Aal Mir: Analysis of Fairtrade Policies

Aal Mir: Analysis of Fairtrade Policies Abstract: Aal Mir is one of the leading chocolate producers in the UAE. The companys marketing and logistics capabilities have proven to be exemplary for other companies. Aal Mir is one of those companies which have been undisputed for more than 30 years. Its fair trade policies attract a large number of customers towards it. The company has led to acceptance of chocolate as one of the primary snack in the region. The products produced by the company are quite popular in the region and it acts as a good source of income for the company. The people of UAE usually prefer products prepared within their country more than the products produced outside which serves to the benefit of the company and earns higher profit to the company. The company is very strict against child labor which reflects in its fair trade policies. The report prepared is a result of in depth analysis of the companys policies which are quite oriented towards fair trade of the company. The company has also played an important role in increasing awareness about some social causes. The project deals with analyzing the business of the company and its role in creating social awareness amongst the masses. The company is strictly against child labor and low wages of the employees which has resulted in a great increase in the goodwill of the company. The company has also been involved in meetings with the world health organization which is an indicator of the extent of social responsibility of the company. The various aspects of the policies of Aal Mir have been covered in the report. Children between the age of 10-15 years serve as the major part of the target population for the company and the company lays emphasis on children even in its fair trade policies. The affinity of the local people of UAE towards goods produced within the country also acts as a positive point for the company and works to the advantage of the company as has been seen in its year of establishment. The consumption of chocolate in the region has increased in the region by a growth rate of more than 10% annually over the last few years as a result of companys products and its policies. In fact the consumption of camel milk and biscuits has also gone up significantly over the last few years. The report has also emphasized on these growth factors as a result of the policies followed by the company since its establishment. Introduction: The term fair trade is referred to the concept of social justice along with continuing the business trades of a company in order to gain maximum profit from it. It was originally used in order to support social justice. In the concept of fair trade justice was defined as the strongest thought that arises through simple majority among people. The main aim of fair trade is to identify the relationship between various aspects of international trade identifying the reasons for putting constrained on the traded products. The objective of fair trade is to save the people in the region and the employees of the company from being exploited by the companies in order to maximize their profits. Aal Mir has been chosen as the company to study its fair trade policies because it has been operating business in UAE for the last thirty years and has not been a part of any controversy or dispute since it came into existence. The company has also shown good growth rate since its establishment in 1980 becoming the largest producer of chocolate in the country. The companys strategies and policies are a great combination which has led to higher profits and has also earned social goodwill for the company. The company has always served its social duties along with earning one of the highest profits in its area of trade and business. The company has been strictly against some of the social evils such as child labor and low wages of employees. Body of Report: Chocolate is the product chosen to study the fair trade policies of a company. Chocolate today has been selected as a fair trade product by fair trade organizations (Fair trade product). The organization chosen to study the fair trade policies is Aal Mir. Background of the company: Aal Mir trading company was established in Dubai in the year 1980 by two dynamic entrepreneurs who worked in partnership to make the company reach heights of success. The company was setup by Mr. Mir Motalleb Vakhshouri and Mr. Mohd. Hassan Baba Hassan and its business today is spread in varied fields and different areas of the market (Aalmir overview). Initially the company began with business focusing on the confectionery segment and then shifted to modern trade and distribution after analyzing the trend of the market and started importing food and non-food items to Dubai (Aalmir overview). Today Aal Mir Trading Co. LLC has a very impressive portfolio which consists of various brands that have been recognized internationally and enjoys the status of a leader in full fledged distribution in the region. Its logistics and marketing strategies have been appreciated over time and its marketing covers many areas of the market. (Aalmir overview) The company does import and export of all kinds of confectioneries, foods and beverages to countries like Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman ,India, Pakistan and some African countries. (Spread of Aal Mirs Business). The raw materials required for preparing chocolates are cocoa, oils and fats, improvers and adders, flavors and cereals. Cocoa serves as the main ingredient for the preparation of