Choose an Art Museum and tell about its history, location, any controversies the museum has experienced, and list a few of the most famous artworks held within it.
1. GuernicaUsing complete sentences, create a list and describe in detail Picassos Guernica. What is the historical context of this work? Why do you think Picasso chose black & white for this very large oil painting? Why do you think he included text-like markings? It is not mentioned in our book, but what are some ways we might interpret the eye/light bulb-looking symbol at the top near the center of the painting?When using the titles of artwork, please capitalize the first letter of each word and place the entire title in italics.2. The AmericasTurning our sights to the Americas during this time period. In Mexico, the Aztec civilization wasnt conquered by the Spanish until 1521 and the Inka civilization wasnt conquered by the Spanish until 1532. Both cultures are fascinating and both cultures had very distinct styles of art before and during the conquest. Using complete sentences, create a list: Choose either the Inka or Aztec culture and discuss, using specific examples (e.g. names), their artwork. Focus in on one specific type of art such as architecture, sculpture, painting, weaving, ceramics, etc.What life was like as an Incan (Inca Empire) https://youtu.be/mJax6phMeNMIntroduction to the Aztecs (Mexica) https://youtu.be/B8cO1pAHVokWhen using the titles of artwork, please capitalize the first letter of each word and place the entire title in italics.3. If it aint Baroque, dont fix itUsing complete sentences, create a list and define the Baroque style of art. What were its visual characteristics? Name two artists whose works exemplify Baroque art and use their work to help you describe the Baroque stylistic period.4. Modern ArtUsing complete sentences, create a list and explain just what is modern about Modern art? Distinguish the difference between Modern and Contemporary art. Provide two specific examples of Modern art, describe it, and explain why they are modern.5. Bullet Report #2: Art Museum. Write in complete sentences / 10 bullet points of information. No citations needed. Must be typed. Worth 25 points. See a Bullet Report Example.pdfChoose an Art Museum and tell about its history, location, any controversies the museum has experienced, and list a few of the most famous artworks held within it.
Discuss and define what constitutes sexual psychopathology vs. normality in sexual behavior.
Chapter 12Discuss and define what constitutes sexual psychopathology vs. normality in sexual behavior.Chapter 14The DSM 5 has taken the approach of combining a wide variety of brain disorders into one category called neurocognitive disorders. Discuss one of the neurocognitive disorders. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new category as opposed to having separate categories for various brain disorders.
What fraud conditions and fraud risk factors were apparently present in the Madoff case?
See the Madoff Securities case for this question.BackgroundCNBCS 2008 COVERAGE OF BERNIE MADOFFS PONZI SCHEMEBERNIE MADOFFS SCAM OF THE CENTURY: TEN YEAR LATERProvide a narrated power point with answers to these questions:Research recent developments involving this case. Summarize these developments in a bullet format. There are two news summaries in order to get you startedSuppose that a large investment firm had approximately 10 percent of its total assets invested in funds managed by Madoff Securities. What audit procedures should the investment firms independent auditors have applied to those assets?Professional auditing standards discuss the three key conditions that are typically present when a financial fraud occurs and identify a lengthy list of fraud risk factors. Briefly explain the difference between a fraud condition and a fraud risk factor and provide examples of each. What fraud conditions and fraud risk factors were apparently present in the Madoff case?In addition to the reforms mentioned in this case, recommend other financial reporting and auditing-related reforms that would likely be effective in preventing or detecting frauds similar to that perpetrated by Madoff.
What are the bondholders contractual claims to payment?
