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Composed, found, changed, modified, diversified computer-programmed images of stars, galaxies, cosmic dust, black (and other color) holes, comets, spacecrafts, robots and poetry....

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…We simultaneously leave in parallel universes without knowing it… …Our contradictions coexist in a multi-space endowed with a multi-structure…

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COSMOLOGY : pages 4-69 LET’S BIKE THE ART! : pages 70-129

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Integrating concepts from philosophical, anthropological, and astrobiological disciplines, Cosmos and Culture begins to explore the interdisciplinary questions of cosmic evolution....

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The introduction of Shrike anti-radiation missile (ARM) negated the requirement to overfly the site, but its short range required further improvement. The improvement came in the Standard ARM, a missile that was followed by development of the High-Speed Anti- Radiation Missile, or HARM, the weapon of choice for today’s Weasel. That aircraft is the Wild Weasel, indicating the need for such an aircraft in the future....

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This analysis concludes the answer is to reorganize existing forces into a Quick Response Airpower Force (QRAF). The QRAF concept involves a force structure that can help reduce the operations tempo in the DOD by replacing forward presence with a credible continental United States-based, quick response, deterrent force. This study presents a discussion and background of the problem, its importance, related problems, and past attempts at solutions. It offers a framework describing a quick response force and what it should be capable of doing. After discussing the current US Air Force attempts to provide this capability, the composite wing and the Airpower Expeditionary Force, the force of tomorrow—the threetiered QRAF—is presented. The study concludes with recommendations for further study, limitations of the analysis, and its implications....

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1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . 1 Notes . . . . . 2 2 THE PROBLEM . . . . 3 Notes . . . . . 8 3 THE FORCE REQUIREMENT . . . . 9 Notes . . . . . 13 4 THE FORCE TODAY . . . . 15 Notes . . . . . 25 5 THE FORCE TOMORROW . . . . 27 Notes . . . . . 31 6 CONCLUSION . . . . . 33 Notes . . . . . 37...

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This study analyzes the evolution of Seventh Air Force’s joint command and control (C2) relationships as well as the development of joint operational procedures and doctrine in the Central Pacific during World War II. As this was arguably the most joint theater in World War II, there are many lessons about the challenges of joint C2 and the development of joint combat procedures that are relevant to contemporary airmen....

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1 INTRODUCTION . . . . 1 2 BEGINNINGS—THE FORGING OF SEVENTH AIR FORCE . . 9 3 EARLY CAMPAIGNS: THE GILBERTS AND THE MARSHALLS . . . . 21 4 LATER CAMPAIGNS: NEUTRALIZATION OF THE CAROLINES, MARIANAS CAMPAIGN, IWO JIMA, AND OKINAWA . . . . 43 5 CONCLUSION . . . . . . 75...

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After exploring the definitions and theories of nonkinetic warfare, this paper charts the development of warfare in practice and finds that the latest incarnation of warfare, by making the will of the people the primary target, has moved into the nonkinetic realm....

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The authors assert that the lack of an effective cyberspace C2 structure critically reduces the responsiveness to combatant and joint task force commanders and increases the difficulty of integrating cyberspace capabilities into operational plans and execution. The traditional military hierarchies currently used for cyberspace C2 do not have the agility to deal with the high velocity of change that characterizes cyberspace. Instead, the authors argue for flexible organizational structures to match the complexity and pace of the cyberspace operational environment....

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Gen John P. Jumper, former Air Force chief of staff, tasked Air Force Space Command with the responsibility of developing, fielding, and executing tactical and operationally responsive space capabilities near and through space. The newly created initiative known as Joint Warfighting Space focused on near space due to the advantage of achieving spacelike capabilities at a lower cost. Such capabilities could offer continuous, organic, survivable, and “stay and stare” persistence to theater commanders, thus potentially relieving the need for national and strategic systems. Effects-based operations, network-centric warfare, and rapid maneuver demand this persistence....

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In support of national and military security strategies, the DOD has established the joint force commander (JFC) as the means to provide unity of command, exercised through component commanders, during contingency operations. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) is key to the JFC’s successful prosecution of contingency operations. The multifaceted complexity cannot be overstated as both national and theater ISR architectures include many linked nodes that can act and be tasked independently from one another (i.e., the platforms, sensors, DOD and commercial communication nodes, and a variety of exploitation organizations). The JFC cannot continue to ignore this reality if he or she wants to properly employ ISR-intensive effects-based operations (EBO) to achieve overall campaign objectives—that is, to provide unity of ISR effects in support of the campaign plan....

