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Explain the concept of network topography and how it relates to end user performance in terminology appropriate for a senior executive. Describe the limitations of the ring network that was put in place by Spider IT Services over 10 years ago for this client.

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For this assignment, you are assuming the role of the chief technology officer (CTO) of Spider IT Services and writing a response memorandum (memo) to the CEO of the company referenced as the client in the case.

For the purpose of your response, assume that your company, Spider IT Services, installed a traditional ring network over 10 years ago at this client site. You have learned that this client is a durable medical supply company now complaining about network performance. They have an internal network at their home office that supports 30 end users and 20 devices and are interested in expanding to include a wireless network for approximately 100 additional end users such as guests and sales persons coming in-and-out of their home office.

In your memo,

  • Explain the concept of network topography and how it relates to end user performance in terminology appropriate for a senior executive.
  • Describe the limitations of the ring network that was put in place by Spider IT Services over 10 years ago for this client.
  • Propose a star network design including its components and functionality.
  • Contrast the anticipated benefits of the star network and the ring network topography.
  • Verify the clients request for working with Spider IT Services to install a wireless network expansion.
  • Describe the IT standard that you recommend in designing the wireless network expansion.

Write 2-3 sentences about the challenges your space/home presents in establishing an area where you can concentrate on school you will need to write what you think could be improved in your work environment how you can overcome these challenges.

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Write 2-3 sentences about the challenges your space/home presents in establishing an area where you can concentrate on school you will need to write what you think could be improved in your work environment how you can overcome these challenges. Write about the steps you took to enhance and improve your work area. Consider additional enhancements other than charging your room and cleaning up the space, you could take to make studying more efficiently and effective for you. Lastly think of someone you know who is very protective. Describe that person and the characteristics that makes them successful and most importantly how you might try to incorporate that same trait in your life as a Cal-Pac student.

Define individuals by linking political, economic and religious factors – The essay question is “How significant is the role of individuals in Scramble for Africa”

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 Define individuals by linking political, economic and religious factors – The essay question is “How significant is the role of individuals in Scramble for Africa” –  do include explorers such as Cecil Rhodes, Dr. Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley for Henry Morton Stanley linked it with King Belgium Leopold II –  use any sources

Develop a claim that analyzes whether you think family loyalty or justice (the law) prevails for any of the members of the Hayden family. Select specific passages from the novel that will help you explain and prove your argument.

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Topic: Family Loyalty vs. Justice Within the Hayden family, does family loyalty prevail over justice or vice versa? Consider each of the primary family members (David, Wesley, Gail, Frank, Grandpa Hayden) in order to form your argument. Develop a claim that analyzes whether you think family loyalty or justice (the law) prevails for any of the members of the Hayden family. Select specific passages from the novel that will help you explain and prove your argument.

For the rest of the year you will be working on the final project, a Photo Essay.You will determine the purpose of your essay as you would with any article: to inform, to entertain, to persuade, or impetus for change.

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For the rest of the year you will be working on the final project, a Photo Essay. Photo essays present a series of photographs intended to tell a story. They combine carefully chosen photos with writing in the form of captions or full descriptions to evoke a series of emotions in the viewer. Famous journalists use the photo essay to combine the power of essay storytelling techniques with the impact of visual images

You will determine the purpose of your essay as you would with any article: to inform, to entertain, to persuade, or impetus for change. However, the purpose of a photo essay is to capture the visual elements of the subject rather than just describe what happens. In a time of quarantine and social distancing, this is especially important. Most people can’t see or experience themselves what you will capture in the photos.

 

What method would you choose to estimate BFP if it’s necessary? Why?How many grams of protein should he ingest on a daily basis to maintain (in a healthy way) his current weight?

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The patient just graduated college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is working full-time for the Department of Transportation. He is 25 years old, diabetic and lactose intolerant. His blood pressure is 134/91, he weighs 225lb, he is 5ft 9in tall and his waist circumference is 44in. He had a cholecystectomy when he was 24 years old and has experienced an increased number of bowel movements and some gastrointestinal discomfort since he had the surgery. He also expressed that he does not eat dairy products in general but he usually eats two containers of yogurt every day (see food label below) as a snack because its easy and convenient for him. When asked about his daily physical activity, he admits to only walking around his neighborhood maybe once a month. He was asked to keep a record of his diet for a week and these are some of the results: 3425 kcal/day (total intake), 1321 kcal from lipids, 250 kcal from protein and 1854 kcal from carbohydrates. *show work for calculations for partial credit

Is he overweight or obese? Why?
What method would you choose to estimate BFP if it’s necessary? Why?
Is he eating more or less than he should? Why?
How many grams of protein should he ingest on a daily basis to maintain (in a healthy way) his current weight?
What are some of the problems with his current diet? (be specific and backup your answer with data) What dietary changes should he make to help him lose weight?
What percentage of his daily value of protein (based on his EER) does he get from eating yogurt?
Based on his medical history, why do you think he eats yogurt every day?
What do you think is the cause of his increased frequency of bowel movements and gastrointestinal discomfort he has experienced since his surgery?