chocolate. The main producers of Cocoa are West African countries such as Ivory Coast and Ghana and the company also imports Cocoa from these countries which serve as a main raw material for the production of chocolate. (Areas where Cocoa is produced). The range of product sold by the company consists of biscuits, wafers, cakes, chewing gum, candies and toffees, foodstuffs like oil, coffee, rice etc, gift boxes, jellies, juice and drinks, lollipops, marsh mallows, pickles and canned food, toiletries and cleaning products and snacks. Such a wide range of products marketed by the company not only reduces the rescue factor but also has led to higher levels of income for the company and has led to independence of the company from any one product for its profit (Products produced by Aal Mir). Aal Mir is amongst the top trading companies and owns many subsidiaries either partially or totally in order to smoothen its work. Some of the subsidiaries owned by Aal Mir are Sweet Garden General Trading Co LLC, Aal Mir storing Co. LLC, Tania Packaging LLC, Hassani and Aal Mir Trading Co., Aal Mir Partners Trading Company and Shamim Trading Co. LLC. (Associate Companies) Sweet Garden General Trading Co is an independent company which executes the groups strategy of enhancing its market coverage. This subsidiary was established in the year 1989 and is currently working as an independent distribution company. The company is located in Dubai. (Associate Companies) Aal Mir Storing Co LLC mainly provides storing and logistics services to the companies associated with it and the company is mainly a holding of Aal Mir Trading Company and is presently functioning in Dubai. (Associate Companies) Tania is a label brand of Aal Mir Trading Company for its food products like rice and grocery items. Apart from being a label company the company also gives support services such as repackaging. The company s situated in Dubai (Associate Companies) Hassani Aal Mir Trading Co. is another associate of Aal Mir trading company situated in Abu Dhabi. This company works operates its business in the field of consumer products and branded confectionary. The company does its work with the support of companies like Sweet Garden General Trading Co. LLC and Aal Mir Trading Co. LLC and is situated in Abu Dhabi the capital of UAE. (Associate Companies) Al Mir Partners Trading Co. LLC is another associate of Aal Mir Trading Co. LLC that has been operating within the Sultanate of Oman and trades and distributes foodstuffs and confectionaries in the region of Oman. (Associate Companies) The trading of Basmati rice in the region is done by the company under the established brand name â€Å"Shamim† which is a brand established by the company. (Associate Companies) Fair Trade Policies of Aal Mir Trading Co. LLC: Fair trade policies not only benefit the people associated with the company and the common people of the country but also benefit the company by increasing the goodwill of the company. Fair trade policies aim at benefitting the people of the country who may be associated with the company as producers of raw materials, consumers or employees of the company. These policies result in creating goodwill for the company and also sometimes attract larger number of customers to the products of the company. These policies create a thought in the minds of the customers that the company that is performing the deeds for social causes and that is has a high probability to be keep the rights of its customers preserved and will not exploit or harm them and it also creates a sense of belongingness to the organization in the minds of the minds of the consumers. The company is strictly against child labor and has a view that children are not meant to be exploited for gaining profits. This can also be seen as a marketing strategy as the main market of the company is children below 15 years of age and by being strict on child labor the company wants to give a message to its customers that it really cares for them and is willing to do any possible attempt to stop any kind of evil done on them. Moreover on part of being a chocolate company it is important to take care of the hygiene and the conditions in which the product is manufactured as unhygienic products could lead to bad health and also lead to loss of customers and reputation to the company. The companys fair trade policies are also quite visible by its attempts to increase the general awareness about all its products to the consumers it also tells the consumers the value that they hold great importance for the company and facilitates them with a feeling that they are the most precious source of revenue for the company. This policy attracts a large number of consumers towards the company and makes them interested in buying the products of the company. The company is a firm believer of globalization and is taking every possible step to implement it. This shows companies respect for international trade and its respect for personnel internationally thus helping itself to grow globally. The global presence of the company is felt by analyzing the countries to which the company currently exports its products. This policy helps the company in building international goodwill of the company. The company is also against giving low wages to its employees and is a firm believer that a person should be paid for whatever he does for the company thus giving the employees a sense of accomplishment and motivates the employees to work with dedication for the company and company as the employees feel that the company belongs to them