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Soothing the Establishment: The Impact of Foreign-Born
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: North, David, PUBLISHER: University Press of America, A careful analysis of the mixed results for the U.S. of the growing population of these highly-trained, foreign-born, mostly U.S. educated scientists and engineers. On one hand, they are a hard working, skilled population, likely to stay in the U.S. and become citizens after receiving their graduate degrees. On the other, they are more likely to receive U.S. funds for their education than U.S.-born graduate students in these fields, and their presence (as the title suggests) eases pressures on government, corporations and academe to spend more energy encouraging women and minorities to seek careers in these fields. The foreign-born scientists and engineers tend, incidentally, to be paid a little better than their native-born peers, when such factors as age, year of degree, area of specialization, etc. are held constant. The book includes descriptions of the systems through which the foreign-born scientists and engineers flow, including the major gatekeeping roles played by graduate schools, the Educational Testing Service, and by U.S. corporations, and the minor ones played by the U.S. Government. Immigration, educational attainment, occupational and economic data are also presented. BContents: An Overview; A Specialized American Vacuum; The Numbers of Foreign-Born Scientists and Engineers; Characteristics of Foreign-Born Scientists and Engineers; Motivations; Americans' Graduate School Choices; Graduate School Choices of Foreign Students; The Different Levels of Interest in the Life Sciences; The Gatekeepers; The Educational Testing Service; Graduate School Admissions; Getting a Job in the U.S.; The Immigration Process; Roles of Foreign-Born Scientists and Engineers; Overview; The Foreign-Born in Academe; The Foreign Born in Industry: The Older, Larger Pattern; The Foreign Born in Industry: The Newer, More Controversial Pattern; Impacts of Foreign-Born Scientists and Engineers; The Impact on Education; The Impact on Industry; The Impact on U.S. Populations; The Impact of the Foreign Born on Science and Engineering; U.S. Reactions to the Impacts of Foreign-Born Scientists and Engineers; The Mainstream Reactions; Eddies; Conclusions and Recommendations.
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Space Work seleziona SALES ENGINEER per azienda settore metalmeccanico DESCRIZIONE DELLÂATTIVITAÂ: la risorsa avrĂ la responsabilitĂ di supportare la funzione Sales nella gestione degli aspetti tecnici e di prodotto rilevanti ai fini del processo di vendita. AffiancherĂ gli Area manager nella redazione della parte tecnica dellÂofferta sia nella trattativa che nella finalizzazione dellÂordine, individuando e valutando le esigenze manifestate dal cliente (e.g. specifiche tecniche, performance di prodotto) di cui costituirĂ la principale interfaccia. A seguito dellÂordine parteciperĂ alle riunioni di lancio di produzione e fornirĂ tutte le informazioni tecniche necessarie per il corretto svolgimento del progetto. Di concerto con lÂArea Engineering, definirĂ la soluzione tecnica ottimale che piĂš corrisponde ai bisogni del cliente, analizzando la necessitĂ di eventuali modifiche o adattamenti a prodotti esistenti in funzione delle specifiche richieste e partecipando, ove richiesto, agli incontri tecnici. DovrĂ inoltre gestire le attivitĂ assegnate nel rispetto dei piani, assicurandone la rispondenza al sistema qualitĂ dellÂazienda e monitorando i processi. REQUISITI RICHIESTI: Laurea in Ingegneria meccanica o formazione tecnica in ambito meccanico. Preferenziale aver maturato unÂesperienza tecnica di 5/8 anni in aziende produttrici di macchine automatiche in ruoli analoghi. EÂ richiesta la conoscenza dei sistemi di automazione, preferibile la provenienza da aziende che operano nella produzione di macchine per la deformazione della lamiera. Ottima conoscenza della lingua inglese e possibilmente della lingua tedesca. Sono richieste buone doti relazionali e commerciali necessarie ad interfacciarsi efficacemente con il cliente. Completano il profilo doti analitiche, capacitĂ di lavorare in team, proattivitĂ e forte orientamento al risultato. LÂAZIENDA OFFRE: Contratto di assunzione e retribuzione commisurata allÂesperienza SEDE DI LAVORO: Provincia di Brescia Referente della selezione: Dott.ssa Francesca Bonari
Ethics for Bioengineers
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frize, Monique, PUBLISHER: Morgan & Claypool, Increasingly, biomedical scientists and engineers are involved in projects, design, or research and development that involve humans or animals. The book presents general concepts on professionalism and the regulation of the profession of engineering, including a discussion on what is ethics and moral conduct, ethical theories and the codes of ethics that are most relevant for engineers. An ethical decision-making process is suggested. Other issues such as conflicts of interest, plagiarism, intellectual property, confidentiality, privacy, fraud, and corruption are presented. General guidelines, the process for obtaining ethics approval from Ethics Review Boards, and the importance of obtaining informed consent from volunteers recruited for studies are presented. A discussion on research with animals is included.Ethical dilemmas focus on reproductive technologies, stem cells, cloning, genetic testing, and designer babies. The book includes a discussion on ethics and the technologies