Italy is located in southern Europe and shaped like a boot. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and home to the Alps and Apennine Mountains. The Po, Adige, Arno, and Tiber rivers flow through Italy, which has many lakes including Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Como. Italy has a long history dating back to the Etruscans and Romans, and was a center of the Renaissance. Some of Italy's most famous artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. Italy is known for cuisine like pasta and pizza and landmarks like the Colosseum and Leaning Tower of Pisa. The current democratic republic has a population
The geography of Italy provided both benefits and challenges for the rise of Rome. Italy is a peninsula surrounded by seas with a mountainous interior. The Alps and Apennine mountains provided natural barriers and protection, while the rivers flowing from the mountains, like the Po and Tiber, supported farming and trade. The lack of strong natural harbors forced Rome to construct an extensive road network to facilitate trade and unity. Overall, Italy's central location, fertile lands, and access to the Mediterranean aided the expansion of Roman power across Europe.
The document provides an overview of Italy and several of its major cities and sites to visit, including Rome, Vatican City, Siena, Venice, and Florence. It begins with a map of Italy and background on the country, then goes into further detail about specific attractions in Rome such as the Catacombs, the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, and the Pantheon. Brief descriptions are also provided for Vatican City, Siena, Venice, and Florence.
Argentina is located in South America and borders several countries including Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil. The current president is Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. While several languages are spoken, Spanish is the dominant language of Argentina. The peso and dollar are both used as currencies. One of the most iconic monuments depicts six men raising the Argentine flag as if on a ship.
This document provides an overview of Italy, including its geography, history, culture, politics, and etiquette. It notes that Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula located in southern Europe, with Rome as its capital city. It summarizes some of Italy's rich history, from the Roman Empire to the Italian Renaissance. The document also outlines key aspects of Italian culture like the predominant Roman Catholic religion, the Italian language and dialects, public holidays, and business and dining etiquette customs.
1) All African countries are clean. Germany, Mexico, Canada cannot be clean or exterminated based on clues about adjacent countries.
2) Iraq, Poland, Italy, UK are both adjacent to a clean country and Canada. India cannot be clean so Spain is clean.
3) Column 4 is the column mentioned in the Poland clue. Five countries are exterminated according to the Kenya clue.
The document is describing the Grand Canyon. It is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep. It was carved out over a long period of time by the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon exposes uplifted rock layers and is located in the northwest corner of Arizona. It receives most visitors at the South Rim, which is open all year, while the North Rim has more limited access.
Italy is located in southern Europe and shaped like a boot. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and home to the Alps and Apennine Mountains. The Po, Adige, Arno, and Tiber rivers flow through Italy, which has many lakes including Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Como. Italy has a long history dating back to the Etruscans and Romans, and was a center of the Renaissance. Some of Italy's most famous artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. Italy is known for cuisine like pasta and pizza and landmarks like the Colosseum and Leaning Tower of Pisa. The current democratic republic has a population
The geography of Italy provided both benefits and challenges for the rise of Rome. Italy is a peninsula surrounded by seas with a mountainous interior. The Alps and Apennine mountains provided natural barriers and protection, while the rivers flowing from the mountains, like the Po and Tiber, supported farming and trade. The lack of strong natural harbors forced Rome to construct an extensive road network to facilitate trade and unity. Overall, Italy's central location, fertile lands, and access to the Mediterranean aided the expansion of Roman power across Europe.
The document provides an overview of Italy and several of its major cities and sites to visit, including Rome, Vatican City, Siena, Venice, and Florence. It begins with a map of Italy and background on the country, then goes into further detail about specific attractions in Rome such as the Catacombs, the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, and the Pantheon. Brief descriptions are also provided for Vatican City, Siena, Venice, and Florence.
Argentina is located in South America and borders several countries including Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil. The current president is Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. While several languages are spoken, Spanish is the dominant language of Argentina. The peso and dollar are both used as currencies. One of the most iconic monuments depicts six men raising the Argentine flag as if on a ship.
