Benchmarking as a powerful total quality management tool

Like all other administration ideas and standards, Benchmarking has additionally experienced the trial of time and effectiveness. Truth be told, it was not until Xerox executed it in the late 70’s that Benchmarking has substantiated itself in the field of business the executives (Brown, 1992). During this time, Xerox was losing piece of the pie and feeling pressure from its rivals. While trying to get once more into the game, Xerox contrasted its tasks with its competitors'.After contrasting its quality guidelines with others', Xerox started probably the best pattern in the business world today (Rogers, 1991). In spite of the fact that there have been issues on in the case of Benchmarking must be considered as an independent administration idea from that of Total Quality Management (TQM), this paper would contend that Benchmarking is somewhat a fixing and a proficient apparatus in the usage of an effective TQM process. This paper additionally would contend that benchmarking ap plies not exclusively to assembling yet additionally to support industries.In truth, it has even brought up that benchmarking has been helpful in the money related administration of Higher Education organizations (Tang and Zari, 1998). Review OF BENCHMARKING The rule of benchmarking has been characterized in a few different ways relying upon the territory of TQM where its qualities and commitments have been pushed. The European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) characterizes it as: â€Å"The procedure of methodicallly looking at your own hierarchical structure, procedures and execution against those of good practice associations all around, so as to accomplish business excellence.Benchmarking gives the key interface among distinguishing and understanding the key rules for change and adjusting these to the truth of explicit associations in the worldwide economy† (Waston, 1993). The celebrated follower of TQM and benchmarking Mohamed Zairi characterizes it as â€Å"emul ating the best by ceaselessly actualizing change and estimating performance† (Zairi, 1996). In the two cases, benchmarking has its own imprint: permitting change for the best.Industry experts of benchmarking consider a benchmark is the standard of greatness against which to gauge and look at wherein benchmarks are execution measures: what number? How rapidly? How high? How low? (APQC, 1995). Benchmarks are realities; benchmarking empowers genuine improvement (Ammons, 1999). Benchmarking is really the way toward learning exercises about how best execution is cultivated by the exacting usage and work of best practices (APQC, 1995).Clearly, benchmarking goes past information social affair, examination and estimation. Benchmarking is a fixing in any all out quality administration development. Firms that need to know why or how another firm shows improvement over theirs follow the benchmarking idea (Greengard, 1995). Its utilization is quickening among U. S. firms that have receive d the TQM reasoning. Benchmarking is tied in with improving serious position, and utilizing ‘best practice' to animate radical development as opposed to looking for minor, gradual enhancements for notable execution (Certo, 1994).Due to changes in monetary variables, innovation, showcase requests and other social components, benchmarking as a TQM instrument doesn't endure just contrasting past strategic approaches with present so as to pick up business greatness, rather it requires an association to grasp these changes. For this situation, benchmarking in accordance with TQM is an ideal business apparatus toward worldwide seriousness (Saxl, 1992). This case has been demonstrated by benchmarking experts who were considered as best among the best in the realm of business.

