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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0442244967, Hardcover)The Encyclopedia of Computer Science is the definitive reference in computer science and technology. First published in 1976, it is still the only single volume to cover every major aspect of the field. Now in its Fourth Edition, this influential work provides an historical timeline highlighting the key breakthroughs in computer science and technology, as well as clear and concise explanations of the latest technology and its practical applications. Its unique blend of historical perspective, current knowledge and predicted future trends has earned it its richly deserved reputation as an unrivalled reference classic.
What sets the Encyclopedia apart from other reference sources is the comprehensiveness of each of its entries. Encompassing far more than mere definitions, each article elaborates on a topic giving a remarkable breadth and depth of coverage. The visual impact of the volume is enhanced with a 16 page colour insert spotlighting advanced computer applications and computer-generated graphics technology. In addition, the text is enlivened with figures, tables, diagrams, illustrations and photographs.
Intelligently and thoughtfully organised, all the articles are classified around 9 main themesHardwareSoftwareComputer SystemsInformation and DataMathematics of ComputingTheory of ComputationMethodologiesApplicationsComputing Milieux
Within each of these major headings are a wealth of articles that provide the reader with concise yet thorough coverage of the topic. In addition, cross-references are included at the beginning of each article, directing the reader immediately to related material.
In addition the Encyclopedia contains useful appendices including:An expanded glossary of major terms in English, German, Spanish and RussianA revised list of abbreviations and acronymsAn updated list of computer science and engineering research journalsA list of articles from previous editions not included in the 4th editionA Name Index listing almost 3500 individuals cited in the textA comprehensive General Index with 7000 entriesA chronology of significant milestonesComputer Society & Academic Computer Science Department ListingsNumerical Tables, Mathematical Notation and Units of Measure
Highly-regarded as an essential resource for computer professionals, engineers, mathematicians, students and scientists, the Encyclopedia of Computer Science is a must-have reference for every college, university, business and high-school library.
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Due to popular demand, the Allman Brothers Band will add an 11th show to their "March Madness" run at New York City's Beacon Theatre. The newly added date is Sunday, March 17th — St, Patrick's Day, and will have an early 7:00 p.m. start time. Tickets for the St. Patty's Day concert will go on sale on Friday, February 1st at 9:00 am ET. As a special treat for concertgoers, the first 2,200 fans who have not already read Gregg Allman's recent autobiography, My Cross To Bear, will receive a free copy, courtesy of MSG and LiveNation.
The Allman Brothers Band's latest "March Madness" run at New York City's Beacon Theater will run on March 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, and 17th.
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When Microsoft announced Monday that it would be launching a patent infringement suit against Nook-makers Barnes & Noble, Foxconn, and Inventec, there was the usual press release and a companion blog entry on TechNet from Horacio Gutierrez, Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
In his article, Gutierrez argued the reasoning behind Microsoft's decision to sue these three companies over alleged infringement in Android, the operating system used by the Nook eReader. It was the usual "we must protect our IP from companies that refuse to license with us" line of reasoning, which you would expect.
But Gutierrez made an interesting statement in the course of his blog entry.
"Microsoft is not a company that pursues litigation lightly. In fact, this is only our seventh proactive patent infringement suit in our 36-year history. But we simply cannot ignore infringement of this scope and scale," he wrote.
Seventh? Really?
At first blush, that seems rather small, and certainly runs counter to the notion in the open source community that Microsoft will sue you at the drop of a hat. Gutierrez is clearly using this fact to counter any statements to that effect, and paint Microsoft as the reluctant victim.
Gee, one is supposed to think, if they've only started seven IP lawsuits, maybe they're not so trigger happy after all. Maybe there's something to this lawsuit.
Actually, that low number is more telling than anything else in Gutierrez's blog. It doesn't tell me that Microsoft is a company that litigates hesitantly. It tells me Microsoft is very smart about when and who it litigates.
Very, very smart.
I pinged Groklaw editor Pamela Jones yesterday, ostensibly to confirm that low seven-lawsuit number. She agreed with Gutierrez's assessment: technically, Microsoft has indeed only brought seven IP cases like this to court. But she continued with her explanation, essentially confirming what I and a lot of other people already know about Microsoft: litigation is not the first resort in Microsoft's plan, but the last.
"However, [the seven lawsuits] leaves out of the equation that what they do is bully people into signing up so as to avoid litigation," Jones replied to me. "As in HTC last year. Novell in the infamous patent peace. Amazon. Whoever they can muscle. That is the business plan. Microsoft tries to avoid suing, because it's costly and there's the real risk that your stupid patent will be shown up as invalid."
Jones reminded me that this is exactly the sort of model The SCO Group tried with its licensing division SCOsource: provide people a license opportunity to use Linux, and if they ignored it, sue a few customers to make an example out of them.
Microsoft is simply trying to use this same method with Android, Jones argued.
"Microsoft sues Barnes & Noble, who have less money than Microsoft, and if Microsoft outlasts them or they cave in, Microsoft doesn't have to sue anyone else. If you recall, [Microsoft] hired the guy who came up with IBM's patent portfolio. How often do you see IBM sue anyone? They don't have to. They show their patents and people pay to avoid litigation they figure they'll lose," she wrote.
Sadly, this is pretty much what industry observers have figured out, so Gutierrez's blog entry is just playing to the potential Android users, reminding them that licenses are available for anyone who wants to avoid the pain of litigation.
