...Louisiana Purchase Everyone has bought something at some point in their life. Rather it’s a new pair of shoes or your first home. Some purchases are impulses while others are strategic or even necessary. What most people don’t know is that in 1803 a purchase was made that opened the doors to a revolution. The man who made this decision would have no idea how big of an uproar he would cause. In the beginning of the 17th century France had stated claims in what was called the Louisiana territory. As France explored the untouched land they established settlements along the Mississippi River Valley. Contrary to common belief, in the 18th century France controlled more of the North America than any other country at the time. The tables turned...
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...The Louisiana Purchase has shaped modern day America. The Louisiana Purchase was the United States buying the Louisiana territory from the French. Contrary to popular belief the Louisiana Purchase was much more than just the state of Louisiana. The territory was 828,000 square miles, stretching from Louisiana all the way to Montana, which is equivalent to 529,920,000 acres. This was easily the largest land purchase in United States history. A grand total of around 15 million dollars for the whole thing which is about paying just a little less than $.42 an acre, this was arguably the easiest expansion of the United States ever. The Louisiana Purchase was not as easy of a decision as we know now back then. It was full of political controversy...
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...The Louisiana Purchase is a good investment for the United States. Against popular belief most of the people on the expedition survived, in fact only 1 person died. Many also believed there to be many dangers to the west, after this expedition I can say that their fears were not warranted, whilst the mountains to the far west are treacherous, much of the journey was easy travel. The terrain west is simple to navigate unless you go too far west. We discovered many useful plants and animals on the journey. We also began peaceful relations with native tribes. The terrain to the west is easy to navigate. Roads going west would be easy to build, and the water route we took could have been much shorter if we would have had a map, however now that we have created a map on our journey further parties would have a much easier time finding their way upriver. In fact, much of the terrain west is a great plain, meaning that travel would be quick and smooth, it would be easy to create a road that would not hit any problems until the great Rockies to the west. We also have created multiple routes through those mountains, thus travel through those should be easier than what we experienced. Through the knowledge and mapping of the expedition west, many would be able to...
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...ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY Thomas Jefferson and the Purchase of Louisiana Annotated bibliography 1. Esmond Wright, “THE RELEVANCE OF MR. JEFFERSON, “Virginia quarterly review 76, no.3 (2000): 379, http://ehis.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.umuc.edu/eds/detail?vid=18&hid=120&sid=cb07f42a-e296-4a5d-baa5-5b4c39975cbe%40sessionmgr13&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=3313415 (accessed November 28, 2012) Database: Academic Search Complete, (accessed November 28, 2012) My research topic is on Thomas Jefferson and the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. I have chosen the database above because Part of the article describes the family background and political liabilities of Thomas Jefferson former president of the United States. Thomas Jefferson was a powerful advocate of liberty. He was born in 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia from a wealthy family. He went to a very good school and also attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg where he received a good training in Philosophy and law. He became a linguist and also loved to read books on diverse subjects. According to Esmond Wright, Thomas Jefferson’s interests were catholic. He married a widow Martha Skelton in 1772 and took her to his house in Monticello. After Martha died in 1872, Jefferson was suspected to have an intimate relationship with Martha half-sister Sally Hemings who was biracial. Even though his political liabilities were impressive, he was...
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...William Clark, both played an important part in the westward expansion migration. Despite their different personalities, they were appointed by Thomas Jefferson to go on an expedition. Simultaneously Lewis and Clark went on a two thousand mile expedition. Lewis and Clark were chosen by Thomas Jefferson because of their knowledge and experience. They went on an expedition to explore and discover the land bought in the Louisiana Purchase. Together they discovered the path of the Oregon Trail. The Oregon Trail was the path in which 7 million people migrated to the west on....
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...analysis will account for the following factors. For each factor, identification of one of the primary strength, weakness, opportunity, threat, and trend is analyzed. The economic, global, technological innovation, social, environmental, competitive analysis will be addressed in this paper. The popcorn processing industry has and will continue to work collaboratively - as an industry, and with government food, health, safety and regulatory agencies - to produce a safe, quality product for consumers to enjoy (The Popcorn Board, 2011). Fresh Pop is a Louisiana Corporation established in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana in 2011, Fikisha Daniels when she decided to change careers and became a single parent. She acquired three automated popcorn machines from an already established vender who had retired. When the machines were acquired Fikisha encountered many obstacles in just learning how to operate and clean the machines. The problems included finding parts, manuals, and qualified technicians to service and maintain her machines. Along with technical problems she had to locate bags and various types of popcorn conducive with the quality she desired for her business. After many months of stressful research and trials, she ultimately was able to...
