Abstract
This paper discusses the sociological, technological, environmental and safety issues related to food. It details one meal, lasagna, and then discusses several issues related to the production of the meal and the ingredients used. The paper analyzes the environmental factors involved in the ingredient preparation and growth, the risk and safety associated with some of the ingredients and the skills and knowledge involved in creating the meal.

Table of Contents:
Meal Chosen: Lasagna And Chips, Bread, Wine, Tea, Tap Water
Environmental Impacts Of Your Meal
The Social And Economic Relationships That Created Your Food
The Technology, Skills And Knowledge Involved In Creating Your Meal
Your Meal And Risk

From the Paper
"This leads to another major issue - the safety requirements for exports and safe import standards. In order to support the economic requirements of global agriculture, Mitullah (2000) tells us that sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, as required for compliance with the World Trade Association (WTO) are often difficult for third-world countries to comply with. The costs associate with such an effort make competing in the agricultural market, based on the technology requirements, prohibitive. These restrictions are seen in the same light as tariffs or quantitative restrictions on trade (Mitullah, 2000) even though they are entirely technology driven and based. Mitullah (2000) estimates the cost of a hazard analysis and critical control point program to be $82.7 million for a five-year period."

Tags:agriculture, sanitary, phytosanitary, import, standards

Abstract
Everyone loves a fantasy, from the story of Cinderella to political satires, such as "Gulliver's Travels". Mark Twain created a remarkable novel, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court", in which he combined fantasy with political satire and gave the reader not only an entertaining story, but also food for thought regarding power and knowledge, technology and personal ambition.

Abstract
This paper examines the question of whether increased knowledge leads to behavioral change. The paper provides a critique of health promotion models and action research in relation to a project in nutrition. This project focuses on food labeling and eating habits, cognitive understanding and accompanying modification of behavior.

Outline
Statement of Thesis
Objective
Findings of the Study
Literature Review
Summary
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Bandura (1986) states that in relation to dynamics influencing and methods for promotion of health behaviors the environment, the person and the behavior are considerations in 'Reciprocal Determinism.' Reciprocal Determinism speaks of the interactions between the world, the individual's behavior and the environment and how each affects the other as stated within the theoretical framework of Social Cognition. The environment affects the behavior of an individual through external factors such as family, friends, peers, the size, temperature or lighting in a room and these affects may be either negative or positive in nature. In some individuals the perception of the environment may become distorted or imagined but the person who is socially cognitive will be oriented to time, activity, imagery that is based in fact and will be able to correct their own individual misperceptions which will promote the healthy and normal existence for that individual."

Tags:nutrition, information, determinism

Abstract
In his thought-provoking book, Eric Schlosser argues that America's fast food franchises have played a major role in contributing to the obesity and ill health of Americans. This paper shows how Schlosser argues that fast food giants have contributed to urban sprawl, negatively impacted American culture, and have had a largely negative impact. The author of the paper shows that Schlosser's thesis is largely convincing, due to both his careful analysis and his powerful and effective writing style. The paper shows that the book makes the reader challenge many long-held convictions about the fast food industry in America and worldwide.

From the Paper
"Despite his heavy thesis, and depressing conclusions, Fast Food Nation offers some hope for the future. He notes, "there is nothing inevitable about the fast food industry", and argues that careful legislation could help to lessen the impact of fast food advertising on America's children. At the end of the book, he calls Americans to action, and urges them to press for changes in the fast food industry, noting that Americans can still "have it your way", an obvious take on McDonald's famous advertising slogan. Further, his engaging writing style also helps to keep the book from becoming overbearing and depressing."

Tags:McDonalds, vegetarian

Abstract
The paper attempts to show how Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" warns against the incredible danger lurking under the guise of seeking knowledge and goes on to explain that this novel was written at a time when science was welcoming new and exciting notions. The paper describes how Victor Frankenstein embodies all of the characteristics of a successful scientist but he take things too far when his thirst for knowledge becomes his entire focus and he admits that he would kill to see his goal achieved. The paper emphasizes that knowledge is power but an unhealthy desire for knowledge is suicide.

