Sentences with phrase «use slide rules»

In the mid 1970s, students stopped learning to use slide rules and migrated en mass to calculators.

If you were a calculator manufacturer in the very early days of this new technology and defined your target market as all people who used slide rules, you would have sought to differentiate calculators from slide rules.

Many people who were employed as engineers and scientists used slide rules.

We all used slide rules for math calculations.

In those days my analysis was really done using a slide rule and scrap paper, but I now use spreadsheets.

Their functionality, presentation, technology and performance are akin to using a slide rule in a world of computers.

We used to use the slide rule and then we had the calculators with the crank on the side and, of course, you know what we have now.

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When presenting, Kawasaki thinks leaders should stand by the 10, 20, 30 rule: create 10 slides for a 20 minute presentation, and use 30 point font.

Sigel recommends using venture capitalist and business author Guy Kawasaki's 10/20/30 PowerPoint Rule: 10 slides presented in 20 minutes, with no font smaller than 30 - point type.

That used to be an aggressive takeout slide before the rules changed.

This week's goal was a controlled right foot finish following a «slide - rule» pass from Pedro Obiang (I wonder how many supporters know what a slide rule is let alone have ever used one?)

This method also can't rule out that the amide bonds are in other compounds, such as the epoxy used to assemble microscope slides.

Since he could no longer use the simple, essential tools of his trade — slide rules, pencils, chalk — he adapted.

With this resource I will teach you what it is, how it works, when to use it and IF you should use it Hughes Owens Pocket Versalog 341 3050 - May, 1967 (formerly HO 1778, identical to Post 1461) The pocket model of the infamous Versalog slide rule, this one

Covered in the slides: - Rules for adding using binary Showing how to add binary numbers Diagrams to help students Overflow information Explanation of what overflow is Worksheets How hexadecimal works Break down of how to convert into hexadecimal Content written by National Teaching Award winner: - Ray Chambers 2015 - Innovative use of technology.

Suspension Rate and the English Learner Progress Indicators Slides (PDF) These slides cover technical information, such as data sources, calculation methodologies, and rules used to calculate the English Learner Progress and Suspension Rate IndiSlides (PDF) These slides cover technical information, such as data sources, calculation methodologies, and rules used to calculate the English Learner Progress and Suspension Rate Indislides cover technical information, such as data sources, calculation methodologies, and rules used to calculate the English Learner Progress and Suspension Rate Indicators

With the nationwide efforts to raise graduation standards and the increasing use of standardized testing, the idea of basing promotion and graduation decisions on portfolios of students» work has fallen out of fashion as swiftly as slide rules gave way to calculators.

I have used the general rules for my classroom, but you can change the wording in any of these slides to meet your own criteria and expectations.

First, there is the engine, a real marvel of engineering using precisely programmed variable valve timing and direct fuel injection, which bears as much resemblance to an old, carburetor push - rod engine as a Mac Pro does to a slide rule.

There used to be a whole slide - rule design culture besides the classic Napier analog calculator.

So how can slide 32 rule out the use of fossil fuels as cause, while that gives a perfect fit of the decline?

Near the end of his presentation, Bicks showed a slide of the form the jury will use to indicate whether it has ruled in favor of Oracle or Google, with a bright red X marking Oracle as the victor.

Administrative Technician III for Texas Department of Transportation: - Implement improved and time saving procedures; consistently reduce overhead costs, improve workflow and increase office efficiency - Create and maintain a database of public assistance complaints; assign an internal investigator to each case and follow - up once closed - Developed and monitor a calendar system using PowerPoint where accurate records of vacation / sick leave / comp time used and accrued are tracked month - to - month for comparison with monthly time sheets - Answer inquiries from the general public, vehicle storage facility operators, motor carriers, the trucking industry and other state / federal agencies regarding rules, laws and regulations governing the issuance of motor carrier credentials - Prepare correspondence (email and written) and review for completeness and correctness - Field calls and manage administration, resolve a wide - range of staff dilemmas and challenging situations on a daily basisPrincipal Administrative Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Provided support to Directors, Department Managers, Project Managers and Project Engineers as well as international personnel - Maintained detailed calendars of appointment schedules for business meetings, conferences, domestic / international travel arrangements and special events - Expertly ran this fast - paced, large office encompassing office and structure maintenance, scheduling of machine / equipment service and repairs, and ordering and stocking office supplies; updated and maintained department web pages - Compiled, created and distributed financial reports and PowerPoint presentations - Edited and formatted technical documentation and maintained filing systems - Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including air, hotel, car and meeting locations - Planned departmental meetings, special events and office movesSenior Administrative Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Supported Department Manager and Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers and shop personnel - Tracked and monitored pending and confidential correspondence and financial information - Prepared apprenticeship packets for distribution; received applications, recorded data, and set - up and coordinated Differential Aptitude Tests; notified applicants of test results and set - up initial interviews - Coordinated special events; managed information systems and maintained web pages; oversee special projects - Resolved office obstacles, communication barriers and complicationsSenior Program Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Photographed, downloaded and printed digital pictures of parts, processes and people involved in Rotor CAM area - Created and produced departmental newsletter; initiated Receiving Inspection Records Retention process (scanned records onto CD for easy and accessible retrieval and storage)- Set - up and coordinated meetings and special events; created slide show presentations and maintained web pagesPage 2