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...(Reuters) - With the failure this weekend of BP's "top kill" attempt to plug its leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well, fears are growing that the economic and environmental impact of the nearly six-week-old spill can only spread. Here are some facts about effects of the worst ever U.S. oil spill, triggered by the April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig: THE SCALE OF THE CATASTROPHE "This is probably the biggest environmental disaster we have ever faced in this country," top White House energy adviser Carol Browner said on Sunday. "There could be oil coming up 'til August." Browner told CBS's "Face The Nation," "We are prepared for the worst." Louisiana, the nearest state to BP's gushing undersea well that is 42 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico, has been the most impacted by the spill so far. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said this week that more than 100 miles of Louisiana's 400-mile coast had so far been impacted by the spilled oil. State officials have reported sheets of oil soiling wetlands and seeping into marine and bird nurseries, leaving a stain of sticky crude on cane that binds the marshes together. Billy Nungesser, president of Plaquemines Parish, saw dying cane and "no life" in parts of Pass-a-Loutre wildlife refuge. "Oil debris", in the form of tar balls and surface "sheen", has also been reported coming ashore since the April 20 accident in outlying parts of coastal Mississippi and Alabama. In the week of May 17, Coast Guard officials found tar balls...
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...appropriate for junior and senior level undergraduate courses. The case is designed to be taught in one class hour and is expected to require approximately three hours of outside preparation by students. The events described in this case are based on real world experiences. CASE SYNOPSIS Jeff Kleinpeter, fourth generation CEO of Kleinpeter Farms Dairy, has boldly led his family’s business into a new product/market area, specifically the production and distribution of ice cream. For nearly one hundred years, Kleinpeter Farms Dairy has served the south Louisiana area as the leading milk processor and distributor, but now the company has invested millions of dollars in a new, but related product. Jeff seeks to build on the loyalty and goodwill generated among consumers because of Kleinpeter’s excellent reputation for high quality milk products in the south Louisiana area. Kleinpeter appeals to local customers through cross-branding other Louisiana products, such as Ponchatoula strawberries, Bergeron pecans, and Elmer’s Gold Brick Eggs. After the new product is launched, the company experiences challenges in marketing, operations, and human resource management. Key words: small business strategy, new product development, marketing strategy, family business Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, Volume 16, Special Issue, Number...
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...How 102 Changed Me Almost one hundred thousand dollars in debt and 4 years spent living the college life with only a piece of paper to show for it all. Many students will follow a career path which they picked before freshman year, enduring it till the graduate. For those students I feel they have missed the true point of college. Its not a place where you find your job but a place where you discover what you want your job to be. Throughout the semester, the copious amount of research on the topic of my choosing for my papers in writing 102 shifted my career focus toward a job absorbed with waterfowl. I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, for 18 years I had lived no where else my opinion on world was not formulated. I don’t see how someone can be content without...
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...physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake” (M. Obama, 2010). The following paper will answer the question of why children become obese and offers possible solutions to prevent obesity. Without proper moderation and knowledge of nutritional values the current generation and future generations will continue to have their lives at risk. Exercise is also a key factor in attaining the correct body weight for the specific age and height of the child. It is important to prevent childhood obesity because it can cause many health problems for our children now and as they get older. Changing the following will decrease or maintain a healthy body weight: increase in activity, better nutrition, exercise and habits. Past generations were limited in technology, leading to youth spending more time physically playing outside. Today with so many technological options children no longer need to go outside to have fun. If children spent at least an hour doing a physical activity outside they will be one step closer to starting a healthier lifestyle. After school and on the weekends, children are inside playing video games and watching television. Technology has taken the place of the after school extracurricular activities. Research from the Department of Pediatrics at Louisiana State University...
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...One significant physical geographical factor that contributed to Egypt’s development is the Nile River. The land surrounding Egypt is rocky and approximately 4% can be cultivated. (British Broadcasting Corporation, 2010) The Nile River remains gentle bringing fertilized silts to be deposited along the banks of Egypt. Seasonal flood season is July through August and by the end of October the outer banks of the Nile is water soaked. Egyptians tapped into the Nile River resources by building irrigation. Channels, dikes and basins were created in Egypt’s rocky topography to provide needed water for crops. (Orlin, 2010). The Nile’s water allowed barley, wheat and other chosen crops to flourish in the spring. The Nile River’s abundance of water attracted the Egyptians to settle and create an early society. The Nile River is clearly the reason Egyptians were able to flourish. B. The process of diffusion of the chariot. The first chariot is synonymously dated with the origin of the wheel. 2000 BCE the chariot was created as a hunting vessel around the East Ural Mountains. (Plubin, 2013). Transmission of the chariot was driven by fighting and war. In 1800 BCE Syria used chariots as a weapon. Civilizations and cultures followed using chariots as weapons. In 1700 Hittites used the chariot as weapons in their kingdom and in 1650 BCE Egypt lost to the Hyksos army of chariots. Over the years the Middle East, China and Europe proclaimed the chariot as the main weapon of choice. Horses...
