The Welfare System and the NHS

We talked about the NHS - the advantages and the drawbacks of the system. How does this compare with the health system in your country?


The Welfare system isn't only about the NHS, it's about providing for those people who are in need because of unemployment, sickness, homelessness and so on. How does this system work in your country? What are the similarities and differences?

The National Health Service (NHS) is the shared name of three of the four publicy funded healthcare systems in the United Kingdom. They are primarily funded through general taxation rather than requiring insurance payments.  First, let we know what the significance about the health insurance. It includes six parts:
1. Uninsured people receive less medical care and less timely care.
2. Uninsured people have worse health outcomes.
3. Lack of insurance is a fiscal burden for uninsured people and their families.
4. The benefits of expanding coverage outweigh the costs for added services
5. afety-net care from hospitals and clinics improves access to care but does not fully substitute for health insurance.
6. Cautions are appropriate in using these findings.

The health insurance takes many welfare to people, it is very significance to our society.
And relative to China, it is also a very important and necessary to chinese. China is a developing country, many systems are haltingly, and included health insurance, the big difference between China and UK is that it is free in UK but it is not in China. Of course, it has own charactristics, and the health insurance are divide into five parts. There are:


Individual Plans: Providing comprehensive and flexible cover, these plans are designed for individuals or families living outside of their home country.


Family Plans - These plans will offer complete protection for you and your loved ones no matter where you are in the world. Even if you are thinking about starting a family these plans are a great idea.


Group Plans -  Designed for groups of 2 or more people, these plans are perfect for a company, social club, or a sports team.


Travel Plans - Perfect for an international traveler, these plans can last for up to 12 months and are always tailored for your trip.


Teacher Plans -  These plans are designed with teachers in mind. They can offer the freedom and flexibility that you need, and are completely customizable.


Follow the economic developing, a great number people buy health insurance. If someone is unemployment or homelessness, the government will help them, ensure them have a basic guarantee.










References:
http://www.china-health-insurance.com/?gclid=CI6U36Hwt7ACFYt-fAod6Dr67w


http://www.urban.org/uploadedPDF/411569_importance_of_insurance.pdf

The UK as a diverse society

Ireland was one of England's oldest colonial possessions, dating back to the Middle Ages, although the whole island only effectively came under English control in the 17th century. 

Irish people have been the largest minority group in England for centuries, crossing backwards and forwards across the seas.

The most significant exodus followed the worst of a series of potato crop failures in the 1840s - the Great Famine. It is estimated that more than one million people died, and almost the same again emigrated.

By 1841, there was already a substantial Irish presence (291,000) living and working in many towns and cities of England and Wales 1.8% of the total population.

The contribution of the Irish to the enrichment of British life and culture is both incalculable and difficult to consider separately.

The exchange of cultural influences has been always been a two way process.  English still remains to be the most spoken language today. The native dialect can be found in some of the rural areas of Ireland. The Irish language was introduced by the Celts and many senior citizens can be found speaking in the traditional Irish language. 

Farming in the Irish culture dates way back into history. In the olden days, the ownership of cattle was considered to be a status symbol. At one time, agriculture was always the main activity. 

Although there is no official religion for Ireland, special consideration has been given to the Catholic Church. One can see the Roman Catholics, Methodists, Jewish, Presbyterianism and even a small percentage of other religions such as Islam existing in Ireland. 

The Irish are known for their love for music and dance. There are quite a number of bands that still play the traditional Irish music. The most famous a mongst the musicians was Turlough Carol who composed over 200 musical compositions. 

Ireland boasts the finest writers of all times. The Irish have made a significant contribution in the world of literature. This beautiful place even has 4 winners of the Nobel Prize for literature (20th century). Some of the early association of art is seen in the carvings that were found at sites at New-grange and illuminated manuscripts that belonged to the medieval period.

References: 

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/irish-culture.html 

http://www.movinghere.org.uk/galleries/histories/irish/irish.htm 

The London Olympic

The London Olympic 

1. Where is the Olympic torch first lit?

The Olympic torch first lit in Greece.

2. How is it lit?

It is lit from the sun's rays.

3. On which date does the torch relay begin in the UK?

The date is 18 May that the torch relay begin in the UK.

4. Who will be the first torch bearer in the UK?

Ben Ainslie will be the first torch bearer in the UK.

5. What is this person famous for?

He is famous for three-times Olympic gold medallion.

6. How many people will carry the torch across the UK?

Over 8000 people will carry the torch across the UK. 

7. How long will it take to reach the Olympic Stadium?

It will taken 70 days to reach the Olympic Stadium.

8. What does the design of the torch represent?

The Torch is made up of an inner and an outer aluminium alloy skin, held in place by a cast top piece and base, perforated by 8,000 circles.

Representing the inspirational stories of the 8,000 Torchbearers who will carry the Olympic Flame, the circles which run the length of the body of the Torch also offer a unique level of transparency. You can see right to the heart of the Torch and view the burner system which will keep the Olympic Flame alive on its journey around the UK.

