Prostate Cancer

PROSTATE cancer (PCa) is one of the biggest threats to men’s health. It tends to develop in men over the age of fifty and is considered as one of the most common cancers among males around the globe. It is estimated that prostate cancer kills one man almost every 19 minutes while a new case is detected every two and a half minutes. According to the Philippine Cancer Society Inc. ’s (PCSI) population-based cancer registry, 10 men out of 100,000 will suffer from prostate cancer. In recent years, this statistic has translated to an estimated 4,254 prostate cancer patients in the Philippines.Sadly, most of them are unaware of the symptoms of how they can be tested for it or of how the disease can be treated. This is unfortunate because – like most cancers – the earlier prostate cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chances of it being successfully treated. With this alarming number of prostate cancer patients, June has been declared as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It is a month dedicated for men to be made aware that â€Å"the silent-killer† doesn’t really have to kill. If they know about it, they can win against it.Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, an accessory sex gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing, but some can be very aggressive. Prostate cancer may cause pain, difficulty in urination, problems during sexual intercourse, or, even, erectile dysfunction. But, more commonly, it may not produce any symptoms at all until the later stages. Many factors, including genetics and diet, have been implicated in the development of prostate cancer.Diagnosing it is facilitated by 2 main tests: the DRE or Digital Rectal Exam – which can be performed in the clinic by the urologist and the PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen – a blood exam which is done in most labs. At times, it may become necessary to have a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) of the pr ostate done. May mga screening tests gaya ng pagkapa ng doktor sa prostata sa Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)  o ang pagsusuri sa dugo ng Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA). Ito'y maaaring gawin bawat 1-2 taon mula sa edad 40.Magpatingin sa doktor para sa anumang sintomas ng pag-ihi gaya ng balisawsaw na hindi nawawala, parang may natitirang ihi sa pantog, pag-ihi ng dugo, pagtitibi at pamamayat. The Prostate Cancer Awareness Month June 15, 2012, 10:28pm MANILA, Philippines — Recognizing that prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting the male population of the world, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated in many countries around the globe to heighten awareness of the disease which affects 250,000 and which causes one death every hour.In the Philippines, June of every year is celebrated as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer occurs when the cells of the prostate – a small, walnut-shaped gland found below the bladder – mutate into c ancer cells. These cells may spread from the prostate to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes and the bones. While the exact cause of prostate cancer remains unknown, a number of risk factors have been identified, including age, family history, diet, infection, and inflammation of the prostate.Men who eat a lot of red meat or high-fat dairy products, and eat fewer fruits and vegetables are most like to get the disease. Nine out of 10 adults are unaware that cancer of the prostate can develop slowly, unnoticed. Men with early stages of prostate cancer seldom experience symptoms; these manifest after several years when the cancer is large enough to put pressure on the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder).Some of the symptoms are: Difficulty and pain in passing urine; passing urine more frequent than usual, especially at night; traces of blood in the urine; and erectile dysfunction. Early last year, the House of Representatives transmitted to the Senate Hou se Bill 590 (Prostate Cancer Public Awareness Act) calling for the creation of a public education program on killer diseases, including prostate cancer and other leading types of cancer.Males aged 40 and above are encouraged to undergo regular physical examinations for prostate cancer and other types of cancer. Let us also encourage male members of our families and households to have a regular and thorough physical examination especially when they reach the age 40, as early detection of prostate cancer will enable them to immediately seek appropriate medical treatment.Relevant government and private institutions would do well to intensify research efforts to better understand the disease, and achieve breakthroughs in terms of prevention and cure. CONGRATULATIONS! prostate cancer now ranks as the 6th most common cancer in the Philippines, the 4th most common cancer among males? Kanser sa baga (Lung cancer) Kanser sa atay (liver cancer) Kanser sa prostata (prostate cancer) Kanser sa b ituka (colon cancer)

Why Was the Irish Revolution of 1919-21?

