“Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café” Discussion Buddy Threadgoode dies suddenly in a railway accident, and his death acts as a blow to many people of his family and friends. Among the most affected is Idgie because Buddy is her young brother, and the bond between the two is strong. The mysterious death of Buddy also brings a cloud of despair, especially to the Threadgoode family. As he was crossing the railway line, his shoe gets stuck in the tracks making him get hit by the train hence losing his life instantly. As I mentioned earlier, the relationship between Buddy and Idgie is excellent, and when Idgie learns about the death of Buddy, she is sent into grief that takes long to heal. It casts a shadow over her usually good humor that is liked by many. Idgie is also not willing to spend time with people because this brings to him, the memories of her fallen brother. In most instances, She, therefore, prefers spending time alone in the woods, although this state of solitude makes things tougher…

Mechanical Arson Fires Fires and heat cause a lot of property destruction and might result in injuries to the person or even the death of many people. Fires are complex events whose causes are, at times, difficult or impossible to determine. Because of their complexity in determining the origin, all fires are treated as cases of arson until another cause is established. Arson is the deliberate and malicious burning of the property with the intent of destroying it or harming someone. According to the national center for the analysis of violent crimes, arson is motivated by extremism, profit, revenge, criminal cover-up, and excitement. One of the most challenging types of arson to determine is mechanical arson. Even though most arsons are challenging to investigate since many a time’s evidence is destroyed in the fires, mechanical ones are more difficult. Only about 6% of people charged with arson are ever convicted. For the case of mechanical arson, it becomes hard to investigate since most look accidental and do not require accelerants to be executed. An excellent example of a mechanical arson…

Garbage Disposal The garbage disposal units are great gadgets that help minimize trash in the kitchen. These units are fitted with powerful motors that empower the grinding system to grind all food remains for easy passage through the kitchen disposal pipes. The disposal units are efficient since they work fast and prevent the disposal of pipes from damage or even blocking. They have different working motors and have high-quality material that prevents them from damage when exposed to water. This article has the top ten best garbage disposal units to consider buying. What Types of Garbage Disposal Fit For Small Spaces? Low operational sounds Although the majority of the garbage disposal operates in low sounds, there are brands such as the InSinkErator operates at low sounds. Living in small homes means that the rooms are closeby and a single nose from the grinder can cause distractions in the entire households. So, to prevent this, consider getting a waste disposal unit that operates in low sounds. Some of the features to check out for when choosing a disposal unit operates The…

McDonald’s marketing strategy design  Moreover, in designing the marketing strategy, McDonald’s should have considered the company’s brand positioning to avoid compromising the brand image. McDonald’s brand and image revolve around various elements, including consistency, convenience, cleanliness, children-friendliness, and lower prices. Therefore, this gives the company proper positioning and competitive edge in the market. The company should have maintained its brand positioning by considering children in the marketing of the product, charging fair prices, as well as upholding consistency by avoiding the inclusion of more sophisticated ingredients in the product.

Enterprise risk management Enterprise risk management (ERM) happens to be a plan-based business approach that focuses on recognizing, assessing and making preparations for any risks, hazards or dangers that may hamper with a company’s operations and purposes. Therefore, the enterprise risk management approach recognizes and prepares for risks with an organization’s objectives. Enterprise risk management is a growing management discipline that has transformed together with the organization and regulatory aspect of the last decade. ERM is therefore essential since its achievement determines the organizational health and life. Chapter 19 and chapter 22 use cases tend to be similar in that they both establish ways for risk management. The two case studies create ways for enterprise risk management, for instance, chapter 19 case about the Kilgore Custom Milling has numerous ways of dealing with the organization’s currency risks such as long term swap contracts. On the other hand, chapter 22 case concerning JAA Inc manages risks by establishing a governance system and forming a risk and strategy committee. Therefore, the two case studies focus on risk management by creating meetings for…