What significant inflows and outflows of cash are indicated on the statement? In other words, are there any operating, investing, or financing activities that significantly contributed to the overall change?

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Return to the company website that you researched for the unit 1 and 2 discussions and search for the most recent annual report. This may also be listed as the “10-K,” which is the name of the required SEC annual filing.
From the annual report, (10-K), search for the statement of cash flows.
Once you have found this information, identify the company and discuss the following questions in your initial post:
What was the ending cash balance for the most recent year?
By how much did this change from the beginning of the reporting period?
What significant inflows and outflows of cash are indicated on the statement? In other words, are there any operating, investing, or financing activities that significantly contributed to the overall change?
If you were a lender, would you offer financing to this company? Why or why not?
Note, be sure to properly cite your resources using APA.

Identify and discuss at least 3 different types of nongovernmental police or security forces. You may also choose to profile 3 real-life private detectives or bounty hunters by presenting a biography and history on them and their exploits.

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Identify and discuss at least 3 different types of nongovernmental police or security forces. You may also choose to profile 3 real-life private detectives or bounty hunters by presenting a biography and history on them and their exploits.
You may combine the above two tasks as long as you explore at least 3 forces or detectives in your combination.

Research and discuss at least 1 example of criminal wrongdoing by a private police or security force or personnel. This example does not have to be about one that was already covered, and it does not have to be from within the United States. Where possible, your discussion of the research should include statistical data about the different types of nongovernmental police or security forces.
Express your thoughts and feelings about the use of nongovernmental police and security forces.
Do you have any policy recommendations for or against them?

Select an older adult (65 years of age or older) to interview for approximately one hour.What other stressors/distresses in life at this time? Include those related to: basic growth need deficits; under or over affiliations with others; and insecure attachments (review developmental tasks for this age group)

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Select an older adult (65 years of age or older) to interview for approximately one hour. Do not choose a family member or someone that you know well for this experience.

You might try to arrange an interview with someone from church, in your neighborhood, the relative of a friend, a co-worker, etc. Please conduct the interview face to face. Your visit might focus on a theme (such as physical health, relationships, coping, cultural background and practices, feelings about aging, good resources for the elderly, plans for living arrangements), OR it could be general in nature. Ask questions that elicit values, opinions and feelings. Most people will share their story if they have a willing listener.

Two questions to include in your interview are:

     How has he or she changed since they were 25 years old?

     Discuss their thoughts on illness and wellness?  Has their personal definition of illness and wellness    

     changed over throughout their life?  If so, how?

In addition, address two agencies in your local area that you can use as a referral source to enhance your own nursing practice.  Give a brief overview of each agency and explain the opportunities the agency offers for improving health of older adults. 

Optional questions are listed below.

After the visit, write a refection paper. Write the paper using APA guidelines. Include a cover page and a reference page. Each section of this paper will be graded on completeness of report, and critical reflecition and thought.

Include two scholarly articles to support an idea from this interview.  In addition, cite your textbook at least once in your reflection paper.

Optional Interview Questions

1. What are the client’s greatest concern/stressors at this time?

2. What other stressors/distresses in life at this time? Include those related to: basic growth need deficits; under or over affiliations with others; and insecure attachments (review developmental tasks for this age group)

Select a company on the Fortune 500 list.What is their primary strategy regarding the use of digital, internet, and mobile technologies? What other technologies have they pursued?

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Select a company on the Fortune 500 list. It should be a company that is not primarily known for software and ecommerce (ex: do not choose Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, etc…)

Write a paper of 5 to 6 pages, answering the following questions:

  • Assess their competitive position in the industry using Porter’s Five Forces model
  • What is their primary strategy regarding the use of digital, internet, and mobile technologies? What other technologies have they pursued?
  • Describe their position on the strategic grid both before and after these technology initiatives
  • Based on your answer above, what advice would you give their management concerning future direction of the company?