of body enhancement and of regeneration. The importance of assessing the impact of technology on people, society, and on our planet is stressed. Particular attention is given to nanotechnologies, the environment, and issues that pertain to developing countries. Ideas on gender, culture, and ethics focus on how research and access to medical services have, at times, been discriminatory towards women. The cultural aspects focus on organ transplantation in Japan, and a case study of an Aboriginal child in Canada; both examples show the impact that culture can have on how care is provided or accepted. The final section of the book discusses data collection and analysis and offers a guideline for honest reporting of results, avoiding fraud, or unethical approaches. The appendix presents a few case studies where fraud and/or unethical research have occurred.Table of Contents: Introduction to Ethics / Experiments with Human Subjects or Animals / Examples of Ethical Dilemmas in Biomedical Research / Technology and Society / Gender, Culture, and Ethics / Data Collection and Analysis
Kinetics of Materials
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Balluffi, Robert W. / Allen, Samuel M. / Carter, W. Craig, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Interscience, A classroom-tested textbook providing a fundamental understanding of basic kinetic processes in materials This textbook, reflecting the hands-on teaching experience of its three authors, evolved from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's first-year graduate curriculum in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. It discusses key topics collectively representing the basic kinetic processes that cause changes in the size, shape, composition, and atomistic structure of materials. Readers gain a deeper understanding of these kinetic processes and of the properties and applications of materials. Topics are introduced in a logical order, enabling students to develop a solid foundation before advancing to more sophisticated topics. Kinetics of Materials begins with diffusion, offering a description of the elementary manner in which atoms and molecules move around in solids and liquids. Next, the more complex motion of dislocations and interfaces is addressed. Finally, still more complex kinetic phenomena, such as morphological evolution and phase transformations, are treated. Throughout the textbook, readers are instilled with an appreciation of the subject's analytic foundations and, in many cases, the approximations commonly used in the field. The authors offer many extensive derivations of important results to help illuminate their origins. While the principal focus is on kinetic phenomena in crystalline materials, select phenomena in noncrystalline materials are also discussed. In many cases, the principles involved apply to all materials. Exercises with accompanying solutions are provided throughout Kinetics of Materials, enabling readers to put their newfound knowledge into practice. In addition, bibliographies are offered with each chapter, helping readers to investigate specialized topics in greater detail. Several appendices presenting important background material are also included. With its unique range of topics, progressive structure, and extensive exercises, this classroom-tested textbook provides an enriching learning experience for first-year graduate students.
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Inside the Beagle with Charles Darwin
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Fiona / Bergin, Mark, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, In the "Inside... series, history and discovery, architecture and engineering combine to bring the past to life in a unique and fascinating way. Filled with full-color, cut-away illustrations, picture strips, photographs and informative text, each volume takes us "inside," either a structure or a city, a natural phenomenon or an idea. This "inside look" provides a novel way of learning about history and culture. Climb aboard the "Beagle and embark upon a fascinating ship and an amazing journey of discovery with the young naturalist, Charles Darwin, who has yet to become the "father of evolutionary biology." In these pages, you will meet Darwin at the age of 22. You also will encounter his ship, the "Beagle, through detailed cut-away illustrations, showing compartments, living quarters, service areas, rigging and equipment. Moreover, you will learn about a sailor's day aboard the "Beagle, from what he ate to the navigation equipment he used to how he worked the rigging. And you will travel upriver with Darwin to a tropical rainforest, where you will encounter Indians and Condors. Then, as Darwin explores Cape Horn and Terria Del Fuego, you will learn about the lives of the Indians, as well as about famines, cannibals and matricide. You also will travel to the Pampas and the Andes, to Santiago and the Galapagos Islands, where you will learn about volcanoes, craters, and the natural history of reptiles, great tortoises, fish, insects and birds. From there you will travel to New Zealand, Australia, the Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, St. Helena, and finally home with Darwin to England. In addition to its informative text and numerous detailed spreads, Inside the "Beagle with Charles Darwinalso covers Darwin's major findings during the voyage, his conclusions, and the period after the voyage. A section of voyage facts, a glossary and an index also are included, making this book an excellent resource as well as a good read.
