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Step 1: Choose Your Case Choose a case that has either been decided or will be decided this term: You can go to OYEZ.ORG 2013 (Links to an external site.) cases for a list of current cases. If you decide to research some of the cases that have gotten a lot of press recently, you are welcome to choose one of these to research: · Town of Greece v. Galloway · Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby · Fernandez v. California · Riley v. California · McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission Step 2: Research Your Case Find out the following information about your case: · Has a decision been made in your case? If yes, what was that decision? How many Justices voted for/against the decision? (The page for the case you are researching on OYEZ.ORG (Links to an external site.) will have this information – at the bottom of the page you can also see who voted for/against this as well as sort by ideology). · What is the issue being discussed? Summarize the main points. · What are the two sides of argument? Summarize those. · Why do you think this issue this issue is important? What impact could this have? · Do you think ideology impacted this case? If so, how? Some places to go to research more about your issue: · Oyez.org (Links to an external site.) · SCOTUS Blog (Links to an external site.) (the Supreme Court Blog – the search feature will pull up information about your case) Step: 3 Create Your Summary + Thought Questions Combine the information you have found and create a 300-400 word summary and analysis of this issue for your initial post in your own words based on your research. Directions For your Initial Post due by Wednesday11:59 PM: 1. Post your summary of your article and the websites you got your information from. Make certain to include a citation. 2. Create 1 or 2 thought questions about the article. These should be questions that help your classmates' think more deeply about the topic and their own perspective. Such as: 1. If decision is made .... , what do you think would happen? 2. How should the public respond to...? 3. Why do you think...? 4. How do you feel about...? .

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For your Initial Post due by Wednesday11:59 PM:
1. Post your summary of your article and the websites you got
your information from. Make certain to include a citation.
2. Create 1 or 2 thought questions about the article. These
should be questions that help your classmates' think more
deeply about the topic and their own perspective. Such as:
1. If decision is made .... , what do you think would happen?
2. How should the public respond to...?
3. Why do you think...?
4. How do you feel about...?

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In this essay you should combine your practice responding and analyzing short stories with support derived from research. So far in class, we have practiced primarily formal analysis. Now I want you to practice "joining the conversation." In this essay you will write a literary analysis that incorporates the ideas of others. The trick is to accurately present ideas and interpretations gathered from your research while adding to the conversation by presenting your own ideas and analysis. You will be evaluated based on how well you use external sources. I want to see that you can quote, paraphrase and summarize without plagiarizing. Remember, any unique idea must be credited, even if you put it in your own words. Choose one of the approaches explained in the "Approaches to Literary Analysis" located at the bottom of this document. Each approach will require research, and that research should provide the context in which you present your own ideas and support your thesis. Be sure to properly document your research. Review the information, notes, and pamphlets I have distributed in class as these will help guide you. While I am asking you to conduct outside research, do not lose sight of the primary text to which you are responding---the story! Your research should support your interpretations of the story. Be sure that your thesis is relevant to the story and that you quote generously from the story. Purpose: critical analysis, Argument, writing from sources Length: approx 1200 words Documentation: Minimum of 4 sources required (one primary source—the story or poem analyzed, and three secondary, peer reviewed journals). (Note: review the material in "finding and evaluating sources.ppt" to help you choose relevant and trustworthy sources.) Choose from the following short stories: The Lottery, Shirley Jackson A Rose for Emily, William Faulkner The Dead , James Joyce The Veldt , Ray Bradbury Hills Like White Elephants, Ernest Hemingway The Cask of Amontillado or The Tell-Tale Heart, Edgar Allen Poe Below are some examples. They are just here to give you an idea of the type of approaches that will work for this essay. 1. Philosophical analysis: How do the stories by Jean Paul Sartre and Albert Camus reflect the philosophy of existentialism? 2. Socio/cultural analysis: What opinion about marriage and gender roles does Hemingway advance in "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber"? 3. Historical analysis:: What social dilemmas faced by African Americans in the 1960s might have inspired Toni Cade Bambara to write "The Lesson"? 4. Biographical analysis: What events in Salman Rushdie's life might have influenced the events in "At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers"? 5. Psychological analysis: How is John Cheever's "The Swimmer" a metaphor for the psychology of addiction? Approaches to Literary analysis Formal analysis - This type of analysis focuses on the formal elements of the work (language.

