...This is my paper. I hope you like it. It was hard to write. Spider-Man is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics existing in itsshared universe. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in the anthology comic book Amazing Fantasy #15 This is some new stuff that I am now writing. When Comic boOks were accused of causing crime, many, many people wanted to ban comic books, comic books are not the reason kids are mean and violent. Or breaking the law. Or just being all around jerks. That’s whats inside, tnot what is from comci books . First, when Spider-Man originally appeared in the 1960s, adolescents in superhero comics were usually relegated to sidekick...
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...period. The most exciting thing that could happen to you in high school was probably go to a keg party-er, did I say keg? You know I meant cake, and going to the big premiere of "Spider-man." Friday night at the movies with your buds was a sure-fire way to pass two or three hours of your endless free time. What else did you have to do? Fill out the MIT application? Most teenagers, myself included, probably look at movies as entertainment, rather than as art, and most directors will confirm this. The movie industry has capitalized on this "entertainment" view of movies. More than ever, the movies industry is dominated by blockbusters and, to many's dismay, sequels to previous blockbusters. According to the website of the Motion Pictures Association of America (MPAA), from 1999 to 2002, the average theatrical cost of an MPAA film rose over 80%. Over this 3-year period, a whopping 25 out of the top 50 highest grossing movies in the American film history were produced, all of which made over 200 million dollars. Among these blockbusters were "Spider-man," "Finding Nemo," and "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace." We all know why "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" exploded at the box office. But why did the other two gross over $340 million each? Because they were thought-provoking? Hardly. "Spider-man" has the tired old theme of damsel-in-distress-as-hero-saves-the-day. "Finding Nemo" finds a rebellious fish wandering off into an adventure as his parent desperately searches for...
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...Magic Realism in “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” Magic realism is defined as “a fiction often associated with Latin America that interweaves realistic and fantastic details, juxtaposing the marvelous with the ordinary” (Charters 1741). It involves fantastic elements combined with realistic elements, thus making it hard to differentiate both. Magic realism is different from fantasy because it is set in a realistic setting. According to Gonzalez Echchevarria, magic realism “offers a world view that is not based on natural or physical laws nor objective reality” (qtd in Moore). In this research paper, I will show how the story of “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” presents strong characteristics of magic realism. “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” contains non-rational and realistic...
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...“The humble gecko: the tiny, 5-ounce lizard can scale a wall carrying 9 pounds of weight -- a whopping 18 times its body weight” (Barrie). What if humans were able to climb walls with the same ease as lizards? Just think of the possibilities. What would be the purpose of one needing to climb walls? Society in general may not need to climb buildings on a whim, but the military would find many beneficial aspects of this invention. Gecko Gloves are the future of military and technological advancements. People will be able to scale buildings like a modern day Spider Man. A Student at Stanford University, named Elliot Hawkes, had the idea and created a prototype of Gecko Gloves, that will allow humans to climb vertical glass walls. Elliot Hawkes...
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...There is nothing like reading a good book or watching a great movie for a little escapism and entertainment. With all of the television channels out there and access to the internet, you can watch just about anything you want at any time. In Unit 2, you talked about the science involved with technology, but in this Assignment, you are going to turn the tables and delve into how the media portrays science. How does a pop culture portrayal of science and scientists impact the average person’s view of what science is and how research is conducted? Can what is presented by the media affect how the general populace views a particular research field? What might the long-term impacts of such a depiction be? These are just a few questions that you...
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...handbook, 2002) It is not containment – like 8D It is not remedial – not a rework RCA does not deal with immediate problem containment as in step D3 of the 8D discipline. Similarly, a rework procedure does not address the root cause. Finding a root cause may take some time and both a containment action and/or a rework must be implemented while the search for the root cause occurs. DO NOT stop when you get a containment action deployed. When it may not work so well (Okes, 2009) Technology is new or unknown If the technology is new or under development then there may not be enough knowledge to suggest possible root causes. This does not mean that RCA won’t work but it will take longer to reach a root cause and the RCA will be more of a research project. System is very complex with a large number of variables If the system under analysis is very complex with a large number of...
