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The lawsuit by DNaguth Mahfouz
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The lawsuit by DNaguth Mahfouz
Most of Mahfouz’s work is through the inspiration he got from a renowned author from Egypt, known as Hafiz Najib. The result is that Mahfouz is now a renowned author. In his famous novel the ‘lawsuit’, a man who is the protagonist, is being sued by the widow of his late father. The reason for her, suing him, is because she wants to be paid for her up keep. This is because she believes that life has become extremely hard and needs support. She believes that the son has the right to make sure that she is comfortable with her life (Gioia, 2011). The consequences of her actions are disastrous on the family as well as the son. They are left to live without the inheritance, which their father has left them. The widow takes all that was meant to be shared by the whole family.
The son is described as being neutral, independent, reserved, inquisitive, mindful, curious, descent, as well as curious .These character traits are responsible for ensuring that he makes decisions, which favor other people. Since he was not dependent on his father’s wealth, he easily gave up what did not belong to him. After his father’s death, he claimed that he was not affected as much .He was mostly interested in matters related to learning, and did not give much attention to his father’s inheritance (Gioia, 2011). These are the reasons why he did not find anything wrong in helping out the widow of his father. He displays the traits of a man, whose conscience is clear and makes sure he does things which have been carefully thought of.
The first impression, which I have concerning this journal, is that there are problems affecting a family and a solution needs to be found. The journal seems interesting as it is not the typical western setting, which I am used to. The journal seems to be great, since the author is renowned all over the world. The fact that the author won a Nobel Prize makes it even more interesting to read (Ilan, 2005). There are essential aspects of this journal, which need to be known and they include; the themes, the characters, as well as the use of imagery and symbolism.
The different elements have been used to come up with an award winning novel. The problems associated with inheritance seem to bother the family. This is especially felt by the widow, who believes that she deserves all the wealth, which was left behind. The other family members are not bothered by this, especially the dead man’s son. He gives everything to the widow without having any second thoughts. This shows that the, man is not interested in worldly possessions, rather things, which enrich his life, such as education (Diedrick, 2004).
After reading this novel, there are questions, which I believe need to be answered. Why does the widow want all the inheritance, yet she knows that there are other dependents. The reason why the son does not fight for what belongs to him and the other members of the family needs to be known. The question of family ties in this society is extremely questionable and needs to be known (Deseret Morning News editorial, 2006). The personal connection I have to this story is that inheritance is a problem, which affects many people, including mine. The situation needs to be dealt with without having to involve the courts. In analysis of literature, one needs to ensure that they have the details concerning the essential aspects of the reading. As a result of having a journal, one remembers what they learnt easily and the information needed for the examination is obtained. Thus, it is necessary to have a journal when carrying out a literature analysis (Adams, 2001).
References
Adams, Marilyn. (2001). Beginning to Read: Thinking and Learning About Print. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press
Diedrick, James. Understanding Martin Amis. Carolina: University of South Carolina Press, 2004. Print.
Deseret Morning News editorial (2006). “The legacy of a laureate”. Deseret News. Retrieved from HYPERLINK “http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20060907/ai_n16725709. Retrieved 2007-09-20” http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20060907/ai_n16725709. Retrieved 2007-09-20
Gioia, Kennedy. (2011). An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing. New York: Pearson-Longman ,9780205698783.
Ilan Pappé, (2005). The Modern Middle East, New York :Routledge.
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The Laws Concerning Smoking in Public Places in Canada
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The Laws Concerning Smoking in Public Places in Canada
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In Canada, smoking in all indoor workplaces and public spaces is banned. From the year 2010, the smoking ban legislation has been quite consistent in most parts of Canada. This is regardless of the fact that the different jurisdictions have their own developments. The variations are quite notable as some try and incorporate their own by laws to the already existing law. It should be known that the federal law is only applicable to businesses and other entities owned by the federal government (Smoke-Free Ontario Legislation, 2013). However, there is evidence to suggest that the law only wants to protect one side. Everyone is entitled to benefit from the services that are available in public places. Unfortunately, the ban on smoking in public places benefits only those who are non-smokers (Naiman & Glazier & Moineddin, 2011). Debate exists concerning this form of social injustice as it is favoring non-smokers and hurting smokers.
