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- 1551: Computer Crime
- ... merely exploring, but that is not always the case. Where did my homework files go? Who is making charges to my credit card? Sounds like someone is out for revenge. Computer have become a modern day tool for seeking revenge. Here is an example: A computer system operator was fired from CompuServe (a major Internet provider) and by the next day his former manager's credit card numbers had been distributed to thousands of people via electronic bulletin boards. The manager's telephone account had been charged with thousands of long-distance phone calls, and his ... because of their increased reliance on electronic funds transfer (EFT). Using EFT, financial institutions and federal and provincial governments pass billions of dollars of funds and assets back and forth over the phone lines every day. The money transferred from bank to bank or account to account, is used by sending telephone messages between computers. In the old days, B. [efore] C. [omputers], transferring money usually involved armored cars and ...
- 1552: Euthanasia: The Right to Die
- ... Le's get it over with,"... Candy looked a long time at Slim to try to find some reversal. And Slim gave him none. At last Canady said softly and hopelessly, "Awright -- take aim." " A day later Candy is talking with George and Lennie, and he says that he wishes that when the day came that he was no good to himself anymore just like his dog had been, that someone shoot him. Of course the most obvious example of euthanasia is at the end of the novel. Lennie ... are some people who agree, and some who are dead set against it. There are comprehensible, and logical reasons why some people are against euthanasia. Most people want their loved ones with them until their day has actually come for them to die. It might give people an understanding that it was all right to kill themselves. While the patient is lying in bed some clinic, or scientist, might find ...
- 1553: Gun Control
- ... other nebulous standard or artifice" ( Caplan p.39). The first infringement on the Second Amendment came on November 30, 1993 when President Clinton signed Brady Bill I. The law required that there be a five day waiting period on all hand gun purchases. The Brady Bill also banned semi-automatic rifles and other military type weapons. ( Moore 1994 p.434) The five day waiting period is suppose to stop felons from buying guns. But, Waiting periods do not stop felons from getting guns. Since 1968 it has been illegal for a felon to possess any firearm. ( Moore 1994 ... market. " While legitimate users of firearms encounter intense regulation, surutiny, and bureaucratic control, illicit markets easily adapt to whatever difficulties a free society throws in their way" (Polsby p.1). A study by Professor James D. Wright and Peter H. Rossi, showed that, fifty percent of criminals expected to get a gun illeagily the same day they get out of prison. (Blackman A ug 1985) Brady Bill talks about recording ...
- 1554: John F Kenendy
- ... his occupation was a Public Official.He married Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12th 1953.Sadly J.F.K was assassinated before he had a chance to carry out the law. It was a sunny,warm day in Dallas but it was soon to be a tradgedy.The CIA wanted John F Kennedy to use a protective bubble over the car,but he refused because the people in Houston had been so nice.The day before people had posted hate posters of John all over the streets but that day everyone was cheering for him.Then the assassination began. It was November 22nd 1963,but who could forget the day that was to follow?He had stopped the limousine twice.Once to say hello ...
- 1555: The Four Political Parties of Canada
- ... is difficult to pin- point a precise date of origin of the Conservative Party there is nevertheless good reason for regarding 1854 as the inaugural year for the political group which has continued to this day as the conservative element in Canadian politics." (Macquarrie, pg.3, 1965) In 1854, John A. MacDonald, who was to become Canada's first Prime Minister ever, led the Conservative Party to office and "began the ... the Dominion (1949). It is interesting to note that all of these significant political occurrences were made under Conservative Party mandates. (Macquarrie, pg.2, 1965) "It has been said that if Canada had an Independence Day it would be December 11, 1931, the date of the proclamation of the Statute of Westminster under the regime of Prime Minister R.B. Bennett." (Macquarrie, pg.3, 1965) The Statute of Westminster "repealed the ... they met that weekend: to decide upon a name for the party, to devise a constitution, and to pick a leader. The delegates chose the party's name - the Reform Party of Canada - the first day." (Harrison, pg.114, 1995) On the second day of the convention, the party started the process of selecting a leader. There were three potential candidates: Preston Manning (the current leader), Ted Byfield, and Stan ...
