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- 1211: The Success of Walmart
- ... Mart in shipping goods from warehouse to store in less than 48 hours. This allows Wal-Mart to replenish the shelves 4 times faster than its competition. Wal-Mart owns the largest and most sophisticated computer system in the private sector. It uses a MPP (massively parallel processor) computer system to track stock and movement which keeps it abreast of fast changes in the market (Daugherty, 1993). Information related to sales and inventory is disseminated via its advanced satellite communications system. Wal-Mart has ... to forge long-term partnerships that benefited both parties" (Thompson & Strickland, 1995, p. 866). Wal-Mart built an automated reordering system linking computers between Procter & Gamble ("P&G") and its stores and distribution centers. The computer system sends a signal from a store to P&G identifying an item low in stock. It then sends a resupply order, via satellite, to the nearest P&G factory, which then ships the ...
- 1212: A Clockwork Orange - Calculated Captivity
- ... walking prison! He is conditioned by physical sickness to refrain from fulfilling the evil he desires to accomplish. It is at this point that Burgess allows the reader to choose if the punishment fits the crime, as well as if the punishment is morally acceptable or not. If it is believed that the treatment is suitable, one would agree with Dr. Brodsky when he states, "We are not concerned with the motive, with the higher ethics. We are concerned only with the cutting down crime…and with relieving the ghastly congestion in our prisons" (99). Brodsky goes on to say that Alex "…will be your true Christian…ready to turn the other cheek, ready to be crucified rather than to ... to change opinions. Although highly populated prisons are an increasing problem it does not justify the act of brainwashing. Burgess profusely reveals that even the most violent crimes are trivial when compared to the heinous crime of oppression. In the final section however, Alex has been ‘cured’ once again, and has returned to his original madness. Human beings change, and Burgess wanted his protagonist to mature rather than stay in ...
- 1213: Capital Punishment
- ... maintaining the community whose foundation has been violated. We can debate whether some non-lethal alternative is a fitting substitute for the death penalty. But the standard of judgment is whether the punishment fits the crime and sufficiently honors the nature of moral community. LOVE AND AN IDEAL SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY Agape, Christian love, is unconditional. It does not depend on the worthiness or merit of those to whom it is directed ... and killing enemies in a just war when non-lethal alternatives are unavailable. They are necessary and tragic emergency means here and now to stop present and ongoing violence. Capital punishment is opposed since the crime has already been committed, and isolation can protect society against future violence. Love in the ecstatic dimension becomes superethical. In ecstasy one is delirious with impetuous joy in the presence of the other and totally ... to death who is innocent. 2. Unfair administration. Capital punishment is inflicted disproportionately on the poor and minorities. 3. Weakness of the argument from deterrence. The claim that the threat of capital punishment reduces violent crime is inconclusive, certainly not proven, extremely difficult to disprove, and morally suspect if any case. 4. The length of stay on death row. If there were ever any validity to the deterrence argument, it ...
- 1214: Long Distance Learning
- ... to study at home or in your office, according to your own schedule, there are no classes to attend. Generally, each course comes with a manual that may be accompanied by videotapes, audiotapes, audio CDs, computer diskettes, CD-ROMs, etc., depending on the nature of the course. As well, many courses incorporate computer conferencing, e-mail, listservs, computer-based quizzes, and the Internet. Some courses are entirely on-line, using the World Wide Web as an innovative learning environment. Distance education provides a contemporary means through which the University may expand in ...
- 1215: People Accused of Violent Crimes Should Not Be Allowed To Post Bail
- ... just flip a coin to decide. He or she looks at all aspects of the situation. It all rests in the judge's hands. When a judge looks at a person accused of a violent crime, such as murder, a few things are liable to pop into perspective. One would be to how violent and detrimental the accusations are. Any rational thinking person would realize that if arrested, they are in suspicion. Therefore, a state appointed judge is also going to realize that this person must be a threat, especially if accused of a violent crime. It does not violate the accused rights, because once under arrest, their rights are strictly defined as what the judge's final decision is. This leads me to my next point, that these accused people ... based on my own personal analysis. Bail, in my opinion, is a privilege. If I had my own way, bail would only be used in misdemeanor offenses. If a person is accused of a violent crime there is evidently some inclination for the arrest. These accused people are not just randomly drawn out of a hat, they have had warrants out for their arrest. As many know, warrants have to ...
