Category: Essays

The Center City Anuraphilic (frog lovers) society has fallen on hard times. Abraham, Bobby and Charlene are the only remaining members and each feels equally entitled to take possession of the society’s collection of live rare tropical frogs. The decision is made to use the method of sealed bids and fair shares to decide who will take possession of the entire collection and how much will be paid in compensation to the other members.

Abraham unseals his estimate of the value of the collection at $12,000.00. Bobby’s estimate of the value of the collection is $6,000.00. Charlene values the collection at $9,000.00.

Who receives the collection of frogs?
What is each person’s fair share of the monetary value of the collection?
Why is the monetary amount of each fair share different?
How much money is owed to each of the two people who do not “win” the collection of frogs?
In your opinion how “Fair” is the process described above?

Now pretending for a moment that you like frogs, we will insert you into the situation under special circumstances. Despite (or perhaps because of) your love of all things amphibious, you currently lack the funds to pay each of the others their probable fair share. You will not receive the collection, but wish to receive as much money as possible. You have no knowledge of the amounts in each of the sealed bids, but strongly suspect that Abraham will bid between $10,000.00 and $12,000.00.

Given that you cannot afford to “win” the process, describe how you will go about deciding what to put down for your own estimate of the value of the collection.

Comment on your peers’ responses, addressing the following:

Do your peers’ responses address all of the points of the assignment?
Are the answers and the reasoning behind those answers clear?

“The Impact of Malware” Please respond to the following:

From the first e-Activity, analyze the selected two (2) resources that are available for security professionals to find information about threats and / or malware active today. Justify your belief these resources are helpful for security professionals.
From the second e-Activity, explain whether or not you believe that the myth of Mac devices being more secure than Windows devices is becoming history, and justify your answer. Further, indicate one (1) main reason why you believe this myth still exists in the minds of end users and businesses.

e-Activity

Research the Internet or Strayer Library for resources that security professionals can use in order to find information about threats and / or malware active today. Be prepared to discuss.
Read the article titled “Does the latest Mac malware attack show that Windows 8 is more secure than Mac OS X?”. Be prepared to discuss.

APA format

– 2 pages (cover and reference page not included)

Managing Responsibility

. how does your company (GE) manage its reputation and corporate citizenship?

. What is the company (GE) doing right? where can it improve?

. What has your experience been? What do other stakeholders report about the company’s (GE) citizenship and reputation?

. What makes you remain a stakeholder?

Be specific to the company, make sure to provide sources (at least 2 sources

Healthcare Industry—An Economic System

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The National Health Expenditure Accounts (NHEA) estimates health care spending over time, including everything from health care goods and services to public health activities, government administration to health care investment. For this assignment, we will focus on health spending by major sources of funds. Please see below for a summary:

Medicare: Medicare spending, which represented 20 percent of national health spending in 2012, grew 4.8 percent to $572.5 billion, a slight slowdown from growth of 5.0 percent in 2011. A one-time payment reduction to skilled nursing facilities in 2012, after a large increase in payments in 2011 due to implementation of a new payment system contributed to the slower growth.

Medicaid: Total Medicaid spending grew 3.3 percent in 2012 to $421.2 billion, an acceleration from 2.4-percent growth in 2011. The relatively low annual rates of growth in Medicaid spending in 2011 and 2012 can be explained in part by slower enrollment growth tied to improved economic conditions and efforts by states to control health care costs. Federal Medicaid expenditures decreased 4.2 percent in 2012, while state and local Medicaid expenditures grew 15.0 percent—a result of the expiration of enhanced federal aid to states in the middle of 2011.

Private Health Insurance: Overall, premiums reached $917.0 billion in 2012, and increased 3.2 percent, near the 3.4 percent growth in 2011. The net cost ratio for private health insurance —the difference between premiums and benefits as a share of premiums —was 12.0 percent in 2012 compared with 12.4 percent in 2011. Private health insurance enrollment increased 0.4 percent to 188.0 million in 2012, but still 9.4 million lower than in 2007.

Out-of-Pocket: Out-of-pocket spending grew 3.8 percent in 2012 to $328.2 billion, an acceleration from growth of 3.5 percent in 2011, reflecting higher cost-sharing and increased enrollment in consumer-directed health plans.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2014). National Health Expenditure Data Highlights. Retrieved from https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/NationalHealthExpendData/Downloads/highlights.pdf

Download the National Health Expenditures [NHE] by type of service and source of funds, NHE2012.zip file. Summarize in a table the total NHE (in millions) for the following years: 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010. Present the data visually by creating a line graph or a bar diagram depicting changes in values.

Comment on the changes in the categories of expenditure sources, i.e., out-of-pocket, health insurance, third party payers, etc. with respect to both year-to-year changes and across the entire period.

