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The controversy over the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition of 1982 is discussed. If you were allowed to vote for whether or not the NEA should fund this exhibition or part of it, what would your decision have been? Explain your decision.

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DISCUSSION PUBLIC ART MONUMENTS/NEA/ PUBLIC ART

1) Discuss the role of the NEA(National Endowment for the Arts) in public art. While the government does not fund many public artworks, the government agency of the NEA does select and provide funds for some artists, museums, artist groups, as well as programs in music and art for children in economically challenged communities who apply for funding. The NEA has limited funds, so getting funding is very competitive. In your opinion, is the role of the NEA important in our government and to our culture? Why or why not?

3) The controversy over the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition of 1982 is discussed. If you were allowed to vote for whether or not the NEA should fund this exhibition or part of it, what would your decision have been? Explain your decision.

OR

Maya Lin’s Vietnam War Memorial is discussed. Although this memorial was not funded by the NEA, the government had to get involved because the memorial was being placed on Federal land. Describe the controversy over her design and the resolution to this controversy. Did you agree with the selection of her design? Did you agree with the resolution to the controversy? Include in your discussion reasons why you agreed or disagreed.

4) History is all around us. Let’s use technology and our enlightened awareness of our world to document and live this history. Let’s use our phones and cameras to document the world we live in. As you go about your daily lives, see if your readings and lecture material sink into your world.

Challenge yourself to think, live, and breathe the history you are learning. If there is something in your daily life that reminds you or makes you think about your history content, document it. (Example: you read about Concept “A” in your text. You’re at work, and you witness something that makes you think about Concept “A.” Take a photo or video of it. Remember that it has to be a real picture or video taken by you in real life, and it has to be taken in THE PRESENT MOMENT-meaning within the past day or two). Give a brief description of the photo (what is happening, where, why, etc.) Most importantly: Explain what this has to do with what you are learning. Photos/Videos must be taken physically by you within the past day or two. Be in the moment, don’t script this, and don’t just sit there planning out a “History Matters.” It should be organic and spontaneous.

The force per meter between the two wires of a jumper cable being used to start a stalled car is 0.225 N/m. (a) What is the current in the wires, given they are separated by 2.00 cm? (b) Is the force attractive or repulsive?

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Physics Homework#1, T,3

Answer the following questions (show your full work)

  1. Use the diagram given to find the force per unit length between the two wires shown.

 

  1. The distance between two parallel wires carrying currents of 10 A and 20 A is 10 cm. Determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic force acting on the length of 1 m of wires, if the currents are carried a) in the same direction, b) in the opposite direction.

 

  1. The force per meter between the two wires of a jumper cable being used to start a stalled car is 0.225 N/m. (a) What is the current in the wires, given they are separated by 2.00 cm? (b) Is the force attractive or repulsive?

 

  1. The wire carrying 400 A to the motor of a commuter train feels an attractive force of 4.00 × 10−3 N/m due to a parallel wire carrying 5.00 A to a headlight. (a) How far apart are the wires? (b) Are the currents in the same direction?

 

  1. A 2.50-m segment of wire supplying current to the motor of a submerged submarine carries 1000 A and feels a 4.00-N repulsive force from a parallel wire 5.00 cm away. What is the direction and magnitude of the current in the other wire?

Discuss where and how the work was placed in the public arena. How does the placement of the work affect the meaning or the way it is seen. Why did the artist choose this particular public space? Is the work site specific? Or in other words does the work gain its meaning from the site in which it is located?

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HISTORY 042

Choose one work from the list below of public artworks

  • 1) Richard Serra, Tilted Arc
  • 2) Maya LIn’s Vietnam War Memorial
  • 3) Guillermo Gomez Pina and Coco Fusco’s, Two Undiscovered Amerindians Visit London, May 1992. or Guillermo Gomez-Pena and Roberto Sifuentes, The Cruci-fiction Project, or The Temple of Confessions, 1994.
  • 5) Krzystof Wodiczko, Homeless Vehicle
  • 6) Suzanne Lacy, Whisper, the Waves, the Wind or one of her performances mentioned in module 4

Answer the following questions in relation to the work you chose:

1) Explain the ‘form’ of the work and how it relates to the content; discuss the aesthetics(relationship to beauty or ugliness) of the work. Remember scale, dimensions, color, and use of specific material are important visual considerations.

