There are several convicted cases of cyberstalking and Internet fraud/abuse (e.g., Misha Glenny, a UK-based journalist, recently wrote a book on the subject matter appropriately titled Dark Markets). For this critical thinking assignment, you are required to scan the popular press (especially The Wall Street Journal) and find at least five cases of individuals who have been convicted of cyberstalking, fraud and abuse. Document each case and provide a brief synopsis. What issues do these cases bring to light? What laws might attach?Reference: Warman, M. (n.d.). Dark market: cyberthieves, cybercops and you by Misha Glenny: review. Retrieved March 13, 2016, from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/8848721/Dark-Market-CyberThieves-CyberCops-and-You-by-Misha-Glenny-review.htmlYour paper should meet the following requirements:Be approximately two pages in length, not including the cover page and reference page.Follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.Support your answers with the readings from Module 2 and at least one scholarly journal article. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find resources.Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing. If you need assistance with your writing style, start with Tools for Effective Writing at the CSU-Global Library, accessible from the Library’s homepage.

Wk 2 Discussion - Join Types [due Thurs]Discussion TopicPost a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Due Thursday Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: Describe how join types can be used to develop a schema statement. Include the roles a cross join and metadata play in the selection of join types. Due Monday Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.Wk 2 - U.S. Student Aid Database Schema and Query Recommendations [due Mon]Assignment ContentThis week you will continue your work on the project to evaluate higher education student aid data. You will test your recommended U.S. Student Aid database schema, build the database, and develop the business intelligence queries that will enable you to answer the following project questions: Which schools generate the highest amount of debt for the average student who attends?What is the employment rate for the students who graduate from this school?Revise the schema you submitted in the Week One Individual Assignment, "U.S. Student Aid Initial Database Schema" per your instructor's feedback.Test your schema by completing the following tasks: Define the database tables you will need and group the tables by function. Document your tables in an annotated Microsoft® Visio® diagram.Develop the SQL queries needed and populate the tables from the data downloaded during the Week One Individual Assignment, "U.S. Student Aid Database Initial Database Schema."Define an appropriate strategy to optimize and incorporate best practices in to the SQL that you created.Document your SQL and metadata in Microsoft® Visio® or Microsoft® Excel®.Capture screenshots of each query result.Document your results as a 4- to 5- slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation or a 1-page Microsoft®Word document that: Describes your SQL, populated tables, and the best practices you used to develop your SQL queriesIncludes the SQL statements and corresponding screenshots of each query resultNote: The final Week Five Individual Assignment, "U.S. Student Data Debrief" requires a project summary and debrief that builds on this and subsequent Individual Assignments. Therefore, it is recommended that you select the delivery method of a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation or a Microsoft® Word document you will want to use consistently throughout these assignments.Compress your revised diagram(s), testing results documentation and SQL files into a ZIP file.

Write a 5-6 page report for an executive-level management team about whether Adidas should develop a similar DTC competitive strategy to Nike's. In this assessment, you will write a report with your analysis of a DTC distribution strategy for an executive-level management InstructionsRespond to the following scenario as you complete your report:You have been hired as a consultant by Adidas to analyze Nike's direct-to-consumer (DTC) distribution strategy to determine if Adidas should develop a similar competitive strategy.Nike, the U.S. sportswear giant, has been working to bring its manufacturing process closer to the point of sale, and concurrently adopting a direct-to-consumer strategy with a focus on owning the experience. Selling direct to consumers, commonly referred to as DTC or D2C, means you're selling your products directly to your end customers.Write a management report analyzing Nike's supply chain strategy for Adidas' executives. Include the following:Analyze why the company (Nike) has adopted a DTC supply chain strategy by explaining the advantages and disadvantages and the impact of this strategy on its profitability. Analyze the importance of the Internet and social media (to Nike) and compare today's marketplace to a future marketplace advantage. Analyze how the company's (Nike's) DTC strategy satisfies customers and discuss the advantages of this type of competitive distribution strategy. Recommend steps for the company (Nike) to continue to grow its DTC strategy and support with cited sources in areas of organizational structure, technological investments, digital strategy, and customer relationship management.Recommend steps for the company (Adidas) to effectively grow its DTC strategy and support with cited sources in areas of organizational structure, technological investments, digital strategy, and customer relationship management.team. Submission RequirementsYour assessment should also meet the following requirements:Format: Submit a professional and well-organized Word document.Length: 5–6 double-spaced pages.Font and font-size: Times New Roman, 12-point.APA format: Use current APA style and formatting for in-text citations and references. References: 3–4 sources are required. Note: Attributing sources in your professional and academic work throughout this course and your program supports your analysis and conclusions and demonstrates ethical behavior and academic honesty. Following APA rules for attributing sources provides consistency and ensures that readers can locate original sources if desired.Note: Use of additional resources will assist in achieving distinguished level ratings.