In my blog Monday, I speculated that one reason Microsoft doesn't just go directly after Google is because Google has too many patents of its own and too much of a legal warchest for Microsoft to go head to head. (Florian Mueller, who's apparent mission is to make Android look as unappealing as possible of late, sent me a note arguing that since Google has only around 500 patents in their possession, that's hardly enough to use for defense.)
Mueller seems to be right in correcting my perception that Google has a big patent portfolio, but my original argument still stands: Google has lots of money and frankly, it only takes one patent to bring any competing product to a screeching halt. Heck, with its ginormous patent portfolio, Microsoft just chose to use five patents. And, let's not forget, Google seems to have pretty smart lawyers, too.
But the point I was trying to make Monday on why Google is not a target may be wrong, given this broader context. With the probable licensing/litigation model Microsoft could be pursuing here, it may not be any fear of Google that's keeping Microsoft from launching a head-on legal attack.
If enough potential large-scale Android users cave in to Microsoft licensing demands, the rest will follow, giving Microsoft a tap into revenue from the mobile market it can't seem to successfully break into on its own.


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School of Business - Frequently Asked Questions
What programs do you offer?
We offer programs in Accounting, Information Technology, Legal, Medical, Business, and Tourism & Hospitality. We offer a total of 25 career training programs, including seven Specialized Associate degree programs in Accounting, Business, Guest Services, Information Technology, Medical Assistant and Paralegal. In addition, Empire College works with rehabilitation specialists and injured workers to customize programs under California's Workers Compensation training voucher system, as well as laid-off workers entitled to benefits under the Trade Adjustment Act.
How long are the programs, and when can I start school?
Program lengths are from 8 to 21 months, with new classes beginning every 6 weeks.
Are there classes in the summer?
Yes. Classes are year-round with occasional days off for spring, summer, and winter vacation. Student holidays are consistent with public school holidays whenever possible – a factor those with school-age children appreciate.
Are there evening classes?
Yes. Most programs are offered in the evening. In addition, for those wanting a class on a particular software package, individual computer classes in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and more are offered at night.
What days/hours do students attend school?
Monday through Thursday, generally from 8 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Evening classes are held Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. Some classes are also held on Saturdays.
What do students receive when they graduate or complete their program?
A degree, diploma or certificate of completion, depending on their program.
Do I need a laptop/can I bring a laptop to class?
You can, and it is required in some of the School of Business programs' courses. You can visit our bookstore to purchase a laptop.
What is a typical course load?
Full-time students attend the School of Business five or six hours per day, four days per week. Day classes may start as early as 8 a.m. and may end as late as 3 p.m. Evening classes are scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
What happens if I miss a class?
Since students at Empire are training for their employment future, it is expected that you be in regular attendance. If absent, you are encouraged to call one of the Student Success Advisors who will assist you in communicating with instructors to determine coursework missed.
Do other colleges accept Empire College coursework?
Empire College recognizes the importance of continuing education and has established articulation agreements with the University of Phoenix and Kaplan University. These alliances provide Empire graduates an opportunity to petition for credit that will apply toward elective and general education areas within these institutions' undergraduate degree programs.
I am interested in seeing the campus, can I schedule a tour?
Yes, please contact us today to set up a time that works best for you.
Why is visiting the campus better than just requesting a brochure in the mail?
By visiting the campus, you will get a chance to see and feel what an education at Empire College is all about. You will have the opportunity to meet students, instructors and staff, as well as to sit in on classes to determine that this is the best educational environment for you. Choosing a college is a long-term commitment, and you will want to base your decision on complete, first-hand information.
Does the campus have wireless Internet access?
Yes, Empire College is wireless.
Where can I buy my textbooks and other supplies?
For the convenience of students and faculty, the College operates a bookstore that stocks texts and supplies needed for study at the College.
Does the Empire College bookstore carry everything I need for my courses?
The bookstore stocks required texts and supplies, as well as supplemental instructional aides and collegiate apparel.
What are the parking rules and regulations?
Parking space at the College is ample. While a small portion of parking spaces are reserved for visitors, disabled individuals and employees, the remainder are available to students on an unassigned basis. There are no additional fees for parking.
Student and Career Services
What services are available to students?
Empire College offers a number of advising and guidance services to help our students succeed. Please visit our student services page to learn more.
Do you offer services that can help me find the right program for me?
Our Admissions Office offers vocational guidance to help you set career goals and to select the most suitable educational programs.
Does Empire College help you with job placement?
Our Career Services department works with all graduates to prepare them for the competitive workplace. Our placement services are based on employer relationships built over 50 years, and graduates may use this placement assistance as often as needed!
How does Empire College help me find a job after graduation?
Empire College maintains a vital interest in the job placement of graduates – it is how we measure our success! Resume and portfolio preparation and interview techniques are directly addressed in all basic class work, as well as by the Career Services Department after graduation. Job notices are posted and resumes of qualified graduates are forwarded to employers.
Financial Aid
I'm interested in getting financial aid, but I'm not sure if I qualify?
To determine the type of aid you may qualify for, you will be asked to provide income/household size and asset information. Within about 15 minutes, we can determine your financial aid eligibility. You can find out more about our financial aid options here.
What expenses does financial aid cover?
Depending on the type of aid you qualify for, financial aid may cover tuition, books and supplies, and in some cases living expenses.
How should I apply to Empire College, and what are the admission requirments?