The circles also help ensure heat is quickly dissipated, without being conducted down the handle, and providing extra grip.

The Torch stands 800mm high.

The Torch is being tested in BMW’s climatic testing facility in Munich to make sure it can withstand all weather conditions. BMW is a Supporting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.

Shape: the power of '3'

The triangular-shaped Torch was inspired by a series of 'threes' that are found in the history of the Olympic Games and the vision for the Olympic Movement:

Weight: as light as possible

· The three Olympic values of respect, excellence and friendship;

· The three words that make the Olympic motto – faster, higher, stronger; 

· The fact that the UK has hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, 1948 and will host them for the third time in 2012; and

· The vision for the London 2012 Olympic Games to combine three bodies of work – sport, education and culture.

More than half of the London 2012 Torchbearers are expected to be young people aged as young as 12, so the designers aimed to make the Torch as light as possible.

It is made from an special aluminium alloy developed for the aerospace and automotive industry. The alloy is lightweight but strong, with excellent heat resistance. The 8,000 circles also reduce the weight of the final design, whilst ensuring strength isn’t compromised. The Torch weighs 800 grams.

Colour: gold

The gold color embraces the qualities of the Olympic Flame – the brightness and the warmth of the light that it shines.

9. Who were the designers?

The Torch was designed by east Londoners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, who won the opportunity through a competitive tender run by the London 2012 Organising Committee and the Design Council.

10. From where does the Paralympic torch relay begin?

The Paralympic Torch Relay will begin in London, Greater Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh with the lighting of England’s flame.

11. What are the names of the Olympic mascots?

They are Wenlock and Mandeville.

12. What is the significance of the mascots' names? 

Wenlock, named after the Shropshire town, and Mandeville after the hospital are the 2012 London Olympics mascots. 

The Olympic torch first lit in Greece and it is lit from the sun' s rays at 18 May in the UK. Ben Ainslie, three-times Olympic gold medallion, whom will be the first torch bearer in the UK.

 As the ausrichter and local place, over 8000 people will carry the torch across the UK and it will taken about 70 days to reach the Olympic Stadium.

The Torch was designed by east Londoners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, who won the opportunity through a competitive tender run by the London 2012 Organising Committee and the Design Council. However, as the torch design, it has the particular means. Fox example, Representing the inspirational stories of the 8,000 trochbearers who will carry the Olympic Flame, the circles which run the length of the body of the Torch also offer a unique level of transparency. 

You can see right to the heart of the Torch and view the burner system which will keep the Olympic Flame alive on its journey around the UK.
Shape: the power of '3'

The triangular-shaped Torch was inspired by a series of 'threes' that are found in the history of the Olympic Games and the vision for the Olympic Movement:

Weight: as light as possible

· The three Olympic values of respect, excellence and friendship;

· The three words that make the Olympic motto – faster, higher, stronger; 

· The fact that the UK has hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, 1948 and will host them for the third time in 2012; and

· The vision for the London 2012 Olympic Games to combine three bodies of work – sport, education and culture.

More than half of the London 2012 Torchbearers are expected to be young people aged as young as 12, so the designers aimed to make the Torch as light as possible.

It is made from an special aluminium alloy developed for the aerospace and automotive industry. The alloy is lightweight but strong, with excellent heat resistance. The 8,000 circles also reduce the weight of the final design, whilst ensuring strength isn’t compromised. The Torch weighs 800 grams.

Beside the Olympic, it also has Paralympic. For the Paralympic torch, it relay begin in London, Greater Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh with the lighting of England’s flame. And the Olympic mascots names are Wenlock and Mandeville, it also has particular mean: Wenlock, named after the Shropshire town, and Mandeville after the hospital are the 2012 London Olympics mascots. 

References: 

http://www.london2012.com/media-centre/article=london-2012-offers-first-look-at-olympic-torch-design.html 

http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/

http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/the-torch/

The British Media - TV and Newspapers

What are the top 3 news stories on the following news channels today?

• BBC News

1. New Greece poll due as talks fail
2. Hollande becomes French president
3. Leveson warns over Hunt documents

• ITN news

1. Successful grape cultivation in Rajangana
2. Road labourer killed as a huge portion of soil caved in
3. ITN BIZ NEWS 2012-05-13: Sunday

• Channel 4 News

1. Francois Hollande sworn in as French president
2. Vultures circle Greece before bond deadline
3. Civil servants offered flexible work during games

What is the top story in the following newspapers online today?

• The Guardian

      Cheaper Fuel is Possible

• The Sun

      In their backyard Robert D. Bullard on the polities of where we put our trash

• The Daily Mirror

      No go Mario: Mancini insists Balotelli will stay at champions City

From these top stories, I choose one story in the BBC News to write a summary. The title of article is " New Greece poll due as talks fail ".

