| Tangible Functional Programming |
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Google Tech Talks
November, 7 2007
ABSTRACT
We present a user-friendly approach to
unifying program creation and execution,
based on a notion of "tangible values" (TVs),
which are visual and interactive
manifestations of pure values, including
functions. Programming happens by gestural
composition of TVs. Our goal is to give
end-users the ability to create
parameterized, composable content without
imposing the usual abstract and linguistic
working style of programmers. We hope that
such a system will put the essence of
programming into the hands of many more
people, and in particular people with
artistic/visual creative style.
In realizing this vision, we develop
algebras for visual presentation and for
"deep" function application, where function
and argument may both be nested within a
structure of tuples, functions, etc.
Composition gestures are translated into
chains of combinators that act simultaneously
on statically typed values and their
visualizations.
Speaker: Conal Elliott
Most of my research is aimed at supporting
the creation of interactive synthetic media
content, including computer animation,
human-computer interaction, images, 2D and 3D
geometry, and programmable shaders. In all
cases, I aim to preserve or improve on the
flexibility and performance of mainstream
programming approaches, while greatly
simplifying the creation process.
Synthetic media programs are almost always
implemented in sequential, imperative (often
object-oriented) languages. My research
explores use of declarative languages,
resulting in much simpler and more reusable
and composable programs. These languages are
also more amenable to execution on parallel
architectures such as modern graphics
processors, because declarative languages
abstract away from order of execution,
removing the accidental sequentiality found
in imperative programs. Even on sequential
machines, declarative formulations have much
simpler mathematical semantics, which
facilitates automatic optimization. They also
tend to be spatially and temporally
continuous (resolution-independent), allowing
them to adapt naturally to machines with
different speeds and display resolutions.
After exploring explicit programming of
synthetic media content for several years,
I'm now also keenly interested in supporting
artists. The goal of my new new research
agenda is to give artists access to the
expressive power of computers and programming
languages, while retaining an artist's
working style. I mean "artist" in a broad
sense, in contrast to the verbal and
sequential style of an engineer. (I don't
mean to suggest that people fit neatly into
these two categories.) My ideal audience
includes graphic designers, musicians, and
children -- really, the playful and curious
in all of us.
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| Alternative Health - Functional Medicine |
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Be My Friend -
http://www.myspace.com/psychtruth
When treating a patient we strive to provide
more than just rapid relief of your immediate
symptoms. We focus on your overall health
examining nutritional, metabolic, immune,
hormonal, structural, and any toxicological
factors in which you may be involved. Through
a personal and comprehensive examination, we
try to get to the source of your condition
enabling you to restore your health. We also
look at emotional and psychological factors
as these create the background which shapes
every aspect of your health and well-being.
Most conditions whether it involves heart
disease, fatigue, arthritis, cancer,
headaches, chronic infections, allergies,
elevated cholesterol, depression, anxiety,
PMS, menopause, autism, diabetes,
osteoporosis, etc. are manageable if the
underlying causes are more fully understood.
That doesn't mean we only use the latest fad
or herb to cover up your symptoms. Rather, we
apply scientific principles in a practical
and logical way to solve your medical needs.
That means asking the right questions,
careful listening, complete examinations of
your physical and biochemical state and
understanding how you function within your
own environment. If necessary, select labs
that identify your nutritional needs,
allergies, hormonal status, metabolic
efficiency, etc. can be performed. When it is
all put together, a practical and
personalized plan will be agreed upon that is
designed to not only get rid of symptoms you
don't have to live with but also create a
healthier, happier, more vital you.
Dr. Vincent Bellonzi
B.S.,D.C.,C.C.N., C.S.C.S., A.C.S.M. H/FI
Dr. Vincent Bellonzi is a chiropractor and a
Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He has been
in practice for over 12 years. He received
his Doctorate from Los Angeles College of
Chiropractic in 1991.
Since 1998, Dr. Bellonzi has practiced in the
Austin area. He works with athletes at every
level to provide sports conditioning and
rehabilitation. He also treats multiple
conditions including headaches/migraines,
neck and lower back injuries, shoulder,
wrist, and knee injuries. As an avid
marathoner Dr. Bellonzi developed an interest
in optimal nutrition and sports conditioning
and as a result sought certifications as a
personal trainer, cycling and running coach,
and nutritionist. Dr. Bellonzi also provides
human performance testing, Sports
Rehabilitation, Nutritional Counseling,
Personal Training, Coaching and Metabolic
Testing services.
Visit Dr. Bellonzi's website at
http://www.bewellrx.com
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© Copyright 2007 Austin Wellness Institute.
All Rights Reserved.
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| Highly Functional Bioplastics : DigInfo |
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DigInfo (http://movie.diginfo.tv)
At Neofunctional Materials 2008, NEC
displayed their highly functional bioplastics
which are made from plant extracts thus
cutting down on carbon dioxide emissions and
conserving oil resources. NEC's newest
bioplastic has heat diffusion capabilities
equivalent to that of stainless steel.
Using a Polylactic acid base which is a
bioplastic that has low heat and impact
resistance, NEC added carbon fibers, a unique
binding agent, fluidizer, and reinforcement
materials to improve thermal conductivity and
durability. Other Polylactic based
bioplastics NEC has developed include a flame
retardant bioplastic and a bioplastic with
shape memory.
Currently the Shape Memory bioplastic and the
flame retardant bioplastic are being used in
products, but NEC plans to market the ｈigh
ï½”hermal conductivity bioplastic in the near
future.
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| Laser Harp Fully Functional |
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http://www.stephenhobley.com/build
Now you can build your own laser harp:
http://www.stephenhobley.com/store
Finally got the bugs worked out with the
sensor. The harp is driven by an Arduino
(Boarduino varation) and connected to the
impOSCar VSTi software synthesizer, the TAOS
sensor array sits on the floor in it's own
stand. The array above the harp i is just
made up of fs mirrors for added p'zazz.
Complete plans, schematics and source code
will be available soon on my website.
The harp does respond to hand distance from
the sensor, but that can sometimes go awry -
so I switched it off for the demo.
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| Health Matters: Functional Neurosurgery |
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Robert J. Buchanan, M.D., Director of the
UCSD Restorative and Functional Neurosurgery
Center of Excellence, describes exciting new
treatments for Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease,
pain and more. By utilizing functional
neurosurgery, procedures can be used both to
correct malfunctions of the brain and spinal
cord and to restore cerebral function.
Series: Health Matters [3/2006] [Health and
Medicine] [Show ID: 9894]
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