Water Resources – Fresh Water – Florida Springs

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Introduction: The Florida Springs seem to be in the news quite a bit due to the challenges that they face in overcoming pressures from development, pollution and human activities. The Springs have been around for thousands of years and have an interesting and varied history. They have been valued by humans for many reasons over many years and are still valued today as an important natural freshwater resource.

Direction: For this Assignment, research and read articles, books, etc. that you find about Florida Springs. You can use any reputable peer reviewed source with proper referencing using APA standards. Concentrate on the environmental aspects of the springs and bringing attention to problem areas but do not neglect any social, business and political overlap. Consider the freshwater resource aspects as well.

Complete a project in one of the following formats, but regardless of the format chosen, the audience is the general public:

  1. Develop a Written Brochure: It can be any number of designs (example Word file: tri-fold) but must be written and produced as a Public Service Announcement. All the criteria below must be fully addressed in the brochure at a minimum. Graphics are accepted if properly referenced but the most important information with respect to grading is the narrative material and the organization of the presentation.
  2. Film a short Video Commercial: One to two minutes long after your introduction and produced as either a Public Service Announcement or a News Media reporting story. All the criteria below must be fully addressed in the video at a minimum. Use only yourself as the narrator and do not include other people in the video. Use video format/software generally available and provided with PC or MAC operating systems. Examples of video formats are MP4, MPEG, MOV, WMV, SWF or FLV. Remember, the instructor must be able to open the video file and view it for a grade.
  3. Draft a PowerPoint Presentation: Ten to fifteen slides long and all criteria below must be fully addressed at a minimum. Graphics are accepted if properly referenced but the most important information with respect to grading is the narrative material and the organization of the presentation.

Address the following criteria at a minimum:

  1. Course name, student name, Module number and date.
  2. Choose an example of a Florida Spring and briefly describe it as a freshwater resource and what it has been used for.
  3. Report the federal and state government rules or regulations that apply to Florida Springs, their protections, their use and any oversight.
  4. Name the government agencies that have authority over the Florida Springs and describe their involvement.
  5. Report and briefly explain at least two major environmental concerns related to the Florida Springs and one freshwater resource issue.
  6. Explain the human activities that negatively impact Florida Springs.
  7. Report on what is being done to protect the Florida Springs and the costs involved.
  8. Propose at least one further action that could be taken to protect the Florida Springs.

Language of Song Lyrics

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Assignment—Language of Song Lyrics

In this assignment, you will apply the concepts of ambiguity and vagueness you explored this week to the lyrics of a song. Do the following:

  1. Select a song you particularly enjoy. When selecting a song, look at the words/phrases carefully. Make sure you select a song that will give you options when trying to interpret its meaning.
  2. The assignment is about the words and how one can interpret them. You should be able to interpret what is being said in the song; specifically, to identify words or phrases that you may find vague or ambiguous.

Then, complete the following tasks for the assignment:

  1. Use your critical thinking skills to interpret the song, and then restate in your own words what the composer is trying to communicate.
  2. You should include the lyrics in your assignment, but the word count is based on your response NOT including the lyrics. Your interpretation should be at least 200 words and should be written in full, complete sentences.
  3. Song lyrics are an example of another person’s work and, therefore, should be cited as such. Use this format: 
    Songwriter, W. W. (Date of copyright). Title of song [Recorded by artist if different from song writer]. On Title of album[Medium of recording]. Location: Label. (Recording date if different from copyright date).

Here’s an example:

Taupin, B. (1975). Someone saved my life tonight [Recorded by Elton John]. On Captain fantastic and the brown dirt cowboy [CD]. London, England: Big Pig Music Limited.

Submission Criteria 
Answer the questions in about 200 words in Word format.

The Class Everyone At Zappos Takes, Module One Assignment help

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Please review the short YouTube video link provided.  Then, read about Zappos training program in your book, starting on page 51. Then, answer the following questions in memo format.  Each question should consist of 2-3 paragraphs, relating back to the readings for this week. 

1. What challenges is Zappos facing that may derail its attempt to be the best online retailer?

2.  How can training and development help Zappos meet these challenges?

3.  Do additional research on Zappos and then answer (providing your web link): Do you think employees at Zappos have a high level of engagement?  Why or why not?  What part of this can be attributed to training?

