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Stability of Perturbed Delay Differential Equations and Stabilization of Nonlinear Cascade Systems
Authors: W. Michiels, R. Sepulchre, D. Roose
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2001)

In this paper the effect of bounded input perturbations on the stability of nonlinear globally asymptotically stable delay differential equations is analyzed. We investigate under which conditions global stability is preserved and if not, whether semiglobal stabilization is possible by controlling the size or shape of the perturbation. These results are used to study the stabilization of partially linear cascade systems with partial state feedback.
Teach Yourself LotusScript Notes/Domino 4.6 (with Disk)
Authors: Bill Kreisle, Rocky Oliver
Venue:  (1997)

:Now you can expand the breadth of your Notes applications by incorporating Java with teach yourselfLotusScript&reg; for Notes/Domino 4.6, an indispensable tool for Notes developers of all levels. LotusScript, Lotus Corporations powerful, object-oriented BASIC programming language, arms developers with essential tools for working with LotusNotes databases and enterprise data. Starting with a thorough introduction to the of LotusScript for new users, teach yourselfLotusScript for Notes/Domino 4.6 quickly jumps into deeper water with topics such as using Notes as an OLE automation server and client, the NotesDBDirectory, and connecting to ODBC data sources using LotusScript. Lotus experts Bill Kreisle and Rocky Oliver also provide clear explanations on how to integrate Notes with other Lotus applications as well as an entire LotusScript-enabled application as an example.
Microsoft Word for Windows 95: Tutorial and Applications, 1st edition
Authors: Connie Morrison, Brenda Lewis
Venue:  (1998)

:Designed to cover the beginning and intermediate features of Microsoft Word for Windows 95. Activities in the text cover a variety of topics that are geared to student interests. Ideal for either individualized or group instruction. Completion time: 30-40 hours.
Staroffice for Linux Bible with CD-ROM, 1st edition
Authors: Jacek Artymiak, Joseph Merlino, Katherine Wrightson
Venue:  (1999)

:Get up to speed on the most popular office suite for Linux with this hands-on guide to StarOffice 5.0. The CD-ROM is packed with macros and clip art for StarOffice, a PDF version of the book, Web page templates, Netscape Communicator 4.5 for Linux, examples files from the book, GIMP, and over a dozen Linux utilities and applications.
Internet Adventures, 1st edition
Authors: Cynthia Leshin
Venue:  (1996)

:This is a comprehensive, upt-o-date guide to putting classrooms on the Internet. Designed specifically for educators, it includes everything they need--numerous student projects, guides to specific educational resources on the Internet, and clear, non-technical instructions for accessing those resources.
Designing a test suite for empirically-based middleware performance prediction
Authors: Yan Liu, Ian Gorton, Anna Liu, Ning Jiang, Shiping Chen
Venue: Proceedings of the Fortieth International Conference on Tools Pacific: Objects for internet, mobile and embedded applications (2002)

One of the major problems in building large-scale enterprise systems is anticipating the performance of the eventual solution before it has been built. This problem is especially germane to modern Internet-based e-business applications, where failure to provide high performance and scalability can lead to application and business failure. The fundamental software engineering problem is compounded by many factors, including application diversity, architectural trade-offs and options, COTS component integration requirements, and differences in performance of various software and hardware infrastructures. In the ForeSight project, a practical solution to this problem, based on empirical testing is being investigated. The approach constructs useful models that act as predictors of the performance and the effects of architectural trade-offs for component-based systems such as CORBA, COM+ and J2EE. This paper focuses on describing the issues involved in designing and executing a test suite that is efficient to characterize the behavior and performance profile of a J2EE application server product. The aims of the test suite are described, along with its design and some illustrative empirical results to show it's effectiveness..
On the Convergence of the Mizuno--Todd--Ye Algorithm to the Analytic Center of the Solution Set
Authors: Clovis C. Gonzaga, Richard A. Tapia
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1997)

