Construct an essay in four sections that compares and contrasts the United States of America as a meritocracy. Section one, approximately one paragraph: Introduction to the essay that includes the definition of meritocracy and a strong thesis statement declaring the U.S.A. is or is not primarily a meritocracy. Section two, approximately one-two paragraphs: illustrating ways in which the U.S.A. is a meritocracy Section three, approximately one-two paragraphs: illustrating ways in which the U.S.A. is not a meritocracy Section four, approximately one paragraph: Conclusion of the essay that includes a brief but persuasive restatement of thesis.

Purpose:
The United States of America has long been considered a place where anybody can “make it.” A country without a class system. A nation in which people are judged and rewarded based solely on their merit. The common understanding is that it doesn’t matter where one was born, the community in which she/he was reared, how well off one’s parents are, the school she/he attended, the color of her/his skin, whether one is feminine or masculine, or whether one is a man or a woman. Hard work and determination are what matters. With hard work and determination, anybody can be anything. By extension, success or failure is the result of the individual’s own effort.
At this point in the class, you are well aware of the impact of society on the individual. You’ve studied social structure, culture, socialization, groups, organizations, racial inequality, gender inequality, deviance, and probably most significant, the sociological imagination. This writing assignment will help you understand the reality of America as a meritocracy as you articulate the definition, identify the aspects of American society that are and are not meritocratic, and explain America in terms of a meritocracy. You should come away from this writing assignment being able to differentiate between the myth of American meritocracy and American society. (Learning Outcomes 5.2, 9, and 10).
Task:
Construct an essay in four sections that compares and contrasts the United States of America as a meritocracy. Section one, approximately one paragraph: Introduction to the essay that includes the definition of meritocracy and a strong thesis statement declaring the U.S.A. is or is not primarily a meritocracy.
Section two, approximately one-two paragraphs: illustrating ways in which the U.S.A. is a meritocracy
Section three, approximately one-two paragraphs: illustrating ways in which the U.S.A. is not a meritocracy
Section four, approximately one paragraph: Conclusion of the essay that includes a brief but persuasive restatement of thesis. Incorporate a plethora of course material as support
Reference course material in your essayYou may reference outside sources in this essay
Cite, in the text, all information that did not originate with you in your essay
Cite, in the text, correctly using APA style.
Proofread and edit your essay for clarity and standard English grammar
Save your document as a .DOC, .DOCX, or .PDF
Upload the document to the assignment dropbox by the due date/time listed on the course schedule.
Expectations and Criteria for Success:
Your essay should be approximately 500 words
The essay should follow instructions
The essay uses correct, standard English grammar and mechanics, and is free of typos as well as punctuation, capitalization, and word choice errors
The essay incorporates multiple, accurate references to online and text content as support for thesis/claims/argument. Parenthetical references at the end of the sentence using said material is sufficient. They essay should use accurately one style of citations (APA style and formatting) consistently throughout.
The essay demonstrates superior, academic knowledge of the topic under study, and is free from general statements, fluff, and summary
The language is clear and concise with logical flow
The essay is submitted prior to the due date/time

Discuss what it will take to build a Web architecture, move an existing Website with minimal downtime, and provide a disaster recovery solution to ensure the site is always available.

Due Week 10 and worth 200 points Tony’s Chips has recently been sold to a new independent company. The new company has hired you to manage a project that will move the old Website from an externally hosted solution to an internal one. The company’s leadership is very concerned about redundancy for their site, insisting that a back-up site be available as a failover in case the main site goes down. In addition, they want the site redesigned to allow customers to order products online.
As part of your job, you must complete a 10-to-15 page paper that follows this project through the system development life cycle (SDLC). This assignment will require you to do the following:

Discuss what it will take to build a Web architecture, move an existing Website with minimal downtime, and provide a disaster recovery solution to ensure the site is always available.

The Web architecture should describe and justify operating system choices (i.e., Linux, Apache, MYSQL, PHP, Windows, IIS, SQL, etc.).

