Research discussion board
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Discuss 1 of the research methods used to study brain functions . Experimental Ablation. Describe the research technique and discuss the scientific implications of the research.
this needs to be 300 words in apa format
What drives the basic economies of the airline industry? The refining industry?
2. How is Delta different from other airlines?
3. How would owing the Trainer Refinery help Delta manage its fuel costs in the future? Is this offset by operation cost?
4. What impact does buying an oil refinery have on Delta as a company? Is this a good strategic move? Why/why not?
5. How does the merger between Delta and Virgin Airlines impact the company as a whole? (outside research required).
6. How does the topics in Chapter 7, Chapter 8 & Chapter 9 link to this case study?
Review and Write: After reading section 9.1 in our e-textbook, write two substantive paragraphs on the role of netiquette in business communication. Provide a definition in your own words, and write three or four short examples of poor netiquette, and then revise your example following Virginia Shea’s guide to proper netiquette. If you are aware of other rules of netiquette that are not included on Shea’s list, feel free to include them in your discussion and examples.
Discussion Topic 3 – Proofreading and Writing Persuasive Messages
Review and Write: The letter below is a poorly-written letter – both in terms of errors as well as flaws in the structure of the persuasive argument.
Review the letter, and rewrite it using the points below. Post your rewritten letter in the discussion.
• Correct as many errors as you can find
• Determine whether to use the direct or indirect approach
• Use the “you” attitude to gain attention in the opening
• Find a way to establish your credibility
• Improve the order of material presented in the body of the letter
• Create an appropriate closing
March 15, 2013
Mr. Robert Bechtold, ManagerKukyendahl Joint, Inc. 888 North Park RoadHouston, TX 77005
Re: Last Warning
Dear Mr. Bechtold,
Enclosed is a list of recent ETS-related court cases that landlords and owners were held liable for making sure that there is toxin-free air in there buildings for tenants. Alot of these cases made owners pay back rent and also to pay for damages for the harm done before the environmental tobacco smok problem was remidied. We’ve been plagued with this since we moved in on January 2, 2014 but you haven’t acted on our compliants or responded to our explanations that secondhand smoke is making us sick, filtring in from nearby offices. Act now or you’ll here from our lawyers. We’ve told you that when we were required to hire some laborers to apply weather striping and seal openings. $3,000 was the cost of this (see bills) and want reimbursement. But the smoke is still coming in. We also want a refund the $9,000 rent weve paid you since January. Call us immediately at 832-768-3899 or our lawyers will be calling you.
Cigarette smoke from tenants on either of us, and perhaps above and below also, have been infiltraeting out space and you haven’t done nothing despite our pleas to stop it. This is unaceptable. This is a known human carcinogen. Ask the Environmental Protection Agency, which classified it as this Group A toxin. It causes lung, breast, cervical and endocrine cancer to nonsmokers. You wouldn’t want to breath it either.
One employees has already quit working for us who suffered from asthma. Another is threatening because hes at a high risk for heart attack. Migraines, brohchitis, repiratory infections all caused by the 4,600 chemicals in TS, including poisons such as cyanide, arsenic, formaldihyde, carbon monoxide, and ammonia. We’ve had them all – the illnesses, that is.
Second hand smoke is even more dangerous than shatever smokers inhale, since the inhalation process burns of some of the toxins. Sick time has already cost CMSI valuable business and lowered productivity. Plus many of us are considering finding another jobs unless our office air becomes safe to breath again. But as the court cases prove the responsibility for fixing this problem is yours. We expect you to live up to that responsibility right away. Frankly, we’re fed up with your lack of response.
Kathleen Thomas, Manager
Discussion Topic 3 – Technology and Communications
We can all agree that technology has had an enormous impact on all aspects of our lives. For our younger students, do you think your parents ever attended college classes without going to a building and sitting in a classroom for several hours, surrounded by classmates? This doesn’t even consider reading our textbook in an electronic format! What about finding a recipe? For our older students, (years ago) when you wanted a recipe for a new dish, you had to talk to your friends and relatives to ask if they had a great recipe for a particular dish they could share with you. Then, they would likely write it down on a card or paper to give to you. Today, we can search online for a recipe instantly, print it, save it to a digital recipe box, or take our laptop or tablet into the kitchen. We can even create a grocery list based on the ingredients in the recipe. These are examples of how technology has affected our academic lives as well as our personal lives. Technology has had an enormous impact on business communications as well.
Review and Write: Review Module 3 on Electronic Communication. Select two types of technology used in today’s business communication, and write two substantial paragraphs about how each addresses a communication situation in your workplace or academic life. Describe how one technology (or communication situation) may have been handled 10, 15 or 20 years ago, and briefly describe the pros and cons to the improvement. What were some of the drawbacks of early implementation of each technology? What are some drawbacks of communication technology you are using today? Keep in mind that the modules in WRTG 394 are somewhat dated and were created in 2004.
Prepare a two-page double-spaced paper on the topic: “A Look From the Outside – In”
Guidelines: Use the website: http://watchingamerica.com/WA/. You’ll need to cut and paste the url in your browswer to access the link. ONLY the current articles posted on the web-site can be used.
“Watching America” is an online foreign news source that has numerous political, social, and economic stories of how the world understands us from their (foreign) perspective, not from an “American” view.
(1) Select and read an article of your choice (translated in English).
(2) Assume the role of a concerned citizen from the nation in which the article was written. Provide your own assessments of differences in a balanced and realistic outlook from a newsperson looking into and evaluating people’s values in the American Society. Is it possible for foreign personnel to look at people in the American Society in a “relatively fair” manner? Conclude by evaluating how you vision other nations’ “typical” values, using the cultural relativism perspective.
