...The short story “Like Mexicans” is written by Gary Soto. Soto talked about how prejudice occurred and everybody is the same. I agree with both of these messages from the story because you should never judge a book by its cover. Prejudice was shown in “Like Mexicans” when the grandmother didn’t want Soto to marry an “Okie.” Soto grandmother made it clear that “Asians are Okies”, “Italians in suits are Okies”, and the “French are Okies”. (Soto, 301) The way she acted towards other races backfired on her because Soto ended up marrying an “Okie.” Soto (301) Another point made in the story is everybody is not the same. The grandmother thought Soto would marry somebody in a higher class than he was. Soto thought he was...
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...Executive Summary This business plan was created to secure investors. La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is one of the hottest franchises to team up with and offers enormous potential in Oregon. Currently, La Salsa is in all of the neighboring states of Oregon and is still expanding. The Santa Barbara Restaurant Group (SBRG) franchises the La Salsa chain. There are two main reasons that La Salsa will succeed in Lebanon: first is the lack of direct competition (nothing like it in town), the second is the high demand for a product like this in Lebanon. Lebanon is in preparation for a large population growth period, the current population Lebanon is over 4,500,000 according to the final UNDP study and with around 2,000,000 other people such as refugees and some tourists. The creation of a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) will shield owners and investors from personal liability. Over the next three years we as partners plan to expand La Salsa in Lebanon, developing between 3 to 10 restaurants under the LLC. This business plan only includes the first store plans which will help create more concrete goals. Per store revenues for La Salsa range between $400,000 to $1,000,000 depending heavily on location. Estimated start-up costs from SBRG are between $300,000 and $400,000, and require an initial investment of around $600,000. Half of this money will be financed by a small business loan, and the other half will come from private investors. Net profits will be high, yielding an estimated...
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...ourselves from others depending what side of the border you're from or what heritage you embrace. Which creates feud inside Latino countries like Mexico and El Salvador many connected to those homeland do not associate with each other due to pride. On the other hand calling yourself Hispanic,Latino, or Mexican-American gives you a sense of belonging in a group of people who you call your family. In the article, Are Chicana/os the Same as Mexicans “This term is often used to refer collectively to all Spanish-speakers. However, it specifically connotes a lineage or cultural heritage related to Spain. As many millions of people who speak Spanish are not of Spanish descent, and millions more live in Latin America yet do not speak Spanish or claim Spanish heritage this term is incorrect as a collective name for all Spanish-speakers, and may actually be cause for offense(Coronado 1). Sometimes I and others classify ourselves In the wrong group, calling myself Hispanic even though I Guatemalan- American. Before we start calling each other Chicano or The Raza it would be smart to check out the definition of those terms....
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...Summary and Personal Response to Tanya Barrientos’s “ Se Habla Espanol” Honey Jupiter Strayer University English 115 Professor Charles Bretan 01/15/15 Abstract This essay “Se Habla Espanol” by Tanya Barrientos really expresses her struggle with being a Latino who does not speak Spanish. Barrientos was born in Guatemala. At the age of 3, her family moved to the United States. When Barrientos got to the States, she immediately stopped speaking Spanish. Now living in Texas, her parents decided that she could only speak, read, and write English. Barrientos made it a point to fit in with Americans. She hated didn’t like being called Mexican and hated what it seemed to mean to her. She stated, “To me, speaking Spanish translated into being poor. It meant waiting tables and cleaning hotel rooms.” (Barrientos) Barrientos saw it as a compliment not be considered Mexican. Her father wanted to show her that Mexican culture is beautiful and she should be proud of her heritage. Barrientos father sent her to Mexico for the summer in hopes that she would learn to be proud of being called Mexican. Surprisingly, her pride emerged and she wanted to learn to speak Spanish. Over the next couple of decades, the worlds’ view toward different cultures changed. It was okay to be of a different race. No one was associating Mexicans with just being waiters or housekeepers. Barrientos started taking classes, listening to tapes, and even hired a tutor. She even asked her parents to only speak...
