Post a 2- to 3-minute video describing your proposed Final Project. In this video: Describe smoking your chosen health issue and population. Explain the relationship between at least one health behavior and the health issue, and explain why this population might be prone to this behavior and health issue.

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In this Discussion, you will share your proposed Final Project by creating a video. The video is an informal way for you to share your project ideas with your colleagues so you can exchange ideas and provide feedback.

Receiving and providing constructive feedback is an important part of the learning process. Feedback provides new information that we can use to correct and/or modify our work. It also lets us know what we are doing well. Providing feedback is equally important because it is an opportunity to share our knowledge, ideas, and experiences.

Your project proposal is one of the first steps in developing your Final Project, which is due in Week 5. After you share your ideas with your colleagues through the video you post for this Discussion, take some time to consider their feedback and how you can use it to inform and improve your Final Project idea.

Note: Please note the change in due dates. Your post this week is due by Day 3, and your response is due by Day 5.
For Assignment 2 this week, you will submit your Final Project Proposal, which, if appropriate, should include the feedback you receive from your colleagues through this Discussion.

To prepare:

  • Review the Final Project Instructions PDF in your Learning Resources.
  • Review the Kaltura Resources provided. Review any Instructor feedback you received from the “Final Project Milestone 1: Health Issue and Population of Interest Assignment” from Week 1 and incorporate it as necessary.*
  • Consider the following:
    • How significant of a problem is the health issue in the population of interest? What data can you use as evidence (e.g., incidence rates, prevalence rates, percentages, and averages)?
    • How does the health problem in the population compare to the problem at a national level?
    • What theories and models might relate to the population and health issue you have selected?

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 3

Post a 2- to 3-minute video describing your proposed Final Project. In this video:

  • Describe your chosen health issue and population.
  • Explain the relationship between at least one health behavior and the health issue, and explain why this population might be prone to this behavior and health issue.
  • Select one of the theories or models outlined in the Final Project Instructions, and explain why you chose this theory or model to help you develop your strategies to address the selected behavior.
  • Based on the theory or model you chose (or its specific constructs), describe your initial ideas for at least two strategies to change the behavior.

Review a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

By Day 5

 

Post a 2- to 3-minute video describing your proposed Final Project. In this video:

  • Describe smoking your chosen health issue and population.
  • Explain the relationship between at least one health behavior and the health issue, and explain why this population might be prone to this behavior and health issue.
  • Select one of the theories or models outlined in the Final Project Instructions, and explain why you chose this theory or model to help you develop your strategies to address the selected behavior.
  • Based on the theory or model you chose (or its specific constructs), describe your initial ideas for at least two strategies to change the behavior.

Create a 6 pages page paper that discusses the rise in cybercrime and the possible remedy.

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Create a 6 pages page paper that discusses the rise in cybercrime and the possible remedy.

Many banking organizations have received complaints from their customers regarding the loss of money from cyber-thieves. Hence, many bank organizations have lost a large portion of their revenue to cybercrime reducing their competitiveness in this industry. In addition, the organizations lose their customers who feel that they do not get enough security of their money in these organizations. Therefore, the system designers are now facing a serious challenge of having to protect the organization from cybercriminals who each discovering new approaches of stealing from organizations.

Identity theft is the illegal and the unconsented acquisition of another person’s personal information such as identity card number, bank account number and password with an intention of using it in fraudulent operations. With the current embrace of technology in the business sector, the internet has become a new platform for theft especially with most internet users being ignorant of their privacy and security in their online presence. In the US, the banking sector loses over £1 billion every year to identity theft which is already sending warning signals to the online bankers.

With more banks venturing in online services and online financial transfer is dominant in these sectors, the banks and the customers are at a very high risk of losing their money to fraudsters. Statistics indicate that the number of cases of identity fraud increased in the recent past (Ryckman 12). In 2010 and 2012, the US banking industry has registered a loss of 80 and 101.3 dollars, which marks an increase of about 27% in financial loss (PR, Newswire Para. 1). As more customers complain about the loss of their monies, victim organizations continue to experience loss both in terms of money as well as the outflow of customers.&nbsp.

