149 research outputs found

    Videogames, Experiential Reality, Ethics, and Gamers

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    “Videogames are a waste of time and rob people of a chance at a real life.” This has long been the status quo regarding videogames and gamers. Videogames, Experiential Reality, Ethics, and Gamers rallies against this by undermining the philosophical assumption that comes with the claims against gaming, namely that reality is solely and completely physically determined. On this quest, “legends and philosophical clans” shall be called upon and united to besiege the conventional notion that there is a sole physical reality. This notion is cut down like so many orcs, leaving the Individual Champion as the lone warrior left standing. This Champion of experiential reality, the individual that determines his own reality, is now alone on the hilltop of victory. Looking out he sees a vast expanse of new possibilities he must traverse: a complicated landscape of ethical quandaries to be vanquished before victoriously being welcomed home. This journey is taken in two chapters as follows:1) Games Gettin’ Real takes on the metaphysical quest to determine what can be considered real and how reality is determined for and by the individual based on what one deems as valuable to the self. 2) Games, Ethics, and Social Networking For Realz explores the ethical framework of videogames, how people interact with games, and the ethical responsibilities that players have to people both inside and outside of the game. Accompanied by Kant, notable existentialists such as Kierkegaard, an Evil Genius, and more, the Champion and his allies march forth discovering a bounty of philosophic treasures to be found in knowledge of the world and the self as they intersect with the realm of gaming

    Análise da viabilidade da implantação de um sistema híbrido para geração de energia elétrica

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    Sistemas híbridos consistem de duas ou mais fontes geradoras de eletricidade, normalmente uma ou mais fontes convencionais e uma ou mais fontes renováveis e, objetivam promover a economia de combustível e obter uma fonte confiável de suprimento de energia, podendo estar ou não conectados a rede de distribuição. Este trabalho objetiva avaliar através do software HOMER, a viabilidade técnica, econômica e ambiental de implantação de um sistema híbrido de geração de eletricidade. Este sistema é composto por gerador movido a biogás, gerador movido a biodiesel e captação de energia solar. Todo o sistema está localizado no município de Serafina Corrêa onde há elevada concentração de suinocultores que, através do tratamento dos resíduos suinícolas poderá levar a produção de biogás para ser aproveitado como combustível para geração de energia elétrica. Diversas configurações foram avaliadas sob aspecto econômico e ambiental. A configuração ótima da estrutura do sistema híbrido foi a composta por geração elétrica a partir de painéis fotovoltaicos com 172,4 kW, gerador a biogás 55 kW e inversor de frequência de 110 kW. Neste cenário, o capital inicial soma R1.150.055,00,valorpresentelıˊquidodeR 1.150.055,00, valor presente líquido de R 1.150.004,00 e o custo da energia (COE) é de R0,22/kW.Opaybackdefinidopelosoftwareeˊde7,1anos,mostrandoseeconomicamenteviaˊvel.Nestecontexto,osoftwareHOMERapresentasecomoimportanteferramentaatomadadedeciso~esconfigurandosecomomeˊtododeavaliac\ca~oquantoaomelhorcenaˊrioparainstalac\ca~odesistemashıˊbridos.Hybridsystemsconsistoftwoormoreelectricitygeneratingsources,usuallyoneormoreconventionalsourcesandoneormorerenewablesources,andaimtopromotefueleconomyandobtainareliablesourceofenergysupply,offgridorgridconnectedtothedistributionnetwork.ThisworkaimstoevaluatethroughtheHOMERsoftwarethetechnical,economicandenvironmentalfeasibilityofimplementingahybridelectricitygenerationsystem.Thissystemconsistsofabiogasgenerator,biodieselgeneratorandsolarenergycapture.TheentiresystemislocatedinthemunicipalityofSerafinaCorre^awherethereisahighconcentrationofswinefarmersthat,throughthetreatmentofpigwaste,canleadtotheproductionofbiogastobeusedasfuelforelectricpowergeneration.Severalconfigurationswereevaluatedundereconomicandenvironmentalaspect.Theoptimumconfigurationofthehybridsystemstructureiscomposedofelectricgenerationfromphotovoltaicpanelswith172,4kW,55kWbiogasgeneratorand110kWinverter.Inthisscenario,theinitialcapitalamountstoR 0,22/kW. O payback definido pelo software é de 7,1 anos, mostrando-se economicamente viável. Neste contexto, o software HOMER apresenta-se como importante ferramenta a tomada de decisões configurando-se como método de avaliação quanto ao melhor cenário para instalação de sistemas híbridos.Hybrid systems consist of two or more electricity generating sources, usually one or more conventional sources and one or more renewable sources, and aim to promote fuel economy and obtain a reliable source of energy supply, off-grid or grid-connected to the distribution network. This work aims to evaluate through the HOMER software the technical, economic and environmental feasibility of implementing a hybrid electricity generation system. This system consists of a biogas generator, biodiesel generator and solar energy capture. The entire system is located in the municipality of Serafina Corrêa where there is a high concentration of swine farmers that, through the treatment of pig waste, can lead to the production of biogas to be used as fuel for electric power generation. Several configurations were evaluated under economic and environmental aspect. The optimum configuration of the hybrid system structure is composed of electric generation from photovoltaic panels with 172,4 kW, 55 kW biogas generator and 110 kW inverter. In this scenario, the initial capital amounts to R 1.150.055,00, net present value of R1.150.004,00andthecostofenergy(COE)isR 1.150.004,00 and the cost of energy (COE) is R 0.22. The payback defined by the software is 7.1 years, proving to be economically viable. In this context, the HOMER software presents itself as an important decision-making tool, being configured as an evaluation method for the best scenario for the installation of hybrid systems

