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Judging upon the latest cash flow statement of Blue Apron Holdings Inc., it is appropriate to note that, in general, the company’s profit has seen a decrease, albeit fairly gradual. In recent years, since 2018, its net income growth was reduced by two – starting at 49,9% in 2018 and ending at 24,4% in 2020 (MarketWatch). This is one of the main characteristics investors are advised to look at – a persistent, decreasing trend. However, this trend is incomplete without other factors, such as the depreciation of tangible assets, which can characterize a company as excellent at distributing its finances. Subsequently, looking at Blue Apron’s investing activities would be useful for a potential creditor because it gives the idea of how a company sustains and manages itself. Despite last year’s results in that area still not being majorly positive, the activities of most interest are net investing cash flow growth and capital expenditures growth. The first one is a good criterion of how the company manages its investments in a crisis like 2020. Although its niche is in high demand during the pandemic, the company was quite modest with its revenue growth and expenses. The capital expenditures growth, marked at -14.8%, characterized it as being a mindful decision-maker in the critical time – the company is less likely to take a risk to invest in a new opportunity (MarketWatch). Therefore, it marks it as being a stability-oriented company, which is preferable for a creditor. The business’ financing activities are characterized by a similar trend of decrease or little growth, except for a few positions in the chart. A huge increase is seen in net financing cash flow, which signals a higher rate of economic activity overall – this is a positive characteristic for creditors since none of them want to lend money to a withering business. Another important point for a creditor is the company’s change in long-term debt, which showed better results in the previous years, going from 194K in 2017 to 41K the next year (MarketWatch). However, this year a decrease is minimal for obvious reasons – this year’s results may not be as characteristic; the earlier ones have greater value for a relevant assessment.
People’s destiny is predetermined by the actions People have always been interested in their destinies, and this interest was supported either by fear or by relief. People’s actions are the main signs of what people will get in the future, what they deserve. Providing some actions people do not always think about the consequences, but it usually appears so that they get what they deserve and the play of the ancient Greek author Sophocles “Oedipus the King” is one of the literary examples that people’s destiny is usually predetermined by the actions, which person provides through his/her life. Oedipus as a victim and person who deserves punishment Reading the play it seems that Oedipus is the victim, whose life was not so exciting, but analyzing it the conclusion comes out that people overvalue him. Being a king, powerful and rich, does not always mean being a happy person. Without knowing a father and mother, being without parental love may make the reader feel sorry for Oedipus. His hubris character, inability to see the real estate of things may make people think about his hard childhood and way to power. The closer consideration of Oedipus’s life makes people understand that he is not such a victim, how wants to appear to others. Being blind not physically but mentally, Oedipus created his fate as it was. Being wiser a little, he could change his life and avoid that punishment which he deserved for his actions. Oedipus knew his fate So, what is the reason for punishing a person who had just entrusted himself to fate? The question contains the answer. Oedipus knew his fate, he knew that would have killed his father and get married to his mother, but such knowledge did not make him think before killing Laius and getting married to Jocasta. The blindness to trust is the main reason why Oedipus was punished as the reaction to the oracle’s words could have changed the life and the destiny of Oedipus. People always get what they deserve People always get what they deserve, and this hundred years of experience is always supported by millions of examples. Oedipus is not the exception, being blind in his heart, he was punished by real physical blindness. Understandings of his actions lead him to the understanding that he had to be punished. The awareness of his actions (the murder of his father and marriage to his mother) made him feel sorry for his action and had nothing to do but punish himself. The disability to see was a real punishment, not physical pain. Oedipus received his punishment for his actions and this punishment is argumentative. The realization of it is the main relief for him as we all are mortal and the question of the further condition is not solved. So, people’s actions now predetermine the punishment or gift in the future. Disability for Oedipus to consider his actions, to a
