...Thanksgiving (According to the Turkey) I am a turkey who lives at a farm with other turkeys. But Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Then I remembered what happened last year on this day. On Thanksgiving, the farmer came in and chose one of us and took him away. After a few hours, I heard the farmer speaking to his wife saying, “That sure was one yummy turkey.” I knew that this means that the turkey the farmer chose will become food to the humans. Some of you might be wondering, how many turkeys are killed for your satisfaction. But first, how about I tell you about my life as a turkey. Every year, especially around Thanksgiving day, the farmers feed us a lot of food. Apparently, the farmers give us only corn and soybeans. I don’t know why they give us these. The farmers also give us these vitamins or minerals for no apparent reason. I guess that the farmer just wants us all to be a healthy turkey before they choose one of us. But I hear that in the wild, turkeys are free and can do whatever. Unlike...
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...SNHU is a large Pet Supply Company that has been around for over a few years. The company specializes in pet food and products that your animal will love. When it comes to products there is a new dog food being introduced called Paw Organix. This is a new all natural nutrient for your dog to enjoy. To help the Pet Store decide which path to take for the target market, a SWOT analysis of the product is presented. The Pet Store can use it to identify how to best balance the strengths and weaknesses.In the SWOT analysis, there are several strong points to identify for this activity. For the food, it’s made fresh and locally with trusted products. The society prides itself on fresh organic foods that consumers can afford and love. The latest trend is fresh, made from scratch with no artificial flavors to feed your dog....
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...Cassandra L. Wilson Hus101 Professor Christia 02/01/2016 My Food Stamp Project Results Living in certain environments will affect how you chose to spend your money on groceries. Feeding a family of four is not easy but spending on a budget is even harder. Being allotted a certain amount of money from food stamps, has really made me realize the true value of your choices. I shopped at BI-LO because it was close to my home. That’s another barrier when your choices of grocery stores are not available. My main objective was to make sure that my family of four was feed for the entire week. My family consists of myself, my husband, and our two children. The amount of my food stamps for the week was $162.25. That’s not a whole lot but I succeeded at feeding my family. The first thing I had to do was to make a grocery list. My original grocery list consisted of: Grits, eggs, toast, orange juice, bacon, milk, red hot links, Roger wood sausage, hamburger meat, French fries, Cranberry juice, peaches, hot dogs, Hawaiian punch, Pepsi, tuna, apples, peanut butter, jelly, noodles and oodles, corn chips, potato chips, chicken, rice, cornbread, collards, pork chop, roast beef, cabbages, neck bones, turkey necks, sweet peas, liver pudding, oatmeal, and kool aid. When I made my list I was thinking of buying items in bulk. That way we could use some of the items for more than one meal. When living on a budget, you have to make very important choices about quantity. I know that...
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...Eating turkey without a fork seems pretty hard. It’s all greasy and then it would get everywhere. Well, they didn’t use forks in the first Thanksgiving. Imagine trying to eat things like peas without a fork. They would just fall roll right off the spoon, or you would have to grab them with your hands. Gross! Imagine other people’s hands touching your food. Who knows where their hands have been or whether or not they washed them before they started eating. Thanksgiving traditions have changed a lot, and there is a huge variety of them too. I have found that many people like to watch football on Thanksgiving. In the morning, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is on from start to finish. After that is over, football is on television for the rest...
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...Organic Pet Food Marketing Plan September 14, 2007 NAICS Industry Code: Dog and Cat Manufacturing 311111 Abstract: This marketing plan provides a plan for entering the organic pet food product as an existing producer of non-organic pet foods based current market conditions and trends following several high profile food safety recalls and alerts, particularly the Melamine-related deaths from pet food imported from China. The pet food industry has experienced enormous growth as part of the overall $41 billion annual pet products and services industry, and promises to move in the directions of increased natural, organic, and health oriented products as consumers increase organic consumption and become aware of safety issues in traditional food supplies. Our analysis will look at the desired strategic positioning for traditional pet foods, organic pet foods, and the target demographic based on our research. The market analysis and competitor research reveals a market segment currently occupying less than 1% of pet food sales, but with tremendous growth potential. The traditional pet food market is mature with 6 major competitors with 86% of market share, but a much more competitive organic market. Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary 3 2. Marketing Plan 4 2.1 Business Mission 2.1.1 Financial Objectives 4 2.1.2 Marketing Objectives 4 2.2 Market Conditions ...