and any benefit to the company would lead to the personal benefit of the employee. Aal Mir Trading Co. is one of those few companies which have been able to remain undisputed over the span of more than 30 years which reflects its fair trade policies. The company has pioneered in getting rid of various social issues of the world and has been praised for its steps taken worldwide. The companys meetings with the world health organization act as a firm confirmation to the steps taken by the company in order to reduce social evils and exploitation of labor worldwide. Appendices: Opposition to child labor. Maintenance of Hygienic conditions during production. Attempts to Increase general awareness among the consumers. Respect for international trade and personnel. Opposition of low wages. Results of Policies implemented by Aal Mir Trading Company: As a result of the fair trade policies implemented by the company there are various figures that support its success. In the last few years the annual growth rate of chocolate consumption in the region has been around 10% which directly reflects the increase in profit of the company as it is the leading producer of chocolates in the region. Today more than 25% of the people in the region consider chocolate as a main snack which is far greater than the ratio of 2.5% which existed 15 years ago. The results are even visible in the biscuit industry which is one of the areas of business of the company has witnessed a growth of around 17% in the last few years. Is the company adapting to fair trade policies only as a marketing tool? The main motive behind any company is to earn maximum possible profit within the laws of the region in which they operate. The motive of Aal Mir Trading Co. is also to earn maximum profit from its business but the policies implemented by the company in order to gain this profit are quite noble and are based on social welfare. Although seeing from a point of view we may find that these policies are helping the company to gain higher profits but seeing the level at which the company is performing it is not a necessity for the company to work for social causes as the people already are aware of the brand and the products produced by the company. In its thirty years of working the company has been able to make a good reputation in the market and has made good profits over the last few years. In the initial stages of the working of the company it could be made out the company might have gained larger profits based on the basis of the policies that it had implemented and in the initial sta ges this could have been seen as a policy to take the people of the region into confidence but since the company is in existence for over 30 years the company today does not need to take the consumers into confidence as the company already has enough customers that are confident about the working of the company and have faith in the products of the company but at this stage the steps might be interpreted as a measure to maintain the goodwill of the company and keep the people assured of the policies of the company. Another important fact that must be kept in mind while analyzing this aspect is that in order to follow such fair trade policies the company still has to put in extra cost which might just go wasted as the company already has a huge customer base and activities of social good now has a minimal effect in increasing the customer base of the company. Hence on analyzing the trade policies it is found that although the company may be earning a higher profit based on response o f users on these policies but the credit of doing such activities must not be taken away from the company that is putting an effort for the community as the company is fulfilling its social requirements hence we can say that Aal Mirs adaptation to fair trade policies is not just a marketing policy but it is an attempt by the company to improve the society which in turn is giving higher profits to the company. Conclusion: After going through the policies of the company and the profits that it is earning and also after examining the impact of these policies on the company as well as the people of the region various conclusions can be made out which have been stated in this paragraph. The company has developed into a leading producer of chocolates as a result of its trade policies and has also earned the stature of an extremely ethical company that fulfills its social responsibilities. This sense of responsibility of the company towards the society is a result of the companys fair trade policies. The companys contributions have also been highly recognized by the society and even bigger organizations like the world health organization. The company has earned its spot at the top and is expected to stay there as the companys policies as well as quality and cost of products are bound to attract a large number of consumers towards the company. Hence it can be concluded from the above report that the good pol icies of the company that includes the fare trade policy have helped the company to establish a customer base and then its products and marketing strategies have helped it to affix the companys position at the top amongst all the companies of the region thus resulting in the current scenario where the company is at the top of the market and is still developing its position. Works Cited Aalmir overview. (n.d.). Retrieved 5 4, 2010, from http://www.aalmir.com/AboutUs.aspx?id=1 Areas where Cocoa is produced. (n.d.). Retrieved 5 4, 2010, from http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20090203034717/UAE%20chocolate%20makers%20see%20red%20as%20cocoa%20prices%20soar Associate Companies. (n.d.). Retrieved 5 5, 2010, from http://www.aalmir.com/AboutUs.aspx?id=3 Fair trade definition. (n.d.). Retrieved 5 4, 2010, from http://www.fairtradecoffee.org/articles/ft-definition.shtml Fair trade product. (n.d.). Retrieved 5 4, 2010, from http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/cocoa/ Products produced by Aal Mir . (n.d.). Retrieved 5 4, 2010, from http://www.aalmir.com/Products.aspx?id=2000 Spread of Aal Mirs Business. (n.d.). Retrieved 5 4, 2010, from http://www.made-in-china.com/traderoom/ismaeili

