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Our focus is currently on high density hardware and not on standard servers, which only come with a couple of CPU cores and a little bit of memory to be cooled. High density hardware such as HPC (high performance computing) systems, supercomputers, GPU clusters with NVIDIA accelerators, nodes enhanced with FPGA cores or parallel processors such as the Intel® Xeon Phi™ coprocessor. High density specialised electronics such as pure FPGA clusters are also ideal candidates for immersion cooling.
Standard servers are very bulky and waste a lot of space for their heatsinks, fans and air channels. One of the major technical advantages of immersion cooling is that you don't need all that. It allows true high density systems with hardware packed in very small spaces. Server and hardware manufacturers start to realize the potential of this technology and the growing demand for cloud computing hardware (a large number of identical boards) is definitely helping to make a case for immersion cooling.
That's why we are looking forward to manufacturers making their systems more dense and to data centers becoming more energy efficient.
Hong Kong is one of the fastest-paced cities in the world. It has remained the world's freest economy since 1995, with low tax, no import and export restrictions, free trade and travel. Being located in the financial powerhouse and tech hub of Asia, we are well equipped to work on global projects. No matter how big, or small.
Most would consider Hong Kong's cramped living conditions, sky high property prices, and hazy skies as very challenging. When it comes to data centers, hot and humid climates are one of the biggest problems too. Hong Kong's power hungry infrastructure is a major disaster for the people's wallet and the environment. On the bright side, it's habitats like this that push companies to go the extra mile and make a change.

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Ok, so I'm a pretty curious person. But I'm no genius. I like to understand things & that's it. I'm lacking that incredible philosophical mind that great mathematicians and physicists seem to possess & their ability to conceive new ways of seeing the world and our place in it. But as long as I can figure information out in terms of categories & I can understand it, then I'm happy with that. And scale. Scale helps me too.


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Common Core FAQ
What are the Common Core State Standards?
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a coherent progression of learning expectations in English Language Arts and Mathematics designed to prepare K–12 students for college and career success. The CCSS communicate what is expected of students at each grade level, putting students, parents, teachers, and school administrators on the same page, working toward shared goals. While most states already had English Language Arts and Mathematics standards in place, they varied widely from state to state in their coverage and level of rigor.
How were the standards developed?
The CCSS effort was launched in June 2009, through a partnership of the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association working together with parents, teachers, school administrators, and experts from across the country. National and international research, evidence, and standards, including standards from countries that are often recognized for high-quality education, informed development of the CCSS. After public comment, the final version of the CCSS was released in June 2010.
What are the benefits for parents of common standards?
• A common set of standards ensures that all students, no matter where they live, will be focused on graduating from high school prepared for postsecondary education and careers. In an increasingly mobile society, families with children transferring to new schools will not have to adjust to new learning expectations. Standards will be the same for all students in states adopting the CCSS, making transitions smoother for students.
• In a competitive global economy, all students must compete with not only American peers in other states, but with students from all around the world. The CCSS were designed to prepare students to succeed in this global environment.
• Common standards will facilitate conversation among parents, teachers, and children about high-level academic learning goals. Because common standards define exactly what students should know and be able to do at each grade level, they will help parents hold their schools accountable for teaching students in ways that support learning of the important content and skills defined by the CCSS.
• With adoption of the CCSS, states and districts can share experiences, methods of assessment, teaching practices, instructional materials, and approaches to helping parents support and reinforce learning at home.
How will the standards be assessed?
Two consortia of states—the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium and the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)—have been awarded federal funding to develop an assessment system aligned with the CCSS.
Illinois, along with 25 other states belongs to the PARCC Consortium. Different types of assessments to measure students' progress during and at the end of the school year will be designed for students in grades 3–12. These assessments will be used by states adopting the CCSS beginning in the 2014–2015 school year and will replace the traditional ISAT tests students currently take. Assessments for K-2 are being developed but the actual testing timeline has not yet been determined.
When will the CCSS be implemented?
Many states have already adopted the CCSS. A few others are in the process of doing so. Several states have posted a comparison of their current state standards against the CCSS on their websites. Plans may include training for school and district staff, communicating with interested people (e.g., community members, parents, and students), and transitioning from existing to new assessment systems. Illinois State Board of Education provides additional information and continuous updates on the Illinois Learning Standards web page.
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XY-1 drilling rig is mainly used for geological general investigation and exploration,road and tall building foundation exploration,kinds of hole in concrete structure,river levees,subgrade grounting hole drilling and direct grouting,civil wells and earth temperature central air-conditioner etc
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1. 53*59 drilling rod adopted,high rigidity and strong delivery torque.
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3. For the winch,we use large module planetary gear and add supporting frame,greatly increasing hoisting and braking ability for the winch.
4. Vertical spindle are fixed by four groups of bearings to ensure that the rotary machine is rigid enough for gravel layer and other complex geological conditions.
5. We are first one to equip with mud pump with the flow 160L/min in China so that it will save cost and also make the machine compact,mobile and lightweight.
What's the technical parameter of our Diamond Core Drilling Rig?
