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Time value of money problems using Microsoft® Excel®-FIN419

Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the students to understand and practice the measurement of present value, future value, and interest rate using Microsoft® Excel®. 
Assignment Steps
Resources: Microsoft® Office® 2013 Accessibility Tutorials, Microsoft® Excel®, Time Value of Money Calculations Template
Calculate the following time value of money problems using Microsoft® Excel®:

  1. If we place $8,592.00 in a savings account paying 7.5 percent interest compounded annually, how much will our account accrue to in 9.5 years?
  2. What is the present value of $992 to be received in 13.5 years from today if our discount rate is 3.5 percent?
  3. If you bought a stock for $45 dollars and could sell it fifteen years later for three times what you originally paid. What was your return on owning this stock?
  4. Suppose you bought a house for $3,250,000 to make it a nursing home in the future. But you have not committed to the project and will decide in nine years whether to go forward with it or sell off the house. If real estate values increase annually at 1.5%, how much can you expect to sell the house for in nine years if you choose not to proceed with the nursing home project?
  5. If your daughter wants to earn $215,000 within the next twenty-three years and the salaries grow at 4.45% per year. What salary should she start to reach her goal?
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Classical Medieval Political Theory POLS 390 Research Paper

Classical-Medieval Political Theory
POLS 390
Research Paper
Very important to keep in mind before you start your project:
Do not forget that your paper must deal with the political ideas and thinkers of the classical period that is the subject of the class.
In other words, you cannot be submitting papers on Machiavelli, Locke, or Marx because these thinkers do not belong to this period.
Each paper must include the following information:
Include a brief biography of no more than one page for the political philosopher in question.
I do not want your entire paper to be the biography of the thinker in question!
In your own words, you need to present an analysis of the political ideas in question.
In your own words, provide a critical assessment of the ideas in question.
Length:
8 word-processor generated pages
Use MS Word as the standard word-processor
12 point font
Reference and title page does not count toward the total number of pages
Double-spaced
8.5” x 11”
All research must be properly documented:
Your paper must include at least ten references, e.g., books, periodicals, Internet.
Make sure to create a bibliography.
Very important, no more than half of all references can be from websites.
Any plagiarism will result in a failing grade for that assignment.
Plagiarism is using a quote or idea from another source without giving proper credit to the source.
This includes books, periodicals, ON-LINE MATERIALS, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and newspaper articles.
If you have three or more words in a row that appear in any other source without proper quotation marks, or without proper citation, this will be considered plagiarism.
If you do not clearly show the limits between your words and copied words, this will be considered plagiarism.
If you paraphrase, use ideas and facts without citing them, or fail to connect the material to the source, this will be considered plagiarism.
Consult English writing manuals if you are having problems with such things as grammar, citations or creation a bibliography.
Examples:
Kate Turabian. Manual for Writers of Term Papers & Dissertations. University Of Chicago Press; 6th Rev edition (1996).
Joseph Gibaldi. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. Modern Language Association of America; 6th edition (2003).
The Chicago Manual of Style. University of Chicago Press, 2003.

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humans versus Neanderthals:What did modern humans do that Neanderthals did not

