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In the News (Sun 12 Oct 08)

  
  Power distance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Power distance is a cultural index derived by sociologist Geert Hofstede.
The Arabic-speaking nations, Latin America, Russia, and nearly all of Asia (especially India and China) are high in power distance.
Most of Europe, Canada, Australia and Israel are low in power distance.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Power_distance   (178 words)

  
 STATUS, DISTANCE, AND BEHAVIOR
Equal power is therefore an unstable situation, in which there is uncertainty as to who controls whom, in which two people vie to establish a hierarchy, if not completely, at least concerning certain interests.
Then distances in wealth and power from others tend to be moderate, and behavior towards the rich or poor, powerful or weak will not be intense, nor wide in scope.
These distances are vector forces towards behavior, but their total effect depends on the other distances, which as vectors comprise the dynamic nature of the sociocultural field and help generate social behavior.
www.hawaii.edu /powerkills/TCH.CHAP18.HTM   (5213 words)

  
 Vincent paper
We now have an opportunity to evaluate whether the importance of such factors as power, economic development and political system, were unique to cold war era or may tend to prevail in a similar way in new systemic arrangements, as in the present pattern, or in still other patterns likely to develop in the future.
Correlations using Distance Theory are correlations of dyadic attribute distances with dyadic behavior while correlations of Attribute Theory are of attribute scores (such as GNP per capita for the US) with total behavior (such as all the conflict sent by the US to all others in the system).
For example, a dyad with a positive score on a distance dimension, such as economic development distance, indicates that the dyadic partners tend to be dissimilar on the variables that load heavily on that dimension.
www.class.uidaho.edu /martin_archives/peace_journal/vincent.html   (3197 words)

  
 First Quarter, 1991 - Power - International Edition - Long-distance interties connect faraway areas - Transmission - ...
Power exchanges within a country first began to occur, and currently, power sales also take place across national borders.
Power transfers between areas that are in day and night could allow utilities to use their generating resources even more effectively than they now do.
The distance between the Morocco and Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar is relatively short.
www.geni.org /energy/library/technical_articles/transmission/intertiesconnectfarawayplaces.html   (1392 words)

  
 Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Teaching About Culture | Culture Matters Workbook | Chapter 4
HIGH POWER DISTANCE: Cultures where high power distance typifies the workplace accept that inequalities in power and status are natural or existential.
Those with power tend to emphasize it, to hold it close and not delegate or share it, and to distinguish themselves as much as possible from those who do not have power.
Those with power, therefore, tend to deemphasize it, to minimize the differences between themselves and subordinates, and to delegate and share power to the extent possible.
www.peacecorps.gov /wws/culturematters/Ch4/highandlow.html   (335 words)

  
 Relationship Between Power Distance and Individualism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Power distance and individualism exhibit a strong negative correlation.
Many would argue that modernization tends to be associated with a movement from collectivism and high power distance to individualism and low power distance.
Confucianism is associated with collectivism (responsibility to the society) and power distance (respect for superiors).
www.ilir.uiuc.edu /courses/Non-Current/lir490b/Lectures/7_CuturalDimensions/tsld020.htm   (147 words)

  
 Ophthalmic Lens Terminology
Meridional Power The refractive or surface power of a lens measured in a specified meridian.
The abbreviation used to denote interpupillary distance signifying the distance in millimeters between the pupils.
Prism power, in these units, is measured as the displacement of a ray.
www.nfos.org /degree/opt21/module_02a.html   (1461 words)

  
 Going the Distance - GPS World
This becomes quickly apparent in the matter of power supply, which must come from batteries and not a vehicle-borne system, and must support positioning, microprocessor, and communications components, and often temperature and alarm sensors as.
Power supply represents a key differentiator among tracking systems, which must support positioning, microprocessor, and communications components and often other sensors.
The result is the AXTracker introduced in June this year, which integrates a low-power GPS module, a satellite communications modem, and host processor powered by innovative hybrid lithium thionyl chloride primary batteries.
www.gpsworld.com /gpsworld/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=72181   (1109 words)

  
 Power distance: Just the facts...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Power distance is a cultural index derived by sociologist (A social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society) Geert Hofstede (additional info and facts about Geert Hofstede).
The Arabic-speaking nations, Latin America, Russia, and nearly all of Asia are high power distance.
Most of Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and Israel are low power distance.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/po/power_distance.htm   (129 words)

  
 The employer/employee relationship can often be summarized by the power distance that is observed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The power distance that is observed can often summarize the employer/employee relationship.
When comparing the distance of power between different countries it is easier when a numerical value is used.
Abuse of power is a common result of a high PDI.
homepages.wmich.edu /~a0brouwe/report.htm   (958 words)