Data, Knowledge, Information and Wisdom Continuum

The Data/Information/Knowledge/Wisdom Continuum The Data/Information/Knowledge/Wisdom Continuum Data, information, and knowledge are words used to assign meaning to our complex nursing work. In the field of information technology, these words are used to give meaning and direct the flow of organizational knowledge (Thompson & Warren, 2009). The concept of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) continuum is the transformation of data into wisdom through cognitive processes, which are supportive of the nursing practice.Schleyer and Beaudry (2009) discussed how nurses in this growing specialty are accountable to provide the best evidence-based care advice possible, transform the data collected to information, and apply that knowledge with wisdom to address the patient’s unique needs. The purpose of this paper is to display the progression through the four steps of the data, information, knowledge, wisdom continuum that occurs through research information to answer a clinica l question pertinent to nursing in an acute care setting. Electronic Medication Administration in Acute Care SettingImplementation of the electronic health record, computerized physicians order entry and decision support systems within the health care industry have attributed to a decrease in documentation and transcription errors, while making measurable improvements in our nation’s health care. The clinical research question for this paper is; has implementing the use of the electronic medication administration (eMAR) improved the safety of medication administration in the hospital setting? This technology at present has not been implemented in our hospital organization, but will be in the near future.Poon et al. (2010) explained that serious medication errors are common in hospitals and often occur during the transcription or administration of medication. In order to help prevent such errors, the development of technology has been instituted to verify medications by incorp orating barcode verification technology within an electronic medication-administration system, which is referred to as bar code medication administration (BCMA). Database Resources Ackoff (1989) proposed that data are defined as symbols that represent properties of objects, events and their environment.They are the products of observation, and are of no use until they are in a useable (i. e. relevant) form (as cited in Rowley, 2007). For this paper, the Walden Library Health Science and Nursing Databases were utilized to conduct a search for data related to the clinical question â€Å"has implementing the use of the electronic medication administration (eMAR) improved the safety of medication administration in the hospital setting? † The databases for CINHAL/Medline and PUBMED were queried by using the search words eMAR, bar code technology, medication administration, and safety.The search generated four complete articles in the CINHAL/Medline databases that were pertinent to the topic. Another four sources were generated in the PUBMED database, of which one was a free text article, the other three sources were abstracts; however, two of those sources were successfully retrieved from Google Scholar (find in Walden Library). Although, no full text was available for one of the abstracts found for this source in the search, the information within the abstract was deemed relevant. Transforming Data into InformationInformation is inferred from data (Rowley, 2007). Upon evaluating the plethora of data from said resources, it was determined that a substantial amount of relevant information could be extracted from this accumulation of data to support the clinical question in progress. In other words, said data would be considered information, as it had context to the reason the literature search was being performed. Medication errors cause an estimated 7000 deaths each year and cost the nation $2 billion annually (Paoletti, Suess, Lesko, Feroli, Kennel, Mahler, & Sauders, 2007).A significant reduction of medication errors was evidenced by the use of bar code technology and the eMAR. A study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (Healthcare Benchmark & Quality Improvements, 2010) reported that by incorporating bar-code verification technology within an eMAR system, a significant reduction in medication errors was demonstrated. Connecting Information to Knowledge According to (Thompson & Warren, 2009) knowledge occurs when we apply the data and information to obtain relevant and purposeful meaning.The transformation of information to knowledge occurs when information is combined so that connections can be identified and formalized if you will. Some methods used to achieve this transformation would be through comparison. How does this information compare to other known data? Example: Were there fewer transcription and medication errors with the use of eMAR and bar code