While it is true that Earth has benefitted from past space exploration, it remains very important for the leaders of America to weigh the pros and cons of further exploration. They must take into consideration today’s economy and the fact that many people are much more concerned about their jobs here on Earth, rather than worrying about exploring other planets. American exploration of Mars began in the late 1990s, and since that time, the United States has sent eight different vehicles to the Red Planet (Kluger 24). All of this exploration has been very expensive for the American taxpayers. Recently, the idea of privatizing the business of sending cargo and astronauts into low-earth orbit has become a reality.
Generation X is more comfortable using PDA’s, cell phones, email, laptops, Blackberry’s etc... Gen X is a very flexible generation. Many of these people lived through difficult times such as; the 1980’s where they saw their parents lose hard-earned jobs. This population is less committed to one company or firm. They adapt well to change and can tolerate alternate lifestyles. Gen X is determined and eager to accomplish things on their own terms.
Over the years technology has been developed to make out lives easier. Unfortunately, we have allowed these new tools to replace the old, more time consuming methods. A recent news report stated that more than seventy-five percent of Americans turn to google.com or Ask.com for even the simplest answers. Libraries are being forced to cut back or close because people are doing research online and reading books on Kindles and Nooks. People are starting to believe that smart phones are a necessity because of the various services that they supply.
Dividing and organizing information into smaller components allows information to become easier to locate and therefore more helpful to its users. However, it can be challenging to divide subjects, such as laptops, because they are comprised of many different characteristics. The creators of www.bestbuy.com face the challenge of marketing their products effectively while acknowledging the fact that the shopper/audience desires can vary greatly. This is why the left side bar is so important. In this area, several of the most important components are featured allowing users the option to shop by selecting components that are most imperative.
By all means, internet has been a blessing, however, in the same way a knife to the way we’re thinking. Therefore, internet has elevated our stupidity and made all of our lives easier for the worst. Ten or more years ago, students would go to the library for research and search through books and read to find out what they needed. It would take them hours to finish their research. But now in today’s civilization just by a click of a button you have what you need.
The introduction of computers to our family life helps us come together and spend more quality time together. The list can go on, but with all these opportunities we have, we also lose a lot. We lose privacy and security. There are also some greater drawbacks when it comes to the net, like Internet related crimes. My mom and dad both conduct business at home, and I do all my school assignments.
Since we are able to take advantage of Google or Baidu for searching information more easily, it's a waste of time to just read the whole resources for the limited information which can be easily spotted on search engine. For instance, the website, Encyclopedia, contains millions of information, not only in English version, but also in hundreds of other languages. The appearance of this websites saves the researchers enormous of time to look for data for their work and paper. Suppose they take the traditional ways to collect information, which is reading paper work, they would waste hours or even days just to spot the same information which can be searched in few
I know I have a collection of cds that I paid 15 dollars for only to actually like one song on the cd. I have found several new artists that I would consider my favorites through downloading and I have gone out and paid money for their cds. "We take our craft -- whether it be the music, the lyrics, or the photos and artwork -- very seriously, as do most artists. It is therefore sickening to know that our art is being traded” If Metallica is a group of artist isn’t the art greater than making money? Metallica makes millions of dollars off of their music.
A survey by the Reynolds Journalism Institute -1- revealed that 99% of iPad users consume news on their devices. However, if consumers use these devices to access not in-depth news but quick news updates, it could be a serious concern because no one will pay for quick news updates. Customer Analysis Generally speaking, younger people are more likely to access online news more than print news because they spend more time online and on
Are Robots replacing Humans? No matter how similar robots have begun to look, and even act like humans, they will never exactly replicate a human. The actual face-to-face contact between humans is crucial for people of all ages and if it is interrupted by robots that would not be good. In the article “Robots that Care” by Jerome Groopman, he discusses how scientists have started to create robots for medical therapy, and how they are currently being tested to replace therapists. However, robots are not a good medical therapy for the future because, despite how close they can come, they will never be able to have the same face-to-face interactions and communications as other humans do; they are also too easy to become attached to.