...The advantages and disadvantages of being young in 2010 Many of us think that our parents are too controlling, or think they are not. However we have all had our arguments at least once about wanting to be independent and go out on your own, wanting to do things by yourself, or about being told what to do. However these things may all have different reasons why! Grandparents and parents often say that life today is not as good as when they were young. However there are disadvantages and advantages of being young in 2010. The advantages are that there are more opportunities and clubs to keep children and teenagers busy. Many places have been set up for teenagers so they can have fun and keep busy for example skate parks. There is advanced technology now which means we can get information easily, keep in contact with people and just use computers, phones, iPods etc. for fun. The disadvantages are that there is more crime, however it may be because we hear about it more. This is because there has nearly always been crime. By hearing about it more it raises awareness and parents may be more controlling to try and keep their children safe. This might be why they won’t let you go out by yourself, or stay out too long! Also the advanced technology we have now can also be bad! Sometimes you do not know who you talk to on chat rooms and they could be anyone. Chat rooms are now a trend for teenagers, and so are other social networking sites. However do they really know who they talk...
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...Chapter 1 The Problem and its Background I. Introduction The modern world has introduced a lot of latest technologies that aid the human race on their everyday living. These technologies have enhanced almost all the aspects of human living; from personal care, food and dietary, medicine, etc. Because of the convenience and comfort that these latest technologies have brought, an increase in number of people who patronizes it is observed. Truly, these technologies have changed the man’s way of living. Since the technology started, it has improved much process in which people are involved with. Like for instance, banking has evolved into online banking because of the internet that technology has provided. Gathering of information, news and data has been made easier and wider with the aid of the latest gadgets and instruments that are brought by the latest technology. Technology has touched everything even the process in which the people are obtaining something for payment, the purchasing process. In today’s perspective, purchasing has been an easy way to acquire something because of the innovative instruments that aids the process. The most basic and most used instrument is the cash, which is provided by the government of every country. Derived from this is the credit card, which is one of the most innovative instruments of purchasing since it can easily be used and is very convenient. There are other instruments for purchasing, but these two instruments are somewhat...
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...Discuss advantages and disadvantages of top-down processes in speech comprehension and refer to relevant cognitive research in your answer. The purpose of this essay is to discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of top-down processes in speech comprehension, with supporting evidence for both arguments being shown through applicable cognitive research. The first section of this essay will briefly look at what is meant by top-down processing and how this is applied to speech comprehension. The second section will cover the advantages of using top-down processes and will present supporting research, on the benefits of employing this approach. Factors such as the listening environment, education and age will be looked at in some detail in relation to speech comprehension and top-down processes. Following on from this, the disadvantages of top-down processes will be presented in the third area of this essay. The concluding section will look at how both top-down and bottom-up processes can work together for optimal speech comprehension and final conclusions will also be presented. Speech comprehension is how we make sense of and interpret the messages that we hear. This can be through dialogue in face to face interactions, but it is very often communicated through mobile telephone conversations, the television, the computer, the radio and through announcement tannoys at the tube station and in other such public places...
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...heart, muscle, brain, skin, blood.” (Hollowell, Kelly. 2002.)”Human embryonic stem cells are interesting to researchers because their pluripotency allows these cells to differ into any type of body tissue. There is a insufficient amount of advantages of stem cell research, this being one, but the many disadvantages outweigh the somewhat positivity.“ ( 2010. Disadvantages of Embryonic Stem Cells.) Embryonic stem cells come from embryos that are three to five days old. ( 2013. Stem Cells: What they are and what they do.) Human embryonic stem cells first came abroad in 1998 from embryos donated by couples no longer having the desire to use them for their own infertility treatments. From there on out, hES cell research has evolved into an ethical controversy. In the US, for example, a sizable amount have objected to the fact that five-day-old human embryos are destroyed in this process ( Hyun, Insoo. 2010. The Journal of Clinical Investigation). There are advantages that come from stem cell research, such as potential treatment for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and several other illnesses. Stem cell research can also help scientists learn more about human growth and development. ( 2011. Advantages and Disadvantages of Stem Cell Research. ) Still aside from these pros remain controversy. Because human embryonic stem cells are extracted directly from human embryos, several questions arise about the...
