...APA Format Template (6th Edition) Sergio Estrada Strategies for the Technical Professional 09/30/2011 Home Linking Technology The convenience of technology at home Technology has made home appliances conveniently smarter, you now could program your alarm clock to get your coffeemaker to start brewing before you even get out from bed (Smith, E. 2000.). Several companies are looking for ways to completely rewire your household, allowing you to control numerous electric appliances from a central point in your home. Do you wonder in what other ways technology could make our life efficiently easier? It’s amazing where technology has taken us, and the invasion of technology to our home has just begun. Both Maytag and General Electric plan to pursue joint ventures with Microsoft, to develop smart home appliance (Smith, E. 2000.). This paper examines how technology is making and shaping the new modern home for a new way of life. “Home Networking is all about getting control and convenience back to us," says Greg Sullivan, product manager for Microsoft's Windows group (Smith, E. 2000.). To find the right ingredients to cook a delicious dinner couldn’t be any faster with one scenario served up by Maytag chief executive officer Lloyd D. Ward, consumers could believably watch a cooking program on an interactive TV set and send the recipe to the refrigerator, which in turn would shoot off a list of ingredients to your handy online grocer. This is a great tool for a cook, housewife...
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...Home Linking Technology The article is a brief informative piece about home linking technology, which is the practice of linking house hold appliances to one another and the outside world. This would all great possibilities like the one given by Maytag CEO Lloyd D. Ward, “Consumers could conceivably watch a cooking program on an interactive TV set and send the recipe to the refrigerator, which in turn sends a list of ingredients to your handy online grocer.” The article mentioned that several big name companies like Microsoft, Maytag and GE are working on joint ventures to develop this technology while others like Sunbeam have created new subsidiaries based on this technology. The information in this article was very limited. I do not think that in depth research was conducted on home linking technology before it was written. It gives a very vague idea around the technology but does not go into much detail about what’s available now or what’s realistically coming in the future. The article did cite some high ranking officials for some big name companies, they provided a grand vision for the future but no real plans or expectations. I feel that this article is a good quick look at what is possible, for someone that is uninformed. The article is too short for you to lose interest in it and get bored. The information provided is very fascinating and really captivates you into thinking about what could be possible. Works Cited Smith, E. (2000). Appliances get smart. Retrieved...
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...Prof. Patrick Otoo Bobbie May, 2013 Material source: Teaching and Learning Online: Faculty Handbook;:University of Massachusetts ....Linking Learners Everywhere © 2013 All Rights Reserved Intro to Online Teaching and Learning What is Online Learning? Advantages of Learning Online Advantages of Teaching Online Challenges of Teaching Online Common Questions (FAQ) ....Linking Learners Everywhere © 2013 All Rights Reserved What is Online Learning? q Online instruction includes real-time (synchronous) and anytime, anywhere (asynchronous) interactions. Online learning is most effective when delivered by teachers experienced in their subject matter in a web-based environment Approaches to Online Learning - Sync (live) and Async Course Software - software tools and design layouts q q q ....Linking Learners Everywhere © 2013 All Rights Reserved Advantages of Learning Online q q Student-centered learning - draws individual learning styles Collaborative learning – active participants and coherent thinking Easy access to global resources - access online materials and resources (weblinks, e-libs) Experiential learning through multimedia presentations new technologies for engaging students Draws on students’ interest in online learning - recent studies show increased student interest in e-learning q q q ....Linking Learners Everywhere © 2013 All Rights Reserved Advantages of Teaching Online q Offer the opportunity to think about teaching...
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...person or thing that receives the action of the verb) is called a transitive verb. An action verb without a direct object is an intransitive verb. A linking verb links the subject of a sentence to a word in the predicate. Some linking verbs are forms of to be, such as am, is, was, and were. Others, such as appear, become, feel, look, remain, sound, and taste, may express conditions. Some verbs such as grow, feel, and taste can be either action or linking verbs. Auxiliary verbs,also called helping verbs,are combined with verbs to form verb phrases. Some common auxiliary verbs are forms of be, and had, do, might, would, will, must, could, and would. A. Identifying Verbs Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence. In the space above each verb, write A if it is an action verb, if it is a linking verb, or AUX if it is an auxiliary verb. 1. Bonnie and Clyde were famous bank robbers during the 1930s. 2. In only two years, they killed a dozen innocent people. 3. They were wanted by the law for a variety of crimes. 4. Crime seemed romantic to Bonnie for. about a year. Teaching • • 5. She and Clyde were traveling all over Texas together. 6. However, the life of a criminal is often harsh and short. 7. Bonnie was seriously injured in an auto accident at one point 8. Clyde treated her at home without the help of doctors or hospitals. 9. Just before her death, Bonnie looked sick and old. 10. Bonnie and Clyde died in a hail of bullets...
