... was no sunshine. In the Middle Ages the monasteries of the West introduced bell ringing as a way to measure time. The bells were rung seven times in the period of twenty-four hours. Near the end of tenth centry the first mechanical clock was invented by monk named Gerbert. The clock was working by the means of falling weights and by 1370 it was improved by Heinrich von Wyck in Paris to a well-designed clock as we know it today. By inventing the mechanical clock there were no obstacles to keep clock working, and the time measuring slowly pushed its way into our everyday lives. At first, only the rich could afford ...

... and muscular". I've talked to some of my guy friends and they told me that the pressure and competition they are faced with is stressful and painful. I told them that I am not too critical when checking out guys and when it comes to seeing other females prettier or thinner than me, that I don't feel too much pressure of trying to look better than them. I am rather more concerned of my own health and ways to improve it. I was surprised when they told me that other guys are the ones who usually criticize or pressure them. When I was aware of this, I did notice, at times, while walking around casually with my guy fr ...

... are illegal to. Religious cults are in every town and village there is no definition of a cult that is accepted by sociologists and psychologist or religion many types of activities will take cult like structures, an example would be any popular trend like physical exercise this is called the physical fitness cult. Famous athletes are a big figure when it comes to cults, many times Movie stars, professional athletes will endorse a product and a trend will start, making it turn into a cult. Also people who generate beliefs of something like flying saucer, aliens or any unknown figures can be cult. In ...

... is true, if and only if, it is in the best interest of the friend. Secondly, trust is an issue that every platonic must deal with. Whether dealing with matters of trust is active or passive, its power is still a prevalent and pertinent quality that is mutually understood. Trust is an unwritten rule between friends and is defined as the “firm belief or confidence in the honesty, integrity, reliability, justice, etc of another person.� (Webster’s, pg. 1436) Trust is also described as “faith�(Webster’s, pg. 1436). When using a word such as “faith,� that describes a substantial belief in one anot ...

... yellow logo. The first Subway franchise opened in Wallingford, Connecticut in 1974. The initial franchise fee is $10,000 for a moderate cost store. By the time you add in the $7,500 leasehold improvements, the $2.500 equipment lease security deposit, the $3,000 operating inventory, and the other costs the total investment for a moderate cost store is roughly $104,500. There is an 8% weekly royalty fee and a 2.5% weekly advertising fee. The franchisee is responsible for the franchise fee, and the leasehold improvements. They also have to lease or purchase equipment, hire the employees, and do the daily operation ...

... for computer specialist will increase 91% by 2005.7 Worldwide revenue for Information Technology professional services was $118 billion in 1995 and is projected to grow at 16.9% to $258 billion by 2000.6 A recent study by the Information Technology Association of America reveals 346,000 IT jobs are currently vacant in U.S. companies, leaving 1 in 10 jobs unfilled.9 The U.S. Commerce Department's Office of Technology Policy report, America's New Deficit: The Shortage of Information Technology Workers, indicates between 1996 and 2006, more than 1.3 million new systems analysts, computer scientists, engineers, and ...

... prophecies? The following patterns are interpretations of several religious and historical prophecies. These are largely opinion-based interpretations, so their true meaning may not be what the original person or group had intended. As with any non-concrete research as this, facts will vary. As far as a time that the end is supposed to come, many of the prophecies focus around the new millennium; especially between 1999 and 2280. There is a larger concentration involved in the 2010-2020 range. For one, the majority of psychics claim they cannot see past 2012 in the future. Also, the Mayan calendar, recent ...

... how behavioral changes influence one another. I chose to write about because thinking of all the subjects we have been introduced to in my psychology class, I have found this to be the most interesting. At first I thought of researching a subject I was not familiar with, but after analyzing many topics I still had the urge to learn more about . I figure, if I write on a subject I find interesting I should get a decent grade. is a very important and vast field in psychology. The more we are able to understand the psychology of children, the better we may understand why people turn out the way they do. Hopefu ...

... maintenance that those who rent do. The only things the home owners get are maintenance expenses and some free headaches. Partially included utilities are a real bonus for those who rent. Some rentals have both water and trash pick up paid by the landlord. That means two extra bills the renters need not to worry about. One can water his or her grass and take long showers without having the worry of having to look forward to a large water bill. While the one who owns their own home, has to be rather limited in their water use or else they may have to pay the high water bills. Renting homes also has a nice f ...

... are vested. Outside of the defined position the employee has little or no authority. Lines of authority and positions are clearly defined by formally established rules and regulations that help to ensure uniformity of operations, and provide for continuity of business as well as making responsibility easy to place. In his 10 points Weber implied that procedures imposed on all who fall within their reach are formal and impersonal (Pace & Faules, 1994, p. 30-31). In addition to these procedures, It is suggested that an attitude of discipline is an integral part of the organization that wants to promote effici ...