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Pocket Hotspot 3G con batteria ricaricabile M TP-LINK 3G Mobile Wi-Fi. Rete: EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTS, bande UMTS supportate: MHz, GSM bands supported: MHz. Algoritmi di sicurezza supportati: SSID, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK. Colore del prodotto: Nero. Certificazione: CE, FCC, RoHS. Larghezza: 9,4 cm, Profondità : 5,67 cm, Altezza: 1,98 cm M costituisce l'ultima frontiera dei dispositivi dedicati alla condivisione delle connessioni 3G in mobilità . Modem, router ed access point integrati consentono di collegarsi alla rete 3G fino a 21.6Mbps in download e 5.76Mbps in upload, condividendo la connessione con un massimo di 10 dispositivi Wi-Fi collegati simultaneamente. I LED mostrano lo stato della connettività Internet, della connessione Wi-Fi e della batteria. La batteria interna ricaricabile da mAh garantisce diverse ore di funzionamento ininterrotto in assenza di alimentazione esterna. Condivisione 3G via Wi-Fi. M è un vero hotspot portatile in grado di redistribuire la connessione 3G verso ogni tipo di dispositivo Wi-Fi. Consente di collegare contemporaneamente un massimo di 10 dispositivi. HSPA+ High Speed Mobile. HSPA+ è il piÚ recente standard trasmissivo 3G. M può raggiungere tramite HSPA+ 21.6Mbps in download e 5.76Mbps in upload. Batteria interna ricaricabile da mAh - Fino ad 8 ore di connettività ininterrotta. Tramite la batteria interna, comodamente ricaricabile da porta USB od alimentatore incluso, sono garantite diverse ore di funzionamento ininterrotto in assenza di alimentazione di rete. Il rendimento della batteria è un fattore fondamentale per garantire la reale mobilità del prodotto. Slot MicroSD. Lo slot MicroSD offre la possibilità di inserimento di memory card fino a 32GB, visibile come storage USB esterno. Design Cobblestone. M è stato insignito dei premi iF Design Award ed International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award anche grazie al suo particolare design che offre eccellenti ergonomia e resistenza.
Cassa acustica attiva trasportabile
Cassa acustica usata 3 volte con gli amici nelle occasioni di bbq. Perfetta funzionante ed innovativa. Vendo per inutilizzo tanto che si sente il profumo di nuovo. Dati: Internet, drive USB, biblioteche audio DLNA, smartphone, tablet e PC. Potete avere il controllo totale di brani, playlist e stazioni radio Internet senza fili sul vostro smartphone.  Avrete un ottimo suono con i file MP3, AAC, WAV, PCM e FLAC  Collegatevi alla vostra rete di casa tramite Wi-Fi o Ethernet (connessione a banda larga necessaria per un accesso a Internet), oppure ascoltate la musica in streaming tramite Bluetooth direttamente dal vostro smartphone/tablet (richiede un profilo Bluetooth A2DP)  Trasformate il vostro dispositivo mobile in un telecomando wireless con unÂapplicazione AwoX gratuita per iPhone, iPod touch, iPad o telefoni Android  Tasti volume/mute, facile da abbinare, selezione della sorgente, 5 radio Internet predefinite, AUX In/Out  Include un adattatore AC (ingresso v)  Può essere usato in verticale o in orizzontale  Acoustic Engineering by ÂCabasse per un suono di alta qualitĂ NETWORK - Wi-Fi: b/g/n certified - WPS support: PBC - Wi-Fi connessione al punto di accesso manualmente configurabile attraverso applicazioni Android e iOS AwoX-Ethernet: RJ - Bluetooth: standard v4.0 with A2DP and AVRCP support, one-to-one connectivity PULSANTI - ON/OFF - WPS - Controllo volume: alto, basso e muto - 5 presets LED - One multi-color LED to indicate Wi Fi and Bluetooth connection status INPUT / OUPUT - Analog Output: 3.5mm jack - Analog input: 3.5mm jack - USB: 2.0 host ALIMENTAZIONE - 19V/5A DC Power supply Contenuto  StriimSOUND  19V/5A DC Power Supply  Quick-start guide  User guide on mini CD-Rom Audio - 2.1 Altoparlante - Power: 80W (2x20W medium / tweeter + 40W woofer) - Frequency response: 62Hz  Hz @-6dB 67Hz  Hz @-3dB Software SERVICES - DLNA 1.5: DMR Certified, DMS - Internet Radio: vTuner - Music On Deezer
Help desk - stage
Help desk - stage PROGECO ENGINEERING SERVICE Srl (P.E.S) è un'Azienda Italiana che fornisce servizi di: Ingegneria poli disciplinare, manutenzione e montaggio di impianti industriai, Service Management e Recruitment tecnico specialistico come Agenzia per il lavoro, autorizzata dal Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali. Ha sedi principale a Rosignano Solvay (Li) ed uffici a Firenze, Vibo Marina (VV), Pomarance e Bari; è presente sul mercato internazionale con filiali dirette in Messico, Sudafrica, Stati Uniti, Brasile, Cile, UAE, Mozambico, Russia, Bulgaria e Romania. Ad oggi PES conta su oltre 200 dipendenti, operando nei settori Oil & Gas, Petrolchimico e delle Energie Rinnovabili (Eolico e Geotermico) per primari clienti nazionali ed internazionali.  Per potenziamento del ns Staff interno, siamo alla ricerca di una figura di  HELP DESK - STAGE per la sede di Rosignano Solvay (LI).  Profilo professionale Illa candidatoa si occuperĂ , lavorando insieme allâ ICT Manager, di fornire assistenza tecnico informatica ai dipendenti, su PC prevalentemente Windows, in locale presso la sede, occasionalmente presso le sedi distaccate e da remoto tramite appositi Software.  IlLa candidatoa sarĂ avviatoa, in una logica di training on the job, alla conoscenza e alla gestione della infrastruttura IT della azienda.  Compiti e responsabilità ¡ supporto alla gestione degli account aziendali; ¡ supporto alla installazione e configurazione dei PC; ¡ supporto alla gestione e configurazione parco stampanti; ¡ supporto alla gestione dei software di base in uso in azienda; ¡ supporto alla manutenzione ed evoluzione struttura IT; ¡ servizio interno di help desk IT.  