Classical motion dominates over cosmological motion. The magnitude of the random velocity is greater than the magnitude of the recessional velocity. Now what would we expect to see as far as redshift and blueshift are concerned? Would this change in any significant way with distance? Why or why not

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Classical motion dominates over cosmological motion. The magnitude of the random velocity is greater than the magnitude of the recessional velocity. Now what would we expect to see as far as redshift and blueshift are concerned? Would this change in any significant way with distance? Why or why not

writing homework on Homosexuality in Ancient China. Write a 1750 word paper answering; The role of the female in their entire lives and could serve as partners of “male” men who on the other hand do not lose their status in society (Chinese Cultural Studies pp. 1-6 qt in Britt Hinsch).

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Need help with my writing homework on Homosexuality in Ancient China. Write a 1750 word paper answering; The role of the female in their entire lives and could serve as partners of “male” men who on the other hand do not lose their status in society (Chinese Cultural Studies pp. 1-6 qt in Britt Hinsch).

The aspects of gender analysis view factors that pertains to sexual behavior that are commonly limited by social ethics. Homosexual behavior is mostly defined by how a particular culture actually perceives it (Chinese Cultural Studies, n.d.).

Like in other countries, homosexuality or the relationship between men is common in China. Being a conservative country in many ways, Chinas Communist Party does not openly acknowledge the presence of gays in its population. Men to men relationships are considered a crime and those who engage in such intimate relationships are persecuted by the police under the anti-hooliganism laws (Aids and Homosexuality in China, 1997).

the “lords and rulers of his time use their relatives and “handsome men” as official,” paving the way for nepotism and favoritism. This practice generally leads to the mismanagement of the affairs of the state because the emperors, for their love and devotion to the said handsome men, do not listen to their wise counsels (Dr Tan Chong Kee, 2007). In relation to this is the story of Mizi Xia which tells that if one gains the love of the ruler, his wisdom will be appreciated and the male concubine will enjoy numerous favours. However, if the ruler’s ardour has cooled, the male lover’s wisdom or counsel will be rejected and he will be regarded as a criminal (Chinese Cultural Studies n.d.).

Homosexuality in China was likewise prevalent during the Shang Dynasty (16th Century – 11th Century BC), where the term “Luan Feng” was used to portray homosexuality in the Shang Dynasty Historical Records. When the Han Dynasty (206BC – 220AD) came to power, the majority of the Han emperors had “lovers of their same-sex,” such events were noted down on historical records.&nbsp.

prepare and submit a term paper on Etiology of Psychopathological Disorders Analysis. Your paper should be a minimum of 1750 words in length.

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You will prepare and submit a term paper on Etiology of Psychopathological Disorders Analysis. Your paper should be a minimum of 1750 words in length.

These researchers lobby for the consideration of cultural/interpersonal/social factors, which they believe is a key variable in understanding the etiology of mental disorders. Key to this school of thought, the social/cultural/interpersonal perspective, is the distinction between disease and illness. The disease is defined as an abnormality in the structure or functioning of body systems and organs whereas illness is defined as an experience of discontinuity in an individual’s state of being, and or in their perceived role performances (Eisenberg, 1977).

Proponents of this model theorize that psychopathology disorders have social significance and personal meaning only within the confines of a specific cultural context. As such, the term “mental illness” has ethnocentric connotations, which mental health practitioners should seek to understand, as it influences their insight on etiology, manifestation, and treatment of psychopathology disorders (Marsella, 1982). Of significance to this paper is this model’s description of the etiology of psychopathology disorders.

Understanding any concept mandates a review of its historical background. In this case, it is pertinent to review the theoretical frameworks antecedent to theories that emphasize the importance of understanding psychopathology disorders from a multi-cultural perspective. Initially, the absolutions position dominated mental health practitioners’ conceptualization of the etiology of mental disorders (Sam & Moreira, 2002). Theorists aligned with this position supported the bio-medical model, which presumed that a psychic unity existed.