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In this Discussion, pick one film to write about and answer questions below the film descriptions. If it has been a while since you have seen these films, they are available through online sources and various rental outlets. Although I have provided links to some of the films, I cannot guarantee they are still operable. If the links do not work, try your own online sources. Dances with Wolves (1990). Lt. John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) is assigned to the Western frontier on his own request after an act of bravery. He finds himself at an abandoned outpost. At first he maintains strict order using the methods and practices taught to him by the military, but as the film progresses, he makes friends with a nearby Native American tribe, and his perceptions of the military, the frontier, and Native Americans change dramatically. Working Girl (1988) Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) works as a secretary for a large firm involved in acquiring media corporations such as radio and television. When her boss has a skiing accident, Tess gets a chance to use her own ideas and research, ideas that she has been keeping within herself for years – ideas that are arguably better, and more insightful into mass media practices, than her boss’s ideas were. Schindler’s List (1993). In Poland during World War II, Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis. He initially was motivated by profit, but as the war progressed he began to sympathize with his Jewish workers and attempted to save them. He was credited with saving over 1000 Jews from extermination. (Based on a true story.) Gran Torino (2008). Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), a recently widowed Korean War veteran alienated from his family and angry at the world. Walt's young neighbor, an Asian American, is pressured into stealing Walt's prized 1972 Ford Gran Torino by his cousin for his initiation into a gang. Walt thwarts the theft and subsequently develops a relationship with the boy and his family. Describe the specific theories, assumptions, or “schools of thought” that the characters in the film have. How do their schools of thought differ? How do the main characters change over the course of a film? How do their goals or desires change? Do they see themselves differently by the end of the film? Which reflective theory from the course best illustrates the process the main characters go through during the film? How so? Would you say that the main characters evolved or grew after learning something that was new, or a new approach, a new theory, or a new understanding of their place in the world? I suggest that you refrain from reiterating the plotline. Rather, stay focused on character changes and the influences on those changes. Be sure to refer to the readings; use proper citations! This discussion will be scored based on the Grading Rubric for Discussions Please include the name of your film in the d.

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In this assignment, you will identify and interview a family who is currently undergoing stress. The stress may arise from a new baby, new marriage, new divorce or separation, new job, new house, having a child with special needs, etc. Explain the assignment to the family and obtain written consent for participation. Please acknowledge that this information will only be used for classroom purposes, that no information will be published or disseminated and that their names will not be used. Part 1: Interview Interview family members to gain information about the following: Family information – nuclear, extended family, ages, siblings, etc. History – how and when the stress started Life cycle events – have members describe events and how they responded to them (i.e., beginning of school, IEP, transition times, family events, interaction with siblings) Family dynamics between members Strengths of family Cultural, religious, social networks and involvement Family needs Coping strategies Community resources and support Family goals for child Other (i.e., personal stories) Analyze the family from this information based on current research and theory, Provide research-based recommendations for the family – this may include continuing things that they are currently doing and may include resources/agencies/supports that they can or could be receiving. Note: These resources can be ones that you are using for your major resource file (see Module 5). Provide a personal reflection on this experience including the communication skills needed for effective interviewing. Part 2: Results of the Interview Create a 6 to 8-page paper (not including title or reference pages) in a Word document for your response. Use APA format for the title page, references page, and in-text citations. Develop an introduction and conclusion for your paper. .

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In this assignment, you will assess the impact of health legislation on nursing practice and communicate your analysis to your peers. GovTrack.us provides a list of federal health bills that are currently in process in Congressional Committees. CO4: Integrates clinical nursing judgment using effective communication strategies with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare providers. (PO#4) CO7: Integrates the professional role of leader, teacher, communicator, and manager of care to plan cost-effective, quality healthcare to consumers in structured and unstructured settings. (PO#7) .

