Briefly summarize the contents of the blog entry

Students will visit the following website: http://www.racismreview.com/blog/ which contains many blogs on many facets of racism rooted in research and scholarship. Students will choose one entry of their choice and address the following points in a 3-4 page (not including title or references) APA formatted paper:

(1) Briefly summarize the contents of the blog entry

(2) Evaluate the piece from a sociological perspective by applying at least 5 concepts from chapter 9 of your textbook (Mooney, Knox, and Schacht, 2017)

(3) What is your personal reaction to the blog entry?

identify an appropriate risk management technique that could have been used to deal with the exposure

Michael is a college senior who is majoring in marketing. He owns a high-mileage 2005 Ford that has a current mar ket value of $2,500. The current replacement value of his clothes, television, stereo, cell phone, and other personal property in a rented apartment totals $10,000. He uses disposable contact lenses, which cost $200 for a six-month supply. He also has a waterbed in his rented apartment that has leaked in the past. An avid runner, Michael runs five miles daily in a nearby public park that has the reputa- tion of being extremely dangerous because of drug dealers, numerous assaults and muggings, and drive-by shootings. Michael’s parents both work to help him pay his tuition. For each of the following risks or loss exposures, identify an appropriate risk management technique that could have been used to deal with the exposure Explain your answer.

a. Physical damage to the 2005 Ford because of a col- lision with another motorist

b. Liability lawsuit against Michael arising out of the negligent operation of his car

c. Total loss of clothes, television, stereo, and personal property because of a grease fire in the kitchen of his rented apartment

d. Disappearance of one contact lens

e. Waterbed leak that causes property damage to the apartment

f. Physical assault on Michael by gang members who are dealing drugs in the park where he runs

g. Loss of tuition assistance from Michael’s father, who is killed by a drunk driver in an auto accident

Explain how theoretical frameworks influence advance.

Where Did the Theory Come From
This Assignment addresses this course outcome:

Explain how theoretical frameworks influence advance.

Purpose

The purpose of this Assignment is to explore how a theorist explicates his or her philosophy and thoughts behind a theoretical field. As in other fields of study, nursing has a plethora of theorists and theories. These theorists have developed their paradigm over time enriching it with research and dialogue with other theorists.

Directions

You are going to explore how a theorist of your choice created his or her theory. Did it develop as an acorn becoming a mighty oak over the decades? Did it arrive as a burst of light like the big bang as some believe created our universe? Was it developed from a blueprint like a spaceship where thousands of scholars worked together to create a rocket to the moon? In point of fact, how is a theory developed? This is what we are exploring.

You will pick a theorist who interests you, it does not have to be a nurse theorist. You may also choose from other disciplines such as: behavioral, leadership, business, education, technology.

You will become the theorist immersing yourself in the writings from the earliest mentioned to the most current.

As you read, look at how you (taking on the persona of the theorist) developed the theory.

What are the characteristics and indicators of the “permanent campaign”?

“The White House, Congress, and other politicians, are so preoccupied with winning elections that they have little or no time for governing.” This comment reflects the idea now popular among leading observers of political life in Washington-that elected officials are increasingly engaged in a “permanent campaign,” and that little or nothing of substance can get accomplished under these conditions.

What are the characteristics and indicators of the “permanent campaign”?
How does the permanent campaign impact on the functions of governing?
Is the increased attentiveness to the public and constituencies good for American democracy? Why or Why not?

Choose two (2) applications for graph theory within your area of specialization (Networking, Security, Databases, Data Mining, Programming, etc.).

