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When Norm Dicks recently announced he would retire from active politics at the end of his term, his political supporters became worried. They had to contend with the reality of having to do without Dicks when he ultimately makes his exit.On the other hand, his political foes have found a reason to celebrate. His political competitors have not beaten him since 1976. He has over the past three decades held the kind of political strength that is not easy to beat. What Norm Dicks has achieved in his political career is unequalled in the history of the United States of America. In our analysis, we are going to see what exactly has shaped his political alignments. We shall also see how his political achievements have inspired his loyalty to the Democratic Party. It is therefore important to examine his biography and know more about his life in and outside politics. Norm Dicks was born in Bremerton in December 16; 1940. He was the son of a dock worker. He graduated in 1959 from West Bremerton High School. He proceeded to the University of Washington where he graduated in 1963 with a Bachelors degree in Arts. In 1968, Dicks graduated from the University Of Washington School Of Law. He practised law privately for some time. He later worked under Senator Warren Magnuson. He served as a Legislative Assistant under Magnuson until 1973 when he rose to the post of Administrative Assistant. Senator Magnuson is thought to have not only inspired Norm Dicks politically but is also thought to have shaped Dicks life as a Democrat. In 1976, Dicks tried his hand on politics after resigning from employment under Senator Magnuson.He embarked on a successful political mission for a seat in the Congress in the 6 th Congressional District of the State of Washington. He has not lost the seat since. He has served in the Congress for eighteen consecutive terms, an achievement that many Congressmen have only dreamt of. Norm Dicks has also been privileged with high appointments. Once in the Congress, Norm Dicks served in the Appropriations Committee for the House in his first term in office. Today, Dicks is the highest rated Democrat in the Appropriations Full Committee. He is also the highest ranking Democrat in the Defense Appropriations Committee. Norm Dicks has been involved in national security and intelligence units of the United States. He has been vocal in issues concerning arms especially on their control. He was appointed as a member to discuss arms reduction talks of the Soviet Union owing to his experience in that field. The sixth Congressional District of Washington has certain economic activities that distinguish it from any other district. Tourism is a major economic activity in the district. Timber is also another of its major economic activities. Norm Dicks has been involved in conservation efforts of timber t
East Asian economies have experienced paramount growth over the last decades with the rise of globalization. The liberalization of economies in Asia had paved the way for tourism to flourish which fueled the growth of Asian economies. Three specific industry sectors worth mentioning in this paper showcase the changes brought about by globalization to East Asian economies. These topics may cover the concepts of medical tourism which serves in attracting foreigners in availing medical and tourist activities and services in Asian shores, the integration of western attractions such as Disneyland into the native culture and localization of McDonald’s food chain which spurred the growth of native Taiwanese identity by pressuring the latter to cope with global standards in the food sector mapped out by the international food chain. This paper aims to analyze the consumption, supply and demand activities of the Asian region. Medical tourism in Asia has gained much attention over the years with the phenomenon concerning the high costs of treatments abroad, long waiting lists, affordability of international flights, favorable exchange rates and the aging baby boomers. Patients, especially those from rich countries, would seek medical, dental or surgical care in Asian shores with the convenience of the internet
Introduction The colon refers to the longest section of the large gut and the most low-down section of the digestive arrangement in the human body. Within this part, water and salt are drawn out from solid desecrate ahead of it proceeding through the terminal section of the alimentary canal and leaving the body by way of the anus. Cancer is a group of disorders typified by uncontrollable cell development, and colon cancer comes about when this uninhibited cell development kicks off with cells in the large intestine. For the most part, colon cancer disorder(s) begin to form small, nonmalignant growths referred to as adenomatous polyps that appear on the interior walls of the large tract (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, March 2007, p. 361). A number of these cysts may develop into dangerous colon cancers with time if they are not gotten rid of during a procedure of endoscopy. Colon cancer cells will attack and harm hale and hearty tissue that is adjacent to the growth resulting in quite a several difficulties. Following the formation of cancerous growths, the malignant cells may move by way of blood and lymph systems, extending to other sections of the body. These cancerous cells can develop in quite a several places, attacking and devastating other fit tissues in the body. This process is referred to as metastasis, and the outcome is a more severe situation that is very hard to take care of. Statistics show that in the United States close to 112,000 persons are identified to be having this disorder every year. The warning signs of this disorder are pretty diverse and are contingent upon where the cancer is situated, where it has extended, and the size of the growth. It is widespread for those with the