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...No Turkey for Thanksgiving “What do you mean we aren’t having turkey for Thanksgiving?” My family has become set in our ways when it comes to the food menus for holidays. You could say my family has created folkways for our holiday meals governing the “when and what to eat” -- concept. Folkways are defined by Joan Ferrante, as norms that apply to the mundane aspects or details of daily life (Ferrante 50). My family has developed many folkways around the holidays, so much so that if anyone tries to change them up it disrupts the norm of the holiday for us. The traditional family does everything by the book as far as preparing holiday meals but sometimes changes up the menu. In my family, we are so set in our way that if something is missing, it can cause drama and make for grumpy family members. My family has developed many folkways that are centered on the foods we eat for certain holiday meals, such as 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The typical 4th of July meal that my family prepares is barbequed hamburgers, hot dogs, potato and/or pasta salads, chips, dips, and fruit, usually cantaloupe and watermelon. Thanksgiving dinner consists of turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy and all the other traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Christmas dinner is usually prime rib, baked potatoes, salad and all things that go along with a prime rib dinner. Our most traditional Christmas meal is prime rib, and it would be really strange if that was not on...
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...Utilitarian Approach to Non-Human Life Randi A. Teel PHI208 Ethic and Moral Reasoning Instructor Galen Johnson June 23, 2014 \ Animals: Deserving of Utilitarianism? 1 Utilitarianism is best defined as given a choice between two acts, the one that creates greater happiness for the greatest number of people should be chosen. This should be applied to non-human beings as well. Animals are essential in our everyday lives. They provide companionship, nourishment for our bodies and can provide amazement to our eyes when seen in their natural habitat. They are important in human life. They deserve respect. We as the superior being should make decisions for non-humans based on the utilitarianism approach creating greater happiness or good for the greater numbers. Our decisions based on this approach when making choices where non-humans are concerned will be a beneficial choice for both humans and animals. So what do humans and animals have in common? René Descartes, for instance, regarded animals as simply “physical bodies that lacked minds or souls; thus, animals were similar to organic machines.” (Mosser, 2013) This type of thought is also coincides with Western and Christian thinking. That is, all is ranked from highest to lowest. God and Angels are the highest...
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...Dog food is great By T. J. Dunn, Jr., DVM "What is the best food to feed a dog?" Every day veterinarians are asked that question by dog owners. It's a sincere question because most dog owners want to feed the very best to their furry friends. Good health begins with proper nutrition, regardless of price or convenience of acquisition. Please understand that the entire discussion on this page relates to healthy dogs with no kidney, thyroid, food allergy or other abnormal conditions. Also, the content of this page is my opinion regarding the "best" dry food and how to determine what you think is "best" to feed dogs. A big reason why it i is strictly an opinion, there is no single answer to the question "What is the best diet to feed a dog?" Or if there is an answer it is, "It depends". Over the past 37 years I have been examining dogs and cats in my practices I have made it a point to ask the owner "What diet are you feeding?" I have gotten all sorts of answers but in every case I relate the owner's response to what I am seeing in the patient. And over the years my suggestions regarding what to feed have changed. Originally I took the pet food manufacturer's declarations as fact -- that an assortment of "Complete and Balanced" pet foods were perfectly nourishing because that wording was not legally permitted on pet food labels unless feeding trials demonstrated its veracity. I eventually discovered I was mistaken in the belief that any "Complete and Balanced"...
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...ence products in the processed meat market. Currently, the OM sales are declining, but the losses have been offset by a recent acquisition of Louis Rich (LR) a #1 turkey based line (#1), which is a cheaper and less fat meat more in tune with customer demand. The SWOT analysis given below presents a snapshot of the company’s internal and external background. Weaknesses Strengths High prices of OM products compared to Powerful brand reputation with retailers competitors and consumers Focused on product and competition, and Technology skills in R&D not on “customer satisfaction” Unmatched sales force No products on chicken market History as “get it done” organization Batting average for new products: 1 in 10 Strong business and distribution system Strong acquisition of a #1 turkey based line – cheaper and less fat “total division scorecard” – favorable Threats Opportunities The processed meat undergoing The need for products offering greater fundamental changes that will affect convenience growth in 3‐5 years. The growing emphasis on nutrition Red meat products (bologna, hot dogs, “boost convenience” for working moms bacon) are too high in fat content, which is market going against the current market trend of “white meat” market “health food” “High investment” cost for second brand (LR) entry of copy cat brands Problem Definition McGraw’s vision: +4% growth per year on volume; 15% on operating income ...
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...of Phoenix – Downtown Chicago Pamper All Pets OUR VISION: Pamper All Pets has a vision of becoming a leader in pet care by providing a healthy lifestyle for all pets, all pet’s parents, all over the world. Pamper All Pets (P.A.P.) was established in 2001. P.A.P. is a pet care service that offers healthy products to all dogs, cats, small animals, birds and fish. All our products have been selected from quality manufactures. We at P.A.P. follow the strictest of pet food manufacturing guidelines to bring to your companion a product that is a benchmark in the industry. We have researched our manufactures to ensure our customers get only the best and safest products. We only work with manufactures that offer warranties and return policies. We use only the highest quality pet food ingredients in our dog and cat food. We apply the highest quality manufacturing guidelines to our production process. We never use artificial preservatives color or additives. When you feed your dogs and cats whole, natural foods: USDA-Inspected chicken, turkey and lamb, whole grain rice and barley, fresh fruits and vegetables and Grade A dairy products, we know your dogs and cats will be healthy. That is what your pet deserves. We have a customer service that is committed to your satisfaction. At P.A.P. our customer service not only cares for but pampers your pets. Unlike other pet stores, who only respond to the complaints by customers, we create a positive experience for all of our customers...
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...Lyme disease, like some ailments, affect humans and animals, this means humans and animals can be influenced by it. Any animal that can be bitten by a tick can receive Lyme disease, this includes horses, cats, dogs, and more. Similar to a large percentage of diseases Lyme disease is affected by the biodiversity of the area and the biosphere. But how does the amount of biodiversity affect the rate of Lyme disease? Biodiversity improves the overall health of an ecosystem. Lyme disease is an illness caused by the spiral shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi and it is transmitted to humans by the bite of a tick. Usually a blacklegged tick or a deer tick, blacklegged on the west coast and Deer ticks on the east coast. Lyme disease can infect all organs in your body and the symptoms of Lyme disease are similar to the symptoms of other common illnesses. Because of this it is difficult to correctly identify Lyme disease therefore the estimates of people with Lyme disease are not entirely correct. However, thanks to the research of scientists we are becoming excellent at identifying it. Let me bring you back to 1975, when the first case of Lyme disease was discovered. Back then, there were more forests and biodiversity was higher,...
