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- 6611: The Inter(esting)net
- ... design a computer networking system that could withstand an attack such as a nuclear war. In the 1980's, the National Science Foundation built five Superconductor Computer Centers to give several universities academic access to high powered computers formerly available to only the United State's military (Krol). The National Science Foundation then built its own network chaining more universities together. Later, the network connections were being used for purposes unrelated ... protection, have now proven to be a source of useful information and means of mass communication (Krol). The Internet aids education and makes the amount of resources endless. In the future, more and more colleges, high schools, and grade schools will soon be connecting to the Internet. Those who are currently connected, will definitely stay connected. From my point of view, the Internet will continually be the exciting road towards information ...
- 6612: Area 51
- ... long before being made public. Since the government won't acknowledge anything about the base, it's hard to know what is going on there now. Common rumors suggest two possible new aircraft, an ultra-high speed spy plane known as "Aurora" and a smaller version of the B-2 which purportedly might replace the F-117A. This area has long been rich in UFO lore. Whatever you can imagine- -captured ... of the TTR headquarters. Access to Site Four is provided not only from within TTR, but also from a gate on TTR's eastern boundary. From this "Site Four Gate", as it is called, a high quality dirt road (similar to Groom Lake Road) heads east and connects with Hwy. 375. Site Four sits by itself on a large plain. It is easily observed from a number of locations, although from ...
- 6613: The Impact of AI on Warfare.
- ... billions of dollars perfecting stealth technology to allow planes to slip past enemy lines undetected. The technology involved in a complicated system such as these fighter planes is immense. The older planes are packed with high tech gear such as micro processors, laser guiding devices, electromagnetic jammers and infrared sensors. With newer planes, the airforce is experimenting with a virtual reality helmet that projects a cartoon like image of the battlefield ... the United Nations. Also, associations can be formed in order to group all scientists who are involved in the development of the weapons in order to keep track of them. The use of the extremely high tech weapons should be reserved for cases where it is absolutely necessary. Although governments are eager to try out equipment on which they have spent millions and sometimes billions of taxpayer's money, the use ...
- 6614: The Adventures Of Huckleberry
- ... Huckleberry Finn because making the book required would be just as ridiculous as completely banning it. The Adventures Huck Finn is an outstanding novel with absolutely no reason at all to be banned at any school across the globe. This novel by the extraordinary author Mark Twain is an exceptional piece of literature. The book itself may have a few credits to its disadvantage, but those credits against it are so ... controversial topic that occurs within this publication. Once again it is Pap who demonstrates abusive behavior in one form or another. Pap abused people, alcohol, and the list just goes on. Huck was enrolled in school, but Pap made him quit just because he didn t believe that Huckleberry should be more intelligent that his own father. Pap later became abusive due to this. Pap wanted everything to go his way ...
- 6615: Holden Caufield
- ... works, and wants to be the "catcher in the rye," protecting society's children from it's evilness and corruption, keeping them safe. Holden has an ephiphany during the novel as he passes the elementary school halls and notices the obscenities scribbled on the walls. His attempt to efface them is unsuccessful, and he realizes that he can't make them go away. This symbolizes Holden's need to protect, and realization that he can't be the savior of society's corruption. Although the scene in the elementary school halls hint to Holden that he can't make the imperfections of the world disappear, nothing provides the determining insight better than his little sister, Phoebe. Upon his departure, Holden giving up, as he always ...
- 6616: In The Skin Of The Lion
- ... of Patrick social network as they served as a form of communication for him. His father being a man "withdrawn from the world" raised Patrick and with no mention of a mother, any siblings or school friends, we can imagine the solitude Patrick lived in. Perhaps the moths are more of an interest to Patrick (than other insects) because of his day to day living. Working around the farm during the ... of wonder that moves him on his journey. There is an instance of parallel imagery or imagery within imagery. The moths are attracted to the light of the kitchen and Patrick is attracted to the school atlas. They both have the same inquisitive nature. We're not told of the attraction to the atlas other than the allure of the exotic place names. Later, Patrick is attracted to the skaters on ...
- 6617: Grapes Of Wrath 4
- ... banks are taking away farms and farmers can no longer keep up with the economy. His family welcomes him back, but they have decided to move to California. They have received handbills that announce of high wages and plentiful jobs in California. The Joad s look forward to this new opportunity but fail to see that these handbills do not tell the full story of overcrowding and unemployment that lead to ... is morally compared to that of the original western settlers, and the family s dreams of a land of milk and honey contrast sharply with descriptions of California farm corporations which destroy crops to maintain high market prices . The Joads begin their journey, but it quickly begins with a chain of death and rebirth. The first of these is when Grandpa is forced to leave his land. Grandpa is like a ...
- 6618: Child Rearing in Victorian Times
- ... they would an army officer. Sir Osbert Sitwell once argued, Parents were aware that the child would be a nuisance and a whole bevy of servants, in addition to the complex guardianship of nursery and school rooms was necessary not so much to aid the infant as to screen him from his father or mother, except on some occasions as he could be used by them as adjuncts, toys or decorations ... the-boxes and beautiful dolls. It was quite important to select a conscientious, attentive type of nurse given she will raise the children until the latter years in which they will be reared by the school. Therefore, parents screened them before hiring them. Many nannies, contrary to the Mary Poppins stereotype were usually unmarried old maids who were strict to the point of being sadistic. Although on the other hand some ...
- 6619: Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
- ... her mother divorced and remarried to Hugh D. Auchincloss II in 1942. Jackie then moved with her mother to Newport, Rhode Island (22-23). The government source also indicates that Jackie attended Miss Porters School for Girls in Connecticut and Vassar College where she excelled in history, literature, art and French. Her junior year she spent at the Sorbonne in Paris, studying French and learning more about the French culture ... yanked her kids out of the maelstrom, says David Horowitz, co-author of The Kennedy's: An American Drama(14). Being a protective mother has rewarded Jacqueline. Caroline has graduated from Rodcliffe and Columbia Law School and married an artist and designer Edwin Schlossberg in 1986. Caroline also co-authored a best seller: In Our Defense: The Bill of Rights In Action. (4) John Jr. worked as an assistant district attorney ...
- 6620: Israel - The Presidential Brief
- ... of Independence (1947-49), The Suez Campaign (1956), The Six Day War (1967), The Yom Kippur War (1973), and Operation Peace for Galilee (1982). Although Israel won each war, the cost to the country was high. Tens of thousands of Israeli's have died defending their country. There has been a constant threat of terrorism and fear that their small homeland could be destroyed by fanatic Arabs. The Arabs who left ... economy. By strengthening their struggling economy the United States will benefit by opening up significant trade opportunities in the Middle East. The Israelis are extremely industrious and capable workers. Their manufacturing is at a very high level and the United States can benefit by increasing trade with this country. The goals that the U.S. has set dealing with Israel and Palestine's foreign policy must be completed. Unfortunately, there is ...
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