process very large amounts of data very quickly. They are particularly useful for occasions where high volumes of calculations need to be performed‚ for example in meteorological or astronomical applications. 1.2 A mainframe computer system uses a powerful central computer‚ linked by cable or telecommunications to terminals. A mainframe has many times more processing power than a PC and offers extensive data storage facilities. Mainframes are used by organisations such as banks that have
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-Much land is deforested and disrupted as diamond and silver mining emerges. -New crops from Americas causes India’s population to rise almost double in size. -Columbian Exchange brings new crops to this region‚ allowing for the farmers of the region to exploit more of their land for extra crops. -American crops such as potatoes and corn increases population of the region. -Traders of the region utilize the monsoon winds in order to navigate across the Indian Ocean. -Silver mining causes deforestation
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Sometimes there are children who will tease others for being different. They may be too young to understand how much of an impact their words or actions will make on another‚ but no child says or does anything considered mean without knowing that it will cause a negative reaction from another who wears glasses or is fatter‚ taller or smaller than them. It isn’t just teasing‚ it needs addressing‚ it needs changing. It is not just “merely teasing” and immediate intervention is necessary. The child
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Conceptual Planning and Feasibility Study Conceptual planning stage of the project is a crucial and busy time for the owner because during this stage the owner of the project will makes decisions that set the tone for the project. It is also the process where’s the owner hires his or her key consultants including the contractor and project manager‚ selects the project site‚ and establishes a conceptual estimate‚ schedule and program. Apart from that the owner will make the most critical decision
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Bit of Archeology There are lots and lots of opinions on the date of birth of the first computer virus. I know for sure just that there were no viruses on the Babbidge machine‚ but the Univac 1108 and IBM 360/370 already had them ("Pervading Animal" and "Christmas tree"). Therefore the first virus was born in the very beginning of 1970s or even in the end of 1960s‚ although nobody was calling it a virus then. And with that consider the topic of the extinct fossil species closed. Journey’s Start
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Professionalism has a basis in individual characteristics and values‚ but is also largely defined by context. Its definition varies with a number of factors‚ including organizational support‚ the workplace‚ the expectations of others‚ and the specifics of each service user / patient encounter1. As an important part of a healthcare team‚ it is important for diagnostic imaging professionals to maintain a credible professional image‚ promote professionalism‚ and practice high ethical standards in order
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National Conference on Design for Product Life Cycle‚ Feb 17-18‚ 2006‚ BITS Pilani A Conceptual Framework for Lean New Product Development G. Anand Rambabu Kodali* Lecturer‚ Mechanical Engineering Group‚ Birla Institute of Technology & Science‚ Pilani‚ Rajasthan 333 031‚ India‚ anandg@bits-pilani.ac.in *Professor and Group Leader‚ Mechanical Engineering Group and Engineering Technology Group‚ Birla Institute of Technology & Science‚ Pilani‚ Rajasthan 333 031‚ India‚ proframbabukodali@yahoo
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Innovations of the Upper Paleolithic The Upper Paleolithic can be considered a turning point in the evolution of human beings. During the Upper Paleolithic various cultural innovations changed the way people would like their lives from that point forward. Perhaps the most important of these innovations being stone tools and blades‚ the domestication of dogs‚ art‚ and evolution of self-identity. The manufacturing of stone tools and blades was very apparent during the Upper Paleolithic The emergence
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one who wipes butt” or “the pillow fluffer”. They have very little understanding of what nurses really do and to how far nursing field have gone. The overall image of the nurses that emerges from the society is negative and we must fix that. With the research articles provided‚ these will give us an insight on how we can change that perception. Tracy Hart presented us thoughts on how we can carry out that change while Carol R. Myers gave us an in depth explanation on why it is important to take charge
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Technology is now an integral part of learning and the ability to learn and use technology is quickly becoming a skill required of all students to ensure their success in the workforce. Technology itself may not provide the solution; rather‚ the answer may lie in the organizational context in which the technology is deployed. Technology is the advancement and use of electronic devices and other high-tech equipment to produce and progress knowledge
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