The Columbia River Must be Restored :: Environment Environmental Pollution Preservation

A problem is arising in the Northwest region of our country.   The Columbia River is being abused by human expansion, which is resulting in the depletion of the variety of species found in the region, the number of each species, and the quality of life in the riparian habitat. A river is a living thing, flowing through time as well as space.   A river has a personality that reflects past circumstance as well as condition.   The Columbia, though now shackled in concrete traces, a wild creature turned workhorse, still has an aura of power and controversy.   It has been abused for long enough.   It is time to let the river flow. The once wild, free-flowing Columbia River no longer exists.   Since the 1930s, hydropower development has modified the Columbia River basin from a system which once encompassed more than 30 unique and diverse sub-basins to a series of electric power generators that include 19 dams and 100 smaller projects (McGinnis 69).   The power of the river has been captured for human consumption.   As a result of this increased demand for power, new areas must be deforested and developed.   In effect, this evicts the animals from their homes and forces them to find other places for refuge. Over one and a half million people live near the dramatic beauty of the lower Columbia River (Frissell 382).   The people who live there depend on the river for their economic well being.   Many more visit from elsewhere for rest, recreation, or business.   Unfortunately, these activities have taken a toll on the river.   Humans have been taking advantage of the gifts that nature has given them.   Unless action is taken soon, there could be a large problem.   Human activity and growth is occurring and impacting the natural resource.   The effectiveness of land use planning determines the extent to which the critical habitat can be protected.   Appropriate land use and development practices can reduce or eliminate the stress placed on the natural systems. The significance of this problem is not hard to find.   With the population of the Portland metropolitan area projected to reach 3 million people within 50 years (Oregon DEQ), it is vitally important to act now.   The effects of this growth combined with past and present activities places significant stress on the natural system.   If left unaddressed, the adverse effects already documented will intensify, resulting in a number of problems.

Freedom Writers Diary Movie Questions Essay

1. Eva’s view of herself and her people is that their nationality is competing with other races because of the discrimination. When Eva is a child, she is taught by her father that she has to fight for her people. â€Å"An Aztec princess is chosen for her blood, to fight for her people, as Papi and his father fought, against those who say we are less than they are, who say we are not equal in beauty and in blessings†. 2. According to Eva her father is arrested for retaliation, he was innocent but was jailed anyway, because of the respect he had from his people. Eva was waiting for the bus on her first day of school when she witnessed the war between races for the first time. â€Å"They took my father for retaliation. He was innocent, but they took him, because he was respected by my people. They called my people a gang because we fight for our America†. 3. The reason that Erin Gruwell decided to teach instead of be a lawyer is because of the influence from her father, being part of the civil rights movement and watching the L.A. riots on TV. Thinking of going to law school but thought that the case is already lost if it reaches the courtroom which indicates that Ms. G believes that going to the beginning where she can educate her students on the fundamentals and essentially prevent them from ending up with a lost court case because a good prevention method has no need for a cure. â€Å"And I remember when I was watching the LA riots on TV, I was thinking of going to law school at the time. And I thought, God, by the time you’re defending a kid in a courtroom the battle’s already lost. I think the real fighting should happen here in the classroom.† 4. In the beginning, obstacles that Ms. G faced are that the students didn’t believe in her, thinking that she wouldn’t be able to last in the classroom or teach because of the difficult interracial battles between students. â€Å"I give this bitch a week.† Erin had to deal with two students fighting on the first day of teaching, and witnessing another between different tribes within the school. Along with the discouragement from her father. â€Å"You’re gonna waste your talents on people who don’t give a damn about education. It breaks my heart†. 5. With gang violence and racial tension reaching an all-time high, the racial situation in Long Beach was separated into tribes based on the races of each person because of the L.A. riots. â€Å"Total civil unrest is happening throughout the Los Angeles area.† â€Å"The city resembles a war zone.† 6. At first, the students of room 203 relate to one another because of the similar situations and issues that each have experienced. Another way the students can relate to one another are the difficult moments of their individual lives they have to face because they’re all trying to cope with the cards they have been dealt in life. Also with discriminating against other races. Most of the students in room 203 are of different race to the teachers of Woodrow Wilson high school and feel separate from the community. â€Å"You can’t go against your own people, your own blood.† 7. A character that I like is Jamal because he seems like he is a funny person and entertaining to be around, making jokes out of negative situations. I can relate to him because I am a student myself. Having to complete unnecessary tasks when there are more important activities that I can be doing. 8. Ms. G tried to engage the students by finding something she thought they would be interested in and using it to relate to them with 2pac rapper lyrics with poetry as an example of an internal rhyme. The students are bothered by this, â€Å"Think we don’t know 2Pac? -White girl gonna teach us about rap†. She mixed up the separate boarders in the classroom to engage the students with differentiation without separate races but fails because of the lack of interest and students stop attending. 9. Reasons that the students do not respect Ms G are because of the racial situation at Long Beach, they think that she is just another white person analogous the rest of the teachers that have never really put any effort into actually teaching or caring about their education and don’t try understand their situations. The students are used to never being a priority in the education system, constantly being looked down on as not being smart enough or trusted with the schools proper resources and recognized as people who don’t want to learn and basically never having the opportunity to become  anything other than the stereotypes they have been categorised into. So Ms G. wasn’t seen as an individual, she was seen as another teacher that didn’t care. â€Å"Lady, stop acting like you’re trying to understand our situation†. They think she doesn’t deserve the respect given from them because she hasn’t earned it. â€Å"I’m not just gonna give you my respect because you’re called a teacher.† 10. Eva hates white people because of negative experiences she has had with white police. â€Å"I know what you can do. I saw white cops shoot my friend in the back for reaching into his pocket, his pocket! I saw white cops come into my house and take my father away for no REASON except they feel like it! Except because they can! And they can, because they’re white†. She feels that white people demand respect without earning it. â€Å"You don’t know what we got to do. You got no respect for how we living†. White people always wanting their respect like they deserve it for free†. Eva thinks that all white people feel that they have authority over her ethnicity, that whites run the world no matter what resulting in Eva hating all white people on sight. 11. Erin’s husband is a very considerate and devoted husband but shows resentment towards her career after assimilating extra jobs to support her teaching career without consulting him. He doesn’t appear to want to talk about her job and when he does, he doesn’t show any support toward it. While not paying attention to Scott, his attitude toward Erin’s career is that he feels that she is getting too involved as a result, letting their marriage suffer. â€Å"Scott, I finally found what I’m supposed to be doing and I love it. When I’m helping these kids make sense of their lives, everything about my life makes sense to me. How often does a person get that?† â€Å"Then what do you need me for?† â€Å"You’re my husband, why can’t you stand by me and be a part of that the way wives support husbands?† â€Å"Because I can’t be your wife.† And their marriage results in divorce because his life with Eri n wasn’t how he wanted it to be. 12. Ms G. again attempts to peak an interest with the students by using topics that relate to them with non-curriculum books about lives similar to  their own that she has bought herself for the students. 13. When Ms G. finds he picture of Jamal she confronts them, belittling their gang actions. â€Å"You think you know all about gangs? You’re amateurs†. Ms G informs the students about discrimination, bringing up the holocaust and how using racist pictures and antics is a way of wrongfully blaming others for their lives being hard to give themselves pride and identity. 14. The holocaust is relative to the students because they’re all associated or associate with gang violence and annihilation of people for the satisfaction of being the prime race. 15. The philosophy of the students is that they believe that the world is all about what colour someone is, not who they are. The students make illegitimate judgements about people of different ethnicity to themselves. To the students, graduation isn’t perceived as a concern when more important factors have to be dealt with. To them, making it through another day is an achievement alone, â€Å"Lady, I’m lucky if I make it to 18. We in a war. We’re graduating every day we live, because we ain’t afraid to die protecting our own. At least when you die for your own, you die with respect, you die a warrior†. 16. Within society, the students see themselves just as others perceive them. That being not as real graduates, as people who are going to be like their parents, as people who won’t really ever amount to much. No one has ever really taken them seriously which has resulted in the students not taking themselves seriously. â€Å"Nobody cares what I do. Why should I bother coming to school?† 17. The activity that united the students was learning about the holocaust, reading the books, hearing the stories of the victims and the excursion to the holocaust exhibition really spoke to students on a personal level that they could all connect and relate too. The main reason all the students are uniting for once is because of Ms Gruwell. Students know she goes above and beyond for them and that she actually cares. â€Å"My crazy English teacher from  last year is the only person that made me think of hope. Talking with friends about last year’s English and our trips, I began to feel better. I receive my schedule and the first teacher is Mrs. Gruwell in Room 203. I walk into the room and feel as though all the problems in life are not so important anymore. I am home.† Ms. G’s teaching is the activity that first started to unite the students. 18. The scene with Sindy and Eva shows that Ms. G’s class has united the students and created a bond between the two making them look beyond their own races. Ms. G’s students are starting to do right within society and not just right for their own race. For example, â€Å"I am my father’s daughter, and when they call me to testify, I will protect my own no matter what.† instead of Eva doing that which is what her family wanted her to do, she told the truth so an innocent man didn’t end up in jail. Eva thought about her actions and the consequences they would have on everyone and she did the right thing. This scene goes to prove that Ms Gruwell’s teaching initiative is working. 19. Marcus’ diary entry struck me most because it’s so unfair that human beings are judged by other human beings by their skin colour when it shouldn’t be considered as a negative factor because underneath it all we’re all the same. When Clive, accidentally shot himself and he stayed by his side until the police came the assumption shouldn’t have automatically been that Marcus did it because he was black, it was so unfair especially when Marcus lost his best friend that day. Marcus’ story moved me the most because he is still searching for his freedom after being wrongfully locked up. If Marcus had never been blamed for Clive’s death and had never gone behind bars, his life could’ve been different. â€Å"Every day I worry, when will I be free?† 20. At the beginning of Freedom Writers Ms. G was full of doubts and was questioning whether she was going to be able to connect with her students, get them to listen to her, to attend every class and whether she would be a good teacher or not, but throughout the movie she earned respect, grew and was taught so much from her students and by the end of the movie she had  transformed a classroom full of racial boarders and hate into a non-judgemental, safe place where the students found hope, connected with one another and felt at home. She had found what she was supposed to do with her life. 21. In the beginning, the students of room 203 were resistant to Erin, especially Eva who hated all white people and blamed them for taking her dad away when she was 5. They were disrespectful, extremely racist and mean toward one another to the point where Ben was scared to be in the classroom. None of the teachers cared about the students or their education. They were seen as lost causes which only made them feel like lost causes, especially Jamal who thought school was a waste of time. With the guidance of Ms. G every student in the class made a transformation for the better. Eva overcame her prejudice against white people and discovered they aren’t all the same; a lot of the racial barriers were broken down within the class. All the students attitude toward their education and each other changed, they developed respect and started caring and wanting to learn. Room 203 was transformed into an accepting, tolerant, secure, place like a home where all students, especially Ben, stopped being terrified. 22. All it takes is feeling as though you have one person in your life that genuinely cares about you, supports and encourages you and takes the time to help you and is behind you every step of the way to have the power to achieve anything and everything in life regardless how many people are against you. Every raindrop raises the sea so hope must never be lost. The most significant lesson to learn from this movie is that no matter what your background may be or how different you might think you are from someone, you’re not because at the end of the day we’re all human beings and we should never forget that. 23. The students of room 203 aren’t similar to the students of our classroom because I don’t think that anyone in my class has to face the sought of problems that the students of room 203 had to. Those kinds of difficulties come from gang violence, drug or alcohol abuse or physical injustice, I don’t know everyone’s story but I don’t think that our classroom has to deal  with those struggles.