Unity machine parameter
Drilling depth:30-180m
Drilling rod caliber :50 42mm
End hole caliber:75 46mm
Max. open hole caliber:220mm
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Spindle speed:130,300,480,730,830,1045r/min
Spindle stroke:450mm
Max.single line hoisting capacity: 1600kg
Single line lifting speed:1.06, 0.67,0.32m/s
Wirerope caliber:13m
Wirerope cubic measure:35m
Hug floodgate caliber:254mm
Hug folldgate belt width: 50mm
Distance between drill and hole:230mm
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Chief executive Peter Kenyon and chairman Bruce Buck spelled out the owner's plans in a series of one-on-one meetings - and told Chelsea's players to get on with it.
John Terry, Didier Drogba and Andriy Shevchenko were among those given the explicit message from Red Rom and have passed it on to team-mates.
A Chelsea source said: "The directors got wind of the players' initial reaction to Grant's appointment.
"Some were invited to individual meetings and told Grant is in charge for the long term and has Roman's full support.
"They were also told to expect a lot of stories that he would only be around for a little while and someone else was coming in.
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All Films.All Above Board.NOW INCLUDES TV SHOWS & TV LISTINGS
Bollywood dance drama about a young girl whose dreams are changed by the talent of a group of street kids. Suhani (Gayatri Patel) lives for dance and dreams of becoming a success but for Aftab (Abhaas) the idea of dreaming is foolish. However, when Suhani comes across Aftab's gang dancing in the street, she is so impressed by their talent she decides to help them. Unfortunately for Suhani, the gang's lack of self-belief proves to be a big obstacle. Can Suhari encourage them to have faith in her ability to get them to the top?


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When it comes to theology and doctrine, Olive Drive Church trusts solely in the authority and teaching of the Holy Bible.
We affirm 2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
And, Isaiah 55:8-9: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
In seeking God's will in truth and practice, we are seeking to heed the Bible's commands:
- to have sound doctrine (1 Timothy 4:16; Titus 1:9, 2:1),
- to love our Christian brothers and sisters (1 Peter 4:8; 1 John 4:7-21),
- and to avoid unnecessary divisions (Romans 16:17; 1 Corinthians 1:10, 12:25; Titus 3:10).
Below you will find our "Statement of Faith" and some additional "Theological Distinctives" that guide us as a local church body.
We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired word of God, infallible and inerrant and complete in the original manuscripts and the supreme authority for faith & life.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; Psalm 19:7-11; Proverbs 30:5; Psalm 119:105; John 8:31,32; John 20:31; Romans 15:4; Matthew 24:35; Matthew 4:4; Numbers 23:19; Psalm 12:6; Psalm 119:89; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18
We believe in one God who eternally and equally exists in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and each person is fully God and there is one God. The Triune God has always been, is and always will be supremely joyful in the complimentary fellowship of the Holy Trinity. Perfect in holiness, truth and love, God is sovereign over all, creator of all, knows all and is present with all both visible and invisible, and is worthy to receive all glory and adoration forever.
Genesis 1:1-3; Deuteronomy 6:4; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Psalm 90:2; John 1:1-4; Matt 3:16-17; John 4:24; Romans 1:19-20; 1 Peter 1:2; Isaiah 43:7; Isaiah 48:9-11; Lamentations 3:37-38; Col 1:16; Exodus 4:11; James 1:13; Romans 13:1-2; Romans 11:36
We believe in God the Father who is perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that God is infinite & foreknows all that shall come to pass. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
Luke 10:21,22; Matthew 23:9; John 3:16; John 6:27; John 10:29; Matthew 7:21; 2 Peter 1:17; John 3:35; Ephesians 3:14-15; John 17:24-25; Matthew 6:9-13; Romans 1:7; I Peter 1:3; Revelation 1:6
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. Co-equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Jesus became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ who is perfect in nature, teaching and obedience, lived a sinless life and purchased redemption for those who believe through the costly grace of His death on Calvary's cross as a vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice. Justification is assured by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead. Having redeemed his people from sin & reconciling them to God, on the third day He rose bodily from the grave, victorious over death. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where, as our High Priest and head of the church, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate for His people as he rules as Lord over all. We believe Jesus is personally and visibly coming again to judge the living and the dead.
John 1:1-5,14; Luke 1:30-35; Hebrews 12:2; Hebrews 2:14; Heb. 4:14-15; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 1:3-4; Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22-23; Matthew 14:13-30; 1Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:12-15; Titus 2:13; 2 Corinthians 5:21; I Peter 2:21-23; John 20:30-31; Matthew 20:28; Ephesians 1:4; Acts 1:11; Romans 5:6-8; Romans 6:9-10; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:28; Romans 3:24; 1 Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:3–5; Hebrews 9:24; Romans 8:34; 1 John 2:1–2; John 11:51-52; 1 Peter 4:5; Romans 14:9
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity and is co-equal with the Father and Son. Through the proclamation of the gospel, the Spirit persuades mankind to repent of their sins and confess Jesus as Lord. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ at salvation and provides abiding help and power for daily living, conviction of sin, understanding biblical truth, testimony of Christ, progressive sanctification, and distributing spiritual gifts which are to be used to build up the body of Christ and are to be exercised according to biblical guidelines and priorities.
