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ART OF LIVING (DITCH): GUITAR

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ART OF LIVING (DITCH): GUITAR

GUITAR

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Interesting Facts about the Guitar:

The ancestors of the modern guitar can be traced back to the stringed instruments played across Central Asia and India, in ancient times.
The oldest iconographic representation of the guitar is a 3,000 year old carving of a Hittite or ancient Anatolian bard playing the instrument.
The modern guitar is believed to have descended from the cithara brought to Hispania by the Romans, in 40 AD.
The various references to the guitar in ancient times included guitarra, gitarre, guitare, qitara, cithara, kithara and sihtar.
Traditionally, guitars were constructed with combinations of various woods. The strings were made of animal gut.
The musical instrument has a mention in records maintained by the Moors, Viking incursions and in traditional Norse carvings.
Dimension standards of the modern guitar were established by Antonio Torres Jurado, between 1817 and 1892.

The basic guitar design typically comprises:

Headstock, at the end of the guitar neck.
Neck, comprising frets, tuners, fretboard, headstock and truss rod.
Nut, a small strip of any hard material at the headstock-fretboard juncture.
Fretboard or fingerboard.
Frets, metal strips embedded on the fretboard.
Truss rod, a metal rod along the inside of the neck.
Strings made from metal or polymer materials.
Inlays, visual elements along the exterior surface.

Guitar accessories comprise:

Capotasto, to open up string pitch.
Slides, to generate the glissando effect.
Plectrum, to 'pick' the strings.

The guitar is a very versatile musical instrument. It enables the composition of complex harmonies and precise intonation. It is a popular choice of musicians dedicated to different music genres for the musical embellishments it promotes, such as slides, bends and harmonics

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Biometrics ( MATLAB )

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I NTRODUCTION

BIOMETRICS; are automated methods of recognizing anindividual based on their physiological (e.g., fingerprints,face, retina, iris) or behavioral characteristics (e.g., gait,signature). Each biometric has its strengths and weaknessesand the choice typically depends on the application. No singlebiometric is expected to effectively meet the requirements of all the applications. Fingerprint recognition has a very goodbalance of all the properties. A number of biometriccharacteristics are being used in various applications asUniversality, Uniqueness, Permanence, Measurability,Performance, Acceptability, and Circumvention [1]

.What is a Fingerprint?

A fingerprint is the feature pattern of one finger [10]. Eachperson has his own fingerprints with the permanentuniqueness. However, shown by intensive research on fingerprint recognition, fingerprints are not distinguished bytheir ridges and furrows, but by Minutia, which are someabnormal points on the ridges as shown in Fig. 1. Among thevariety of minutia types reported in literature, two are mostlysignificant and in heavy usage: one is called termination,which is the immediate ending of a ridge; the other is called

What is Fingerprint Recognition?

The fingerprint recognition problem can be grouped intothree sub-domains: fingerprint enrollment, verification andfingerprint identification. In addition, different from themanual approach for fingerprint recognition by experts, thefingerprint recognition here is referred as AFRS (AutomaticFingerprint Recognition System), which is program-based.Verification is typically used for positive recognition, where theaim is to prevent multiple people from using the same identity.Fingerprint verification is to verify the authenticity of oneperson by his fingerprint. There is one-to-one comparison inthis case. In the identification mode, the system recognizes anindividual by searching the templates of all the users in thedatabase for a match. Therefore, the system conducts a one-to-many comparison to establish an individual’s identity

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A letter from Hell

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sT_cwdfslc

To hell with the devil

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KubgMDSMXfI

WHEN GOD IS RAN

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Verse 1:

Almighty God, The Great I Am,

Immovable Rock, Omnipotent, Powerful,

Awesome Lord.

Victorious Warrior, Commanding King of Kings,

Mighty Conqueror and the only time,

The only time I ever saw him run,

Was when...

Chorus:

He ran to me,

He took me in His arms,

Held my head to His chest,

Said "My son's come home again!"

Lifted my face,

Wiped the tears from my eyes,

With forgiveness in His voice He said

"Son, do you know I still love You?"

(End Chorus)

He caught me By surprise, When God ran...

Verse 2:

The day I left home,

I knew I'd broken His heart.

And I wondered then, if things could ever be the same.

Then one night,

I remembered His love for me.

And down that dusty road, ahead I could see,

It was the only time,

It was the only time I ever saw Him run.

And then...

Repeat Chorus

He caught me by surprise.

And He brought me to my knees.

When God ran... I saw Him run to me.

Bridge:

I was so ashamed, all alone, and so far away.

But now I know, that He's been waiting for this day...

I saw Him run to me,

He took me in His arms,

Held my head to his chest,

Said "My son's come home again!"