MDG Presentation Essay

ABSTRACT The Importance of Information Technology (IT) cannot be over emphasized as it is very necessary in all works of life; Agriculture, Health, Education, Security, Entertainment etc. It provides new opportunities for improving performance and strategic competitiveness. However, few organizations have successfully grasped the opportunities enabled by IT, largely due to their limited ability to evaluate the impact of IT on firm performance and ignorance. My Industrial Training Programme has exposed me to the IT industry with hands-on practical experience on Computer engineering and software development. The practical side of computing can be seen everywhere. Nowadays, practically everyone is a computer user, and many people are even computer programmers. Getting computers to do what you want them to do requires intensive hands-on experience. But computer science can be seen on a higher level, as a science of problem solving. Computer scientists must be adept at modeling and analyzing problems. They must also be able to design solutions and verify that they are correct. Problem solving requires precision, creativity, and  careful reasoning. Computer science also has strong connections to other disciplines. Many problems in science, engineering, health care, business, and other areas can be solved effectively with computers, but finding a solution requires both computer science expertise and knowledge of the particular application domain. Thus, computer scientists often become proficient in other subjects. COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED In 1986, the founder had a dream and the urge to deploy Information Technology Solutions and participate actively in the Nigerian Economy. His mission then, was to exploit the untapped resources of the nation’s Information Technology (IT) Industry. With over 100 man-years cognate professional exposure fused in, Connect Technologies Limited was in 2000 incorporated as a leading specialist IT Solutions Provider. GOAL â€Å"Our clients’ success is our growth† MISSION STATEMENT Connect Technologies Limited is dedicated to accomplishment of its vision and  mission by applying the following ‘value chain’ approach: Customer Focus – Customer First Philosophy: We will work diligently to understand our clients’ IT needs, and strive to meet or exceed their expectations, using the best practice approach. Our People – Connect Technologies’ Management Team is its greatest asset. The Team understands the Nigerian IT needs and challenges in the competitive global economy. Commitment – To provide the highest level of commitment to quality service and products to our customers. CAPABILITY STATEMENT – EXPERIENCE Connect Technologies’ entry into the information technology industry is backed with more than 100 man-years of cognate and relevant professional experience of its leading practitioners. Connect Technologies’ professional and managerial manpower base, no doubt, represents one of the best in the industry today. Working in collaboration with our technical partners in Nigeria, Asia–India, Europe and the USA, we possess the capability to design, supply, install LAN-based/multi-tier Application Software, train, and maintain complex information technology systems, both domestic and overseas. VISION â€Å"To be and remain a leading IT Solutions Provider with capabilities to innovate and deliver functional hi-tech Software projects with maximum benefits to all clients.† Our concept of customer satisfaction is derived from the fact that we aspire to reduce our implementation downtime to the barest minimum while increasing our clients’ productivity at least cost to them. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Connect Technologies practice and carry on the business of Informatics and Information with particular reference to all related activities and trade in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industries and services – involving Software Development and Hardware configuration solutions. The core service is focused on business of design, and development of Information Technology Knowledge Infrastructure projects with particular reference to the design of Application Software and Solutions and interfacing them with Local Information Infrastructure (LII), National Information Infrastructure (NII) and Global Information Infrastructure (GII). As professional IT trainers, Connect Technologies’ organizes and manages special I.T Seminars, Workshops and Conferences for corporate organizations – especially the banking industry for the purpose of upgrading the knowledge and operational expertise of Informatics Technology. The customized training embraces in-house training on Information Technology and Communications Technology – especially Internet Development and Operation Training. CORE COMPETENCE Capabilities: Design, automate, Integrate, Support and Manage complex technology-driven Application Software systems – Our Solutions are 100% indigenous effort. Human Resources Highly skilled Software Development & Implementation Team Solutions & Services LAN Groupware Applications and Solutions Internet Solutions & Web Portal Design Design and Installation of Local & Wide Area Networks Offshore Software Project Development Technical Training Facilities Management Project Management EXPERTISE Connect Technologies Limited has strong foundation in Infrastructural, Financial, Technical, Product and Marketing Resources. Today, this expertise in Retail Banking Consultancy, Software Development, Networking and other services will benefit major banks and business organizations all over the country. CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS EPortal Solutions Enterprise eGovernment Operation Solutions Enterprise Educational Portal Solutions Enterprise Business Intelligent Solutions Enterprise Campus-wide Knowledge Solutions Enterprise Recruitment Solutions Enterprise Cooperative Financial (CoopFinance) Web-based Financial Application designed to automate all Cooperative activities from Member Registration, Savings & Loan Application, Approval Process and Repayment Processes, Journal Posting, Account Management, Pool Fund Management, Payable & Receivables (Members & Third Party). Enterprise BankerïÆ' ¤ (CT2001) Banking software specially designed to automate all banking activities, from banking needs of retail customers, routine banking needs of investments and trade-finance activities to full activity report summary. Enterprise Stock MasterïÆ' ¤ Stock Application targeted towards mid-ranged stock and Stock Brokerage, Financial and Investment Houses in its scope. It is specially designed to automate all stock activities, from shareholder registration of clients and stock needs of investments and trade-finance activities to full activity report summary. Enterprise Inventory/Payment System Enterprise Manufacturing and Inventory System is designed to optimize the  efficiency of Trading/Sales Network, Sales Warehouses and Manufacturing capability. It is a complete Manufacturing/Inventory System [With Customer Support System, Financial Management System, Inventory Control System] [Including Sales, Purchase, Bills Receivable and Payable, Income and Expense maintenance] With various useful Reports. Money Transfer Management Systems MTMS, version CT2003 is a full Multi-Currency Solution targeted towards commercial banks, Merchant banks, Savings and Loans, Financial, Passenger Traffic Systems and Investment Houses. It is specially designed to automate all online money transfer activities, from sending and receiving of money to reconciliation of accounts and full activity report summary. The Application is secure and reliable. Digital Image / Account Security System Digital Image / Account Security System is an application designed to monitor customer’s accounts and provide adequate Account Security through Digital Image Capturing and Confidential Data Protection. MAJOR PROJECT REFERENCES S/N Client Nature of Project Status 1 NITDA Supply of e-Learning Application System to RITC Completed 2 NITDA ICT Consultancy on Development of Computer Network Security Standards Completed 3 NITDA Part of Consortium of ICT Consultants that developed Framework Architecture and Standards for e-Government Applications Completed 4 Shell-East Cooperative Investment Limited, PH IT Financial Consultant, Deployment and Implementation of Enterprise Cooperative Financials Software Completed and is being supported 5 NITDA ICT Consultancy & Implementation of eGovernment Project for Federal Government Completed 6 NITDA e-Government Workflow PS-NET Pilot Application deployed at FMST, Presidency, National Assembly, Finance Ministry, BOF (Budgets Office), Civil Service Commission, EFCC, PARP and Ministry of Education Completed 7 Akwa-Ibom State Government ICT Consultancy on SIT Park Project Completed 8 Trithel International Consulting E-Business Solutions (e-commerce portal) Completed 9 Akwa Savings & Loan – Uyo, Unical Community Bank – Calabar, Olomi Community Bank – Ibadan, Karakata Investment Limited – Ogbomosho, Aniocha Community Bank etc Deployment of our Enterprise Banker  Completed and is being supported 10 Riggs Securities, Lagos Deployment of our Enterprise Stock MasterïÆ' ¤ Solutions Completed 11 Toyota Nigeria Limited E-Business Solutions Completed 12 Henrich Boll Foundation, Socio Economic Rights Initiative, NOTAP (National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion), ITAN (Information Technology Association of Nigeria) 13 SIM Registration with Chams Plc Completed PROFILE OF KEY PERSONNEL CHRIS UWAJE (FNCS, FIAP) Born in Lagos, Nigeria, 4th August, 1951, Christopher Uwaje (FNCS, FIAP) is the Principal Consultant, Chief Software Architect and Chief Executive Officer: Connect Technologies Limited–CTL. He is the Originator/Pioneer of National Information Technology Policy for Nigeria. Guest Student on Informatics, University of Hamburg, Graduate of Informatics, British Institute of Engineering Technology and Control Data Institute, Frankfurt, Germany. Post Graduate Qualifications. Over Three Decades of on-the-job IT Practice as Computer Scientist – Spread across three continents (Europe/Africa and America), specializing in IT-Strategy Consulting – incorporating SIT Park project conceptualization, design, implementation, project management and Technical Support. Software Engineering Solutions; Research, Design and Development (RD&D). Special Professional focus: National & Regional IT Policy; Coordinating Chairman, Council for West Africa Information Technology Professionals (CWAITP). Immediate Past President of Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN) and 1St Vice President of Institute of Software Practitioners Association of Nigeria (ISPON). Member, National Inter-Ministerial Committee on Software development. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND ASSOCIATIONS Graduate of Informatics, British Institute of Engineering Technology and Control Data Institute, Frankfurt, Germany. Post Graduate Qualifications. IMMEDIATE-PAST PRESIDENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (ITAN) IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: INSTITUTE OF SOFTWARE PRACTITIONERS OF NIGERIA (ISPON) FELLOW NIGERA COMPUTER SOCIETY NCS) FELLOW: INSTITUTE OF ANALYSTS AND PROGRAMMERS. U.K. FELLOW: INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL OF U.K. MEMBER: COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA.(CPN) MEMBER: INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, BRITAIN. PAST PRESIDENT: ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA. OLUYINKA TANIMOWO Born on March 14th 1971 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Happily married with two lovely daughters and one handsome boy. B. SC (Hons), Computer Science (First Class Honours) from University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State (1993) AWARDS Best graduating student in Faculty of Science during 1992/1993 Academic Session Best student in Computer Science during 1992/93 Session Best student in Computer Science during 1991/92 Session Nigerian Breweries PLC, Prize Winner, 1991/92 Session Best student in Computer Science during 1990/91 Session Best Student in Mathematics. 1988 (Secondary School) EXPERIENCE – SUMMARY Over 10 years of active Software Development. Hardware/OS Platforms: Have worked on various platforms that range from DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, NT/Win 2000, Advanced Server 2002 and higher, Windows XP. Software/Internet Technologies: Experienced with the following: VB.Net, ASP. Net, C#, Visual C/C++, MFC, ActiveX Controls, Visual Basic, HTML, ASP, DHTML, VB Script, JavaScript, XML, CGI, JAVA, Windows NT, Client/Server Software Development, TCP/IP, ODBC, MS SQL Server, COBOL, MS Visual SourceSafe. Others: Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (OOA & D), UML, Rational Rose & Requirement Analysis. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Therefore, students most especially in higher institution of learning are expected to have an Industrial Training experience in order to improve their practical skills in their different course of study and also be computer literate. 1.1 Industrial Training Program. Industrial Training program provides pre-professional work experience with specific assignments and responsibilities. An Industrial Training should be relevant to a student’s personal career interests and academic courses of study, serving as a bridge between university and the world of work. Productive Industrial Trainings help students to make informed decisions and improve their marketability after graduation. 1.2 Objectives of Industrial Training. To provide avenue for students in higher institution of learning acquire industrial skills and experience in their various course of study. To prepare students for work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. To expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machinery that may not be available in the University. To make transition from University to the world of work easier and thus enhance contests for later job placements. To provide students with an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge  in real work situation, thereby bridging the gap between University work and actual practice. To enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process of preparing University graduates for employment in the industry. 1.4a Brief History of Connect Technology Ltd. 1.4b Structure of the Company. 1.4c Training Procedure of Connect Technology Ltd. At Connect Technology Ltd is a perfect mixture of theory and practical works also the implementation of web-based instructions to enable students on Industrial Training get a grip of whatever is taught. Connect Technology Ltd is a highly organized firm that not only satisfies clients but also ensures that students learn a lot that pertains to their course of study. 1.4d Features of Training Methodologies. Assignments: At the end of each lecture, students are to do their assignments and submit. Scores maybe awarded to keep check on progress level of students. Seminars: This is an interactive forum where students including staffs come together to talk about works they have executed, siting the challenges and also make plans for further works or projects. Textbooks: Students are allowed to go through the firm’s handout and read more pertaining to what has been taught. Internet: Students are also given the opportunity to go online to read up on different topics, which may not necessarily be what have been discussed at work but must be relevant so as to add more knowledge to the student. CHAPTER 2 WORK DONE The first day of work at Connect Technologies Ltd was on the 3rd of August, 2012. I was given an orientation in the company by one of the staff by name Pius Ekeh Junior, he told me of the rules and regulation of the company, showed me around different offices in the company, the services they render to the society, and he also gave a job description, and all that is expected of me during my Industrial Attachment. I was assigned to the hardware department, where we did jobs like formatting a system unit, ghosting of hard drives, coupling system, changing of damaged motherboard components and repairs of computer if the need arises, among others. Every Friday, everybody including staffs and IT students are enjoined in a seminar where they are given appraisal on works done during the week, discuss on challenges encountered during the week’s work and plan ahead for further jobs and projects. Monthly, I assist my colleagues in disk cleanup, disk fragmentation, antivirus update, and also give a well detailed report to the staff in charge of IT (Industrial Training) students. During the first week, no much work was done since I was new in the company, but as time went on, I was been thought on computer basics, how to use Microsoft, WordPad, Command Prompt, Viruses, Malware, Spyware and how they affect the computer system. I also learnt on the definition of disks, their different types which are Basic and Dynamic disks, their uses, and how to convert from one form or state to another i.e. converting a disk in its Basic state to a Dynamic disk or from its Dynamic state to a Basic disk. DISK CLEAN This is a process where the computer gets rid of irrelevant programs from its memory. It is used to clear unused files on the hard disk and offers more options than just emptying the recycle bin but also detecting temporary internet files. Files such as temporal office setups and old restore points can be removed in one operation, this also offers more flexibility for file removal. To do this Right Click the My Computer Icon Then Click on Properties Next Click Disk Cleanup Tick the items to be removed Select Yes to confirm deletion Then Click Ok to finish By these actions, the files are removed from the hard disk and the spaces occupied are being freed. RECYCLE BIN When a file is deleted from the computer, it is not completed deleted from the computer instead it is saved in the Recycle Bin, where it can be restored should in case it was deleted by mistake. Only when a file is deleted from the Recycle Bin, is it permanently deleted from the computer. The Recycle Bin should be emptied on a regular basis. SCAN DISK This is used to check the integrity of the file systems, also to scan the physical hard disk for bad sectors. These bad sectors can lead to data loss or corruption and this is one of the first signs of falling hard disks. When bad sectors are detected, Scan Disk attempts to repair these sectors mark them as ‘UNUSABLE’. GHOSTING This means creating a clone of its contents so that they may be transferred to a different and larger sized hard disk. It is not strictly the same as copying, but rather a means of accessing files and software without having to go through all the trouble of reinstalling them. Ghosting is typically done on a computer so as to upgrade it to a larger hard disk. It is also very important to note that when doing this both hard disks should be compatible, in terms model and brand. It is sometimes called CLONING. CONFIGURATION OF SYSTEMS System configuration is the process of setting up the hardware devices and assigning resources to them so that they work together without conflicts. A properly configured