444 research outputs found
Jamie Whitten\u27s P.T. Barnum Roast (Part 1)
No full textJamie Whitten\u27s P.T. Barnum Roast (Part 1): introduction of Whitten while Dixie plays in the background; Donald Dawson\u27s tribute to Father Hartge; introductions of imminent individuals while guests eat; introduction of Major General Robert E. Lee Eaton to present charity check to Jamie Whitte
Author Correction:A cattle graph genome incorporating global breed diversity
No full textThe original version of this Article omitted from the author list the 12th and 13th authors Dennis Muhanguzi and Wilson Amanyire, who are from the ‘School of Biosecurity, Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS), College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda’. Consequently, the final sentence of the Author Contributions incorrectly read ‘D.W., P.T., E.A.J.C., C.E., E.T.O., E.R.A., A. Tijjani, K.M., A.F., B.R.F., A.Q., U.C. and P.W. provided samples and expertise for the studies’. This has been replaced with ‘D.W., P.T., W.A., D.M., E.A.J.C., C.E., E.T.O., E.R.A., A. Tijjani, K.M., A.F., B.R.F., A.Q., U.C. and P.W. provided samples and expertise for the studies’. This has been corrected in both the PDF and HTML versions of the Article
A critical analysis of selected literary techniques in P.T. Mtuze’s prose narratives
No full textThe main purpose of this study is to provide a critical analysis of selected literary techniques in P.T. Mtuze’s prose narratives. This study seeks to analyse his style of writing in all his texts. The aspects of his style under stylistic techniques and criticism will serve as a foundation theory that will link the study to the analysis of definitions and referencing under imagery and its aspects; including humour, satire, idioms, proverbs, literary techniques, and figures of speech. Mtuze is noted as one of the most prolific writers due to his ingenuity in language skills, especially in isiXhosa. Mtuze is one of the best humoristic writers; hence he is popular due to applying humour in the prose works he wrote. This study is divided into seven chapters, and the theory which is used for this study is also scrutinised in order to get a sense of what the author intended to deliver through his texts
Electromagnetisch en vermoeiingsonderzoek aan gesloten ophaalkabels in mijnschachten
No full textMechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineerin
PELANGGARAN PRINSIP ITIKAD BAIK DALAM PERJANJIAN ASURANSI PADA P.T. ASURANSI JIWASRAYA CABANG PADANG
No full textThis study uses empirical juridical method where research with a view to legal provisions in practice. This study concerns the basic factors underlying the onset of any breach of the principle of utmost good faith in the insurance agreement as well as how the settlement and legal consequences of the breach of the principle of utmost good faith in the contract of insurance. The author uses the qualitative data analysis to make an assessment of data that authors get on the field with the help of literatures related research. Based on the research that earned the author the P.T. Asuransi Jiwasraya (Persero) Padang Branch that the factors underlying the violation of the principle of utmost good faith can be caused by internal factors (the insurer) is an insurance agent and risk selectors (underwriter) and external factors i.e. insured parties. Violation of the dishonest agents caused the insurer gives a description of the products offered to the prospective insured because only the pursuit of targets and commissions, vice versa the insured provides false information when responding to a question from the insurer. Completion of the offence principle of utmost good faith this is done first by deliberation, if agreement was not reached will proceed through court proceedings. As a result of legal violations of principle of utmost good faith is the insurance agreement void or in other words the insurer has no duty to indemnify if the claims of the insured object
Transparency and Reliability in the Data Supply Chain
No full textLinked data is enabling the creation of large-scale distributed data supply chains. However, it's often unclear where the information these supply chains produce originates. Unlike coffee, we don't have a fair trade certificate for data. Here, the author outlines how standards and research in data provenance are leading toward 'fair trade' data. © 1997-2012 IEEE
The Art of Money Getting or Golden Rules for Making Money