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...conscious. * Increasing demand for easy to cook and quick meals that can satisfy the needs of working and busy moms. The report by McTieran corporation suggests that OM is not making a sufficient effort to offer healthier snack options as hot dogs and red meat products are becoming less popular. As suggested by the case the 5 year Annual Per Capita Pounds data of white and red meat. White meat has had an overall increase in sales of 33.73% in the past 5 years whereas red meat has decreased by (7.28%) Diagnosis: The decrease in red meat sales means that OM is having difficulties reaching its 4% annual growth rate target. McGraw must therefore decide how to reach this goal while addressing the loss of sales. Further complicating the issue is the other brand of Louis Rich white meats which has had increasing overall sales of 10.9% in the past year. However, as argued by McTieren the growth has slowed from the previous years where it was reaching growth rates of 13.4% and 14.2%. Suggestions: McGraw’s objective is to increase growth by 4% (currently 2.6%) and to increase operating income by 15%. 1) Morely suggests the company adopts a new company line that focuses more on healthy food. Chicken Rite, Turkey Time, or Crabbies. 2) Longstreet believes the company should focus more on the easy and simplicity of meals that the consumer desires. He suggests two lines Zappetites and Lunchables....
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...Dog Diarrhea Cures: Home Remedies If your dog has a normal viral infection or if he ate something that made him sick, withhold food from your dog for 24 hours. After that, introduce a bland food diet. Bland foods include: • Boiled Chicken • Boiled lean hamburger • Rice • Boiled turkey • Scrambled egg • Boiled potato (Without skins) • Cottage cheese • Yogurt for beneficial bacteria • Tapioca • Electrolyte water Make sure your dog has plenty of fresh clean water available at all times. It may take several days of the bland diet before your dog's stool returns to normal. When his stool is normal, slowly reintroduce his normal diet by mixing half a serving with the bland diet above. Over the Counter Diarrheal Aids Dogs may be given household diarrheal medicine for humans in some situations. Before giving your pet any medication, check with your veterinarian to make sure it is safe and get the proper dosage information based on the size of your dog. Types of over the counter diarrhea aids to consider (after checking with your veterinarian): • Pepto Bismol • Immodium • Kaopectate Quick Response Your quick response is the best dog diarrhea cure there is. Take a look at the dog's environment to see if he has eaten a foreign object or been exposed to the feces of an infected animal who has a disease. Take your dog to the veterinarian if necessary, or change his diet if you suspect a minor illness to be the cause of...
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...priests. Below them were freemen, craftsmen and farmers. Below them were slaves who did all the hardest work. The Mayans did not have animals for carrying loads. All goods were carried by human beings. The Mayans did not have metal tools. All their weapons and tools were made from wood and stone. However the Mayans invented a system of writing using pictures to represent sounds. Writing was painted onto books made from fig tree bark. It was also painted on pottery. Unfortunately the Spaniards burned many Mayan books so little is known of their history. The Mayans also wrote numbers and they had a symbol for zero, which was very unusual among ancient civilisations. The Mayans were excellent astronomers and they could predict eclipses. Mayan Food The Mayans practiced 'slash and burn' agriculture. They cut down an area of forest and burned the trees. They Mayans sowed crops in May and harvested them in November. However after a few years the soil would lose...
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...2013 Benjamin Ovando In this essay I will be comparing the similarities and differences between Burger King and Dairy Queen. I will be covering the two restaurants styles, food types, what they are known for, and information about their establishment. I will be providing accurate and interesting facts about the two restaurants. I will also be providing information about each restaurant before I compare the two differences and similarities. Dairy Queen and Burger King have many similarities with a few differences in restaurant styles, their menu, and how they are run. Dairy Queen and Burger King have the same kind of restaurant styles. Both Dairy Queen and Burger King are fast food restaurants. At Burger King and Dairy Queen you can go through the drive thru to get your food on the go. You can sit down on the inside of the restaurant and eat it if you want to eat your food there instead of taking it to go. Both Dairy Queen and Burger King have a clean and friendly environment for their customers to enjoy. Burger King and Dairy Queen have restaurants located in the suburbs and ghetto of each city and state worldwide. Burger King was founded in Miami, Florida in 1954 by James McLamore and David Edgerton. The initial idea for Burger King was a place to come and get extravagant quality food while eating in a pleasant atmosphere. There are 11,000 Burger King restaurants worldwide. You will be able to find a Burger King in all 50 states and more than 65 other foreign countries...
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