To apply for admission, you must submit the following:
- A completed application for enrollment
- An official copy of the high school transcript verifying high school graduation, OR an official report of the General Education Development (GED) Exam scores verifying successful completion of the GED, OR a high School Proficiency Certificate.
- College transcripts of all work completed if the student wishes to apply for transfer credit.
What happens after I send my application to Empire College?
Several factors are considered in determining a student's acceptability for enrollment in the Business School at Empire College, such as prior education, personal motivation, goals and attitude toward education, and the student's ability to benefit from the field of training undertaken. All applicants, except two-year and four-year college graduates, are required to take the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). Results of this examination will be used to evaluate the applicant's ability to successfully complete Empire's instructional programs.
Does Empire College accept transfer students?
Yes. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Is Empire College accredited?
Yes. The School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). In addition, the college is a member of the Microsoft Developers Network Academic Alliance.
What is the history of Empire College?
You can visit our history and mission pages to learn more.
Will I be assigned an Empire College email address?
A student email account will be created for you during your first week of school and will stay active while you are in job search after you graduate.


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Ford (NYSE:F), an automotive and financial conglomerate, extends a diversified service package and has managed to gain an estimable name in the competition plagued automotive industry. Nested on a market cap of $46 billion, only belligerent competitors like Honda (NYSE:HMC), Tata Motors (NYSE:TTM) and Toyota (NYSE:TM) overshadow Ford's market cap figures - you cannot compare Ford's $46 billion to a triple digit figure like Toyota's $255 billion.
All the same, I would still opt for an investment in Ford. This is primarily because Ford shares will bring me higher earnings compared to Toyota's. The latter extends $0.7 earnings per share, which is a mere divide of Ford's $4.9. General Motors (NYSE:GM) is also another predominating competitor. Its earnings per share figures closely trail behind Ford, a disparity of $0.4. Ultimately, Ford still comes out as my winning horse. Its net income of $20 billion speaks tomes about its long term market dominance and success. General Motors and Toyota only extend $7.5 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively. In my own opinion, I have an unwavering conviction that Ford has a lustrous future ahead.
Ford reaches 13 year peak
Recent news reveals that the behemoth reached its peak, a high that has not been recorded over the last 13 years. Apart from gaining the $30 billion it lost in 2006, 2007 and 2008, it has recorded handsome profits for 3 years in a row. This in itself speaks volumes about the unmatched prowess and determination at Ford.
It is an undeniably uphill task to plough through the losses and breakeven in the current economic environment; a feat that Ford has achieved in a staggering 3 years. As a prospective investor, I find myself inherently attracted to Ford. Any canny investor can attest to the fact that the lineaments exhibited by Ford are key indications of a bright a future. I foresee an increased demand for Ford stocks at this precise moment. This unprecedented demand will stir a lot of shifts in share value which will ultimately lead to increased share price. The fact that everyone wants to buy and no one wants to sell will also suffocate the supply. This will equally magnify the demand which will inevitably lead to an increase in price.
Another factor that will greatly act in the benefit of Ford is the growing skeptical approach towards competitors like General Motors. A section of investors have crossed borders to the critic disposition. They argue that General Motors is an outright bad choice at the moment. Interestingly, I happen to agree with them. There is a predominating argument that its exposure to the European market will continue pulling down the sleeping giant.
In the previous fiscal year 2011, it is estimated that General Motors made losses of about $ 747 million; figures that are expected to rise this year. This is a boon for Ford. Assuming I had a crystal ball, I would say that most if not all of the investors in General Motors will flee. This situation will greatly benefit Ford as many prospective investors are looking for entry points into this promising stock. In a last ditch attempt to salvage its soiled reputation, General Motors is considering an alliance with Peugeot. I believe that this rushed move will further erode the confidence in General Motors shareholders. As earlier stated, there is a real possibility of Ford fishing out a large number of General Motors shareholders. An outgrowth of the government bailout is also suppressing General Motors efforts to get back on track. Currently, there is an outrage over the government's role in General Motors. In what critics and analysts term as 'dining with both devils'. The government is moving from the ownership camp to the regulation camp at its pleasure. These two camps are innately antagonistic. This will greatly affect General Motor stocks. In the long run, it is big wigs like Ford who will steal the dwindling number of shareholders in General Motors.
What about Toyota?
Toyota's overwhelming recalls are also going to act in favor of Ford. Just recently, Toyota's program to fix an error plagued control mechanism in exhaust systems of the swaggered Prius hybrid series came to light. To my astonishment, Toyota has coined an exceedingly fancy name for blatant failure- 'service campaign'. This so called service campaign will recall an estimated 28,000 vehicles with the bulk coming from North America.
This news only galvanizes the falling confidence that investors have in Toyota. In the event that confidence levels reach an uncontrollable freefall, there is a great possibility of mass migration to Ford; after all it is the only viable option at the moment, who wants to go to a perishing General Motors? Toyota has a bad history with recalls as this is not the only high profile recall in its books.
By February 2012, it had recalled an estimated 2.11 million vehicles in the U.S. These vehicles supposedly had faulty gas pedals. This recalling not only taints the image of Toyota but also drills a hole in its pocket. This is actually why its record sales merely deliver a net income of $2.8 billion-slightly above 10 percent of Ford's $20.2 billion. In my opinion, Toyota has given Ford the edge and it will pay dearly for this. Ford is not typical of passing out on chances, especially those that come on a silver platter.
