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    Stereotype Threat BACKGROUND. Stereotype threat refers to the concern that is experienced when one feels “at risk of confirming‚ as a self characteristic‚ a negative stereotype about one’s group” (Steele & Aronson‚ 1995‚ p. 797). A wide range of stereotypes have been tested (e.g.‚ her lack of ability in math and science: O’Brien & Crandall‚ 2003; Negros’ underperformance on standardized tests: Steele & Aronson‚ 1995; White males’ athletic inferiority: Stone‚ 2002). In the current work‚ the authors

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    Evolution of Computers

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    Computers – An Introduction A computer is defined as an electronic device that accepts input‚ processes it as per the given instructions and produces meaningful output. The term computer is used to describe a device which is combination of electronic and electromechanical devices. It is derived from the word “Compute” which means Calculation. “Charles Babbage” is known as the father of the computer. Data and Information Data refers to raw facts that are gathered and fed to the computer. A computer

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    Computer Illiteracy

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    Computer Illiteracy There is a problem out there that haunts many troubled souls in our society. It is powerful. It can strip the pimple-faced class whiz of all his sickening pride. It can make the intelligent person feel like a complete idiot. It can make the confident doubt themselves. To those who have this problem‚ it seeks to make their lives a living hell. This beast is called computer illiteracy. The problems arising from computer literacy are becoming more evident as colleges and

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    I think the computer is the greatest invention on earth especially for students. In fact‚ students and teachers are encouraged to use Information and Communication Technology to keep abreast with the fast moving world. Indeed‚ the computer is a boon to students. Fort and foremost‚ the Microsoft Word program‚ enables the students to do their assignments neatly and legibly. The various fonts and designs help the students display their assignments impressively. In fact‚ they can type letters‚ essays

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    Generation of Computer

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    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 Computers

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    Computer Graphics

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    Computer graphics This article is about graphics created using computers. For the article about the scientific study of computer graphics‚ see Computer graphics (computer science). For other uses‚ see Computer graphics (disambiguation). [pic] Computer graphics are graphics created using computers and‚ more generally‚ the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer. The development of computer graphics‚ or simply referred to

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    Border Drug Threat

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    "Canada-United States Border Drug Threat Assessment." Public Safety Canada. Oct. 2004. 15 Feb. 2008 <http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/le/bs/uscabdta-en.asp>. Canada and the United States are firmly committed to the fight against illicit drugs and their two-way movement across our shared border. The strong relationship between our two governments‚ and in particular‚ our respective law enforcement agencies on this issue is a model of international cooperation. Traffickers of each of the illicit

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    Computer Technology Computer Technology Technology has helped us in every phase of life since the beginning of time. From the invention of the simple calculator to the Internet‚ technology has been a great factor on the way our civilization has grown. With more and more technological advances just around the corner‚ our civilization will continue to grow faster and faster than ever before. After the invention of the computer this world did many inventions in a short time with the help of technology

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    example of computers of the future. To control computer‚ to give him a mission‚ to tell what it should do – all that we will be able to do with the help of our brain. All computer needs are neurons and impulse accessed from the surface of the human body‚ or muscle impulses picked up by electrodes on the arm‚ hand‚ face or forehead generated by physical movement. So when our brain will be active‚ our neurons start to work harder‚ we can replace a folder on the desktop for example‚ computer will understand

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    IAAF Scoring Tables for Combined Events --------------- Tables de Cotation de l’IAAF pour les Epreuves Combinées 2001 Edition Reprinted edition - April 2004 IAAF Council Le Conseil de l’IAAF President Lamine Diack (SEN) Senior Vice President Arne Ljungqvist (SWE) Vice Presidents Amadeo I D Francis (PUR) Dapeng Lou (CHN) Helmut Digel (GER) Honorary Treasurer Jean Poczobut (FRA) General Secretary István Gyulai (HUN) Members Dahlan Jumaan Al-Hamad (QAT) Bill Bailey (AUS)* Sergey Bubka

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