In elections on 6 May, a majority of Greek voters backed parties opposed to austerity plans demanded by the EU and IMF in return for two bailouts.

The Greek president was appoint a caretaker government on Wednesday.
The euro fell sharply on the news, Greek shares also fell before recovering slightly.

European leaders say that they will cut off funding for Greece if it rejects the bailout agreed in March.This would mean effective bankruptcy for Greece and its all but certain exit from the European single currency, analysts say.Syriza wants to renegotiate the bailout package but also wants to keep Greece in the euro. Greece must also decide whether to redeem an outstanding bond worth 436m euros which matures on Tuesday.

Crime and Punishment

9 August 2011, London roits. An extra 1,700 police officers were deployed in London, where shops were looted and buildings were set alight. The prime minister has returned early from his holiday to discuss the unrest, which first flared on Saturday after a peaceful protest in Tottenham over the fatal shooting of a man by police. At least 400 people have been arrested following a wave of "copycat criminal activity" across London over the past three days, the Met Police said. More than 69 people have been charged with various offences. (BBC News, 2011) And what reasons are leading to such a thing?


First of all, lack of parental control of individuals. The primary school is the most important thing to the children because it affects the develop and character of children. The parents good behaviors are also important to their children. Most of child take their parents as their hero, and child always like imitate parents behaviros. Therefore, parents should aviod some bad behaviours.

Secondly, poverty is also a key factor that can be lead to a person`s involvement in crime. The panel recommends that efforts are made to improve young people`s resistance to the peer pressure that leads them astray(The Guardian, 2012). A poverty wage in London is also shrinking, its debilitating effects on parents and children in poverty.It damages nutrition, an essential ingredient of healthy babies and a good education, which is likewise ignored. Parliament needs to wake up to the fact that the current system of social security is not fit for purpose. There will continue to be impoverished young people who, because survival and inequality are massive issues in this very expensive economy, will turn to crime.

The final part is racial discrimination. Racial discrimination is easy come into being diaphragm between different colour people, and to move forward a single step come into being contradiction, and break out conflict. Therefore, the laws against racial discrimination at work cover every part of employment. This includes recruitment, terms and conditions, pay and benefits, status, training, promotion and transfer opportunities, right through to redundancy and dismissal. It is in order to aviod riots.

As can be seen, there are three factors can cause the roit. Of course, it also has some another reasons that can cause riot. It may be argue that snatch the resources in the future. Therefore, in order to aviod this situation happened, the government should developing new resources.
















References:

BBC News(2011) Further riots in London as violence spreads across England. According to:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14450248 (Accessd at: 2012)

The Guardian(2012) The riots` deeper roots in poverty and alienation. According to: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/mar/29/riots-deeper-roots-poverty-alienation/print (Accessd at:2012)

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistic, purchasing and supply chain is a growing specialist area that is a key part of any business. Supply Chain Managers handle the majority of an organization`s spending and control international logistics.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management is my major after foundation course. I like this course. In my unreflecting acknowlegde about Logistics and Supply Chain Management, i think it is main about management and send the goods from there to here, so you should travel around the world. Because of i like management and travelling, and i hate to stand one place for long time, i choose Logistics and Supply Chain Management. And i think i am good at management because i often management some activities when i joined cycling association at the university.

Next, let` s talk about the major. According to find some books, i got some information about the major. Logistics and Supply Chain Management included six courses in the final year, such as Strategy, Global Business, Employment Experience, Supply Chain Management and Risk, Strategic Relationships and E-Business and Dissertaion. And what does these courses should teaching? Fox example, e-business. First, you should know about what the e-business is. Then, deeping understanding, business and systems. Last, the technical infrastructure for e-business. And the final part, the enviornment of e-business.

Last, the very important course is management. First, you should know "what does the manager do?". Then, you have to learn how to making decisions when you as a manager. Of course, if you want to be a successful manager, you should understanding "the setting for modern management" and "the social enviornment of management". Finally, management is large organization.

As i know, Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a very famous major in our school, and it also have a little difficult to graduate, but i don`t care because i just like it, and i know the habby is the most important thing.

I am looking forward it.

Term work

Team work means that a group of have the ability, who have faith in particular team, in order to a common goal mutual support cooperation the struggle process.

As we know, term work is very important for us, it can help and teaching us many things, such as: Build the study uenvironment, enhance the ability, many hands make right work, work innovation and improve the decision-making efficiency.

These two weeks, we were divided into groups, we work together. It is different with work by youself. For example, you can discuss with other people, sometime you don' t know some questions but your partner should be know, because personal power is limited. And sometimes, there are some divergence in some questions between you with partners, then everybody talk their ideas. At this time, it is a very important learning time, you can  adopt their ideas which you think it is useful. In total, term work is really helpful to us.

Most important thing is talk with our partner with english. It just only three foriegn people in my class, we just use english in class, we have not much time to communication with them, so we need more practise, and term work is a very useful method.
I like term work.