No full textP.T. Barnum's autobiography, "The Life of P.T. Barnum," details his rise from humble beginnings in Connecticut to becoming a world-renowned showman. Barnum began his career by exhibiting Joice Heth, a woman he sensationally claimed was 161 years old and the former nurse of George Washington , proving his talent for advertising and "humbug". In 1841, he acquired the American Museum in New York City , transforming it into a premier entertainment venue with curiosities like the "Feejee Mermaid" (a hoax) and "General Tom Thumb," a dwarf whom he turned into an international celebrity. He toured Europe with Tom Thumb, even presenting him to Queen Victoria. His largest and most successful venture was bringing the "Swedish Nightingale," singer Jenny Lind, to America in 1850. Despite having never heard her sing , Barnum's masterful publicity campaign created a national "Lind Mania," resulting in immense profits and cementing his fame.P.T. Barnum'un "The Life of P.T. Barnum" (P.T. Barnum'un Hayatı) adlı otobiyografisi, Amerikalı ünlü şovmenin Connecticut'taki mütevazı başlangıcından dünya çapında bir sansasyon haline gelişini anlatmaktadır. Barnum, kariyerine George Washington'un 161 yaşındaki hemşiresi olduğunu iddia ettiği Joice Heth'i sergileyerek başlamış ve bu süreçte sansasyonel reklamcılık ("humbug") konusundaki yeteneğini kanıtlamıştır. 1841'de New York'taki Amerikan Müzesi'ni satın almış ve burayı "Feejee Denizkızı" (sahte bir yaratık) ile uluslararası bir yıldız haline getirdiği cüce "General Tom Thumb" (General Tom Pumb) gibi ilginçliklerle dolu bir eğlence merkezine dönüştürmüştür. Tom Thumb ile Avrupa'yı turlamış, hatta Kraliçe Victoria'nın huzuruna çıkmıştır. En büyük ve en başarılı girişimi ise 1850'de "İsveç Bülbülü" olarak bilinen şarkıcı Jenny Lind'i Amerika'ya getirmek olmuştur. Barnum, Lind'i daha önce hiç duymamış olmasına rağmen ustaca bir halkla ilişkiler kampanyası yürütmüş, ülkede bir "Lind Çılgınlığı" yaratmış ve muazzam bir kâr elde etmiştir
Selective storage of magnetization in strongly relaxing spin systems
No full textWe have investigated the use of a “split-sinc” RF pulse to selectively store magnetization from a selected region of a sample, for later recall in imaging or spectroscopy experiments. The pulse sequence is based on an original suggestion by Post et al. (West German Patent No. P3209263.6, 13 March 1982), later implemented by Aue et al. (J. Magn. Reson.56, 350 (1984)). We have carried out detailed numerical calculations using the Bloch equations and show that this particular sequence is robust in the face of strong transverse relaxation, and we demonstrate its application to imaging of polymer samples in shearing and extensional flow cells
Replication data for: Diffuse reflectance near infrared spectroscopy and Soil engineering properties data
No full textThis study aimed to assess performance of NIR-PLS for rapid estimation of several soil properties that are commonly used in materials indices for civil engineering applications using an independent validation data set drawn from the same geographical area
Application of mid-infrared spectroscopy for rapid characterization of key soil properties for engineering land use
No full textAbstractMethods for rapid and accurate soil tests are needed for the index properties of material attributes commonly applied in civil engineering. We tested the application of mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy for the rapid characterization of selected key stability-related soil properties. Two sample sets, representing different soils from across Lake Victoria basin in Kenya, were used for the study: A model calibration set (n=135) was obtained following a conditioned Latin hypercube sampling, and a validation set (n=120) was obtained from independent sites using a spatially stratified random sampling strategy. Air-dried ground (<0.5mm) soil was scanned using a high-throughput screening accessory for diffuse reflectance attached to a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer. The soil properties were calibrated to smoothed first derivative MIR spectra using partial least-square regression (PLS), and screening tests were developed for various limitation classes applicable in civil works using the soft independent modeling of class analogy (SIMCA). The hold-out full cross-validation coefficient of determination (r2)≥0.8 was obtained for the liquid limit (LL), linear shrinkage (LS), coefficient of linear extensibility (COLE), air-dried moisture content, (W) and cation exchange capacity (CEC). Further independent validation gave r2≥0.73 and the ratio of prediction deviation (RPD) 4.4–2.1 for LL, LS, COLE, W, CEC, plastic limit (PL), plasticity index (PI), and volumetric shrinkage (VS). The independent validation likelihood ratios for the diagnostic screening tests were: LL>55%, 4.2; PI>30%, 2.7; LS>12%, 2.4; exchangeable sodium (eNa)>2cmol (+) kg−1, 2.3; exchangeable sodium percent (ESP)>10%, 1.8; W>8.3%, 1.6, and Activity number (A)>1.25units, 1.5. MIR can provide the rapid assessment of several soil properties that yield stability indices in material testing for engineering land use. Further studies should test the ability of MIR PLS for establishing broader calibrations across more diverse soil types and the direct correlation of MIR to material functional attributes
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