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The City of Boulder, Colorado (the City) is modernizing its existing 20 MW Boulder Canyon Hydroelectric facility. Originally constructed in 1910, it has two 10 MW Pelton turbines that are operated for peaking power. A portion of the Boulder Creek water is diverted at Barker Reservoir at elevation 8170 feet near the town of Nederland to Kossler Reservoir and then drops 1800 feet before being discharged through the hydro facility back to Boulder Creek. Technical challenges associated with modernization of this 100-year-old plant result from the very high pressure water supply, age of equipment, and operations associated with its incorporation into a municipal water supply system. The City's water usage has changed since the original construction and much of the water previously used for peaking power is now delivered to the City's Water Treatment Plant for municipal use. AECOM completed a feasibility study for the City integrating municipal water supply reliability and hydropower generation in 2005. The study showed that a single 5 MW unit at Boulder Canyon Hydro would be adequate based on operational changes.
AECOM assisted the City to receive funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for a Renewable Energy Research and Development grant being offered by the Department of Energy. The project is one of the seven projects across the country that was approved in November 2009. AECOM is designated to provide support for the design, construction drawings specifications, and construction observation for the new turbine, generator and controls equipment.


text: In this paper we show how using a representation of an elliptic curve as the intersection of two quadrics in $\PP^3$ can provide a defence against Simple and Differental Power Analysis (SPA/DPA) style attacks. We combine this with a 'random window' method of point multiplication and point blinding. The proposed method offers considerable advantages over standard algorithmic techniques of preventing SPA and DPA which usually require a significant increased computational cost, usually more than double. Our method requires roughly a seventy percent increase in computational cost of the basic cryptographic operation, although we give some indication as to how this can be reduced. In addition we show that the Jacobi form is also more efficient than the standard Weierstrass form for elliptic curves in the situation where SPA and DPA are not a concern.

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The Zambezi River Authority has reported that water levels have rapidly fallen at Kariba Dam, a development that will likely see Zimbabwe's power crisis escalating.
The authority reports that water level in the Kariba Dam was at 476,75 metres translating to 8,64 per cent of the dam capacity on Thursday last week.
This translates to just 1,25 metres above the minimum 475,50m recommended for power generation. Zimbabwe and Zambia use Kariba Dam for their hydropower generation and the decrease in water levels has seen the two countries decreasing power generation.
In an update on the water levels, Zambezi River Authority said:
The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475,50m and 488,50m (with 0,70m freeboard) for hydro-power generation. The lake level has been decreasing due to reduced rainfall activities around and on the lake to close the period under review at 476,75m (8,64 per cent usable storage) on 30 January 2020. Last year on the same date, the lake level was 481,73m (44,83 per cent usable storage).
There were high hopes that water levels will improve during this rainy season and Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube highlighted the importance of improved water levels to sectors including agriculture and energy which also have a direct trickle down effect on other sectors.
More: Sunday News

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Journal of Tongji University 0253-374X 2023 51 8 _PHONE_ 10.11908/j.issn.0253-374x.22065 article 基于Lorenz散点图的低等级道路驾驶安全评价 Assessment of Driving Safety on Low-grade Roads Based on Lorenz Scatter Plot 通过驾驶模拟实验采集22名驾驶人低等级道路行驶数据，借助Lorenz散点图提出驾驶波动指标，得到切向加速度、横向加速度和方向盘转动角速度的失稳波动阈值，分别为0.993、1.322和0.669。最后，利用模糊逻辑理论综合3项指标，完成对安全状态的分级。结果表明：切向和横向加速度的波动受天气场景和弯道半径的交互作用，在结冰路段的15 m弯道上最易发生危险失稳；方向盘转动角速度的失稳只受弯道半径影响，随着弯道半径增大逐渐加强。 The low-grade road driving data of 22 drivers were collected through driving simulation experiment， and the driving fluctuation index was proposed based on Lorenz scatter plot. Then， the instability fluctuation thresholds of tangential acceleration， lateral acceleration and steering wheel speed were obtained （0.993， 1.322 and 0.669 respectively）. Finally， the fuzzy logic theory was used to synthesize the three indicators to complete the classification of the safety state. It is found that the fluctuation of tangential and lateral acceleration is affected by the interaction of weather scene and curve radius， and the dangerous instability is most likely to occur on the 15 m curve in the icing section. However， the instability of steering wheel speed is only affected by the curve radius， and increases with the increase of curve radius. 交通安全;驾驶波动;驾驶安全评价;Lorenz散点图;模糊逻辑 traffic safety;driving fluctuation;driving safety assessment;Lorenz scatter plot;fuzzy logic 柳本民,史冰玉,廖岩枫 LIU Benmin,SHI Bingyu,LIAO Yanfeng 同济大学 道路与交通工程教育部重点实验室，上海 201804 Key Laboratory of Road and Traffic Engineering of the Ministry of Education，Tongji University，Shanghai 201804，China jtuns/article/abstract/202308013


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Last Updated on 03/26/2014 by Kevin Lee
The new HTC One might not be the only smartphone to feature a dual-sensor camera. Apple Insider spotted a new Apple patent that suggests the company is looking into developing a dual-sensor camera, which splits capturing color from the actual exposure. While one sensor will specifically photograph colors in the scene another sensor focuses on luminance or the brightness data.
Together these two sensors would combine their data to produce a final image. From the sounds of it one of the camera's sensors would basically be monochromatic, which could help it see more shades of gray and different lighting details. Additionally the Apple patent says that the split design would allow for improved signal-to-noise ratio to improve image quality.
Despite the patent drawing depicts the camera on a MacBook, the patent also mentions this new arrangement could make the entire module thinner; allowing for slimmer bodied handsets such as the iPhone 6. It's an interesting concept that could help improve the quality of Apple's smartphone images even beyond iPhoneography. But for now the patent is just a patent, so we will have to wait and see if anything real comes out of it.


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Local component of transboundary Community Conservancy Sustainable Wildlife Management project launched
The project signing ceremony to kick off the implementation of the Namibia component of the transboundary Community Conservancy Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) project was launched in Windhoek this week, between the government, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and French Development Agency (AFD).
The activities in Namibia will form part of a EURO 3.5 million project financed by AFD to improve sustainable wildlife management and food security in Namibia and Botswana.
Under the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme, the new project will partner with the governments of Namibia and Botswana to address threats from unsustainable levels of wildlife hunting, closure of habitats, and fragmentation, which prevent animals from reaching the resources they need to survive, as well as poaching of animals as a result of human-wildlife conflicts.
The project also aims to increase the resilience of the communities faced with erratic rainfall and frequent droughts.
"The focus of the project is to benefit both the wildlife and ecosystems in the Transfrontier Conservation Area and the resilience of local communities that rely on them, at least in part, for food and income," said Farayi Zimudzi, FAO Representative in Namibia.
The project will focus on supporting the development of a network of community conservancies and community-based organizations that help manage community-owned land to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources for the benefit of local livelihoods. Namibia already has a network of 86 community conservancies, which collectively cover 20 percent of the country and are home to nearly 230,000 people.
Gilles Kleitz, Director of the AFD Ecological Transition and Natural Resources Department said this project aims to establish an effective network of community conservancies since they have proven to be a powerful means to combat rural poverty.
"In Namibia, for instance, conservancies contributed to more than USD 10 million in benefits such as income, employment remuneration, and payments in kind, for example meat, to conservancy members in 2018. The overall economic contributions from these benefits amounted to more than USD 62 million, including the creation of over 5,300 jobs from conservancy related operations and enterprises," Gilles added.
In Namibia, the project will be implemented with the support of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Namibia. The project sites include 12 community conservancies in the Khaudum-Ngamiland and Kwandu wildlife dispersal areas, as well as the Kyaramacan Association in Bwabwata National Park. Together, these sites will foster ecological connectivity throughout the KAZA landscape. The project will also contribute to create policies aimed at fostering the development of community conservancies, sustainable hunting, wildlife conservation and enhanced institutional and legal frameworks needed to implement these policies.
The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme is already promoting a similar approach in Zambia and Zimbabwe.


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Massimo Vignelli, the renowned Modernist designer, has released a free digital edition of The Vignelli Canon, a book on the importance of following good typographic principles in Graphic Design.
Design is one – it is not many different ones. The discipline of Design is one and can be applied to many different subjects, regardless of style. Design discipline is above and beyond any style. All style requires discipline in order to be expressed.
Very often people think that Design is a particular style. Nothing could be more wrong! Design is a discipline, a creative process with its own rules, controlling the consistency of its output toward its objective in the most direct and expressive way.
This is a must read for people interested in Graphic Design. You can download the book here.


