...In recent months there has been much discussion over the pros and cons of drone commercialization in regards to its effect on economy, uses, and potential risks to the public. In 2012, Congress passed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 in favor of the commercialization of drones which proposed general rules for small unmanned aircraft systems conducting non-recreational operations. Although speculations about these new rules in regards to United States’ businesses and economy are promising, issues such as privacy and safety have been neglected. The history of drones derived from the Wright Brother’s breakthrough experimentation with manned aircraft flight. Nearly a century later, “swift technological...
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...Debate Summary Amanda Missick, Karla Castillo, Kimberly Archuleta, and Kimberly Arzate BCOM 275 April 2, 2015 John Kungis Debate Summary Throughout the debate we chose to discuss the Chris Kyle murder case where Eddie Routh was convicted for the brutal murder of Chris Kyle, former Navy Seal, and his comrade Chad Littlefield. As the debate summary we decided to go with the pro side of the argument, which includes; Eddie Routh's history of mental disorders, how he fled the scene, and the sentence given to him for his murder charge. Not only did this topic make us have different opinions amongst each other, but made us open our minds to different views. Even though as a team we had our disagreements and different believes on the topic, we came together for the final decision of the debate. We believed that the murder trial of Chris Kyle was justly sentenced. Even though Eddie was facing a low point in his life we believe his alcohol abuse, violent behavior and strange conduct were contributing factors that led to his mental state. Living in a city with one of the biggest military bases in the country, we all in different ways are related to military personnel. Some of us personally know veterans with PTSD. It was discussed during our meetings that it normally takes more than a shooting range to trigger someone to relive those experiences that only veterans have experienced. We are devastated that this incident turned out the way it did, ending the life of not only the...
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...inappropriate. Drone strikes are just one of the many controversial things to come out of the scientific advancements of the past few years. Over the course of these years, drones have risen to be a very controversial weapons, being that they are almost invincible, which is due to being almost untraceable on sonar. Drones have killed many innocents (reaching 90%), and have angered many other nations,however U.S. drone strikes should still be used broadly since they reduce the death toll of our own people, and are far more effective against terrorist programs than sending down our own troops. Can you imagine sending people to their doom? That is the only other solution to counter terrorism (with minimal collateral damage). Would you rather kill your own soldiers, rather than just sending a drone? WOULD YOU? Although this seems harsh, in the end would you really sacrifice your own citizens? “[I]n many cases in which the United States needs to capture or eliminate an enemy, raid are too risky and costly,” this quote, from Daniel L. Byman’s website “Why Drones Work”, states how dangerous and expensive raids are compared to just sending in a drone. Why endanger the lives our own people, instead of just...
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...I believe that instituting stricter regulations on the use of drone attacks by the U.S military would be beneficial because it would minimize number of lives lost and the cost spent on war. To being with, fifty seven of the eighty two people killed were civilans, the U.S drones killed the fifty seven yemeni civilians in six seperate strikes aimed at them. Little kids and pregnant women were wrongly killed. Imagine being in their shoes, they fear of regular sunny days because drones will attack the innocent people that dont deserve the attack in their life.Yemeni President Hadi said his brother-in-law was an imam who had strongly and publicly opposed al-Qaeda, and that his young cousin was a policeman. To continue, they spent...
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...Drones, a great idea, or a burden? A big problem the United States is faced with is whether or not to use drones in militias combat.Imagine this, a pilot is flying his plane over the middle east attempting to locate a major leader in the terrorist act.Then, Boom!The pilot is hit by a surface to air missile, and the plane explodes on impact.The plane as well as the pilot, are lost.This isn’t just a death, a wife lost a husband, a child lost their father, that pilot had a family to take care of.All of this could have been avoided, just by using drones. If a drone is shot down what is lost?A few million dollars?A little bit of info?Positively not more than a jet fighter.When a drone goes down a life isn’t lost either.I’m sure you’re not worried about one person, there’s almost 8 billion right?So, let me ask you, if your father, son, cousin, or any other family member was in the pilot seat of an exploding plane, wouldn’t you rather have a drone in its place?...