The nature of human beings implies the thirst for various entertainments. It could be taken as one of the basic peoples desires that impacts their lives and results in significant shifts in the structure of society. For centuries, humanity has been creating new and more complicated ways to entertain itself and satisfy this need. The significance of this sphere is also evidenced by the fact that a great number of other aspects of society were subjected to entertainment and reorganized to provide all members of society with the show they needed. The sport had also become one of these aspects. Having appeared as the activity aimed at the improvement of a persons physical shape and state of health, it then evolved into one of the greatest shows attracting millions of people. Furthermore, the creation of the team sport contributed to the significant improvement of its visual appeal and attracted the new audience. However, the evolution and popularization of sport also gave rise to a number of concerns. These are related to such issues as benefits and the promotion of various issues. The appearance of these concepts initiated the reconsideration of the approach towards sport and predetermined the usage of modern medicines and technologies to acquire a competitive advantage. The popularity of a team sport became the main factor determining the usage of various technologies to attain success. At its current stage of evolution, sport heavily depends on financing as it was turned into one of the most beneficial businesses. An average modern team has several sponsors that try to promote their products and obtain benefits. Moreover, the teams popularity and sports successes impact its profit-making capacity and attract new sponsors that guarantee stable incomes. For these reasons, there is a significant shift in the traditional factors that condition the thirst for victory. The sports a
Introduction Rapid globalization of international markets has given rise to global crisis and emerging markets like that of Bahrain characterized with strong fundamentals attributed from sudden inflows and outflows of foreign investment has not been an exception. Impacts of financial crisis on the country’s economy have accelerated debate within the mainstream of economics and many market analysts have devised economic stimulus plan to confront the crisis. Global Financial Crisis has provided valuable lessons to both regulators and financial industry hence the need for stronger regulatory frameworks and monetary policies. Impacts of Financial crisis on Bahrain Financial crises that usually follow inflation often destroy large volume of wealth causing financial meltdowns. Although GCC countries are endowed with natural resources such as oil and petrochemical products, they are not shielded from the financial crisis. For example, the collapse of Lehman Brothers subjected the economy into unpredictable phase of financial crisis. There were reports of increase in risk aversion in financial markets, as indicated by rise in risks premiums and steep fall in global stock markets. It is however, important to note that, a continuing period of low risks premiums could mean prolonged downturn of asset price inflation and devastate the economy of a nation which may subsequently reverberate beyond the country’s borders. Collapse of Lehman brothers led to immediate liquidity in international financial markets and large bank hence deepening the current economic status of the country (AMEinfo 2009, online). Further research to substantiate the impact of financial crisis on Bahrain suggest that other sectors of the economy such as financial services, tourism and real estate were affected as well. Some of the impacts included loss of sovereign wealth funds, decline in capital inflows, global trade, unstable oil prices and major investments projects were scaled back. Since majority of Bahrain economic stimulus package was proposed to come from corporate earnings, AME info (2009, online) proposes that in order to mitigate the impacts of financial crisis, banking sectors will be required to recapitalization their funds and offer guarantees on deposits and to maximize exposure by publishing daily, monthly and quarterly reports on their liquidity positions. Studies have consistently found that i
Introduction   * UAE is an acronym for United Arab Emirates.   * This is a country found in Arabian peninsula.   * The UAE was established in 1971, and it is located on the coast of the Arabian gulf.   * It is a seven Sheikdom federation, or has got seven emirates each governed by a commander (Eman, p. 68). The UAE Government   * The seven emirates or sheikhdoms making up the UAE nation include Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al-Quwain.   * The UAE president is the head of state, and the head of government is the Prime Minister.   * This country is dominated by Arabic people though there are other incoming communities. UAE and Culture   * UAE’s society is multicultural.   * UAE culture has been defined by the Islamic religion as it is the most dominant in the region.   * Apart from Arabs, the other cultural group found in UEA is the Bedouin.   * UAE has Islam as the official religion, and Arabic language as the official language.   * Arabic and Islam culture in UAE has a great influence on the peoples’ architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle.   * UAE is religiously liberal, and there is no threat to posed the other religions.   * Other religions found in this country include Christianity, Hinduism, and Sikhism.   * The UAE is accommodative to other religions since the UAE people are courteous, kind, friendly, and hospitable.   * UAE is a home to many communities that have faced persecution in their places of origin.   * The country hosts many tribes, religion, and other cultural communities.   * The UAE has a cosmopolitan atmosphere due to many communities found in the country. UAE cultural aspects Dressing code of the UAE people   * UAE men prefer wearing white cotton or wool tunics known as kandura.   * UAE women wear black garments covering almost every part of their bodies known as abaya (Hurreiz, p.146).   * Nonetheless, this is not a law for all UAE people.   * Western dressing code is used by the rest of the population that is currently on the increase. Etiquette   * This is an important cultural aspect in any society.   * There is a law on etiquette that is followed and should be respected in the UAE region.   * All people living in UAE shoul