Longitudinal Stresses on a Ship (Online)
This course shows participants the different types of longitudinal stress that a vessel is subject to. Each stress type will be explained in terms of how the stress occurs and how the ships hull is impacted by the stress.
Delivery Method:100% online training and assessment
Designed for:Junior Deck Officers, Deck Ratings, Dry Bulk Cargo Loading Terminal, Dry Bulk Cargo Unloading/Discharge Terminal, Tanker Loading Terminal, Tanker Unloading/Discharging, Container Terminal, a refresher for Masters and Senior Deck Officers
Content Types:Written material, images, animation
Learning Outcomes:Upon successful completion of this training, participants will:
1. Know the three types of stress identified on ships hulls
2. Be able to identify how shear force is created and possible impacts on the ship
3. Be able to identify how bending moments are created and possible impacts on the ship
4. Be able to identify how torsion stress is created and possible impacts on the ship
Certification:Australian Maritime College Completion Statement.
Duration:Approximately 30 minutes
Product Code:003-026 | Version 1, 15 September 2020
Course Preview:Click here to preview the online course


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Hearing the Voice of Citizens in Smart City Design: The CitiVoice Framework
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Business & Information Systems Engineering: Vol. 61, No. 6
In the last few years, smart cities have attracted considerable attention because they are considered a response to the complex challenges that modern cities face. However, smart cities often do not optimally reach their objectives if the citizens, the end-users, are not involved in their design. The aim of this paper is to provide a framework to structure and evaluate citizen participation in smart cities. By means of a literature review from different research areas, the relevant enablers of citizen participation are summarized and bundled in the proposed CitiVoice framework. Then, following the design science methodology, the content and the utility of CitiVoice are validated through the application to different smart cities and through in-depth interviews with key Belgian smart city stakeholders. CitiVoice is used as an evaluation tool for several Belgian smart cities allowing drawbacks and flaws in citizens' participation to be discovered and analyzed. It is also demonstrated how CitiVoice can act as a governance tool for the ongoing smart city design of Namur (Belgium) to help define the citizen participation strategy. Finally, it is used as a comparison and creativity tool to compare several cities and design new means of participation.


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- 1 How do I get my Epson printer to Print in order?
- 2 How do I stop printing in reverse order?
- 3 How do I fix my printer from printing backwards?
- 4 How do I change the order of printing?
- 5 How do I change the printer on my Epson printer?
- 6 How do I reverse print?
- 7 What is reverse printing?
- 8 How do I print an array in reverse order?
- 9 Why is my printer printing the first page first?
- 10 Why is my printer printing upside down?
- 11 Why is my printer printing mirrored?
- 12 How do I print a booklet in pages in order?
- 13 How do I change the order of my printers in Windows 10?
- 14 How do I print a document in order?
How do I get my Epson printer to Print in order?
- Select the print command in your application.
- Make sure your product is selected.
- Click Properties or Preferences. Note: If you don't see these buttons, click Setup, Printer, or Options, then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.
- Click the Main tab.
- Select Reverse Order.
- Click OK.
How do I stop printing in reverse order?
If it is the pages in the reverse order, click on the Office button and then on Word Options and then on Advanced and scroll down to the Print section of the dialog and uncheck the box for "Print pages in reverse order".
How do I fix my printer from printing backwards?
Open the Printer Control Panel and find your printer. Right-click it and select Properties. Go to the General tab and then click Printing Preferences and then go to the Advanced tab. Look under Printer Features and select Mirror Image and then click the down arrow to the right of that field and click Off.
How do I change the order of printing?
Printers usually print the first page first, and the last page last, so the pages end up in reverse order when you pick them up. To reverse the order: Press the menu button in the top-right corner of the window and press the Print button. In the General tab of the Print window under Copies, check Reverse.
How do I change the printer on my Epson printer?
Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, and select the Basic settings tab. Select Advanced. You will find the predefined settings in the list on the right of Automatic. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print.
How do I reverse print?
Microsoft Word has a single command that forces the printer to reverse print every print job:
- Open Word, then click Options > Advanced.
- Scroll through and come to the Print section on the right.
- When you want to reverse print a page, select the Print Pages in Reverse Order check box.
What is reverse printing?
To print or display the opposite background and foreground colors. For example, a typical white page with black text would be reverse printed as white characters on a black background.
How do I print an array in reverse order?
Q. Program to print the elements of an array in reverse order.
- Declare and initialize an array.
- Loop through the array in reverse order that is, the loop will start from (length of the array – 1) and end at 0 by decreasing the value of i by 1.
- Print the element arr[i] in each iteration.
Why is my printer printing the first page first?
If your printer prints with the printed side down (face down printing), it will print the first page of the job first, but if you have a printer that prints with face up, it must print the job in reverse or you will have to manually reverse the order of the pages after you print a job.
Why is my printer printing upside down?
Checking the physical printer settings When trying to print from ProFile the selection in print setup may be conflicting with the printer settings, causing some of the pages to print upside down. The default printer's properties should be set to duplex printing/double sided printing.
Why is my printer printing mirrored?
Mirrored Printing If your printed pages emerge looking like the mirror image of your original document, you've activated – accidentally or otherwise – the ability to invert page direction without changing the colors or sizes of the items on the page.
How do I print a booklet in pages in order?
Print a booklet on a double-sided printer
- Open the print dialog.
- Click the Properties…
- Under Range and Copies, choose Pages.
- Type the numbers of the pages in this order (n is the total number of pages, and a multiple of 4):
- Choose the Page Layout tab.
- Click Print.
How do I change the order of my printers in Windows 10?
However if you wish to change the first one, you can go into CONTROL PANEL > DEVICES AND PRINTERS and then right click on the printer you use most and select SET AS DEFAULT PRINTER. This will change your default printer, or the one on top.
How do I print a document in order?
Press [Ctrl], and select the files you want to print. (If the files are adjacent, select the first file in the list, press [Shift], and select the last file in the list.) Right-click the selection, and select Print from the shortcut menu. Select the desired print options, and click OK.


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Construction site diary example
What is a site diary used for in construction?
Site diaries are the backbone of construction site reporting. They are used to document daily site progress and ensure any project hiccups or claims can easily be traced back to a site diary or other document to prove exactly what happened - along with supporting evidence and signoff.
Site diaries are often the final proof in small and large court cases and claims.
Having a thorough site diary record can be the difference between paying out-of-pocket for things and events that weren't your fault - and keeping your record clean and your bank account full.
Many documents and permits in the construction industry are reactive - meaning they are used and completed in response to an event occurring. Site diaries are proactive. They are completed every day regardless of circumstance in order to stay ahead future events.
Here's a great construction site diary example
In our example below, Evan Wong is a senior engineer working in Zone 2 on a site where surface grading is taking place. Hover on the example and lick on the button to expand the full site diary.
Start using this construction site diary example template now.
So what needs to be in your site diary?
What's in your site diary will vary from project to project, but shouldn't vary from day-to-day. The obvious form fields that must be a part of every site diary entry are things like the time and date, shift location, weather, supporting photos and videos and a shift summary which will usually focus on:
- Shift activities
- Work executed
- Rate of production
- Other comments
- Safety, enviro and quality issues & incidents
In addition, depending on your role on site, you may be charged with completing more information surrounding labour, plant, equipment, materials and expenses. These tables summarise the resources used on a particular day so that reconciliation during and at the end of the project is easier.
The most important part of your site diary etiquette is that you do it daily - and when specific incidents occur. Your site diary is your document of first record - and it is the reference point for many other important documents, such as variations.
But completing and organising your site diaries is annoying...
We agree with you. Using paper, excel docs, word docs and legacy software to complete and manage your site diaries is a waste of your precious time - and the time and resources of projects, teams and companies.
If you are looking for a smarter and easier way to create, edit and complete your site diaries in the office or the field - then get started with one of our free templates below or take a look at the Dashpivot site diary app and software.


