A Faster Tableau for CTL*

There have been several recent suggestions for tableau systems for deciding satisfiability in the practically important branching time temporal logic known as CTL*. In this paper we present a streamlined and more traditional tableau approach built upon the author's earlier theoretical work. Soundness and completeness results are proved. A prototype implementation demonstrates the significantly improved performance of the new approach on a range of test formulas. We also see that it compares favourably to state of the art, game and automata based decision procedures.Comment: In Proceedings GandALF 2013, arXiv:1307.416

From Out of Sight to \u27Outta Sight!\u27 Collaborative Art Projects that Empower Children with At-Risk Tendencies

Children with at-risk tendencies are often left out of sight/ site/ cite because of their potential for academic and social failure. Like all children, children with at-risk tendencies have something of value to contribute to society and yearn for opportunities to show of their talents. This article discusses how three different groups of children with at-risk tendencies in Florida and Tennessee participated in site specific community art projects that targeted their needs. Although each student population worked a different theme, the children expressed similar learning outcomes when describing their involvement with the project. This study demonstrates how collaborative community art projects engage students in constructive behaviors that help prepare them for life. The success they gain from their participation in these projects can be transferred to other areas of their lives and show society that they are truly outta sight individuals

The applicability of the O'Connor and Arnold model of English intonation to the analysis of Luxembourgish intonation

The aim of this dissertation is to examine whether the well-known O'Connor and Arnold model for the analysis of English intonation can be applied to the analysis of Luxembourgish intonation. After defining the concepts of intonation as applied in this dissertation, the main points of several other important studies on English intonation are discussed. This is followed by a detailed explanation of why the O'Connor and Arnold model was deemed most appropriate and an overview of the main work on Luxembourgish intonation published to date. The methodology of the research is outlined in detail, and the research findings are discussed in depth. The adaptability of the O'Connor and Arnold model to the analysis of Luxembourgish intonation is discussed, and possible alterations are suggested

Over Seas

Short story about preparations of a young Indian writer for a visit to Australia, narrated by the Australian friend he will be visiting. Includes poetry and memoir

Detection and Characterization of Stress Symptoms in Forest Vegetation

Techniques used at the Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station to detect advanced and previsual symptoms of vegetative stress are discussed. Stresses caused by bark beetles in coniferous stands of timber are emphasized because beetles induce stress more rapidly than most other destructive agents. Bark beetles are also the most damaging forest insects in the United States. In the work on stress symptoms, there are two primary objectives: (1) to learn the best combination of films, scales, and filters to detect and locate injured trees from aircraft and spacecraft, and (2) to learn if stressed trees can be detected before visual symptoms of decline occur. Equipment and techniques used in a study of the epidemic of the Black Hills bark beetle are described

Impact of Colours of FMCG Packaging on Consumer buying Behavior

Colour influences human perceptions and invokes feelings and emotions in them. Around the globe, the meaning of colours changes according to cultures, places, traditions and other demographics. Colour preferences develop in humans from a very young age and change with age. Different colours have different emotions associated with them. Warm colours tend to increase arousal than cool colours. Colour is an important factor as far as branding is considered. The packaging colours of products speak for the product itself. Different products have stereotypical colours associated with them. Colours of FMCG product which are mostly bought on impulse based need to call out for customers. In this research, we have studied how colour influences the buying behavior of the consumers. Through this research, the colours tend to influence consumers based on different age groups has also been studied. This study can be used as an essential tool for FMCG businesses to increase the reach of their products among customers