Religion “Understanding Islam”, assignment help

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“Understanding Islam” Please respond to the following questions:

  • The Qur’an plays a central role in Islam alongside the life and teachings of Muhammad. What is the Qur’an? What is its role in the life of Muslims? According to Islam, what makes the book different from all other books of scripture (give 3 examples)?
  • Islam and Muslims appear frequently in the American news media. Unfortunately, much of the coverage portrays the religion and its followers in a negative light. Choose one misunderstood Islamic issue/belief/practice often emphasized by the media. Then discuss how this issue is actually addressed/practiced in Islam. What steps could both Muslims and Westerners do to foster a better understanding of Islam in the West?

Negotiation and maintaining long term business relationships

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One of the most important aspects of negotiating with someone or a business that you have a long-term and on-going relationship with is maintaining that relationship post-negotiation. Consider the following negotiation:

You are the project manager for a manufacturing company. You have a long-term relationship with a supplier that provides your company with computer chips for your product. There have never been any previous issues, and you and the supplier have had a great relationship. However, with the last shipment, there were defects in 25% of the chips. You need to discuss this issue with the supplier and determine the best solution. Your main concern is not ruining the relationship, but the defects are costly for your organization.

Based on this scenario, brainstorm your answers for the following areas:

  1. Goals
  2. Trades
  3. Alternatives
  4. Relationship
  5. Expected outcome
  6. Consequences of winning or losing
  7. Power
  8. Possible solutions

After completing the eight areas, prepare a letter to the supplier’s president. Consider the elements above in the letter. Your letter should contain the following:

  1. Current issue
  2. Your suggestion for solving this issue
  3. The outcome you would like to see
  4. Time frame
  5. Suggest your alternatives and solutions

Your answers to the eight elements can be written in a numbered list; however, your letter should be written in complete sentences and appropriate business letter format. The letter should be 1-2 pages in length and should be structured formally following the APA requirements.

Clinical and Counseling Cases

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Prepare: Prior to completing this discussion, be certain that you have completed the required readings in Chapters 1 and 2 of your required text, the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.on the APA website, the article by Fishman and Messer (2013) and that you have reviewed the Applied Psychology learning object for this week and the Week One Instructor Guidance.
Reflect.png Reflect: In this discussion, you will examine the uses of applied behavioral science through clinical and counseling cases. This discussion has three options from which you will choose one to complete. After selecting one of the options, indicate which one you chose in your response.

Option A:
Karen confides in you that she feels “down” all the time. She feels hopeless, finds no enjoyment in life (sleep, food, sex, friends, etc.), and is having thoughts of suicide. Karen goes to see her family doctor who diagnoses her with major depressive disorder. Her doctor prescribes an antidepressant and recommends Karen seek professional mental health services. Based on your study this week, address each of the following:

  • Identify how a clinical psychologist, counseling psychologist, and counselor might approach working with Karen.
  • Defend your position with support from the reading, noting definitions and key features.
  • Indicate at least one major approach to psychotherapy which would be appropriate for Karen based on the literature.
  • Identify at least one type of assessment procedure or psychological test that would be useful to administer to Karen to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Examine how you, as a mental health professional, would respond to Karen and what your ethical duties are.

Option B:
Chris can often be found around the house laughing loudly at inappropriate jokes he is telling. When he is not laughing, he is singing or whistling and making non-stop noise, as he feels like he has boundless energy. When his daughter gets home, he calls her names and accuses her of plotting to harm him. The next day, Chris calls the police to report that his daughter is a spy sent from another planet to obtain military intelligence that will be used to take over the United States government.
Based on your study this week, address each of the following:

  • Identify how a clinical psychologist, counseling psychologist, and counselor might approach working with Chris.
  • Defend your position with support from the reading, noting definitions and key features.
  • Indicate at least one major approach to psychotherapy which would be appropriate for Chris based on the literature.
  • Identify at least one type of assessment procedure or psychological test that would be useful to administer to Chris to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Examine how you, as a mental health professional, would respond to Chris and what your ethical duties are.