Laravel - Response
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A web application responds to a user's request in many ways depending on many parameters. This chapter explains you in detail about responses in Laravel web applications.
Basic Response
Laravel provides several different ways to return response. Response can be sent either from route or from controller. The basic response that can be sent is simple string as shown in the below sample code. This string will be automatically converted to appropriate HTTP response.
Example
Step 1 − Add the following code to app/Http/routes.php file.
app/Http/routes.php
Route::get('/basic_response', function () {
 return 'Hello World';
});
Step 2Visit the following URL to test the basic response.
http://localhost:8000/basic_response
Step 3 − The output will appear as shown in the following image.
Basic Response
Attaching Headers
The response can be attached to headers using the header() method. We can also attach the series of headers as shown in the below sample code.
return response($content,$status)
 ->header('Content-Type', $type)
 ->header('X-Header-One', 'Header Value')
 ->header('X-Header-Two', 'Header Value');
Example
Observe the following example to understand more about Response −
Step 1 − Add the following code to app/Http/routes.php file.
app/Http/routes.php
Route::get('/header',function() {
 return response("Hello", 200)->header('Content-Type', 'text/html');
});
Step 2 − Visit the following URL to test the basic response.
http://localhost:8000/header
Step 3 − The output will appear as shown in the following image.
Hello
Attaching Cookies
The withcookie() helper method is used to attach cookies. The cookie generated with this method can be attached by calling withcookie() method with response instance. By default, all cookies generated by Laravel are encrypted and signed so that they can't be modified or read by the client.
Example
Observe the following example to understand more about attaching cookies −
Step 1 − Add the following code to app/Http/routes.php file.
app/Http/routes.php
Route::get('/cookie',function() {
 return response("Hello", 200)->header('Content-Type', 'text/html')
 ->withcookie('name','Virat Gandhi');
});
Step 2Visit the following URL to test the basic response.
http://localhost:8000/cookie
Step 3 − The output will appear as shown in the following image.
Hello
JSON Response
JSON response can be sent using the json method. This method will automatically set the Content-Type header to application/json. The json method will automatically convert the array into appropriate json response.
Example
Observe the following example to understand more about JSON Response −
Step 1 − Add the following line in app/Http/routes.php file.
app/Http/routes.php
Route::get('json',function() {
 return response()->json(['name' => 'Virat Gandhi', 'state' => 'Gujarat']);
});
Step 2 − Visit the following URL to test the json response.
http://localhost:8000/json
Step 3 − The output will appear as shown in the following image.
Json Response
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Internet Computer (ICP), the revolutionary blockchain project, has been gaining significant attention in the cryptocurrency world. With its unique approach to decentralization and scalability, ICP has become a hot topic among investors and traders. In this article, we will explore the intriguing Internet Computer price history, analyze the factors that have influenced its past performance, and make informed predictions about its future trajectory.
Riding the waves of internet computer: Price history and future predictions
Price History of Internet Computer
Since its launch, Internet Computer has experienced significant fluctuations in its price. As a relatively new cryptocurrency, ICP's price has been subject to high levels of volatility, with rapid ups and downs. Upon its initial release, ICP was met with excitement and enthusiasm, leading to a surge in its price. However, as with many cryptocurrencies, ICP's price has also experienced periods of decline and market corrections.
One notable event in ICP's price history was its all-time high (ATH) in May 2021, when it reached a peak of around $731. This surge was fueled by increased demand, positive sentiment, and the anticipation of further developments in the Internet Computer ecosystem. However, since then, ICP's price has experienced significant fluctuations, with periods of both bullish and bearish trends.
Factors Influencing ICP's Price
Several factors have influenced ICP's price in the past, including market demand, investor sentiment, and external events. Market demand has played a crucial role in determining ICP's price, with increased demand leading to price surges and decreased demand resulting in price corrections. Investor sentiment, influenced by factors such as project developments, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, has also impacted ICP's price movements.
External events, such as global economic conditions, regulatory announcements, and market sentiment toward cryptocurrencies, have also had an impact on ICP's price. For example, changes in regulatory policies or negative news about the broader cryptocurrency market can affect investor sentiment, leading to fluctuations in ICP's price.
Future Predictions for ICP
As with any cryptocurrency, predicting the future price of Internet Computer is challenging due to the inherent volatility and uncertainties in the crypto market. However, based on historical price trends and current market conditions, some predictions can be made.
Many experts believe that ICP's price will continue to be influenced by factors such as technological advancements, project developments, and market demand. As the Internet Computer ecosystem continues to evolve and gain adoption, it could potentially impact ICP's price positively. Additionally, any major partnerships, collaborations, or regulatory developments that support the growth of the Internet Computer project may also have an impact on ICP's price.
However, it's important to note that the crypto market is highly speculative, and ICP's price could also be influenced by unpredictable factors such as changes in market sentiment, regulatory changes, or global economic conditions. Therefore, it's crucial for investors and traders to exercise caution and conduct their research when making price predictions.
As the Internet Computer continues to ride the waves of the cryptocurrency market, its price history and future predictions remain a topic of great interest. By staying informed, conducting research, and exercising caution, investors and traders can navigate the volatile waters of the cryptocurrency market and potentially capitalize on the opportunities presented by Internet Computer's disruptive technology. Stay tuned to the developments in the Internet Computer ecosystem and keep a watchful eye on ICP's price movements to make informed investment decisions in this rapidly evolving space.
With its unique approach to decentralization, scalability, and potential for widespread adoption, Internet Computer has the potential to continue making waves in the cryptocurrency market. As the project continues to grow and evolve, its price history and future predictions will undoubtedly remain a topic of great interest to crypto enthusiasts and investors alike. Stay informed, stay vigilant, and ride the waves of Internet Computer with caution and diligence for potential gains in this exciting new frontier of blockchain technology.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or a curious trader, it's essential to exercise caution and conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions in ICP or any other cryptocurrency. The crypto market can be unpredictable, and it's important to be aware of the risks involved. Consulting with financial professionals and keeping yourself updated with the latest developments in the Internet Computer ecosystem can also provide valuable guidance.


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Fee: $75 for those in the California library community and Infopeople Partners, $150 for all others.
(An Infopeople Online Learning Course)
June 16, 2009 – July 20, 2009
Are you staying ahead of the game at your library? You may be offering gaming programs for kids and teens but missing opportunities to involve older adults in the fun…and learning.
All over the U.S., libraries are discovering the benefits of intergenerational gaming programs. Connecting young people with older adults, gaming programs actively engage young minds and keep aging minds young and engaged. These programs recognize the popularity of gaming with teens and the demographics of the "baby boomer cohort" and its impact on all parts of society. It's a profoundly social experience where experts and novices come together to learn from each other.
In this course, experienced gamer and library programmer Kelly Czarnecki will help you:
- Understand how gaming is developmentally appropriate for teens and older adults
- Generate ideas for intergenerational gaming programs
- Develop talking points about your programs targeted to potential funders.
- Identify elements that make an intergenerational gaming program successful
When you complete the course you'll have a "game plan" for starting intergenerational gaming at your library, with funding and marketing strategies, evaluation tools, and tips from expert library programmers
Workshop Description: In this online course you will explore ideas for intergenerational gaming programs that bring teens and older adults together. Starting with age-appropriate outcomes, you'll develop a plan for a gaming program at your library, look at spaces and equipment, identify funding sources, create marketing tools, and figure out how to measure success, sustain and expand the program.
During the course, you will be reading background materials and case studies, completing assignments and participating in online discussion forums. The instructor will provide resources, best practices, and useful tips and techniques that can be applied immediately.
Online meetings during the course will provide opportunities to hear:
- Jan Perrier, Roxbury Public Library in New Jersey, talk about her popular class, "Wii for Seniors: Beat Your Grandchildren."
- Maddie Siegel describe the intergenerational gaming programs at the Peters Township Public Library in Pennsylvania.
- Allan Kleiman, former Senior Spaces manager at Old Bridge Public Library, now a library consultant, share his experiences with intergenerational gaming and focus on success and sustainability.
Preliminary Course Outline: Using your web browser and your Internet connection, you will log in to the Infopeople online learning site and complete the following learning modules:
- Week One: Gaming and Libraries
- Historical context
- "Brain fitness" in teens and boomers
- Developmentally appropriate gaming
- Week Two: Bringing the Generations Together
- What makes these programs different
- Characteristics of successful programs
- Planning, promoting and implementing
- Week Three: Internal and External Funding
- Identifying funding sources
- Short term planning
- Longer term funding
- Week Four: Evaluation and Expansion
- Case studies from successful libraries
- Ways to measure success
- Expansion and sustainability
- Use of volunteers
Who Should Take This Course: Anyone from the library community with an interest in intergenerational gaming, connecting teens (ages 12-18) and older adults (ages 55 and up). Those responsible for library programs will find this course especially helpful and interesting.
Course Start: This 4-week-long online learning course starts on June 16, 2009.
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What is cavitation?
What do beer bottles, the mantis shrimp and propellers have in common?
They are both good way to see a phenomenon called cavitation in action.
Cavitation happens when the pressure in a liquid suddenly drops. The drop in pressure is caused by pushing a liquid quicker than it can react, leaving behind an area of low pressure often as a bubble of gas.
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In the above example the glass bottle is hit from the top, the glass moves down faster than the water, causing air bubbles and low pressure to form at the bottom. Once the bubbles collapse a shock wave breaks the bottle of the glass.
In general, objects like propellers are designed to avoid cavitation and the damage it can cause. However there is one animal that exploits the effect. The Mantis shrimp uses a punch strong enough to cause cavitation to stun prey. It can also be used to break down kidney stones, sterilise water, or break up dirt.
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DBF to DBF Converter Help
DBF to DBF Converter allows you to convert your dbf files to another dbf format.
The program supports convertsion between dBase III, dBase IV, FoxPro, VFP and dBase Level 7 formats.
The first tab allows you to select source files. You can select for conversion one or several files.
Double-click on a file displays a Preview window.
If your files contain non-latin characters then you have to choose a correct charset.
Command line parameter:
-incharset=windows-1251
-incharset=65001 (UTF-8)
In the command line you have to use an exact phrase or a code page.
Usually DBF files use single-byte encoding.
The second tab allows you to select the output folder or file.
If you selected a folder or checked the option
[x] Create a separate file for each source file
then every source file(table) will be converted to a separate output file.
i.e.
filename.dbf >> filename.dbf
another.dbf >> another.dbf
If you selected a file then a content of all source files will be converted to this file.
Command line parameters are:
-output=c:\target\tmp\
-separate=1, -separate=0
Besides, you can define the program's behaviour what is necessary to do when an output file already exists.
Command line parameters are:
-files=overwriteOverwrite existing files
-files=useUse existing files (append to the end)
-files=skipSkip (do not convert a source file)
-files=uniqueCreate an unique name. example.dbf, example.1.dbf, example.2.dbf, ...
-files=askAsk for action for each file
Encoding of the output file
Just select a desired value.
In the command line you have to use an exact phrase or a code page:
-incharset=windows-1251
-incharset=65001 (UTF-8)
The last tab allows you to customize the output file.
Option Description Command line
Type of file Select type of memo fields. -type=dbase3
-type=dbase4
-type=foxpro
-type=vfp
-type=dbase7
Block size You can select the necessary block size for memo fields. -blocksize=512
Driver name string In some cases you need to specify the driver name for dBase Leverl 7 files -driver=SomeName
[x] All fields are Character Check it if your wish to convert all information as Character fields regardless of content -allchar=1
-allchar=0
[x] Memo to Character You can convert your Memo fields to Character fields -memochar=0
-memochar=1
Max length of Character fields If you convert your Memo fields to Character fields you need to specify the maximum length for them.
Remember:
 - -the maximum length of the record is limited to 65535 symbols
 - -many programs do not understand fields with length more than 255 symbols
 - -you can lose some part of your data
-maxwidth=255
What to do with CR and LF symbols You can keep these symbols, remove them or replace to a custom string -removecrlf=0 (keep)
-removecrlf=1 (remove)
-crlf=# (replace)
Spaces in Character fields You can remove trailing spaces, keep all spaces or remove both leading and trailing -spaces=trailing
-spaces=keep
-spaces=both
[x] Skip deleted records If record is marked as deleted - do not copy it to the output file -skipdel=1
-skipdel=0
Command line only This parameter allows you to change a type of fields. You can specify several such parameters in the command line. The common syntax is:
-ct=NAME=TYPE(LENGTH)
-ct=FIELD1=C(25)
-ct=FIELD2=N(10.2)
-ct=FIELD3=M
-ct=FIELD4=D
Besides there are some special command line parameters:
-log=c:\tmp\filename.log create a .log file with debug messages
-batch run the conversion without prompt and display main window
-silent run the conversion without prompt and do not display main window
-key=your_key it allows to pass the registration key to the program and do not store it in program's settings
@c:\path\params.txt read command line parameters from file. One parameter per line.
If the converter does not have enough parameters or some error occurs then the batch process will be interrupted and the converter displays main window to resolve the problem.
After successful conversion you will see a list of output files.
Double-click on a file runs an associated program.
Right-mouse-click displays a Preview window.


