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Bermuda is one country that has rapidly moved forward. Mauritius is another that has looked to the Bermudan framework and said “OK, we’d like to implement that here too”. Mauritius appears to be looking to provide more privacy and data services to companies coming into their borders, and across jurisdictions in the country.
I’d say that by the end of 2019, you should expect to see 13 to 15 countries with legislation on blockchain.
Understanding this legislation, from a startup, established business or citizen perspective, is going to help you navigate the landscape when it comes to business, privacy and investing.
We can hop around the globe and find other examples of how governments are using blockchain to fuel services. We’ll get to, what I believe, is one of the underlying misconceptions about governments and blockchain in the next paragraph.
Dubai has always been focused on the cutting edge. From it’s man-made islands, the the tallest building in the world – they’re constantly looking for ways to drive innovation. Blockchain technology is no exception.
The Dubai Department of Finance (DoF) recently partnered with the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) to launch a blockchain based payment system. It’s already in use by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority – two large departments that have never really had cross-departmental interaction.
Once in place – citizens of Dubai could see notable improvements in service.
And while it’s older news, in 2016 the government of Georgia became the first to use the bitcoin blockchain to validate property-related transactions. Again in an effort to improve citizen services.
Governments have been, well, governing for a long long time. What I think is critical to note here though, is that while the application layer of “here’s what xyz government is doing” is interesting, and there’s often a misconception of “oh, they’re just trying to stop innovation” – the underlying motive is what’s important.
From what I’ve seen – again working with the OECD, G7, G20 and others – is, the motivation, it’s all around impact.
Both good and bad impact.
There’s the recognition that our industry will have a massive impact on many areas of life. On tax policies, labour markets, privacy, monetary policies, education systems – and much much more.
Unless we’re careful, some of these impacts may be unfavorable.
If it seems like there’s uncertainty from a government perspective – you’d be right. There is. But this does not mean there’s not an interest or a desire to embrace the technology. That is here as well.
Governments are moving forward faster than you might realize to try and ensure we all build the right regulatory environments and leverage the technology in a way that can best suit everyone’s lives.
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Is there any way I can re-install win 98, or Win XP from the upgrade disk?
I installed a new hard drive and am trying to set up windows 98 SE from the upgrade disk that I have. windows 98 oringinally came on the computer so I do not have the original Windows 98 disk. When I start set up I get the message that this can not be run from MS Dos and must be run from Windows. Is there any way I can re-install win 98, or Win XP from the upgrade disk?
I'm not sure if you will be able to use the 98 Upgrade CD to comply with a XP upgrade disk.
A name given to manifestations of the magnetic self-attraction of parallel electric currents having the same direction. The effect at modest current levels of a few amperes can usually be neglected, but when current levels approach a million amperes such as occur in electrochemistry, the effect can be damaging and must be taken into account by electrical engineers. The pinch effect in a gas discharge has been the subject of intensive study, since it presents a possible way of achieving the magnetic confinement of a hot plasma (a highly ionized gas) necessary for the successful operation of a thermonuclear or fusion reactor.
The law of attraction which describes the interaction between parallel electric currents was discovered by A. M. Ampère in 1820. For a cylindrical wire of radius r meters carrying a total surface current of I amperes, it manifests itself as an inward pressure on the surface (Fig. 1) given by I2/2 × 107πr2 pascals. For the electric currents of normal experience, this force is small and passes unnoticed, but it is significant that the pressure increases with the square of the current, I2. For example, at 25,000 amperes the pressure amounts to about 1 atm (100 kilopascals) for a wire of 1-cm radius, but at 106 amperes the pressure is about 1600 atm or about 12 tons in.-2 (160 megapascals).
There are a number of ways in which the magnetic field of a fusion reactor can be arranged around the plasma to hold it together, and one of these methods is the pinch effect. A fusion reactor using this type of confinement would ideally be a toroidal tube in which the confined plasma would carry a large electric current induced in it by magnetic induction from a transformer core passing through the major axis of the torus. The current would have the double function of ohmically heating the plasma and compressing the plasma toward the center of the tube.