At some point, I may have leaned too much towards the bullish side. There is an ongoing lawsuit against Ford. The titan is sued for an accident that took away the eyesight of Shaela Warkentin. Lawyer Warren Pajoobian says that the accident could have been less threatening if the Ford Mustang had tempered back window glasses and headrests- inexpensive enhancements. In as much as this news is a blow in itself, I believe that Ford will handle it maturely. In conclusion, I am confident that Ford's upward trend will continue.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.


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Mesoraco relishes chance to be every-day major leaguer
CINCINNATI -- Devin Mesoraco's journey to the major leagues was relatively short. But every minute he spends with his mind on baseball is for one reason: that he never has to make the trip again.
From here on, his focus is on getting better with every pitch he catches and every swing he takes.
"This is where I was expected to be," the Punxsutawney native said Monday in the clubhouse at The Great American Ballpark, prior to the Cincinnati Reds' 7-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. "Now my job goes from trying to get here to trying to help this team win. That's really all I have been focused on. I'm just working hard and trying to learn from the veterans who have been here for a while."
Mesoraco was the Reds' first-round selection in the 2007 amateur draft, and it took him only five seasons to go from a fresh-out-of-high-school star to a member of a major league team.
He is technically Cincinnati's backup catcher, but that is probably written in pencil -- he blazed his way through the minor leagues and ended up as one of the top-ranked prospects in baseball. In its baseball preview edition, Sports Illustrated listed Mesoraco as the "rookie to watch" in the National League Central Division, and Baseball America ranked him the No. 1 prospect in the Cincinnati organization.
But Mesoraco brushes that stuff aside.
"I just worry about what I have to do," he said. "I need to get my body prepared and get my mind prepared. I'm just out here working hard and trying to be the best I can be."
If Mesoraco was an outfielder, he might not have to focus so much on his defense as he does. But being a catcher, calling the right pitches and fielding his position is more important than hitting.
So the 23-year-old spends a lot of time going over the mental aspect of catching. He talks with his pitchers and tries to learn their preferences, and he spends a lot of time on fielding drills, hoping to become an asset behind the plate.
"It's definitely something that doesn't get accomplished right away," Mesoraco said. "But if I get in there and study as much as I can about opposing hitters and what makes our guy successful, maybe they'll see that and they'll respect that and give me some credit."
As for his hitting, Mesoraco said he's not too concerned with impressing everyone at the plate.
The fact is, with guys such as Joey Votto, Scott Rolen and Jay Bruce in the meat of the Reds' lineup, there's no pressure on Mesoraco to hit .300 or drive in 75 runs.
"The middle of our order is going to score some runs, we all know that," he said. "I've just got to hold my own. Hitting is something that won't be there every day, but the mental part, my ability to call a game, that has to be there every day."
Mesoraco did not play in Monday night's game, the Reds' fourth of the season. He did play Saturday and went 1-for-3, but six-year veteran Ryan Hanigan has started the other three games.
Reds manager Dusty Baker apparently doesn't want to talk about his plans with his hot prospect. According to a story in Sunday's Cincinnati Enquirer, the veteran manager bristled when asked when Mesoraco would be playing.
"Why does everybody want to know? I'm serious. Why?" Baker asked.
Baker didn't really answer the question, but he did go on to explain a little, suggesting Mesoraco might catch a day game played hours after a night game, or vice versa.
"I've got to break Mesoraco in much like we did with Hanigan with Ramon (Hernandez)," he said. "In spring training, I had them catch (every pitcher). Some of it's going to be day after night. This is how we've started."
Nonetheless, Mesoraco knows his mission, and he's working hard to make a career for himself.
He's not concerned about his statistics or what the scouts think about him based on his days in the minors. And he's not getting caught up in the trappings of a major league job, where everything is handed to you -- except a starting job.
"It's everything I hoped it would be," he said of his career so far. "But I don't get caught up in all this stuff. I'm here for work. I have a job to do. All my focus is on doing what I need to do in order to play. All this other stuff is nice, but they're little perks that I'm not worried about."


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The Pop Five highlights readers' pop-culture top five lists. Today's contribution comes from Chris K. in Beijing:
Halloween is my favorite holiday, so in the spirit of Fangtasia, I've been making some pop playlists that don't include Monster Mash or Purple People Eater. Here's a sample.
Top Five Songs That Reference Vampires (from the '80s and '90s):
1. Free Fallin', Tom Petty. San Fernando Valley is a hotbed of the undead.
2. Stay (Faraway, So Close!), U2. U2 might be vampires. That would explain a lot.
3. Building a Mystery, Sarah McLachlan. If he's wearing sandals in the snow, he's probably not a vampire. They have more fashion sense.
4. Moon Over Bourbon Street, Sting. The classic vampire tale.
5. Need You Tonight, INXS. Although it doesn't mention vampires directly, the narrator is definitely "one of my kind."
Want to contribute to the Pop Five? Make a pop-culture list and send it to firstname.lastname@example.com with your name, city and USA TODAY screen name. Include a photo if you like. Be creative! You can submit as many times as you like.
Whitney has been writing about pop culture for USA TODAY since 1999, when Pop Candy began as a weekly column. Her interests include music festivals, mustaches, Lost, comic books and Andy Warhol. She lives in New York City. More about Whitney | E-mail Whitney


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Raising the compulsory school leaving age later this year will significantly reduce the country's teenage pregnancy rate, currently one of the highest in Europe, according to research.