- 1216: Verification of Employable Skills
- ... what my personal feelings for them may be. Being able to use technology will be a profound advantage when I begin working. Many jobs now, and soon will, require proficiency in the use of a computer. Computers help by doing many jobs that were once thought to be impossible. Computers have brought on major advancements that have led to more cost efficient, reliable businesses and everyday items. My computer has many uses in my life. I research numerous topics on the Internet and type reports as well. With my computer, I can be in touch with people around the world. I can learn many things from the people I meet and the places I go. This is why it is vital for everyone to ...
- 1217: Corporal Punishment Is Physical Abuse
- ... several European communities. In the twentieth century, corporal punishment has received severe criticism. Many people believe it is a barbaric relic of a bygone age, completely opposite with present day humanitarian ethics. With a rising crime rate many are favouring the reinstitution of physical punishment for very wicked crimes. It has been shown that many adults in England want the restoration of corporal punishment for certain crimes, hoping that it will effect the reaction against an ever increasing amount of crime. The use of corporal punishment on children has also dropped sharply. In many school systems of the United States, for example, corporal punishment has been outlawed, it is also illegal in countries such as Sweden ... final punishment. It accustoms the pupils to the hardships of real life and no bitterness is left after it has been used for good reasons. It is always impossible to make the punishment fit the crime, with corporal punishment the amount can be adjusted to suit the offender. It is much better than other punishments which are deadening to the mind and the body. Schools which don't find corporal ...
- 1218: Organizational Review of Plant Automation Group
- Organizational Review of Plant Automation Group It is intended that this organizational review, will provide the Districts with a better understanding of the changing process computer hardware and software support needs. Also to review the department location for the Plant Automation Group (Group), and develop recommendations on the proposed reporting relationships. ¨ Review the background information. ¨ Identify the primary and secondary functions ... Information Technology has been doing and requires different education, skills, and experience. These skill sets all need to be integrated and unified for the purposes of process control. Skills required include the administration of VAX computer environments, configuration, computer operations, data communications for Ethernet and report generation. The Plant Automation Group also covers PLC development and programming, HMI development, and data communications required for PLCs. It is also necessary to perform software development ...
- 1219: A Couple Of Yahoos
- ... in what is called an alternative community. They live semi-communally with six other families, sharing gardening duties and a kitchen. Filo attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, receiving a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. He continued his education at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Jerry Yang was born Chih-Yuan Yang in Taiwan in 1968, and was raised by his mother, Lily, an English and drama teacher ... was admitted to Stanford University, where he obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering in 1990. It was there that he met David Filo. Filo and Yang were doctoral students in computer engineering. As one of their assignments they were working on the computer-aided design of computer chip circuitry. For this project they were set up in an “office” which was really a trailer that was filled with computers and equipment. “ I was terribly bored,” Filo stated, “ ...
- 1220: The Ultimate House
- ... into this magnificent palace, you will see how technology has shaped our lives. Every room in the house has scales built into the floor to take your weight. Your weight is then sent to a computer, which identifies you and turns on your favorite music, television, incense, and adjusts the lighting. All of this information is previously stored in a computer database for all of the people who live in my palace. The high ceilings and modern artwork let you know you are in a very special place. Although it is seldom used, the Living Room ... toilet seat is up or down; to keep your better half happy. One step into the Den and you will feel like Bill Gates designed this room all by himself. The state of the art computer system, with every accessory ever made is just the beginning. There is a direct cable link to the Internet and the walls are lined with every book needed to succeed in any computer or ...
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