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Participant Counselor Interview
The process took 1 day – interviewed at Diversified Investment Advisors (San Jose, CA) in April 2011.
Applied online February 2 months for call back. Director called for phone interview to discuss position and set-up 1:1 interview in April. Basic STAR questions and do 10 minute presentation on investments such as mutual funds. Interview lasted approx. 45 minutes. I followed-up with 'thank you" letter and would like to work for this company. I never got any phone calls back, letter of rejection, nor an email to let me know they have moved on with a more qualified candidate. I was not impressed by the hiring process nor the people interviewing. Based on my own experience I felt I was more than qualified for position and responsibilities.
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Other Interview Reviews for Diversified Investment Advisors
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Diversified Investment Advisors in December 2009.
Was recommended by a friend to apply. That helped. Two interviews were needed. Easy process. HR is very helpful.
Ask for what you want/need. I was able to get my desired base rate, but we compromised on a 6-month waiting period for a subsequent raise.
Participant Counselor InterviewAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Diversified Investment Advisors in November 2010.
Overall a very positive and light interview process with the manager of my division. I met with him and then prepared a presentation for him. The presentation take about 45 minutes and you have to know it very well. Must have securities license and experience in retirement services.
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Caroline Franklin, Ed. the Longman Anthology of Gothic Verse
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Caroline Franklin, ed. The Longman Anthology of Gothic Verse. Harlow: Longman, 2011.
The Longman Anthology of Gothic Verse is a significant contribution to the field of Gothic literature. This volume is not merely an anthology, but an intervention in the studies of Gothic verse, an area that has occupied an inconspicuous place in the academy vis-a-vis the Romantic canon. Moreover, the anthology not only highlights the importance of poetry in Gothic literature, but also reinstates the formative role it has in Romantic poetry and English poetry in general. The anthology incorporates an array of verse forms from the mid-18th century until the end of the 19th century, including subvariants, such as "graveyard poetry" and "vampire poetry," verse dramas, fairytales, as well as a number of ballads among which translations of two influential German ballads. Historical and biographical details that situate verses within the context of English literature provide the thematic and formal insights needed to study them. A series of black and white engravings and colour paintings contained in the anthology underlines the Gothic's pervasive presence in cultural history, as well as the obvious ties between literature and visual culture.
As noted in the "Preface," the anthology challenges conventional categories of Romantic and Victorian verse and the distinctions between "high" and "low" by including popular verses from the period alongside poetry from canonical authors (xii). Given the recognition of popular culture as a serious object of study in recent scholarship, this inclusion is indeed overdue. In fact, the tension between "high" and "low" is a productive one in understanding Gothic poetry and its critical reception. After all, the common explorations of mental processes, the sublime and nature that high Romantic poetry shares with Gothic poetry forces poets to push their formal and stylistic experiments further in order to make their poetry distinctive. In this sense, Lyrical Ballads, the seminal poetry anthology of Wordsworth and Coleridge "was a Romantic response to popular Gothic. Rather than using the supernatural to merely thrill the reader, or recoiling from it into sterile rationalism, they attempted to explore those subjective states which created an alternative reality to that of the quotidian". (256) Moreover, the volume's editor, Caroline Franklin, attempts to contextualise the strategies of poets like Wordsworth, who explicitly denounces the popular Gothic, even though in his "Preface" to Lyrical Ballads he justifies the use of language of common man (146), thereby setting in place the "high" and "low." In the introduction to the volume, Franklin notes that by the end of the 18th century, the public was already infatuated with the Gothic and poets such as Coleridge and Wordsworth (whose works are also included in the volume) were cautious of the sensationalism of the supernatural (8). …


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First Year
Year Long
ACM101 ACM ICPC Training Module
This module is the official page for the Coders Guild. Sessions include training for the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, other related contests, as well as other fun programming related activities.
This module is a companion for the COS132 module. It is not for credits. It is an open online module which presents the material for the credited COS132 module presented at the Computer Science Department during the first semester every year It introduces imperative computer programming, which is a fundamental building block of computer science. The process of constructing a program for solving a given problem, of editing it, compiling, running and debugging it, is covered from the beginning. The aim is to master the elements of a programming language, and be able to put them together in order to construct programs using types, control structures, arrays, functions and libraries. After completing this module, the student should understand the fundamental elements of a program, the importance of good program design and user friendly interaction mechanisms. Students should be able to write complete elementary programs.
First Semester
COS131 Introduction to Programming
The aim of this module is to acquire a sound knowledge of basic computer programming concepts and an introductory knowledge of data structures. The theory of these concepts, as well as design methodologies, will be investigated. Understanding rather than memorising is emphasised in order to stimulate creative thinking and the development of innovative skills amongst students in the field of computer programming. The C programming language is used to implement these concepts. At the end of the module a short introduction to object-oriented programming using C++ will be given. After completing this module, a student should be able to design and write structured, efficient programs using the C programming language, be familiar with the basic data structures, pointers and file processing, and have an introductory knowledge of advanced data structures and object orientation.
COS132 Imperative Programming
This module introduces imperative computer programming, which is a fundamental building block of computer science. The process of constructing a program for solving a given problem, of editing it, compiling, running and debugging it, is covered from the beginning. The aim is to master the elements of a programming language, and be able to put them together in order to construct programs using types, control structures, arrays, functions and libraries. After completing this module, the student should understand the fundamental elements of a program, the importance of good program design and user friendly interaction mechanisms. Students should be able to write complete elementary programs.
