Category: Essays

Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:

What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA forma

How does the scale of a sculpture affect how we respond to it? Does a large sculpture seem more important than a small one?
Nonrepresentational sculpture can be controversial. Should public art be representational so everyone “gets it?”

Part 2 Architecture: “Architecture is not about math or zoning — it’s about visceral emotions,” says Marc Kushner. Discuss your thoughts on the Marc Kushner TEDtalk video. In what way has this video made you more aware of the architecture around you and in the world at large? In what way do you feel connected to and/or disconnected from the buildings in your life? Include examples in your response

Data Sources for Addiction

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Due Tomorrow on 02/04/16 by 8:00 PM. No exceptions please.. Any questions please ask Ty.

Screening tools are not designed to make diagnoses. They can give evidence that a problem exists. However, there is no guarantee that one screening tool or even one assessment or type of data will yield the necessary data to inform the addictions professional about a potential treatment plan and next steps. This is why addictions professionals may have to seek multiple (also known as multimodal) data sources from which to elicit sufficient data on an individual.

In this Discussion, you will consider what you might do in a hypothetical situation in which a client’s scores on a screening tool are insufficient for the purposes of interpretation.

To prepare:

Review the article “Screening for Alcohol Problems: What Makes a Test Effective?” (See attachment)

Review the data collected for the diagnostic summary for Jane Roberts (pseudonym “Patty”) in Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide, Appendix 6 (pp. 262–263) (See below for Jane Roberts diagnostic case summary)

Jane Roberts case summary

Jane is single and a beautician. Father died when she was young. She was raised by an emotionally distant alcoholic mother. She felt abandoned all her life which led to her drinking starting in her teenage years. She strived for affection and attention from other men which led to addiction to sex. Was confused between sex and love. She has men who were abusive, which led to her not having assertive skills to the point where she had trouble for asking what she wanted and problems expressing how she feels. Her alcohol started increasing, which led to her take valium to sleep. Therefore, addiction to valium increased to double the dosage. She has no social system except for her boyfriend of 2 months. The psychological testing showed she is emotionally unstable and manipulative. She breaks the rules of society to get her own way. She is suffering from mild depressive symptoms, along with daily anxiety.

Jane Roberts problems are as follows:

Extended withdrawal from alcohol and valium, as evidence by autonomic arousal and elevated vital signs.

Inability to maintain sobriety outside a structured program of recovery, as evidenced by client having tried to quit using chemicals many times unsuccessfully.

Anemia, as evidenced by chronic history of low red blood cell counts.

Upper respiratory infection, as evidenced by sore throat and rhinitis.

Fear of rejection and abandonment, as evidenced by client feeling abandoned by both her mother and her father now clinging to relationships even when abusive.

Poor relationship skills, as evidenced by client not sharing the truth about how she feels or asking for what she wants, leaving her unable to establish and maintain intimate relationships.

Dishonesty, as evidenced by client chronically lying about her chemical use history.

Poor assertiveness skills, as evidenced by client allowing other people to make important decisions for her, inhibiting her from developing a self-directed program of recovery.

Review the introduction scenario featuring Terrence. Terrence is faced with a client, Angela, who is presenting several problems (See below)

Your written assignment is to response to the following questions below regarding Terrence:

Consider the following scenario:

Terrence is considering next steps for a client, Angela, who has come for therapy at the family counseling center where he works. When Angela scheduled her appointment on the telephone, she had described her concerns with marital difficulties, insomnia, and depression. During her first session, however, Terrence noticed that Angela had a very nervous demeanor, picked at her skin constantly, and had a rasping cough. When Terrence asked Angela about her employment, she admitted that she had lost her job and that her husband was angry about it. She said she was afraid her husband was on the brink of becoming abusive. Terrence is not sure what to do first. He suspects Angela might have a substance addiction, but clearly she has several interlocking problems, and many are urgent.