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...Paths to success There are different paths and many theories that are helpful to get success. This paper discusses different paths of success such as 10,000 hour rule, Tiger mom and Tim Ferriss. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each success method. 10,000 Hour Rule: According to this rule, brain takes 10,000 hours to assimilate all that it needs to achieve true mastery. In views of Heshmat, (2011), the 10,000 hours rule translated into practicing 3 hours a day for 10 years, which is indeed a common training span for young people in sports. This rule suggested that success is the result of accumulative advantages. It is a function of persistence and willingness to work hard. It is because it is difficult to carry out any long-range plan and achievement of any difficult goal, unless people can make themselves persist at it. Advantage: The main advantage of 10,000 hour rule is that it leads to the perfection of people. It is because after spending 10,000 hours on a particular task, individuals build necessary skills and competencies that are necessary to do the job in a perfect way (Bell, 2010). Disadvantage: The main disadvantage of this theory is that it takes a long-term view of getting success. Concurrently, this rule also not describes the performance of a person, who spends less than 10,000 hours to a particular job (Martin, 2011). It also limits the growth of an individual, as he/she focus on a particular job for 10,000 hours...
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...THE MEDIA The Internet has changed the way we communicate Forty years ago, the way in which we communication were limited to face to face, letter or telephone. The Internet has vastly changed the way people communicate. The Internet, however, has been became the best tool for people throughout the world. Some people think the new communication technology was a good effect in our life. For example, the Internet can be used to take classes, shopping on line for gifts, writing to your family, friends and supervisors who are not around you, planning vacations and also buying machines. Some people think that the Internet has a negative impact on young people. It could lead to them to commit crime. For example, young people will precocious because of watching the pornography or books. Or they will learn how to make a bomb to commit crime. I think there has been a huge impact on individual and social communication, but this impact is more positive than negative. The main purpose of the Internet is always to facilitate the communication. Freeth( 1990)in BBC states that it is more convenient to talk to person each other now who is in everywhere. You can send messages to people anytime you like and also can get and share information from any computer in the world. Also, the facilities of email can be used; we can contact our friends, parents and even supervisors. It can supply many messenger services. With some social networking site service, such as Facebook, Twitter and Myspace...
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...ABSTRACT The purpose of this research paper is to compile and analyze the findings from a survey that was conducted on parents’ with children ages 7-13 and their knowledge about their children’s use of the Internet. The paper looks at ways in which parents feel that their children can be protected on the internet. It also explores the fears that parents have about their children being exposed to the internet, and their rationales. The research findings highlight the importance of children's internet protection in relation to the role of parents. The major limitation that this research was faced with was the sample size, as it does not adequately represent the actual population sampled. This paper contributes to the field of study as regards the role the internet plays in the lives of children, the perception of their parents and how to protect them from the dangers of the internet. TABLE OF CONTENT * Introduction ………………………………………………………… 4 * Literature Review …………………………………………………… 5 - 7 * Advantages & Disadvantages of the Internet on Children…………. 8 * Methodology ………………………………………………………….. 9 * Limitation of Study …………………………………………………... 9 * Findings ………………………………………………………………. 9 - 12 * Summary of Survey Result ………………………………………........ 12 * Recommendation ……………………………………………………... 13 * Conclusion …………………………………………………………….. 13 * References ……………………………………………………………... 14 * Appendix ……………………………………………………………… 15 - 17 INTRODUCTION ...