COS133 Introduction to Programming 1
Introduction to Programming 1 This module introduces imperative computer programming, which is a fundamental building block of computer science. The process of constructing a program for solving a given problem, of editing it, compiling (both manually and automatically), running and debugging it, is covered from the beginning. The aim is to master the elements of a programming language, and be able to put them together in order to construct programs using types, control structures and arrays. COS133 is part of the four-year programme for Computer Science.
COS135 Introduction to programming 3
The module follows a practical programming approach. It will consolidate fundamental prior problem solving and programming knowledge.
COS151 Introduction to Computer Science
This module introduces concepts and terminology related to the computer science discipline. Topics covered include the history of computing, machine level representation of data, Boolean logic and gates, basic computer systems organisation, algorithms and complexity and automata theory. The module also introduces some of the subdisciplines of computer science, such as computer networks, database systems, compilers, information security and intelligent systems. The module is divided into two parts. Firstly, an introduction to program design will be presented by means of flowcharts. The focus of this first part will be on practical, pen-and-paper program design prior to program implementation, in addition to a software-based practical flowcharting component. Secondly, a broad overview of the fundamental concepts underlying computer science, as well as many of the sub-disciplines within the field will be given. The practical focus of the second part will be on short research assignments.
SIT110 Information Technology Orientation
This module provides academic support and development within the context of Information Technology. The course will help guide students with regard to communication skills, study methodologies and values. Students will specifically be exposed to different study methods in order for them to develop their own, critical thinking, time management and prioritisation, taking of notes, and the use of references and citation thereof. Additionally the module will expose students to Information Technology and its influences.
SIT133 Information Technology Orientation 1
Information Technology Orientation 1 This module provides academic support and development within the context of Information Technology. The module will help guide students with regards to communication skills, study methodologies and values. Students will specifically be exposed to different study methods in order for them to develop their own critical thinking, time management and prioritisation, taking of notes, and the use of references and the citation thereof. Additionally, the module will expose students to Information Technology and its influences.
Second Semester
COS110 Program Design: Introduction
The focus is on object-oriented (OO) programming. Concepts including inheritance and multiple inheritance, polymorphism, operator overloading, memory management (static and dynamic binding), interfaces, encapsulation, re-use, etc. will be covered in the module. The module teaches sound program design with the emphasis on modular code, leading to well structured, robust and documented programs. A modern OO programming language is used as the vehicle to develop these skills. The module will introduce the student to basic data structures, lists, stacks and queues.
COS121 Software Modelling (C++)
The module will introduce the concepts of model-driven analysis and design as a mechanism to develop and evaluate complex software systems. Systems will be decomposed into known entities, such as design patterns, classes, relationships, execution loops and process flow, in order to model the semantic aspects of the system in terms of structure and behaviour. An appropriate tool will be used to support the software modelling. The role of the software model in the enterprise will be highlighted. Students who successfully complete this module will be able to conceptualise and analyse problems and abstract a solution.
COS143 Introduction to Programming 2
This module follows on from the previous module and introduces the concepts of functions, memory management and libraries in the imperative programming paradigm. An introduction to object orientation will be given. After completing this module and the module prerequisite, the student should understand the fundamental elements of a program, the importance of good program design and user friendly interfaces. Students should be able to conduct basic program analysis and write complete elementary programs.
SIT120 Information Technology Orientation
This module SIT 120 is a continuation of the SIT 110 module. Hence, it provides academic support and development within the context of Information Technology. The module will help guide students with regard to communication skills, study methodologies and values. Students will specifically be exposed to different study methods in order for them to develop their own, critical thinking, time management and prioritisation, taking of notes, and the use of references and citation thereof. Additionally the module will expose students to Information Technology and its influences.
SIT143 Information Technology Orientation 2
Continuation of the SIT133 module.
Second Year
Year Long
First Semester
COS153 Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming 3 The module follows a practical programming approach. It will consolidate fundamental prior problem solving and programming knowledge.
COS212 Data Structures and Algorithms
Data abstraction is a fundamental concept in the design and implementation of correct and efficient software. In prior modules, students are introduced to the basic data structures of lists, stacks and queues. This module continues with advanced data structures such as trees, hash tables, heaps and graphs, and goes into depth with the algorithms needed to manipulate them efficiently. Classical algorithms for sorting, searching, traversing, packing and game playing are included, with an emphasis on comparative implementations and efficiency. At the end of this module, students will be able to identify and recognise all the classical data structures; implement them in different ways; know how to measure the efficiency of implementations and algorithms; and have further developed their programming skills, especially with recursion and polymorphism.
COS216 Netcentric Computer Systems
This module introduces the principles of netcentric computing that can be applied to the WWW and internet as well as to distributed applications. The main focus is on the concepts of client and server side programming, web-based applications, port and socket interaction, writing programs that require remote function calls, and achieving database connectivity using the appropriate technology. The supporting technologies of mark-up languages and scripting languages are also studied. It will also test the ability of a student to use, integrate and maintain the necessary software and hardware required to illustrate the concepts specified.
SIT153 Introduction to computing
Introduction to computing This module introduces essential concepts and terminology related to computing. Topics covered include machine level data representation, Boolean logic and gates, data structures and types, basic computer systems organisation and algorithms.