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Beginning in August 2011, most large cruise ships will no longer be able to sail in Antarctica.
The International Maritime Organization this week adopted a ban on using and carrying heavy fuel oil on ships operating in Antarctic waters.
The regulation, which was expected to be adopted, essentially bans cruise ships with more than 500 passengers from sailing in Antarctica, because even though they would agree to use lighter fuels there, the ban on carriage would prove too costly for those vessels.
The largest cruise ships that cruise Antarctic waters can carry more than 2,000 passengers, operated by lines like Princess Cruises and Holland America Line. Those ships do cruise-only trips to Antarctica, not allowing passengers to disembark, but getting close enough for them to see Antarctic land, observe penguins and encounter icebergs.
Cruise operators, represented by the International Association of Antarctica Tourism Operators, support the principles behind the ban, said Steve Wellmeier, IAATO's executive director.
"Largely, it will be the large cruise-only vessels that are affected, rather than the smaller expedition ships that most people think of as Antarctic cruising," Wellmeier said.
According to IAATO, the number of cruise-only passengers that will visit Antarctic waters is expected to fall from 15,531 this past Antarctica season to 6,400 once the ban takes effect.
The smaller ships use light marine gas oil, which is less harmful than many fuels and dissipates quickly in water, posing less environmental damage in the event of a leak.
In 2005, the Antarctic Treaty Parties requested that the IMO restrict use of heavy fuel in Antarctic waters due to the risk of an oil spill in the event of a collision with an iceberg.
Several incidents over the last few years raised concerns about such incidents as sailings increased in popularity, including the sinking of one expedition vessel after colliding with an iceberg.


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(Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)
BENTON - Who says learning about compound interest and the importance of paying bills on time can be fun?
The students at Kelly Elementary School do. Fourth and fifth graders have discovered MoneyIsland.
Provided to the Kelly School District as well as nine other Southeast Missouri Schools by Focus Bank, MoneyIsland takes participants into a virtual world to learn real-life principles about being responsible with their money.
Vicki LeGrand, computer teacher for the kindergarten through seventh grade, introduced the Focus Bank program this year to the youngsters at Kelly Elementary School.
For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.


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While chicken bones and other poultry bones may not be healthy to give dogs, there are many bones that are OK to give them as a treat every now and then. Bones can help improve a dog's dental health by scraping plaque and food off your dog's teeth, and give them something to keep them entertained for a few hours. Learn the bones that are healthy to give your dog for overall health.
According to Dr. Ian Billinghurst, author of "Give Your Dog a Bone", which can be purchased at his website, bonsah.com, only cooked bones are unhealthy for dogs. Cooked bones tend to split and have sharp edges that can damage your dog's mouth, throat, and intestinal lining, whereas raw meat bones are hardier and full of healthy marrow and meats that your dog can enjoy without risk of the bone "shattering" and your dog consuming small pieces of bone that could damage your dog's body.
Beef bones are healthier than pork or chicken to feed your dogs, and Dr. Billinghurst even recommends that you can give your dog raw chicken bones as long as it's a chicken wing, although if this makes you nervous you can give your dog a raw beef bone instead, which is harder and will keep your dog busier longer. You can buy dog bones in most meat departments in the local grocery store, or just shop for beef stew bones with a decent amount of meat on them to feed your dog.
If your dog buries a bone and chews on it later, that's OK, too. A raw bone buried and then rediscovered later will still be healthy for your dog, akin to aged meat, whereas a buried cooked bone will become rotten and can actually make your dog sick.
There are a lot of minerals and proteins in the marrow and meat of the raw bone you give your dog, and the exercise they get from chewing, tearing, and gnawing on a raw bone is healthy and stimulating for them. Dr. Billinghurst claims that your dog gets all the minerals it needs from eating raw bones.
Raw bones clean your dogs teeth, too. The constant chewing and ripping and gnawing motions massages the gums and keeps tooth decay and plaque at bay, and scrapes tarter and plaque off your dog's teeth as he chews on the bone's hard surface.
Give your dog a bone, I guess, and if you are trepidatious upon giving your dog a raw bone, give them a large one that they cannot fit fully in their mouth, and have them enjoy it outdoors where you can watch. My dog gets many beef bones in the summer, and often buries them to rediscover them later, and my veterinarian says that is just fine so long as I stick with beef and not chicken or pork bones. I know my dog loves 'em, and giving her a raw bone keeps her entertained for hours at a time.


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Big Sioux Water Quality Impact Study
The Big Sioux Water Quality Impact Study will determine the impact of water quality changes in the Big Sioux River on public water supply wellfields in the Big Sioux aquifer. The objectives of this study are to:
- Quantify contribution of river to select wellfields in the upper Big Sioux River watershed.
- Determine potential path of chemical constituents from the river to wellfields.
- Determine chemical constituent concentration gradients between the river and the wellfield.
Tasks in progress include installing observation wells between the river and the wellfields, conducting aquifer tests, determining water quality patterns in the aquifer, and building ground water and geochemical models to simulate the system under different conditions.


Do no harm: Examining the impact of medical students' short-term international study
International study experiences are a valuable and increasingly expected part of medical students' academic experience, but authors of a new article say not all programs leave patients and communities better off. They have recommendations for choosing effective programs and also for shifting the focus to ensure the programs are beneficial for all.
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Kiln Setings Video Instructions for Patsy Croft Kilns of Enameling and Jewelry
The Built-in Digital Set Point Controller on the 66F-TEW Kilns
The Built-in Digital Set Point Controller on the 55F-TE and the 55F-TEW Kilns
Enameling and Jewelry Kiln operating instructions.
The TEC220 Three-button Controller is a highly accurate and customizable instrument. In this installation, the controller's basic setpoint functions are used to reach your target temperature rapidly. Once plugged in and after an initial startup sequence, the controller displays the current interior kiln temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). With the "ELEMENTS ON" toggle switch in the UP/ON position, the kiln will immediately begin to heat and will seek the last programed set point temperature.
To change the target temperature:
 1. With the toggle in the off position, press the SET key (first key on left) until you see the displays SPI.
 2. Now press the "UP" or "DOWN" Arrow keys to your desired temperature.
 3. Then press both the up and down keys at the same time to see your new set temperature.
 4. It will began to recalibrate to the new set point temperature.
Opening the kiln door during heating will cause the temperature to drop quickly. Temperature recovery to your set point is rapid. I fire at 1400 degrees on average and I can open the door, place my jewel in side, close the door and the temperature has regained my set point in several seconds.
My kilns do not have a silent relay. I choose this because it clicks which is a signal to me it is at temperature. And a reminder the kiln is on before leaving the studio.
Be aware that the kiln's elements are "ON" and may have 120 volts to them when the toggle is in the UP/ON position. Always flip the toggle to the off position, "elements off" when you are finished firing.
Adjusting your kiln settings
Kiln Setings Video
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Cultural Landscape Report
Garfield Park is a valued, irreplaceable historic public park serving the Indianapolis community as both a city and neighborhood park. The park is a significant cultural landscape recognized for its history, its design influence, and its place in the Indianapolis parks and boulevards system. Heritage Landscapes was commissioned by the Friends of Garfield Park (FOGP) to develop a cultural landscape report investigating the history, chronology, existing conditions and use of the Garfield Park landscape and to recommend a preservation approach that respects its heritage while accommodating current and future directions. Garfield Park stands as a testimony of over a century of use, support and patronage by the neighborhood and the Indianapolis community. This Garfield Park Cultural Landscape Report honors that legacy while it seeks to insure the vibrancy and value of this important park into the future.
To preserve the future of the park FOGP championed the creation of the Garfield Park Cultural Landscape Preservation and Renewal Plan. Created in 2004 and 2005, The Cultural Landscape Plan was funded through grants of $25,000 from the Efroymson Fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, $5,000 from Marion County Historic Preservation Fund and $22,500 each from Friends of Garfield Park and Indy Parks.
This project, which celebrates the concepts and designs of George Kessler, was guided to completion by Patricia O'Donnell, ASLA, of Heritage Landscapes, which specializes in preservation planning and implementation for cultural landscapes. The plan will serve as a guide to future development and programs at the park such as:
- Educational materials, such as those included in the Historic Garfield Park Tour
- Fundraising campaigns to preserve and maintain the Bean Creek Bridge and the 100 year old Fountains
- Efforts leading to the designation on the National Registry of Historic Places
- Landscape renovations and restoration, including tree plantings, streets, pathways and other elements


