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This paper discusses the topic of technology and how it changed between World War I and World War II. Specifically, it looks at advancements in technology between the two world wars and how warfare was different from the First World War to the Second World War. It shows how, throughout time, war has plagued humanity's history and how, even though the two largest wars were fought almost back to back with many of the same countries involved, the warfare changed drastically from WWI to WWII because of advancements in technology.

Outline
World War I Technologies
World War II Technologies
Aircraft
Chemical Warfare
Rifles and Artillery
Tanks
Battleships and Submarines
Changes in How the Wars were Fought
Other Technologies
Conclusion

From the Paper
"When America entered the war in 1917, aircraft production went into high gear, and new materials, engines, and aircraft designs were all created seemingly overnight. By the end of the war, planes were outfitted with machine guns which were synchronized with the propellers, the first bomb sights were developed, radios were installed, more was understood about high-altitude flying including how to outfit pilots for the cold encountered at high altitudes, and balloons were used for reconnaissance and photography missions. During the eighteen months America was in the war, aviation technology advanced tremendously, and it became clear that wars were no longer simply ground-based affairs, the skies above held infinite possibilities (Oliver 528-531). This would prove increasingly true during the fighting in World War II."

Tags:guns, aircraft, tanks, submarines, battleships

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This paper describes some of the many technological advancements that took place in China prior to the fourteenth century under the Shang and Chou dynasties. The paper relates that under Chinese Shang rule, bronze metallurgy was developed that then evolved into the development of blast furnaces and advanced iron-casting capabilities. The paper also discusses the development of a distinctive writing system and examines China's contributions to the lives of Europeans. This included the glazed pottery known as china or porcelain as well as other inventions of the compass, paper, gun powder, natural gas, mechanical clocks and row planting.

From the Paper
"The era of the Shang and Chou dynasties represent the formative years of Chinese history. Prior to this period, China was politically unified, yet comparable to India before its unification by the Mauryan Dynasty. This was the time when a majority of China's cultural traditions that exist today materialized. For many centuries, the country of China was in an isolated state away from other civilization, seas, deserts, and mountains. This helps to explain the originality and uniqueness of the Chinese culture. China's transition from Neolithic culture to civilization was complete with the establishment of Shang rule over most of North China in addition to the first written texts ("Notes on China")."

Tags:iron-casting, china, compass, paper, gun, powder, natural, gas, mechanical, clocks, row, planting

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This paper examines how gambling has played a great role in the birth of the United States and many educational institutes and how it has also helped to fund a number of charitable causes. It looks at how gambling is a double-edged sword that is beginning to cut through the very fiber of our society via the quick pace of technological advancements. It explores how state legislators are having an extremely difficult time with this quick pace and cannot pass legislation fast enough to halt the damage being caused by Internet gambling, video lottery terminals, and other computer-enhanced gambling devices.

Outline
Gambling Defined
American History of Gambling
Technological Evolutions Which Assisted in the Rise of the Popularity of Gambling
Internet Gambling
The United States Federal Government's Attempt at Eradicating Internet Gambling
Conclusion

From the Paper
"After the American Revolution and during the westward expansion, gambling began to evolve beyond lotteries, dice and card games. While it was still common for taverns and road houses to offer these simpler gambling vices, a new venue was starting to take off. By the beginning of the 1800's, spurred by the increased populations of towns, rich-looking casino-type establishments began opening up. This was especially true in the Mississippi Valley which had the advantage of waterways which allowed for the transportation of cash-laden passengers by river boat to the variety of gambling venues upon and down the Mississippi River. The river boats which allowed for ease of travel up and down the rivers brought more people into the coastal southern towns. While the river boats themselves were not used for casino-like gambling, they were instrument in the rise of gambling which helped boost the southern state's economies."

Tags:65279, act, internet, law, revolution, wire, travel, card, dice

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The paper discusses how the American Civil War demonstrated the critical military importance of advances in weaponry, for the superior weaponry and munitions the Union developed during the war provided Union commanders with tactical and strategic advantages and contributed significantly to the Union victory in April of 1865. The paper explains that the most important advancements in weaponry during the American Civil War included the development of rifled muskets, cartridge rounds, breech loaders, repeating rifles, carbines, rifled cannon, gatling guns, the minie ball, ironclad warships, reconnaissance balloons, submarines, and floating mines, which were known as torpedoes at the time.

From the Paper
"The American Civil War demonstrated the critical military importance of advances in weaponry, for the superior weaponry and munitions the Union developed during the war provided Union commanders with tactical and strategic advantages and contributed significantly to the Union victory in April of 1865. The most important advancements in weaponry during the American Civil War included the development of rifled muskets, cartridge rounds, breech loaders, repeating rifles, carbines, rifled cannon, gatling..."

