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Introduction Interior monologue, otherwise known as the inner voice, refers to a passage of text that is used to explain a character’s thoughts deep within (Heidel 6). In this case we are to look at the interior monologue of Urshanabi at his encounter with Gilgamesh at the time of crossing the waters of death. It is therefore important that we first have an understanding of this particular setting before conclusively determining his internal monologue (Kramer 84). From their encounter, we can come up with the following as the interior monologue of Urshanabi: Interior monologue of Urshanabi when he notices Gilgamesh You are so weak, have you eaten anything? Can you not even put a smile on your face? I bet you have come a long way Your face is so disfigured How come you are walking all over looking this way? Interior monologue of Urshanabi when asked the way to Utnapishtim Do you not realize that the only way is across this Dead Sea, and that you are the one who has made it even worse? Yes, those stone things you smashed, they were to help us across, you have even gone to the extent of pulling out their retaining ropes Just imagine! Listen, the only option we have now is to acquire some punting poles, now that you have an axe that will be much cheaper Now you have to get to the forest as fast as possible, make sure you get at least three hundred punting poles. You better make sure each one of them is sixty cubits long After that strip them and place caps on each and use the most efficient way to ensure they reach the boat Interior monologue of Urshanabi at the Waters of Death Now, here you have to be very careful Gilgamesh, you see that punting pole? Yes, that one there, pick it up and use it to wade through the waters Remember to be cautious enough, and let not your hand pass over the waters of death Yes that is okay, now you can do the same with the remaining poles until you are safe on the other side Themes It is important in the analyzing of the themes of this story that we get to know an overview of what this particular passage is all about. To start with we will understand the background of the story and the circumstances that made this particular incident to occur. Gilgamesh is a Babylonian story about a rather patriotic leader who sets in motion an attack against a monster. In life he eventually meets Enkidu, his counterpart with similar features and of a common likeness as him. U
Characteristics of the aggregate Hispanics are people whose origins are associated with Spain and Portugal. However, the “US government maintains that Hispanic persons are those that can trace their origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central America and South America, and other Spanish cultures” (Gutierrez, Gimple, Dallo, Foster & Ohagi, 2011, p. 214). However, it is worth to note that Brazil is not included in the list of origins. Several studies have shown that Hispanics have the highest chances of developing type-2 diabetes. Nonetheless, the probability varies based on the ethnic group of a person and other factors, which may include the time that he or she has lived in America (Nwasuruba, Osuagwu, Bae, Singh & Egede, 2009). In the US, there are about fifty million Hispanics, contributing to sixteen percent of the total population. A recent study conducted to assess the number of Hispanics who have developed type-2 diabetes demonstrated that 16.9% of the Hispanic community in the US is associated with the condition, a relatively high proportion compared with the 10.2% of the non-Hispanic communities. As shown in other populations living in the nation, an increase in age is correlated with an increase in the probability of developing the condition. The prevalence of the disease among Hispanic females is 50%, while for males is 44.3%. An increase in the period that one spends in the US correlates with the chances of developing the disease. Fifty-two percent of all Hispanic diabetic patients are associated with poor ways of controlling blood sugars. Sadly, 49.5% of the people do not have health insurance, implying that they merely access high-quality healthcare services. Various bodies in the nation have been working to reduce the negative impacts caused by diabetes to people from all ethnic groups (Hay, Katon, Ell, Lee & Guterman, 2012). For example, the American Diabetes Association is at the forefront of fighting the disease and helping persons who are affected by it (Leyva, Zagarins, Allen & Welch, 2010). It achieves its goals by funding research on diabetes and delivering healthcare services to thousands of patients. From the information above, it is evident that the Hispanic community is the most affected group by the health condition in America. Thus, it will be essential to address the group in this project to reduce mortality and prevalence rates in the future. Clearly, type-2 diabetes is a major problem since it affects people across all ages, but its prevalence increases with ages of citizens. As shown by the statistical data, such as prevalence rates and distribution of males and females, there should be effective approaches to preventing the disease in the US. Prevention of type-2 diabetes can be achieved by adopting many strategies, some of which can be based on the geographical locations of patients, gender, and age. However, it appears that geographical areas of Hispanics in the nation do not determine their chances of developing the condition. The three levels of prevention From a public health perspective, epidemiology is involved with “preventing and controlling diseases in human populations” (Frie