system will allow the user avoid resource conflict problems, and makes it easier for the user to upgrade the system with new equipments in the future. An improperly configured system will lead to storage errors and problems, and make upgrading very difficult. Steps in Setting up or Configuration a Computer. Power on the Computer On Set up window, choose country or region, time, currency and keyboard layout Click ‘Next’ Accept the license terms required to use your computer Click ‘Next’ Enter username and password, then choose a default picture for the use account Enter computer name e.g. Helen-pc Click ‘Next’ and click on ‘Ask me again if any message comes up’ Here set time and date time zone Finally click on ‘Start’ After configuration of the computer, the user can now allow the window to check the performance of the computer and prepare the desktop. At this juncture the user can install and download any necessary applications that are needed on the computer. UPGRADING WINDOWS XP to WINDOWS 7. It is the same steps taken when configuring a computer; the difference is that during the configuration, the following are done: Insert the OS cd for Windows 7 Restart the computer When prompted to boot to boot from CD, it any key on the keyboard to proceed Then all the instructions carefully and you will have your Windows XP upgraded to Windows 7 After that install the drivers and applications that are necessary to help the user work conveniently on the computer. ACTIVATING WINDOWS. Activating Windows is necessary for Microsoft to know it is a genuine version of the Operating System. It also aids in upgrading any Operating System to any version. These are the steps required: Click on the Start button Right Click on My Computer Select Properties Click on Activate Windows Follow all instructions including the EULA agreement You will need to type the product key of the computer and it is always at the top of the system unit After that you will be required to wait for some minutes so that Windows can be activated. TROUBLESHOOTING OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM. Troubleshooting is a process of determining the cause of, and ultimately the solution to, a problem. It is a form of problem solving, most often applied to repair of failed products and processes. It is a logical and systematic search for the source  of a problem, so that it can be solved, and so the product or process can be made operational again. It is also needed to develop and maintain complex systems, where the symptoms of a problem can leave many possible problems. By applying a logical, consistent method to the troubleshooting process, you make your work easier, and shorten the time it takes to discover the root of the problem. Acquire information about the problem by questioning the user and identifying any change the user has made to the computer lately. In acquiring the information, you will find out that sometimes the user has the problem. Some complain of not being able to connect to the internet or not being able to use the printer and applications. All that is needed is to check the machine which ever it is and try to proffer a solution.

Points of Argument on the Settlement of Cyrene Essay Example

Points of Argument on the Settlement of Cyrene Essay Example Points of Argument on the Settlement of Cyrene Essay Points of Argument on the Settlement of Cyrene Essay The subject of â€Å"Tradition† is problematic when regarding historical sources pertaining to archaic Greece. Much of what we know about ancient times comes from literary sources and various inscriptions, such as Herodotus. Having been written by people of the epoch, influenced by oral tradition as well as political and social climates, and not as historical research, these writings should not be taken literally. And some, like Osborne, would say are automatically disqualified as historical evidence. When examining the case of the foundation of Cyrene, we must first assess the quality of our main source of information on the subject Herodotus. Herodotus, who wrote in the 5th century BC, tells us of the stories he had heard from the people of Cyrene and the people of Thera (The claimed Mother-city of Cyrene) regarding the founding of Cyrene. Osborne’s reading of Herodotus’ stories conveys they are not in unison. He claims that the Theran story emphasizes the difficulties they went through and the amount of careful planning put into the founding endeavor, whereas the Cyrenian version tells almost exclusively of their founder and first king, Battos. He explains these differences by looking at the socio-economical climate at the time the text was written. The Therans had an interest to keep their historical links with prosperous Cyrene alive and well, while it was important for the Cyrenian monarchy, the Battiads, to emphasize Battos’ role to legitimize themselves, as well as affirm Cyrene’s independence. It is clear now that these stories were based on each side’s interests and needs, and are selective and exaggerated. Malkin dismisses Osborne’s presentation of Herodotus’ accounts as conflicting, and suggests that with further analysis of the text it becomes evident that the Theran version is a combined Theran-Cyrenian one, and the â€Å"Cyrenian† story is in fact just used to fill what is missing in the Theran version. He agrees that the stories, especially that of Battos’ origins, are filled with exaggerated and mythical elements, born of various social needs, but refuses that this is sufficient grounds to throw all â€Å"Traditional† evidence we have away. In example we see that in the combined Theran-Cyrenian version, it is said that all settlers of the first generation were Theran, and that no new settlers arrived for 60 years. This stands in direct conflict with a multitude of archeological and traditional evidence – Including that Polis around Cyrene show signs of settlement already during Cyrene’s first generation of settlers. We also find evidence of Spartan pottery at Taucheira since its first generation that is obviously of too poor a quality to have been imports. Malkin resolves the archeological problem by saying there were many other settlers from all over the Greek world that settled in Cyrene, and over time got blended in and their origins forgotten, a fact revealed by 6th century reforms that divided Cyrenians by their origin. This assimilation process occurred in reaction to the rise of various Polis around Cyrene, forcing them to differentiate themselves by creating a uniform identity as Therans. What we see in this process is that while certain facts may change, a basic frame of the story remains constant. The Sworn Undertaking of the Founders is a document written by the Therans and attributed to before the settlers from Thera set out to Libya, cited by Herodotus during his account of the foundation of Cyrene, and later presented by the Therans to the Cyrenians in the 4th century when coming to claim citizenship. Osborne relates to The Sworn Undertaking of the Founders with skepticism, he claims the text contains many elements which are out of place in an 8th century document, such as the anachronistic approach of sailing â€Å"On equal and fair terms† and the claim to having originated from an assembly at Thera, and questions the text’s authenticity. He states the reason for the Cyrenians willingness to accept this different version of their past as that the now fallen Battiad monarchy had become an embarrassment, and the Cyrenians were happy to adopt a version in which Battos no longer played a major role, and that better fitted their current needs. However, claims Malkin, this analysis relies on the Therans having a fairly vague and short-termed memory of their past, which, as seen by Teuchydides’ story of refugee’s from Epidemnus coming to Corcyra and pointing out their ancestors grave, was not the case as not only oral tradition, but also outside affirmation from visitors helped keep the memory alive. Furthermore, as seen in the story of Cyrene itself as told by Herodotus, already in the 6th century people regarded Thera as the natural home for exiles from Cyrene. As for Battos’ having become an object of embarrassment to the Cyrenians, both the Theran version and the Agreement name Battos as founder and king, and in fact affirm his position as leader on Thera’s authority. Furthermore, it is unlikely that Battos had fallen out of grace with the Cyrenians due to the fall of the monarchy; his grave in the agora was consulted as an Oraculum and ceremonies held near it, regardless of the changing political climate, Battos’ character remained heroic and mythic in the people’s minds and his memory important to the Cyrenians’ collective identity. We also find evidence of the popularity of the Founder’s cult in places such as Gela, where a cup was found with an inscription dedicating it to the city’s founder. What we see through the examples given by Malkin is that tradition isn’t as soluble as it first seems. People have a need for conformity, and look for constants on which to base their personal and collective identity. To that extent we have folk stories, religious beliefs and ceremonies, and various social conformities of thought and behavior, that are passed on and maintain their form if not specifics, in order to retain a cohesive social uniform. In conclusion, there is a certain amount of skepticism with which one must approach the study of tradition in history, and care with which to regard that which we see as fact, however, methodical skepticism is also dangerous, and one must carefully examine and differentiate the mythical from the factual, and the constant from the changing.

