of the philosophers who influenced medieval medicine. His surgical techniques helped discover diagnoses for diseases and his healing power using nature was an excellent reference for the doctors during the Middle Ages. The science of medicine grew and healing methods were developed. Medicine developed through sources such as religion, astronomy, experimental treatments, surgery, and occult healing. During the Middle Ages, medicine the practice of medicine was lead by the priests and nuns of the Catholic Church. The nuns helped the priests take care of the elderly and...
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...Page 21 to 27 1. Discuss the differences between statistics as numerical facts and statistics as a discipline or field of study. 10. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) subscriber survey (October 13, 2003) asked 46 questions about subscriber characteristics and interests. State whether each of the following questions provided categorical or quantitative data and indicate the measurement scale appropriate for each. a. What is your age? Quantitative b. Are you male or female? Categorical c. When did you first start reading the WSJ? High school, college, early career, midcareer, late career, or retirement? Categorical d. How long have you been in your present job or position? Quantitative e. What type of vehicle are you considering for your next purchase? Nine response categories include sedan, sports car, SUV, minivan, and so on. Categorical 15. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported the number of new drugs approved over an eight-year period (The Wall Street Journal, January 12, 2004). Figure 1.9 provides a bar chart summarizing the number of new drugs approved each year. a. Are the data categorical or quantitative? Quantitative b. Are the data time series or cross-sectional? Data time series c. How many new drugs were approved in 2003? About 20 d. In what year were the fewest new drugs approved? How many? 2002 e. Comment on the trend in the number of new drugs approved by the FDA over the Eight-year period. The FDA approved of more new drugs between the years...
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...Micah Gough Oswalt ENG 1113 25 October 2014 Purpose: To entertain Audience: instructor Tone: sarcastic Point of View: 1 person Thesis: A day that was supposed to be fun turned into a night mare In a blink of an eye, by me breaking my ankle. I. Breaking my ankle A. How it got broke B. Movies II. Ignoring me A. Emergency Room III. Surgery A. Bad patient A day that was supposed to be fun turned into a night mare in a blink of an eye. I broke my ankle. My parents did not seem to believe me, so they just brushed it off and told me to stop over exaggerating. It was April 22, 2009. I was at Kinsey Lauderdale’s 10th birthday party at the Skating Rink. I was eating a piece of pizza with nacho cheese on top and drinking a mystery drink when all of a sudden I slipped and fell. I was screaming hysterically, and Kinsey’s brother was just staring at me like I was crazy. I laid on the ground screaming for my mom while no one paid attention to me! I sat up and took my skates off, to find that my right ankle was swollen and turning black and blue. I called my mom after having to crawl what seemed like a mile to get my phone; I told her what had happened and she said, “I’ll be right there.” It seemed as if it took her and hour to get there. When my mom finally arrived I was crying, screaming, and acting like a hypochondriac, but I was actually in a lot of pain. My mom loads me up and takes me home, and I iced my ankle for a couple of hours. Later...
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