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This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the ability of face recognition algorithms to compare compressed standard face images. Six well performing algorithms from the Multiple Biometric Evaluation (MBE) 2010 Still Face Track are used to compare face images compressed in JPEG and JPEG2000...

This annual report is prepared pursuant to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs; Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 61, Subpart H). Subpart H governs radionuclide emissions to air from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facilities.Author: U. S. Department...

This document provides guidelines for establishing a local criminal justice coordinating committee (CJCC). It describes CJCCs and provides specific guidance for their development and operation. The guide will help appointed and elected officials of general government and executives of local justice systems from jurisdictions...

The idea of partnership has become a very popular subject of discussion in the field of corrections. In recent years, partnerships are forming for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the failure of criminal justice system to deal with crime...

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or agency) was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and began operations in 1975. The NRC was established to regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials for commercial, industrial, academic, and medical uses in order to...

Modern Freemasonry is changing. A new member today is brought into a fraternity much different than their fathers and grandfathers fraternity. Changing demographics and declining membership numbers have brought on many short cuts to membership and advancement in the Lodge. Designed to boost membership,...

During plant operation, the walls of reactor pressure vessels are exposed to neutron radiation, resulting in localized embrittlement of the vessel steel and weld materials in the core area.Author: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionISBN-10: 149495558XISBN-13: 9781494955588Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Steam generators places in service in the 1960s and 1970s had tubes primarily fabricated from mill-annealed Alloy 600.Author: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionISBN-10: 1494955210ISBN-13: 9781494955212Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.44lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.59d

On June 28, 1991, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued Supplement 4 to Generic Letter "Individual Plant Examination of External Events for Severe Accident Vulnerabilities, 10 CFR 50.54," and NUREG-1407, "Procedure and Submittal Guidance for the Individual Plant Examination of External Events for Severe...

The hills, hollows, cities and towns of Tennessee are home to ghosts, phantoms, demons and friends. Is your home or workplace haunted? Do you dare to find out?Author: James Foster RobinsonISBN-10: 1494930110ISBN-13: 9781494930110Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2014Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.02h x...

With the increasing popularity of the e-book, things have changed in the world of publishing. No longer do you have to seek the approval of a traditional publisher to get your book noticed. Things are now completely in your hands.Self Publishing Made Easy takes...

This document presents questions and answers based on the transcripts of four public meetings conducted from April 9 to April 20, 1987 by the staff of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Author: Us Nuclear Regulatory CommissionISBN-10: 1494931680ISBN-13: 9781494931681Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 200Format:...

When the President announced the National Export Initiative (NEI) in 2010, with the ambitious goal of doubling U.S. exports over five years, he made clear that boosting U.S. exports was not only a short-term strategy but also a critical component of America's long-term prosperity....

U.S. exporters are hitting their stride in the global economy, with record exports making an increasingly importation contribution to overall U.S. economic growth.Author: Trade Pormotion Coordinating CommitteeISBN-10: 1494931486ISBN-13: 9781494931483Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.21d

On January 30, 1975, NOAA designated the wreck of the USS Monitor, lying off the coast of North Carolina, as the Nation's first marine sanctuary. The Monitor was the prototype for a class of U.S. Civil War ironclad, turreted warships that significantly altered both...

As Chairman of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), it is my privilege to present to you the National Export Strategy. Three years ago, the TPCC agencies committed themselves to implementing a set of recommendations based on direct input from our customers and an...

On March 9, 1862, at Hampton Roads, Virginia, the USS Monitor fought what has become the most celebrated battle in American naval history.Author: Us Department of CommerceISBN-10: 1494931214ISBN-13: 9781494931216Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d

This report describes a study conducted to explore the utility and recognition of lines and linear patterns on electronic displays depicting aeronautical charting information.Author: John a. Volpe National Transportation SyISBN-10: 1494920484ISBN-13: 9781494920487Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w...

The Executive Steering Group (ESG) of the National Executive Committee (EXCOM) for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) directed the National Space-Based PNT Systems Engineering Forum (NPEF) to conduct an assessment of the effects of LightSquared's planned deployment of a terrestrial broadband network to...

This personalized book is the ideal companion to 'My Book Journal - Book Club Books' log also created by AG Randall. Here, you can record all your favorite books in a personalized book lending library log and make notations as to whether the books...

The primary documents that provide direction for this Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) manual are Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570.1, "Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management" (reference (a)) and DoD 8570.01 Manual, "Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program" (reference (b)). This SECNAV manual...

There are many reasons to be concerned with estimating the frequency and social costs of highway accidents, but most reasons are motivated by a desire to minimize these costs to the extent feasible. Competition for scarce resources is a practical necessity, and society seeks...

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is an independent Federal agency established to license and regulate the Nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the...

About the Author Rex Ellingwood Beach (September 1, 1877 - December 7, 1949) was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player.Rex Beach was born in Atwood, Michigan but moved to Tampa, Florida with his family where his father was growing fruit trees....

About the Author Rex Ellingwood Beach (September 1, 1877 - December 7, 1949) was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player.Rex Beach was born in Atwood, Michigan but moved to Tampa, Florida with his family where his father was growing fruit trees....

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent Federal agency established to license and regulate the Nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials (SNM) to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and...

The HaloHabitat Manifesto is addressed specifically to grandkids; which means to all of us. After all, anyone of us is someone's grandkid, isn't it? At its core, a manifesto is a reference guide; as such, it is acceptable for it to be more technical...

