...takes memory computer sources to handle large files like video clips, music files, graphics, etc. Thus, even a system with lots of RAM and a high-end processor can have performance issues. When you format a hard disk, the formatting process divides the disk into sectors, each of which contains space for of data in bytes. The file system then combines groups of sectors into the smallest unit of space available which are known as clusters. Process load and the number of running processes affect system performance. The CPU and the memory are used up by every process running on the computer. The Task Manager is a very good indicator that shows when a process is taking too much of the CPU. It also gives the user the ability to monitor and control the running processes that are affecting the system. With the use of the Task Manager the user can end a process that is taking too many resources. In addition to ending a process, Task Manager also allows users to end a process tree killing all threads associated with the selected process, set a process's priority to reduce or increase its CPU consumption. Adding more motherboard RAM improves virtual memory performance because the OS will use the hard drive as a "swap file" or virtual memory if the computer runs out of RAM. Hard Drives are slower than RAM so you must have enough memory. Today, with a computer and a modern OS, you need about 4 gig to achieve this for most standard users. For graphic work, video encoding, and to run many...
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...AND LOGIC NT1110 Jesse Allen UNIT8. LAB8.2 CONTROL PANEL Gus Perez 19593003 Salem, Oregon. TASK Make a report on the Windows Control Panel with screen shots and your experience with control panel. The Control Panel for Windows7 on a Network Control Panel for a PC Control Panel The Control Panel is a part of the Microsoft Windows graphical user interface which allows users to view and manipulate basic system settings and controls via applets, such as adding hardware, adding and removing software, controlling user accounts, and changing accessibility options. Additional applets can be provided by third party software. The Control Panel has been an inherent part of the Microsoft Windows operating system since Windows 2.0, with many of the current applets being added in later versions. Beginning with Windows 95, the Control Panel is implemented as a special folder, i.e. the folder does not physically exist, but only contains shortcuts to various applets such as Add or Remove Programs and Internet Options. Physically, these applets are stored as .cpl files. For example, the Add or Remove Programs applet is stored under the name appwiz.cpl in the SYSTEM32 folder. In recent versions of Windows, the Control Panel has two views, Classic View and Category View, and it is possible to switch between these through an option that appears on either the left side or top of the window. Many of the individual Control Panel applets can be accessed in other ways. For instance...
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...Specs of the paper : The Final Project Paper should demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments as well as the implications of new knowledge. The eight-page paper should integrate readings and class discussions into work and life experience. It may include explanation and examples from previous experience as well as implications for future application. The purpose of the Final Project is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge of accreditation and the delivery of health care services. While my topic is not one of these topics, it might be good to include these ideas in the paper : Total Quality Management in Health Care Costs of Quality Baldrige National Quality Award for Health Care Originations The role of Variation in Quality Improvement Quality Improvement Tools Measuring Consumer Satisfaction High Performance Teams and Quality Improvement Measuring and Assessing Patient Safety Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Regulatory Issues Advantages of CQI Application in Health Care Third Party Measurement Systems Conceptual Framework for Measuring the Quality of Health Care Measuring and Regulating Health Care in the United States The Role of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Accreditation is required...
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...Summary The grievance procedure for current employees at Indiana State University applies to full-time with benefits (37.5/40 hours per week) or regular part-time with benefits (20 or more hours per week). The policy doesn’t apply to staff members that are in the introductory period of there employment and any sexual harassment and other discriminations such as race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or veteran status. The first step is mediation and it is the employee’s obligation to make an appointment to talk to the employee’s immediate supervisor within two weeks of the confrontation. The steps taken when meeting with the supervisor is: 1. State the issue in an accurate written statement. 2. Have witnesses to the facts or a written statement. 3. Take notes of the conversation. The role of the supervisor during the appointment is to: 1. Listen to the employee’s explanation of the issue 2. Document details as provided by the employee and yourself (the supervisor). When the appointment is over the supervisor is to interview witnesses who were involved or had seen the dispute occur, document the information provided by the witnesses, and make a decision in writing on the dispute to the staff employee and make a hand delivery to the Human Resources within five working days. The second step is if the grievance isn’t fixed by direct communication of the employee and the supervisor then the employee must contact the Human Resources Employee Relations...