    Die hamelschen Kinder

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    This title is part of a compilation, Volksmärchen der Deutschen, found at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sophiefiction/110/

    Ottilie

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    This title is part of a compilation, Volksmärchen der Deutschen, found at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sophiefiction/110/

    Die Legende von St Julian

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    This title is part of a compilation, Volksmärchen der Deutschen, found at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sophiefiction/110/

    A Proposed Twelve-Year Required Physical Education Program for the Kelso Public Schools.

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    The purpose of this field study is to establish a twelve-year graded physical education program which might be used beneficially in the public school system of Kelso, Washington

    Vierter Theil

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    This title is part of a compilation, Alme oder Egyptische Märchen. Alle fünf Teile in einem Buch, found at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sophiefiction/140/

    Die Amtmannin von Hohenweiler

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    Erstdruck (anonym): Leipzig (Weygandsche Buchhandlung) 1788. : Die Amtmannin von Hohenweiler; Erstes Bändchen; Vorbericht; 1. Kapitel. Geschwätz einer alten Frau; 2. Kapitel. Alltagsbegebenheiten; 3. Kapitel. Ein Besuch zur guten Stunde; 4. Kapitel. Eine Freundin, wie man sie selten findet; 5. Kapitel. Ein Heyrathsantrag; 6. Kapitel. Gute Lehren einer Matrone vor der Trauung; 7. Kapitel. Weibereigensinn und Weibertücke; 8. Kapitel. Die Frau Amtmannin schmiedet ein Testament; 9. Kapitel. Die Tante ist noch ärger als die Nichte; 10. Kapitel. Die alte Frau wird doch ganz zum Kinde; 11. Kapitel. Die Matrone besinnet sich; 12. Kapitel. Ein Stück aus der Haustafel; 13. Kapitel. Folgen von der Predigt der weisen Frau; 14. Kapitel. Große Neigung der alten Dame [..]; 15. Kapitel. Eine ganze Familie von Alltagsleuten; 16. Kapitel. Die Eitelkeit der alten Dame [..]; 17. Kapitel. Eine lange Bedenkzeit; 18. Kapitel. Folgen von der klugen Zucht der Matrone; 19. Kapitel. Die stolze Peninna wird gedemüthiget; 20. Kapitel. Der Hausvater darf doch endlich auch [..]; 21. Kapitel. Eine Hochzeit, bey welcher die Matrone [...]; 22. Kapitel. Einige