Second Semester
COS222 Operating Systems
Fundamental concepts of modern operating systems in terms of their structure and the mechanisms they use are studied in this module. Real Time, Multimedia and Multiple Processor Systems are defined and analysed. This module also deals with modern design issues of process management, deadlock, memory management, input/output management, file systems and security.
COS226 Concurrent Systems
Computer science courses mostly deal with sequential programs. This module looks at the fundamentals of concurrency; what it means, how it can be exploited, and what facilities are available to determine program correctness. Concurrent systems are designed, analysed and implemented.
COS284 Computer Organisation and Architecture
This module provides the foundations on which other modules build by enabling a deeper understanding of how software interacts with hardware. It will teach the design and operation of modern digital computers by studying each of the components that make up a digital computer and the interaction between these components. Specific areas of interest, but not limited to, are: representation of data on the machine-level; organisation of the machine on the assembly level; the architecture and organisation of memory; inter- and intra-component interfacing and communication; data paths and control; and parallelism. Topic-level detail and learning outcomes for each of these areas are given by the first 6 units of 'Architecture and Organisation' knowledge area as specified by the ACM/IEEE Computer Science Curriculum 2013. The concepts presented in the theory lectures will be reinforced during the practical sessions by requiring design and implementation of the concepts in simulators and assembly language using an open source operating system.
Third Year
Year Long
COS301 Software Engineering
The module exposes students to problems associated with software development on an industrial scale. Overall goals of the module are: to become familiar with the latest trends in software engineering; to understand the software engineering process and to appreciate its complexity; to be exposed to a variety of methodologies for tackling different stages of the software lifecycle; to understand and apply the concepts of systems administration and maintenance; to complete the development of a fairly large object orientation-based software product. The focus of the module is on a project that lasts the whole year. The project is completed in groups of approximately five (5) students and teaches students to take responsibility for a variety of roles within a group, and to understand the different requirements for these; to experience the advantages and problems of working in a group; professionalism with regards to particularly colleagues and clients. After the successful completion of this module, the student will be able too: understand the psychology of a client; work in groups; and have an appreciation for planning, designing, implementing and maintaining large projects. These qualities should place the students in a position in which they are able to handle software development in the corporate environment.
First Semester
COS314 Artificial Intelligence
The main objective of this module is to introduce a selection of topics from Artificial Intelligence (AI), and to provide students with the background to implement AI techniques for solving complex problems. This module will cover topics from classical AI, as well as more recent AI paradigms. These topics include: Search methods, game playing, knowledge representation and reasoning, machine learning, neural networks, intelligent agents and evolutionary computation. In the practical part of this module, students will get experience in implementing (1) game trees with suitable algorithms, (2) a genetic algorithm and applying it to solve a real-world problem, and (3) a neural network and applying it to solve a real-world problem.
COS332 Computer Networks
The objective of this module is to acquaint the student with the terminology of communication systems and to establish a thorough understanding of exactly how data is transferred in such communication networks, as well as applications that can be found in such environments. The study material includes: concepts and terminology, the hierarchy of protocols according to the OSI and TCP/IP models, protocols on the data level, physical level and network level as well as higher level protocols. The practical component of the module involves programming TCP/IP sockets using a high level language. The emphasis throughout is on the technical aspects underlying the operation of networks, rather than the application of networks.
COS341 Compiler Construction
This web page constitutes the ONLINE STUDY GUIDE for module COS341 in the 1st Semester of 2015. Please check frequently for new announcements!
COS344 Computer Graphics
The aim of this module is to acquire a sound knowledge of the basic theory of interactive computer graphics and basic computer graphics programming techniques. The theory will cover graphics systems and models, graphics programming, input and interaction, geometric objects and transformations, viewing in 3D, shading and rendering techniques. The module includes a practical component that enables students to apply and test their knowledge in computer graphics.
Second Semester
COS326 Database Systems
This module builds on a prior introductory module on database technology and provides more advanced theoretical and practical study material.
COS330 Computer Security and Ethics
This module develops an appreciation of the fundamentals and design principles for information assurance and security. Students will develop a clear understanding of the basic information security services and mechanisms, enabling them to design and evaluate the integration of solutions into the user application environment. Emphasis will be placed on services such as authorisation and confidentiality. Students will acquire knowledge and skills of Security Models such as the Bell-LaPadula, Harrison-Ruzzoconfidentiality service by focusing on cryptology and the practical implementation thereof. The student will be introduced to professional and philosophical ethics. At the end of the module students will be able to engage in a debate regarding the impact (local and global) of computers on individuals, organisations and society. The professionalism of IT staff will be discussed against national and international codes of practices such as those of the CSSA, ACM and IEEE.
COS333 Programming Concepts
In this course we study and compare 4 different "paradigms" of programming: Functional Programming (FP: Part A), Logic Programming (LP: Part B), Imperative Programming (IP: Part C) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP: Part D). In order to see what these paradigms have in common, and where they differ, we cannot look at the surface of the syntax, in which programming languages always differ. Instead, we must look at those 4 paradigms from one common perspective: this common perspective is the Formal Semantics of programming languages. Formal Semantics teaches us the "deeper Meaning" of Programming Concepts. Once we have understood these meanings, we will also see clearly the similarities as well as the differences between FP, LP, IP, and OOP.
