This paper is a hypothetical exploration of the connections between teleological evolution,the Omega Singularity,and the future of cities,weaving together insights from a diverse array of disciplines.Our investigation...This paper is a hypothetical exploration of the connections between teleological evolution,the Omega Singularity,and the future of cities,weaving together insights from a diverse array of disciplines.Our investigation delves into the possibility that cities are evolving towards a Singularity,a state characterized by infinite knowledge,intelligence,and adaptability,which would bring about a radical transformation of urban environments and their underlying dynamics in the 21st century and beyond.At the heart of this exploration lies the role of language and time as crucial dimensions of the Urban Singularity.Moreover,we examine how linguistic developments and cross-cultural exchanges can foster more inclusive,adaptable,and resilient urban environments,while also highlighting the need for advanced technologies and communication modalities that can support the dynamic needs of future cities.Furthermore,the paper investigates the profound implications and transformative potential of merging human consciousness with the urban Singularity.By examining the interplay between these concepts,we seek for a deeper understanding of the potential trajectories and implications of these concepts for the transformation of human society and our relationship with the built environment.展开更多
During periods of global warming (GW), expected increases in urban temperatures can have adverse impacts on city climate and thermal discomfort due to combined urban and global warming effects. The different climates ...During periods of global warming (GW), expected increases in urban temperatures can have adverse impacts on city climate and thermal discomfort due to combined urban and global warming effects. The different climates in four cities in Israel are studied for the purpose of differentiating global vs. urban warming. Trends in urban and nearby rural areas were compared in order to estimate the urbanization effect on the local climate zones. Daily 06:00 and 15:00 Local Time (LT) temperatures for July 1980-2014 were investigated. The linear relationship between the urban warming and population growth observed in present climate data is assumed to continue into the near future. The Regional Climate Model (RegCM) temperature trends into the 21st century are assumed to represent primarily the GW because of the relatively coarse grid interval of 25 km. Hence, this study first differentiates between global and local warming past trends, and then uses this past result to make future projections that consider both factors. A unique feature of this study is the large climatic variety over Israel—a small country that encompasses no less than 5 different K?ppen climatic zones. The urban minus rural temperature (1980-2014) changes, ΔTu-r, show more intense warming in the afternoon in all 4 cities. For instance, in Jerusalem and Eilat, the ΔTu-r has increased by ~1.2°C. Following the RegCM predictions, by 2060 with “No population growth”, this temperature increase is expected to continue, by 1.114°C and 1.119°C, respectively. If, however, these cities grow rapidly, air temperature will increase by 2.937°C - 4.129°C and 2.778°C - 3.939°C, respectively.展开更多
Recently,the China E-Business Research Center(100EC.CN)released the'2015 Monitoring Report of China E-business Market'.The report says that the China E-business transaction volume amounted to 18.3 trillion yua...Recently,the China E-Business Research Center(100EC.CN)released the'2015 Monitoring Report of China E-business Market'.The report says that the China E-business transaction volume amounted to 18.3 trillion yuan in 2015,up by 36.5%from a year ago,and marking an increase of 5.1 percentage points in growth rate.Meanwhile,the B2B E-business trade value totaled 13.9 trillion yuan,up展开更多
The first International Printing Technology Exhibition of China（Guangdong）is held from 10<sup>th</sup>-14<sup>th</sup>April 2007.The abbreviation of the name of this exhibition is PRINT CHINA...The first International Printing Technology Exhibition of China（Guangdong）is held from 10<sup>th</sup>-14<sup>th</sup>April 2007.The abbreviation of the name of this exhibition is PRINT CHINA. The first PRINT CHINA attracts not only large quantity of printing and packaging equipment and material suppliers home and abroad to participate in the show,but also enormous num- bers of domestic and overseas visitors to attend the show.展开更多
Reporter: What are advantages for Dalian to develop exhibition industry? Xing Liangzhong: Dalian has some advantages to develop exhibition industry, as follows: Firstly, Dalian has its particular geographical environm...Reporter: What are advantages for Dalian to develop exhibition industry? Xing Liangzhong: Dalian has some advantages to develop exhibition industry, as follows: Firstly, Dalian has its particular geographical environment for exhibitions, as it is located in south of Liaotung Peninsula, facing Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea on east and west respectively.展开更多
Hussein Hamed, 23, a fisherman based in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott, catches about $3,500 worth of fish per year, but only 10 percent of his catch is processed in factories nearby. The remainder is sold at t...Hussein Hamed, 23, a fisherman based in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott, catches about $3,500 worth of fish per year, but only 10 percent of his catch is processed in factories nearby. The remainder is sold at throw-away prices to customers on the streets of the city.展开更多
针对如何通过预测未来土地利用结构的变化,以解决不合理的土地覆被类型造成的人地矛盾逐渐尖锐,以及生态、经济、社会发展失衡等问题,通过马尔可夫-斑块生成土地利用模拟(Markov-patch-generating land use simulation,Markov-PLUS)模型...针对如何通过预测未来土地利用结构的变化,以解决不合理的土地覆被类型造成的人地矛盾逐渐尖锐,以及生态、经济、社会发展失衡等问题,通过马尔可夫-斑块生成土地利用模拟(Markov-patch-generating land use simulation,Markov-PLUS)模型,以2000、2010、2020年乐山市土地覆被数据为基础,模拟2030年在自然惯性发展、生态保护、耕地保护3种不同情景下土地覆被的数量以及空间格局的变化,并对其转化情况进行分析。结果表明,Markov-PLUS模型模拟精度较高,可以较好地预测未来乐山市不同发展情景下土地覆被的数量以及空间格局的变化。土地覆被在3种情景中都有变化,耕地、草地、灌木地以及湿地面积在3种情景中均下降,水体、人造地表面积均上升,林地在生态保护情景下上升,其余2种情景下降。3种发展情景对比发现:生态保护情景下能较好保护乐山市生态环境;耕地保护情景下需要更严格的政策干预来保护耕地。该研究通过模拟预测不同情景下乐山市未来土地覆被变化,从而为该地区土地利用规划提供可能的参考。展开更多
文摘This paper is a hypothetical exploration of the connections between teleological evolution,the Omega Singularity,and the future of cities,weaving together insights from a diverse array of disciplines.Our investigation delves into the possibility that cities are evolving towards a Singularity,a state characterized by infinite knowledge,intelligence,and adaptability,which would bring about a radical transformation of urban environments and their underlying dynamics in the 21st century and beyond.At the heart of this exploration lies the role of language and time as crucial dimensions of the Urban Singularity.Moreover,we examine how linguistic developments and cross-cultural exchanges can foster more inclusive,adaptable,and resilient urban environments,while also highlighting the need for advanced technologies and communication modalities that can support the dynamic needs of future cities.Furthermore,the paper investigates the profound implications and transformative potential of merging human consciousness with the urban Singularity.By examining the interplay between these concepts,we seek for a deeper understanding of the potential trajectories and implications of these concepts for the transformation of human society and our relationship with the built environment.