My Life-Changing Decision

MY LIFE CHANGING DECISION ROSS BROWN ENGL 1301-270 SUSAN ROBBINS 4/2/2013 It was the start of spring around two years back a wet and melancholy day. I was thirty two years of age, unstable on meth and destitute. Made a beeline for jail for the third time, I was confronted with a groundbreaking choice, â€Å"do I turn myself in† or â€Å"do I continue running and take my chances†. It was a choice that would influence the ones I love the most, my kids. As I sat in the forested areas behind an overview, medicate invaded inn, I shut my eyes and everything I could see were the tears in my children eyes each opportunity they came to see me in prison.The ones that relied upon me for adoration and security, were currently miserable and terrified of me. They were as lost as I seemed to be. Considerations started to go through my mind, â€Å"have I bombed my youngsters as a father†, â€Å"do I need them to go down a similar way I went down† or â€Å"do I need to gi ve them a future and a dad to be pleased of†. Carrying on with the way of life I lived for a long time, showed me not to confide in individuals. Particularly authority figures. So the idea of turning myself in didn’t sound like a smart thought to me at that point. It left me confounded and scared.I could continue running, yet the previous ten years had been only a continoues cycle that consistently landed me back in jail and left my kids without a dad. I’ve consistently been known for taking risks. Turning myself in would require taking the greatest risk of my life, believing a position figure and the framework that I thought had just bombed me. My Pastor had consistently let me know â€Å"recovery needs to begin some place son†. At that point, in light of my kids, I had settled on my choice. I was going to turn myself in.As I opened my eyes, tears spilling down my face, the day appeared to abandon wet and bleak, to quiet and clear. I got my telephone and decided. I was to hand myself over to the specialists inside about fourteen days. On April 20,2011 I strolled into the Federal Halfway House. I was worn out, truly and intellectually. I didn't have a clue what's in store or what was anticipated from me. They gave me three suppers every day and a hard tangle to rest on. They gave transportation and the chance to get steady, in the event that you needed it. I needed it awful! It would require a great deal of exertion and assurance to endure the framework successfully.Not numerous ex criminals make it. They took a gander at me as another measurement when I previously showed up. You just have a specific measure of time to find a new line of work and start your recuperation. I battled, no one needed to recruit a recuperating ex con. I was beginning to think I was not going to make it. I was toward the finish of the dead line, they were needing feel free to send me back to jail. On the absolute a day ago the telephone rang, it was Bill Or r with Gym Bleacher Boards. He requested that I come in immediately for a meeting. I needed to land authorization from the position facilitator with the goal for that to happen.He was not having any desire to give me this last possibility at finding a new line of work. At that point all of a sudden my case manager, Ms. Woodson, appeared and said â€Å" simply give him this one final possibility before you send him back†. At the point when I showed up at Gym Bleacher Boards, I was anxious and had blended feelings about everything. As I stayed there looking out for my meeting with Bill, I said a little supplication to myself, â€Å" Lord, it would be ideal if you let me land this position, not for me, however for my children†. Bill came out of his office and called me in and I cleared the air regarding everything.By the time the meeting was finished, we were talking as though we had known each other for quite a long time. At that point he investigated at me and stated, à ¢â‚¬Å" Ross, everyone merits another opportunity at life, you are hired†. Inside two months I had the option to get my own place and out of the Federal Halfway House. Presently, after two years I recovered my family, a great job, and a lot of multi month old twin girls. As I think back on the day I settled on my choice, I understand I took a risk that completely changed me. Presently, I am ready to give my youngsters a future and a dad to be pleased with.

Diabetes Warning Signs

Diabetes Warning Signs Diabetes, also commonly referred to as the sugar disease, has become very common in today’s word. According to the report released by CDC in 2017, there are over 30 million adults with diabetes in the United States.The same report also estimates that over 84 million adults with prediabetes in the United States.According to the World Health Organization, diabetes contributes to a high number of strokes, kidney failure, blindness, heart attacks, and lower limb amputation.In 2016, diabetes was directly linked to an estimated 1.6 million deaths.Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders that cause high concentrations of blood sugar or blood glucose in the body. People with prediabetes also have abnormally high levels of blood sugar, although they have not yet developed diabetes.According to the CDC, failure to get treatment for prediabetes will lead to the development of diabetes within 5 years.Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough or any insulin, or when the body c annot effectively use the insulin it produces.Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose pass from the blood through to the cells to be used as energy, thereby helping regulate blood sugar in the body.When insulin is not produced, the glucose cannot pass through the cell membranes and therefore it remains in the bloodstream.Too much blood sugar can cause serious damage. In many cases, diabetes starts gradually and many people do not even realize that they have diabetes.In this article, we are going to look at the causes of diabetes, some of the warning signs of diabetes, as well as how the disease is diagnosed and treated.But first, let’s start by looking at the different types of diabetes.TYPES OF DIABETESThere are different types of diabetes. These include:Type 1 DiabetesIt was previously known as insulin-dependent, juvenile or childhood-onset diabetes, owing to the fact that this type of diabetes is usually detected during childhood. It is an auto-immune disease.In type 1 diabetes , the body does not produce insulin because its immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.People with this type of diabetes require a daily administration of insulin to survive hence the name, insulin-dependent diabetes.Type 2 DiabetesThis type of diabetes was previously called non-insulin-dependent, or adult-onset. It is a condition where the body ineffectively uses insulin because the cells have become resistant to insulin.It is the most common type of diabetes as it accounts at least 90%of all diabetes cases.People with this type of diabetes can often initially manage their condition through regular exercise and practicing a healthy, balanced diet.However, since diabetes is usually progressive, a high percentage of those with type 2 diabetes will require oral medication and/or insulin at a later stage.Gestational DiabetesIt is characterized by elevated blood sugar level (hyperglycemia) and it occurs in one in 25 women, without previous hist ory of diabetes, when they are pregnant.It usually comes with high risk of complication for both mother and child.The mothers always end up giving birth to high birth weight babies weighing 4kgs or more. This type of diabetes resolves after birth.However, both the mother and the child risk having Type 2 Diabetes in future.Pre-DiabetesThis happens when a person has high blood sugar levels above normal range but not high enough to constitute diabetes. It is sometimes referred to as borderline diabetes.The normal range for blood sugar is between 70-90 milligrams per deciliter whereas for those with diabetes have blood sugar higher than 126 mg/dl.People with pre-diabetes have blood sugar range of between 100-125 mg/dl. These people are at risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes.Other Types Of DiabetesThere are types of diabetes which are less common. They are monogenic diabetes and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.Monogenic Diabetes include conditions such as neonatal diabetes and maturity-onse t diabetes of the young (MODY), which refers to any of several hereditary forms of diabetes.These are usually caused by gene mutations that affect the body’s production of insulin.WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DIABETES?Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when there is little or no production of insulin in the body by the pancreas, or when the body does not respond to insulin.Insulin is the hormone responsible for helping glucose get into the body cells to be used for energy.The exact cause depends on the type of diabetes.However, all types of diabetes have one thing in common â€" the inability to properly manage the body’s insulin/glucose balance.Let’s look at the causes of different types of diabetes.Type 1 DiabetesType 1 Diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system views the insulin-producing cells (beta cells) as a threat and kills them.As a result the body is left with very little or no insulin to function normally.This is referred as an autoimmune reaction as the body a ttacks itself and produces antibodies that destroy the beta cells.The cause for this reaction is still unknown and apart from possible genetic predisposition, viral or bacterial infection and chemical toxins in food are believed to be triggers.When a person with Type 1 diabetes experiences the first symptoms, most of the beta cells in the pancreas have already been destroyed.There are various risk factors that contribute to the development of Type 1 diabetes. These include:Family history â€" a person is at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes if their parent or sibling has the disease.The presence of damaging immune cells (autoantibodies) increases the chances of getting the disease as these autoantibodies will fight and destroy the insulin producing cells in the pancreas.Race â€" Certain ethnicities are more predisposed to type 1 diabetes. For instance, in the United States, Caucasians are more likely to suffer from type 1 diabetes compared to