The number of teenage births in Britain is five times higher than in the Netherlands, double that of France and more than twice that of Germany. The rate has long been a source of anxiety for politicians from all parties.
However, research presented at the Royal Economic Society's annual conference predicts that the teenage fertility rate will fall in response to the introduction of a new law requiring all 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in some form of education or training.
The law change was drawn up in 2007 by the previous Labour government in response to concerns that too many young people between the ages of 16 and 18 were outside education, training or work.
The change, which comes into effect this summer, is the first time the compulsory school leaving age has been raised in more than 40 years. Education reforms in 1972 raised the mandatory school leaving age from 15 to 16 in England and Wales, affecting those born after September 1957.
Research by Tanya Wilson of the department of economics at University of Royal Holloway, London, analysed the fertility decisions of a sample of 230,000 young women born between 1946 and 1984, drawn from the Labour Force Survey, the largest UK household-level survey. Significantly, her findings suggest that the 1972 change to the school leaving age led to a 7% decline in the likelihood of young women becoming mothers before the age of 20.
She found the impact was even larger for younger age groups – the incidence of motherhood for those aged 16 and under was lowered by 17%. "If you look at 1972, the results suggest that another similar legislative change this summer should also have an impact on fertility," Wilson said.
She said the main effect of raising the school leaving age was to introduce an "incarceration effect" that led to a postponement in childbearing from the teen years to the early 20s.
She concludes that the data suggest that increasing the school leaving age by a year roughly results in a postponement of motherhood by more than a year. Wilson believes a similar postponement will occur when the new law comes into force this summer.
"It comes down to the fact that children have to stay at school longer so they have less free time," Wilson said.
"It becomes harder for them to engage in the types of activity that result in sexual activity and, also, they are under adult supervision for longer."
She said studies had made similar links between a fall in juvenile crime and raising the school leaving age.
The research looked at women's fertility choices up to the age of 30 and found that raising the school leaving age had no effect once they had reached the age of 22.
The issue of curbing the teen pregnancy rate has long been a goal for politicians. In 1998, the Labour government set out a 10-year plan to halve the teenage pregnancy rate, which stood at 46.6 per 1,000 women under the age of 18.
However, from 1998-2008, the teenage conception rate fell only by 13.3% in under-18s and by 11.7% in under-16s.


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Dream Interpretation Dictionary – The Meaning of Dreams
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Pleasant aspirations, values and riches await you if you dream that you are studying books. If a writer sees that his work will be published he must be careful because he will have trouble publishing them. If you dream that you are spending much time in studying some issues or understanding the hidden meaning of books it is a sign of honor. If you see children studying their books it means diligence and good conduct of young people. If you are looking at old books it is a warning to escape the evil in any form.
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The York Manuel Fish Shed and Store property is located in the centre of iconic fishing village Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. Located directly on bedrock near the shore, this wooden fish shed and store were built about 1825. The buildings and property are included in the provincial designation.
The York Manuel Fish Shed and Store are valued as the oldest, largely unaltered, buildings of their type in the province, and as a type of inshore fishery building that is rapidly disappearing. They are also valued because they have become a distinctive landmark of Peggy's Cove and appear in the paintings of many noted Canadians, as well as postcards and other memorabilia.
The fish shed and store were built around 1825 and were owned by the Garrison family for the first hundred years. The property then came into the possession of the Manuel family through the marriage of a Garrison daughter into the Manuel family.
These two buildings were used to store freshly caught fish and fishing supplies. The wood shingled fish shed was the main workplace of Manuel family fisherman as the location where the fishermen would fix his nets, do small boat repairs and do other jobs necessary for fishing. The store was used for storing fish and is clad in traditional vertical wooden board.
During the rumrunning heyday of the 1920s, the fish shed and store were also used to hide kegs of rum, which was common in many of the small coves and inlets along the South Shore. Allegedly, at times local men would drill holes through the floor into the kegs and hold dishpans under them to catch the contraband rum.
After Peggy's Cove was discovered by artists early in the twentieth century, the property began to figure in the works of such painters as Stanley Royale, Arthur Lismer and J.E.H. MacDonald; the last two being members of the Group of Seven. The buildings continue to be among the most painted and photographed fishery buildings in Canada.
Both the fish shed and store are of one-and-a-half storey wood construction with steeply pitched gable roofs and six-over-six windows. Both are situated on wooden posts and secured to the bedrock below. This is a common and distinctive feature of buildings in the Peggy's Cove glacial landscape, where topsoil is a scarcity.
Among the oldest, if not the oldest, remaining fisheries buildings of Nova Scotia and an iconic tourist attraction, the York Manuel fish shed and store symbolize a way of life that extends back to the very first settlements in the South Shore region.
Source: Provincial Heritage Program property files, no. 128, 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, NS.
Character-defining elements of the York Manuel Fish Store buildings include:
- one-and-a-half storey wood construction;- steeply pitched gable roof;- wooden board cladding;- six-over-six windows;- structural elements allowing access to the water, including the dock and pilings;- setting on wooden posts and secured to the rocks below the structure;- prominent location near the head of Peggy's Cove complementary with surrounding buildings and built heritage features.
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Employees were called into a meeting yesterday morning as officials from Daikin McQuay's parent company had come to announce that the Auburn plant, which employs 352 people, will close in December 2014.
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Auburn takes an economic hit today.
