Technology has come a long way in the last couple of decades. Technology went from horse drawn carriages to cars that park themselves. From sending letters that took days, weeks, even months to deliver to iPhones that can send and receive messages in seconds, no matter where the person is located on the globe. Technology is a wonderful thing that has helped in many ways, but recently technology has taken on a whole new spectrum. Not only can people communicate from all around the globe, but…
Without doubts, China is the would second biggest economy and its every small movement can affect significantly the would economy also its domestic economy. This essay analyse the impacts on the Chinese economy and the rest of the world as well, without taking unpredictable elements into account. The figure of the exchange rate between USD and CNY with the devaluation of Chinese Yuan by 2% against US Dollar in august 2015 which continued to fluctuate up and down on approximately 6.352…
Into the Wild is a book written by Jon Krakauer which talks about the adventure of Christopher Johnson McCandless. Chris was a smart boy, who grew up from a wealthy family and graduated from Emory University, but his father had a second wife. Chris knew his father’s secret; however, he never told him which led Chris to a confusing situation. For that reason, Chris left his family to seek for his own happiness. On his adventure to Alaska, he met many people and left them a good impression.…
I have always dreamed of being an entrepreneur. I know a small business is a big responsibility, although many think of it as freedom and financial stability. As an owner, one has to dedicate lots of time and money to grow the brand and create customer loyalty. As a general manager, I know what it takes to lead and train a team. I will be helping the company expand the brand with the grand opening of two new stores. I believe this experience will help me, as I get closer to realizing my dreams.…
At least Trump is Healthy The president of the United States of America is our commander in Chief, The Leader of the Free World, and most importantly, chosen every four years. The Election of 2016 is said to be unlike any election in recent history. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are some of the least popular candidates ever. Both sides seemed to be voting party lines just to keep the other out of The Oval Office. It is generally agreed that a president should be smart, kind, fun, charming,…
for the wall is definitely not one of them. Just the construction of the wall alone will be an incredibly difficult task. “finding materials, people to construct the wall, and everything in between will be quite the task.” according to Kate Drew of CNBC. For the sake of argument, assuming all the materials could be easily sourced and purchased, (hint: they can’t, not on this scale) the task of actually transporting them to the site of the wall is a nightmare within itself. Most areas where the…
“The machine does not isolate us from the great problems of nature but plunges us more deeply into them.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery I relate to this thought in my quest to find sustainable technologies because the work of an engineer is to “enable the future” not merely to “foresee” it. As a mechanical engineer and a founder & head for a sustainable technology based start-up I realized the importance of technology enabled sustainability for a healthier…
Mission Statement and Goals Toys "R" Us (Canada) Ltd., is part of Toys "R" Us Inc, their mission statement is “relentlessly striving to be the best toy and baby retail company for the world. It has solidified its position by offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands,” (Toys “R” Us). Toys “R” Us prides itself on exclusively operating the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and selling extraordinary toys. Their goals are to be the world's leading dedicated toy and baby…
In today’s day and age, it seems that everything is revolved around social media. From posting about your day to uploading a video of you graduating, social media has taken on the role of being part of your everyday lives. Social media has so many great aspects that make living without it feel like we are in the Stone Age. One of the greatest aspects is the ability to interact with anyone anywhere. With social media, you have the ability to catch up on events or communicate with friends from…
It seems today that the convenience of the drive-thru sways individuals when deciding whether their food is healthy enough to eat. As times are changing and more Americans are concerned about their weight restaurants such as McDonalds’s believe that are helping in the fight against obesity by adding the calorie amounts to their menu. Many people enjoy the convenience of fast food restaurants, although just a few years back they had very little information about what was in the food they were…