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Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in a Compact Landscape

The concept of encapsulating a multifaceted business into a confined space is intriguing. The fusion of myriad essential aspects and potentially limitless dimensions within a compact unit is unexpected. This phenomenon, known as \"tax business in a box,\" symbolizes the convergence of visionary oppo

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Third Quarterly Informal Briefing on the Global Compact on Refugees

The Third Quarterly Informal Briefing on the Global Compact on Refugees took place on 18th October 2023, featuring updates on the Global Refugee Forum preparations, demonstration of Pledge Submission Form, multi-stakeholder pledges discussion, and more. Participants were provided with information on

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Impact of North America's Physical Characteristics on Settlement Patterns

Physical characteristics such as landforms, bodies of water, climate, and natural resources in North America play a significant role in shaping settlement patterns. Major features like the Mississippi River System, Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, and Canadian Shield have influenced how and w

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Exploring Georgia's Diverse Geography and Physical Features

Georgia's geography is characterized by its unique physical features, including mountains to the north and the largest swamp in North America to the south. This state boasts a varied landscape comprising five distinct geographic regions: Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, P

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Impact of Key Physical Features on Georgia's Development

Key physical features such as the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, and Appalachian Mountains have played crucial roles in Georgia's development. The Fall Line served as a natural boundary impacting the navigability of rivers and the location of important cities. The Okefenokee Swamp provided habitat for

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Compact Ring Signatures from LWE - CRYPTO 2021 Research

Research presented at CRYPTO 2021 introduces a compact ring signature scheme using components instantiated from LWE. The scheme allows each signer to sign on behalf of a ring of users, offering properties of unforgeability, anonymity, and compactness. The work explores the possibility of building co

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The Rhetoric of Death in Central Appalachia: A Case Study in Rhetorical History

Explore the role of rhetoric in Central Appalachia's material culture through traditional gravestones, studying beliefs and values using artifacts, semiotics, and the evolution of cemetery symbolism over time. Discover how codes on graves convey messages on death and grief within the Appalachian con

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Exploring the Mayflower Compact and Pilgrim Settlement

Exploring the historical significance of the Mayflower Compact, including its drafting in November 1620 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts by Pilgrims and Strangers as a framework for governing outside the Virginia Company's jurisdiction. Discover how this social compact laid the foundation for the Plymouth

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Green Bank for Rural America - Growing Sustainable Energy Economy

The Green Bank for Rural America aims to support economic growth by growing the next-generation energy economy, creating quality jobs in distressed communities, and reducing carbon footprints. Through funding from various sources, the bank will target communities in the Appalachian region and beyond

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Implementation Plan of Eskom Social Compact - Energy Security Workstream

The implementation plan outlines the prioritization of tasks, decision-making items, active engagement requirements, monitoring activities, and key themes related to energy security workstream focusing on Eskom Social Compact. The plan includes proposed meeting themes for Q1 & Q2 of 2023, highlighti

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Exploring the Rich Heritage of Appalachian Music

Dive into the diverse world of Appalachian music, where a blend of instrumental and vocal styles created by Appalachian musicians reflects the unique rural society and technological changes. Discover the origins of instruments like the banjo and dulcimer, and witness the evolution of Appalachian mus

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The Geology of the United States: Overview of Major Provinces and Landforms

The geology of the United States is diverse and fascinating, organized into 10 key geologic provinces along with Hawaii and Alaska. Orogeny processes have shaped the land over time, adding new land to the Precambrian craton. Geologic maps depict the location and age of rocks in the uppermost crust u

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Evolution of Compact Star-Forming Galaxies and Quiescent Galaxies

The evolution of galaxies from compact star-forming to quiescent states involves processes such as secular evolution, gas inflows, and star formation quenching. By studying the structural relations and star formation in these galaxies, insights are gained into their transition towards quiescence. Th

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Advancing Energy Research in Appalachia through ARIES Initiative

