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Tangible Functional Programming 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. This abstract has 2796 This abstract has 2820 Tags: google techtalks techtalk engedu talk talks googletechtalks education |
User: cland45 |
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Session with Dustin Carter I received a call from Scott Goodpaster, the Director of Cincinnati Functional Fitness, to produce a Video of him training one of the most inspiring young men. His name is Dustin Carter. Dustin is a Hillsboro High School Wrestler that has no legs or arms, yet he often wins wrestling tournaments and amazes people through his life. I want to thank Scott for giving my company, Landman Productions the honor of producing a video which will hopefully touch other people's lives when they view this. I know that Scott and Dustin have touched my life, that's for sure! Tags: CFF Dustin Carter Landman Productions Cincinnati Functional Fitness Chuck Land Wrestling Strength Training Scott Goodpas |
User: psychetruth |
Alternative Health - Functional Medicine 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 This video was produced by Psychetruth http://www.myspace.com/psychtruth http://www.youtube.com/psychetruth http://www.livevideo.com/psychetruth © Copyright 2007 Austin Wellness Institute. All Rights Reserved. Tags: functional medicine alternative health wellness ADHD cure medication doctor depression allergies anxiety diabetes chiro |
User: radio24 |
23C3 - Body Hacking What happens when we leave behind cosmetics and start to modify our bodies and minds to enhance who we are and what we can do? In this talk, journalist Quinn Norton explores how technology and flesh are coming together. Tags: Body Hacking 23C3 Quinn Norton |
User: fordmodels |
Functional Weight Training Workout Kim Strother demonstrates her functional weight training exercises using a cable machine by Precor. Become a member of http://www.fordmodels.tv by clicking here! Tags: ford models fitness precor kim strother functional weight training workout exercise cable machine muscle |
User: carlyivangarcia |
BEST Functional Training video on the net ? CARlyivanGARCIa.com' Advanced functional training with Carly Ivan Garcia. Filmed on location Tags: carly ivan garcia jumprope marin mma. artist functional training bmx golds gym |
User: shobley |
Laser Harp Fully Functional 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. Tags: Laser Harp Jarre Scanner Arduino |
User: cyclinginform |
Matt Brindle's Functional Strength Training for Cyclists Do you want to climb faster, sprint faster, time trial faster, for longer and with more comfort? Whether it's time trailing, sprinting or hill climbing, your ability to do these things is directly related to how well you are trained to put down the maximum amount of power to the pedals in the most efficient way. This is why producing power on the bike is so important to cyclists. Cycling is about dynamic functional movement, as with all sports. By recruiting the maximum amount of muscles to do a specific movement or task you will develop far more whole body power and stability while reducing your chance of injury than by using traditional muscle isolating strength training. Matt Brindle's Power-Up Functional Strength Training unleashes your full body power potential and will change the way you power train for cycling by using mobilises and strength training that is specific to cyclists. This is the introduction to the DVD. What do you get: Introduction to Functional Strength Training Explanation of the warm-up mobility exercises Explanation of the strength programs Warm-up mobility program with six exercise Beginner program with six exercises Iintermediate programs with six exercises each One advanced program with six exercise. That's a total of 30 exercises! "I recently purchased the Matt Brindle DVD from you. I have done the mobiliser exercises a couple of times and the begnner series once. Wow! What a workout. I was pretty sore the next day, but nothing too bad." Tyler, Port Angeles, WA, United States This DVD is available from www.cycling-inform.com Tags: cycling training weight functional strength cyclists mobilises |
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Multi-Functional Showerhead, made in Taiwan http://www.winnerdh.com.tw Tags: Winner Double-H Taiwan Manufacturer Factory Showerhead Shower Bath Spa Massage Mist |
User: uctelevision |
Structural and Functional Neuroimaging of the Amygdala Series: "M.I.N.D. Institute Lecture Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders" [12/2006] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 12034] Tags: health medicine disorders Amygdala |