...The countryside was lush, sparkling with a plum blue serene from the early morning sunrise. Atop the highest of the Vilorian Mountains, the city of Astral stood silent against the ringing of silver trumpets from the north highlands. The travelers crossing the last of the mountains rocky crossings took in the scene from under the fruits of a Bombaly tree, standing colossal at one hundred meters in height. Petty fruits the size of a child’s fist lay strewn about under its goliath canopy, dripping with ruby red nectar. The morning wind was crisp and slightly harsh, a sign to all that the winter seasons were coming with quickness. The trail leading up to the city was a four day expedition from the coast, and it had been a taxing journey for all in company. From where he lingered on the edge of the vast mountain Cyril looked down upon the Port of Themme, twenty leagues off. The brilliant light of the day lit up the ocean and surrounded all with a dazzling view of the great maritime reefs that stretched as far as the eye could see. The vastness of the blue ocean always seemed to enlighten Cyril when it stared up at him from the deep, and like always, he treasured the view for a fleeting moment. But with great beauty comes great sorrow, and at that moment the reality of the daunting mission he was on got the better of him, turning his gaze southwards to his...
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...for turtle crossings By Sarah Zelinski | 1 | It’s really too bad that turtles can’t read. | 2 | If they did, it would make saving them so much easier. When people create an ecopassage1 so the reptiles can safely cross a road by going underneath or over it, they could let the animals know with little signs saying “Don’t become roadkill! Safe crossing, left 20 meters.” | 3 | Instead, we have to rely on fencing to keep the turtles and snakes off roads, which is a good idea because 98 percent or more of turtles are killed in their first attempt at a road crossing. But the reliance on fences may be a problem, a new study shows. When there aren’t effective fences to keep the reptiles out, they don’t use the ecopassages, James Baxter-Gilbert of Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, and colleagues report March 25 in PLOS ONE. | 4 | The study looked at the effectiveness of a series of ecopassages built along a 13-kilometer stretch of Highway 69/40 near Burwash, Ontario, near Lake Huron, a region with high reptile biodiversity. The passages ran beneath the highway and were paired with fencing along the road. The researchers looked at reptile activity along the roadway before and after the project was constructed, and also used another stretch of highway, near the Magnetawan First Nation, as a comparison. | 5 | They surveyed the roadside and put up cameras in the ecopassages to see what kind of animals used the crossings. They captured...
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...Hospice & Palliative CareCenter Branch Office Directions (from WS office) Mocksville Office 377 Hospital Street, Mocksville 336-753-0212 40 West Take the Hwy 601 exit, turn (L) at top of ramp Follow Hwy 601 past Lowes, Food Lion & Sonic Keep straight, go through stoplight at Sonic, then take an immediate (L) turn onto Hospital Street (beside Foster Drugs) (Look for Gym 365 as a landmark) Take an immediate (L) into office complex. Stay on top level, proceed to end suite Salisbury Office 512 Klumac Road, Suit 3, Salisbury 704-633-5447 40 East to 52 South to 85 South Take the Jake Alexander Blvd exit, turn (R) Stay in the right-hand lane Turn (R) onto Klumac Road Follow past Trinity Oaks & small bridge Turn (R) into Klumac Square Proceed to (L) corner Walnut Cove Office 235 North Main Street (PO Box 683, Walnut Cove 27052) 336-591-1124 52 North Take the Germanton (Route 8) exit, turn (L) Continue through Germanton Turn (L) at the Shell Station onto Route 8 towards Danbury Turn right on Brook Cove Go to the end of Brook Cove; the office is located on the right at the intersection of Brook Cove and North Main Street OR 40East, 52 North, Take Germanton Rd Exit and turn (L) continue to follow this road until you come to end, Turn (L) onto Hwy 311. At next stop light turn (L) onto Brook Cove Rd., then immediately (L) into parking area. Office is located directly across the street from SunTrust...