2) Discuss where and how the work was placed in the public arena. How does the placement of the work affect the meaning or the way it is seen. Why did the artist choose this particular public space? Is the work site specific? Or in other words does the work gain its meaning from the site in which it is located?

3) Explain the pros and cons of the public debate/controversy over the work you chose. If there was no controversy discussed in the book, or the modules, research the work and see if you can find opinions, questions, controversy regarding the public artwork. Do you personally think there should have been a controversy over the public artwork? Why or why not?

4) What kinds of resolutions or concessions to public opinion were made in relation to the artwork after the work was selected? You may need to do some research on the net to find out more about this. Would you have voted to have the work you are discussing placed into the “public arena”?

5) How well do you think the controversy was resolved?

6) State your subjective response to the work you chose. Is it successful? Why or why not? Do you believe the work to be valuable as “public” art? Why or why not?

Prepare 1-2 other tables similar to the one after the conclusion that can be used inside an Anger Management program. Use at least 5 scholarly sources for the essay.

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Anger Management Program/Course

Write a 6 -page APA-style essay, using the headings from the attached essay (except for the Community-Centered Alignment).

Prepare 1-2 other tables similar to the one after the conclusion that can be used inside an Anger Management program. Use at least 5 scholarly sources for the essay.

Consolidated financial statements present the financial position and results of operations for controlling entity and one or more controlled entities. ‘Consolidated Financial Statement has some advantages but at the same time it is not free from limitations.’ Elaborate this statement.

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Accounting Question

  • Assume Large Corporation Invested $ 600,000 for Small Corporation and the estimated Fair Market Values of Assets, Liabilities and Equity Accounts are as follows:
              Assets Amount $ Liabilities Amount $
Account Receivable

Inventory

LT Marketable Securities

PP & E

 125,000

50,000

55,000

170,000

400,000

 

 Account Payables

Retained Earnings

Commons Stock

 180,000

120,000

100,000

 

400,000

 

Required:    (2+3 Marks)

  1. Determine the Amount of Goodwill or Bargain Purchase.
  2. What is the Journal Entry in the book of Large Corporation?

 

 

  • From the following Table pass Basic Elimination Entry under Equity Method in the book of Parent Company:        (5 Marks)
  Total

Book Value

 = Common

Stock

 + Additional

Paid in Capital

 + Retained

Earnings
Beginning Book Value

+ Net Income

–         Dividend

 600

 

200

(50)

 150 550 (100)

 

200

(50)
Ending

Book Value

 750 150 550 50

 

  • Consolidated financial statements present the financial position and results of operations for controlling entity and one or more controlled entities. ‘Consolidated Financial Statement has some advantages but at the same time it is not free from limitations.’ Elaborate this statement. (5 Marks)

Define the term “Knowledge”. Use proper example to differentiate the term “Knowledge” from Data, and information. Write a detailed note on major types of Knowledge.

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Knowledge Management (MGT 403)      

Assignment Questions:  (15 Marks)

This Assignment is a report-based assignment.

Besides other materials like journal papers, report, and research articles, students are advised to read chapter 1 to chapter 3 thoroughly from the book prescribed for this course.

Students must use proper references to justify their assignment work. 

The Assignment structure is as follows:

1. Introduction: The introductory part must contain the following. (5 Marks)

  1. Concept of knowledge management.  (Provide minimum 3 definitions of knowledge management by well-known authors) followed by detailed discussion about the concept of Knowledge management and its importance in present day world of business.  (400-500 Words) (3.5 Mark) Chapter 1
  2. Define the term “Knowledge”. Use proper example to differentiate the term “Knowledge” from Data, and information. Write a detailed note on major types of Knowledge. (400-500 Words) (3 Marks) Chapter 1

References:(1 Mark). 0 Mark for No references, less than 5 References (0.5 Mark) More than 5 references 1 Mark.

 

2. Knowledge management cycles and Models: (5 Marks)

  1. Discuss in detail Bukowitz and Williams Knowledge management cycle. How is it different from Wiig’s KM cycle. Write minimum two points of difference. (Minimum 500 words) (3 Marks) Chapter 2
  2. Discuss in detail the Nonaka and Takeuchi knowledge spiral model of KM. Write a brief paragraph on Choo’s Sense making model. (400-500 words) (3 Marks) Chapter 3

References:(1.5 Marks). 0 Mark for No references, Less than 5 References (0.75 Mark) More than 5 references 1.5 Marks.