According to them, an absolute truth explained human existence whereby it was possible to understand human experiences despite cultural diversity. In sum, these theorists believed in the synonymy of human experiences, which in turn predisposed them to negate the role of culture in influencing the semantics or manifestation of human behaviors. Therefore, it was common for them to use standardized instruments when diagnosing or treating psychopathological disorders (Sam & Moreira, 2002).

prepare and submit a term paper on Achieving Goals for Personal and Professional Reasons. Your paper should be a minimum of 500 words in length.

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You will prepare and submit a term paper on Achieving Goals for Personal and Professional Reasons. Your paper should be a minimum of 500 words in length.

There are people who are highly motivated to achieve the goals for personal and/or professional reasons. They even put their own ego aside just to make sure that the workflows smoothly. Their commitment to the task leads them to use a variety of resources so that the task is achieved in time. So it cannot be said that the success of a group should be attributed to all group members playing different roles. However, the extent to which different group members contribute also depends upon the leadership and supervision of the group.&nbsp.

Having different personalities as part of the team helps in the development of a holistic approach toward the achievement of goals. Personality depicts the thoughts, opinions, perceptions, and reactions of an individual toward the challenges at hand. So when people with different personalities ponder over a matter, they are able to identify far more opportunities than anyone could have done individually. For example, a person who is very social can easily form ties with others. His/her oratory skills and friendly personality help him/her acquire the most suitable resources for the task at hand.

Social people are also generally very friendly, so people find it easy to approach them and discuss all kinds of issues with them. This helps deter confusion and promotes mutual understanding among the group members. On the other hand, people with dominating and aggressive personalities help a group achieve its goal by keeping everything on track. They have the power to command others, and thus are skilled in taking work from others.

Balancing a team of people with different personalities is a leadership skill. A leader should have a fair understanding of the personalities of different group members, and he/she should decide and assign them roles accordingly. For example, a leader should give more authority to sharks and dolphins compared to pufferfish. When forming a task force, a leader should ensure that there is at least one member of each kind of fish in it. It is equally important to establish a code of ethics from day one so that everyone knows their limits and nobody offends others.&nbsp.

I identify the most with the dolphins. I would try to keep the number of puffer fish to a minimum in my workgroup. I would also ensure the presence of at least two sharks in my workgroup. Being a dolphin, I would like to have mostly dolphins in my social group, but at least one shark is always welcome in my social profile to help me recognize opportunities and avail them.

Answer this question: What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side in that debate? Next, articulate and then evaluate the ethical positions  using Kantian ethics (that is, the categorical imperative) relative to the long standing debate (that is your topic chosen in the week three assignment).

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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapters 9, 10
  • Lesson
  • Minimum of 5 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Instructions
First, return to your topic chosen in the week three assignment.

  • Answer this question: What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side in that debate?
  • Next, articulate and then evaluate the ethical positions  using Kantian ethics (that is, the categorical imperative) relative to the long standing debate (that is your topic chosen in the week three assignment).
  • Finally, create a complete annotated bibliography for 5 academic scholarly sources. You will annotate each source. The sources should be relevant to your topic chosen in the week three assignment.

Include the following:

  • Publication details
  • Annotation (a detailed reading of the source)

Each annotation section should include the following:

  • Summarize key points and identify key terms (using quotation marks, and citing a page in parentheses).
  • Describe the controversies or “problems” raised by the articles.
  • State whether you agree or disagree and give reasons.
  • Locate one or two quotations to be used in the final research project.
  • Evaluate the ways in which this article is important and has helped you focus your understanding.

Use the following as a model:

APA Reference
Mezirow, J. (2003). Transformative learning as discourse. Journal of Transformative Education, 1(1), 58-63.