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...Amity global business school, singapore Problem structuring methods Submitted by:- Manav dhall, batch- charlie Given by – prof. kumar Problem Structuring and Problem Structuring Methods * What is Problem Structuring ? 1. Problem Structuring Methods are a broad group of approaches that are used to handle a problem . 2. Its purpose is to assist in structuring a problem instead of directly solving it . 3. These methods are Participative and Interactive in Nature. * Ways to Structure the Problems? 1. There are two approaches used in Problem Structuring :- a.Hard OR – This the classical, traditional and old method. b.Soft OR – This is the modern approach which aims at applicability of technique rather than correctness of the technique. 2. Here in this assignment we will be using Soft OR because of the following reasons:- * Tangible * Easy to Explain * Easy to Use * Soft OR Techniques? Example (Hypothetical Situation) : * Traffic signals is a major problem in Delhi. Sometimes referred to as a "Traffic Light" or "Stop Light", these are the red, yellow and green lights that direct traffic at intersections. The correct term for this type of light is "Traffic Signal" or "Illuminated Traffic Signal". Traffic signals is a major problem * Out-of-order meters or kiosks * Malfunctioning traffic lights * Traffic obstruction / blocked street * Signage missing / unreadable ...
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...SIGNALIZATION Alf Badge., P.E. Senior Engineer Post-Buckley-Schuh-Jernigan, Inc Charlotte, North Carolina Charles V. Zegeer, P.E. Associate Director of Roadway Studies Highway Safety Research Center University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina FIGURE 5-1 Pedestrian signal displays.' Traffic Signals Traffic signals are intended to assign the right-of-way to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. When installed appropriately, traffic signals can provide many benefits, including the interruption of heavy volumes of motor vehicles where there are insufficient gaps in motor vehicle traffic for pedestrians to cross safely at intersections or midblock locations. Unwarranted or improperly used traffic sig-nals can cause excessive delay for pedestrians and motor vehicles, signal disobedience, and an increase in certain accident types. Even where warranted, traffic signal installations commonly result fn an increase in rear-end and total accidents, with a corresponding reduction in more severe right-angle acci-dents. The effect of traffic signal installations on pedestrian accidents is not well known, but different locational characteristics of the sites are important factors in the accident experience at signals.° While many traffic signals include only the green, yellow, and red signal faces, a variety of signal lens faces may be used, depending on needed signal phasing. Studies have suggested, however, that highly-com-plex, multiphase signals often result in con-fusion...
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...Model……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 2.2 Work Break-down Structure……………………………………………………………………………………………….9 2.3 Data flow Diagram……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 2.4 Tentative Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 2.5 Use-Case Model ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 3. Specific Requirement 3.1 Functional Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………….....14 3.2 Non-Functional Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………14 4. Conclusion 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 ABSTRACT Railways being the cheapest mode of transportation are preferred over all the other means. When we go through the daily newspapers we come across many railway accidents occurring at unmanned railway crossings. This is mainly due to the carelessness in manual operations or lack of workers. We, in this...
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...Trains and their cars are incredibly heavy, easily more so than a regular car. It is absolutely necessary for safety to check both ways on a track, or on several tracks, before crossing. As a pedestrian, it is especially important to be able to hear and see, meaning hoods and headphones off. Even if you can’t see a train coming, sometimes being able to hear one coming makes all the difference. If you have a bike or a skateboard, or something of the sort, do not ride across the tracks. Again, check both ways, and listen for a train. If there is a train, wait for it to pass. Then walk across, emphasis on walk. Riding across can be just as much of a danger. You could bump into someone on the other side not paying attention, resulting in your being...
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...Zatre Lenoir Problem Solving Theory Unit 2 Research Paper 1 “Stuck on Red” My wife, Patricia, claims to be a patient woman. She says she just doesn’t like to wait. She REALLY doesn’t! Not at a restaurant, not in the grocery store line, not at a sporting event ticket booth and certainly not at a stoplight. “I got things to do and I don’t want to sit there wasting time,” she says. This is one of the many things we can fully agree and relate on. I can’t stand to be “stuck on Red”! There are lights that crank up the bad feelings in most of us. And there are lights that just simply might need a little adjustment. While I realize that traffic lights are needed, it is not necessary to sit at the same light long enough to grow a beard! I have devised a plan to cut traffic light stop times down. These are the steps needed to make this happen. Step one: place weight sensor plates about the size of a quarter every 12 feet starting 48 feet from the traffic light. Step two: sync the sensors to a main frame computer system that will trigger the light to switch colors based on the information it receives from the sensors. Step three: test the sensors with a trail run for one week. Step four: gather data and feedback from drivers who have used this route. Traffic lights are already wired into a mainframe with a timer system and could be switched out to this system very cost effectively based on my research and the cost of the sensors. The average cost for one sensor is $24.00. If...
