Big Skinny Online Marketing Development

Big Skinny Online Marketing Development Big Skinny Case Analysis Executive Summary In 2010, Big Skinny CEO Kiril Alexandrov was looking to transcend from retail distribution and print advertising to the world of online marketing to achieve maximum growth. The retail sales pitch was an easy one, as Alexandrov focused on the value of the wallet and the impulsiveness of consumers (Benjamin Kominers, 2012). Unfortunately, translating this type of sales pitch was much harder to do in the world of cyberspace. Big Skinny centered their online marketing efforts around display Ads, keyword searches, social media and relationships with online distributors and deep DISCOUNTED sites such as Amazon and Groupon respectively. The expansion caused much hardship, as Big Skinny received negative feedback on the review website Yelp that stemmed from their Groupon experiment. They also faced a glitch in their online promotion that allowed 4,000 people to order free wallets from their online store. Big Skinny needs to refocus their online marketing strategy by getting rid of display Ads, refining keyword searches and severing ties with deep DISCOUNTED sites. Big Skinny can create value for their product and manage their orders better by being more selective with who distributes their product and by keeping the price steady. A more seasonal approach surrounding keyword searches can create new revenue from those who are looking to make quick and impulsive purchases. Lastly, by being responsible for who distributes their products, Big Skinny can deliver their product in prompt and timely manner, which will resolve the majority of customer complaints against Big Skinny. Problem Statement Despite successful in-person sales campaigns, Big Skinny struggled to find an effective online marketing platform that would grow and connect them to their consumer base. Big Skinny also ran into glitches with their current online marketing campaigns that brought unwanted negative attention and resentment towards the company. Data Analysis When Big Skinny transcended into the world of online marketing, it had to develop a way to attract visitors to the website while attempting to convince these visitors to buy wallets. Since most of their wallets were being sold at trade shows or retail stores that centered on a straight-forward approach regarding impulse and value, the translation of this strategy to the internet proved to be a tall task. Big Skinny looked at various means of advertising such as display ads, algorithmic search, sponsored search, A/B Testing and social media. Display ads offered a two-frame animation; however, the click-through rate of general display ads in 2009 was only .1% (Bejamin Kominers, 2012). Algorithmic searches use algorithms that the search engine deems most relevant to the user’s query. The websites that most resemble the query appear the highest on the search engine’s list. Sponsored searches use keywords that the advertisers specify that they want to target. These are mostly sold on a â€Å"per-click† basis; however the company loses money if the clicks aren’t converted into sales. A/B testing is a marketing technique that shows different advertisements to different users to compare the response rates between the two. Lastly, social media utilizes websites such as Facebook and Twitter to try and create an interactive relationship with consumers. Alternatives Big Skinny could eliminate their means of online distribution and PAID ONLINEmarketing, only utilizing social media and their website to conduct advertising and business transactions. Big Skinny could be more selective in their selection of online distribution, while tailoring their paid sponsored searches to generate interest and sales. Big Skinny could scrap their online marketing plans, with the exception of social media, and reallot their advertising money strictly on deep DISCOUNTED sites like Groupon and Living Social. Big Skinny could focus their efforts on expanding in more brick and mortar retail stores by target marketing towards different demographics. They could use traditional media such as TV and radio to drive these efforts. Key Decision Criteria Increase customer satisfaction and corporate image Increase sales and market share Improve (or at least maintain) profitability Ease or speed of implantation Be consistent with corporate mission or strategy Within our present resources or capabilities Within acceptable risk parameters Minimize environmental impact Maintain and build employee morale and pride Alternatives Analysis 1. By limiting their online marketing to free social media sites such as Twitter or Facebook, Big Skinny can greatly reduce their marketing costs. With display advertisements only getting clicked through .1% of the time the money is essentially thrown away. Investing in A/B testing requires the hiring of a permanent person and huge overhead. Getting rid of online distributors allows Big Skinny to eliminate the 7-15% commission they pay to Amazon and eBay while being able to manage their order load. Social Media is more than enough because 71% of social media participants say they are more likely to purchase from a brand they follow online. 91% of local searchers say they use Facebook to find local businesses online (Bennett, 2013). The cons of this are that they are missing out on a lot of potential customers by eliminating Amazon and eBay. While ONLINE PAID marketing can be expensive, there is still benefit to sponsored searches. Some of the cost per conversions are profitable and b y completely eliminating these searches would be throwing away potential opportunities. 2. The pros of Big Skinny being more selective with their online distributors allows for a happy customer base. There have been several negative reviews on the Yelp site regarding slow delivery and non-existent customer service. By eliminating deep discounting sites such as Groupon, Big Skinny can manage their order load and keep customers happy. Big Skinny would also keep the revenue from the top paid sponsored searches rather than eliminating them all together. The negatives of this are that Big Skinny could miss out on a lot of revenue by not using Groupon or Living Social. They could also miss out on the repeat customers that are generated by these sites as well as missing out on the people who want to try their product without having to pay full price. 3. Instead of eliminating sites like Groupon and Living Social, Big Skinny could embrace the huge influx of customers that it brings. According to the customer satisfaction and analytics company ForeSee, 91% of customers have already or plan to conduct business with the merchant since buying the deal (Bedigian, 2013). This strategy generates a large influx of customers in a short time while attempting to generate residual income by repeat customers. The cons of this are that company’s often lose money during the initial Groupon. The product is discounted by 50% or more and then Groupon takes a 50% commission on the sale price, which leaves the seller receiving only 25% of the original selling price of the item (which in some cases is less than the cost of the item). Forbes has found that 1/3rd of businesses have lost money on a Groupon deal and there is no guarantee that the customers ever return to pay full price from the merchant again (Gleeson, 2012). 