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- 31: The Internet
- The Internet The term "Internet" is defined as a collection of local, regional, and national computer networks that are linked together to exchange data and distribute processing tasks. It is the world's largest computer network.* Their are various opinions about the internet, some of us live by it using it continuously. However, there are those who think the internet is the worst thing that ever happened the world, and that the technological revolution has gone too ...
- 32: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- ... to the scene, and search the ditch and the weeds. These obsessions and compulsions were taking over his life but he was too embarrassed to tell anyone about them, even his psychiatrist, up till now.‘¨ (Internet 1) OCD is an anxiety related disorder and is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person‘¦s life. An individual who suffers from OCD becomes trapped in a pattern of repetitive thoughts ... thoughts or to neutralize with other thoughts and actions. For e.g. an individual plagued by doubts about having turned off the stove attempts to neutralize them by repeatedly checking to ensure it is off. (Internet 2) Compulsions are repetitive behaviors like hand washing, ordering and checking or mental acts like praying, counting and repeating words silently. The reason for doing this is to prevent or reduce anxiety and distress, not ... excessive or not clearly connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize or prevent. The most common forms of compulsion include washing, checking, counting, cleaning, requesting or demanding assurances and ordering. (Internet 2) When an individual attempts to resist a compulsion, he/she may experience a sense of mounting anxiety or tension that is often relieved by yielding to the compulsion. After repeated failed attempts to ...
- 33: The Internet Revolution
- The Internet Revolution Now, with the click of a button, consumers are buying just about anything imaginable, and all from the convenience of the internet. People no longer have to leave their homes, work or where ever there is internet access to make important purchases. Technology has advanced so that companies are conducting business around the world with out ever meeting. No longer do consumers or businessmen have to shake to complete a deal ...
- 34: The Internet: How It Works And How It Affects The World
- The Internet: How It Works And How It Affects The World Many people do not understand what the Internet is the power that it has over the world. The Internet is an extraordinary learning and entertainment tool that, when used properly, can significantly enhance a user's ability to gather information. Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) started the Internet. It was a project ...
- 35: The Internet: How it Works and How it Effects the World
- The Internet: How it Works and How it Effects the World Many people do not understand what the Internet is the power that it has over the world. The Internet is an extraordinary learning and entertainment tool that, when used properly, can significantly enhance a user's ability to gather information. Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) started the Internet. It was a project ...
- 36: Telecommunications
- ... academic and governmental institutions. Nor is the network only national: it has expanded to many countries around the world, the network has become international and in that way it got its name. People call it Internet. The popularity of this new phenomenon is rising rapidly, almost beyond belief. In January 1994 there were an estimated 2 million computers linked to the Internet. However, this is nothing compared to the number from last year's statistics. At the end of 1995, 10 million computers with 40-50 million users were assumed to be connected to the network-of-networks. If it goes on like this, most personal computers will be wired to the network at the end of this century (Internet Society 1996). The Internet is phenomenal in many ways. One of them is that it connects people from different nations and cultures. The network enables them to communicate, exchange opinions and gain information from ...
- 37: Computer Software Piracy and it's Impact on the International Economy
- ... problem of software theft has grown, and threatens to prevent the development of new software products. Unauthorized duplication of software is known as software piracy which is a "Federal offense that affects everyone ("Software Use..." Internet). The following research examines software piracy in its various forms, its impact on the end user and the international industry as a whole, and the progress that has been made in alleviating the problem. Software ... end user. Piracy results in higher prices for honest users, reduced levels of support and delays in funding and development of new products, causing the overall breadth and quality of software to suffer ("What is... Internet). Even the users of unlawful copies suffer from their own illegal actions: they receive no documentation, no customer support and no information about product updates ("Software Use..." Internet). The White Paper says that while virtually every software publisher expresses concern about their software from unauthorized duplication, over time, many have simply accepted the so-called "fact" that such duplication is unavoidable. This ...
- 38: Censorship On The Internet
- Censorship On The Internet Imagine a place where you have access to anything and everything one could want. Some would say that is only existent in a utopia, and some would say that describes the Internet. Many adults go on to the net and access pornographic material that would be unsuitable for children. This is called cyberporn. The controversy lies in the fact that children are accessing these materials also. Government, activist groups, and concerned parents are fighting to regulate obscene material found over the Internet to protect children. The first amendment is the only thing protecting adults from losing their rights to obtain pornographic or indecent material on the net. Under the first amendment the government must not regulate ...
- 39: The Internet: How it Works and How it Effects the World
- The Internet: How it Works and How it Effects the World Many people do not understand what the Internet is the power that it has over the world. The Internet is an extraordinary learning and entertainment tool that, when used properly, can significantly enhance a user's ability to gather information. Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) started the Internet. It was a project ...
- 40: Internet Pornography: Freedom of Press or Dangerous Influence?
- Internet Pornography: Freedom of Press or Dangerous Influence? The topic of pornography is controversial many times because of the various definitions which each have different contexts. Is it nudity, sexual intercourse, art, or all of these ... intended to cause sexual excitement. With all of the arguments presented in this paper, it seems only a vague definition of this type can be applicable to all views on the subject. Pornography on the Internet has brought about difficulties pertaining to censorship. All of the arguments in this paper can be divided into one of two categories: those whose aim is to allow for an uncensored Internet, and those who wish to completely eliminate pornography from the Internet all together. All arguments for an uncensored Internet all cite the basic rights of free speech and press. While arguments in this paper ...
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