infection to have no signs in the initial periods of the disorder. Nonetheless, when the disorder develops, some signs manifest themselves. They mostly commence with diarrhea or constipation. These are followed by other symptoms which include, alterations in feces regularity, blood in feces, aches in the process of bowel movement(s), frequent urges to poop, inexplicable loss of weight, among others. In cases where the disorder has extended to other parts of the body, further signs can occur in the affected sections. Such warning signs will rely on the area to which the disorder has spread, with the liver being the most frequent. Causes of colon cancer There are quite a several causes of this disorder and among them there features nutrition, obesity, and fitness of an individual. The types of foods that one majorly consumes determine whether they are at risk or not of developing this disorder (Su LJ, Arab L, 2004, p. 111). Research has established that diets containing high levels of fat and cholesterol, particularly from animals, put consumers at high risk of developing the disorder. Obesity refers to a state in which a person surpasses their advocated weight. It is a step clear of being overweight, and it is a well-known cause of colon ca
The modern competitive market is fluid and unstable medium, in which numerous companies are vying for supremacy. Every year plenty of businesses rise and fall, with newcomers to the market replacing the previous competition. One of the main reasons for failure is the poor understanding of the competition. Knowledge and understanding of how competition works and how it shapes the market are paramount to financial strategists and analysts, yet at the same time, this is the field where many crucial mistakes are made. These errors are universal and are committed by small businesses and large companies alike. Michael E. Porter, in his article named “The five competitive forces that shape strategy,” outlines the main factors that influence and shape the industry competition. Although the original article was written in 1979, it remains relevant and receives additions and edits by the author’s colleagues. It is considered an academic benchmark for generations of business scholars and practitioners. Central Theme The author’s entire paper revolves around the concept of five forces that shape the business environment. These forces are: Threats of new entrants This variable addresses the potential of the emergence of new competitors to claim their market share. These competitors, more often than not, will use penetrative marketing strategies and drop down prices, to attract potential customers to themselves. Alternatively, they might present a new product to the market, the kind it had never seen before. This is related to the other force on the list. Bargaining power of suppliers This factor comes into play when the suppliers become more powerful and concentrated than the companies for whom they supply goods, services, and materials. Typically, if a supplier has a monopoly or near-monopoly on a key resource required for other businesses to create their products, they have the leverage to manipulate and control the market. Microsoft is a good example of a supplier that has power over the personal computer industry – 95% of computers are forced to operate using Windows. Threat of substitute products and services The inability to foresee innovations coming cost many businesses their profits and client base. Typewriter manufacturers failed to see the rise of computers, Nokia failed to ride the wave of smartphones, Kodak and Fuji were not prepared for the emergence of digital photography. Competition can appear in many shapes and forms, and sometimes substitute products have the power to completely replace the original. Bargaining power of buyers The buyers are the end-users of the products that a company makes. They are the source of profits, and as such can shape the market in different ways. There are different kind
Introduction Today, in the age of commercialization of culture, rap music has become a serious business. Of course it is possible to observe the same situation not only in the sphere of music but in other spheres of human life. But everybody who is connected with art works just for money it means that it is impossible to create a real masterpiece. The interaction of culture and business can not make masterpieces. A great influence of the culture of the USA can be found all over the world in the sphere of show-business and entertainment sphere: cinema, music, videos, talk-shows, sport, and in the names of young fashion styles. The language of young people is one of the most important components of the spheres enumerated above. It is also used in the films and shows, and in such as hip-hop and rap, which a part of hip-hop (graffiti, break dance and rap) and the history of which goes back to the USA. It should be mentioned that rap-discourse is greatly influenced by the hip-hop culture. Speaking about culture it should not be remembered that it is closely connected with a particular group of society and that is why the work is written in the light of sociolinguistics and discourse theory and analysis. The interaction between discourse and society has a great impact on the discourse theory and discourse analysis. Though this problem is not well researches and some difficulties of discourse practice are connected with it. Many researches are convinced that the interpretation of the difficult relations between discourse and society is achieves with the help of cooperation of linguistic and social approaches. It would be appropriate to note that the great majority of subcultures and life styles demands great mental activity in understanding the meaning of words and context. That is why the works in sociolinguistics are of current importance. It is impossible to research the main issues of discourse without connecting it to the aspects of reality which are the peculiarity features of the epoch. Historical background of the epoch is very important for discourse. So, the work is dedicated to Lil Wayne’s rap lyrics as the promotion of
