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Write a 8-10 page paper on your emerging theory. Base this theory on at least two other theories, at least one of which is the focus of a chapter from the required textbook, and you should take into account biological, psychological, and social aspects of human development.

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Personal theory of change

For this assignment, students should write a final paper, with a culmination of their own personal theory of change. You should write a 8-10 page paper on your emerging theory. You must base this theory on at least two other theories, at least one of which is the focus of a chapter from the required textbook, and you should take into account biological, psychological, and social aspects of human development. In describing your personal theory of change and counseling, you should comment on:

(a) The assumptions and beliefs you hold about people’s capacity to change.

(b) The conditions that must be present to produce change.

(c) How you view the role of the counselor as a therapist.

(d) How you view the role of the client in therapy.

(e) How you view the relationship between the counselor and client.

(f) What are the central techniques and methods necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.

(g) How your theory takes into account multicultural considerations.

(h) Are there clients for whom your orientation may not be suited.

You must cite professional literature in your paper, using at least five sources outside the required textbook, at least one of which must have been written by a major founder of one of the theories from which yours is drawn.

What is an “author”—as described by Roland Barthes and Michel Foucault—and what is the controversy surrounding “the death of the author”? Along with discussing these, engage the idea of “authorship” in Buddhist communities.

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The death of the author

The themes of authors, author-functions, and audiences have been pivotal for the last part of the class. What is an “author”—as described by Roland Barthes and Michel Foucault—and what is the controversy surrounding “the death of the author”? Along with discussing these, engage the idea of “authorship” in Buddhist communities. For this, you might draw on Sara McClintock’s discussions of the Buddha’s omniscience in Omniscience and the Rhetoric of Reason, or her discussion of Śāntarakṣita and Kamalaśīla in that same text. You might also discuss Schaeffer’s treatment of Saraha as an author

Evaluate the potential for lab-grown meat to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Climate change

Evaluate the potential for lab-grown meat to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Write an essay analyzing HF communications (voice communication, signal transmission restrictions, frequency allocation).

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HF communications

Write an essay analyzing HF communications (voice communication, signal transmission restrictions, frequency allocation).

Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus both before a price floor is established and after a price, the floor is enacted. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact on the entire economy, based on any changes in taxes required, if the government is to purchase any extra product that is not sold to consumers.

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Financial position of a sellers

In a perfectly competitive market, the equilibrium price and quantity represent the most efficient operation of that market. Optimum efficiency means that 1) sellers cannot be made better off without, at the same time, making buyers worse off, and 2) that buyers cannot be made better off, without making the sellers worse off. This assignment presents a scenario in which a government tries to improve the financial position of the sellers, in such a perfectly competitive market, by instituting a legal price floor that is significantly above the equilibrium price. A price floor is the lowest price for which a seller can legally sell the product.

You will focus on calculating the consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus both before a price floor is established and after a price, the floor is enacted. You will also demonstrate an understanding of the impact on the entire economy, based on any changes in taxes required, if the government is to purchase any extra product that is not sold to consumers.

What type of indexes are the S&P 500, DJIA, and NASDAQ Composite? What factors influence the performance of these indexes? Is there a difference between the performances of S&P 500, DJIA, and NASDAQ Composite over these two years? If so, explain the factors that contribute to those differences.

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FInc paper

Part 1: Bond Performance Analysis and Interest Rate Trends (40% of the project grade) Based on the course material presented in Week 3

The information on bonds can be found on the Bond section of the FINRA Market Data Center. To find the information on bonds, click on Search tab in the middle of the screen (under Market Center Bond Guide). Under Quick Search, complete the Issuer Name and Symbol fields, then click Show Results.
If you cannot find a particular bond on the FINRA site, check the Bonds page on Markets Insider. To find information on bonds, scroll down the page, type the name of the company in the window under Bond Finder, then click on the magnifying glass.
Find quotations of five to eight corporate bonds that contain a price under “Last Sale” and Ratings of Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500. Not all companies list their bonds on this website. You can use bonds from the same company or choose different companies. Choose the bonds with different maturities, different coupon payments, and so on. Be creative!
1. To grade your project your professor needs to see the information on the bonds you chose. Copy the bonds quotations into your project.
2. What were the last prices of the bonds (from the Last Sale column)? What does this price mean?
3. Assume the par value of the bond is $1,000.
a. How much will an investor pay for a bond purchased at the price listed in the Last Sale column?
b. Calculate the annual coupon interest payments. Show your work in your project.
4. The YTM is listed in quotations of the bonds (in the Last Sale column, Yield). What does it mean? (No calculations are required for this section.)
5. Calculate the Macaulay duration and modified duration of these bonds. Use an online duration calculator. Present the results of your calculations in your project.
How will changes in interest rates affect the bonds’ prices?
6. Using the forecast of interest rates (short-term and long-term) that you found in Stage 1 of the project, create a forecast of the bonds’ prices. Explain your results.

7. Write at least two pages of analysis of the bonds. Answer the following questions, explaining each answer.
a. If you are going to buy a bond, which bond would you choose? Why?
b. What connections are there among economic trends analysis, bond market performance, and investment decisions? Discuss these connections.
c. Look at the balance sheet and income statement of the companies. What data or ratios support your decision to buy this bond or not?