4. The pros of using a more traditional advertising medium such as TV or radio would bring brand recognition for Big Skinny. Big Skinny has always had success selling in retail stores because they market their products based on value and impulse. By putting the product in more retail stores, there is a greater chance people will put it in their hands and buy on impulse. Instead of targeting just one big audience, Big Skinny should advertise by target market such as Big Skinny Sport or Big Skinny Women. By doing this they could partner with big retail chains to get into more stores and generate more revenue the old fashioned way. The average time an American spends watching TV is 5 hours compared to just 1 hour browsing the internet, which leads for greater exposure. The cons of doing this are that TV advertising is much more expensive than online marketing (Nielsen, 1997). Another con is Tivo allows people to record their favorite shows and then fast-forward past the commercials. The last con is that TV advertising seems to be a thing of the past, as the amount spent on TV advertising was only up 4.5% in 2011 as compared to 21.7% via online marketing (Gleeson, 2012). Recommendations Based on the data, it is best for Big Skinny to be more selective of their online distribution, while tailoring their paid sponsored searches to generate interest and sales. In regards to online distribution, Big Skinny should keep eBay and Amazon, however, should drop deep-discount sites such as Groupon or Living Social. To offer a Groupon deal, Big Skinny is guaranteed to be taking a loss. To be eligible to offer a Groupon, Big Skinny must discount the price of their wallet by at least 50%. This turns a $20 wallet into a $10 wallet. Groupon takes a commission of 50% on the sale price, which leaves Big Skinny walking away with only $5 for every wallet sold (Bice, 2012). Essentially, they are taking a loss with every wallet they sell on Groupon. The goal of a Groupon is to try and get repeat customers; however, the people that use Groupon are bargain-hunters. They won’t return to Big Skinny, but rather, they will return to Groupon again looking for another bargain deal. By usi ng Groupon, Big Skinny also decreases the value of their brand (Gibbard, 2011). Why would a customer pay full price for a $40 wallet when they just bought it on Groupon for $15 or $20 just a short time ago? In addition to dropping Groupon, Big Skinny needs to manage their online distribution better because of customer satisfaction issues. On the review site Yelp, Big Skinny’s wallets are only receiving a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. A lot of the reviews include gripes about not receiving their order for 3-4 weeks or non-existent customer service (most of the negative reviews are from users who bought a Big Skinny wallet on Groupon). If the online distributor doesn’t ship your product in a timely manner, your company risks a tarnished reputation. Whether Big Skinny didn’t have enough stock to fulfill orders or whether Groupon didn’t ship the products in a timely manner, Big Skinny is taking the fall and abuse from customers. When people do research for a product they are going to see Big Skinny’s products with poor ratings. These poor ratings can scare potential customers away. Big Skinny should only use Amazon, eBay and their website to sell their wallets. This allows them to manage their inventory, not get behind on orders and make sure their product gets shipped in a timely manner . Big Skinny has excellent Amazon ratings and should continue to grow their product through the sterling reputation of Amazon. They should sell the product for a higher price on their website so that people are encouraged to buy through Amazon. This is a win-win for Big Skinny because if people buy through Amazon then Big Skinny doesn’t have to waste time and effort fulfilling and shipping orders. If they choose to buy direct than Big Skinny receives a larger profit on their wallets. Lastly, Big Skinny needs to tailor their sponsored keyword searches. They need to eliminate the term â€Å"leather wallet.† They don’t manufacture a true leather wallet and the cost per conversion for this keyword is a sky-high $20.26. Big Skinny should also bid less for the term â€Å"thinnest wallet.† The cost per conversion for â€Å"thinnest wallet† also has a high cost, which is $10.53. After replacing leather wallet and lowering the bid for thinnest wallet, Big Skinny should add keywords centered on holidays. Wallets are popular gifts on occasions such as Father’s Day and Christmas. Big Skinny should add season keywords such as â€Å"Father’s Day Wallet,† â€Å"Wallet for Dad,† â€Å"Best Wallet for Gift† and â€Å"Wallet for Christmas.† This will bring seasonal shoppers into the mix who are looking to spend quickly and impulsively. Action and Implementation Plan CEO Kiril Alexandrov will be responsible for delegating the following tasks. The Director of Marketing will pull any promotions or future plans with deep discounted sites such as Groupon or Living Social. The Director of Marketing in combination with the Director of Product Management will reach out to all of those who left negative reviews on Yelp to satisfy the customer complaints and retract the negative ratings. The Director of Sales will carefully select the online distribution channels which Big Skinny will sell through. Big Skinny will only sell through Amazon, eBay and any online outlets of the retail stores that they are currently featured in. The Director of Sales will also raise the prices of wallets on the Big Skinny Website by 10-15% to create value for the product and promote customers to purchase through the select online distribution. Doing this saves Big Skinny the time it would take to fulfill and pack orders, however, if a customer decides to purchase direct, then Big Skinny recoups the 10-15% it would pay Amazon or eBay to sell and fulfill the order. This new price point will be conveyed in a message from the Director of Sales to Big Skinny’s distribution channel. References Bedigian, L. (2013). Does Groupon Help Businesses Thrive or Bury Them Alive?. In NASDAQ. Retrieved June 12, 2013, from http://www.nasdaq.com/article/does-groupon-help-businesses-thrive-or-bury-them-alive-cm243672 Bennett, S. (2013). 6 Amazing Social Media Statistics For Brands and Businesses. In Media Bistro. Retrieved June 12, 2013, from http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/social- media-facts_b40978 Bice, B. (2012). Groupon Isn’t a Good Deal for Businesses. In CNBC. Retrieved June 12, 2013, from http://www.cnbc.com/id/49092709 Donnelly, T. (2011). How Groupon Can Boost Your Companys Exposure. Inc. Magazine. 