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Holonomic Constraint

In classical mechanics, particularly Lagrangian Mechanics, a holonomic constraint is a special type of constraint of motion. It restricts the trajectory of a system of particles to a smooth manifold Q by the set smooth equations

a({x},t)=0
b({x},t)=0
.
.
.
Where
t=time
{x}= the set of 3N Cartesian coordinates for the system of N particles.

For N particles, the number of holonomic constraints must be less than 3N using the assumption that each equation has an explicit dependence to AT LEAST one coordinate.
A rigid body, defined by the constraint equations (using LaTeX) is

\left| {x_i - x_j } \right| - c_{ij} = 0
where i is not equal to j is a Holonomic Constraint.
by pinu7 November 11, 2009
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Dodgey Brothers' Constructions

Alcoholic cocktail comprised of one shot of Bacardi rum, one shot of Malibu coconut rum, and topped up with sparkling lemonade.

History: Devised in June 1999 by a group of volunteer labourers working on building wooden containers for transporting Polish folkloric dance costumes for the Ashfield, Sydney, Australia based ensemble "Syrenka". After a long day at work where they nicknamed their opearation "dodgey brothers' constructions", the DBC boys scrounged around for what refreshment they could find. All there was left was a bottle of Bacardi, a bottle of Malibu and some lemonade. They decided it went well together, and a new drink was born.

Over the following years, knowledge of the "DBC" cocktail has spread to many a pub in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra in Australia, and parts of Europe and the United States.
One DBC, please, in a tall glass.
by Alex of Syrenka May 31, 2005
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Conscious

1. adj: Being in a state of awareness; alert (Antonym: Ignorant)

2. adj: Meaningful; with intent

3. adj: Awake; alive (Antonyms: Unconscious, "Knocked-Out")

See also consciousness
Definition 1: Alan was conscious that his decision would decide for the entire jury.

Definition 2: Jason made the conscious choice to ignore his brother's warnings and went to the party.

Definition 3: After being hit by the falling brick, he was lucky to still be conscious.
by Valiton Aloysius July 29, 2005
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conspiranoid

A paranoia heightened by the belief that unseen forces are organized against one's self or values, or against the general wellfare; persecution fantasy marked by belief that persons perceived negatively by the afflicted are operatives or dupes of real or imagined clandestine organizations.
"I can't talk to that guy anymore; he's gone so conspiranoid, he thinks our landlord is writing reports on his daily movements for the International Kommisariat of Screwing Over Delusional Nutjobs."
by Stephen Couchman November 16, 2006
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Boston Conservatory

A school of bad ass musicians down the street from a bad ass symphony.
Daniel was just a regular musician before he went to Boston Conservatory, but after he graduated...he was a bad ass.
by X2bassplayer September 2, 2009
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consumerism

A seriously over-rated form of modern day cult of commerce, whereby people buy goods. This has led to a rise in needless temptation as well as popular culture, which in turn results in mindless youths sinking into the morass of peer pressure and attention-seeking behaviour, all for the name of cold, hard cash.

Otherwise, a desirable practice.
Humans think consumerism is the key to a better life.
by gad01 May 24, 2008
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conservodox

Jews at the border between conservative and orthodox. Depending on how you see it, either orthodox who have relaxed and are almost conservative, or conservatives who have become more observant and turned to orthodoxy.
My conservodox friend can't come because she doesn't drive on shabbos.
by Samuel Dickstein June 11, 2006
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