dq 1The PATRIOT Act has been controversial. How have civil liberties been affected since 9/11? How have tighter airport security and tapped phone lines benefitted or hindered the fight against terrorism post-9/11? Explain.dq 2The theme in chapter 9 of the textbook is that al-Qaeda can be defeated, but terrorism will go on. Explain if the United States is on track in the next few years to defeat al-Qaeda or not.
It is July 16. A company has a portfolio of stocks worth 0 million. The beta of the portfolio is 1.2. The company would like to use the CME December futures contract on the S&P 500 to change the beta of the portfolio to 0.5 during the period July 16 to November 16. The index…
Michael’s Computers is evaluating proposals from two different factors who will provide receivables financing. Big Fee Factoring will finance the receivables at an APR of 8 percent, discounted, and charges a fee of 4 percent. HighRate Factoring offers an APR of 14% (non-discounted) with fees of 2 percent. The average term of either loan is…
Research candidate political platforms for a federal or local election. Do the candidates emphasize crime reduction to ensure the safety of their constituents? Do the data support concerns about crime, or is the purpose to elicit fear? If you were running for office, what crime- related issues would be your priority and why?
PART IDirections: Answer the following questions. Be sure to cite any sources you use. Please visit the Academic Resource Center for concise guidelines on APA format.What is the 9/11 Commission and what is its role?What weaknesses within the U.S. government system did the 9/11 Commission determine were directly responsible for allowing an attack such as…
Baldwin’s turnover rate for this year is 6.29%. This rate is projected to remain the same next year and no further downsizing will occur from automating. Baldwin plans to spend an additional $500 beyond the extra amount above the $1000 recruiting base it spent this year. The goal of this additional investment is to improve…
1. Profiling involves allowing the physical evidence to reveal to an investigator what behaviors occurred, then thinking about what was intended by the commission of those behaviors. It has been proven time and time again that the majority of investigators are chronically unable to overcome their own perspective when faced with one or more disturbing…