Discussion This paper describes the theory of the monetary circuit on why a monetary economy must use a token rather than a commodity monetary system. Graziani 1989 describes commodity money as money that any producer can make. An economy that uses money coming from a regular process of production is no different from a barter economy. It follows therefore that money can only be in form of a token or paper currency (Graziani 1989). The theory presents that the use of money as a token must be accepted as a means of payment otherwise it will be a simple commitment to making a payment in the future. The absence of a token would give rise to barter and not a monetary exchange. It also insists on money regulation so as not to grant any agent making a payment the privilege of seigniorage (Graziani 2003, p.60). These conditions lead to an important understanding that all sales in the monetary economy involve the payer, the payee, and the bank. The bank is a medium of transferring the requisite number of units of account from the payers account to the payee’s account Circuit monetary theory states that the circulation of money is necessitated by the role played by money. The authenticity of money is shown only when a commodity has been exchanged against money and this money passes from one agent’s balance account to the balance of the other. When money is kept idle for whatever reasons, it ceases to be an instrument of circulation but rather a stock of wealth (Schmitt 1996, p.132). The theory does not view money as a me
Synopsis of the Proposal The current arms race between New Delhi and Islamabad is based on the perception that India has failed to acknowledge the existence of our nuclear weapon program. We and India have had a decade of the long-standing territorial dispute over Kashmir that has resulted in numerous wars and skirmishes. As a self-defense mechanism, we have pursued a nuclear program to protect Our territorial integrity from any external threat posed by India (Korb & Rothman, 2012). The fact that India intends to have Us under its control has convinced our military that India will attack them one day. Moreover, India has failed to sign the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty citing us as its external threat. India has also used its influence with other nuclear-armed nations such as the United States and Russia to denuclearize us. This is a clear indication of the fact that India wants to control us after its nuclear weapons are brought under the control of NPT. Although the nuclear-armed states have criticized us, it has shown impressive restraint to ensure the safe use of nuclear weapons. Moreover, our nuclear weapons are only used as a self-deterrence, rather than a threat to India. India has an officially declared doctrine of massive reiteration with nuclear weapons against us. Therefore, this paper proposes that India is the only potential external enemy and that we will not sign the NPT if India is not a party to the treaty (Adnan, 2014). Introduction We intend to make it clear that we would not be subjected to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty if India will not be a party to it. The threat of India to Islamabad has a long history that resulted in mis
Communities are complex. This complexity may emanate from religion, culture, and even differences in their state of development. Seen from the outside, minority communities may appear homogenous. However, experienced from within, they are invariably complex. This assertion makes sense upon considering the complexities of communities portrayed in Monica Ali’s book titled Brick Lane. In her book, Brick Lane , Monica Ali portrays two contrasting communities. The book narrates the story of Nazneen, a Bangladeshi woman who is married to Chanu Ahmed. While Chanu has lived in London for about two decades, Nazneen is exposed to a completely new culture upon her arrival to London. She struggles to survive in the city. For instance, while Nazneen only knows two English words, ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry’ (Bentley 84), Chanu is well educated. He keeps talking about his professional plans coupled with promotions. To this extent, minority communities may appear harmonized from outside. However, from within, they exhibit complexities such as educational imbalance. One would anticipate well-educated Chanu to choose between marrying an intellectual person. Nevertheless, this expectation cannot be justified. Chanu married Nazneen, not out of his choice, but through an arranged marriage (Bentley 85). Although Nazneen is not comfortable with the marriage, she considers it a fate. Therefore, she has to get used to living with Chanu. The theme of literacy is an important complexity that characterizes the Bengali and English communities. In the development of this theme, the novel is authored in English. However, from the conversations of the characters, it is acted in another language (Bengali). This situation presents the novel as a work of translation, suggesting that the reflected communities have language barriers. Indeed, the author clearly emphasizes that the central character, Nazneen, uses English as a foreign language. For example, when Dr. Azard’s daughter demands something, Nazneen hears the words ‘money’ and ‘pub’ (Wishart 66). This case shows how English becomes ‘odd’ when people from a different language adopt it. It also suggests that the English and Bengali communities are