文摘During periods of global warming (GW), expected increases in urban temperatures can have adverse impacts on city climate and thermal discomfort due to combined urban and global warming effects. The different climates in four cities in Israel are studied for the purpose of differentiating global vs. urban warming. Trends in urban and nearby rural areas were compared in order to estimate the urbanization effect on the local climate zones. Daily 06:00 and 15:00 Local Time (LT) temperatures for July 1980-2014 were investigated. The linear relationship between the urban warming and population growth observed in present climate data is assumed to continue into the near future. The Regional Climate Model (RegCM) temperature trends into the 21st century are assumed to represent primarily the GW because of the relatively coarse grid interval of 25 km. Hence, this study first differentiates between global and local warming past trends, and then uses this past result to make future projections that consider both factors. A unique feature of this study is the large climatic variety over Israel—a small country that encompasses no less than 5 different K?ppen climatic zones. The urban minus rural temperature (1980-2014) changes, ΔTu-r, show more intense warming in the afternoon in all 4 cities. For instance, in Jerusalem and Eilat, the ΔTu-r has increased by ~1.2°C. Following the RegCM predictions, by 2060 with “No population growth”, this temperature increase is expected to continue, by 1.114°C and 1.119°C, respectively. If, however, these cities grow rapidly, air temperature will increase by 2.937°C - 4.129°C and 2.778°C - 3.939°C, respectively.
文摘Recently,the China E-Business Research Center(100EC.CN)released the'2015 Monitoring Report of China E-business Market'.The report says that the China E-business transaction volume amounted to 18.3 trillion yuan in 2015,up by 36.5%from a year ago,and marking an increase of 5.1 percentage points in growth rate.Meanwhile,the B2B E-business trade value totaled 13.9 trillion yuan,up
文摘The first International Printing Technology Exhibition of China（Guangdong）is held from 10<sup>th</sup>-14<sup>th</sup>April 2007.The abbreviation of the name of this exhibition is PRINT CHINA. The first PRINT CHINA attracts not only large quantity of printing and packaging equipment and material suppliers home and abroad to participate in the show,but also enormous num- bers of domestic and overseas visitors to attend the show.
文摘Reporter: What are advantages for Dalian to develop exhibition industry? Xing Liangzhong: Dalian has some advantages to develop exhibition industry, as follows: Firstly, Dalian has its particular geographical environment for exhibitions, as it is located in south of Liaotung Peninsula, facing Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea on east and west respectively.
文摘Hussein Hamed, 23, a fisherman based in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott, catches about $3,500 worth of fish per year, but only 10 percent of his catch is processed in factories nearby. The remainder is sold at throw-away prices to customers on the streets of the city.
文摘针对如何通过预测未来土地利用结构的变化,以解决不合理的土地覆被类型造成的人地矛盾逐渐尖锐,以及生态、经济、社会发展失衡等问题,通过马尔可夫-斑块生成土地利用模拟(Markov-patch-generating land use simulation,Markov-PLUS)模型,以2000、2010、2020年乐山市土地覆被数据为基础,模拟2030年在自然惯性发展、生态保护、耕地保护3种不同情景下土地覆被的数量以及空间格局的变化,并对其转化情况进行分析。结果表明,Markov-PLUS模型模拟精度较高,可以较好地预测未来乐山市不同发展情景下土地覆被的数量以及空间格局的变化。土地覆被在3种情景中都有变化,耕地、草地、灌木地以及湿地面积在3种情景中均下降,水体、人造地表面积均上升,林地在生态保护情景下上升,其余2种情景下降。3种发展情景对比发现:生态保护情景下能较好保护乐山市生态环境;耕地保护情景下需要更严格的政策干预来保护耕地。该研究通过模拟预测不同情景下乐山市未来土地覆被变化,从而为该地区土地利用规划提供可能的参考。