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...Drones can be defined as “unmanned aerial vehicles, most commonly associated and used by the United States military(Source A).” After examining all of the positive and negative connotations associated with the use of drones, one could say that the negative consequences do not outweigh the positive consequences of using drones in military actions. Drones not only save lives on the stuck on the front lines, but are also popular among the American population. One of the positive consequences, of using drones in high risk military actions, is that it saves the lives of United States military personnel and civilians that live a life caught in the crossfires of war. This can be exemplified by the statistic that shows “following the September 11,...
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...An unmanned aircraft system; however more commonly known as a drone, is a relatively new technology that has only recently been available for use by consumers and the general public. Previously, they only had uses in a commercial or military setting, as they were too expensive for the average consumer to buy and maintain, in addition to being too difficult to operate. Currently they are available in many sizes and forms, with uses varying from land surveying, aerial photography, and even has a prominent use in militaries; including the United States, with operations carried out by drones date all the way back to 2002. Recent companies have been created upon designing and developing consumer drones, such as DJI, Parrot, and others. Each company...
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...Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS), also known as drones, are aircraft either controlled by ‘pilots’ from the ground or following a pre-programmed mission. While there are dozens of different types of drones, they basically fall into two categories: those that are used for exploration and surveillance purposes and those that are armed with missiles and bombs. Frontline reports that since September 11, 2001, the number of drones in the U.S.’s military arsenal has expanded from 60 to more than 6,000, with President Obama making unprecedented use of these robotic warriors. The purpose of this paper will be to draw attention to the pros and cons of the U.S Military using drones. The use of drones has grown quickly in recent years because unlike manned aircraft they can stay aloft for many hours, they are much cheaper than military aircraft and they are flown by remote control so there is no danger to the flight crew. Drones strikes have taken out some of Al-Qaeda's most notorious figures, including American-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki. UAVs are made at a significantly lower cost compared to manned vehicles. Although, they can get pretty expensive depending on their sophistication; this should allow the military to buy UAVs in much larger quantities than manned aircrafts. Expendability, you can afford to send them into heavily defended areas and risk losing some without endangering a pilot. UAVs are more maneuverable than manned planes without the limitations of a human pilot. They...
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...Blue Ocean Strategy Jamie M. Finch MKT/421 July 7, 2014 Mark Vitale Blue Ocean Strategy The marketing world is cut-throat and full of competition. Monopolies cut down all opposition until they are last and only ones standing. Oligopolies exist as multiple competitors work together to control the market and keep incoming competitors from entering the market. Perfect competition is a myriad of competitors constantly fighting with each other over their slice of the market. It is easy to see how such market circumstances could be considered as “bloody”, and earn these markets the title of red oceans. A red ocean is easily understood since it “represents all the industries in existence today” (Kim & Mauborgne, 2004). These industries have boundaries, and competition is in varying states. A blue ocean is “all the industries not in existence today” (Kim & Mauborgne, 2004). Cell phones are everywhere today, only a small portion of the U.S.’s population does not use this product. In 1980’s cell phones existed, but they were not the craze that they are today. Most individuals used landline phones. In the beginning, the cell phone market was a blue ocean. It has since become a red ocean market from the sheer amount of competitors entering the field offering a variety of styles, OS, and services. A blue ocean is a place of potential. A blue ocean can also be created from the red ocean. If an already existing service or product industry can provide other complementary...
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...The use of drones has dramatically grown in recent years with the pentagon relying on a family of 10,00 drones. A drone is a powerful unmanned aerial vehicle that carries sensors, navigation systems, and sometimes weapons. Because there is no flight crew inside of the drone, it prevents any danger to them. The drones are flown remotely, come in all different shapes and sizes, and are able to stay in the air for many hours. There are many different kinds of drones, but they basically fall into two categories. One is being armed with bombs and missiles and the other being used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes. One use of drones is to conduct national security initiatives. This of course is a controversial issue that consists of many...
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...Impact of Violent Video Games There are two sides of the argument of what violent video games have on the youth of America. Some believe that violent video games have negative affects and produce social violence. At the same time there are those who believe that violent video games have positive effects. From my experience with violent video games I take no side in this argument. I would like to present a neutral view on this topic by showing you the positive and negative effects of violent video games. For years, psychologists have been arguing which is more important in a child’s life: genetics or how the child is raised. By looking at what the child is allowed to view and do gives insight into this question. Violent video games do influence a child. Whether or not this influence is good or bad is a point that will be expressed in this paper. Advocates believe that playing violent video games provide a safe outlet for aggressive behavior. Violent juvenile crime has been declining as violent video games popularity has been increasing. The link between violent video games and violent behavior has not been proven. Players should understand the game they are playing is not real despite how realistic violent video games have become. Advocates for video games claim that they can promote an outlet for children and teens to release their aggression and stress. This aggression and stress is usually collected throughout their daily lives and interactions with others. Violent video...
