...Introduction Laptops, notebooks, netbooks… these names are somewhat interchangeable, but the concept is still the same. A portable computer that can be transported from place to place and be used anywhere. It’s difficult to say who first invented the notebook, but one name that keeps being bandied about is Adam Osborne. Osborne’s “Osborne 1” was introduced in 1981 and didn’t look anything like the devices that are used today: thin, light, large screens can play slide shows (with the help from Power Point) and also play DVD’s and CD’s. This device weighed 20 lbs., had basic graphics, needed an external power supply, had only 64KB of RAM, had a basic CP/M operating system and cost…$1800.00.1 Lot of money back then. Needless to say, many things have changed along with the cost. But one thing hasn’t. That thing is power. All notebooks need power and have an internal power supply consisting of voltaic cells or batteries as we call them. These devices also come with a power cord so one could connect the device to an A/C source. The cells are usually in multiple sets from 4 to 12 cells and they add extra weight. Once the cells are depleted, one connects to an A/C source or put in new cells or you’re out of luck. Many have wished to harness another source that’s cheap and plentiful. One name that keeps coming up is Solar Power. Solar power would be ideal because nothing is cheaper and more available than sunlight. You could be just about anywhere and if the sun’s out, there’s your...
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...Introduction The evolution of autonomous robots has inspired competitions worldwide, including the most notorious Micromouse Competition. This competition has existed for over 30 years in the United States and hasn’t changed much since the beginning. The goal is simple: the robot must navigate from one corner to the center as fast as possible. The actual final score is comprised of the total time in the maze and the time of the fastest run. The various components include techniques to streamline the methodology and make a proficient automated robot. Maze Solving Strategy The maze solving strategy is comprised of an algorithm. An algorithm is a step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a finite number of steps. The implementation The Group chose was a revised version of the bellman flooding algorithm. The algorithm requires around 256 X 3 bytes of memory. The selected microcontroller for implementation had only 256 KB of memory. We need to use software that has exceptional amounts of RAM and ROM memories. To solve the whole maze you will need to set the starting cell to the first cell in the maze. If you want to reverse the path traveled by the robot then you would set the target to the first cell, and the starting cell would then be the center or your current location. The problem statement has been simplified to three rules which we will follow to direct our robot to the center of the maze...
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...Tyler Kirsch Abstract The capabilities and Real-life applications of 3-D printing from now to the future Paradigm shift Future of 3-D Introduction Today’s world is fast paced and everyone wants everything right now. Although productivity has been increasing exponentially since the industrial revolution, we humans have invented a new way of building. As of now, we build things with our hands using material we purchase from a hardware store, which in turn was made in a factory. Now, we have created the 3-D printer. The 3-D printer is a machine that can create an object by solidifying material (usually powder or liquid) in very thin layers on three axis’s, using a selective laser sintering process, to build the work piece. (Encyclopædia Britannica, September, 2014a) Summary of Key Findings The 3-D printer has the ability to change the way we manufacture our everyday essentials. We could potentially be printing out our own kitchenware, decorative figurines, vases, and essentially parts the can connect together to give you a much more intricate piece. Having a 3-D printer also opens up a world of opportunities everyone, even those without degrees in drafting and designing. Businesses could drastically increase production rate as well as make more precise manufacturing specifications to fit consumer needs. Production has also reached the point of portability, providing businesses to the ability to physically take their workshops to the site and have the customer’s request...
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...Monee Problem Solving GS 1140 Homework #1 6/22/14 Today we as people face problems some large some small. No matter the size these problems all need solving, but keep in mind the objective is to choose the best solution. We must practice our problem-solving skills often to enhance them. Knowing the perceived problem, identifying the real problem, and applying the Building Blocks of the Heuristics are a few of the known methods in problem-solving. A common mistake made today in problem-solving is not knowing the perceived problem. The perceived problem can have your attention misled to something less important than the actual problem and only focused on treating the symptoms, which can give us quick satisfaction but temporary results. Like “the leak” example referred in chapter 1 the perceived problem seemed to be the leaking on the floor making a mess. Solution was putting a bucket under leak to catch the water, quick satisfaction but temporary results. Identifying the real problem can be a little tricky because it’s a lot more difficult to find and can be often overlooked. The real problem in “the leak” example used in chapter 1 was the cause of the leak. If they find the cause of the leak and fix it the problem is fixed no leaks, no buckets, mess, and best of all long term results. Now the thought of never making a mistake or faulty judgments is unreal but methods and techniques such as “the Building Blocks of the Heuristic” come...
