Beyond an Anthropomorphic Template

In our endeavours to explore all possible forms that non-terrestrial communication may encompass, eventually we must throw off our anthropomorphic bias and investigate the implications of post-biological intelligence on SETI search strategies. In the event a candidate signal is detected, our initial categorization and assessment will focus on analyzing its comprising constructs, to ascertain whether information content is present; a fundamental signature of intelligence. To ensure our systems are capable of encompassing such intelligent communicators, we need to investigate both the contrasts and similarities of such non-biological communication and how this extends the known spectrum. In this paper, we begin to investigate the likely signatures and contrasting structures such non-biological communicators may present to us, across a range of known machine communication phenomena, and discuss how such contrasting forms of information exchange can aid, extend and refine our detection and decipherment capabilities

Seeding systems for use with a laser velocimeter in large scale wind tunnels

Three seeding systems have been used in the 4- by 7- Meter Tunnel at NASA Langley Research Center: Kerosene smoke, solid particle dry dispersing, and solid particle liquid dispersing. It is anticipated that the liquid dispersing system will be used in all future applications at this facility because: (1) it has a steady output; (2) it is easy to operate and reconfigure; and, (3) it delivers particles of near uniform size

The History of Baker Hall

Prepared for the centennial of The Ohio State University

Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 Filing Procedures for Railroad, Utility, and Other Corporate Debtors: Some Suggestions

After a brief discussion of the provisions of Article 9 peculiarly applicable to the long-term mortgage, a portion of this comment will review the relevant statutes and case authority in force prior to the effective date of the Code in various states and still applicable in others. More specifically, it will examine the special treatment accorded certain types of corporate indentures, particularly those securing the debt of railroads and other public utilities. Second, an attempt will be made to explain the probable solutions to the problems raised by the filing requirements of Article 9 as promulgated in each jurisdiction and as applicable to the various forms of package mortgages. Also, there will be discussion throughout of the almost prohibitive burden placed upon the mortgagor in certain of these agreements, for it is his duty under the typical language therein to comply with the local filing requirements in order to avoid default. This problem presented by Article 9 is also of concern to the trustee, who is equally desirous of avoiding default and its concomitant extensive and costly negotiation and litigation which does not otherwise arise except in bankruptcy. Finally, there will be examined amendments to Article 9 adopted by certain states in an effort to remedy the problems caused for the package mortgage by the Code\u27s filing requirements

Fractional Mineral Deed Subject to a Lease

This article analyzes the difficulty in construing mineral deeds made subject to an existing lease as pointed out in Garrett v. Dils Co., 299 S.W.2d 904 (Tex. Sup. Ct. 1957)

Wills--Sequestration--Acceleration of Life Interest Upon Renunciation of Prior Interest

Testator made an inter vivos agreement in which he promised to bequeath to his son a certain portion of his estate. Upon testator\u27s failure to comply with this agreement, the bequest actually given, a life interest in sixty percent of the estate, was renounced by the son, who instead elected to receive one million dollars from the estate in settlement of his claim. The will gave a remainder interest for life to the son of the renouncing legatee, testator\u27s grandson. The ultimate remaindermen of the corpus of this part of the estate were two hospitals. In regard to the remaining forty percent of the estate, 5,000 dollars of the net income therefrom was to be paid annually to the testator\u27s wife, with the balance of the income and, upon termination of the trust, the corpus to be paid to the same hospitals. These remaindermen, whose interests were diminished through satisfaction of the son\u27s claim, contended unsuccessfully in the chancery division that the grandson\u27s life interest in remainder should not be accelerated and that the renounced interest should be sequestered so as to restore the lost corpus for their benefit. On appeal to the superior court, held, affirmed. Since there was not a substantial distortion among the diminished interests of the legatees, sequestration should not be granted. In re Nixon\u27s Estate, 71 N.J. Super. 450, 177 A.2d 292 (1962)

Fraudulent Advertising: The Right of a Public Attorney to Seek Restitution for Consumers

The power of a public attorney to seek relief for consumers has expanded rapidly in recent years. This comment examines the standing of a public attorney to seek restitution for defrauded private parties in conjunction with an action to enjoin fraudulent advertising. The standing issue is first analyzed in a discussion of recent judicial decisions. The author then examines the legislative intent behind A.B. 1763, a 1972 amendment to the California Business and Professions Code, which, the author concludes, gives the public attorney standing to seek restitution for victims of fraudulent advertising