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...Adobe Captivate Introduction * Since its introduction in 2004, Captivate has always been the industry-leading solution for authoring eLearning content. * At the beginning, it was a very simple screen-capture utility named FlashCam. * In 2002, a company named eHelp acquired FlashCam and turned it into an eLearning authoring tool named Robodemo. * In 2004, another company called Macromedia acquired eHelp and changed the name of the product one last time. Macromedia Captivate was born. * A few months later, Macromedia Captivate became Adobe Captivate. * As the years passed, Adobe released Captivate 2, Captivate 3, Captivate 4 and on July 2010, Adobe released Captivate 5. * As of today, the latest version of Captivate is version 7. Definition * Adobe Captivate is an electronic learning tool for Microsoft Windows, and from v.5 Mac OS X which can be used to author software demonstrations, software simulations, branched scenarios, and randomized quizzes in .swf format. * It can also convert Adobe Captivate generated .swf to .avi which can be uploaded to video hosting websites. * It can also be used for screencasts, podcasts, and the conversion of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to the Adobe Flash format. Getting Started Producing content with Captivate is three steps process, or to be exact, four steps process, but only three of these steps take place in Captivate. That's why I like to refer to the first step as Step zero! Step zero: The pre-production...
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...necessary information regarding the project and also for their support in completing the project. To our neighbours: I wanted to thank them because of developing our project and they are also willingly to help us out with their abilities. I would like to express my special gratitude and thanks to the hardware stores for giving me such time and attention. They also help us to find our needed materials in their store. To our principal, who gave us the golden opportunity to do this wonderful project which also helped us to do a lot of research and I came to know about so many new things. I am really thankful to her. To my group members, who help me to assemble the parts and gave suggestion about our investigatory project. To the panel, especially during the project presentation that has improved our presentation skill, thanks to their comment and advices. To our friends, who helped us a lot in finalizing this project within the limited time frame. To the other groups for sharing their truthful and illuminating views on a number of issues related to the project. I would also like to thank the WIKIPEDIA.ORG for giving us the needed information on how did the copper-zinc-vinegar generate electricity. To my cousin for helping me out to finish and construct this acknowledgement letter and her invaluably constructive criticism and friendly...
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...ndIvIdual Performance revIew (IPr) Guidelines for Supervisors and employees September 2011 Human Resources IndIvIdual Performance revIew (IPr) 2 Table of conTenTS Individual Performance Review (IPR) Guidelines Definition of Terms CHaPTeR 1: Goals How it works CHaPTeR 2: RevIew How it works n Preparing for the meeting n In the meeting n after the meeting CHaPTeR 3: aPPRaIsal (YeaR-enD aPPRaIsal) How it works n Preparing for the meeting n In the meeting n after the meeting CHaPTeR 4: PeRfoRmanCe RankInG How it works n Preparing for the ranking panel n ranking panel session CHaPTeR 5: ouTComes How it works n Preparing for the discussion n discussion n Performance share nomination n Pay outcomes appendix - factors affecting Performance Ranking 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 within the objectives of simplifying and standardising Hr processes across the Shell Group, these global guidelines are distributed for adoption by Shell Group companies. any resulting changes to current practices may require, in some locations, compliance checks with local legislation and/or consultation with employee representative bodies. no rights can be derived from this guide and the process described within is not contractually binding in relation to terms and conditions of employment or agreements with Trade unions or Staff councils. This guide is intended for managers and employees of the Shell Group and is consequently for internal Shell use only...