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...after they are well. If these organisms are on the bedside table or the handrails the patient is already cured so it will not affect them. What about the patient coming in the room next? It is left to the housekeepers to clean the room well enough to prevent the spread of these infections. These infections that are spread from one patient to another are called nosocomial infections. They are hospital acquired bacteria’s. I came to this topic after my daughter had this exact thing happen to her. She is a brittle diabetic and at one point required a lot of hospital visits. After one of these visits she started to develop a boil. This in turn caused her blood sugar to go up and we ended up back in the hospital. Thinking the boil was a spider bite we were surprised to find out it was methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). They explained that it was a nosocomial infection that was probably acquired on our last hospital visit. When asked how she got it they said it was multi resistant and was passed from something she came in contact with that another patient would have touched. This is a problem that has been on the rise over the recent decade. Because bacteria has become more resistant for other reasons they live on surfaces longer. Once they find a person who has a weakened immune system or no antibiotic in their system they settle in on the new host. The issue has been addressed in many hospitals and cleaning measures have stepped up a notch. But the problem...
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...INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS PUBLISHING Bioinsp. Biomim. 1 (2006) P1–P12 BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS doi:10.1088/1748-3182/1/1/P01 PERSPECTIVE Biomimetics—using nature to inspire human innovation Yoseph Bar-Cohen Jet Propulsion Lab, California Institute of Technology, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109-8099, USA E-mail: yosi@jpl.nasa.gov Received 7 November 2005 Accepted for publication 7 March 2006 Published 27 April 2006 Online at stacks.iop.org/BB/1/P1 Abstract Evolution has resolved many of nature’s challenges leading to lasting solutions. Nature has always inspired human achievements and has led to effective materials, structures, tools, mechanisms, processes, algorithms, methods, systems, and many other benefits (Bar-Cohen Y (ed) 2005 Biomimetics—Biologically Inspired Technologies (Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press) pp 1–552). This field, which is known as biomimetics, offers enormous potential for inspiring new capabilities for exciting future technologies. There are numerous examples of biomimetic successes that involve making simple copies, such as the use of fins for swimming. Others examples involved greater mimicking complexity including the mastery of flying that became possible only after the principles of aerodynamics were better understood. Some commercial implementations of biomimetics, including robotic toys and movie subjects, are increasingly appearing and behaving like living creatures. More substantial benefits of biomimetics include the development of prosthetics...
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...Introduction This paper will be covering the early stages of the marketing plan for Precise Pest Control. Included will be a background description of Precise Pest Control, identification of potential audiences for a marketing plan, identification of the chosen market segment, target market, SWOT analysis, and the desired product positioning. It will also provide you with detailed information on the company’s mission statement, marketing position, and a foreign market. Introduction This paper will be covering the early stages of the marketing plan for Precise Pest Control. Here we will discuss the type of product the company will offer and identify its primary characteristics. It will also briefly discuss the service component of the product. Explain how the product could be expanded to a product line, and depth and breadth of the line. Then we will determine how the core business may change in response to industry or market changes. Introduction This paper will be covering the early stages of the marketing plan for Precise Pest Control. Here we will create the domestic and global branding strategy, Determine and detail the optimum pricing strategy, and examine how the pricing strategy supports our branding strategy. We will also prepare a distribution channel analysis identifying the wholesaler, distributor, and retailer relationships. Discuss whether a push or pull strategy will be used. Lastly, we will discuss how the distribution strategy fits...
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...Effects of Watching Anime on Study Habits of CSNHS Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP) Students* By: Candelaria, Lex Oliver B. Sancho, Joseph Dominic A. IV-Jupiter *A term paper submitted to Mrs. Giselle DG. Avila in partial fulfillment of the requirement in English IV, Camarines Sur National High School, School Year 2014-2015 Table of Contents Acknowledgment Foremost, the researchers would like to express their sincere gratitude to theirEnglish teacherMrs. Giselle DG. Avila for the continuous support fortheir research, for her patience, motivation, enthusiasm, and immense knowledge.Her guidance helped the researchers in all the time of research and writing of this thesis. Introduction Nowadays, Anime addiction is very rampant especially among students. There are many factors that urge students to watch anime that leads to addiction. Anime itself serves as a great factor that let the students to watch, because anime became the latest trend for all teenagers and having a good storyline that makes the students hook up. Another one is due to cool animation, which has a vibrant color that tickles their eyes every time they watched a single episode. Next is peer pressure, which influences a person to watch anime, when your group is expose to anime it will surely influence you. Last is boredom buster. As an expert say, "Boredom is not the lack of sensory stimulation: It is just a lack of imagination or creative thinking, so students tend to watch...
