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This document summarizes the theories of four scholars on music videos:
1. Andrew Goodwin identified 4 key elements of music videos: thought-through beat, link between song and visuals, narrative/performance, and star image.
2. Deborah Holdstein believed videos fall into political themes or traditional musical themes, and help artists connect with fans. She analyzed Michael Jackson's "Beat It" video.
3. Sven Carlson's theory is that binary opposition drives videos forward. Videos are either conceptual or performance-based. He sees performers as commercial products or invisible "electronic shamans".
4. Carlson cites Sia's "Chandelier" as an example
Word Clouds from Twitter Follower Descriptionscorrenm
This document lists the Twitter handles of various alumni associations for colleges and universities located in Virginia. There are over 20 colleges and universities represented, including Christopher Newport University, College of William and Mary, George Mason University, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampton University, and others. The Twitter handles provide a way for alumni to connect with their alma maters and fellow alumni through social media.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In just one sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create engaging slideshow presentations.
Comparative analysis of algorithms_MADISayed Rahman
The document summarizes research comparing algorithms and methods for categorizing texts. It discusses modifications made to naive Bayes, SVM, and PrTFIDF algorithms to improve classification accuracy. Preliminary processing steps like morphological analysis and parsing were also explored. Experimental results on two test collections showed the modified Bayesian algorithm achieved the best accuracy at 45.46%, outperforming PrTFIDF and SVM. Further areas of potential improvement are identified.
Collaborating in medical history at DCDC15toofarthomas
This presentation was delivered at DCDC15 on 13 October 2015 and discusses the UK Medical Heritage Library project currently being delivered by Jisc and the Wellcome Trust.
Amanda Clayton Walsh is an economist who received her Ph.D from North Carolina State University in 2016. Her dissertation focused on economic considerations in vector-borne disease management. She has taught various economics courses and conducted field research in Peru on the impacts of dengue epidemics. Her areas of interest include microeconomic development, global health, and the regulation of genetic engineering technologies.
Comparative analysis of algorithms classification and methods the presentatio...Sayed Rahman
The document discusses modifications made to classification algorithms and text pre-processing methods to improve categorization of texts. It analyzes the naive Bayes, SVM, and PrTFIDF algorithms, and proposes modifications like incorporating class inclusion probabilities for naive Bayes, adjusting token weights for SVM, and developing a faster syntactic parser for pre-processing. Preliminary experiments showed these modifications improved classification accuracy compared to the original algorithms.
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This document provides background information and outlines a study examining the effect of physical therapy on post-operative hip osteoarthritis patients. It introduces the problem of hip injuries and osteoarthritis in elderly patients. The purpose is to determine if physical therapy can help patients regain mobility after hip replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. The study will observe 5 patients undergoing physical therapy after surgery, measuring their range of motion and pain levels over time. It is hypothesized that physical therapy programs can improve range of motion for these patients.
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La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo ruso. El embargo se aplicaría gradualmente durante seis meses para el petróleo crudo y ocho meses para los productos refinados. Los líderes de la UE debatirán el paquete de sanciones propuesto durante una cumbre especial a finales de mayo.
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The document discusses Edward Glaeser's analysis in Triumph of the City of issues arising from urban concentration in New York from the late 1700s to present. Glaeser, an economist, is interested in how cities facilitate social and commercial networks important for economic and cultural success. One major concern is problems from poor urban planning like disease spread due to sanitation issues, which can hinder productivity. While sanitation is important for well-being, Glaeser is more interested in urban planning reforms to reduce traffic congestion, which he views as encumbering productivity.
The document discusses the Teotihuacan culture that flourished in Mexico between 100 BCE and 200 CE. It focuses on how Teotihuacan's economy contributed to its growth into one of the largest cities in Mesoamerica. The economy was utilized to form an urban state, influenced by trade, tribute, goods, services, and reciprocity. Obsidian production and other crafts expanded during this time, fueling Teotihuacan's growth through export and complementing the work of craftsmen.
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Comparative analysis of algorithms classification and methods the presentatio...Sayed Rahman
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This document analyzes and summarizes shots from Sarah Drury's 2014-2015 music video. It discusses how various shots convey meaning through lighting, camera angles, positioning of subjects, and other cinematography techniques. Specific shots examined include the singer waking up feeling better, looking in the mirror at bruises, the boyfriend taking control of the remote and lyrics, and dancing in slow motion to convey her feelings for the boyfriend. The overall analysis focuses on how these shots create an emotional narrative of a troubled relationship with dominance and control by the boyfriend.