The Appalachian Research Initiative for Environmental Science (ARIES) led by Dr. John R. Craynon emphasizes the importance of science-based approaches in energy projects. ARIES focuses on areas like coal mining, natural gas, electricity generation, and renewables, with a strong emphasis on coal mini

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Tidal Deformability of Compact Stars Admixed with Scalar Fields Research Summary

Researchers like C. J. Horowitz and Kwing-Lam Leung are exploring the effects of dark matter, scalar fields, and ultra-light dark matter on compact stars like neutron stars. Methods involve calculating tidal love numbers, using energy-momentum tensors, and studying equilibrium solutions. The study a

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Exploring Word Embeddings in Vision and Language: A Comprehensive Overview

Word embeddings play a crucial role in representing words as compact vectors. This comprehensive overview delves into the concept of word embeddings, discussing approaches like one-hot encoding, histograms of co-occurring words, and more advanced techniques like word2vec. The exploration covers topi

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Wilmington Compact Committee Updates & Collaboration Efforts Summary

Wilmington Compact Committee, dedicated to promoting collaboration among schools in Delaware, reviewed areas of focus such as transportation, professional development, and trauma-informed practices. Identified collaboration areas included language immersion programs and strengthening hiring pools. F

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House Judiciary Committee Proposal for Origin Rules & Revenue Return

House Judiciary Committee proposes principles for interstate taxation, focusing on tax relief, simplicity, tech neutrality, tax competition, states' rights, and privacy. It discusses implementing origin sourcing and a multistate compact to ensure fair taxation for online sales. The compact incentivi

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Backpack Camping Skills Shakedowns for Philmont Crews: Locations and Tips

Backpack camping skills shakedowns for Philmont crews are crucial for a successful trek. This guide by Karen "BigK" Rosencrans provides detailed locations in New Jersey, educational objectives, and why overnights are preferred for shakedowns. It emphasizes the importance of team learning, program pr

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Insight into Rural Education Landscape: Why Rural Matters 2015-16

Examining the significance of rural education through reports, indicators, and data sources, while delving into what defines rural areas and cautioning against misinterpreting averages. The presentation at the Appalachian Higher Education Network Conference emphasizes the importance of understanding

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Grindex Primo Pumps: Compact and Efficient Solutions for Dewatering Applications

Grindex Primo pumps offer compact and affordable solutions for dewatering applications where small sizes matter. With a range of small, handy pumps suitable for various industries, the Primo pumps excel in areas where other pumps may not fit, making them ideal for construction, industrial, and munic

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Compact Aerial Photogrammetry System (CAPS) with VTOL Drone

Developing a Compact Aerial Photogrammetry System (CAPS) utilizing a fixed-wing VTOL drone equipped with cameras and GPS for generating georeferenced maps of large areas. The system combines drone versatility with advanced image analysis, enabling aerial assessments and coherent change detection. Pr

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Enhancing MemC3: Compact and Concurrent MemCache for Improved Performance

MemC3 introduces a novel approach to compact and concurrent caching through dumber caching and smarter hashing techniques, addressing key issues faced by traditional memory caching systems. By implementing CLOCK-based LRU, approximate LRU, and utilizing Cuckoo Hashing, MemC3 achieves significant imp

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Compact Muon Radiography System for Investigation of Nuclear Reactor Fuel Status

A seminar presentation at LAL on May 23, 2013, discussed a compact muon radiography system designed for investigating the status of nuclear reactor fuel. The system, developed by researchers from the University of Tsukuba, involved the use of trackers with scintillators and muon detectors at various

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Overview of Millennium Challenge Corporation's Compact Development Process

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) works to reduce poverty through economic growth in select developing countries. MCC's Compact Development Process involves identifying constraints to private investment and economic growth, conducting analyses, and implementing large-scale projects within 5

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Disposal Data of Appalachian Compact LLRW 2015

The data from the Appalachian Compact LLRW disposal activities in the year 2015 includes information on disposed volume and activity by state and facility type. Figures show cubic feet and curies disposed, detailing academic, government, industry, medical, and utility sectors. The disposal sites wer