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In this assignment, you will create a presentation. Select a topic of your choice from any subject we have covered in this course. TOPICS.. INTERNET COMPUTERS MOBILE AND GAME DEVICES DATA AND INFORMATION THE WEB DIGITAL SECURITY AND PRIVACY PROGRAMS AND APPS COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS TECHNOLOGY USERS THE INTERNET GRAPHICS AND MEDIA APPLICATIONS FILE, DISK AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS PROCESSORS CLOUD COMPUTING ADAPTERS POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERIES WIRELESS SECURITY Explain why you select this topic. Explain why this topic is important. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of your select topic. Include any other information you might thing is relative to your topic. Your presentation should be a minimum of 15-20 slides in length. Include the title, references, images, graphics, and diagrams. .

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In this assignment, the student will understand the growth and development of executive leadership by looking at the dynamics between the president and Congress in the period from the founding to the Spanish-American War. In a 6–8- page paper, the student will focus on: 1) how presidents pursued international relations, 2) how presidents were able to project force, and 3) congressional restrictions on presidential actions. The student may write about the president of his/her choice. .

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In this assignment, I want you to locate two pieces of news detailing how an organization is responding to the COVID-19 crisis. You will turn this assignment into me via a Word Document attached to a separate email titled "extra credit assignment, Your Name" with your actual name in the subject line so I know to save the email for grading. You need to analyze how businesses are handling the current COVID-19 crisis and I want to see if you can track down a press release from the organization, an email to their stakeholders, or even a screenshot of their website in which they explicitly address the actions they are taking in light of this new world we find ourselves in. However, the screenshots, hyperlinks to news stories, etc. are only one component of the assignment, your analysis is far and away from the more important component. Once you have tracked down two examples of how a business/organization is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, I want you to tell me how effective you perceive its action to be. Use any of the vocabulary or concepts that we have learned thus far in the semester to support your analysis. For example, is the business/organization using appropriate new media platforms to reach stakeholders? Is communication timely? Is the organization's tone sincere? What could have been done better? I am expecting one page, double-spaced for the length of your analysis, APA format. The images and or hyperlinks you compile will not be counted towards the length of your writing. .

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In this assignment worth 150 points, you will consider the present-day relevance of history with a current event from a legitimate news source (your instructor will provide several options to choose from) and do the following: (1) summarize the article¿s main idea in a paragraph (5 sentences minimum), (2) write two paragraphs in which you utilize your textbook and notes to analyze how your current event selection relates to the past. the topics are below, just choose one of the topic from list below.. Neanderthals and string Neanderthals Left Africa Sooner Than We Think? Discovery of Neanderthal Skeleton and Burial Searching for Nefertiti Discovery of Donkeys Used in Polo (Ancient China) Ancient Maya Capital Found in Backyard Long Lost Greek City Found Ancient Roman Weapon Viking Burial Discovery Saving Timbuktu's Treasures .

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In the readings thus far, the text identified many early American interests in the Middle East from geopolitical to missionary. Using the text and your own research, compare these early interests with contemporary American interests in the Middle East. In particular, how has becoming 1) a global hegemon after WWII and 2) the concurrent process of ‘secularization’ transformed American foreign policy thought and behavior toward Israel and the Middle East region generally? What themes have remained constant and what appear new? Would you attribute changes more to America’s new geopolitical role after WWII, or to the increasing secularization of American society? Explain carefully. In 500 words .

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In the Roman Colony, leaders, or members of the court, were to be: •Local elites•Be freeborn•Between the ages of 22 – 55•Community resident•Moral integrity From the members, two were chosen as unpaid chief magistrates (Judges). They would have to “buy into” that position, but the recognition was worth the financial output. This week's discussion prompter is: Money alone influences others. Please analyze and critically discuss. In your response, remember that all this is about leadership, the context which is set in Rome. .