This document provides information about RPH Hire, a family-run business that is a leading provider of furniture elevators. It describes the different types of machinery available, including truck-mounted, demountable, and trailer-mounted units with varying capacities and maximum heights. Case histories describe successful moving jobs involving delivering items to upper-floor apartments and penthouses. Details are provided about the rotating and adjustable platform. The document emphasizes that RPH Hire can help evaluate if jobs are possible and discusses common considerations like access, angles, and parking. It indicates they are able to handle high or difficult jobs even with short notice.
This document provides background information and outlines a study examining the effect of physical therapy on post-operative hip osteoarthritis patients. It introduces the problem of hip injuries and osteoarthritis in elderly patients. The purpose is to determine if physical therapy can help patients regain mobility after hip replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. The study will observe 5 patients undergoing physical therapy after surgery, measuring their range of motion and pain levels over time. It is hypothesized that physical therapy programs can improve range of motion for these patients.
Mr Les Williams has over 30 years of experience in property maintenance, funeral assistance, sales, and military service. He has worked for various companies in roles such as customer care agent, sign installer, property maintenance technician, funeral assistant, power tool sales manager, promotional sales representative, and non-commissioned officer in the British Army. He has qualifications in sign work and various military courses.
This short story follows an unknown family living in a castle over a period of time. It begins by introducing the family known as the Tudors who live inside the castle. A few years later, the story concludes without providing any details about the family or what happened during their time in the castle.
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo ruso. El embargo se aplicaría gradualmente durante seis meses para el petróleo crudo y ocho meses para los productos refinados. Los líderes de la UE debatirán el paquete de sanciones propuesto durante una cumbre especial a finales de mayo.
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The document discusses Edward Glaeser's analysis in Triumph of the City of issues arising from urban concentration in New York from the late 1700s to present. Glaeser, an economist, is interested in how cities facilitate social and commercial networks important for economic and cultural success. One major concern is problems from poor urban planning like disease spread due to sanitation issues, which can hinder productivity. While sanitation is important for well-being, Glaeser is more interested in urban planning reforms to reduce traffic congestion, which he views as encumbering productivity.
The document discusses the Teotihuacan culture that flourished in Mexico between 100 BCE and 200 CE. It focuses on how Teotihuacan's economy contributed to its growth into one of the largest cities in Mesoamerica. The economy was utilized to form an urban state, influenced by trade, tribute, goods, services, and reciprocity. Obsidian production and other crafts expanded during this time, fueling Teotihuacan's growth through export and complementing the work of craftsmen.
This document summarizes the key concepts and topics that a student has learned in their Settlement unit. It includes explanations of settlement location advantages, spheres of influence, land use models, patterns of land use in cities, settlement hierarchies, housing redevelopment impacts, sustainable settlements, changing land use, urbanization push and pull factors and impacts, shanty towns, transport issues, counter-urbanization, goods and services in urban and rural areas, town centre decline, and definitions of related terms. The student indicates they may need to revisit some parts of the topic.
Voluntary Action Leeds received funding to examine how the third sector in Leeds supports itself. This led VAL to focus on becoming more accountable and demonstrating it is a strategic partner. The trustees have challenged VAL to truly serve as a city, community, and third sector resource. Key principles guiding this approach include not competing if possible, delivering services in partnership, being values-led, and ensuring accountability. VAL works with over 1,100 organizations annually and the cultural shift in how it does its work has been substantial. Leeds City Council believes citizens are its most valuable partners and continues developing services that engage citizens. The Council understands it needs to support all third sector organizations and values infrastructure organizations for the professional support they provide.
The document discusses strategies for improving the image and branding of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It proposes appointing a short-term committee to develop an "identity action plan" within 6 months. The plan would include establishing a clear brand, visual identity, and logo for the city to give it a unified image. An example brand proposed is "Brooklyn Park, Mosaic Village" to highlight its diversity. The goal is to improve community pride and attract more residents and businesses through a cohesive branding strategy.
- Pei Zhang is proposing a final year project on counter urbanization for their subject code MMD 3213.
- The project will be an interactive website aimed at educating people about counter urbanization, comparing urban and rural lifestyles, and providing ideas for improving life in cities.