In this work we demonstrate that the Mizuno--Todd--Ye predictor-corrector primal-dual interior-point method for linear programming generates iteration sequences that converge to the analytic center of the solution set.
10 Minute Guide to Windows 3.1, 1st edition
Authors: Katherine Murray, Kate Miller
Venue:  (1992)

:Readers can pick up Windows techniques quickly with this effective guidebook.Presents 24 easy, step-by-step lessonsIncludes dozens of Timesaver Tips and Plain English definitionsIntroduces the essentials, including Windows desktop accessories
A Proximal Point Method for the Variational Inequality Problem in Banach Spaces
Authors: Regina Sandra Burachik, Susana Scheimberg
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2000)

In this paper we prove well-definedness and weak convergence of the generalized proximal point method when applied to the variational inequality problem in reflexive Banach spaces. The proximal version we consider makes use of Bregman functions, whose original definition for finite dimensional spaces has here been properly extended to our more general framework.
OCP: Oracle8i DBA Certification Kit
Authors: Chip Dawes, Joe Johnson, Matthew Weishan
Venue:  (2000)

:Here are the books you need to prepare for all five exams in Oracle's DBA track1Z0-001, 1Z0-023, 1Z0-024, 1Z0-025, and 1Z0-026. These proven Sybex study guides provide: Full coverage of all exam objectivesall the information you need to know Practical information on maintaining Oracle8i in a real-world enterprise environment Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CDs Leading-edge exam preparation software, including testing engines and electronic flashcards Featured on the Three CDs The three CDs included with this set are packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with custom testing engines for all exams in Oracle's DBA track. Each engine is loaded with hundreds of practice questions and lets you check your knowledge of the material and review areas according to chapter. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PC and Palm devices, as well as pre-assessment and bonus practice exams that will help you prepare for all five tests. Also included are electronic versions of each book and an evaluation version of Oracle8i Enterprise Edition.
Broadband access technologies
Authors: J. Velez, A. Lourenço, C. Pechirra, L. Almeida
Venue: Proceedings of the 2001 EC/NSF workshop on Universal accessibility of ubiquitous computing: providing for the elderly (2001)

In the last two decades, we witnessed a revolution beyond our wildest predictions: the computer shrank in size and current demand, got immense processing capabilities, and left the Banking and Military premises to enter virtually in everyone's home. Till some years ago, the telecommunication infrastructures didn't make the same way along, but this scenario changed dramatically meanwhile.It's that evolution we'll try to explain in this document
Pontryagin's Principle For Local Solutions of Control Problems with Mixed Control-State Constraints
Authors: E. Casas, J.-P. Raymond, H. Zidani
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2000)

This paper deals with optimal control problems of semilinear parabolic equations with pointwise state constraints and coupled integral state-control constraints. We obtain necessary optimality conditions in the form of a Pontryagin's minimum principle for local solutions in the sense of $L^p$, $p \leq +\infty$.
The Best of Online Shopping: The Prices' Guide to Fast and Easy Shopping on the web, 1st edition
Authors: Lisa Price, Jonathan Price
Venue:  (1999)

:A ONE-STOP SHOPPING GUIDEFOR ALL YOUR ON-LINE BUYING NEEDS!This essential book helps you find exactly what you want on the Web in no time flatwithout having to struggle with slow downloads or the endless, irrelevant listings on search engines. From well-known giants like Amazon.com to promising upstarts like Plato's Toybox, these sites run the gamut of products and services, size and price. But they all have one thing in common: they're the best the Web has to offer. Inside you'll find- Detailed descriptions of each e-shop, including its intended audience, atmosphere, and specialties- A sample list of products for sale at each site- Information on ordering methods, merchandise photo quality, gift wrapping, and delivery options- A helpful cross-referenced index that allows you to find all the best sites for the product you want with just a quick glance- Unique items, unusual buys, and real dealsall just a mouse click away!The Best of On-line Shopping will also help you avoid scams, find great bargains, and bid like a pro at on-line auctions. There is a world of exciting products waiting for you, and you don't even have to get dressed to explore it. So sit back, relax, and start browsing!
Distance based approaches to relational learning and clustering
Authors: Mathias Kirsten, Stefan Wrabel
Venue: Relational Data Mining (2001)