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...What is the impact of Mexican drug cartels in the United States? Andres F Urueta Dr. Maugh LIB-495-GS001 December 5, 2014 Abstract This research paper examines the impact of Mexican drug cartels in the United States. Most Americans are not aware of how far reaching these cartels are in the United States. Their power has an influence in our government and communities. This project examines who the Mexican Drug cartels are, what their purpose is, where they have influences, and when did they start to become a problem for the United States. This paper also touches base on the impact of the drugs that are illegally brought into the United States by these cartels and their methods for justice. These cartels generate billions of dollars at the expense of Americans who become addicted to the drugs that are transported in the United states. Are these cartels a problem of the past or an indication of the future. Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Literature Review Chapter 3 Research Design and Methodology Chapter 4 Results of Study Chapter 5 Summary and Discussion Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 6 Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction The Mexican drug cartels have been a cancer that has grown throughout Mexico. Influenced by Colombian cartels, such as the Pablo Escobar’s Medellin Cartel. In 2008, over 5,600 people were killed in Mexico. Many of them were tortured or beheaded (Hixson, 2009). The cartels have stretched from the border town of Tijuana...
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...Logan Lewter Hensley English 11/First period 02 February 2017 Part 1: Plot Summary In the short story ?Flowering of Judas? by Katherine Anne Porter a girl named Laura after a long day of teaching she goes on to visit Eugenio in prison. After returning home she has been warned by Lupe that the mexican leader Braggioni was waiting for her. She is terrified of him and knows how cruel he can be but, then allows him to sing to her. For the past month he has been spending the evenings with her and, how she may not like it she has to tolerate it. By him staying with her that long Braggioni has become a disunion to her life and the life that she is actually living. She has no comfort in church although she is roman catholic she still finds time...
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...Case 10- Chipotle Mexican Grill in 2012: Can it Hit a Second Home Run? Small Quiz-Strategic Management Felix Hedyanto Rulie-1342980281 Summary: Chipotle Mexican Grill was established in Denver in 1993,by Steve Ells. Guided by conviction that food served fast did not to be low quality and that delicious food did not have to be expensive. Menu & Food Preparation-The menu at Chipotle Mexican Grill was unusually limited: burritos, burrito bowl, tacos, and salads, plus soft drinks, fruit drinks, and milk. Serving Orders Quickly-As Customer moved along the serving line, Customer selected exactly what they wanted and how they wanted it by speaking directly to the employees that prepared the food and were assembling the order behind the counter. The Commitment to” Food With Integrity”-Use organically grown local produce, organic beans, organic dairy products, and meats from the animal that were raised in accordance with animal welfare standards and were never given feeds containing antibiotics and growth hormones to speed weight gain. Supply Chain Management Practices-the company developed long term relationship with a number of reputable food industry suppliers that could provide high quality, fresh ingredients, and other products that meet Chipotle expectations. Chipotle utilized the services of 22 independently owned and operated regional distribution centers to purchase and deliver ingredients and other supplies to Chipotle restaurants. Chipotle personnel diligently monitored...
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...This caused Polk to leading the United States into the Mexican-American War of 1846. In January of 1846, Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor along with 3,500 troops to Rio Grande to secure the TX border. In April of the same year, a U.S soldier was found dead which lead Polk back down even less. In 1847, another American army under the command of General Winfield Scott secured Vera Cruz and Mexico City. In 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe was negotiated by the chief clerk of the State Department, Nicholas P. Trist, after a few failed attempts at a truce. The treaty was signed on February 2nd, 1848. The summary of the treaty was that Mexico gave up the territories of Atla California and Santa Fe de Nuevo Mexico which are todays California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. The United States agreed to pay Mexico $15 million for damages caused by the war. Mexico cited the Rio Grande as the national border between the two. Article V of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo dealt with the terms that were negotiated by...