Advantages of the hybrid contract to the small-business owner A contract that is comprised of at least two contracts is known as a hybrid contract. The most common types of contracts are cost-plus contracts, fixed-price contracts, performance-based contracts, among other types of contracts. There are other types of contracts, but they may differ based on the context in which they are applied. A hybrid contract has several benefits for a small business owner. For instance, the small business owner can qualify for multiple types of contracts. The hybrid contract will increase the chances of the small business owner securing a contract. In case the government is offering a fixed price contract and a performance-based contract, then a hybrid contractor can qualify for both of them and the chances of being chosen are higher compared to bidding for a single contract (Jarnagin, 2008). A bidding process that is sealed is characterized by bids being closed up in envelopes, such that the bidders are not aware of the amount that their competitors have placed. All those who are bidding submit their bids in a glued envelop to the auctioneer. Only the highest bidder is chosen. This system reduces the chances of a small business owner winning the bid considering that the small business owner is limited in terms of financial strength. Small business owners do not have enough money, thus they may not be able to table high bids compared to the big business owners. However, I believe I stand a better chance of getting the bid as a hybrid contractor. I can also strive to table a high bid to further boost my chances and believe the government will select my bid. How a small business could benefit from the use of micro-purchases at the local navy base The local navy base operates under government procurements. Most of the government procurement transactions are normally micro-purchases in that they are normally acquisitions of goods that are of low cost. In such purchases, there are few or no soliciting competitiveness quotations. However, the contracting officer will have to determine whether the prices are reasonable or not (Office of the Federal Register (US), 2011). The officer will only give the bid when the price is considered reasonable. All those who have applied and qualified for the supplies will be equitably given the purchases. One of the reasons why the government prefers this type of purchase is that it reduces administrative payments. The streamlined payment procedures are also reduced. Small businesses benefit from these types of purchases in that their chances of doing business with the government increase substantially. Small businesses do not have to spend a lot of money in bidding for such purchases. Therefore, their operating costs are reduced considerably. Moreover, they are placed in a better position to make relatively high profits. The major aim of micro-purchases in governm
Although there are several tragic pages in American history, the Middle Passage occupies a special place for the grief and hardships it used to bring to millions of people for centuries. It was a part of the Transatlantic voyage, intended to bring African slaves from their motherland. The dedicated documentary by Steven Spielberg provides a depiction of the emotions experienced by those people during the journey and their destiny after it. Starting from the overview of the slave trade, it then describes a typical voyage from the captives’ perspective. The documentary dwells on the conditions created for those people and their reactions to them. It gives some details on the losses occurred during the transportation and on the fights emerged on board of the ships. Finally, some information on the end of slavery and its impact on modern civilization is provided. Thus, the video contains several valuable themes deserving of a specific review. Among the numerous terms contained in the documentary, it is first reasonable to mention the one defining the overall impact of the Middle Passage. It is “the point of no return,” which refers to the slave-trading castles built on the African coast (The Middle Passage 00:14:00-00:15:00). In addition to emphasizing the strength of these buildings, this term indicates their profound psychological impact. The captives held there were about to start a journey of several months, which would change their lives forever. They were taken apart from their families and traditions and did not know what to expect in the future. The sunrise they experienced onboard was the last time they would see their homeland. Moreover, this was also the moment dramatically changing the world, ruining the African culture, and creating a new multinational society. Therefore, it was a point of no return for every single person and the entire civilization. The second theme reflected throughout the documentary is the humiliation of people in the slave-trading process. The captives were treated totally like animals, and no one valued their lives. An image of a child left to die because nobody would buy him is a perfect example of such an attitude. Europeans prevented Africans from using their language, engaging in culture, and keeping local traditions (The Middle Passage 00:27:00-00:28:00). Finally, upon arrival in the United States, they were sold at a market designed for cattle and inspected nude by prospective buyers. This was a total humiliation of people, unbearable for many of them. Another topic clearly tied to the previous one is the resistance on board the slave trade ships. Not willing to surrender, Africans turned to revolts, resulting in over three hundred documented cases of uprisings (The Middle Passage 00:29:00-00:31:00). The most famous of them occurred in 1839 when fifty-three slaves led by Cinque captured their ship. After a lengthy trial that attracted the attention of many prominent figures, the United States Supreme Court ruled that they should be freed, citing eve