Characteristically, as can be shown by high-speed photography, the pinch forms at the inner surface of a discharge tube wall and contracts radially inward, forming an intense line, the pinch, on the axis; the pinch rebounds slightly; the contracted discharge rapidly develops necks and kinks; and in a few microseconds all structure is lost in an apparently turbulent glowing gas which fills the tube. Thus, the pinch turns out to be unstable, and plasma confinement is soon lost by contact with the wall. The cause of the instability is easily seen qualitatively: The pinch confinement can be described as being caused by the magnetic field lines encircling the pinch which are stretched longitudinally but which are in compression transversely (Fig. 2). For a uniform cylindrical pinch, the magnetic pinch pressure is everywhere equal to the outward plasma pressure, but at a neck or on the inward side of a kink, the magnetic field lines crowd together, creating a higher magnetic pressure than the outward gas pressure. Consequently, the neck contracts still further, the kink cuts in on the concave side and bulges out on the convex side, and both perturbations grow. The instability has a disastrous effect on the confinement time.
The term theta pinch has come into wide usage to denote an important plasma confinement system which relies on the repulsion of oppositely directed currents and which is thus not in accord with the original definition of the pinch effect (self-attraction of currents in the same direction). Plasma confinement systems based on the original pinch effect are known as Z pinches.
McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Physics. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
the tendency of an electric-current channel in a compressible conducting medium to decrease its cross-section under the action of the magnetic field produced by the current. The phenomenon was first described in 1934 by the American scientist W. Bennett with respect to streams of fast charged particles in a gas-discharge plasma. The term “pinch effect” was introduced in 1937 by the British physicist L. Tonks in an investigation of arc discharge.
a simple consequence of Ampere’s law, which describes the magnetic attraction of the individual parallel current filaments whose aggregate is the current cylinder. Magnetic compression is impeded by the gas-kinetic pressure of the conducting medium resulting from the thermal motion of the medium’s particles; the forces of this pressure are directed from the axis of the current channel. When the current is sufficiently large, however, the magnetic pressure differential becomes greater than the gas-kinetic differential and the current channel contracts—the pinch effect arises.
The pinch effect requires that the concentrations of the carriers of charges of opposite signs in the medium be approximately equal. In fluxes of carriers of charges of one sign, the electric field of the space charge effectively impedes current contraction. When sufficiently large currents pass through a gas, the gas changes to the state of a completely ionized plasma consisting of charged particles of both signs; the pinch effect squeezes the plasma column away from the walls of the chamber in which the discharge occurs. The conditions are thus created for magnetic thermal insulation of the plasma. This property of powerful self-constricting discharges, which are called pinches, explains scientists’ interest in the pinch effect as the simplest and most encouraging mechanism for the confinement of high-temperature plasma. Such confinement is of importance in the problem of controlled thermonuclear fusion.
The conditions under which the gas-kinetic pressure of the plasma nk(Te + Ti) becomes equal to the magnetic pressure of the field of the current I are given by Bennett’s equation (2I/cr)2/8π = nk(Te + Ti). Here, n is the number of particles per unit volume, r is the pinch radius, Te and Ti are the electron and ion temperatures, respectively, n is the number of electrons per unit volume and is equal to the number of ions because of the quasi-neutrality of the plasma, and k is the Boltzmann constant. It follows from Bennett’s formula that the large, but quite feasible, current of ~ 106 amperes (A) is required to attain the minimum temperature (T ~ 108°K) at which thermonuclear fusion may be of interest as an energy source.
Investigation of pinches in deuterium began simultaneously in 1950 and 1951 in the USSR, the USA, and Great Britain within the framework of national programs for controlled thermonuclear fusion. Attention was paid primarily to two types of pinches—linear and toroidal. It was believed that when a current passed through the pinch, the plasma would be heated not only through Joule heating but also by adiabatic compression of the pinch—that is, by compression occurring without exchange of energy with the environment.
The early experiments, however, showed that the pinch effect is accompanied by the development of various plasma instabilities. Necks (“sausage” deformations), kinks, and helical disturbances are formed. The growth of these perturbations occurs extraordinarily quickly and results in the breakdown of the pinch—the pinch ruptures or plasma is thrown onto the wall of the chamber. Simple pinches were found to be subject to practically all the types of instabilities of a high-temperature plasma and thus can be used to study these instabilities and to test various methods of stabilizing the plasma column.
