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Then, in at least 100 words (addressing fellow students by first name), respond to two classmates’ posts
Response to benjamin discussion post : 
Adult life is already a complicated formula that we must navigate and learn from, and when you add in returning to advanced education as an adult the mix becomes quite thick. To combat this additive one can employ a state of preparedness through the courses you take. Just by being prepared for each week, wanting to soak in the information, and staying focused on desiring to learn helps you hold in what is being taught (Davis, 2011). To find this state of readiness one can, “Set the Stage,” by, “choosing : study area in your home, sit in a comfortable chair, use good lighting, and create a study “toolbox” (Davis, p. 77, 2011).” Time is one of the most needed things when you begin the process of studying. Ensure you have enough time to sit down and retain the data instead of trying to quickly scan over it or during constant distractions. Using the same spot and time for studying trains the brain for absorption of information (Davis, 2011). Also, it has been researched that repeated recall testing over rereading materials gives much more potent learning and long-term memory (Kapricke et al., 2009). Keeping aware of these methods will allow one to be successful in whatever course they are embarking on in college.
Studying for me is best when I can sit in what we call in my family the “gaming” room where most of our PCs and laptops are in. I can enclose myself in a quiet space as there is a sliding door to seal off sounds and it is a little away from most of the other rooms that have high traffic. I tend to do my best in the early morning hours after I work out and am cooling down from it. I will get up from time to time and stretch, pace around for a few, and eat my breakfast. Doing these displays many of Davis’s strategies of keeping the same place and time, taking mental rests, and maintaining nutrition, which are critical for accurately retaining what I am studying (Davis, 2011).
When it comes to certain systems I use to study, one of them is I like to actively read by highlighting and writing side notes on a separate sheet of paper. Doing this allows me to review as I go and test myself over the material by using short-term memory recall (Davis, 2011). Another system I also favor is two mnemonics of memory retention which are, “Creating acronyms,” and,” Using associations (Davis, p. 84, 2011).” By performing these, my mind can quickly visually see the information by the starting letter of each word or referencing them to something I associate with in my life. I also like to have my spouse test me when it is a significantly important exam, such as a promotion, giving me one more tactic to keep information inside the long-term bank. Sometimes I will reread something to press it further within my mind. In a survey, it was found that many students use at least three methods of studying and, “Repeated reading was by far the most frequently listed strategy with 84% of students (Kapricke et al.,
2009).” These approaches have been very advantageous for me all my life, be it in academics or professional testing and have helped me preserve things that I am learning.
Keeping prepared is a practice I have possessed for quite some time. I prefer to have a plan for things, goals laid out, and chasing the feeling of the outcome when they are accomplished. Research shows that a way to ensure these achievements are completed is to test myself over and over on the material, allowing the retention of information to be recalled rather than forgotten (Karpicke et al., 2009). Staying on the path of what has been effective for me and utilizing a new method for studying to keep things fresh, will bring myself one step closer to graduation. As it has been stated, hard work pays off and nothing of value comes without effort (Davis, 2011).
Response to kandice discussion post : 
Studying can be a difficult task with so many distractions around. Having a positive setting for studying can increase your ability to retain information that was learned. When studying you need to be well rested because you don’t want to fall asleep while trying to study. ” Studying on a bed might cause you to become too relaxed to retain information or possibly fall asleep” (Davis, 2011 p977). Another thing is to be in a very calm environment where the distractions are hardly there. No television, limited cellphone use, and no family interruptions. Studying can be hard trying to focus on notes when you feel like you already know the information.
Learning new information can be fresh on the mind for that day but without studying the facts start to clash. I personally like to study a day or two before testing.
Studying the day before an exam always makes me forget what I learned that week. Set a timer so you don’t over study have it set for twenty-five minutes and work towards your goal (University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, 2024). When you set the timer it could be looked at as motivation to get to the end but you don’t want to rush it so you won’t learn anything. Don’t focus on the timer and focus on the work the time will fly by. Spending the entire day studying can cause you to increase your stress levels and sometimes make you forget what you were trying to retain at first. You have to give yourself a decent break.

1. INTORDUCTION
Supply
chains play an important role in global trade and products flow. They connect
the stages of production and distribution to move goods from one point to
another. From the raw materials to the delivery of final products to the final
consumers, supply chains handle a wide range of activities to minimize the
costs and time optimization. Supply chains also play an important role in
sustainability by adopting eco-friendly practices, supply chains preserve
resources and values creation. Supply chains not only simplify global trade,
but also motivate innovation, sustainability and economic development.