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...Driverless Trucks and the Future Hit 80’s comedy-sci-Fi movie ‘Back to the Future’ has so far been pretty accurate about all its predictions- invention of tablets, personal drones, mobile payment technology, biometric devices but most importantly artificial intelligence. Big MNC’s like google, Facebook, etc. are investing millions of dollars in artificial intelligence research which has the potential to have a colossal impact on various industries, especially the automobile industry. In august 2016, Uber launched its first set of driverless cars. Many vehicles today are partially automatic but it has been predicted that between 2020 and 2025 fully automatic vehicles can be seen on the road. Google, Uber, Mercedes and others are working...
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...The Strategic Use of Drones in Modern Warfare Caleb E. Moore IS 3310 Troy University Author Note This article is intended solely for research and will have no biased opinions. Table of Contents 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Title page. 2------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Table of Contents. 3-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract. 4-5 --------------------------------------------The Strategic Use of Drones in Modern Warfare. 5-6 ----------------------------------------------------------The Effectiveness of Drone Warfare. 6-7 –-----------------------------------------------------------------The Financial Cost of Drones. 7-8 –-----------------------------------------------------The Operational Capabilities of Drones. 8-9 –-------------------------------------------------------------------- Fueling Anti-Americanism. 9-10-------------------------------------------------------The Limitations of Drone Capabilities. 10-12 –------------------------------------------------------------------------The Future of Drones. 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reference Page. Abstract The emergence of drone warfare has completely revolutionized the strategy of our military surveillance and fights overseas. This study is intended to analyze...
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..."By the Drones' Eerie Light." National Review. National Review, 26 May 2016. Web. 11 Jan. 2017. Pulitzer Prize winner and historian, Arthur Herman in his article, “By the Drones’ Eerie Light” (2016), presents the case for why Obama’s expansion of drone warfare is a success and the displays the multiple benefits it has over conventional tactics. He supports this argument by saying, “The advantages are obvious, particularly in conflicts like the current one against ISIS or even in Afghanistan, where American troops for political reasons can’t be thick on the ground, and where you don’t want to put American pilots and aviators in danger of death or capture, or both, in case their aircraft gets shot down (think of the Jordanian pilot ISIS captured and literally roasted alive).” The author’s purpose it to explain the technology in order to show how it can be used to give the US advantages in combat and military missions. He goes through this in an objective manner and presents facts to support President Obama’s drone program such as ISIS and the Taliban lack an air defense program and that it keeps soldiers safe, which is somewhat surprising because the National Review is known to lean right, but that shows that possible bias didn’t sway the article. The author Arthur Herman is a distinguished historian who works for the Hudson Institute and is also a Pulitzer Prize winner which bodes well for his credibility given that the Pulitzer Prize is one of the highest awards a journalist...
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...The warehouse and wholesale segment of retailing is a very successful and fast growing industry. In 2011 it was a $155 billion business in the United States alone, and growing at a rate that was 15-20 percent faster than retailing in its entirety. Offering low prices and legitimate quality with reasonably priced membership fees, the retail warehouse industry is particularly attractive to households with large families, bargain hunters, small business owners, churches and non-profit organizations. Through various distribution strategies, the retail warehouse store industry is able to stay atop other types of retailers. The retail warehouse industry continues to evolve by seeing and seizing opportunities, especially during times of economic turmoil. This is especially true for Costco, who anticipates crisis and change in the retail industry and with its circular vision finds a way to reinvent and change its distribution channel to maximize its volume and overall efficiency. The industry also continues to evolve by improving their website capabilities and sales, and continuing to deliver low prices along with value to its customers. The retail warehouse store industry is a comprised of three major competitors, Costco Wholesale, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s warehouse. These three are also in competition with a number of other retailers such as Target, Walmart, Dollar general, specialty stores, gas stations, and internet retailers. Stores that specialize in a small number of products and...
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