George Westinghouse was an American entrepreneur and engineer. He was responsible for the introduction and development of altering current for light and power. Westinghouse invented the railway air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry. He was one of Thomas Edison’s main rivals in the early implementation of the American electricity system. This man founded 60 companies‚ eventually receiving over 100 patents for his work with the desire to turn ideas into enterprises. George Westinghouse
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Troy Polamalu The player that was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers is known for his tenacity‚ but even better for his behavior on and off the field. Troy Polamalu is a two time Superbowl champion and the National Football League’s 2010 Defensive player of the year‚ but you will never hear him stating that he deserves the praise for either of these two accomplishments. The Safety is known for constantly being involved with the community and working hard
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Creative and cultural industries The term ‘Creative Industries’ was established in 1998 the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) the term was to acknowledge the contribution that creative content made to the economy. The standard classification of the creative industries used by the DCMS Contains 13 industries: * Advertising * Architecture * Art and antiques * Computer games * Crafts * Design * Designer fashion * Film
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many that could afford a private vehicle.” (Asimov) Even though they might be expensive they can be very useful. Driverless cars can be very useful for those in need of assistance.“ Uber has just deployed its much-ballyhooed service in Pittsburgh using self-driving Ford Fusions‚ albeit with a driver and engineer aboard.”(Washington) This service could very much be needed for those who may have a condition which may stop them from being able to drive.“ You could always call a company and
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A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements or noble qualities. These heros put their best selves forward in service to help humanity. Heros take action on behalf of others that are in need. Andrew Carnegie was in fact was a hero. This subject can be controversial because of the fact that Carnegie gave away money after he died‚ and not while he was alive. Carnegie started off in a very poor family and eventually became very wealthy. This shows the world that
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Finding a career to pursue an be a challenging and long process. However‚ once a person narrows down their career field it become easier to decide on which path to choose. The criminal justice field has three different aspects that work together to ensure that justice is served. The first is police‚ which is where the careers like police officers are. The second is the courts where jobs like being a judge‚ or a lawyer. The third and final part is corrections where parole officers work. (Schmalleger)
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Frank Lloyd Wright was born‚ Jun 8‚ 1867. Frank was born in Richland Center‚ Wisconsin. Wright designed Fallingwater in 1935. At his death in 1959‚ he had built more than 400 buildings. Wright’s most famous house was designed and built for the Pittsburgh Kaufman family‚ for a weekend retreat. The natural wonder Fallingwater is recognized as architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s most acclaimed and famous works. In 1991‚ a poll of members of the American Institute of Architects voted Wright’s Fallinwater
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The Medium is the Message There are many things that fill our heads other than our own thoughts in today’s society. Things like social networking sites keep people all over the world updated on the latest fashion trends and technology. While things like ad’s and billboards spread advertisements as far the eye can see. The media is everywhere‚ and it has a great influence on our lives. As said by Marshall McLuhan‚ “Our conventional response to all media‚ namely that is how they are used that counts
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The European Strategist‚ 25 Mar 2012. Web. 11 Nov 2012. Bloom‚ Stephen and Orenstein‚ Mitchell A. Transitional Actors in Central and East European Transitions. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press‚ 2008. Print. Friman‚ Richard H. and Reich‚ Simon. “Human Trafficking and the Balkans.” Human Trafficking. University of Pittsburgh Press‚ 2007. 1-19. Upress.pitt.edu. Web. 13 Nov 2012. Cochrane‚ Kira. "Fine Words on a Filthy Trade." New Statesman [1996] 8 Oct. 2007: 22+. General OneFile. Web
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Depression and Pregnancy Audrey Luck Psychology for Midwives 11/16/10 Depression and Pregnancy 2 For most women the period of growing bellies and growing anticipations is a joyful and exciting time and for others this time may harbor doubt‚ fear‚ and depression. “As many as 1 out of 5 women have symptoms of depression during pregnancy. For some women‚ those symptoms are severe. In pregnancy‚ women who have been depressed before are at higher risk of depression than other
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