Lifted my face,

Wiped the tears from my eyes,

With forgiveness in His voice

I felt his love for me again.

He ran to me,

He took me in His arms,

Held my head to his chest,

Said "My son's come home again!"

Lifted my face,

Wiped the tears from my eyes,

With forgiveness in His voice

He said "Son"

He called me Son.

He said "Son, do you know I still love You?"

He ran to me (When God Ran)

(I saw Him run to me)

And then I ran to Him

(When God ran)

When God ran

Eagle riders

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I feel the spirits breath moving down my neck

Closer than a summers day

You’re a lion on my back

I hear the spirit speak whispering my name

Gentle as a butterfly

In a violent hurricane

I feel the spirits breath free me from the net

Flying from captivity

And the life I called a wreck

I hear the spirit speak a voice behind my eyes

It’s time for a brand new song to sing

Now I’m saying my goodbyes

I’m an eagle rider flying on your wings

And you take me higher to your beauty I will cling

I’m an eagle rider when I fly above the winds

And I’m climbing higher, so much higher than I’ve been

I see the world below spinning in the breeze

The giants seem much smaller here

Now I’m living in my dreams

I love the spirit’s voice it’s teaching me to fly

It’s time for a rediscovery

As I fall into the sky

I’m Going up, not coming down, I’m Going up, not coming down.

Hello, hello, goodbye.

Dwelling place

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How lovely is Your dwelling place, oh Lord Almighty

Lord my soul longs and even faints for You

For here my heart is satisfied within Your presence

I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings

Better is one day in Your courts better is one day in Your house

Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere

Than thousands elsewhere

One thing I ask and I would seek, to see Your beauty

To find You in the place Your glory dwells X 2

Better is one day in Your courts better is one day in Your house

Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere X 4

My heart and flesh cry out for You the living God

Your Spirit's water for my soul

I've tasted and I've seen, come once again to me

I will draw near to You I will draw near to You... to You

Better is one day... Better is one day... Better is one day... Better is one day...

Better is one day in Your courts better is one day in Your house

Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere X 4

Than thousands elsewhere

biofuel

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What is biofuel?

Broadly speaking, biofuel refers to any solid, liquid or gas fuel that has been derived from biomass. It can be produced from any carbon source that is easy to replenish – such as plants.

One of the main challenges when producing biofuel is to develop energy that can be used specifically in liquid fuels for transportation. The most common strategies used to achieve this are:

• Grow plants – Plants that naturally produce oils include oil palm, jatropha, soybean and algae. When heated resistance (viscosity) is reduced they can be burned within a diesel engine or they can be processed to form biodiesel.

• Grow sugar crops or starch – These include sugar cane, sugar beet, corn and maize which are then turned into ethanol through the process of yeast fermentation.

• Woods – By-products from woods can be converted into biofuels including methanol, ethanol and woodgas.

What are the different types of biofuel?

There are many different biofuels available in the UK. One of the most common worldwide is E10 fuel, which is actually a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% petroleum. This formula has been improved in recent years with the introduction of E15 fuel (15% ethanol, 85% petroleum); E20 fuel (20% ethanol, 80% petroleum); E85 fuel (85% ethanol, 15% petroleum); E95 fuel (95% ethanol, 15% petroleum) and E100 fuel which is ethanol with up to 4% water.

In Europe, biodiesel is the most popular form of biofuel – it can be used in any diesel engine when mixed with mineral diesel. This is produced from oils and fats and is now readily available at many petrol stations.

There are many other types of biofuel available including vegetable oil, which is used in many older diesel engines; butanol, which is seen as a replacement for petroleum; and biogas which is produced from biodegradable waste materials.

This technology has been expanded with the introduction of ’second generation’ biofuels – which use biomass to liquid technology. Examples include biohydrogen, biomethanol and mixed alcohols.

Third generation biofuels are also known as algae fuels. They have many advantages including have a low input and a high yield level – they produce 30 times more energy per acre than land – and are also biodegradable. As a result, they are relatively harmless to the environment if spilled.

Where are biofuels used?

Biodiesel can, in theory, be used in all diesel engines. However, due to the parts attached to the diesel engine, some manufacturers do not approve engines running on 100% biodiesel.

Volkswagen, SEAT, Audi and Skoda all approved their cars built from 1996-2004 running on 100% RME biodiesel – that is biodiesel made from rapeseed – on the condition that it meets specification EN14214.

Generally speaking, it is recommended that you use a combination of biodiesel blended with regular diesel. Indeed at the majority of petrol stations, a 5% biodiesel mix is used. It is also worth bearing in mind that biodiesel made from waste cooking oil can freeze in the winter – and so no more than a 50% blend is recommended.

