...Running Head: Case Study #2 1 Case Study #2 pertaining to Mitsui Fudosan vs. County of Los Angeles. Leif Martinoff UCLA Extension Mitsui Fudosan vs. County of Los Angeles 2 Abstract Mitsui Fudosan enacted a redevelopment plan in Downtown Los Angeles in the Central Business district area. Given that for every 1 square foot of parcel land, up to 6 square feet could be built. Essentially this math dictates a 6 story building could be built. At the time, it was Mitsui’s understanding that they could exceed this level by transferring development rights (TDR’s) from other projects or other land owners. Mitsui Fudosan did just that to build bigger and ended up buying up to an additional 490,338 of square feet “rights” valued at $8,209,000. Mitsui Fudosan vs. County of Los Angeles 3 Introduction The subject property is located in the Downtown Los Angeles area known as the Central Business District. Mitsui Fudosan, a development company sought to expand the footprint of one of its projects by building up since it was limited to the parcel area. In order to exceed their allowable building footprint, Mitsui bought “air rights to build higher and more stories. These are legally called Transfer Development Rights also known as TDR’s. Mitsui Fudosan ended up spending more than eight million dollars for almost five hundred thousand square feet of additional building space. What evolved the following...
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...Title: “Every attempt to know the world rests on a set of assumptions that cannot be tested.”Examine this proposition in relation to two areas of knowledge. “Don't count your chickens before they hatch”. This idiom is a warning that man should not assume that something would impend and plan accordingly, for it might get foiled due to some unfortunate circumstance. The idiom portrays the nature of assumptions, that it cannot be ascertained. The proposition given revolves around the aspect of how there is an existence of limitations or assumptions when attempting to widen the scope of knowledge. Assumptions can be defined as a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof. In light of the definition, it is observed that assumptions cannot be tested to procure empirical knowledge hence they are assumed to remain true or perhaps not true in some cases. But, what is this knowledge? It is the association with facts, truths, or principles as from study or investigation. If knowledge is in conjunction with empirical truths, then do assumptions barricade the deepening of our knowledge since they are omnipresent and cannot be tested? This definition lends information that an attempt to know the world requires reasoning and a logical understanding without which it is hard to establish truths and facts. However, since any form of reasoning is based on a set of assumptions then in view of the above discussion, truths can never be produced. Hence, truth could in...
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...SHOULD TEACHER PAY BE TIED TO STUDENT PERFORMANCE? Akkuzu, N. (2014). The Role of Different Types of Feedback in the Reciprocal Interaction of Teaching Performance and Self-efficacy Belief. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 39(3). Retrieved from http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ In this article, the purpose of this study was to explore the role of feedback based on self-efficacy belief sources in the reciprocal interaction of teaching performance and self-efficacy beliefs. A single case study design was employed to address and began to bridge the gap in our understanding of the relationship between feedback, self-efficacy belief and teaching performance. The data for this study were collected in the form of semi-structured interviews from 6 volunteer 5th-grade chemistry student teachers. The data was analyzed based on an inductive analytical approach. The results indicated that different types of feedback based on self-efficacy belief sources directly affected the student teachers' self-efficacy beliefs and teaching performance. It may be concluded that different types of feedback provided key paths for student teachers to better understand their own developing teaching performance and that of other teachers. I agree with Akkuzu’s with the role of different types of feedback in the reciprocal interaction of teaching performance and self-efficacy belief. Because, due to the data that was analyzed based on an inductive analytical approach...
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...Throughout history, the evolution of humankind has been observed to thrive off of the idea of social structure to develop an existence of logic that invents controversial topics. This trend could be traced back as far as the Renaissance in relation to artists vs. artisans, or the uprising of mass movements pertaining to equality in recent decades, and especially in current events where anyone and everyone is concerned with whether or not, “You can’t sit with us.” –Mean Girls (2003) There has always been a line drawn in the multi-faceted socio-political realm, on to the linear plane that is life. But the visibility is nothing shy of vague. Paul Goldberger, an architecture critic for the New Yorker, published the book: “Why Architecture Matters”...