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...years p. 3 years q. More than 3 years 10. Do you own a tablet? r. yes s. no 11. If you answered yes to the above question, how long have you owned a tablet? t. Less than 1 year u. 1-2 years v. More than 2 years 12. How often do you use social networking sites (Facbook, Twitter, etc.)? w. Never x. 1-3 times a week y. 4-6 times a week z. Daily 13. How do you gather information on new products? Please check the two options you use most often. {. Social networking websites |. Blogs }. Company websites ~. Review websites (ex. CNET) . Other__________ 14. Is it important for you to have the newest technology (within the first six months of the product’s release)? . yes . no 15. If you answered yes to...
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...try. by Michael Treacy Like swinging for the grand slam in baseball or betting on thetrifecta in horse racing,going for broke with innovation is glamorous. Breakthrough innovations, whether the next blockbuster product or a next-generation business model, create a buzz in the boardroom while lesser forms of innovation go unnoticed. Yet a body of evidence in recentyears makes a strong case that breakthrough innovation should be the growth strategy of last resort. Consider the travails of Sun Microsystems. Since its start in 1982, the company has developed a number of blockbusters-high-end computer workstations; the Java operating system, which has driven much Internet software development; and the powerful Internet file servers that are home to many a corporate Web site. During the dot-com bubble. Sun acted as if the Internet revolved around it. But since then, the company has been unable to keep the flow of breakthrough products coming. Even worse, in viewing itself as the industry's biggest innovator, the company eschewed more incremental innovations that could have generated signif- icant growth, including application software and consulting, which rivals have used to lock in customers. Sales since 2001 have slid nearly 40%,and $5.1 billion in losses have piled up.The company has watched 94% of its stock market value vanish since the fall of 2000. Earlier this year, continued losses and customer pressure forced Sun to call a truce with Microsoft and make its products work...
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...Imagine, a world in which sound is intuitive. A world in which all the devices that you own are merged. Imagine, one, innovative, Rosetta Stone, linking all the audio entertainment technology of your everyday. You, the world, and audio, as one. Now, please imagine you are rushing home from a stressful day at work. The traffic grinds to a dead halt, and with each heinous meter you drive closer to home, the meter on your heart beat approaches red. Stress. Jamming your key into the door, you have arrived. The stress of the day, the deadlines, the sounds of traffic, awkward interactions you’ve overheard, stay with you in the silence of your home. As you turn on some music, all you want is to relax, the phone rings and you miss it. Who was it? Your boss. What was it? You’re fired. How does it feel now? The coffee machine splutters, in tune with Flo-Rida. Realization sets in, Itunes, Spotify, 8-Tracks, they don’t know you. Only you know you. Only you, you, and Axon. Now, please imagine you are coming home from a stressful day at work. The traffic grinds to a dead halt, but your vibe’s going strong, because you have Axon. Sensing your mood and the perfect song to play, Axon carries you smoothly through your commute home. As you jam your way back home, the moment you step in, the song changes perfectly, and so do you. The phone rings, Axon senses this, and swiftly pauses the song. The phone rings and you answer it. Who was it? Your boss. What was it? You’ve been promoted....