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...Paradigm Shift Unit 1 Research Paper GS 1140 5 January, 2014 Paradigm Shift INTRODUCTION Tablet computers are small, thin, and convenient computers that will fit in the palm of your hand. They can be used for games, news, or work. They vary in size from the smaller 7 inch to the larger 17 inch models. The definition of a tablet computer from the pc-mag website is a general-purpose computer contained in a single panel. Its distinguishing characteristic is the use of a touch screen as the input device. Modern tablets are operated by fingers, and a stylus is an option, whereas earlier tablets required a stylus. (pcmag, 2013) SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS One impact of tablet technology is the use in education. I feel that information from any school book, dictionary, or encyclopedia at your fingers is a useful tool to have in education. The bulkiness of school books is non-existent with a tablet computer. I think it can be used as a powerful learning tool in and out of the classroom. Another impact of tablet technology would be in the workplace. You could have access to spreadsheets or inventory results at the palm of your hand. Access to these things could make your job a lot easier and more productive. Stopping work to look up information on a desktop would be irrelevant with a tablet on your person. Looking up the information on the fly would be a great time saver. Tablet technology in the medical field is another great way to utilize tablet computers portability...
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...Cindy Vargas GS 1140 Unit 2 Research Paper 1 The issue that I want to bring to the table is that our prisons in the United States are filling quickly with repeat offenders. If there was a way to rehabilitate the prisoners why not take it? It would appear from the research that I’ve done that our prison system is geared more towards punishment than rehabilitation. Throughout this paper I will discuss the program I think we need to help reduce the overcrowding of prisons and the return of previous criminals. The Department of Justice data shows that around 730 in every 100, 000 people are incarcerated in the U.S. We currently have 2.2 million people behind bars equal to the size of Houston, Tx. (Natasha Lennard, 2012). My proposition is to adopt the Israeli rehabilitation program into our justice system. Israel is a small country of a population at about 8 million people. This small country has 32 prisons and only estimated 18, 000 people incarcerated. Their recidivism of repeat offender rates are amongst the lowest in the word (Matt Lebovic, 2012). At Hermon prison in Galilee still has the same security measures that you expect from a prison. The way that they treat the inmates and the way the inmates interact with each other is what makes this program so special. The inmates aren’t called inmates they are called “residents”, they walk around the prison as if were a college campus. The unrestricted access to each other is what helps them integrate back into society. They...
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...Josh Watson Lesley Watson GS 1140 Mr. Griffin 10/11/2013 Project status report After numerous hours of research on the colonization of the planet Mars we have collected five real life hurdles that could be a threat to sustaining life on a planet other than earth. This group only contains two people. I Josh Watson, and my wife Lesley Watson. We have both teamed up and have done separate research on this topic and combined our information together to compare and contrast. The first major issue would be Terra forming. Terra forming literally means “Earth Shaping”. To colonize Mars we would need to terra form Mars into a planet comparable to earth. Yes Mars has an atmosphere with winds, clouds, seasons and days that are 24 hours long, but Mars has no magnetic field, thus resulting in lethal doses of radiation to humans. There has been evidence that suggests that the remains of polar ice caps have a magnetic field and are safe from radiation. If nothing else works then we would be limited to those areas. It might be possible to turn the Carbon Dioxide rich air into oxygen just like plants and trees do on earth but there would still be major issues with the planet not having a shield for protection. The cost of a trip to planet Mars is another hurdle that gets in our way. NASA has the ability to build a vehicle to take astronauts to Mars, but due to Barrack Obama’s decision to cut the Constellation program in 2010 it appears that any trips...
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...1 Living on another planet: How would we do it, why, and where? GS 1140 2 Part 1 3 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), was formally launched on October 1, 1958, with its headquarters in Washington DC. This was the creation of a pronounced history of distinctive scientific and technological triumphs in human space flight, aeronautics, space science, and space applications. NASA had originally believed itself to be the leader in space technology and missile development however when the Soviet Union satellite Sputnik 1 was successfully launched into space while the first two US launches had failed they were proved to be wrong. This led to the Sputnik crisis. Immediately the space race began and NASA quickly employed possibilities for human space flight. Project Mercury was NASA’s first prestigious program, which was exploring whether or not humans could survive in space. With Project Mercury’s success Project Gemini was to follow, with a spacecraft built for two astronauts. With Project Apollo in 1969, Apollo 11 was launched and NASA put the first astronauts on the moon. Several test projects were to follow in the early 70’s. The Space Shuttle program was born in 1981 and it still continues today to assist with the building of the International Space Station. In addition to their heroic achievements NASA’s humanitarian efforts are unmatched. This year NASA will begin to provide educational camps for underprivileged middle school children...
