...Base/mode of production HM Economic base/infrastructure: forces of production: raw material, social creations necessary for the society to engage in economic production, technology, natural resources related skills and knowledge. Relations of production: owndership of the forces of prod, some owned communally, others were private ownership and compel others groups to work for it superstructure HM all aspects of society not included in the base, religion, philosphy, politics, the fam, law, art CHANGE IN ECON BASE CHANGE IN SUPERSTRUCTURE Simple Societies Not dependent on any other society; little political organization, division by gender Compound Societies Greater division of labor, stratification, composite groups formed Doubly compound All doubly compound societies are settled, non-nomadic, political organization more elaborate, caste system, towns and roads Trebly compound societies Extensive territorial scope of society; Great civilizations, productive, distributive capcity, regular exchange with other societies Historical Materialsm was also a reaction to important contemporary societal and intellectual developments: Lenski: Technology used to adapt to environment; Outcomes: Surplus production, Population growth, Stratification, occupational specialization Harris: Cultural Materialsm (best for preindustrial) Theory Mechanism: Population growth & technological processing deplete the environment, cause decline in living standards...
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...VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), also refereed to as desktop virtualization, is a system that moves the user’s desktops to the What is VDI? VDI stands for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, using software to virtualize desktops, then deliver that user experience centrally. Instead of users storing their OS, desktop personality and data on individual laptops or desktops, VDI enables desktop data to run centrally on servers maintained by IT admins, and just accessed locally via a traditional PC or a thin client (a network-connected device designed to access VDI images remotely). Other Benefits of VDI •Desktops can be set up in minutes, not hours •Client PCs are more energy efficient and longer lasting than traditional desktop computers •IT costs are reduced due to a fewer tech support issues •Compatibility issues, especially with single-user software, are lessened •Data security is increased http://www.purestorage.com/applications/vdi/what-is-vdi/ What is VDI? Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Definition - What does Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) mean? Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a virtualization technique enabling access to a virtualized desktop, which is hosted on a remote service over the Internet. It refers to the software, hardware and other resources required for the virtualization of a standard desktop system. VDI is also known as a virtual desktop interface. Techopedia explains Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) VDI is a shadow...
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...disease, hunger, and other war-related causes possibly 9 million Germany and Russia (casualties) 3.4 million French males between 25 and 35 dead or wounded nearly half Britain and its empire (casualties) 1 million Austria-Hungary (casualties) more than a million Italy (casualties) more than a half a million Ottoman Turks (casualties) possibly 325,000 United States (casualties) almost 120,000 2. Today, the British celebrate November 11 as Remembrance Day. In the United States, November 11 is called Veterans Day. 3. What was the effect of the Great War on the infrastructure of France and Belgium? (Infrastructure refers to a country’s facilities and structures that are required to build industries and move goods in and out of the country. It includes roads, bridges, utilities, water, sewage, etc. An infrastructure is necessary for a productive economy.) The infrastructure in France and Belgium was devastated. Farms, villages, and towns were wrecked. Artillery fire destroyed bridges, railroad tracks, roads, factories, and homes. Many villages were completely wiped out. Whole stretches of land were reduced to barren wastelands. 4. By 1918, the fighting cost Britain and Germany about $10 million an hour. © 2009 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Page 1 of 3 HST202A: Modern World Studies | Unit 4 | Lesson 13: War’s End 5. Match each leader with the phrase...
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...Ethical Hacking Computer Ethics – CIS 324 Dr. Nelson Stewart June 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION When most people hear the term “hacker” they think of an evil person committing crimes by hacking into their computers to steal, destroy and/or steal identities. This is so in some cases, but not all hackers are bad. Hackers are merely curious technically skilled individuals who gain unauthorized access to computers, networks of various companies, organizations and individuals. Good hackers are considered white hat hackers. They are the ones that are hired to break into systems as a way of testing the vulnerabilities and security issues that may be present in the computer system. Bad hackers are considered black hat hackers. They are the “evil” hackers, or should I say “crackers” who hack into systems to steal identities, information, crack into software programs and create nasty viruses. What is Ethical Hacking? Ethical hacking provides a way to determine the security of an information technology environment – at least from a technical point of view. As the name ethical hacking already tells, the idea has something to do with hacking. But what does “hacking” mean? The word hacking has two definitions. The first definition refers to the hobby/profession of working with computers. The second definition refers to breaking into computer systems. While the first definition is older and is still used by many computer enthusiasts (who refer to cyber-criminals as “crackers”), the...