Chapters 172. Text-Messaging Inc. has $72 million in earnings and is considering paying $8.35 million in interest to bondholders and $6.65 million in dividends to preferred stockholders.a.) What are the bondholders contractual claims to payment? (You may wish to review Table 17-3 on page 550.)b.) What are the preferred stockholders immediate contractual claims to payment? What privileges do they have?18. The Omega Corporation has some excess cash that it would like to invest in marketable securities for a long-term hold. Its vice-president of finance is considering three investments (Omega Corporation is in a 35 percent tax bracket and the tax rate on dividends is 15 percent). Which one should she select based on aftertax return: (a) Treasury bonds at a 9 percent yield; (b) corporate bonds at a 12 percent yield; or (c) preferred stock at a 10 percent yield?19. National Health Corporation (NHC) has a cumulative preferred stock issue outstanding, which has a stated annual dividend of $9 per share. The company has been losing money and has not paid preferred dividends for the last five years. There are 300,000 shares of preferred stock outstanding and 600,000 shares of common stock.a.) How much is the company behind in preferred dividends?b.) If NHC earns $11,000,000 in the coming year after taxes but before dividends, and this is all paid out to the preferred stockholders, how much will the company be in arrears (behind in payments)? Keep in mind that the coming year would represent the sixth year.c.) How much, if any, would be available in common stock dividends in the coming year if $11,000,000 is earned as explained in part b?22. The treasurer of Kelly Bottling Company (a corporation) currently has $100,000 invested in preferred stock yielding 8 percent. He appreciates the tax advantages of preferred stock and is considering buying $100,000 more with borrowed funds. The cost of the borrowed funds is 10 percent. He suggests this proposal to his board of directors. They are somewhat concerned by the fact that the treasurer will be paying 2 percent more for funds than the company will be earnings on the investment. Kelly Bottling is in a 34 percent tax bracket, with dividends taxed at 15 percent.a.) Compute the amount of the aftertax income from the additional preferred stock if it is purchased.b.) Compute the aftertax borrowing cost to purchase the additional preferred stock. That is, multiply the interest cost time (1 T).c.) Should the treasurer proceed with his proposal?d.) If interest rate and dividend yields in the market go up six months after a decision to purchase is made, what impact will this have on the outcome?23. Barnes Air Conditioning, Inc., has two classes of preferred stock: floating rate preferred stock and straight (normal) preferred stock. Both issues have a par value of $100. The floating rate preferred stock pays an annual dividend yield of 6 percent, and the straight preferred stock pays 7 percent. Since the issuance of the two securities, interest rates have gone up buy 2 percent for each issue. Both securities will pay their year-end dividend today.a.) What is the price of the floating rate preferred stock likely to be?b.) What is the price of the straight preferred stock likely to be? Refer back to Chapter 10 and use Formula 10-4 on page 297 to answer this question.Chapter 185. The following companies have different financial statistics. What dividend policies would you recommend for them? Explain your reasons. Turtle Co. Hare Corp.8. Austin Power Company has the following balance sheet:AssetsLiabilities The firm has a market price of $11 a share.a.) Show the effect on the capital accounts (s) of a two-for-one stock split.b.) Show the effect on the capital account of a 10 percent stock dividend. Part b is separate from part a. In part b do not assume that stock split has taken place.c.) Based on the balance in retained earnings, which of the two dividend plans is more restrictive on future cash dividends?9. In doing a five-year analysis of future dividends, the Dawson Corporation is considering the following two plans. The values represent dividends per share. Year Plan A Plan B 1 $1.50 $0.50 2 1.50 2.00 3 1.50 0.20 4 1.60 4.00 5 1.60 1.70a.) How much in total dividends per share will be paid under each plan over the five years?b.) Mr. Bright, the vice-president of finance, suggests that stockholders often prefer a stable dividend policy to a highly variable one. He will assume that stockholders apply a lower discount rate to dividends that are stable. The discount rate to be used for Plan A is 10 percent; the discount rate for Plan B is 12 percent. Which plan will provide the higher present value for the future dividends? (Round to two places to the right of the decimal point.)
Evaluate key exposures and sensitive issues for any six of the 16 critical industries used by DHS, CISA, and the FBI. In addition, evaluate the cyber exposure of one significant at-risk population.