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...Republic of the Philippines Batangas State University Batangas City College of Engineering, Architecture, Fine Arts and Computing Sciences Department of Civil, Environmental & Sanitary Engineering ENGR. LEONILA V. ANTONIO Office: Special Projects Office, Ground Flr. CITE Building BatStateU Main Campus l, Rizal Ave. Ext., Batangas City leonilaantonio59@gmail.com leonvil@yahoo.com REQUIREMENT FOR CE 556 (CE Project l/EnSE Project l) 1. Groupings will be 2 – 3 students. Make sure that these groupings are distributed equally in terms of your class section and schedule, physical, psychological, emotional and financial status. Submit your grouping on 5 December 2013, 11:00am. 2. All groups must submit a thesis proposal with background of the study and objectives (limit: two pages) on or before 12 December 2013, 3:00pm. 3. The thesis topic and the background of the study must be: a. Computerized b. Long bond paper with 0.75” margin on all sides c. Format: Thesis proposal: Researchers: Background of the study Make sure that reference are properly cited Check your grammar and spelling 1.5 line spacing Approval: Please check | CE FACULTY SIGNATURE | Date | Approved | Disapproved | | | | | | | 4. Approval of CE faculty members will be handled by each group but it should have the undersigned’ signature to note that you are on the process of approval of your topic. 5. Proposed topic with at least...
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...EC – ASBESTOS1 (DS135) PARTIES Complainant Canada AGREEMENTS TIMELINE OF THE DISPUTE Establishment of Panel TBT Annex 1.1 GATT Arts. III:4, XX and XXIII:1(b) Circulation of Panel Report Circulation of AB Report Adoption 25 November 1998 18 September 2000 12 March 2001 5 April 2001 Respondent European Communities 1. MEASURE AND PRODUCT AT ISSUE • • Measure at issue: France's ban on asbestos (Decree No. 96-1133). Product at issue: Imported asbestos (and products containing asbestos) vs certain domestic substitutes such as PVA, cellulose and glass (“PCG”) fibres (and products containing such substitutes). 2. SUMMARY OF KEY PANEL/AB FINDINGS • TBT Annex 1.1 (technical regulation): The Appellate Body, having rejected the Panel's approach of separating the measure into the ban and the exceptions, reversed the Panel and concluded that the ban as an “integrated whole” was a “technical regulation” as defined in Annex 1.1 and thus covered by the TBT Agreement, as (i) the products subject to the ban were identifiable (i.e. any products containing asbestos); (ii) the measure was a whole laid down product characteristics; and (iii) compliance with the measure was mandatory. However, the Appellate Body did not complete the legal analysis of Canada's TBT claims as it did not have an “adequate basis” upon which to examine them. GATT Art. III:4 (national treatment – domestic laws and regulations): As the Appellate Body found the Panel's likeness analysis between asbestos and...
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...scowling face of Yuzan and the powerful streaks coming from behind his head. This panel is placed almost exactly in the middle of the page and takes up quite a bit of space. I think the reason for this is because it’s important to express to the reader how angry, mean and shocked Yuzan is when he finds out his son cooked the Dashi dish. The top tier consists of two panels, one rounded edge word balloon and two jagged edged word balloons. Since we are reading, not hearing, the conversation, it is a little hard to understand how things are being stated (i.e. tone, pitch, or loudness). I believe the artist makes up for this through the characteristics of word balloons. Simply based on what is said in each word balloon, I have come to the conclusion that if the word balloon has a jagged edge, then it represents a more powerful, angry or important description. If the word balloon has a smooth or rounded edge to it, then the voice is most likely softer, less important or a conversation happening in the background of the scene. The appearances of the word balloons are also methodically placed. In the panel where Yuzan is yelling, one of the word balloons is cut off by the outline, while the other spreads across and overlaps the outline of the panel. I think the artist placed the jagged edged word balloon in such a way that it gives it more power or a “boom-like” affect. The second tier from the bottom, first panel, is...
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...Guidelines for Conducting a Panel Discussion A panel discussion is designed to provide an opportunity for a group to hear several people knowledgeable about a specific issue or topic present information and discuss personal views. A panel discussion may help the audience further clarify and evaluate their positions regarding specific issues or topics being discussed and increase their understanding of the positions of others. How to Proceed 1. Identify, or help participants identify, an issue or topic that involves an important conflict in values and/or interests. The issue or topic may be set forth as a topical question, a hypothetical incident, a student experience, an actual case, etc. 2. Select panelists who are well informed about and have specific points of view regarding the issue or topic. A panel discussion that includes three to five panelists is usually most workable. Select a leader or moderator. 3. Indicate to panelists the objectives the panel discussion is designed to promote and allow-time for panel members to prepare for the discussion. In some situations ten or fifteen minutes may be sufficient time for preparation while in other situations, panel members may need to prepare several weeks in advance of the scheduled discussion. 4. Decide upon the format the panel discussion will follow. Various formats are appropriate. The following procedures have been used effectively: a. The leader or moderator introduces the topic and the panelists present...