Within data analysis, distance-based methods have always been very popular. Such methods assume that it is possible to compute for each pair of objects in a domain their mutual distance (or similarity). In a distance-based setting, many of the tasks usually considered in data mining can be carried out in a surprisingly simple yet powerful way. In this chapter, we give a tutorial introduction to the use of distance-based methods for relational representations, concentrating in particular on predictive learning and clustering. We describe in detail one relational distance measure that has proven very successful in applications, and introduce three systems that actually carry out relational distance-based learning and clustering: RIBL2, RDBC and FORC. We also present a detailed case study of how these three systems were applied to a domain from molecular biology.
Getting Started with dBASE Four
Authors: Henry Gaylord, Babette Kronstadt, David Sachs
Venue:  (1993)

:Carefully tested, practically oriented tutorials; numerous screen dumps and practice exercises; and coverage of the latest release of dBASE are featured. A data disk allows students to focus on key concepts, commands and functions.
Sams Teach Yourself MFC in 24 Hours
Authors: Michael Morrison, Brad Jones, Matt Purcell
Venue:  (1999)

:Sams Teach Yourself MFC in 24 Hours provides an understanding of the fundamentals of MFC. Twenty four sessions of one hour or less show you how to create and cutomize user interfaces, develop complete applications for all versions of Windows, and organize and work with data. This straightforward, step-by-step approach also covers drawing graphics, managing and accessing databases, implementing printing, and creating DLLs and Custom Controls.
On the Necessity and Sufficiency of the Patch Test for Convergence of Nonconforming Finite Elements
Authors: Ming Wang
Venue: SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis (2001)

This paper proposes a weak patch test that improves both the patch test and the generalized patch test. Under a weak superapproximation assumption, which can be obtained from certain approximation and weak continuity property, it is shown that the weak patch test is equivalent to the generalized patch test. Thus if a nonconforming finite element passes the patch test and satisfies some approximation and weak continuity property, its convergence is then guaranteed. Furthermore, the consistency term of such a nonconforming element can be proved to be of order O(h). It is shown that if a nonconforming element does not pass the patch test and a condition relative to subdividing a domain by the element is true, then one can find a family of triangulations for which the element is divergent.
Elimination of intersection amomalies from database schemes
Authors: C. Beeri, M. Kifer
Venue: Proceedings of the 2nd ACM SIGACT-SIGMOD symposium on Principles of database systems (1983)

The desirability of acyclic database scheme is well argued in [L,BFMY]. When a scheme is described by multivalued dependencies, acyclicity means that the dependencies do not split each other's left-hand side and do not form intersection anomalies. We show that if the second condition fails to hold, the scheme can be amended so that it holds. The basic step is to add one attribute and some dependencies to resolve one intersection anomaly. This step generates an extension of the given scheme in which the anomaly does not exists. We also analyze the repetitive use of the basic step and prove that the transformation so defined removes all intersection anomalies. Finally, we characterize a class of attributes that can be removed from the final scheme, leaving it acyclic.
Programming In Visual Basic, Version 5.O, 1st edition
Authors: Julia Case Bradley, Anita Millspaugh
Venue:  (1997)

:Intro Programming course is estimated currently at 150-200,000 and growing. VB is taking over where BASIC,Qbasic,& QuickBasic once dominated,in the Intro Business Programming course. The book is not specific to one type of institution,since VB in a business course is largely a functional topic needed by all types of students from 2-4 year,to Vo-Tech,to extended,and even adult education programs.
Broadcasting and caching policies for location-dependent queries in urban areas
Authors: Il-dong Jung, Young-ho You, Jong-hwan Lee, Kyungsok Kim
Venue: Proceedings of the 2nd international workshop on Mobile commerce (2002)

