systems are getting a lot closer in meeting goals of people with dictation needs. Voice recognition systems today can be used by anyone of any profession, unlike old where only certain professions like doctors, could use them. Several companies have came out with products that have changed . A breakthrough software and the first truely contin...
Is it Dangerous to Think too Much? 'Cogito, ergo sum' ('I think, therefore I am.'), Descartes famous basis for his philosophy of Cartesianism, is also compelling evidence towards the defense of one of the most famous of the early Greek teachers, Socrates. In order to be, one must think. Socrates was a seeker of truth, and the highest kno...
was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1908. Maslow went to the City College of New York when he was 18 to study law. He had an extremely high IQ but did very poorly in school and soon left college. It was later learned that Maslow attended college to study law largely to make his father happy although he had little interest in becoming a lawyer....
The world, today, is exposed to a plethora of information, substantiated or not. Since newspapers and other secondary source material is responsible for relaying information to much of the population it is important to understand and realize the limitations of the medium. Their need to appeal to the general population and their wide dis...
The land of Mesoamerica changes through time and conflict. Carneiro?s theory defines a state as ?an autonomous political unit, encompassing many communities within its territory and having a centralized government with the power to collect taxes, draft men for work or war, and decree and enforce laws.? Carneiro?s model of Mesoamerica shows...
Male and female observation: t Male and Female Observation Paper: Touch He slid a hand through her hair, the glossy strands sifting through his fingers. He lowered his mouth to hers, his kiss smothering any protest she might have made. The taste of her was sweet. The feel of her body in his arms regenerated his strength. Desire burned awa...
Thomas Ricks, author of 'Making the Corps', gives a description about the United States Marine Corps' basic military training. The book's main focal point is Platoon 3086 at Parris Island, S.C., in 1995. Their story is about their eleven weeks boot camp training to become a full-fledged marine. Mr. Ricks writes about what separates the mari...
... In Search of Excellence Knowledge about organisational behaviour has become very important to a manager's performance and success. Therefore, it is not surprising that writers often claim to have the information that managers need if they are to excel in their jobs. In Search of Excellence is one of the most well known books of this ty...
Effects of Laughter on Patients and Caregiver Laughter can be a powerful therapy for most patients and the caregivers. There are many benefits from the effects of humor and laughter on the body, mind, and spirit; the patient during recovery from illness; and the health professional during delivery of care. Most experienced caregivers have...
INTRODUCTION Malaysia is one of the world's fastest growing economic regions, a rapidly growing nation in the heart of South East Asia. Within a span of two decades, it has succeeded in bringing about socioeconomic transformation of the society; from its architecture to its lifestyle, the Malaysian character speaks of a comfortable coexist...
The Ancient City Pompeii ?How democratic was Pompeian politics?? In order to answer the above question, it is first necessary to consider the exact meaning of the term ?democracy?. Whilst it is difficult to give an exact definition of the word, it is certainly possible to create a list of the implications of democratic government for...
Self Reliance "Speak what you think now in hard words, and to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said to-day.-'AH, so you shall be sure to be misunderstood.'-Is it so bad then to be misunderstood?"(pg. 129)This concept viewed by Ralph Waldo Emerson makes the point that self reliance c...
DELL COMPUTER Company Summery Corporation was established in 1984 and today ranks among the world''s largest computer systems companies. Dell pioneered the concepts of selling personal computer systems directly to customers; offering build-to-order computer systems; and providing direct, toll-free technical support and next-day, on-site...
The Psychological Effects of Gender Roles 'Let the boys be boys.' You've heard this phrase before. Often repeated by parents regarding their little boys. So what makes a boy, a boy? Rambo like characteristics? Muscles? Short hair? Wearing blue? Wearing T-shirts and jeans or playing with sporting equipment? Well last I remember, the main char...