when big populations get little

... important Depending on the device architecture, we have "big endian" and "little endian" formats Big endian vs little endian (cont.) • Big endian: the most significant bits (MSBs) occupy the lower ... unsigned characters differ only when used in arithmetic expressions • Titbit: Flickr changed from unsigned long (232 − 1) to string two years ago Big endian vs little endian The individual sizes ... representation is used in the powerpc processor Networks generally use big- endian order, and thus it is called network order • Little endian : the least signficant bits (LSBs) occupy the lower address...

Ngày tải lên: 25/04/2013, 08:07

... Why does time go slowly when you want it to go fast? Who first made metal things? How the bubbles get into fizzy drinks? Why is the sky blue? How sportspeople concentrate when the crowd is noisy? ... back in time? How does fire get on fire? Why we have lots of countries, not just one big country? What makes me me? If a cow didn’t fart for a whole year and then did one big fart, would it fly into ... time and sometimes grown-ups get it wrong If you strongly disagree then you must calmly tell them without getting cross and see what they say But basically, as people get older, their life experiences...

Ngày tải lên: 15/03/2014, 23:35

... wandering around at the foot of the ladder often gaze up and grouse that the big boys and big girls at the top are snobs When big players don’t give them their friendship, love, or business, they call ... big, warm smile is an asset But only when it comes a little slower, because then it has more credibility.” From that moment on, Missy explained, she gave clients and business associates her big ... I really like you.” When a little four year old feels bashful, he slumps, puts his arms up in front of his chest, steps back, and hides behind Mommy’s skirt However, when little Johnny sees Daddy...

Ngày tải lên: 16/10/2013, 10:15

... i BIG MONEY LITTLE EFFORT ii This page is intentionally left blank iii BIG MONEY LITTLE EFFORT A Winning Strategy for Profitable Long-term ... targets is the key to developing a plan of action, and if you want to be a successful investor you’re going to need a plan 28 Ⅲ Big money, little effort A failure to plan With a plan, you can get ... rather be beautiful now and worry about the future when it happens Another reason why this may be so is that, to the public, the world of Ⅲ Big money, little effort investing dominated by pinstripe...

Ngày tải lên: 20/01/2014, 19:21

... TH E TIPPING POINT How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference MALCOLM GLADWELL LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY BOSTO N • NEW YORK • LONDON Copyright © 2000 ... of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Gladwell Malcolm The tipping point: how little things can make a big difference / by Malcolm Gladwell p cm Includes index ISBN0-316-31696-2 Social psychology, ... time The second distinguishing characteristic of these two examples is that in both cases little changes had big clfccts All of the possible reasons for why New York's crime rate dropped are changes...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 20:20

... noise from the wheels when braking, such as squealing or grinding Grinding noise from the wheels when the brakes are not applied Juddering when braking Car pulling to one side when braking (though ... should be happy to discuss the particular needs of your car Make sure your car gets the service it needs and you want When speaking to a garage it is a good idea to have your vehicle details to ... GARAGE Explain the problem in as much detail as you can If you can, include when the problem occurs, for example, only when the engine is cold, or after the vehicle has been standing for a while...

Ngày tải lên: 30/03/2014, 10:20

... boss get his comeuppance Your Little Legal Companion 36 You’re Outta Here! 10 Getting Fired Seems like everyone wants to be The Donald these days There are a few things you should know if you get ... 117 31 When You Become ­Engaged 121 32 Getting Married 125 33 You Want to Run a Marathon .129 34 Having a Child 133 35 Adopting a Child 137 36 When Your Child ... options, and get an insurance quote—all before you step out the door 2 It adds up Don’t forget sales tax, typical service costs for your model, and ongoing registration and insurance costs when fi...

Ngày tải lên: 18/04/2014, 14:13

... boss get his comeuppance Your Little Legal Companion 36 You’re Outta Here! 10 Getting Fired Seems like everyone wants to be The Donald these days There are a few things you should know if you get ... 117 31 When You Become ­Engaged 121 32 Getting Married 125 33 You Want to Run a Marathon .129 34 Having a Child 133 35 Adopting a Child 137 36 When Your Child ... options, and get an insurance quote—all before you step out the door 2 It adds up Don’t forget sales tax, typical service costs for your model, and ongoing registration and insurance costs when fi...