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...Case Study—Memorial Health System CPOE Implementation Mischa Ponzio HCS/483 Bill Kesserwani 10/13/13 The typical IT implementation process starts with the review all current workflows and processes that are in place currently .The role that this step takes is to insure that system installation is done properly Looking at current system configuration and see how integrating CEOP program into the current process. Deciding on a vendor in which offers the CEOP software that is compatible to your organizations mission. Preparing a testing area to be able to work out any issues prior to going live, update the IT infrastructure by implementing the new CEOP interface, test program once it has been intergraded into current infrastructure for issues Training the staff on the new CEOP program as well as update any training manuals for future employees, Conversion: getting the data into sink with current workflow or processes and then once again test for issues. Communications: set up a method in which it can be communicated when problems or concerns arise and keep in constant communication with the groups of individuals that are assisting in this implementation process. The final step is to Preparation for go-live date in doing this make sure that its not done on the most busiest day when day arrives insure that enough employees are available continue with the communication method to inform of issues and correction process and review the results of the redesign. How did the process...
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...and five billion poor people. Most of five billion live in countries that are developing. However, there are one billion people that live in countries that are falling behind and even apart. These countries are facing a bigger problem that one can imagine. The world is becoming globalized. Countries are reducing import quotas and export fees facilitating trade with each other. Also, countries are starting to provide resources, materials and technology to each other allowing them to develop at amazing speed. On the other hand, the bottom billion countries are diverging from this economy, since they are stuck in one of the four traps. The four traps are the conflict trap, the natural resource trap, the trap of being landlocked and the trap of bad governance in a small country. These traps will not allow billion bottom countries to become globalized; however, it can be argued that some of these traps can facilitate the incorporation of a country to world’s economy. Currently, most of the bottom billion people live in African countries. The major problem with these countries is not that they are poor, but that they are not developing. In fact, most of the bottom billion countries are experiencing negative growth and the living standards are lowering each year. These countries are declining on average 0.5 percent per year. Furthermore, the living conditions are horrible and people are dying at a very early age. The life expectancy in these countries is fifty years while in a developing...
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...A DISTRUBING NEWS EVENT: English 105, Page 1 A Disturbing News Event Daniel H. Jack Allied American University Author Note This paper was prepared for English 105, Module 8, Final Exam Part 1: Paragraph, Taught by instructor Bradley Waltman A disturbing news event, English 105, Final Exam, Part 1: Page 2, Daniel H. Jack PART 1: PARAGRAPH For this final exam, you will turn in a 1 page document that consists of three paragraphs: a paragraph plan, a draft narration paragraph, and a revised narration plan. Use a word processor, such as Microsoft Word, to complete and turn in the assignment. Remember to use proper APA format, (Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spacing). Step 1: You will choose from any of the following topics to write your narration paragraph. Choosing a topic that is of interest or choosing a topic that may be difficult for you to write about is a good way to challenge your writing skills: Step 2 : Create your paragraph plan, write your first draft, and then write your revised draft. First, write your paragraph plan. Next, in the same document, write a first draft of your paragraph, and then write your revised draft ( you should show two different versions of the paragraph). Remember that a good paragraph takes time to write. You may want to start with some idea development activities, such as free writing or brain storming, to help you generate your paragraph. Pay attention to your purpose, audience, and mechanics...
