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Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction (O'Reilly Digital Studio)
Authors: Marc Campbell
Venue:  (2006)

You're a beginner who wants to design a state-of-the-art family web site. You've just started a new job, and you need to learn Dreamweaver fast. Or maybe you're a professional who's been using another program but is now switching to Macromedia's leading web design tool. Learning Dreamweaver 8 gets you up to speed, quickly and efficiently. Straightforwardly practical, with speed as the by-word, this hands-on guide focuses on the best practices for constructing both interactive and static web sites. While explaining core concepts clearly and thoroughly, so that beginners have a solid conceptural and technical foundation, it cuts through the clutter that might slow down a beginner tackling a subject as vast as web design and a tool as robust as Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction emphasizes learning by doing, with short, task-oriented chapters that demonstrate theory by presenting design solutions and explaining the principles that make them work. Plenty of screen shots, illustrations, and sample layouts accompany rapid prototyping techniques for site production. Marc Campbell has been building web sites since 1997-for everything from comic book fan communities to state government portals and e-commerce applications. A Macromedia Certified Dreamweaver Developer and beta tester, he has taught web design to students at all levels and has written eight books on the subject. Sidebars in Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction allow readers to decide how deeply they want to delve into the subject. "Best Bets" offer bottom-line recommendations for those who want to skip the general discussion, while "Behind the Scenes" sidebars provide more in-depth looks at particular topics for those who want more detail. Absolute beginner or faux debutante, you'll learn proven procedures for quickly building Dreamweaver sites. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Cataclysmic Scabland flooding: Insights from a simple depth-averaged numerical model
Authors: Hideaki Miyamoto, Goro Komatsu, Victor R. Baker, James M. Dohm, Kazumasa Ito, Hiroyuki Tosaka
Venue: Environmental Modelling Software (2007)

This work presents numerical assessments of possible routing paths for the reported late Pleistocene Missoula floods, which involved Earth's largest known peak discharges of freshwater. For our numerical model, we adopt the diffusion wave approximation of the shallow-water equation with the empirical Manning coefficient. This simplification is required because (1) most previous studies are one-dimensional or analytical studies based on simple equations, so that our two-dimensional expansion is a natural step towards more sophisticated models; (2) a simple model can easily incorporate the effect of complicated topography; and (3) lower computational costs permit a broader exploration of parameters. Important and new insights obtained from this work include: (1) numerically, we confirm the presence of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet at the time of the Missoula floods; (2) floods with relatively small peak discharges cannot inundate some major reaches, including the Cheney Palouse Scabland Tract; (3) deposits indicative of multiple floods are mostly confined in the locations that can be inundated by relatively lower peak flood discharges; and (4) although Lake Missoula glacial lake failure scenario can reasonably reproduce extensive water coverage, the best fit result to the geological evidence of flooding is obtained when the total water volume is three times larger than that estimated for Glacial Lake Missoula. The above results do not negate previous works, but indicate the need for further detailed field investigation and more sophisticated modeling in order to pursue further understanding of the complex behavior of megaflooding in the Channeled Scabland.
Performance evaluation and optimization for content-based image retrieval
Authors: Julia Vogel, Bernt Schiele
Venue: Pattern Recognition (2006)

Performance evaluation of content-based image retrieval (CBIR) systems is an important but still unsolved problem. The reason for its importance is that only performance evaluation allows for comparison and integration of different CBIR systems. We propose an image retrieval system that splits the retrieval process into two stages. Users are querying the system through image description using a set of local semantic concepts and the size of the image area to be covered by the particular concept. In Stage I of the system, only small patches of the image are analyzed whereas in the second stage the patch information is processed and the relevant images are retrieved. In this two-stage retrieval system, the retrieval performance, that is precision and recall, can be modeled statistically. Based on the model, we develop closed-form expressions that allow for the prediction as well as the optimization of the retrieval performance. As shown through experiments, the retrieval precision can be increased by up to 55% and the retrieval recall by up to 25% depending on the user query.
Techncial writing
Authors: Diana Patterson
Venue: ACM SIGDOC Asterisk Journal of Computer Documentation (1975)

Like it or don't, the world is going metric. But I think by the end of this article you're going to like it, because the metric system is bringing sanity to the printing and publishing business. If you ever print your documents out on paper rather than computer forms or ever put documents in binders, this change will eventually affect you. If you ever enlarge or reduce your output, diagrams or photographs, you're going to find the change amenable. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Common sense and intelligent user interfaces
Authors: Catherine Havasi, Henry Lieberman
Venue: Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Intelligent user interfaces (2007)