Option C:
Maria and David are having difficulty adjusting to being new parents. Although they both adore their two-month-old son and are grateful to have him, they both have experienced a decrease in marital satisfaction since Davito was born. Maria and David report fatigue, increased irritability, disrupted sleeping and eating patterns, and decreased interest in sex. They deny thoughts of divorce. They attended a new parent fellowship meeting at their church and learned several other couples were having similar concerns. One couple discussed how counseling helped them with adjusting to being new parents.
Based on your study this week, address each of the following:

  • Identify how a clinical psychologist, counseling psychologist, and counselor might approach working with Maria and David.
  • Defend your position with support from the reading, noting definitions and key features.
  • Indicate at least one major approach to psychotherapy which would be appropriate for Maria and David based on the literature.
  • Identify at least one type of assessment procedure or psychological test that would be useful to administer to Maria and David to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Examine how you, as a mental health professional, would respond to Maria and David and what your ethical duties are.
Write.png Write: Your initial post must be a minimum of 200 words. You must utilize at least one scholarly source (e.g., professional web source) and include in-text citations and a reference list that are in accordance with APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. For further assistance in researching scholarly sources, be sure to access the tutorials page (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. on the Ashford University Library website.
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In your own words, answer each of the following in 60-70 words each.

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In your own words, answer each of the following in 60-70 words each.

1.Should Nixon have opened diplomatic relations with China while Mao was in power? What were the benefits and negatives of doing that and should he have done it considering China’s human rights violations?

2.What were the domestic and foreign policies of both Presidents Ford and Carter? Which policies were successful and which ones were the least successful? Why did they lose reelection?

3.Name at least two Ghetto Sitcoms of the 70s. What were some of the racial stereotypes in these shows?

4. How did the media reinforce gender stereotypes in the 40s, 50s, and 60s?

5. Do films, television, and advertisements today still reinforce gender stereotypes?

read these 2 discussion questions answers and write 2 responses( 1 paragraph for each)

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read these 2 discussion questions answers and write 2 responses( 1 paragraph for each)

read these 2 discussion questions answers and write 2 responses( 1 paragraph for each)

read these 2 discussion questions answers and write 2 responses( 1 paragraph for each)

read these 2 discussion questions answers and write 2 responses( 1 paragraph for each)

read these 2 discussion questions answers and write 2 responses( 1 paragraph for each)

please wirte like i agree with your opinion and add some new information

  1. Describe some good listening techniques.

Listening is very important as a supervisor or manager. One has to give the employee or superior the attention and respect they deserve, especially during times of crisis. There are various habits that can be utilized to ensure proper listening is established. One great habit is to first have the proper setting. The meeting should be in a suitable location as to not be disturbed and allotted sufficient time to ensure the sender can convey the message properly. It needs to be as comfortable as possible so the employee can discuss matters with minimal reluctance.

Another habit is focus. Once the setting is established and the employee begins to speak, only undivided attention should be given. For example, just because the time was prearranged and the secretary knows there is a meeting being conducted, it doesn’t mean the phone should be answered by the supervisor if it happens to ring. Too many times this happens, and the respect and trust the employee once had quickly withers away. Another aspect of focus is not interrupting. These so called “listeners” often either completely interrupt the employee or grow impatient by showing they have a rebuttal or reply. The employee may notice the manager is not even listening, merely waiting for him or her to stop talking to give what they think it the right answer.

This leads to another habit of understanding. Just because the employee’s words are heard, doesn’t mean they are understood properly. That is why the supervisor should practice repeating back the issue and possibly putting it in their words, and follow up by asking if this is correct. Listening may be a moot point if it is not understood accurately. Every employee is different. Just because the issue may be similar to another’s, does not mean they both have the same concerns.

A supervisor needs to have the proper setting for the employee, listen to the entire problem without interruptions, and ensure it is fully understood before moving on to a response. Good listening habits are crucial in not only the business aspect, but also in every day occurrences.