Preferibili competenze tecniche ¡ buona conoscenza dei sistemi operativi client / server Microsoft Windows; ¡ conoscenza di base del servizio Microsoft Exchange; ¡ conoscenza di base della gestione Active Directory; ¡ conoscenza di base di network administration (LAN, WAN, DNS, IP, etc..); ¡ conoscenza di base funzionalitĂ apparati di rete (firewall, router, access point, switch); ¡ conoscenza di base dei sistemi di virtualizzazione (VMWARE); ¡ conoscenza di base dei sistemi APPLE, ANDROID; ¡ conoscenza di base del funzionamento dei database.  Requisiti ¡ diploma ad indirizzo tecnico; ¡ conoscenza della lingua inglese; ¡ preferibile residenza o domicilio in zona Rosignano Solvay o comuni limitrofi; ¡ preferibile etĂ di apprendistato.  Attitudini e Soft Skills ¡ capacitĂ di rapportarsi in maniera adeguata, sicura e professionale con le persone; ¡ capacitĂ di lavoro in team, e di comunicazione; ¡ capacitĂ di problem solving e resistenza allo stress; ¡ proattivitĂ e affidabilitĂ .  Inserimento iniziale in STAGE di 6 mesi finalizzato allâinserimento in organico.   . Inserzionista: PES srl
TC Electronic Intonator Vocal Intonation Processor
Intonator Encompassing a heritage of more than 20 years of delivering professional tools to the pro audio industry, TC Electronic proudly presents a high end vocal processing tool. Dedicated to the professional vocal recording engineer, the Intonator is aimed at reducing tedious engineering time spent on doing vocal re-takes. Not only does it provide you with the ultimate solution to vocal pitch correction, but it offers various valuable processing tools as well, including a De-esser, and a special Adaptive LoCut filter designed specifically for vocal processing. Quality Tools For Quality Engineering Tonal integrity is a must when dealing with delicate human vocals. The Intonator preserves the artist's personal touch by allowing vibrato, initial intonation and correction limited to individual notes. Utmost care has been taken in the software development to ensure that all fine adjustments applied to the incoming signal are being processed in a subtle, yet highly effective manner! Transparency Based on TC's world-renowned DARCâ,,¢3 chip technology (incorporating 96kHz internal processing and true 24 bit resolution), the Intonator provides you with an ultra-transparent signal path. It features fully integrated AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Tos-link and ADAT digital I/O's, and is 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz and 44.1kHz compatible on both digital and analog I/O's. Coherence Apart from the clear advantages of reducing the time spent on doing vocal re-takes, the Intonator also brings back coherence into the performance. Instead of cutting and pasting bits and phrases, with the loss of coherence as an obvious result, you now have a professional tool for processing and correcting your vocals in real-time. Two Signal Setups The Intonator also makes you capable of configuring the signal path in two different ways. In Normal mode the ADIOS (Analog Dual I/O's) configuration enables you to make simultaneous recordings of processed and unprocessed vocals, making comparisons a breeze (see fig. A). Digital signals, from your digital multitrack recorder for instance, can be configured the same way. In Dual mode you have the option of pitch-correcting the signal in one channel while using the dynamics, De-esser and LoCut, on the signal in the other channel (see fig. B). Being On Top You can choose to correct a single note simply by using the unique "Do-not-process-anything-but-this-note" function achieved via an internal custom scale feature, or type in your personal scale. A Pitch window allows you to specify when a note will be considered out of tune, whereas the Amount control limits the level of Pitch correction added to the audio. The Audio-to-MIDI conversion allows you to keep track of the incoming pitch history and/or correction history, giving you the advantages of being on top of things throughout the entire recording session. The Intonator features full MIDI automation making time based pitch shifting a simple operation. Use your keyboard for real-time manual pitch correction simply by hitting the notes to be processed. Dithering The use of dithering is very important when interfacing digitally between audio equipment. When resolution is changed from higher to lower, dithering is necessary to minimize distortion. In the Intonator you have the user friendly TPDF Dithering. The Output resolution of the Intonator is 24 bit, when the receiver of the Intonator signal has a lower resolution, Output Dither must be applied to equal the resolution of the receiver. Premium Converters When converting from analog to digital or vice versa, you should always try to use the full dynamic range of your converters. Even though the converters in the Intonator are 24 bit, analog gain may be applied before the AD's and after the DA's to make full use of them. The analog signal-path is balanced and can carry professional levels. Applications With the Intonator, you can establish a completely digital signal-path for vocal editing and correction. When tracking, the unit's fine A to D converters may be utilized to get high quality digital signals directly to Multitrack, ADAT, ProTools etc. Audio-to-MIDI With a simple setup you can monitor and edit your vocals externally. Just track the incoming pitch history to your sequencer, add the necessary correction and play back the pitch correction to the Intonator Keyboard The keyboard gives you instant access to changing the Root note of the current scale or the notes allowed to be corrected. Simultaneously