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...deletes files High risk c. Hacker penetrates your IT infrastructure and Medium risk gains access to your internal network d. Intra-office employee romance gone bad High risk e. Fire destroys primary data center Low 2. PO9.2 IT Establishment of Risk Context; PO9.3 Event Identification; PO9.4 Risk Assessment. 3. a. Unauthorized access from public Internet Integrity b. User destroys data in application and deletes files Availability c. Hacker penetrates your IT infrastructure and Confidentiality gains access to your internal network 4. The risks potential, the current protection level and the mitigation steps needed to prepare or reduce the risks/damages. 5. a. Threat vulnerability 1: unauthorized from public internet Information---firewall and encryption. Applications---only from recommended sources (applications with encryption, antivirus protection will be used. Infrastructure—Firewalls People---IT awareness training for all employees, monitoring from IT manager b. Threat or Vulnerability 2: User destroys data or deletes files Information---rotation of employees, control of data access. Applications---only authorized personnel (IT manager) with administration rights Infrastructure-- only authorized personnel (IT manager) with administration rights ...
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...An Essential Guide to Possibilities and Risks of Cloud Computing “By 2011, early technology adopters will forgo capital expenditures and instead purchase 40% of their IT infrastructure as a service ... Cloud Computing will take off, thus untying applications from specific infrastructure.” by Gartner Highlights Key Predictions for IT Organizations and Users in 2008 and Beyond, January 2008 An Essential Guide to Possibilities and Risks of Cloud Computing A PRAGMATIC, EFFECTIVE AND HYPE-FREE APPROACH FOR STRATEGIC ENTERPRISE DECISION MAKING Cloud Computing is quite possibly the hottest, most discussed and often misunderstood concept in Information Technology (IT) today. In short, Cloud Computing proposes to transform the way IT is deployed and managed, promising reduced implementation, maintenance costs and complexity, while accelerating innovation, providing faster timeto-market, and providing the ability to scale high-performance applications and infrastructures on demand. The goal of this White Paper is to provide a realistic perspective of the possibilities, benefits and risks of Cloud Computing; what to look for, what to avoid, and also some tips and best practices on implementation, architecture and vendor management strategies. It is important to consider all those aspects before you decide either to move (but without putting the carriage before the horse) or not to move your systems, applications, and/or data to to the “Cloud”, in a “hype free” approach. Note: Mentions...
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...and categorizing the myriad of risks can be an overwhelming one. Thankfully, a company’s IT infrastructure can be divided in a logical manner to more easily sort the risks. These divisions are the seven IT domains. The purpose of the seven domains of a typical IT infrastructure is to help organize the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for risk management and risk mitigation. In this lab, you will identify known risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, and you will determine which domain of a typical IT infrastructure is affected. You will then discuss security policies to address each identified risk and threat within the seven domains of a typical IT infrastructure. You will next determine which appropriate security policy definition will help mitigate the identified risk, threat, or vulnerability. You will organize your results into a framework that can become part of a layered security strategy. Learning Objectives Upon completing this lab, you will be able to: • Identify risks, threats, and vulnerabilities commonly found in the seven domains of a typical IT infrastructure. Determine which domain is impacted by the risk, threat, or vulnerability. Determine which domain is impacted by the risk, threat, or vulnerability. Determine security policies to address each identified risk and threat within the seven domains of a typical IT infrastructure. Deliverables Create a document encompassing both the hands-on steps of the assignment as well...
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...countries became the fighting area. Whenever, wars have happened there are always destruction everywhere and destroyed everything in each country by dropping bombs and using powerful explosive weapons. The most effects of war is that people are died, destroyed the infrastructure, economic, and separated from families. War killed many people. As a result of ending of the World War I, an estimated 10 million soldiers were killed. “Those averages about 6,500 deaths a day, every day. Plus, millions of civilians were also killed,” according to www.history1900s.about.com/od/world-war-I.html. World War I was especially remembered for its slaughter for it was one of the bloodiest wars in history. Moreover, World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history. “Over 60 million people were killed, which was over 2.5% of the world population,” according to www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/world_war_II. After the war, it always left many problems to the people and society. The main point is the separate of families and cause three major points. First, it has many widows so it is very difficult for all widows to try hard to live without helping from other people. Second, the war left many orphans and all of the orphans faced many bad situations such as feel lonely and lack of love from parents. Moreover, orphans could not go to school and could not get knowledge that why they became illiterate person. Third, the war left many people lost their relative became during the war some...