On December 6 1921 the Anglo-Irish treaty was drafted and signed by representatives of both the Irish and British Governments. After centuries of bitter feuding involving both sides the British Government was for the first time to offer the Irish independence. In this essay I seek to outline how the Irish revolution of 1919 and 1921 was successful in achieving Irish independence. Richard English says, â€Å"There had never been any chance of a formal military victory†¦ nor in practice of the British recognising an Irish republic. [1] If English is right to say this then how did the Irish manage to gain independence when the odds were stacked against them both militarily and politically? I believe that independence was reached for a number of reasons to be discussed in more detail later. These factors can be divided into the two crucial areas of political and military. Politically, there was a list of British failures including the negative publicity attracted by the revolution at home, pressure from America and the Government of Ireland Act. Failures only exacerbated by political achievements on the Irish side.Such as De Valera’s trip to the U. S to canvass American support for the revolution plus the establishment of Dail Eireann and its de facto courts. The next section of the essay will be based on the military issues. Was the revolution’s success down to Britain’s failures or Ireland’s triumph of military tactics? Military mistakes were made on the British side which nullified the fact that they had a vastly superior army. The harsh reprisals in nationalist territories for example stoked tensions unnecessarily. A large part of the revolutions success could be attributed to the military strengths of the IRA.With Michael Collins at the head the IRA was extremely strong tactically and used guerrilla warfare to great effect. The also had a mass intelligence system to rival any according to figures like Thomas Bowden for instanc e. Although some historians such as Peter Hart try to unravel the legend of Michael Collins and believe he did not have quite as big a role in the war as many would later claim. Political In order for the revolution to work the IRA had to defeat Britain politically and in a propaganda war as well as militarily.It has to be noted that as far back as 1916 the Irish public had no interest in a revolting. The men who took part in the Easter Rising were looked upon as villains in the immediate aftermath not heroes. It was political failure that allowed such a dramatic swing in public opinion to take place. The harsh treatment of the rebels was the turning point in Irish popular opinion. It formed the motivation for many who joined the IRA during the revolution becoming a superb propaganda tool for the republican cause. With each execution of the men who took part in Ireland the fury grew.A student in the University College of Dublin Barry once studied remarked, â€Å"I never experienced anything like this surging fury with the news produced in everyone. †[2] Later in the interview the student claims that there was notable rejoice when three Englishmen were shot for every Irishman hung. Primary quotes like this go some way to showing the feelings of resentment caused through Britain’s political own goals that multiplied the supporters of an armed revolution in a matter of days. It was not only public opinion in Ireland that was affected by the mistakes of the British administration.Public opinion in Britain throughout the revolution had reached a low. Many normal British citizens were horrified by what they saw as atrocities going on in their name. A sketch of opinion at the time can be viewed in a report of the Labour commission to Ireland in 1921. The report claims that the results of a government policy of reprisals on the people manifests in three main ways they are health economic and spirit. The report states, â€Å"months of oppression, coercio n, and physical violence cannot but have far reaching effects upon the people who suffer under them. The Labour party believed at the time that British Government policy was to the detriment of the economy both in Ireland and in Britain. While the armed forces â€Å"provocative behaviour† was only creating â€Å"a new bitterness of spirit† among the people. Perhaps a concluding line from the document may sum up the thoughts and fears of many in Britain. â€Å"Things are being done in the name of Britain which must make her name stink in the nostrils of the whole world†[3] A crucial failure of British policy was the Government of Ireland Act passed in 1920.The Act was to create two subordinate parliaments one in Belfast and one in Dublin. The Belfast Parliament comprised of the same six counties that would later make up Northern Ireland. The Act was ignored in the twenty six counties but the Dail was powerless to prevent its operation in the North. Ronan Fanning believes that the Act later caused the British to give away more independence than previously hoped by the very fact it had Ireland divided into separate legislative bodies never an intention of the Act. Britain continually faced U. S pressure to solve the Irish question.Lloyd George faced constant pressure from U. S president Woodrow Wilson. It is said in Hopkinson’s book that Wilson told him until the Irish question was resolved it was bound to not only affect the relations between England and the U. S but inevitably effect the relationship of England with her colonies as well. [4] It would be wrong for one to say the Irish revolution of 1919-1921 in achieving Irish independence was all down to Britain’s failure politically. For one to do claim would do a great injustice to many strengths the Irish displayed politically before independence was achieved.Three factors to be considered here are the rise of Sinn Fein, De Valera’s canvassing of U. S support and the creation of the Dail parliament and Courts. The rise of Sinn Fein led to a radicalisation of the masses which had previously not existed in Ireland before this the majority were happy with Home Rule now it was all or nothing. When discussing this many historians would say that the rise Sinn Fein was as much if not more a consequence of Britain’s failings more than any great genius on behalf of Sinn Fein. A school