Evaluate alternatives to the company self-hosting the site.
Build a Gantt chart using Microsoft Project or equivalent software, showing all tasks associated with implementing the Website.
The chart should include a minimum of five (5) tasks, each with three (3) sub-tasks.
Explain and justify the system architecture you have selected.
Illustrate the system architecture using Visio or equivalent software.
Create a use case that documents the event of a customer ordering a bag of chips from the new Website.
The use case should include a graphical representation using Visio or equivalent software and a text description of the events.
Discuss the support operations that the internally hosted Website will require after implementation.
Explain how you will evaluate the performance of the new site and the success of your project.

The specific Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Design high-level logical system characteristics (user interface design, design of data, and information requirements).
Use contemporary CASE tools in process and data modeling.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in systems analysis and development.
Write clearly and concisely about Systems Analysis and Development topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

In reflecting on everything  the question  you should strive to answer is:  what ideas/theories/principles do you  believe will have the greatest effect on your ethical reasoning going  forward.  Now, note, this  does not assume that your values have  changed – in truth studying these theories may have reinforced many of  the views you had coming into the class.  That said, even if your ideas  have solidified rather than changed you should discuss why:  what  argument, example or theory has strengthened your commitment to certain  values and how you will act in the future.   You need only discuss one theory or one key concept, but be honest,  if there are more then discuss them all briefly.  Keep in mind that the  theories you discuss you should strive to explain accurately, as that is  a key part of your grade on this assignment.  

Instructions for Writing:   This is your final writing assignment and it is a  reflection   At this point you have studied multiple theories in a  detail (ranging from Bentham & Mill to Kantian and even  Contractarian theories).  In addition, you have thought about threats to  ethics, central concerns related to applying ethics, research on how to  make good practical ethical decisions and more.
In reflecting on everything  the question  you should strive to answer is:  what ideas/theories/principles do you  believe will have the greatest effect on your ethical reasoning going  forward.  Now, note, this  does not assume that your values have  changed – in truth studying these theories may have reinforced many of  the views you had coming into the class.  That said, even if your ideas  have solidified rather than changed you should discuss why:  what  argument, example or theory has strengthened your commitment to certain  values and how you will act in the future.
You need only discuss one theory or one key concept, but be honest,  if there are more then discuss them all briefly.  Keep in mind that the  theories you discuss you should strive to explain accurately, as that is  a key part of your grade on this assignment.
Writing requirements and grade: think of this as  basically a three-paragraph   paragraph one should introduce the  key idea you’ll discuss and why it’s important to you, paragraph two  should explain that idea, and paragraph three should highlight what was  new to you about that idea and how that will affect your thinking in the  future.  What’s key is that you explain the ideas accurately and you  give clear and precise examples of how your ideas have changed or been  reinforced.
Citation requirements:  If you use any direct text or any external sources, be certain to quote  that text properly.  Also, include references/citations for any works  which influenced your thinking – including the course texts.  (There are  many sources available to help you with citations, as a quick  reference, Purdue university’s “Online Writing Lab” or O.W.L website can  be handy.)

Assume you are an M-Global field engineer working at the construction site of a nuclear power plant in Jentsen, Missouri. For the past three weeks, your job has been to observe the construction of a water-cooling tower, a large cylindrical structure. As consultants to the plant’s construction firm, you and your M-Global crew were hired to make sure that work proceeds properly and on schedule. As the field engineer, you are supposed to report any problems in writing to your project manager, John Raines, back at your St. Louis office. Then he will contact the construction firm’s office, if necessary.   Write a short memo report to Raines. Take the following randomly organized information and present it in a clear, well-organized fashion. If you wish, add information of your own that might fit the context.