Year Long
COS700 Research Methods and Project
COS700 is COMPULSORY. All students ---also part-time students--- MUST take it in their FIRST study-year at Honours Level.
HON015 Hons-Curriculum: General Announcements for 2015
This page will convey general information about BSc-Hons (CS) in the academic year 2015. Please re-visit this page frequently such that you will not miss any important announcements.
First Semester
COS710 Artificial Intelligence (I)
This module focuses on two Computational Intelligence paradigms, namely Evolutionary Computation and Swarm Intelligence. Within the Evolutionary Computation paradigm, algorithmic models of Darwinian evolution will be studied, including genetic algorithms, genetic programming, evolutionary strategies, evolutionary programming, differential evolution, cultural algorithms and co-evolution. Within the Swarm Intelligence paradigm algorithm models of social organisms found in nature will be studied, including ant algorithms and particle swarm optimisation. These algorithms will mostly be studied in the context of complex optimisation problems, including multi-objective optimisation, dynamic environments, constraints, and finding multiple solutions. Prior knowledge assumed include good programming skills and an undergraduate module in calculus.
COS720 Computer and information security (I)
This module focuses on state-of-the-art security topics that are current and relevant to industry. The curriculum for the module is determined annually to reflect the current research directions as pursued by the Information and Computer Security Architectures (ICSA) researh group. The main topics include, but are not limited to: Applied security, including operating system security, secure coding, and cryptography; Trust and trust management systems; Privacy and privacy-enhanced technologies; Social Engineering. Students will be challenged to contribute innovative research ideas in the field of Computer Security by completing a number of mini projects such as writing research papers and writing software programs.
COS730 Software Engineering, I
This web page constitutes the ONLINE STUDY GUIDE for module COS730 in the 1st Semester of 2015. Please check frequently for new announcements!
COS740 Formal aspects of computing (I)
The focus of this module is on a formal approach to deriving algorithms, known as "correctness by construction". It relies on Dijkstra's guarded command language (GCL) for specifying the derived algorithms. The requirements of an algorithm are initially stated in terms of a pre- and a post-condition, specified in first order predicate logic. Strategies are given for progressively refining these specifications to GCL notation which can, in turn, easily be translated into a conventional programming language. The surprising power of the method will be demonstrated. Not only are algorithms guaranteed to be correct (in the same sense that the proof of a mathematical theorem is guaranteed to be correct); they frequently turn out to be remarkably efficient. In the early part of the module, a number of well-known algorithms (such as linear and binary search, raising a number to an integer power, finding the approximate log of a number, etc) will be derived in order to become thoroughly familiar with the approach. Later various intermediate level algorithms will be derived (such as simple raster drawing algorithms, pattern matching algorithms, finding the longest string of a certain type, an algorithm to solve the majority voting problem, etc). Finally, the method will be used to derive state-of-the-art algorithms to minimize finite automata and to construct formal concept lattices. The theory necessary to understand these topics will be provided. The value-objectives of the module are: to develop an appreciation that theory can be effectively deployed to solve practical problems; to value the elegance of the algorithmic solutions; and to value a correctness-by-construction mindset over one that is content with debugging into correctness. A basic understanding is assumed of first order predicate logic, as well as competency in mathematical reasoning.
COS782 Generic programming
This module introduces the concepts of generic programming in order to generate code at compile-time. Of particular interest is the automatic generation of design pattern implementations at compile-time for use at run-time. To this end, design patterns and compile-time programming techniques such as: basic compile-time programming constructs, object allocation, generalised functors, smart pointer and multi-methods are discussed in detail and applied to design patterns.
COS785 Computer graphics
This module is intended as an advanced module in real-time computer graphics and shader programming. The module includes the following topics: Advanced texture mapping, curves and curved surfaces, shadow mapping, skeletal animation, ray tracing and collision detection. The module assumes prior knowledge of introductory graphics as presented in an undergraduate module and a working knowledge of linear algebra and calculus.
COS787 Spatial databases
This module covers the major themes of spatial databases with application to geographic information systems (GIS), i.e. systems concerning data with an implicit or explicit reference to a location relative to the earth. Topics covered include an introduction to spatial databases and spatial data management systems, representation of geographic data, spatial data modelling, computational geometry, spatial data indexing, query processing and spatial data standards. For Computer Science students the module is an introduction to the ever increasing application field of geographics information systems (GIS), and for Geoinformatics students the module provides insight into the Computer Science foundations of the field.
COS788 Information Hiding
Information hiding is a category of computer security that focuses on embedding information in digital objects. Information, such as digital signatures, is sometimes embedded in objects to indicate ownership or origin – a technology that is called watermarking. Alternatively information is sometimes hidden in digital objects to facilitate invisible or inaudible communication – called steganography. Steganography focuses on the confidentiality of information, while watermarking is used to protect intellectual property. This module covers the techniques and algorithms used in both technologies to embed information in objects with minimal perceptual and audible changes to the objects. The module also provides a brief overview of different multimedia formats, such as image, audio and video, in order to understand their potential and limitations in the field of information hiding. Potential attacks on information hiding systems are also investigated.
Second Semester
COS711 Artificial Intelligence (II)
This module focuses on three Computational Intelligence paradigms, namely Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Immune Systems, and Fuzzy Systems. Within the Artificial Neural Networks paradigm algorithmic models of neural learning will be studied, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. Aspects that influence the performance of artificial neural networks will be studied in depth. Within the Artificial Immune Systems paradigm algorithm models of different views of the human biological immune system will be studied, including negative selection, clonal selection, network theory and danger theory models. The Fuzzy Systems paradigm include models of reasoning with uncertainty, specifically fuzzy logic and rough sets. Prior knowledge assumed include good programming skills and an undergraduate module in calculus.
