Vortex solutions of the evolutionary Ginzburg-Landau type equations

We consider two types of the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau equation in 2D bounded domains: the heat-flow equation and the Schroedinger equation. The system of ordinary differential equations is obtained that describes the evolution of the vortices. It is shown that there exist the stationary points for the both types of the equations. The motion of the particles is studied and the examples of the trajectories are presented in the cases when the particles move like electric charges and hydrodynamic vortices.Comment: 23 pages, 18 figure

Equity issues in HOV-to-HOT conversion on I-85 North in Atlanta

This paper examines the issues of equity, as applicable to the HOV-to-HOT conversion project planned for the I-85 North corridor in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region. A review of literature is undertaken to describe the typology of transportation equity issues within the wider context of environmental justice, and to highlight socio-economic factors and local and national transportation funding factors that influence people's travel choices and their mobility and accessibility options. Demographic data on the I-85 corridor peak period commuters in Metropolitan Atlanta is analyzed, in addition to results of focus groups polling current Metropolitan Atlanta interstate commuters on the topic of managed lanes during 2008. The thesis makes a conclusion that a final decision about the equity impact of the I-85 HOV-to-HOT conversion is likely not possible without undertaking a Metropolitan area-wide analysis. Some of the equity findings that emerge indicate that there are no significant income differences between the the HOV lane users and general purpose lane I-85 commuters; that there are differences between median incomes of block groups represented by current I-85 commuters (both HOV lane users and general purpose lane users) and median incomes of block groups typical for the base geography; and that investing in Xpress bus service improvements would primarily serve those households with more vehicles than drivers, unless improvements to reverse commute options and feeder bus networks are made. The focus group findings suggest that current interstate highway users in Metropolitan Atlanta, originating in the suburbs, are generally accepting of the HOT concept and recognize the value of travel time savings.M.S.Committee Member: Amekudzi, Adjo; Committee Member: Guensler, Randall; Committee Member: Ross, Catherin

«Benefits» and their representation in the text of the flyer

Imaginary and real benefits used in texts of flyers are considered in this article, the classification of these benefits is given. Because of analysis the author revealed linguistic means representing these benefits.В статье рассмотрены мнимые и реальные выгоды, используемые в тексте рекламных листовок, дана классификация этих выгод. В результате анализа автор выявил языковые средства, репрезентирующие данные выгоды

Assessment of water quality and the impact of mining and smelting activities on the water courses of the Paz river basin

Appendix 1/15 of the publication "State of the environment in the Norwegian, Finnish and Russian border area 2007" (The Finnish Environment 6/2007)

Анатомо-морфологічні особливості стебла Cissus tuberosa Moc. et Sesse ex DC. (Vitaceae) при підготовці до періоду спокою

This article describes a way of succulent plant Cissus tuberosa Moc. еt Sesse ex DC. (Vitaceae) natural asexual reproduction and gives the results of an anatomical and morphological investigation of this plant’s tigellum while preparing for a dry season.Описано спосіб природного вегетативного розмноження сукулентної рослини – Cissus tuberosa Moc. еt Sesse ex DC. (Vitaceae) і наведено результати анатомо-морфологічних досліджень стебел цієї рослини при підготовці до посушливого періоду

Computations of the current profile influence on tearing instability

Results of computations of tearing instability of a plasma column in a strong longitudinal magnetic field are presented for different current profiles. The power current profiles j=j sub 0(1-(r/a)(P))(nu) are considered and analyzed for various values of the parameters p and v. The tearing instability of the smoothed two-step profiles is studied. Optimal smoothed two-step profiles are constructed which are stable with respect to all helical largescale perturbations

The Investment Policy of the Olympic Games: Costs and the Problem of Payback

The article is devoted to the investment policy of the Olympic Ggames. The largest investments in the Olympic Games in history, as well as the economic effect of the games are considered. It is noted that the positive effect of the Olympic Games, to a greater extent, depends on attracting sponsorship investment and private business

The Investment Policy of the Olympic Games: Costs and the Problem of Payback

The article is devoted to the investment policy of the Olympic Ggames. The largest investments in the Olympic Games in history, as well as the economic effect of the games are considered. It is noted that the positive effect of the Olympic Games, to a greater extent, depends on attracting sponsorship investment and private business

Факторы хронизации первичных головных болей

Comparison of episodic and chronic forms of primary headaches to reveal the possible factors leading to the disease chronicity has been performed. Some of the comorbidities were considered to be the conditions resulting in a more severe course of migraine and headaches of tension. Significant prevalence of clinical manifestations of immune system impairment in patients with chronic cephalgia was noted. It was suggested that the above impairment might be one of the factors accounting for the transformation of course of primary headaches.Проведено сопоставление эпизодических и хронических форм первичных головных болей для выявления возможных факторов хронизации заболевания. Как состояния, ухудшающие течение мигрени и головной боли напряжения, обсуждаются некоторые из коморбидных нарушений. Ввиду достоверного преобладания частоты клинических проявлений патологии иммунной системы у больных с хроническими цефалгиями можно предположить, что данные расстройства играют роль одного из факторов, трансформирующих течение первичных головных болей