the keyboard also indicates the incoming note, making it possible to recognize the note about to be processed. Display The Display shows you the current Root note and Scale. While processing you can see both the incoming signal and the amount of correction added to the source, creating a visual confirmation of the process taking place. Window, Attack and Amount These three knobs allow you to individualize the processing in detail. The Window knob determines how close to a particular note the source should be in order to be corrected. The Attack knob conducts the response-time before the correction sets in. This will help preserve the artist's personal touch by e.g. allowing vibrato. The Amount knob sets the amount of correction added to the signal. Manual Pitch Use the Manual Pitch control to add pitch correction by hand. The wheel can also be remote controlled by your keyboard modulation wheel or even provide in-sync changes when locked to a sequencer. The De-esser uses a relative threshold technique. This means that the actual threshold is always set according to the average level of the source signal. Consequently, the De-esser always adapts to the incoming signal and maintains the same threshold to the average level regardless of the Input signal. Adaptive Locut The Adaptive LoCut is a pitch controlled LoCut Filter. Instead of cutting off frequencies under a predetermined value, the Adaptive LoCut filter controls the cut off frequencies dynamically in accordance with the incoming signal. This ensures a perfect LoCut that never removes too much low end.
Generosity: An Enhancement
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powers, Richard, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, A "NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW" NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR The National Book Award-winning author of "The Echo Maker "proves yet again that "no writer of our time dreams on a grander scale or more knowingly captures the zeitgeist." ("The Dallas Morning News"). What will happen to life when science identifies the genetic basis of happiness? Who will own the patent? Do we dare revise our own temperaments? Funny, fast, and magical, Generosity celebrates both science and the freed imagination. In his most exuberant book yet, Richard Powers asks us to consider the big questions facing humankind as we begin to rewrite our own existence. Richard Powers is the author of ten novels, including "Generosity," "Gain," "The Time of Our Singing," "Galatea 2.2," and "Plowing the Dark." "The Echo Maker "won the National Book Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Powers has received a MacArthur Fellowship and a Lannan Literary Award. He lives in Illinois. Winner of the National Book AwardA "New York Times Book Review "Notable Book of the Year in A "Washington Post "Notable Book of the Year in A Society for Midland Authors Fiction Award Finalist What will happen to life when science identifies the genetic basis of happiness? Who will own the patent? Do we dare revise our own temperaments? Funny, fast, and magical, "Generosity "celebrates both science and the freed imagination. In his most exuberant book yet, Richard Powers asks us to consider the big questions facing humankind as we begin to rewrite our own existence. " Powers'] cerebral new novel offers a chilling examination of the life we're reengineering with our chromosomes and brain chemistry... Powers sticks so closely to the state of current medical science and popular culture that this isn't so much a warning as a diagnosis. And as with any frightening diagnosis, you'll be torn between denial and a desperate urge to talk about it... With "Generosity," Powers has performed a dazzling cross-disciplinary feat, linking the slippery nature of 'creative nonfiction' to the moral conundrums of genetic engineering. Although you might expect a novel so weighted with medical and philosophical arguments to flatten its characters into brittle stereotypes, ultimately that's the most impressive aspect of this meditation on happiness and humanness. As "Generosity" drives toward its surprising conclusion, these characters grow more complex and poignant, increasingly baffled by the challenge and the opportunity of remaking ourselves to our heart's content."--Ron Charles, "The Washington Post Book World" "For the past 20 years or so, Richard Powers seems to have been engaged in a prodigious attempt to redress the imbalance of knowledge that was the subject of C. P. Snow's famous 'Two Cultures' lecture. That, y
Meridian Explorer DAC Audiophile USB
Meridian Explorer Dac Audio USB Digital media form an increasingly popular source of entertainment, with superb ease of access. Now thereâs no need to compromise quality to achieve that convenience. Explorer is the size of a USB stick, yet embodies the same style and performance as any other Meridian product. SIMPLY LISTEN Explorer replaces your computerâs sound card with a USB-powered DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) featuring Meridianâs high quality audio circuitry and design derived from Meridianâs award-winning Reference Series components, along with a powerful headphone amplifier with on-board analogue volume control. Whatever your choice of content â iTunes, SpotifyÂŽ, YouTubeÂŽ or a High Resolution downloaded file, Explorer makes it sound its best. Simply by plugging it in and listening with it, youâll experience significantly higher sound quality. Asynchronous USB Audio Class Compliant 2.0 HS 480Mb/s for best-in-class performance Highest resolution on the market (24-bit/192kHz) 192kHz fixed & variable analogue and 96kHz optical outputs 6-layer circuit