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...INTRODUCTION The use of animals in scientific experimentation should continue to be fought against because it is morally wrong, there are alternatives to animal experimentation, and the unnecessary research it involves. The use of animals in experimentation has been a debate and a controversy for quite some time now. Many have strong opinions and views on this sensitive issue. That leads us to one question: Is it right? There are alternatives to animal experimentation, and they are addressed by some government websites. The number of animals used for experimentation tens of millions. Scientists defend animal research saying that this testing has contributed greatly to the advancement of cures for human diseases. However, in our generation, there should be a continued resolve in the fight against animal experimentation because it is morally wrong, there are now promising alternatives, and it involves a lot of unnecessary research. " The practice of animal experimentation and testing continues not because it is the most accurate or reliable means of research, but rather because of tradition, peer-pressure, and enormous promotion from those with strong vested interests." S.O.S at the University of Georgia (2012) BODY In my opinion animal testing is wrong, mainly for the moral debate of inflicting unnecessary pain to a living species, but it is also wrong for the environment. Scientists claim that testing on animals is the key to find cures for human diseases, and try to justify...
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...everywhere. Marketers started grasping the concept of integrated marketing communication (IMC) in 1990, it’s defined as the process of using a wide range of promotional tools working together to create widespread brand exposure. With IMC becoming the next best thing in effective marketing communication, many traditional forms of advertising and promotions; for instances print ads, are losing their stance to the newer media trends. Because of this, it allows marketers to see the positive effectiveness of promotional products and the opportunities the products will bring to their companies. The decision makers of marketing and promotions with in a business often face the issue of determining how to wisely spend their promotional dollars. Research by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) states, “Promotional products enhance impressions about both the brand and product, and also contribute to consumer intent to buy”. (Nelson, Kanso & LeBlanc, 2006). PPAI is a trade association within the promotional products industry that provides networking events, lectures and certifications. Since most distributors who begin their career in promotional products have no idea how the industry got started, the history behind promotional products and advertising explains just exactly how these industries...
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...Introduction A concept analysis is written in order to clearly define a selected topic and provide understanding of its uses, attributes and how it will relate to a certain field. The goal of this paper is to convey the conceptual meaning of rurality as it relates to oral health and its impact on advanced practice nursing. Purpose The purpose if this concept analysis is to present a theoretical understanding of oral health among rural populations. Despite important links between oral health and general health, oral diseases are common and public health and prevention efforts aimed to improving oral health have lagged prevention efforts. Research shows that the key to improving oral health is through preventative care and early treatments. However, many individuals within rural communities do not have access to preventive programs and early treatment; whether it is due to financial burden, uninsured, distance to treatment, lower rates of water fluoridation or poor access to care providers. People who have the least access to preventive services and dental treatment have greater rates of oral diseases (“Oral Health”, 2013). Evidence In 2000, the United States Surgeon General’s report on “Oral Health in America” defined oral health broadly, emphasizing that oral health is “integral to general health; oral health means more than healthy teeth and that you cannot be healthy without oral health.” The World Health Organization defines oral health as “a state of being free from...
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...combination of tools to satisfied the customers and obtain company goals. The marketing mix is referred as the four P’s: product, price, place, and promotion. “The elements are adjusted until a right combination is found that serves the needs of the product’s customers while generating optimum income”. (Marketing Mix, 2010, p. 1). By using the four P’s, most businesses have the ability to connect with consumers within the targeted market. The ability to create a successful marketing mix often has good results. However using the wrong mix can lead to failed marketing strategies which can result in the business dissolving. The key is not to get stuck on one mix; the combination of elements often has better results than just using one. This research paper will review all elements of the marketing mix and how each ones plays an important role that organizations must acknowledge in order to be successful. The first P in the mix is the product. The product is used to determine market needs, wants, and desires, to assess internal resources regarding satisfying market needs, wants, and desires with innovation, to develop process for market resource and product testing, and to forecast product life cycle. With this being said, the product would refer to a physical product or service in a company. The product would be used to satisfy a targeted group of consumers and customers. The second P in the mix is the price. The price would depend on how and which product is being offered, the price...
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