PHIL 125 Human Beings Can Manage Without Cell Phones Project

For your final project, you will be creating both a strong and a weak version of an argument of your choosing.To make it interesting, you can choose to make an argument about any topic, serious or not. I want to give you an opportunity to be creative and/or choose something you are passionate about.Example “fun” argument topics:House Ravenclaw is the best Hogwarts HouseCats are better than dogsExample “serious” argument topics:Capital punishment is morally wrongThe need for stronger gun controlNo matter what topic you pick, be sure to underline your thesis statement in the beginning so the reader (me) knows what you are attempting to prove, i.e. “In the following, I will provide several reasons as to why kale is the worst vegetable.”Divide your final project into FOUR distinct partsIn 2-3 paragraphs, write a strong version of your argument, making sure that it is free of fallacies, logically valid and sound, and avoids common errors in thinking (biases, unwarranted assumptions, etc.) PUT YOUR THESIS STATEMENT HERE.In 2-3 paragraphs, highlight and discuss each of your key premises and your overall conclusion. Explain why/how each premise is logically linked to the conclusion, and why/how each premise supports your overall argument.In 2-3 paragraphs, write a poor version of your argument, making sure to include FIVE informal fallacies.In 2-3 paragraphs, identify and explain each fallacy that you included in your argument. Explain how each is a fallacy, and how/why it detracts from the overall argument.

ENG 102 GCCCD Cuckoos calling by Robert Galbraith Discussion

The first romantic relationship we’re exposed to is that of Robin & Matthew. Their flurry of romance seems to peter out markedly the longer that Robin is employed with the private detective. What did you think about their relationship; is his often cold demeanor and belittling attitude toward her job a “red flag” (i.e., an indicator of a potentially emotionally abusive relationship) or simply the “growing pains” related to the new stage of their relationship? What else did you think about Robin & Matthew?The second relationship we see is one that is imploding. As Charlotte flees Strike’s office, Galbraith describes her as “livid, yet strangely exhilarated,” (13) feeding into the stereotype of “unstable” women who take advantage of their significant others — and feed off of it. As the story of their relationship unfolds, we learn more about their tumultuous past — and not even Strike is sure what to think! What do you think about their relationship dynamic as we learn more about it? Do you think she is being intentionally manipulative and controlling? Why or why not?While reading this book, there is this focus, as Lady Gaga puts it, on The Fame Monster and what fame does to those seeking it and those ensconced in it. On top of that, Galbraith’s juxtaposition of war and celebrity was reminiscent of The Hunger Games’ use of those concepts. Our culture seems obsessed with celebrity, violence, and fame – why do you think that is? What do you think Galbraith was trying to say about these concepts?

Corporate Finance Payback Method IRR and NPV Discussion

Corporate FinanceThe purpose of this assignment is to allow the student to calculate the project cash flow using net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and the payback methods. Format of SubmissionStudents can submit this assignment in Word, using tables and appropriate white space for problem presentation.If Word is used, you can copy/paste your work from Excel, or create a table.The memo does not require APA format to the extent of title page or a formal paper, but do use proper business format, syntax, grammar, spelling, etc.Students can submit this assignment in Excel, you can copy/paste your memo from Word to a sheet in Excel as a picture.Students are to submit just ONE document, in Word or Excel.In either case, students are to show your work–formulas/inputs/answer.If you submit in Excel, the formulas can be used to solve in Excel, thus showing your work.Assignment Steps Create a 350-word memo to management including the following:Calculate the following time value of money problems: Calculate the project cash flow generated for Project A and Project B using the NPV method.Calculate the project cash flow generated for Project A and Project B using the NPV method (Show your calculations): .Project A: Invest $10k today and receive $5k at the end of this year and for another 2 years (in 12 mos, in 24 mos, in 36 mos), for total cash inflows of $15k.Project B: Invest $55k today and receive $20k at the end of this year and for another 2 years (in 12 mos, in 24 mos, in 36 mos), for total cash inflows of $60k.Sample Template for Project A and Project B:“Table showing investments and returns for Project A and Project B. Project A has $10,000 initial investment with $5,000 returns in each of the first 3 years. Project B has $55,000 initial investment with $20,000 in each of the first 3 years.”Show all work.