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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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Since I briefly mentioned it a couple of weeks ago, I've been trying to get a handle on the inverse relationship between farm size and output. The effect has been observed in all regions of the world, and is consistent across all farm sizes (page 8, in the .pdf).*
Looking through the 2007 US Agriculture Census, I found that the effect still exists, though the difference in output seems to be smaller than in the table above (perhaps due to a difference in methodology?).
Data from Table 58. Summary by Size of Farm: 2007 (.pdf)
According to the Food First policy brief, the high productivity on small farms in the developing world is due to:
- Multiple cropping
- Land use intensity
- Output composition
- Labor quality
- Labor intensity
- Input use
- Resource use
On the other hand, larger farms are typically cultivated as monocultures, usually yield a single crop per year, use heavy machinery and significant chemical inputs, and produce low value commodities. The environmental costs of large mechanized agriculture is a different issue altogether!
Since in the developing world the vast majority of farms are small, and the availability of farm labor is high, it makes sense to improve the efficiency and profitability of these farms by switching gradually to natural farming methods which are even more profitable due to
- near zero input costs
- low labor requirement
- a diversity of high value (and organic) crops
* Browsing through current academic literature, I got the impression that among economists, this effect is viewed as somewhat of an artifact; i.e. economics research papers tend to explain the effect on the basis of inequalities (in labor etc.) between small and large farms, rather than as a real farm productivity difference. I have tried to get some clarification from professional economists, but haven't heard anything yet. If you have any opinions one way or another, please let me know.


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In 2008, the cargo port of Helsinki was relocated from the western part of town to a new location east of the city. As a result of this, the excavated railroad connecting the old port with the central station became obsolete. For the most part, this railroad has been dug out and lies several metres below street level with seven bridges connecting the neighbourhoods on either side.
In the old harbour area, a new house development was planned and a good connection to the city centre was needed. To provide such a connection and to promote public transport and cycling and reduce car use, the old railroad trench was transformed into a corridor for pedestrians and cyclists. On Helsinki Day (June 12th) 2012, Baana, Finnish slang for 'railroad', was opened.
When the corridor was still used as a railroad, it formed a dark and unpleasant division between the two neighbourhoods on either side. Once the railroad closed down, the City Planning Department of Helsinki Municipality redeveloped the corridor into a route for pedestrians and cyclists, removing the barrier and increasing accessibility between the adjacent neighbourhoods.
By outfitting the route with sport facilities, green spaces and picnic tables, an urban living room was created to draw people in. The railroad is sunk into the ground and provides a fast and safe route into the city centre completely separated from car traffic. The use of an otherwise unutilised space meant that there was no opposition to the project, as is often the case when new infrastructure infringes on existing users (e.g. motorists).
The route is beneficial both for cyclists and pedestrians, who now have a fast and safe connection from the west part of the city to the central station, and motorists who will find less pedestrians and cyclists on the road, reducing the chances of accidents.
In 2013, the first full year after its opening, 600 000 cyclists were counted on Baana. This number has increased by around 100 000 every year and the municipality predicts around one million cyclists will have used Baana by the end of 2018. Since the municipality cleans and maintains the route during winter time, Baana has 20% more users than unmaintained lanes during the winter.
Due to the popularity of Baana, the city has plans to construct a continuous Baana network of cycle and pedestrian infrastructure going from the centre to all direction out of the city. In 2017, the Helsinki Municipality dedicated 19 million EUR to improving cycling conditions in the city. In that same year, the 1.5 km long northern section was opened and other routes are being constructed. In ten years, the municipality plans to have a complete Baana network.
Important lessons have been learned from the Baana project, particularly regarding the promoting of cycling and decreasing car use. Providing a safe cycle route into the city centre which is also faster than the car, proves essential in encouraging cycling. To further build on this, Helsinki is constructing a continuous, well maintained cycling network throughout the city.
Their efforts have received attention from abroad, with the New York Traffic Planning Department and the Mayor of Buenos Aires among the visitors that have come to learn about Helsinki's progressive approach to cycling.


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It's a wonderful thing when people make interesting data sets available to the public. When Thomas Jones wrote a paper in Econometrics about the growth of US retail giant Walmart, he made the data he collected about every Walmart store opening in history (location and date) available to the public. Since then, several people have used different techniques to visualize the data.
Biostatistician Corey Chivers used the R language to create this animation of the growth of the mega-retailer over time:
Corey used an R script to create this animation above, which you could easily adapt to other geolocated data to show accumulation over time.


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INTRODUCTION: The stratum corneum is the biggest obstacle in cosmetics with respect to skin moisturisation. Many approaches have been taken to overcome the barrier, one of which is incorporating natural cosmeceuticals into cosmetic products to enhance moisturisation effects. Here, a commercial facemask formulation was electrospun to develop dry facemasks capable of hosting cosmeceuticals within the pores of incorporated mesoporous silica. METHODS: Ethanolic solutions containing 40% w/w of the marketed facemask (7th Heaven Dead Sea peel-off facemask) and mesoporous silica were prepared and electrically processed at 30 μL min-1 at an applied voltage of 12 ± 2 kV. In vitro characterisation and release studies using fluorescein dye as a model probe were carried out. RESULTS: SEM images confirmed the fibrous nature of the resulting matrix; showing an average fiber diameter of 298.32 nm. The electrospun mask was found to be advantageous due to this fibrous nature providing high active loading capacity whilst demonstrating 100% probe release within 60 min. Contact Angle hysteresis, thermal analysis and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) presented evidence of compatibility and stability of and within the formulation. CONCLUSION: Adapting the formulation of a commercial polymeric facemask into an electrospun facemask has shown the versatility of the electrospinning process; now successfully crossing over into the cosmetic industry.
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SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR (part 2)
The steady-state characteristics of a synchronous motor represented by phasor diagrams are shown as function of the load P with the excitation voltage E kept constant.
The power expression is P = I V cos(φ) = E V sin(δ) / X. The basic phasor equation is V = E + jX I.
The locus of E is a portion of a circle of radius E centered at the origin of the complex plane.
The locus of I is also a circle of radius E/X centered on the imaginary axis at –V/X.
The power P versus the torque angle δ is also plotted.


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Tactile sensations are crucial for achieving precise operations. A haptic connection between a human operator and a robot has the potential to promote smooth human-robot collaboration (HRC). In this study, we assemble a bilaterally shared haptic system for grasping operations, such as both hands of humans using a bottle cap-opening task. A robot arm controls the grasping force according to the tactile information from the human that opens the cap with a fingerattached acceleration sensor. Then, the grasping force of the robot arm is fed back to the human using a wearable squeezing display. Three experiments are conducted: measurement of the just noticeable difference in the tactile display, a collaborative task with different bottles under two conditions, with and without tactile feedback, including psychological evaluations using a questionnaire, and a collaborative task under an explicit strategy. The results obtained showed that the tactile feedback provided the confidence that the cooperative robot was adjusting its action and improved the stability of the task with the explicit strategy. The results indicate the effectiveness of the tactile feedback and the requirement for an explicit strategy of operators, providing insight into the design of an HRC with bilaterally shared haptic perception.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- コンピュータ サイエンス（全般）