There is a mutually beneficial relationship between user interfaces and common sense reasoning and acquisition. Common sense knowledge enables interfaces to better understand and to be more grounded in the world of the user, thus improving the user's overall experience with the interface. This would not be possible without large sources of common sense knowledge, which likewise benefit from intelligent interfaces designed to make the knowledge acquisition processes more productive and enjoyable for the contributor. These two complementary interface types and their interaction are explored in this workshop.
Computer and Communication Networks
Authors: Nader F. Mir
Venue:  (2006)

As the number and variety of communication services grow, so do the challenges of designing cost-effective networks that meet the requirements of emerging technologies in wireless, sensor, and mesh networks. Computer and Communication Networks is the first book to offer balanced coverage of all these topics using extensive case studies and examples.This essential reference begins by providing a solid foundation in TCP/IP schemes, wireless networking, Internet applications, and network security. The author then delves into the field's analytical aspects and advanced networking protocols.Students and researchers will find up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced networking topics, including: Packet-switched networks and Internet Network protocols Links LAN Protocols Wireless Networks Transport Protocols Applications and Management Network Security Delay Analysis QoS High speed protocols Voice over IP Optical Networks Multicasting Protocols Compression of Voice and Video Sensor/Mesh NetworksNetwork architecture books are often criticized for not offering enough practical, scenario-based information. Computer and Communication Networks provides an effective blend of theory and implementation not found in other books.Key features include: Figures and images that simplify complex topics Equations and algorithms Case studies that further explain concepts and theory Exercises and examples honed through the author's twelve years of teaching about networkingOverall, readers will find a thorough design and performance evaluation that provides a foundation for developing the ability to analyze and simulate complex communication networks.
QuickBooks 2007 On Demand
Authors: Gail Perry
Venue:  (2006)

QuickBooks 2007 on Demand is the ultimate reference for people who really want to learn how to use the most popular accounting program. Using a friendly seeit/do-it technique, QuickBooks 2007 on Demand gives you illustrated, full color, step-by-step explanations that put you in charge of your finances. Whether you keep this book right next to your computer for quick reference or use it to train others, you'll find this is an indispensable resource.SEE HOW TO Produce and customize reports that show exactly how your company is doing Schedule transactions so you'll never forget a due date again Bill time and expenses directly to customers Use the new QuickBooks features for 2007, including a redesigned Payroll Center and the new Accountant's Copy that lets you keep working while your accountant reviews your books Create and use a budget Reconcile your bank account to the penny without waiting for the bank statement to come in the mail Keep detailed records of fixed asset acquisitions Protect your financial information with the latest in security techniques Send customized mailings to your customers and vendors1. Setting Up Your Company Accounts with the EasyStep Interview2. Setting Up and Using Payroll Features ï¾ 3. Adding or Changing Information After the Interview Is Completed ï¾ 4. Invoicing and Collecting Income ï¾ 5. Making Purchases and Recording Payments ï¾ 6. Collecting and Paying Sales Tax ï¾ 7. Using Timesaving Features ï¾ 8. Job Cost Estimating and Tracking ï¾ 9. Tracking Time ï¾ ï¾ New!10. QuickBooks Tips and Tricks ï¾ 11. Using the QuickBooks Online Features ï¾ 12. Preparing Income Tax Returns ï¾ 13. Security ï¾ 14. Using Inventory Features ï¾ 15. Recording Your Assets ï¾ 16. Recording Owners' Equity ï¾ 17. Recording Liabilities ï¾ 18. Preparing the Top Ten QuickBooks Reports ï¾ New! Features ï¾ Index ï¾ The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Isotopic meshing of implicit surfaces
Authors: Simon Plantinga, Gert Vegter
Venue: The Visual Computer: International Journal of Computer Graphics (2006)

Implicit surfaces are given as the zero set of a function F:&#x211d;3&#x2192;&#x211d;. Although several algorithms exist for generating piecewise linear approximations, most of these are based on a user-defined stepsize or bounds to indicate the precision, and therefore cannot guarantee topological correctness. Interval arithmetic provides a mechanism to determine global properties of the implicit function. In this paper we present an algorithm that uses these properties to generate a piecewise linear approximation of implicit curves and surfaces, that is isotopic to the curve or surface itself. The algorithm is simple and fast, and is among the first to guarantee isotopy for implicit surface meshing.
A simple approximation method for workload analyses in some queueing systems with control policies
Authors: Sun Hur, Hyungjoong Lee, Seongho Kim
Venue: Computers and Industrial Engineering (2006)