John 16:7-15; 1 Corinthians 12:1-14; Romans 8:9; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Ephesians 1:13; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Ephesians 5:18; John 14:16-17; John 14:26; John 15:26; John 15:27; Galatians 5:22-26; Romans 8:26-27
We believe God made man, male and female, in His own image, as the crown of creation, but man rebelled against God in sin. As a result, all human beings incur physical, spiritual and eternal death, which is separation from God. Consequently, all human beings are born sinful by nature and practice sin by choice which enslaves man to the fleeting pleasures of self rule and sin leaving them totally depraved in every aspect of their being. Man has no hope or power to restore or save oneself apart from God's own gracious intervention.
Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 3:6; Genesis 3:14-19; Genesis 6:5; Romans 5:12; Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:1-3; Romans 3:9-12; Ephesians 4:18; Romans 8:7; Romans 7:18; James 1:14; Romans 14:23; Romans 5:19; John 6:44; Ezekiel 36:26
We believe that salvation is the gift of God by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone.
Romans 6:23; John 3:3; John 3:8; Romans 9:14-24; Psalm 115:3; John 10:14-18; John 10:24-30; Romans 3:24-26; John 3:16; 1 Peter 1:18–19; 1 Peter 3:18; Mark 10:45; Titus 3:5; John 1:12-13; John 14:6; Romans 5:1-2; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 2:4–10; Ephesians 1:5-7; 1 Cor. 10:31; Isa 43:7; 1 Cor 6:20; Romans 15:9; Psalm 115:1
We believe all people will experience bodily resurrection and will exist forever. We believe that those who have been saved by the grace of God through union with Christ by faith and through regeneration by the Holy Spirit enter the kingdom of God and delight in the blessings of the new covenant: the forgiveness of sins, and the inward transformation that awakens a desire to glorify, trust, and enjoy eternal union with God forever. We believe that those who deny Christ remain dead in their sin and are under God's perfect wrath resulting in eternal suffering apart from God forever.
1 John 5:11-13; Philippians 3:17-21; 1 Corinthians 15:52; John 3:16; Ephesians 1:5-6 Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; John 6:37-40; John 10:27-30; Romans 8:1; Romans 8:38-39; 1 Corinthians 1:4-8; 1 Peter 1:5; Galatians 5:13; Romans 13:13-14; Titus 2:11-15; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 20:12-15
We believe God by His Word and Spirit creates the Church, calling sinful men and woman into the eternal fellowship of Christ's Body. The purpose of the church is to Glorify God. The ultimate mission of the Church is to enjoy God above all things, to make disciples and grow in Gospel-centered community and to love & serve others both in and outside the church. By this God transforms human nature resulting in society's transformation and restoration. The ultimate power of the church is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
All members of the Church universal are to be a committed participant of a local church. The church's ultimate authority is Jesus Christ who is the head of the body. Pastoral Elders are called by God to be vetted, appointed, supported and charged with leading, feeding, protecting and caring for the local body of Christ so that each missional member may faithfully steward their God-given gifts in His service in relation to one another and to the world.
Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:4-6; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Matthew 16:16-18; Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 22:37-40; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 5:23; Ephesians 5:25-27; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Romans 16:1-4; 1 Corinthians 3:9-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 5:4-7; 1 Corinthians 5:13; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Ephesians 2:19-22; Ephesians 5:19-21; Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:23-25; Acts 14:27; Acts 20:17; Acts 1:8; Acts 13:1-4; Acts 15:19-31; Acts 20:28; Titus 1:5–11; 1 Timothy 3:1-3
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has commissioned two ordinances to the local church. Believer's Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper and Believer's Baptism are a scriptural means of testimony for the church and are to be celebrated and practiced by the body of believer's at Christ command until He return's.
Water baptism is only intended for the individual who has received the saving benefits of Christ's atoning work and become His disciple. Therefore, in obedience to Christ's command and as a testimony to God, the church, oneself and the world, a believer should be immersed in water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Water baptism is a visual and symbolic demonstration of a person's union with Christ in the likeness of His death and resurrection. It signifies that his former way of life has been put to death and vividly depicts a person's release from the mastery of sin.
The Lord's Supper is to be observed only by those who have become genuine followers of Christ. This ordinance symbolizes the breaking of Christ's body and the shedding of His blood on our behalf, and is to be observed repeatedly throughout the Christian life as a sign of continued participation in the atoning benefits of Christ's death. As we partake of the Lord's Supper with an attitude of faith and self-examination, we remember and proclaim the death of Christ and signify our unity with other members of Christ's body.
Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29; Romans 6:1-5; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 16:31-34; Ephesians 4:5; Luke 22:14-20; Acts 2:41, 42; Acts 18:8
The consummation of all things includes the future, physical, visible, personal and glorious return of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead and the translation of those alive in Christ, the judgment of the just and the unjust, and the fulfillment of Christ's kingdom in the new heavens and the new earth. In the consummation, Satan with his hosts and all those outside Christ are finally separated from the benevolent presence of God, enduring eternal punishment, but the righteous, in glorious bodies, shall live and reign with Him forever, serving Him and giving Him unending praise and glory. Then shall the eager expectation of creation be fulfilled, and the whole earth shall proclaim the glory of God Who makes all things new.