What sources of data might Terrence collect in order to understand the client’s problems? Explain why you chose each source. Finally, provide a rationale for the number of sources you recommend.

References

Stewart, S. H., & Connors, G. J. (2004–2005). Screening for alcohol problems: What makes a test effective? Alcohol Research & Health, 28(1), 5–16. (See attachment

Discuss list and combo boxes.

2. Define the seven elementary controls.

PART II:

Write a 2 page research paper on Visual basic’s List and Combo boxes and Flow of Control. Explain the concepts using at least one example. Use at least two resources (Wikipedia sources are not permitted) and list each resource used at the end of paper in the reference list section.

special populations & Health Care Policy Initiatives

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1. Identify three special population groups in the U.S. and explain some of the major health care issues that are unique to each group. Providing examples, analyze the efforts of the U.S. health care system to address the needs of these special population groups. Do you think that the U.S. health care system is doing a good job? Why or why not?

2.Provide an example of at least one health care policy or program that has been adopted in your state within the past two years. Describe the impetus for this policy and identify any special population groups that were especially affected. Was the group affected in a positive or negative way? Identify some of the key stakeholders who were involved in initiating the policy or program and their roles in the process.

Answer both quesitons seperately. Do not need a tittle or reference page. You may answer questions on the same piece of paper and provide references after each question. APA format and min of 200 words per question! Firm on price so dont ask for handshake if you want more money or have bad reviews.

Time for you to consider one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the past century.

Using what we have learned in the course thus far about entrepreneurship, competition, competitive advantage and the ways companies compete (cost vs. differentiation), industry forces, you will answer one of several questions in a single essay about the modern entrepreneur as exemplified in the remarkable life of Steve Jobs. Why Jobs and not Zuckerberg or Musk? Because Jobs has impacted more lives in more ways than has any other entrepreneur in the past 100 years. The questions:

Here are the questions for consideration in writing your Jobs individual paper.

What is the most important lesson to learn from the interpersonal relations

Application: Illegal Aliens Search and Seizure

In this assignment, you put the skills you learned this week to the test. You will view the same video you watched in Week 4 and analyze it for Fourth Amendment illegal search and seizure. Remember that in Fourth Amendment analysis, facts are crucial. You may want to watch the video several times to memorize the facts before you write your answer.

Review the media, Illegal Aliens.

Think about whether there was an illegal search and/or seizure in the video or not.

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Consider arguments for both sides.

Due by Sunday February 14, 2016 a (1-2 page paper)

Provide three arguments for why the search in the video was an illegal search. Support your arguments with specific facts from the video.

Provide one potential counterargument for each argument you wrote above. Be specific and use examples, referencing the video and this week’s Learning Resources.

Support your work with specific citations from the Learning Resources. You are allowed to draw from additional sources to support your argument, but you must cite using APA standards. All quoted material must be identified, cited, and referenced per APA standards

Defendants in criminal trials have one main weapon to prevent their conviction before trial. That weapon is called the Exclusionary Rule. The Exclusionary Rule holds that evidence obtained through a violation of a defendant’s constitutional rights is inadmissible at trial. This primarily applies to Fourth Amendment search and seizure. Further, the evidence obtained illegally may make inadmissible other evidence obtained from the original evidence (i.e., the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine). Therefore, it is important for all judges, lawyers, police officers, and other legal professionals to understand the nuances of this fact-intensive rule.

Review Chapter 3, § 3.1 and 3.2, in your course text, Constitutional Law, and focus on the fundamentals of the Fourth Amendment.

 

 

 

Review Chapter 4 in your course text, Constitutional Law, and focus on the Fourth Amendment and its prohibition of illegal search and seizures.

 

 

 

Consider how the principles of search and seizure would apply in real life scenarios.

 

 

 

Think about whether or not illegal searches and seizures should exist.

 

 

 

Think about whether evidence obtained in an illegal search should or should not be excluded in a trial in which that evidence alone would result in a conviction.

