Software objects consist of state stored in fields and behavior exposed through methods. Objects share state and behavior with real-world objects. A class defines the blueprint for a software object by grouping related fields and methods; individual objects are instances of their class. Inheritance allows subclasses to extend the functionality of the superclass while interfaces define standardized behavior without implementation. Packages organize related classes and interfaces.
The document discusses wireless power transmission via solar power satellites. It proposes capturing solar power in space using solar arrays on satellites, and transmitting the power to Earth via microwave beams. This would allow power generation 24/7 without limitations from weather or nighttime. Previous experiments demonstrated wireless power transmission of up to 30kW over short distances with over 85% efficiency. Space-based solar power is preferred over ground-based systems as it can generate power continuously without needing energy storage.
Software objects consist of state stored in fields and behavior exposed through methods. Objects share state and behavior with real-world objects. A class defines the blueprint for a software object by grouping related fields and methods; individual objects are instances of their class. Inheritance allows subclasses to extend the functionality of the superclass while interfaces define standardized behavior without implementation. Packages organize related classes and interfaces.
The document discusses wireless power transmission via solar power satellites. It proposes capturing solar power in space using solar arrays on satellites, and transmitting the power to Earth via microwave beams. This would allow power generation 24/7 without limitations from weather or nighttime. Previous experiments demonstrated wireless power transmission of up to 30kW over short distances with over 85% efficiency. Space-based solar power is preferred over ground-based systems as it can generate power continuously without needing energy storage.
The Will to Adorn - Online Collaboration Sitewilltoadorn
This presentation from the 2011 American Folklore Society's annual meeting provides an overview of the Will to Adorn social network used for online collaboration among researchers.
As a small business, it can be extremely difficult to figure out how to use social media to build the business. Many questions come up, such as where do I start; or how can I build my social media strategy when it is just me? Ja-Nae will walk you through social media 101 and how to build your business through it.
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1) Property rights and free markets that allow for voluntary exchange have led to unprecedented prosperity by incentivizing cooperation and specialization through trade based on comparative advantage.
2) Secure and transferable private property rights are necessary to define ownership, allow for the efficient allocation of resources via prices set by supply and demand, and incentivize innovation and wealth creation.
3) Countries with institutions that protect private property and allow for free exchange and trade, as measured by indices of economic freedom, tend to experience greater prosperity and growth.
The document summarizes an ancient Greece project by two students on Greek mythology. It outlines that Greeks believed in polytheism worshipping many gods, while modern religions are monotheistic. The top god was Zeus, king of the gods, and other major gods included Athena, Hades, Apollo, Poseidon, and Ares. The students' favorite gods were Apollo for one and Zeus for the other. Famous Greek stories included the Iliad and Odyssey, with one student preferring the Odyssey and the other the Iliad. Greeks told mythological stories to explain beliefs and past events.
Scientific notation and scaling are used to help understand numbers and sizes that are too large or small for direct comprehension. Scientific notation converts very large or small numbers into a more readable format with an exponent. Scaling creates comparable models to study objects too big, like planets, or too small, like molecules, to directly observe. While less accurate and requiring unit conversions, these techniques are important for studying the vast universe whose real sizes are beyond direct human experience or reference.
How to Leverage Social Media to Grow Your BusinessJa-Nae Duane
Want to know how to leverage social media to grow your business. Here is a presentation Ja-Nae Duane did for the Internet Bootcamp in Boston on how a small business can build out its strategy.
1. Production management involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities related to the production of goods and services.
2. The objectives of production management are to produce the right quality and quantity of goods or services, at the predetermined time and established cost.
3. Production management is related to other functional areas like marketing, finance, personnel, materials management, and maintenance to optimize production.
The document announces important dates for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) to be held on December 24, 2011. The last date to apply online is October 25, 2011. The last date to submit application forms and required documents to test centers is October 31, 2011. The NET determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and lectureship positions. It will be conducted in 78 subjects across 74 test centers. Results will be posted online and candidates will not be individually notified. The test consists of three papers on the test date. The document provides details on eligibility criteria, reservations, age limits, exam fees, exemptions, and fellowship details.
The Will to Adorn - Online Collaboration Sitewilltoadorn
This presentation from the 2011 American Folklore Society's annual meeting provides an overview of the Will to Adorn social network used for online collaboration among researchers.
As a small business, it can be extremely difficult to figure out how to use social media to build the business. Many questions come up, such as where do I start; or how can I build my social media strategy when it is just me? Ja-Nae will walk you through social media 101 and how to build your business through it.
Palmer warsaw school of economics presentationsknsz
1) Property rights and free markets that allow for voluntary exchange have led to unprecedented prosperity by incentivizing cooperation and specialization through trade based on comparative advantage.
2) Secure and transferable private property rights are necessary to define ownership, allow for the efficient allocation of resources via prices set by supply and demand, and incentivize innovation and wealth creation.
3) Countries with institutions that protect private property and allow for free exchange and trade, as measured by indices of economic freedom, tend to experience greater prosperity and growth.
The document summarizes an ancient Greece project by two students on Greek mythology. It outlines that Greeks believed in polytheism worshipping many gods, while modern religions are monotheistic. The top god was Zeus, king of the gods, and other major gods included Athena, Hades, Apollo, Poseidon, and Ares. The students' favorite gods were Apollo for one and Zeus for the other. Famous Greek stories included the Iliad and Odyssey, with one student preferring the Odyssey and the other the Iliad. Greeks told mythological stories to explain beliefs and past events.
Scientific notation and scaling are used to help understand numbers and sizes that are too large or small for direct comprehension. Scientific notation converts very large or small numbers into a more readable format with an exponent. Scaling creates comparable models to study objects too big, like planets, or too small, like molecules, to directly observe. While less accurate and requiring unit conversions, these techniques are important for studying the vast universe whose real sizes are beyond direct human experience or reference.
How to Leverage Social Media to Grow Your BusinessJa-Nae Duane
Want to know how to leverage social media to grow your business. Here is a presentation Ja-Nae Duane did for the Internet Bootcamp in Boston on how a small business can build out its strategy.
1. Production management involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities related to the production of goods and services.
2. The objectives of production management are to produce the right quality and quantity of goods or services, at the predetermined time and established cost.
3. Production management is related to other functional areas like marketing, finance, personnel, materials management, and maintenance to optimize production.
The document announces important dates for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) to be held on December 24, 2011. The last date to apply online is October 25, 2011. The last date to submit application forms and required documents to test centers is October 31, 2011. The NET determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and lectureship positions. It will be conducted in 78 subjects across 74 test centers. Results will be posted online and candidates will not be individually notified. The test consists of three papers on the test date. The document provides details on eligibility criteria, reservations, age limits, exam fees, exemptions, and fellowship details.
Portugal decriminalized the use and possession of all drugs for personal use in 2001. This shifted the treatment of drug addiction from a criminal justice issue to a public health issue. As a result, Portugal has seen a decline in drug use rates, drug-related crime and HIV infection rates, as well as increased uptake of treatment for drug addiction.
Japan and Poland have maintained friendly diplomatic relations since establishing ties in 1919. The two countries have collaborated on economic and political issues. Both seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchanges between their peoples.