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...Placements Word Count: 967 An internship is a directed, practical learning experience, outside of the normal classroom setting, in which students sharpen skills, gain experience through work on advanced productions, apply classroom learning to professional settings or projects, and learn first-hand how professional companies or organizations operate (Palomar College, 2005). It is generally know that many universities offer sandwich degree courses and this paper will critically examine the value of work placements undertaken by universities students. The popularity of work placements and internship has grown in the recent years as young graduates found it hard to secure a job. In 2011 UK government offered ‘youth contract’ to help young people getting jobs and this was initiated when youth unemployment has hit a record high, with more than one million young people out of work in the UK, and applicants far outweighing the number of entry-level and graduate vacancies ( Bennetts and Emilie, 2011 ). There are a number of benefits of work placements to both students and organisation offering internships. According to Gazzard (2011), ‘Placements can provide industry with a cost-effective labour pool and develop a pipeline of motivated and competent future employees.’ An article published in Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology (2013) states that internship experience not only benefits the company that a student work for, but internships give students an opportunity to figure...
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...Contract Research/Manufacturing Organizations (CRO/CMO), Fuel biotechnology and Agri-biotechnology we can see what the unique properties each of these sectors have and what they share with each other. Vertically Integrated Biotechnology Company Vertical integration is the replacement of transactions in the marketplace with internal transactions within the company. Vertical integration is the result of mergers acquisitions of other companies that once supplied the parent company. It allows the company to control the economy of its products. The use of this business model has led to many advantages and disadvantages within the biotechnology industry. Vertical integration of biotech companies has offered many advantages to the growth of not only the business but also the growth of the technology offered by the company. However, growth through integration can also have many disadvantages. By examining both we can see how vertical integration plays a part in the growth of a biotechnology company. The vertical integration model has been around for many decades. Biotechnology companies apply this business model to grow and strengthen the business of the company. Vertical integration allows companies to control products from raw materials to end product. This type of business model allows the company to better manage the supply chain to ensure the product is available when the customer needs it. It reduces supply chain breakdown...
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...these verses one learns that we are all sinners (Romans 3:10, 23), that the wages of sin are death (Romans 6:23), that Jesus paid for our sins on the cross (Romans5:8), that salvation comes through faith, by confessing with our mouths and believing in our hearts that Jesus is Lord (Romans 10:9,10), and the need to call on the Lord for salvation (Romans 10:13) (What Is Roman’s Road?). The sharing of these scriptures opens the door for one to accept salvation. Advantages of Using This Method – There are several advantages to using this method of evangelism. First, for those that are new to witnessing to others the Roman’s Road offers a solid Biblical plan to winning souls. This method is laid out so that even children and the newest Christian would be able to share Christ with others using the scriptures. Secondly, the plan exposes the non-believer to the scriptures. Thirdly, this method is effective in reaching those that accept that the Bible is the Word of God and are willing to accept its teachings. Disadvantages of Using This Method – The Romans Road method of evangelism could be seen as methodical in its approach thus, making it appear inpersonal. One would have to cautious to not use Romans Road as a script. Also, if a person does not accept that the scriptures are the inspired Word of God it may be more challenging to reach them using this method. Servant Evangelism Summary of Method – Servant Evangelism is “relational” in nature. The premise...
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...US narrowly beating Gerald Ford for the most coveted office in the US. The margin was 297 to 240 Electoral votes (American Experience, 2006). Carter’s State of the Union was focused on oil since we were coming out of an oil shortage in the early 70’s. His speech sent a strong message to the Soviet’s the US was going to protect the Persian Gulf region by any means necessary (2006). In 1947 President Truman made a similar declaration to protect Greece and Turkey from being controlled by outside forces such as Russia, this is why the Cold War has been in existence. The Soviet started taking over smaller vulnerable countries after WWII. The Carter Doctrine provided in some ways many foreign diplomatic affair episodes involving the use of force by the United States. The first Afghanistan War was a result of protecting the interest of the Persian Gulf region. The US had to use military force to prevent the Soviets from taking over the smaller area in and around Afghanistan. This was lasted from 1979-1989 (Bacevich, 2010).The Soviet was successful in hanging around for a while but the most memorable cold war involved Iran. Carter cooperated in the overthrow of the modern government of Iran that had been originally supported by Eisenhower. In its place, Iran installed a tyranny of fanatical Moslem Ayatollahs. The new government seized the American...
