Getting the drift...
Article Abstract:
Longshore drift is caused by waves which strike a beach at an oblique angle and whose back wash flows perpendicular to that beach. This carries material along the area, eroding the material as it moves. Porlock Bay, is a classic example of longshore drift and has been used as such by geography students. The area beyond the beach is subject to flooding due to the irregular nature of the tides and the efforts to protect the harbor, the farmland beyond the beach and the beach itself make an excellent exercise in practical management.
Publication Name: Geographical Magazine
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0016-741X
Year: 1992
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The MLAB Interpreter
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The MLAB (Modeling LABoratory) Interpreter is a mathematical software from Civilized Software Inc that offers users new modeling tools with varying capabilities such as Bessel functions and inverse trigonometric functions of complex variables. MLAB's most novel feature is its ability to set the parameters of equations used in modeling data. Weaknesses of the MLAB include limited storage capacity and inability to write complex subroutines or fancy file handling.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 1991
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In Defense of Charity and Philanthropy
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Society has a spiritual and moral need for philanthropists. Such people share their wealth to better large numbers of people, and provide moral leadership in a free society. Aimless giving is unfocused and of limited value beyond improving the self-image of the giver. Politicians, bureaucrats, and misers may acquire power but cannot generate the respect thoughtful philanthropists do.
Publication Name: Business and Society Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0045-3609
Year: 1999
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