Name: Jerome Inniss Date: 9/2/10 BRIEF HISTORY OF COMPUTERS In 1623 German scientist Wilhelm Schikard invented an analog machine that used 11 complete and 6 incomplete sprocketed wheels that could add‚ multiply and divide. In 1642 French Philosopher‚ mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal invented a machine that added and subtracted automatically carrying and borrowing digits from column to column. In the early 19th century French inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard devised a
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CCST9020 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG ASSIGNMENT BRIEF Background The engineering world wonders are chosen as monuments to celebrate and display the achievements of humankind. Many of the listed wonders were‚ at their completion‚ the largest‚ tallest‚ or the first of their type of building or structure. Some were built to meet specific needs‚ whereas others were built as celebrations of different types. The lists are made to commemorate how humans
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A Brief Overview of Drones -----Based on the presentation given by Dr. John Hill and Dr. Ann Rogers The history of drones started in 1917 when Peter Cooper and Elmer A. Sperry invented the first gyroscopic stabilizer‚ which ensured airplanes to fly forward as well keeping balance. The first drone named Sperry Aerial Torpedo was born in 1917 which equipped with the gyroscopic stabilizer‚ and it can fly 50 miles with 300 pounds of bombs. Nevertheless‚ this very first drone had
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Madeline Bahr LA 349 9/23/2014 Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley‚ The Fair Housing Council of San Diego‚ individually and on behalf of the General Public v Roommates.com‚ LLC I. Facts The defendant Roommate.com‚ LLC operates as a website designed to match people renting out spare rooms with people looking for a place to live. The website allows member to get notifications‚ messaging‚ and create a personal profile. Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley and of San Diego filled
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Mitch Carlson Steve Russell CRIM 331 Case Brief #1 Salinas v. Texas Facts & History On the morning of December 18‚ 1992‚ two brothers were shot and killed in their Houston home. Police were called by a neighbor who heard the gunshots‚ and then seen a “dark colored” car fleeing from the house. It was later found out that defendant‚ Genovevo Salinas‚ was at the residence where the murders took place the night before December 18th. When officers went to Salinas’ house‚ they arrived to a dark blue
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Anti-Hero Called “V” John Doe ENG 225 Introduction to Film No one June 16‚ 2012 Anti-Hero Called “V” V for Vendetta in many ways is a movie that has been done before. It presents a post apocalyptic landscape (ex: 1984 (1984)‚ Clockwork Orange (1971)) where a totalitarian leadership rises from the ashes of chaos offering salvation‚ only to deliver oppression to the masses while demanding blind obedience in return‚ or else! In this society/film we are given the various archetype villains
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A Brief Evaluation of a Web Site Introduction My interest in gun control comes from the many experiences people have encountered in their lives. The purpose for this evaluation is to determine if it is a viable and useful resource to conduct a research paper for other college students. The criteria that was collected in this evaluation was completed with website evaluation tool by two classmates. Name of Web site The name of this website is www.bradycampaign.org. Formerly known as Hand
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1. Teddy’s Supplies’ CEO has asked you to advise him on the facts of the case and your opinion of their potential liability. Write a memo to him that states your view of whether the company is exposed to liability on all issues you feel are in play. Include in your memo any laws that apply and any precedent cases either for or against Teddy’s case that impact liability. Include your opinion of the "worst case" of damages the company may have to pay to Virginia. (Points : 30) Dear Sir‚ I believe
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Brief Background of the Study Barbecue is a food which is usually prepared and served at restaurants called barbecue houses or grill houses. Barbecue is commonly referred to as grill in which meat‚ poultry or fish (either whole or in pieces) or other food is slowly cooked in a pit or on a spit‚ using hot charcoals or hardwood as a heat source. The food is basted‚ usually with a highly seasoned sauce to keep it moist (O’connell‚ 2005). Barbecue is very popular in the Philippines and a favorite
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Principles of health education (P1‚ P2 & M1) You are a care professional considering the principles that underpin health education if it is to be effective in improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups. P1 Explain three different approaches to health education Choose THREE approaches from the list below: Social Marketing Role of Mass Media Community Development Two-Way Communication For each one you choose: 1. Describe what the approach is and how it aims to educate 2. Describe
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