First, what do humans share with Neanderthals? How are we alike?
Here, you should go beyond simple anatomy (although topics like genetics would be useful to discuss) and consider things like social relations- taking care of families- as well as symbolic behavior like art and religion.
Consider what makes us different. What did modern humans do that Neanderthals did not? Here you might consider the case of Mungo Man. Your essay should have a clear thesis or main argument.
In answering this question, you should draw upon the textbook by Hansen and Curtis, the documents in Envisioning World Civilizations, and the chapters from Harari, David, and Azlan.
This is a more than an opinion piece- you must demonstrate that you have done the readings, assessed the material presented by the authors, and that you can use that material to make an argument. This essay should be 2 full pages , double spaced.
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Research Proposal-Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Instructions
Research Proposal
begin building a literature review research project by submitting a research proposal for approval to your instructor. After your proposal is approved, you will complete various sections of the project each week.
identify areas of interest that you would like to use as a basis for your literature review research project. You should select an area that correlates with either your current or your targeted job in the IT field (or related line of work) based upon your chosen specialization in your IT coursework. The following is a potential list of research areas in the IT field; you may select a topic from this list but are not limited to it:
Discuss at least 6 topics from the list below
•Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
•Business Intelligence
•Cloud Computing
•Data Management and Big Data Analytics
•Dynamic Website Security
•Electronic Commerce and Social Networking
•Hardware Compatibility
•Information Assurance and Systems Security
•Information Technology Consulting Practices
•Information Technology in Strategic Planning
•Information Technology Life Cycle Governance and Management
•Information Technology Project Management
•Information Technology Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
•Information Technology Strategic Planning in Complex and Global Environments
•Information, Communication, and Mobile Technology
•Interactive Multimedia Applications
•Network Operations Management and Development
•Online Learning Management Systems
•Software Architecture and Development
•Software Defined Networks
•Virtualization Technology and Cloud Management
On the basis of your chosen topic, identify the problem statement and state specific research questions and hypotheses on which your literature review research project will be based. Include at least one research question and one preliminary hypothesis. Set as an objective to arrive at a worthwhile, justifiable, even compelling research question as you discussed earlier under the Submissions Area. The preliminary hypothesis will reflect your initial perspective of your research, but you will be able to refine it or even change it as you progress in your research.
In your proposal, include background information on why the topic is being selected and the goals of the research questions and hypotheses statements.
 

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Biosafety cabinets :Why is this the case?  Why doesn't these cabinet use light?

Biosafety cabinets within a lab are used to work with certain types of bacteria.
These cabinets are equipped with a UV light that is used to sterilize the cabinet after it has been used, but many do not use this light as they say it is not effective for sterilization purposes.
Why is this the case?  Why does these cabinet use light?

 Part 2
-the  factors that influence a country’s economic growth
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compare and contrast the four processes of sculpture- Discuss the styles materials, and processes associated with these processes

Topic:
Presently, a person who is using drugs or alcohol and is apprehended on the streets will probably serve time in jail or prison (there is a difference, jail is 1 year or less, prison is more than 1 year).  Some politicians and other social agencies believe this is not an offense against the county or state but a disease.  Are both of these crimes against society?  If yes, why?  If no, why?
Topic:
Write a 1-2 page essay that compares and contrasts the four processes of sculpture (carving, casting, modeling, and assemblage) using specific examples of at least one artist associated with each method. Discuss the styles materials, and processes associated with these processes.
 

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Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

Define, describe and identify the elements of (a) good Data Backup Planning, (b) good Disaster Recovery Planning, and (c) good Business Continuity Planning. Be sure to identify and describe any interdependencies in the planning.
The paper must following the formatting guidelines in The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2010), (6th ed., 7th printing), and contain a title page, five scholarly references, three to five pages of content, and a reference page.

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Single Sign-On Access: Security Access & Control Strategies

a. Title page
b.  Abstract
c. Acknowledgments
d. Table of Contents
e. List of Tables, etc., if any
f. Preface, if any
g. Body (Main body of paper, Only This area is counted as word / page count)
h. Notes (unless they appear on pages of text or at end of chapters)
j. Bibliography or list of references
 
Single Sign-On Access
Some business and organizational network infrastructures consist of multiple systems from the same or different vendors to provide, conduct, process, and execute various business functions. Some employees must access one or more of these systems using valid access credentials (username and password). Logging in and out of each system whenever access is desired can become a problem for most users. Businesses and organizations have resorted to using Single Sign-On (SSO) for user authentication and authorization.
Write a 4 page page paper in which you:

  1. Analyze at least five (5) problems experienced by employees in an enterprise where Single Sign-On (SSO) has not been implemented.
  2. Some businesses and organizations use Active Directory (AD) to provide SSO access to the enterprise. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using AD for SSO access.
  3. Some businesses and organizations use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LADP) to provide SSO access to the enterprise. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using LADP for SSO access.
  4. Compare and contrast a Kerberos-based SSO configuration to a smart card based configuration in terms of:
    1. configurability
    2. established standards
    3. implementation challenges
    4. cost
  5. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality 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 student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Define authorization and access to an IT infrastructure based on an access control policy framework.
  • Define proper security controls within the User Domain to mitigate risks and threats caused by human behavior
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in access control.
  • Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Security Access & Control Strategies using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
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Tourism System Paper

Tourism
Read the following information about the town Clipper Bay, and refer to the questions on the next pages to guide your assignment.
Clipper Bay is a small settlement of 5000 people located on the tip of a peninsular. Being situated by the sea and at an area with particularly abundant marine life, the economy of the town has always revolved around fishing and other businesses that support this industry.
Physical Geography
The town is located at the foot of a series of hills and within easy access and view of a beautiful beach. Further along the beach are also a cluster of unique limestone caves with numerous rock pool formations within. As the town has a small population, the built up area only occupies a small portion of the land just off the beach, with a stretch of forest bordering the town. The land around the town is unfertile for any form of agriculture. Also, geographically, the land is rather flat and would by easy to develop. The town is also served by 2 roads; a narrow, 2 way coastal road and a second less developed road that comes over the nearby hills. A new highway is being built further inland, presenting an opportunity for increased accessibility.
Human Geography
The population of Clipper Bay consists of families with multiple generations. First generation settlers started up the town and were the original fishermen. They have had a generation of children who carried on this business. Those children have now birthed a third generation who are reaching adulthood, and who are starting to get involved in the livelihood of fishing. The town is also well known for fresh and tasty seafood, cooked by the women folk, who are also highly skilled in weaving. Each summer, the town hosts a festival to mark the beginning of the fishing season. The festival is characterised by customary and heritage linked religious and cultural rites and a week-long feast.
Present developments:
As the rest of the country modernizes and diversifies the scope of economic activity, the local government at Clipper Bay are considering their options. The town has been granted a budget of $50m to invest in the revitalisation of the local economy.
You have been appointed as the ‘Chief Planner’ of Clipper Bay. Your objectives are to develop the economy of the town in a ‘sustainable’ manner, taking into account socio-cultural and environmental elements as well.
Develop a plan to describe and explain how you would revitalised the economy of Clipper Bay.
Your plan must include:
· A description of how you would approach determining the best way to revitalize the economy by consultation with the relevant parties
· The use of comparative advantage, CBA or ROI analyses to clearly identify an industry to support economic revitalisation of the town
· Assume that tourism has been selected as the preferred industry to be developed. Explain a sustainable approach to tourism that you would adopt.
· Describe examples of infrastructure, superstructure and each component of the suppliers in the tourism stakeholder model that fit the sustainable approach to tourism that you have adopted.
· Discuss potential economic advantages and disadvantages of developing tourism at Clipper Bay.
· Discuss potential socio-cultural advantages and disadvantages of developing tourism at Clipper Bay.
· Discuss potential environmental advantages and disadvantages of developing tourism at Clipper Bay.
Ensure that your answers make reference to the theory that you have learnt in this programme.
Pay attention to the information given about Clipper Bay; facts about the place and the people residing there. Your answer should reflect a good level of understanding and analysis of the information given.
The essay should follow good academic writing by having a structure; you should have an introduction, a main body containing your arguments, followed by a conclusion.
You are required to consult and fully reference a MINIMUM of 8 references e.g. book; www; journal; article from the full-text databases; current affairs magazine; newspaper etc.
Introduction
Summarizes the case and details an approach to a solution
-highlighted the most relevant points in the case study and shows linkages with relevant theory that will be used to support the answers to the case
Discussion
Approach and tourism product
-referenced the use of comparative advantage in the selection of tourism as economic activity and highlighted relevant points from information in the case study to justify the decision. This includes ease of access, availability of natural attractions and availability of a pool of labour.
Discussion
Analysis of the economic aspects of tourism
-identified economic advantages and disadvantages of tourism with detailed application of relevant theories such as multiplier effect, BOP and increased employment. Touched on other potential economic impacts such as FDI and entrepreneurship. Provided relevant application of answers in the context of the case.
Discussion
Analysis of the socio-cultural aspects of tourism
-identified socio-cultural advantages and disadvantages of tourism with detailed application of relevant theories such as preservation of heritage, generation of interest in local art and craft and cross cultural appreciation. Touched on other potential socio-cultural impacts such as the demonstration effect and the erosion of morals. Provided relevant answer in the context of the case.
Conclusion
The conclusion puts the previous parts of the paper together in a logical way, demonstrating a clear stance towards a solution for the scenario in the case study. The analysis provided supports the idea of developing an ecotourism based product that should be well managed and remains sustainable, preventing peripheral economic and socio-cultural damage.
Organisation. Spelling, grammar, sentence construction etc.
Organised with well-constructed paragraphs, and has clear headings. Excellent sentence construction and grammar with no spelling mistakes.