A current of ~106 A in linear pinch units is produced by the discharge of powerful condenser batteries across a gas-filled gap. In some cases, the rate of current growth may be ~1012 A/sec. The most important factor here is not Joule heating but the electrodynamic acceleration of the thin outer layer, or skin, of the current column toward its axis with the accompanying formation of a powerful shock wave that converges on the axis. The conversion of the energy accumulated by the wave into thermal energy creates a plasma with a temperature much greater than Joule heating could produce. On the other hand, the conversion of the energy of the electric current in a pinch into thermal energy becomes considerably more efficient when the turbulence that arises with the development of microinstabilities begins to make the decisive contribution to the electrical resistance of the plasma.
Under certain conditions, powerful pulsed pinches in rarefied deuterium become sources of hard radiation, including neutron radiation and X rays. This phenomenon was discovered in the USSR in 1952.
Although the problem of controlled thermonuclear fusion has not been solved for even the simplest pinches, self-constricting discharges have been of great importance for plasma research. They have permitted the obtaining of a dense plasma with a lifetime that, although short, is sufficient to study the physics of the pinch effect, to create various methods of plasma diagnostics, and to develop a modern theory of plasma processes. The evolution of apparatus making use of the pinch effect has led to the development of many types of plasma devices in which the instabilities of the pinch effect are stabilized by external magnetic fields—for example, Tokamaks and θ pinches—or are used to produce a short-lived high-density plasma in fast processes (plasma focus, micropinches). For this reason, systems based on the pinch effect occupy at the present time an important place in programs for controlled thermonuclear fusion in the USSR, the United States, and the European Atomic Energy Community.
The pinch effect occurs not only in a gas discharge but also in a solid-state plasma, particularly in the strongly degenerate electron-hole plasma of semiconductors.
Artsimovich, L. A. Elementarnaia fizika plazmy, 3rd ed. Moscow, 1969.
The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979). © 2010 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Mac and Mac deduce that since fish live in schools, they must be smart. The fish in this funny story are smart enough to outwit Mac and Mac! Cousin Meatball also gets the better of them. He convinces the brothers that if they put their snack into a toy boat, the little boat will grow into a big one. It seems to work. Or does it? Then three fish get the boys to feed them worms while avoiding Mac's and Mac's fish hooks. Oh well. Mac and Mac would rather snack on fish crackers and gummy worms anyway! The stories in this book are inspired by traditional folktales referenced in back matter.
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Best-selling author-illustrator TEDD ARNOLD has teamed up with two professional storytellers to create a third comic-style book about the gullible Noodlehead Brothers, Mac and Mac. Mac and Mac deduce that since fish live in schools, they must be smart. The fish in this funny story are smart enough to outwit Mac and Mac! Cousin Meatball also gets the better of them. He convinces the brothers that if they put their snack into a toy boat, the little boat will grow into a big one. It seems to work. Or does it? Then three fish get the boys to feed them worms while avoiding Mac's and Mac's fish hooks. Oh well. Mac and Mac would rather snack on fish crackers and gummy worms anyway! The stories in this book are inspired by traditional folktales referenced in back matter. Like comics? Like to laugh? Then you'll love the wacky antics of brothers Mac and Mac, brought to you by the guy who does Fly Guy and his two Noodlehead friends. These easy-to-read graphic novels feature short accessible chapters, perfect for young comic fans! Twin brothers Mac and Mac are Noodleheads--nothing upstairs!--but kids can use their own noodles to see where the brothers' ideas go wrong. Encouraging readers to think for themselves, this Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning series has its roots in world folklore and traditional tales of fools. A Junior Library Guild selection!
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I love Matthew’s account of the wise men — the Magi — who traveled far, facing peril and making sacrifices, all to bring precious gifts to the newborn King Jesus.
When I saw the majestic Bactrian camels in Mongolia, I knew I had to try to recreate that scene. We were in the Bayankhongor area, on the edge of the Gobi Desert, so I turned to the best possible helpers — World Vision staff, who seem to know everyone in their community.
They introduced me to a local man who had a large herd of camels and who was happy to help us. He warned me, though, that the camels weren’t tame, making it difficult to separate three of them from all the others.
Finally, with the help of camel herders, we lined up three unruly camels next to a ger, or yurt, and hung some battery-operated Christmas lights around the door.