Introduction In the early centuries, there were always two genders, male and female and the heterosexual society and culture helped to shape the gender identity of countless people across the centuries. Any other identities or attempts to create cross gender identities were regarded with great intolerance and gay men and women and the transgender people were regarded as social aberrations. However, since the beginning of the 20th century, with people becoming more tolerant, there has been a wider acceptance of other forms of gender identity (Shapiro, 1998). This paper examines the impact of culture on gender identity and how differences in genders are evident in behaviour and attitudes. Main body Shapiro (1998) argues that culture always had an impact on the way that boys and girls are brought up and that culture creates the gender identity. In America and many parts of the world, young boys and girls are dressed in pants or skirts, depending on the gender. The whole upbringing and education that forms the culture is designed to show the child what a boy or girl should do or not do. This forms the cultural fabric and as the child grows, it is increasingly segregated as per the cultural norms so that young boys are expected to work on the farm, go hunting, play rough games while girls are encouraged to take up sewing, cooking, look after the house and look pretty. If there is any cross gender behaviour such as a boy taking up sewing or cooking, then he is called a sissy while a girl trying out hunting or rough farm work is called as a tomboy and both behaviours are put down since they are against the culture. However, the author reports that in the Trobriand Islands of New Guinea and in northern Madagascar, men assume the roles of women, do household chores and take the surnames of the wives family while women assume the masculine roles. Cante (2009) asserts that there is more to gender identity than mere physical differences between men and women. The author argues that post World War II, with women leaving the house and working in factories, there was a gradual change in the cultural norms of the society. There was a blurring of differences in the roles of men and women a
Thousands of people in Canada demonstrate low levels of literacy skills. The Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey creates a gloomy picture of literacy in Canada. 14.6 percent of respondents from Canada score as low as Level 1 and 27.3 percent are at Level 2 in prose literacy (Literacy Foundation, 2005a). Level 1 covers individuals with extremely poor literacy skills; these people lack knowledge and abilities needed to perform even the simplest tasks (Literacy Foundation, 2005a). Individuals at Level 2 can read but face considerable difficulties, when working with materials that require comprehension; they cannot always develop new learning skills (Literacy Foundation, 2005a). It goes without saying that the level of population literacy affects countries’ economic and social wellbeing (Literacy Foundation, 2005b). Unfortunately, the reasons behind low literacy rates and their implications for job performance remain poorly understood. This paper tries to explain the reasons of low literacy in Canada and offers recommendations to improve the quality of workplace performance in the country. Surprisingly or not, Canada demonstrates remarkably low levels of literacy and workplace proficiency. In 2005, almost 48% of Canadians were at Literacy Levels 1 and 2 (Literacy Foundation, 2005b). Simply stated, almost every second Canadian could not cope with the simplest tasks and had few chances to develop better job skills (Literacy Foundation, 2005b). Individuals with medium to high literacy skills and high levels of computer proficiency earned the highest incomes, whereas their low literacy counterparts failed to achieve even the modest level of income (Literacy Foundation, 2005b). It would be fair to assume that literacy is an essential factor of sustained economic disparities in the developed world (Literacy Foundation, 2005b). The question is in what causes low literacy levels and what can be done to improve the situation. I believe that the lack of understanding of what counts as literacy is one of the most serious causes of continued illiteracy: entrepreneurs, business owners, and state officials simply fail to define what literacy is. Furthermore, the boundary between soc
Each work of poetry has a specific poetic voice. It is not only the author’s style or message of the work, it is the voice of the poem itself and it is not always identified with the author. In fact, it is the description of the imaginative person that occurred in specific situation. It goes without saying that the voice of the poetry is expressed not only through the content of the poem, but through the languages used by the author and context. In this paper, we are going to provide the analysis of the poetic voice of two poems Please Fire Me (1998) by Deborah Garrison and Porphyria’s Lover (1936) by Robert Browning. We will focus on how differ man and woman poetic voice. Both of these poems are focused on the subject of the woman in the society and her relations with men. However, the poem by Deborah Garrison speaks for the woman and her vision of her work and attitude to men. As opposed to Please Fire Me, Porphyria’s Lover written from the point of view of a man and his vision of the woman. The poems are “bright’ examples of the man and woman voice in the poetry. So, Please Fire Me describes a woman that holds the philosophy that nothing can be well with men. She is not satisfied with her work and she is indignant at what she has to do and how men treat her. He has to join men in order to own her living, but she does