Abstract
This paper discusses how in 1995, Gartner analyst Jackie Fenn created the Gartner Hype Cycle to explain the cycle of hope and disappointment that is common with technology innovations. Specifically, the paper provides a view of Gartner's Hype Cycle and cdiscusses each of the five phases in the cycle.

Outline:
Abstract
Predicting the Dot-Com Bubble
The Hype Cycle: Technology Trigger
The Hype Cycle: Peak of Inflated Expectations
The Hype Cycle: Trough of Disillusionment
The Hype Cycle: Slope of Enlightenment
The Hype Cycle: Plateau of Productivity
The 2008 Hype Cycle
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In 1999, in the midst of the e-business craze, Gartner analyst Alexander Drobik used the Hype Cycle to look at the Internet and the "new economy" from a different angle (Fenn & Raskino, 2008). He refused to believe that the rules that govern business in the brick-and-mortar world could be ignored in a world where "loss-making companies [could be] valued more than profitable companies" (Fenn & Raskino, 2008). Fenn and Raskino (2008) explain, "When he applied the hype cycle tool, he quickly convinced himself that the Internet and all things "e" weren't heading onward and upward forever; rather, the market was about to crash and crash spectacularly." Drobik released his report in November of 1999 with the following opening: "E-business is set to fall into a period of disillusionment by 2001, before successful organizations move through the 'hype cycle' and emerge fully transformed so that they can be referred to as just plain 'businesses' again" (Fenn & Raskino, 2008). "

Tags:e-business, dot, com

Abstract
This paper explains that in the 7/3/2006 issue of Business Week, Dean Foust, the author of "ID Theft: More Hype than Harm", argues that identity theft is really more hype than harm. The paper relates that Faust discusses the public's hysteria which pertains to identity theft and claims that the public overreacts with the issue of identity theft since it really is not as bad as it seems to be for the victim. The paper reflects on Foust's assumptions and claims regarding the seriousness of the identity theft problem in the United States today.

From the Paper
"According to Foust, it is not easy to convert stolen data into money. Because of the media attention that identity theft is receiving today, many consumers are on alert for such activity and from the first indication that someone else is using their information, the consumer will call banks, credit card companies, license bureaus and other places and either cancel their accounts, report the possible theft, and information the agency that they suspect unauthorized use. However, there are many consumers who are not aware of what is happening until it is too late."

Tags:credit, card, personal, information

Abstract
The paper explains that the main argument of advocates of this technology is that it will alleviate human suffering in many ways, such as by providing wonderful cures for human diseases, and, many people hope that massive strides in research will soon cure most or all diseases. The paper examines the arguments, and reveals that much of this hype and hope is unrealistic.

From the Paper
"There is currently a huge debate over cloning and stem cell research (which are two closely associated technologies). The main argument of advocates of this technology is that it will alleviate human suffering in many ways, such as by providing wonderful cures for human diseases. In addition, many people hope that massive strides in research will soon cure most or all diseases. However, is this really true? If we examine the arguments, it turns out that much of this hype and hope is unrealistic. The problem is that despite science, human beings are all too human - we do not always do what is best for us."

Tags:cloning, stem cell, research

Abstract
This paper looks at the prevailing belief reported in newspapers and magazines that a nuclear attack on American soil is inevitable and imminent. The paper also looks at the reasons why many commentators hold this belief and then takes a look at why some experts argue that there is a a large degree of "hype" in the estimation of the threat to America from nuclear bombs.

From the Paper
"The danger of nuclear attack on American soil has been extensively reported and commented on in numerous newspaper articles and journals over the past few years. This reportage generally leans towards a consensus that an attack of this nature is "inevitable" and that "not enough is being done" to counter the possibility of nuclear attack. The negative predictions and prospects that have tended to dominate in the media are understandable in the light of the present global political climate. The prospect of imminent attack has of course been increased by the September 11 terrorist attack on New York in 2001."

Tags:proliferation, devices, black, market, fall, communism, low, grade, radiation, dirty, nukes

From the Paper
"Nanotechnology: Wonder-Cure or Major Hype?

An Introduction to Nanotechnology
Medieval philosophers, it is said, would spend days and weeks arguing about how many angels could dance on the head of a pin. Hundreds of years later, only the subject has changed. Today, futuristic philosophers and scientists spend days, weeks, and, in some cases, lifetimes, arguing "How many atom-sized manufacturers can build new worlds on the head of a pin." That question is the essence of a new scientific discipline called "Nanotechnology," "nano" being Greek for "Dwarf."

As Pecovitz (1997) notes, "nanotechnology conjures images that seem a little preposterous even to the most optimistic technophiles: microscopic cell-repair machines speeding through ..."

Abstract
This paper looks at one particular piece of the changing technology puzzle the ways in which cable television has become increasingly sophisticated through the incorporation of a number of different types of technology. Specifically, this paper focuses on the efforts of Comcast to become the nation's leading cable television outlet, in part through its acquisition last year of the telephone company AT&T.

From the Paper
"While most of us probably still think of cable and telephone service as being distinct from each other, in fact over the past decade they have become more and similar to each other as entertainment and information services like cable television have come to rely more and more heavily on the transmission capabilities of phone lines and as phone companies have become more and more diverse in the technological capabilities that they have to offer."