From the Paper
"A healthy thirst for knowledge is generally perceived as a positive thing. Individuals are regarded as brave and intielligent when they take on new challenges and try new things. However, we all know that there is a fine line between brilliance and insanity and Shelley paints a portrait of an individual that goes too far to fulfill his own desire. Shelley wrote Frankenstein at a time when the world was entertaining new ideas and pondering the possibilities of many mysteries. Shelley's novel was poised at a time in the nineteenth century when science welcomed new and exciting notions and the potential for simulated life was the topic of many enlightened discussions."

Tags:Victor, monster, insanity, Robert, Walton

Abstract
The paper begins with Lord Acton's famous dictum "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely", but goes on to qualify this by saying that it is not power itself but the knowledge of power, or pride, that corrupts. The paper provides literary examples, namely, Clytemnestra in Aeschylus' tragic drama "Agamemnon" and Macbeth in Shakespeare's work of the same name. The paper then provides examples from modern history, namely, Josef Stalin and Margaret Thatcher and the writer describes how the characters are victim to the situation of power that they find themselves in.

From the Paper
"I believe that Lord Acton is generally right when he says that "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely", but there must be a qualification added. If it were the case that power always corrupts then there would be nothing worthwhile ever achieved, for it requires power to accomplish any task. It would be more accurate to say that the knowledge of one's power tends to corrupt. To know that one is powerful is also to be proud, and therefore the root of corruption is pride, and the message then merges with the Biblical teaching that pride always precedes the fall. Those who bring great things in the world do so usually in the mode of modesty. They tend to attribute the great things to the Almighty while thinking themselves mere instruments."

Tags:pride, downfall, oppression, Clytemnestra, Macbeth, Stalin, Thatcher

Abstract
The paper discusses how Eric Schlosser's book "Fast Food Nation" serves to demonstrate the numerous ways in which the aims of the ruling class in American society have ultimately been delivered to the American people, thus homogenizing our way of life. The paper discusses the social conflict theory, referring to Emile Durkheim's beliefs and the works of Marx and Weber. The paper then shows how "Fast Food Nation" portrays the United States as a nation whose choices have almost uniformly been in favor of those holding the most power.

From the Paper
"The central premise of social conflict theory is that individuals and groups within society generally use their power--as much of it as they have--to gain benefits. Essentially, the resultant jockeying for position tends to strongly guide, though not completely determine, the actions of individual people within a society. The manner by which human behaviors are guided is through social controls; these stand as the formal manifestation of the interests of the ruling class. So, in a way, these social controls act as the structural groundwork for conformity and consensus within society--in one way they promote obedience. However, they also promote further conflict by virtue of the fact that they exist to oppressively root out competition and crush the aspirations of those seeking to usurp power."

Tags:Durkheim, power, social, class, labor, power, elite, Marx

Abstract
In his book "Discipline and Punish", Michel Foucault analyzes the rise of a new type of disciplinary power, one linked to knowledge, techniques of surveillance, and the production of 'truth'. This paper looks at Foucault's analysis of the 'technological take-off in the productivity of power' and how he saw power as utilising the 'techniques' of the production of truth, knowledge, and surveillance. It also covers the idea of power acting through the subjectification of individuals. Finally, it attempts to analyze Foucault's framework for understanding culture, and the extent to which it is useful for this purpose.

From the Paper
"To understand how Foucault uses the idea of knowledge as power, it is perhaps most useful for us to first look at how truth is produced, i.e. how 'regimes of truth' came about, and how these are used to legitimize knowledge in order for knowledge to have status and thus be used in power relations. For the production of truth both makes claim to power and sustains and justifies it. Foucault questions the absolute truth of knowledge and sees truth as being something constructed to impose ideas of what is right and true (Fillingham 1993:5-7). "

Tags:abnormal, deviant, knowledge, objectification, panopticism, panopticon, subjectification, surveillance, truth

Abstract
This paper presents a plan for encouraging better nutrition habits in children from kindergarten through sixth grade. The plan begins by discussing the need to teach students in an age-appropriate manner what nutritional content is in the foods they consume and the necessary nutrients they require. The paper suggests helping children make their own treats that are nutritious, fun and creative. The paper then recommends having kids cook meals from scratch and advises the incorporation of movement in the classroom, specifically, noncompetitive activities that all children can enjoy. The last step of the plan is to get the parents involved in this important goal.

