Photography discussion

For the initial post, address one of the following options:

Option 1: In the 19th century, the camera was a revolutionary invention, and many artists were concerned about the effect that photographs would have on the art world.

Did the invention of the camera change the arts? Why or why not?
Choose an artistic movement that you believe was influenced by the camera and discuss how the movement was affected.
Include at least one example of an artist and artwork in your response.
Include a statement from a current photographer or critic to support your points.
Option 2: In the 21st century, the smartphone camera changed the way we use and view photography. In addition, apps and social media have changed the way we share photography.

How has the invention of the smartphone camera changed photography?
How have apps and social media changed the way we share photos? Are they positive and/or negative changes? Explain.
Include a statement from a current photographer or critic to support your points.

Threats to Humanity and Nature

Question: According to Rachel Carson’s book, “Silent Spring”, what are the main threats that humans and nature face?
Do the solutions she offers seem feasible?

Merger and Acquisitions Task

Respond to the following question:

As part of the financial planning process, a common practice in the
corporate finance world is restructuring through the process of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It seems that on a regular basis, investment bankers arrange M&A transactions, forming one company from separate companies. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of a merger? In your response, provide an example of either – a merger that was successful, or one that was unsuccessful.

Identify and describe what political, economic, and intellectual factors you believe led to the revival of Medieval Europe between 1000 and 1300 C

In two to four pages answer the following question:

Identify and describe what political, economic, and intellectual factors you believe led to the revival of Medieval Europe between 1000 and 1300 C

Ethnic Identity and Racism

Answer each question and use at least one scholarly source for each question.
1. How do early personal experiences influence the positive or negative ethnic identity of persons of color? Can you think of a best example? Provide a scholarly reference to support your response.
2. What healthy family and community support conditions are associated with increased self-efficacy and self-esteem in children of color who face racism? Provide at least one scholarly reference to support your response.

Culture Applications Assignment: Change the World

You receive a letter in the mail. The letter is from the American Psychological Association (APA), and it grants you $150,000 in funds to visit any country in the world and set up a project there. Your project could be educational, health-related, or based on anything else.
First, choose the part of the world you want (specify area and country). Then, write up the project using the instructions provided below. Finally, respond to the projects of at least two classmates.
Examples of projects: a teen pregnancy prevention/education program in two states, a midday meal program for schoolchildren in Africa, a counseling center for victims of a natural disaster in Asia.
Structure the project with the following sections:
1. Title: This should be short and to the point: identify the target population, the focus of the project, and the country/region.
2. Background of the project: This should be one paragraph.
3. Purpose of the project: This is the point of the study—why you are doing it (one paragraph).
4. Method: Here, you will describe the participants, the instruments/measurement methods/resources
used, and the process: in other words, the target population, methods, and procedure (one paragraph each for participants, instruments/resources, and process).
5. Outcome and rationale: What do you hope to achieve in this project, and how, specifically, will the project make a difference in the living conditions of your target population? Take into account the sociocultural context

Art history History homework help

Question 1:

Before the invention of the printing press, books were copied by hand one at a time by illuminators, and the vellum was often embellished with beautiful calligraphy and intricate patterns and designs. Explain why the Church committed such expense and the involvement of such creative effort to produce these beautiful works. Discuss the purpose and use of these works, including information as to who would actually see them and read from them. In addition, consider how the reverence of saints and figures of early Christian history became a significant feature of Romanesque art in many forms. What role did reliquaries play in the production of art objects? What controversies arose in relation to venerated images or cult figures memorialized through art?

Question 2:

The height and distinctive stylistic features of Gothic cathedrals, particularly their expansive stained-glass windows and non-load-bearing walls, were achieved through specific design and construction methods. Identify and explain these breakthroughs in architectural engineering, as well as glassmaking techniques. Discuss how these elements of Gothic churches serve both functional and symbolic purposes. Apart from the construction of religious sites, what were other developments in Gothic architecture? What purposes did these serve? What building traditions were continued or refined?