 

Write first part of the paper clearly identifying, introducing and signifying the SSI. Include the current status of our energy use and why we need changing our current approaches.

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SSI Deliberative Exercise

Instructions

1. Read and understand the rubric. This is an individually written paper from your SSI Deliberative Exercise. Paper must be typewritten with 3-4 pages of text (12 font, 1.5 line spacing). Use sub headings as appropriate.

2. Write a title for your paper – title is an overview of the specific content you present.

3.Write first part of the paper clearly identifying, introducing and signifying the SSI. Include the current status of our energy use and why we need changing our current approaches.

4.Write first part of the paper clearly identifying, introducing and signifying the SSI. Include the current status of our energy use and why we need changing our current approaches.

5. Last portion should include the following.

  • A) What approach you recommend as your energy choice(s) for the future (based on above mentioned reasoning)
  • B) Specific goals of this approach and steps/tasks to achieve the goals of this approach.
  • C) Reasons as to why the steps you suggest are workable and acceptable to the stakeholders.

What responsibility should Sara take for her introduction exercise to be inclusive and respect other cultural customs outside the host culture’s practices?

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Communications Management (MGT 421)

Part-1:

Ali is a successful financial officer in a banking company. He will take over the recently acquired footprint as the new regional CEO. The newly acquired banking institution has a good market reputation

On Monday morning at 10am, Ali had called a meeting. He reached the office at 9am and saw very few employees in the meeting so he got annoyed but keeping his emotions at side, he started the meeting at sharp 10am .Ali was unhappy due to lack of dedication of employees towards the organization, as most of the employees did not arrived on time.

Later that afternoon Ali met the executive team and outlined the strategic goals, objectives and deadlines. A meeting was held with the senior staff members for reporting progress. In the report it was shown that currently the market growth numbers were up and new business numbers were increasing.

A quarter later Ali had a quarterly report result. The report showed both positive and negative result. Ali reviewed the report with his staff and requested them for their input. However his request was greeted with silence. He sensed an uneasy feeling in the room.

 Questions:

  1. To what extend do you think Ali process Emotional Intelligence. (2.5 Marks)
  2. Do you think the concept of emotional intelligence is important in organizational setting? Briefly justify your answer. (2.5 Marks)

 

Part-2-Case Study

Sara, a third-year adjunct faculty member at a major university, looked at her course evaluations from students for the term just ending and shook her head in disbelief: What could have prompted the very negative comment one student made? She remembered vividly the day in question. It was the first day of class for a new school year and a new semester. Since this was a freshman-level class, students were also new to campus. New classes routinely require introductions, and Sara tried to have an interesting icebreaker. She had the students do a “mix it up” exercise where they had to stand up, move around the room, shake hands with and greet every other person in the class. The room buzzed with excitement as the new students greeted each other, and it seemed to be quite a success. The rest of the semester went as expected, and students continued to network with each other. Now, at the end of that term, Sara was looking at a student’s comment on the semester end course evaluation and was shocked. The student rated her “D” (the lowest possible) and commented: “The instructor was very insensitive and unaware. She even expected us to shake hands during introductions.” Thinking about that first day of class, Sara did not recall that any of the students participated reluctantly. No one seemed to hesitate, or to avoid the activity, or to ask to be exempt from the introductions. She wondered why the student did not immediately indicate any discomfort. Why did this student not ask for an alternative way to participate? Looking back, Sara tried to think through how students who were reluctant to “touch” anyone else could participate. While she thought of the handshake as a form of friendly interaction, clearly some students did not see things that way. How could she re-design the exercise so that students from outside the main culture could fully participate but not have to do anything that would make the giver or the receiver of the handshake uncomfortable? She also thought about the idea that religious beliefs were not the only reason for a reluctance to touch others. Perhaps students were germphobic, had skin sensitivities, or were adverse to having others touch them for health reasons. She asked herself what other inclusive instructions could have been provided, such as, “If anyone does not want to shake hands, let’s work out an alternative now, before we start.” This would have provided an option before the activity started. Also, in a low-key, positive and friendly way, any concerned student needed to be prepared to suggest an alternative action, such as, “I am not able to shake hands, but I would be very happy to do this [provide alternative].” No big loud “ugh..” no moaning or groaning, but a maturely presented alternative. It was now apparent that, for the entire semester, the student had harbored a grudge about the handshake introductions.