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Colonel Felker’s paper espouses a practical theory of airpower based on the synergistic relationship among societal structure and lines of communications that comprise infrastructure. Rather than isolating different elements of society and their concomitant targets, the theory views targets in a more holistic way. Of note, the theory articulates a culturally based paradigm with airpower applied against the linkages within a society’s system processes, rather than a “one-size-fits-all” target list that attacks form. The theory describes a way to think about airpower, not a way to execute its missions....

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This study argues that certain actions of the Air Force, taken together, will go a long way toward enabling war fighters to plan and execute cyber tasks, apply cyber capabilities, and integrate operations in cyberspace with military capabilities executed in the traditional war-fighting domains....

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The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction dramatically in-creases the likelihood of operating in “hostile” environments, thereby eliminating the civil reserve airfleet’s contribution to strategic airlift. Commercial airlift aircraft, built for efficiency, represent a fiscally responsible complement to the military’s airlift fleet. In order to meet current and future force requirements, especially with a continental-based force structure, the United States needs to supplement its strategic airlift fleet with a COTS airlift aircraft....

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1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2 THE CIVILIAN–MILITARY AIRLIFT PARTNERSHIP: EFFICIENCY VERSUS EFFECTIVENESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 3 AIRLIFT REQUIREMENTS, CURRENT CAPABILITIES, AND THE SHORTFALL . . . . . 21 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 4 THE ALTERNATIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 5 RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58...

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"Colonel Cirafici provides a clear picture of theater air mobility forces structure, their capabilities, and limitations . He has identified problem areas, and recommended improve ments. Colonel Cirafici has looked to the future and examined how ongoing changes in theater air mobility forces and equipment will increase the combatant commander's options in the theater. The greatest value of his study is to create a clearer understanding of how theater air mobility forces act to enhance operations and support the battlefield."...

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The Cryptocurrency Trading Guide aims to educate people about the innovations of the new decentralized economy and the Blockchain technology. It includes useful information about cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, and extensive educational resources on fundamental and technical analysis....

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A decade ago, the issue, exchange, and use of digital money without the intervention of a centralized bank was a dream for the financial industry. That dream came true faster than anyone could have predicted. The global penetration of the Internet works as an accelerator to the acceptance of every new technology that aims to serve the emerging needs of people. This is the ultimate goal of every technology, to better meet the needs of people, and nothing else matters....

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CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOCURRENCIES CHAPTER-2: STORING CRYPTOCURRENCIES CHAPTER-3: PROMISING CRYPTO PROJECTS CHAPTER-4: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS THEORIES CHAPTER-5: TRADING PLATFORMS CHAPTER-6: TECHNICAL INDICATORS CHAPTER-7: MONEY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER-8: CRYPTOCURRENCY EXCHANGES...

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We are in a time that allows us to benefit greatly from technology. These benefits can be for all ages and types of people. This technology can also be a double-edged sword as there are ways to expose your private and financial information to those that with to exploit, steal, or scam. The best way to benefit from technology is to understand the basics. Senior citizens can specifically take advantage of modern technology by using it to enrich their lives and, in keeping with a growing trend, utilizing it to help them with Aging in Place. But what is this Internet of Things that enables all these so-called smart devices? What is a smart home or even a smart device? How do you protect your personal information and smart devices connected to your home internet? How do you behave while on the internet? How do you keep learning how to use technology while aging in place? How do you deal with all these questions and keep your head on straight? All these questions and more are answered below in our Aging in Place eBook....

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Security is perhaps the biggest issue when it comes to the IoT. A world where cars, city infrastructure, healthcare, companies and homes are all connected creates a perfect storm for cyber vulnerability. As billions of devices become connected, the devastation hackers and cyber-attacks can create increases. In the home, Americans are worried about the possibility of someone stealing their personal information. Researchers have been able to hack IoT devices, which means hackers can likely do the same. Security within large companies and city infrastructure creates an even bigger platform for concern, especially since it will be difficult to be aware of all of the necessary safeguards during early adoption. Another issue is that of privacy and data sharing. The IoT has the potential to create a staggering amount of data, but what the world will do with this data is a whole other issue. Vast amounts of data introduce more entry points for hackers, and it needs to be sorted, stored and analyzed. Maintaining privacy with this data is a main concern and likely will become increasingly important as more IoT technology is adopted. Luc...

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Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................ 7 Aging in Place ............................................................ 9 The Internet of Things (IoT) ...................................... 11 Basic Explanation of the IoT....................................................... 13 History of the IoT ....................................................................... 15 Impacts on Consumers and Society........................................... 17 Consumers................................................................................................................ 17 Society ...................................................................................................................... 18 Challenges with the IoT ............................................................. 20 Future of the IoT ........................................................................ 23 Smart Homes ........................................................... 24 What You Can Do Now ............................................................. 26 Change Your Router’s Passwo...