of thought shared by historians including Hopkinson and Dangerfield.Dangerfield was of the belief that by not implementing Home Rule the rise of a more radical politics was unavoidable. â€Å"The point is that when the concept of Home Rule vanished†¦ Nationalist Ireland drifted into a position were only republican and revolutionary leadership became possible. †[5] Once this process had begun it was simply irreversible. Whereas Hopkinson would state that the British Government had a misplaced optimism involving Sinn Fein. They tried to suppress them by ma king many arrests which all led to propaganda victories for the party.Who could now claim they were unjustly victimised. â€Å"Like many other British politician both before and since, they believed that a few extremists were the problem and that usual order would be restored once they were dealt with. †[6] By trying to introduce conscription in Ireland Britain only managed to give Sinn Fein another boost. Townshend asserts, â€Å"In resistance to conscription, the Sinn Fein leadership found for the first time a national political issue which could mobilise the mass of the people. †[7] Not all of Sinn Fein’s rise can be blamed on the British according to Peter Hart.The party he argued was strengthened by female involvement and the support of first time female voters. De Valera’s visit to the Treaty of Versailles may not have laid to the American backed independence hoped but was beneficial in other areas. Yet despite this there was support for his cause i n America. According to Ferriter, De Valera managed to raise something in the region of $6 million between January 1920 and October 1921 a figure higher than that raised in Ireland. Ferriter asserts that to call Irish Nationalism a mass movement in the U. S by 1920 was no exaggeration.Perhaps the central political success by Ireland before eventually achieving independence was the creation of Dail Eireann on January 21 1919. An illegal parliament based in Dublin separate from British control. The Dail followed the path of which Ronan Fanning called â€Å"Sinn Fein’s unilateral solution to the age old problem of the constitutional relationship between Britain and Ireland was to deny that there was any legitimate connection. †[8] Thus it made sense that the Dail’s first law was to break with Britain. Townshend was complimentary in speaking of the decision to set up Dail Eireann. Their (nationalists) action in assembling on 21 January 1919 as Dail Eireann, the Parl iament of Ireland was in itself revolutionary. †[9] At the beginning Britain simply ignored this new parliament. They shared the same beliefs Stephen Gwynn echoed in 1921. â€Å"When the decision was taken to constitute the Irish members into an Irish parliament people were inclined to laugh. †[10] Gwynn later claimed that the fact the British Government did not initially interfere merely added unreality to the whole proceedings. Yet many believe that when Britain did interfere in 1919 in banning the Dail more harm than good came as a consequence.Arthur Mitchell says the banning of the Dail was not its end but really its making driving it underground was generally to its advantage. The fact that Dail Eireann created its own judicial system greatly undermined British rule. Ferriter points out positives and negatives of these courts. It was said, â€Å"The promptness and efficiency of the courts impressed even most unionists. †[11] Although at times reality bit as Ferriter tells us how figures such as Cathal Brugha the minister of defence had little time for courts they were a distraction from war.Military Despite all the ramifications of each side’s political manoeuvres it is highly unlikely of course the Irish revolution would ever have taken place were it not for what happened militarily. Similar to political, military could also be divided into both Britain’s failures and Irish success. How did the IRA gain a truce when they were fighting the military might of the British Empire? If English’s point earlier in the essay is to be considered the IRA could never have gained a formal military victory.Could it be a case that the British overestimated the IRA’s staying power? For the IRA’s key leader Michael Collins himself believed the IRA was close to breaking point. The British policy of reprisals was in itself a military disaster. Augustein puts the point across that, â€Å"The actual and alleged bad behav iour of the crown forces was an extremely persuasive force which caused and justified a violent response by the IRA in the eyes of men and women on all sides. †[12] Thomas Bowden is of the view that reprisals were advocated at the very top level of British intelligence.Sir Henry Wilson, chief of the Imperial General Staff was a known sponsor of these methods declaring â€Å"shoot all Irish leaders by roster. †[13] On May 21 1921, General McCready sent a memo stating, â€Å"Defeat the IRA by the summer or pullout† It is possible the general did not want to get bogged down in a guerrilla conflict in unfamiliar terrain. Though historians like Townshend believe McCready was giving too much credit to the IRA who would soon fall. While others including Hart have the view that the IRA’s organisation was such McCready was right to issue the memo.In order to achieve independence the IRA had to have been strong militarily. Much of this is put at the door of historia ns to Michael Collins held by many as a master of tactician and great exponent of guerrilla warfare. Collins is chiefly judged in history as the main man behind the revolution. One such historian is Dangerfield who complements Collins highly. â€Å"Neither Richard Mulcahy, the volunteers chief of staff, nor the Minister of defence come close to Collins, with his administrative genius, his enormous energy, his warm blooded presence, his cold and concerted purpose. [14] Strong praise for a man Peter Hart claims never held a gun post 1916. For Collins was based in Dublin mainly undertaking intelligence duties. ———————– [1] English, p29 [2] Augustein [3] Labour, pp54-56 [4] Hopkinson, p33 [5] Dangerfield, p246 [6] Hopkinson, p31 [7] Townshend, p318 [8] Fanning pp1-2 [9] Townshend, p328 [10] Gwynn, p62 [11] Ferriter, p202 [12] Augustein, ‘Motivation’ [13] Bowden, p119 [14] Dangerfield, p313