The Ultimate Guide to McDonald’s Breakfast What to Order

The Ultimate Guide to McDonald’s Breakfast What to Order SAT / ACT Prep Online Guides and Tips In my expert opinion, McDonald’s breakfast is one of the greatest things on the planet. Ever since I tried my first Egg McMuffin as a kid, I was hooked. Since then, the breakfast menu has greatly expanded. Regardless of your taste, you can find some breakfast deliciousness at Mickey D’s. Furthermore, now McDonald’s is offering all-day breakfast. The powers that be heard our cries, so even if you can’t wake up early or you like breakfast for dinner, you can satisfy your cravings. Unfortunately, though, not every breakfast item is offered all day. In this article, I’ll give you all the information you need to know about McDonald’s breakfast. I’ll describe and evaluate each item on the breakfast menu. Additionally, I’ll let you know when regular breakfast is usually offered, and what breakfast items you can get outside of the normal breakfast hours. The McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Below, I'll break down all of the items on the McDonald’s breakfast menu. The prices do vary based on location, and sadly, menu items vary by location. However, these are the current staples of the McDonald’s breakfast menu. Keep in mind that some areas will offer unique items to cater to the tastes of the local population. For example, you can get lobster rolls in the Northeast and cranberry-orange muffins in the Midwest. Additionally, some regions will try out various menu items before they’re rolled out nationally. In February of 2016, McDonald’s began testing low carb breakfast bowls and incorporating Chobani Greek yogurt into the Fruit ‘N Yogurt Parfait at locations in Los Angeles and San Diego. The breakfast bowls that are being tested are an egg white and turkey sausage bowl with spinach and kale, and a scrambled egg and chorizo bowl with a hash brown, salsa, and Pico de Gallo. If these items are successful, you’re bound to see them at more locations in the future. With all that out of the way, it's time for me to guide you through the national McDonald's breakfast menu. It's divided by â€Å"regular† and â€Å"healthy† items. I tried to list the items in order of popularity. For each item, I’ve given the following info: Price A description A score based on taste (from 0-5 sausage patties) My review, semi-ironically entitled "The Skinny" Nutritional Content Regular Breakfast Items These are the breakfast menu items for those who are less concerned about nutritional content and more concerned with flavor. Hash Browns Cost: $1.00 What is it? Fried Russet potatoes. The hash browns come in one piece; it’s like an oval-shaped patty. This makes them easier to eat, especially while driving. You can hold them in your hand and eat them without utensils. Score: 4 sausage patties The Skinny: If you like potatoes, a little crunch, and fried goodness, you’ll enjoy McDonald’s breakfast hash browns. While the hash browns are satisfying on their own, they can be enhanced with some ketchup. Also, they can be a touch on the greasy side, so hold them from the wrapper while you’re eating them if you want to avoid greasy fingers. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 150 1 g 9 g 15 g 530 mg Egg McMuffin Cost: $2.79 What Is it? The Egg McMuffin is the most famous of the McDonald’s breakfast offerings. It’s a poached egg with Canadian bacon and melted cheese on an English muffin. Score: 4.5 sausage patties The Skinny: I’m skeptical of anybody who doesn’t like McDonald’s Egg McMuffin. The combination of the egg, cheese, Canadian bacon, and English muffin are completely harmonious. Each layer provides a different texture and flavor that works well together. It’s satiating yet not too heavy. If you’ve never had McDonald’s breakfast, I recommend opting for this breakfast entree for your first time. It’s a safe choice. Nutritional Content Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 300 17 grams 12 grams 29 grams 720 mg Sausage McMuffin Cost: $1.00 What Is it? The Sausage McMuffin is an English muffin topped with a sausage patty and American cheese. Basically, it’s an Egg McMuffin with sausage instead of the poached egg and Canadian bacon. Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: At $1.00, the Sausage McMuffin provides tremendous value, given that it’s roughly the same size and almost as filling as the Egg McMuffin, but it’s offered for a fraction of the price. The sausage is packed with flavor, but this is the simplest of the breakfast sandwiches. It’s a good option for sausage lovers who want a basic meal. Nutritional Content Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 400 14 grams 25 grams 28 grams 750 mg Sausage McMuffin With Egg Cost: $2.79 What Is it? As the name implies, it’s a Sausage McMuffin with egg. It’s a sausage patty, cheddar cheese, and poached egg on an English muffin. Score: 4 sausage patties The Skinny: This is just an Egg McMuffin substituting sausage for the Canadian bacon. Because Canadian bacon is healthier, the Sausage McMuffin with Egg has more fat and sodium than the Egg McMuffin. However, if you’re just focused on taste, you can’t go wrong with this breakfast sandwich. The poached egg cuts through the saltiness of the sausage, and the English muffin soaks up some of the grease. Each layer is tasty on its own, and you get your meat, dairy, and carbs all in one bite. Nutritional Content Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 470 30 grams 21 grams 29 grams 810 mg Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Cost: $2.99 What Is it? A folded egg, American cheese, and Applewood smoked bacon on a buttered buttermilk biscuit. Score: 4.5 Sausage Patties The Skinny: This is your classic breakfast sandwich, and McDonald’s breakfast does it right. Many people prefer the biscuit to the English muffin. If you’re considering a biscuit sandwich, this is a good one to try. It’s nothing original, but taste trumps originality. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 440 19 g 24 g 37 g 720 mg Sausage Biscuit Cost: $1.00 What Is it? A sausage patty on a buttered buttermilk biscuit Score: 3 sausage patties The Skinny: This sandwich is cost-effective, but it’s a tad boring compared to the rest of McDonald’s breakfast menu. Just a sausage patty on a biscuit. At least the Sausage McMuffin comes with cheese. But, if you like biscuits and sausage, you’ll be content with this option. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 440 17 g 30 g 29 g 720 mg Sausage Biscuit With Egg Cost: $2.69 What Is it? A sausage patty and folded egg on a buttered buttermilk biscuit The Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: This is the enhanced sausage biscuit. You get extra protein and flavor with the egg. Personally, I prefer the McDonald’s poached egg to the folded egg, but there’s nothing wrong with the folded egg. It’s a step up from a hospital omelet, but I’m not sure if that’s a ringing endorsement. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 510 11 g 33 g 35 g 1090 mg Bacon, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles Cost: $3.19 What Is it? A folded egg, Applewood smoked bacon, and American cheese on griddle cakes with sweet maple baked inside them. The Score: 4.5 sausage patties The Skinny: The griddle cakes on McDonald’s breakfast menu are ridiculously good. They offer a touch of sweetness with the maple-infused flavor, but the sweetness isn’t overpowering. As I previously mentioned, bacon, egg, and cheese are the quintessential breakfast sandwich combo, but the griddle cakes make this entree special. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 440 19 g 19 g 48 g 1260 mg Sausage McGriddles Cost: $2.69 What Is it? A sausage patty on maple-flavored griddle cakes The Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: If you’re contemplating indulging in the excitement of the McGriddle, you might as well have more than just a sausage patty in your sandwich. This is only a good option if you don’t like the other breakfast sandwich toppings. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 440 11 g 25 g 44 g 1280 mg Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles Cost: $3.19 What Is it? A folded egg, sausage patty, and American cheese on maple-flavored griddle cakes The Score: 4.5 sausage patties The Skinny: When I’m feeling extra hungry and gluttonous, this is my go-to breakfast at Mickey D’s. You have the sweet from the griddle cakes, the salty from the sausage, plus the richness of the egg and cheese. I’d give this sandwich 3 thumbs up if I had 3 thumbs. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 560 20 32 g 48 g 1280 mg Big Breakfast Cost: $3.39 What Is it? Scrambled eggs, a sausage patty, buttermilk biscuit, and hash browns The Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: When I’m getting a fast food breakfast, I prefer my breakfast in hand-held form. The Big Breakfast resembles a cafeteria breakfast. However, it’s a good cafeteria breakfast, and you get a full meal for a low price. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 730 25 g 48 g 49 g 1420 mg Big Breakfast With Hotcakes Cost: $5.19 What Is it? Scrambled eggs, sausage patty, hash browns, hotcakes, and a buttermilk biscuit The Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: This is the least healthy of all of the McDonald’s breakfast menu options. Perhaps you find that appealing. You can get a day’s worth of fat in one meal. That’s always fun. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 1050 33 g 56 g 104 g 1960 mg Hotcakes Cost: $2.19 What Is it? Three maple-flavored hotcakes with butter The Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: Don’t expect light, fluffy hotcakes like the ones you find at more upscale establishments. These are pretty basic, but they taste good, especially with butter and syrup. And the maple flavor is a nice touch. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 320 8 g 7 g 54 g 530 mg Hotcakes and Sausage Cost: $2.99 What is it? Three maple-flavored hotcakes with butter and a sausage patty The Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: This meal feels boring to me. If you want hotcakes and sausage, you may as well go for a Sausage McGriddle. That’s more fun, and it’s easier to eat while driving. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 510 15 g 25 g 55 g 1290 mg Sausage Burrito Cost: $1.00 What Is it? Scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla Score: 3 sausage patties The Skinny: You probably don’t think of burritos when you think of McDonald’s, and neither do I. The sausage burrito looks sad, but it tastes decent. And it comes with McSalsa. That’s McBueno. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 300 12 g 16 g 49 g 1420 mg Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Cost: $3.29 What Is it? A folded egg, Applewood bacon, and American cheese on a bagel The Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: Similar to the hotcakes, don’t expect the greatest bagel from McDonald’s. The bacon, egg, and cheese taste good, but I think most people will prefer these toppings on the biscuit. I’m sure my dad, a native New Yorker, would eat the entire sandwich, but he wouldn't give the bagel itself high marks. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 570 26 g 27g 55 g 1290 mg Steak, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Cost: $3.79 What Is it? Seasoned steak patty, grilled onions, a folded egg, and American cheese on a buttered buttermilk biscuit The Score: 4 sausage patties The Skinny: The steak patty somewhat resembles a thicker sausage patty, but it has a little more kick, thanks to the seasoning. The grilled onions add some crunch and extra flavor. This sandwich provides a hearty combination of goodness. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 520 25 g 30 g 37 g 1440 mg Healthy Options If you want a fast, budget-friendly breakfast, but you’re trying to eat something on the healthy side, McDonald’s has some options for you. Fruit and Maple Oatmeal Cost: $1.99 What Is it? Whole grain oats, a touch of cream, red and green apples, cranberries, and two types of raisins. Available with or without brown sugar. Score: 3.5 sausage patties The Skinny: Normally I find oatmeal relatively bland, but McDonald’s breakfast menu serves up this dish packed with yummy flavors. The fruit is surprisingly good, the cream adds some richness, and the maple provides some additional sweetness. And it only has 4 grams of fat. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 290 5 g 4 g 58 g 160 mg Egg White Delight McMuffin Cost: $2.79 What Is it? Grilled egg whites, extra lean Canadian bacon, and white cheddar on a buttered English muffin. The Score: 2.5 sausage patties The Skinny: I don’t know if I can endorse this one. It may be healthier than the Egg McMuffin, but it doesn’t taste as good. With fat comes flavor, and this sandwich could use some flavor enhancement. It’s similar to the Egg McMuffin, but it’s not as tasty. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 250 17 g 8 g 28 g 720 mg Fruit ‘N Yogurt Parfait Cost: $1.00 What Is it? Low-fat vanilla yogurt layered with blueberries and strawberries. Topped with crunchy granola. The Score: 4 sausage patties The Skinny: A surprisingly good treat on McDonald’s breakfast menu that is also healthy. I don’t know exactly where McDonald’s gets its fruit and how the fruit is preserved, but the fruit tastes good. The sweetness of the fruit works well with the tartness of the yogurt. And the granola adds some crunch. Not bad at all. Nutritional Info Calories Protein Fat Carbs Sodium 150 4 g 2 g 30 g 80 mg Breakfast Hours The full breakfast menu isn’t available all day, only during the designated breakfast hours. Outside of the designated breakfast hours, you can only get breakfast grub from the all-day breakfast menu, which has a fraction of the breakfast options. Breakfast hours vary by location, but here are the typical McDonald’s breakfast hours: Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-10:30 AM Saturday-Sunday: 5:00 AM-11:00 AM However, you may be able to get breakfast earlier at 24-hour McDonald’s. The All-Day Breakfast Menu McDonald’s answered my prayers and started offering all-day breakfast in the fall of 2015. Here are the items on the typical all-day breakfast menu. These are usually the only breakfast items you can purchase outside of the designated breakfast hours: Egg McMuffin Sausage McMuffin Sausage McMuffin With Egg Hotcakes Hotcakes and Sausage Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfair Sausage Burrito Fruit and Maple Oatmeal Hash Browns Beverage Choices While I’m more focused on my breakfast food, I know some people take their beverages very seriously. For those of you who need a coffee drink to start your day, McDonald’s has a number of options for you. It expanded from just its basic coffee when it launched its line of McCafe drinks in 2009. Here are all your drink options and their prices. Drink Small Medium Large Premium Roast Coffee $1.00 $1.49 $1.69 McCafe Latte $2.39 $2.89 $3.39 McCafe Mocha $2.39 $2.89 $3.39 McCafe Caramel Mocha $2.39 $2.89 $3.39 McCafe Hot Chocolate $2.09 $2.59 $3.09 Premium Roast Iced Coffee $1.00 $1.99 $2.49 McCafe Iced Mocha $2.39 $2.89 $3.39 McCafe Frappe