technology as opposed to paper documentation and admin istration? Another method would be through making associations or connections. Example: How does the use of eMAR with bar-code technology relate to reduced transcription and medication errors?There was a significant amount of information gleaned from database resources that supported the conclusion, that implementation of such technology could greatly reduce transcription and medication administration errors, as well as adverse drug events, although it did not propose to eliminate such errors. Wisdom Pertaining to Knowledge Can the use of information technology be utilized to gain wisdom? Achieving wisdom via the application of knowledge to manage and solve human problems is essential for health.Major (2002) discussed how wisdom involves recognizing what is most important, by making distinctions among alternatives. It comprises the application of experience, intelligence, creativity, and knowledge, as mediated by values, toward the achievement of a common good (as cited in Matney et al. 2011). It would be a reasonable assertion that clinicians and researchers may conclude that information and knowledge derived from this data will be accurate and can reliably support research, clinical nursing practice, and nursing decisions. SummaryIn that nurses are knowledge workers, it is only natural that they would require a fundamental knowledge to support their practice and profession. As knowledge workers, nurses collect data and information and make decisions that affect individuals, families, and communities at large. An understanding of how the concepts of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) framework overlap and interact will beneficial for nurses performing research studies. Given that wisdom is supported by knowledge, different manifestations of wisdom may exist.Wisdom may be manifested in nursing through â€Å"professional expertise†(Baltez & Staudinger, 2000) or â€Å"clinical judgment† (Benner, 2000), (as cited in Mateny et al. 2011). Re ferences Healthcare Benchmarks & Quality Improvements (2010). Bar-code/eMAR combo reduces errors. Healthcare Benchmarks & Quality improvements, 17(9), 100-102. Matney, S. , Brewster, P. J. , Sward, K. A. , Cloyes, K G. , & Staggers, N. (2011). Philosophical approaches to the nursing informatics data-information-knowledge-wisdom framework.Advances in Nursing Science, 34(1), 6-18. DOI: 10. 1097/ANS. 0b013e3182071813 Paoletti, R. D. , Suess, T. M. , Lesko, M. G. , Feroli, A. A. , Kennel, J. A. , Mahler, J. M. & Sauders, T. (2007). Using bar-code technology and medication observation methodology for safer medication administration. American Journal of Health System Pharmacy, 64,(5), 536-543. Poon, E. G. , Keohane, C. A. , Yoon, C. S. , Ditmore, M. , Bane, A. , Levtzion-Korach, O. , †¦ Gahdhi, T. K. (2010). Effect of bar-code technology on the safety of medication administration.The New England Journal of Medicine, 362, 1698-1707. DOI: 10. 1056/NEJMsa0907115 Rowley, J. (2007). The w isdom hierarchy: Representations of the DIKW hierarchy. Journal of Information Science, 33(2), 163-180. DOI: 10. 1177/0165551506070706 Schleyer, R. , & Beaudry, S. (2009). Data to wisdom: Informatics in telephone triage nursing practice. AAACN Viewpoint, 31(5), 1, 10-3. Thompson, T. L. , & Warren, J. J. (2009). Are they all data? Understanding the work of organizational knowledge. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 23(4), 185-186. DOI: 10. 1097/NUR. 0b013e3181aae374

History Nightingale vs Seacole Essay

Do you agree with the view that Mary Seacole, and not Florence Nightingale was the real ‘Angel of Mercy’ during the Crimean War I agree totally with the view that Mary Seacole was the real ‘Angel of Mercy’ although I can understand why there may be some evidence suggesting that Nightingale warranted the title. Sources 2C and 2O agree with the view that Nightingale was the ‘Angel of Mercy’ whereas Source V gives evidence that shows Seacole deserved to herald the title.The weight of evidence clearly supports the view seen in Source V saying Seacole was the real ‘Angel of Mercy’ due to the provenance that surrounds the other two sources which support Nightingale. There is a lot of evidence to suggest that Mary Seacole really was the angel of Mercy. This is very clearly supported in Source V which describes her work in comparison to that of Florence Nightingale. Source V, which is an extract from a book called â€Å"The Victorians† written by A. N.Wilson and published in 2002, states how Seacole was very ‘attentive’ and was always ‘on hand for the troops’ so therefore of course showing Seacole in a very good light. The source was produced to show the readers what the modern day revisionist view is in regards to who the real ‘Angel of Mercy’ was and also how the work Nightingale did was minimal and had no positive effect on the soldiers. The author has clearly been well informed and has a strong agenda in wanting to play down the role of Nightingale in the Crimea.When comparing this to Source O, we can clearly see the difference between the Jingoistic and Traditionalist view of Nightingale being almost angelic and even like the Virgin Mary compared to the revisionist view where she is criticised hugely. Source O may have a very different perspective on Nightingale’s role during the Crimean War, however it is still valid as it shows the view point of British peopl e of Nightingale being a hero during Victorian times.Also, Source 2C is a traditionalist view and we now know that many of the things stated within it are false