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In the provided scenario there are a few different crimes being committed and each could be argued multiple ways. Steve could be charged with attempted murder. He was stabbing Michelle in the chest repeatedly. Due to the details of the scenario his charge could only be attempted because Michelle got up from the attack and charged Stacy. If she later died from her injuries Steve would/could be charged with murder. Even though he was “visibly drunk” he still maintained the purposely, knowing, or reckless intent to cause harm. He was coherent enough to make statements to her about how much he loved her, but still showed an extreme indifference to life and intent cause serious bodily harm. The biggest obstacle to a murder charge for Steve is his death. He cannot be charged with anything if he cannot be alive to defend himself. This takes care of the Steve factor. Initially Stacy could be found guilty of murder. She knowingly and intentionally took the life of another (Steve). She also expresses an intent to kill when she stated, “I have had enough of you Steve”. From the scenario it is documented that she did not care for Steve and along with her statements, it can be shown that she was “just waiting for the opportunity” to kill Steve. In her favor is the fact that she attempted to stop Steve from harming another person. Her actions, while resulting in the death of another, were in the defense of a harmed person. She possibly saved the life of Michelle by using reasonable force to stop the stabbing. Michelle could be charged with attempted murder as well. She stabbed Stacey in the chest while screaming, “how dare you”. She intended to cause death or serious physical injury. Again, if Stacey died from the wounds suffered, Michelle could/would be charged with murder. It could also be argued that Michelle had no malice aforethought. She was being stabbed and may not have known her actions were wrong. Her extreme circumstance clouded her reasonable decision making and all she was aware of is that her boyfriend, whom she loved, was just killed. This is unlikely but still a small possibility. Without more facts from the scenario it is difficult to fully play out all possibilities. respond to this discussion question in 150 words no references please .

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STOP THE MEETING MADNESS HOW TO FREE UP TIME FOR MEANINGFUL WORK BY LESLIE A. PERLOW, CONSTANCE NOONAN HADLEY, AND EUNICE EUN SHARE THIS ARTICLE. HBR LINK MAKES IT EASY. SEE PAGE 41 FOR INSTRUCTIONS. FEATURE STOP THE MEETING MADNESS 62 HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW JULY–AUGUST 2017 EL EN A K U LI KO VA /G ET TY IM A G ES JULY–AUGUST 2017 HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW 63 P Poking fun at meetings is the stuff of Dilbert car- toons—we can all joke about how soul-sucking and painful they are. But that pain has real consequences for teams and organizations. In our interviews with hundreds of executives, in fields ranging from high tech and retail to pharmaceuticals and consulting, many said they felt overwhelmed by their meetings— whether formal or informal, traditional or agile, face- to-face or electronically mediated. One said, “I cannot get my head above water to breathe during the week.” Another described stabbing her leg with a pencil to stop from screaming during a particularly torturous staff meeting. Such complaints are supported by research showing that meetings have increased in length and frequency over the past 50 years, to the point where executives spend an average of nearly 23 hours a week in them, up from less than 10 hours in the 1960s. And that doesn’t even include all the impromptu gatherings that don’t make it onto the schedule. Much has been written about this problem, but the solutions posed are usually discrete: Establish a clear agenda, hold your meeting standing up, delegate someone to attend in your place, and so on. We’ve observed in our research and consulting that real im- provement requires systemic change, because meetings affect how people collaborate and how they get their own work done. Yet change of such scope is rarely considered. When we probed into why people put up with the strain that meetings place on their time and sanity, we found something surprising: Those who resent and dread meetings the most also defend them as a “necessary evil”—sometimes with great passion. Consider this excerpt from the corporate blog of a senior executive in the pharmaceutical industry: I believe that our abundance of meetings at our company is the Cultural Tax we pay for the inclusive, learning environment that we want to foster… and I’m ok with that. If the alternative to more meetings is more autocratic decision-making, less input from all levels throughout the organization, and fewer opportunities to ensure alignment and communication by personal interaction, then give me more meetings any time! To be sure, meetings are essential for enabling col- laboration, creativity, and innovation. They often foster relationships and ensure proper information exchange. They provide real benefits. But why would anyone ar- gue in defense of excessive meetings, especially when no one likes them much? Because executives want to be good soldiers. When they sacrifice their own .