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...holocaust complicates his connection towards currency, and this consequently alters his relationships with Mala and Artie. Vladek’s relationship towards currency begins as a love story. Vladek is first attracted to Anja because of her wealth. The bottom of page twenty shows them at the park and the dialogue is an invite to dinner at her parents house. After the invite Vladek narrates that “The Zylberberg family was very well off- millionaires! (Spiegelman 20).” This panel shows his eyes in a very pleased manner as if he made the right decision in choosing a woman. It is the panels on the next page where he is assesses his wife to be. He comes in and the family welcomes him like he is royalty and then begins to poke around Anja’s personal belongings. By doing these acts Vladek sees woman in his life as a perception of currency. The old fling he leaves behind, Lucia, however tests his chances with the love for his currency. Page twenty four has Anja confronting Vladek’s motives for his love. The panels show Anja’s anger and devastation when she...
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...who are communists and her uncle was in prison for 9 years because he was communist too. Marji reflects on the events around her and shares with the reader about the difficulties of the war and growing up with a regime changing culture. The school demonstrations become violent and she has more reasons to not to be living in Iran any longer. Her parents decide she should live in Austria. The panel on bottom page 146 has Marjane lying in bed. The frame of the panel is a rectangle that stretches from the entire left side of the page to the right side of the page. The panel’s height is about a third of the page, and looks somewhat similar to the other frames on the page. Above the panel there is a star and the words ‘equivalent to $5.00’ written in the gutter. That phrase does not apply to this frame, it applies to the frame above this one indicating that 500 tumans is 5 dollars. In the midground I see Marji’s face, her bed sheets, her pillow, her thought bubble, and Niloufar is standing next to her. There is no background caption in this panel. The graphic weight of the entire panel is black behind the figures. The figures are white which creates graphic weight contrast against the black background. My eye is drawn to the repeated black stars on her white bed...
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...polycarbonate (PC), marketed by Bayer GmbH as Makrolon and by General Electric as Lexan or scratch-proof Margard. All plastic glazing products possess certain characteristics that must be clearly understood before they are installed or bonded with adhesives. In general, incorrectly installed plastic glazing panels are prone to environmental stress cracking (ESC). This can be aggravated by the use of the wrong adhesives. Sika Transportation_99 Plastic glazing products have a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than conventional glass. Therefore, when designing glazing installations, an expansion gap of at least 10 mm all round the periphery must be incorporated between the window rebate and the plastic glazing panel to accommodate thermal movement. Similarly, any clearance holes for fixing screws must be drilled oversize; slightly larger than the diameter of the screw shank. To minimise the risk of environmental stress cracking, flat sheets of plastic glazing material should be installed completely flat; they should not be forced to take up a curvature by the use of mechanical fastenings. When the design calls for curved glazing panels, these should be prefabricated to order and properly tempered by a specialist supplier to ensure installation with no resulting stresses. As many varieties of organic window exist, it is recommended to ensure that the specific grade selected is suitable for use with Sikaflex®-295 UV. Please note that the extruded...
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...private sector in the annual public meeting. The annual plenary report for 2013 discussed many topics such as the critical infrastructure to include the technology sector. It also discusses on how to improve the infrastructure of cyber security. The plan is to strengthen the partnership in order to share critical information. The report moves to improving the communication path through the necessary communities to ensure security is being up held for cyberspace. Moving in to the transportation sector of the report. In this section of the report the panel focused mainly on the public and private sectors and looked out the partnership they share. Detecting and preventing possible threats is the key to securing this infrastructure. “Ensuring that this sector upholds a specific focus for analysis, and constantly collaborating and communicating with the partners.” (Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council.) In the fourth panel on the report it discusses about the housing market and how to function with coordinating councils. The security and resilience portion discusses how to use a broader operational platform in order to provide a good foundation of security. This potion also examined the “lessoned learned” from reports of the partners conducted by the NLE board. In this area many things must be established such as good maintenance. And to allow for a more detailed breakdown of all the reports compiled....
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