Technology is a systematic knowledge and action‚ usually of industrial processes but applicable to any recurrent activity. Technology is closely related to science and to engineering. Science deals with humans’ understanding of the real world about them—the inherent properties of space‚ matter‚ energy‚ and their interactions. Engineering is the application of objective knowledge to the creation of plans‚ designs‚ and means for achieving desired objectives. Technology deals with the tools and techniques
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rose has its thorn. The same instrument used to make incisions necessary for surgery can also be used to stab someone to death. While the instrument is neutral‚ the way it is utilized determines whether it facilitates life or death. So it is with modern technology. The purpose of technology should be reserved for the advancement of civilization. Technology should help us accomplish life ’s tasks faster; with less error and greater accuracy. In most cases it serves its purpose. For instance‚ when
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Renewable sources such as solar and wind could supply up to 80 per cent of the world’s energy needs by 2050 and play a significant role in fighting global warming‚ a top climate panel concluded Monday. But the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said that to achieve that level‚ governments would have to spend significantly more money and introduce policies that integrate renewables into existing power grids and promote their benefits in terms of reducing air pollution and
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early philosophers in the field of natural philosophy eventually formed the basis for modern scientific explanations on a variety of subjects. Informally‚ a "philosophy" may refer to a general world view or to a specific ethic or belief. Contents [hide] 1 Branches of philosophy 2 History of philosophy 2.1 Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy 2.2 Medieval philosophy 2.3 Eastern philosophy 3 Modern philosophy 3.1 Rationalism and empiricism 3.2 Kantian philosophy and the rise of idealism
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Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) • Sets out duties that employers have to employees and what duties employees have to themselves and others. • Steps employers must take; - Carry out assessments of H & S risks - Make arrangements for any risks found in assessment to be mended. - Keep a record of assessments & adjustments made as a result. - Draw up a H & S Policy and drawing the employees attention to it. - Appointing competent people to carry out H & S adjustments. - Provide clear emergency procedures
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Evaluation Activity 1 1. Logo Purpose - Logos are very important as they represent the face of companies. This is the first thing that people see. My purpose was to make a logo called ‘Community Spirit’ which shows that the community is always one no matter what you look like – if you have different skin colour‚ different races‚ gender‚ etc. Target Audience - My target audience is mainly towards the community but it is also for families with children. Community spirit is for kids for all
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Evaluation of software and hardware All computers are made up of hardware‚ software and data. In your exam‚ you will need to be able to explain how and why particular hardware or software is suitable for a particular task; and list and discuss criteria which can be used to evaluate or judge the suitability of hardware and software. Main types of software Generic General-purpose software‚ such as word processors and spreadsheets. Specialised packages Sold for specific uses‚ eg managing the accounts
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The modern state The rise of the "modern state" as a public power constituting the supreme political authority within a defined territory is associated with western Europe’s gradual institutional development beginning in earnest in the late 15th century‚ culminating in the rise of absolutism and capitalism. As Europe’s dynastic states England under the Tudors‚ Spain under the Hapsburgs‚ and France under the Bourbons embarked on a variety of programs designed to increase centralized political
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E-Readiness assessment 3 Network access 4 4. Strategy for ICT Infrastructure Development for Nepal: 4 5. Status of Telecommunication and ICT Infrastructure in Nepal 5 6. Telecom Statistics at a glance (as of Aug‚ 2010) 6 Available Voice Telephony Services 6 Data/Internet Services: 6 Public Call centers: 7 7. Conclusion: 8 8. Bibliography: 9 1. Introduction: The information and communication technology (ICT) revolution‚ because of its pervasiveness throughout the whole
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The State in the Modern Day Context The state can be seen as a concept which has emerged over thousands of years in order to sustain the needs of societies growing in size and complexity. This growth in size and complexity was coupled with the growing need for authority and order‚ due to special mechanisms being needed for society to benefit from its increased social power and productive capacity (Petho‚ 2010:6). State formation passes through stages of development and hinges upon ecological‚
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