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...paragraphs of THEME, and the last paragraph is conclusion. You should not state your sentences or ideas twice. Each body paragraph should comprise unique theme or topic. You may start the body paragraphs with Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly….or First of all, Secondly …if the 'Task 2' essay asks you to discuss on a particular subject or asks if you agree or disagree with the statement. DO NOT SHORTEN THE VERBS OF THE SENTENCES- Use: They have not- or he does not (DON’T write haven't or doesn't or isn't…) You do not need to start the first introductory paragraph with a linking word. You may use 'that' or 'which' in the middle of the introduction paragraph. You may use 'however' or 'although' in the middle of the conclusion paragraph. Of course you should use any conjunction or linking unit in the BODY paragraph. In your 'Task 2 Essay', you should use the following items sometimes for points and bonuses: a. Use LINKING DEVICES/WORDS that are: 'Although, However, Moreover, Furthermore, Besides, On the other hand, Therefore, Thus, In addition, Because of,such as…' b.Utilise Synonyms- e.g. Enormous- vast, barrier- Impediment, generous-benevolent, bolster- boost Use simple words like GOOD, BAD, BIG and NICE once c. Sometimes write sentences in PASSIVE VOICE that will beautify your essay. E.g. ACTIVE--James built the bicycle. Passive- The bicycle was built by James. ACTIVE- Tagore wrote Geetanjali in 1915. PASSIVE- Geetanjali was written by Tagore in 1915. Your TASK 2 essay...
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...Gulf University For Science and Technology Department of Management Information Systems MIS-118 Introduction to Computer and Information Systems Project Specifications The project is expected to train the students on presenting a specific topic using a presentation application. The presentation is to be designed using MS PowerPoint and the topics may span several aspects such as: Geocaching Onstar Telesurgery Slingbox Gesture Input E-Paper 3D Printer Browser Operating System Wireless Power WiMax Wi-Fi SD Cards Geobrowsing Securexam Remote Proctor Google Search Privacy Supercookies Adware/spyware/ stealthware Cloud Computing Mobile Augmented Reality QR Codes RFID Technology Smart Home Phishing Identity theft Or any topic accepted by your instructor. 1 Gulf University For Science and Technology Department of Management Information Systems The PowerPoint presentation must contain the following: * Cover and ending slides (containing automatic date). * Overview/Agenda and introduction. * At least 5 material slides (not including cover and ending slides) * At least one hyperlink linking to related explanatory material * Slide and text animation * May have a(n) video/audio clip depending which is more relevant to your presentation (or both) * At least one table/picture depending which is more relevant to your presentation (or both) * Slide numbers * References * Duration: 5-7 minutes...
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...Bloom Taxonomy for Smart Homes All parents need their young ones to utilize critical thinking strategies. Bloom's Taxonomy has fulfilled this need. Parents can create and reinforce their young one's reasoning abilities at home. Blossom's Taxonomy is named after Benjamin Bloom, an analyst who in 1956 added to the arrangement of addressing as indicated by six levels of larger amount considering. Most if not all instructors are taught to utilize Bloom's Taxonomy in planning lesson targets for their understudies. On the other hand, most smart homes have not been taught how to utilize Bloom's Taxonomy in conversing with their youngsters. In the event that it is useful for school setups, it is clearly also useful for smart homes (Anderson, 2009). "Smart Home" is the term regularly used to characterize a home that has machines, lighting, warming, aerating and cooling, TVs, PCs, amusement sound and video frameworks, security, and camera frameworks that are fit for corresponding with each other and can be controlled remotely by a period plan, from any room in the home, and additionally remotely from any area on the planet by telephone or web (Miller, 2015). Consequently, Bloom taxonomy can easily be intergrated in a smart home setup through the use of the various devices that are available. Technologies and Devices in Smart Homes for Bloom Taxonomy Application A parent queries the children on how to take care of a given genuine issue. Inquiry as to why they think something is critical...
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...My field of study is Network Systems Administrations. I am most interested in networking technology. I currently understand very little about networking, which is to say I understand the functionality but not how it works. The topic I chose was Home-linking Technology. The article I read was “Dual Band Router leverages 802.11ac wireless standard.” from the Product News Network. The article started by describing the speed of the new 802.11ac router. Equipped with the Broadcom 5 GHz WI-Fi chip, the Cloud Router 5700 can deliver speeds up to 1750 Mbps. Its predecessor, the 802.11n has vendor promised speeds of up to 600 Mbps. The Cloud Router also supports wireless HD streaming and multi-person online gaming. It allows users to monitor and control your network remotely. In addition the 5700 provides support of the IPv6 standard and is backwards compatible so the previous generation 802.11n will not become obsolete. I also learned new terminology; IEEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. It is listed as “the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.” 802.11- Set of standards for implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5GHz frequency bands. SPI Firewall- (Stateful Packet Inspection) is a firewall that keeps track of the state of the network connections traveling across it. WPA2- (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) is...