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...Robert Leonard’s essay “Why Rural America Voted For Trump,” provides insight from a person who has liberal views about the rural-urban divide in the United States considering Donald Trump’s presidency. Many Americans have split views on what Trump will and will not do in office considering the social and economic issues. The concerns of unemployment, immigration, and the well-being of future citizens was discussed. Also, the Democrat versus Republican gap was examined and each sides views were expressed with Leonard’s interpretation on why citizens trailed President Trump. JC Watts says, “The difference between Republicans and Democrats is that Republicans believe people are fundamentally bad, while Democrats see people as fundamentally good…”...
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...reduce set-up time by not having to find and hire new employees. The second advantage of hiring existing IS staff is that they are already knowledgeable about the business. Because they already have an insight into what the business is looking for the outsourced IS to provide and/or where potential strengths/weaknesses lie within the organisation. The main disadvantage to the outsourcing vendor of hiring existing IS staff is that the attitudes of staff running essentially the same system just under different management can be negative especially if they feel undervalued because the organization has just moved responsibility over to the vendor. The main advantage to the client organisation of having it’s own staff re-hired by an outsourcing company is that it relieves the responsibility of managing their own staff but prevents them from moving to a competitor firm. This gives them a advantage especially if they were reluctant to let some IS related employees go, not because of their attitude but their in-depth knowledge about the business and how that information could aid competitors. The second advantage of having your own staff re-hired by an outsourcing vendor is that the vendors ‘new’ employees already know everything about the current infrastructure, and therefore don’t have to waste time getting up to...
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...competition and owners; improvements in technology; laws and government activities; and market, social and economic trends. Overview of business environment in Bangladesh: Political Environment: This refers what is happening politically in the environment in which government runs the country including areas such as tax policy, employment laws, attitude of government officials, types of government in power, environmental regulations, trade restrictions and reform, tariffs and political stability. Marketing decision is strongly affected by developments in political environment. This environment is composed of laws, government agencies, and pressure groups that influence and limit various organization and industries. Sometimes these laws create new opportunities for businesses. For example, mandatory recycling laws have given the recycling industry a major boost and spurred the creation of dozens of new companies making new products from recycled materials. In Bangladesh, overall political environment is not good. Because there political government is not stable, frequently change the government. Strike, corruption is common affair in Bangladesh. Only one thing is favourable for business that is tax policy. In Bangladesh tax rate is very low. Economic Environment: This refers what is happening within the economy, for example; economic growth/ decline, interest rates, demand, exchange rates and inflation rate, wage rates, minimum wage, working hours, unemployment (local and national)...
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...Indian aviation industry is passing through a bad phase. Though, Indian carriers flew over 55 millions domestic passengers between January and November against 47 million in the like period of last year, they are finding it extremely difficult to continue with their expansion plans and existing operations, amid rising fuel prices and other policy constraints. Except the low-cost airline IndiGo, which continued to earn profit, all the other airline players faced tough times and many of them had to cut employee’s salary owing to their bad financial conditions. The crisis became more evident recently when major private player Kingfisher Airlines cancelled its operation on a number of routes owing to the losses it was incurring on it. The government is also under pressure as the state-run Air India itself is reeling under a huge debt, estimated at over Rs 40,000 crore. A 50 to 60 per cent hike in the jet fuel prices, which account for 40-50 per cent of an airline’s operating cost, has made it difficult for airline players to make their operation profitable. The airline players are blaming central government for imposing unreasonable and unbearable duties on jet fuel prices, and demanding a cut in the taxes levied on the same. Amidst the growing concern over an emerging crisis in aviation sector, industry honchos are mounting pressure on government to either relax taxes on ATF fuel or announce a bailout package for the ailing airlines. Background: Indian aviation and...
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