This document provides an overview of Italy, including its geography, history, culture, politics, and etiquette. It notes that Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula located in southern Europe, with Rome as its capital city. It summarizes some of Italy's rich history, from the Roman Empire to the Italian Renaissance. The document also outlines key aspects of Italian culture like the predominant Roman Catholic religion, the Italian language and dialects, public holidays, and business and dining etiquette customs.
1) All African countries are clean. Germany, Mexico, Canada cannot be clean or exterminated based on clues about adjacent countries.
2) Iraq, Poland, Italy, UK are both adjacent to a clean country and Canada. India cannot be clean so Spain is clean.
3) Column 4 is the column mentioned in the Poland clue. Five countries are exterminated according to the Kenya clue.
The document is describing the Grand Canyon. It is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep. It was carved out over a long period of time by the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon exposes uplifted rock layers and is located in the northwest corner of Arizona. It receives most visitors at the South Rim, which is open all year, while the North Rim has more limited access.
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sought to find a western route to Asia. In 1492, with the support of the Catholic monarchs of Spain, Columbus embarked on a voyage with three ships - the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María - and a crew of 90 men. After a 36 day journey, on October 12th, Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia but had actually discovered lands unknown to Europeans.
Italy is located in southern Europe, bordering France, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. Rome is the capital city. The boot-shaped Italian peninsula stretches over 1000 km from north to south and includes the major islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Italy has a predominantly Mediterranean climate. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion. The official language is Italian, though regional dialects vary widely. Politically, Italy is a republic with a president as head of state and a bicameral parliament. Its economy ranks as the 6th largest globally and relies on industries like automobiles, shipbuilding and food processing.
This presentation is done by Zenda Laqui as one of her projects on ITALIAN REGIONS in her Italian 11 class (AY 2013-2014) at the University of the Philippines under Prof. Emanuela Adesini.
This document provides an overview of Italy, including its history, geography, climate, population, government, economy, culture and traditions. Some key points are:
- Italy is a peninsula located in Southern Europe, bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, with Rome as its capital.
- The history of Italy spans from ancient Rome to its unification in 1861. Major periods include the Roman Empire, Middle Ages and Renaissance.
- The population is concentrated along the coasts and plains, with a high number of older people and low birth rate. Catholicism is the dominant religion.
- Italy has a parliamentary republic government and is a member of the EU and NATO. The economy relies on manufacturing,
This PPT shows and describes the Unsolved mysteries of the world. At every corner of the world there is a mystery about which people keep wondering about and are not able to solve it for centuries.
Barbados is an independent island nation in the eastern Caribbean that was formerly a British colony. It has a population that is predominantly of African descent but was greatly influenced by British colonialism, adopting English traditions like cricket and tea while maintaining African cultural influences in areas like religion, music, and cuisine. As a tourist destination, Barbados offers beautiful beaches, historic plantations, and attractions showcasing its colonial and cultural history.
Italy is located in southern Europe and is boot-shaped, sticking into the Mediterranean Sea. It is about one-third the size of the United States and has a population of around 58 million people. Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, with over 2.6 million residents. Other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, and Palermo.
San Francisco is located in northern California on the west coast of the United States. It has a population of around 800,000 people and is situated on a peninsula bordered by San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Some of San Francisco's most famous landmarks include the Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Cars, and Alcatraz Island. The city has a long history and was founded by Spanish colonists in 1776.
The Niagara Falls are located on the border of Canada and the United States. They are made up of three waterfalls - Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. The waterfalls combine to produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world, with over 28 million liters of water falling every second. The Niagara Falls were created by glacial activity around 10,000 years ago and will be completely eroded in about 50,000 years at the current rate.
This document provides an introduction and table of contents for an eBook about the Lost Colony of Roanoke. The introduction describes how Sir Walter Raleigh organized the colony of Roanoke at Queen Elizabeth's request to establish English lands in the New World. It then discusses Raleigh's relationship with the Queen and how he fell out of favor after marrying one of her maids. The table of contents outlines the various sections that will be covered in the eBook, including the colonists' journey, surviving on Roanoke Island, the Croatan Native Americans, myths and theories about what happened to the colony, and reflections from the student authors.
