As we learned in Week 1, the State of Boring takes environmental conservation very seriously. It keeps its shores impeccably clean; has strict plastic use regulations and multiple mandatory recycling programs, as well as strict emissions laws. It recently found though that one of its beaches has been impacted drastically by an increase in garbage coming from the ocean, as well as waste. This is negatively impacting the marine wildlife and ecosystems in the area. The beach is no longer safe for residents to utilize. The cause has been determined to be from the State of Anarchy dumping its garbage and manufacturing wastes into the ocean. This pollution is also affecting Anarchy’s shores and Cabal’s. In your post this week, discuss how Anarchy’s actions are an international law problem. Are there any global environmental agreements into which the three island states could enter to resolve these issues or should the states create a new international agreement to stop the dumping? Are Anarchy’s actions a problem for the entire world that may need to come before the United Nations or another type of international organization if the problem cannot be resolved between the three island nations amicably?

As we learned in Week 1, the State of Boring takes environmental conservation very seriously. It keeps its shores impeccably clean; has strict plastic use regulations and multiple mandatory recycling programs, as well as strict emissions laws. It recently found though that one of its beaches has been impacted drastically by an increase in garbage coming from the ocean, as well as waste. This is negatively impacting the marine wildlife and ecosystems in the area. The beach is no longer safe for residents to utilize. The cause has been determined to be from the State of Anarchy dumping its garbage and manufacturing wastes into the ocean. This pollution is also affecting Anarchy’s shores and Cabal’s. In your post this week, discuss how Anarchy’s actions are an international law problem. Are there any global environmental agreements into which the three island states could enter to resolve these issues or should the states create a new international agreement to stop the dumping? Are Anarchy’s actions a problem for the entire world that may need to come before the United Nations or another type of international organization if the problem cannot be resolved between the three island nations amicably?

Identify Each of the four parenting styles. Explain how each of the four parenting styles can impact the social, cognitive, and emotional development in Early Childhood

 
Identify Each of the four parenting styles.

Explain how each of the four parenting styles can impact the social, cognitive, and emotional development in Early Childhood
Include whether or not you think the most common parenting style has changed over the last decade.  

Discussion Expectations:  
The minimum requirements for class discussions are to respond directly to the discussion prompt and to respond to at least two other posts, by other students or the instructor, by the end of the week. The discussion will close on the due date and will NOT be reopened for a late submission. 

Submit one main post responding directly to each part of the discussion prompt(s) by Thursday at 11:59 PM ET.

This should be a substantive response (between 75 -150 words minimum) to the topic(s) in your own words, referencing (using APA format) what you have discovered in your required reading and other learning activities.
You may use resources in addition to your textbook that support your post(s); however, you must mention the source(s) that you used in your post(s) using APA format in-text citations and reference lists. You can review APA formatting here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

entify at least 7 significant examples of personal creativity of over the course of your life.  Analyze your motivations and how these creative examples have shaped your understanding of creativity and your perception of your own creative abilities.

Identify at least 7 significant examples of personal creativity of over the course of your life.  Analyze your motivations and how these creative examples have shaped your understanding of creativity and your perception of your own creative abilities.  This could be completed as an infographic, slide or narrative.  Include images of your creativity if possible.   Event Descriptions:For each event, provide a short description of the event, the creative output, and what made it a significant moment in your creative journey. Analysis of Themes and Theories:In addition to the timeline, identify, analyze, and describe the themes that emerge from these key moments and relate them to characteristics and theories of creativity covered in the class, as well as your own definition of creativity.  Be sure to include missed opportunities for creativity and how the myths about creativity may have impacted your creative journey.Guiding Stems:  Below are some stems that can help guide your event descriptions and analysis:

Explain the required elements for a valid contract. What are some similarities and differences between common law contracts versus the Uniform Commercial Code?Why is it important to distinguish which one applies when making a contract business decision

Refer to Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 in your course textbook for this discussion.Explain the required elements for a valid contract. What are some similarities and differences between common law contracts versus the Uniform Commercial Code?Why is it important to distinguish which one applies when making a contract business decision?Research one (1) breach of contract lawsuit using the legal database, NEXIS-Uni, involving two businesses within the last year and explain the lawsuit facts, dispute, and decision/reasoning by the court.

