Author: chris

Should the Internet be censored by the government?

Prompt 1: Childhood obesity is growing at an increasing rate.  Should fatty foods, such as potato chips, cookies, and soft drinks, be banned from elementary school?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against banning fatty foods from elementary school.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

 

  1. First step in developing a speech is prewriting.  Decide whether you agree or disagree to ban fatty foods from elementary school.

 

  1. Next, make a list of as many reasons why you agree or disagree to ban fatty foods from elementary school.

 

  1. Then try to see if any of those reasons can be grouped together.  Using the numbers (1), (2), and (3), number those reasons according to where they should appear in the body paragraphs.  For example, group (1) would appear in the first body paragraph, group (2) would appear in the second body paragraph, and group (3) would appear in the third body paragraph.

 

  1. Create an outline using the model below.  You will skip the introduction and conclusion sections and will return to them in later modules.  Focus on the body section for now.

 

  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Reason #1
  4. Supportive example #1
  5. Supportive example #2
  6. Reason #2
  7. Supportive example #1
  8. Supportive example #2
  9. Reason #3
  10. Supportive example #1
  11. Supportive example #2

III. Conclusion

You will turn in the outline

Prompt 2: Childhood obesity is growing at an increasing rate.  Should fatty foods, such as potato chips, cookies, and soft drinks, be banned from elementary school?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against banning fatty foods from elementary school.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

 

  1. Continuing from Module 1 Homework Assignment, take out your outline and reread your position and reasons.

 

  1. Based on your outline, write a thesis statement.  Your thesis statement should state the reason why you ultimately chose your position.

 

  1. You will now construct an introductory paragraph by using the model below:
  2. Introduction
  3. Attention Getting: opening line that attracts the audience’s attention
  4. Supply any interesting background information that will make the audience better understand the issue and why it is important
  5. Thesis statement: State your position and why you chose your position

 

  1. You will turn in the introductory paragraph (in paragraph form, not outline form).

 

Prompt3: Childhood obesity is growing at an increasing rate.  Should fatty foods, such as potato chips, cookies, and soft drinks, be banned from elementary school?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against banning fatty foods from elementary school.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

  1. Continuing from Modules 1 and 2 Homework Assignments, take out your outline and introductory paragraph and reread them.
  2. Using your outline, write the 3 body paragraphs of your speech and the conclusion.  Include as much reasoning behind your position as possible.  Make sure that you transition between sentences and paragraphs.
  3. You will turn in your complete speech (introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion).  Make sure that it is in one document (one attachment).

 

 

Prompt 4 The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

  1. First step in developing a speech is prewriting.  Decide whether you agree or disagree to have the government censor the Internet.
  2. Next, make a list of as many reasons why you agree or disagree to have the government censor the Internet.
  3. Then try to see if any of those reasons can be grouped together.  Using the numbers (1), (2), and (3), number those reasons according to where they should appear in the body paragraphs.  For example, group (1) would appear in the first body paragraph, group (2) would appear in the second body paragraph, and group (3) would appear in the third body paragraph.
  4. Create an outline using the model below.  You will skip the introduction and conclusion sections and will return to them in later modules.  Focus on the body section for now.

 

  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Reason #1
  4. Supportive example #1
  5. Supportive example #2
  6. Reason #2
  7. Supportive example #1
  8. Supportive example #2
  9. Reason #3
  10. Supportive example #1
  11. Supportive example #2

III. Conclusion

  1. You will turn in the outline.

Prompt 5 The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

  1. Continuing from Module 5 Homework Assignment, take out your outline and reread your position and reasons.
  2. Based on your outline, write a thesis statement.  Your thesis statement should state the reason why you ultimately chose your position.
  3. You will now construct an introductory paragraph by using the model below:
  4. Introduction
  5. Attention Getting: opening line that attracts the audience’s attention
  6. Supply any interesting background information that will make the audience better understand the issue and why it is important
  7. Thesis statement: State your position and why you chose your position
  8. You will turn in the introductory paragraph (in paragraph form, not outline form).

Prompt 6: The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

  1. Continuing from Modules 5 and 6 Homework Assignments, take out your outline and introductory paragraph and reread them.
  2. Using your outline, write the 3 body paragraphs of your speech and the conclusion.  Include as much reasoning behind your position as possible.  Make sure that you transition between sentences and paragraphs.
  3. You will turn in your complete speech (introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion).  Make sure that it is in one document (one attachment).

