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Identifying and Managing Risk

Identifying and Managing Risk

In this assignment, you will compare and evaluate risk management techniques from experts in the field. Go to the Ashford University Library and find one article by Dr. James Kallman. Dr. Kallman, an expert in the field of risk management, has written many articles on managing financial risk. Find a second article from another credible author of your choice who also provides recommendations for risk management.

Develop a three-page analysis (excluding the title and reference pages), of the techniques Dr. Kallman has identified for managing risks. In this analysis, compare Dr.Kallman’s techniques to the techniques recommended in the second article you researched. Explain why you agree or disagree with each authors’ recommendations. Describe other factors you believe should be considered in risk management. The assignment should be comprehensive and include specific examples. The paper should be formatted according to APA.
You must cite at least two scholarly sources, in addition to the text, from the Ashford University Library, one being an article by Dr. Kallman. Cite your sources in-text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.

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Reflections; parallels and similarities between Plato and Descartes

1.Discuss the role/challenge/problem that religion played in Plato’s and Descartes’ thought and how and why they dealt with it.
2. The effect that relativism, skepticism and agnosticism played in Plato’s and Descartes’ search for knowledge and truth and certitude.
3. The similarities with Plato’s notion of immortality and Descartes’ Dualism.
4. The important influence of mathematics in both Plato and Descartes regarding the nature of and quality of knowledge and certitude.
5. The parallels/similarities between Plato’s Theory of Forms and Descartes’ Clear and Distinct ideas as they relate to the nature and qualities of Knowledge.
The essay must be between 750-1000 words long. (12 pt. , single space) The title, bibliography, foot notes ,etc are not included in the word count.

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Effective Business English Teaching at University Level: Developing a Student-Centered Curriculum and Teaching Methods

-Should be structured with a front page, dedication if any, abstract, foreword, content by
chapters, conclusions and bibliography;
– formatted according to APA style, using the official university font ‘calibri’.

The aim of this dissertation is to develop a curriculum, not only suitable but also effective, for teaching Business English to students whose English is not native and are studying economics and business. In addition, the teaching EFL/ESP methods shall be reviewed and appropriate Business English teaching methods shall be proposed for the newly developed curriculum.

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Colors, Texturizers and Flavorings

Colors: 
(10pts) (~400 words) Europe often uses natural colors in lieu of the artificial colors that are favored in American food production.  For example, turmeric is used many times instead of Yellow #5.  Read this article for an example, and to discover how some companies are reacting to the public attention following CSPI’s campaign to get the FDA to ban certain artificial dyes.  Next, read this article about cochineal:  http://www.snopes.com/food/ingredient/bugjuice.asp and listen to this story on FD&C food dyes:  http://www.npr.org/2011/03/30/134962888/fda-probes-link-between-food-dyes-kids-behavior The FDA eventually decided not to ban these dyes.  After learning more about natural vs. artificial colors, what is your opinion?  Use examples from the links to support your explanation.

(3pts) Many bioactive compounds are responsible for the variety of colors in plant based foods.  Provide at least three examples of bioactive compounds currently in use to naturally color foods.  Include examples of the foods they are used in.

Texturizers: 
(10pts) (~400 words) Read the Jarvis paper on dried plums.  Summarize the results.  Choose an additive from this list: (xanthan gum, gum arabic, locust bean gum, guar gum, agar agar) and summarize in your own words.  Using examples from these readings, explain your reaction to the use of gums and other texturizers in foods.

(5pts) (~250 words) Listen to this story:  http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/07/10/329767647/from-mcdonalds-to-organic-valley-youre-probably-eating-wood-pulp  Using examples from the story, describe your reaction to the use of cellulose in foods.  What is the purpose of using this additive?  How is this different than the additives in the question above?

Flavorings: 
(7pts) (~300 words) Read this article and watch the 60 minutes segment that follows:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/28/artificial-natural-flavors-givaudan_n_1116081.html  Using examples from the video, summarize the artificial flavor industry. Include your thoughts on artificial flavors.

(5pts) (~250 words) Next, read about castoreum:  http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm Like color additives, natural does not always appeal to people.  How do you feel about the use of castoreum (a natural additive) in foods?
Each response must be thoroughly and thoughtfully answered in order to receive full credit.  Lazy responses will not receive many points.