African-Americans and Hispanic Americans .Environmental factors such as exposure to toxins and chemical compounds, viral infections, not breastfeeding, drinking cow’s milk and rapid weight gain in infants are all potential causes for Type 1 Diabetes. Toxins found in food and water may activate autoimmune mechanisms in genetically susceptible individuals, which in turn might result in pancreatic cell death. An example of such toxins is arsenic which occurs naturally in the environment.Pre-Diabetes And Type 2 DiabetesPre-diabetes, which can led to Type 2 Diabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to use insulin effectively.The cells develop resistance to insulin and the pancreas is unable to make enough insulin to overcome the resistance.Therefore, instead of glucose moving into the cells in the body, it builds up in the blood stream.It is still uncertain why exactly this happens, but there are some known predisposing factors.Some overwhelming factors include being overweight and a family history of Type 2 Diabetes.However not everyone who has Type 2 Diabetes is overweight.By the time one is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, 50% of the beta cells in the pancreas have already been destroyed.It may take years before the diagnosis is made and before that the buildup of the glucose in the bloodstream exposes one to cardiovascular disease.The following factors increase the risk of one developing Type 2 Diabetes:Obesity/being overweight. The more fatty tissues one has, the more resistant cells are to insulin.A family history of diabetesAlthough it has not been completely prove, people of south Asian descent, African, Africa-Caribbean, black American and Hispanic are more likely to have Type 2 Diabetes.High blood pressureRisk of developing Type 2 Diabetes increases as one gets older.A history of gestational diabetes and giving birth to a baby weighing 4Kg or more.Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)DepressionPhysical inactivity. Physical activity helps one control their weight. It also uses up glucose as energy and make the cells more sensitive to insulin.High cholesterolSmokingAcanthosis nigricansRecent studies have also linked Type 2 diabetes to chronic hepatitis C infection, poor sleep quality, impaired lung function, gout, infertility, obesity in children, early or late menopause, job insecurity and irregular shift work, drinking sugary beverages, and being on antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS.Gestational DiabetesThis occurs in 2-10% of all pregnancies and it usually disappears after giving birth. However, these women are always at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.Although the cause of this type of Diabetes is unclear, it is attributed to the weight gain during pregnancy and also a family history of diabetes.Weight gain and the changing hormonal balance makes it more difficult for the body to keep up with its need for insulin.This may result to gestational diabetes.Consequently as the pregnancy develops, the placenta produces insulin blocking hormones which ma y cause the pregnant woman’s glucose level to raise up if there is not enough insulin to counteract this effect.Though it may be temporary, untreated gestational diabetes can damage the health of both the baby and the mother.The mother risks giving birth to a baby with high weight, congenital heart , central nervous system abnormalities, and skeletal muscle malformations. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include;Being overweightHaving pre-diabetesFamily history of Type 2 diabetesHistory of gestational diabetesHormone disorder such as polycystic ovary syndromeHigh blood pressureAgePreviously giving birth a baby that weighed at least 4.5 kg or had a birth defectEarly onset of menstruationThyroid dysfunction during pregnancyWARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES Here, we are going to look at some of the warning signs of Type 2 diabetes, since it is the most common type of diabetes.Like I mentioned earlier, the symptoms of diabetes appear gradually, and many people do not know that they have diabetes until it is too late.Some of the signs that you might have type 2 diabetes include:Frequent UrinationAs the levels of glucose in your blood increase, the kidneys step in to try and get rid some of this excess glucose from the blood.This means you have to urinate more often to get rid of this excess urine, especially during the night.Extreme ThirstThis is another common warning sign of diabetes. The high blood glucose level is enough to cause thirst on its own.However, this is made worse by the fact that you are losing a lot of water due to frequent urination.This results in a person feeling thirstier than usual, and drinking water does not quench the thirst.Increased HungerNormally, when you eat, the food is converted to glucose, which then provides energy for your body.However, when you have diabetes, your body’s ability to absorb glucose from the blood is compromised, and therefore the body assumes that you do not have glucose to fuel it.This triggers a constant hunger as your body tries to look for more fuel. Sometimes, you might even start losing weight despite eating more.FatigueSince