An urban planner is designing a new urban housing development in a currently rural area near an existing city. The urban development will have five 10-story apartment buildings, two basketball courts, a playground with permeable foam pavers, a 10-acre green space with a small man-made pond, one 5-story parking deck, and direct access to the mass transit train line. Which of the following will best help to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere?
A. The land cleared to build the new development occurs in a rural area rather than within the city limits.
B. The playground is made with permeable foam pavers rather than with impervious concrete.
C. Access to the mass transit train line will provide inhabitants an alternative to driving personal vehicles.
D. Food and other resources must be transported to the development from up to 200 miles away.

In this activity, you will use your knowledge to create a project that illustrates your understanding of the seven defense mechanisms. you choose the type of project: write a short story, poem, play or create a podcast or video using all seven of the defense mechanisms discussed. you may either have seven different characters, each with a particular defense mechanism, or have one or two characters displaying a variety of defense mechanisms. the key is to demonstrate your understanding of the characteristics of each defense mechanism.

Does this sound good? hey great britain, we need to talk. we’ve been through a lot these past couple of years and i don’t think that i would’ve made it this far without you but, i think it’s time that i tried to. don’t get me wrong, i think you’re a pretty great country! you’re smart, you’re funny, you're rich, and very dominant but, these past couple of years you’ve been a little too dominant. as each year goes by you become more and more self-absorbed. you’re only concerned about your own well-being. for example, when we get into arguments you always raise the taxes on paper and tea prices; it just isn’t fair. not only are you selfish but, you always want your buddies around. it’s not very fun cleaning up after you and your british soldiers (you guys never put the toilet seat down). they’re always popping up unexpected, and you always force me to let them stay for a couple of days. not to mention how irresponsible you are. i don’t like it when you force some of your responsibility on me. it’s not my fault that you got yourself into another war so, why should i have to pay for it? listen, in the beginning, what we had was good but, you and i aren’t so compatible anymore. i think it’s best if i took some time to be independent and think for myself for once. -yours truly, the states

Pick a famous politician, business leader, or celebrity who has been arrested recently. what crime did he or she allegedly commit? who was the victim? what factors best explain how this person might be punished if convicted? if the person was recently tried in what was the outcome? do you agree or disagree and why?