Annotation Example
In this article, Mezirow (2003) makes a distinction between “instrumental” and “communicative” learning. “Instrumental learning” refers to those processes which measure and gauge learning, such as tests, grades, comments, quizzes, attendance records and the like. “Communicative learning,” on the other hand, refers to understanding created over time between individuals in what Mezirow calls “critical-dialectical-discourse,” (p. 59) which is a fancy way of saying, important conversation between 2 or more speakers. Another key idea Mezirow discusses is “transformative learning,” (p. 61) which changes the mind, the heart, the values and beliefs of people so that they may act better in the world. Mezirow argues that “hungry, desperate, homeless, sick, destitute, and intimidated people obviously cannot participate fully and freely in discourse” (p. 59). On the one hand, he is right: there are some people who cannot fully engage because their crisis is so long and deep, they are prevented. But, I don’t think Mezirow should make the blanket assumption that everyone in unfortunate circumstances is incapable of entering the discourse meaningfully. One thing is certain: if we gave as much attention to the non-instrumental forms of intelligence–like goodness, compassion, forgiveness, wonder, self-motivation, creativity, humor, love, and other non-measured forms of intelligence in our school curriculums, we’d see better people, actors in the world, and interested investigators than we currently have graduating high school.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 4-7 pages (not including title page or references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double spaced
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Title page

Grading

This activity will be graded based on the Assignment Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 5, 6

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric

ETHC445 Week 5 Assignment Rubric – 100 pts.ETHC445 Week 5 Assignment Rubric – 100 pts.CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Content40 ptsAddresses all aspects of the questions, applying professional

prepare and submit a paper on negativity or positivity of white savior stories.

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Your assignment is to prepare and submit a paper on negativity or positivity of white savior stories.

‘White Savior’ Hollywood stories have a glimpse of both positive and negative perceptions on viewers’ minds. Such stories normally depict a superior person helping the less unfortunate person(s) out of their situations. These stories are always one-sided, which should not be the case. They offer viewers with only one perspective view of the savior neglecting the perspective of the person to be saved.

Looking at the two movies, Avatar and The Blind Side, the dominant group is portrayed to have what it takes to save the subordinate one. This is negatively represented because even the less fortunate do have certain measures to help them out of their situations, which are not brought out in the movies. In the movie, the blind side, the story mostly dwells on the life of Leigh Anne who is determined to save a young man from the street and his drug-addicted mother. It does not significantly touch on the young man’s perspective. Similarly, the movie avatar depicts the life of a marine who becomes a leader and hero among the Na’vi.

The whole representation of the two movies portrays negatively the inability of particular persons to solve their own plight and that they can only get assistance from ‘outsiders’ with superior abilities.

research paper on abuse of legal & ilegal drugs. Needs to be 2 pages.

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Need an research paper on abuse of legal & ilegal drugs. Needs to be 2 pages. Please no plagiarism. Running head: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPY Annotated Bibliography of the Month YEAR DeVry Online Annotated Bibliography Columbia Univ., New York, NY. National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse.(January 2001). No Place To Hide: Substance Abuse in Mid-Size Cities and Rural America. Retrieved February 7, 2008, from ECSCO HOST Research Databases. (Document ID: ED 443618).

The abuse of drugs has spread to the rural areas of the US. The likelihood of drug abuse amongst rural teenagers is greater than that of their city dwelling counterparts. A variety of drugs are being abused, in order to pander to the cravings of these juvenile addicts. This study, which had been sponsored by the United Conference of Mayors, attempts to scrutinize this highly disturbing trend. It is a reflection of the importance attached to the prevention of drug abuse by the authorities (Columbia Univ., New York, NY. National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. No Place To Hide: Substance Abuse in Mid-Size Cities and Rural America, 2001).

Fathers need to talk more to kids about drugs. (June, 2005). Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly, 17( 25) 7-8. Retrieved February 7, 2008 from ECSCO HOST Research Databases. (Document ID: AN 17425370).