And then their patience with me paid off. The setting sun filled big clouds on the horizon with brilliant color. I switched to a 180-degree fisheye lens to gather it all in.
Some gifts are material, like the animals and gers in the World Vision Gift Catalog. Others are time and hospitality, like the camel herders’ gift to me. But ultimately, every good and perfect gift is from God, and every gift given in love is an act of worship.
Carolyn Barber says she and her husband, Jerry, are tobacco farmers. Tobacco, supplemented by soybeans, has been the main crop on their 500-acre Graves County farm for the last 45 years or so.
But in 2000, when farmers were encouraged by agricultural experts to diversify their farms in the face of the Master Tobacco Settlement, Jerry decided to plant sweet potatoes. With good luck and weather, the sweet potatoes could keep the farm workers busy after the tobacco is harvested.
And of course, the Barbers eat a lot of sweet potatoes. Carolyn’s favorite way to serve the potatoes is baked with butter on top, but she shares this recipe for a holiday-worthy casserole.
How refreshing! Republicans in Pennsylvania are looking at the impacs of the Marcellus Shale play and trying to come up with honest solutions for dealing with possible problems. One solution: a natural gas tax. This might help take care of the roads once the trucks are gone, the schools once they're over-croweded, and maybe the water once it's polluted. Talk to some of the officials around here, like Sens. Johnson and Gilbert at the UCA Shale Summit, and you'll get a totally different view on how natural gas companies should be taxed.
Local officials worry about damage to local roads ill-suited for heavy truck traffic and equipment. School districts could be strained by families of gas company employees moving into town. And some residents are concerned about gas wells disrupting or polluting the water tables from which they draw drinking water.
Legislators must find the fairest way for companies to share those costs, whether by levying a tax or through some other means, said Sen. Jake Corman, R-Centre, the GOP’s policy chairman.
On an old map this area used to be Wood Farm so I wonder if Sparhawk Avenue, Peregrine Close etc are something to do with birds in the woods? Please help if you know.
The odd shaped building where the toilets and storage is was built in 1975.
Here's a redo of the first two parts of a short requiem I wrote some time ago.
Best and especially musical wishes for 2019!
Where your first piece comforts in a rather morbid situation, the second one knocks desperately at heaven's door in a dark and frightening universe. Luckily it ends in bright light.
It is a more than surprising approach of a requiem, but that of course depends only on your view. The least one can say is that it is impressive and monumental (to mask the fear of death?).
beautiful music which I enjoyed listen to. Drama and beauty combined.
The first one I think starts a bit unnecessarily with a what I think could be the resolution. Since it is rather short I would try an introduction which blossoms up in that marvelous theme which is really grand.
The second one demonstrates this building up towards a resolution, contrasting fear/despair with happiness/brightness. These contrasts is really what I appreciate most in music and it is brilliantly performed here.
I look forward to the other parts.
Well, the first piece is based on the traditional American spiritual/hymn. At least the first and last sections. The title even borrows from the black spiritual -Swing Low Sweet Chariot-lyrics, “coming for to carry me home”. It’s a romanticism of one’s passing from this life.
The second piece definitely expresses one’s fear of death with it’s journey to that place of damnation. The choral ending seems to be an emotional expression of this fear much like the funeral of a close one or the more traditional requiem. I didn’t intend for any bright light(just yet) but it is less dark.
I hope you also have a musical 2019. Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for the kind words Kjell!
I intended the first piece to basically be an introduction. I kind of explained this in my previous responce to Jos. Maybe it was intended to sort of catch the listener off guard with such a contrast to the second piece. At least those familiar with that genre.
I TOTALLY LOVE 'The Darkness'.. Really evokes the dark side.. What sounds like vocal choral, bending up and down in pitch. is that a particular patch, you using pitchblend?. Doesn't have the artifacts that a pitchwheel would normally inject.
Yes, the first piece, kind of comes at you at full tilt.. kjelleman makes a point.
I’m glad you enjoyed The Darkness!
That short toture like section might be slightly over the top but I think it provides some imagery. Dark humor?
Yes, I just used the pitch wheel with Soundiron’s Olympic Womens Choir. I’ll have to isolate that track and listen to it again. Maybe the other tracks helped create a pretty clean effect.
I guess I should revisit Going Home and ease into the gospel lines with something that has a more neo classical feel. Some thing like the bridge.
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