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CRCP Crystal Reports Certified Professional All-in-One, 1 edition
Authors: Annette Harper
Venue:  (2005)

All-in-One is all you need! This authoritative reference offers complete coverage of all material on all three Crystal Reports Certified Professional exams, including content for each of the three electives. You’ll find exam objectives at the beginning of each chapter, helpful exam tips, and end-of-chapter practice questions. The bonus CD-ROM contains a testing engine with questions found only on the CD. This comprehensive guide not only helps you pass the challenging CRCP exam, but will also serve as an invaluable on-the-job reference. Table of contents Part I: Installation and Quick Start Chapter 1: Installing Crystal Reports 10 and Crystal Enterprise 10 Chapter 2: Database Concepts and the XTREME Sample Data Chapter 3: Quick Start Using the Report Wizards Part II: Exam RDCR200, Basic Reporting Chapter 4: Exploring the Environment Chapter 5: Creating a Report Chapter 6: Record Selection and Report Parameters Chapter 7: Grouping, Sorting, and Summarizing Chapter 8: Creating Formula Fields Chapter 9: Formatting Chapter 10: Charting Chapter 11: Report Distribution Chapter 12: Nonstandard Report Types Chapter 13: Special Reporting Features Chapter 14: Crystal Reports in the Crystal Enterprise Environment Part III: Exam RDCR300, Advanced Reporting Chapter 15: Report Processing Chapter 16: Subreports Chapter 17: Complex Formulas and Custom Functions Chapter 18: The Database Expert Chapter 19: Data Sources Chapter 20: Optimizing the Use of SQL Databases Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Chapter 22: Creating and Using SQL Commands Elective Chapter 23: Reporting from OLAP Data Sources Elective Chapter 24: Creating Complex Formulas for Finance Elective Part IV: Exam RDCR400, Report Methodology and Business Views Chapter 25: Report Development Methodology and Documentation Chapter 26: Applying Report Design Concepts and Methodology Chapter 27: Business Views Chapter 28: Managing Business Views and Business Elements Chapter 29: Data Foundations and Data Connections Appendix: About the CD-ROM 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
The northwest passage: a simulation
Authors: Saran Somanathan, Peter C. Flynn, Jozef Szymanski
Venue: Proceedings of the 38th conference on Winter simulation (2006)

Shipping from Yokohama to New York and St. Johns, Newfoundland is simulated by VSLAM for two routes: the Panama Canal, using fast and slow bluewater ships, and the Northwest Passage, using identically sized fast and slow Canadian Arctic Class (CAC) 3 ships. Each route is broken into a series of logical legs, and environmental conditions and wait times are assigned. Ice conditions are modeled from historical records. Average speed through the Northwest Passage shows little seasonal variation. Round trips per year are higher through the Northwest Passage for all cases in this study. The required freight rate (RFR) to recover all costs including capital recovery, is calculated for fast ships. RFR is lower for fast ships from St. Johns to Yokohama using the Northwest Passage, and higher for fast ships from New York to Yokohama. Possible future thinning of Arctic ice may improve the economics of the Northwest Passage.
Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography
Authors: Stephen Johnson
Venue:  (2006)

"We are in the Stone Age of digital photography. We've figured out how to make some tools, but it is just now beginning to dawn on us what we might do with them. I've often been frustrated at the concentration on the technical aspect of digital photography with so little discussion of the aesthetics and heart behind the image making. This book is essentially a distillation of what I've been teaching over the last 25 years." Master photographer Stephen Johnson has been taking beautiful landscape photography for decades, and teaching others the practical art of image making since 1977. While he started out with traditional film camera techniques, Johnson is widely recognized among his peers as a pioneer of digital photography. Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography chronicles his ride on the bleeding edge of this medium's evolution, and provides a practical in-depth introduction to digital photography that offers the latest techniques for beginning and experienced photographers alike. What sets this guide apart from other books on the topic is its approach and execution: This isn't a Photoshop book, although Photoshop has its place within the book; it's a book that a master teacher and photographer creates after a lifetime of showing others how to understand and make great photography. With 5 color photographs throughout, including black/gray duotones, and 715 illustrations reproduced with a 200 line screen, Johnson's book covers everything from: The basics of digital photography Film camera techniques vs. digital Practical approaches of the filmless photographer Techniques of the digital darkroom A photographer s digital journey Photography, art and the future This is a holistic work (and method for teaching) that embraces the state of photographic tools and techniques, blended with suggestions and experiences on why I make photographs, Johnson says. At its best, photography rides that crest where technology and art intersect. But the deepest engagement that photography can bring remains its ability to capture and hold a moment before the lens. In this age of digital manipulation, that fundamental fact must be remembered. 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
Parametric versus nonparametric tolerance regions in detection problems
Authors: Amparo Baíllo, Antonio Cuevas
Venue: Computational Statistics (2006)