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...LYT2-Task 3 Assess and Adopt a Virtualization Adoption Plan What is Virtualization? Virtualization, in computing, refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including but not limited to a virtual computer hardware, platform, operating system (OS), storage device or computer network resources. Hardware virtualization or platform virtualization refers to the creation of a virtual machine that acts like a real computer with an operating system. Software executed on these virtual machines is separated from the underlying hardware resources. For example, a computer that is running Microsoft Windows can host a virtual machine within it and can load Linux (Ubuntu) that looks like a computer with the the operating system Ubuntu Linux. i.e. both operating systems Microsoft Windows and Linux can be loaded in the same machine with Ubuntu Linux is in the virtual machine. Ubuntu-based software can be run on the virtual machine. Server Virtualization: This refers to creating a server in the cloud for example Amazon Web Services where virtual servers can be created and can be accesses as a service. 1. Description about how the benefits of virtualization would impact the city of Seabreeze. The city has a Physical server environment which consists of 72 servers, the storage environment of DAS (Direct Attach Storage) and 350 desktop or end computers. This setup can be virtualized by purchasing space for storage, server and end computing. This...
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...When faced with an amber light at a signalized intersection, approaching drivers are called upon to make a decision to either drive through or brake and come to a complete stop. If they are near the stop line, driving through can be necessary, but if they are far from the stop line, braking and stopping is the appropriate action. The option of what action to take becomes inconsistent when they are in the dilemma zone [Lum and Wong, 2003]. As a result, there are approximately 10 red-light running violations per hour at signalized intersections [Porter and England, 2000], a statistic significant enough to influence both safety and traffic flow at signalized intersections. This investigation is a continuation of work by the corresponding author....
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...the boy shouted at the stranger to whom he had lent his phone but he was already lost in the crowd. He stood at the pedestrian crossing unable to cross to trial the stranger who took his phone. As he stood there he felt fear consuming his body and water filled his eyes. He was so angry with himself for being for being so kind. As the stop light went on red he decided to continue looking for him. When he crossed the road everyone who was dressed in a red shirt looked as if they were the stranger who took the phone. He had reached so far but wasn’t able to find the stranger. He stood there thinking of what he was going to tell his mother about what happen with his phone. He then walked to the hair store to buy the products that his mother sent him to buy. “Good evening Mrs. Pet, I’ll like a shampoo and a conditioner for my mother please,” He ordered as he stepped into the shop. As Mrs. Pet looked at him she knew something was wrong but he told her nothing. She then gave him the shampoo and conditioner and told him he’ll be alright. He then walked out and headed off to his mother’s hair salon. By that time his mother started to call his phone the stranger then answered it and told his mother about what happened. “Miss I can see that this is your son’s phone, but I borrowed it for a call and got lost in the crowd at the pedestrian crossing,” The stranger said. The boy’s mother then told him that he could bring the phone to her hair salon. When the boy reached the...
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...Training Program. A valid Traffic Controller’s Statement of Attainment indicating accreditation details must be carried at all times when operating as a Traffic Controller. Upon request, the Traffic Controller’s Statement of Attainment must be presented to any Police officer, WorkSafe officer, VicRoads officer, Municipal Council Authorised Officer or the person in-charge of a worksite or their delegate. 3 Contents Preamble Scope Training Traffic Controller’s Authority Traffic Controller’s Responsibilities Application Dress Stop/Slow Bat Control of Approach Speed The Law and the Traffic Controller Controlling Traffic Signs Locating the Traffic Controller Advance Signing on Curves/Crests Railway Crossings Behaviour and Attitude Safety Reduced Visibility Use of Radio Supervisor’s Responsibility Controlling Traffic at Night Response to Crashes at the Worksite Traffic Control in Emergency Situations Conclusion 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 9 9 10 11 15 17 23 23 26 26 28 28 29 30 31 31 32 Annexes 32 Road Safety Road Rules 2009 Summary of Traffic Controller Instructions Key Points Traffic Controller Restrictions Report by Traffic Controller 32 33 34 34 35 4 Preamble 1. Roads with worksites are particularly hazardous, in comparison to a road operating under normal conditions. Traffic controllers are used when signs and devices for works are considered insufficient to provide...