COS721 Computer and information security (II)
Disclaimer: The following description is currently somewhat outdated. This module focuses on state-of-the-art information security topics that are current and relevant to industry. The curriculum for this module is annually determined to reflect the current research directions as pursued by the Information and Computer Security Architectures (ICSA) research group. The main topics include, but are not limited to: Information security management, including policies, standards and procedures; Risk management; Privacy; Ethics; Legal issues in Information Security; Information security services and technologies. Students will be challenged to contribute innovative research ideas in the field of Information Security Management by completing a number of mini projects such as writing research papers and writing software programs.
COS731 Software engineering (II)
This module discusses software architecture, including the representation of designs, definitions, styles and patterns of architecture. Its themes include model-driven architecture, formal modelling and analysis, and architectural description languages. The module will show that the architecture of a software system is determined by the collection of significant design decisions made early on in the development of that system – decisions concerning the components comprising the system, repeating-patterns of system-wide aspects, and the platforms on which the system will be built. It will discuss how, once these decisions are made and subsequently followed, they end up profoundly affecting the development, deployment, use and ongoing enhancement of that system. The module assumes that the student is familiar with software development lifecycle concepts, and that she/he has been part of at least one significant software development effort. Those who have not completed COS730 will be provided additional background.
COS741 Formal Aspects of Computing II
[20-July-2014]: In any engineering discipline it would be unthinkable to construct a large system without having a precise notion of what is to be built and without verifying how the system is functioning. Software engineering, if it truly deserves the title "engineering", should be no different in this respect. In order to support these goals, FORMAL METHODS involve the use of mathematical notation and calculus in software development. In this course COS741 we study particularly the SOFL method which is also CASE-tool-supported.
COS750 Educational software development
This module provides the foundation to evaluate and develop educational software. It will introduce didactic principles applicable to the discipline of Computer Science. Using these principles, educational software, such as tools for teaching programming, on-line testing software, and adaptive software to name a few, can be evaluated and developed. Computer Science topics of interest are: programming environments, persistence of information and knowledge, knowledge representation etc.
COS781 Data mining
Data mining is the extraction of novel knowledge, or hidden patterns, from large data bases. The focus of this course is on how the computational intelligence techniques (such as evolutionary algorithms, swarm algorithms and neural networks) can be used for knowledge extraction. In addition, traditional machine learning techniques (such as decision trees and rule induction) will be covered. The pre-processing of data in preparation for data mining algorithms, as well as the post-processing of results after data mining, will be discussed. Exploratory data analysis and statistical data mining methods are also investigated. Finally, some attention will be given to more modern problems, such as the extraction of hidden knowledge from unstructured data, such as text and images. It is highly recommended that students do COS710 and COS711, as knowledge of these modules are assumed.
COS783 Digital forensics and investigations
This module will teach the basic theoretical concepts of digital forensic investigations. This module is designed to prepare a student for a wide range of people including, but not limited to, law enforcers, crime investigators and people responsible for internal incident investigations in larger organisations. Digital forensics is a relatively new and upcoming field. It is a field that is not well known by most organisations and therefore, such organisations are ill informed about the digital forensic processes required to conduct a successful digital forensic investigation. The large number of digital devices used to commit crimes or other related incidents, such as fraud and corruption, proved motivation for this module in order to investigate and combat these incidents successfully. The main topics covered, but not limited to, include: An introduction to Digital Forensics; Digital forensic processes; Hardware forensics; Digital forensics tools (software forensics); Forensic readiness; A digital forensics laboratory/facility; Network forensics; Live forensics; Professionalism and ethics in digital forensics; Cyber forensics; Cyber law. Students will be challenged to contribute innovative research ideas in the field of Digital Forensics by completing a number of mini projects such as writing research papers and writing software programs.
COS786 Parallel and Distributed Computing
Computational science relies on the analysis of often complex models, as its empirical data and analyses typically involve an enormous amount of calculations. Parallel computing is one means of reducing the time needed to complete such calculations. This module will examine the kinds of problems that lend themselves to parallel computation and the methods for implementing programs to solve such problems. The aim of the module is to provide a background for parallel and distributed computing as well as practical knowledge of the implementation of computational experiments.
Year Long
MIT840 Mini-dissertation (Class-based portion)
This part of MIT840 is the final preparation phase for the research component of the MIT degree.
First Semester
MIT842 Computer Science in Perspective
Computer Science in Perspective: The aim of this module is to serve as an introduction to the discipline of Computer Science. We will be exploring algorithms on different levels of abstraction; some basic modelling of algorithms and code using UML; understanding the nature of programming and how to manage programmers. We will also be exploring some selected topics in Computer Science such as Formal Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Security.
MIT860 ICT Infrastructure Management
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Creating virtual clusters with Rocks
Administering Virtual Compute Nodes
After a virtual compute node is created, you can query the VM state from the front-end node to make sure the virtual machine boots successfully. To query the state of the compute nodes, execute the command rocks list host compute-0-0-1; output similar to Listing 1 will provide information about the currently installed virtual machines and their states on all VM containers. (The status output is blank because processes have not been scheduled to run on the newly created VM.) Also, you can check the state of the VMs on the VM container itself with Xen xm commands (Listing 2).