divided based on the complexity of language. Indeed, Shahana who speaks English while at home anger Chanu. Karim and Nazneen communicate while alternating Bengali and English. This situation is a demonstration of a community that has not or has refused to assimilate into the English culture. Hasina writes her letters in broken and grammatically poor English. For example, in one of her letters, she writes, “Good good place and house too good also…” (Bentley 85). This writing demonstrates that her community is semi-literate. Monica Ali portrays the two main characters as having strong ties to their Bangladeshi roots. This strategy suggests the complexity of a minority group that is not free to make decisions that can influence the lives of its people. This complexity is also evident in Monica Ali’s characterizations. While English communities are not submissive, Bengalis are highly subservient to their husbands. For example, when Chanu requests something, Nazneen responds, “If you
Introduction The following paper is devoted to the study of a landlord-tenant case, specifically the legal relationship between Larry Landlord and Roger Renter. The law governing such relationships concerns the conduct related to property and is composed based on common and state laws ( Landlord-Tenant Law , n.d.). Landlord-tenant relationships are governed by the laws of property, in which both parties have an interest. It also subsumes a set of legal obligations prescribed by statutes and common laws or individual leases. The provisions stated in the latter are regulated by the former two. A lease – or a contract – generally suggests that the tenants pay rent, the sum of which varies depending on the type of tenancy and other factors. Since Roger is described as the “model” renter in the case, and the payment does not appear to be the issue, one can assume the disagreement is to be reviewed based on Larry’s and Roger’s proprietary responsibilities. The parties’ legal rights and responsibilities As the tenant and the landlord, Roger and Larry have several responsibilities proscribed by their contract, which, in turn, are reliant on the statute or common laws. Larry the landlord is responsible for delivering the property to the tenant as soon as their contract comes in force. Larry also has a duty not to trespass or intrude in the property that, as per their contract, is Roger’s – as established in Kuist v. Curran case – unless an imminent peril is present ( Kuist v. Curran , n.d.). Finally, the landlord is responsible for the habitability of the accommodation they pro
Background Since the turn of the 19 th century, humanity has turned upside down. Everything that we do on earth has become questionable: the source of life; how humanity came to be in existence; our destination; and what we ought to do while on earth have become vital everyday questions. One of the worst effects of this new school of thought is its influence on our values and which have undergone a gradual corrosion over the ages. Among the arguments that have came to the fore focuses on a woman’s right to procure an abortion. An abortion is a process in which an embryo or fetus is prevented from developing fully through physical or artificial methods. By all dimensions, this amounts to murder. How can a society permit murder? Besides, abortion as a process is aberrant and poses a risk to the lives of the women involved. Either way, abortion should be made illegal and those partaking in this act should be punished heavily. Religious Position One of the oldest cases against abortion stems from the religious point of view. The sixth of the Ten Commandments clearly forbids us from harming others or ourselves. The biblical position on abortion is not the only argument that prohibits this habit: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and most of the other world religions have a similar position. For example, Hinduism teaches that the soul enters the fetus during conception and abortion should be banned except in situations of rape or incest, Buddhism take a similar position and equates abortion to murder, and Islam illegalizes abortion except in a state in which the woman’s life is in danger. Therefore, it is quite evident that proponents of abortion act against their religious beliefs as they seek to alter one of the most essential values of our society. Side Effects Abortion is an intricate procedure and poses a risk to the woman’s life, if not immediate, then it may end a woman’s chances of having children in the future, and in fatal cases, can lead to death. Side effects include uterine hemorrhage, endometriosis, pelvic infections, and ectopic pregnancy. The chances of damaging the cervix are also high due to the types of instruments normally use for the process. Breast Cancer A woman’s first pregnancy permanently changes the development of her breasts as estrogen and other hormones are released by the body mechanism. Cells previously inactive grow out into a network of ducts and gland cells, once this transition is complete, no major changes come about for the rest of her life. This phase of cell development makes them to be less stable and have a high chance of becoming cancerous, when this process completes with no interruption, the probability of developing breast cancer is diminished and the gland cells mature and become stable. However, in the case of an abortion during the early phase, and almost all abortions are procured in this stage, she terminates the development of these cells during the unstable phase, enhancing the chances of developing breast cancer. This increases when the woman undergoes subsequent abortions. In my opinion, abortion lowers the public h