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Gaussian random process1/26/2024 The information on my website is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness or accuracy. Random process1 theory is the branch of mathematics that deals with such entities. Gaussian if for all positive integers n and for all tl,t2.,tn, the random variables X(t1),X(t2).,X. This information can be estimated from the PDF of stress amplitude of rainflow-counted cycles. Damage rate is a function of stress amplitude and the corresponding number of stress cycles observed in unit time, as expressed in Eq. I assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this site. Gaussian Random Processes: A random process X(t) is. Frequency-domain methods for gaussian random processes2.2.1. While I author all posts carefully, errors can still occur. every finite linear combination of them is normally distributed. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only this includes pictures of products that I might use for a project (e.g., a home automation post). Note the similarity of the characterisation of the Gaussian distribution as a stable distribu- tion under addition of random variables. In probability theory and statistics, a Gaussian process is a stochastic process (a collection of random variables indexed by time or space), such that every finite collection of those random variables has a multivariate normal distribution, i.e. A stochastic process X(, t) is called Gaussian if for each subset of time points t 1,t n (with n arbitrary) the random vector (X(t 1),X(t n)) T is Gaussian. 13 February, 2015 gpy GP gaussian processes dobots 520 words 3 min Wouter Bulten Add commentĬopyright Wouter Bulten (except otherwise noted) © 2023 Īll trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Comparing random forests and the multi-output meta estimator. Guassian processes are used for many tasks in machine learning from classification to regression and latent variable models.Ī lot of work on this subject is done by the machine learning group at the University of Sheffield which maintain and develop the GPy package: a framework, written in python, for GP’s. A brief review of the Fourier transform and its properties is given in the appendix. Here, we will assume that you are familiar with the Fourier transform. To do this, we need to use the Fourier transform. It is often very useful to study random processes in the frequency domain as well. In this case the new covariance matrix becomes +2I + 2 I. So far, we have studied random processes in the time domain. the relation between variables follows a Gaussian distribution, this says something about the smoothness of functions generated by these processes. If we assume this noise is independent and zero-mean Gaussian, then we observe Yi fi +i Y i f i + i, where fi f i is the true (unobservedlatent) target and the noise is denoted by i N(0,2) i N ( 0, 2). A random process, a collection of random variables, is said to be a Gaussian process (GP)1 if any finite number of these variables have a joint Gaussian distribution i.e.
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Killing floor 2 bosses outpost1/26/2024 In a final act to save his dream, he asked the remaining scientists to take the most advanced pieces of technology at their disposal, and use the methods they had perfected over the course of their work to implant them into him:Īn updated version of the cloaking device used on project Stalker, three modified neuro-stimulation systems similar to those used on project Guardian, a nerve-controlled weapons platform on his left arm.įinally, he underwent the same "gene-enhancing" process that all the specimens underwent, but with all the safeties off and the process running at full capacity. His scientists were leaving and he feared that someone may reveal his secret work to a world that wouldn't understand or even allow it. In a second complex deep underneath the city of London, the experiments continued.Įventually, he realised that his work was in jeopardy. However, the project didn't want to be shut down. Horzine's methods were deemed too immoral even for such a controversial project, and were shut down. London was to be used as a staging ground-a test of Horzine's accomplishments. He was hired by the government to create the perfect soldier-something that wouldn't experience pain or fear, and wouldn't question or reason. Kevin Clamely, the Patriarch's original identity, was the CEO and founder of Horzine Biotech, the company responsible for the outbreak in London.