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Checking Vitual Machine Status
01 [root@cluster ~]# rocks list host vm 02 03 VM-HOST SLICE MEM CPUS MAC HOST STATUS 04 compute-0-0-1: 1 512 1 00:16:3e:00:00:02 vm-container-0-0 active 05 compute-0-0-2: 2 512 1 00:16:3e:00:00:03 vm-container-0-0 active 06 compute-0-0-3: 3 512 1 00:16:3e:00:00:04 vm-container-0-0 active
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01 [root@vm-container-0-0 ~] xm list 02 Name ID Mem(MiB) VCPUs State Time(s) 03 Domain-0 0 1024 1 r------ 4035.5 04 Compute-0-0-1 2 512 1 -b----- 23174.3 05 Compute-0-0-2 3 512 1 r------ 3228.3 06 Compute-0-0-3 4 512 1 -b----- 2114.3
The rocks command is the primary administration command for the entire Rocks management system. The basic command-line structure is rocks <command> <arguments>. A full list of Rocks commands is available at the rocksclusters.org website or by typing rocks list help at the command line. The rocks command allows you to start and stop compute nodes, change configurations, and query configuration entries.
Rocks includes distributed administration utilities for executing commands against an entire cluster or group of cluster nodes. The default command for distributed command execution is tentakel, which is described as a program for executing the same command on many hosts in parallel. Tentakel is simple to use, and Rocks automatically adds all cluster nodes to /etc/tentakel.conf in various groupings. To execute a command against all nodes in /etc/tentakel.conf, type tentakel <command>. To execute a command against a group of nodes, execute tentakel -g <group_name> <command>.
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To utilize all of the cluster nodes in a single application, it must be designed for the cluster. OpenMPI is a software library that is commonly used to design distributed applications for running on clusters. Sun Grid Engine and Torque are queuing systems for distributing jobs among the elements of the cluster. Although the problem of designing and implementing applications to use all cluster resources is an extensive topic, you will find resources online about the use of Sun Grid Engine, Torque, and Condor for these purposes.
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 Excerpt: ... end; and then, all at once, there were several feminine voices, talking airily and cheerfully, with now and then a merry burst of laughter, such as you may always hear when three or four young women sit at work together. "What a sweet song that was!" exclaimed one of the voyagers. "Too sweet, indeed," answered Eurylochus, shaking his head. "Yet it was not so sweet as the song of the Sirens, those birdlike damsels who wanted to tempt us on the rocks, so that our vessel might be wrecked, and our bones left whitening along the shore." "But just listen to the pleasant voices of those maidens, and that buzz of the loom, as the shuttle passes to and fro," said another comrade. "What a domestic, household, homelike sound it is! Ah, before that weary siege of Troy, I used to hear the buzzing loom and the women's voices under my own roof. Shall I never hear them again? nor taste those nice little savory dishes which my dearest wife knew how to serve up?" "Tush! we shall fare better here," said another. "But how innocently those women are babbling together, without guessing that we overhear them! And mark that richest voice of all, so pleasant and familiar, but which yet seems to have the authority of a mistress among them. Let us show ourselves at once. What harm can the lady of the palace and her maidens do to mariners and warriors like us?" "Remember," said Eurylochus, "that it was a young maiden who beguiled three of our friends into the palace of the king of the Laestrygons, who ate up one of them in the twinkling of an eye." No warning or persuasion, however, had any effect on his companions. They went up to a pair of foldingdoors at the farther end of the hall, and, thro...
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MILLERS FALLS — The Montague Board of Health is advising residents of the village and surrounding area that there has been a confirmed case of rabies in a fox in that part of town.
Animals travel widely and the message is a reminder to everyone that rabies is in Franklin County, wrote Montague Director of Public Health Gina McNeely.
The circumstances of how the fox's rabid state came to the attention of authorities were not elaborated upon.
The health department advises people to avoid contact with wild animals, whether alive or dead, and call the police department to dispatch animal control if they see an animal behaving strangely. The Montague Police Department's non-emergency line is 413-863-8911.
Rabid animals may be unusually brazen and aggressive, or listless and unresponsive. The behavior of rabid animals is unpredictable and it is not uncommon for affected animals to attack people, other animals or even inanimate objects.
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People who believe they have been exposed should seek immediate medical attention, and if they cannot get to the hospital immediately scrubbing out a bite or scratch wound with soap and water is a useful first step, according to McNeely.
Precautions to avoid any possible exposure to rabies include vaccinating your pets and not allowing them to roam free.
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Slow Drag
Editorial Staff • West End • 22 Jan 1998
As any marketing exec or child psychologist will tell you, a mis-chosen name can come back to haunt you. So when a play has a title like , there s an understandable pang of concern. Are you letting yourself in for a tortorous evening? In this case, the answer is no. Under Lisa Forrell s adept direction and aided by a trio of talented performers and a medley of bittersweet ballads, disaster is averted for this 'jazz musical just transferred to the West End after a fringe stint at the Freedom Theatre in Soho.
Through the single, smoke-filled act, we learn the truth about the "slow drag". Neither an allusion to a boring ordeal or the cigarette fixes the characters are in constant need of, it refers instead to the original name for the blues on the backstreets of New Orleans. The reference is an important one as the music is as central a character to this story as the lead players.