Compare and contrast extrinsic and intrinsic motivation (include examples of each).  Describe the role each plays in motivating and sustaining creativity.

I’m working on a writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn. 1.Compare and contrast extrinsic and intrinsic motivation (include examples of each).  Describe the role each plays in motivating and sustaining creativity.  Explain which, if any, you think is the most important for the creative process and why.2. Describe the commonalities and differences between management and leadership. Discuss the relationship between leadership and management (i.e., are they subsets of one another or totally separate concepts that have no overlapping attributes). Can you have one without the other?  Explain your answer.3. Select one of the following questions to answer fully: Please only select one not all three to answer:

Apply knowledge and skills to optimize production objective of maximizing profitsusing qualitative and quantitative techniques in related areas of operationsmanagement.Implement technological tools in production models like forecasting, leanmanufacturing and world class manufacturing (WCM) to enhance the productivityand communication with other persons involving in operation and also to review theircontribution to the profit.12.2 Action Required:12.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):Q. What are three main types of budgets?

Learning Outcomes:Apply knowledge and skills to optimize production objective of maximizing profitsusing qualitative and quantitative techniques in related areas of operationsmanagement.Implement technological tools in production models like forecasting, leanmanufacturing and world class manufacturing (WCM) to enhance the productivityand communication with other persons involving in operation and also to review theircontribution to the profit.12.2 Action Required:12.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):Q. What are three main types of budgets?

You are to design a program to prepare a group of 20 incarcerated men OR women to be released back into society. It cannot be a program for both men and women—select one or the other. You will design and present your program as a power point presentation (PPP).  These inmates have been incarcerated for between 10 and 15 years and are to be released on parole; that is, if they are not successful in their release, they will be returning to prison. Keep in mind that they were model prisoners, participated in the prison work programs and completed all rehabilitation and skills programs that they were allowed to complete. Think about what society was like for them before they were incarcerated and what might have changed. Think about how fast technology has changed. How are you going to prepare them during the last six months of their incarceration?

 
Details of the Program You are Designing
You are to design a program to prepare a group of 20 incarcerated men OR women to be released back into society. It cannot be a program for both men and women—select one or the other. You will design and present your program as a power point presentation (PPP). 
These inmates have been incarcerated for between 10 and 15 years and are to be released on parole; that is, if they are not successful in their release, they will be returning to prison. Keep in mind that they were model prisoners, participated in the prison work programs and completed all rehabilitation and skills programs that they were allowed to complete. Think about what society was like for them before they were incarcerated and what might have changed. Think about how fast technology has changed. How are you going to prepare them during the last six months of their incarceration? You can determine how long the training program will last; from 2 weeks to 6 months. This is one time where you will submit your power point presentation as an attachment in the Discussion area. 
I want you to come up with an innovative plan of action. However, your goal is to “sell” your plan to your classmates. Your classmates serve as the committee who is funding the program and will release $500,000 to each of the best 3 presentations. (Disclaimer: You will not actually receive the funds, this is an exercise for this class only.) Keep the presentation simple as you address these points.
Guidelines for the Power Point Presentation
a.    Put the title of the program and names of those who worked on the power point presentation on the first slide. Don’t forget the names!b.    List the goals of your program. Remember, use action words. Here’s an APA document to writing goals or objectives: Writing Behavioral Learning Objectives and AssessmentsLinks to an external site..c.    Specifically list what you would put into your training and preparation program.d.    Explain how you would carry out the training.e.    Present a one-page budget of how the $500,000 funds will be allocated. For example, would you need a manager to oversee the program, would you hire outside specialists, would you purchase educational material, or how would you spend the money. f.    Keep the power point within 6-10 slides. Do not go over 10 slides. Be concise.

What would happen if a species of lizard were suddenly split into 2 groups by a hurricane resulting in the isolation of a small group of individuals on an island far from the mainland?  

For each assignment, you will use the M.U.S.E. link to complete the lab. Access the M.U.S.E. by clicking on Learning Materials.
In this lab, you will see the time progression of speciation to help you write up a scientific paper that centers on the following:

What would happen if a species of lizard were suddenly split into 2 groups by a hurricane resulting in the isolation of a small group of individuals on an island far from the mainland?  

