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“The settling of the American West,”

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“The settling of the American West,” according to an eminent contemporary historian, “has been perceived as a series of quaint, violent, and romantic adventures of rugged individuals pushing across the continent. But in fact, the history of that region from 1850 to 1900 can be best understood as an economic and cultural conquest.” Meditate on this assertion by comparing Frederick Jackson Turner’s frontier thesis to the lived experiences of Mormons, Mexican-Americans, and Native Americans in the West. Do you agree more with Turner or the eminent historian? Why?

 

Entire EULA before clicking “agree” or “accept,”

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Have you ever read the entire EULA before clicking “agree” or “accept,” or otherwise entering into the contract that it is? It’s unlikely that anyone always reads them in full. Even if you do, which you should, it is almost a certainty that you do not fully understand the terms, language, and its legal implications.
Identify one EULA that you have entered into. We are each parties to many of them, whether from an application, mobile app, software or hardware (printers, for example, include EULAs). In your Initial Post, describe the EULA or provide a link to it (many are quite long, so copy-paste may burden the Discussion), making sure that others can access it for review. Discuss at least two terms or clauses in the contract that are vague, and give at least two possible interpretations of each. How might the interpretations favor the manufacturer/vendor/owner of the product or service covered under the EULA? How might they favor you as the consumer?

 

 

“Harrison Bergeron,” “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,”

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After carefully considering our initial discussions about “Harrison Bergeron,” “The Ones Who
Walk Away from Omelas,” “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World,” and “A Very Old
Man with Enormous Wings” and “The Lottery,” please use the prompt below to plan, draft,
revise and edit a short critical essay (4-6 pages, typed, double-spaced, and carefully proofread)
that offers a clear discussion of the topic. Please remember to use specific textual illustrations
(while avoiding over-use of plot summary) to support the controlling idea of your writing.

 

 

The federal budget is “mandatory spending,”

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If more than 60 percent of the federal budget is “mandatory spending,” what is left to cut? What economic goals do categories of mandatory spending support? What programs should be abolished or cut? Should any programs be expanded? If so, identify which ones and explain why they should be expanded.ief agencies such as the Red Cross?
In recent years, the American armed forces have been called on to perform duties that are more humanitarian than militaristic, providing support after the Fukushima disaster, in addition to funds for drought victimes in Ethiopia, COVID-19 vaccinations to countries who could not afford them, Ebola patients in West Africa, and earthquake victimes in Nepal. Do we have an obligation to assist other countries experiencing a crisis, or should that be left to private relief agencies such as the Red Cross?

“Thinking Sex: Notes for a Radical Theory of the Politics of Sexuality,”

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In her essay “Thinking Sex: Notes for a Radical Theory of the Politics of Sexuality,” Gayle Rubin
develops a theory of sexuality. Select and describe THREE elements, concepts, or analyses of
her theory that you think are the most important. Make sure to explain why you have chosen these
specific elements.

 

Federal budget is “mandatory spending,”

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If more than 60 percent of the federal budget is “mandatory spending,” what is left to cut? What economic goals do categories of mandatory spending support? What programs should be abolished or cut? Should any programs be expanded? If so, identify which ones and explain why they should be expanded.ief agencies such as the Red Cross?
In recent years, the American armed forces have been called on to perform duties that are more humanitarian than militaristic, providing support after the Fukushima disaster, in addition to funds for drought victimes in Ethiopia, COVID-19 vaccinations to countries who could not afford them, Ebola patients in West Africa, and earthquake victimes in Nepal. Do we have an obligation to assist other countries experiencing a crisis, or should that be left to private relief agencies such as the Red Cross?

In “Automation,”

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In “Automation,” Adam Greenfield argues that automation will have a significant impact on labor. In the most extreme circumstances, automation
technologies will eliminate human workers. However, Greenfield argues that we should understand automation to also include those technologies that more
simply reduce the need for workers. In such a context, workers will be asked to do more, for lower wages, under more precarious conditions, at a higher pace.
Discuss in detail Greenfield’s argument defending the claim that automation will make work and working conditions worse. Use examples from the real world
to exemplify Greenfield’s argument.

In “Automation,”

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In “Automation,” Adam Greenfield argues that automation will have a significant impact on labor. In the most extreme circumstances, automation
technologies will eliminate human workers. However, Greenfield argues that we should understand automation to also include those technologies that more
simply reduce the need for workers. In such a context, workers will be asked to do more, for lower wages, under more precarious conditions, at a higher pace.
Discuss in detail Greenfield’s argument defending the claim that automation will make work and working conditions worse. Use examples from the real world
to exemplify Greenfield’s argument.

The “CSI effect,”

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Explain the “CSI effect,” and how it does and does not affect court operations and court actors.
What are the characteristics of courthouse shootings, and what are the differences between courthouse violence that is targeted and nontargeted?
What are the possible consequences of delay in the courts, and what are some possible solutions to this problem?
Should plea bargaining and courtroom cameras be kept or barred from our legal system? Why or why not?
In what ways does Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) hold promise for reducing the current avalanche of lawsuits?

 

Telehealth Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice,”

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Telehealth Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice,” and Luxton, et al. (2011), “mHealth for Mental Health: Integrating Smartphone Technology in Behavioral Healthcare” articles.

Assess the evidence-based practices implemented in this case study. In your paper, include the following.

Explain the connection between each theoretical orientation used by Dr. Bank’s and the interventions utilized in the case.
Describe the concept of dialectical behavior therapy, being sure to include the six main points of this type of treatment.
Explain Dr. Banks’s primary goal during the pre-treatment stage and how Dr. Banks related this to Karen in her initial therapy sessions.
Describe the two formats that Dr. Banks told Karen would be part of her treatment program.
Describe the focus of the second and third stages of treatment.
Assume the role of a consulting clinical or counseling psychologist on this case, and recommend at least one technology-based e-therapy tool that would be useful. Explain liability issues related to delivering e-therapy consultation, supporting your response with information from the Miller (2006), “Telehealth Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice” article.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment interventions implemented by Dr. Banks supporting your statements with information from the case and two to three peer-reviewed articles from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library, in addition to those required for this week.
Recommend three additional treatment interventions that would be appropriate in this case. Use information from the Sneed, Fertuck, Kanellopoulos, and Culang-Reinlieb (2012), “Borderline Personality Disorder” article to help support your recommendations. Justify your selections with information from the case.