Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, and it has a rich history. Salsa can be traced back to the three main Central American tribes, the Incas, the Aztecs, and the Mayans. The first salsas were made using tomatoes, chili peppers and ground squash seed. It was served as a condiment for an array of meats such as fish, venison, and lobster. The conquest of Mexico in 1519-1521 by the Spanish Conquistadors marked the Europeans first encounter with the sauce. It wasn’t officially called salsa until…
When I decided which book to read for my book review assignment, I had no idea of all the knowledge I would gain from the book I finally decided to choose. In all honesty, the thought of reading a book about volunteering had me wondering how much someone could talk about volunteering without being repetitive or eventually losing my interest. The book I chose to write my book review assignment is called Wide-Open World and to say the least, this book managed to hold my attention and share such…
Mexican cuisine is an important aspect of the culture, social structure and popular traditions of Mexico and also shapes the national identity as Mexican food is not only famous in Mexico, but is famous worldwide in countries such as America etc. Mexican food plays a major part in the globalization factor of food, with westernised versions being featured almost everywhere from restaurants such as MadMex to fast food outlets such as Taco Bell. Mexican cuisine is a complex cuisine and also…
Technology is not distinct from and should not be distinguished from science since they both complement each other and are mutually inclusive. For instance, success in science depends on developments and advancements in technology. Science is not just about working in the lab and coming up with a formula; science is also an interdisciplinary system as scientists work with statisticians and bioinformatics to discover new ideas to be employed by various corporations and passed on to several…
I think Tony Stark’s side is the right side. Both sides have their own benefits: Tony Stark is my favorite Marvel hero, he is wealthy, smart, and his suits are amazing. On his team, he also has Vision, who is basically the most powerful superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His body is laced with Vibranium, he’s programmed by Jarvis codes, and his power source is an infinity stone, literally the most powerful objects in the universe. He’s also got War Machine on his side. He might not be…
A local Blanchard family took the song lyrics “anything you can do I can do better” to heart and created their own business. After tasting a homemade salsa, a natural competitiveness caused Lori Redmon, her husband Bill Redmon and her mother Diane Cooper to create Killin Time Canning. “My mother works at a nursing home and she brought some salsa home that a resident’s family member had made. Just out of the competitiveness of our family, we said we could do better and that’s where it started…
At the Stark penthouse. Rafael walks into the penthouse, wearing a bright yellow rain jacket, a magenta polo shirt, and tight white pants. Happy Hogan takes his jacket and leads him to a very modern waiting room, "Mr. Stark will meet you in a few minutes". Rafael nods as Happy leaves, " Thanks." He takes out a comb and fixes his hair. As soon as he finishes, Tony greets him. "Hey". Tony was wearing a more relaxed outfit, a dark plaid shirt with jeans, which Rafael found surprising. He's…
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Denisa Stewart Texas A&M University - Commerce Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. places great emphasis on the importance of committing and practicing sustainability through many different areas such as the environment, health and wellness, philanthropy, their workplace, and ethical sourcing (sustainability report). The company is devoted to upholding their aspirations by maintaining transparency through annual statements in all of these…
In an effort to improve supply chain operations, DR Pepper Snapple Group, a maker of soft drinks, created a network of facilities strategically located to supply current and potential future customers (Fuhrman, 2010). These facilities are located in Irving, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Aspers, Pennsylvania; and Williamson, New York. The new western distribution hub, their latest addition, is located in Victorville, California (Fuhrman, 2010). The main idea behind the construction of these…
Red Hot Chili Pepper Fever Once I read our assignment for this paper I knew who I would want to write about, The Red Hot Chili Peppers. I have written about them already once for this class in one of our discussion boards, I believe for our favorite song. I have described them as my favorite band and in some ways I believe that that is true but also I believe that I treasure them so much because I have held onto for the longest amount of time as a band that I listen to and enjoy. I have also…