your body is unable to efficiently absorb glucose from the body, there isn’t enough glucose to keep your cells energized.This can result in fatigue.Numbness and Pain in the LimbsPeople with diabetes also tend to experience numbness or a tingling sensation in the feet, toes, hands, and fingers.This is caused by diabetic neuropathy, or damage of the nerves due to diabetes.In many cases, this happens after years of living with diabetes, though it can also appear as an early warning sign.Slow Healing WoundsIf you have diabetes, wounds take so long to heal, regardless of how small they are.This is usually because diabetes causes a narrowing of the blood vessels, resulting in nutrients and white blood cells taking much longer to get to the wound.Additionally, diabetes also compromises the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight infections.Blurry VisionEx cess glucose in the blood affects the tiny blood vessels within the eye and cause some fluids to seep into your eye lenses. The changing levels of fluid in your body also contribute to this.As a result, your eye lenses swell up and change their shape, resulting in blurred vision.In most cases, this blurry vision will resolve by itself. It is advisable to see an eye doctor immediately so that they can determine the cause of the blurriness.Dark Patches on the SkinPeople with diabetes also develop dark, velvety discolorations on the skin, especially in the neck, armpits, and groin region.These patches are caused by the excessive insulin in your blood.If you start seeing any of the above symptoms, you should seek medical advice right away.DIAGNOSIS OF DIABETESAnyone exhibiting symptoms linked to diabetes or is at risk for the disease should be tested.Diagnosis is usually done by simply testing the blood sugar levels.Women are always routinely tested for gestational diabetes during their pre-natal visits in their second or third trimester.The following tests are used for screening diabetesFinger Prick Test or the Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPGT)This the most common and easiest test of them all and it can be done at a clinic or a pharmacy.The doctor or nurse will prick the finger with a lancet to drawn blood for testing.A small drop of blood is then added onto the testing strip of a glucose meter.The meter reads the strip and then displays a number which is the blood glucose level. A level of 126 mg/dl or more indicates that one has diabetes.A fasting blood glucose test might be done to confirm diagnosis. This is usually done after one has fasted for eight hours.Oral Glucose Tolerance TestThis test is normally done after two hours when one has had a sugary drink that contains 75g of glucose. Blood-glucose levels must be previously measured before having the drink.The aim of this test is to check your body’s response to sugar intake and the production of insulin. A level of 200 mg/dl glucose in your blood (or higher) indicates that you have diabetes.The Glycated Hemoglobin (Hba1c) TestHbA1c refers to glycated hemoglobin.When hemoglobin, a protein in your red blood cells, combines with the glucose in your blood, it becomes glycated.The HbA1c test measures the levels of glycated hemoglobin in your blood. The aim of this test is to give an indication of the levels of glucose in your blood over the past 3 months.This is because the red blood cells have a lifespan of about 3 months.The results show a percentage of the glycated hemoglobin in your blood.The higher the reading, the more likely you are to have diabetes. Any reading above 6.5% is confirmation of diabetes.Pregnant women can also be tested for gestational Diabetes using the glucose challenge test and the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT).With the Glucose challenge test, a health care professional will draw blood 1 hour after drinking a sweet liquid containing glucose.One does not need to fast for this test. If blood glucose is too high, 135mg/dl to 140mg/dl or more, one may need to return for an oral glucose tolerance test while fasting.With OGTT, blood glucose is measured after fasting for at least 8 hours.First, a health care practitioner will draw blood. Then one will have to drink a liquid containing glucose.For diagnosing gestational diabetes, blood will be drawn every hour for 2 to 3 hours.If two or more of the hourly tests show a high blood glucose level, it means that you gestational diabetes.TREATMENT OF DIABETESType 1 DiabetesThere exists no cure for Type 1 Diabetes and those affected have to live with the disease while managing it.Due to the extensive advancement on optimal management of Type 1 Diabetes, people with this disease have a shot at quality life.With Type 1 Diabetes it means that the body is producing very little or no insulin in the body thus administration of artificial insulin will be required.Therefore the only recommended treatment for Type 1 Diabetes is insulin.Immediately diagnosis is made, one is supposed to start insulin treatment and this will go on for the rest of their life.Most things change after diagnosis and one has to make adjustments due to the disease.One will be required to master the tools used in administering insulin, syringes, insulin pens and pumps, since