John 6:37-40; Romans 8:1; Romans 9:22-24; Acts 1:11; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:15; 2 Timothy 4:1; Titus 2:13; Matthew 16:27; Mark 14:62; John 14:3; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 1 Corinthians 15; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 20:4-6; Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 21:1-8
B. ODC Theological Distinctives
The following is a summary of each of our theological distinctives. For copies of more detailed position papers that elaborate on each distinctive, contact us at email@example.com.
1. Gospel-Centered Ministry
A Gospel-Centered Ministry is a vision or philosophy of ministry that focuses exclusively on helping people grow in their love of God by understanding the person and work of Jesus while living out the practical implications of the Gospel in every aspect of their lives.
The Gospel is not simply the way that we get into the kingdom of God, but it is also the way that we make all progress in our lives. We believe it is only through the power of the Gospel that our lives will be transformed and God will be glorified. Therefore, everything that we do, say, and create is designed to help us deepen in our love, appreciation, understanding, and application of the Gospel in every area of our lives. A Gospel-Centered ministry means that we will resist doing anything that does not directly help us deepen in the application of the Gospel in our lives.
2. Complimentarian Relationships
Complementarianism is the belief that the Bible teaches that God created men and women to be completely equal in essence, dignity, value, and human nature while being distinct in roles and function within the home and the church. This view is in contrast to hierarchialism that often neglects the equality of both men and woman, and egalitarianism that often neglects the biblical instruction of distinct roles given to men and woman.
3. Plurality of Biblical Elders Governance
The Elders are a group of God ordained and qualified men who are called to serve as the spiritual leaders of the body of Olive Drive Church. Biblical Elders have the responsibility of managing and shepherding the flock of God entrusted to their care. As a group, the Elders are to protect, feed, lead/govern, and care for the members of the church. Elders are men who are called and appointed by God because of their spiritual qualifications. They are servants who consistently seek direction for the body from the Lord through prayer and diligent study of the Bible while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and maturity before God and man. When biblical Elders are established and recognized by the church as a centralized authority, the body functions in victory and freedom resulting in unified vision, accountable leadership, shared responsibility for the equipping of each member of the body, and restorative church discipline.
4. Monergistic View of Salvation
To have a Monergistic View of Salvation is to affirm the Bible's teaching that a person's salvation is willed, worked, and accomplished by God alone. Monergism is the doctrine in Christian theology which explains that God, through the Holy Spirit, works to effectively bring about the salvation of individuals according to His will alone. Monergism is distinct from synergism which says that salvation hinges upon the will of man, in which conversion is accomplished by man initiating regeneration by his faith subsequently giving God permission to complete the salvation process. Olive Drive Church affirms and teaches the monergistic view of salvation.
5. Discipleship Emphasis
Because the mission of the church is to glorify God, and God is most glorified by those who see him as their ultimate joy and satisfaction, the work of the church should be to produce a deep passion and love for God in the hearts of the members of the church. We believe this will happen best as we develop in our discipleship to Jesus Christ alone. Therefore, our ministry and programming reflects a desire to help people go deep in their discipleship, rather than us doing several different things that results in a shallow faith in our lives. Small groups form the backbone of our church's approach towards ministry since we believe this level of depth is best achieved in the context of small group community.


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The Sheraton Djibouti is located on Plateau du Serpent nestled within the Gulf of Tadjourah, safely located alongside the old Diplomatic Quarter, walking distance from downtown Djibouti and 10 minutes from the airport, featuring 175 comfortable guest rooms and elegantly designed suites with magnificent views of the surrounding waters. Our International Culinary team oversees multiple venues; unwind to the sounds of live music in Ghoubet Bar, enjoy theme nights at Mosaic Restaurant offering an International Buffet and enticing Friday Brunch or relax by Khamsin Pool Bar. Outside Catering Services are available from small private dinners to large corporate functions. Our fitness center overlooks the bay and is open 24 hours. For Special Events up to 450 guests around the pool and Meetings up to 175 delegates including Special BBQ's on the shore of our private beach. The iconic Sheraton is Djibouti's first International Hotel with warm-hearted associates extending true Djiboutian Hospitality.Show More
Situated at the point where the Red Sea flows into the Indian Ocean, Djibouti offers divers an incredibly diverse range of marine life.
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The Chicago Guide to Writing about Multivariate Analysis / Edition 1 available in Paperback
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- 08/15/2005
- Publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
The Chicago Guide to Writing about Multivariate Analysis / Edition 1
Bringing together advanced statistical methods and good expository writing, The Chicago Guide to Writing about Multivariate Analysis offers much-needed help to academic researchers as well as analysts who write for general audiences. From general principles to specific examples, Jane Miller discusses how to use tables, charts, examples, and analogies to write a clear, compelling argument using multivariate results as evidence. Writers will repeatedly look to this book for guidance on how to express their ideas in scientific papers, grant proposals, speeches, issue briefs, chartbooks, posters, and other documents without getting bogged down in statistical jargon and technical details. Communicating effectively with multivariate models need never appear so complicated again.
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Jane E. Miller is on the faculty at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. She is the author of The Chicago Guide to Writing about Numbers, published by the University of Chicago Press.