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...be tried as adults? If so, in what situations and why? That question that was put forth to fifteen different people in a survey. Along with the survey, several articles related to the question were researched This survey and the research on the articles was done in order to gather enough information to present both sides of this issue. The results show that almost all of the fifteen people had very similar responses. The articles that were relative to this question offered very good arguments for both sides. Fourteen of the fifteen people surveyed immediately responded by saying that it all depended on the seriousness of the crime committed. For the more serious crimes such as murder, rape, and any other crime that results in the victim being harmed, it was almost unanimous that yes, the juvenile should be tried as an adult. The results of the survey showed that fourteen out of the fifteen people felt that an individual capable of committing such crimes should be tried as adults. Should Juveniles Ever Be Tried as Adults? There has been much research and discussion regarding this question. There are many people who feel as if juveniles should be tried as adults, and likewise, there are many people who feel that juveniles should be tried only in juvenile courts. It is a question that requires much research in order for somebody to reach an intelligent decision. This essay will present information that has been gathered through research and surveys in order for the reader to...
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... All too often you hear of these sick individuals who go on these social media networks and convince the young people to meet somewhere and kidnap and commit other disgusting act with them. Internet fraud is another big cybercrime I see continuing to grow if we don’t get a handle on it. I receive numerous emails stating that I have been awarded money due to some settlement, or that some banker wants me to help them or go into business with them. I think the biggest ways to safeguard against these threats is to monitor your children’s usage on social media sites, ensure you install up to date security software and don’t answer emails from people who you don’t know. * What are the advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous learning in an online class with students from different professions living all over the United States – just like Ashford? I believe that there are advantages and disadvantages in both synchronous and asynchronous learning in online classes. In a synchronous learning, the biggest advantages I feel is being able to discuss material, ask questions, and interact with other classmates in real time. The biggest disadvantage is that it the school is almost handcuffed as to the areas of the world in which students can attend their school. As it states in chapter 8.4 in our text (Introduction to Computer Literacy, Bolwes, M.D. 2010, San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.), when it is noon in New York, it is...
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...Cameron Social networking, Benefits and disadvantages for our society Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Flickr, are sites that can cause positive and negative effects on today’s society, and are very familiar to a lot of people and quite often you hear about them on TV, or of course in the Internet. It would be hard to find anyone who uses the Internet that does not use some form of social media. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Flickr, along with many more sites have users interacting with each other in many different ways. Facebook has become a phenomenon for the social networking set, and what makes that so amazing is that Facebook did not even exist until 2004. Three college students created it to allow other students to network and meet each other, and it has caught on with young people around the world. Facebook does have a great impact on today's society. It allows people who probably never would have met each other in person to communicate, it creates new relationships and friendships, and it places distance between people who could communicate in person but instead choose to communicate online, instead. Facebook is nothing more than a way of communication, and yet, it is so much more than that. At a glance, a user can learn everything from what gender a Facebook member is, to what religion they believe in, what school they attend, and their likes and dislikes, all with the click of a mouse. Studies have shown that being part of a social network has a positive impact...
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...person(s) is needed but have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to see and speak at the same time to that individual? Instead of trying to explain a complicated matter verbally over the phone, what would the reality of showing them be like instead? Incorporating a video conferencing system into our daily business endeavours would bring all our offices throughout Canada as close as humanly possible without ever having to leave the comfort of the office (Tredent, 2011). Here is an overview highlighting the benefits of introducing video conferencing into our corporation. Benefits of video conferencing There are many benefits of video conferencing that affect the business and the employee/employer relationship. The norm for young families now is the increased desire for family time, and as we hire fresh associates we must take into consideration the effect of excessive travel required in our job. Travel is expensive and time consuming; car rentals, business flights and hotels do not come cheap and the amount of time and salary lost by our associates in travel time is large. Associates who commute to work endure long trips on the road to come into and home from the office. It can be exhausting and has a negative effect on the environment. This is of great concern to the public as businesses are often scrutinized for the ‘carbon...
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