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...School Choice: Private vs. Public Schools School choice is a hot topic concerning education, especially when it comes to public vs. private schools. How parents choose to educate their children is highly debated, though there are several advantages and disadvantages of the two. Therefore it is very important that both options be explored and the choice must be based on what is right for each particular child. Topics to research include tuition fees, admission protocol, academic curriculum, test scores, and teacher qualifications. Let’s take a look at several factors that may direct your decision in the right path. Fortunately, enrolling a child into a public school does not include tuition fees. Public schools are funded through federal, state and local taxes. When employed residents of a city pay taxes, they are providing the expenses needed to fund children’s education and costs of public schools in their community. Leaving the only sensible option, to take advantage of the money already invested into the school system through taxes and make use of it towards your child’s education. Though this is not the case with private schools, parents are responsible for public school tax, along with additional tuition fees charged for enrollment by their independent school of choice. Private schools do not receive tax revenues, but instead are funded through tuition, fundraising, donations and private grants. According to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS),...
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...Nature vs. Nurture: What are the reasons behind the development of human behavior? Laquinta Gantt Baker College English 102: Composition II Melissa Rigney May 4, 2012 Nature vs. Nurture Theory: What are the reasons behind the development of human behavior? Throughout history, research has attempted to determine if an individual’s personality, behaviors and intelligence are shaped by genetics or the environment, which formed the nature versus nurture theory. The nature versus nurture debate is about the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities (“nature”) versus personal experiences ("nurture") in determining individual differences in physical and behavioral traits. There have been many theories formulated to explain why humans behave the way they do. Explanations vary from demonology to magnetic fluids controlling people's behaviors. Toby Epstein Jayaratne’s article entitled “The Perennial Debate: Nature, Nurture, or Choice? Black and white Americans’ explanation for individual differences” attempts to persuade readers that choice is just as an influential factor as genetics or the environment by examining a group of black and white Americans to determine which of the three factors are most responsible for their differences. The author argues that in order to account for a person’s behavior, their explanation or beliefs about what causes them is very influential in determining the behaviors they exude. To provide evidence for his topic...
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...Course Title: Cryptography Section 1-1 Topic: Introduction To Cryptography Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability and Authentication How companies use cryptography How penetration testers can also use cryptography Tools, Techniques and Attacks Academics discusses history of encryption. Academics simply encrypt or hash, why aren't people using hashing more? Professional is just, encrypt or not, hash or just verify Section 1-2 Topic: Key Concepts of Cryptography: PKIS & Encryption Learning Objectives: Cryptography is one of the most underrated courses of study in the industry. Of those who do study it, issues with comprehension tend to hinder individual mastery. By taking this course, learners will finally be able to grasp all the critical concepts, theories and practices associated with Cryptography. This Cryptography presentation discusses and demonstrates the key concepts of Cryptography from attacks, PKIs and Encryption in detail. You’ll learn about the difference between public and private keys and about the similarities and differences between symmetry & asymmetry. We’ll also discuss the concept of integrity and confidentiality and their relationships to/with protocols. This Cryptography course will help you master the basics of Cryptography as you begin to develop the discipline needed to become an accomplished pen tester. Keys and Principles 1. Keys 1a. Symmetric - also referred to as same keys, private key, symmetric key - same (confidentially) ...
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...framework for the movement of Open education in the USA. Open classrooms very popular in the 1970s. Examples: In Denmark: Bernadotteskolen in Hellerup in UK: Summerhill School. Also the Montessori schools. See timeline and influence of humanistic education principles http://www.playmountain.org/philo_timeline.htm Purpose of humanistic education: provide foundation for personal growth + development towards life-long learning in a self-directed manner and selfactualisation (De Carvalho 1991). Rogers (1959): the role of humanistic teachers is to organise the classrooms so that students will “wish to learn, want to grow, seek to find out, hope to master, and desire to create”. Open classrooms: humanistic education ideology taken into the classroom vs. traditional classrooms Traditional classroom Teacher-centred (teachers responsible for the learning) Teacher tell students what to do Fixed curriculum and no connection between the subjects Open classroom Student centred and student self-directed +independent+responsible Teacher=facilitator Students free to choose what to study + integration of subjects across the curriculum Material for study fixed Students can use a variety of learning materials Students work alone Students work alone or in groups (cooperative learning) Focus on grades + standardised tests Grades and tests not important: evaluation in terms of meaningfulness to student Students learn facts (rote learning) and to Students learn to learn + reflective reproduce facts thinking...