We consider two systems: M/G/1 with a finite workload capacity and an infinite dam model under PMλ policy. It is necessary to analyze the workload processes for these systems, which is mostly difficult and complex. An efficient and easy approximation procedure for these systems is provided. Our method is based on the idea that the service time of a customer can be approximated as the sum of small deterministic service times of a batch of customers. This enables us to work with system size processes instead of workload processes. The proposed method turns out to be in excellent agreement with simulation results and exact solution.
LabVIEW for Everyone: Graphical Programming Made Easy and Fun (3rd Edition) (National Instruments Virtual Instrumentation Series)
Authors: Jeffrey Travis, Jim Kring
Venue:  (2006)

The #1 Step-by-Step Guide to LabVIEW-Now Completely Updated for LabVIEW 8!Master LabVIEW 8 with the industry's friendliest, most intuitive tutorial: LabVIEW for Everyone, Third Edition. Top LabVIEW experts Jeffrey Travis and Jim Kring teach LabVIEW the easy way: through carefully explained, step-by-step examples that give you reusable code for your own projects!This brand-new Third Edition has been fully revamped and expanded to reflect new features and techniques introduced in LabVIEW 8. You'll find two new chapters, plus dozens of new topics, including Project Explorer, AutoTool, XML, event-driven programming, error handling, regular expressions, polymorphic VIs, timed structures, advanced reporting, and much more. Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) candidates will find callouts linking to key objectives on NI's newest exam, making this book a more valuable study tool than ever. Not just what to do: why to do it! Use LabVIEW to build your own virtual workbench Master LabVIEW's foundations: wiring, creating, editing, and debugging VIs; using controls and indicators; working with data structures; and much more Learn the “art” and best practices of effective LabVIEW development NEW: Streamline development with LabVIEW Express VIs NEW: Acquire data with NI-DAQmx and the LabVIEW DAQmx VIs NEW: Discover design patterns for error handling, control structures, state machines, queued messaging, and more NEW: Create sophisticated user interfaces with tree and tab controls, drag and drop, subpanels, and moreWhatever your application, whatever your role, whether you've used LabVIEW or not, LabVIEW for Everyone, Third Edition is the fastest, easiest way to get the results you're after!
A graph-based approach to modeling and detecting composition conflicts related to introductions
Authors: Wilke Havinga, Istvan Nagy, Lodewijk Bergmans, Mehmet Aksit
Venue: Proceedings of the 6th international conference on Aspect-oriented software development (2007)

The goal of this paper is to model and detect composition conflicts related to introductions. Within this context, we identify several categories of composition conflicts. To analyze the causes of these conflicts precisely, we first model the structure of programs as graphs. Next, we model introductions as graph transformation rules. We define explicit rules to describe when composition conflicts related to introductions occur. We built a prototype tool that detects and visualizes the occurrence of such conflicts in AspectJ programs, making use of an existing graph analysis and rewriting tool. The graph-based models are generated automatically from the source code of Java programs and AspectJ introductions. However, our approach does not make strong assumptions about either the aspect or base language; it has been designed to be applicable to other AOP languages.
WordPress 2 (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Authors: Maria Langer, Miraz Jordan
Venue:  (2006)

WordPress is an open-source personal publishing platform that is easy to use, flexible, and highly customizable. Although used primarily for publishing blogs, WordPress can easily be used to create and maintain complete Web sites.Taking the average blogger further than blogspot can, WordPress allows bloggers to create more complicated sites with their open-source technology, rather than blogger which is limited by HTML changes to their templates.This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you how to install, use, and customize WordPress to get the most from the software. Includes tips that explain why certain techniques are better than others, how to watch for potential problems, and where readers can find more information.
Long-lived TCP connections via satellite: cross-layer bandwidth allocation, pricing, and adaptive control
Authors: Nedo Celandroni, Franco Davoli, Erina Ferro, Alberto Gotta
Venue: IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON) (2006)

The paper focuses on the assignment of a common bandwidth resource to TCP connections over a satellite channel. The connections are grouped according to their source-destination pairs, which correspond to the up- and down-link channels traversed, and each group may experience different fading conditions. By exploiting the tradeoff between bandwidth and channel redundancy (as determined by bit and coding rates) in the maximization of TCP goodput, an overall optimization problem is constructed, which can be solved by numerical techniques. Different relations between goodput maximization and fairness of the allocations are investigated, and a possible pricing scheme is proposed. The allocation strategies are tested and compared in a fading environment, first under static conditions, and then in a real dynamic scenario. The goodput-fairness optimization allows significant gains over bandwidth allocations only aimed at keeping the channel bit error rate below a given threshold in all fading conditions.
Fingerprint matching by genetic algorithms
Authors: Xuejun Tan, Bir Bhanu
Venue: Pattern Recognition (2006)