Between 2000 and 2005 ethanol production doubled, and biodiesel production quadrupled, so biofuels are clearly on the rise. The British Government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation currently requires 2.5% of fuels sold at the pump to be biofuels. This will increase to 5% by 2010, while the EU has a target of 5.75% of all transport fuels to be from biological sources, also by 2010.

What are the advantages of biofuels?

The aim of all biofuels is to be carbon neutral. They reduce greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional transport fuels.

In reality, biofuels are not carbon neutral simply because it requires energy to grow the crops and convert them into fuel. The amount of fuel used during this production (to power machinery, to transport crops, etc) does have a large impact on the overall savings achieved by biofuels. However, biofuels still prove to be substantially more environmentally friendly than their alternatives.

In fact, according to a technique called Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) first generation biofuels can save up to 60% of carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels. Second generation biofuels offer carbon emission savings up to 80%. This was backed by a recent UK Government publication which stated biofuels can reduce emissions by 50-60%.

Another advantage of biofuels is that they save drivers money. The UK Government in particular has introduced many incentives to drivers of ‘green cars’ based on emissions – with reduced taxation dependent on how environmentally friendly your vehicle is. With petrol prices on the rise, replacing petroleum with a renewable energy source should also offer significant savings at the pump in the long term, particularly when biofuels are more readily available.

There are arguments too that biofuels are helping to tackle poverty around the world. For example, the Overseas Development Institute has pointed to wider economic growth and increased employment opportunities along with the positive effect on energy prices, as reasons to back biofuel production. This is debated due to the pressures it places on agricultural resources but biodiesel could be a long term solution as it uses simpler technology and lower transportation costs alongside increased labour.

What are the disadvantages of biofuels?

There are several concerns about biofuels – and particularly including.

• Biodiversity – A fear among environmentalists is that by adapting more land to produce crops for biofuels, more habitats will be lost for animals and wild plants. It is feared for example, that some Asian countries will sacrifice their rainforests to build more oil plantations.

• The food V fuel debate – Another concern is that if biofuels become lucrative for farmers, they may grow crops for biofuel production instead of food production. Less food production will increase prices and cause a rise in inflation. It is hoped that this can be countered by second generation biofuels which use waste biomass – though again, this will impact the habitat of many organisms. The impact is particularly high in developing countries and it is estimated that around 100million people are at risk due to the food price increases.

• Carbon emissions – Most LCA investigations show that the burning of biofuels substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions when compared to petroleum and diesel. However, in 2007 a study was published by scientists from Britain, the USA, Germany and Austria which reported the burning of rapeseed or corn can contribute as much to nitrous oxide emissions than cooling through fossil fuel savings.

• Non-sustainable biofuel production – Many first generation biofuels are not sustainable. It is necessary to create sustainable biofuel production that does not effect food production, and that doesn’t cause environmental problems.

The production of non-sustainable biofuels has been criticised in reports by the UN, the IPCC and many other environmental and social groups. As a result many governments have switched their support towards sustainable biofuels, and alternatives such as hydrogen and compressed air. During 2008, the Roundtable of Sustainable Biofuels is developing principles for sustainable biofuel production.

Reason

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I'm not a perfect person
As many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
Thats why i need you to hear

I've found a resaon for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You [x4]

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you

Indescribable

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From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky
and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky
and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky
and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky
and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart
and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God
Incomparable, Unchangeable,
You see the depths of my heart
and you love me the same.
You are amazing God

What is personality???????

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What is personality ? Many learned people have tried to answer the question,and many have not been able to . The search for personality is no more mordern quest.It is as old as man.
Dr Newman L.Hoopingarner,professor of business psychology in the school of commerce of New York University, defines personality as the sum total of all one's qualities and character ,as they act and interact to affect other people.
Personality , briefly ,means one's total self.
The first step towards improving ones personality is to "Know Thyself".But ,then,are we really eager to know our true self ? we are all sublimes egotists; we camouflage our faults, even from ourselves. we have an idealized picture of our own nature and seek to cover up our shortcomings not only from the outside world , but from our own inner self. "Knowing oneself" means an effort to improve on our shortcomings and weaknesses through self-study.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT YOUR DEVELOPMENT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL,THEN READ THESE LINES:
"We are all blind until we see
That in the human plan
Nothing is worth the making if
It does not make the man.
why build these cities glorious
If man unbuilded goes?
In vain we build the work, unless
The builder also grows."

ART OF LIVING (DITCH)

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ART OF LIVING (DITCH): GUITAR

GUITAR

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A letter from Hell

To hell with the devil

WHEN GOD IS RAN

Eagle riders

Dwelling place

biofuel

Reason

Indescribable

What is personality???????