being maintained, local state actors have made it increasingly difficult for restoring stability in the region, primarily the aggressive actions of China in the South China Sea. As stated in the U.S. Pacific Command’s Posture Statement, “Chinese coercion, artificial island construction, and militarization in the South China Sea threaten the most fundamental aspect of global prosperity - freedom of navigation.” This aggression has begun to concern many regional governments and illustrates Chinese…
“We do not want riches. We want peace and love,” said Oglala Sioux Chief Red Cloud. Many people, such as Chief Red Cloud, have stood up for their beliefs. In taking a stand, one represents a cause or opinion through their words and actions. Protesting, rebelling, and fighting are all examples of taking a stand. Chief Red Cloud of the Oglala Sioux took a stand in history when he refused to give up his tribe’s land, proving the strength of the Native Americans and creating opportunities for better…
The Red Flag Fleet became strong and their power enabled them to pillage and raid every town and ship between Macao to Canton. She demanded that the villages pay her taxes to keep their homes safe. Discipline was expected and harshly dealt with. She set up…
women’ rather than just a mad woman. She uses the three factors to give the story meaning. By having more than one narrator as well as racial, gender, and cultural identity, it sets an impact on the story to give it more originality. “ In Wide Sargasso Sea, the young blacks call Antoinette “ white cockroach” and “white nigger,” epithets for Euro-Creole woman…
Nausea, anxiety, depression, muscle tremors. What do they all have in common? They are all side effects or withdrawal symptoms of America’s favorite and least recognized drug: caffeine. Caffeine has many negative side effects that far outweigh any benefits, and yet it can be found in virtually any household, university campus, workplace, or meetinghouse across the country. Not only that, but many people are not even aware that the very thing they consume on a daily basis has been debated over…
In 2004, Red Bull had 70% of the market share worldwide. It’s been able to keep a comparative advantage for several reasons. Red Bull’s key success factors are their marketing strategy and distribution techniques. Red Bull has a buzz-marketing strategy so it targets mainly athletes and college students. Red Bull’s promotional team goes to exclusive events that have media coverage in relation to their target…
world as we know it. Stalingrad held the original name of Tsaritsyn until the year of 1925. It was renamed for Joseph Stalin, the leader of the country. After the Russian civil war (1917-1922), the Bolsheviks took over the country, turning it into a red state. The city is famously known for its resistance in the second world war. It suffered severe losses and catastrophic…
Prague could have been saved from the soviets at the end of World War Two. The United States Army was already on track to enter Prague, but halted short of it and other destinations in Eastern Europe due to military and political goals, as well as the want to avoid conflict with Russia. Near the end of World War Two, United States (US) forces form the East and Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) forces from the West were swiftly moving throughout Europe, liberating countries from German…
History of the Grey Wolf Historically, the range of the grey wolf was spread across the majority of North America but was hunted to extinction in the lower 48 states by 1974. The local extinction was caused by fear and the belief that wolves were causing losses to livestock across the United States. Reintroduction started in Yellowstone in 1995 and 1996 with an initial population of 66 wolves which has grown into a population of 1,000 in 2006. Wolves are social amongst themselves, but typically…
research that millennial consumer guys needed a product to give them a boost. Leadership was also cognizant of the trend of mixing Mountain Dew and Orange juice. Also, Pepsico was able to better understand their customer needs than competition such as Red Bull where customers may not want to consume an energy drink before noon (Bouckley, 2015). Since Pepsico was able to recognize that its core competencies gave it an advantage over its competition, Mountain Dew Kickstart is one of Pepsico’s most…