World length & referencing

2500 words (10% higher or lower)

Minimum 8 reference with limited APA style in-text citations used throughout document.

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Practicum Journal-NURS600: The importance of hygiene or Workplace conflict

Assignment 1:
Practicum
Practicum Journal
This week marks the conclusion of your involvement in the practicum. Take a few minutes to consider the practicum professional development objectives you established in Week 1, as well as the goal and objectives you identified for your Practicum Project. What have you learned about yourself as a scholar-practitioner as you engaged in your practicum activities? How have your experiences in the practicum enhanced your specialty skills and expertise?
Journal Entry 3
This week, you complete and submit your second journal entry. Your journal draws from evidence, concepts, and/or theories you have examined in this program, especially those related to your specialization. What have you observed during your Practicum Experience that you would like to analyze through your journal writing?
To prepare:
Reflect on your Practicum Experiences in Weeks 8-11.
Think about the evidence, concepts, and/or theories (evidence) learned throughout this program and your specialization.
Analyze a problem, issue, or situation that you have observed during your Practicum Experience.
Using a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources of evidence, consider what you have observed within the context of your specialty using appropriate concepts, principles, and theories. Give special attention to observed events that vary from the scholarly literature.
Determine how the problem, situation, or issue was handled in a manner that is consistent and a manner that is inconsistent with the theory, concepts, and principles detailed in the evidence.
Given the various evidence-based approaches that can be used in handling the observed problem, situation, or issue, think about a plan for approaching the matter differently.
To complete the Practicum and Journal Entry:
In your saved version of the NURS 6600 Practicum Journal document, do the following:
Describe a problem, issue, or situation that you have observed during your Practicum Experience (no more than a half page).
Using no fewer than three peer-reviewed sources of evidence, analyze what you have observed within the context of your specialty using appropriate concepts, principles, and theories. Give special attention to observed events that vary from scholarly literature.
Explain how the problem, situation, or issue was handled in a manner that is consistent and a manner that is inconsistent with the theory, concepts, and principles detailed in the evidence.
Given the various evidence-based approaches that can be used in handling a problem, situation, or issue, formulate a plan for approaching the matter differently.
Include references immediately following the content.
Use APA style for your journal entry and references.
 
 
 
The Journal can be done on hand washing which is an issue big time, or conflict in the workplace.
Website for the article on hand washing. The importance of hygiene
 
Site is: https://www.healio.com/infectious-disease/nosocomial-infections
 
USE THIS TOPIC or ISSUE for the JOURNAL.