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Crohns Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Crohns Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION  CROHN DISEASE Introduction to Nutrition Crohn Disease Introduction Sustenance is characterized as the methods by which a creature or plant takes in and uses nourishment substances. Vital supplements incorporate protein, carb, fat, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Regularly, 85% of day by day vitality use is from fat and starches and 15% from protein. In people, nourishment is primarily attained through the procedure of placing sustenance’s into our mouths, biting and swallowing it. The obliged measures of the key supplements contrast by age and the state of the body, for instance: physical action, infections present (e.g. prostate disease, breast tumor or debilitated bones – known as osteoporosis), pharmaceuticals, pregnancy and lactation. Sustenance is crucial for development and advancement, and wellbeing. Consuming a solid eating methodology helps anticipating future disease and enhancing quality and length of life. Your healthful status is the state of your wellbeing as controlled by what you consume. There are a few methods for evaluating dietary status, including anthropometric (i.e. physical body estimation), sustenance admission and biochemical estimation. Your body mass list (BMI) is a great pointer of your healthful status. It considers your weight and tallness, and relates well with aggregate muscle to fat quotients communicated as a rate of body weight. The association relies on upon age, with the most astounding relationship seen in ages 26–55 years and the least in the adolescent and the elderly. On the off chance that you take your weight in kilograms and gap it by your tallness in meters squared, the figure you acquire is your BMI (American Diabetes Association 2008). What Is Crohn Disease Crohns illness, otherwise called Crohn syndrome and territorial enteritis, is a sort of incendiary gut infection (IBD) that may influence any some piece of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to butt, bringing on a wide mixed bag of manifestations. It principally causes stomach torment, looseness of the bowels (which may be grisly if aggravation is serious), heaving, or weight loss, yet might additionally cause complexities outside the gastrointestinal tract, for example, paleness, skin rashes, joint inflammation, irritation of the eye, tiredness, and absence of concentration.Crohns ailment is brought about by collaborations between ecological, immunological and bacterial components in hereditarily helpless individuals. This results in a ceaseless provocative issue, in which the bodys resistant framework strike the gastrointestinal tract conceivably coordinated at microbial antigens. While Crohns is an invulnerable related sickness, it doesnt seem, by all accounts, to be an immune system infection (in that the insusceptible framework is not being activated by the body itself). The careful underlying safe issue is not clear; in any case, it may be a safe lack state  (DHaens, et al. 2008). What are the Causes of this Disease? Crohns illness appears to be created by a blending of ecological components and hereditary predisposition. Crohns is the first hereditarily perplexing ailment in which the relationship between hereditary danger variables and the invulnerable framework is seen in extensive detail. Each individual danger transformation makes a little commitment to the general danger of Crohns (pretty nearly 1:200). The hereditary information, and immediate appraisal of resistance, demonstrates a glitch in the characteristic insusceptible system. In this view, the perpetual aggravation of Crohns is brought on when the versatile safe framework tries to adjust for an inadequate intrinsic resistant framework(Brest, et al. 2011). How do you Diagnose Crohn Disease? The judgment of Crohns ailment can here and there be challenging, and various tests are frequently needed to help the doctor in making the diagnosis. Even with a full battery of tests, it may not be conceivable to diagnose Crohns with complete sureness; a colonoscopy is roughly 70% viable in diagnosing the sickness, with further tests being less compelling. Ailment in the little gut is especially troublesome to diagnose, as a customary colonoscopy permits access to just the colon and more level segments of the small guts; presentation of the case endoscopy supports in endoscopic analysis. Multinucleated titan cells, a typical finding in the injuries of Crohns illness, are less normal in the sores of lichen nitidus (Desmond, et al. 2008). What are the Symptoms? bdominal ache may be the beginning side effect of Crohns malady. It is regularly joined by looseness of the bowels, particularly in the individuals who have had surgery. The runs could conceivably be bleeding. The way of the runs in Crohns ailment relies on upon the piece of the small digestive system or colon included. Ileitis normally brings about substantial volume, watery defecation. Colitis may bring about a littler volume of excrement of higher recurrence. Fecal consistency may go from robust to watery. In extreme cases, an individual may have more than 20 solid discharges for every day and may need to stir during the evening to defecate. Visible draining in the excrement is less basic in Crohns sickness than in ulcerative colitis, however may be seen in the setting of Crohns colitis. Bloody defecations regularly come and go, and may be brilliant or dull red in shade. In the setting of serious Crohns colitis, draining may be copious. Flatulence and bloating may additionally add to the intestinal discomfort. Manifestations brought about by intestinal stenosis are likewise regular in Crohns infection. Stomach ache is regularly most extreme in territories of the inside with stenosis. Constant spewing and queasiness may demonstrate stenosis from little entrails check or infection including the stomach, pylorus, or duodenum. Although the acquaintanceship is more amazing in the connection of ulcerative colitis, Crohns illness might likewise be connected with essential sclerosing cholangitis, a kind of aggravation of the bile ducts. Perianal distress might additionally be unmistakable in Crohns malady. Irritation or agony around the rear-end may be suggestive of aggravation, fistulization or boil around the butt-centric area or butt-centric crevice. Perianal skin labels are additionally regular in Crohns disease. Fecal incontinence may go hand in hand with perianal Crohns malady. At the inverse end of the gastrointestinal tract, the mouth may be influenced by non-mending bruises (aphthous ulcers). Infrequently, the throat, and stomach may be included in Crohns infection. These can result in manifestations including trouble swallowing (dysphagia), upper stomach agony, and regurgitating(DHaens, et al. 2008). What are the Treatments? Intense medication utilizes prescriptions to treat any contamination (regularly anti-toxins) and to diminish irritation (typically amino salicylate mitigating medications and corticosteroids). At the point when manifestations are disappearing, medicine enters upkeep, with an objective of dodging the repeat of side effects. Delayed utilization of corticosteroids has critical reactions; thus, they may be, all in all, not utilized for long haul medicine. Choices incorporate amino salicylates alone, however just a minority can keep up the medication, and numerous oblige immunosuppressive drugs. It has been likewise proposed that anti-microbial change the enteric vegetation, and their persistent utilization may represent the danger of excess with pathogens, for example, Clostridium difficile. Prescriptions used to treat the manifestations of Crohns illness incorporate 5-aminosalicylic corrosive (5-ASA) plans, prednisone, immunomodulators, for example, azathioprine (given as the prodrug for 6-mercaptopurine), methotrexate, infliximab, adalimumab, certolizumab and natalizumab. Hydrocortisone ought to be utilized as a part of extreme strike of Crohns disease. The slow misfortune of blood from the gastrointestinal tract, and additionally interminable aggravation, regularly prompts paleness, and expert rules propose routinely checking for this. Adequate malady control typically enhances sickliness of constant