Introduction The term multimodal transport has been defined by various scholars and organizations. According to the UNCTAD, “ ‘International multimodal transport’ means the carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport on the basis of a multimodal transport contract from a place in one country at which the goods are taken in charge by the multimodal transport operator to a place designated for delivery situated in a different country…” (UNCTAD, 2001). It is also defined as the, “a transport system usually operated by one carrier with more than one mode of transport under the control or ownership of one operator. It involves the use of more than one means of transport such as a combination of truck, railcar, aeroplane or ship in succession to each other e.g. a container line which operates both a ship and a rail system of double stack trains.” (United Nation2003). The advantages of multimodal transport include minimizing the time lost at the transshipment points. A transport operator will maintain the communication links and will guide the interchange and the transportation of the goods at the transshipment points. Multimodal transport reduces the amount of documents that have to be filled and formalities that is required at each segment of the transport chain. Multimodal transport has also helped many importers and exporters to reduce the cost incurred during transportation of their goods. Multimodal transport is important in all nations in today’s economy. At the international level, doubling of transport costs can reduce trade flows by more than 80%.Empirical evidence underlines that raising transport costs by 10% reduces trade volumes by more than 20% (Dr. Jean-Paul & Dr. Claude, 2011). Today, traditional transport means are insufficient hence the need for multimodal transport. This paper will thus discuss whether improvements in the physical infrastructure or legal infrastructure are the best way to facilitate multimodal transport based on the above definitions. Physical infrastructure: the need for physical infrastructure Improvement Several physical infrastructure improvements are needed to help facilitate multimodal transport and logistics services in all countries. In present day, it has been accepted that there is need for containerization when it comes to transportation of merchandise. In multimodal transport, containers are the most used in while transporting goods. Cargo that has been packed in containers requires less space and personnel at the ports and warehouses. Multimodal transport requires infrastructures such as port, road, and rail infrastructure (De Wit, 1995). If the infrastructure is lacking or poorly maintained then this hinders multimodal transport and makes it hard for the transport providers. Many developing countries lack
Plastic Bags, Their Importance, Production, and Environmental Issues The problems of global warming and the preservation of the environment are the main key issues that disturb ecologists all over the world. On the assumption of their views on the ablation and environmental depletion, governments of different countries make their steps to this problem solution. However, the benefits of the assumed measures are rather questionable. For instance, in such countries like Italy, Ireland, China, or South Africa, there exist many legislative acts prohibiting or limiting the use of plastic bags. Nevertheless, taking into consideration the results of the latest ecological researches in this sphere, such kind of solution may seem rather ambiguous. Many ecologists state that on a closer view an ecological impact of plastic bags is much lower than this figure of paper bags (Equinox Center 8). At the same time over the last years, the major focus of efforts in the field of environmental protection is concentrated on a limitation of the use of plastic bags. There is a widely spread opinion that plastic bags are the main source of environmental contamination. During a process of their production, a huge amount of repugnant substances are evolved. Moreover, in the natural environment process of plastic bags decomposition are very slow and their utilization causes irreparable environmental damage. Apart from their slow decomposition, plastic bags have many other disadvantages. For instance, the production of plastic bags is very energy-consuming, they cause pollution to marine life and they are the main source of waste deposits. At the same time, there is a tendency to exaggerate the effect produced by plastic bags on the environment in comparison with paper bags. To investigate all the benefits and disadvantages of these types of bags in the ecological aspect and to find out the least harmful material, it is necessary to research all the processes of their production and utilization. The main claim of the current paper is all about a true worth of a plastic bag as one of the most frequently used types of goods’ containers and transportation means, it’s recycling, decomposition, and reusability processes, and the effects on the environment and economics. Though plast
Although the introduction of innovative health management tools has introduced numerous options for advancing the efficacy of care with the help of IT and ICT devices, the significance of face-to-face healthcare delivery remains high. Rural older adults require personal communication with nurses and healthcare staff members especially badly due to the obstacles to receiving healthcare services (Hash, Jurkowski, & Krout, 2015). The adoption of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration should be seen as the most promising start of a new framework for face-to-face healthcare service provision to older adults in rural settings. Due to the focus on increased access to hospital services and continuous communication between patients and nurses, the specified project is expected to address some of the major concerns of health management for older adults in rural areas, such as the lack of accessibility to healthcare. Because of the emphasis on an improved financial system, better communication, and patient education, the proposed approach toward managing the needs of rural older adults is expected to become a catalyst for healthcare service improvement. A neutral approach to budgeting combined with a better understanding of the needs of a rural aging population will cause a shift in the framework for conversing with the target demographic (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, n.d.). Namely, the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration will enable patients to utilize the available services by contacting healthcare staff and utilizing the provided hospital services to their full potential (Wentzel, van der Vaart, Bohlmeijer, & van Gemert-Pijnen, 2016). With an increased level of awareness and patient education, the rural community of older adults will be able to prevent the cases of serious health deterioration from taking place by locating the necessary services and asking experts for appropriate assistance at the early onset of health issues development.