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Black elk speaks premier ed1/26/2024 This has led to some criticism that the book is not an autobiography, because many of the specific phrases and sentences in the book originated not with Black Elk, but with his son and with Neihardt. Neihardt later pieced together the transcript, rewriting portions to capture the flavor and meaning of Black Elk's original spoken testimony and to maintain narrative flow. The two men relied on their children to complete their task: Black Elk's son translated his father's words into English, while Neihardt's daughter recorded a stenographic transcript of the translation. After first meeting the aging medicine man, however, Neihardt felt that Black Elk's story was an important piece of American history in its own right that needed to be preserved:Īs hunter, warrior, practicing holy man, and indubitable seer, he seemed even then to represent the consciousness of the Plains Indian more fully than any other I had ever known and when I became well acquainted with his inner world, I knew this to be true. Hearing that Black Elk had been an instrumental participant in the Oglala ghost dance movement, Neihardt hoped to glean some firsthand information for his poem. Neihardt first traveled to meet Black Elk while researching the ghost dance movement of the 1890s for an epic poem he was writing. However, the two men recognized each other as kindred spirits, and each played an important part in bringing the book to life. Neihardt, the poet and authority on Plains Indian culture who brought Black Elk's tale to the page, did not speak Sioux. Black Elk, the Oglala Sioux medicine man whose life the book relates, did not speak English. Neihardt, is one of the most unusual memoirs ever put to paper. Like so many other tribes, the Oglala Sioux's traditional way of life ran counter to the American dream as envisioned by most white Americans in the nineteenth century.īlack Elk Speaks, by John G. Unfortunately, Black Elk's story is ultimately one of broken dreams and unfulfilled visions. As a child, Black Elk experienced a vision that he thought would help lead his people through the hardships they were just beginning to endure. NEIHARDT 1932 INTRODUCTION PLOT SUMMARY THEMES HISTORICAL OVERVIEW CRITICAL OVERVIEW CRITICISM SOURCES INTRODUCTIONīlack Elk Speaks (1932) is the story of an Oglala Sioux medicine man who lived with his people on the Great Plains through most of the second half of the nineteenth century-an age that saw many bloody conflicts between American Indians and white soldiers and settlers. Not consider this content professional or citable.Black Elk Speaks JOHN G. Professionally written study guide by one of our staff editors. Providing this content as a courtesy until we can offer a One of the stage presentations was the first 'paying gig' for Wes Studi, with the lead played by none other than David Carradine. A Denver Center Theatre Company production, its actors included Ned Romero and Peter Kelly Gaudreault. Shortly after Sergel's death, his revised version of the play “Black Elk Speaks”. Neihardt's Black Elk Speaks, in the 1970s where it was staged by the Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C., and then taken on a national tour in 1978, and later restaged in 1992 with a revised version. The book was adapted into a play by Christopher Sergel, John G. Black Elk Speaks: The Complete Edition, 2014, University of Nebraska Press.It includes reproductions of the original illustrations by Standing Bear, with new commentary new maps of the world of Black Elk Speaks and a revised index. The premier edition by the State University of New York Press, under its Excelsior Editions, is the first annotated edition. Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux, The Premier Edition, 2008, SUNY Press, Albany, NY, ISBN 978-1-4384-2540-5, with annotations by Raymond DeMallie, author of The Sixth Grandfather: Black Elk's Teachings Given to John G.1988 edition: Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux, as told through John G.1979 edition with an introduction by Vine Deloria, Jr.1961 University of Nebraska Press edition with a new preface by Neihardt.Black Elk Speaks, 1932, William Morrow & Company.Home Black Elk Speaks Wikipedia: Publication data
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City of tampa traffic citations1/26/2024 I have expressed great remorse to the Mayor, and I apologize to the residents of Tampa who have a reasonable expectation of better judgment from their chief of police. I have personally called the Pinellas County Sheriff offering to pay for any potential citation. I knew my conversation was on video, and my motive was not to put the deputy in an uncomfortable position. This was the first time we had exited the golf-cart friendly community in which we own property with this vehicle, prompting the need for a license plate.In hindsight, I realize how my handling of this matter could be viewed as inappropriate, but that was certainly not my intent. O'Connor issued a statement that read: "It was poor judgment on our part to be driving a golf cart on a public roadway without the appropriate tags. I'm hoping that you'll just let us go tonight." O'Connor flashed her badge at the deputy.įrom the video, it appears no citation was issued, The video shows the deputy identifying himself, telling the couple why he pulled them over. They were stopped by a Deputy Jacoby while riding in a golf cart without a tag. near a home that O' Connor and her husband own in the Oldsmar area. The incident happened the evening of November 12, just before 7:30 p.m. It shows her apparently using her position to try to talk her way out of a traffic citation. TAMPA - Police chief Mary O'Connor is apologizing and saying she exercised "poor judgment" following the release of bodycam video from a Pinellas deputy.
