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- 5231: The Invention of the Telephone
- ... in history. Tech- nology has developed and changed drastically over the past century. Each day many new things are being developed. It’s amazing to see how these inventions have the capability to change the world in such an extreme manner. In 1886, a man by the name of Alexander Graham Bell developed an interesting device which enabled people to communicate with others anywhere in the world live. This device came to be known as the telephone. Before Bell invented the telephone, the only way people could converse with each other was through letters. Since its invention and after it was finally accepted, though, the telephone has become a machine that most of the world has become dependent upon. Imagine waking up one morning and not being able to use the telephone. To many, this would be a fate worse than death. The use of the telephone has played ...
- 5232: Human Rights In Kuwait
- ... another commodity for the new society or a necessity? As one stands on the doorsteps of a new millennium, one can only imagine the future ahead. With the globalization movement making its way around the world, issues such as human rights are coming up, and are becoming international issues of concern rather than local ones. International organizations monitor governments and note the extent to which those governments adhere to and respect human rights. In the age of globalization, free trade between the nations of the world exists along with a sizeable transfer of knowledge and technology. And for one nation to succeed in that new environment it must have positive relations with others. For this good relation to evolve and develop ... history that there is in fact a true democratic process presently sweeping the country." In 1948, the United Nations adopted the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" which included the minimum requirements that nations around the world must aim for to achieve and maintain man’s fundamental freedoms and rights. This included principles of equality without regard to race, color, sex, language, religion etc. in addition to the right to life, ...
- 5233: To Kill A Mocking Bird 3
- ... also to live with yourself. They also learn about the injustice and justice throughout the Tom Robinson trial. Finally the children learn about prejudice and the effect that it has on everyone else in the world. B.) I believe that people learn much more from life experiences, rather than from what school teaches them. School teaches you things that society wants you to know, instead of the stuff you should now ... long run, by preparing them for a career, but if you do not have what is called Street Smarts , than there is no use for Book Smarts. For example, If the smartest person in the world walked down a dark alley, and was robbed, then he is considered just as less educated as the next man is. 2.) Considering human relationships from the past, I believe that we as individuals pay ... of democracy yet she worries s about the blacks trying to get above themselves. ( ) She fears that this will start interracial relationships. Her formal pronouncement clash with her private beliefs. B.) The societies of the world today say that they want what s best for whomever, but most of the time it is used as a publicity stunt. Something to amuse the public when actually they really do not care ...
- 5234: The Internet Contributes To The Process Of Globalization
- ... society and is arguably the most powerful catalyst in the globalization process. There is a growing concern that the Internet will bring about or increase the presence of a "McWorld". That is to say a world saturated by U.S. popular culture and marketing strategies where mass entertainment products etc. are leveled to the lowest common denominator in an effort to make them attractive to the broadest possible audience. However, others ... no more American than electricity. It may have been invented there, but electrons have no national allegiance. And soon, neither will the information transformed global community. What would a man from Mars, looking at this world and the Internet make of all this talk of globalization and by extension cultural imperialism. There is lot of controversy surrounding the amount of English on the Net. This is not an issue - English is not an oppressive force but a translative machine. It is possible some languages will become marginalized (French as the Latin of the 21st century) however it is unlikely that the world will become all Anglo-Saxon. The US does dominate the world of images and icons. Cindy Crawford and Pocahontas analogized to statutes of Lenin in the old Soviet Union. However, this is not an ...
- 5235: Trespasser: Computer Game Review
- ... of the most extraordinary games I have seen is Trespasser. From it’s stunning graphics to its haunting sounds Trespasser is the game to have. Trespassers story line comes from the aftermath of The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The story places you in the role of Anne, a castaway who must find a means of survival after landing upon "Site B" - the setting of The Lost World. Those who have seen Trespasser in action already know the story isn't the focus; it's the technology and gameplay. Along with Trespassers scenic background of lush jungle, lurks danger such as Raptor, T-Rex, and stegosaurus. Trespassers excellent graphics gives you the feeling you can see a great distance. Compared with Dooms graphics this is a great improvement. Graphically, the visual aspects of the Trespasser world are quite awe-inspiring up close, with lush forests, realistic looking water, and hills and slopes that really give the game a great feeling of being in a lost jungle world. Other technological enhancements ...