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Appalachian Compact 2014 LLRW Disposal Data Analysis

This data analysis showcases the disposed low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) volumes, activities, and trends as part of the Appalachian Compact in 2014. It provides insights into LLRW disposal by state, facility type, and activity levels, covering academic, government, industry, medical, and utility

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Supervision Considerations in Receiving States for Compact Offenders

Explore key training objectives, response to pending charges, and revocable behaviors in supervising compact offenders in receiving states. Learn about the importance of identifying and reporting new offenses and court-related information. Understand the issues surrounding permanent revocation and d

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The Appalachian Trail: A Fascinating Journey Through Nature

Explore the history, significance, and interesting facts about the Appalachian Trail, a 2160-mile footpath stretching from Maine to Georgia. Learn about its creation, the individuals involved, completion statistics, and the profound impact it has had on outdoor enthusiasts.

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Comprehensive Overview of OSCAR v3.1: A Compact Earth System Model with CMIP6 Simulations

Showcasing the compact Earth system model OSCAR v3.1 and its CMIP6 simulations. OSCAR is a reduced-form Earth system model calibrated to emulate complex models, focusing on radiative forcing, temperatures, precipitation, ocean heat content, aerosols, ozone, and more. Historical periods and scenarios

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Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, outlined in Senate Bill 90 under Title 4 of the Texas Education Code, aims to eliminate hurdles that military families face in education due to frequent relocations. With provisions for timely enrollment, class placement, extra

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Overview of 2021-22 Deans Compact Incentive Grants

In the 2021-22 academic year, a total of 19 Incentive Grants were awarded to teams from 16 Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) under the Deans Compact program. The grants focused on areas such as Advancing PSO, Developing inclusive teacher preparation programs, and more. Different teams worked o

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Insights into X-ray Timing and Mass of Accreting Compact Objects

The study explores the variability and high-frequency QPOs of accreting compact objects, providing a unique opportunity to probe effects in strong gravitational fields. It delves into the properties of neutron stars and the explanations for HF QPO phenomenon related to orbital motion in strong gravi

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Challenges and Tolerances for Compact Hybrid Ultrafast X-ray Pulse Source

A study on challenges and tolerances for a compact hybrid ultrafast X-ray pulse source based on RF and THz technologies was presented at EACC 2019. The research, funded by the European Research Council and Laserlab-Europe, focused on creating ultrafast X-ray pulses using S-band RF-gun, THz linac, Qu

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The Best Small Latest Ovens for Any Kitchen: Compact and Stylish

Seek out the best compact, Latest Ovens for any kitchen. Discover top picks that combine efficiency, modern features, and design to elevate your cooking space. \/\/repurtech.com\/the-best-small-latest-ovens-for-any-kitchen-compact-and-stylish\/

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Compact Development Projects Overview August 2022

The August 2022 overview showcases the status and implementation details of various compact projects in countries like Mongolia, Nepal, Timor-Leste, Kosovo, Indonesia, and Belize. Projects include water sector sustainability, electricity transmission improvements, road maintenance, and water, sanita

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Exploring Finite Groups on Compact Surfaces with Boundaries

Illustrating the concept of finite group structures on compact surfaces with boundaries, this presentation showcases transformations, orientations, and color-coding used to represent group elements. By identifying regions in the hyperbolic plane and applying inversions, the images provide insights i

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Leveraging the Global Compact for Safe Migration in COVID-19 Response and Recovery Efforts

Well-governed migration plays a transformative role in mitigating the negative impact of COVID-19, building stronger, inclusive communities, stimulating socio-economic recovery, and advancing Sustainable Development Goals. The positive development impact of migration is highlighted through examples

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Median Annual Earnings of Workers Ages 25 and Over by Educational Attainment in the United States and Appalachian Region

Median annual earnings data for full-time, year-round workers aged 25 and over from 2010-2014 in the United States and the Appalachian Region based on educational attainment are presented. The information includes earnings for workers with a Bachelor's degree or higher, some college or Associate's d

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