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The Chicago Guide to Writing about Multivariate Analysis
By JANE E. MILLER The University of Chicago Press
Copyright © 2005
The University of Chicago
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Chapter One Introduction
Writing about multivariate analyses is a surprisingly common task. Results of ordinary least squares (OLS) and logistic regression models inform decisions of government agencies, businesses, and individuals. In everyday life, you encounter forecasts about inflation, unemployment, and interest rates in the newspaper, predictions of hurricanes' timing and location in television weather reports, and advice about behaviors and medications to reduce heart disease risk in magazines and health pamphlets. In many professional fields, multivariate analyses are included in research papers, grant proposals, policy briefs, and consultant's reports. Economists and meteorologists, health researchers and college professors, graduate students and policy analysts all need to write about multivariate models for both statistical and nonstatistical audiences. In each of these situations, writers must succinctly and clearly convey quantitative concepts and facts.
Despite this apparently widespread need, few people are formally trained to write about numbers, let alone multivariate analyses. Communications specialists learn to write for varied audiences, but rarely are taught specifically to deal with statistical analyses. Statisticians and researchers learn to estimate regression models and interpret the findings, but rarely are taught to describe them in ways that are comprehensible to readers with different levels of quantitative expertise or interest. I have seen poor communication of statistical findings at all levels of training and experience, from papers by students who were stymied about how to put numbers into sentences, to presentations by consultants, policy analysts, and applied scientists, to publications by experienced researchers in elite peer-reviewed journals. This book is intended to bridge the gap between correct multivariate analysis and good expository writing, taking into account your intended audience and objective.
Results of multivariate analyses are of interest to a spectrum of audiences, including:
legislators, members of nonprofit organizations, the general public, and other "applied audiences" who may have little statistical training but want to understand and apply results of multivariate analyses about issues that matter to them;
readers of a professional journal in your field who often vary substantially in their familiarity with multivariate models;
reviewers for a grant proposal or article involving a multivariate analysis, some of whom are experts on your topic but not the methods, others of whom are experts in advanced statistical methods but not your topic;
an audience at an academic seminar or workshop where everyone works with various regression methods and delights in debating statistical assumptions and dissecting equations.
Clearly, these audiences require very different approaches to writing about multivariate analyses.
Writing for a Statistical Audience
When writing for statistically trained readers, explain not only the methods and findings but also the reasons a multivariate model is needed for your particular study and how the findings add to the body of knowledge on the topic. I have read many papers and sat through many presentations about statistical analyses that focused almost solely on equations and computer output full of acronyms and statistical jargon. Even if your audience is well versed in multivariate techniques, do not assume that they understand why those methods are appropriate for your research question and data. And it behooves you to make it as easy as possible for reviewers of your paper or grant proposal to understand the point of your analysis and how it advances previous research.
Another important objective is to avoid a "teaching" style as you write about multivariate analyses. Although professional journals usually require that you report the detailed statistical results to show the basis for your conclusions, reading your paper should not feel like a refresher course in regression analysis. Do not make your readers slog through every logical step of the statistical tests or leave it to them to interpret every number for themselves. Instead, ask and answer the research question, using the results of your analysis as quantitative evidence in your overall narrative.
Writing for a Nonstatistical Audience
Although researchers typically learn to explain multivariate models to other people with training equivalent to their own, those who write for applied or lay audiences must also learn to convey the findings to folks who have little if any statistical training. Such readers want to know the results and how to interpret and apply them without being asked to understand the technical details of model specification, coefficients, and inferential statistics. Just as most drivers don't have the faintest idea what goes on under the hood of a car, many people interested in multivariate statistical findings don't have a clue about the technical processes behind those findings. They don't need to, any more than you need to understand your car's engineering to be able to drive it.
When writing for an applied audience, make it easy for them to grasp the questions, answers, and applications of your study, just as car manufacturers make it easy for you to operate your car. Translating your findings in that way forces you to really understand and explain what your multivariate model means "in English" and as it relates to the concepts under study, which ultimately are important messages for any audience. Throughout this book I point out ways to explain various aspects of multivariate analyses to applied audiences, with all of chapter 16 devoted to that type of communication.
Multivariate models can be estimated with any of several objectives in mind. A few examples:
To provide information to an applied audience for a debate about the issue you are analyzing. For example, findings about whether changing class size, teachers' qualifications, or curriculum yields the greatest improvement in math skills are relevant to education policy makers, teachers, and voters.
To test hypotheses about relationships among several variables. For instance, the net effects of exercise, diet, and other characteristics on heart disease risk are of interest to the general public, professionals in the food and exercise industries, and health care providers.
To generate projections of expected economic performance or population size over the next few years or decades. For example, forecasted employment and interest rates are widely used by businesses and government agencies in planning for the future.
To advance statistical methods such as testing new computational algorithms or alternative functional forms. Information on the statistical derivation, software, and guidelines on how to interpret and present such findings will be useful to statisticians as well as researchers who later apply those techniques to topics in other fields.
The audience and objective together determine many aspects of how you will write about your multivariate analysis. Hence, a critical first step is to identify your audiences, what they need to know about your models, and their level of statistical training. That information along with the principles and tools described throughout this book will allow you to tailor your approach to suit your audience, choosing terminology, analogies, table and chart formats, and a level of detail that best convey the purpose, findings, and implications of your study to the people who will read it.