The results of location-dependent queries (LDQ) queries generally depend on the current locations of query issuers. Many mechanisms, e.g. broadcast scheme, hoarding, or caching policy have been developed to improve system performance and provide better service, which are specialized for LDQs. It is necessary to design them considering geographical adjacency and characteristics of target area in LDQ. For this reason, this paper proposes the caching policy and broadcast scheme, which these features are reflected in. To develop the caching policy suitable for LDQ in urban area, we apply the moving distance of MH to our caching policy. Moreover, Based on the adjacency of data in LDQ, our broadcast scheme use space-filling curve to cluster data. We evaluate the performance of the caching policy measuring the workload of MHs and the correctness of LDQ results, and the performance of the broadcast scheme measuring the average setup-time of MHs in our experiments. Finally, we expect that our caching policy provides more correct answers when executing LDQ in local cache and leads significant improvement of the workload of MHs. It also seems quite probable that our broadcast scheme leads improvement of battery life of the MH.
Core Exams with CD-ROM, 2nd edition
Authors: Jay Adamson, R. Andrew Brice, William J. Anderson, Luther Stanton, Bill Matsoukas, Michael Lane Thomas, Alain Guilbault
Venue:  (1998)

:Designed as a self-contained supplement for all MCSE candidates, this second edition features practice tests on the CD-ROMS to prepare users for the five core exams.
MCSE Training Guide: Windows 95, 2nd Edition, 1st edition
Authors: Ed Wilson, Joseph Phillips, Daniel A. Lauer
Venue:  (1998)

:The MCSE Training Guide series provides an efficient way of preparing for MCSE exams. The chapters are directly organized around the exam topics and objectives. Each chapter begins with a pre-chapter quiz that allows the readers to assess their knowledge of the objectives covered in the chapter. Each chapter ends with a set of review questions that enables readers to assess their knowledge again after reading the material. Each chapter also provides hands-on learning opportunities through a set of exercises. The book includes numerous tables, figures, screen shots, and lists designed to aid in preparing the candidate to pass the exam.Covers the NEW Windows 95 core exam Exam #70-64--Implementing and Supporting Windows 95 (Exam 70-63 retired March 98, subject to change)Study test questions and practice taking the exam with the exclusive TestPrep test engine on the CD-ROMApproved by Microsoft as Microsoft Certified Professional study material
Sams Teach Yourself Shell Programming in 24 Hours, 1st edition
Authors: Sriranga Veeraraghavan, Sams Publishing
Venue:  (1999)

:In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be up and running. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing you to learn the essentials of UNIX shell programming from the ground up.
The World Wid Web: Featuring NetScape Communicator 4.0 Software, 10th edition
Authors: Donald I. Barker, Chia-Ling H. Barker
Venue:  (1998)

:Part of the Illustrated Series, this text offers a quick, visual introduction to the WWW featuring Netscape Communicator 4.0. Covers beginning through intermediate skills
The World Is Not Enough
Authors: Anthony Lynch
Venue:  (2000)

:THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH: PRIMA'S OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE features more BOND-style action than you can handle. Get the scoop on the entire arsenal of Q-lab gadgets and weapons. Be resourceful with over 10 movie-based mission walkthroughs. Learn the best strategies for racing through the streets of Istanbul, skiing the Caucasus Mountains and engaging in deadly gunfights. Detailed maps will keep you on the move with this valuable guide.
Mixture density estimation with group membership functions
Authors: Xiangyu Yang, Jun Liu
Venue: Pattern Recognition Letters (2002)

The mixture density model has been extensively studied in the field of statistical pattern recognition. And the EM algorithm has been well known as a convenient and efficient tool to iteratively compute the maximum likelihood estimates of mixture model parameters (except the number of components in mixture). However, it is a difficult problem to estimate the number of components in mixture. In order to solve this problem, we present a new mixture density model based on the concept of group, which is defined as a pair of different components. With the new mixture density model, it is possible for two components to have the same component parameters, so the accurate estimation of the number of components is no longer needed. Based on the new mixture density model, the mixture density estimation method with group membership functions is derived, and it is demonstrated to be an efficient method in the experiments of normal mixture density estimations.
Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking with Cdrom
Authors: Mitch Tulloch
Venue:  (2000)