  
 GPS World: Going the distance: power supply management in an asset tracking device - Design Challenge
The advent of affordable GPS positioning and ubiquitous wireless communications is spurring interest and adoption of tracking capabilities in diverse fields: fleet management, personal location services, pets, electronic surveillance of parolees, cargo and other mobile assets.
The power requirements for positioning and communications functionality are challenging in a battery-powered device.
Another consideration for satellite communications-based tracking is the transmit power required to communicate to geostationary satellites and the constraints that places on a remote asset management device.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BPW/is_10_14/ai_110474817   (1336 words)

  
 Stardust | JPL | NASA
The battery voltage increased to 32.1 volts and the SOC was at 107.3% by the end of the DSN pass.
The small depth of discharge is not a concern, as the battery will be heavily used to provide power during DSN passes for the next year.
Next April when Stardust is at maximum distance from the Sun, the maximum communication time is expected to be just over two hours and will leave the battery SOC at 60%, keeping the battery cells alive and in good condition.
stardust.jpl.nasa.gov /news/status/011005.html   (506 words)

  
 Social Forces: Power-at-a-distance.@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
How power is extended vertically through hierarchies and horizontally through industrial networks and markets is a classic issue in sociology that was once extensively studied by Weber.
Yet it is little studied today Definitions of power exclude power exercise beyond the single relation, as does research in exchange networks.
In contrast, research in organizations recognizes the extension of power, but offers no theory to explain how it is produced or to identify the conditions which might further or impede it.
www.highbeam.com /doc/1G1:105210105/Power-at-a-distance.html   (196 words)

  
 Math-Power Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Each Distance Learning student is assigned to a Math-Power Client Representative to ensure personal attention.
While we have not tried the Distance Learning service outside the N.A. continent, it could be an internim option for students anywhere in the world.
The Math-Power Distance Learning Service is an expansion of the Math-Power program to reach students who do not have a local Math-Power Center to attend.
www.math-power.com /faq.html   (3052 words)

  
 FPL | Working with Power Safety Six   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
OSHA has prescribed certain distances that you and your tools and equipment are required to keep away from power lines.
Make sure to stay a safe distance from power lines, no matter what type of tool you are using.
Watch for power lines whenever putting up scaffolding, framing a building, using long extension handles such as for bull-floating concrete, painting a building or pruning trees, or anytime you're using any tool or equipment capable of reaching a power line.
www.fpl.com /safety/contents/working_with_power.shtml   (957 words)

  
 Welcome to Quiet Power
Quiet Power was founded in 1993 to provide distance learning and training services to the public and private sectors.
The focus is on the “human side” of the distance learning equation to ensure that the human resource staff, including trainers and developers, receives proper support, guidance and training in selecting and utilizing distance learning methods of delivery.
Quiet Power, Inc. is pleased to have contractual business relationships with highly experienced training and developmental professionals.
www.quietpower.com /about.asp   (337 words)

  
 Magnifiers, Optivisors
Powerful moveable spot light and four different power interchangeable lens plates makes this a must have tool.
Now you finally have the power you need available and the extra light right where you need.
Lenses plates are 3.5 power (4"), 2.5 power (8"), 1.8 power (14") and 1.2x power (20-22").
www.ofrei.com /page259.html   (266 words)

  
 power distance
Power distance is defined as "the extent to which it the less powerful members of institutions and organisations within a country expect and except that power is distributed unequally".
The power distance concept is clearly more far-reaching than the work place alone.
The power distance is often reflected in the hierarchical organisation of companies, the respect that is expected to be shown by the student towards his teacher, the political forms of decentralisation and centralisation, by the belief in society that inequalities among people should be minimised, or that they are expected and desired.
intermundo.net /glossary_term.pl?mid=21   (169 words)

  
 The Promise and the Power of Distance Learning in Rural Education
Concerns about student learning in distance learning environments are unfounded: research shows that students in a distance learning environment learn just as well as traditionally taught students.
The report argues that distance learning is a strategy that must be pursued, and pursued well.
With that in mind, the policy brief calls for the adoption of enlightened distance learning policies and guidelines at the state and local levels.
www.ruraledu.org /docs/distancelearning.html   (304 words)

  
 :: Gary Mayes' Golf Equipment Journal presented by equip2golf.com ::
The wedge test was performed using a Titleist DCI OS+ pitching wedge (48° loft) with a target swing speed of 65-69 mph (corresponding to roughly 80-85% of full power and a carry distance of 92-98 yards).
Note that the carry distance does not include the amount of roll expected after the shot lands which is a complex factor between final launch angle and final spin rate, neither of which is known.
The Callaway Warbird and Top-Flite Tour had excellent combinations of long driver distance and high wedge spin, and the Nike Power Distance Ti-Velocity (V) exhibited distances that were the class of the field.
www.equip2golf.com /oldsite/news/2002/2002golfballreport_value.html   (1367 words)