infection, yet press insufficiency may oblige medication with iron supplements. Rules change regarding how iron ought to be managed. Some exhort parenteral iron as first line as it works speedier, has fewer gastrointestinal symptoms, and is unaffected by irritation decreasing enteral assimilation (Brest, et al. 2011). What other Problems Caused by Crohn Disease? Crohns infection may prompt one or a greater amount of the accompanying inconveniences: Bowel Obstruction Crohns malady influences the thickness of the intestinal divider. About whether, parts of the inside can thicken and restricted, which may hinder the stream of digestive substance through the influenced some piece of your digestive system. A few cases oblige surgery to evacuate the infected share of your gut. Ulcer Incessant aggravation can prompt open bruises (ulcers) anyplace in your digestive tract, including your mouth and rear-end, and in the genital zone (perineum) and rear-end. Fistulas Some of the time ulcers can augment totally through the intestinal divider, making a fistula — an unusual association between distinctive parts of your digestive tract, between your digestive system and skin, or between your digestive tract and an alternate organ, for example, the bladder or vagina. At the point when interior fistulas create, nourishment may sidestep zones of the gut that are fundamental for ingestion. An outer fistula can result in consistent seepage of inside substance to your skin, and in a few cases, a fistula may get tainted and structure a ulcer, an issue that could be life-debilitating if left untreated. Fistulas around the butt-centric region (perianal) are the most widely recognized sort of fistulas (Desmond, et al. 2008). How to Prevent Crohn Disease? Crohns sickness, a sort of provocative gut infection, is an interminable issue that cant be completely anticipated or cured. Since the manifestations of Crohns illness show up as short, intense flare-ups, it may be useful to comprehend approaches to keep Crohns malady and decrease the seriousness of the co-partnered side effects. Crohns Disease, otherwise called incendiary gut illness, avoidance methodologies can help to deal with the manifestations and decrease the shots of backslide. Instructions to Prevent Crohns Disease: Reduce push on the digestive tract by having little, visit dinners. It is better to consume 5-6 little suppers in a day than 2-3 expansive dinners. Adopt a low fiber, however generally adjusted eating methodology. An eating methodology high in fiber may disturb excited intestinal dividers. Eat ready bananas, fruits, curd, and pureed vegetables since they help to keep up ideal intestinal greenery. Eliminate wheat, wheat items, and lactose-holding sustenance’s from your eating methodology. Despite the fact that wiping out these nourishments does not straightforwardly straightforwardness the manifestations of Crohns illness, it wills simplicity the side effects of heartburn and bloating. Because anxiety can exacerbate the indications of Crohns ailment, unwinding strategies, for example, yoga, reflection, and moderate breathing may be useful. Avoid stimulants like tobacco and juice, practice normally, keep up an inspirational disposition, and get sufficient slumber to help keep Crohn disease (Krzystek, t al. 2010). Lifestyle Changes Certain lifestyle progressions can lessen indications, including dietary alterations, basic eating regimen, fitting hydration, and smoking end. Smoking may build Crohns infection; halting is suggested. Consuming little suppers much of the time rather than enormous dinners might likewise help with a low hunger. To oversee side effects have an adjusted eating methodology with legitimate bit control. Weakness can benefit from outside intervention with general work out, a sound eating regimen, and enough rest. A sustenance journal may help with recognizing nourishments that trigger manifestations. Some individuals ought to take after a low dietary fiber eating regimen to control manifestations particularly if stringy nourishments cause symptoms. Some discover help in disposing of casein (protein found in cows milk) and gluten (protein found in wheat, rye and grain) from their eating regimens. They may have particular dietary intolerances (not unfavorable susceptibilities)(DHaens, et al. 2008). Food that may help Ease the Crohn Symptoms? The sustenance’s that you put into your body can have an effect on the seriousness of your Crohns manifestations. Crohns patients distinguish different nourishments as triggers, and others as sustenance’s that help straightforwardness indications. In any case, both triggers and force nourishments are exceptionally variable and individual in their articulation what works for one man may not work for another person, or may even exacerbate indications. Few of them are as follows: Yogurt Live-society yogurt might be an incredible nourishment to consume on the off chance that you experience the ill effects of Crohns illness. The probiotics in this type of yogurt can help in helping with recuperation of the digestive system. Oily Fish Slick fish, for example, salmon, fish, and herring may help with some of your Crohns manifestations. Food Vegetables An eating regimen holding a lot of foods grown from the ground can help make manifestations less extreme. On the off chance that, on the other hand, you find that crude tree grown foods compound an erupt, try unsweetened fruit purà ©e and bananas a try. Cooked Carrots For some Crohns patients, carrots might be an extraordinary vegetable for getting your fill of supplements without disturbing indications. Throughout a Crohns erupt; make certain to cook the carrots until theyre delicate and delicate, as cooked carrots arent just simple to process. Cereals In the event that you experience the ill effects of Crohns, you may think that it accommodating to maintain a strategic distance from cereals that are high in fiber, particularly entire wheat or entire grain grains. Nonetheless, there are sure oats with low measures of fiber that will help you get your nourishing prerequisites. These incorporate refined oats, for example, Cream of Wheat, and dry grains, for example, Special K, Corn Flakes, and Rice Krispies(American Diabetes Association 2008). What % of People has Crohn Disease n U.A.E? Crohns Disease is an incendiary sickness of the digestion tracts that may influence any a piece of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the butt. Crohns Disease influences roughly one in 1500 people in the UAE, influencing somewhat more ladies than men. Youngsters between the ages of 20 and 35 are most influenced, and once you have it, you will dependably have it, despite the fact that the signs and indications may change about whether in their earnestness. Specialists have voiced the need to push mindfulness and understanding of the sickness, as patients frequently experience the ill effects of their indications in quiet for dread of humiliation. Indications of Crohns Disease incorporate stomach torment, ulcers, crevices, and looseness of the bowels, blood and bodily fluid in the stools. Sufferers likewise report feeling the need to go to the lavatory however having nothing to pass. A general feeling of being unwell having a misfortune of hunger, fever and tiredness is likewise regular (Krzystek, t al. 2010). Conclusion Mucosal mending is turning into the standard for evaluating remedial adequacy in Crohns ailment. Endoscopic assessment and