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2. I mentioned PRT as a response to urbanisation. As a backdrop it is useful to appreciate that
there has been a recent change in the balance of the World’s population living in rural areas
to living in urban areas. As you will see in the graph, the trend towards more urban living
has been established for some time. Globally, the tipping point between rural and urban
living is reported to have occurred in around 2007. Australia itself presents a picture of long
standing urbanisation with the majority of its population historically clustered within its
main cities.
Urbanization brings with it a number of fundamental challenges. It requires planning for
new cities with higher densities, for expanding existing cities and densifying existing urban
centres. It is reported that dense cities do benefit from more efficient operation pointing to
densification as being more effective than spatial growth.
At the heart of accommodating urbanisation is the need to understand and accommodate
the effective movement of goods and people.
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7. switching, so vehicles can be closer together and simplifies the guideway. Conversely
however, track‐switching (as found on most conventional rail lines) can simplify the vehicle
design.
Performance ‐
• Speeds Most PRT systems operate in the region of 40–70 km/h (25–45 mph). Rail based
systems can achieve higher maximum speeds, typically 90–130 km/h (55–80 mph) and
sometimes well in excess of 160 km/h (100 mph).
• Headway Headway impacts on the passenger capacity of the network. Technology
theoretically permits closer spacing than the two‐second headways recommended for
road vehicles. Ultra PRT currently operates on a 4 second headway but are seeking to
improve this to 2 seconds and potentially below.
• Capacity With two‐second headways and four‐person vehicles, a single PRT line can
achieve theoretical maximum capacity of 7,200 passengers per hour. However, assuming
an average vehicle occupancy of 1.5 persons per vehicle, the maximum capacity is 2,700
passengers per hour. Capacity is inversely proportional to headway. Therefore,
developments in headway can have a significant impact on capacity.
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8. I would now like to guide you through a couple of systems in operation. The first, Known as
the West Virginia University Personal Rapid Transit (WVU PRT), has been in operation
since 1975. It was initially developed during a period of optimism for PRT with the (then)
Urban Mass Transportation Administration of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) reporting benefits of PRT compared to mass transit. These reports
have been attributed as the catalyst for a spike in the development of PRT systems at the
time.
The track is 13.9 kilometres long and links the University’s separated campuses. There are
five two level stations along the line with access to the system via the upper level. The
WVU PRT is largely elevated and vehicles with rubber tyres run along concrete guideways.
The vehicles contain eight fixed seats with standing room for a further 12 allowing 20
people to travel in reasonable comfort. The vehicles are powered by an electric motor with
electric pickups fixed on both sides of each car which in turn connect to the electrified rails
and can travel up to 50kph.
The WVU PRT uses a centralised guidance system with an early form of moving block
control.
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11. I would also like to share two projects that I have worked on which have involved the
concept design of a PRt system.
The first is KACARE, a proposed new city about 60km outside of Riyadh, with clear project
objectives to:
• Create an exemplar sustainable city
• With a High level of internalisation
• Built on the concept of mixed use/ human scale neighbourhoods
Designing a new city from scratch is a great opportunity to integrate transport and land use
planning and create a tiered transport network. In designing KACARE, PRT provided a layer
of transport which could be used for internal trips and also access into the ‘fingers’ of the
development. It also addressed a number of local and cultural issues. These include a low
take up of public transport, a climate that is not conducive to walking and culturally women
are not permitted to drive so PRT could provide opportunity for wider personal travel.
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20. So, to wrap up a whistle stop tour of PRT, it is not presented today as the solution to a City’s
transport problems. It is not presented as an option for dealing with commuter peaks. It is
presented as a mode that warrants further consideration in enabling central city areas to
function more effectively where circumstances present the opportunity. It should be
considered as another tool in the transport planner’s box of tricks to support urbanisation.
The introduction of PRT at a city level presents a step change in transport provision in dense
urban areas. As in the example for Brisbane, start with something tangible, with a deliberate
City building purpose.
For Brisbane, the system presented offers the opportunity to link the discrete elements of the
city together. It helps reinforce the human scale of the city and increases it’s legibility for
infrequent visitors. Connecting the different hubs has a number of possible advantages:
Encourage linked trip making throughout the day
Encourage longer tourism trips
Provide a ‘postcard’ transport system for Brisbane
I would like to thank you for your time and attention and leave you with one request, when
you have a break and walk along south bank, try and imagine what a prt would look like,
and how easily it could get you to Queens Street Mall. Thanks a lot.
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