Include specific interpretations of why such changes are apparent [social, political, economic, etc. factors] and what strategies may be necessary to curb healthcare expenditure in the coming years.;

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Create an imaginary profile of a family of three to four members providing details such as sex, age, health status, nutritional status, and medications for each member of the family. Develop a scenario in which the entire family is exposed to a toxin, and explain how the toxicant reacts differently to each family member as it correlates to the individual member’s profile. This paper should be a minimum of two pages in length. You are required to use three sources, one of which can be your textbook. All sources used, including your textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citation

For this assignment, choose an article from SAGE Journal Articles on www.sagepub.com/stanwick by clicking the Student Resources tab then selecting Journal Articles on the left menu. You may choose any article from Chapters 1-3 so long as the article is at least five pages in length. The purpose of this assignment is for you to practice reviewing articles that contribute to the industry. The authors of these articles are researchers and professionals that have shared or experimented with ideas that demonstrate potential to improve the industry. As a professional in the industry, it is in your best interest to review the literature and trends. This provides you with the opportunity to read about what was successful and how they accomplished it. Plus, it allows you to analyze what was unsuccessful, how you can improve it, or at least avoid repeating the mistakes of others. These skills are vital when contributing to research papers and other scholarly writing. If you have not already, hopefully you’ll contribute to the industry by publishing an article and sharing with your community of peers. As you read the articles, consider the following questions:  Who were the stakeholders in the article?  What was the firm’s corporate reputation?  How could the topic of this article apply to your personal or professional life?  How could it apply to an organization you have observed?  What conclusions can you draw about the ethical issues facing business leaders? Your first paragraph should briefly introduce and summarize the article while identifying the author’s main points. Your Article Review should be at least 500 words in length, double spaced, 12pt New Times Roman font, with references and direct quotes in APA format. Title page, abstract, and running head are not required.

Aviation in popular culture

 

Aviation and the film industry are both products of early twentieth-century technology. Consequently, Hollywood has had a fascination with flight from the beginning. Moreover, television, books, magazines, comics, and many other media have dealt with aviation-related issues over the years.

In this discussion activity, address the following:

Write a brief essay about your favorite aviation-related film, television program, book, or comic strip in your original, primary posting. Why does this work appeal to you?
Alternatively, you may select some aspect of local aviation history in your area. Perhaps there is an aircraft museum nearby or a nearby airport. If you chose this alternative option, why did you select it? Why does this place appeal to you?

The ideal original, primary posting should be approximately 100 words. Review all submitted primary postings first, and ensure that your contribution is unique and adds to the discussion. In addition, you must also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts with substantive replies.

This activity is worth 10 points: 6 points for your original primary posting, and 2 points for each of your two required replie

Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in the Workplace and the World

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Pharmacare(We CARE about YOUR health®) is one of the world’s most successful pharmaceutical companies, enjoying a reputation as a caring, ethical and well-run company that produces high-quality products that save millions of lives and enhance the quality of life for millions of others. The company offers free and discounted drugs to low-income consumers, has a foundation that sponsors healthcare educational programs and scholarships, and its CEO serves on the PhRMA board. PharmaCARE recently launched a new initiative, We CARE about YOUR world®, pledging its commitment to the environment through recycling, packaging changes and other green initiatives, despite the fact that the company’s lobbying efforts and PAC have successfully defeated environmental laws and regulations, including extension of the Superfund tax, which was created by Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Based in New Jersey, PharmaCARE maintains a large manufacturing facility in the African nation of Colberia, where the company has found several “healers” eager to freely share information about indigenous cures and an abundance of Colberians willing to work for $1.00 a day, harvesting plants by walking five (5) miles into and out of the jungle carrying baskets that, when full, weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. Due to the low standard of living in Colberia, much of the population lives in primitive huts with no electricity or running water. PharmaCARE’s executives, however, live in a luxury compound, complete with a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a golf course. PharmaCARE’s extensive activities in Colberia have destroyed habitat and endangered native species.

Assignment 2: Discussion—The Impact of Communication

Remember a time when you did not have a cell phone? Do you remember the days before texting? This handy pocket technology has revolutionized how we stay connected and how we access and use information today. The growth of our technological society is directly related to the rate at which information can be exchanged. In general, this exchange of information is called communication.

Respond to the following:

Explain the scientific and technical concepts related to communication.
Which types of electromagnetic radiation are typically involved in the process of communication?
How is information transmitted?
What are the main differences between wired and wireless communications?
Describe your perspective on communication technology such as wireless communication, the Internet, and smart phone technology.
Provide at least three examples of communication technology you use in your daily life. Examine the underlying scientific concepts used in this technology.
Consider the developments that have led to the United States’ current infrastructure and make a prediction of the future of communication in society.

Support your statements with examples. Provide a minimum of two scholarly references.

Write your initial response in 3–4 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Sunday, August 16, 2015, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, August 19, 2015, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses

In this module, you were introduced to Aristotle’s idea of pneumonia, which emphasizes happiness and flourishing. Imagine you are 99 years old and looking back on your life. What do you think are the moments or actions that made you happiest? How would you determine whether your life was one which flourished? What role might virtue play in how you reflect?

Use and appropriately cite this module’s learning to support your ideas in a 2-3 page paper.