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...[BUILDING A BATTERY POWERED GUITAR AMPLIFIER] [Gray GS 1140] Darin Frank Darin Frank Gray GS1140 Building A Battery Powered Guitar Amp Intro: Since the invention of the guitar amplifier, it has operated on AC power. Since its creation in the early 1900’s, amplifiers have come a long way. We now have multiple name brand amplifiers, as well as boutique amplifier building companies. These all use power cords that allow them to function, and produce sound. So what if I told you the way you think of guitar amplifiers might be about to change? What would you say? Background: Over the past century guitar amplifiers have gone through multiple changes. First there were vacuum tube amplifiers dating back to the early 1900’s made by Gibson and Redenbacher, to the transistor/ Solid State amplifier created in the 1960’s. Then the world renowned Jim Marshall combined the two amplifier types in 1991, and the era of the Valve State amplifier was born. These have evolved into some of the best products imaginable, and have become one of the most controversial debates among musicians since the creation of the guitar amplifier. On January 14th, 2010 a brand new era of professional guitar amplifiers were introduced into the world of music. The first lithium battery powered 60watt Grid C-1 professional vacuum tube amplifier was viewed by the general population at Namm 2010. This amplifier is equipped with many great features such as: Tubes: | 2 Nos U.S.-made 1u4 mini...
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...Freie wissenschaftliche Arbeit im Studiengang Betriebswirtschaftslehre zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades „Bachelor of Science“ Employee Well-Being: Relationships between Work Engagement, Work Craving and Burnout Gutachter Prof. Dr. Myriam Bechtoldt Lehrstuhl für Organizational Behavior Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Michael Fürst Compensation Management DZ BANK AG Matrikelnummer: 4783488 Frieder Saalmann ABSTRACT I Different concepts of employee well-being (Work Engagement, Burnout, Work Craving and Work Satisfaction) were explored and hyptheses are aiming at (1) their relationships among themselves with focus on the new concept Work Craving as well as on (2) their relationships with motivational attributes of tasks. All concepts were measured with existing, validated multi-dimensional questionnaires. Data (N=190) for the cross-sectional study was collected online; 47% of all participants are willing to take part in a follow-up survey. To find answers correlations were calculated and four multiple regression analyses were assessed. Results revealed that the concept Work Craving seems to retain similar patterns of relationships with other concepts of well-being like prior workaholism research and that the concept of Work Engagement, Burnout, and Work Satisfaction are influenced by the work attributes of autonomy of decision making and feedback from the job. Keywords: Work Craving, Workaholism, Work Engagement, Burnout, Work Satisfaction...
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...Project International Marketing Final Export Plan Saxion University of Applied Sciences International Business and Management Studies Mr. Thierry Tartarin Mr. Roel Rietberg By: Group 10 – DIM1VC Garmy Busweiler (342693) Lennart de Jonge (351359) Jin Liu (326206) Hien Nguyen (350829) Yen Hai Pham (351894) Navar Rodriguez (328198) Table of Contents I. Executive Summary Page 5 II. Company description Page 6 1. History Page 6 2. Management Page 7 3.1. Ownership of the company Page 7 3.2. Mission and Vision structure Page 7 3.3. Organizational structure Page 7 3.4. Sustainability Policy Page 8 3.5. Qualifications and Key personnel Page 8 3. Export team Page 9 4.6. Member profile Page 9 4.7. Skills set and Knowledge Page 9 4. Financial Stability Page 10 5. Goals and Objectives Page 11 6.8. Corporate goals of Descol Page 11 6.9. Export goals and objectives Page 11 6.10. Constraints Page 11 6.11. SW analysis Page 12 III. Product/Service description Page 13 1. Domestic and International products/services Page 13 2.1. Typical profiles of end users Page 13 2.2. Product attributes Page 13 2.3. Life cycle of product Page 13 2. Growth potential Page 14 3.4. Domestic and Existing export markets Page 14 3.5. New product Research & Development Page 14 IV. New foreign market Analysis...