board with audiophile-grade components throughout USB-powered; plugs into any computer with a USB port As with all Meridian products, our goal in developing the Explorer is to help you enjoy the music you love with the very highest quality playback, without compromise, using innovative engineering and technology. Inside the Explorer Audiophile music-grade electrolytic capacitors decouple the analogue audio stages, significantly improving the quality. Indeed, an enormous amount of careful design work has gone into the analogue circuitry of the Explorer, of which those capacitors are just a part. A significant proportion of the 6-layer circuit board is given over to analogue, not digital, circuitry. Attention to detail Explorer comes with a short USB cable instead of plugging straight into the computer like a dongle: thereâs no danger of damaging the computer motherboard if you accidentally walk off with your headphones on. Instead of a plastic box, Explorer has a sturdy aluminium enclosure, reducing noise and interference as well as allowing it to withstand life on the move. Analogue volume control Most DACs simply alter the digital signal going into them, so the quieter you listen, the lower the quality. Explorer uses an analogue volume control, driven from the operating system, so you always enjoy the full digital resolution. Additional outputs As well as headphones, Explorer includes analogue and S/PDIF digital optical outputs. Connect Explorer to your home audio system and enjoy the ultimate in replay quality from your computer. It provides a fixed-level output so you can use your systemâs volume control â for the very highest quality at any listening level. True Class 2 USB audio device Explorer has extended digital bandwidth, playing audio up to 192kHz sampling. You can plug it anywhere in your system â into a USB hub for example â not only direct into the computer. Fully asynchronous Explorer includes dual high-quality oscillators, based on those found in Meridianâs top-of-the-line Reference Series components, so it can handle any standard sample rate up to 192kHz with minimal jitter and thus improved clarity and stereo imaging. Power Explorer is a true Class 2 audio device and is powered entirely from the interface, with no additional power supply required. Simply plug it in to any USB port. Inputs USB mini type B. Outputs 3.5mm combination analogue/digital jack with mini Toslink digital optical
Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cagan, Joanna / Mause de, Neil / de Mause, Neil, PUBLISHER: Common Courage Press, Are you a sports fan distraught over seeing your home team move to another city? Or a happy sports fan whose city has just lured that team to your home turf with a brand new stadium? Or maybe you don't follow sports, but as a taxpayer are decrying cutbacks in school funding and other services. Whoever you are, state and local officials have thrown you a financial curve ball. While President Reagan made famous the false and chiding comment about "welfare queens" who ride around in Cadillacs, Field of Schemes introduces you to some real welfare kings -- who not only prefer BMWs, thank you, but also know the meaning of fun: -- A millionaire pizza baron wants more corporate luxury seating than his historic old ballpark provides, so he demands a new stadium at taxpayer expense, saying the old one is falling down. A group of grass-roots activists reveal that his engineering reports are faked, and that it would be far cheaper to renovate the old ballpark -- but the city and state go ahead with the project anyway. -- A used-car salesman turned baseba11 team owner promises to pay for a new stadium out of his own pocket, if the state government just agrees to move a highway to clear the land. Several backroom deals later, the state is paying to move the highway and raising a quarter-billion dollars towards the stadium costs, -- and the team owner is getting his stadium scott-free. -- The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft wants to buy a football team, but only if the state will build him a new stadium first. So he pays the state $4 million to hold an emergency referendum -- then spends millions more in advertising to make sure he wins. In exchange, he gets over $400 million in statetax money to build his team's new home. -- When an economically depressed city is faced with losing its football team, it scrambles to allocate $220 million for a new, state-of-the-art stadium. The next day, the city school system announces that it plans to lay off up to 160 teachers and eliminate interscholastic athletics. -- A Sunbelt town builds a new arena at public expense in order to lure expansion basketball and hockey franchises to the region. Just nine years later, the city is forced to build two new arenas, one for each sport, to keep the teams from bolting town. Total cost: almost $400 million, including $50 million for the soon-to-be-abandoned first arena. From Seattle Sea Hawks owner Paul Allen of Microsoft to New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, from Tom Monaghan of Domino's Pizza who destroyed Tiger Stadium to the building of Camden Yards, the stories are all here in a uniquely accessible journalistic style that brings you up close and personal to the moguls -- to the activists protecting your wallet. You'll be gripped by the behind-the scenes threats and political machinations in this play-by-play draining of billions of dollars from the public treasury. Between and , U.S. cities spent some $1.5 billion on building or r
Senior Project Managers and/or Partner - Munich