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The graphics may not be the best I have ever seen, but the arguably more important frame rate is consistently rock-solid. The multiplayer, though, is easily the star of this show: great features, great execution and solid balance all contribute to what I foresee as being a long-lasting online community. The engaging single-player is great fun, though the difficulty is present often enough to usher in a little cussing now and then. The acting may be second rate from these otherwise noteworthy stars, but it's evident that the talent was having fun, and as a result, I felt the same way.Įven though I've only been playing it for a few days, Command & Conquer 3 has quickly become one of my favorite Xbox 360 games. Cameron, my heart swooned, and I felt a need to take down the evildoers to hear her commend me again. With each issued command from the mouth of Dr. Though campy, the story-telling element adds a distinct level of personality the use of live FMV and a group of recognizable and talented actors adds an intangible element of style and charm. In practice, these acted snippets actually became one of my favorite parts of the campaign experience. You may recall my skepticism about bringing back the live FMVs. What surprised me the most about the single player were the story sequences. If I have any one gripe with the single-player offerings, it's that a lot of the harder missions are simply a matter of trial and error: there's usually one set strategy for winning, and diverging too far from that strategy can often make some missions much harder or even impossible. The three campaigns-GDI, Nod, and a "secret" faction-are varied and exciting (check out that first level in the GDI's fourth act), though can be quite difficult at times. C&C3 also includes a hearty collection of three single-player campaigns that span over 35 missions, as well as a skirmish mode for those seeking a quick match offline. Advertisementīut the multiplayer is only half of the package. Being able to mix armies with a buddy while you conspire to completely demolish two of your other friends is an absolute blast: especially with the cameras in place. With support for up to four players, the Vision camera and a few nice features like Live Whispering (which lets you toggle the game chat back and forth between all four players and just your teammates), the online battling is fully-featured and lots of fun. The multiplayer features a variety of modes typical to RTS games-straight versus, capture the flag, king of the hill and so on-and a ton of maps to play them on, with more hopefully coming in the future. After spending days upon days playing GRAW and then Rainbow Six: Vegas online, I can safely say that I've found my new addiction. What the 360 version does retain from the PC title is the rock-solid RTS action, balance and gameplay, enjoyable single-player campaign, and intensely satisfying and addicting multiplayer action complete with all the Xbox Live trimmings-which ultimately led me to enjoy this title much more than its PC counterpart.Īs a standalone 360 game, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is a strong title made stronger by a fantastic multiplayer mode. To constantly compare the Xbox 360 version to the PC throughout the review would be doing a disservice to the standalone 360 title, so let me get this out of the way: the content is pretty much the same, the graphics are slightly downgraded for the Xbox 360 version, the controller is not a perfect recreation of the mouse and the keyboard, but works well nonetheless, and the multiplayer offers none of the world-building or map customization that PC gamers are used to. Naturally, the first question many would ask is whether or not the 360 title lives up to the assumedly-superior PC version, and this is a question I hate answering. Having first played the PC version and now the 360 version, I know my way around the game. Over the last couple of months, I've spent a lot of time with Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars.