The script is based on the true story of jazz musician Billy Tipton who lived life as a man - as well as bandleader, husband and father - but was discovered in death to be a woman. A great shock to the rest of the world, with the exception of his wife of course. Despite the nature of the material, there are no titillating revelations in the play. From the beginning, we know the score. It s only a matter of analysis - picking at the scabs of regret and self-hatred which cloud the relationships of the central characters.
Johnny Christmas (alias Tipton) and his friend Chester compromise their identities for the sake of music. Female bandleaders and mulatto crooners are not allowed in the swing clubs of the 40s so Johnny dons a suit and Chester smears on body make-up. Though Liza Sadovy captures male mannerisms with incredible accuracy, Carson Kreitzer s script tips in Chester s favour. Not only does he get to philosophise on jazz and make love to the microphone (which Christopher Colquhoun does with smouldering ease), Chester is consumed with a guilt for betraying his race that Johnny shows no sign of for betraying her/his sex.
Johnny is consumed with much more toxic emotions - love and jealousy - for his wife June. Kim Criswell is remarkably full-bodied as June, and so is her voice. When she first hobbles onto the stage in three-inch stilettos, it s hard to believe she s the type every man - or woman - falls for. But then she starts to sing. At the end of Criswell s first solo, two men behind me gasped with delight. And so did I. Anyone could lose their heart to that voice and that music.
For more information on the show, visit Slow Drag web site.
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The Celtics franchise is one with winning traditions, and when you put on the uniform, there is always pressure to win. I got to Boston early in my career; our team was very young and I think we were mostly expected to be competitive in the league. The crowd was always quick to know, if we didn't bring it you heard boos at home. For the most part, we had a lot of fun. As we matured and gained experience we positioned ourselves to be contenders in the East. When you play college ball at a powerhouse school, you are prepared to deal with that pressure. I believe spending my college years at Kentucky prepared me for the NBA experience and the expectations that came with it. I loved being a Celtic. Boston has the best sport fans of any city — they are passionate and knowledgable. I enjoyed my time playing here and especially giving back to the community. Coming into a historic organization at an early point in my career was more than I could have hoped for. I recently moved back to Bost...
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Character Design Color Opinion
Ok...thanks for taking a look first of all : P...
I was wondering what color choices I should use or add by your opinion...I want to get use to these C&C for my work to better myself.
For the White/Green version I like the nice look of it, clean color that I don't usually do, so thats I decided to use those colors, but if I use those color the melting away bird won't look right because of the red it will add and will be erased...
For the Black/Red version it looks a lot better and mean, but I usually would use these colors a lot already and am not sure to keep on using it >< the black will be good practance for shading, the bird will look better in this one then the White/Green
Either way, what you think? Any color I should add or toss?
For Lighting I planned to just keep it simple, one point lighting and some bright spots...
The original is there to get your opinion on it, I wont go fix the sketch, but I want to know what you think about the pose and all...I have a rule never to go back to drawings when there done, so when I look back at it, I know what I did wrong and will never do it again : P
Hide this ad by registering as a memberDecember 11th, 2006 #2
Since green is the complementary of red...I would suggest using it in the red/black picture.
There are a couple ways that you can use...use a bright green against a bright red to really make that area pop. Or use a bright green/red against a grey area to suggest the colour complement, use mixes of the two colours(red and green mix to grey) to come up with some subtle tones on your figure.
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December 17th, 2006 #3
This is how it looks like now...
I might crop the picture like in the second picture...it seems to look nicer...
one of her eyes aren't done and I still need more heavier lighting...
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Ikea's latex mattresses are among the few latex models to garner a significant number of positive reviews, which makes them an appealing option for those who like the feel or environmentally friendly nature of latex. Users find them comfortable, and many say prices are good, compared with those from competing brands. The line carries a generous 25-year warranty against manufacturer defects, although the mattresses tend not to last this long, due to normal wear and tear.
A comfortable choice. Ikea's latex mattress line earns an overall satisfaction rating of 80 percent on SleepLikeTheDead.com, based on its analysis of user feedback. According to this website, owners find them comfortable, virtually silent and reasonably easy to move on, which can make them good choices for lovemaking. In addition, 77 percent of owners responding to a survey by Choice magazine say their Ikea purchase (of a model called Sultan) has improved their sleep. Nevertheless, some owners find that latex models trap body heat, which can make the mattress uncomfortably warm; and some -- particularly those who sleep on their side -- find latex too firm.
Very reasonably priced. Ikea's latex mattresses are, simply put, a great bargain, according to reviews. Queen-size latex models cost an estimated $1,000 or less -- while competing products can run several thousand dollars. According to SleepLikeTheDead.com, the main reason for this difference is that "less expensive dunlop-processed latex and synthetic latex are often used as opposed to more expensive talalay-processed and natural latex." Site editors say the cheaper latex tends to be firmer and doesn't conform to the body as much. Ikea backs its latex mattresses with a generous 25-year warranty, although it covers defects in the latex core, and doesn't provide specific coverage for sagging.
