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    First Generation

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    1. First Generation (1944-1959) Vacuum tube as a signal amplifier‚ it was a typical first-generation computer. Initially‚ vacuum tubes (vacuum-tube) are used as a component of the signal amplifier. Raw materials consist of glass‚ so much has disadvantages‚ such as: easily broken‚ and easy to distribute the heat. This heat needs to be neutralized by other components that serve as a coolant. And with the additional component‚ the computer finally appeared to be a big‚ heavy and expensive. In 1946

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    The Dumbest Generation

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    cognitive abilities‚ but also enables us to explore more of what is we are truly interested in. Modern technology has its merits. As Bauerlein points out in his article “the Dumbest Generation”‚ the digital revolution has provided us with “miraculous quick and effortless contact with information.” Indeed‚ we are the generation surrounded by technology‚ and the immediate access to countless of information has definitely aided us in many aspects of the modern society. Researching information has become

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    Computer Generations

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    GENERATION OF COMPUTERS The term generation indicates the type of technology used in the computer construction. As new technology was emerging‚ it was being used in the making of computer. The new technology improved the speed‚ accuracy and storage capacity of the computers. Different technologies have been used for computers in different times. Therefore‚ computers can be divided into five generations depending upon the technologies used. These are: First Generation (1940 - 1956) Second

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    Blundering Generation

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    Running Head: BLUNDERING GENERATION 1 The “Blundering Generation” in the Civil War Camila Alvarez AP U.S. History Period 2 BLUNDERING GENERATION Abstract This paper explores the term coined by James G. Randall on 1940 “Blundering Generation”‚ which encompasses the “real” reasons that lead to the Civil War and blames the political leaders of the Era‚ the mistakes they made‚ their inability to compromise‚ and the way the Civil War was actually‚ and probably still is‚ romanticized

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    Generation me

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    Killian Doheney Generation TV To assist in defining this generation‚ a quote could be found in a classic film know as Fight Club‚ where a character played by Brad Pitt says "We’re the middle children of history‚ man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our great war is a spiritual war. Our great depression is our lives. We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires‚ and movie gods‚ and rock stars‚ but we won’t. And we’re starting

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    Boomerang Generation

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    Running Head: BOOMERANG GENERATION Boomerang Generation: Economical and Psychological Issues Angelica Guzman Cal State San Marcos HD 101-02 BOOMERANG GENERATION 2 The boomerang generation consists of young adults ranging from the ages of 18-34 who temporary move out of their home and experience independence on their own for a time and then “boomerang right back” into their parents home (Pew Research 2012). This generation raises a question whether these young adults move back in and

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    Sandwich Generation

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    Sandwich Generation Notes I. What is the Sandwich Generation: • The Sandwich Generation is a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children. • The key objective of The Sandwich Generation® is to help family and professional geriatric caregivers increase their understanding of elder issues‚ better handle often emotional elder care responsibilities and reduce the stress of care giving. • Carol Abaya categorized the different scenarios

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    Generation of Computer

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    6/22/2012 Generations of Computer Computer Age: Past‚ Present‚ and Future The First generation The Second Generation The Third Generation The Fourth Generation The Fifth Generation The Computer Age 1951-1958 The First Generation Vacuum Tube – – Rapid changes Four generations over 50 years Trends across generations – Decrease size – Increase speed Magnetic core memory Storage – – Heat Burnout Machine language Punched cards Tape (1957) Characteristics of 1st Generation Computers

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    The Sanwich Generation

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    The Sandwich Generation Nicole Medina BSHS 371 November 21‚ 2012 Fathiah Inserto The Sandwich Generation The sandwich generations is a term describing a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children. Merriam-Webster officially added the term to its dictionary in July 2006. In an individual perspective‚ “the term describes people who are squeezed between the simultaneous demands of caring for their parents and supporting their dependent children”

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    Sandwich Generation

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    The Sandwich Generation: A Review of the Literature LeaAnne DeRigne‚ MSW‚ PhD‚ Stephen Ferrante‚ MSW ABSTRACT Many Americans balance dual caregiving responsibilities for both children and aging family‚ dubbed the “sandwich generation.” Between 1 out of 8 and 1 out of 11 households with an adult aged 30 or older is comprised of dual-earner‚ sandwiched generation couples. There are psychological‚ physical‚ employment‚ and financial outcomes of balancing multiple caregiving duties. The literature

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