Outline:
Step 1: Knowledge is Power
Step 2: Offer Healthier Alternatives
Step 3: Work Against Commercialism of Food
Step 4: Move!
Step 5: Get Parents Involved

From the Paper
"The ultimate educational goal of any school nutrition plan is to teach students in an age-appropriate manner what nutritional content is in the foods they consume and the necessary nutrients they require to prosper, thrive and become healthy adults. This includes introducing them to the basic food groups, and what foods contain vitamins, minerals, and the necessary protein they require to survive and grow, and how these basic elements are connected to strong bones and muscles."

Tags:exercise, movement, nutrients, health

Abstract
This paper examines business process reengineering (BPR) and redesign techniques, which help companies to re-align resources and re-evaluate how they can organize their business processes to improve customer services and cut down on operational costs enabling them to emerge as one of the dominant competitors in the region. The author emphasizes how companies need to organize their business processes and procedures to match defined and emerging best practices in sell-side e-commerce, to reduce costs through more effective use of business process management and to develop processes and applications to better attract, sell and serve customers on a global scale. The paper describes completely the methodology and results of the research. Includes illustrations.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Overview of the Company (Profile)
How this Guide was Developed
Reengineering and Information Technology
Managerial Issues and Comments
Knowledge Management and Aging ABC Products Workforce
Advantages and Disadvantages of Decentralized IT Systems
Globalization
Change Management
Objectives of this Research
Current Issues and their Impact on the Company.
Important of Issues
Objective
Benefits Derived from New System
Literature Review
Definitions
Consumer Value
Buyers Decision Process
Value Chain Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Service Oriented Architectures
Customer Satisfaction
Marketing Mix Factors Affecting Consumer Satisfaction
The Role of Products in the Marketing Mix
Approaches to New Product Development
New Products: Blue Ocean or Red Ocean Strategy?
The Power of Pricing
Promotional Strategies as part of the Marketing Mix
Distribution (Place) as part of the Marketing Mix
Methodology
Method-1: Literature Search in Library and Internet
Method-2: Expert Panel Discussion
Method-3: Find Literature Support for New Variables
Method-4: Generate Sample Questionnaire for Expert Panel
Method-5: Modify the Sample Questionnaire.
Method-6: Distribute Questionnaire To Respondents.
Method-7: Analysis of the Responses to the Questionnaires.
Results
Result of Method-1: Literature Search in Library and Internet
Result of Method-2: Expert Panel Discussion.
Result of Method-3: Find Literature Support for New Variables
Result of Method-4: Generate Sample Questionnaire
Result of Method-5: Test Sample with an Expert Panel
Result of Method-6: Modify the Sample Questionnaire
Result of Method-7: Distribute Questionnaire to Respondents
Result of Method-8: Analysis of the Return of Questionnaires
Recommendations
Use Smaller Teams to Encourage Higher Levels of Process Ownership
Create Multiple Perspectives of the Complex Process
Maintain a Centralized Unit for Communication
Reduce the Number of Inputs into a Process
Maintain Ethical Culture in the Company
Pursue The Development of an SOA Platform
Use Distributed Order Management Systems to Synchronize Demand for ABC Products
Use Analytics to Measure Progress towards BPM and BPR Objectives
Conclusions
Reflections
Appendix Abbreviations
Appendix-Customer satisfaction
Appendix-Questionnaire Result
Appendix-Questionnaire Result

From the Paper
"In accessing the adoption of SOA platforms into manufacturing companies, using SAP's NetWeaver as the barometer of early adopter success, the emerging role of SOAs as a point of key differentiation over and above just being a strategy for ERP consolidation begins to emerge. SOAs form the foundation of Web Services and Event Driven Architectures (EDAs) throughout the manufacturing companies who have already passed through the experimentation with Web Services as part of their SOA architectural plans and moved directly to piloting Web Services for such mission critical tasks."

Tags:food functionality, enterprise content management, data sharing, intel