...Before we actually start, id like you to take a look at us today, this hour, this minute, this very second. Are we at peace with ourselves or with the individual next to us?Yes. So are we a peaceful species at heart? Yes. Don't mention the Egypt crisis please, thats a different issue and its just a minor percentage of the worlds' population. Yes throughout out history we have fought like maniacs, but are we peaceful deep inside? I think we could be, its just environmental factors or lack of knowledge in my view, like religion, race, territory, wealth and of course the natural factors like envy and jealousy, etc. We need people who can sit still and be able to smile, who can walk peacefully. We need people like that in order to save us. You are that person. I am that person. We are the peace the world needs. We are angels experiencing humanity. You wouldn't know it by current world events, but humans actually evolved to be peaceful, cooperative and social animals. Early man was not an aggressive killer nor fighter, he was a talker. It was just the natural instinct for survival. If they didn't hunt they would end up being cannibals and that's definitely not peaceful. Our intelligence, cooperation and many other features we have as modern humans developed from our attempts to out-smart the predator. Although great freedom fighters did use weapons to free life but the explicit idea and technique of non-violence evolved by Gandhiji was miraculous. Non-violence had been the...
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...Copying Isn't Cool In the article "Copying Isn't Cool," the author Scott Matthews (n.d.), a software developer argues that pirating copyrighted material is a serious issue today that is immoral and should be stopped. Though he is open to discussion, he argues against the system of compensation for copyright holders proposed by EFF that suggests that all downloads be taxed, claiming that it would encourage file-sharing to an extent that it becomes unstoppable. It would also compromise free speech and privacy which would go against the claimed ideologies of the EFF itself. The article was well-organized, easy to read and quite persuasive because the reasoning was good; however, it lacked sufficient evidence in some places. The author seems a fairly open minded person and this is reflected in the article. He does not have a mind-set against changing file-sharing laws but rather proposes a debate in this regard. He is fairly authoritative in voicing his opinion and has a right to do so because being a software developer himself, he is well aware of the problems faced and the losses that a digital author has to bear due to the willful ignorance of people engaging in the practice of file-sharing. His tone is quite effective in the article, and though a little informal, works to his advantage because it gives a personal touch to it that appeals to the reader, and adds on to the persuasiveness of the article. The language and vocabulary used is fairly simple and easy to read,...
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...Critical Response of the article, “Copying isn’t Cool” by Scott Matthews In the article "Copying Isn't Cool," the author Scott Matthews, a software developer addresses the issue of sharing copyrighted files. The author believes that such an act hurts the right of owners and stopping or changing the copyright laws will only cause more confusion and chaos. Thus, such laws need to remain the same and be enforced instead. The author’s purpose in writing this essay is to persuade the people who support the decision proposed by EFF to change the copyright laws that such an act does more harm than good. The author was successful in persuading the readers as the article was well-organized, easy to read and quite persuasive because the reasoning was good; however, it lacked sufficient evidence in some places, and was bias. The article mainly argues that pirating copyrighted material is a serious issue today that is immoral and should be stopped. Though the author is open to discussion, he argues against the system of compensation for copyright holders proposed by EFF that suggests that all downloads be taxed, claiming that it would encourage file-sharing to an extent that it becomes unstoppable. It would also compromise free speech and privacy which would go against the claimed ideologies of the EFF itself. The author seems a fairly open minded person and this is reflected in the article. He does not have a mind-set against changing file-sharing laws but rather proposes a debate in...
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...obsession with 'likes'? Why are we becoming so dependent on the 'likes' we get on social media for approval of things we wish to do in life? We might be getting 100s of likes on our posts and pictures but since we've raised the bar so high, imagine the plight of those people who fail to get 'likes' on their pictures and posts- their self-esteem and confidence will be shattered. If they don't get 'likes' on their pictures/posts which in 'their opinion' is the best (no one would put up something which in their opinion isn't good), they'd start hating themselves and might also run into depression. They start copying the so-called 'cool people' on facebook who get 100s of likes on their posts/pictures and in this process, they also run the danger of losing their own individuality and identity. They try to be someone else. In this sense, we're breeding herd mentality among our youth through Social Media. I always tell people, being part of the crowd can be all 'cool and fun' but the crowd always follow the ones who stand out. Through this post, I wish to give voice to those so-called 'average people' on facebook who might not have 100s of likes on their posts and pictures but have beautiful, energetic young minds full of new ideas. Be what you are! You don't need a handful of 'likes' to get the society's approval. Be original and add 'your' value to the world, we have enough 'copies' around. We don't need to beg for 'likes' through personal messages, friendly calls or texts- realize...
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...Ellen’s Isle, Loch Katrine by Robert S. Duncanson. This piece was my favorite because of the extreme attention to detail and the lifelike feeling it gives. You can picture yourself standing on the edge of the lake, overlooking it, as a cool breeze rolls by through...