Given the current geopolitical tensions around the world, you must understand how this nations critical infrastructure may be exposed to these threats.Evaluate key exposures and sensitive issues for any six of the 16 critical industries used by DHS, CISA, and the FBI. In addition, evaluate the cyber exposure of one significant at-risk population.For this assignment, be sure to address the following:Construct a matrix for the 16 critical industries and indicate their exposure to top threats and vulnerabilities.Develop a formal paper plus the specified matrix that may add two additional pages.Your paper should be suitable for distribution by a consulting firm to evaluate the 16 critical industries with a spotlight on the two specified industries.Length: 6 pages, not including title and reference pages, one matrixReferences: Include a minimum of 6 scholarly references. Cite at least 2 different peer-reviewed academic research studies relevant to your approach for this assignment. These specified references should not be in this course and have been published in the last two yearsThe completed assignment should address all of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and submit a plagiarism report
Describe the impact of the risk occurring and discuss how it could be prevented, mitigated, or recovered from if it happens.
Risks are best handled by developing a risk matrix, which is a plan for identifying and managing potential risks. Develop and post a risk matrix for the project you proposed in Week 4 or for the Hard Rock hotel under construction collapses: Buildings around Canal Street site evacuated. In your risk matrix, state the risk, describe it and what might cause it, and note the risk of occurrence (probability) as high, medium, or low. Describe the impact of the risk occurring and discuss how it could be prevented, mitigated, or recovered from if it happens.Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates postsWebsite link below: Hard Rock hotel under construction collapses: Buildings around Canal Street site evacuatedhttps://www.proquest.com/docview/2304420241?accountid=30530&parentSessionId=Pkh30MeEaYqVdCz39dcnSVBlbOdOlxLqXP0jOL5PPyU%3D
Specify the key requirements for police officers in determining the lawfulness of the use of force in making an arrest and what is meant by reasonableness.
IntroductionA controversial issue today in the American legal system is the justification of the use of force by police officers, given the actions and conduct of citizens. In this assignment, you will explore the requirements for use of force, constitutional rights pursuant to the Bill of Rights when it comes to free speech, and criminal defenses justifying actions.InstructionsWrite a 23-page paper in which you:Specify the key requirements for police officers in determining the lawfulness of the use of force in making an arrest and what is meant by reasonableness.Evaluate how free speech rights clash with the rights of others and the need for public order today.Argue for or against the regulation of the First Amendment when it comes to speech that could or might incite imminent lawless action or conduct.Analyze the defenses within todays criminal law system.Evaluate the fairness of the common law defense of necessity when citizens use deadly force.Use at least three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment
Determine the fundamental ways in which the NCAAs ethics program failed to prevent the scandals at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas.
Case Study 2: National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics and Compliance ProgramDue Week 6 and worth 200 pointsRead Case Study 6: National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics and Compliance Program, located on page 444 of the textbook.Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:Determine the fundamental ways in which the NCAAs ethics program failed to prevent the scandals at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools scandals.Examine the principal ways in which the leadership of the NCAA contributed to the ethical violations of Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools scandals.Predict the key differences in the scenarios that occurred at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas if an effective ethics program was in place. Provide a rationale for your response.Postulate on two (2) actions that the NCAA leadership should take in order to regain the trust and confidence of students and stakeholders.Recommend two (2) measures that the HR departments of colleges and universities should take to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Provide a rationale for your response.Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Describe how you could attempt to correct this issue without greatly increasing costs.
250 wordsReadingsUse your Social Policy and Social Programs text to complete the following:Read Chapter 5, Who Gets What, How Much, Under What Conditions: Analysis of Eligibility Benefits, pages 80105.Use the Capella Library to complete the following:For this discussion, consider the following:A public program requires prior contributions to meet a minimal threshold amount before it distributes benefits. However, the contribution amount is excessively high for many families, especially minorities in your community. Describe how you could attempt to correct this issue without greatly increasing costs.Use this units readings to inform your post and discussion.
From the reading explain the basic elements of Lessigs framework (Market, Law, Architecture, and Norms) in an organized fashion.
Read pgs 120-137 from Lessigs book titled Code. From the reading explain the basic elements of Lessigs framework (Market, Law, Architecture, and Norms) in an organized fashion. Your final product should be two pages and is expected to be a 300 level paper. Be sure to use APA formatting for all resources.