Strategic Analysis of Healthcare Cases Questions

Read the following article: The Impact of the ACA’s Medicaid Expansion on HUC BurdenComplete a detailed case study analysis of the given case, using the process described in Analyzing Strategic Health Care Cases in your course textbook Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations.Your completed case study analysis report will include the following sections:To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.Your assignment should be addressed in an 8- to 10-page document.PLEASE USE THIS FORMATE The format below , which I provide as a courtesy to my graduate students in the Case Study course, is for the weekly case study and is very specific-this template should be used for all case studies: Not utilizing this template will decrease your grade significantly.1..Ex Summary-No more than 2 paragraphs be very detailed and do not be repetitive2…Key Issues, any issue which may significantly impact the desired outcome either negatively or positively-usually 6-8 or more key issues exists and should be presented in a bullet form for clarity3…Situational Analysis -is your SWOT Analysis-you are required to use a SWOT Graph/Chart4.. Strategy Formulation-is a detailed narrative explaining what the organization must do to achieve its desired outcome. Generally, should be 3-4 paragraphs5…Recommendations-may be for or against but should support a positive outcome for the organization6…Implementation Strategies-should also be presented in Bullet form for clarity and include specific steps which must be implemented/started to insure a successful outcome.7…Benchmarks and Contingency Section -Break this out into 4 fictional quarters of a year and indicate what major events should happen each quarter so that the organization moves forward with their desired project/outcome and if it fails suggest a Contingency Plan which is your own idea and expressed in just two or three sentences.

Cadillac Ct6 Plug In Hybrid Questions

1.0 Executive Summary In 4–6 paragraphs, summarize your Brand Extension Marketing Plan. Be sure to include: 2.0 Situational Analysis Write a 1-paragraph summary of the current situation2.1 Market Summary (write this section after completing 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, and 2.2) In a 1–2 paragraph summary, address: 2.1.1 Market Demographics (refer to your Kotler text for helpful definitions/explanations)2.1.2 Market Needs (refer to your Kotler text to make certain you understand these terms)2.1.3 Market Trends2.1.4 Market Growth2.2 SWOT Analysis (refer to Chapter 2 of your Kotler text for a thorough explanation of a SWOT analysis)2.2.1 Strengths – list and describe at least three positive internal aspects that add value.2.2.2 Weaknesses – list and describe at least three negative internal aspects that place you at competitive disadvantage.2.2.3 Opportunities – list and describe at least three opportunities external to your business that will lead to your success.2.2.4 Threats – list and describe at least three threats external to your business that will threaten your success (e.g., it is common to include unexpected acts of nature, government and regulatory concerns, and competition in this section of the SWOT).2.3 Competition2.4 Product Offering 2.5 Keys to Success2.6 Critical Issues 3.0 Marketing Strategy3.1 Mission3.2 Marketing Objectives Include a sentence or two about each of the following:3.3 Target Markets (refer to your Kotler text to make sure you fully understand what is meant by target market segments)3.4 Positioning(refer to your Kotler text for definition of terms in this section)3.5 Marketing MixProductPricePlacePromotion3.6 Marketing ResearchNote: Do not forget that you need research to determine if you reached your Objectives in 3.2.4.0 FINANCIALS TIP: Refer to Sample BEMP “Sample Marketing Plan” in Course Documents for assistance on this section. The Financials Section contains some good examples for you to follow. Also refer to your sample marketing plan at the end of Chapter 2.4.1 Break-Even Analysis 4.2 Sales Forecast 4.3 Expense Forecast List your expenses for the following items for the next 3 years: 5.0 Controls 5.2 Marketing Organization 5.3 Contingency Planning