A major problem in statistical quality control is to detect a change in the distribution of independent sequentially observed random vectors. The case of a Gaussian pre-change distribution has been extensively analyzed. Here we are concerned with the non-normal multivariate case. In this setup it is natural to use tolerance regions as detection tools. These regions are defined in terms of density level sets, which can be estimated in a plug-in fashion. Under a normal mixture model we compare, through a simulation study, the performance of such a detection scheme for two density estimators: a (parametric) normal mixture and a (nonparametric) kernel estimator. The problem of the bandwidth choice for the latter is addressed. We also obtain a result concerning the convergence rates of the error probabilities under a general parametric model. Finally, a real data example is discussed.
Novel schemes for traffic engineering in access domains
Authors: Junaid Ahmed Zubairi, Nabeel Ali Al-Bahbooh
Venue: International Journal of Network Management (2007)

In this paper, our approach to tackling the problem of traffic engineering in access domains is discussed. The complete solution would take into account bandwidth management, allocation, de-allocation, protection and restoration. In this work, we focus on one part of the problem, i.e. constrained routing in the MPLS access domains. We define all categories of traffic in an access domain and use CF (conjunction factor) as a figure of merit for performance evaluation of constrained routing schemes and present algorithms that control and limit CF value. The results of conducting simulations using various constrained routing algorithms are presented and conclusions are outlined.
Economics of network pricing with multiple ISPs
Authors: Srinivas Shakkottai, R. Srikant
Venue: IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON) (2006)

In this paper, we examine how transit and customer prices and quality of service are set in a network consisting of multiple ISPs. Some ISPs may face an identical set of circumstances in terms of potential customer pool and running costs. We examine the existence of equilibrium strategies in this situation and show how positive profit can be achieved using threat strategies with multiple qualities of service. It is shown that if the number of ISPs competing for the same customers is large then it can lead to price wars. ISPs that are not co-located may not directly compete for users, but are nevertheless involved in a non-cooperative game of setting access and transit prices for each other. They are linked economically through a sequence of providers forming a hierarchy, and we study their interaction by considering a multi-stage game. We also consider the economics of private exchange points and show that their viability depends on fundamental limits on the demand and cost.
SISCO: an object-oriented supply chain simulation system
Authors: Dean C. Chatfield, Terry P. Harrison, Jack C. Hayya
Venue: Decision Support Systems (2006)

We present SISCO, the Simulator for Integrated Supply Chain Operations, an object-oriented supply chain simulation tool. SISCO advances the concept of a supply chain simulator in a number of ways. With SISCO, we introduce a fundamentally new approach to supply chain specification, storage, and model generation. The user specifies the structure and policies of a supply chain with a GUI-based application and then saves the supply chain description in the open, XML-based Supply Chain Modeling Language (SCML) format. SISCO automatically generates the simulation model when needed by mapping the contents of the SCML file to a library of supply-chain-oriented simulation classes. SISCO's object-oriented, agent-style system architecture and detailed output improve upon current supply chain simulation tools.
How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Project 2007, 1 edition
Authors: Elaine Marmel
Venue:  (2006)

Covering the latest version of this versatile project management tool, How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Project 2007 helps you maximize the software to organize work and people and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will learn how to set up projects, manage tasks and resources, track status, report project information, and much more. The book covers the standard as well as the professional editions, includes details on Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.Work with the project calendarCreate tasks and assign constraints, dependencies, and resourcesEstimate project costsResolve scheduling problems and resource conflictsEstablish project baselinesTrack schedule and cost informationCreate and customize project reportsConsolidate projects and share resourcesCreate custom fields, change the interface, and use macrosTable of contentsPART I: GETTING STARTEDChapter 1. The Basics of Project Management Chapter 2. Taking A First Look at Project PART II: BUILDING A PROJECTChapter 3. Creating Tasks Chapter 4. Working with Constraints and Dependencies Chapter 5. Working with Resources Chapter 6. Estimating Project Costs PART III: VIEWING PROJECTSChapter 7. Working with ViewsChapter 8. Working with Tables and ViewsChapter 9. Organizing Information in a View PART IV: RESOLVING RESOURCE AND SCHEDULING CONFLICTS Chapter 10. Resolving Scheduling Problems Chapter 11. Resolving Resource Problems PART: V: TRACKINGChapter 12. Establishing Baselines Chapter 13. Tracking Schedule Information Chapter 14. Tracking Cost Information Chapter 15. Reporting in Microsoft ProjectChapter 16. Analyzing Financial Progress PART IV: MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTSChapter 17. Consolidating ProjectsChapter 18. Using Project Server Chapter 19. Working with Codes and Custom Fields Chapter 20. Changing the Project Interface Chapter 21. Speeding Up Work with Macros 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
Boosted discriminant projections for nearest neighbor classification
Authors: David Masip, Jordi Vitrií
Venue: Pattern Recognition (2006)