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...reads this, I’m not gonna finish that greeting.) Funny enough, that used to be a phrase I thought was cool. So, today is gonna be kinda a reflective piece on how shitty my week has been and why. When I looked back into this week, it went incredibly quick, it was Friday before I knew it. When I took a second glance at why my week was so bad, I realize, the only reason it was shitty was because of me. That took a lot to admit. So without further ado, my week. Monday I had to take a “mini” exam in biology. I wasn’t particularly scared for this but I did know that I wasn’t really prepared either. I didn’t read the book, which isn’t a big deal with the way this class is set up, but I...
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...is 61 years old. He lives in, and works in Paris. He is a painter, and a sculptor. He sculpts mythical animals, and even real animals. He paints things from astronomy history. He settled in paris in 1975 where he studied art, and architecture. He has 4 films. He was an artist, and he has his own films how cool is that. He is known as the best living artist of his generation. His current work is based on Pantheo Vortex. Second, what i've noticed that my artist does sculptors of animals. I've also noticed that he does paintings of the past. When i look at his paintings i think of the times when they would draw on the walls. His style seems soft but then again feels bold and heavy. His artwork isn't really satisfying to look at, in my opinion. His art is more realistic than abstract. I wasn't drawn to my artist, i couldn't find any that I really liked...
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...game was in 1997 and became so popular that the game series has five installments with rumors of a sixth to come soon. People like to live through these games and that’s why it’s very popular, especially among younger people. Many young children have gone to duplicate the actions that they see in these game. In July of 2008, six boys replicating the actions from GTA IV went on a crime spree throughout New York, “Six Long Island teens, apparently inspired by the violent video game Grand Theft Auto, were charged with robbery after a crime spree” (“Game Over”). The boys had robbed people and broke into cars with a crowbar, a bat, and a broomstick. These are weapons that are used in the game. When the boys had been caught, they said they were copying the actions they had witnessed in the game. Many would argue and say that they only blamed it on the game to get away with the crime and lessen their...
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...1 . Let Me Own My Purchased Downloadable Games Ever buy a game for your Wii, download it and then have your Wii break down? If you have to replace it with a new one, that game is gone. All your WiiWare and Virtual Console games are gone, because Nintendo stupidly ties your purchases to your console rather than to you. If I buy a game, Nintendo, give me an account and let me re-download it when I get a new machine. Ads 18+ Game topfreebrowsergames.com once you're inside the game, your friend won't see much of you! Nenas Inocentes wap.tribik.com Ellas Te Esperan Encuéntralas Aquí! 2 . Play DVDs and MP3s Nintendo has said that, as with the Wii, the Wii U will not play DVDs. They apparently don’t want to pay the necessary licensing fees. Nintendo’s president says most people already have DVD players. It’s true, I do have a DVD player; It’s called the Xbox 360. The fact is, DVD players are becoming an expected part of a game console, and leaving out that capability is the equivalent of Apple putting out their iPhone without MP3 capabilities and saying, “everyone already owns an MP3 player anyway.” Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish guys; pay the license fees and give me a console that does what every other console does. 3 . Get Rid of the Constant Music at the Main Menu You know one thing I like about having a homebrewed Wii? I can turn off that tingly little music that plays incessantly while the main menu is up. On the Xbox 360 and PS3 you get a little music...
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...Table of Contents Introduction 2 System Description 2 System Strengths and Weaknesses 4 System Protection Options 5 Antivirus Protection 5 Firewall 6 Comprehensive system configuration management 6 Application Whitelisting 6 Disk and filesystem-level Encryption 7 Tiered level authentication and Biometric level access 7 Risk Mitigation Strategies 7 Conclusion 10 Bibliography 11 Introduction The purpose of this white paper is to demonstrate the strength and potential weaknesses of the firms’ computer systems, and also to address the upper managements concerns over a possible threat of an internal or external attack to our systems. In this paper we will also be discussing the steps that have been taken to secure our systems against both forms of attacks; we will also be exploring risk mitigation strategies that serve as a means to help prevent such attacks from ever occurring. As with ever system, there is always the possibility of a sophisticated attack being invented that is capable of breaching our systems, so we will be addressing the strategies and steps that will be taken in the event that our systems are ever breached by an internal or external attack. System Description The system in question that is being used by the organization is the Dell Precision R5500 Rack Workstation. We currently have a total of 20 such workstations and our systems are equipped with the latest technological components and...
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...Assignment brief – QCF BTEC Assignment front sheet Qualification | Unit number and title | BTEC Level 3 Business | Unit 2 - Business Resources | Learner name | Assessor name | | | Date issued | Hand in deadline | Submitted on | w/c 12th January 2015 | w/c 25th January 2015 | | Assignment title | Assignment 3 - Having the Right Resources | In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found. | Criteria reference | To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | Evidence: | P3 | Describe the main physical and technological resources required in the operation of a selected organisation. | Report | M1 | Explain how the management of human, physical and technological resources can improve the performance of a selected organisation. | Report | D1 | Evaluate how managing resources and controlling budget costs can improve the performance of a business. | Report | Learner declaration | I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice. Learner signature: Date: | Assignment brief Qualification | BTEC Level 3 in Business | | Unit number and title | | | Assessor name |...