Agent Based Modelling Discussion

Subject – InfoTech in a Global EconomySummary on “The Quality of Social Simulation: An Example from Research Policy Modelling”The article explores the quality of a simulation. The authors test and apply assessment mechanisms using a sample policy modeling. The design aspect of simulations like Caffe Nero resembles that of a scientific social simulation (Ahrweiler & Gilbert, 2014). The authors develop models from a specified target by decreasing the attributes of the latter progressively. In each case, the aim is to derive a factor from the model that cannot be obtained automatically from the target. The article utilizes Caffe Nero simulation and the science simulation because travelling to Venice would be time consuming and expensive, and they cannot obtain information from the ‘real system’ to determine its behavior. The authors use the standard view and the constructivist approach to evaluate each of the simulations. Based on these evaluations, the authors argue that a simulation is useful when one obtains the desired results from what they would have derived from the original target; the exploration of the simulation is influenced by the experiences, anticipations and experiences of the society members that utilize it. This would divert the user community’s attention to a highly viable approach to evaluate the efficiency of a policy modeling sample. To test this assumption, the authors examine concrete policy modeling and conclude that initial discussions and negotiations with the user community to determine their questions were iterative, interactive, and user-driven. “The user community plays a vital role in providing data for calibration of the model because it is rather complex to confirm the availability, quality, and existence check, and data for database and format requirements” (Doran & Gilbert, 1994). From a user’s perspective, the quality of the simulation will depend on efficiency while calibrating the model and the quality of the primary data. Also, the user community has to cross-examine the credibility of the results of the simulation and has to affirm their quality. What alternative methodology can facilitate the realization of credible simulation results with minimal practical contingencies?ReferencesAhrweiler, P., & Gilbert, N. (2014). The Quality of Social Simulation: An Example from Research Policy. Miguel, Amblard, Barceló & Madella (eds.) Advances in Computational Social Science and Social Simulation Barcelona: Autònoma University of Barcelona, DDD repository Doran, J. and N. Gilbert (1994): Simulating Societies: an Introduction. In: J. Doran and N. Gilbert (eds.): Simulating Societies: the Computer Simulation of social Phenomena. London: UCL Press, 1-18.

CIS498 Project Deliverable Infrastructure and Security

Project Deliverable 4: Infrastructure and Security Due Week 8 and worth 150 pointsThis assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document and a revised Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for which it is written. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.The last section of the project plan will present the infrastructure in accordance with the parameters set forth at the outset of the project. The network solution that is chosen should support the conceived information system and allow for scalability. The network infrastructure will support organizational operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers, bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. In addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. A narrative should be included to explain all the nodes of the network and the rationale for the design. Lastly, using the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triangle, define the organizational security policy. CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security.Section 1: Infrastructure Document1. Write a five to ten (5-10) page infrastructure document in which you:a. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.b. Illustrate the possible placement of servers including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. Note: Facility limitations, workstations, printers, routers, switches, bridges and access points should be considered in the illustration.c. Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.d. Create a comprehensive security policy for the company that will:i. Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three core goals of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.ii. Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Section 2: Revised Gantt Chart / Project PlanUse Microsoft Project or an open source alternative, such as Open Project, to:2. Update the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks.

Rhetoric in Practice in American Gothic Essay

Project: You will craft a text having selected a purpose and audience that addresses the class theme (or responds to one of the class texts). You will then select an appropriate genre for this project, and demonstrate your rhetorical know-how by selecting appropriate rhetorical choices for this situation. In other words, your created text will operate within a clear rhetorical framework—with a clear context, belonging to an identifiable genre, and with a clear purpose and audience—that addresses the class theme (or responds to one of the class texts). The only limitation on genre is that it is text-based and it cannot be a short story. Discuss with your instructor if he or she has other limitations.Message and Purpose: First, what’s your message going to be? What do you want to portray about either your class text or class theme? Think about this specifically and complexly—what are the new insights you can bring to the table? What are arguments that you can make?Audience: Once you decide your message, whom do you want to target? Why? And what are going to be the expectations of this audience? What might be difficult in addressing them? Think specifically about who they are and what their expectations will be. How will that affect your appeals to them?Context: What’s the historical and cultural context of this project? Is this taking place right now? Where and when? How does that influence the project? See the AGWR 39B chapter for more details about exploring context.Genre: After you think through all of these possibilities, now you can start to decide on a genre for your project. The RIP project should involve a text-based genre, but is only limited by your imagination. Part of this project’s goal is for you to explore a genre that you’re not familiar with, so you should pick something that can challenge you in terms of making a complex argument in a different format. There can be multi-modal components to the project, but there should be a significant amount of text should be the primary component. Research various genres online for what might be most compelling to you—for instance, perhaps you’re interested in a short video, but instead can write a film treatment or pitch document for it. Consider your past RIP exercises as a starting point for your final genre project.Your instructor may suggest specific directions that relate to your class readings and/or theme.Essay: You will also write a rhetorical analysis of your own work that analyzes the rhetorical choices you made. The essay should build on your work in the RA essay and indicate how you’re applying your rhetorical know-how. You’ll include secondary sources that demonstrate, among other things, your understanding of your chosen genre and your understanding of the texts/ideas you’ve studied throughout the quarter.

