How would you define a climate refugee?
Alaska, the Kigiqtaamiut in jeopardy
1. At the time this reporter was in Shishmaref, what should have happened to the sea that had not yet happened?
2. How much did the Sarichef Island shrink as a result of the mid-October storm?
3. Three specific impacts on the island are ascribed to global warming. Describe the changes to
a. Seal hunting:
b. Storms:
c. Permafrost:
d. Erosion:
4. What action did the people take to slow the erosion of their beaches? Was this successful?
5. What did they do in 2002 to Mina Weyiouannas house, to protect it from the eroding shoreline?
6. What happened in 2000 to Jimmy Nayopuks house, which was not moved?
Maldives, an archipelago in peril
7. What are the Maldivian Islands made of? How did they form?
8. In addition to flooding from rising sea levels, what other fear do the Maldivian people have for their cities?
9. List two specific ways that global warming is causing an increase in sea levels.
10. Mohammed Ali has observed an average of 5 millimeters of sea level rise per year in Mali. At this rate, how much would the ocean rise over the next century?
a. He also states that this natural balance is now broken, and that erosion wins out over accretion. What does he give as the cause of this imbalance?
11. What impact did the massive El Nino have on the water temperature around the Maldives, and how did this impact the coral?
12. In the 1980s, the Maldivian government banned coral mining. Explain what they were doing with the mined coral.
Discussion Question
Answer these questions based on what you read, and any additional research you conduct.
How would you define a climate refugee?
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. Michaels 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 Michaels 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.
Do you have any preconceptions regarding perioperative nursing? What are your goals for this class?
In 250-300 words, answer the following questions:
Do you have any preconceptions regarding perioperative nursing? What are your goals for this class?
*APA is not required, however, correct sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation are required.
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
explain professional development steps you might take to overcome this challenge.
You bring your own couple and family experiences that may enrich or detract from your success as a couple and family practitioner. Contextualize these issues within your professional practice, and think about how your experience might impact your work with clients. Consider whether there are issues you might find challenging to work with because of your personal history, values, or beliefs, and then reflect on how you might address these challenges.
For this Discussion, you will examine your personal experiences and the challenges you might encounter when working with life transition and developmental issues as a couple and family practitioner.
A brief description of the life transition or developmental issue you find most challenging to work with and explain why this issue is challenging for you. Then, explain professional development steps you might take to overcome this challenge.
Identify and explain two key ways in which Organizational Behavior Management and Organizational Development are different.
Program Design and Evaluation
Unit 8 Discussion Post
Topic 1 of 1: Collaborating with other disciplines
Your textbook points to many similarities and many differences between OBM (Organizational Behavior Management) and OD (Organizational Development). The text also highlights potential areas for collaboration. Throughout your future careers in Applied Behavior Analysis, you will often have to collaborate with others from other disciplines. This will require an understanding of other fields as well as the skills to determine where you can collaborate and create the most effective treatment environment for clients.
For this weeks Discussion you will compare and contrast OBM and OD as well as extend some of the points from this weeks Reading to your future practice:
1. Identify and explain two key ways in which Organizational Behavior Management and Organizational Development are different.
2. Describe one of the areas you feel OBM can contribute the most to in the field of OD and why.
3. Discuss what is meant by humble behaviorism, as referenced in your textbook from Neuringer (1991).
4. Discuss how the ideas of reciprocation and humble behaviorism, will impact collaboration with other disciplines in your future career in behavior analysis.
Reference (attached document) to be used for this assignment is Chapter 14 from the following book:
Johnson, C. M., Mawhinney, T. C., & Redmon, W. K. (2001). Handbook of organizational performance: Behavior analysis and management. New York, NY: Sage The Hawthorn Press, Inc.
In-text citation: (Johnson, Mawhinney & Redmon, 2001)
Create a 1-page infographic or job aid of the cyber domain using the OSI model.
Imagine you are the information systems security officer at your company and are tasked with creating a cybersecurity threat awareness training. You must create an infographic or job aid for the companys intranet and a brief presentation for the companys stakeholders, including executives, managers, and staff.
Refer to the LinkedIn course PowerPoint: Creating an Infographic by Heather Ackmann, located in this weeks Learning Activities folder, for guidance on creating infographics.
Create a 1-page infographic or job aid of the cyber domain using the OSI model.
Identify 5 to 7 threats to the cyber domain, including at least 1 threat for each of the layers in your infographic.
Create a 4- to 6-slide presentation in which you:
Discuss the challenges of securing each layer of the cyber domain in the companys cyber threat awareness training.
Select 3 threats from your infographic or job aid.
Identify 2 challenges from the threats you identified.
Note: You do not need to identify how to mitigate the threat; this presentation is focused on raising awareness of cybersecurity threats and the challenges these threats present.
Format any references according to APA guidelines
Compare Psalm 23 and The Sermon on the Mount
1.) Compare Psalm 23 and The Sermon on the Mount. The works have similar themes, or messages. What is the main idea of each work? How are the works alike? How are they different? How is the style, or genre, of each work appropriate to its purpose? (These questions are meant to give you some guidance to compare the two works, but you will need to choose one or two of these questions to answer, or create your own comparison. You cant answer all of these questions well in 1-2 pages.)
