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    "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." - Steve Jobs. The multinational corporation known as Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak to develop and sell personal computers. Jobs as the genius and Wozniak the brains, Apple Inc. grew to change the world as it was known. From its humble beginning to its current strides, Apple Inc. is a perfect example of how dreams can become a reality --- one step at a time. Apple Inc. started out as the idea of one man

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    originated from the Spanish for the word Rich Coast. The total size of Costa Rica is 51,100 square km and capital city is San Jose. The type of government that works there is democratic republic. Some of the major industries in Costa Rica are Microprocessors, Food Processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, etc. The currency over there is Costa Rican colon, the current population is 4.857 million, and the Gross Domestic Product is 57.44 billion USD (according to Google). Spanish is

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    It’s hard to describe globalization without getting confused because of some contradictory descriptions. When we talk about globalization we gather that a social process that constraints the geography on economic and political as well as social and cultural arrangements recede can become increasingly aware that there can be receding in the minds of an individual. One cannot support a single theory on globalization it takes several theories to be able to explain the international trade. Traditional

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    citizens could see the presidents during their presidential debates, and the image of each president now matter drastically. Additionally, media and entertainment was changed forever as now movies were available in the home and easily accessible. As microprocessors were developed, computers also became a norm and the internet provided a landmine of ability to grow. Email, and instant messaging connected us more than before and the world was becoming smaller as the information age grew. We gained access to

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    1) What is computer? Discuss its features, uses and limitations Computer is electronic device that is design to work with a set of instruction. The term of computer are derived from the Latin term 'Computare', which is means a programmable machine. Furthermore, the first mechanical computer was called Analytical Engine and it designed by Charles Babbage. Thus, Charles Babbage are recognized as the "grandfather" of the computer. The Mechanical computer (Analytical Engine) uses ROM (read only memory)

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    1. Have you ever wondered how the things you buy get delivered to the stores? Semis, planes, trains, and sometimes boats. The majority of them run on diesel, because diesel is more efficient than a gasoline engine. With the number of diesels on the road everyday there is a high demand for mechanics that are properly trained to work on them. You have to be able to leave home on a moment’s notice to travel and repair trucks on the road. Being a diesel mechanic is very stressful and you never know

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    Computer Engineer

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    resellers to service large accounts. By 1986, IBM realized that it had set a standard, but in doing so, had spawned imitators and ceded the rights to the most valuable components of the PC—the microprocessor and the operating system—to Intel and Microsoft. In 1986, IBM declined to adopt Intel’s newest microprocessor, the 386 chip and tried to make the PC more proprietary. Compaq adopted the 386 chip and led a group of clone makers in affirming the existing industry standards. IBM subsequently accepted

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    What is a V-chip? This term has become a buzz word for any discussion evolving telecommunications regulation and television ratings, but not too many reports define the new technology in its fullest form. A basic definition of the V-chip; is a microprocessor that can decipher information sent in the vertical blanking of the NTSC signal, purposefully for the control of violent or controversial subject matter. Yet, the span of the new chip is much greater than any working definition can encompass. A

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    How does that work? The pure pleasure that comes from frivolously smashing small pots with a wooden spoon was every child’s dream. But for me I wondered, How does the sound work? When I was young, the garage door seemed like magic and I was always wondering; How does that work? That question filled me with curiosity, and to this day I want to know how everything works. I remember my dad giving me the book: The Way Things work And I was astounded because it was full of colorful, fun illustrations

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    to work. Microsoft’s Partnership with IBM In the 1980’s, Microsoft was approached by IBM, who had recently introduced its own pc and quickly became the industry leader. IBM’s management decided to outsource its disk operating system and microprocessor (McCraw, 2000). Intel was another company who IBM outsourced to, besides Microsoft. As a result, Microsoft leapt into this partnership and was able to offer faster delivery with lower prices, compared to IBM. This move crippled IBM’s infrastructure

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