Carnivorous Plants Botany, the study of plants, can be a tedious subject given the numerous varieties of plants that are available to study, along with their similarities, and redundancy. However, a bright spot in the plant community is the carnivorous plants, the meat-eaters - the gory plants that science fiction novels are made about. There are almost 600 species of these plants that eat meat growing in the wild, and these

Ethical Issues at Apple Apple Inc. is one of the leading global companies, but in spite of its success, it is also faced with some legal and ethical issues, such as the employment of under-aged workers in ten of its plants in China. The company is striving to address these issues as apart of a wider commitment to transparency and sustainability, but more dramatic measures might be necessary. Apple Inc. is one

microorganism, Bradyrhizobium japonicum, displays a symbiotic relationship with soybean plants. There are different factors that may affect the relationship of this microorganism with plant biomass. These factors may be pH, temperature, the nutrition status and density of soil. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of different soil treatments, in different soil types, on nodule formation and the dry weight of the plant. For this purpose,

water in your area? ("Your perspective on water differs whether you live near the Great Lakes, in the arid west, or by the coast."(McCarthy, 2009) Outline a brief water conservation plan for your own daily use. How will these changes affect your personal life? What impact will it have on your local water supply? There is plentiful water in my region (I live in the Great Lakes region). Nonetheless, a brief

Strategic Planning Smith & White Analyzing the weaknesses of Smith & White is important for us to make the company more profitable. We should "overcome weaknesses to pursue opportunities" (Strategic Management). When we look at the weaknesses of Smith & White, it is seen that it faces high costs due to old manufacturing plants situated in the high labor urban areas. What Smith & White needs to do is to produce newer

Antediluvian Retirement Home: ReportExecutive SummaryThe report concerns some of the issues and conflicts facing the Antediluvian Retirement Home, a high-end facility specializing in care for elderly residents. This report examines some of the more pervasive issues that afflicts this company, and discusses three possible options that will perhaps rectify the bulk of these conflicts. The report then makes its (bold) recommendation for how the retirement home should best proceed and