- 5236: The Year 2000 Problem
- ... but also they are paying millions upon millions of dollars in order for computers to recognize the difference between the years 2000 and 1900. The year 2000 computer bug is a huge problem that our world must face. In order to explain how to solve the “millennium bug”, it is a good idea to be informed about exactly what the year 2000 problem is. The year 2000 industry expert, Peter de ... 2000 problem, an addition to the obstacle. Combined, they form what seems more like a hideous monster than an insignificant bug. The impact of Y2K on society is enormous, bringing the largest companies in the world to their knees, pleading for a fix at nearly any cost. “The modern world has come to depend on information as much as it has on electricity and running water. Fixing the problem is difficult because there are [less than] two years left to correct 40 years of ...
- 5237: The Year 2000 Computer Problem
- ... affected, but they are paying millions upon millions of dollars in order for computers to recognize the difference between the years 2000 and 1900. The year 2000 computer bug is a huge problem that our world must face. In order to explain how to solve the "millennium bug", it is a good idea to be informed about exactly what the year 2000 problem is. The year 2000 industry expert, Peter de ... 2000 problem, an addition to the obstacle. Combined, they form what seems more like a hideous monster than an insignificant bug. The impact of Y2K on society is enormous, bringing the largest companies in the world to their knees, pleading for a fix at nearly any cost. "The modern world has come to depend on information as much as it has on electricity and running water. Fixing the problem is difficult because there are [less than] two years left to correct 40 years of ...
- 5238: Hippies
- ... the thought that his friend might overdose never crossed his mind.#9 Drugs were just accepted and weren't questioned with in the Hippie communities. Drugs were taken for recreation, for bonding, and as the war in Vietnam continued, for easing the frustration and fear of getting drafted. “As the fall semester moved on, a barely controlled panic was beginning to become a bond between students, who increasingly tended to “feed ... ways for draft deferment was passing grades. Very tough to get with out a clear mind. Ironically, many students smoked and drugged their way into Vietnam.#11 Although the American government kept saying that the war should be ending soon, more and more young men kept being drafted as news of numerous deaths were being reported. This caused Hippies to mistrust the government. Hippies didn’t believe that the U.S ... government during a time when many were being called on to fight in Vietnam. Adults in mainstream society were stunned when the young men being drafted said they wouldn’t go. The end of the war seemed so far off, that going to fight was like a death wish. The young men weren't just scared, they were sticking to their beliefs. “ When General B. Lewis stated in early October, ‘ ...
- 5239: The Millennium Bug
- ... affected, but they are paying millions upon millions of dollars in order for computers to recognize the difference between the years 2000 and 1900. The year 2000 computer bug is a huge problem that our world must face. In order to explain how to solve the "millennium bug", it is a good idea to be informed about exactly what the year 2000 problem is. The year 2000 industry expert, Peter de ... 2000 problem, an addition to the obstacle. Combined, they form what seems more like a hideous monster than an insignificant bug. The impact of Y2K on society is enormous, bringing the largest companies in the world to their knees, pleading for a fix at nearly any cost. "The modern world has come to depend on information as much as it has on electricity and running water. Fixing the problem is difficult because there are [less than] two years left to correct 40 years of ...
- 5240: Lusitania
- ... entered service between Liverpool and New York on September 7, 1907. Funded by the British Admiralty, the Lusitania, built by the Cunard Steamship Company, was required to double as an auxiliary cruiser in case of war. This was a secret agreement between the Admiralty and Cunard. On May 12, 1913 she was put in drydock to be double plated and hydraulically riveted, as well as modified for the application of guns. War was declared on August 4, 1914, and the ship was sent again into drydock. There she was armed with 12 six-inch guns(Simpson 60). Britain wanted to ship war materials over the Atlantic, but there was an embargo of shipping munitions on passenger ships. America also tended to publish the cargo manifests so that the Allies as well as the Germans would know ...
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