such as the statement that she ‘tended the dying’. Furthermore, Seacole has to be considered as the real Angel of Mercy due to the great efforts she made just to get out to the Crimea in which she had to pay money herself to get there. She was previously turned down a position as a nurse under Nightingale’s leadership, which it is thought, could be to do with the fact she was black.Her heroism was proven further through her setting up the ‘British Hotel’ in Scutari that tended to the troops. As well as giving them provisions when they were in need. In addition, we can clearly see the bravery she possessed from the fact she would minister to the wounded and the dying on the actual battlefield. She was willing to risk her life to save others. Seacole gave an honest recollection within her diari es of the things she did out in the Crimea and gave a description of her everyday life out there, which clearly involved so much hard work.The Times journalist at the time William Howard Russell, who himself was out in the Crimea, backs up the opinion that Mary Seacole was the real ‘Angel of Mercy’, stating how ‘she doctors and cures all manner of men with extraordinary success’ just going to show the extent of the positive impact she had on the troops during the Crimean War. Moreover, Dr Reid, a surgeon in the Army at the time, who states how he met ‘a celebrated person ‘who’ did not spare herself if she could do any good to the suffering soldiers, furthers Russell’s opinion.This once again goes to show the nature of the person she was and the impact she had which is seen in Source O. Therefore, there is strong evidence to suggest that Mary Seacole, and not Florence Nightingale, was in fact the true ‘Angel of Mercy’ d uring the Crimean War. There is also substantial evidence to suggest that Florence Nightingale, and not Mary Seacole was the real ‘Angel of Mercy’ during the Crimean War. To begin with, both Source 2C and Source 2O show a great deal of support towards the view that Nightingale was a hero and was the true ‘Angel of Mercy’.Source 2C states how ‘Florence Nightingale battled as valiantly as any soldier in the field to improve conditions’ giving us an impression as to the extreme effort she put in to helping out the British troops. It states how she worked with ‘incredible energy’ once more showing the amount of work she put in. This can be compared to Source 20 which also portrays Nightingale as being angelic and tending to the men for their every need. We now know that she didn’t actually treat the men herself and instead supervised whilst other nurses did this work. Source 2C was written by Denis Judd and is an extract from th e 1975 book â€Å"The Crimean War†.Judd clearly had an agenda to portray Nightingale well and perhaps hadn’t got the benefit of receiving all the evidence necessary to produce a completely truthful representation. It does however give us a perspective into the opinions people held until about ten years ago. Furthermore, there is a huge amount of evidence to suggest that Nightingale was in fact ineffective and perhaps even had a negative effect on the soldiers in The Crimea. This can clearly be seen due to the death rate rising to 42 per 1000 during her time at the Scutari between November 1854 and March 1855.This is clearly down no the filthy conditions that the hospital managed to get into whilst she was there with the floors being covered in muck and â€Å"crawling with vermin† which obviously led to many diseases such as gangrene and in particular cholera. Cholera was the disease that resulted in the most deaths. Before Nightingale arrived, we know that the c onditions were much better and were described as ‘sufficiently comfortable’ and ‘clean and airy’, but this changed and rapidly declined following Nightingale’s arrival thus meaning she cannot be considered as being the ‘Angel of Mercy’.This view is furthered from the fact that following the arrival of sanitary commission, the conditions changed for the better and the death rate went down to 2 per 1000. In addition Nightingale was very arrogant and jealous of anyone who competed with her and even accused Mary Stanley of ‘plotting to set up an opposition’, which never would have happened, had Nightingale not have turned down her help. This once again shows how she was not the hero that Victorian society thought she was as seen in Source 2C and Source 2O. Thus, there is some evidence to suggest that Florence Nightingale was the ‘Angel of Mercy’ and not Mary Seacole.However that evidence is very weak in comparison t o the evidence suggesting that Seacole warranted the title of ‘Angel of Mercy’. To conclude, Mary Seacole and not Florence Nightingale was the real ‘Angel of Mercy’ due to a number of reasons addressed. In Sources 2C and 2O, although they describe and show Nightingale being angelic and having a huge impact on the soldiers lives positively, they can’t be seen as true because they were written at a time where Nightingale was seen as a hero and people held a much more traditionalist view.This differs to Source V which is a revisionist view and was written by an author who was well informed in comparison to the ill-informed Dennis Judd and the artist who painted Source O. Overall, it is very clear that the evidence for Mary Seacole being the true ‘Angel of Mercy’ far outweighs that of Florence Nightingale deserving the name so therefore in my opinion Mary Seacole was the true ‘Angel of Mercy’. David Hughes-D’Aeth

The Privatization Of Prisons During The United States

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