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Welcome to the world of Maurice Costello, where we unveil the details that make this iconic figure come to life. Maurice Costello, known for his remarkable talent, leaves a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. Let's dive into his height, weight, age, biography, husband, and more, and unravel the fascinating story of this incredible individual.
Maurice Costello, a name that echoes through the annals of cinematic history, captivated audiences with his mesmerizing performances. But who was he? How did he become a legendary figure in the world of entertainment? In this article, we will explore the fascinating life and career of Maurice Costello, shedding light on his personal and professional journey.
From his humble beginnings to his rise to stardom, Maurice Costello's biography is a tale of determination, passion, and immense talent. Join us on this captivating journey, as we delve into the life of this extraordinary individual, uncovering intriguing details about his height, weight, age, and even his relationships. Prepare to be amazed as we unravel the enigma that is Maurice Costello.
Some Hidden Facts About Maurice Costello
|Date of Birth||February 22, 1877|
|Age||144 years old (as of 2021)|
|Net Worth||$1 million (estimated)|
|Height||5′ 8″ (173 cm)|
|Birthplace/Hometown||Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States|
|Sun Sign (Zodiac Birth Sign)||Pisces|
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|Parents||Maurice Costello Sr., Mae Costello|
|Siblings||Helene Costello, Dolores Costello|
Maurice Costello: Height, Weight, Net Worth, Personal Details, Income, Family, Professional Achievements
In this article, we delve into the life and achievements of Maurice Costello, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. From his physical attributes to his net worth, personal details, income, family, and professional achievements, we explore it all. Join us as we take a closer look at the fascinating life of Maurice Costello.
Maurice Costello: Early Life and Rise to Stardom
Maurice Costello, born on February 22, 1877, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was an American actor and one of the pioneering figures of the silent film era. Costello initially worked as a vaudeville actor before making his way into the world of film. He entered the nascent film industry in the early 1900s, working for the Vitagraph Company of America, one of the leading film production companies of the time.
Costello quickly established himself as a versatile actor, appearing in a wide range of roles across various genres, including drama, comedy, and romance. His charming and charismatic on-screen presence endeared him to audiences, and he became one of the most popular actors in the silent film era.
Costello's career soared during the 1910s, and he emerged as a prominent leading man in Hollywood. His talent and dedication to his craft earned him critical acclaim and a massive fan base. Throughout his career, Costello appeared in over 200 films, leaving an indelible mark on the history of cinema.
Maurice Costello: Personal Life and Family
While Costello had a successful career in film, his personal life was also of great interest to his fans. He married actress Mae Costello in 1902, and they had three children together, including actor and future film star Dolores Costello. The Costello family became renowned in the entertainment industry, with several family members achieving success as actors and actresses.
Despite his professional achievements, Maurice Costello faced personal hardships. In the late 1910s, he and Mae Costello separated, leading to a tumultuous period in his life. However, he remained dedicated to his career and continued to excel in the film industry, paving the way for future generations of actors in his family lineage.
Regrettably, Maurice Costello's life took a tragic turn in his later years. He faced financial difficulties and struggled to maintain the success he had enjoyed earlier in his career. After several years battling health issues, Costello passed away on October 28, 1950.
Maurice Costello: Professional Achievements and Legacy
Maurice Costello's impact on the entertainment industry cannot be overstated. During his prolific career, he contributed significantly to the development of early cinema, starring in numerous films that delighted audiences around the world. His versatility as an actor allowed him to portray a wide range of characters, captivating viewers with his performances.
Costello's collaborations with the Vitagraph Company of America played a crucial role in establishing the studio's reputation and the emerging American film industry. He also worked alongside other notable actors and actresses of the time, leaving behind a rich and diverse body of work.
While Maurice Costello faced personal struggles and financial challenges in his later years, his impact as an actor continues to resonate even today. His contributions to cinema paved the way for future generations of actors, and his legacy remains an integral part of the history of film.
As we reflect on the life and career of Maurice Costello, we are reminded of the enduring power of cinema and the indelible mark left by pioneering figures in the industry. Costello's dedication to his craft, his talent as an actor, and the impact he made on early cinema make him a true icon of the silent film era. Though time may pass and trends may change, Maurice Costello's contributions to the world of entertainment will forever be cherished.
- Maurice Costello was a famous actor known for his work in the early 1900s.
- He had a charming personality and was loved by audiences for his talent.
- Although his exact height and weight are unknown, he had a commanding presence on screen.
- Throughout his career, Maurice Costello achieved significant professional success and recognition.
- While his net worth is not disclosed, he was able to provide for his family through his acting income.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Maurice Costello, including details about his height, weight, net worth, personal life, income, family, and professional achievements.
Q1. What is Maurice Costello's height and weight?
Answer: Maurice Costello's exact height and weight are not publicly available. However, during his acting career in the early 20th century, he was described as having a tall and slim physique.
Costello's appearance on screen showcased his elegance and charm, captivating audiences with his charismatic presence.
Q2. What is Maurice Costello's net worth?
Answer: As of now, the specific net worth of Maurice Costello is not disclosed. However, he had a successful career as an actor during the silent film era, earning a considerable income.
Costello's popularity and contributions to the film industry likely contributed to his financial success, although the exact figures remain undisclosed.
Q3. Can you provide some personal details about Maurice Costello?
Answer: Maurice Costello was born on February 22, 1877, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an influential figure in the early days of silent cinema, known for his talent and versatility as an actor.
Costello had a captivating on-screen presence, and his contributions to the film industry helped shape the development of the medium. He passed away on October 28, 1950, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
Q4. How did Maurice Costello contribute to the film industry?
Answer: Maurice Costello played a significant role in shaping the early days of silent cinema. He appeared in numerous films, showcasing his acting skills and captivating audiences with his performances.
Costello is often regarded as one of the pioneers of the film industry, contributing to the development of storytelling techniques and paving the way for future actors and filmmakers.
Q5. Did Maurice Costello have a family?
Answer: Yes, Maurice Costello had a family. He was married to actress Mae Costello, with whom he had three children. Two of their children, Dolores and Helene Costello, followed in their parents' footsteps and became successful actors in their own right.
The Costello family's contributions to the entertainment industry spanned generations, leaving a significant mark on the history of film and theater.
Maurice Costello was a famous actor in the early days of silent films. He made over 200 movies and was known for his charming and dashing characters. Costello was also the first film star to have a fan club, showing the impact he had on audiences.
Costello's career spanned from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, and he played a significant role in shaping the film industry. He paved the way for future actors with his natural acting style. Despite facing obstacles, such as the transition to sound in films, Costello's legacy as a trailblazer and talented actor lives on. His contributions to the film industry continue to be celebrated and remembered today.


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Windows 98 bars and buttons
Windows 98 offers several tools to make using the operating system easy.
lesson arrowThe title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window. It's usually displayed as white text on blue background.
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lesson arrowThe menu bar is below the title bar. It contains several menus, which let you see a list of commands.
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lesson arrowSome Windows 98 programs have toolbars across the top of the window. These toolbar buttons allow you to print, cut, paste, and perform other tasks. The options vary depending on the program.
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text: Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam. (kulthi) highly widespread form of legume crop that is frequently seen in southern India is a member of the Fabaceae family. Carotene, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin C, and minerals are abundantly found in Macrotyloma uniflorum. Antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antioxidant capabilities of Macrotyloma uniflorum nourish the skin and lessen recurrent skin infections. The current study intends to demonstrate the major impact of ZnCl2 on seed germination of M. uniflorum. Morphological parameters, including as shoot length, root length, and fresh weight, were also examined after germination. Different concentrations of ZnCl2 (2%–10%) were applied to healthy, young seeds. The impact of metal stress (ZnCl2) on the germination of Macrotyloma uniflorum seeds, outcomes of seeds treated with ZnCl2 and untreated seeds were contrasted. The largest percentage of seed germination 80% is seen at 4% zinc chloride concentration, while the lowest 30% is seen at 10% zinc chloride concentration. While the highest shoot length and root length, respectively, are found at 4% concentration of ZnCl2.


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The North Dakota Industrial Commission has oversight of the Outdoor Heritage Fund. The Outdoor Heritage Fund Advisory Board, consisting of 12 voting and 4 ex-officio members, shall make recommendations to the Commission on the funding of grants.
Priority is given to projects that enhance conservation practices in the state by:
- Directive A - Providing access to private and public lands for sportsmen, including projects that create fish and wildlife habitat and provide access for sportsmen;
- Directive B - Improving, maintaining and restoring water quality, soil conditions, plant diversity, animal systems, and by supporting other practices of stewardship to enhance farming and ranching;
- Directive C - Developing, enhancing, conserving, and restoring wildlife and fish habitat on private and public lands; and
- Directive D - Conserving natural areas and creating other areas for recreation through the establishment and development of parks and other recreation areas
Next Grant Round Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
There is created a North Dakota outdoor heritage fund that is governed by the commission. Any money deposited in the fund is appropriated on a continuing basis to the commission for the purposes of this chapter. Interest earned by the fund must be credited to the fund. The commission shall keep accurate records of all financial transactions performed under this chapter.


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A Qualitative Assessment of African Americans' Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs about Hospice Care
In 2010, 1.58 million patients received services from hospice in the United States; of these patients only 8.9% were African American (African Americans make up 12.6% of the US population), compared to 77.3% Caucasians. The purpose of this study was to assess African Americans' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about hospice care. Three 3 focus groups were conducted with a total of 27 people participating (12 males and 15 females).All focus groups were audio taped and transcribed. Transcripts were coded using an apriori coding scheme and entered into an Excel file. Consensus and triangulation methods were used to help investigators assess themes based on strength within and across focus groups. Five major themes emerged: 1) knowledge of hospice 2) attitudes and beliefs 3) decision making process 4) barriers to hospice use and 5) raising awareness about hospice in the African American community. This study supports findings from previous literature that examines the key factors that contribute to the underuse of hospice services by members of the African American community. A new barrier to hospice use, "family discord" also emerged in the focus group discussions In order to overcome hospice barriers the unanimous recommendation is to increase knowledge, awareness and access to culturally appropriate educational materials. Based on the thematic analysis findings, the next step is to develop a culturally tailored hospice photonovel to raise awareness about hospice care among African Americans. An initial meeting has already been conducted with an advisory committee that was formed from participants from the three focus groups. The 1st draft of the phot novel script has been written based on the advisory committee's decisions. Work will continue with the advisory group and funding to be sought for creation and printing of the photonovel.
Presentation: 29 minutes
Recommended CitationReed, Stephanie, "A Qualitative Assessment of African Americans' Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs about Hospice Care" (2012). Master of Public Health Thesis and Capstone Presentations. Presentaion 63.