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...Chapter Summaries Translation Nation – Hector Tobar 1. In chapter one, Americanismo – City of Peasants, Hector Tobar first introduces the idea of Americanismo: immigrants have cultural dual citizenship in physical living in America and keeping their cultural identity alive in the home. The people who form a nation, like America, have an integrated identity composed of their cultural origin. 2. In chapter 2, Where Green Chiles Roam – No es imposibl, Tobar depicts the dichotomy of illegal immigration at the border, one side with the fantasy of life across the border and the other side, the reality of living in America. This highlights that living conditions and perspective are truly a function of perspective. 3. In chapter 3, Brother Citizen, Brother Alien – Sin fronteras, Tobar portrays a specific encounter he had with two brothers that are separated by citizenship, cultural and national. 4. In chapter 4, The Wanderers – El destierro, Tobar depicts the lives of immigrants, the channels through which they cross and life after crossing the border. It is one depicted of wandering travel and job seeking. 5. In chapter 5, In the Land of the New – En la tierra de lo nuevo, Tobar illustrates fantasy, of those who immigrate, meeting reality through brokenness in the education system. 6. In chapter 6, Our Secret Latin Heartlands – Los secretos del machete, Tobar depicts the phenomenon of immigrants who reject their Mexican cultural identity for the desperate hope...
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...2.2 Mexico environment analysis: a) Overview: Mexico's economy is a mixture of state-owned industrial plants (notably oil), private manufacturing and services, and both large-scale and traditional agriculture. In the 1980s Mexico experienced severe economic difficulties: the nation accumulated large external debts as world petroleum prices fell; rapid population growth outstripped the domestic food supply; and inflation, unemployment, and pressures to emigrate became more acute. Growth in national output, however, appears to be recovering, rising from 1.4% in 1988 to 3.9% in 1990. The US is Mexico's major trading partner, accounting for two-thirds of its exports and imports. After petroleum, border assembly plants and tourism are the largest earners of foreign exchange. The government, in consultation with international economic agencies, is implementing programs to stabilize the economy and foster growth. In 1991 the government also plans to begin negotiations with the US and Canada on a free trade agreement. * GDP: $236 billion, per capita $2,680; real growth rate 3.9% (1990) * Inflation rate (consumer prices): 30% (1990) * Unemployment rate: 15-18% (1990 est.) * Budget: revenues $44.3 billion; expenditures $55.2 billion, including capital expenditures of $7.8 billion (1989) * Exports: $26.8 billion (f.o.b., 1990); commodities--crude oil, oil products, coffee, shrimp, engines, cotton; partners--US 66%, EC 16%, Japan 11% * Imports: $29...
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...Course Project: Marketing Plan for Chipotle Mexican Grill to offer a Delivery Service DeVry University, Keller Graduate School Of Management MKTG522 Marketing Management For 1.0 Executive Summary Chipotle Mexican Grill is known for the gourmet meals and has many locations throughout the United States and their customer base continues to grow. Chipotle has been in existence for as long as they have because they have listened to their customers and their needs as can be evidenced by the additions to their menu over the years. One such need of the customers of Chipotle Mexican Grill is a delivery service. Food delivery came about because of a need. In the Second World War, many homes were destroyed so naturally there were no kitchens in which to prepare food. Because of this, meals had to be delivered to the affected families; this dates back to as far as 1947. It has since evolved from that need to a luxury which restaurants offer in order to better reach those customers who may require such a service. Chipotle Mexican Grill targets both men and women living an active and healthy lifestyle that are all educated with considerable amounts of disposable income. For these reasons, a delivery service will be very fitting for those people on the run. The delivery service will also stand to increase the company’s earning potential. 2.0 Situation Analysis Chipotle Mexican Grill is a Mexican fast food restaurant that prides themselves...
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...Case Study: Wal-Mart's Foreign Expansion Brief Summary of the Case: The case explores the expansion of the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, internationally. Wal-Mart began its international expansion in the early 1990s in an effort to continue its growth. The company began with a joint venture in Mexio. Initially, the company tried to implement strategies similar to those that had proved so successful in the United States, however Wal-Mart quickly realized that to succeed, it would have to adapt to local demands. The company hired local managers who understood the Mexican culture and buying preferences, and changed its strategies accordingly. Wal-Mart continued its international expansion by establishing operations in Europe and South Korea, but in these markets, the company had less success. Not only did Wal-Mart compete head-to-head with established retailers, but its product offerings did not match the needs of consumers. Wal-Mart has had much greater success in China where it has found some similarities between the shopping habits of the Chinese and Americans. 1. Do you think Wal-Mart could translate its merchandising strategy wholesale to another country and succeed? If not, why not? No, I don’t think Wal-Mart could translate its merchandising strategy wholesale to another country and succeed because their merchandising strategy is based on the methods and culture of retailing of the United States. Also, as we learned in the text many countries and have different...
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...Bern University of Applied Sciences Business and Administration Drugwar of Mexico The Mexican drugwar hampers the development of the national economy Final paper for the module "Academic Methods of Working" submitted as part of the degree programme Semester Class Authors Bachelor of science Business Administration 2 2i Ardian Beqiri Kevin Leiser Thomas Zbinden 22th May 2013 Benjamin Spycher Benjamin Spycher Date of submission Supervision Responsible for the module Page 2 Contents 1. 2. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3 Source basis ............................................................................................................. 3 2.1. Research method .................................................................................................. 3 2.2. Documentation of research .................................................................................... 3 2.3. Discussion of the source material .......................................................................... 4 2.4. Summaries ............................................................................................................ 5 2.4.1. 2.4.2. 2.4.3. The Mexican Economy After the Global Financial Crisis ............................................. 5 Inside Mexico’s Drug War ............................................................................................ 5 Drug War...
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...Chipotle Entering Germany Sajma Singh Adhikari Sambridhi KC Tamela O. Dow Ramita Shrestha Darrin Holly Fundamentals of International Business BUAD 327.001 May 8, 2013 Table of Content Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………….3 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….6 Economic Analysis………………………………………………………………………………..6 Cultural Analysis………………………………………………………………………………….8 Political Analysis………………………………………………………………………..………...9 Company Analysis……………………………………………………………………………….10 Works Cited……………………………………………………………………………………..12 Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Executive Summary Overview Chipotle Mexican Grill is a restaurant that allows consumer to enjoy fresh and delicious Mexican style food. Chipotle offers fresh not frozen food that you find in many of the restaurants today. Unlike Taco Bell, Chipotle’s entire product line is fresh the fresh taste like buying fresh vegetables and meats from the local farmer. This fresh taste is what makes Chipotle different from any other Mexican style restaurant in business. Problem Obesity and poor eating habits is running rampant in the world. “Half of German adults are obese (13.7%) and overweight (36.4%), similar to the 54.5% in the United Kingdom, but significantly less than the 62.1% in the United States” (English). Poor eating habits and little or no type of exercise finds consumers struggling to control their weight. For many consumers, who have busy work...
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...Your book review assignment is to 1) read Ruth Gomberg-Muñoz’s ethnography, Labor and Legality, and 2) write a book review by 11am, November 3rd. 1. The point of a review is to take a position with respect to the book and to present a cogent, all-argued paper. Depth, originality and critical thinking in your arguments will be important part of grading. You should use concepts we have been discussing in class (structural violence, colonialism, etc.) to guide your argument. However, the concept of the paper is open-ended. Please develop your thoughts based on the book Labor and Legality. 1. A quality paper will have a strong analysis that draws from concepts learned from the book and also from class. Your arguments should be supported by proper evidence from the book. In other words, your thoughts must be fully engaged with the reading. Thus, proper citations, a clear structure, and also format requirements listed below would be important. 1. Format requirement. 1) Your review should be 3-5 pages (with a separate references cited page), which is a small adjustment from the syllabus. You will still need to use 1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point font. 2) Please review the section of the syllabus labeled “2” under “expectations” for information on academic integrity. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Use in-text citations per the Chicago Style Manual when directly quoting or paraphrasing an author and make sure to include a “works cited” section. If there is any...
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