Here are the explorers associated with each voyage:
1. First to sail around the Cape of Good Hope - Bartolomeu Dias
2. First to sail directly from Europe to India - Vasco da Gama
3. Discovered the Americas while trying to find a route to Asia - Christopher Columbus
4. First European to circumnavigate the globe - Ferdinand Magellan
5. Conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico - Hernán Cortés
6. Conquered the Inca Empire in Peru - Francisco Pizarro
The document discusses several unsolved mysteries from around the world, including:
- Kryptos, an encrypted sculpture on the grounds of the CIA that remains partially unsolved.
- The Tamam Shud case, where an unidentified man was found dead on an Australian beach in 1948 holding a scrap of paper with the words "Tamam Shud."
- The Bermuda Triangle, where a number of ships and planes have disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the western part of the North Atlantic.
- Giant stone balls and statues left by ancient cultures in Costa Rica and Easter Island whose origins remain unclear.
Several other mysteries are mentioned more briefly, such as the Green Children of Woolpit,
Desarrollando para Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) [GuadalajaraCON 2013]Websec México, S.C.
Este documento presenta sobre el desarrollo de scripts para Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE). Explica que NSE expande la funcionalidad de Nmap para descubrimiento de hosts y servicios, detección de vulnerabilidades, recolección de información y más. También cubre conceptos de programación en Lua como tablas, cadenas de texto, patrones y más, los cuales son fundamentales para crear scripts NSE. Finalmente, proporciona ejemplos de uso avanzado de NSE incluyendo ataques de fuerza bruta y auditoría de configuración.
El documento presenta una introducción al curso sobre la plataforma IBM FileNet P8. Explica que el curso durará 3 días y cubrirá los módulos y componentes principales de FileNet P8 como el Content Engine, Process Engine y Application Engine. También describirá cómo manejar objetos, crear flujos de trabajo y exportar configuraciones entre entornos, con el objetivo de proporcionar una visión general de la plataforma.
This is a short presentation I gave on the basic concepts of Google's App Engine.
The presentation consits of three sections: It starts with an overview of platform as a service (PaaS), then introduces some features of the App Engine and the development process. It closes with an evaluation of the discussed concepts.
A bank is a financial institution that creates money by lending money to borrowers, generating corresponding deposits on its balance sheet. Cash books and pass books are accounting records used by banks and customers. A bank reconciliation statement reconciles the balance in a cash book to the balance in a pass book, accounting for discrepancies like outstanding deposits or checks. Common reconciling items include checks that have been deposited but not cleared, checks issued but not cashed, bank charges, interest earned, and direct payments made by the bank.
Google Cloud Platform. Google App Engine Kwaye Kant
This slide contains slides about Google AppEngine which the PaaS offered by Google Cloud.
The slides are presentations of Cloud, GAE and how to install plugins in Eclipse and deploy the app on Google Appspot.
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sought to find a western route to Asia. In 1492, with the support of the Catholic monarchs of Spain, Columbus embarked on a voyage with three ships - the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María - and a crew of 90 men. After a 36 day journey, on October 12th, Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia but had actually discovered lands unknown to Europeans.
Italy is located in southern Europe, bordering France, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. Rome is the capital city. The boot-shaped Italian peninsula stretches over 1000 km from north to south and includes the major islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Italy has a predominantly Mediterranean climate. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion. The official language is Italian, though regional dialects vary widely. Politically, Italy is a republic with a president as head of state and a bicameral parliament. Its economy ranks as the 6th largest globally and relies on industries like automobiles, shipbuilding and food processing.
This presentation is done by Zenda Laqui as one of her projects on ITALIAN REGIONS in her Italian 11 class (AY 2013-2014) at the University of the Philippines under Prof. Emanuela Adesini.