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...March 25, 2012 Compulsory Education Should be Eliminated Compulsory education has a long-standing history in the United States. Many people in our society, especially public school teachers, administrators, and education association officials, believe it should remain in place. However, many parents and students would agree that forcing students to attend school, especially poorly run public schools, creates more problems than it is worth. It costs our state and its taxpayers billions of dollars each year, and many critics claim that students graduate unprepared for higher education and employment. For these, and several other reasons, compulsory education laws should be repealed, and compulsory education should be banned. The history of compulsory education dates back to the colonization of North America; in 1642 the Massachusetts Bay Colony had a compulsory literacy law for all children. If parents weren’t providing the “proper” education, colony officials could remove the children and assign them as apprentices to state-appointees (Rothbard, Compulsory Education in the United States section, ¶ 2). After the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts again started the country in the direction of compulsory education by including it in the state constitution. In 1789, compulsory school attendance was law in Massachusetts. The state of Connecticut followed suit in 1805, and in 1842 expanded the law by requiring all children under the age of 15 who had jobs to attend...
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...Knowledge vs. Ignorance In fahrenheit 451 struggle revolves around the tension between knowledge and ignorance. Firemen destroy knowledge of all forms, books in perticlar. This doesn’t stop Montag though. He is given many struggles because he wants to learn. I feel like this is somewhat relevant to nowadays society. We faced with those who want to be knowledged but majority has turned to substance and have become consumed in it. Society in fahrenheit 451 is very similar to today’s society. The education system is at a falling point and ignorance is growing. What though should become more important substance or knowledge and growing to a person. Ignorance vs. knowledge is a very apparent theme in the Book “Fahrenheit 451". It is expressed subtly throughout the novel enough to make it apperent that the author, Ray Bradbury, wants you to understand the importance. The theme is expressed by characters of both sides, ignorant and knowledged. "Number one, as I said, quality of information. Number two: leisure to digest it. Number three: the right to carry out actions based on what we learn from the interaction in the first two." (81, part 2). This quotes is from later in the book, but it states how Faber used knowledge to his advantage compared to the rest of society. Many more quotes occur from Faber like this. He truley expresses his love and passion of the importance of knowledge in the book. To start what exactly is ignorance and knowledge? Who shows the two sides and how?...
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...Globalization process Process by which global transnational structures, organizations and societies overtake the national structures, organizations and societies Globalism: ideology World market vs national politics and market Ideology belief in superiority of global structures Globality: consequences of globalization: open societies, destruction of closed societies, awareness of other nations, cultures, and values. Underlying forcesfor globality Increase expansion of international trade Rapid expansion of information technology Expansion of global communication and entertaintment Expansion of multinational, trans-national corporations and industries. Expansion of world organization and world politics. Issues of world poverty. Universal demand for human right and democracy. Environmental issues crossing national boundaries. Cultural conflicts. What was local is now global Economic crisis, financial fluctuations, disasters, inventions, politic events, entertainment, sports. Level of globalization impacts National states, organizations, individuals, facilitated by IT What is information technology is? Blurring of boundaries in IT Computer and phone. Computer and digital media Combination of hardware and software. The roles of IT Reduce costs, sources of innovation, improving quality of life, improving services, increasing access to services, increasing access to markets. Effects of IT Usage Individual usage – cohesive society, business...
