several elements that contributed to the failure of the O-ring and subsequent explosion of the shuttle. The result was the death of 7 astronauts‚ the loss of the shuttle‚ and a 32-month halt of the space program while an investigation was conducted. The main cause of the problem seems to be that O-rings on the solid rocket boosters were not designed to work in the cold temperatures that was apparent on the day of the launch. This lead to the failure of the O-ring in the right solid rocket booster which
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part of our everyday lives. Energy can come in many different types‚ and forms it can be used for many different purposes. Energy has many different usages and can be converted from one form of usage to another form of usage depending on what the need is. One form of energy conversion is the use of food to supply people ’s bodies with energy. Another form of energy is how coal is converted into electricity. Fuel is another form of energy that can be used for many different usages as well. Fuel
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[pic] BLUETOOTH APPLICATION ABSTRACT In the current scenario the world is plagued by accidents which are primarily due to human errors in judgment and hence thousands of lives are lost. These accidents can be avoided if only there was a mechanism to alert the driver of approaching danger. This can be done by monitoring the distance between nearby cars and alerting the driver whenever the distance becomes
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Unit 2: Application of Security Countermeasures to Mitigate Malicious Attacks Learning Objective Describe how malicious attacks‚ threats‚ and vulnerabilities impact an IT infrastructure. Key Concepts Attacks‚ threats‚ and vulnerabilities in a typical IT infrastructure Common security countermeasures typically found in an IT infrastructure Risk assessment approach to securing an IT infrastructure Risk mitigation strategies to shrink the information security
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What are the main origins of the Cold War and why? (500 words) Nancy The Origins of the Cold War are widely regarded to the relationships between the Soviet Union and the allies (the United States‚ Great Britain and France) during the period of 1945–1947. Those events led to the Cold War which lasted for over half century. The first origin must be the beginning of Russian Revolution. In WWI‚ the US‚ Britain‚ and Russia had been allies until the Bolsheviks seized power in Russia
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Unit 16: Provide Displays in Schools 2.1 As a group we discussed different ideas and learning outcomes and agreed on that we will do a display on personal hygiene‚ specifically highlighting the importance of children washing their hands in order to eliminate germs and illnesses. This is a very important on-going issue that children need to be aware of. The display would have images and drawings showing when we should wash our hands and what would happen if we do not. The display will help with
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Communication Applications: Classroom Expectations Mr. Reichle mreich1@neisd.net FA101 Conference Period: 1st Period Tutorials – 7:45-8:30am (MTWR ) 4:05-5:00pm (except Friday) Our Goal: The excitement of Communication Applications begins with you. It is your decision to open your mind to the challenge of the new ideas you will encounter this semester. Only with this attitude will you learn significantly. The overall purpose of this course is to prepare you to become better communicators
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AU G U S T 2 013 b u s i n e s s t e c h n o l o g y p r a c t i c e Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of application development Software has become critical for most large enterprises. They should adopt a reliable output metric that is integrated with the process for gathering application requirements. Michael Huskins‚ James Kaplan‚ and Krish Krishnakanthan Most large companies invest heavily in appli cation development‚ and they do so for a compelling reason: their
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This chapter focuses on deviance‚ theories of deviance‚ crime‚ and types of crimes. Deviance can be interpreted in many ways. “Deviance is socially defined” (p 126) Deviance van be defined as a thing someone has done that breaks the social norms of a large group and results in a punishment‚ like mores. Deviance has been shifting its meaning overtime. An example of the book gives is of a once deviant act that is not seen as deviant anymore is someone have a tattoos. Everyone used to have to hide their
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Computer Applications program is for students who want to use the computer as a tool of productivity. The General Education courses‚ in conjunction with specialized courses‚ provide a broad foundation and sharpen students’ skills in preparation for entry into or advancement in today’s workplace. This curriculum‚ following the database systems track‚ provides training‚ skills‚ and knowledge that prepare students for employment as entry-level database programmers and designers; or provides current
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