If you are writing for several audiences, expect to write several versions. For example, unless your next-door neighbor has a doctorate in statistics, chances are he will not want to see the derivation of the equations you used to estimate a multilevel discrete-time hazards model of which schools satisfy the No Child Left Behind regulations. He might, however, want to know what your results mean for your school district-in straightforward language, sans Greek symbols, standard errors, or jargon. On the other hand, if the National Science Foundation funded your research, they will want a report with all the gory statistical details and your recommendations about research extensions as well as illustrative case examples based on the results.
To write effectively about multivariate models, first you must master a basic set of concepts and skills for writing about numbers. As you write, you will incorporate numbers in several different ways: a few carefully chosen facts in an abstract or the introduction to a journal article; a table and description of model estimates in the analytic section of a scientific report; a chart of projected patterns in the slides for a speech or poster; or a statistic about the overall impact of a proposed policy in an issue brief or grant proposal. In each of these contexts, the numbers support other aspects of the written work. They are not taken in isolation, as in a simple arithmetic problem. Rather, they are applied to some larger objective, as in a math "word problem" where the results of the calculations are used to answer some real-world question. Instead of merely estimating a model of out-of-pocket costs of prescription medications under the 2003 Medicare prescription drug act, for instance, the results of that analysis would be included in an article or policy statement about insurance coverage for prescription medications. Used in that way, the numbers generate interest in the topic or provide evidence for a debate on the issue.
In many ways, writing about multivariate analyses is similar to other kinds of expository writing. It should be clear, concise, and written in a logical order. It should start by stating a hypothesis, then provide evidence to test it. It should include examples that the expected audience can follow and descriptive language that enhances their understanding of how the evidence relates to the question. It should be written at a level of detail that is consistent with its expected use. It should set the context and define terms the audience might not be expected to know, but do so in ways that distract as little as possible from the main thrust of the work. In short, it will follow many of the principles of good writing, but with the addition of quantitative information.
When I refer to writing about numbers, I mean "writing" in a broad sense: preparation of materials for oral or visual presentation as well as materials to be read. Most of the principles outlined in this book apply equally to creating slides for a speech or a research poster. Other principles apply specifically to either oral or visual presentations.
Writing effectively about numbers also involves reading effectively about numbers. To select and explain pertinent numbers for your work, you must understand what those numbers mean and how they were measured or calculated. The first few chapters provide guidance on important features such as units and context to watch for as you garner numeric facts from other sources.
Writing about numbers is more than simply plunking a number or two into the middle of a sentence. You may want to provide a general image of a pattern or you may need specific, detailed information. Sometimes you will be reporting a single number, other times many numbers. Just as a carpenter selects among different tools depending on the job, people who write about numbers have an array of tools and techniques to use for different purposes. Some approaches do not suit certain jobs, whether in carpentry (e.g., welding is not used to join pieces of wood), or in writing about numbers (e.g., a pie chart cannot be used to show trends). And just as there may be several appropriate tools for a task in carpentry (e.g., nails, screws, glue, or dowels to fasten together wooden components), in many instances any of several tools could be used to present numbers.
There are three basic tools in a writer's toolkit for presenting quantitative information: prose, tables, and charts.
Numbers can be presented as a couple of facts or as part of a detailed description of findings. A handful of numbers can be described in a sentence or two, whereas a complex statistical analysis can require a page or more. In the body of a paper or book, numbers are incorporated into full sentences. In slides, the executive summary of a report, or a research poster, numbers may be reported in a bulleted list, with short phrases used in place of complete sentences. Detailed background information is often given in footnotes (for a sentence or two) or appendixes (for longer descriptions).
Tables use a grid to present numbers in a predictable way, guided by labels and notes within the table. A simple table might present high school graduation rates in each of several cities. A more complicated table might show relationships among three or more variables such as graduation rates by city over a 20-year period, or results of statistical models analyzing graduation rates. Tables are often used to organize a detailed set of numbers in appendixes, to supplement the information in the main body of the work.
There are pie charts, bar charts, line charts, scatter charts, and the many variants of each. Like tables, charts organize information into a predictable format: the axes, legend, and labels of a well-designed chart lead the audience through a systematic understanding of the patterns being presented. Charts can be simple and focused, such as a pie chart showing the racial composition of your study sample. Or they can be complex, such as charts showing confidence intervals around estimated coefficients or projected patterns based on a multivariate model.
As an experienced carpenter knows, even when any of several tools could be used for a job, often one of those options will work better in a specific situation. If there will be a lot of sideways force on a joint, glue will not hold well. If your listening audience has only 30 seconds to grasp a numerical relationship, a complicated table showing results of five regression models with up to 20 variables apiece will be overwhelming. If kids will be playing floor hockey in your family room, heavy-duty laminated flooring will hold up better than parquet. If your audience needs many detailed numbers, a table will organize those numbers better than sentences.
With experience, you will learn to identify which tools are suited to different aspects of writing about numbers, and to choose among the workable options. Those of you who are new to writing about multivariate analysis can consider this book an introduction to carpentry-a way to familiarize yourself with the names and operations of each of the tools and the principles that guide their use. Those of you who have experience writing about such models can consider this a course in advanced techniques, with suggestions for refining your approach and skills to communicate reasons for and results of multivariate analyses more clearly and systematically.