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Transcranial Doppler ultrasound can be used to detect emboli in blood flow in the brain. The presence of emboli is an indication of high risk of stroke. Embolic signals have characteristic transient chirps suitable for wavelet analysis. We have implemented an on-line intelligent wavelet pre-filter combined with a new frequency based neural network classification system (NFS) to produce a new online detection system. Initial results show an improvement in accuracy compared with the widely used FS-1 system. Our system makes, use of multi-scale wavelet denoising using an adaptive coefficient threshold. The pre-filtering system is combined with a detection system which uses a two layer neural classifier and a new auto-regressive event detector. For conditions such as carotid stenosis an improvement of 20% in detection accuracy was obtained. Our online (real time) intelligent wavelet amplifier and its matrix optimised form uses the matched filter properties of multiple coefficients from multiple wavelets to significantly enhance embolic signals and improve classification performance.
Date of Conference: 3-4 Nov. 2005


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The Survivors (aka Space Prison) is a science fiction novel by Tom Godwin.
Ragnarok has a gravity 1.5 times that of Earth, and is populated by deadly, aggressive creatures and it contains little in the way of usable metal ores. This, combined with a terrible deadly fever that kills in hours, more than decimates the population. The novels follows the stranded humans through several generations as they try to survive there, and their unswerving goal to repay the Gerns for their cruelty.
The Survivors was first published in 1958. The novel was published again by Pyramid Books in 1960 under the title Space Prison. The novel is an expansion of Godwin's story Too Soon to Die which first appeared in the magazine Venture. AUDIO: read by Mark Nelson, reading time 5 hours 55 min. Unabridged full version. Also available as E-Book: ePUB, 54,500 words, average reading time 4 hours, 30 min.
Tom Godwin (_PHONE_) was an American science fiction author, who published three novels and thirty short stories.
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Studies of AHSU academicians continue to be published as a book. The first book of the General Surgery Lessons Set, "General Surgery Lessons First Book: Basic Subjects and Concepts" which will consist of seven books in total, took its place on the shelves.
Our Rector Prof. Dr. Nurullah Okumuş, in the preface of the book he has written, thanked those who contributed, by stating that although the book was prepared primarily for medical students, interns and assistants, it is a resource that every healthcare professional will find useful information.
Its editorship was taken over by AHSU Faculty of Medicine, Head of Department of General Surgery Professor Dr. Sezgin Yılmaz, AHSU Faculty of Medicine, Faculty Member of the Department of General Surgery, Mehlika Bilgi Kırmacı and Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital Deputy Chief Physician Op. Dr. Esat Taylan Uğurlu.
The book contains twenty-three chapters signed by twenty-five physicians and a lawyer, most of whom are faculty members of AHSU.
Some of the titles in the book are: History of Surgery (Until the Republic Period – Post-Republic Period), The Criminal and Legal Responsibility of the Physician for Medical Intervention, Pre-operative Preparation and Evaluation, Types of Catheters and Uses, Post-operative Patient Follow-up and Care, Surgical Monitoring, Mechanical Ventilation, Acid-Base Balance and Disorders, Nutritional Therapy in Surgical Patients, Wound Healing, Surgical Infections, Antibiotherapy in Surgical Patients, Hemostasis, Surgical Bleeding and Transfusion, Principles of Laparatomy and Laparoscopy, Basic Interventional Radiological Procedures Applied to Abdomen, Surgical Organization and Role of Surgeon .
The author's staff of the 356-page book, published under the label of Academician Bookstore, includes the following names: Yüksel Arıkan, Nazmiye Özenbaş, Özlem Çetin Akıcı, Elif Büyükerkmen, İkbal Emre Kılıç, Özge Okursoy Katırağ, Şule Çilekar, Abdullah Karakaya, Feyza Aşıkuzunoğlu, Enes Şahin, Murat Akıcı, Murat Çilekar, Fatih Gürsoy, Derya Korkmaz, İhsan Tümkaya, Serkan Ademoğlu, Mustafa Yavuz, Bartu Badak, Esra Özgül, Cem Algın.
The set of "General Surgery Lessons" prepared by our academicians will continue with the second book titled "Approach to the Trauma Patient".
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Woking, The Lightbox, The Ingram Collection: Animals in Art, 8 January – 16 March 2014
Mary Fedden has made a name for herself with her colourful and striking still life and seascape compositions. Fedden studied at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1932 to 1936. She then returned to Bristol where she painted and taught until the outbreak of World War Two. During the war she served in the Land Army and the Women's Voluntary Service, and on settling in London she worked as a stage painter for the Arts Theatre in Great Newport Street and produced propaganda murals. In 1944 she was called up and sent abroad as a driver for the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes.


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Location: Sorkha, Noida.
Area: 5 hectares.
Started in: October, 2017
- Planted 62,000 native trees, shrubs and bushes.
- Constructed wetland to treat the wastewater.
- Dug 10 water holes and ponds for rainwater harvesting.
- Have 10 pits filled with green waste to yield compost.
- In-house Nature education center to conduct various workshops.
The district Administration of Noida allotted us 5 hectares of land for the purpose of creating urban forest in 2017. It was a wasteland covered with thorny bushes. The GMT team cleared the area and prepared the land for tree planation. Now, you can see the clusters of lush green trees of about 30 m height at the site.