Tags:satelite, tv, cable, technology, internet, telephone, company

Abstract
This paper explains that Internet addiction disorder (IAD) has become so prevalent that it has received formal medical recognition as a form of addiction; therefore, Internet addiction is not just a popular culture term describing someone who spends too much time online. Next, the author looks at the meaning of IAD, evidence for this addiction, the related psychosocial factors and their implications. The paper stresses that the existence of online addiction argues for the control and monitoring of Internet usage especially in regard to children and adolescents and that this form of addiction should be treated as a serious disorder on a par with gambling and alcohol addiction.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is IAD?
Evidence of Internet Addiction
Psychosocial Factors and Implications
Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In more precise terms a diagnosis of IAD means that certain criteria have to be met. These criteria are prescribed by the American Psychiatric Association and include the following. Addiction is often indicated by a high rate of tolerance and an increasing amount of time spent on the Internet required to achieve the same amount of stimulation or satisfaction. Certain withdrawal symptoms are also indicative of this addiction; these include symptoms such as psychomotor agitation and involuntary typing movements of the fingers. A central symptom is the use of the Internet to avoid problems in the real world."

Tags:abuse psychophysiological criteria, family disruptions, social networking

Abstract
This paper explores the technology of Internet2, which is a new communication outlet built to help ease the congestion researchers, government agents, and educators currently face when attempting to access the Internet. The benefits and capabilities of this new system are explored, as well as the relationship of Internet2 to NGi, or Next Generation Internet.

From the Paper
"The concept of the internet originated through a series of memos written by J.C.R. Licklider of MIT in August of 1962 that discussed the potential for social interactions that could occur through computer networking (Leiner et. al, 2004). Licklider referred to the internet as his "Galactic Network" concept (Leiner, et. al, 2004). He convinced others of the importance of the concept. Leonard Kleinrock at MIT later published a paper on packet switching theory, which suggested the potential feasibility of communication via packets instead of circuits, the first real step toward computer networking (Leiner, et. al, 2004). In 1965 the first computer, the TX-2 in Massachusetts was connected to the Q-32 in California via a low speed dial up thus forming the wide area computer network (Leiner, et. al, 2004). This computer networking concept was further developed. Later Interface Message Processors or IMP's were developed, and during the late 1960s the first host computer was connected (Leiner, et. al, 2004)."

Tags:academic, next, generation, ngi

Abstract
This paper gives a brief insight of how the murder of the wife of ex-football-star-turned announcer caught the country's full attention in 1995. It examines some of the evidence leading to his arrest and provides some incriminating facts that the jury did not have access to during the trial and discusses how Simpson was eventually released. It evaluates how the schism between the races still exists and how televised criminal cases and media-hype can cripple the justice system in America.

From the Paper
"None of this evidence is circumstantial. It was incriminating evidence that pointed to a killer. By law, it was all hard evidence that would have resulted in the conviction of any one else by the justice system. However, the fact that O.J. was a celebrity and the fact that the trial was moved out of Santa Monica were contributing factors to a non-guilty decision.

Unfortunately, too many things went wrong in Simpson's favor and he got off Scott-free. If the LAPD had conducted a full interrogation, if Mark Fuhrman had not lied on the witness stand about his use of the "n" word and if Cochran hadn't played the "race" card so well, justice would have prevailed in this case."

Tags:media-hype, guilty, racism, jury, evidence, LAPD, justice, system

Abstract
This paper is an in-depth look at why marijuana's use for medical application is a purpose important enough to legalize the substance with pharmaceutical control by the government. The author examines scientific and historical background of marijuana, and the lack of public information on marijuana.

Outline
Medical marijuana use.
Ancient use of marijuana
Marijuana used for religion and other things.
Facts about marijuana.
Research on marijuana's potential abuse.
Lack of public information on marijuana
"Legal" drugs abuse
Media hype of marijuana
Ethnic tendency towards abuse
Marijuana and cancer chemotherapy
Marijuana and AIDS
Other medical uses of marijuana
Enough medical research.
Cannabis research
AIDS patients and marijuana.
Medical marijuana activists
Voters in favor of legalizing marijuana in many states.
Positive medical applications of cannabis.
Many countries have legalized medicinal marijuana.

From the Paper
"Marijuana has been known for centuries and played a significant role in human history, being used for religious ceremonies, rope, medicine and recreation, among other registered uses. An enormous amount of hypothesis has been developed concerning other uses, or consequences of using dope. Mythologies from many countries speak of numberless gods and deids. It is possible many of these gods were imagined or seen by shaman or oracles that were under the influences of drugs. Cannabis use was mentioned in the fours Vedas (from India), one of the oldest religious manuscripts (Harrison, 70). Such Reginald Campbell and R Everett offer a general overview of marijuana in Substance Abuse in Workplace: " The most common form of marijuana found in the U.S. is Cannabis Sativa... There are about 421 known chemicals in the plant... but the active chemical is believed to be the tetrahydro-cannabinols (THC), oils possessing physiological activity... Some symptoms of marijuana intoxication include confusion, euphoria, hallucinations, hunger, red eyes, ego-inflation, dry mouth, excessive laughing and coma" (42-43). Marijuana intoxication is said to last two to three hours, but the ingredient delta-9-tetrahydro -cannabinol can accumulate in brain and testes tissues (Hubbard, Franco, Onaivi, 1999). Marijuana, pot or weed, among other names, has a variety of practical uses. Hemp is used to built cords and even clothing. There are a number of websites on the Internet that offer a variety of products made out of hemp. Sadly, it is to blame that such a helpful herb be considered illegal due to the bad nature and unconsciousness of humans."

Tags:cancer, effects, legalization, marijuana, medical, hemp, aids, chemotherpay, fda, ms, cannabis, medicine, drug, smoke