Space is a beautiful‚ but dangerous place‚ and has wonderful resources. If we do not go to space people will never see‚ examine‚ or even bring back the amazing things they can find. In order to see these things‚ we need space exploration. John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Aerospace Medical Center and Joan Vernikos’ article “Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost” both state space exploration expands our knowledge and creates wealth. This knowledge is important for many reasons. Some materials in space
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“Sally Ride is a true U.S. hero for all who deserve total civil rights”‚ “She showed that women can have it all: a loving relationship‚ professional fulfillment and be a role model for all women and girls.” Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. She accomplished this tremendous milestone during a time when women were looked down upon in the academic world. Women were thought to not have the capability to be smart or too emotional to think reasonably. Ride’s achievements proved them wrong
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1. The Earth is really a water planet; what percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by water? a.71% 2. Who is considered to be the "father of physical oceanography" because of publication of information from ship’s logs in the book "The Physical Geography of the Seas"? b.Matthew Maury 3. Scientists know that the outer core of the Earth is liquid because S waves have not survived travel through the Earth’s interior. True 4. The Pacific Ring of Fire refers to the: a. circle of violent
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and lands on top of me. It was crazy. I immediately pick up the gun he has on his waist. Did I tell you he was armed? Well he was. And I just start shooting. I don’t even think first. I grab the gun‚ move the guy and start firing rounds at the Challenger it was insane. The biggest rush I ever experienced. Well. . . except for the time when I was in the war. Did I tell you about my time in
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of SCA * Strategies for * Market Leaders * Challengers * Followers‚ and * Nichers Introduction * Having a competitive advantage is necessary for a firm to compete in the market * But what is more important is whether the competitiveadvantage is sustainable * A firm must identify its position relative to the competition in the market * By knowing if it is a leader‚ challenger‚ follower or nicher‚ it can adopt appropriate strategies to compete
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One theory of how emotion affects the cognitive process of memory is by a process known as a Flashbulb Memory. The theory is that these Flashbulb Memories will not only enhance the memory itself‚ but will make certain aspects of the memory more vivid and detailed. First‚ the Flashbulb Memory should be defined. Flashbulb memories are emotional memories that are remembered with great vivid detail and are almost photo like. For example‚ if someone were to experience a horrid natural disaster‚ they would
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"In 1967‚ the outer space treaty was signed by one hundred countries‚including the United States...In 1979another treaty‚ known as the Moon Treaty was proposed."This is stated in the story "Can you Own Land in Outer Space?"This story tells us we can own land in outer space but‚ the question is should we? In my opinion ‚ we shouldn’t be aloud or able to live or own property in outer space.People think just because we can or we have the ability to do something then we should do it even it’s bad.For
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Rhetorical Analysis on Ronald Reagan’s “Challenger” Speech While in the Oval Office of the White house‚ on January 28‚ 1986‚ President Ronald Reagan delivered his speech about The Challenger Disaster. The speech was made just hours after space shuttle “Challenger” exploded during take-off‚ killing all seven crew members on board. Thousands witnessed this horrifying event live in person and on television. A big factor about this launch‚ making the explosion an even worse disaster was the fact
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female astronaut to go in space. B. Sally proved to everyone that if you put your mind to it‚ anything is possible. Encouraged girls to pursue their careers in science. C. On June 18‚ 1983‚ Sally Ride blasted off into space on the Challenger. D. Thesis statement II. Things leading up to event A. Russia beat the US by 20 years In 1963‚ the Soviet Union set parachutist Valentina Tereshkova in orbit. B. The U.S. passed on sending 13 women into space after they had successfully
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the 35 individuals to become space shuttle astronauts. This is significant because 10‚000 other people applied to the program‚ but only 35 people were accepted. On August 30‚ 1983‚ Bluford became the first African American to go into space. At the moment the countdown reached zero and the shuttle lifted off the ground‚ Bluford was on his way to live out his dream. During Bluford’s career with NASA‚ he went to space four times. He was aboard the space shuttle Challenger for his
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