 

Prompt 7: The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

Describe the elements of solar geometry so we can calculate the position of the Sun at any time of the day, at any location on Earth.

you will write a report that considers:

1 Heat transmission through building elements such as walls, ceilings, floors.

2 Describe the elements of solar geometry so we can calculate the position of the Sun at any time of the day, at any location on Earth.

3 Show how knowledge of solar radiation can be used to calculate heat transfer through building surfaces. Consider the role of thermal radiation where appropriate.

4 Report on how solar loads vary with the diurnal cycle.

5 Heat transmission through windows.

 

What is the difference between the end point and equivalence point in a titration?

1-What is the difference between the end point and equivalence point in a titration? How can you tell them apart?

 

2- If you have 15 mL of 2 M HCl, how many moles are present in solution?

 

3-Student 1 is titrating NaOH into HCl, the student pours 10.00 mL of 2 M HCl into an erlenmeyer flask and adds 2 drops of phenolphthalein indicator and 15 mL of deionized water. The student places the burette with NaOH inside of it above the acid solution and records that there are 30 mL of 1 M NaOH in the burette. The student turns the stopcock to begin the titration. The solution in the flask turns pink and the student stops the titration. The student records that the volume of 1 M NaOH is now at 9 mL. How many moles of HCl were there? How many moles of NaOH were added to the flask during the titration? What is the experimental molar ratio of NaOH:HCl? What is the theoretical ratio? What is the percent error?

Why do lower transaction costs make a market more efficient?

 

Short Answer Questions: You should be able to answer these in a sentence or two (Limit explanations to half page maximum). Questions are worth 5 points each.

 

  1. Why do lower transaction costs make a market more efficient?

 

  1. If a firm’s ROE is less than the required return, what will happen to net present value of the growth opportunities (NPVGO)?

 

PROBLEMS:

For all problems, show you work and highlight your answer. Numbers in ( ) indicate how many points each item is worth. No credit will be given on problems without supporting work, even if the final answer is correct.  Unless stated otherwise, interest is compounded annually and payments occur at the end of the period.  Face value for bonds is $1000.

 

  1. (10) You have the following financial needs: At the end of year 5, you need $6000; at the end of years 6 and 7, you need $4000 (each year); at the end of year 8, you need $3000. You plan to set aside equal annual payments (at the end of) each year for the next 4 years to provide for your needs.  If the interest rate is 6%, how much do you set aside each year?

 

  1. (5) Faraday issued preferred stock with a $4.80 dividend per year.    If you buy the stock for $60, what is your return?

 

  1. (10) Five years ago, Acme issued 15-year bonds at par.  The bonds have a coupon rate of 7.6% with coupons paid semiannually.  They currently trade at $1151.50 per bond.
  2. a)Find the yield to maturity on the bonds.
  3. b)Acme wants to issue more debt.  They are considering 10-year bonds.  What coupon rate will the new bonds have if the added debt does not change the chance that Acme will default? Explain.

 

  1. (10) Gif Energy expects to have earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14 next year.  They have a retention rate of 26% and their return on equity (ROE) is 15.2%.  If the investors’ required return (cost of capital) is 6.6%, find the current stock price.

 

  1. (10) Hunt Inc. just paid a dividend of $2.60.  They expect dividends to grow at 25% for the next 2 years.  After year 2, the firm will have a retention rate of 20%.  The ROE will remain at 40%. If the required return is 17%, find the current price

 

  1. (10) Calculate the payback and profitability index. The maximum payback period is 2 years and the cost of capital is 12%.

 

Project Time 0 1 2 3
Fun Time -1000 950 400 -225
Clock Works -500 550 0 0
Bug Hugs -1100 500 500 500

 

  1. If the projects are independent, which one(s) do you select? Why?
  2. If they are mutually exclusive, which one would you prefer? Why?

 

  1. (14)Top Inc. is interested in developing a new toy.  The toys will sell for $25 each and they plan to sell 10 million toys at the end of each year for 4 years.  Variable costs are $20 per toy; fixed costs are $10,000,000 per year.  The interest expense is $3,000,000 per year.  The project requires an additional machine that costs $120,000,000 to be depreciated to a zero book value on a straight‑line basis over 4 years.  The machine has a salvage value of $20,000,000. The tax rate is 40%.  The initial investment in net working capital is $5,000,000.  No additional net working capital is needed for the project and no net working capital will be returned.  The variable and fixed costs do not include the depreciation and the interest expenses.  There is no horizon value.
  2. If the cost of capital is 8%, find the net present value.
  3. Find the internal rate of return.
  4. Do you accept the project? Explain.