Part 2: Stock Market Indexes (40% of the project grade)
Based on the course material presented in Week 5
In this part of the project, we will investigate three stock market indexes: S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and the NASDAQ Composite.
From the Yahoo! Finance home page:
• Click on “S&P 500” on the front page. The original graph shows the index for the current business day.
• Change the view to the full screen, then change the view to two years (2Y).
• Using the +Comparison button above the graph, add DOW and NASDAQ to the graph to show the percentage change for each day relative to the first day (2 years ago) and the level of each index.

Write a report (minimum two pages, double-spaced) analyzing the results you received. At a minimum, respond to all of the following:
• What type of indexes are the S&P 500, DJIA, and NASDAQ Composite?
• What factors influence the performance of these indexes?
• Is there a difference between the performances of S&P 500, DJIA, and NASDAQ Composite over these two years? If so, explain the factors that contribute to those differences.
• Using the forecast of economic conditions and trends you found in Stage 1 of the project, what tendency of the levels and percentage changes of these indexes do you expect in the short term and in the long term?
• Will these findings change your decision to buy the bond you chose in Stage 1 of this project, versus investing in stock market or in both? Explain your answer.

Part 3: Reflection (5% of the project grade)
Write a paragraph in your own words reflecting on what you learned from the assignment and how you think you could apply what you learned in the workplace or in your everyday life.

Some people go right on to college after high school; others take a year or more off to work or travel. Which do you think is the better choice? State your position and support it with specific reasons and examples.

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Diagnostic Essay: Expressing an opinion

This diagnostic essay will be used to determine the overall skill level of the class, so spend some time on this, and demonstrate what you are capable of achieving. In an effectively composed essay, express your opinion about the following:

Some people go right on to college after high school; others take a year or more off to work or travel. Which do you think is the better choice? State your position and support it with specific reasons and examples.

Be sure to provide plenty of evidence to support your opinion. Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, and conform to APA guidelines in the CSU Global Writing Center. Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the course textbook. The CSU Global Library is a good place to find these references.

Define and discuss how each of the following factors can contribute to the attainment of this goal. Say how it is created.

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Define and discuss how each of the following factors can contribute to the attainment of this goal. Say how it is created.

1. Organizational structure and culture
2. Organizational control and human relation management
3. Value chain and supply chain management
4. Motivation
5. Leadership

Requirements

1. Microsoft Word, 12 points font, single space.
2. A heading for each factor, and in addition to the definition, at least two paragraphs for each factor. Minimum 3 pages.
3. Write in full sentences. Bullets (e. g. a, b, 1. 2. I, ii) are not allowed
4. Use sub-titles and then write your responses underneath them. For example: Organizational structure and culture
5. Write in your own words. Do not use citations.

Create 3 Ubuntu Based Linux Virtual Machines on either a cloud provider or locallyto your system. Set them up so you can SSH into them. Create an Ansible Playbook and run it to demonstrate that you can conduct a full apt update across all three virtual machines using Ansible.

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Ubuntu Based Linux Virtual Machines

Overview

The culmination of this class will include an introduction to Ansible.

Guidelines and Expectations

Create 3 Ubuntu Based Linux Virtual Machines on either a cloud provider or locallyto your system. Set them up so you can SSH into them. You should be using an SSH key and easily be able to access the machines. You will then create an Ansible Playbook and run it to demonstrate that you can conduct a full apt update across all three virtual machines using Ansible.

We will also cover how to accomplish thE during our recorded sessions. Examples – https:11www.cybercitibizffiaq/ansible-apt-update-allmackages-on-ubuntu-debian-linuxhf https:111inuxhint.com/run-apt-get-update-ansibleffif Deliverables Submit a Zip File of the project or the individual files.

 

Discuss any constitutional grounds upon which the ordinance may be challenged. Provide appropriate references to the Constitution text, Supreme Court case law, and specify all elements of constitutional tests used.

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PROBLEM SET – EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE

You should answer all parts of every question in each problem set. In evaluating your answers, Look especially for correct identification of issues, thorough analysis, facility with the Supreme Court precedent, and logical organization. Answers should not be in outline form nor contain shorthand, abbreviations (except where clearly noted and defined), slang, or bullet points. If you believe that further facts are needed to answer any of the questions, please state in your answer what facts you would need or what assumptions you have made.

Question

Howard County has a culturally diverse population whose racial composition is reflected proportionately in the makeup of its county council and the county executive is an African American person. Based upon a study showing that older homes with lead pipes are one of the primarily reasons for water pollution in the county, the county council unanimously passed a law that imposes an annual environmental impact fee for homes built prior to 1970 unless the homeowners provide proof of the pipes being replaced.

Although every councilmember went on record in support of the legislation on the grounds it would protect the environment, and no other reasons or statements were offered in support of the law's enactment, it has become evident that the law disproportionately burdens historically disadvantaged racial minorities in communities with dense housing stock built before 1970. A coalition of these disproportionately impacted minorities have filed a lawsuit in Federal Court on grounds that the new law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Discuss any constitutional grounds upon which the ordinance may be challenged. Provide appropriate references to the Constitution text, Supreme Court case law, and specify all elements of constitutional tests used.