86 1094-7167/03/$17.00 © 2003 IEEE IEEE INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS The first large-scale application of computerized signal control systems, Torontonians brag, was in Metropolitan Toronto during the early 1960s. More recently, changeable-messagesign driver information systems (such as COMPASS, www. mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/compass) for freeway control have been introduced in the Greater Toronto...

This study explores whether third graders verbalize gender differences in dominance in mixedand same-sex interaction. We tape-recorded the conversations of 43 pairs of Caucasian working-class children playing checkers in sameor mixed-sex conditions. Children appear to develop gender-differentiated speech styles. Boys brag and insult their opponents in both mixedand same-sex conditions more ofte...

The characterization of the physical properties of dental resin composites is fraught with difficulties relating to significant intra and inter test parameter variabilities and is relatively time consuming and expensive. The main aim of this study was to evaluate whether optical fibre Brag grating (FBG) sensing system may become a viable tool to study dental material characteristics. Of particu...

Social media connects youth to peers who share shared experiences and support; however, urban gang-involved youth navigate ‘the digital street’ following a script that may incite violence. Urban gang-involved youth use SNS to brag and insult and make threats a concept known as Internet banging. Recent research suggests Internet banging has resulted in serious injury and homicide. We argue viole...

for better management of asthma it is essential that patients adjust their treatment according to the medical plan developed by the health care professionals. to achieve this goal, patients should assess the severity of their disease regularly. the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of regular measurement of peak expiratory flow and patient education on self management of asthma....

this study was conducted to evaluate the role of swimming on mechanic of lung in healthy individual and patients with asthma. a total 76 girls who took part in the course of regular swimming session three day per week for eight weeks enrolled in this study. all of them completed isaac written questionnaire and individual who was suspected of asthma or other atopic diseases was referred to aller...