title: On starting conditions for a submerged sink in a fluid

authors: Forbes, Lawrence K.

subjects: mathematics

abstract: Withdrawal of a fluid through an isolated line sink (for planar flow) or a point sink (for axi-symmetric flow in three dimensions) is considered. A linearized solution is presented in both cases, under the assumption that the sink strength is small and the sink is turned on gradually. The results show that the behaviour for small times is as if an image source were present above the surface. Asymptotic results indicate that, in both cases, the flow rapidly develops an effective image sink above the free surface.

text: On starting conditions for a submerged sink in a fluid Withdrawal of a fluid through an isolated line sink (for planar flow) or a point sink (for axi-symmetric flow in three dimensions) is considered. A linearized solution is presented in both cases, under the assumption that the sink strength is small and the sink is turned on gradually. The results show that the behaviour for small times is as if an image source were present above the surface. Asymptotic results indicate that, in both cases, the flow rapidly develops an effective image sink above the free surface.

year: 2008

title: Buddhism and tourism: Perceptions of the monastic community at Pu-Tuo-Shan, China

authors: Wong, Cora Un In

subjects: Buddhist

abstract: While there exists a considerable body of literature on pilgrimages and religious tourism, research on Buddhist pilgrimage sites remains scant. In particular, little has been published about how tourism is perceived by the monks and nuns living at the Buddhist sites that receive visitors. This article examines the Buddhist monks’ and nuns’ perceptions towards tourism at Pu-Tuo-Shan, one of the Four Sacred Mountains of China, that during the last decades has become the destination of increasing numbers of pilgrims and tourists. Interviews with monks and nuns reveal how they perceive the presence of visitors in their sacred land. The study also finds that the Buddhist worldview plays a significant role in shaping their attitudes.

text: Buddhism and tourism: Perceptions of the monastic community at Pu-Tuo-Shan, China While there exists a considerable body of literature on pilgrimages and religious tourism, research on Buddhist pilgrimage sites remains scant. In particular, little has been published about how tourism is perceived by the monks and nuns living at the Buddhist sites that receive visitors. This article examines the Buddhist monks’ and nuns’ perceptions towards tourism at Pu-Tuo-Shan, one of the Four Sacred Mountains of China, that during the last decades has become the destination of increasing numbers of pilgrims and tourists. Interviews with monks and nuns reveal how they perceive the presence of visitors in their sacred land. The study also finds that the Buddhist worldview plays a significant role in shaping their attitudes.

year: 2013

title: Planning and governance under the LGA: Lessons from the RMA experience.

authors: Borrie, Nancy

subjects: New Zealand

abstract: The purpose of this report is to identify ways in which experiences gained from the
RMA as a devolved and co-operative planning mandate can enable local and central
government and other stakeholders to more effectively implement the LGA. The
report is based on findings from the FRST-funded research programme on Planning
under Co-operative Mandates (PUCM). We argue in this report that the experiences gained from the RMA can inform
effective implementation of the LGA in three important respects: Preparation and implementation of LTCCPs; The community consultation process for formulating community outcomes;
and Māori participation in planning and governance.

text: Planning and governance under the LGA: Lessons from the RMA experience. The purpose of this report is to identify ways in which experiences gained from the
RMA as a devolved and co-operative planning mandate can enable local and central
government and other stakeholders to more effectively implement the LGA. The
report is based on findings from the FRST-funded research programme on Planning
under Co-operative Mandates (PUCM). We argue in this report that the experiences gained from the RMA can inform
effective implementation of the LGA in three important respects: Preparation and implementation of LTCCPs; The community consultation process for formulating community outcomes;
and Māori participation in planning and governance.

year: 2004-06-01