cross-sectional radiographic imaging are the two generally utilized modalities as of now available to us for evaluating malady action. Endoscopic assessment will dependably have a vital part because of the open door to biopsy and perform remedial intercessions. Be that as it may, less obtrusive cross-sectional imaging gives lovely pictures of the gut and encompassing tissues that loan astonishing knowledge into illness pathology. The eventual fate of imaging is in tackling the tremendous capability of the methods to evaluate infection pathology as they reflect aggravation and fibrosis, and to utilize that data to foresee illness course and expect confusions. This will permit another time of better nurture provocative inside malady patients, wherein the utilization of intense biotic helps is guided by imaging notwithstanding patient side effects (Krzystek, t al. 2 010). References American Diabetes Association. (2008). Nutrition Recommendations and Interventions for Diabetes A position statement of the American Diabetes Association.Diabetes care,31(Supplement 1), S61-S78. Retrieved: http://www.wsjsw.gov.cn:8089/gate/big5/care.diabetesjournals.org/content/31/Supplement_1/S61.full.pdf DHaens, G., Baert, F., Van Assche, G., Caenepeel, P., Vergauwe, P., Tuynman, H., Hommes, D. (2008). Early combined immunosuppression or conventional management in patients with newly diagnosed Crohns disease: an open randomised trial.The Lancet,371(9613), 660-667. Retrieved: http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(08)60304-9/fulltext Brest, P., Lapaquette, P., Souidi, M., Lebrigand, K., Cesaro, A., Vouret-Craviari, V., Hofman, P. (2011). A synonymous variant in IRGM alters a binding site for miR-196 and causes deregulation of IRGM-dependent xenophagy in Crohns disease.Nature genetics,43(3), 242-245. Retrieved: http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/v43/n3/full/ng.762.html%3FWT.ec_id%3DNG-201103 Desmond, A. N., O’Regan, K., Curran, C., McWilliams, S., Fitzgerald, T., Maher, M. M., Shanahan, F. (2008).Crohn’s disease: factors associated with exposure to high levels of diagnostic radiation.Gut,57(11), 1524-1529. Retrieved: http://gut.bmj.com/content/57/11/1524.short Krzystek-Korpacka, M., Neubauer, K., Matusiewicz, M. (2010).Circulating midkine in Crohns disease: Clinical implications.Inflammatory bowel diseases,16(2), 208-215. Retrieved: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ibd.21011/full

Conflict Induced Internal Displacement & The Shifting Gender Dynamics E

Internal displacement is an issue that affects regions around the world. Countries ravaged by civil wars, government oppression, human rights abuse or other internal conflicts produce the mass displacement of persons (referred to as IDPs) to other parts of the country seeking refuge (Knox and Marston,108-109, 2010). Within the context of Colombia this paper will first explore the economic challenges that IDPs must face and discuss how these challenges effect displaced women. It will then discuss how the gendered division of labor in the household impacts these geographies of displacement. Lastly, it will examine the link between the urban environment, and shifting gender dynamics within the context of internal displacement. Colombia provides a good case study from which to examine the issue of internal displacement, because Latin America is the world region with the second most severe IDP situations, Africa being number one (Knox and Marston,108-109, 2010). Colombia in particular has a dramatically high number of IDPs, accounting for up to 8.6% of Colombia’s total population (Carrillo,529, 2009). The capital city of Bogotà ¡ has the largest population of IDPs in the country, approximated to be 244,184 (Carrillo,530, 2009).These high numbers are a result of the Guerrillas and paramilitaries targeting rural civilians by way of â€Å"arbitrary killings, looting, and destruction of property† in order to take control of their land for economic and political benefit and in order to possess strategic territory (Knox and Marston,108-109, 2010). The civilians being targeted usually move from their homes in these war stricken rural areas to urban areas elsewhere in the country (usually determined by geograph... ...s, suppl. Displacement, 2009: 527-546. Eschenbà ¤cher, Jens-Hagen. "The Global Internal Displacement Crisis: Recent Developments and Perspectives for An Improved International Response." Refugee Survey Quarterly, 2005: 49-60. Escobar, Nora Segura. "Colombia: A New Century, an Old War, and More." International Journal of Politics, Culture and Society, 2000: 107-127. Knox, Paul L, and Sallie A Marston. Places and Regions in Global Context: Human Geography. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc., 2010. Monserrat, Silvia Inà ©s , et al. "Values and attitudes towards women in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico." Employee Relations, 2009: 227-244. Mooney, Erin. "THE CONCEPT OF INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT." Refugee Survey Quarterly, 2005: 9-26. Winders, Jamie. August 31, 2011. GEO 171. Winders, Jamie. October 5, 2011. "Population Geographies: Migration". GEO 171.

steroids :: essays research papers

Q. I have patients previously diagnosed as Asthma who are now classified as COPD. Should I keep them on inhaled steroids? A. If you have a strong suspicion that your patient has COPD rather than asthma (smoking history, progressive shortness of breath), then you should slowly reduce the dose of inhaled steroids (over several months - e.g. 25% reduction every 2-3 months). In most patients with COPD you will be able to withdraw the inhaled steroid completely, without any increase in symptoms or change in lung function. Q. What is a recommended 'steroid trial' for COPD? A. The most frequently used regime for a steroid trial is to give oral prednisolone (40mg daily in a single morning dose) for 2 weeks. It is best to make measurements of peak expiratory flow (PEF) twice a day for 2 weeks before starting oral steroids in order to get a baseline value and then during the treatment period. FEV, should be measured at the beginning and end of the baseline period and after the inhaled steroids. A steroid trial is considered positive if FEV, or mean PEF increase by more than15%, when a diagnosis of asthma is made. It is important to remember that some patients will have asthma and COPD at the same time. Q. What is the role, if any, for oral steroids in COPD? A. Oral steroids are used in a formal trial of steroids and may be useful in acute exacerbations of COPD. They should not be used as a maintenance treatment because of the side effects of long-term steroid therapy. Q. With a newly diagnosed COPD patient should I initiate steroid therapy, if so how? A. If a patient has COPD with no evidence of response to oral steroids (negative steroid trial) then inhaled steroids should not be used. It is possible that inhaled steroids may alter the accelerated annual rate of decline in lung function with age. Q. How will I know if a COPD patient is benefiting from steroid therapy? A. The best way to determine whether inhaled steroids are beneficial is to slowly reduce the dose. If FEV, or mean PEF show no deterioration, the inhaled steroid can be completely withdrawn. Q. Will COPD patients need to be on long-term steroid therapy? If so, what about side effects? A. Only patients who have shown a positive response to oral steroids (steroid trial) should be on inhaled steroids.