In this paper we introduce a new embedding technique to find the linear projection that best projects labeled data samples into a new space where the performance of a Nearest Neighbor classifier is maximized. We consider a large set of one-dimensional projections and combine them into a projection matrix, which is not restricted to be orthogonal. The embedding is defined as a classifier selection task that makes use of the AdaBoost algorithm to find an optimal set of discriminant projections. The main advantage of the algorithm is that the final projection matrix does not make any global assumption on the data distribution, and the projection matrix is created by minimizing the classification error in the training data set. Also the resulting features can be ranked according to a set of coefficients computed during the algorithm. The performance of our embedding is tested in two different pattern recognition tasks, a gender recognition problem and the classification of manuscript digits.
Group information foraging in emergency response: an illustration incorporating discrete-event simulation
Authors: Qing Gu, David Mendonça
Venue: Proceedings of the 38th conference on Winter simulation (2006)

Large-scale emergencies require groups of response personnel to seek and handle information from an evolving range of sources in order to meet an evolving set of goals, often under conditions of high risk. Because emergencies induce time constraint, efforts spent on planning activities reduce the time available for execution activities. This paper discusses the design and implementation of a discreteevent simulation system used for assessing how risk and time constraint can impact group information seeking and handling (i.e., foraging) during emergency response. A demonstration is given of how system parameters may be tuned in order to manipulate risk, time constraint, distribution of information and resources available for response. The results of a pilot test of the implemented system are briefly discussed. Finally, ongoing extensions of this simulation are discussed.
Constrained optimization using multiple objective programming
Authors: Kathrin Klamroth, Tind Jørgen
Venue: Journal of Global Optimization (2007)

In practical applications of mathematical programming it is frequently observed that the decision maker prefers apparently suboptimal solutions. A natural explanation for this phenomenon is that the applied mathematical model was not sufficiently realistic and did not fully represent all the decision makers criteria and constraints. Since multicriteria optimization approaches are specifically designed to incorporate such complex preference structures, they gain more and more importance in application areas as, for example, engineering design and capital budgeting. The aim of this paper is to analyze optimization problems both from a constrained programming and a multicriteria programming perspective. It is shown that both formulations share important properties, and that many classical solution approaches have correspondences in the respective models. The analysis naturally leads to a discussion of the applicability of some recent approximation techniques for multicriteria programming problems for the approximation of optimal solutions and of Lagrange multipliers in convex constrained programming. Convergence results are proven for convex and nonconvex problems.
Multimedia: Making it Work, Seventh Edition, 7 edition
Authors: Tay Vaughan
Venue:  (2006)

Thoroughly Updated for the Latest Advances in Multimedia Learn the fundamental concepts and essential skills required for a successful career in multimedia from this bestselling guide. Multimedia: Making It Work, Seventh Edition shows you how to use text, images, sound, and video to deliver compelling messages and content in meaningful ways. You will learn to design, organize, and produce multimedia projects such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and professional web sites. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions, full-color illustrations and screenshots, self-quizzes, and hands-on projects.Inside this book, you will learn how to:Master the building blocks of multimedia, including text, images, audio, video, and animationRecord, process, and edit digital audioWork with bitmap, vector, and 3-D imagesCreate vivid computer animations Shoot and edit digital videoSelect the best hardware, software, and authoring tools for your needsDesign dynamic Web contentDetermine the scope and cost of a multimedia projectAcquire the appropriate content and best talentPrepare and deliver a professional multimedia projectEach chapter includes:Learning objectives Full-color illustrations Helpful notes, tips, and warnings Chapter summaries and key term lists End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects Table of contentsACKNOWLEDGMENTSINTRODUCTION1 What is Multimedia? 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia 3 Multimedia Skills 4 Text 5 Sound 966 Images 7 Animation 8 Video 9 Hardware 10 Basic Software Tools 11 Multimedia Authoring Tools 12 The Internet and How It Works 13 Tools for the World Wide Web 14 Designing for the World Wide Web 15 Planning and Costing 16 Designing and Producing 17 Content and Talent 18 DeliveringGLOSSARYINDEX
Software parts in Fortran 8x
Authors: Brian T. Smith
Venue: ACM SIGPLAN Fortran Forum (1985)

This paper briefly describes the data abstraction mechanisms that have been proposed by the Fortran Standards Subcommittee X3J3 for Fortran 8x. With the proposed mechanisms, the building of software parts, that is, components of subroutine libraries, data bases, and program packages, is greatly facilitated.
Multi-objective evolutionary biclustering of gene expression data
Authors: Sushmita Mitra, Haider Banka
Venue: Pattern Recognition (2006)