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...Plastic Bags Don’t Suit You: A campaign to reduce plastic bag use Plastic bags, invented in the 1930s, were first introduced to super markets in 1977. In the following decades, they have spread all over the world. Currently, almost 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide every year (Warner, 2010). This waste can be considered as a symbol of consumerism. Meanwhile, it’s also the evidence of our ignoring the environment. In the past half century, efforts have been made to reduce or even eliminate the use of plastic bags. Until now, the global use of plastic bags has been on the rise, according to The Culvert Chronicles (2011). That’s why this national campaign needs to be launched. It’s time to declare a war against the plastic bags. And with the assistance of multiple cognitive theories, it’s not hard to win this war. Harm of massive plastic bag use Plastic bags are usually made from oil. In the US alone, an estimate that about 12 million barrels of oil were needed to meet the US citizens’ needs of 100 billion plastic bags in the year 2001 (Jenkins, 2011). And if we think about the global situation, the oil consumption resulted from modern society’s addiction to single-use plastic bags can be a major contributor to global warming (Khoo, H.H., & Tan, R.B.H., 2010). Moreover, oil is not renewable, and our attempts of finding new alternative energy haven’t been proved effective so far. Both manufacturing and recycling plastic bags generates toxic gases, like compounds of...
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...RIAA and Associated Record Companies: Embrace the Digital Music Era Our forms of music have drastically changed in correlation to current cultural advances. We have gone from vinyl records to cassettes, which were very popular in the 1970s followed by the revolutionary digital technology of a compact disc. Now, we are in an era that is progressively becoming more and more digitized with different audio formats through the Internet. Every day, thousands of people with a computer or access to one participate in peer-2-peer networks to share digitized formats of music, videogames, movies or other applications (“Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing”). The shift of music from compact discs to mp3’s has financially affected the music industry. Not only is money lost on the decreasing sales of outdated CD’s, but also on litigation circling the issues of copyright. Any downloaded music, videogames, movies, or applications from peer-2-peer networks sites are protected by copyright law and once downloaded are now considered copyright infringed. Over the years, The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and its associated record companies have taken much time and spent a good amount of money to conduct investigations and prosecute individuals involved in illegal music file sharing and copyright infringement. However, the Internet has proven to move faster than the prosecutions of individuals responsible for illegal music downloading, which, in the long run, has had very little effect...
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...THE TECH-SLACKY HOWTO Author: Santiago Romero http://www.escomposlinux.org/sromero/linux/pringao/techslacky-howto.html Translation: Javier Malonda (supervised by Antonio and Sinner from the Prairy) 30 de mayo de 2002 1. Introduction Welcome to the tech slacky-Howto! The present document is a practical guide to demonstrate the following universal truths: Windows is easy to install (even a child could do it); it’s just about clicking OK. Windows is easy to use (even a child could do it); you don’t need to know anything to start using windows. Windows can perform advanced tasks even if the user doesn’t know a word about computing; you don’t need to know what RAM is or how a computer works. Windows can be learned in a few minutes. It’s plug and play! Thanks to Windows, computers are now easy to use and this is why there’s a computer at each home. People wouldn’t be able to use computers if it weren’t for Windows. To demonstrate all the preceeding premises we will need the help of two special collaborators: Johnny Smartass (myself), an adorable 16 year old youngster son of the woman living at 1354 Evergreen Terrace, next house to... Ralph Jones, our just graduated in Computing Sciende after hard working years, GNU/Linux user and Free Software defender. 2. Required ingredients for the tech slacky-Howto In order to verify the premises exposed before we will need: A user who never owned a Personal Computer (Johnny Smartass in our example). A user with computing knowledge...
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...Rembrandt vs. Rubens Andrew Ulrich Prof. Hutson ART 38716-ART IN THE AGE OF REMBRANDT AND RUBENS 1/22/15 Peter Paul Rubens and Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn were two of the most famous and successful painters in 17th century Europe. Rubens was a Flemish Baroque painter and was admirably recognized for his Counter-Reformation altarpieces, portraits, landscapes and historical paintings of mythological characters. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter and printmaker, who was also known for his etching. His greatest successes are told through his portraits of the people who surrounded his life, his self-portraits and paintings of scenes in the Bible. Both artists received a traditional education and then continued their education with several apprenticeships to learn the basics of art and painting. These artists were treated with immense success in the 17th century, especially considering the amount of turmoil that was happening with the ‘Eighty Year War’ happening all around them. The journey to success contained personal triumphs and setbacks for both artists, albeit each journey was draped with divergence. The differences between upbringing and lifestyle of each artist led to a different approach to their paintings as well as a different style of art in general. One main difference between artists is that Rubens chose to travel to Italy to study Italian art and culture, Rembrandt elected to stay-put in Amsterdam to continue his studies. This factor, as well as many other differences...
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