Be sure to explain your ideas clearly and support them by discussing specific works of art that you have read about this week, talking about how they illustrate and support your ideas.

Read the case below and answer the corresponding questions by applying the concepts to the case

Read the case below and answer the corresponding questions by applying the concepts to the case You must complete the readings BEFORE responding to the questions (See text pgs. 28-34, AND Ch. 3). Use the reading from the textbook and at least one outside resource to support your answers.

Melinda- A woman struggling over an abortion decision

This case involves Melinda, a 25-year-old Latina who says she wants to have an abortion. She has been married for three years, already has two children, and says: “We had to get married because I was pregnant. We didn’t have money then. The second kid was not planned either. But now we really can’t afford another child.” Her husband is a policeman going to law school at night. She works as a housekeeper and plans to return to school once her husband finishes his studies and it is “her turn.” He should graduate in another year, at which time she is scheduled to enroll in classes at the community college. Having another baby at this time would seriously hamper those arrangements in addition to imposing the previously mentioned financial burden. But the client reports:

“I go to call the clinic, and I just can’t seem to talk. I hang up the minute they answer. I just can’t seem to make the appointment for the abortion, let alone have one. I was never much of a Catholic, and I always thought you should be able to get an abortion if you wanted one. What’s wrong with me? And what am I going to do? I don’t exactly have a lot of time.”

Which personal characteristics of effective counselors would be most helpful in this situation and why (at least 2)
Which of the issues faced by beginning therapist might become an issue for you and why (at least 2)
What ethical issues from Ch. 3 do you need to consider (at least 2)
QUESTION #2
Compare your own family experience with Adler’s view on birth order. Is your experience consistent regarding his take on sibling relationship and birth position? Provide support for your response as to why or why not. Make sure to refer to Ch. 5 of the text. Your response should reflect an understanding of the theory.

QUESTION #3
According to Chapter 6 of the text, “Existential Therapy places central prominence on the person-to-person relationship. It assumes that client growth occurs through this genuine encounter. It is not the techniques a therapist uses that makes a therapeutic difference; rather it is the quality of that client-therapist relationship that heals” (pg.148).

Question: What is your reaction related to this notion? Make sure to support your opinion with information from the textbook reading or other referenced sources.
If you viewed the video, Good Will Hunting what role did you think the relationship between Will and his therapist play with respect to Will’s progress in treatment?

Special Needs in School Age Children and Intelligence: Nature versus Nurture

Mary Jo Bane and Christopher Jencks argue that if intelligence is inherited there is nothing the schools or anyone can do to improve a child’s chances in life. Below are five “myths” Bane and Jencks say are commonly accepted as true.

1. IQ tests are the best measure of human intelligence.

2. The poor are poor because they have low IQs. Those with high IQs end up in well-paid jobs.

3. Your IQ is overwhelmingly determined by your genetic endowment.

4. The main reason African American children and poor, white children have low IQ scores is that they have “bad” genes.

5. Improving the quality of the schools will go a long way toward wiping out the differences in IQ and school achievement and, therefore, in children’s life chances.

Choose two of five statements above. Do you agree or disagree? Respond in writing by sharing your own experiences, and then supporting each of your responses with evidence from a scholarly article published within the last 5 years.

International business management

Each year, Alibaba handles more than 80% of China’s e-commerce business. The company now operates in 190 countries (only 196 countries and 61 territories exist in the world). Moving forward, the vision for Alibaba sounds simple: Bring in non-Chinese brands to the Chinese market and expand products to customers outside of China’s borders. Do you think this global strategy is viable?

The large-scale product selection that can be found on the Alibaba platforms has resulted in some 15 billion products being sold annually and 15 million packages being shipped daily (compared with 5 billion items on Amazon and 3 million packages per day). This puts tremendous pressure on global supply chains. Can the supply chains continuously facilitate the increased demand that we as customers place on the global supply chain systems? Discuss.