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|Procedure: complete revascularization Procedure: Culprit revasularization
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|Comparison of Complete Lesion Versus Culprit Lesion Revascularization in Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients With Multivessel Disease Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
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|July 2011
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|July 2016
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|July 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Procedure: complete revascularization
Detailed Description:
Acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) is a systemic prothrombotic milieu, often involves more than one coronary artery, even though it predominantly affects plaque rupture and its consequences in one coronary artery territory (culprit artery territory)(1). Also, Multivessel disease (MVD), a well known predictor of poor clinical outcomes occurs in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients (pts) between 40% and 65%(2, 3).
In acute STEMI, achieving the maximum myocardial reperfusion and salvage by primary percutaneous intervention of culprit lesion is the preferred reperfusion strategy as per the latest ACC/AHA and ESC guidelines(4, 5). At presently there is no consensus regarding the management of significant non culprit lesions during the initial presentation in hemodynamically stable STEMI pts(6, 7).Although multivessel revascularization seems to improve the myocardial reperfusion and its salvage by limiting infarct size, improving ejection fraction (EF) and stabilizing the vulnerable plaques in acute AMI presentation, revascularization of non IRAs yielded conflicting results in the BMS era(2, 7-13). Balancing the above merits with increased risk of having higher periprocedural MI due to multivessel stent implantations in non IRAs are paramount importance in deciding the revascularization strategy in MVD STEMI pts(13-15). Drug eluting stents (DES) implantations after primary PCI are increasing in the real world scenario after the establishment of its safety by the multiple Meta analyses and few randomized trials(16-19).Even though DES reduces recurrent revascularizations in acute STEMI pts, the merits and demerits of its usage in treating non IRAs in multivessel disease pts with STEMI are largely unknown in this modern PCI era(16, 19). The aim of the study was to compare the clinical outcomes between culprit lesion revascularization (CLR) group and complete revascularization (CR) group where CR group includes treatment of both IRA and non IRAs) strategy in MVD STEMI pts in the real world scenario utilizing DES.
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is established as the treatment of choice for acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). During the procedure, the culprit artery recanalization allows reperfusion of the myocardium and improves healing of the injured tissue (20, 21). Recent studies showed that in the AMI setting, the pathophysiology involves the whole coronary artery tree (21), and nearly 40% to 65% patients presenting with AMI have multivessel disease (22), (23), (24), (25) and plaque instability might develop in a multifocal pattern, resulting in unstable plaques in anatomically remote locations and may emerge as the cause of recurrent acute coronary syndrome. Current guidelines of primary PCI recommend treating the culprit vessel in the urgent procedure, leaving the other untreated vessels to another elective procedure. Multivessel PCI is recommended only for patients with cardiogenic shock (20, 21, 26). By this strategy, the operator intends to avoid the potential procedural complications that may deteriorate the patient's left ventricular function and clinical condition during acute myocardial infarction. Therefore, only few reports describe the results of simultaneous non culprit vessel PCI for patients undergoing mechanical reperfusion for STEMI.
An early study of primary PCI for patients with multivessel disease showed favorable results with a strategy of staged percutaneous revascularization after acute recanalization of the culprit artery (24). In recent years with the use of stents and platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, the outcome of elective multivessel PCI has markedly improved (27, 28). More recent reports on simultaneous percutaneous revascularization of non-culprit arteries indicate that this may be a good strategy for patients with AMI found to have multivessel disease during primary angioplasty (29). According to some studies involving Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, complete revascularization showed to be associated with better outcomes as compared with incomplete revascularizations (30), (31). In the Bare Metal Stent (BMS) era, long term event free survival rates of patients undergoing primary intervention for multivessel disease was shown to be as low as 48.5% (32). In-Stent Restenosis was seen as one of the major drawback which varied from 8% to as high as 80% at 6 months, according to both anatomic and clinical risk factors (33). However, introduction of Drug Eluting Stent (DES) showed promising results and similar results with either PCI with DES or CABG for patients with multivessel disease were seen(34), (35), [12].
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject must be at least 18 years of age.
- Subject is able to verbally confirm understandings of risks, benefits and treatment of culprit or complete revascularization using everolimus eluting coronary stent (Promus™ Element™ Stent) and he or she or his or her legally authorized representative provides written informed consent prior to any study related procedure.
- Subject must have significant more than two target lesions and requiring primary PCI for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) within 48hrs
- Target lesion(s) must be located in a native coronary artery with visually estimated diameter of less than 2.5 mm and more than 4.0 mm.
- Target lesion(s) must be amenable for percutaneous coronary intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
- The patient has a known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any of the following medications:
Heparin Aspirin Both Clopidogrel and Ticlopidine Everolimus Platinum chromium Contrast media
- Patients with documented sensitivity to contrast media which can be effectively pre medicated with steroids and diphenhydramine [e.g. rash] may be enrolled. Those with true anaphylaxis to prior contrast media, however, should not be enrolled.
- Systemic (intravenous) everolimus use within 12 months. Female of childbearing potential, unless a recent pregnancy test is negative, who possibly plan to become pregnant any time after enrollment into this study.
- History of bleeding diathesis or known coagulopathy (including heparin- Gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding within the prior 3 months, or major surgery within 2 months,induced thrombocytopenia), or will refuse blood transfusions.
- An elective surgical procedure is planned that would necessitate interruption of thienopyridines during the first 6 months post enrollment.
- Non-cardiac comorbid conditions are present with life expectancy over 1 year or that may result in protocol non-compliance (per site investigator's medical judgment).
