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Interactive graphical computer-aided design system
System is used for design, layout, and modification of large-scale-integrated (LSI) metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) arrays. System is structured around small computer which provides real-time support for graphics storage display unit with keyboard, slave display unit, hard copy unit, and graphics tablet for designer/computer interface
Online Appendix to "The Equivalence of Wage and Price Staggering in Monetary Business Cycle Models"
This appendix details the derivation of a number of results reported in "The Equivalence of Wage and Price Staggering in Monetary Business Cycle Models," which appears in the Review of Economic Dynamics.
Different coloured tears: Dual cultural identity and Tangihanga ā A directed study
Although whÄnau/family that are configured by both PÄkehÄ and MÄori identities number significantly within New Zealand, there has been little or no attention paid to the ways in which these identities influence the bereavement processes that will inevitably impact upon the lives of these whÄnau/family. The present study explored the experiences of an individual, whose whÄnau/family included two life ways; MÄori and PÄkehÄ. Of specific focus was the ways in which these identities influenced his bereavement subsequent to the death of his beloved wife, who was of MÄori descent. One elderly male PÄkehÄ participant was interviewed, using an open-ended narrative approach. The interview was semi structured around five broad themes, but the focus was upon the participantās experiences and his preference in expressing these. The data analysis utilised a thematic process, which allowed the participantās experiences to determine the emergent themes. The results depicted the diversity of issues that may be raised for dual cultural whÄnau/family within bereavement processes. Two central themes are discussed in relation to intercultural conflict and the eventual resolution that was created. Decision making processes, cultural and language differences played significant roles within the conflict and exclusion experienced by the participant. Communication and compromise provided resolution to the prior conflicts experienced. This created positive and unexpected outcomes which resulted in increased understandings and the strengthening of links between the participant, his whÄnau/family and his wifeās marae
Dual cultural identity and tangihanga: Conflict, resolution and unexpected outcomes
New Zealand has a significant number of dual-cultural whÄnau (families) which incorporate the identities of both PÄkehÄ (New Zealander of European descent) and MÄori (indigenous peoples of New Zealand). Little attention has been paid to the bereavement processes that will inevitably impact upon the lives of these whÄnau/families. As part of the Tangihanga Research Programme based at The University of Waikato, a directed study was conducted with a participant whose family/whÄnau included two life ways: MÄori and PÄkehÄ. An open-ended narrative approach was used to explore the participantās bereavement after the death of his beloved wife. Two central themes emerged within the narrative, which related to conflict and eventual resolution. Decision-making processes and language played significant roles in the conflict experienced by the participant. Communication and compromise helped to resolve these conflicts. Unexpected outcomes included new understandings and strengthened connections between the participant and his wifeās marae
Baryonic Dark Halos: Machos and Cold Gas?
We consider the possibility that the dark matter in the halos of galaxies may
be in the form of clusters of \macho s within which are embedded cold, dense
gas clouds. Microlensing experiments have found evidence that the Galactic halo
contains up to half of its mass in the form of low-mass \macho s. A number of
observational and dynamical arguments point to the existence of hitherto
unobserved cold gas around galaxies. We show that the cold gas can be
stabilized by \macho\ clusters. Within the framework of a simple two-component
model, we derive constraints on the \macho\ clusters and on the halo cold gas
content. Typical cluster masses are \sim 10 \msun, typical \macho\ masses are
\sim 0.01 \msun, and the gas content could be up to of order 50 \%. Various
predictions are given for testing the hypothesis that such objects could
constitute most of the mass in the dark halos of galaxies. If halos are indeed
baryonic and contain significant amounts of cold gas, they are likely to play a
much more active role in galaxy formation and evolution than is commonly
supposed.Comment: 13 pages, submitted to ApJ. Uuencoded, gzip-compressed ps-file
including 2 figures. Also available at
http://www.astro.unibas.ch/~gerhard/papers/dmmn.ps.gz.u
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Reflecting the real world?: How British TV portrayed developing countries in 2005
TV audiences are fed up with how the developing world is portrayed on the small screen, according to a new VSO report published today. Reflecting the real world? How British TV portrayed developing countries in 2005 reveals that television viewers have an overwhelmingly negative view of the developing world and that they hold TV responsible. The report shows that viewers have a real appetite for richer representations of the world outside the UK and calls on broadcasters to invest more money, creativity and talent in bringing the world to UK audiences.
The report is based on interviews with TV viewers and leading broadcasters. It shows that despite the high level of developing world coverage on TV over the last year, there has been no sign of a positive shift in public attitude. TV viewers associated the developing world with famine, disaster and corruption and people's initial image was very often of starving babies with flies around their eyes.
The research highlights that news coverage and charity campaigns have also contributed to a feeling that the developing world is a hopeless cause. News reporting of the Asian Tsunami and the Pakistan earthquake brought people's attention to poorer countries but reinforced a doom-laden view of them. Even the Make Poverty History campaign and the Live 8 concerts, which enthused millions of people, appear to have inadvertently contrived to confirm a stereotype of Africa as a continent on its knees and added to a sense that nothing has changed over the last 20 years.
The research uncovered a very strong sentiment that TV coverage of developing countries is too negative. Viewers expressed a desire to see the positive side of life in the developing world and hear about any progress being made. Crucially, they wanted TV programmes that were positive and transforming, challenged their perceptions, and contained human interest stories, real-life issues and characters they can relate to. Their ideas for new developing world programming tended to reflect their favourite genres and included Jamie's African School Dinners, Life Swap, African Grand Designs, Spooks or 24 in Africa and Africa's Next Top Model
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