Telecommuting :: essays research papers

A typical day for most people in today's world starts out with an early commute to work. People working in the city know what a hassle it is to deal with the many thousands of other trying to make their way to work. Dealing with long commutes and traffic congestion is a commonplace in today's fast-paced society. What if you had a chance to do most of your work at home? Would it be beneficial to you and your company? That is a common question one, which more and more companies are finding out is the future of business. For most people, a chance to work at home would be ideal. Paper work and long term considerations for companies may actually be planned better at home as opposed to a busy work office or cubical. Professionals such as accountants, consultants, marketing professionals and other information-age workers can benefit from telecommuting (people who work at home). This is not to say that all work would be completed at home. There will be times when actual face to face meetings will be necessary for such problems as office disputes and responding to co-workers needs. Working at home will allow for any task in which being alone is not a hindrance. Throughout the United States there are over eleven million people working at home at least part-time. In cities such as New York, federal legislation put into effect required a decrease in the amount to commuters that drive the city's streets during rush hour. Forced to make changes, Merrill Lynch decided to give the telecommuting program a try. Merrill Lynch started a program where potential telecommuters working at the firm, go through an extensive training course by taking a two-week stint in a simulation lab where they are isolated from co-workers and managers just as they would at home. Some people find it more productive while others realize that telecommuting is not for them. Most telecommuters will find the job comfortable if they themselves are self-motivated and focused. According to Gil Gordon, a telecommuting consultant in New Jersey, if you would like your firm to offer telecommuting, 'Go in with a proposal, not a request.'; Show you boss why telecommuting will benefit the company. Explain that less office space will be needed and how employees of company's that offer telecommuting often have a better retention rate than company's that do not.

Walking Dead Syndrome

THE WALKING DEAD SYNDROME English 150 Instructor: S. Jone November 7, 2011 The Walking Dead Syndrome Introduction The Walking Dead syndrome is considered a rare disease. I believe everyone in this existence has a purpose on this vast place we call earth. However, there are people diagnosed with a syndrome who believe they have no soul or convinced themselves they are dead. The â€Å"Walking Dead Syndrome† is also commonly known as â€Å"Cotard’s Syndrome†. In this paper, I will refer this syndrome as â€Å"Cotard’s syndrome†. Cotard’s syndrome is linked with other mental illnesses which could explain a person’s state of mind of feeling non-existent in society. I will further discuss eight aspects of this syndrome: defining the Walking Dead Syndrome, defining mental illness, description of several mental illnesses associated with this syndrome, classifications of Cotard’s syndrome, analysis of patients, diagnosis of syndrome, and types of treatments available for patients. Defining Walking Dead Syndrome or Cotard’s Syndrome Many people I discussed this topic with never heard of the â€Å"Walking Dead Syndrome†. The Walking Dead Syndrome was first created by French neurologist, Jules Cotard, hence, named the â€Å"Cotard’s Syndrome†. He was a French neurologist who first described this psychiatric condition. First reference to the syndrome was made in the year 1880, when Jules Cotard gave a lecture in Paris. In this lecture, he described various degrees of the syndrome, while he said that a person who resorts to despair and self-hatred begins in the early stages of this disorder. With deterioration, the person might go to the extent of denying the very existence of himself or herself. There are detached from the sense of existence of self (â€Å"Cotard Syndrome† 2010). Patients portray themselves similar to the concept of â€Å"zombies†. Hollywood has portrayed horror and science fiction based movies on â€Å"zombies† or the â€Å"walking dead†. In the movies, zombies are typically mean and fond of human flesh, they groan and cannot talk, have incredible strength, and display rotting flesh. A zombie is physically identical to a normal human being, but completely lacks conscious experience. If we suddenly lost our minds, or consciousness our bodies might continue to run on for a while, our hearts might continue to beat, we might breathe while asleep and digest food. But without the contribution made by minds, behavior could not show characteristically human features. In the Urban Dictionary, 1999-2011, a zombie is defined â€Å"as deceased human being who has partially returned to life due to undeterminable causes. The brain retains base facilities, namely gross motor function. In its near-mindless state, it grasps no remains of emotion, personality, or sensation of pain. In rare cases, some of the reanimated have reflexively preformed routine activities from their past lives†. The people diagnosed with Walking Dead Syndrome have similar portrayals including not having internal organs and smelling of rotting flesh. A hypothetical analogy can be explained when most of us have woken up after a really good night out. Our first drive in the morning was motivated by a desire for food and coffee. If we as a society experience a chemical or radiological contamination, we might be experiencing the hangover from hell. Our higher thought would be destroyed, the neural system would be degraded, and leave just the body running on its primary functions. Defining Mental Illness Since the beginning of man, I think there has been mental illness, and chemical imbalance generates a huge part, and some people just do not have the ability to use parts of their brain for reason and logic. According to to Sorrentino, Wilk, and Newmaster (2009), a mental illness can be: â€Å"caused by a combination of genetic, biological, personality, and environmental factors, is a disturbance in a person’s ability to cope with or adjust to stress; the person’s thinking, mood, and behaviours are affected, and functioning is impaired †¦mental illnesses affect people of all ages, culture, and educational and income levels. The onset of most mental illnesses occurs during adolescence and young adulthood† (p. 641). Most mental illnesses are brought on by the stresses of life, money, property, and consumption. Having a mental illness varies from person to person and if you cannot go about your day as you normally would due to a condition then it is a mental illness. An example would be having an â€Å"anxiety disorder†, and if you cannot leave your house anymore due to petrifying fear, then there is clearly a problem. Unless of course you cannot recognize that you are having problems and you are posing a threat to yourself or others, then you can be forcibly placed under the guidance of a psychologist. Mental illness can be contributed to either biological, psychological, and environmental factors. The biological factors can be attributed to genetics or â€Å"mental disorders tend to run in families, suggesting a hereditary factor†¦the number of close relatives a person has who suffer from depression or other mood disorders is the best predictor of the likelihood that the individual will develop a mood disorder† (Boyd, Johnson, Bee, 2009, p. 385). In addition, psychological aspects can be contributed to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, and the environmental causes can be defined as a person living in poverty or substance abuse. Mental Illnesses Associated with Cotard’s Syndrome People diagnosed with the â€Å"Cotard’s Syndrome† have been treated for a mental illness or combination of bi-polar, delusions, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder, to name a few. The major mental illnesses are painful, pervasive, disruptive and usually disabling. Firstly, a â€Å"bi-polar disorder† is defined as â€Å"a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function† (Sorrentino, Wilk, Newsmaster, 2009, p. 651). Whereas, â€Å"delusions† are the â€Å"false beliefs that are firmly held† (Purse, 2011). An example is a person who has grandeur delusions or has paranoid tendencies. In the grandiose subtype, the person is convinced that he has some great talent or has made some important discovery, they have an inflated sense of self-worth. In addition, their delusions center on their own importance, such as believing that they have done or created something of extreme value or think they have a â€Å"special mission†. There is reference to another type of delusion known as â€Å"nihilistic delusions†. This type of delusion describes a person â€Å"focused on the individual’s body, including loss of body parts, being dead, or not existing at all† (Debruyne, Portzky, Peremans, & Audenaert, 2011). Furthermore, Cotard syndrome created a new type of depression which â€Å"is described as anxious melancholia, ideas of damnation or rejection, insensitivity to pain, delusions or nonexistence concerning one’s own body, and delusions of immorality† (Debruyne, Portzky, Peremans, & Audenaert, 2011). This type of delusion is a major attribute of Cotard’s syndrome. Thirdly, â€Å"schizophrenia† which â€Å"is an extremely complex mental health disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disturbances in thinking, and withdrawal from social activity† (Sorrentino, Wilk, Newsmaster, 2009, p. 55). News and entertainment media tend to link mental illnesses including schizophrenia to criminal violence. Most people with schizophrenia, however, are not violent toward others but are withdrawn and prefer to be left alone. Lastly, â€Å"schizoaffective disorder† is described as a â€Å"person having symptoms of both schizophrenic and bipolar disord er† (Purse, 2006). Some disorders will cause parts of the brain to stop performing their normal functions. These can leave people out of control and disoriented (not knowing what they themselves are doing). Classifications of Cotard’s Syndrome In its early stages, Cotard’s syndrome is characterized by vague feeling of anxiety with a varying time span from weeks to years. This anxious state gradually augments and can result in nihilistic delusions where denial of life or denial of body parts are the prominent features. The patient loses sense of reality. Despite the delusion of being dead, these patients show an increased tendency to automutilation (self harm) or suicidal behaviour. (Debruyne, Portzky, Peremans, and Audenaert, 2011). A case studying involving 100 patients, in Debruyne, Portzky, Van den Eynde, and Audenaert, (2009) reveal three types of Cotard’s syndrome. The first is a form of â€Å"psychotic depression† in which anxiety, melanchonlia, delusions of guilt, and auditory hallucinations are the more prominent features. The second class is â€Å"Cotard’s syndrome Type I†, which is associated with hypochondriac and nihilistic delusions. The third type is â€Å"Cotard’s syndrome Type II†, which includes anxiety, depression, delusions of immortality, nihilistic delusions and suicidal behaviour are characteristic features†. However, in Debruyne, Portzky, Peremans, and Audenaert, 2011, a case study conducted in 1999, identified three stages of Cotard’s syndrome. The first stage, germination stage, is characterized by important hypochondriac cenesthopathy and depressive mood. A diagnosis of Cotard’s syndrome cannot be made in this stage yet. In the blooming stage, the characteristic features of Cotard’s syndrome (nihilistic delusions, delusions of immorality together with anxiety and negativism) are seen. The last stage, the chronic stage is differentiated in two forms: one with persistent emotional disturbances (depressive type) and the second where depressive symptoms are less prominent (paranoid type) (as cited by Yamman, 1999). The two classifications described above have assisted in diagnosing of Cotard’s syndrome. The similar features displayed are nihilistic delusions, depressive mood, and anxiety. Analysis This syndrome does not affect a specific category of people. A study of 100 patients, revealed that â€Å"Cotard’s syndrome was diagnosed in 2 of 349 patients†¦taking into account only severely depressed older adult patients. In addition, the average of age of person studied was 52 years of age, however, the study also suggested that Cotard’s was occasionally described in children and adolescents (Debruyne, Portzky, Van den Eynde, Audenaert, 2009). Furthermore, according to Wani et al. , (2008), â€Å"this syndrome is typically related to depression and is mostly found in middle-aged or older people. In the analysis the following results were displayed: â€Å"depressive mood (89%), nihilistic delusions (69%), anxiety (65%), delusions of guilt (63%), delusions of immortality (55%), hypochondriac delusions (58%)† (Debruyne, Portzky, Peremans, and Audenaert, 2011). Diagnosis The diagnosis reveals a psychological and neurological aspect of Cotard’s syndrome. The â€Å"depersonalization phenomenon† as described in Debruyne, Portzky, Van den Eynde, and Audenaert, 2009, is referred to using German erminology leib (body for me) and korper (body as such), korper becomes more prominent than leib and the body less associated with the self (leib), depersonalization onset can then occur. However, in depersonalization, the patient feels as if he or she is dead (in difference of affect), whereas in Cotard’s syndro me, the patient is convinced that he or she is dead (lack of feeling). Cotard’s syndrome is often associated with parietal lobe lesions. Compared with controls, patients with Cotard’s syndrome have more brain atrophy in general and more median frontal lobe atrophy in particular. Cotard’s syndrome may be associated with multifocal brain atrophy and medial frontal lobe disease. Neurological assessments were performed and findings resulted in patients affected by â€Å"parietal brain dysfunction† and structural brain abnormalities. Recent discoveries have indicated that Cotard’s syndrome was associated with multifocal brain atrophy and interhemispheric fissure enlargement. The interhemispheric fissure enlargement means â€Å"parietal lobe lesions† (Joseph and O'Leary, 2011) or bending in the frontal and occipital regions and this abnormality also been observed in schizophrenic patients. Others have described and enlargement of the third and lateral ventricles. In one patient, the patient was diagnosed with a schizophrenia disorder and a left sided hypoperfusion in the temporal, parietal and frontal lobes. The medical term of hypoperfusion is defined as a â€Å"decreased blood flow through an organ† (Meriam-Webster, 2011). In addition, the patient experienced improvements of the inferior frontal and left hypoperfusion and there was evidence of decreased hyperprofusion of the left temporal lobe†¦Ã¢â‚¬  (cited in Debruyne, Portzky, Van den Eynde, and Audenaert, 2009). Treatments There are several methods utilized to treat mental health struggles. A patient can seek professional assistance by psychology or psychiatry therapy and/or the utilization of medication. If you lived in the 16th century with any undefined mental disorder, you were considered as â€Å"possessed by the Devil† and