  1. What is downward communication? Give some examples. Answered Obtained

Downward communication is a formal channel of communication that suggests that upper-level management issues instructions or disseminates information that managers or supervisors at the next level receive. They then pass the information onto their subordinates and the lines continue down. The downward channel of communication is commonly used by upper level management to communicate. It also helps to tie levels together and is important for coordination. The types of information that is communicated from upper level management can be anything including instructions, objectives, policies, procedures, and etc.

When the supervisors and managers get their communication from upper level management, they normally pass information down the channel of communication as follows. Supervisors and managers usually pass down information involving giving instructions, explaining information and procedures, training employees, and engaging in other types of activities designed to guide employees in performing their work. Overall, there is much desire for this form of communication to be satisfactory. For it to be satisfactory, it is best for a supervisor or manager to use multiple forms of communication including giving clear written information and allowing employees to discuss the information verbally so that everything is clear between all parties. Also, I would like to explain a real-life scenario the exemplifies downward communication.

At one of my previous jobs, we were required to learn and use a new procedure of placing internet service orders for customers. The operations manager gave this information to my supervisor. Afterwards, my supervisor passed on the information to us agents. My supervisor taught us the new procedure in a 30 minute training class and allowed us to ask questions after the training was done. I also had an opportunity to ask additional questions in person or via instant message while performing the new procedure when talking to customers. This form of communication allowed all ties to come together and everyone stayed on the same page.

471- Organization Development stage# 1

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good day , this is our group presentation, our team leader of our group sent us this:

” Good evening team,

Tonight was probably the most important class in the session. It gave more details regarding the group assignment. Below you will see more

details regarding the group assignment as well as an assignment for class next week.

Project: Use 3 basic approaches to OD based on a contemporary organizational issue of a fortune 500 company.

Our group topic: Walmart

Use critical thinking/consulting approach to come up with an overview of the organization, use SWOT analysis, consider the problems to be addressed, stakeholders, overcome resistance, and a conclusion.

This assignment is a written report (20 pages). Also we need to include a power point presentation that provides an overview of the

written report. Credible sources should be from the following: .edu, .gov, .edu, and peer reviewed scholarly articles.

Everyone should find at least three credible sources and email them to the group no later than this Friday. Try to focus on

social inequalities within the organization. Use your experiences with the CPO’s and the midterm to make use of theories and models.

Once everyone finds their three sources and shares them with the team, we can then move forward with writing the report and breaking down

the power point presentation “

SO the note for Study pool for now “stage #1” is :

– Everyone should find at least three credible sources and email them to the group no later than this Friday. Try to focus on

social inequalities within the organization. Use your experiences with the CPO’s and the midterm to make use of theories and models.

– Credible sources should be from the following: .edu, .gov, .edu, and peer reviewed scholarly articles.

– i am attaching the Mid term word, and one of the CPO Homework , so it can give you a genera idea for stage #2 in the future Home work

What is a Nutrition Program, discussion 2 -1, writing homework help

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Please do a paragraph about this post with this instruction . 

post most have  4 or more  sentences .

 you also have to have a high quality post from a content perspective. This means it also needs to do more than agree with or praise a class mate. If you agree with a classmate, explain why, give an example, share what you learned in the readings, ask questions of each other, etc.

It is stated in the “What is a Nutrition Program” it is any type of dietary program intended to help you reach your goal or control a condition or disease. The program provides examples of the types of foods you should eat regularly and those you should eat in moderation or avoid. A nutrition program can be strict or flexible depending on its main purpose.

Early intervention is the main key to success to prevent chronic long term problems like obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis. The three most important points for a public nutrition program are listed below.

  1. Begin educating children while in school at an early age. Educate healthy eating with parents for their children. While educating keep in mind the ages and cultures.
  2. Explain to the parents that healthy eating is needed for proper growth and development. Educate the parents of the consequences of eating unhealthy. Provide examples of long term conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
  3. Have available literature or brochures for the parents with example of meal plans. Provide picture brochures for the kids to see. Have samples available during your program.

Bringing this information into the nutrition program will help provide a better understanding for parents and their children.

According to the “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and Evaluation Study” listed below are two of the nutritional education community resources they have listed:

  1. Healthy Meals Resource System (http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/): an online tool that facilitates the sharing of State and locally developed nutrition education and materials.
  2. WIC: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants, and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.