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In a society like today we take for granted many things; things such as computers and other technology. Does Alan Turing ring a bell? However, it may not to some; he was a pleasing brilliant mathematician that was persecuted because of his homosexuality rather than being seen for his brilliance. Turing’s invention of defeating the enigma of the Nazi code made an ostentatious impact on human history. The Imitation Game a boundless film based on a real story that can be a great addition to the…

Abstract Whirlpool Corporation began in the early 1900’s as a company motivated to produce washers with a wringer attachment. The innovation soon caught the attention of identical industries, driving the company to borrow funds to expand and increase production. However, in the midst of the Great Depression, the company was faced with inadequate sales to pay back the money borrowed from Sears. Although with a workable agreement and a stock exchange, the loan was forgiven. Soon, both companies…

Experience Machine The theory that pleasure is the only thing worth pursuing; the highest and most important goal in life is derived from Hedonism. The moral of Hedonism explains that pleasure brings happiness, it is good, and that of the opposite brings pain, which is bad. Those that we desire are desirable because it brings us some kind of pleasure (Mill, p. 20). Pleasure comes from an object. Because of this theory Robert Nozick shared with us in his book, the experience machine; a machine…

VMware VMware is a new and upcoming company that specializes in cloud computing. Cloud computing is a way that users can place their data, and then retrieve it from a different computer in a completely different location. Cloud computing really allows computer users to complete their work at any time at any location. “VMware in a unique position to help define and deliver the technologies that will enable its pervasive use. There are many forms of virtualization, but VMware has largely focused…

18th centuries, sailor’s encountered tattooed men and women during their travels through the Polynesian islands. Tattooing popularity increased in the 19th century in the United States and Britain, due in part to the invention of the electric tattoo machine that made the practice more efficient and accessible (Brown, Perimutter and McDermott 355). The act of permanently inking your body had varied social and cultural purposes. New Zealand’s Maori tribe’s facial tattoos, or mokos, were direct…

Malcolm Knowles is credited with being the father of andragogy and outlined six assumptions associated with adult learning. These assumptions are 1) Learners need to know 2) Self-directed learning 3) Prior experience of the learner 4) Readiness to learn 5) Orientation to learning and 6) Motivation to learn. My personal experiences with each of these assumptions, while working with adults through professional learning experiences, have provided me with a certain degree of insight to help confirm…

Implicit learning is defined as abstract, automatic, unintentional, effortless, and unconscious learning. However, how do we know that someone has learned implicitly? Using what method, can we figure out the learning phrase of implicit learning? Many studies have been done on implicit learning starting from 1898. In 1967, Reber released a paper who aimed to investigate the process by which participants responds to the statistical nature of the stimulus arrayed. Through this study, Reber was able…

There are a great deal of people that think assault weapons should be banned, solely on the believe that the firearm has an increased risk of being used for mass shooting, Or because they are the same as a machine gun. Opposed to the believes of many they are not. The assault weapons that are available to the public are semi automatic an only fire one shot per pull of the trigger. Assault weapons are not more powerful, they do not shoot more bullets, nor do…

products readily available to consumers. b) Brand Recognition According to the data published by Euromonitor, Haier has been ranked first among global large home appliances brands for seven years. As can be seem in figure 2.1, refrigerators, washing machines, wine cellars, freezers continue to be capture significant part of the market. These products are actually ranked as the most popular worldwide. This has contributed to strengthening the brand and promoting greater recognition among…

Presenting Needs and Initial Intake: Our holistic work with community members begins with our Direct Service Network. Upon arrival at the Panacea Institute for Equality in Education, families are greeted with a “pre-screen” process to determine their presenting need. At this initial entry point, education challenges supersede all other family challenges. The support staff responsible for the prescreening process will determine the severity of the educational challenge and will determine how…