When writing about numbers, help your readers see where those numbers fit into the story you are telling-how they answer some question you have raised. A naked number sitting alone and uninterpreted is unlikely to accomplish its purpose. Start each paragraph with a topic sentence or thesis statement, then provide evidence that supports or refutes that statement. An issue brief about wages might report an average wage and a statistic on how many people earn the minimum wage. Longer, more analytic pieces might have several paragraphs or sections, each addressing a different question related to the main topic. An article on wage patterns might present overall wage levels, then describe a model of how they vary by educational attainment, work experience, and other factors. Structure your paragraphs so your audience can follow how each section and each number contribute to the overall scheme.
To tell your story well, you, the writer, need to know why you are including a given fact or set of facts in your work. Think of the numbers as the answer to a word problem, then step back and identify (for yourself) and explain (to your readers) both the question and the answer. This approach is much more informative for readers than encountering a number without knowing why it is there. Once you have identified the objective and chosen the numbers, convey their purpose to your readers. Provide a context for the numbers by relating them to the issue at hand. Does a given statistic show how large or common something is? How small or infrequent? Do trend data illustrate stability or change? Do those numbers represent typical or unusual values? Often, numerical benchmarks such as thresholds, historical averages, highs, or lows can serve as useful contrasts to help your readers grasp your point more effectively: compare current average wages with the living wage needed to exceed the poverty level, for example.
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Table of Contents
|List of Tables
|List of Figures
|List of Boxes
|Part I
|Seven Basic Principles
|Causality, Statistical Significance, and Substantive Significance
|Five More Technical Principles
|Part II
|Creating Effective Tables
|Creating Effective Charts
|Choosing Effective Examples and Analogies
|Basic Types of Quantitative Comparisons
|Quantitative Comparisons for Multivariate Models
|Choosing How to Present Statistical Test Results
|Part III
|Pulling it All Together
|Writing Introductions, Conclusions, and Abstracts
|Writing about Data and Methods
|Writing about Distributions and Associations
|Writing about Multivariate Models
|Speaking about Multivariate Analyses
|Writing for Applied Audiences
|Appendix A
|Implementing "Generalization, Example, Exceptions" (GEE)
|Appendix B
|Translating Statistical Output into Table and Text
|Appendix C
|Terminology for Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Logistic Models
|Appendix D
|Using a Spreadsheet for Calculations
|Reference List
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When most people think about core exercise, they think about six-pack abs. That's probably because your abdominals are the most obvious showing point for a toned core body. However – this does not mean they should be the focal point of your training.
Actually, if you're looking to build core strength and aren't sure where to start, dismissing the six-pack entirely is as good a place as any. Genetics, age, time and many other factors can make it extremely difficult – or even impossible – to get that washboard stomach.
The fact is, getting – and maintaining – chiseled six-pack abs requires amazing discipline, constant hunger, and at minimum, 10-14 hours of intense workout per week.
Why? Building some abdominal muscles is the easy part. Getting rid of the fat on top so you can actually SEE them is a knock-down drag-out war. And unless you intend on becoming a professional fitness model, body builder or athlete – it is most likely beyond reach.
If getting a six pack is out of the question, then why focus on core at all? Because your core is integral to everything you do, every day. Your core is the trunk of your body – maintaining rigidity and connecting your upper and lower body.
The core muscles have a couple of important jobs. First, they protect your spine and vital organs. They do this primarily by preventing excess movement. When you turn, bend over or lean, your core is actively preventing your body from damaging your spinal column or crushing important organs.
The second vital role is rigidity. When performing tasks that require leverage of any kind, your core is responsible for planting you firmly so you can perform that action. It's hard to imagine how badly simple everyday activities like picking up groceries or pulling the cord on a lawnmower would end, if your core muscles simply stopped helping. Anything that requires lifting, twisting, reaching, bending or carrying relies on your core.
There are two main groups of core muscles, based on the roles they carry out. The first is inner core muscle. These muscles are closest to your internal organs, and include your diaphragm, pelvic floor, lumbar multifidus and transverse abdominis. Over all, these muscles are most involved in breathing, posture, rigidity and stabilization of the spine. They provide a strong base.
Outer core muscles are the ones that generate movement and provide the lion's share of the stability. They also control range of motion, ensuring that you don't twist too far or bend too acutely – under normal conditions.
One of the most crucial reasons to maintain a strong core is to prevent injury. Every day activities will vary in the strain they place on your body – and much of the time that strain is directly upon your core. If your core is strong, you will hold under these strains. If not, injury can result. Pulled muscles, hernias and cramps are just a few examples.
Posture is another important factor. Good posture is vital for spine health and proper breathing. Bad posture is often a result of weak core muscles – and can increase stress on your spine, causing back pain.
On that note, back pain is a frequent – and often debilitating – problem among adults. This is very often the result of a weak core, and core strengthening exercises are often the only effective treatment. Maintaining a strong core before the onset of back pain can help prevent these issues entirely.
Balance, stability and agility are directly affected by core strength. The ability to move about freely and confidently is completely reliant on a strong core.
Focusing too much exercise on a single muscle group can be counterproductive – and even harmful.
A common example of this would be focusing solely on the abs. As noted above, simply exercising your abs is not going to make them stand out – you also need to shed the layer of fat between them and your skin for that. Over-training your abs while neglecting your back and other crucial areas of your core can produce uneven growth. Unevenly trained muscles can in turn cause pain and promote poor posture, as well as increase your chances of injury.