:The Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking provides A-Z detail about Microsoft networking technologies with the accuracy and expertise of those who know these products best--Microsoft itself. Along with critical coverage of Microsoft Windows NT and BackOffice resources, this reference also enumerates third-party products and general networking terminology--providing comprehensive network-related information for all It professionals. Entries span the gamut from hardware to software, from theory to practice, and from current products to legacy systems. Practical, experience-based examples, plus ample illustrations and screen shots, help illuminate the concepts under discussion. Ideal for the hands-on network administrator looking for quick, on-the-spot answers, this encyclopedia will also serve MCSE- and MCP-track candidates as they cultivate real-world networking skills and knowledge. Comprehensive coverage of networking technologies from legacy systems to the most current products The only A-Z networking reference direct from Microsoft Provides in-depth, Microsoft-specific information unavailable in competitive titles, which are primarily Novell-centric In addition to Microsoft technologies, the book also defines third-party tools, and overall networking concepts and terminology encompassing the needs of a diverse customer space The author, an MCSE/MCT with 15 years of experience in technical training, knows the network administrator audience well and has written several other networking resource books The companion CD features an electronic version of the entire text for easy referencing, plus excerpts from Microsoft TechNet
Secure program partitioning
Authors: Steve Zdancewic, Lantian Zheng, Nathaniel Nystrom, Andrew C. Myers
Venue: ACM Transactions on Computer Systems (TOCS) (2002)

This paper presents secure program partitioning, a language-based technique for protecting confidential data during computation in distributed systems containing mutually untrusted hosts. Confidentiality and integrity policies can be expressed by annotating programs with security types that constrain information flow; these programs can then be partitioned automatically to run securely on heterogeneously trusted hosts. The resulting communicating subprograms collectively implement the original program, yet the system as a whole satisfies the security requirements of participating principals without requiring a universally trusted host machine. The experience in applying this methodology and the performance of the resulting distributed code suggest that this is a promising way to obtain secure distributed computation.
Reinventing Army Recruiting
Authors: James A. Knowles, Greg H. Parlier, Gregory C. Hoscheit, Rick Ayer, Kevin Lyman, Robert Fancher
Venue: Interfaces (2002)

Imminent catastrophic failure was the mantra as manpower shortfalls were becoming a constraint on the army's ability to support national strategy. The United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) reinvented recruiting by developing a Contract Forward methodology -- a hybrid between a just-in-time and an inventory-based system. This methodology enabled the organization to better support national military security obligations while increasing military recruiting production by 17.5 percent and to completely eliminate a forecasted deficit. USAREC had cost-efficiency savings of $204 million out of a $1 billion program (20 percent savings).
Extension of a hybrid genetic algorithm for nonlinear programming problems with equality and inequality constraints
Authors: Richard Y. K. Fung, Jiafu Tang, Dingwei Wang
Venue: Computers and Operations Research (2002)

As an extension of the hybrid Genetic Algorithm-HGA proposed by Tang et al. (Comput. Math. Appl. 36 (1998) 11), this paper focuses on the critical techniques in the application of the GA to nonlinear programming (NLP) problems with equality and inequality constraints. Taking into account the equality constraints and embedding the information of infeasible points/chromosomes into the evaluation function, an extended fuzzy-based methodology and three new evaluation functions are proposed to formulate and evaluate the infeasible chromosomes. The extended version of concepts of dominated semi-feasible direction (DSFD), feasibility degree (FD1) of semi-feasible direction, feasibility degree (FD2) of infeasible points 'belonging to' feasible domain are introduced. Combining the new evaluation functions and weighted gradient direction search into the Genetic Algorithm, an extended hybrid Genetic Algorithm (EHGA) is developed to solve nonlinear programming (NLP) problems with equality and inequality constraints. Simulation shows that this new algorithm is efficient.