Process of Change-Smoke Free Legislation
There is a lot of beneficial change that is coming up because of the introduction of the Smoke Free Legislation. The Canadian tobacco legislation does not allow smoking to take place in certain areas. Furthermore, the legislation oversees the sale and promotion of all tobacco products. The tobacco legislation is available at the provincial, federal and municipal levels in the whole of Canada (Smoke-Free Ontario Legislation, 2013). However, some Canadian community organizations, corporations and municipalities have some extra smoke-free policies have been introduced. In the year 2006, on May 31, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2013) was enacted by the Ontario Province. The Ontario Public Health Departments were responsible for enforcing the smoke-free act. Furthermore, the police were given the authority to enforce the act and they did not allow smoking to occur in vehicles under certain conditions. For example, smoking inside a car was not allowed if the vehicle had passengers who had not attained 16 years of age (Smoke-Free Ontario Legislation, 2013). According to the act, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public spaces and work-spaces. Additionally, smoking is banned in all outdoor patios, as well as public places such as bowling alleys, schools and restaurants, among others (Smoke-Free Ontario Legislation, 2013).
Creation of Designated Smoking Areas
Designated smoking areas are known to have their own problems even though they are not directly affecting the public. The employees working in the designated areas are also members of the public and they risk suffering from diseases brought about by tobacco smoke. For example, in a restaurant, it is most likely that there will be employees who are smokers and those who are not. Therefore, space has to be created in order to ensure that both groups enjoy their visit to the restaurant( Naiman & Glazier & Moineddin, 2011). This means that there is a lot that goes on when trying to separate smokers from non-smokers. Another issue that has arisen concerning the issue of banning smoking in public places is that a lot of money has had to be spent in building smoking areas for smokers. The funds used for these projects could have been used for other important projects (Smoke-Free Ontario Legislation, 2013). For example, the money should have been used in improving the health care system in Canada. The smokers continue to increase their chances of getting cancer and other diseases despite there being legislation concerning smoking. There is even no evidence that suggests that because of the legislation, cases of cancer among smokers has decreased (Naiman & Glazier & Moineddin, 2011). The legislation needs to be improved so that all the parties involved benefit regardless of whether they are non-smokers or smokers. Every individual needs to enjoy their rights, and the reason why the legislation needs to be improved further.
Achieving Social Justice and Respecting Rights of an Individual
It is extremely hard to stop and try to change the health behaviors of individuals. The health social determinants that exist only seek to blame the victims who in this case are the non-smokers. Social justice needs to be invoked so that everyone has a right to engage in what they like. The health disparities created by the restriction of smoking in public places need to be morally justified (Naiman & Glazier & Moineddin, 2011). Many advocates continue to find the recourse between social and justice, especially in matters concerning legislation about smoking. There is a need to assign social and personal responsibility in order to get rid of the ever increasing unhealthy behaviors.
Personal Issues, Protests and Recommendations
In conclusion, I believe that smoking in all public places in Canada should be banned. The legislation that has been enacted concerning this issue is extremely commendable. It is no wonder that there have not been any social protests or court cases concerning the legislation. People are aware of the risks that arise from smoking and it is their right to make choices concerning their health (Smoke-Free Ontario Legislation, 2013). Non-smokers have a right to enjoy public spaces without being disturbed by the smoke coming from lit cigarettes. Smokers should be informed that they cannot disrupt the freedom of others and they also can smoke in designated areas. Indeed, Canada has made great accomplishments by passing legislation that bans smoking in public areas.
Reference
Naiman, Alisa. & Glazier, Richard. & Moineddin, R. (2011).Is there an impact of public smoking bans on self-reported smoking status and exposure to second-hand smoke?. BMC Public Health, 11, 146.
Smoke-Free Ontario Legislation. (2013). Retrieved from HYPERLINK “http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/en/smoke-free/legislation/default.asp”http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/en/smoke-free/legislation/default.asp
The journal assignments are designed to assist you in reflecting on your readings and online materials.
