Viruses of the Mind

“Good science fiction is intelligent. It asks big questions that are on people's minds. It's not impossible. It has some sort of root in the abstract,” said actor Nicolas Cage. This quote means that good science fiction asks questions and makes the mind wonder if the story is real or not. Science Fiction is about future advancements in science and technology and how it effects a character or society. Unbreakable by M. Night Shyamalan, The Hot Zone by Richard Preston, and World War Z by Max…

According to website cloud tweaks, about $4.55 Billion U.S. dollars are spend in a U.S. house-holds per year from viruses, spyware and other malware ("Cloud Infographic”, 2014). All of money is wasted due to the lack of security. When thinking about security, the first thing that comes to mind is passwords. Many things today are password protected in order to keep protection for personal belongings. This can range from protecting Facebook conversation chats to protecting online bank account…

Solution for Antibiotic Resistance So knowing the history about the discovery of antibiotics and what was the main purpose of this drug will put your mind at ease. Like I stated earlier, our society take antibiotics for any reason. One of the best solution is to take a broader view of the microbes. Microbes which are single-cell organisms so tiny that millions can fit into the eye of a needle. They are the oldest form of life on earth. Microbe is a term for tiny creatures that…

With technology being so readily available and how expensive the products can be, it is amazing the fan base and loyalty behind Apple products specifically. As investigated above, there is no reason Apple products are priced the way they are except for consumers still buying the products despite the price. Barclay Ballard states, "Apple has cultivated a sense of brand loyalty that most companies can only dream of." Most of Apple 's customers have owned Apple products before and have no plans on…

Think of the last time that you had a big juicy steak--seasoned to perfection at your house or at a restaurant. Did the thought ever cross your mind that this steak could make me sick? I know that I haven 't but could worrying about it become a reality for anyone that eats meat? Antibiotics are known as a miracle cure. The definition of antibiotics from South Dakota State University is; Antibiotics are medicines that are given to people or animals to treat or prevent certain illnesses caused by…

community, including the military and their families. The institute does this to help military individuals, families, and communities deal more effectively with stressful events and eliminate risk in families and communities. Staying healthy in body and mind helps families face the added demands of military life such as deployments and relocation. Therefore, CI- PEP offers prevention for a variety of holistic approaches that include therapies as treatment options for chronic pain, PTSD, and…

Overview and Explanation: In our modern society, social media tends to significantly influence multiple aspects of our daily lives, especially when it comes to the work. Most of these digital platforms have been created to improve the worker’s productivity by facilitating the connections between students and businesses everywhere. However, employers are not wrong to assume that their employees are not using these tools for work purposes while on the job sometimes. It is important for companies…

genetic material. Unlike non-viral vectors, viral vectors are more likely to trigger a host immune response upon transfection of the DNA. Although there has been some success with non-viral vectors in gene therapy, these successes have been limited. Viruses have evolved to become very efficient at delivering nucleic acid to several cells types (5). The major hurdle to be overcome when considering the usage of a virus as a vector, is eliminating its pathogenicity. In order to turn a virus into a…

Nathaniel's Response It is important for a teenager to exercise throughout his/her teenage years. According to Alice Park, author of article 1 "Teens are just as sedentary as 60 year old's", she explains that "Children should get at least moderate-to-vigorous exercise a day"(Park 4). Exercise gives teenagers the benefit of weight loss, increase muscle strength, stronger bones, lower heart rate, positive moods, and improved complexion. First, Teens should really exercise more often because of…

spam on mobile phones so it somehow affects the customer’s phone. Mobile Malware and Viruses Mobile Malware and Viruses can also effect the efficacy of mobile marketing as it tends to give a doubt in the consumers mind whether they should trust the company sending or not. Viruses just like they used to harm computers can also harm mobile phones. They can get inside the mobile phones through SMS, MMS, Bluetooth. Viruses tend to slower down the devices , delete the files in the device, they can…