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...CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Table of Contents PROLOGUE I. The life of man - to know and love God nn. 1-3 II. Handing on the Faith: Catechesis nn. 4-10 III. The Aim and Intended Readership of the Catechism nn. 11-12 IV. Structure of this Catechism nn. 13-17 V. Practical Directions for Using this Catechism nn. 18-22 VI. Necessary Adaptations nn. 23-25 PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH SECTION ONE "I BELIEVE" - "WE BELIEVE" n. 26 CHAPTER ONE MAN'S CAPACITY FOR GOD nn. 27-49 I. The Desire for God nn. 27-30 II. Ways of Coming to Know God nn. 31-35 III. The Knowledge of God According to the Church nn. 36-38 IV. How Can We Speak about God? nn.39-43 IN BRIEF nn. 44-49 CHAPTER TWO GOD COMES TO MEET MAN n. 50 Article 1 THE REVELATION OF GOD I. God Reveals His "Plan of Loving Goodness" nn. 51-53 II. The Stages of Revelation nn. 54-64 III. Christ Jesus -- "Mediator and Fullness of All Revelation" nn. 6567 IN BRIEF nn. 68-73 Article 2 THE TRANSMISSION OF DIVINE REVELATION n. 74 I. The Apostolic Tradition nn.75-79 II. The Relationship Between Tradition and Sacred Scripture nn. 80-83 III. The Interpretation of the Heritage of Faith nn. 84-95 IN BRIEF nn. 96-100 Article 3 SACRED SCRIPTURE I. Christ - The Unique Word of Sacred Scripture nn. 101-104 II. Inspiration and Truth of Sacred Scripture nn. 105-108 III. The Holy Spirit, Interpreter of Scripture nn. 109-119 IV. The Canon of Scripture nn. 120-130 V. Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Church nn. 131-133 IN BRIEF nn...
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...Internship Report On A Comparative Financial Performance Analysis of Three Branches of National Bank Limited Tapash Chandra Paul BBA Program 2014 (17th Batch) Roll: 35 Internship Report On A Comparative Financial Performance Analysis of Three Branches of National Bank Limited Tapash Chandra Paul BBA Program 2014 (17th Batch) Roll: 35 Supervisor Dr. Syed Golam Maola Professor Department of Management Faculty of Business Studies University of Dhaka 28th February, 201 Executive Summary This study aims at measuring and comparing the financial performance of three branches of National Bank Limited in Bangladesh. In a competitive financial market bank performance is very important because it provides signal to depositors and investors whether to invest or withdraw funds from the bank. Similarly, it flashes direction to bank managers whether to improve its deposit service or loan service or both to improve its finance. Regulator is also interested to know for its regulation purposes. Specifically two objectives were pointed out in these study as to analyze comparative branch financial performance among three branches in the light of growth and profitability performance and evaluate comparative branch financial performance among three branches in the light of employee performance. For comparative branch performance analysis three branches are being selected. For the organization part, much information has been collected both from the...
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...Advanced Source/Drain Technologies for Nanoscale CMOS by Pankaj Kalra B. Tech. (Banaras Hindu University) 2003 A dissertation submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering – Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences in the GRADUATE DIVISION of the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Committee in charge: Professor Tsu-Jae King Liu, Chair Professor Chenming Hu Professor Eugene E. Haller Fall 2008 The dissertation of Pankaj Kalra is approved: Professor Tsu-Jae King Liu, Chair Date Professor Chenming Hu Date Professor Eugene E. Haller Date University of California, Berkeley Fall 2008 Advanced Source/Drain Technologies for Nanoscale CMOS Copyright © 2008 by Pankaj Kalra Abstract Advanced Source/Drain Technologies for Nanoscale CMOS by Pankaj Kalra Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering – Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences University of California, Berkeley Professor Tsu-Jae King Liu, Chair Transistor scaling has been the driving force for technology advancements in the semiconductor industry over the last few decades. In order to mitigate short channel effects, the gate-oxide thickness and source/drain junction depth have been scaled along with the gate length. Recently, however, gate-oxide thickness scaling has slowed, as evidenced by the fact that an equivalent oxide thickness (EOT) of ~1 nm has been used for the past 2-3 generations of CMOS technology. Although...
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