they will have to do it on their own.In addition to taking Insulin, one’s lifestyle will also be affected.They will need to live a healthy, active lifestyle that includes a balanced, nutritious diet.Type 2 DiabetesWith Type 2 Diabetes, lifestyle change is mandatory.One’s lifestyle and/or medication will have to work together to bring the level of blood glucose under control.One is advised to consult a personal dietitian who will help in coming up with a personal eating program that fits your needs and preferences that does not compromise a healthy diet.This will be a lifetime adjustment.The key principles of medical management are:Regular  blood-glucose self-monitoring  as a part of daily living.Prescription of diabetes medication  or even insulin.Learning how and when to make adjustments in your medication doses to prevent high or low blood-glucose levels.Learning about complications that may result from diabetes and how to prevent, identify and treat them.Gestational DiabetesNormally, gestational diabetes is managed by eating a healthy diet and being physical fit.However, there is a small percentage of pregnant women diagnosed with the disease, who have to use insulin injection throughout their pregnancies.Women with Gestational Diabetes are advised to;Maintain a healthy weight.Eat small portions of food.Include fiber-rich carbohydrates in their meals.Meals should be lightly cooked and low in fat.Opt for foods with a high fiber content.Avoid foods and drinks that contain large amounts of sugar.By following these directions, they will be able to carry the baby to term without minimal or no complications.After the b aby is born, Gestational diabetes disappears.DIABETES COMPLICATIONSHigh blood sugar levels damages organs and tissues throughout your body.The higher the levels of glucose in your blood and the longer you live with diabetes, the more likely you are to develop complications.Complications that may arise due to diabetes include;Heart diseaseStrokeKidney diseaseEye problemsDental diseaseNerve damageFoot problemsHearing lossSkin conditionsDepressionAlzheimer’s diseaseIn gestational diabetes complications include still birth, miscarriage, high weight baby, risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, and low blood sugar for the baby.Whilst there is no preventive measures for Type 1 Diabetes, other diabetes can be prevented. Type 2 which accounts for 85-90% of all cases worldwide can be prevented or delayed by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.This can be archived by engaging in physical activities, maintaining normal body weight and eating a healthy, balanced diet.A healthy diet constitutes eating foods with high fiber content, whole grains and choosing fats with low cholesterol levels.Avoiding sugary beverages and eating less red meat and other sources of saturated fats will keep the disease at bay.Smoking is also associated with causing diabetes, therefore it is advised to stop smoking.WRAPPING UPDiabetes has become a menace all over the world, with a very high number of people suffering from the disease.Considering that a high number of those with diabetes do not even know they have the disease, the best thing to do is to be very observant and seek medical advice immediately you notice any of the warning signs associated with diabetes.In addition, you can reduce the risk of developing the condition by having a balanced, healthy diet, exercising regularly, watching your weight, avoiding bad habits such as smoking, and generally living a healthy lifestyle.

Comparing and Contrasting Literary Forms - 691 Words

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Art of Patient Health Care 2019

Nothing speaks more about the reputation of a company than the loyalty of its customers. Aurora Health Care has a mantra which reflects the company and speaks to why its customers are so loyal: There is a better way to provide health care. That says it all. As a company, Aurora Health Care is constantly working on providing that better way. Aurora Health Care innovates and isnt afraid to show the world the fruits of its labors. In fact, Aurora Health Care continues its legacy by training future doctors and healthcare workers in the art of patient care, and by reinventing the way health care works. A closer look at Aurora will reveal the details. Aurora Health Care holds a unique position in the healthcare industry. Aurora Health Care has 250 locations in 75 Wisconsin communities. The Aurora Health Care Organization includes 14 hospitals, 103 clinics, over 3000 network physicians, and several specialized treatment centers. 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Bonnie clutched the banana-nut muffin to her chest as if it was some kind of sacred offering. She just could not bring herself to knock on Matt’s door. Instead, she turned big pleading brown eyes on Meredith and Elena. We will write a custom essay sample on The Hunters: Moonsong Chapter Thirteen or any similar topic only for you Order Now â€Å"Oh, Bonnie,† Meredith muttered, reaching past her, shifting the pile of bagels and the carton of orange juice she was carrying, and rapping loudly on the door. â€Å"I don’t know what to say,† Bonnie whispered back, agonized. Then the door opened, and Matt appeared, red-eyed and pale. He seemed somehow smal er and more hunched into himself than Bonnie had ever seen him. Overwhelmed with pity, she forgot al about being nervous and launched herself into his arms, dropping the muffin in the process. â€Å"I’m so sorry,† she choked out, tears running down her face. Matt held on to her tightly, bending over and burying his head in her shoulder. â€Å"It’s okay,† she said final y, desperately, patting the back of his head. â€Å"I mean, no, it’s not †¦ of course it’s not †¦ but we love you, we’re here.