- Patients who are actively participating in another drug or device investigational study, which have not completed the primary endpoint follow-up period.
- Patients with more than 25 percentage of LVEF or those with cardiogenic shock
- Creatinine level more than 3mg per dL or dependence on dialysis.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01180218
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|Principal Investigator: Seung Woon Rha, MD,PhD
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|Responsible Party:
|Seung Woon Rha, Associate professor, Korea University Guro Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01180218 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 10, 2010
|Last Updated:
|April 24, 2017
Keywords provided by Seung Woon Rha, Korea University Guro Hospital:
myocardial revascularization
myocardial infarction
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Myocardial Infarction
Pathologic Processes
Myocardial Ischemia
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 23, 2017


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We cant do this anymore, Draco.
His hand froze on her shoulder, and the words of love he was about to whisper caught in his throat and became lost in the depths of his shock. The flames that crackled before them were the only sound that carried through the silent common-room, and even a fool would have noticed the deadly tension.
He suddenly chuckled. Very funny, Hermione. Way to spoil the mood. He swooped in as he was before and attempted to kiss her, but she dodged away, trying to conceal the tears that were forming in her eyes.
Another mindless crime
He stared at her, his eyes wide. Y-youre not serious, are you? He stammered, watching her as she turned away from him and situated herself before the fire, staring into the fatal flames.
We need to stop kidding ourselves.
A heavy weight was suddenly placed on his shoulders as he stared at her back. He pulled out a velvet box and gawked at it in his hands. But I was just about to
Behind the curtain
She turned back to him, holding in the tears that so desperately wanted yearned to fall. Im sorry, Draco. I thought it could work out . . . I thought we could be happy she paused to take a deep breath but Im going to marry Ron in an hour . . . and if he finds out about . . . about us . . . she trailed off, staring into his hollow eyes.
He couldnt believe his ears. He held himself back from lunging at her and hugging her to death, knowing it would only make matters worse. But you said we could do it. You said we
Thats what I wanted to believe, she whispered sadly. But my word isnt enough anymore. As much as we want to make it work, its just not going to.
In the pantomime
He blinked back shallow tears as he stared from the small box in his hand to her beautiful but saddened face.
Whats that? She asked softly, suddenly noticing the green velvet object he was clutching tightly.
He quickly shoved it away. Nothing, he tried to keep his mouth tight.
On and on
She sighed, placing the back of her hand to her forehead. I wish it would work, but when I marry Ron, the jealousy will drive you mad.
He took a step toward her. I wont be jealous, I promise.
She gazed sadly into his hurt eyes. You cant promise such a thing. She said dejectedly, diverting her eyes from his to the floor.
Does anybody know
You dont have to do this, Hermione. He pleaded with her, taking yet another step toward her.
But every step he took forward, she took a step back, until she was rammed up against the mantelpiece, the hot flames licking near her ankles.
I do she tried to keep a straight face as the tears finally broke away from the wrath of her eyes I do.
What we are living for
He was then right next to her face. Please, Hermione . . .
Stop . . . please stop, she begged him, the feel of his face next to hers too much for her to handle. She didnt trust herself having him so close.
But it wasnt like all those other times when she had been willing to kiss him. This time, when he placed his lips on hers as the tears slid down her face, there was a fire instantly ignited in her heart, and no matter how hard she begged, it wouldnt go away.
Whatever happens
Having his lips on hers again made her feel as if everything she was doing was completely worthless. But as these thoughts rolled around her head, she knew she was only kidding herself even further than she already had.
She had to do what was right, and if it meant hurting the one she so desperately loved, then so be it.
She had to make sure he would go away. She had to make it hurt, or he would only keep coming back.
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She suddenly pulled back, pushing him away from her with a strong force. He was sent crashing backwards, a stunned look on his crestfallen face.
I dont love you anymore! she screamed, hiding the tears, and concealing her feelings as her heart broke in two. Get it through your thick head!
He stared at her with his hollow blue-grey eyes. He seemed hesitant. I dont believe you.
Another heartache
She fought back the urge to cry. Deny it all you want, but its true! She struggled to breathe as she restrained the sobs.
He shook his head. Youre lying.
She strode forward and pushed him back. He fell backwards onto the velvet couch, a look of hurt upon his handsome face.
Another failed romance
She glared at him, however much it pained her to do so. She tried to calm her breathing down. I dont love you. She said more clearly and forcefully.
And then she had to watch the most painful thing imaginable. Right before her very eyes, he broke down. It was silent, but she knew that inside he was screaming.
She couldnt take it anymore. She suddenly began to cry, but it was then that she had regained a little composure, and she bounded from the room and out of sight.
On and on
He stared after her as the door closed behind her descending back. He wanted to cry, but he managed to stop himself.
He then diverted his eyes to the velvet box that still remained in his hand. He slowly opened it up, listening to the creak of the hinges.
He stared at the object inside, and knew for certain everything had fallen apart. The woman he loved had now gone off to marry another man, and he was left with the life she left behind.
Does anybody know
With a forceful thrust, he angrily slammed the box closed and stuffed it into his pocket. He then rose to his feet, strode to the door, and left the common-room.
There was absolutely nothing left for him here.
There was no point to go on.
What we are living for
The music started, and Hermione reluctantly stepped out onto the red aisle. She looked to the end of the vastly decorated room where an arch stood. She saw Ron standing under it wearing a white tuxedo with a red rose. He was beaming at her.
She weakly smiled back as she began to walk.