6. Practice, M-Global Context: Memo Report

Assume you are an M-Global field engineer working at the construction site of a nuclear power plant in Jentsen, Missouri. For the past three weeks, your job has been to observe the construction of a water-cooling tower, a large cylindrical structure. As consultants to the plant’s construction firm, you and your M-Global crew were hired to make sure that work proceeds properly and on schedule. As the field engineer, you are supposed to report any problems in writing to your project manager, John Raines, back at your St. Louis office. Then he will contact the construction firm’s office, if necessary.

Write a short memo report to Raines. Take the following randomly organized information and present it in a clear, well-organized fashion. If you wish, add information of your own that might fit the context.

■ Three cement pourings for the tower wall were delayed an hour each on April 21 because of light rain.

■ Cement-truck drivers must slow down while driving through the site. Other workers complain about the excessive dust raised by the trucks.

■ Mary Powell, an M-Global safety inspector on the crew, cited 12 workers for not wearing their hard hats.

■ You just heard from one subcontractor, Allis Wire, Inc., that there will be a two-day delay in delivering some steel reinforcing wires that go into the concrete walls. That delay will throw off next week’s schedule. Last Monday’s hard rain and flooding kept everyone home that day.

■ It is probably time once again to get all the subcontractors together to discuss safety at the tower site. Recently, two field hands had bad cuts from machinery.

■ Although there have not been any major thefts at the site, some miscellaneous boards and masonry pieces are missing each day—probably because nearby residents (doing small home projects) think that whatever they find at the site has been discarded. Are additional “No trespassing” signs needed?

■ Construction is only two days behind schedule, despite the problems that have occurred.

Evaluations and assessments are great tools to assess learning growth but are not made to be a definitive conclusion of a student’s learning ability. What are some informal ways you assess your students? Do you agree with the assessment you use for measuring and assessing their learning ability? And why or why not?

Part 1:
Evaluations and assessments are great tools to assess learning growth but are not made to be a definitive conclusion of a student’s learning ability. What are some informal ways you assess your students?
Do you agree with the assessment you use for measuring and assessing their learning ability? And why or why not?
Is alternative schooling such as homeschooling or Trust/Open University concepts better than traditional? How can we combine the real world with learning? Reflect on your own experiences
Part 2:
Financial aid and student loans can be very stressful for several students. Please watch the following video and reflect on how you feel as a student hearing this information and how this makes you feel going into the field of Higher Education. What solutions would you propose to those in charge?
Link for the video:

In the text, Paying the Price, author Sara Goldrick-Rab (2016), makes the following statements:
“Decades ago, many Americans got a pretty good deal. With family support, some work, and perhaps a modest Pell Grant, college prices were such that those who did go could usually make ends meet. And they entered a job market where a college degree conferred a bonus, but was not required. There were a fairly large number of good-paying jobs available to people who were not college graduates.”
“In the 1970’s, targeting financial aid to only the poorest individuals made sense – after all, most people didn’t want to attend college, it wasn’t required, and college prices were low enough that the Pell Grant largely covered the bills. Today, that same model fails: the vast majority of the populace wants access to affordable, high-quality public higher education, it is required, and costs are so high that grants and scholarships provide only a meager discount to only a fraction of the students with financial aid.”
What are your thoughts on these ideas? Do you agree, disagree, or find yourself with questions? Do you think that misconceptions surrounding the financial aid system come into play? Is there a specific component that you would like to discuss?

Discuss various countermeasures and strategies used to protect networks against threats. Include topics such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), and endpoint security solutions. Explain how these countermeasures work and their role in network security.

