All categories - 20 July 2006

You have two sets of objects:
A={a1...aN}, B={b1...bM}

Every object in each set has a set of properties:
a={p1...pY}
b={q1...qZ}

You have a function which defines the probability that two properties are the same
P(a{p},b{q})

How do you find the best matching of objects?

Properties must match in the same way for all objects:
if p1 => q2 for a1,b1 then p1 => q2 for all a,b

Some properties may have no match (Y != Z)
Some objects may have no match (N !=M)

Thoughts?

2006-07-20 23:20:39 · 2 answers · asked by theuninitiated 1 in Mathematics

answer as honestly as you can, i wouldn`t mind being a guy for a day, just to see how thier wicked little minds work, lol.

2006-07-20 23:20:35 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Family & Relationships

The British Council in India is the only dependable organization for teaching English to countles toiling and hard-pressed Indians. But it teaches English without supplying syllabus of grammar to these hapless and despaired people. How can we teach English without helping our students in preparing their own handbooks containing rules of grammar? I wrote the British Coucil atleast ten times during the last five years, but I always suffered in dearth of reply. This rather unbelievable stance of a philanthropic entity reminds me Mathew Arnond's words of enchanting veneration about Shakespeare : "Others abide by our questions; thou are free"
. The British Council should not assume the role of the greatest maker of English prose by not supplying the syllabus of grammar and by not replying to queiries of English teaches like me who feed their families by teaching correct and refined English. I shall be much grateful if I receive reply from the Headquarters of the British Council.

2006-07-20 23:20:34 · 4 answers · asked by wtiofdelhi 1 in Teaching

After my pregnancy i gained weight ,and after that also reduce much of my weight but not my flabby tummy.i have tried many diets from atkins to soup diet, but was unsuccesful if any body can help me on this will be great.
cheers

2006-07-20 23:20:24 · 10 answers · asked by priya 1 in Women's Health

haha, food for thought.

2006-07-20 23:20:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

(x / ( x^2 + 5x + 6 )) + ( 15 / ( x^2 + 9x + 14 )) - ( 12 / ( x^2 + 10x + 21)) = ?

2006-07-20 23:20:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jokes & Riddles

We need to be away for more than 6 months, so too long in an expensive place is difficult. We could stay in hostels, perhaps camp and have looked into hiring a camper van since it would be accomodation and transport.

I am taking my girlfriend so I dont want to go anywhere where we have to dodge bullets.

Places that appeal are: Canada, Sweden, New Zealand, Vietnam.

Has anyone been to these places or could reccommend them?

Suggestions really so we can broaden our options.

2006-07-20 23:20:15 · 14 answers · asked by Steve A 2 in Other - Destinations

2006-07-20 23:20:05 · 22 answers · asked by Maureen 4 in Singles & Dating

Diecast 1:24 Stock car Dale Earnhardt #3 Goodwrench Daytona 500 1998 Monte Carlo Limited Edition. It is the platinum series by Action Racing Collectables. 40th annual Feb. 15, 1998 of Daytona 500 and 50th anniversary of NASCAR. Superior condition, still in original box, has been opened 4 times and never touched. Great item, I am just not a collector of NASCAR. This was purchased as gift for a friend that passed before the holiday and I have kept it as a momentum. It is time to let go of this item to a true collector, who can enjoy their love for a great NASCAR driver. I would just like to know it's worth so I can sell it at a fair price.....Thanx

2006-07-20 23:20:03 · 6 answers · asked by bizz5_buzz7 2 in Auto Racing

hey anyone has any updates on the US womens soccer team/ mia hamm?

2006-07-20 23:19:58 · 11 answers · asked by jolie e 1 in Women's Football

I like her but I am too young I am only 13 and she is engaged to be married.

2006-07-20 23:19:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

See the poll below:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1797771,00.html?gusrc=rss.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/5077984.stm

Here's another poll, this time undertaken by the BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4185205.stm

2006-07-20 23:19:53 · 13 answers · asked by JKL 2 in Politics

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I swear if my microwave "reminds" me one more time, it's getting heaved to the curb. I will get there, when I get there.

2006-07-20 23:19:21 · 5 answers · asked by turtle girl 7 in Other - Electronics

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2006-07-20 23:18:52 · 12 answers · asked by Z, unnecessary letter 5 in Drawing & Illustration

tell me how prejudice(race, gender, etc.) is reinforced by the concepts of conformity,self-fulfilling prophecy, and cogniive dissonance.

2006-07-20 23:18:50 · 4 answers · asked by sharky 1 in Psychology

2006-07-20 23:18:50 · 6 answers · asked by Rob 1 in Chemistry

for You may or may not be aware, but Tony Blair has to answer to his actions in parliament! I’m not sure how often this takes place but Blair is made to go to parliament and they ask him about his decisions he made, and why he made them and why or why not he didn’t make a different decision. It’s basically holding him accountable for his decisions, and he has no foreknowledge of what questions he will be asked. So do you think that George Bush should have to do the same thing in joint session of congress? Sound good to me! I think its time we started holding out leaders accountable their actions.

2006-07-20 23:18:48 · 6 answers · asked by The Prez. 4 in Politics

pls answer
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2006-07-20 23:18:45 · 7 answers · asked by J 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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how do i re install windows xp and keep all documets and programas
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