Computer CommunicationsInternet communications are a wonderful tool. Now through the help of many computer aids we can do almost anything faster and in the comfort of our own home. It has only been a few years since the use of typewriters; if you think about it technology has expanded for so many ...

Essay – Computer games (4-1) Would you like to go on a rampage through downtown New York driving a stolen car, shooting people with an Uzi out you window? If you can see it, you can shoot it, steal it, and run it over, crash and it much more! Anything is possible with Grand Theft Auto ...

1.The ractchet effect of conumption is a response to economic decline. Americans slowly decreased there disposable income and then they had to adapt to the economic decline. As stated people didnt decrease there conumption. They kept buying. Consumers kept durable items longer such as computers. To ...

The sinking of the Titanic was the first major technological disaster of the twentieth century. What went wrong? Could this tragedy have been avoided? Today, in the 21st century with ever-advancing technologies, we\'ve been able to solve many of the mysteries of the sinking of the Titanic. With newl...

The Effects of Various Wavelengths on Photosynthetic Rate INTRODUCTION Photosynthesis is the process by which autotrophic organisms convert light energy to chemical energy in the form of glucose [1]. Without this process life on earth would be very different because every organism directly ...

Name: Melissa Loh Sue-Yin Class: 3/5 Date: 26/12/2003 Subject: English Commonwealth Essay Machinery Machinery has always been an indispensable part of our lives. Originating as simple machines such as pulleys and levers, machines first came into existence thousands of years ago. These si...

Socially, economically and, politically, the 1950's were the "happy days." The 1950's were marked with many historical events, positive and negative. The decade had its downfalls, but they were nothing compared to the improvement of life in all aspects. The economy was boomin...

The definition of an architect according to Random House is: Architect ( 'ar-chi-tects) a person who engages in the profession of architecture (Random House). Requirements for education as stated in The Chronicle Guidance Publications are "In most states architects must have either a b...

Time management is important in any situation and most people have difficulty getting started. Time management is a skill that you have to learn. Time management is a life style. The best place to begin working on time management is by changing your behaviors and your environment. The definitio...

Pluto The International Astronomical Union or IAU, was highly critisized for the rumor that Pluto's status as one of the nine planets of our solar system might be changed. The reports indicated that the IAU was planning to reclassify Pluto as a minor planet or what is known as a trans-Neptunian...

Spring has sprung. Summer is near! Most people are waiting for this time since the end of the last summer, especially the students. We're all ready for some summer fun. In summer some people leave the city and go somewhere far on vacation, but they don't realize that there are many things to do...

Recently, there have been many crimes that have put our nation in a state of fear. School and work shootings, the 09/11/01 terrorists attacks, recent sniper shootings, and highly publicized kidnappings have had such a large impact on us that one is almost forced to feel that increased sec...

Introduction and Background of Mutual Fund Industry Over the past 75 years, there has been no better way to experience financial growth than to have been a long-term investor in the U.S. stock market. Even though they have experienced some dramatic downturns, stocks, which are ownership shares in ...

Busy, Boring, What's What? Country life and city life are two very different things. People have argued for decades which is the better lifestyle and they have their reasons to. Things such as work styles, environment, and entertainment are three things that vary differently between the two...

Philosophy Paper Learning is a lifelong natural activity. Environment plays a vital role in our education. Two stages in childhood can be distinguished: the first, taking place within the family or nursery school; the second, in elementary school, when the child, beginning to leave the family ci...

The Truth About Lying with Statistics People lie with statistics every day. You see them when you turn on the television, look at the posters in subways, and even when you are at the doctor's office. There are many instances where people use vague claims, false fractions and do not account...

According to "A Nation at Risk", the American education system has declined due to a "rising tide of mediocrity" in our schools. States such as New York have responded to the findings and recommendations of the report by implementing such strategies as the "Regents Action Plan" and the "N...

The World The world is a messed up place and we are all stuck here until our lives are through, or until we choose to leave. It's strange that I go along with everything everyone tells me, such as that I should ware certain cloths or listen to certain songs. I often wonder why I do th...

The American Revolution ended two centuries of British rule over most of the North American Colonies, resulting in the formation of the United States of America. The various causes of the American Revolution can be traced to the end of the French and Indian War, when Britain had succeeded in gaining...

INTRODUCTION Considering the subject of affirmative action the following questions frequently are raised: Is there a clear understanding of affirmative action roles/goals? What are the pros/cons of these programs? What are the "loop holes" in the system? Does seniority play a role in affirmative ac...

Rajeev Dhar Professors Klot & Perryman Human Sexuality Final Paper With the advent of cloning and human genetic manipulation on the horizon, the focus of the future doesn't seem to be jet packs, automated apartments, and sarcastic robot maids as in so many "The Jetsons" cartoons...

Measurable Intelligence?Intelligence is defined as "thinking skills and the ability to adapt to and learn from life's everyday experiences" (Santrock, 249). Various interpretations of what intellect really is have induced many hotheaded debates at simply the mention of that little four-syllable word...

Civil Cases - Return to Table of Contents Civil cases are those in which individuals, corporations or government agencies seek to recover damages, enforce their rights or otherwise protect a legal interest from interference by another. Essentially, the civil law enables people to assert or defend th...

The American education system has declined due to a rising tide of mediocrity in our schools. States such as New York have responded to the findings and recommendations of the report by implementing such strategies as the Regents Action Plan and the New Compact for Learning. In the early 1980's, Pre...