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Cyber Secuirty and Cyber Crime - 1643 Words

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The Economic Disparities Between The United States And...

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Threat of Substitute Bargaining Power of Supplier free essay sample

Threat of Substitute In Porter’s model, substitute products refer to products in other industries. The price elasticity of a product is influenced by substitute products. As more substitutes become available, the demand becomes more elastic since customers have more alternatives. Generally, substitute is able to reduce demand for a particular product because there is a threat of consumers switching to the alternatives. (Porter M. 1980) Chains of convenience stores are emerging in the market such as 7-eleven, Circle K and VanGo. Their products become substitute of supermarket. Convenience stores selling some Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) like soft drinks, dairy products, packaged foods. Those FMCG are also sold by supermarkets. Many people buy raw food like fresh vegetables and fresh meat to cook at home. So another substitute are food of restaurants. Also, products of bakery are a substitute of bread in supermarket. In addition, most of the local pharmacies selling medicine, personal care, baby care and toilet/ pocket papers are substitute products of supermarket. We will write a custom essay sample on Threat of Substitute Bargaining Power of Supplier or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Products in wet market such as grocery and fresh meat are also substitutes of supermarket’s products. Bargaining Power of buyers. Buyers are the people/ organizations who create demand in an industry. Buyers can be divided into two types in supermarket industry- price sensitive(larger Ed) and non-price sensitive( Smaller Ed). Price sensitive people are those housewives and non-price sensitive people are those white-collar. Generally, the bargaining power of buyers is weak but that of non-price sensitive one is even weaker. For the non-price sensitive group, their opportunity cost spend on comparing price is large. On recent years a important change in shopping culture, people like to buy all of the things inside the supermarket instead of shopping from one small retail to another. There are many buyers and a few sellers (brand of supermarket) in the industry. And many of those supermarkets are associated to each other. E. g. ParknShop is associated with Taste, International†¦. Although some of the products are standardized that buyers can buy from substitutes, there are a wide range of products provided by supermarket. Those products cannot be provided by substitutes like convenience stores or bakery. Furthermore, some supermarkets integrate backward as suppliers to produce products which only can be sold in that chain of supermarket. E. g. Wellcome’s First Choice and No Frills The supermarket industry is key supplying group for customers since supermarkets are located available in everywhere and easy to reach unlike those conventional wet markets. As these two largest supermarkets are so important to customers, they usually charge the prices much higher than the marginal cost. The industry’s product is important to the quality of the buyers’ products or services. For example, nutrition value and expire date are indicated on the food packages that substitute products in restaurant, bakery, wet market cannot provide. Products selling in supermarket pass quality test so it is more guarantee to buy products from supermarkets. 2. Bargaining Power of Supplier

