# the start of this has the power-law fitting function you can use‚ make sure to evaluate it before calling plfit # PLFIT fits a power-law distributional model to data. # # PLFIT(x) estimates x_min and alpha according to the goodness-of-fit # based method described in Clauset‚ Shalizi‚ Newman (2007). x is a # vector of observations of some quantity to which we wish to fit the # power-law distribution p(x) ~ x^-alpha for x >= xmin. # PLFIT automatically detects whether x is
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word power many thoughts come to mind‚ but I feel power has many different forms. We could assume that power means more money‚ a bigger title‚ a corner office‚ a more generous budget‚ or “a seat at the table”. But that may not be true for everyone. For some‚ power may mean having the ability to control one’s career destiny in keeping with personal values and interests. Or power could mean having the opportunity to be creative as a project lead without too much interference from others. Or power could
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What are the functions of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA)? According to Environmental Management Act‚ of 2000‚ Act 16‚ article 1 and 2and I quote "16. (1) The general function of the Authority are to; (a) Make recommendations for a National Environmental Policy; (b) Develop and implement policies and programmes for the effective management and wise use of the environment‚ consistent with the objects of this Act; (c) Co-ordinate environmental management functions performed by person
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Power is defined as a national strength‚ strength controls over other authority. Power isn’t necessarily a bad thing‚ it is only a bad thing when it is abused‚ and that is when the problem begins‚ abuse of power really reminds me of hitler’s plan to kill all the Jews and in antigone when Creon abuses his power of being king. During the 20th century‚ the Germans faced a terrible economic depression during that time the people had began to lose their trust with the government‚ which resulted into
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Solar power: In fact‚ every minute‚ enough energy arrives at the Earth to meet our demands for a whole year - if only we could harness it properly. The Delhi Metro came to a standstill yet again on Tuesday afternoon after services were suspended for two hours due to collapse of the Northern Power Grid for the second consecutive day‚ causing inconvenience to commuters. As the power grid collapsed at around 1 pm‚ Delhi Metro trains stopped on tracks‚ some inside tunnels‚ due to no supply of power
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English 1030 The Power of Situations In any society‚ obedience and authority is necessary in order to function. Without obedience no individual would be able to follow the rules of the society. Without authority‚ individuals could not be forced to obey. Authority and obedience may be a necessity‚ but when is it to much? Is there a point where people should disobey the authority in there society? There have been experiments that relate to the social problems of obedience and authority. The Milgram Experiment
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1.What is Legislative Power? Legislative Power - is the power of congress to make laws. Additionally‚ as an incident to that power‚ congress can conduct hearings and investigations‚ consider those matters that form the basis on which Congress may enact legislation‚ and perform other duties that are "necessary and proper" to the enacting legislation pursuant to Article I‚ Section I. 2.What is Separation of Power? Separation of Power – is an act of vesting the legislative‚ executive‚ and
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There is a constant struggle for power in today’s society. There are citizens who are defending their rights‚ such as the freedom to protest‚ while authority figures try to reprimand them. The people are becoming more united and they are realizing that there is power in numbers‚ and that scares the government. The three branches have to keep innovating ways to have the people under control‚ and an effective method that is used is the “scare tactics” method. The government essentially uses guinea
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concern. Politics & Power: • Any discussion of politics revolves around power some even say politics is the struggle power. What is Power? ➢ It is being able physically‚ intellectually‚ or both to achieve what one wants. ➢ The ability to cause others to do what one desires thru threats; sanctions or coercions Power: • Structuralist view of power: relationship between two or more actors. winner or loser: strong or weak‚ rich or poor. • Functionalist View of Power: ability to get things
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P1: OTA c01 JWBK501-Kettell May 30‚ 2011 12:46 Printer: Yet to come 1 Case Study 1: Ijara Contract 1.1 LEARNING OUTCOMES After working through Case Study 1 you should be able to do the following: PY R IG HT ED MA TE RI AL r Define the Ijara contract. r Define the Ijara wa Iqtina contract. r Distinguish a conventional loan from Ijara. r Describe the elements of an Ijara transaction. r Contrast Ijara with the other modes of Islamic finance. r Identify
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