Palmer Drought Index

The picture provided is a picture of a graph. The graph depicts weight in pounds and weight in kilograms. Another thing that it depicts is height in feet and inches and height in centimeters. It explains what your healthy weight should be for your height. It shows you what your healthy weight should be by a shaded line that goes across the graph. It also shows what the unhealthy weights are for your height. The unhealthy weights do not have the shading that the healthy weight does. There is not…

Research Article Critique Research by Mensinger, Calogero, Stranges, and Tylka (2016) in their recent article supports a weight-neutral tactic as a health promotion alternative to a weight-loss program for women with a high body mass index (BMI). This paper will specifically examine and critique the title of this article and the author’s credentials, if there any identified. Furthermore, this paper will discuss and critique the article’s research problem, research questions, hypothesis, and…

The contributor of “Africa's Informal Economy Is Receding Faster than Latin America's,” published by The Economist, discusses the current and rapidity changing economy of sub-Saharan countries and their respective traditional roles. The author directly cites Adam Smith and the invisible hand in correlation to human nature to “truck, barter, and exchange” (Africa’s). This is to illustrate how individuals will innately make economic decisions based on their personal needs and that these decisions…

How Does OSHA Raise Penalties 82% and We Don’t Notice? The two year Budget Agreement that president Obama signed in November 2 under closed doors, surprisingly included provisions that authorized Occupational Safety & Health Administration raised the penalties by as much as 50% to a new historic high level of 82%. This was the first time the penalty was being raised since Bush senior’s tenure in office, 15 years ago. In spite of the increase, Statistics indicate that OSHA fines are still…

Body mass index, or BMI, is a calculation based on the ratio of a person’s height and a person’s weight ("Defining Adult Overweight and Obesity.") The equation to find this is BMI equals a person’s weight (in kilograms) divided by a person’s height squared. A healthy BMI for adults is around 18.5 and 24.9. Overweight adults typically have a body mass index between 25 and 29.9. Obesity is a BMI that measures thirty or higher. Obesity is and has been a growing problem in children and adults alike…

Big Macs are one of McDonald’s biggest selling sandwich. It is considered a classic and even is placed as the first menu item. Building a Big Mac is easy, but it is important to remain consistent for quality assurance for guests and to maintain food costs related to the sandwich. Before beginning to build a Big Mac in the Mcdonald’s kitchen, the supplies are needed: 1. The bun toaster. a. This machine takes 20 minutes to heat up and provided the correct toasting of buns when calibrated…

Gallup World Poll Austin Mullins AP Statistics  The Gallup World Poll uses scientifically proven and accepted methodology in more than one-hundred-sixty countries and one-hundred-forty languages to survey the populace’s opinion on pressing topics and events, including personal safety, food and shelter, employment, well-being, and national institutions confidence. Gallup’s methodologists constantly study the top practices in the field of surveying and conduct experiments used to improve…

Introduction Nigeria holds a vast history by holding a steak in early civilizations of renowned artistry. By being the most populous country in Africa Nigeria is the eight most populous country in the world. Nigeria’s physical geography is very unique and has potential for being a powerful country. Nigeria has a vast array of issues however with creative reform policies and support it could develop into a great nation. Physical Geography Nigeria is located in West Africa neighboring Benin,…

Consumerism is something that is inevitable for every individual including myself, as we are encouraged and peer pressured into buying the latest commercial goods. This is something which various individuals such as environmental activist David Suzuki, (Suzuki et al, 2007) mentioning the rise of a consumerism worldview. Other fellow thinkers like, Victor mentions how the unprecedented economic growth leads to rapid changes in benefits and costs with respect to the environment or in general the…

My evolution I choose to do is evolution number 1 of the NFPA 1410 engine drill. This drill is about a forward lay using one engine and a supply line to the hydrant about 300’ with an attack and back up line. The flow is 300 GPM and the time is 3 mins to complete. The objective of this training is a house fire and the first in engine has to hit the hydrant about 300’ from the house and get the attack line and a backup line off the engine with the engineer giving water to the nozzleman. Well my…