Violence Reduction on Video Games: Consumers vs Developers Consumers “ The young men who opened fire at Columbine High School‚ at the movie theater in Aurora‚ Colo.‚ and in other massacres had this in common: they were video gamers who seemed to be acting out some dark digital fantasy. It was as if all that exposure to computerized violence gave them the idea to go on a rampage — or at least fueled their urges.” (then may part na parang questionable sa author.. basta read the article na lang
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between harm reduction and the increase of risk taking behavior. Harm reduction is defined as “policies‚ programs and practices that aim to reduce negative health‚ social and economic consequences that may ensue from the use of legal and illegal psychoactive drugs‚ without necessarily reducing drug use” (Stenekes‚ 2015). In this essay I will argue that harm reduction is a slippery slope that leads to the use of illicit substances and to the engagement in risky behavior. Harm reduction policies negatively
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‘Biofuels are likely to make an important contribution to a reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions.’ Evaluate this statement using the evidence provided. The opinion on biofuels is largely mixed‚ and it is questioned how effectively they will impact on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The Department for Environment‚ Food and Rural Affairs [DEFRA] (2003) claim that biofuels are sustainable and renewable to a large extent‚ as they are made from recycled elements of the food chain
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noise reduction and efficiency of gears in diesel engine Thesis: In most machines‚ the major requirements for gear transmission are low sound excitation character‚ a high-level load carrying capability and generally high efficiency‚ which is more vital with increased environmental awareness. This paper discusses and analyzes two main elements gear system efficiency improvement and sound excitation. The main reason in noise reduction at gear system is given. Recommendations for reduction in sound
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Uncertainty reduction theory This theory comes to explain the uncertainty among people who communicate with each other and how different types of communication will help to reduce the uncertainty. As a starting point‚ the developers of this theory (Charles Berger and Richard Calabrese) stated that uncertainty is an unpleasant feeling‚ which people prefer to avoid as much as they can. Every person has been confronted with the feeling of uncertainty‚ rather if it was when arriving to new a destination
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difficulty. As the CEO of this LCC‚ you however believe that if the airline manages to control the cost‚ your airline can survive. You therefore decide to reduce the operating expanse including the labour cost but you would avoid lay-offs. What cost reduction measures would you implement and why? In airline industry‚ the cost can break to two parts: fixed cost and variable cost. And there is very hard to cutting off of the fixed cost which is including the cost of fuel‚ landing
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yield due to the complete oxidation of different types of fatty acids Banda Venkat Reddy1‚ (Published In Indian Journal of Biochemistry And Biophysics) Abstract During complete oxidation of fatty acids‚ the electrons removed from fatty acids in different forms (FADH2 and NADH2) pass through the respiratory chain‚ driving the ATP synthesis. Generally‚ the total ATP yield due to the complete oxidation of fatty acids is calculated by sum of the ATPs obtained due to oxidation of FADH2 and NADH2. This
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Decolorization and Chemical Oxygen Demand Reduction (COD) of Simulated Textile Wastewater using Fenton’s Reagent Submitted to: Eric Siy COE 5100 – Statistical Research and Design Chemical Engineering Department College of Engineering De La Salle University – Taft‚ Manila by MARIA KATRINA A. PULUTAN MS Chemical Engineering 1st Trimester AY 2010-2011 1. INTRODUCTION Nature is threatened by the environmental contamination caused by the wastewater produced and discharged every day
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National High School Debate League of China Spring 2015 Research Packet Topic: Resolved: On balance‚ economic globalization benefits worldwide poverty reduction. Source: Forbes Date: September 10‚ 2011 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2011/09/10/the-good-the-bad-andthe-ugly-side-of-globalization The Good‚ The Bad‚ And The Ugly Side Of Globalization Globalization‚ the increasing integration and interdependence of domestic and overseas markets
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Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan‚ Oriental Mindoro (CY 2011-2015) Progress Report 8/7/2012 Nelsie Grace Pineda Chrisma Joy Famaranglas Donna May Salvacion Christopher Ortega The Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan‚ Oriental Mindoro (CY 2011-2015) A. OVERVIEW This document summarizes the progress made in the implementation of the Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management
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