This article contains the results of a drug abuse survey, which had been conducted by the Partnership for a Drug Free America. It deals with the effect that communication between parents and their children, has on the abuse of prescription drugs. It is an authoritative work on the effect of communication with one’s children, in drastically reducing addiction to drugs (Fathers need to talk more to kids about drugs 6/27/2005, Vol. 17 Issue 25, June, 2005).

Mulroy, Kevin J. Online Submission. (May, 2007). Talking to Adolescents about Drugs.2. Retrieved February 7, 2008, from ECSCO HOST Research Databases. (Document ID: ED496523).

In order to take on the menace of teenage drug abuse, the Gallup High School in New Mexico, adopted a number of novel and innovative measures. Some of these are imparting knowledge of the problems resulting from abuse and the explicit and implicit effects of such abuse. A number of contributing factors like peer pressure, domestic environment and addiction were considered. The author, as the substance counselor of that school, has thoroughly studied the problem and has adopted an addict centered approach to the problem (Mulroy, 2007).

Office of National Drug Control Policy, Washington, DC. (February, 2007). Teens and Prescription Drugs: An Analysis of Recent Trends on the Emerging Drug Threat. 1. Retrieved February 7, 2008, from ECSCO HOST Research Databases. (Document ID: ED495769).

There is a proclivity, amongst teenagers, towards prescription drugs, in order to become euphoric. The use of prescription drugs is second to only that of the use of marijuana. Their use is enhanced by the common fallacy that they can be imbibed safely. OxyContin and Vicodin are the favorites of the teenage drug addict. Moreover, girls abuse prescription drugs more than boys. The Office of National Drug Control Policy Executive Office of the President, being seized with this terrible scourge of the American Teenager, prepared a report in this regard. This report describes drug abuse among teenagers (Teens and Prescription Drugs: An Analysis of Recent Trends on the Emerging Drug Threat , 2007).

PATIENT CARE UPDATE: Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse. (February, 2007). Dermatology Nursing. 19(1) 94-101. Retrieved February 7, 2008 from ECSCO HOST Research Databases. (Document ID: AN 24146288).

A 2006 report by Kathleen Louden, had established that drugs sold over the counter or OTC medications, also constituted a genre of drugs that were abused. Some of the drugs identified by her were antihistamines, cough suppressants and decongestants. These were being abused very commonly by teenagers. The importance of this work lies in the fact that it discloses the danger of abuse, even in OTC drugs, which with prolonged use could become addictive. The Dermatology Nursing Journal is a very prestigious journal and the gravity of the issue can be gauged from the fact that this article was published by it (PATIENT CARE UPDATE: Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse , February, 2007).

Perry, Patrick. (May/June 1998). TEEN DRUG ABUSE: BRINGING THE MESSAGE HOME. Saturday Evening Post, 270(3).

A number of campaigns were launched, with the objective of battling teenage drug abuse in the

US. In this connection, a survey was conducted by the Parents Resource for Drug Education to estimate drug abuse and the government initiated a number of measures to curb this malaise. This article describes these issues, as well as the manner in which schools and parents are coping up with this problem (Perry, May/Jun98).

Rosner, Richard. (2006). THE SCOURGE OF ADDICTION: WHAT THE ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST NEEDS TO KNOW. Adolescent Psychiatry. 29. 19-31. Retrieved February 7, 2008, from ECSCO HOST Research Databases. (Document ID: AN 18809680).

In addition, to the quantum of drugs being abused by teenagers. issues such as greater susceptibility to drugs, in comparison to adults, were also examined. Some of these related to the physiological, psychological and social differences. This piece of work, by a renowned psychiatrist, analyses the National Institute of Health’s data in this regard (Rosner, 2006).

SAMHSA announces awards for youth prevention programs. (April, 2002). Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly. 14(14). 3. Retrieved February 7, 2008 from ECSCO HOST Research Databases. (Document ID: AN 6846387).

This thought provoking piece, describes the alarming increase in drug addiction treatment. To reverse this trend, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced a number of awards for programs that were devoted to preventing drug addiction in teenagers. A list of the eligible programs, along with their achievements was provided. These are important statistics from the US government.

