directions of search for efficient algorithms. Big O notation In computer science‚ big O notation is used to classify algorithms by how they respond (e.g.‚ in their processing time or working space requirements) to changes in input size. Big O notation characterizes functions according to their growth rates: different functions with the same growth rate may be represented using the same O notation. A description of a function in terms of big O notation usually only provides an upper bound on
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Strauss’s article “The Big Ten’s Bigger Footprint” argues that the Big Ten decided to add Maryland and Rutgers to their conference largely because of its desire to broaden the conference’s geographical scope. The Big Ten’s expansion didn’t come without heavy scrutiny‚ as there were many people who disagreed with the wisdom behind this move. Throughout its existence Big Ten membership has been limited to schools situated within the Midwest‚ so it was a bit of a surprise when the Big Ten decided to add
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increasing their productivity. As indicated in a study conducted by PWC‚ 88% of generation Y choose employers based on strong CSR values‚ and 86% would consider leaving if the companies’ CSR values no longer met their expectations. Especially in case of big fours‚ which are globally developed and conducted‚ it is important to show inclusiveness to the global hiring market‚ which can be achieved by actively engaging in various CSR activities. Secondly‚ it is important to signal the market that companies
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ELIZABETH BISHOP ’S "THE FISH" Elizabeth Bishop is a poet that is often admired for her vivid descriptive poetry. Her interest in reading and writing came early in life as she suffered from several illnesses that caused her to spend many hours alone. (Gale) Many critics admire Bishop ’s objectivity "because she was interested in viewing details spontaneously‚ without imposed rationalizations‚ in the manner of a naturalist" (Gale). Bishop is also known for writing poems about ordinary experiences
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“What I Learned this Semester about Big History” It is very interesting how you can get a long and sometimes controversial answer to a simple question‚ such as “where does coffee come from?” As we saw in the Bain film and read Big History article‚ one small thing or event is connected to people‚ places‚ and big events on the earth. In the Big History article explains how history is looked at “ from the Big Bang to the modernity.” In modern days we have coffee as part of our morning routine
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‘theory’ is a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural‚ in contrast to well-established propositions that are regarded as reporting matters of actual fact. One major theory society has adopted is most commonly known as the “Big Bang”. Most people believe the Big Bang Theory proves the existence of a universe without a creator but as most prominent scientists dig deeper‚ they are finding the universe is too complex to NOT have a creator‚ or Intelligent Designer. It has been said many times
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of the word “bomb”. Although the condition of Nick Adams in “Big Two-Hearted River” by Ernest Hemingway was not this severe‚ he is still very disturbed by what he witnessed in Europe during the war. He returns to the forest he cherished and roamed in his childhood years to mentally bring himself back from the battle fields‚ to forget the atrocities he witnessed and reminisce in the joys of his childhood. The function of Arcadia in “Big Two-Hearted River” is Nick’s place of healing‚ a happy place
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Isabel Fish Essay Even though many people have regrets‚ you have to realize you can’t hold them in if you want to move on. In “The Isabel Fish” by Julie Orringer Sage and Maddy lost their friend‚ Isabel‚ and both siblings have regrets about it. So to cope with their loss they both fight with each other and ever blame each other for Isabel’s death. Even though Maddy and Sage have been fighting for months‚ once they communicate with each other about their regrets‚ they are able to put their problems
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Rethinking Big-Box Stores In her essay “Big Box Stores Are Bad for Main Street‚” Betsy Taylor focuses not on the economic effects of large chain stores but on the effects these stores have on the “soul” of America. She argues that stores like Home Depot‚ Target‚ and Wal-Mart are bad for America because they draw people out of downtown shopping districts and cause them to focus exclusively on consumption. In contrast‚ she believes that small businesses are good for America because they provide personal
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challenge of improving this division. At first the task seemed unthinkable taking into account the lack of motivation and energy present in the workers at the operations department. But an accidental rendezvous with Lonnie‚ a fishmonger at the “Pike Place Fish Market” teaches her 4 ingredients or strategies that every company‚ small or multinational company should apply. The fist ingredient is to “choose your attitude”. “There is always a choice about the way you can do your work‚ even if there is
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