Malagasy Time Conceptions

In this paper I discuss Øyvind Dahl’s argument (1995,1999) for the conclusion that Malagasy people conceive of the future as coming from behind them and not as being before them as most worldviews do. I argue that we have good reason not to attribute this view to Malagasy people. First, it would mark an inefficient and anomalous way of keeping track of the past and future. Second, the linguistic and testimonial evidence presented by Dahl doesn’t support the conclusion. Even though this specific argument fails, Dahl has many enlightening things to say about Malagasy time conceptions, such as the various time-conceptions that figure more predominantly in their worldview as opposed to the general modern Western worldview. Dahl is right that successful communication for Westerners in Madagascar requires understanding that the Malagasy worldview is structured more by an event-related conception of time than the general modern Western worldview. I also show in this paper that the three time conceptions Dahl outlines are relevant to living a good life

Applying Prolog to Develop Distributed Systems

Development of distributed systems is a difficult task. Declarative programming techniques hold a promising potential for effectively supporting programmer in this challenge. While Datalog-based languages have been actively explored for programming distributed systems, Prolog received relatively little attention in this application area so far. In this paper we present a Prolog-based programming system, called DAHL, for the declarative development of distributed systems. DAHL extends Prolog with an event-driven control mechanism and built-in networking procedures. Our experimental evaluation using a distributed hash-table data structure, a protocol for achieving Byzantine fault tolerance, and a distributed software model checker - all implemented in DAHL - indicates the viability of the approach

An analysis of the modified Dahl and Masing models: application to a belt tensioner

The objective of this paper is to describe the modified Dahl and Masing models used for predicting hysteretic behavior, and tested on a belt tensioner for automotive engines. An experimental study with deflection imposed on the tensioner is first carried out to identify hysteresis loop parameters for the two models. The models are implemented in the general motion equations which govern the behavior of a belt–tensioner–mass system. Particular attention is paid to the use of numerical schemes. The numerical and experimental investigations show the reliability of the modified Dahl model

Rheological and restoring force models regarding belt tensioner dymamic behavior: prediction and experiment

The objective of this paper is to compare the Masing and modified Dahl model efficiency regarding the prediction of the hysteretic behavior of a belt tensioner used for automotive engines. A first experimental study with deflection imposed on the tensioner is carried out to identify hysteresis loop parameters for the two models. The models are then implemented in the general motion equations modeling the behavior of a belt - tensioner - mass system. The comparison beteen numerical and experimental results show that these two models perform satisfactorily and that the modified Dahl model is a little more efficient

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Dick Erath

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker Dick Erath conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 8, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Dick Erath discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives his personal account of how he came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The duration of the interview is 57 minutes and 42 seconds

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Dick & Nancy Ponzi

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemakers Dick and Nancy Ponzi conducted by Jeff D. Peterson in July 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Dick and Nancy Ponzi discuss the early days of the Oregon wine industry and give their personal account of how they came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The duration of the interview is 56 minutes and 58 seconds

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: David Adelsheim

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker David Adelsheim conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 7, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. David Adelsheim discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives his personal account of how he came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The duration of the interview is 50 minutes and 58 seconds

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Diana Lett

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker Diana Lett conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 9, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Diana Lett discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives her personal account of how she came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The duration of the interview is 49 minutes and 18 seconds

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Susan Sokol Blosser

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker Susan Sokol Blosser conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 14, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Susan Sokol Blosser discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives her personal account of how she came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The duration of the interview is 47 minutes and 17 seconds

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Myron Redford

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker Myron Redford conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 16, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Myron Redford discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives his personal account of how he came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). This interview took place in two parts. The duration of the first interview is 52 minutes and 44 seconds; the duration of the second interview is 36 minutes and 53 seconds