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...GOOGLE FIBERHOOD THE NEXT STEP Introduction Google started as a search engine in 1998 by Stanford students Larry Page & Sergey Brin while pursuing their PhDs. Google quickly rose to dominance with their PageRank algorithm and became the leaders in the Internet search technology. Google also has a reputation of being a forerunner in Internet innovations, and has furthered the idea of free software. Google’s business model is based on Targeted Advertising, which is 90% source of it’s revenue. Recently Google ventured into providing highspeed Internet (1 Gbps) to home users through fiber optics under their newly launched Google Fiber Project. The current paper would be analysing Google’s future strategy towards capturing new users & keeping it’s current userbase intact under its Ecosystem. Definitions Business Model is a set assumptions and theories that managers make about how company would create value for all the players involved with the company. It’s a story that tells how a company works, with all players as characters of the story, and plot revolves around making money. On the other hand, Strategy is the actionsteps that a company takes to keepup with the competition by doing better, efficiently, and cheaply; which directly implies being different. Business model and strategy are key to the success ...
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...COMPARISON OF WATER PIPING PVC and PEX Extended Research Task Introduction Polymers are nearly everywhere we look in present-day society. We use them for many different purposes as certain polymers can have certain characteristics which determine its applications. These characteristics depend on the very small intra and inter molecular bonding as well as their individual functional groups that greatly contribute to their properties. PVC and PEX are two very common polymers used to transport cold water in residential buildings; however their chemical and microscopic structures differ, giving each polymer its own unique properties. The purpose of this investigation is to compare the properties of each polymer determined by their inter and intra molecular structures. Properties needed in pipes for cold water transportation include flexible, lightweight, cost effective and safe for household/buildings. Polyvinyl Chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has many uses; one of its uses is water piping in residential buildings, due to its low cost, light weight , good insulation and low maintenance (“Polyvinyl chloride,” 2015) it suits the application perfectly. PVC is made from the polymerisation of the monomer vinyl chloride (VCM) displayed in Image 1, and achieves these properties due to its molecular structure. Image 1: Monomer vinyl chloride (VCM) PVC is mainly manufactured via suspension polymerisation; this process is explained in image 2. Image 2: Suspension Polymerization ...
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...also get one that more grown up that is just a regular black case, and with the ability to link so many together they are a great tool. No to mention that the speed of a USB port can be real fast and their popularity makes them easy and cheap to get. SCSI can be expanded also this is called a Daisy Chain. The amount you expand depends on the type of SCSI you use. Even though more and more of the hardware used today uses newer technology like the USB and wireless networks this technology the SCSI is still a useful tool in the IT world. Wireless routers are an amazing port expander. You can have your printer, game consuls, tablet, laptop and home computer all connected with wireless technology. These are not the only tools either. Now they even have wireless television. I have to say that this is probably the most useful port expander out there. I have my printer put up in my bedroom, a desktop in my daughters room and a laptop that roams the house all liked together. Even though this technology is very helpful, it can come with a price. Linking to many things together can slow down your...
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...Group Discussion Board Forum 1 – Part 1 1. Ch.1 - 8 -- As area sales manager for a company manufacturing and marketing outboard engines, you have been assigned the responsibility of conducting a research study to estimate the sales potential of your products in the domestic (U.S. or Canadian) market. Discuss key issues and concerns arising from the fact that you, the manager, are also the researcher. As the area sales manager I will conduct a predictive study. I understand why the decision for the information is needed for this research and the desired goals of the research. I understand that the desired outcome for the company is to estimate the sales potential of our product, the outboard engines, in the domestic market. Further, in order to conduct a quality research, I must have knowledge of market research and be able to interpret the results. Not being knowledgeable of market research could result in poor planning and interpretation of the research results (Marketing Research, 2012). This is sometimes a problem when managers of a company are given the responsibility to do research. In order to be successful in this research I must: a. identify and define opportunities and problems b. define, monitor, and refine strategies c. define, monitor, and refine tactics d. improve my understanding of the various fields of management As the area sales manager, I am knowledgeable of the product, and familiar with its performance...
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