not want to do it as it is not her nature. She writes about her fate with disguise: “Here comes another alpha male, and all the other alphas are snorting and pawing, kicking up puffs of acrid dust” (Garrison 453) She does not like what she does, but job is job and she works well. The voice of the woman in the poem is separated from the voice of the author, it is an individual that faces unique situation. However, the voice of the protagonist and her thought over her life can be interpreted as the voice of all women who have to adjust their life and habits to men’s lifestyle in order to survive. The poem by Robert Browning Porphyria’s Lover also has in its focus the image of the woman, but from the point of view of a man. The voice of the poem is male and protagonist is not the author, but a man who killed his lover to keep her forever. The speaker of the poem is a mad man, but who knows, may be love towards a woman made him loose his mind. The speaker tells justifies his violence assuming that in such way, he saved dignity and independence of his lover. The
Mark Davis (2006) attempts to link the exponential growth of slum areas with industrialization in the Planet of the Slums. The story revolves on the statistics provided by the United Nations (UN) stating that approximately 1 billion people are entrenched in slums located in cities in the South. Davis tries to emphasize the growing gap between urbanization and economic growth. There appears to be an unstable distribution of wealth especially in these supposedly dynamic urban cities. Davis cited several cities as examples and underlined the problems these cities have been facing. According to Davis, there are several aspects of slums that are being neglected by world leaders. For instances, issues on health, justice, and culture differences are often shelved for other priorities. Davis supported the arguments using figures coming from credible institutions. Among slums, Mexico City has the biggest in terms of population. Other cities such as Manila and Caracas are already mega slums. This observation is worsened by the manner in which governments react. Poor housing and increasing unemployment rates will further expand these slums. Another important aspect of the book is its detailed dissection of religious and social issues in these slum areas. Some of the highlights include the Islamic uprisings in Casablanca, the Hindu fundamentalists in Bombay, the revolutionary populism in La Paz, and the street gangs in Cape Town. Aside from poverty, these events create a big hole in an already fragile community. Slums are like jungles where the mentality is survival. Davis depicts the growth of the slums as no coincidence. It was motivated by several issues that once were completely ignored. Corrupt leadership is always viewed as the main culprit of slum revolution. Ineffective leaders mean that basic social services are not delivered and situations in these areas will indeed worsen. The book also ranted on the systems being manifested by the International Monetary fund. Its control over poor countries prevents equitable growth and development. The most evident cycle that is happening shows the transfer of wealth to the rich from the poor. Moreover, over emphasis on capitalism has further damaged the economic balance. Towards the end of the book, Davis highlighted the value of the war on terrorism. Such event was described as the fight between imperialism against these slums areas. Davis stated that pursuing these branded terrorists will result to slums becoming battlefields. It is important to consider that most of these elements are part of the slum society. In addition, it appears that the war on terrorism has become selective. Governments are critical on some groups but relatively soft on others. Such treatment depicts the points that Davis has raised all throughout the book. For urbanization’s sake, countries have displaced people from their natural habitat. Events such as the Olympics have pushed more people in these slum areas. Most cities hide this despair with high economic figures and some technologies. But when these cities look in a mirror, their slum areas appear to be
Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the impairment of renal function that has adverse outcomes for the overall health and leads to ESRD (end-stage renal disease). According to Kazley, Hund, Simpson, Chavin, and Baliga (2015), today, the disease affects “nearly 5.5 million Americans” (p. 85). The situation when the kidneys are functioning at their minimum capacity has two solutions – dialysis and kidney transplantation, neither of which is cheap or easy for the patient. A kidney transplant is generally preferred over dialysis as it provides better health outcomes and longer life expectancy. However, transplantation is a lengthy and costly process that requires measuring and controlling a number of health parameters. Although quality of life improves significantly after transplantation, people still need to adhere to specific rules to prevent kidney rejection. As the immune system struggles to fight a new organ, people need to take immunosuppressive medication and follow a special diet. A well-designed nutrition plan is the best option to mitigate the side effects of immunosuppressant drugs. Specific renal diets focus on the factors that reinforce kidneys’ well-being, manage microelements reduced or increased by medication, and control macronutrient intake. The overall nutrition level is the primary factor to consider, as both over- or undernutrition can worsen health outcomes. Meeting protein requirements is essential at all the stages of post-surgery treatments, as it helps to enhance wound healing and prevents muscle breakdown caused by prednisone. Management of sugar, sodium, and potassium intake is a typical characteristic of a renal diet. Moreover, kidney disease is often accompanied by different health conditions, such as d