would you do if you got attacked by a rip current? Would you panic or would you stay calm and swim? Rip currents are strong waves that take the water from the coast and take it back to the ocean. Over 100 people drown each year because of rip currents. Over 80% of the rescues on beaches are because of rip currents. In all three sources: “Life Saver” by John DiConsiglio‚ “Rip Current Safety” by National Weather Service‚ and “How to Survive Beach Rip Currents” by UNSWTV‚ it shows that lifeguards need
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of surface currents is the wind. The surface of the water is generally smooth and calm‚ when strong winds move across the water the surface moves. The winds most often associated with the creation of ocean currents are the Westerlies‚ which blow west to east and the Trade Winds‚ which blow east to west. Salinity – The higher the salinity of the water the more dense it becomes. With a high level of salinity the water will sink. This starts a convention current. A convention current is when the
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EVENT MANAGEMENT AND EVENT PLANNING What is an Event? Event in a single word means a “happening”. There are many in our lives. Many of them personal and many relating to a business. While traveling to work you might see or meet a celebrity. It is an event for you. At work you might get a promotion. It is an event. Your company merges with a multinational corporation. It is an event. On your way back from work you meet your former sweet heart and have coffee with him/her. It is an event. When
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As per the course requirement‚ we have undergone the process of planning an international music event. While the whole process was a simulation‚ we could still realize the challenges and excitements that an event manager faces in his/her career. At the first phase of the project‚ groups were formed following Belbin’s Theory (West‚ 2004). Belbin proposed a model that specifies the aspects of an individual’s personality‚ i.e. strength and weakness that he/she shows in workplace. According to the model
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Essential Event Accessories to Make Your Special Occasion Unforgettable Planning the perfect event can be a lot of fun if you know which tools to employ. Making use of organizational tools is important‚ and so is finding the right setting for the occasion. Once you decide where to hold your event‚ you’ll want to be sure that the décor and other event accessories match the occasion and the tone you wish to set. By planning such details as far in advance of the intended date as possible‚ you can
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What is the difference between a group at risk for poor health and a group considered a vulnerable population? Provide an example of a group at risk and a group considered a vulnerable population. 1. Explain why members of these groups cannot advocate for themselves or why advocating for these groups would be beneficial. 2. What would you advocate for? 3. What risk are you taking as a community health nurse when advocating for the aforementioned groups? A group at risk for poor health
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DISASTER RESPONSE FOR THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION Disaster Response for the Pediatric Population: A Concept Analysis In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Disaster Response for the Pediatric Population: A Concept Analysis Disaster can strike in any place or at any time. The concept of disaster can have different affects and outcomes for pediatric patients. A disaster could be as localized as a multiple causality event or as global as terrorism or a natural
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Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act or CISPA is legislation that is currently being resurrected in the House of Representatives after failing to make it to a vote in the senate last year as reported as previously threatened with veto by President Obama.(WILHELM‚ 2013). According to the bill’s author‚ as reported by Wilhelm (2013) the bill aims to allow more sharing of “cyber threat intelligence” between the U.S. government and private
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David Lindenmayer of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions (CEED) and Australian National University. "Large old trees are critical in many natural and human-dominated environments. Studies of ecosystems around the world suggest populations of these trees are declining rapidly‚" he and colleagues Professor Bill Laurance of James Cook University‚ Australia‚ and Professor Jerry Franklin of Washington University‚ USA‚ say in their Science report. "Research is urgently needed to identify
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The Safeguarding Policy of HIT Training for all assessors Safeguarding Policy Policy Statement HIT Training Ltd is strongly committed to practices that protect children‚ young people and vulnerable adults from abuse‚ neglect or significant harm. Staffs recognise and accept their responsibility to develop the awareness of the risks and issues involved in safeguarding. The company also recognises that it has a responsibility to protect staff from unfounded allegations of abuse. The company is committed
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