Ngày tải lên: 18/04/2014, 14:16

... about When you worry, you create a predominant brain cell pattern of the problem When you say it's O.K you are creating a new pattern that releases the worry and thereby releases the problem When ... nothing else in the world is O.K Have you noticed that when you are not O.K., then nothing is O.K.? When you are filled with happiness, when you are O.K., the whole universe and everything in ... stop taking advantage of you You see, the whole universe is O.K When you only use the concept halfway, you only get half the results When you say it's O.K for someone to take unfair advantage of...

Ngày tải lên: 28/06/2014, 00:20

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Ngày tải lên: 28/06/2014, 17:20

... operations, of the little things that the best bosses and think on a minute-by-minute basis that have such a big impact on the teams they manage The best team leaders the biz when they step through ... motivation from customer motivation (the two go together), I suggest readers also dip into the companion volume entitled The Buzz: 50 little things that make a big difference to delivering world-class ... Biz Prelims 3/8/04 7:58 PM Page ii Biz Prelims 3/8/04 7:58 PM Page iii THE BIZ 50 little things that make a big difference to team motivation and leadership DAVID FREEMANTLE N I C H O L A S P...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 10:21

... team on progress and demonstrate the importance they are giving to getting specific problems resolved On the rare occasions when a big issue blows up or an incident occurs, these bosses will drop ... wasters They waste everyone’s time with the problems they cause When you hire people, one little thing you should that will make a big difference is to look for their motivation This will be reflected ... part of doing the best relates to pay One little but very important thing you can for your team is to fight to get them the best pay possible within the budgetary constraints of the business People...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 10:21

... communicating with team members when news breaks People are motivated when they are the first to learn and demotivated when they are the last to find out There are a number of little things you can to ... CONTRIBUTION (RESULTS TO BE DELIVERED) X sales revenue using Y budget High % of market awareness using M budget P output using Q budget High morale, low employee turnover Up-to-date and useful financial ... products developed and brought to market using R budget D% downtime, E% efficiency using B budget Very high % customer satisfaction using C budget THE BIZ STEP 11 Ensure that each individual in...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 10:21

... highest standards by leading the way in getting all the little things right, paying attention to detail, and ensuring that these little things make a big difference ✔ Take the lead in ensuring ... performance-enhancing behaviors that a team leader can adopt to motivate the team further These are little things that will have a big impact on the way team members go about their work Seven biz performers are ... lead and about all the little things you to achieve this For example, it might be about taking the lead in providing a new buzzing style of service to customers and all the little steps necessary...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 10:21

... rather the words that explain it It is when a friend passes us by and does not even say hello It is when a colleague criticizes us behind our back It is when our boss neglects to invite us to ... Do not show people up when things go wrong Do not go on witchhunts or seek out scapegoats Do not judge people badly when their weaknesses show up Do not make matters worse when something embarrassing ... Work together with everyone to avoid them working against you Say “yes” whenever possible Cooperation is another word for “yes.” An alternative take on it is “rely on me for help.” One of the little...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 10:21

... an alarm signal when you see certain things occurring When Julie looks stressed and is running around “chasing her tail,” that is the time to extend some care and provide support When Jacques looks ... (attending meetings) that it can take three months to get an appointment to see them Everyone seems to get involved in everything Some employees struggle to get to see their bosses because they are always ... her unhappy Good team leaders discipline themselves not to react when something outrageous is said, but to probe carefully and get to the root cause of any problem Not everyone is able to express...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 10:21

... inevitably when they are not around) The best team leaders “think people” all the time They are conscious of the importance of team members and are therefore always considering different little ways ... good leaders focus their minds on effective communication They know that the little things they say as bosses can make a big difference So they give a lot of thought to the words they use, their ... Learning to swim is all about pushing back the boundaries of your experience, being submerged, getting your head wet It is also about eliminating some fairly deep-rooted fears and proving to...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 10:21