Discussion:

  • Q1. What responsibility should Sara take for her introduction exercise to be inclusive and respect other cultural customs outside the host culture’s practices? (2.5 Marks)
  • Q2. What recommendations you have for the student who did not want to shake hands? (2.5 Marks)

 

Part-3

Think about any difficult situation/conversation, which you might have encountered in your professional life or student life. Based on that conversation, answer the following

  1. Briefly discuss the conversation/situation. (1 mark)
  2. Evaluate your and others’ performance in terms of assuming the best in one another, staying calm, finding common ground, disagreeing diplomatically, avoiding exaggeration.(2 marks)
  3. Describe three ways you would approach the conversation differently if you again encountered the same situation (2marks)

Differentiate between conventional insurance and takaful system in no less than five items. What are the differences between statutory and GAAP accounting and explain pillars of the statutory accounting principles?

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Acct 424 Insurance accounting

Assignment Question(s):

Q1. Differentiate between conventional insurance and takaful system in no less than five items. (3 Marks)

 

Q2. What are the differences between statutory and GAAP accounting and explain pillars of the statutory accounting principles? (4 Marks)

 

Q1. SAMA is the institution responsible for  regulating and monitoring the insurance market in Saudi Arabia and supervising companies operating in the sector. Visit its website and compare its content to what you covered during the course. Write no less than 300 words. (Marks 8)

 

 

 

What changes in pulse you or your partner experience as you meditated? Why do such changes in pulse and blood pressure occur due to meditation? What changes in pulse did you or your partner experience as you exercised? Why do changes in pulse occur due to exercise? Be specific.

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Lab 15: Pulse and Heart Health

Overview

The cardiovascular system ensures that all the body tissues receive adequate nutrition and oxygen, while eliminating wastes. The heart is the pump that drives blood flow.  For this reason, alterations to heart functioning can have devastating consequences for the body. In this lab, we will look at the pulse as a means to assess the functioning and health of the heart and cardiovascular system.

Preliminary Information

With every heartbeat, pressure fluctuations caused by the movement of blood into the aorta and its branches can be felt in several arteries of the body. These pulse points allow one to easily measure the heart rate or pulse (heartbeats per minute). The radial artery is a common pulse point, found by placing your index and middle finger just below your palm on the thumb side. Other areas include the temple and the neck near the jaw bone.

Another important cardiovascular measurement is blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels, shown as two numbers: the systolic pressure over the diastolic pressure. Each heartbeat involves contraction of the chambers followed by relaxation. When the heart contracts, the chambers are considered to be in systole. When the heart relaxes, the chambers are in diastole. The systolic pressure is the maximum arterial blood pressure which occurs when the ventricles contract (ventricular systole) and is the top number. The diastolic number is the minimum arterial pressure during ventricular diastole, written as the bottom number. Normal blood pressure is considered to be in the range of 90/60 to 119/79.

Having too high or too low of blood pressure can be indicative of problems with the cardiovascular system (or signs of disease). Typically, a blood pressure of less than 90/60 is considered low blood pressure (hypotension).  High blood pressure (hypertension) is considered 140/90 or higher. Individuals with hypertension and pre-hypertension (140/90) should discuss the various means to reduce blood pressure with their physician. Chronic high blood pressure can be a contributing factor to strokes, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and kidney failure.  There are many risk factors for high blood pressure, including genetics, diet, salt intake, lack of exercise, and smoking.

In this section, you will be measuring your pulse while at rest, just after exercising, and after meditation.

 

Lab Objectives

  • Measure your heart rate (pulse) at rest.
  • Understand the significance of blood pressure and interpret the blood pressure.
  • Determine the effect of meditation on your pulse (and blood pressure).
  • Determine the effect of exercise on your pulse (and blood pressure).

 

Hypothesis

 

Construct a hypothesis about the effect of meditation on pulse:

 

Construct a hypothesis about the effect of exercise on pulse:

 

Materials

  • Timer (phone, tablet, or computer timer; watch; kitchen timer)

 

Methods

NOTE: If you are unable to exercise for any reason, please find someone to do this experiment on rather than yourself. Being safe is the most important factor!