cast away to some godforsaken monastery dungeon in which monks would constantly pray for and exorcise you. The Catholic Church they used a methodical guidebook to describe all behavioral aspects and associations of witchcraft, satanism, etc. nd utilized this upon people who were suffered with mental or behavioral maladies, and it was not commonly understood in the Medieval and Renaissance periods. In the medieval ages, they were burned because they thought demons haunted the mentally ill. In later years, we willfully experimented on them, cutting into their bodies and brains to â€Å"fix them†, this was called, trepanation. The â€Å"evidence of trepan ation has been found in prehistoric human remains from Neolithic times onward. Cave paintings indicate that people believed the practice would cure epileptic seizures, migraines, and mental disorders† (Wikipedia, 2011). It is really disgusting and is the major reason that even today it is to some a badge of humiliation instead of just an illness. Complete recovery may occur spontaneously and suddenly as onset of Cotard’s syndrome. There are several reports of successful pharmacological treatment of Cotard’s syndrome. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is considered an important treatment option in Cotard’s syndrome. It is noted, in Debruyne, Portzky, Van den Eynde, Audenaert, 2009, that young patients use of mood stabilizers should be considered because Cotard’s syndrome in this population is often part of a bipolar disorder. Successful treatment with ECT and the patient with underlying major depressive disorder resulted in recovery of left and right temporal hypoprofussion and normalization of profusion in the frontal cortex was reported after treatment with antidepressants (Debruyne, Portzky, Peremans, and Audenaert, 2011). Please be aware that people who have true mental illnesses do suffer. They want more than anything to be able to feel and function like other people and they will actively seek help. The reality is that certain medications and treatments help those who are suffering from these conditions. Conclusion Mental illness is not a modern invention. The mentally ill have been recognized in one form or another by every culture we have a record of. How they were perceived and what their value is what has largely changed. Some people do not retreat into their minds as much as they are supposed to, while others spend all their time there. What we eat and breathe and drink affects our health and our brain, and a healthy individual's brain tends to have more to work with and develop all the right chemicals and nerve sheaths. A good parent with their strong sense of empathy realizes that their child is a thinking, growing human being and will always need that light touch that points them in the â€Å"right direction† and prevent them from getting â€Å"lost†. The right nature and nurturing are essential for a healthy development. Some cases of these disorders I believe could be a simple lack of the ingredients to solve this chemical imbalance. Given that our brain is constantly changing accordingly with the times, a chronic chemical imbalance quickly becomes more than just that, as the brain has grown and changed around this shortcoming. The kind of understanding you wish people had for those with mental disorders would be a universal understanding for all if people would look into themselves and observe their own thoughts and behaviors. We are our best test subjects since we have full access to all the â€Å"data†, and by observing ourselves totally (mentally, developmentally, chemically) we can apply our understanding to others and learn from the experience. People need to care about how people's minds work in general, understanding â€Å"you guys† would come with the turf, and communication with our angry neighbors would be much more effective since we'd all see where everyone is coming from. Philosophers have long contemplated human happiness, and how to live a â€Å"good† life, in harmony with our own nature. The problem is that humans do not really know what makes them happy, and what they think will, or will not, and instead they find contempt and superficial pleasures they believe will satisfy them. As a result, some people will not live a good and peaceful life that satisfies the majority of people. The fact is not everyone needs medication, but there are those who do. Some need it temporarily, some for a lifetime. Some simply need therapy, and some benefit from dietary changes. I believe understanding is the highest ideal we should seek to attain. Understanding and being honest with ourselves about ourselves and applying our own understanding to others may help us see that we are not as different as we'd like to believe. I believe that sense of commonality with all human beings can generate empathy, compassion and ultimately peace in all of us. It is when we categorize each other, ourselves, and place value on those categories then we breed hatred, ignorance and fear. References Boyd, D. , Johnson, Paul, Bee, Helen (2009). Lifespan Development. (4th Canadian Edition). Toronto: Pearsons Canada Inc. Cotard Syndrome. (2010). Disorders Central. 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Creative Technology entry in the US market. Political factors that can affect its operations Essay

Introduction There are various political factors that can affect the operation of the Creative Technology in the US market.   First the company will be required to comply with the various government regulations that affect the pricing and the entire production process. The company also needs to comply with the various tax systems that are present in the American economy ( Donici, Maha, Ignat & Maha,2012).   In addition the company is also required to comply with the various trading agreement of the companies that operate in the industry. The US government is also known to have to have minimum intervention on the business which will in turn help to ensure that the business is able to achieve its objective (Shaw, 2007).   The political stability currently enjoyed by the US government will also play a critical role in helping to ensure the company achieves its strategic growth objective in the US market. Domestic approach that might change Building a strong brand The company need first ensure that it concentrate on building a strong brand in the US market. Though building a strong brand the company can therefore be able to achieve to capture the interest of the consumer and therefore ensure the company achieves its strategic growth objectives. According to Ryan & Jones (2012) building a strong brand can help to create the necessary emotional connections with the target consumers. Most importantly building a strong brand will help the company to compete with some of the companies that are leading in the sale of the earphone in the US market. Adopting online sales and marketing Online sales and marketing is current becoming one of the most important factors that helps to ensure that various business survive in US domestic market ( Donici et al.,2012). There is therefore need for the company to adopt the online sales and marking strategies in order to ensure it reaches its target consumers. In this case the company needs to set up a website that has an accurate reflection of the company goals and objectives. Reference Ryan, D., & Jones, C. (2012). Understanding digital marketing: Marketing strategies for engaging the digital generation. Philadelphia, PA: Kogan Page. DONICI, A., MAHA, A., IGNAT, I., & MAHA, L. (2012). E-Commerce across United States of America: Amazon.com. Economy Transdisciplinarity Cognition, 15(1), 252-258. Shaw, S. (2007). Airline marketing and management. Aldershot: Ashgate.