 

  1. (15) You are forecasting the balance sheet and income statement for Sand Blaster for Y1.  You use the Y0 statements and the following assumptions:  Sales grow by 25%; cost of goods sold and SG&A keep the same relationship to sales.  Depreciation expense grows by $400,000.  Long-term debt has a 7% interest rate.  The firm wants to maintain the same cash balance; accruals will not change; accounts receivable turnover and inventory turnover will remain the same.  Accounts payable turnover will decrease by 2%.  The firm has excess capacity, will not issue stock and will pay a constant dividend (in dollars).  Assume there are 365 days in a year. Calculate the additional funds needed.

 

SAND BLASTER: INCOME STATEMENT (M$)

Fiscal Year Ending Y0 Y1
Sales                   190.00  
Cost of Goods Sold                   122.00  
SG&A                      50.00  
Depreciation                        3.00  
Earnings Before Interest & Tax (EBIT)                      15.00  
Interest Expense 7.00  
Earnings Before Tax                      8.00  
Taxes (40%)                        3.20  
Net Income                        4.80  
Dividends                        3.80  

 

SAND BLASTER: BALANCE SHEET (M$)

Fiscal Year Ending Y0 Y1
Cash 50  
Accounts Receivable 80  
Inventories 150  
Net Fixed Assets 960  
TOTAL ASSETS 1,240  
Accruals 20  
Accounts Payable 90  
Long Term Debt 100  
Common Stock 180  
Retained Earnings 850  
Total Liability & Equity 1,240  

 

Describe at least two theories that apply to the information presented in video.

1.Describe at least two theories that apply to the information presented in video; use terms and concepts introduced in the textbook, (e.g., What are the issues and the conclusions?); 2. What is the most critical information communicated in the video?, What is the evidence (offer examples)?; 3. Reflect on your thoughts and feelings while viewing the video and indicate which values and assumptions conflict with your own. Use descriptive language only, what you actually saw/heard.

Why did it take so long for a stable democratic regime to take hold in France?

You are preparing a brochure for American visitors to France. Your purpose is to increase knowledge of history in order to strengthen the bridges between the two long-term friends. Answer each of the following questions, citing historical events and details.

 

  1. Why did it take so long for a stable democratic regime to take hold in France?
  2. How did de Gaulle’s changes to the country’s institution and social, political, and economic processes contribute to the creation of an effective industrial state?
  3. What is the impact of the French influential elite whose roots lie in the bureaucracy?
  4. Discuss what France’s recent foreign policy says about its character as a nation.

Discuss the different approaches historians have used to understand the origins of Indian-Aryan civilization.

 

Please view the film, the story of India, Part 1 “Beginnings” , Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DHhPvbaV68  and read Edwin Bryant, Myths of Origin: Europe and the Aryan Homeland Quest.” in The Quest for the Origins of Vedic Culture: the indo-Artan Migration Debate(see attatched flie, page 13-42)

 

 

And discuss: in his chapter, Bryant discuss the different approaches historians have used to understand the origins of Indian-Aryan civilization. Using examples from his work, discuss to rple of different texts in this debate( e.g. Old Testament). Compare to the sotry related in the film, The story of India, Part 1′ Beginnings’

How important was espionage to the war efforts of the major participants in the Second World War?

 

The German-Soviet War

Some historians have described the war on the Eastern Front as a race war. Agree or Disagree with that assessment and explain why.

 

 

The American Home Front

How did the average American experiance World War II. How did the home front experience of Americans differ from that of the other major participants?

 

 

Spies

How important was espionage to the war efforts of the major participants in the Second World War?

DIscuss the North Africa Campaign waged by Nazi Germany.

 

Point Luck

After Pearl Harbor, Japan went on a rampage throughout the Pacific. By the end of the summer, much of their Carrier Fleet was in ruins and the United States had gone on the offensive in the Solomon Islands. Explain this rapid turnaround in fortunes?

 

 

Rommel in the Desert

Assess the North Africa Campaign waged by Nazi Germany. Was it a wasted opportunity or a waste of resources better spent against the Soviets?

 

 

Stalingrad

Why was Stalingrad the key turning point of the Second World War in Europe?

Why was Stalingrad the key turning point of the Second World War in Europe?

 

Point Luck

After Pearl Harbor, Japan went on a rampage throughout the Pacific. By the end of the summer, much of their Carrier Fleet was in ruins and the United States had gone on the offensive in the Solomon Islands. Explain this rapid turnaround in fortunes?

 

 

Rommel in the Desert

Assess the North Africa Campaign waged by Nazi Germany. Was it a wasted opportunity or a waste of resources better spent against the Soviets?

 

 

Stalingrad

Why was Stalingrad the key turning point of the Second World War in Europe?