(signals an error or condition).If X, Y and Z are no-argument functions, the following two lines are equivalent:
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 - BEFORE-COMMIT is a macro that registers Lisp forms to be executed later, just before the transaction tries to commit. It can be useful to normalize or simplify some transactional data, or perform any kind of bookkeeping activity.Be aware that the transaction is not yet committed when the forms registered with BEFORE-COMMIT run. This means in particular:
 - There is no guarantee that the commit will succeed.
 - If the forms signal an error when executed, the error is propagated to the caller, forms registered later with BEFORE-COMMIT are not executed, and the transaction rolls back.
 - The forms can read and write normally to transactional memory, and in case of conflicts the whole transaction, including all forms registered with BEFORE-COMMIT, is re-executed from the beginning.
 - The forms cannot (retry) – attempts to do so will signal an error. Starting a nested transaction and retrying inside that is acceptable, as long as the (retry) does not propagate outside the forms themselves.
 - AFTER-COMMIT is another macro that registers Lisp forms to be executed later, but in this case they are executed immediately after the transaction has been successfully committed. It can be useful to notify some subsystem that for any reason cannot call (retry) to be informed of changes in transactional memory – for example because it is some existing code that one does not wish to modify.In this case, the transaction is already committed when the forms registered with AFTER-COMMIT run, and (since STMX 1.3.2) the forms are executed outside any transaction. There are some limitations on what the forms can do:
 - If the forms signal an error when executed, the error is propagated to the caller, forms registered later with AFTER-COMMIT are not executed, but the transaction remains committed.
 - The forms are not executed inside a transaction: while it is certainly possible to explicitly run an (atomic) block from them, doing so would probably defeat the purpose of AFTER-COMMIT and it may also cause a significant performance penalty.
 - CALL-BEFORE-COMMIT is the function version of BEFORE-COMMIT: it accepts a single function and registers it to be executed before the transaction tries to commit.
 - CALL-AFTER-COMMIT is the function version of AFTER-COMMIT: it accepts a single function and registers it to be executed after the transaction has been successfully committed.
 - TVAR is the class implementing transactional memory behind the scenes. It is used internally by slots of transactional classes, but can also be used directly. Except if specified, all its functions and methods work both inside and outside transactions (remember that using transactional memory outside transactions is only intended for debugging purposes). Functions and methods:
 - (tvar [initial-value]) Create a new TVAR, optionally bound to a value.
 - ($-slot var) Get the value of VAR. Signals an error if VAR is not bound to any value. Note: before STMX 1.9.0, this function was named ($ var).
 - (setf ($-slot var) value) Store VALUE into VAR. Note: before STMX 1.9.0, this function was named (setf ($ var) value).
 - (bound-$? var) Return true if VAR is bound to some value.
 - (unbind-$ var) Unbind VAR from its value.
 - (value-of var) getter method, equivalent to ($-slot var)
 - (setf (value-of var) value) setter method, equivalent to (setf ($-slot var) value)
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 - ($ var) Get the value of VAR. Return +unbound-tvar+ if VAR is not bound to any value.
 - (setf ($ var) value) Set the value of VAR. Identical to (setf ($-slot var) value) and provided for simmetry with ($ var).
Utilities and examples
See the example and util folder, which contains several examples and utilities built with STMX and should be relatively straightforward to understand. The folder util contains the following classes with related methods and functions, all in the STMX.UTIL package – for more details, use (describe 'some-symbol) at REPL:
 - TCELL is the simplest transactional class. It is created with (make-instance 'tcell [:value initial-value]) and it can be empty or hold a single value.Methods: FULL? EMPTY? EMPTY! PEEK TAKE PUT TRY-TAKE TRY-PUT.When empty, taking a value will (retry) and wait until some other thread puts a value.When full, putting a value will (retry) and wait until some other thread removes the current value.Note: raw TVARs support exactly the same methods.
 - TCONS is a transactional cons cell. It is created with (tcons first-value second-value).Methods: TFIRST (SETF TFIRST) TREST (SETF TREST).Seldom used directly.
 - TLIST is a transactional list. It is created with (tlist [values ...]).Methods: TFIRST (SETF TFIRST) TREST (SETF TREST) TPUSH TPOP.Normal lists are perfectly suitable for transactional use as long as they are not destructively modified, so TLIST is often unnecessary: it becomes needed only to support transactional destructive modifications.
 - TSTACK is a transactional first-in-last-out buffer. It is created with (make-instance 'tstack) and it can be empty or hold unlimited values.Methods: FULL? EMPTY? EMPTY! PEEK TAKE PUT TRY-TAKE TRY-PUT.All methods append or remove values from the end, and putting a value always succeeds, even when other values are already present: the new value is simple appended at the end. For the rest, the methods behave as described for the TCELL class.
 - TFIFO is a transactional first-in-first-out buffer. It is created with (make-instance 'tfifo) and it can be empty or hold unlimited values.Methods: FULL? EMPTY? EMPTY! PEEK TAKE PUT TRY-TAKE TRY-PUT.PUT and TRY-PUT append values at the end, PEEK TAKE and TRY-TAKE get or remove them from the beginning, shifting the remaining values. For the rest, the methods behave as described for the TCELL and TSTACK classes.
 - TCHANNEL is a transactional multicast channel. It is created with (make-instance 'tchannel), can contain unlimited values and it is write-only. To read from it, create a TPORT as described below.Methods: FULL? EMPTY? PUT TRY-PUT.PUT and TRY-PUT append values at the end, making them available to connected ports. FULL? always returns nil, since a channel can contain unlimited values. EMPTY? always returns t, since it is not possible to get values from a channel.It is possible to write into the same channel from multiple threads: added elements will be interleaved and made available to all connected ports.
 - TPORT is a transactional reader for TCHANNEL. It is created with (make-instance 'tport :channel some-channel). Ports do not support putting values, they are used to retrieve values from the channel they are connected to.Methods: FULL? EMPTY? EMPTY! PEEK TAKE TRY-TAKE.PEEK TAKE and TRY-TAKE get or consume values previously added to the connected channel. All ports connected to the same channel receive all the values in the same order, and they consume values independently: taking a value from a port does not consume it from the other ports.FULL? always returns t, since it is not possible to put values in a port. EMPTY? returns t if some values are available to read or consume. EMPTY! consumes all values currently available.It is also possible to use the same port from multiple threads: elements consumed by one thread will not be available to other threads using the same port.
 - THASH-TABLE is a transactional hash table. It is created with (make-instance 'thash-table [:test #'some-test-function] [:hash #'some-hash-function]).Two differences from standard Common Lisp HASH-TABLE:
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|Average Sunlight per day
|Average Daylight per day
|Sunny (Cloudy) Daylight Hours
|Sun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day.
- The average temperature in Felixstowe, England in July is very mild at 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
- Afternoons can be warm with average high temperatures reaching 21 °C (69.8 °F).
- Overnight temperatures are generally mild with an average low of 14 °C (57.2 °F).
- The average daily temperature variation/ range in July is 7 °C (12.6 °F).
- The weather in July is a little parched with rain occasionally. A mere 47mm (1.9in) of liquid is deposited across an average of 12 days.
- The heavens above Felixstowe, England are fine with on balance a detectable 6:36 of magnificent sunshine per day.
- The shortest day is 15:33 long and the longest day is 16:38 long with an average length of 16:11.
- There are approximately 9:20 per day when bright sunshine is absent due to cloud, haze or the sun being too low on the horizon to register.
- It is sunny approximately 41.4% of daylight hours and cloudy 58.6% of daylight hours.
Check the distance to and compare the Felixstowe, England July averages with somewhere beginning with:
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Navigate to July Weather in Locations Surrounding Felixstowe, England:
- Hull, England, Uk - 227.2 kms (141.2 miles) NNW
- Waddington, Uk - 185.2 kms (115.1 miles) NW
- Birmingham, England, Uk - 215.5 kms (133.9 miles) WNW
- Lyneham, Uk - 234.4 kms (145.6 miles) W
- London, England, Uk - 125.8 kms (78.1 miles) WSW
- London-Gatwick, Uk - 134.8 kms (83.8 miles) SW
- Brighton, England, Uk - 162 kms (100.7 miles) SW
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My first project during my bachelor in Digital Design at Aarhus University.
We were given a task
Design a phone that can not use Apple's patents.
Find alternatives to:
- Swipe to answer or reject a phone call
- Rectangular shape with rounded corners
You should be able to:
- Answer and reject a phone up
- Lock and unlock screen
- Zoom in on an image and / or text
- And the phone must of course be practical ift pockets, bags, hands etc.
- You must choose at least two of the above four points in your answer.
The assignment must include:
- Examine how people operate their smartphone (it has to do with its interface)
- Examine how people take their smartphone with them (it has to do with its shape)
- Explore what problems people have had with the operation. It may have to do with the interface, with the shape or with a certain environment / conditions (rain, wind, cold, heat, bags in both hands on the bike etc)
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Ya'akov Gal, Avi Pfeffer
Reciprocity is a key determinant of human behavior and has been well documented in the psychological and behavioral economics literature. This paper shows that reciprocity has significant implications for computer agents that interact with people over time. It proposes a model for predicting people's actions in multiple bilateral rounds of interactions. The model represents reciprocity as a tradeoff between two social factors: the extent to which players reward and retaliate others' past actions (retrospective reasoning), and their estimate about the future ramifications of their actions (prospective reasoning). The model is trained and evaluated over a series of negotiation rounds that vary players' possible strategies as well as their benefit from potential strategies at each round. Results show that reasoning about reciprocal behavior significantly improves the predictive power of the model, enabling it to outperform alternative models that do not reason about reciprocity, or that play various game theoretic equilibria. These results indicate that computers that interact with people need to represent and to learn the social factors that affect people's play when they interact over time.
Subjects: 4. Cognitive Modeling; 7.1 Multi-Agent Systems
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the length in each step, which is performed by the first clause of hv, is not very effective and therefore halve is not really fast.
halve(L,A,B):-hv(L,,A,B). hv(L,L,,L). % for lists of even length hv(L,[_|L],,L). % for lists of odd length hv([H|T],Acc,[H|L],B):-hv(T,[_|Acc],L,B).
The following definition of halve2 is much more efficient than the original halve. halve2 also uses unification to distribute the list into two halfs but it is done once at the end of computation only. Compare both halve and halve2 on large examples (list with 100 000+ members) to see the real difference.
halve2(L,A,B):-hv2(L,L,A,B). hv2(,R,,R). % for lists of even length hv2([_],R,,R). % for lists of odd length hv2([_,_|T],[X|L],[X|L1],R):-hv2(T,L,L1,R).
Do you know how to make the hv2 procedure even more efficient? There is one small change.
To conclude today's lecture, there are two "vacation" examples. I hope that it is clear what each of them does. Compare subpart with the definition of sublist from the previous section.
subpart(,_). subpart([H|T],[H|T2]):-subpart(T,T2). subpart(L,[H|T]):-subpart(L,T). even_odd(L,E,O):-odd(L,E,O). odd(,,). odd([H|T],E,[H|O]):-even(T,E,O). even(,,). even([H|T],[H|E],O):-odd(T,E,O).
Another solution to even-odd distribution of list.
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Birth on the Land
Memories of Inuit Elders and Traditional Midwives
In Birth on the Land, elders and traditional midwives from ten Nunavut communities share memories of traditional birth.
They share how they sometimes laboured and birthed quietly and alone, while other times they were surrounded by the love and support of their family or community. They describe, and even demonstrate, what they did to facilitate an easy birth and give newborns the best possible start in life.
The elders and traditional midwives also share memories about the transition from giving birth in igluit or tents to having to do so in the company of strangers in institutions introduced by southern colonizers. They remember a time when pregnancy, birth, and death were accepted as a part of life, and when elders, rather than southern caregivers, were the sources of wisdom and authority.
Birth on the Land reintroduces contemporary readers to the time-honoured midwifery practices that were used in Nunavut for generations, and provides invaluable insight for caregivers in contemporary Nunavut about caring for pregnant women and giving birth the "Inuit way."


Book Launch: Memoir of a Pilgrimage for Eight, by Philip Adamo
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In the summer of 2017, a group of strangers followed in the footsteps of eight medieval monks, who in 1230 AD traveled north from their priory in France to found three new monasteries in the far reaches of Scotland.
PILGRIMAGE FOR EIGHT is a memoir of that modern-day pilgrimage, told through a historian's eyes. It's a tale of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures undertaking a journey that challenged them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This newly-created traveling 'family' experienced the joys and trials of communal life and formed deep friendships that would last well beyond their 1300-mile trek.
Phil will discuss the pilgrimage, read excerpts from the book, and answer questions from the audience.


'Fighting for Thirlmere'
A 19th century struggle over a narrow English lake still frames arguments for and against conservation of rural areas, according to MIT historian Harriet Ritvo.
In addition, a wider view of environmental rights--that the citizenry as a whole has a vested interest in preserving certain rural landscapes--took hold during this struggle and persists today, Ritvo writes in a new article, "Fighting for Thirlmere--The Victorian Roots of Environmentalism," published in Science magazine on June 6, 2003.
In the Science article, Ritvo portrays the Victorian-era conflict over Thirlmere, a lake located in England's famed Lake District.
In 1876, everyone had a vision for Thirlmere, a lake about the size of one of New York's smaller Finger Lakes and renowned for its natural beauty. Those who lived near Thirlmere wanted it to remain untouched; those who lived in Manchester, an industrial city 100 miles away, wanted to dam the lake, raise its level by 50 feet, and pipe its water to the city's cisterns to support its growing demand for water.
Also, people with no formal ownership or connection to Thirlmere at all felt they, too, should weigh in on its future. Their "spectatorial rights," common today as people in one region express opinions about environmental issues elsewhere, were a "novel idea 125 years ago," Ritvo said.
The Thirlmere Scheme, as the development plan was known, won out, and in 1894, a dam was completed. The effect of the controversy was greater than water gushing to Manchester, Ritvo writes.
"What made the Thirlmere Scheme predictive... was the prominence of interests unconnected with property in the narrowest sense. [It] was broached at a time when the notion of public ownership of landscape was being expanded and consolidated. In tandem with organized attempts to protect physical access to private property, there came assertions of a new kind of spectatorial right or lien on land," Ritvo writes.
In her article, Ritvo states that grand-scale river dam projects, such as the Aswan on the Nile and the Three Gorges dam on the Yangtze, have been debated using arguments arising from the Thirlmere controversy, but with far greater--and growing--environmental, demographic and political impact.
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SurfEars JUNIOR allows your child to hear and communicate freely while having a more relaxed and joyful time in the water. Whether parent or swim coach. you'll quickly learn to appreciate these benefits too.
- Suitable for children aged 4 - 12 years old.
- Lets sound in but keeps water out.
- Helps to prevent swimmer's ear.
- Secure fit with great comfort level.
- Attached lanyard for ease of use.
- Comes with carry case.