The journal assignments are designed to assist you in reflecting on your readings and online materials. Experts have found that reflection aids in making connections between past experiences and new knowledge. This also assists in storing the knowledge in long-term memory for easy retrieval for testing purposes. You will find that each journal begins with a phrase or statement to guide you in your reflections. Please reflect on course content related to that topic. Your journal may be completed in a paragraph or a page. Please try to contain your thoughts to no more than 1 page. Please keep in mind the use of APA format as well as proper grammar (no slang) and spelling. I look forward to reading your posts.
What is your personal philosophy of nursing? Include your beliefs about the profession of nursing.
What does it mean to “critically” think
Discuss how you define critical thinking and how you believe critical thinking relates to nursing care and nursing practice.
In some communities, milk is delivered to each house by a vendor who is called a milkman. Because the milkman makes his deliveries very early in the morning, customers frequently leave notes for the milkman when they wish to change their usual orders. The following are copies of actual notes left for a Milkman.
Can you find the errors in grammar for all the statements? How would you rewrite them?
“Dear Milkman, I’ve just had a baby, please leave another one.”
“Dear Milkman, Please leave an extra pint of paralyzed milk.”
“Dear Milkman, Please don’t leave any more milk. All they do is drink it.”
“Dear Milkman, Sorry not to have paid your bill before, but my wife had a baby, and I’ve been carrying it around in my pocket for weeks.”
“Dear Milkman, Sorry about yesterday’s note. I didn’t mean one egg and a dozen pints, but the other way ’round.”
“Dear Milkman, My daughter says she wants a milkshake. Do you do it before you deliver, or do I have to shake the bottle?”
“Dear Milkman, Milk is needed for the baby. Father is unable to supply it.”
“Dear Milkman, From now on please leave two pints every other day and one pint on the days in between, except Wednesdays and Saturdays when I don’t want any milk.”
“Dear Milkman, My back door is open. Please put milk in ‘fridge, get money out of cup in drawer and leave change on kitchen table, because we want to play bingo tonight.”
“Dear Milkman, Please leave no milk today. When I say today, I mean tomorrow, for I wrote this note yesterday…or is it today ?”
“Dear Milkman, No milk. Please do not leave milk at No. 14 either as he is dead until further notice.”
Here is the scenario:
Terry is working on the first floor. The shift will not be over for another four hours and already fatigue has set in. Terry calls Sam on the phone and says, “I feel like I am going to fall asleep. I have got to go get some coffee. Would you mind watching over things for a few minutes while I go get a cup?” Sam arrives, and Terry leaves, saying, “I’ll be back in ten minutes. But if Dr. Newsome comes in, call me at extension 2731.”
Answer these questions with lots of detail:
What are Terry and Sam doing?
What time of day is it?
Why does Terry want to be called if Dr. Newsome comes in?
Physically describe Terry, Sam, and Dr. Newsome
Here are ten well known six-letter words with ONLY their endings remaining. . .
Can you determine the entire word from its ending?
1. _ _ _ era 6. _ _ _ phy
2. _ _ _ cil 7. _ _ _ may
3. _ _ _ uld 8. _ _ _ ese
4. _ _ _ nis 9. _ _ _ eum
5. _ _ _ nda 10. _ _ _ axy
You are the nurse caring for the following 6 patients:
Mr. Jones – 2 days post-op bowel resection has been stable to date
Jennifer – a fresh post-op from hysterectomy yesterday
Jacob – 74-year-old failure to thrive, hard of hearing, waiting for hospice
Mrs. Calloway – 63-year-old with unstable angina awaiting coronary bypass this AM on telemetry
Ms. Bronson – a 24-year-old alcoholic with active GI bleeding and a Nasogastric tube
Carl – 89-year-old with hip fracture repair in acute pain requesting pain medication
Discussion: identity in order of priority, who would see first, second, third, etc., and why?
Beth is a 42-year-old female who started having seizures and her mental status suddenly began deteriorating. After some studies, she was diagnosed with advanced astrocytoma, an inoperable brain cancer. She was advised to undergo radiation and chemotherapy, which offers her the possibility of a couple of months extension of life, but it may also render her blind and not extend her life at all. Based on what you know of autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence, discuss in 2-5 sentences whether Beth should be pressured to consent receiving treatment or have her wishes respected and what ethical principles apply here