Assignment: Applications of Graph Theory
Due Week 10 and worth 150 points

In 1736, a famous Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707 – 1783) started the work in the area of Graph Theory through his successful attempt in solving the problem of “Seven Bridges of Konigsberg.” Graph Theory solved many problems in multiple fields (Chinese Postman Problem, DNA fragment assembly, and aircraft scheduling.) In Chemistry, Graph Theory is used in the study of molecules, construction of bonds in chemistry, and the study of atoms. In Biology, Graph Theory is used in the study of breeding patterns or tracking the spread of disease.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

Choose two (2) applications for graph theory within your area of specialization (Networking, Security, Databases, Data Mining, Programming, etc.).
Examine how these applications are being used in your specialization.
Determine how graph theory has advanced the knowledge in your area of specialization.
Conclude how you will apply graph theory in your area of specialization.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources

Identify 1 CRM, HRM, or ERP system you interact with on a regular basis. Describe the type of information that this system collects and share

Transactional systems are databases that record a company’s daily transactions. Three major transactional databases include Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Human Resources Management (HRM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

The register at the check-out line in the grocery store is an example of a transactional system. The information collected in this transactional system’s database helps those in charge decide what to keep on the shelves. The collected information also helps accounting keep track of revenue, and logistics keep track of inventory.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Identify 1 CRM, HRM, or ERP system you interact with on a regular basis.
Describe the type of information that this system collects and share

What message or story do you think the Carters were trying to communicate in their music video, “Apes**t”?

THE CARTERS – APESHIT
What message or story do you think the Carters were trying to communicate in their music video, “Apes**t”? Answer this question based only on the images from the video; do not talk about the lyrics.
What message or story do you think the Carters were trying to communicate with the lyrics of their song, “Apes**t”? Answer this question based only on the lyrics; do not talk about the images from the video.
Now, think about both the video and the lyrics. When you combine the visual evidence from the video and the textual evidence from the lyrics, what message or story do you think they were trying to communicate?
Choose either the first or the second set of Minoan artifacts from lecture 2 (not the Carters’ video) and answer the following questions: what do you think is going on in this set of artifacts? Who are the people represented and what are they doing? What can these artifacts tell us about the Minoans?

Briefly summarize Gladwell’s argument. Why is he skeptical about the use of social media?

Paper #2: The Role of Social Media in American Politics

This is the grading rubric for Paper #2. Please review this file prior to writing your essay. The Rubric lays out the information that needs to be included in the paper.

Social media has become a ubiquitous part of modern society and has emerged in recent years as a tool for people to participate in politics. In the article linked below, Malcolm Gladwell expresses some reservations about the utility of social media as an instrument of political participation. Read the article and then answer the questions listed below.

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/10/04/small-change-malcolm-gladwell

Questions for the paper:

1. Briefly summarize Gladwell’s argument. Why is he skeptical about the use of social media?

2. Do you agree or disagree with Gladwell? What changes to how social media is used do you think could happen to answer some of Gladwell’s concerns?

3. How do you think social media can best be used in the future by political campaigns? How can it best be used by citizens to participate in/engage with the political system

Several reasons are proposed explaining why the United States decided to join the “Imperialist Club”

The Republican victory in 1896 gave heart to proponents of prosperity through foreign trade. McKinley sought neither war nor colonies, but many in his party wanted both. Called “jingos,” they included Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt; John Hay, the ambassador to London, and senators Albert Beveridge and Henry Cabot Lodge. Britain, France, and Germany were seizing territory around the world, and jingos believed the United States needed to do the same for strategic, religious, and economic reasons.

In order to prepare for this discussion forum::

Review and identify the relevant sections of Chapter 21 that support your discussion.
Read the linked document, taken from an article by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge (R-MASS), in the 1895 issue of Forum magazine. What motives for imperialism are reflected in Lodge’s article?
After you have completed your readings post your response to only ONE of the following questions.

Several reasons are proposed explaining why the United States decided to join the “Imperialist Club”. Which argument was the strongest, and which argument was the weakest? Explain your position.
Is there any evidence to support Kristin Hoganosn’s argument regarding the role of gender and the Spanish-American War? (Suggestion: students might want to review the previous chapter for a discussion on this topic). Discuss if you agree or disagree with her argument. Make sure to support your position.
In your opinion, do Lodge’s arguments support the need for the United States to acquire an imperial empire? Explain your position