† â€Å"I couldn’t help him,† Matt said dul y, his face stil pressed against Bonnie’s neck. â€Å"I tried my best, but he died anyway.† Elena and Meredith joined them, wrapping their arms around Matt from either side. â€Å"We know,† Elena said, rubbing his back. â€Å"You did everything you could for him.† Matt pul ed out of their arms eventual y and gestured around the room. â€Å"Al this stuff is his,† he said. â€Å"His parents don’t feel like they’re ready to clear out his things yet, they told the police. It’s kil ing me to see it al stil here when he’s not. I thought about packing it up for his parents, but there’s a possibility that the police might want to look through his stuff.† Bonnie shuddered at the thought of what Christopher’s parents must be going through. â€Å"Have something to eat,† Meredith said. â€Å"I bet you haven’t eaten for ages. Maybe it’l help you feel better.† Al three girls fussed around, fixing the breakfast they’d brought for Matt, then convincing him to taste something, anything. He drank some juice and picked at a bagel, his head lowered. â€Å"I was at the police station al night,† he said. â€Å"I had to keep going over and over what happened.† â€Å"What did happen?† Bonnie asked tentatively. Matt sighed. â€Å"I real y wish I knew. I just saw somebody dressed in black running away from Christopher. I wanted to chase him, but Chris needed my help. And then he died. I tried, but I couldn’t do anything.† His forehead creased into a frown. â€Å"The real y weird thing, though,† he said slowly, â€Å"is that, even though I saw a person running away, the police think Christopher was attacked by some kind of animal. He was †¦ pretty ripped up.† Elena and Meredith exchanged an alert glance. â€Å"A vampire?† said Meredith. â€Å"Or a werewolf, maybe?† â€Å"I was wondering about that,† Matt admitted. â€Å"It makes sense.† Without seeming to notice, he finished his bagel, and Elena took advantage of his distraction to slip some fruit onto his plate. Bonnie wrapped her arms around herself. â€Å"Why?† she asked. â€Å"Why is it that, wherever we go, weird, scary things happen around us? I thought that once we left Fel ‘s Church things would be different.† No one argued with her. For a little while, they al sat quietly, and Bonnie felt as if they were huddling together, trying to protect themselves from something cold and horrible. Final y, Meredith reached out and took an orange slice off Matt’s plate. â€Å"The first thing we need to do, then, is to investigate and try to figure out if these attacks and disappearances are supernatural.† She chewed thoughtful y. â€Å"As much as I hate to say it, we should probably get Damon on this. He’s good at this kind of thing. And Stefan should know what’s going on, too.† She looked at Elena, her voice gentle. â€Å"I’l talk to them, okay, Elena?† Elena shrugged. Bonnie could tel she was trying to keep her expression blank, but her lips were trembling. â€Å"Of course,† she said after a minute. â€Å"I’m sure they’re both checking things out anyway. You know how paranoid they are.† â€Å"Not without reason,† Meredith said dryly. Matt’s eyes were wet. â€Å"Whatever happens, I need you to promise me something,† he said. â€Å"Please, be careful. I can’t – let’s not lose anyone else, okay?† Bonnie snuggled closer to him, putting her hand on his. Meredith reached over and placed her hand over both of theirs, and Elena added hers to the pile. â€Å"We’l take care of one another,† Elena said. â€Å"A vow,† said Bonnie, trying to smile. â€Å"We’l always watch out for one another. We’l make sure everyone is safe.† At that moment, as they murmured in agreement, she was sure they could do it. Meredith pivoted and stepped forward, swinging her staff down to strike at Samantha’s heavily padded knees. Samantha dodged the blow, then jabbed her own staff straight toward Meredith’s head. Meredith blocked the blow, then thrust her staff at Samantha’s chest. Samantha staggered backward and lost her footing. â€Å"Wow,† she said, rubbing her col arbone and looking at Meredith with a mixture of resentment and appreciation. â€Å"That hurt, even with the padding. I’ve never trained with anyone so strong before.† â€Å"Oh, Well,† Meredith said modestly, feeling absurdly pleased, â€Å"I practice a lot.† â€Å"Uh-huh,† Samantha said, eyeing her. â€Å"Let’s take a break.