We study a simple, general framework for search called bootstrap search, which is defined as global search using only a local search procedure along with some memory for learning intermediate subgoals. We present a simple algorithm for bootstrap search, and provide some initial theory on its performance. In our theoretical analysis, we develop a random digraph problem model and use it to make s...

In 2007, Alex Rodriguez signed a $275 million, ten-year contract with the New York Yankees, setting the record at the time for largest sports contract in history.1 Since then, he has faced many allegations of performance enhancing drug (―PED‖) use, one of which he confirmed through a public admission.2 Regardless of these allegations and admissions, Rodriguez continues to reap the benefits of h...

Over the last three decades, rapidly increasing interest has been shown, and a great growth has occurred in publications and new journals, related to assessing spiritual health and well-being. Most attention has been paid to university students (many of whom participate in research projects to gain credit points) and adults, many of whom have been in poor states of health. However, assessment o...

abstract narcissus species (amaryllidaceae) are highly suitable outdoor ornamental plants and also as cut flower. narcissus is used in folk medicine and is a medicinal plant, because of galanthamine properties. south area of iran such as khouzestan province, is one of the most important areas of producing cut flower of narcissus in winter season. in this research, the effects of planting distan...

The present article aims to elucidate an interesting narrative that forms a portion of Aelian’s paradoxographic work Περὶ ζῴων ἰδιότητος (On the Characteristics Animals, Lat. De natura animalium). passage under discussion describes some horned animals oriental origin were involved in annual fighting contests during one-day competition held on initiative “great king India” — probably Chandragupt...