Bending and flexing too much can be downright dangerous.
Most people have heard the phrase, "Lift with your legs." When performing just about any exercise or activity, your arms and/or legs are doing work while your core remains as straight as possible and provides leverage. In this manner, your core can best do its' job of protecting your internals while your appendages handle their job – the load of the work. When you flex your core however, you are transferring all of the load inward. The core muscles aren't designed to handle this kind of stress, and injuries can quickly result.
Core exercises are tricky to pin down as such, because nearly every type of physical exercise addresses the core in one way or another.
You can use this fact to your advantage however. Try to ensure that all of the activities you perform will maximize this usage, and you'll get the benefits of a solid core workout every day – whether you're targeting it specifically or not.
Beyond this general scope, there are many more specific ways to improve your core.
Don't laugh. True, you breathe all the time – but are you breathing properly? Chances are, you rarely either take in a full lungful of air or completely expel one.
Your diaphragm is part of your inner core – and responsible for ensuring you breathe air to survive. That makes it pretty important. If you're using yours properly, taking a deep breath will expand your belly – not your chest. Go ahead – give it a try. If your shoulders and chest move, you're doing it wrong.
Learning to breathe properly will automatically help your posture – and better diaphragm and breathing control will also prove immensely useful when performing activities that require serious core rigidity.
As noted above, just about every exercise can be a core exercise. Many strength exercises however are particularly suited for this – especially those based on an upright or standing position.
One of the simplest of these is deadlifting. When deadlifting, the force of action is placed on your legs, and rightly so. However, that power must be applied to the weight or weights being lifted. To get there, it passes through your core and arms, which remain rigid. Your legs may feel the burn most, but your core is taking a serious workout for it too.
An essential tool for core fitness is the kettlebell. Some of the key movements your core is designed to both facilitate and limit are twisting movements and bending sideways. Just about every one-armed kettlebell exercise will put some stress on your oblique muscles and require a significant degree of balance and control. Kettlebell swings are a good starting point. To get the most out of these workouts, you'll want to try and keep your spine as neutral as possible throughout the entire exercise.
Other resistance exercises such as squats, lunges, bridges and planks will all significantly strengthen your core. Many of these have alternate techniques as well, that can place less of the strain on your arms or legs, while retaining the core requirements. Assisted pushups are an example of this.
Another benefit of core exercise is that most core-centric activities are inherently low-impact. Additionally, you can strengthen your balance, stability and core without any additional workout gear at all if you apply the right techniques.
Rowing: Kayaking or canoeing can be a great core workout, as well as keep your balance sharp and get the arms tingling. It will also give you a new perspective on the world when you spend some time navigating rivers, lakes or bays. And it's inherently low-impact, giving you plenty of exercise without putting significant strain on your knees or other common problem areas.
If you're not sure about taking to the open water however, a rowing machine can provide many of the same benefits. In fact, a rowing machine can provide significantly more movement than your typical boat allows for – turning rowing into a full body exercise that hits your core hard. It may not look as glamorous as the other things you'll find at the gym, but if you've got to pick just one it's a great choice.
Pilates: Core strength and Pilates go hand in hand – and very much by design. Whether you're brand new to fitness or well on your way to becoming a trainer yourself, if you've never looked into Pilates it's worth checking out.
Pilates is a naturally low-impact method of exercise built around strength and endurance movements. While some exercises are done on specialized equipment, many techniques can be done with nothing more than a yoga mat. Learning to practice the techniques properly – and thus get the most out of them – will usually require joining a class lead by a skilled instructor.
Strengthening your core is less about show and more about go. From carrying in the groceries to picking up a toddler, the benefits show through immediately in everyday life. Six-pack optional.
Exercises that target the core are plentiful, and offer a variety of additional benefits like increased strength, improved balance and greater agility.
Improved core fitness will also show through in the form of improved posture and better breathing.
All in all, it pays to get to the core!
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Sensors 2013, 13(2), 1846-1855; https://doi.org/10.3390/s130201846
Thermal Strain Analysis of Optic Fiber Sensors
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li 320, Taiwan
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Received: 16 January 2013 / Revised: 24 January 2013 / Accepted: 28 January 2013 / Published: 31 January 2013
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AbstractAn optical fiber sensor surface bonded onto a host structure and subjected to a temperature change is analytically studied in this work. The analysis is developed in order to assess the thermal behavior of an optical fiber sensor designed for measuring the strain in the host structure. For a surface bonded optical fiber sensor, the measuring sensitivity is strongly dependent on the bonding characteristics which include the protective coating, adhesive layer and the bonding length. Thermal stresses can be generated due to a mismatch of thermal expansion coefficients between the optical fiber and host structure. The optical fiber thermal strain induced by the host structure is transferred via the adhesive layer and protective coating. In this investigation, an analytical expression of the thermal strain and stress in the optical fiber is presented. The theoretical predictions are validated using the finite element method. Numerical results show that the thermal strain and stress are linearly dependent on the difference in thermal expansion coefficients between the optical fiber and host structure and independent of the thermal expansion coefficients of the adhesive and coating. View Full-Text
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