SYSTEMIQ is an organisation driving system change in clean energy, circular material solutions and sustainable land use. By addressing failures in these areas, SYSTEMIQ aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society and the environment. We connect the right people, ideas, technologies, and capital to transform economic systems. We do this through five activities: Convene and support coalitions of leaders to shape policies and business strategies that will rapidly transform economic activity Work with companies that want to be pioneers in and drivers of change towards more sustainable systems Co-create and incubate the market solutions most likely to build regenerative economic systems Invest our own venture capital and expertise in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change Direct larger pools of capital into regenerative economic systems, so that these scale and multiply. In order to deliver in these areas, we recruit and develop distinctive and varied individuals who strive to achieve our mission, challenge the status quo and act as change leaders.  We are looking for experienced project managers to lead teams on exciting opportunities. This highly strategic work involves some of the most prominent institutions in the field, has a very international character and aims at significant impact over the next 3-5 years. It requires very advanced problem solving, analytical and relationship skills and the experience of leading project teams to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Our teams are typically small (2-5 people) and you might be involved in more than one project/venture at a time. Occasionally, you may be working with one of our partners in a standalone capacity. We offer the opportunity to benefit from the world-leading networks of our partners and be part of a high-calibre, driven, and fun/friendly team. There is also the possibility to gain experience in project development and venture capital. SYSTEMIQ is looking for individuals with a strong record of excellence and achievement. You have proven that in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of work, shape the business and make maximum impact. You are passionate about SYSTEMIQ's mission and approach to system change. Your background includes leading teams at a top management consultancy, ideally coupled with solid leadership experience in industry, the public sector or civil society. Specifically, you have: Many years of top management consulting experience in a high calibre and international environment, ideally working with industry, energy, manufacturing and/or agricultural clients Experience as project/engagement manager, leading teams on both content and process Highly advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with a focus on strategic challenges Relationship management skills, also on a very senior level and in various cultural contexts A strong commitment to coaching and developing people, with an empowering leadership style Strong entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify growth opportunities and take a lead in exploring new ideas and concepts Masters or equivalent degree - chemistry/engineering & other Sciences especially welcome Willingness to travel (Desirable) Experience in the sustainability/environment/social enterprise space  Experience in the EV/Mobility/Automotive sector would also be advantageous We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the global community Please send your application to Michael Round at h. You must have Right to Work in Germany Â
Classè SIGMA SSP
Preamplificatori Multicanale Serie Sigma Preamplificatore/processore multicanale a 7.1 canali. 3D e HDMI 1.4. 3D. Streaming da rete, da MAC/PC, dispositivi iOS e da HD/Nas esterno. Airplay e DLNA. Decoder Dolby TrueHD e DTS HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6. DSP applicabile a tutti gli ingressi con equalizzatore parametrico a nove bande. By-pass per stereo. DAC 24bit/192KHz. Display TFT centrale. 2 ingressi USB asincroni (1 frontale e 1 posteriore), 1 presa Ethernet, 2 ingressi ottici e 3 coassiali, 1 uscita coassiale. 3 ingressi audio analogici di cui uno XLR. Pre out 7.1 con i frontali anche in XLR. 8 ingressi (di cui 1 sul frontale) e 1 uscite HDMI 1.4a. RS-232. Trigger IN/OUT. Controllo IR IN/OUT. RJ45 per bus dati. Uscita cuffia. Telecomando. Elegante finitura in alluminio spazzolato nero. A variety of connection options supports virtually any source optimally: Stream audio asynchronously from a computer, storage device or the Internet via the Sigma SSPâs Ethernet connection. The Sigma SSP supports both AirPlay and DLNA streaming. Front and rear panel USB connections support asynchronous streaming from computers and iOS devices. Eight HDMI inputs (including one on the front panel) provide the optimum path for Blu- ray players, games and set-top boxes while simplifying system connections. The Audio Return Channel lets YouTube, Netflix and other online sources decoded at your display play through the Sigma SSP by using the HDMI connection between them. Coax and optical are provided for those sources lacking the HDMI option. DSP options for improving performance are available to all sources. Bass management, a nine-band Parametric EQ and digital domain Tone Control with our Tilt feature ensure that the system can be optimized for your speak - ers and room, and every source sounds its best. An optional phono stage with custom loading may be fitted to accommodate MM and MC cartridges. The Sigma SSP owes its outstanding performance and value to the unique engineering and manufacturing capa - bilities of ClassĂŠ in MontrĂŠal and the B&W Group globally. No other high-end audio designers have access to the resources necessary to deliver such a product at such a competitive