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Burt’s Bees As part of the Research and Development Department to figure out which companies are a good investment for AMPD. After extensive research, I can recommend Burt’s Bees, a American personal care company that focuses on being Earth-friendly. I will be analyzing the AMPD standards for Burt’s Bees, which include the Triple Bottom Line, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Enterprise and its Carbon Footprint. I will take a further look at Burt’s Bees Background, how old it is, success and my recommendation.  AMDP Standards Triple Bottom Line: It proposes that businesses should not only focus on economic performance but also on social and environmental impacts.It can be broken down into “three Ps”: profit, people, and the planet (Miller). Profit: Refers to the financial performance of a business, including revenue, profits, and return on investment. People: Encompasses the social impact of a businees on its stakeholders, including employees, customers and communities. Pl...

  I’m sure you have all heard of the recent Netflix drama regarding password sharing. Although they eventually backed down, (rules only apply to some countries) many streaming services have sprung out with original content forcing multiple subscriptions to watch popular shows. These streaming services have also began to increase prices and region-lock more content. This is a single example of subscription services taking a turn for the worse. “You’ll own nothing and you’ll be happy” - World Economic Forum This popular quote by the World Economic Forum in 2016 pretty much sums up the topic of this blogpost. The world is shifting towards SaaS (software as a service), and ownership is becoming rarer by the year. The Adobe Creative Suite (photoshop, premiere pro etc) and Office 365 can no longer be bought outright and now require a monthly/yearly subscription to access. Previously you could buy software licenses for a flat fee and keep that copy indefinitely. Although you wouldn’t get...

  After reading the collection of remaining stories (which honestly were most of them) for America Like Me , I feel satisfied. I was reminded of feelings I once had (and currently have) in each story. It almost felt like I was listening to a close friend talk about their childhood. Despite the unique background of each storyteller, it was clear that they all had something in common. An internal struggle. I can’t say I have a “favorite” chapter. They were all a beautiful representation of what it means to be an immigrant. They told their truth in the way they wanted. Each chapter gave a platform for someone to speak their mind. Someone that otherwise might have never been heard. From insights about family life to deep struggle of assimilation in America, each story was great. Although the chapters ranged from recent immigrants to well-established generations, they each had a unique insight into what it means to find your identity. “Our families don’t always cross the finish line in...

Is it Called Football or Soccer? The Rise of Soccer in the U.S. by Alexis Zamora If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last couple months, I’m sure you watched, or at least heard your friends mention, the World Cup. After a tie against Wales and England, a victory over Iran and a devastating loss to the Netherlands in the round of 16, the U.S men’s team ended its World Cup run. Even after the U.S. was eliminated, the World Cup Final between Argentina and France had nearly 26 million viewers in the U.S., the most watched World Cup Final in U.S. history. Whether you call it football or soccer, there's no denying its growing popularity in the U.S. To avoid confusion with the most popular sport in the U.S, (American Football) I will be referencing it as soccer. This article will explore the history, key factors for growth, challenges and future potential of U.S. soccer. A Troubled History Although soccer was broadcasted on television in the United States since the 1950s, cove...

The book I am reading is “American Like Me” by America Ferrera. I chose this book as its description seemed the most interesting and relatable out of the options. The Saturday-morning-salsa-dance-parties were singing contests in my house. The collection of stories seems like it will be enjoyable to read, as I love to hear stories of people's lives. I hope I can read these stories and get a better understanding of the American experience, as no two people ever have the same experience. Being a son of immigrant parents, I have really enjoyed reading the stories of other people in similar situations. It’s comforting to listen to the stories of people who have become successful, not despite their backgrounds, but because of the way their backgrounds shaped them. Every story lets me hear a unique perspective of their troubles and how they overcame them. I particularly liked the one by Reshma Saujani. It was very rewarding following her story from wanting to blend in to embracing herself...