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...ASSIGNMENT 10 PROJECT WORK a) Project for primary classroom THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST UNITOVERVIEW This primary unit takes across curricular approach involving language arts, math, science, and social studies. Art, music and movement education activities are also used to develop the concepts in this unit. Students will learn about the rainforest through a variety of activities to complete both on-line and in downloadable format for use in the classroom. In addition there is a resource bank of print and non-print resources included. Each lesson develops a particular focus and may take one class or several classes to complete. Extending activities are also provided as well as assessment and evaluation tools and templates. Foundational Objectives: Knowledge ! Students will increase their knowledge about the rainforest. Skills and habits * Learn about and practice the skills and strategies of effective listeners, speakers, readers, writers and representers. * Speak and write to express thoughts, information, feelings and experiences in a variety of forms for a variety of purposes and audiences. * Read and view a range of grade-level appropriate oral, print, and other media texts in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes. * Assess personal and group strengths...
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...University March 2013 Abstract Everyone, at one point or another, may display aggressive behavior. Where did this behavior come from? This paper will discuss opposing viewpoints on the role of media violence and video games in the development of aggressive behavior. Included herein will be a brief overview of Albert Bandura’s “Social Learning Theory”; a discussion of media violence and violent video games and their possible roles in the development of aggression; and the ethical viewpoints on violence in the media. This paper will conclude with an overview of all presented information. Media Violence and Violent Video Games: The Cause for Aggression – Yes or No? It is a beautiful, sunny summer afternoon and spending a few hours at the park seems like a great way to enjoy it. However, only a few minutes into it, Tommy pushes Sara off the swing and now going to the park does not seem to have been the best choice. Why did Tommy do this? What causes children to act aggressively? Is it because shortly before coming to the park Tommy played a violent video game; or maybe on his way out he passed through the room where his father was watching a breaking news story about a murder victim? The role the media and/or violent video games play in the development of aggression has been a long-time topic of debate. This paper intends to present opposing viewpoints on this subject by presenting an overview of one theory on how children learn - the Social Learning Theory;...
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...Madagascar Rainforest Madagascar, located approximately 400 kilometers east of Africa is the world's fourth largest island. Because of its isolation it is occupied by some of the most unusual and rare species of plants and animals on earth. Madagascar was at one time formerly an independent kingdom; became a French colony in 1896 and regained independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held ending 17 years of single-party rule(Science 1990). The main historical problem with international trade has been the correlated destruction of the environment. This is especially true when it comes to the issue of deforestation. In Madagascar, (Economic Geography, 1993) people have been cutting down the forests for decades. Throughout the past century, much of the rainforests of Madagascar have disappeared. People have begun moving out of the cities, industries have started to expand, and the use of land for farming (particularly coffee) has dramatically increased. All of these phenomenons have led to the destruction of the forest of Madagascar. Many plants and animal species have been severely endangered due to the deforestation (New Scientist 1990). With a current population near 14 million and growing at roughly 3% yearly combined with a per capita income of $230 per year, the major threats to the remaining forest are driven by subsistence needs and cutting for fuel. This has become a major issue, not only because of the value...
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...For one thing, warm blooded animals don’t frequently have warmer blood than a cold-blooded animal. Because the warm blooded manages its temp. by internal mechanisms. Which will tend to alter the blood flow, by shivering, sweating, etc. Though a cold-blooded animal monitors its temp. by external factors. For example, laying down in the sun, when the body feels to cold, or even by cooling off in shade when the body’s temp, is too hot. A list of animals that are considered as warm blooded are apes, monkeys, whales, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, etc. Cold blooded animals are common frogs, snake, spiders, fish, lizards,...
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...Astronomy Research and the Search of Extraterrestrial Life Faith M. Sorensen SCI/151 March 22, 1015 John Serri The search for life outside of our world has become a full time job for our astrophysicists they search day in and day out looking and seeking for life on other planets and in other solar systems. The life on earth as we know it can only exist because we have the right mixture of properties to provide us with the perfect planet setting and atmosphere. Describe the properties of life on Earth. All living creatures and organisms have the same basic characteristics and/or functions, sensitivity, response or order to their environment, development and growth, reproduction, homeostasis, regulation and processing energy. When we view these together the eight items define life. Organisms and creatures are organized and coordinated structures that consist of one or more cells. Even the very simple, single-celled organisms and creatures are complex. Inside each cell atoms make up molecules, these atoms and molecules in turn make up organelles and other inclusions. In a multicellular organism or creature similar cells from tissues. These tissues in turn work together to form organs. Organs collaborate to form organ systems. Organisms respond to different stimulus. A good example of this is that plants grow toward the light they also climb on walls and fences or respond to the touch. Even the smallest bacteria can move away or toward chemicals. Movement toward...
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