Introduction The subject of ethics has been a topic of debate for a long time. This is especially because majority of the conflicts lie in the definition, contextualization and application of ethics. Even though people generally agree that there is right and wrong when it comes to morals and ethics, some believe that ethics is a matter of attitude. Others believe it is a matter of behavior irrespective of one’s attitude. The Ethics Awareness Inventory describes the subject as a person who is ethical out of obligation and not equity. The subject believes in personal ethics over corporate or organizational ethics. She believes that the end does not justify the means and that personal integrity is to be prioritized over the common good. This essay describes the author’s perspective and understanding of the role of ethics in the field of psychology. The role of personal ethics in psychology and the Code of Conduct The psychology profession requires one to be making ethical and moral decisions constantly. It is therefore essential that a personal ingrained ethical framework be formed within the practitioner. Some of the moral and ethical decisions will have to be made in unprecedented scenarios. Therefore, unless the professional has his own personal ethical and moral values, he is bound to be incompetent (Plante, 2011). It is not enough to carry out ethical actions; one must also be inherently ethical. The code of conduct, formulated by the American Psychological Association contains a list of appropriate behavior expected in psychology profes
Social Media The entry of social media has brought benefits that revolutionized operations in the world. I have been able to learn about the appearance of new products from Facebook. This has been possible with the high rate at which businesses have been taking their services and products online in order to expand their market presence. In addition, I have reduced the cost of acquiring information about products that most businesses deal with given the comparably low cost of accessing the internet to making physical visits and the possibility of accessing the sites from any location. Clearly, social media help one to discover new products and services from organizations at a cheaper cost than actual visits to business premises. Twitter as a social network platform has been useful in keeping me updated on incidences that occur. For instance, tweets on traffic updates have helped me to avoid traffic along busy roads, and use the roads with less or no traffic congestions. Evidently, Twitter helped me to save time. Using the tweets, Twitter feeds, and this social media site, in general, has been my main source of scoops and alternative news. Besides, Twitter has enabled me to subscribe to special websites for prompt news feeds and inspirational articles. As a freelance web designer, I have been able to market my services and generate traffic to my newly created marketing websites with the help of Twitter. I relied on friends that I had made through Twitter to tweet my website and requested them to re-tweet the same information. With the developed link in the profiles, the tweet directed visitors to the website. Recently, I was approved for a job in web design through LinkedIn. My current employer accessed my resume from the site, and from the familiar network I had with the company, I secured the position. LinkedIn also helped me to join professional groups, which provided me with the latest developments in the IT field, thus remaining updated on current market requirements. This social site assists in sensitive areas to empower and create awareness among users. LinkedIn has acted as a professional network that develops people’s careers. Taking an example of Wikipedia and YouTube, abundant information that is costly to document in books and other printable materials is widely available for students and teachers. Professors can use educational videos to facilitate the teaching process, as this breaks monotony and increases classroom participation. Using YouTube links, my teacher could tweet necessary video lessons and materials to us. We could re-tweet such data to other students, and, in the process, gain confidence in using social media. Clearly, these sites offered the best alternative means of processing information among learners. Notably, the social sites helped me to enjoy the learning process during my days at school and even eliminated the use of e-mail accounts that were common with the university to communicate to students. I can post information on my Facebook, Google+, and Twitt
Introduction One of the most prominent themes of the sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” is marriage. Many different relationships were portrayed in the show, as well as the main character’s attempts at finding the love of his life. The show provides a comedic outlook on relationship dynamics, assortative mating, homogamy, and romantic marriage. Main body The series revolves around a group of friends in the mid-2000s to mid-2010s, New York. The inciting incident is a long-term couple, Marshall and Lily, getting engaged, which motivates their best friend and flatmate Ted to go on a quest to find his future wife. The group also includes Barney, a womanizer and a liar with father is