Sloane, Sharon. (February, 2008). The other teen drug problem. The Christian Science Monitor. 9. Retrieved February 7, 2008 from ProQuest (Document ID: 1421815381).

In this thought provoking article Sharon Sloane, discusses a report that had emanated from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, wherein it had highlighted the dangerous trend amongst some of the teenagers, who were of the opinion that analgesics were not addictive. Perhaps, greater attention had to be accorded to the belief among a few teenagers that the unwarranted consumption of prescription drugs was to be condoned. Sharon Sloane, as the president of WILL Interactive, whose gaming products bring about behavior modification and improvement in performance, is a respected commentator on the problem of teenage drug abuse (Sloane, 2008).

U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA. (April, 2007). Retrieved on February 7, 2008 from http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/dcf/du.htm.

The freedom, opportunity and dissemination inherent in modern society, renders the task of preventing teenage drug abuse daunting. The US Department of Justice, being much agitated by this dismal state of affairs has initiated several measures to ameliorate the situation. By its own reckoning, a sizeable number of students have already fallen prey to deadly wiles of drugs (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA).

Write 2 pages with APA style on Economics Indicator Paper and Graph.

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Write 2 pages with APA style on Economics Indicator Paper and Graph.

Economic indicators: Introduction: Interest rates can be defined as the cost of borrowed funds, higher interest rates means that the cost of borrowed funds is high, in the case where we have lower interest rates then the cost of borrowed funds is low. Therefore when interest rates are low then there is more borrowing by the population and at the same time there are higher levels of investment. In this paper we analyse the construction industry in California and how it is affected by interest rates that prevail in the economy.

The following data shows the number of houses built in California over the years. the data is retrieved from http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=04000US06&-qr_name=ACS_2006_EST_G00_DP4&-ds_name=ACS_2006_EST_G00_&-_lang=en&-redoLog=false .YEAR BUILT2005 or later208,1432000 to 2004922,2591990 to 19991,431,3891980 to 19892,104,7411970 to 19792,476,9631960 to 19691,890,6831950 to 19591,912,5411940 to 1949928,462The following graph shows the number of housing units built over the years in California:From the diagram above it is clear that the number of houses have increased from the 1940 until it reached a peak in the 1970, from the 1970 to day to the number of houses built has declined over the years.

The graph below shows the level of interest rates in California, the rates were retrieved from http://www.harpfinancial.com/InterestRateHistory/PrimeRate.htm, From the above diagram it is clear that interest rates have declines from 1999 until 2004 where interest rates have risen to date, interest rates are the cost of borrowing funds and therefore with the increase in interest rates means that les houses are built or the demand for houses has declined as the cost of funds increase with interest rates.

Keynes theory and interest rates:Keynes emphasised the importance of the level of interest rates on investment levels, according to Keynes when interest rates were high then the level of cost of funds was high and the level of investment would be low, if interest rates declined then the level of investment would rise, therefore according to Keynes the interest rate investment relationship can be simplified in the following graph.Classical theory and interest rates:The classical theorist also recognise the importance of interest rates in the determination of the investment levels, however classical theorist also show the importance of the interest rates as a tool used by the government to fine tune the economy of a country, the interest rates are increased to reduce money supply in the economy in order to avoid inflation.

The housing industry is more at home with the classical theories, classical theorist were referred to as classical theorist because any economic theory developed after them have borrowed a leaf from them, they are also referred to as classical because of their unquestionable explanation of economics and because they brought order into economic enquiry. The construction industry in California therefore has been affected by interest rates, interest rates affect the level of investment, when the interest rates affect the investment level then they affect the supply side, further the interest rates also affect the demand side where buyers find it expensive to acquire loans due to high levels of interest ratesReferences:Financials (2007) historical interest rates in California, retrieved on 23rd November, available at http://www.

harpfinancial.com/InterestRateHistory/PrimeRate.htm,Census government (2007) the construction industry data, retrieved on 23rd November, available at http://factfinder.census.