  
 Westinghouse Electric Corporation - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Westinghouse Electric received the first patent for alternating-current transmission, and unveiled the technology for lighting in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
The company pioneered long-distance power transmission and high-voltage transmission.
Other companies, including a lighting company (formerly Angelo Brothers) and an appliance company White-Westinghouse (a unit of Electrolux), license or use the Westinghouse name.
open-encyclopedia.com /Westinghouse   (232 words)

  
 'Immediacy, Humor, Power Distance and Classroom Communication Apprehension in Chinese College Classrooms' talk is today
You are invited to a talk by Qin Zhang on her research project, "Immediacy, Humor, Power Distance and Classroom Communication Apprehension in Chinese College Classrooms."
Zhang's study investigates classroom communication apprehension in Chinese college classrooms in reference to perceived instructor verbal and nonverbal immediacy and humor, and student individual-level power distance.
Here's an abstract: "Results of the Pearson correlation indicate that both student individual-level power distance and perceived instructor humor are correlated positively and significantly with classroom communication apprehension, but perceived instructor verbal and nonverbal immediacy are not associated significantly with classroom communication apprehension.
www.stthomas.edu /bulletin/news/200448/Monday/Speaker11_22_04.cfm   (193 words)

  
 Childhood cancer in relation to distance from high voltage power lines in England and Wales: a case-control study -- ...
Childhood cancer in relation to distance from high voltage power lines in England and Wales: a case-control study -- Draper et al.
Childhood cancer in relation to distance from high voltage power lines in England and Wales: a case-control study
Re: Childhood cancer in relation to distance from high voltage power lines in England and Wales: a case- control study.
bmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/330/7503/1290   (3284 words)

  
 AMD Doubling Power and Distance from Intel - MegaGames hardware
AMD is taking steps in the right direction, in order to gain a further advantage over rival Intel with the introduction of dual-core processors.
AMD also plans enhancements to its 64-bit processors with the transition to 90nm manufacturing that began this quarter, providing greater flexibility to boost processor performance and lower power.
Additionally, AMDs collaboration with IBM, and AMD Fab 36 is expected to deliver a 65nm manufacturing capability in mid-2005.
megagames.com /news/html/hardware/amddoublingpoweranddistancefromintel.shtml   (271 words)

  
 Eye Glasses
The ESCHENBACH Galilean systems for near and for distance and are available monocularly or binocularly.
Each lens can be adjusted like binoculars to vary the working distance.
Adjustable bars for the pupillary distance that can be locked in place simply by tightening the screws.
www.safepub.com /Catalog/General/eyemagn.htm   (672 words)

  
 The Edge of Sunshine
Solar energy is an abundant source of power for spacecraft navigating the inner solar system.
Somewhere out there, solar power ceases to be a useful source of energy for spacecraft.
Beaming light power to targets on Earth, in orbit, on the Moon or on Mars and other planets -- or to distant spacecraft -- is the stuff of science fiction.
science.nasa.gov /headlines/y2002/08jan_sunshine.htm   (1236 words)

  
 Nike Power Distance Feel-Speed Reviews
Distance was pretty good and comparable to Maxfli Revolution, Stickability on the green wasnt as good as Elite but still good.The ball held up well all round with no scratches or blemishes which was impressive considering I can really wallop the ball.
I went to nikegolf and it said that this ball was the best ball for me. I tried one today and i came down from a 26 to 16.
The distance was good but the reason i scored so much better was of the iron control i had, great.
www.golfreview.com /PRD_131794_2943crx.aspx   (627 words)

  
 Nike Power Distance Super Series - Dozen
The result is low compression golf balls that not only feel better but also reduce spin rates off the driver, optimizing trajectories and minimizing sidespin for longer, more accurate shots.
By varying the compression and dimple pattern of each ball in the Super Series, Nike Golf has created three distinct performance golf balls that satisfy the varying preferences of golfers and address the varying conditions of golf courses.
The result is a larger sweet zone, higher launch and maximum distance.
www.golfdiscount.com /nikegolf/golfballs/powerdistance   (325 words)

  
 MP Via The Internet
The Distance Learning Service of Math-Power provides the same quality supplemental math education as is found in any Math-Power Center.
It uses the same instructional packets and the same student assessment and advancement procedures as found in a Math-Power Center.
The Distance Learning Service is also available via the Internet to all students beyond the North American Continent from the Math-Power headquarters in Asheville, NC (USA).
www.math-power.com /Internet1.html   (371 words)

  
 Hofstede Power Distance Traits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This dimension focuses on how a society deals with levels of status or social power (and how much they perceive such status as good or bad (right or wrong, just or unjust, fair or unfair)
powerful people try to look as powerful as possible
powerful people try to look less powerful than they are
www.andrews.edu /~tidwell/bsad560/HofstedePowerDistance.html   (64 words)

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