† She flopped down on the mat, and Meredith, her staff balanced lightly in one hand, sat beside her. It wasn’t her staff, of course, not her special hunting one. She couldn’t bring her heirloom slayer staff to the gym – it was too clearly a customized deadly weapon. But she’d been delighted to learn that Samantha could fight with a four-foot-long jo staff and that she had an extra. Samantha was quick and smart and fierce, one of the best sparring partners she’d ever had. Fighting, Meredith was able to block out the helpless feeling she’d had in Matt’s room this morning. There was something so pathetic about seeing al Christopher’s things sitting there ready for him, when he was never coming back. He had one of those weird little fake Zen gardens on his desk, the sand neatly groomed. Maybe just the day before, Christopher had picked up the tiny rake in his hand and smoothed the sand, and now he’d never touch anything again. And it was her fault. Meredith squeezed her staff, her knuckles whitening. She had to accept that. If she had the power of being a potent force against darkness, a hunter and slayer of monsters, she had the responsibility, too. Anything that got through and kil ed someone in her territory was Meredith’s failure and her shame. She had to work harder. Practice more, go out patrol ing the campus, keep people safe. â€Å"Are you al right?† Samantha’s voice broke through Meredith’s thoughts. Startled, Meredith saw Samantha staring at her with wide, solemn dark eyes, taking in Meredith’s gritted teeth and clenched fists. â€Å"Not entirely,† said Meredith dryly. â€Å"Um.† She felt like she had to explain her grimness. â€Å"Did you hear about what happened last night, the guy who was kil ed?† Samantha nodded slowly, her expression unreadable. â€Å"Well, he was the roommate of a real y good friend of mine. And I was with my friend today, trying to help him. It was †¦ upsetting.† Samantha’s face seemed to harden, and she scrambled up on her knees. â€Å"Listen, Meredith,† she said, â€Å"I promise you this isn’t going to happen again. Not on my watch.† â€Å"On your watch?† Meredith asked mildly. Suddenly, it felt hard to breathe. â€Å"I have responsibilities,† Samantha said. She dropped her eyes to her hands. â€Å"I’m going to catch this kil er.† â€Å"It’s a big job,† Meredith said. It wasn’t possible, was it? But Samantha was such a good fighter, and what she was saying †¦ why would she think she was responsible for stopping the kil er? â€Å"What makes you think you can do it?† she asked. â€Å"I know this is difficult to believe, and I shouldn’t even be tel ing you, but I need your help.† Samantha was looking straight into her eyes, practical y vibrating with earnestness. â€Å"I’m a hunter. I was raised to†¦ I have a sacred trust. Al my family for generations, we’ve fought against evil. I’m the last of us. My parents were kil ed when I was thirteen.† Meredith gasped, shocked, but Samantha shook her head fiercely, pushing Meredith’s sympathy away. â€Å"They hadn’t finished training me,† she continued, â€Å"and I need you to help me get better, get faster. I’m not strong enough yet.† Meredith stared at her. â€Å"Please, Meredith,† Samantha said. â€Å"I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. People are depending on me.† Unable to stop herself, Meredith started to laugh. â€Å"It’s not a joke,† Samantha said, jumping to her feet, her fists clenched. â€Å"This is†¦ I shouldn’t have said anything.† She stalked toward the door, her back as straight as a soldier’s. â€Å"Samantha, wait,† Meredith cal ed. Samantha whirled back toward her with a face ful of fury. Meredith took a quick breath and tried desperately to remember something she’d learned as a child but never had occasion to use. Crooking her pinkies together, she drew up her thumbs to make a triangle, the secret sign of greeting between two hunters. Samantha just stared at her, face perfectly blank. Meredith wondered if she remembered the sign correctly. Had Samantha’s family even taught it to her? Meredith knew there were other families out there, but she had never met any of them before. Her parents had left the hunter community before she was born. Then Samantha, moving as quickly as she ever had when they’d sparred, was before her, gripping her arms. â€Å"For real?† Samantha said. â€Å"Are you serious?† Meredith nodded, and Samantha threw her arms around her and clutched her tightly. Her heart was beating so hard that Meredith could feel it. Meredith stiffened at first – she wasn’t the touchy-feely type, despite being best friends with wildly affectionate Bonnie for years – but then relaxed into the hug, feeling Samantha’s slim, muscular body under her arms, so like her own. She had the strangest feeling of familiarity, as if she had been lost and had now found her true family at last. Meredith knew she could never say any of that, and part of her felt like she was betraying Elena and Bonnie just by thinking that way, but she couldn’t help it. Samantha pul ed away, smiling and weepy, wiping at her eyes and nose. â€Å"I’m acting stupid,† she said. â€Å"But this is the best thing that ever happened to me. Together, we can fight this.† She gave a half-hysterical sniff and gazed at Meredith with huge shining eyes. â€Å"I feel like I’ve made a new best friend,† she said. â€Å"Yes,† Meredith said – not weeping, not laughing, cool as ever on the outside but, inside, feeling like she was breaking into happy pieces – â€Å"yes, I think you’re right.† How to cite The Hunters: Moonsong Chapter Thirteen, Essay examples

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