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Crash of cars hidden cars hypergrid1/26/2024 It returned again in the 2021 Winterland Update until it was removed in the Construction Update. It briefly returned in the 2019 Winterland Update before it was removed again in the Sweetfields Update. It debuted in the 2017 Winterland Update and was removed in the 2018 Frozen Vale Update.After completing the lounge step and triggering the satellite dish in order to get the UFO hidden car, the UFO that falls from the sky in Winterland will be bugged for some users and their vehicles will pass through it rather than pick it up.This applies to the map's return in the 20 Winterland Update. In the Hypergrid Update onwards, the ornaments were removed. The trees in the map, including the indestructible tree at the end of the map are decorated with ornaments in the 2017 Winterland Update.The Sweetfields was added in the Sweetfields Update.The King Jelly's hitbox will often linger for some moments after it is destroyed, interfering players' further actions.
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Bcbs timely filing cose1/25/2024 A fiscal agent arrangement is one of two methods allowed under federal law and is used by all other states that contract with outside entities for Medicaid claims payment. TMHP acts as the state’s Medicaid fiscal agent. Providers can submit an appeal with medical documentation if the claim has been denied. Services that have been authorized for an extension of the benefit limitation will not be recouped. Claims that have been submitted and paid may be recouped if a new claim with an earlier date of service is submitted, depending on the benefit limitations for the services rendered.
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Easeus clone1/25/2024 Feature-wise, it has everything you need regarding backup, restoration, and data management. Pros and ConsĮaseUS Todo Backup is one of the best backup solutions in today’s market. The “slowest” version of Todo Backup, available with the free plan, is only slightly slower than Todo Backup Home, which is on par with most providers. EaseUS Todo Backup Performanceĭepending on your chosen plan, you can perform backups with solid or exceptional speed. You need to comb through them and select the right option for you, even if you want a clean and simple one-time backup. As a first-time user, you might be at a loss as to what you need to do next, as there are no instructions or explanations for any of the steps.Īlso, EaseUS Todo’s Backup Options, though much welcome, are thrown in as a middle step before you get to hit the Backup Now button. For example, the new Todo Backup will have you jump from selecting the files you want to back up to choosing your backup destination. However, it does include a couple of steps that some users might find confusing. Todo Backup should be a breeze for new and old-time users alike. As we’ve hinted before, one of the most powerful selling points of this tool is its revered ease of use. The 2022 version of EaseUS Todo Backup brings a new update to the old interface, which makes it more user-friendly. But in terms of performance, EaseUS Todo Free is pretty slow. Feature-wise, an average user can do a lot with the Free version of this software. It is a 1 Licence/Multiple PCs/Multiple Servers plan with a complete feature list, priority support, and optimum backup speed.Īpart from different feature lists, the seven EaseUS Todo Backup plans offer different backup speeds - and drastically so.
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Norton security online support1/25/2024 Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of, Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Android, Google Chrome, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google, LLC. Firefox is a trademark of Mozilla Foundation. or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. NortonLifeLock, the NortonLifeLock Logo, the Checkmark Logo, Norton, LifeLock, and the LockMan Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NortonLifeLock Inc. LifeLock identity theft protection is not available in all countries. The Norton and LifeLock Brands are part of NortonLifeLock Inc. Resolve double billing if you accidently bought more than one Norton subscription.NortonLifeLock Cancellation and Refund Policy.Cancel the Norton plan in-app purchase from Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Microsoft Store.Activate your automatically renewing subscription.Learn more about your automatically renewing subscription.Request a Norton Automatic Renewal refund.Cancel your automatically renewing subscription.Activate Norton 360 app on your mobile device.Download your Norton product purchased from a retail store.Learn what to do if you do not find Norton subscription in your account.Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. Microsoft and the Window logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. LifeLock identity theft protection is not available in all countries.Ĭopyright © 2022 NortonLifeLock Inc. This update is not available for maintenance mode OSes (Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 with no service pack).Norton 22.23.3 supports: Windows 7 SP1 with SHA2, Windows 8, 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11.Some of the features are being throttled.Please visit Norton 360 for Windows board to post your queries. Other minor bug fixes, under-the-hood changes, and performance enhancements.Norton Local Backup is taking more additional space on the external hard drive to complete the backup - Fixed.Unable to connect VPN - Due to certificate installation issue - Fixed.Autofix repeatedly detect and fix installation issues – Fixed.Smart Scan: After clicking, Message: "Cannot connect to the Norton server" appeared – Fixed.Norton UI opens on its own ever without any trigger – Fixed.You may need to run LiveUpdate and reboot a few times before your product is completely updated to the latest version. This patch is ONLY available via LiveUpdate, and is being released in a phased manner. How can I manually install these patches? We will post an update on the Norton Community when we make the patch available to all customers.ģ. Once we have confirmed the effectiveness of the patch, we will make it available to all customers. We have released the patch to randomly selected customers, and will then monitor our telemetry, as well as this forum, for any problems or issues. What is the version number for this patch?Īs is our standard practice, we are deploying the patch in a phased manner. To verify you have the update for Norton Security, launch the Main User Interface, click on Help.īelow FAQ addresses some common questions:ġ. This update is available for the following Norton products: To download it, simply run LiveUpdate through Norton user interface. This update is available in all supported languages. As with our previous updates, this version is being released in a phased manner. Norton Security 22.23.3.8 update is now available via LiveUpdate.