Tags:advanced, weaponry, war

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Childbirth, the natural process of how we are born, has evolved along with technological advancements to prolong lives, reduce pain, and decrease mortality rates through advancements in technology. William Carlos Williams, born in 1883 in Rutherford, New Jersey, dealt with issues of childbirth through the course of his life as a pediatrician. After becoming a pediatrician in 1910, he practiced medicine there for most of his life, and wrote poems and stories about his life as a country doctor. During the course of his life, society began paying close attention to childbirth as medicine and technology advanced.

Tags:care, doctor, health, midwife, childbirth

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This paper discusses Advanced Practice Nursing in relation to modern health care. The paper further discusses Nurse Practitioners, as well as Certified Nurse Specialists and compare their roles within the health are industry. Additionally, the paper examines legal issues surrounding ANPs in today's health care, and issues that are at the forefront of the nursing profession. These issues include legislation, the ability to practice freely, and educational advancements in nursing.

From the Paper
"Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) is a term that refers to registered nurses that have progressed in their nursing studies beyond the basics of the nursing field. APNs often must have a Master's Degree, or Doctorate, and are often the lead health care giver in preventative and primary care. This is especially true for APNs in the cases of rural health care, clinics for the poor, and for people without health insurance ("Advanced Practice"). APNs have the ability to provide the majority of health care services that the traditional physician would because their expertise through training is extensive. There are, however, restrictions placed on APNs with regard to prescriptions, and their range of ability to give medical care through government regulations ("Advanced Practice", 2005)."

Tags:advanced, practice, nursing

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This paper analyzes the advancements spurred by the growth and increasing availability of the Internet. The writer discusses the manners in which these technological advancements have improved American life. The writer notes that globalization has sparked a revolution in information and communication technology, resulting in an information age that boasts the arrival of new levels of global interconnectedness. Further, the writer points out that the Internet has also positively changed the way companies do business, both in the e-commerce world and in the manufacturing sectors. The writer concludes that new advancements are being discovered every day, and the future of the Internet and worldwide access to it appears bright.


Outline:
Introduction
Educational Advancements and Research on the Internet
e-Commerce & e-Business
Computer-assisted Manufacturing
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The Internet has had the most profound affect on education and research capabilities, almost to a point previously thought unimaginable. Students are now able to attend courses online, and take tests online in real-time. A vast amount of research information is also available through the Internet, making research tasks easier and more organized. This has improved the way of life for American students because although higher education tends to be a part of student's lives, in many cases college attendance is not the core activity in their lives. For these students, college must compete with employment and family obligations. Distance learning and increasingly sophisticated technology, such as online courses, have changed the possibilities for engaging in higher education and the nature of the educational experience. The traditional four or five year full-time program at a residential college is no longer the most frequent course of obtaining a college education. Recent research also indicates that the sources of influence on students' learning are as varied and interconnected as are the ways in which students learn. Current research indicates that students' out-of-class experiences promote critical thinking skills independent of their classroom experiences."

Tags:improvements, opportunities, growth, computer

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The paper discusses how advanced practice nurses are medical professionals with specific core competencies and are expected to provide more specialized care than their less skilled counterparts. The paper explains that this new branch has certain expectations of its practitioners whereby they are required to fulfill the growing need for better and more effective healthcare. The paper explains that their core competencies are grouped under five categories: clinical, research, leadership, collaboration and change agent. The paper details the need to carry out ethical practice, the need to be up-to-date with the new technological and scientific advancements in their field and the need for them to have enhanced cultural competency.

From the Paper
"The main job responsibilities of ANPs include the application and adaptation of advanced skills in unpredictable, complex and unusual settings. They are expected to apply advanced clinical reasoning and decision making to guide, inform and teach patients and others who are under their direct care. ANPs are also required to do advanced assessment of the patient along with their diagnosis, treatment planning, and its implementation and evaluation skills. It is important that they are capable of prescribing and administering treatments within their scope of practice."

Tags:treatment, diagnosis, competencies, competency

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This paper discusses the history of welding and demonstrates that for centuries there has been a need throughout society for processes that allow for stronger materials that withstand outside forces. This paper reflects that from the very beginnings of welding, mankind required tools to hunt for food and care for property. As society developed people were presented with wars that required the equipment necessary to protect civilizations across the globe. Welding even in its earliest forms was capable of meeting these needs.

Tags:welding, engineering, manufacturing

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This is two papers about advanced practice nursing, covering the training, education, standards and scope of practice. It identifies the different types of advanced practice - clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse, and describes the duties they perform.

From the Paper
"An Advanced Practice Nurse, (APN), is a registered professional nurse who is currently licensed to practice and has obtained skills and knowledge through an advanced education program which is recognized by the State Board of Nurse Examiners. (Sherwood, Brown, Fay and Wardell) The APN plays an expanded role in nursing, providing care for individuals, families and/or groups in a wide range of settings, such as the home, hospitals, schools, community agencies, clinics, public and private, and in private practice. Some APNs practice independently, while others..."

Tags:Advanced Practice Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, training, education