- 1556: The Millennium Bug
- ... total worldwide costs to be $1,635,000,000,000 (One- trillion, 635 billion dollars) (Jones 58). To put this number into perspective, if five people were to spend $100 for every second of every day, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it would take them about 100 years to finish the task! The year 2000 problem is not only limited to what happens with computers between December 31, 1999 and January 1 ... established that an entire year's cycle of events should be used to test all of the modifications that have been made to a system. Also, one should be sure to test to see which day of the week is 01/01/00. January 1, 1900 was a Monday, but January 1, 2000 will be a Saturday. Other possible failure dates: 1/10/2000 (1st 9 character date), 2/29/ ...
- 1557: Greek Myths
- ... Hermes. Born on Mount Cyllene to his mother Maia, Hermes was an astonishing child. His growth was equally astonishing for he grew at a rapid rate. Deciding he wanted an adventure, Hermes set out one day and stole a herd of cows from Apollo, the sun god. When Apollo discovered the missing herd, he set out to find them but to no avail. Hearing of a reward offered by Apollo for ... Krsna started to untie the cows at inappropriate times and steal milk and curds. Krsna's mother was unable to scold him after looking at the child's' frightened face. She could only smile. One day a report came to her that Krsna had eaten dirt. She could not take it anymore and grabbed his hand and began to scold him. Krsna swore he had not eaten dirt and to prove ... is the tale of Old Man Coyote. I hope this story intrigues you as it did me. This story told of a poor old coyote that wished he could renew his youth and vibrancy. One day he spotted a strong proud buffalo. He knew that this animal could help him so he went to ask the buffalo for his assistance. The buffalo said that he could make the old man ...
- 1558: The Year 2000 Computer Problem
- ... total worldwide costs to be $1,635,000,000,000 (One-trillion, 635 billion dollars) (Jones 58). To put this number into perspective, if five people were to spend $100 for every second of every day, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it would take them about 100 years to finish the task! The year 2000 problem is not only limited to what happens with computers between December 31, 1999 and January 1 ... established that an entire year's cycle of events should be used to test all of the modifications that have been made to a system. Also, one should be sure to test to see which day of the week is 01/01/00. January 1, 1900 was a Monday, but January 1, 2000 will be a Saturday. Other possible failure dates: 1/10/2000 (1st 9 character date), 2/29/ ...
- 1559: Western Expansion Of The U.S.
- ... border is no exception. With the European colonizing the New World, it was a matter of time before the powers collided. The Spanish settled what is today Mexico, while the English settled what is to day the United States. When the two colonial powers did meet what is today the United States Southwest, it was not England and Spain. Rather the two powers were the United States and Mexico. Both Counties ... thorough what is now the modern Mexican state of Chihuahua into the U.S. state of New Mexico. Eventually the Spanish established the city of Santa Fe in 1689. The eastern corridor was through modern day Texas and led to the establishment of San Antonio. The eastern expansion was caused by the French expansion into modern day Louisiana. The Spanish crown wanted a buffer between the French in Louisiana and central Mexico. The last corridor of expansion was in the west, through the sea, which led to the establishment of San ...
- 1560: How To Become A Less Aggressiv
- ... is in a big hurry. For the most of part I remained in the same lane for the entire two-hundred-kilometer journey. I was listening to a new CD I had just purchased and day dreaming along the way. I enjoyed the trip a great deal because driving gives me a chance to be alone and time to think. As I was exiting off the highway, the aggressive driver showed ... want to get hurt so as others, too. You will end up saving your life and go home safely. When next time you are stuck in traffic, see if you can relax your mind, maybe day dreaming a little bit. Consequently you will feel much better when you get off.Statistics has shown that road rages has been increased over the years. Where do you usually feel the most impatient and ... is in a big hurry. For the most of part I remained in the same lane for the entire two-hundred-kilometer journey. I was listening to a new CD I had just purchased and day dreaming along the way. I enjoyed the trip a great deal because driving gives me a chance to be alone and time to think. As I was exiting off the highway, the aggressive driver ...
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