Your research assignment should focus on the field of network security, covering various aspects, including threats, countermeasures, and emerging technologies. This assignment will help you gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges and solutions in the domain of network security.
Assignment Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of network security.
Analyze the key threats and vulnerabilities in network environments.
Explore current and emerging network security technologies and practices.
Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating real-world network security incidents.
Assignment Structure:
Introduction (Approx. 70 words)
Provide an overview of the importance of network security in the modern digital age. Explain the significance of protecting networks and data from potential threats. Outline the main objectives and scope of your research assignment.
Network Threats and Vulnerabilities (Approx.
Identify and describe common network threats and vulnerabilities, including but not limited to malware, phishing, DDoS attacks, and insider threats. Provide real-world examples of incidents related to these threats and their consequences.
Network Security Countermeasures (Approx.
Discuss various countermeasures and strategies used to protect networks against threats. Include topics such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), and endpoint security solutions. Explain how these countermeasures work and their role in network security.
Conclusion (Approx.
Summarize the key takeaways from your research assignment. Reiterate the importance of network security in the digital age and the need for continuous vigilance and adaptation to evolving threats.
References
List all the sources, including academic papers, books, websites, and articles, that you have used for your research. Follow the appropriate citation style as per your university’s guidelines.
Formatting Guidelines:
Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial) and 12-point font size.
Double-space the text.
Include page numbers.
Remember to conduct thorough research, cite your sources properly, and present your findings in a clear and organized manner. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Discuss impact of internal and external revenue-cycle workflows on strategic planning and financial management and identify front-end, middle, and back-end revenue-cycle processes within operational workflows.

In this module, you learned about the internal and external revenue-cycle workflows, and how these are impacted by insurance plan requirements and regulations. You also read about the operational workflows within a healthcare revenue cycle.
This assignment will allow you to assess the impact of internal and external revenue-cycle workflows on strategic planning and financial management and identify front-end, middle, and back-end revenue-cycle processes within operational workflows.
The assignment will help you prepare for sections 4 (Healthcare Reimbursement), 5 (Revenue-Cycle Process), and 6C (Technology and System Impacts) in the course project.
Directions
Create an analysis report to assess an organization’s internal workflows from the context of improving cash flow and financial strength. If you need writing support, access the Online Writing Center through the Academic Support module of your course.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

Patient Registration: Analyze the significance of the steps in the operational workflow for registering a patient prior to a diagnostic procedure. Consider the following questions to guide your response:
Errors Impacting Cash Flow: Analyze the revenue-cycle errors that may occur in internal and external workflows that can impact a healthcare organization’s cash flow and financial strength. Consider the following questions to guide your response:
Prevention of Errors: Explain how the errors you described can be prevented. Consider the following questions to guide your response:
Workflow Improvements: Recommend at least two workflow process improvements across the front-end, middle, and back-end revenue-cycle processes. These workflow improvements must not be directly related to the error-prevention recommendations you provided. Consider the following questions to guide your response:

All the claims in your deliverable should be evidence based. Your citations should be from your independent search for evidence (not from the textbook or module resources) of credible sources and be current within the last five years. You are required to cite a minimum of two sources, at least one of which should be separate from your own research. Refer to the IHP 630 Library Guide located in the Start Here section of the course for additional support.
four pages total please follow the instructions carefully.

What does The Black Metropolis suggest is wrong with or “incomplete” about using the ghettoization model to describe Black communities that formed in northern cities? What was the source of African American consumer power, even as most worked in marginalized, low-wage positions?

Step 1: Read Black Metropolis
Step 2: Read Warmth of Other Suns, parts I, II, VI, and Epilogue
Step 3: Watch Isabel Wilkerson – The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration 
Step 4: Answer the question 

Questions
Watch Isabel Wilkerson – The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration 
How does Isabel Wilkerson define the Great Migration? When did it take place?
Isabel Wilkerson equates the Great Migration with other vast movements of refugees from war or famine, where people must “go great distances… to reach safety with the hope that life will be better wherever they land.”Talk about migration due to necessity in terms of Ida Mae, George, and Robert. Did each of them migrate out of necessity? How do their stories differ? How were they similar?
Isabel Wilkerson quotes Black Boy by Richard Wright in which Wright wrote, on arriving in the North: “I had fled one insecurity and embraced another”. What unique challenges did black migrants face in the North? How did these challenges affect the lives of Ida Mae Gladney, George Starling, and Robert Foster?
How did Wikerson’s personal family experience and history influence the writing of The Warmth of Other Suns. 
What does The Black Metropolis suggest is wrong with or “incomplete” about using the ghettoization model to describe Black communities that formed in northern cities?
What was the source of African American consumer power, even as most worked in marginalized, low-wage positions?
Media institutions tend to be large national and/or global corporations such as broadcasting companies, newspaper and magazine publishers, film production companies, music and publishing companies, and some governments. What are some historical and contemporary black examples of media institutions you can think of?