 

With these thoughts in mind:

Due by Thursday February 11 , 2016 a 300-400 an argument explaining whether or not illegal searches and seizures should exist. Then, explain whether evidence obtained in an illegal search should or should not be excluded in a trial in which that evidence alone would result in a conviction. Be specific and justify your response.

 

Support your work with specific citations from the Learning Resources. You are allowed to draw from additional sources to support your argument, but you must cite using APA standards. All quoted material must be identified, cited, and referenced per APA standards

Time for you to consider one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the past century.

Using what we have learned in the course thus far about entrepreneurship, competition, competitive advantage and the ways companies compete (cost vs. differentiation), industry forces, you will answer one of several questions in a single essay about the modern entrepreneur as exemplified in the remarkable life of Steve Jobs. Why Jobs and not Zuckerberg or Musk? Because Jobs has impacted more lives in more ways than has any other entrepreneur in the past 100 years.

Here are the questions for consideration in writing your Jobs individual paper.

n Steve Jobs believed in Simplicity and in Focus in conceiving and designing great products. Discuss pros and cons.

Please break your paper up with boldface section headings so that I can follow your organization and reasoning. This paper is between 3-4 pages (800-1000 words), 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins all around, double-spaced.

As identified in the UMUC Haircuts Case Study, there are several areas where Myra’s business could use improvement, including: Customer Scheduling, Employee Scheduling, Supply Management, Customer Information, and Marketing. Over time, each of these will likely have an IT solution. However, you know that if you could combine these into an enterprise system, you would be able to significantly improve the operations of UMUC Haircuts.

1)What opportunities are being missed when each little area (scheduling, supply management, marketing, and others) has its own “stove piped” data? (Provide some examples.)

2)What benefits will the UMUC Haircuts business realize if you implement an enterprise-wide system? Identify how Myra as the manager will benefit from having additional information available.

3)What types of decisions as the manager would be improved if she had all this information in one place?

4)Would it make the most sense to start with – a CRM, an SCM or an ERP system – for UMUC Haircuts and why? Keep in mind that additional systems and functionality could come later.

2) question

A key challenge to Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their staff is the ever-changing landscape in the Information Technology world. CIOs must be concerned not only with overseeing the current operation of the IT Department and how it best supports the business strategy, but they must also be focused on the years ahead. This is important, first to ensure that today’s technology decisions will likely align and be compatible with future requirements, and secondly, that the CIO is well versed in the trends so he or she can advise the business of the potential of technology advancements and concerns. This will help the organization, overall, to make better business decisions. Other members of the organization should have a general idea of these IT trends and be able to identify those that may help their particular area of the business.

Each member should select one of the topics listed below and then do some research. In your posting, you should define and explain the topic you chose. Then you should explain how it could benefit an organization. Be sure to differentiate it from other similar topics in the list. The topics are:

Software-as-a-Service

Public cloud

Platform-as-a-Service

Private cloud

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Hybrid cloud

3D Printing

Cloud computing

Web technology

Internet of Things

Question 3

The manager creates a detailed action plan formulated from the long term goals, vision and mission that are set by the leader. This plan is created through planning and strategizing. To understand the concept of vision and mission and its role in the process, you will do the leader’s job and formulate the vision and mission of an organization. By creating the vision and mission you should take away the idea of their importance in creating short term plans and goals.

Create a vision and mission statement to fit the company described below:

Annie Oakley owns a specialty rifle manufacturing company, ANNIE”S BABIES. She designs rifles to fit the specific requirements of the individual customer. Her rifles range in price from $2500 to the most expensive one to date at $25,000. She wishes to become the Lamborghini of the rifle world. Currently, she has a small but growing clientele and receives orders by word of mouth. Anxious to get the plant more active, Annie seeks to gain customers by being known for her attention to detail, personal designs, and quick turnaround. Her employees are expected to produce the rifles with these ideas in mind and never to give in to the temptation to lower the quality of the rifle