The show must go on
Everything was becoming hazy, and she felt as if she would trip over her dress any moment.
What was she doing?
Outside the dawn is breaking
But she couldnt turn back now. She had made up her mind, and she was going to go through with it.
However much it pained her to do so.
On the stage
She was nearing the end of the aisle, and all she could think about was him. About the life she had left behind, about how much she loved him, and still did, and about how he would learn to cope with the empty feeling in his heart that she too felt.
How could this be happening?
That holds our final destiny
She did not want to marry Ron. But he believed that she loved him. He believed that she was faithful to him when she was not. She had to keep that up.
Her life had become just this huge hole that she couldnt get out of. Draco had been her only sanctuary, and now that he was gone, there was nothing left to do.
The show must go on
She had to marry Ron.
Inside my heart is breaking
Her heart was beating fast as she reached the arch. The music instantly stopped playing, and she came to stand awkwardly opposite Ron.
He mouthed, You look beautiful, to her, before turning his attention to the priest that stood before them.
My makeup may be flaking
She gulped as she stared down at her dress. It was beautiful, and it had been a mission to get. And it had all been for nothing.
She did not want this wedding to take place. It was meant to be the happiest day of her life, but all she could think about was what she was throwing away.
But my smile still stays on
The double doors suddenly crashed open and all heads turned as a panting figure came rushing in.
Emergency! A male voice called.
The show must go on
She swivelled around to meet the panic-stricken, green eyes of Harry, and she too began to panic as everyone else did the same thing.
Harry reached her and Ron, and proceeded to catch his breath,
I'll top the bill
Draco Malfoy has been found dead in the forest! He said, out of breath.
Her world suddenly went black, and the next thing she knew, she was in Rons arms, being fanned with her own bouquet of red roses. Are you okay, Hermione? He asked, concern in his voice.
I'll earn the kill
She suddenly leapt up and, blinded by her tears, ran from the room. She bounded down the marble staircase and flew out the Entrance Hall doors, her white dress flailing out behind her.
She didnt stop until she reached the forest.
I have to find the will to carry
She blindly stumbled around, searching for her loves body. Where was he? Had Harry even been telling the truth?
But she found him, and was frozen still when she saw his body lying lifeless on the soft, brown earth.
On with the show
Draco . . . she sobbed, falling to his side and placing her arms around him. Draco, please . . . But he didnt reply. Wake up! She shook him, but there was no response.
She began to sob loudly as she heard voices and footsteps approaching.
On with the show . . .
Hermione? Rons voice sounded in her ear, but she ignored him as she stared down at the pale face of the man she had loved with all her heart, and should never have let go. It was all because of her idiocy that he was dead.
Draco, no . . . she whispered, tears streaming down her face.
On with the show . . .
She placed her hand in his, and it was then that she noticed he was holding something. She took it out of his grip, and stared down at a green velvet box the one he had been holding when she had driven him away.
Sobbing uncontrollably, she proceeded to open it, and what was inside made her drop the box and gasp in complete and utter shock and misery.
The show must go on
A diamond ring with the words Marry me, Hermione engraved onto the golden band.
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Re: tracing lines on surface-graphics
In a message dated 10/9/2000 9:58:47 PM, roommate222 at my-deja.com writes:
>I can't find an obvious way to trace a line on a surface-graphics
>object. I've plotted f(x,y) and got the surface I want, and now I want
>to add a curve, say: x varies according to the plotted range, y=1+x/2,
>z=f(x,y) --so it lies on the surface I've plotted. I've turned the mesh
>off because it's too dense, given the number of points I'm plotting,
>but I want to add a couple of such lines - another option would be to
>trace every 20th mesh-line or something like that, but that doesn't
>seem to be possible either.
plotPts = 41;
xMeshSeparation = 1/3;
yMeshSeparation = 1/2;
xmin = 0;
xmax = 6;
ymin = 0;
ymax = 4;
f[x_, y_] := x*y/4;
t[x_] := Evaluate[f[x, 1 + x/2]];
mesh = Join[
Table[ScatterPlot3D[Table[{x, y, If[Positive[f[x, y]], 1.01, .99]*f[x, y]},
{y, ymin, ymax, (ymax-ymin)/(plotPts-1)}], PlotJoined -> True, PlotStyle ->
AbsoluteThickness[1], DisplayFunction -> Identity], {x, xmin, xmax,
Table[ScatterPlot3D[Table[{x, y, If[Positive[f[x, y]], 1.01, .99]*f[x, y]},
{x, xmin, xmax, (xmax-xmin)/(plotPts-1)}], PlotJoined -> True,
DisplayFunction -> Identity], {y, ymin, ymax, yMeshSeparation}]];
trace = ScatterPlot3D[Table[{x, 1+x/2, If[Positive[t[x]], 1.01, .99]*t[x]},
{x, xmin, xmax, (xmax-xmin)/(plotPts-1)}],
PlotJoined -> True, PlotStyle -> {AbsoluteThickness[2], RGBColor[1, 0, 0]},
DisplayFunction -> Identity];
surf = Plot3D[f[x, y], {x, 0, xmax}, {y, 0, ymax}, PlotPoints -> plotPts,
Mesh -> False, AxesLabel -> {"x", " y", "\n\n\nz "},
DisplayFunction -> Identity, ImageSize -> {430, 350}];
Show[Join[{surf}, {trace}, mesh], DisplayFunction -> $DisplayFunction,
ImageSize -> {430, 350}];
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