What Is Parallax Scrolling Plus How to Add Parallax to WordPress

What is parallax scrolling? In a nutshell, its a way to create an illusion of depth while a user scrolls down your website by making the background images move more slowly than the foreground images (well explain this in more detail and show you an example).Parallax effects are a way to make your web pages more dynamic and interesting. They grab your visitors attention, and encourage them to care about what you have to say. This type of effect looks stylish and professional, yet is surprisingly easy to pull off with the right tools.In this post, we’re going to answer the question: â€Å"What is parallax scrolling?† Then we’ll talk about when it’s useful and show you how you can add it to your WordPress site. Let’s take a look! Pay attention to how the buildings in the background move more slowly than the text in front.Chances are you’ve seen this effect already, perhaps on multiple websites. It’s become a very popular technique.So to s um up, parallax scrolling is when the background and foreground images on a page move at different rates, creating an illusory (but compelling) 3D effect. It can be applied in a wide variety of ways, and offers a number of benefits for anyone looking to design an eye-catching page.Why might you want to use parallax scrolling on your website?There’s no doubt that parallax scrolling can look very appealing. However, if you need a stronger argument than â€Å"it looks cool†, here are some of the reasons to add a parallax scrolling effect to your own site:It makes your page feel dynamic and interactive, enhancing the visitor’s engagement with your site.Individual sections are more clearly defined, helping to organize your page in an easily-understandable way.You can use this effect to draw special attention towards particular elements on the page – key information, a primary Call To Action (CTA), and others.Of course, like any advanced web design feature, par allax scrolling is an effect best used sparingly, and not everyone is a fan of parallax. In most cases, you don’t want to apply it to your entire site, as it may feel overwhelming or disorienting for the visitor.Instead, this technique is best used on a single key page, typically a home page or landing page. It’s an especially strong choice if the page in question is lengthy, as shorter pages won’t benefit as much from the effect.It’s also worth noting that parallax scrolling is particularly well suited to one-page websites. A single-page site tends to be lengthy, with multiple sections and a clear progression from top to bottom.Parallax scrolling has become a go-to method for enhancing the design and clarity of these kinds of sites. If you’re looking to build a one-page website, it’s something you’ll definitely want to consider.How can you add parallax scrolling to your WordPress site?Now that weve cleared up what parallax scrolling is and you understand its benefits, you might be eager to implement it on your own site. At the same time, it’s a design element that can be a little intimidating, as it looks fairly advanced.Programming in a parallax effect from scratch would take a lot of work. However, this technique is popular enough that there are many options for easily adding it to your site – especially if you’re a WordPress user.Parallax WordPress pluginsThere are a few WordPress plugins available to help you to create a parallax effect, such as Advanced WordPress Backgrounds: Advanced WordPress Backgrounds Author(s): nKCurrent Version: 1.6.0Last Updated: July 29, 2019advanced-backgrounds.1.6.0.zip 98%Ratings 136,857Downloads 4.0.0Requires If you already have a website built and you’d like to add a parallax effect, this kind of plugin can get the job done.Parallax WordPress themesIf you’re creating a new site (or are willing to make some changes to your existing si te), a better option is to opt for a theme including built-in parallax scrolling features. This way, youll be better able to integrate the effect with the rest of your sites design.It’s easy in the current climate to find themes that offer this functionality. For an example, check out our own Neve theme:This is a lightweight but highly-customizable theme, which is compatible with all of  your favorite page builders. It also includes a wealth of demo content to choose from, and some will add our own take on parallax scrolling to your site right off the bat.After installing and activating the theme, you can head over to Appearance Neve Options to access the demo content:Click on See demos, then hit Preview on each individual option to see it in action. For example, heres the smooth scrolling effect on the homepage:Selecting Import will add the demo and all of its associated content and plugins to your site (including Elementor Page Builder). You can then open up the Home pag e and choose Edit with Elementor to start making your own tweaks:By replacing the text and imagery, but leaving the layout intact, you can quickly create a customized page with a distinctive effect.The same holds true for some of the other Neve demos, as well as plenty of other WordPress themes. So feel free to experiment until you find a style and layout that suits your site.ConclusionWhat is parallax scrolling? By now, you should have the answer. The effect causes the background and foreground elements of a web page to move at different rates, creating an appearance of depth on a 2D screen.Parallax scrolling helps the individual sections on a page stand out, and provides interesting visual contrast and emphasis. It’s an effect best used on long home pages and landing pages, and is particularly well-suited to one-page sites. Fortunately, many WordPress themes make it a breeze to implement parallax effects – including Neve.Do you have any questions about how to use par allax scrolling to best effect on your own site? Ask away in the comments section below! Confused by what parallax scrolling is? Here's your explanation, plus how to use it in #WordPress