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What are the three main reasons why urbanization was limited between 1949 and 1980 in China?  What specific tasks did the Chinese government perform regarding urban planning during this period?  Has the urbanization movement in China been balanced regionally?  Why or why not?  What are some challenges that the Chinese government face regarding sustainable development?  What options are available to the Chinese government as it relates to urban planning techniques?  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. 

Decision support systems were first designed and implemented in the corporate world to support business management. The integration of support systems into health care organizations brings a sharpened analysis capacity to data warehousing and data mining. This refined data analysis capability can lead to improved patient care and diagnoses through evaluation of various symptoms, prediction of certain drug interaction outcomes, and much more.In this Discussion, you explore the use of clinical decision support systems and consider their value in assisting advanced practice nurses in making informed decisions and providing quality health care.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you: ( Refer to Review Question 8 located at the end of Chapter 3 for criteria 1-3. Select two (2) editorials / essays / columns (by staff or freelance writers) on a current issue of public policy from two (2) different publications (large metropolitan or national newspaper such as  or the  or national magazines such as .)( Refer to Demonstration Exercise 1 located at the end of Chapter 3 for criteria 4-6. Examine Box 3.0 – Conducting a Stakeholder Analysis. Choose one of the following policy issues in the U.S. gun control, illegal drugs, medical insurance fraud, and environmental protection of waterways, job creation, affordable health care, or Medicare.)Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:BOX 3.0 

   In a 2- to 3-page Word document, write a report looking for similarities and differences between religious buildings: A Greek temple, a Roman temple, an Early Christian church, and a Byzantine church. Follow these instructions to complete the assignment::  Use the Internet to find additional material about the structures you have chosen, so that your comparisons and contrasts can be more complete. Be sure to list citations for any information you find and utilize.: Take the information you’ve gathered and provide detailed explanations of exactly what these similarities are as well as what differences you find. In looking at the locations for these structures, as well as their uses, explain what some religious, historical, and geographic reasons could be for their similarities. These should also be written in paragraph form.

Unit II Article Critique From the CSU Online Library, choose an article within either the ABI/Inform Complete database or the Business Source Complete database on the topic of the ethics of drug testing in the employment setting. After reading the article, write a 500-word paper by addressing each of the following:  Briefly introduce and summarize the article.  Do the author’s arguments support his or her main point?  What evidence supports the main point?  What were the roles involved in the article?  How could the topic of this article apply to your personal or professional life?  How could the topic apply to an organization you have observed?  What conclusions can you draw about the ethical issues facing business leaders?  How would you explain the role of leadership in corporate culture, leadership styles, and how they affect ethical decision making?  What is your opinion of the article?  Are there any inherent unethical practices with drug testing, though it is technically legal? The Unit II Article Critique should be at least 500 words in length, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font. 

Select a quoted property company or a Real Estate investment trust in which to invest £10,000. Prepare a report of up to 1000 words to describe the reasons for the proposed investment.

Your work must address the following assessment criteria:

1. Demonstration of an understanding of the differences between these investment vehicles and illustration as to how the success or otherwise of REITS, since their introduction, has affected your decision.

2. Outline current affairs and news particular to your chosen investment that has affected your decision as well as how the current performance of the property market in the UK and Europe has affected your decision.

3. Outline how ethical considerations have been incorporated into the company and how this has impacted your decision, or not.

Explain some of the technological advancements within your chosen field of criminal justice. Beginning with the early 1900\’s and ending with today, describe the technological advances that have occurred (e.g. patrol cars, electronic surveillance, GPS tracking, body cameras, diversionary programs, etc.) and how they have helped/hurt the work that criminal justice professionals do. Support your research with a 2-3 page paper with APA formatted citations.Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the for specific due dates.

Figures and beliefs of Greek mythology (including deities) can be identified in many types of Greek art. Cite important examples and explain their significance. Representations of humans in ancient Greek sculpture evolved from static, conventionalized forms to more naturalistic and expressionistic figures. How can we see this progression in examples from different periods? While it is true the Romans were great copiers of the art and architecture of Greek art, they were also inventive and innovative in a number of areas. Cite at least four examples of where the Romans displayed originality in art and architecture and explain specifically how this originality was shown. Discuss the areas in which, you feel, they displayed the most originality, and explain what factors were present in their culture to foster such originality.Iconic and narrative images are significant types of early Christian representations. Identify examples of storytelling and symbolism in painted, carved, or mosaic Christian works. Byzantine conventions of representation differ significantly from Jewish and other Christian traditions. Identify contrasting examples that illustrate these differences for the presentation of human figures. What do those characteristic differences reflect for each faith practice?

Write a700-word Cybercrime Prevention Guide for an organization you select based on a cybercrime which may affect it. Include the following in the Cybercrime Prevention Guide:  Prepare a 4-5-slideMicrosoftPowerPoint presentation to accompany your Cybercrime Prevention Guide. Instuctor Notes for the PPT 3-4 Refences for both MS Word and PPT Format your paper and Microsoft PowerPoint presentation consistent with APA guidelines. 

Police FunctionsResearch the major functions of the police and briefly describe the purposes and techniques of these police functions:Looking at job descriptions from a police department would be helpful. You might also try contacting a police department\’s public relations officer.