A character in a specified language can be coded as a string of bits (binary digits). Fixed length codes 5-bit Code In the early days, English was the primary language used for communications in most parts of the world. The English alphabet consists of 26 letters. 5-bits (which […]
A digit may stand for a finger. The use of ten fingers for counting may have given rise to the Decimal Number System. A digit may stand for a symbol of a Number System. A Number System has a Base (or Radix). The Base specifies the number of […]
It is sad to learn about disasters happening in various parts of the world. Several are natural disasters. A few are man-made disasters. Despite advantages in technology, there is no reliable and cost-effective system [yet] to predict and/or prevent disasters. There are general predictions like “the coming of […]
Emotional Intelligence EI may stand for Emotional Intelligence. It is often expressed as EQ (E Quotient). Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi gave a Key Note at SPZP-2000 on the importance of EI and EQ. Electrical Inspectorate EI may stand for Electrical Inspectorate. Saya U Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF) worked […]
In High School Physics, we learned about Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy. We studied some old laws such as the “Law of Conservation of Energy”. Energy comes in different forms (e.g. Mechanical, Thermal, Electric, Chemical, Nuclear). Alternative energy sources (e.g. Solar, Wind) were marketed with Tax Incentives. E […]
Generalist versus Specialist A generalist is a person who knows less and less about more and more until he/she practically knows nothing about everything. A specialist is a person who knows more and more about less and less until he/she practically knows everything about nothing. Optimist, Pessimist and […]
Early Encyclopedias “Chamber’s Cyclopaedia” was one of the earliest encyclopedias. It covered 40+ subjects. In our younger days, we had “Pear’s Soap” and “Pear’s Cyclopaedia”. The company was probably building its brand name by supporting the publication of an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia Britannica My uncle had a set of […]
De La Salle Brothers De La Salle Brothers is an Order in the Catholic Church.The mission is to promote education. A Brother is one who has taken three vows :ChasityLoyaltyand Poverty. De La Salle Schools in Burma The De La Salle Brothers founded the following schools in Burma. […]
Classification There are several ways to classify data. The list is not exhaustive. Structured Data Semi-structured Data Unstructured Data Data Types Private Public Personal Shared Internal External Secret Confidential Classified Top-secret Streaming Audio Streaming Video Image Raw Processed Information Knowledge Encrypted Statistical Census Metadata Mark up Abstract Data […]
Bo Aung Kyaw Ko Aung Kyaw was struck by a baton on December 20, 1938 during the third RU student boycott. He is a early casualty in the struggle for Burma’s independence. He was named “Bo Aung Kyaw”. Sparks Street was renamed as Bo Aung Kyaw Street. December […]
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