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...INTRODUCTION LAW FOUNDATION LAW AND … 1. LOGIC 2. SCIENCE 3. THEORY 4. SOCIAL PROBLEMS LAW FOUNDATION Critical = informed and logical Responsible = social equity Creative = independent and considered Interrelations -- with other disciplines and institutions Historical, philosophical, economic, political and social context == acquaintance with historical development of theory Contemporary social issues: · Terrorism · Refugees · Crime and punishment Historical context John Locke? Karl Marx? LOGIC What is wrong with this statement? In the war on terror, you are either with us or against us Which of the following is sound? All men have hair I have hair Therefore I am a man All men have hair I am a man Therefore I have hair Logic definitions Logic = science that evaluates arguments Argument = group of statements, with premises claimed to support conclusions [also inference] Statement = sentence that is either true or false [also proposition] Premise = statement setting forth reasons or evidence Conclusion = statement that the evidence is claimed to support or imply Arguments and non-arguments Arguments must have a factual claim and an inferential claim. The following are not arguments: · warnings or advice · belief or opinion · loosely associated statements · factual reports · explanations · illustrations · conditional statements Deduction and induction ...
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...Wisconsin, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, the Green Bay Packers and often referred to as America’s Dairyland. Wisconsin’s state motto is very simple, “Forward”, which has defined the state’s drive to be a national leader since the motto was first instituted back in 1851. The state song, “On Wisconsin”, has a similar theme and represents a progressive state that is consistently moving forward. The Wisconsin school system also claims to have a proud history of progressive education. Wisconsin was granted statehood on May 29, 1848, becoming the 30th state. It was in this same year that Wisconsin first recognized public education, and began dialogue on ways to finance it. Wisconsin Constitution, Article X, Section 3 states that, “The legislature shall provide by law for the establishment of district schools, which shall be as nearly uniform as practicable.” Established school districts were handed the authority to govern the schooling in their region, and were given the power to tax in order to fund school development. According to Maher, Skidmore and Statz (2007) it was decided that the school districts should be funded through local property taxes, which presented further challenges. This created a heavy reliance on local property taxes, leading to frustration for taxpayers. The second major challenge was that all districts were different in size and demographic, therefore this created a disparity between districts in their ability to raise money through taxes. The state was...
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...Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance – LEG 500 Section 001003 Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations Reviewed Strayer University Alexandria Campus Touraj Behmand SID:1121701137 Professor Glen A. Trimper March 02, 2011 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Book I: Of the division of labour 4 Book I: Of the origin and use of money 5 Book I: Of the natural and market price of commodities 6 Book II: Of the Division of stock 7 Bibliography 10 Abstract Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy in 1723. He entered Glasgow University at the early age of fourteen. He studied logic, metaphysics, math and later Newtonian physics and moral philosophy under some of the leading scholars of his day. He is famous for his theory that nations achieve their wealth and function best where individuals are free to use their skills and capital in their own self-interest, at their own good judgment and risk. But isn’t that the same as entrepreneurship? In today’s capitalism society each individual is seeking prosperity by risking his or her own capital to gain self-interest. The availability of such option for individuals is what Smith calls freedom. Is that why Smith is also known as ‘the father of capitalism’? Smith taught that prices and wages will automatically reach optimal levels when such freedom is permitted. For instance, jobs that require special training will result in fewer people making that investment and, therefore, ultimate higher wages. This explains why engineers make more money than...
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...Although voluntary euthanasia is still considered as murder, many doctors in Europe give patients or their family the choice of proceeding with treatment or undergoing passive euthanasia. The article also talks about the possible reasons why people opt for assisted suicide, including loss of independence, dignity, and more. The use of statistics shows that substantial research has been done by the author to prove his point, confirming it is a good source to support the legalization of assisted suicide. As “The Economist” is a reputable magazine, this source is credible and is unlikely to publish articles without prior research. Cassity, S. A. (2009). To Die or Not To Die: The History and Future of Assisted Suicide Laws in the U.S. Utah Law Review, 2009 (2), 515-523. The journal looks into the history of laws related to assisted suicide and its possible future in the United States. It makes a clear distinction between assisted suicide and euthanasia by explaining the methods used in each type to end the life of another. It also highlights the extensive requirement patients must meet before he/she is able to undergo physician-assisted suicide. The author...
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