Biclustering or simultaneous clustering of both genes and conditions have generated considerable interest over the past few decades, particularly related to the analysis of high-dimensional gene expression data in information retrieval, knowledge discovery, and data mining. The objective is to find sub-matrices, i.e., maximal subgroups of genes and subgroups of conditions where the genes exhibit highly correlated activities over a range of conditions. Since these two objectives are mutually conflicting, they become suitable candidates for multi-objective modeling. In this study, a novel multi-objective evolutionary biclustering framework is introduced by incorporating local search strategies. A new quantitative measure to evaluate the goodness of the biclusters is developed. The experimental results on benchmark datasets demonstrate better performance as compared to existing algorithms available in literature.
Numerical analysis of structure preserving Nyström methods for Hamiltonian systems
Authors: Andreas Pfeiffer, Martin Arnold
Venue: Applied Numerical Mathematics (2005)

Energy conservation is an essential property of conservative mechanical systems that should be carried over to the numerical solution. Betsch and Steinmann proposed recently perturbed potentials to achieve energy conservation in the time integration of N-body problems by Galerkin methods. In the present paper this approach is generalised to Nyström methods for Hamiltonian systems. A detailed analysis shows that energy conservation by perturbed potential functions does not affect the feasibility and (high) order of convergence of Nyström methods. Symmetry and reversibility properties are left unchanged as well. The theoretical results are illustrated by numerical tests indicating clearly the benefits of energy conserving methods in long-term simulations.
Home Theater Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools (Hacks)
Authors: Brett McLaughlin
Venue:  (2004)

It might be the long lines at the theater, the $4.00 for a small bag of popcorn, or the cutting-edge technology that's now so readily available to the home market. Whatever the reason, the home theater market today is booming like the soundtrack to Star Wars! Want proof? A Google search for home theater reveals over three million results. Yikes! It's simply undeniable: More and more people prefer watching their favorite movies, television shows, and videos from the comfort of their own sofas and couches. What's also undeniable is the inexperience of most people who choose to install or upgrade their home theaters. Until now, the knowledge, technique, and experiences of those who've encountered similar conditions to yours could only be accessed through laborious web searches, stacks of magazines, and water cooler conversations. Home Theater Hacks from O'Reilly is the perfect remedy for this group. A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Home Theater Hacks covers home theater installation from start to finish, purchase to experience. Just imagine: no frustrating trial and error process and better yet, no expensive appointments with installation experts. Home Theater Hacks prevents both by imparting down-and-dirty technique not found anywhere else. The book begins with a quick glossary of terms so you can speak the lingo when you go shopping, and then dives right into hush-hush, insider tricks. It's all covered where to find the right audio and video components, how to deal with speakers and wiring, understanding cable connectivity, mastering remote controls, how to fully grasp TiVo, and so much more. And to top it off, each of these insider tips is presented in a concise yet delightfully entertaining style. Bringing the Jurassic Park dinosaurs into your living room has never been so easy! A seasoned veteran with numerous O'Reilly titles under his belt, author Brett McLaughlin leaves no stone unturned in helping you customize your home theater experience to your own personal environment.
MCTS 70-431 Exam Cram: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam (Exam Cram 2)
Authors: Thomas Moore
Venue:  (2006)

The MCTS 70-431 Exam Cram is a must-have resource in your MCTS 70-431 exam preparation.ï¾ The Exam Cramï¾ focuses on exactly what you need to know to get certified. This includes features like: Complete coverage of all 70-431 exam objectives Exam alerts, practice questions, notes, tips, sidebars, cautions, test-taking strategies, and time-saving tips Access toï¾ MeasureUp practice questions and innovative testing software The popular Cram Sheet tear card, giving you the key facts you should review before you enter the testing center Insightï¾ from author Thomas Moore, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and SQL Server expert who has helped hundreds of students earn their SQL Server certifications
Severity and impact of computer user frustration: A comparison of student and workplace users
Authors: Jonathan Lazar, Adam Jones, Mary Hackley, Ben Shneiderman
Venue: Interacting with Computers (2006)

User frustration with information and computing technology is a pervasive and persistent problem. When computers crash, network congestion causes delays, and poor user interfaces trigger confusion there are dramatic consequences for individuals, organizations, and society. These frustrations, not only cause personal dissatisfaction and loss of self-efficacy, but may disrupt workplaces, slow learning, and reduce participation in local and national communities. Our exploratory study of 107 student computer users and 50 workplace computer users shows high levels of frustration and loss of 1/3-1/2 of time spent. This paper reports on the incident and individual factors that cause of frustration, and how they raise frustration severity. It examines the frustration impacts on the daily interactions of the users. The time lost and time to fix problem, and importance of task, strongly correlate with frustration levels for both student and workplace users. Differences between students and workplace users are discussed in the paper, as are implications for researchers. or researchers.