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Meta knight smash ultimate1/25/2024 We might just learn more tips and tricks to share about Meta Knight. He even has a few that are more lighthearted and fun for when you really want to put on a show.Īnd that’s for now about this gallant sphere! Check back in the future. The menacing ball of evil has multiple outfits on hand with a variety of color schemes. Meta Knight’s outfits are pretty straightforward. Just don’t let the reverse happen to you. Time and aim your attacks well and you can run the match. All of which means: Meta Knight is fine so long as he’s in the driver’s seat. His moves require a bit of careful precision, too. He’s a lightweight and falls pretty fast. On the flip side, if Meta Knight finds himself on the receiving end of a combo, things get rough. A crafty Meta Knight player can rack up percentage quick on their opponent, keeping them from making moves or regaining control of the match. Meta Knight is perfect for people who want to follow opponents off the stage and keep punishing them, as his recovery options and aerial attacks are top-notch. The king of Brawl is back and still doing his thing: spinning and slicing away. If no one is hit, the move won’t do anything. If he hits an opponent, he multiplies himself to attack and launch the opponent. Enemies hit by this move are launched upward.ĭimensional Cape (Down + B) – Vanishes, teleports in any direction, and then attacks when reappearing.ĭarkness Illusion (Final Smash) – Meta Knight raises his sword, emitting a blast of electricity. Shuttle Loop (Up + B) – Flies into the air, strikes, then strikes again after a loop. Repeated button presses can change the direction or cause him to float.ĭrill Rush (Side + B) – Spins into opponents with his sword. Mach Tornado (B) – Twirls and hits enemies to launch them. His Final Smash is Darkness Illusion, which unleashes a fast series of aerial attacks. This fighter not only has tons of quick moves, he can perform a midair jump five times! All his special moves have a recovery aspect, so use them at the right time. Although his sinister look definitely implies otherwise.Īccording to their official Nintendo character description… Like a lot of “villains” from that series, he’s more of an anti-hero than anything else. Meta Knight is another character from the greater Kirby franchise. Smash Ultimate Pokemon List – All Poke Ball and Master Ball Pokemon.Smash Ultimate Character List – Complete Fighter Roster.7 Characters That Deserve to Be Smash Ultimate DLC.That’s why we’ve compiled a guide to every single character. There’s so much that no one person could possibly keep track of everything. That’s not even including the glut of DLC fighters, assist trophies, and more. Smash Ultimate sports 74 different playable characters at launch - including every single previous character from the super-franchise and a bunch of fresh faces. And that something might surprise you in such a massive lineup of fighters. Odds are you’ll find something to enjoy in this nostalgic romp through Nintendo history. The game is ready to burst with single-player modes, multiplayer options, new characters, and well-known favorites. Smash Ultimatehas something to offer every stripe of player. |