Given the importance of supply chains and their
relevance at all levels, it is natural to face many challenges and difficulties
that may affect the smooth arrival of goods and services.  Decision makers, suppliers, exporters, and
researchers play an important role in studying challenges, overcoming
obstacles, proposing foundations for avoiding risks, and studying alternative
solutions to ensure the availability of supplies to markets and consumers
(industrialists and individuals).
To go into the topic more deeply, any issue or
disruption in the systems of supply chains and transportation of goods from one
point to another will result a significant impact on the global trade flow and
the availability of products to various countries, targeted sectors, and even
individuals.
Here we can see some of the direct and indirect
effects, including:
o   Shipping
cost have will increase significantly, which causes significant impacts
o   on
transportation and products movements costs on consumers.
o   Higher insurance
and other associated cost
o   Economic
and social impacts by reducing the availability or arrival of products to
consumers, which led to an increase in inflation and the cost of living.
2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This research will explain the tension
occurring in the Red Sea region and its impact on the availability of energy
supplies and supply chains, as we are currently seeing signs of a potential  of supply and energy crisis, which is briefly listed
as follows:
·      
A large percentage of crude and petroleum
products pass through the Red Sea on the ships’ journey from east to west or
vice versa, and disruption may delay the delivery of products to their ports,
which might result a shortage in supply and the rise in energy prices, which in
turn affects industrial and living costs and whole global trade balance.
·      
Most Saudi exports from the Arabian Gulf region
use the Red Sea region as a route
·      
We have also begun to see a significant
increase in shipping cost due to the costs associated with insurance, military
protection, and changing routes to take a longer route, which increases the
costs. (Via cape of good hopes)
·      
Environmental impacts by burning more fuel due
to doubling the shipping route, which may reach an additional 22 days for some
destinations.
In this study, I will analyze and review the
dimensions of the red sea issue and its severe impact on supply chains and the
availability of sufficient supplies for consumers without interruption. We will
study the expected increased costs of shipping and other costs, and we will
suggest alternative solutions to avoid potential obstacles.
Risk Mitigation Proposal;
This study will shade light on the possibility
of constructing a pipeline parallel to the current one, using the same campus,
to carry out the refined products from east to west (the Arabian Gulf region to
the Red Sea, such as the port of Yanbu, for example) to export directly to the
target European and US markets in a safer, more efficient, and less risky way
than the area of possible attack or supply interruption.
The costs of
establishing this path, its feasibility, and the potential positive results
from its implementation and use will be studied and evaluated.
THE PROJECT
SUBJECT WILL BE:
Navigating Global Supply Chain Risks: Analyzing
the Impact of Red Sea Tensions on Refined Product Flows and Exploring
Alternative Solutions
3. LITRETURE REVIEW
Global supply chains are more risky than
domestic supply chains due to numerous links interconnecting a wide network of
firms. These links are prone to disruptions, bankruptcies, breakdowns,
macroeconomic and political changes, and disasters leading to higher risks and
making risk management difficult.
Risk management plays a vital role in
effectively operating supply chains in the presence of a variety of
uncertainties (Ho, W., Zheng, T., Yildiz, H., & Talluri, S. (2015).
In this research, I will study the impact of
supply chain problems and the availability of supplies on consumers and
producers in terms of costs and the reliability of energy availability and
their impact on all sectors.
Then I will study the idea of constructing a
pipeline parallel to the current one from east to west to avoid passing through
the place of regional tensions (Red Sea). I will study the costs and the
potential feasibility cost and its positive impact on the economy and ensure
the smooth transfer of supplies to all countries of the world as the Pipelines
have been proved to be an efficient and economical way to transport oil
products.( Boschetto, S. N., Magatão,)
4. METHODOLOGY
In this project,
I will study the possibility of constructing a pipeline parallel to the current
one, using the same campus, to carry out the mission of transporting petroleum
products from east to west (the Arabian Gulf region to the Red Sea, such as the
port of Yanbu) to export directly to the target European and American markets
in a safer, more efficient, and less risky way than the area of possible attack
or supply interruption.
We will
study the costs of establishing this path, its feasibility, and the potential
positive results from its implementation and use.
To
obtain the necessary input, we may need to communicate with some specialized authorities
(if possible) or rely on open sources by exploring them by conducting an
estimated theoretical feasibility cost study in order to apply them to this
research.
5. ANALYSIS PLAN
After analyzing and studying this topic, the
idea of establishing a pipeline parallel to the current one will be studied and
the potential opportunities will be analyzed in terms of economic benefits and
how to avoid risks.
6. project finance
I will study the cost of the project, how to
finance it, and what its sources are