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Medicine and Health Assignment

1.  How is obesity defined? What is energy balance?
2.  List and briefly describe 5 diseases/conditions that are more common in those who are obese.
3.  What is the Dutch Famine Birth Cohort Study? What was discovered about those who were in the womb during the 2nd or 3rd trimester during World War II?
4.  What does it mean if a gene is epigenetically regulated?  What is the most common type of epigenetic attachment?  What does the author suspect happened in the womb during World War II to explain the cohort’s high rates of obesity?
5.  What are leptin and ghrelin?  How do they affect energy balance?  If someone had a SNP in a gene that coded for one of these proteins, what might the effect be?  How does this differ from epigenetic regulation?
6.  In Chapter 5, the author highlights a child name Paradorn.  Based on information in chapter 5, list and describe three scenarios that may explain his obesity.
7. At the beginning of chapter 5, the author discusses the hypothesis that your mother’s behavior and stress during pregnancy may be at least partially responsible for your current weight status.  How do you feel about that?  Do you tend to agree or disagree?  Which do you feel has more of an impact on your weight: genetic heritage or behavior and environment?

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Food Ingredients and Food Additives

Find a food label that contains at least two additives that will help you to answer the following questions. This website from the Center for Science in the Public Interest will be helpful for many of the additives. 

https://cspinet.org/eating-healthy/chemical-cuisine

1. Take a picture of the label or type the ingredients.  If it is not obvious, share what the food is.  Be sure that your label includes non-nutritive additives.  You may use more than one label in order to answer all the questions without duplicating additives.

2. Identify a texture additive from your label.  Do some light research and summarize what is known about this additive. Identify whether or not it is safe, whether or not it is natural, and what foods it is typically used in.

3. Identify a flavor or color additive from your label.  Do some light research and summarize what is known about this additive.  Is it safe? Is it natural?  What foods is it typically used in?

4. Identify a nutritive additive.  Again, do some light research and explain why this nutrient was added in.  Is it an example of enrichment or fortification?  If it is enrichment, what would be the consequences of a deficiency in this nutrient?  If it is fortification, why are consumers and/or manufacturers concerned with ‘extra’ in this food?

 

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Obesity Genetics

 Thoroughly answer the following questions for this online discussion.  Your initial post (worth 20pts) must be composed in full sentences, be grammar and spell checked and be 400-500 words in length. The purpose of this discussion is to further explore the expanding field of obesity genetics.

To begin, perform an internet search for ‘obesity genes’.  Choose a topic from a media outlet.  For example, CNN and BBC.  The internet article cannot be more than 5 years old, and the title, author and URL must be included in your post.  Additionally, each post should be unique.  Answer all the numbered prompts in paragraph format using your own words and following all instructions to earn full credit.

1.  Summarize your article and explain how your article seeks to either explain obesity or add to the current knowledge about obesity with genes.
2.  What kind of genetic regulation is discussed in your article?
3.  Are there any remedies, therapies or solutions for obesity that are suggested?
4.  What is your overall impression of your article?  Is it biased in any way? How does it fit it to the obesity epidemic in our society? How much of an impact do you think the research covered in your article will have on the field of obesity research?

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The future policies and practices of contract administration as a result of health care mandates under the Affordable Care Act.

The future policies and practices of contract administration as a result of health care mandates under the Affordable Care Act.

The purpose of the post seminar paper is to give the student an opportunity to explore one of the current areas in government and politics that may affect contractors, contract management, the sovereign and/or the private industry.

Books for the paper reference

Quentin W. Fleming & Joel M. Koppelman, Earned Value Project Management, Project Management Institute, 2014. ISBN 978-1935-8908-2.

Tom Kendrick, Results Without Authority, American Management Association, New York, 2006. ISBN-13: 978-0-8144-7343-6.

Peter S. Cole, How To Evaluate And Negotiate Government Contracts, Management Concepts, Vienna, 2001. ISBN 1-56726-094-2.

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Communications and Media

1. Why do you think the question of media’s effects on children has been such a continually big concern among researchers? Is this a useful focus? Why or why not?

2. In addition, point to examples from international media or media from other countries that affirm your view on how children’s advertising or children’s media products can affect children in global media.