Predigten der Matrone; 23. Kapitel. Die Eitelkeit kann mehr Kränkungen verschmerzen; 24. Kapitel. Ein ewig langer Brief von dem lieben Samuel; 25. Kapitel. Etwas aus der Romanenwelt; 26. Kapitel. Seltsame Aspekten; 27. Kapitel. Die Matrone macht einen Fehler [..]; 28. Kapitel. Die Hausfranzösinn; 29. Kapitel. Die Frau Amtmannin kommt aus dem Regen [..]; 30. Kapitel. Die alte Frau ereifert sich sehr über einen Brief; 31. Kapitel. Traurige Scenen; 32. Kapitel. Das hat der Feind gethan; 33. Kapitel. Mütterliche Leiden; 34. Kapitel. Eine Predigt zur Unzeit; 35. Kapitel. Beweise, daß die erfahrenste Matrone nicht klug [..]; 36. Kapitel. Ein altes Weibermärchen; 37. Kapitel. Ein Intermezzo; 38. Kapitel. Fortsetzung des Märchens vom Ritter; 39. Kapitel. Unvermuthetes Unglück; 40. Kapitel. Eine Hochzeit aus dem Stegreife, und ein Todesfall; 41. Kapitel. Unaufgelößte Räthsel; Zweytes Bändchen; 1. Kapitel. Vom verlohrnen Sohne; 2. Kapitel. Fortsetzung von Alberts Geschichte; 3. Kapitel. Beschluß; 4. Kapitel. Samuel bleibt sich immer gleich; 5. Kapitel. An Madame Kathin; 6. Kapitel. Ein Gespräch zwischen zwey Matronen; 7. Kapitel. Ein elektrischer Schlag; 8. Kapitel. Die Matrone spricht aus einem hohen Tone; 9. Kapitel. Scene des Wiedersehens; 10. Kapitel. Ein wahrer Freund; 11. Kapitel. Julchen findet einen Schatz; 12. Kapitel. Wiederkehrendes Ehestandglück; 13. Kapitel. Gute Nacht Hohenweiler; 14. Kapitel. Ein irrendes Fräulein; 15. Kapitel. Liebesgeschichte eines Klostermädchens; 16. Kapitel. Die alte Frau eifert wider das leidige Theaterwesen; 17. Kapitel. Man urtheile nicht nach dem Scheine; 18. Kapitel. Jucunde und Amalie; 19. Kapitel. Enthält unter andern Denkwürdigkeiten; 20. Kapitel. Ferdinand spielt seine Rolle fort; 21. Kapitel. Der Verdacht wider Peninnen vermehrt sich; 22. Kapitel. Herr Haller beweißt durch sein Exempel; 23. Kapitel. Der Leser lernt das Fräulein von Vöhlen kennen; 24. Kapitel. Was Herr Haller anstatt des Steins der Weisen fand; 25. Kapitel. Die Frau Obristlieutenantinn von Sarnim tritt auf; 26. Kapitel. Eine neue Person tritt auf; 27. Kapitel. Peninnens Geschichte; 28. Kapitel. Tod des Tyrannen dieser Geschichte; 29. Kapitel. Begreift den Zeitraum von etlichen Jahren; 30. Kapitel. Krieg; 31. Kapitel. Man flieht in Reutlingens unterirdischen Gang; 32. Kapitel. Wiedersehn; 33. Kapitel. Neu entstandene und wieder erneuerte Liebe; 34. Kapitel. Ferdinand Harold bedankt sich [..
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