... facts alone set the stage for exposure. Also, almost half of all television violence is in cartoons (14). In fact, Saturday morning cartoons alone feature thirty-two acts of violence per hour. Considering that cartoons rarely show the long-term effects of violence and that two-thirds of cartoons portray violence in a humorous way, it is obvious that this cannot be beneficial to America's youth (Kreig 32). Psychological studies consistently prove that is detrimental to children. One study shows that by three years old, children willingly watch programs made for children, such as cartoons, and will imitate somethi ...

... stores which accept credit cards. If there is not enough money in the account the card is linked to, the transaction will not be approved. This provides added security for the merchant over accepting a check. If the consumer chooses to use a debit card they will avoid the hassles of having to provide identification as when issuing a check. Coastal Mart allows customers to pay for their purchase at the pump by using a debit card or credit card. I myself have and regularly use a debit card. I feel Coastal Mart gains customers because of its convenience. I buy gas there and find this method of paying very conveni ...

... marijuana also has many medicinal uses. During the 1930s, the American media ran many blatantly-false stories depicting marijuana as an extremely dangerous drug. Because these lies went unchallenged, marijuana and hemp were effectively banned in 1938. Recently, hemp has been rediscovered as a natural resource that has great economic and environmental potential. Marijuana for medicinal use is also gaining renewed recognition. Ironically, as will be explained shortly, it is possible that the real reason marijuana was banned was to prevent hemp from ever becoming a major natural resource. What follows are many as ...

... reason's for one's deteriorating health. Even if an Employee is aware of the possible dangers his job poses he still is responsible to make a living for himself and his family. In some cases it seems to be a choice between earning a living and your health. An Employee generally tends to choose the one that has an immediate demand – namely to make an earning, thus compromising his health in the bargain. An Employee also feels the lack of support form the Legal system. He feels there are not enough laws made to protect him as a worker. Fortunately things are changing for the better, as the Employees get more awa ...

... and constructed primarily of magnesium alloy, Aibo is equipped with infrared sensors and cameras for eyes that allow it to judge distance and avoid walking into objects. It also has sensors on its head, in its paws, and an antenna for a tail. Aibo is programmed to enjoy being petted and dislikes being scolded, not unlike real dogs. It also shows happiness by wagging its tail and illuminating its green eyes. Aibo can perform some standard tricks such as sitting and begging, and it can even dance and play music. As sophisticated as it may be, Aibo can not respond to voice commands, and it requires a remote con ...

... develop its legal system that protects investor's rights as well as the rights of their foreign partners. Zhixin (1988) notes that a substantial number of foreign-related tax laws and regulations have been enacted to develop international economic relations. 3.0 Establishing operations in the PRC There are five main methods of establishing operations in the PRC, these include: · Setting up a representative office; · Setting up a branch office under the Company Law; · Establishing an equity joint venture; · Entering into a cooperative joint venture; and, · Setting up a wholly foreign owned enterpri ...

... than likely themselves. To many she mystifies. To others she is the social enigma. To rock members, though, she perhaps is entertaining. Obviously she is many things to different people, nonetheless, I have become aware of the qualifying elements that help define precisely what a groupie is these elements are easily noted. The first overt sign that alerts you that a particular girl is a groupie is the way she dresses. Usually wearing a very tight (sexy?), short, black, leather mini-skirt with a fitted small, and equally tight tube top, the groupie exudes "good times." Moreover, her normal attire for her long ...

... and sparks these crazed fans into an uncontrollable rage and a sudden state of chaos? Something that has captivated the rest of the world is beginning to gain a foothold in the US. However, soccer did not enjoy a successful beginning. It wasn’t until the late 1800’s that a man by the name of William McGregor introduced the FA Cup and international matches, which saved the game from obscurity. The earliest forms of soccer were played three centuries ago and quite rapidly evolved into a game radically different from its origins and thus flowered the irresistible spectacle still recognizable so many years lat ...

... The judge was John Cataldo. He was sentenced as a second felony offender to concurrent terms of five years and one year respectively. It was a unanimous decision based on the law and facts to be convicted of attempted criminal trespass in the second degree and dismissing that count of the indictment. The evidence was legally sufficient to support the defendant's conviction of attempted burglary in the second degree. The verdict was not against the weight of the evidence. The jury rejected the defendant's explanation for his conduct. They believed that he tried to enter the premises with criminal intent, but t ...

... to the back of your computer. A modem slot can be found in the back of you computer, and it will usually have “Modem” written above it. Once the phone line is hooked up, you can enter your computer and start up your web browser. Your web browser icon should say “Internet Explorer,” “Netscape,” or “The Internet.” Once you have located the icon, double click it (click twice with the primary mouse button). This should bring up a “Dial-up Networking” window with “username” and “password” spaces. Type in the username and password that ...