 

  1. Determine your resting heart rate or pulse. The best places to find your pulse are the: side of your neck wrists, inside of your elbow or top of the foot. To get the most accurate reading, put your finger over your pulse and count the number of beats in 60 seconds. Your resting heart rate is the heart pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you’re not exercising.

 

  1. Record the pulse of yourself and your partners (if anyone is also participating with you at home) in Table 1.

 

  1. Determine your pulse after meditation. Use the same area you used in step 1 to get your pulse.  Sit comfortably or lay down in quiet area. You may either set an alarm on low (so it doesn’t startle you) for 2 minutes or have your partner keep track of the time.  If using an alarm, make sure the alarm is a quiet one so it does not shock you when it goes off. When you start the timer, close your eyes, take very deep breaths, and try to clear your mind of any thoughts. If thoughts occur, try to send them away and relax your mind thinking of nothing. Consistently take deep breaths and clear your mind. When the timer sounds, take a pulse reading. Record the after meditation pulse for each person in Table 1.

 

  1. If you are unable to exercise for any reason, please find someone to do this experiment on rather than yourself. Being safe is the most important factor! Next, determine your pulse after moderate exercise. Taking turns, each person will do jumping jacks, jog around, or perform an alternate exercise of your choice for at least 60 seconds, being sure that this exercise gets you at least breathing a little faster. After finishing, immediately take your pulse and record in Table 1. Make sure to use the same area used before for measurement in step 1 and 3. Record the after exercise pulse for each person in Table 1.

 

Data:

According to the American Heart Association, your resting heart rate is the heart pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you’re not exercising. If you’re sitting or lying and you’re calm, relaxed and aren’t ill, your heart rate is normally between 60 (beats per minute) and 100 (beats per minute).

Table 1: Pulse at Rest, After Exercise, and After Meditation

Name/s Pulse at rest (beats per minute) Pulse after meditation Pulse after exercise
1.      
2.      
3.      
4.      

 

Conclusion – Discussion:

  1. What is the difference, in your own word, between blood pressure and heart rate (pulse)? Use the following link if you need further help, but don’t copy from the site. http://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure/blood-pressure-vs-heart-rate-pulse

 

  1. What changes in pulse you or your partner experience as you meditated?

 

  1. Why do such changes in pulse and blood pressure occur due to meditation?

 

  1. What changes in pulse did you or your partner experience as you exercised?

 

  1. Why do changes in pulse occur due to exercise? Be specific.

 

  1. Explain how at least two other factors can affect your pulse rate. http://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure/all-about-heart-rate-pulse

 

  1. If someone has hypertension, what lifestyle changes might you recommend for her or him?

 

 

Extra Credit: Extra Information About Blood Pressure

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recently changed the blood pressure guidelines. Interpret your blood pressure as Normal (less than 120/80), Elevated (systolic is between 120-129 and diastolic is less than 80), Stage 1 hypertension (systolic is between 130-139 or diastolic is between 80-89), Stage 2 hypertension (systolic 140 or diastolic 90 and above), or Hypertensive crisis (systolic 180 and/or diastolic 120 and above). Historically, hypotension (low blood pressure) has been listed as 90/60 or below but many medical professionals only recognize low blood pressure as a problem if it coincides with troubling symptoms (for example, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting).

 

 

 

Procedure:

If possible or if you have time, you can track your blood pressure the same way you tracked your pulse.  This would require you going to a Walgreens, CVS, Jewel or possibly purchasing a blood pressure cuff.  Not to mention, you would have to meditate in the store or your car and/or exercise which could be difficult.  Hence why this is extra credit. I left some extra spots if a family or friend is doing this with you too.

Insert a picture of you taking your blood pressure if you choose to do this

 

Table 2. Blood Pressure at Rest, After Exercise, and After Meditation

Student Name Blood pressure at rest Interpretation:

·   Hypotension

·   Normal

·   Elevated

·   Stage 1 hypertension

·   Stage 2 hypertension

·   Hypertensive crisis

 Blood pressure after meditation Blood pressure after exercise
1.        
2.        
3.        
4.