Histories and Entrepreneurial Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs Founding and maintaining a business is not for every person. The hard work and stress that comes with it rules out many people that are not willing to take the risks. Successful entrepreneurs do see the risk as it is; instead, they see it as a reward for their efforts and, therefore, are propelled to try more. The right personality and attitude are very crucial for the success of a business. In as much as there are no two stories that are entirely the same, there are several traits that the successful and well-known entrepreneurs share in common. In this essay, I am going to look at the entrepreneurial success of Drew Houston (Founder and CEO of Dropbox), Sara Blakely (Founder and CEO of Spanx) and Mark Zuckerberg (Founder and CEO of Facebook). I will look at the similarities and differences in their stories and in their entrepreneurial traits. Mark Zuckerberg, Drew Houston as well as Sara Blakely have several similar things in their histories. All of them developed their entrepreneurial skills since…

Part 2: Commentary on the Timeline The timeline shown is a step by step chronology of the different educational life events in my educational journey. It depicts a positive influence on foundations in determining the promotion of knowledge to different stages of life. It also represents education stages and the quest to attain knowledge as one of the greatest human journeys that can be preserved. The transformation involves a gain in knowledge and understanding. Thus the timeline indicates that Education is a lifelong process that has enabled me to grow because it plays a central role in helping me conform to the norms of society. To ensure Education is made relevant, biological adaptation plays a vital role. According to Xia, 2018, the ability of a person to adapt to the environment and learn to accept the values and morals in the educational set up is critical in social development. In addition to this, all that is required for learning and functioning differs in different facets of Education. Thus, individuals ought to identify and resolve their emotional instabilities in a bid…

Home to your pet There exists so many different enclosures/tanks suitable for bearded dragons. They may differ in prices, materials and functionality. You can choose any enclosure as long as it is of high standard and will provide a perfect home to your pet. Remember to have a screen lid in any product you choose. It helps to keep the humidity level down and enhances proper flow of the air. Moreover, every enclosure must contain UVA, UVB, and basking lights, the three are necessities in the habitat. Also, don’t leave out a ceramic heat emitter to warm the tank at night if necessary. Let’s explore to different enclosures you can use for your beardie. Glass Enclosures Glass Terrarium Are you looking forward to provide the best habitat for your beardie? Glass terrariums are a good option. Glass terrariums are safe and secure tanks that allows you to look through. It is also good in retaining heat and keep a high temperature required by bearded dragons. Using a glass terrarium means that you have to clean the cage regularly since it…

Investments Investments entail different risks driven by various factors. The chance that the return on one’s investments will vary from the expected return depends on the present value and the risk/return tradeoff, which enables one to make correct investment decisions by picking the right investment options depending on the amount of risk involved. The present value is an investment’s expected income, while the risk/return tradeoff refers to the capacity to accept the uncertainty associated with the potential returns of an investment. The following paper will determine the investment risk for Best Buy Company by reviewing its beta, stock price movements, and comparing it with its market competitors. Best Buy Co. Inc. is an American-based multinational firm that provides consumer technology products, services, and solutions. The company operates via the domestic segment in the United States and the international segment, for countries such as Canada, Mexico, and China. It is associated with different brands depending on the target segment; for instance, the domestic market brands include Best Buy Mobile, Geek squad, Napster, Magnolia Home Theater, and Pacific Sales. Likewise, the international…

The COVID -19 Pandemic: Threatening the Lifeblood of New York City Just recently, the city of New York began its recovery journey from a brutal lockdown that shut down all businesses. For about three months, the whole state was on a virtual standstill. However, not even several months are gone, and the top government officials are sending warning over the stress on the city’s finances. New York was one of the most affected cities by the COVID-19 virus. The result: siphoning of more than 9 billion dollars in tax revenue from the New York City government to contain the pandemic. But according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, that may not be enough. The city is preparing to lay off around 22,000 municipal workers by fall. With the dire financial situation, the city is in, that may not be the only predicament it faces. The transit agency run by the state decided to halt the modernization of the city’s antiquated transport system that was worth $54 billion. This move came due to the severe financial crisis that the Metropolitan Transport Authority…