The primary area of research was how to construct networks that could withstand power outages in times of war (for instance nuclear attacks). ... An extension of e-mail is chatting. ... It was uneconomical to talk often by phone so chatting was a lifeline. ... For some people the Internet is an easy place to meet and chat to like-minded people so it is easy to make friends. ... This erotic chatting leads onto the hunt for pornography. ...

• Word Count: 2003
• Approx Pages: 8

They can sit in a tavern and chat with other characters or band together to explore an ancient cavern. ... But according to Haden Blackman, producer of Star Wars Galaxies, that doesn't mean much. ...

• Word Count: 1443
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The star child is motionless in his state of complete awareness, and traverses further into the universe with a brave sense of curiosity. ... Floyd video chats with his daughter to ask what she wants for her birthday, and there is similar shot toward the middle of the film where Frank Poole gets a recorded birthday message from his parents. ... Kubrick alludes to what the history of the world has demonstrated and "mimicked" for thousands of years; such as figures in history attempting to preserve power out of fear by exerting it forcefully, resulting in violence and war. ... He is re...

• Word Count: 2216
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate