Ali Reza Ashrafi by Wikipedia Bot 0
Ali Reza Ashrafi may refer to a person, but as of my last update in October 2023, there are no widely recognized public figures or notable individuals by that name in mainstream media or notable historical contexts. It's possible that Ali Reza Ashrafi could be a private individual, a professional in a specific field, or someone who has gained prominence after my last update.
data URI scheme by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated +Created
Al-Isfizari by Wikipedia Bot 0
Al-Isfizari, also known as Al-Isfizari or Al-Isfizari al-Gharnati, was a prominent Muslim scholar, astronomer, and mathematician who lived during the Islamic Golden Age, particularly around the 11th century. His contributions are noted particularly in the fields of astronomy and horology (the study and measurement of time). He is primarily known for authoring influential works and texts that contributed to the astronomical knowledge of his time.
Al-Isfahani by Wikipedia Bot 0
Al-Isfahani generally refers to a notable historical figure or figures associated with the city of Isfahan in Iran. One prominent example is Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani, a 10th-century Persian scholar, musician, and literary figure known for his work in compiling and preserving Arabic poetry.
Dark chocolate by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated +Created
Akio Hattori by Wikipedia Bot 0
Akio Hattori may refer to a variety of individuals, as it is a common name in Japan. However, without more specific context, it is challenging to provide an exact answer.
Tie (music) by Wikipedia Bot 0
In music notation, a tie is a curved line that connects two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the duration of the first note should be extended through the second note instead of rearticulating it. This means that the musician should hold the first note for the combined total length of both notes, rather than playing a separate note for the second instance. Ties are commonly used to achieve sustained notes over beats or measures, allowing for smooth transitions and the continuation of sound.
Software with bad user interface by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated +Created
It is hard to pinpoint why, but the following useful software just feel bad for some reason:
Tenuto by Wikipedia Bot 0
"Tenuto" can refer to a couple of different things depending on the context: 1. **Musical Term**: In music notation, "tenuto" is an Italian term that means to hold a note for its full value, slightly longer than its usual duration. It is often indicated by a horizontal line placed above or below a note. Performers interpret this instruction by sustaining the note, which can add expressiveness to the music.
Portamento by Wikipedia Bot 0
Portamento is a musical technique that involves a smooth, continuous glide from one pitch to another. Unlike a standard note transition, where notes are played distinctly, portamento allows for a seamless shift, creating a fluid connection between two tones. This technique is commonly used in vocal performances and on instruments such as the slide trombone, string instruments, and synthesizers, where the performer can smoothly transition between notes. In the context of singing, portamento can enhance expressiveness and emotion.
X Window System by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated +Created
User interface by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated +Created
Koomey's law by Wikipedia Bot 0
Koomey's Law is an observation regarding the energy efficiency of computing systems, named after the researcher Jonathan Koomey. It posits that the number of computations that can be performed per kilowatt-hour of electricity used by a computing system doubles approximately every 1.5 years. This trend highlights the exponential improvement in the energy efficiency of computer processors and systems over time, reflecting advancements in technology, design, and manufacturing processes.
Palash Kumar by Wikipedia Bot 0
"Palash Kumar" could refer to a person’s name, but without additional context, it is difficult to provide specific information. The name "Palash" is also associated with a tree known for its bright orange flowers, scientifically called Butea monosperma, which is often found in the Indian subcontinent and holds cultural significance in various traditions.
Martelé is a specific bowing technique used by string players, particularly violinists, violists, cellists, and double bassists. The term "martelé" comes from the French word for "hammered," and this bowing style is characterized by a sharp, accented start to the note followed by a quick release. To execute a martelé bow stroke, the player typically employs a heavy bow pressure at the beginning of the stroke, creating a strong, punchy sound.
IBM drum storage by Wikipedia Bot 0
IBM drum storage, often referred to as magnetic drum storage, is an early form of computer data storage that was popular in the mid-20th century. It was used primarily in the 1950s and 1960s as a way to store and retrieve data in a method similar to that of magnetic tapes and disks. The drum itself is a cylindrical device coated with a ferromagnetic material that can hold data.
Train by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated +Created
Video 1.
The failure of the California's high-speed by Vox (2022)
Source.
Basically:
  • too much local power
  • republican/democrat partition means federal projects start in one government, get killed on next
One is reminded of the Superconducting Super Collider on the federal level issues.
youtu.be/rcjr4jbGuJg?t=457 though mentions that the Palmdale detour was mainly to avoid some hills.

Pinned article: ourbigbook/introduction-to-the-ourbigbook-project

Welcome to the OurBigBook Project! Our goal is to create the perfect publishing platform for STEM subjects, and get university-level students to write the best free STEM tutorials ever.
Everyone is welcome to create an account and play with the site: ourbigbook.com/go/register. We belive that students themselves can write amazing tutorials, but teachers are welcome too. You can write about anything you want, it doesn't have to be STEM or even educational. Silly test content is very welcome and you won't be penalized in any way. Just keep it legal!
We have two killer features:
  1. topics: topics group articles by different users with the same title, e.g. here is the topic for the "Fundamental Theorem of Calculus" ourbigbook.com/go/topic/fundamental-theorem-of-calculus
    Articles of different users are sorted by upvote within each article page. This feature is a bit like:
    • a Wikipedia where each user can have their own version of each article
    • a Q&A website like Stack Overflow, where multiple people can give their views on a given topic, and the best ones are sorted by upvote. Except you don't need to wait for someone to ask first, and any topic goes, no matter how narrow or broad
    This feature makes it possible for readers to find better explanations of any topic created by other writers. And it allows writers to create an explanation in a place that readers might actually find it.
    Figure 1.
    Screenshot of the "Derivative" topic page
    . View it live at: ourbigbook.com/go/topic/derivative
  2. local editing: you can store all your personal knowledge base content locally in a plaintext markup format that can be edited locally and published either:
    This way you can be sure that even if OurBigBook.com were to go down one day (which we have no plans to do as it is quite cheap to host!), your content will still be perfectly readable as a static site.
    Figure 5. . You can also edit articles on the Web editor without installing anything locally.
    Video 3.
    Edit locally and publish demo
    . Source. This shows editing OurBigBook Markup and publishing it using the Visual Studio Code extension.
  3. https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook-media/master/feature/x/hilbert-space-arrow.png
  4. Infinitely deep tables of contents:
    Figure 6.
    Dynamic article tree with infinitely deep table of contents
    .
    Descendant pages can also show up as toplevel e.g.: ourbigbook.com/cirosantilli/chordate-subclade
All our software is open source and hosted at: github.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook
Further documentation can be found at: docs.ourbigbook.com
Feel free to reach our to us for any help or suggestions: docs.ourbigbook.com/#contact