History. We all have heard or learned something about our history. But‚ what distinguishes us one from another? Nearly all of us have learned about the past. A large percentage of us even understand the hardships and accomplishments of the past. But‚ how many will actually use our history to help shape future? In fact‚ the Harvard Business School released a study that classified 3 percent of people as successful‚ 30 percent of people as somewhat successful‚ and the other two-thirds as simply watching
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Dear Editor‚ Have you ever been left by yourself surrounded by happy couples on that one day that we all dread? Single Awareness Day or otherwise known as Valentine’s Day is that day of the year filled with flowers‚ chocolate or stuffed bunnies with a heart shaped on their belly. It may sound wonderful and delightful‚ but YOU ARE WRONG! Valentine’s Day is that day‚ where girls are extra cautious (if they aren’t already) about their appearances. Not eating for a week‚ for an exchange of slim bodies
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Juvenile Delinquents: Can They Still be Our Future? Children that commit crimes should have an opportunity to be rehabilitated while they are still young instead of becoming institutionalized at a vulnerable age. There is still a chance that these young criminals can still be a useful part of the community. They can be reeducated in the way that society operates‚ in cognitive development‚ social skills‚ job training and marketability. They can even become productive citizens instead of a complete
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What is renewable energy? Why is everyone out there concerned about the future of renewable energy? Well‚ the answers are not as tough as we would have expected‚ nor do they require a lot of action in order to succeed. Our planet is dependent upon us to keep it thriving‚ and the best way to do that is to switch over to renewable energy. Renewable energy effectively uses natural resources such as sunlight‚ wind‚ rain‚ tides and geothermal heat‚ which may be naturally replenished. Renewable energy
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I visited the Human+ The Future of Our Species exhibition that revolves around the innovations in genetic engineering‚ biotechnology‚ and nanotechnology. Cyborgs‚ superhuman or clones are everywhere around us‚ are part of us even. There are four sections of Human+‚ and I will discuss specifically on the exhibition that examines artificial intelligence (01: Augmented Abilities)‚ and assisted reproductive technologies (04: Life at the Edges). Across all divisions‚ one pertinent subject highlighted
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Patricia Gilpin Mrs. Rakauskas ENC 1101-06B 3 May 2011 Technology: Ruining our Future Generations? When the computer made its first appearance in America‚ it was about the size of a room and not many people had access or any knowledge on how it is used. Today‚ technology has advanced to the point that everything can be accessed by a cell phone the size of a deck of cards‚ or even smaller. Technology has become an amazing way to connect to information and people that would otherwise be unavailable
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Wasting our time Diagnostic Essay Victoria Johnston English 102 spring 2014 January 30‚ 2014 In society today‚ everyone is worried they do not have enough time. Humans think they do not have enough time because they convince themselves so. Most of us humans waste our time away doing nothing‚ or nothing productive when we could be doing new exciting things‚ getting things done and accomplished‚ so that everything you ever wanted to do could be done. We don’t
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Gattaca Not-Too-Distant-Future "Consider God’s handiwork; who can straighten what He hath made crooked?" Ecclesiastes 7:13 "I not only think that we will tamper with Mother Nature‚ I think Mother wants us to." Willard Gaylen Gattaca deals with the morality involved in technologically engineering human life. As a species‚ is humanity wise enough (Homo sapiens) to play the role of God? The film begins with two quotes: one from Ecclesiastes and one from Willard Gaylen. Ecclesiastes
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that we cannot continue to in this manner without there being certain repercussions. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE? Global warming is‚ however‚ not solely the result of human activities. Climate change is also caused by natural occurrences. Our climate is influenced by changes in the intensity of the sun’s flares‚ changes in the earth’s orbit around the sun‚ volcanic eruptions and even the circulation of the earth’s oceans. Human activities are supposed to the primary cause of climate changes
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Managing our Solid Waste: An Overview of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act Much had been written about the worsening problem of solid waste in Metro Manila and other urban centers in the country. Even more were fora‚ seminars and conferences conducted to discuss ways of solving the problem. For how long would it take us to attain a zero waste economy‚ no one knows. But‚ one thing is sure - time is running out and WE need to act NOW! Why WE? The answer is simple‚ but at the same time‚ mind-boggling
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