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This introduction to 3D Printing eGuide is an easy, practical and informative guide that takes readers step-by-step through understanding how each type of 3D printing technology is used today. The eGuide covers the process of printing including: how a 3D printer works, what parts it’s made of, how to diagnose and solve printing problems, types of 3D scanners, and choosing material filaments. It even gives some advice on purchasing your first 3D printer. In addition, it also focuses on free design software and affordable technologies that are perfect for any beginner looking to start designing for 3D printing. It empowers designers, entrepreneurs, students and teachers to take full advantage of all that 3D printing has to offer. ...

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6-13 In The Beginning 14-41 What Can We 3D Print? • Aerospace • Architectural • Automotive • Construction • Education • Engineering • Fashion • Food • Jewellery • Medical • Products • Prototypes • Space 42-53 Printing Processes • Fuse Deposition Modeling (FDM) • 3D Printer Anatomy • Resolution and Infill • Printed Model Anatomy • Post Production Tools 54-57 Filament Materials • PLA and ABS Plastics • Nylon • Wood and Metal Filled • Carbon Filled • Rubber Flexible 58-73 How 3D Modeling Works • Model Design Process • Model Design Guidelines • STL File Format • Tinkercad Modeling Software • 3D Model Download Websites • 3D Scanning • Slicer Software 74-75 The Future of 3D Printing...

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Learn R programming in a single day for use in data analysis and visualization.

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Learn data analysis with R in a day. Includes a sample data-analysis using freely-available health care data! Download the sample programming-code for the book from https://www.dropbox.com/s/tyn5yabn49c1s6x/Just_Enough_R.zip?dl=0...

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Copyrights and Attribution Dedication Table of Contents Whom is This Book For? Preface Preparation to Start Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: R syntax Chapter 3: Variables and Scope Chapter 4: Data Structures Chapter 5: Functions Chapter 6: Objects Chapter 7: R packages Chapter 8: Interactive R through the REPL interface Chapter 9: Inbuilt help in R Chapter 10: R programs and scripts Chapter 11: Reading in Data Chapter 13: Data Quality Checks in R Chapter 14: Descriptive Statistics and Visualization Exercise 14.1: For the Reader Chapter 15: Interactive Charts and Plots Chapter 16: Geographical Maps and Charts Chapter 17: Regression Modeling & Predictive Models Chapter 18: Machine Learning & Predictive Models Epilogue Alphabetical Index Author Information...

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The booklet ‘EcoDesign at Philips Consumer Electronics (PCE), 1993-2008, the Reverse Perspective’, described the development of EcoDesign in this division of the Philips concern. The introduction process was summarized in a model consisting of five ‘waves’. Some fifty short stories illustrating these developments were presented as well. This material represents a set of experiences of which many elements are still relevant today for practitioners of applied EcoDesign and for environmental managers wanting to introduce EcoDesign in their organizations. Soon after the publication of the booklet, the question came up why the developments as described happened as they did? Most research/academic literature describe how EcoDesign should be introduced in industrial organizations in a way quite different from what happened at PCE. Is PCE a special case, or is a different approach required for the implementation of EcoDesign in the electronics industry? And how can EcoDesign be introduced much faster than the 10 years it took at PCE to reach maturity? In this new publication, the events at PCE are also put into a more general perspective:...

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"Organizational decisions –good, bad or confusing– did not guarantee that EcoDesign was automatically on the agenda of PCE. Ensuring credibility and being on the action agenda were the first priority…." "Making clear that environmental benefits combine often with tangible business benefits (cost reduction, streamlining of operation) and putting the business benefits first in the communication in the internal value chain added a lot to the credibility and acceptance of the environmental activities…." "After the year 2000 the concept of making explicit joint road maps with key suppliers has been exploited to the full…." "Legislation and regulation are necessary to put environmental issues which are seen as societally relevant on the agenda and to ensure a minimum of environmental performance by industry. However their contribution to positive value creation for customers is very limited; the opportunities are far bigger than that." ...

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1. An intriguing question: why did the introduction of EcoDesign at PCE happen in the way it did? 2. Decisions and Circumstances. 3. 1993-1994: Learning through Struggling. 4. 1995-1996, EcoDesign is really taking off. 5. Breakthrough of EcoDesign at the Business Groups. 6. Consolidating Applied EcoDesign through integration into procedures, programs and overall strategy. 7. Communication about EcoDesign, Green Marketing. 8. Introducing EcoDesign into Industry faster. 9. A kick start in Applied EcoDesign; 14 recommendations to get on the road quickly. 10. Comparing EcoDesign as it happened at PCE with academic views of how to do it. 11. Relating EcoDesign at PCE to different management perspectives. 12. Conclusions. ...