Regular flipping can lengthen life span. SleepLikeTheDead.com doesn't estimate the average lifetime of an Ikea latex mattress, presumably because there aren't enough reviews to calculate it. However, editors note that over time, these mattresses may compress or form body impressions, reducing support and comfort. About 15 percent of Ikea latex owners report this problem, according to this website. On the plus side, Ikea's latex mattresses are reversible, so rotating and flipping them regularly may prolong their life. Ikea recommends turning the mattress every three months, and notes that "even the best mattresses become less comfortable with age." The company recommends replacing mattresses every eight to 10 years.
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1. SleepLikeTheDead.com
Nearly 190 user comments are factored into the review of Ikea mattresses on SleepLikeTheDead.com, although it's unclear how many of these users own latex styles. Nevertheless, the site reports that 80 percent of Ikea latex mattress owners are satisfied with their purchase -- with about 15 percent reporting body impressions.
Review: Ikea Mattress Reviews, Ratings and Comparisons, Editors of SleepLikeTheDead.com, May 4, 2014
2. Choice.com.au
Australia's Choice magazine polls 3,500 readers regarding mattress satisfaction, and finds that 80 percent of Ikea Sultan owners are satisfied with their purchase. It's unclear, however, whether they own a natural latex, synthetic latex or latex-plus-innerspring style. Price is the most commonly cited reason for choosing an Ikea model.
Review: Mattress Survey, Tanya Fong, June 6, 2010
3. Which.co.uk
Editors survey almost 6,500 U.K. mattress owners, asking them to rate their mattresses on comfort, value and durability. Of the 19 brands included, Ikea is one of only three that are available in the U.S. The brand gets an average satisfaction rating of 73 percent.
Review: Best Mattress Brands Revealed by Which?, Editors of Which?, March 15, 2014
4. New York Magazine
Bernard tests an Ikea Sultan latex mattress, calling it "quite satisfactory and -- in this time of gargantuan, 21-inch-deep pillow-top giants -- appealingly slim." She doesn't name the specific model she tests and because this article is fairly old, it may be discontinued. She quotes the price as $899.
Review: I Slept on 100 Mattresses, Sarah Bernard, Feb. 8, 2009
5. Viewpoints.com
Four Ikea latex models earn reviews on this website, although all are discontinued (the current Ikea offerings are similar enough, with different names, to make them comparable). The mattresses get very few user comments, although those that appear are highly favorable regarding the model's comfort and price.
Review: Ikea Latex Reviews, Contributors to Viewpoints.com, As of May 2014
6. CasaSugar.com
This older article lists a discontinued Ikea Sultan mattress, which contains natural and synthetic latex along with other natural materials, as a top-three pick among eco-mattresses. The writer bases her recommendation on a review from her sister, who says it's resilient and doesn't have a "new mattress" smell.
Review: Good, Better, Best: Green Mattresses, Editors of CasaSugar.com, Sept. 24, 2007
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H.R. 4432 (Pompeo), dubbed by critics as the Deny Americans the Right to Know (or DARK) Act, will likely be reintroduced early next year. And if passed, it would undermine any state or local mandates for labeling GE food — keeping U.S. consumers in the dark about the foods we eat and the way they're grown.
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#206 - paraplegichedgehog (03/14/2013) [-]
very very true, i mean i could see the chick dressed as cyclops from x-men (oh god please let that be true or else i've failed) you could tell her clothes were well made but that was just about the only decent thing about it, also alittle of topic because i know they aren't ironman but i hate how there's suddenly all these cheerleader ironman girls (idk what they are exactly i've never watched the movie) like for me it's "congratulations you sprayed your bikini top and stuck a little elbem there good job covering your ass with that shiny tinsel"
#208 - daimondemon (03/14/2013) [-]
That's exactly how I feel, if you're going to have to be a female version, actually be the female version. A female Ironman, or actually the female ironman, looks the same except there's a space for boobs, there's no open skin, it's a full suit because otherwise, she'd die from one hit.
As for the cyclops, it's kinda the same, most of the women from X-men actually cover themselves up, so why not look that that, a female cyclops would also act the same as cyclops, meaning, he'd/she'd be fully clothed. Why not dress as one of the female characters then if you aren't going to bother understanding the male character.
I mean, I have a friend who cosplays as males all the time and guess what, she doesn't make them female (though she did make a Ceil in a dress outfit but that's canon) because that's what it should be, if you're going to be the male character, BE that male character not some tweeny bopper, half dressed dancer that "looks like" the character. That's what cosplay is, costumes and roleplaying.
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Perhaps, but I'm still going to my guns of neutrality on this one. Pun intended.
Maybe it's because I'm lazy, maybe it's because I want to sound smug. You'll never know. I might not even ever know.
That said, I really liked the idea of what you were saying, of basically: "What if they only said the positive things, and only encouraged the positive aspects of those things?"
Which waaaayyyy trumps my "They should say only neutral, detached, largely irrelevant things which make for horrible conversation."
At least that's how I sound to myself after having read yours.
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Thank you, but like, when I played around with my brother, there was never anyone saying it was bad or saying we're really patriotic and should go to war because it's a good thing. It was always, just have fun and don't get hurt. If you got hurt, you learned your lesson to, not do that dumb thing again, and guess what it worked. I learned that when being chased by happy dogs, look forward or else you will find a wire that meet perfectly with your face. I learn that when on top of a bunk bed, do not stick your head out near the ceiling fan. If you don't let them have fun and get hurt, they're never learn, and kids already know guns are bad and hurt people, they don't need to be placed in a box.
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He doesn't need to do anything really, but that doesn't mean he aught not to.
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