money and awareness and also performs actions for either a specific cause or a multiple set of causes. Organizations obtain its own income by receiving generous donations from communities. The purpose of having these organizations is not to build wealth or benefit the owner in any way possible but to generate funds and assistance to help further its chosen cause. A non-profit organization can also help in bringing more attention to an important issue in the community in order to create awareness. (Balle)
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INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Hearing loss is defined as diminished sensitivity to the sounds normally heard. Globally‚ hearing loss affects about 10% of the population to some degree. It caused moderate to severe disability in 124.2 million people as of 2004 (107.9 million of whom are in low and middle income countries). Of these‚ 65 million acquired the condition during childhood. At birth‚ around 3 per 1000 in developed countries and more than 6 per 1000 in developing countries have
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Theory of Sensory Analysis Sensory analysis is very important in the development of any new product. It is used to answer questions relating to product quality‚ discrimination‚ description or preference. Sensory analysis which can also be referred to as sensory evaluation can be defined as a scientific method used to evoke‚ measure‚ analyse and interpret responses of panellists to products as perceived through the senses of sight‚ smell‚ touch‚ taste and hearing (Stone and Sidel‚ 1993). The principles
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National PTSD Awareness Day is observed annually on June 27. This is a day to recognize the effects post-traumatic stress has on the lives of those affected by it. It is estimated that 22% of solders come back from deployment with PTSD or significant depression‚ 34% have other significant mental concerns while only 1 out of 3 ever seek help. This day is to help raise awareness among veterans but also friends and family of those who need help. The VA I was fortunate enough to be able to sit down
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The Ear and Hearing Loss The ear is the organ of hearing and balance in vertebrates. The ear converts sound waves in the air‚ to nerve impulses which are sent to the brain‚ where the brain interprets them as sounds instead of vibrations. The innermost part of the ear maintains equilibrium or balance. The vestibular apparatus contains semicircular canals which in turn balance you. Any movement by the head‚ and this apparatus sends a signal to the brain so that your reflex action is to
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TEXAS HISTORY PROJECT My walk across Texas would be a hard journey or expedition. It would probably start from Houston and end in El Paso. First day I got everything ready in my bag. 1. Sleeping bag 2. Clothes 3. 150$ 4. My Dog Trip (he is a germen shepherd) I got the keys of the car and open the engines. My first destination was to Austin. It’s about two hours. After an hour and a half I had refill my fuel so I refilled it. That cost was about 35$. Then I continued my way and I saw
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Challenges of Raising a Disable Child Sabrine’ Jones Baltimore City Community College Introductory Psychology Amanda Peterson‚ M.A.‚ C.A.S. December 1‚ 2011 Challenges of Raising a Disabled Child Caring for a child with a disability can be challenging due to parenting responsibilities and the difficulties they encounter when interacting with an often unreceptive environment. Consequently‚ parents can be at increased risk for excessive levels of personal distress which in turn can adversely
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Public Awareness of Diabetes Lynn A. Bailey HCA/240 August 21‚ 2011 Dr. Monica Reed‚ PhD‚ MPH Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people every year‚ and in most cases‚ this is a disease that is preventable. Increasing public awareness regarding risk factors and how this debilitating disease can be controlled and prevented may reduce the number of cases diagnosed each year. Throughout the years‚ scientists have developed a variety of treatment options and medications that are
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‘Raising children in tomorrow’s world will be more challenging than ever before.’ Discuss. The ancient proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” illustrates the arduousness of raising children. One’s children are probably the biggest‚ most uncertain and risky investment in his or her life. Judging by the popularity of self-help books on how to bring up children ‘correctly’‚ it is evident that many parents are having trouble in child-raising‚ and are desperately seeking help in it. However
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sUnit 3: Concepts By: Tiffany Linville Kaplan University CJ490: Research Methods in Criminal Justice Professor: Elycia Daniel 3/24/2013 Abstract Problem statement: Wayne County data indicates that 25% of the population has used illicit drugs at some point in their life (Wayne County‚ Indiana Strategic Prevention Framework‚ 2005). Briefly summarize from at least 4 journal articles‚ government reports‚ or databases on your topic. Summarize statistical data where appropriate
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