Speciation
Using the M.U.S.E. link, review the background information and animation to complete your report.
Use the Lab 2 worksheet for assignment instructions.
Please submit your completed assignment.
 

Grading Category
Category Criteria
Percentage and Points Possible

Purpose of Assignment and Content Development
Use of appropriate, relevant, and compelling content that expresses topic, main idea, and purpose.

45% (90 of 200 points)

Organization, Grammar, and Presentation
Organized and complete lab report/worksheet with all relevant information as indicated and outlined on the worksheet.  Language clearly and effectively communicates ideas and content relevant to the assignment.

30% (60 of 200 points)

Critical Thinking
Demonstrates ability to analyze assumptions, evaluate evidence, complexities of issues, and alternatives.

20% (40 of 200 points)

Information Literacy and Research
Demonstrates good selection and use of high quality, credible, and relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate to the assignment.  Includes correct in-text citations.

5%  (10 of 200 points)

 
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Who became president after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, why was his presidency ultimately unsuccessful, and what event destroyed his political power?

GROUP A
CHOOSE ONE QUESTION FROM THIS GROUP AND WRITE A BRIEF ESSAY AS A RESPONSE. THE ESSAY SHOULD INCLUDE RELEVANT NAMES, DATES, AND EVENTS. YOUR RESPONSE SHOULD CONTAIN 7-9 PARAGRAPHS OR MORE WITH ABOUT 5-7 DETAILED SENTENCES IN EACH PARAGRAPH. PLEASE TYPE THE NUMBER OF THE QUESTION YOU HAVE CHOSEN BEFORE TYPING YOUR RESPONSE.
CHOOSE ONE
1. Who became president after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, why was his presidency ultimately unsuccessful, and what event destroyed his political power?
2. In order, explain in detail the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution.
3. Explain the Black Codes and the system of Jim Crow in the South and how terror was used to enforce this system.
4. Explain the events and problems which took place during the Grant administration and why his presidency is among the least successful during Reconstruction.
5. Explain in detail the Compromise of 1877 and its impact on Reconstruction.

Case Study Questions: Perform these tasks for Whaler to determine these confidence intervals on the aggregate level of U.S. dollar cash flows to be received. Whaler uses the methodology described here, rather than simply combining the results for individual countries (from the previous chapter) because exchange rate movements may be correlated. Review the annual percentage changes in the four exchange rates. Do they appear to be positively correlated? Estimate the correlation coefficient between exchange rate movements with either a calculator or a spreadsheet package. Based on this analysis, you can fill out the following correlation coefficient matrix. A$C$NZ$£ A$1.00——— C$ 1.00—— NZ$ 1.00— £ 1.00 Would the aggregate dollar cash flows to be received by Whaler in this case be riskier than if the exchange rate movements were completely independent? Explain. One Whaler executive has suggested that a more efficient way of deriving the confidence intervals would be to use the exchange rates instead of the percentage changes as the scenarios, and to derive U.S. dollar cash flow estimates directly from them. Do you think this method would be as accurate as the method now used by Whaler? Explain.

Read the case on Whaler Publishing Company and answer the following questions.
Case Study Questions:
Perform these tasks for Whaler to determine these confidence intervals on the aggregate level of U.S. dollar cash flows to be received. Whaler uses the methodology described here, rather than simply combining the results for individual countries (from the previous chapter) because exchange rate movements may be correlated.
Review the annual percentage changes in the four exchange rates. Do they appear to be positively correlated? Estimate the correlation coefficient between exchange rate movements with either a calculator or a spreadsheet package. Based on this analysis, you can fill out the following correlation coefficient matrix. A$C$NZ$£
A$1.00———
C$ 1.00——
NZ$ 1.00—
£ 1.00
Would the aggregate dollar cash flows to be received by Whaler in this case be riskier than if the exchange rate movements were completely independent? Explain.
One Whaler executive has suggested that a more efficient way of deriving the confidence intervals would be to use the exchange rates instead of the percentage changes as the scenarios, and to derive U.S. dollar cash flow estimates directly from them. Do you think this method would be as accurate as the method now used by Whaler? Explain.