(a) Draw an appropriate sketch of the situation with Mercurious's position (along the horizonal) at any time t identied by the function x(t), assuming all the action takes place to the left of the building (i.e., x < 0), and the bomb's vertical position at any time t during its fall is described by the function y(t) ≥ 0. (b) Determine the time it would take for the bomb to hit the ground if it falls under gravity with an acceleration of 10 ms^−2 .

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x(t) = t ^3 &#x2212; 36t^ 2 + Ct + D, in order to catch the bomb before it hits the ground, turn around and deposit it a safe distance from the city, and then turn around again and return before the bomb explodes. (a) Draw an appropriate sketch of the situation with Mercurious&apos;s position (along the horizonal) at any time t identied by the function x(t), assuming all the action takes place to the left of the building (i.e., x &lt; 0), and the bomb&apos;s vertical position at any time t during its fall is described by the function y(t) &#x2265; 0. (b) Determine the time it would take for the bomb to hit the ground if it falls under gravity with an acceleration of 10 ms^&#x2212;2 . (c) Determine the parameters C and D if Mercurious runs and catches the bomb at the base of the building at the exact moment it would have hit the ground (at which point he also reverses direction for the rst time). (d) Determine where Mercurious leaves the bomb (at which point he simultaneously reverses direction a second time). (e) Determine Mercurious&apos;s position when the bomb nally explodes. (f) Determine Mercurious&apos;s maximum speed over the 24 s period. At what position(s) is he when this occurs?&#xA0;

What is the safety profile of Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide and bismuth subsalicylate in pregnant women? What are the possible complications to the pregnant woman and her fetus?

Ms. BD is a 33-year-old G2P1 African-American female who presents to your clinic today complaining of unusual fatigue, nausea, and vomiting for the last five days. She has a medical history of chronic hypertension (HTN) that was diagnosed shortly after her first pregnancy two years ago and GERD. MS. BD&#8217;s blood pressure is controlled on Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide 20/12.5mg by mouth twice a day, and GERD controlled on Bismuth Subsalicylate 262mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed. During the interview, you learn that she is single, sexually active, has one partner and that her menses is ten days late. She performed a home pregnancy the three days after missing her menstrual cycle, and the results were inconclusive. She states she feels terrible and needs relief. She has no other medical problems, symptoms, or concerns.
Assessment: Physical examination is unremarkable. BP128/68, HR is 74, Urine human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) positive, beta HCG sent, potassium 4.2, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 14, creatinine is 0.6, Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 29, White blood cells (WBCs) 6.5, hemoglobin (Hgb) 12.8, hematocrit (Hct) 39, and platelets 330,000.

List the additional questions you would need to ask this patient. Explain.
What is the safety profile of Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide and bismuth subsalicylate in pregnant women? What are the possible complications to the pregnant woman and her fetus?
What is the importance of assessing laboratory values when prescribing medications? How might the laboratory values, in this case, impact your treatment plan?
Would you make any changes to Ms. BD’s blood pressure and GERD medications? Explain. If yes, what would you prescribe? Discuss the medications safety in pregnancy, mechanism of action, route, the half-life; how it is metabolized in and eliminated from the body; and contraindications and black box warnings.
How does ethnopharmacology apply to this patient if she were NOT pregnant? Explain.
What health maintenance or preventive education do you provide in this client case based on your choice of medications/treatment?
Would you treat this patient or refer her? Explain. If you refer, where would you refer this patient?