Fingerprint matching is still a challenging problem for reliable person authentication because of the complex distortions involved in two impressions of the same finger. In this paper, we propose a fingerprint-matching approach based on genetic algorithms (GA), which tries to find the optimal transformation between two different fingerprints. In order to deal with low-quality fingerprint images, which introduce significant occlusion and clutter of minutiae features, we design a fitness function based on the local properties of each triplet of minutiae. The experimental results on National Institute of Standards and Technology fingerprint database, NIST-4, not only show that the proposed approach can achieve good performance even when a large portion of fingerprints in the database are of poor quality, but also show that the proposed approach is better than another approach, which is based on mean-squared error estimation.
Segmenting object space by geometric reference structures
Authors: Pankaj K. Agarwal, David Brady, Jiří Matoušek
Venue: ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks (TOSN) (2006)

A model for segmentation of an object space by an array of binary, radiation-field sensors and geometric reference structures is described. Given a family of binary, radiation-field sensors and a geometric reference structure, we refer to the set of sensor states induced by a source at point p as the signature of p. We study the segmentation of an object space into signature cells and prove near optimal bounds on the number of distinct signatures induced by a point source, as a function of sensor and reference structure complexity. We also show that almost any family of signatures can be implemented under this model.
Information retrieval in context
Authors: Susan Dumais
Venue: Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Intelligent user interfaces (2007)

Today's search engines return a wide range of information from diverse sources with lightening speed. The information that is returned, however, is independent of who asked the question or the context in which the information need arose. Next generation search engines will make increasing use of context about the searcher, domain and tasks to dramatically change the search landscape.
No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog
Authors: Margaret Mason
Venue:  (2006)

Tired of filling up your blog with boring posts? Take the next step and get inspired to create something unique. Author Margaret Mason shows you the way with this fun collection of inspirational ideas for your blog. Nobody Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog is a unique idea-book for bloggers seeking fun, creative inspiration. Margaret gives writers the prompts they need to describe, imagine, investigate and generate clever posts. Sample ideas include: Writing a serial novel Conducting unnecessary experiments Creating your autobiography Public eavesdropping And much, much more The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Data Communications and Networks, 1 edition
Authors: David Miller
Venue:  (2005)

A friendlier voice in an area crowded with technical, formal textbooks, Miller’s style reaches the students quickly and effectively. The abundance of chapter projects and the audio/visual support of concepts enables instructors to keep students engaged. Table of contentsData Communications and Networks, 1eChapter 1: Data Communications - An IntroductionChapter 2: Local Area Networks - An IntroductionChapter 3: Local Area Networks - Topologies and ArchitecturesChapter 4: Local Area Networks - ConnectivityChapter 5: Network Operating SystemsChapter 6: Data Storage and Storage NetworksChapter 7: Voice NetworksChapter 8: Wide Area NetworksChapter 9: Network SecurityChapter 10: The InternetAppendix A: A Brief History of Data Communications and Computer Networks The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Build Your Own ASP.NET 2.0 Web Site Using C# & VB
Authors: Cristian Darie, Zak Ruvalcaba
Venue:  (2006)

Learn how to build impressive ASP.NET 2.0 Websites in both C# and VB from scratch. Using a practical step-by-step approach, the authors introduce the ASP.NET framework, teach you about database design, and walk you through obtaining, installing and configuring all the freely available software you need to use ASP.NET 2.0. They then show you how to build several real world Web-based applications that you can put to use instantly in your projects. Readers will learn how to: Develop a fully functional Corporate Intranet with a dynamic navigation menu Create an email newsletter system using ASP.NET 2.0 Build web forms using web controls, validation controls, and rich controls Program in both C# and VB Handle unforseen errors gracefully using a range of error handling techniques Secure applications using form authentication Use code-behind to streamline code. This book doesn't force you to choose an ASP.NET language in advance - all code examples are presented in both C# (pronounced see-sharp) and VB. You can choose which one you want to use, and follow-it throughout the book. Best of all, this book doesn't assume any prior programming knowledge! As an added bonus, this book doesn't force you to choose an ASP.NET language in advance - all code examples are presented in both C# (pronounced see-sharp) and VB.NET. You can choose which one you want to use, and follow-it throughout the book. Best of all, this book doesn't assume any prior ASP.NET knowledge!