price. The Sigma SSP has been conceived and built as an example of quality and value without peer. It will stand as the seminal reference in the preamp/pro - cessor category for many years to come. Modern high-end audio systems tend to fall into one of two broad categories: stereo and theater. But rarely are they used exclusively in those roles. Most have a television display of some kind between stereo speakers or use the surround sound system for playing music. Inevitably, each makes compromises as it tries to accommodate the requirements of the other. The Sigma SSP is designed to build a bridge between these two categories, optimized as a stereo preamp/processor but with HDMI switching and 7.1 channels of high-performance multichannel processing included. The stereo preamp/processor circuitry is derived from the latest generation Delta series CP-800, making the Sigma SSP a stunning performer as a stereo preamp. Test bench measurements are exceptional and suggest comparison with cost-no-object designs. Sonically the Sigma SSP out-performs stereo preamps with stand-alone DACs, while offering superb decoding of high-resolution formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Sigma SSP
Meridian Sooloos MediaCore 200 Server Audio/Storage 1 TB
The award-winning Meridian Media Core 200 is a compact and elegant streaming solution that requires only your choice of controller to bring it to life. This compact system can store up to CD albums at full lossless quality, and enables you to seamlessly integrate your collection. STYLISH, COMPACT AND SILENT Extremely easy to connect and set up, it is also virtually silent in use. Simply choose which controller you wish to use â the free iPad or iPhone app, music streaming controller, or your computer. Featuring the full suite of Meridianâs world-leading audio enhancement DSP technology, it is a finely wrought blend of high-level engineering and sublime musical performance. DESIGNED FOR YOUR HOME Media Core 200 echoes the industrial design of Meridianâs streaming components, with a bead-blasted and anodized aluminium finish that cleverly hides the rear panel wire connections. EASY TO SET UP, EASY TO USE The design of Media Core 200 is cleverly based around a vertical mounting that does not need a fan â employing only convection cooling â so it runs virtually silent. This means it can be placed anywhere, including within your listening area, without affecting your enjoyment of the music. All the complexity is kept strictly âunder the bonnet,â so setting it up is very simple, and is little more than âplug and play.â Just add your choice of controller-iPad, iPhone, computer, or other Meridian controller, for a complete streaming solution. Just add your choice of controller â iPad, iPhone, computer or other Meridian controller Internal storage for around CD albums in full lossless quality, via an internal 1TB drive Connect Media Core 200 to the Internet to manage and enjoy streamed audio services Import your existing digital music library, for example from iTunesÂŽ, using free Meridian software tools Full integration with Meridian audio systems. Can also be networked to any other Meridian streaming product, adding extra storage or zones Media Core 200 is extremely simple to connect and set up Fanless operation for minimum noise level, so it can be located anywhere, including within your listening area Consistent home friendly design, including recessed rear panel that hides cable entry On-board storage integrates automatically with other streaming libraries on the network Provides a single audio zone, accessible via analogue, digital and SpeakerLink for connection to any sound system Fully integrates with Meridian audio systems with centralised control The Media Core 200 acts as a Core component, automatically locating and integrating itself with other streaming components and stored libraries found on the same network, ensuring full interoperability. The Media Core 200 provides a single audio zone. Audio output options include Meridian SpeakerLink, digital coax, and single-ended analogue. Once connected to a Meridian system via SpeakerLink, the Media Core 200 immediately assumes the role of a source for Meridian communication protocols, allowing full integration with the Meridian system for control as well as audio. A web browser can be used to configure analogue output connection to fixed or variable analogue for maximum flexibility. Meridian Apodising Filter Filters are critical in digital audio. Commonly they introduce distortion and harshness because of "pre-ringing". Early digital recordings suffer from harshness too, due to primitive filters. After painstaking research, Meridian developed a special filter that avoids pre-ringing, so it can be steeper, cleaning up the effects of early filters. The result: a better, cleaner sound from recordings old and new. SpeakerLink Traditional audio systems often require large, expensive cables to maintain their performance. Meridian's SpeakerLink uses an âEthernet styleâ cable that delivers pristine digital sound and control down a single cable between Meridian components. The result is simple, unobtrusive, and cost-effective cables that are easy to install. Network Interface 1x Ethernet (RJ45) Audio Connections Meridian SpeakerLink (RJ45) 1x S/PDIF coaxial digital output, RCA type Analogue stereo (RCA type), 2V P-P or variable level. Other Connections 2x USB connectors for future applications. Audio Processing Ultra-stable clock for lowest possible jitter Meridianâs apodising upsampling filter provides ultimate digital performance Indicator Single front-panel white LED pulses during startup and shutdown, solid during operation Power 12v DC,