Kentucky Derby

In the summer of 2013, I was overlooking the Panama Canal from its bank, watching some of the largest cargo ships in the world glide through with ease. At first glance, this was all I and the other students I was with saw. Then our tour guide asked us to think about the intrinsic value of the Canal. He illustrated to us the billions of dollars in revenue the Panama Canal brings in every year, the tens of thousands of jobs the Canal provides for Panamanians, and described how the Panama Canal has…

Waverly Hills was proposed in 1906 by the Kentucky legislature as an aid to staunching the epidemic of tuberculosis known as the White Plague. By 1910, the hospital was fully operational, with a capacity of 40 people. The hospital, though minimal at first, was provided further funding, allowing for…

income that is substandard compared to the majority of the city. However, for those living in South Eastern Kentucky, poverty holds a definition that stretches far abroad the city limits. There is a large population in this rural setting who live below the poverty line. My point is not to invalidate those living in more urbanized areas, but bring awareness to the communities in South Eastern Kentucky who struggle with making ends meets This is an issue that I have seen with my own eyes: ever…

Competitor VRIO Analyses 1. KFC Product: KFC is the world’s most popular chicken restaurant chain that specializes in the same Original Recipe. Their product is rare because they offer products which is pressure fried bone chicken seasoned with “Original Recipe” of 11 herbs and spices. The product is not easily to imitate because of its “Original Recipe” which is the famous trade secrets of KFC. Their product itself is their sustainable competitive advantage. Place: They are located in shopping…

Horizontal World Even though the midwest is not as sought after as other states, there are certain aspects that make it just a unique. Its ability to provide a home to many immigrants from other countries looking for a new start is one of its qualities that make it so amazing. The midwest is a vast open land in the middle of the United Stats. Many of the resident rely on agriculture as a primary source of income. In the expert from The Horizontal World, Debra Marquart creates vivid imagery,…

production facility Suntory Mexicana in Mexico City. They concluded that the business could save 2MM USD in fixed costs by closing the Suntory Mexicana production facility. All Midori production that was based in Mexico City would transition to Frankfort Kentucky. The executive leadership team at Beam Suntory approved the proposal and the transition was declared successful. Midori production started at Frankfort in July and the Suntory Mexicana facility closed in September of 2015. Yes, 2MM…

New Hampshire is an enjoyable state to either live in or visit. It features many mesmerizing landmarks which contain mountains and vast green land. New Hampshire is known for many achievments. Whether it is natural beauty or man-made, New Hampshire has a lot to offer. Many visitors become stunned with its beauty and enjoy its natural resorts. New Hampshire , abbreviated NH, has a capital of Concord, and was originally named North Virginia and New England. It was established in 1788. New…

Our main target audience is the Westwind Neighborhood, in west Phoenix, AZ. However, we will also market to the rest of the Pendergast Elementary School district. Due to Pendergast District’s spans of 20 miles, for this event our secondary target audiences will only focus in the Amberlea, Desert Horizon, Desert Mirage, Pendergast, Sunset Ridge, and Villa de Paz neighborhoods. Not only are they closer to Westwind in proximity, all within West Phoenix and Glendale, but these neighborhoods have a…

7-17 1778 In 1775 Daniel Boone blazed his way into central Kentucky. He built a fort near the Kentucky River and christened it, Fort Boone. Soon American settlers began to move westward,they started settling at Fort Boone. With the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Hamilton ordered the British to arm the local Native tribes and Loyalists with weapons, and encouraged them to attack the American settlers in Kentucky. In February of 1778. Daniel Boone was captured by…

We see pictures of poverty on the news from many different communities across the nation, but often, little of this news coverage is given to the people living in Appalachia. The ABC 20/20 episode entitled A Hidden America: Children of the Mountains shines a much needed light on the daily struggles people living in Central Appalachia face. Watching Children of the Mountains was a sobering experience for me. The most surprising thing in this video was the drug abuse and drug dealing. It was…