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...►Samsung • Assessing the opportunity and the Situation - Understanding the situation ►What was Samsung’s financial situation like? Samsung was experiencing a steep financial setback ►Who was responsible for Samsung’s situation? China was able to put cheaper products on the market ►Describe Samsung’s ‘cost-driven competitive strategy’ until the mid-1990: Samsung produced technical components for firms with better-known brands Samsung sold me-too consumer products ►What did Samsung need to do? Samsung needed to change its business model - Assessing the Opportunity ►What is happening in the high-tech world in the mid 1990’? The uprising of the Digital Age ►Why is this an opportunity for Samsung? Samsung would focus on developing the core technologies of the Digital Age. While Sony and other rivals remained in the analog world ►What did Samsung know about the end user? The customer was ready to pay a premium for innovative and well designed products, offering unique benefits • The Marketing approach - The Samsung Marketing Approach ► Did Samsung re-branded itself as a high-quality brand? TRUE ► When going back to the drawing-board, product improvement was driven by: Technical innovation and R&D, New Product Development and Design ► To re-build the brand, communication insisted on: The new image of the brand or brand image, Developing awareness, Ensuring availability of the product, Developing client after-sale service - Describe Samsung’s Marketing Actions: ►The...
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...Evaluation of the Topic ‘Causes of Road Fatalities’ Roadway accidents or fatalities, is a globally increasing problem. This problem consumes the lives of persons, mainly males, daily in the most violent of ways. We see in many cases the government of various countries, where this monstrous problem is more prevalent, establish institutions that in turn develop strategies and implementations to tackle and take down this mighty colossus, thereby injecting millions of dollars into these programmes to ensure that every effort is taken to do this. In this Expository piece, we look at that the ‘Causes of Road Fatalities’. But what exactly are we talking about when we say the ‘Causes of Road Fatalities’? To properly investigate the ‘Causes of Road Fatalities’ we need to fully or completely understand what this means. The ‘causes’ of anything speaks about its direct root, where it originates, what allows it to occur or what induces it. Road Fatalities only exist upon the creation of a road accident. Therefore in order to be successful in this investigation, the topic ‘Road Accidents’ is needed to be evaluated and not necessarily Road Fatalities. ‘Road Accidents’ can be defined as, a roadway mishap that in most cases leads to damage of property, injury or death to person(s). Bringing the two together, we can therefore conclude that this expository-piece’s sole purpose is to look into the specific or direct reasons that induce or create an unpredictable occurrences...
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...Crossing the Chasm What’s New? What’s Not? Strategic Management of Emerging Technology Hult School of International Business May 23, 2014 Disruptive Innovation Sources of Wealth Creation in the Current Decade • Eating other people’s lunch • Software eats hardware • Op ex eats cap ex • Services eat products • Leveraging next-generation technology • • • • Social Mobile Analytics Cloud 2 Marketing Disruptive Innovation • High Risk What Makes High-Tech Marketing Different? • Unproven products and promises • Incompatible and incomplete infrastructure • Social resistance to change • Low Data • No product history • No company track record • No best practices 3 Category Maturity Life Cycle Indefinitely elastic middle The Evolution of a Disruptive Innovation Secular Growth Revenue Growth Cyclical Growth Secular Decline A Emerging Market B Growth Market C Mature Market D Declining Market Catch Next Wave Fault Line! E End of Life Technology Adoption Life Cycle Focus for today 4 Time The Technology Adoption Life Cycle The Initial Dynamics of Disruptive Innovation 5 Innovators - Technology Enthusiasts 6 Innovators - Technology Enthusiasts • Primary Motivation: • Learn about new technologies for their own sake • Key Characteristics: • Strong aptitude for technical information • Like to alpha test new products • Can ignore the missing elements • Do whatever they...
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