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Their description of the algorithm used pencil and paper; a table of random numbers provided the randomness. The basic method given for generating a random permutation of the numbers 1 through N goes as follows: Write down the numbers from 1 through N. Pick a random number k between one and the number of unstruck numbers remaining (inclusive).
Lerista (also sliders), a diverse genus of skinks endemic to Australia; Slide (footwear) (also sliders), a type of light footwear that are characterized by having a loose heel; Slider (parachuting), a small rectangular piece of fabric with a grommet near each corner; Slider (sandwich), American term for a small sandwich
The Nintendo 3DS input controls include the following: a round nub analog input called the Circle Pad, a D-pad, four face buttons (A, B, X, Y), bumper buttons (L, R), a Home button, Start and Select buttons, and a Power button. It also features a dedicated volume slider and a wireless switch, which turns on or off wireless communications.
This inverted slider-crank is the form of a slider-crank linkage that is often used to actuate a hinged joint in construction equipment like a crane or backhoe, as well as to open and close a swinging gate or door. [2] [3] [4] A slider-crank is a four-bar linkage that has a crank that rotates coupled to a slider that the moves along a straight ...
[1] [2] [3] He appeared in many films and was a regular guest on late-night talk shows, where he became known for his chaotic, yet understated style of comedy. [4] Many critics and fellow comedians praised his frequent appearances on talk shows, while late-night host David Letterman regarded him as "the best" of stand-up comedians.
Ian Alexander "Molly" Meldrum AM (born 29 January 1943) [1] is an Australian music critic, journalist, record producer and musical entrepreneur. He was the talent coordinator, on-air interviewer, and music news presenter on the former popular music program Countdown (1974–87) and is widely recognised for his trademark Stetson hat, which he has regularly worn in public since the 1980s (it is ...
#1—4 Ongoing series November 1991—June 1992 All stories, except the first issue, are adaptations of select episodes from the series; Issue #2 adapts episode 3, [40] Issue #3 adapts episode 5 [41] and Issue #4 adapts episode 12. [42] Back to the Future (series 2) [43] #1—3 Limited series October 1992—January 1993
Hugo William Koehler (July 19, 1886 – June 17, 1941) (pronounced) was a United States Navy commander, secret agent and socialite. Following the First World War, he served as an Office of Naval Intelligence and State Department operative in Russia during its civil war, and later as naval attaché to Poland.