(3.) Present your paper in the general format of I. Introduction. II. Body/Narrative III. Summary.
You read in Chapter 13 that it is vital to reduce your credit card balances and other consumer credit before beginning an investment program. You also need to start an emergency fund in case of immediate need. Why do financial advisers make such recommendations? Why should you reduce spending on credit before investing? Why shouldn’t you carry large consumer debt and invest at the same time? On the surface, these questions may sound silly but there are sound reasons for asking them. Post your position in the discussion board in at least 200 words incorporating your rationale with supportive references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Forum #2
Read the Financial Planning Case at the end of Chapter 13, “First Budget, Then Invest for Success!” Answer the three questions listed below.
How would you rate the financial status of the Garners before the air conditioner broke down?
The Garners’ take-home pay is over $4,500 a month. Yet, after all expenses are paid, there is only a $220 surplus each month. Based on the information presented in this case, what expenses, if any, seem out of line and could be reduced to increase the surplus at the end of the month?
Given that both Joe and Mary Garner are in their mid-30s and want to retire when they reach age 65, what type of investment goals would be most appropriate for them?
Post your position in the discussion board in at least 200 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Forum #3
Watch the video, Understanding the Time Value of Money, and answer the following questions. How does the “time value of money” impact the process of risk management decision-making? What does the net present value of a loss control investment really represent to the owners of the organization? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Database Acquisition
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Imagine you’ve been sought out as a guest lecturer at a local university for a computer forensics course. You have been asked to prepare a paper for the students, as well as a PowerPoint presentation, regarding data acquisition in a forensics investigation.
Part 1: Written Paper
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
a. Analyze the four (4) methods of data acquisition to determine how an investigator selects the appropriate method to use in a given situation.
b. Determine how an investigator can plan for hardware, software, and / or general failures during data acquisition.
c. Justify the necessity of validating data acquisition and determine the negative effects on an investigation if this step is not performed.
d. Describe the acquisition procedures and tools for Windows and Linux data acquisitions.
e. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Using the Internet and reputable news sources, research two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:
The U.S. used military action abroad.
Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.
Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.
Part 1
Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
State your thesis on the significance of the current role of the US military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Part 2
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/
Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
Describe the two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years you investigated that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)
Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s history.
Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.
Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics
Assignment 4: On-boarding
In this assignment, you will create an outline of an onboarding process. Summarize what you feel are the 2 most important elements in onboarding in the global environment.
Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:
Create an outline of an on-boarding process. Include a brief explanation of each step and explain why it is important.
Summarize what you believe are the two (2) most critical elements to consider when on-boarding in the global environment.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Analyze international business strategy to identify human resource requirements and formulate supporting HRM plans that can improve productivity and contribute to the firm’s competitiveness.
Select performance management processes to assess and improve performance throughout a multinational corporation.
Propose training programs to improve performance throughout a multinational corporation and address the considerations for effective learning in a diverse workforce of expatriates, host country nationals, and third-country nationals.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in global HRM.
Write clearly and concisely about global HRM using proper writing mechanics.
Chapter 6, Technical Question 3 in the textbook.
Chapter 6, Application Question 3 in the textbook.
Follow these instructions for completing and submitting your assignment:
Place all answers, both numerical and written, in a single excel spreadsheet.
Place each problem into a separate tab or sheet in an Excel file.
Place labels on spreadsheet inputs and outputs, and use the yellow highlighter on the top menu bar to highlight your final answer.
If the question incorporates graphs, you must replicate the graph on your spreadsheet file.
Do not submit Word files or multiple files for a single assignment.
3. Industry studies often suggest that firms may have long-run average cost curves that show some output range over which there are economies of scale and a wide range of output over which long-run average cost is constant; finally, at very high output, there are diseconomies of scale.
a. Draw a representative long-run average cost curve, and indicate the minimum efficient scale.
b. Would you expect that firms in an industry like this would all produce about the same level of output? Why?
3. The following graph shows economies of scale in the beer brewing industry.
Please see attached document for graph. Replicate the graph on EXCEL then answer the questions
a. What does this graph tell us about the nature of economies of scale in the beer brewing
industry?
b. What are the particular problems associated with the firm represented by the SATC curve
shown in the graph? Does it represent a firm that would be able to survive over time?
Recent headlines have sparked heated debate about whether boys should be allowed to dress as girls. For example, a 5-year-old boy in Seattle who enjoys things traditionally for girls, such as jewelry, the color pink, and dresses was supported and encouraged by his mother, who wrote a book about him called “My Princess Boy”. A J. Crew ad featured a mother painting her young boy’s toenails hot pink (CBS News, 2011 April 13). Reactions ranged from outrage and disbelief to support of the mothers.
On the flipside, girls who shun traditionally “girly things” such as dresses and flowers in favor of more traditional “boy things” such as watching or playing sports, rough-and-tumble play, and choosing boys as friends are often called tomboys.
For either sex, choosing to engage in activities traditionally reserved for a specific sex can result in teasing and accusations of homosexuality.
Using research gathered from your textbook, online course content, and at least 1 research article, analyze the above scenarios.
Are the behaviors discussed above (i.e., preferring things traditionally acceptable for a specific sex) indicative of homosexuality? Why or why not?
Describe the psychological consequences (positive and negative) that might result from engaging in behaviors reserved for a specific sex?
Develop an argument for or against concern that these children might be exhibiting a paraphilia.
Which paraphilia(s) might apply and what criteria would you use based on the research?
What, if any, intervention would you recommend to a parent whose little girl or boy expresses the desire to engage in behaviors typical of the opposite sex? If you do not believe intervention is necessary, explain why