Mocha $2.39 $2.89 $3.39 McCafe Frappe Caramel $2.39 $2.89 $3.39 McCafe Frappe Chocolate Chip $2.39 $2.89 $3.39 1% Low Fat Milk Jug $2.29 $2.79 $3.29 Fat Free Chocolate Milk Jug $2.29 $2.79 $3.29 Smoothies (Mango Pineapple, Strawberry Banana, or Blueberry Pomegranate) $2.29 $2.79 $3.29 Minute Maid Apple Juice Box $2.29 $2.79 $3.29 Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice $1.99 $2.49 $2.89 Dasani Water $1.99 $2.49 $2.89 Soft Drinks $1.99 $2.49 $2.89 Breakfast Extra Value Meals On top of the menu items, you can add a hash browns and a small coffee by ordering a breakfast entree and making it a meal. You can substitute the coffee for a juice or another beverage for an additional fee, usually the difference in price between a small coffee and your drink of choice. Generally, when you order a combo meal, you're basically paying for your entree and hash browns, and then getting your coffee for free. So it may make sense to order the extra value meal, depending on what you want. Here are the meals normally offered: Egg McMuffin Meal Sausage McMuffin With Egg Meal Bacon, Egg, Cheese Biscuit Meal Sausage Biscuit With Egg Meal Bacon, Egg, Cheese McGriddles Meal Sausage, Egg, Cheese McGriddles Meal Sausage McGriddles Meal Two Sausage Burritos Meal McDonald's Breakfast Master Tips As a self-proclaimed McDonald's breakfast expert, here's my advice on how to maximize your McDonald's breakfast experience. #1: Be Punctual This advice is for those of you who want an item that's only offered during the designated breakfast hours. It's a fast-food tragedy to arrive at McDonald's at 10:45 AM and be told that you can't order McGriddles. Set an alarm. Push yourself to achieve your goal of getting to the golden arches during breakfast time. Then, you can reward yourself with a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit, or any other delicious breakfast treat you desire. #2: Consider Your Goals Think about what you're trying to get out of this meal. Do you just want the tastiest meal possible? If you're solely concerned with taste, then think about your preferences. Personally, I think you'll have the tastiest meal by getting a breakfast sandwich and hash browns. Determine which breakfast sandwich to order by answering the following questions: Do you prefer sausage or bacon? Would you rather have your sandwich on an English muffin, biscuit, or McGriddles? Do you prefer a poached egg or folded egg? Your answers will determine the best McDonald's breakfast sandwich for you. If you prefer sausage, biscuits, and folded eggs, then you immediately know that the Sausage Biscuit With Egg is the ideal choice for you and your taste buds. Do you want a cheap meal? If cost is a consideration, then first look at the cheapest entrees. Hopefully, at least one will sound appetizing to you. You can get two Sausage McMuffins or Sausage Biscuits and a hash browns for $3. Also, if you're trying to limit your cost, I recommend sticking with a cup of water for your beverage. If you need some caffeine, go for the regular coffee as opposed to one of the fancier McCafe drinks. Are you trying to be healthy? If you want a healthier meal, order one of the "healthy" options or an Egg McMuffin, which is less unhealthy than the other breakfast sandwiches. You're probably also going to want to pass on the hash browns. I'm sorry. I know they're delicious. #3: Remember: It's Fast Food, NOT Fine Food Some food snobs will harshly judge the McDonald's breakfast because it doesn't use the same high-quality ingredients as upscale sit-down restaurants. Yes, McDonald's may use lower quality eggs than you'll find in your $14 brunch frittata, but McDonald's eggs taste good to me and millions of people. If you can only indulge in fresh, organic ingredients, then Mickey D's probably isn't the place for you. But if you're looking for a fast, satisfying meal at a very reasonable price, then you can't go wrong with McDonald's breakfast. My dream is that McDonald's will give me free breakfast for life for my endorsement.

Developing Americas Second Language Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 750 words

Developing Americas Second Language - Essay Example This language is also easy for most American citizens because it entails values that are enforced by societal myths, which are constantly repeated in the popular culture (Wallack & Lawrence 567). Wallack and Lawrence assert that, although this language may be popular among Americans, it is not sufficient enough for advancing public health. Therefore, a second language that properly addresses the unique public health approach needs to be developed. Lack of a well-developed language, for addressing public health concerns, has an adverse effect on the health sector more than the issues of how the doctors spend their working hours. In the United States, the formulation of public policies, which reflect the disciplinary theory of public health to adopt, has been a considerable challenge to the legislatures (Wallack & Lawrence 567). Wallack and Lawrence, in their article "Talking About Public Health: Developing America’s â€Å"Second Language† present a second language, in the U.S. culture, which can significantly help in addressing public health concerns. This is the language of interconnectedness (Wallack & Lawrence 567). The language of interconnectedness is a language of humanitarian and egalitarian values of community and interdependence. Public health, in this context, is defined on the basis of how the society balances considerations of social accountability and personal responsibility, in public policies, whic h affect health. Social responsibility, humanitarianism, and egalitarianism, which are the values that dictate a social justice orientation to public health (Wallack & Lawrence 567), usually seem inadequate in addressing the moral resonance of individualism effectively. The content and ideas presented, in this article, are of significant benefits to the public health sector. The article suggests that, in a culture dominated with suspicious of government power and personal responsibility, it is difficult for public health professionals to adopt

How does diversity of employment affect the welfare(income per person) Dissertation - 1

How does diversity of employment affect the welfare(income per person) in cities of America - Dissertation Example It has also been stated that this diversification also tends to reduce unemployment in both times of economic difficulty and normally. Thus diversification may or may not be strongly associated with both economic growth and stability which is the goal of every nation in the world. Diversity of employment also depends upon the level of education and population levels of the area. Though it has often been proven that with diversification comes sustainability but the effects on per capita income are largely unknown which are investigated in this paper. It has also been stated that diversification does not get along well with specialization which is also often associated with high per capita income. Thus a trade off often exists at some points where economic diversity may hinder both stability and growth. (Tran, 2011) This study includes a literature review from various scholars and their studies to analyze whether diversification affects per capita income or not? This theoretical review is followed by an empirical study which uses data from the US government from 30 cities across the United States. Together both these studies try to reach a conclusion whether economic diversity and per capita income are related. References Malizia, E. a. (2003). The Influence of Economic Diversity on Unemployment and Stability.