ECO100 Exploring Tax Cuts, Jobs, and CBO in the News Discussion

Discussion Question: This has been the big macroeconomic question for the last two years: Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reduce deficits and what will happen to the U.S. debt? To simplify, tax revenue comes from multiplying a tax rate by the  country’s income. The tax rate was cut in 2017. If income stayed the  same, tax revenue would fall. But both of the main schools of thought in  macroeconomics, the Keynesians and the Neoclassicals, believe that tax  cuts will encourage economic growth and increase income (although  for different reasons). The question now becomes this: Will income  increase so much that tax revenues will increase even though the tax  rate is lower? Note that since the tax cut we have seen a strong growth  in employment, and very low unemployment rates. If the cut in the tax  rate increases tax revenues, the deficit will shrink.Before the results were in, the answer to this question was unknown.  People tried to forecast what would happen. This video shows one point  of view regarding predictions on the subject:U.S. Deficit to Surpass $1 Trillion Two Years Ahead of Estimates, CBO Says As of March 2019, enough time has passed that we now have some  actual evidence on what is starting to happen. The editorial pasted  below, “A February Revenue Surprise,” explains this evidence. There are  strong opinions on both sides.Here is the discussion question for you:A February Revenue SurpriseFederal tax receipts rose 10% from a year ago, in case you haven’t heard.By The Editorial Board, The Wall Street JournalMarch 10, 2019 6:22 p.m. ETA  funny thing happened in February that you haven’t read about: Federal  government tax receipts rose 10% to $171 billion, according to the  Congressional Budget Office.How  could that be? Isn’t the GOP tax reform supposed to be robbing the  government of tax revenue and causing deficits to explode? Well, that  spin appears to be based on single-entry political bookkeeping.CBO  says in its latest monthly budget review that individual income-tax  withholding and payroll tax receipts rose 5% in February from a year  earlier, while income-tax refunds fell 13%. The year-over-year increase  is important because we are now getting the comparative results for the  time period in which tax reform has been fully implemented. Tax receipts  from rising incomes appear to have offset lower receipts from the cut  in tax rates and 100% business expensing. The February revenue rise  outstripped even a 7.3% spending increase from a year earlier, so the  deficit declined by $12 billion in the month.The  February trend may not continue, especially if the economy slows. Tax  refunds in particular may increase as tax-filing season continues in  this first year under the new rules. But it’s worth noting that CBO says  tax receipts for the first five months of fiscal 2019,  October-February, are essentially flat: down a mere $4 billion, or 0.3%.The  budget deficit is rising because spending is soaring—up nearly 6% or  $142 billion more in the first five months of fiscal 2019. The  bipartisan budget deal that traded more defense for more domestic  spending is contributing more to deficits than tax reform.

Obesity Presentation

hey i am back kindly help with theseConsider the following scenario:Due to an increase in cardiovascular disease and cancer death in the United States, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have formed a joint task force and has tasked you with developing an educational presentation on one of these topics to share with your community. Due to the public’s lack of knowledge on these topics, it is your job to create a presentation that is informative and educational regarding your chosen topic.Research your topic using online sources such as the FDA, CDC, NCI, and local sources for content on your topic for this presentation.Choose ONE of the following topics:Chronic diseasesCoronary artery diseaseLung cancerIdentify how this disease develops or how individuals contract the disease.Identify ways of preventing this disease.How could a fitness or exercise program, if any, help prevent this disease?