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Stoichiometry Lab – The Chemistry Behind Carbonates reacting with Vinegar Objectives: To visually observe what a limiting reactant is. To measure the change in mass during a chemical reaction due to loss of a gas. To calculate CO2 loss and compare actual loss to expected CO2 loss predicted by the balanced chemical equation. Materials needed: Note: Plan ahead as you’ll need to let Part 1 sit for at least 24 hours. plastic beaker graduated cylinder electronic balance 2 eggs 1 plastic cup baking soda (5 g) dropper vinegar (500mL) 2 identical cups or glasses (at least 500 mL) Safety considerations: Safety goggles are highly recommended for this lab as baking soda and vinegar chemicals can be irritating to the eyes. If your skin becomes irritated from contact with these chemicals, rinse with cool water for 15 minutes. Introduction: The reaction between baking soda and vinegar is a fun activity for young people. Most children (and adults!) enjoy watching the foamy eruption that occurs upon mixing these two household substances. The reaction has often been used for erupting volcanoes in elementary science classes. The addition of food coloring makes it even more fun. The reaction involves an acid-base reaction that produces a gas (CO2). Acid-base reactions typically involve the transfer of a hydrogen ion (H+) from the acid (HA) to the base (B−): HA + B− --> A− + BH (eq #1) acid base The base often (although not always) carries a negative charge. The acid usually (although not always) becomes negatively charged through the course of the reaction because it lost an H+. An example of a typical acid base reaction is below: HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) --> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) (eq #2) The reaction is actually taking place between the hydrogen ion (H+) and the hydroxide ion (OH−). The chloride and sodium are spectator ions. To write the reaction in the same form as eq #1: HCl(aq) + OH- --> Cl- + H2O (l) (eq #3) Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) will dissociate in water to form sodium ion (Na+) and bicarbonate ion (HCO3−). NaHCO3 --> Na+ + HCO3− (eq #4) Vinegar is usually a 5% solution of acetic acid in water. The bicarbonate anion (HCO3−) can act as a base, accepting a hydrogen ion from the acetic acid (HC2H3O2) in the vinegar. The Na+ is just a spectator ion and does nothing. HCO3− + HC2H3O2 --> H2CO3 + C2H3O2− (eq#5) Bicarbonate acetic acid carbonic acid acetate ion The carbonic acid that is formed (H2CO3) decomposes to form water and carbon dioxide: H2CO3 --> H2O(l) + CO2(g) (eq#6) carbonic acid water carbon dioxide The latter reaction (production of carbon dioxide) accounts for the bubbles and the foaming that is observed upon mixing vinegar and baki.

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Stock-Trak Portfolio Report Write-Up Guidelines You may want to follow the guidelines below for the final report of your Stock-Trak portfolio performance during the quarter. Your report is not expected to exceed four pages excluding any tables and appendices. 1. On the first page, replicate the investment policy statement (IPS) including your asset allocation that you submitted to the instructor. 2. Explain the funds allocation among different assets that you actually choose in your Stock-Trak portfolio. If your actual asset allocation is different from the allocation in your policy statement, explain the rationale for changing your asset allocations. Here you may think of strategic asset allocation and tactical asset allocation strategies that we discussed in chapter 16. 3. Provide your rationale for selecting the particular securities such as stock, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, bond funds, real estate funds, etc. for your Stock-Trak portfolio. That is, explain why you considered these securities to be the most suitable in meeting your return-risk goals and asset allocations in the investment policy statement. You may use the portfolio investment philosophies and strategies from chapter 16 such as passive strategies, indexing, top-down approach, style-based strategies, asset attributes-based strategies, and technical analysis in your explanation (see chapter 16 and Exhibit 16.6). 4. Compare the performance of your portfolio relative to a relevant benchmark you stated in your policy statement. If you did not list a benchmark in your IPS, you may use a broader well-known benchmark such as S&P 500 or NADAQ composite, or create and use a hybrid benchmark of stock and bond markets (weighted average of the returns of a stock market index and bond market index). 5. Describe what worked and what did not work in your Stok-Trak portfolio? Explain what mistakes you made and what lessons did you learn from the Stock-Trak portfolio simulation? If you would have to redo this portfolio investment with your actual money or money from your investment clients, what you would do differently in managing such real money portfolios? © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Chapter 16: Equity Portfolio Management Strategies 1 ‹#› Passive versus Active Management Total Portfolio Return The total actual return on any equity portfolio can be decomposed into: Expected return Alpha The Equation Total Actual Return =[Expected Return] + [“Alpha”] =[Risk-Free Rate + Risk Premium]+[“Alpha”] 16-2 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Passive versus Active Management Passive equity portfolio management Long-term buy-and-hold strategy Usually tracks an index ove.

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