About the Author- Anna Chapin Ray (January 3, 1865 - December 13, 1945) was an American author. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Edward Addison Ray and Helen M. (Chapin).In 1881 she was one of the first three women to take...

About the Author- Anna Chapin Ray (January 3, 1865 - December 13, 1945) was an American author. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Edward Addison Ray and Helen M. (Chapin).In 1881 she was one of the first three women to take...

About the Author- Anna Chapin Ray (January 3, 1865 - December 13, 1945) was an American author. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Edward Addison Ray and Helen M. (Chapin).In 1881 she was one of the first three women to take...

About the Author- Sara Ware Bassett (1872-1968) was a prolific American author of fiction and nonfiction. Her novels primarily deal with New England characters, and most of them are set in two fictional Cape Cod villages she created, Belleport and Wilton. Her first novel,...

About the Author- Sara Ware Bassett (1872-1968) was a prolific American author of fiction and nonfiction. Her novels primarily deal with New England characters, and most of them are set in two fictional Cape Cod villages she created, Belleport and Wilton. Her first novel,...

About the Author- Sara Ware Bassett (1872-1968) was a prolific American author of fiction and nonfiction. Her novels primarily deal with New England characters, and most of them are set in two fictional Cape Cod villages she created, Belleport and Wilton. Her first novel,...

This regulation revises several regulations that cover the education and training of foreign personnel, and implements DOD 5105.38-M. It prescribes policies, responsibilities, procedures, and administration for the education and training of international military students by the Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the...

About the Book- Mary Roberts Rinehart (August 12, 1876 - September 22, 1958) was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie, although her first mystery novel was published 14 years before Christie's.She is considered the source of the phrase "The butler did...

Christmas Summary Classics This series contains summary of Classic books such as Emma, Arne, Arabian Nights, Pride and prejudice, Tower of London, Wealth of Nations etc. Each book is specially crafted after reading complete book in less than 30 pages. One who wants to...

A handy guidebook for immigrants from Africa into the United States. The book contains insight in what to expect, the surprises, cultural differences to anticipate, useful references and much more.Author: Lady TomaringISBN-10: 1494786753ISBN-13: 9781494786755Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/23/2013Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 9.00h...

Today the entire world is at our fingertips, not too long ago libraries, and the knowledge inside books were our only source. Now we can carry the entire library, and more in a tablet lighter, and smaller than a single book. We have the...

This document introduces the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), explains its importance to the Internet, and provides a set of best practices that can help in protecting BGP. Best practices described here are intended to be implementable on nearly all currently available BGP routers. While...

This is a quick reference guide of gear to have in case of emergencies or disasters. We want everyone to know where to start and what to have to provide for their families. Some organizations recommend having 3 bottles of water and 3 fruit...

This Special Publication summarizes the certification procedure for a new generation of silicon resistivity Standard Reference Materials 2541 through 2547.Author: Department of CommerceISBN-10: 1494743582ISBN-13: 9781494743581Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 134Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.29d

About the Author John Habberton (1842 - 1921) was an American author. He spent nearly twenty years as the literary and drama critic for the New York Herald, but he is best known for his stories about early California life, many of which were...

About the Author John Stevens Cabot Abbott (September 19, 1805 - June 17, 1877), an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer, was born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. -Wikipedia For more eBooks visit www.kartindo.comAuthor: John S. C. AbbottISBN-10: 1494702185ISBN-13: 9781494702182Publisher: Createspace...

About the Author John Stevens Cabot Abbott (September 19, 1805 - June 17, 1877), an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer, was born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. -Wikipedia For more eBooks visit www.kartindo.comAuthor: John S. C. AbbottISBN-10: 1494702266ISBN-13: 9781494702267Publisher: Createspace...

About the Author John Stevens Cabot Abbott (September 19, 1805 - June 17, 1877), an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer, was born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. -Wikipedia For more eBooks visit www.kartindo.comAuthor: John S. C. AbbottISBN-10: 1494702177ISBN-13: 9781494702175Publisher: Createspace...

About the Author John Stevens Cabot Abbott (September 19, 1805 - June 17, 1877), an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer, was born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. -Wikipedia For more eBooks visit www.kartindo.comAuthor: John S. C. AbbottISBN-10: 1494702126ISBN-13: 9781494702120Publisher: Createspace...

About The Author Eleanor Hallowell Abbott (Mrs. Fordyce Coburn) (September 22, 1872 - June 4, 1958), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was a nationally recognized American author. She was a frequent contributor to The Ladies' Home Journal. -Wikipedia For more eBooks visit www.kartindo.comAuthor: Eleanor Hallowell...

Christmas Summary Classics This series contains summary of Classic books such as Emma, Arne, Arabian Nights, Pride and prejudice, Tower of London, Wealth of Nations etc. Each book is specially crafted after reading complete book in less than 30 pages. One who wants to...

Book Full of Adult Game Ideas and More! Exclusive Content Not Found Elsewhere!Party ideas, stripping and drinking games, and more. Tons of ideas for having a naughty time with your partner or with hundreds of people!! This extended edition contains twice as much content...

This report summarizes research on the development of objectively scored language and emotionally scales for a five-card, orally administered and tape-recorded version of the Thematic Appreciation Test used in the Health Examination Survey of children conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics in...