This document provides an overview of Italy, including its history, geography, climate, population, government, economy, culture and traditions. Some key points are:
- Italy is a peninsula located in Southern Europe, bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, with Rome as its capital.
- The history of Italy spans from ancient Rome to its unification in 1861. Major periods include the Roman Empire, Middle Ages and Renaissance.
- The population is concentrated along the coasts and plains, with a high number of older people and low birth rate. Catholicism is the dominant religion.
- Italy has a parliamentary republic government and is a member of the EU and NATO. The economy relies on manufacturing,
This PPT shows and describes the Unsolved mysteries of the world. At every corner of the world there is a mystery about which people keep wondering about and are not able to solve it for centuries.
Barbados is an independent island nation in the eastern Caribbean that was formerly a British colony. It has a population that is predominantly of African descent but was greatly influenced by British colonialism, adopting English traditions like cricket and tea while maintaining African cultural influences in areas like religion, music, and cuisine. As a tourist destination, Barbados offers beautiful beaches, historic plantations, and attractions showcasing its colonial and cultural history.
Italy is located in southern Europe and is boot-shaped, sticking into the Mediterranean Sea. It is about one-third the size of the United States and has a population of around 58 million people. Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, with over 2.6 million residents. Other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, and Palermo.
San Francisco is located in northern California on the west coast of the United States. It has a population of around 800,000 people and is situated on a peninsula bordered by San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Some of San Francisco's most famous landmarks include the Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Cars, and Alcatraz Island. The city has a long history and was founded by Spanish colonists in 1776.
The Niagara Falls are located on the border of Canada and the United States. They are made up of three waterfalls - Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. The waterfalls combine to produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world, with over 28 million liters of water falling every second. The Niagara Falls were created by glacial activity around 10,000 years ago and will be completely eroded in about 50,000 years at the current rate.
This document provides an introduction and table of contents for an eBook about the Lost Colony of Roanoke. The introduction describes how Sir Walter Raleigh organized the colony of Roanoke at Queen Elizabeth's request to establish English lands in the New World. It then discusses Raleigh's relationship with the Queen and how he fell out of favor after marrying one of her maids. The table of contents outlines the various sections that will be covered in the eBook, including the colonists' journey, surviving on Roanoke Island, the Croatan Native Americans, myths and theories about what happened to the colony, and reflections from the student authors.
Here are the explorers associated with each voyage:
1. First to sail around the Cape of Good Hope - Bartolomeu Dias
2. First to sail directly from Europe to India - Vasco da Gama
3. Discovered the Americas while trying to find a route to Asia - Christopher Columbus
4. First European to circumnavigate the globe - Ferdinand Magellan
5. Conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico - Hernán Cortés
6. Conquered the Inca Empire in Peru - Francisco Pizarro
The document discusses several unsolved mysteries from around the world, including:
- Kryptos, an encrypted sculpture on the grounds of the CIA that remains partially unsolved.
- The Tamam Shud case, where an unidentified man was found dead on an Australian beach in 1948 holding a scrap of paper with the words "Tamam Shud."
- The Bermuda Triangle, where a number of ships and planes have disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the western part of the North Atlantic.
- Giant stone balls and statues left by ancient cultures in Costa Rica and Easter Island whose origins remain unclear.
Several other mysteries are mentioned more briefly, such as the Green Children of Woolpit,
Desarrollando para Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) [GuadalajaraCON 2013]Websec México, S.C.
Este documento presenta sobre el desarrollo de scripts para Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE). Explica que NSE expande la funcionalidad de Nmap para descubrimiento de hosts y servicios, detección de vulnerabilidades, recolección de información y más. También cubre conceptos de programación en Lua como tablas, cadenas de texto, patrones y más, los cuales son fundamentales para crear scripts NSE. Finalmente, proporciona ejemplos de uso avanzado de NSE incluyendo ataques de fuerza bruta y auditoría de configuración.
El documento presenta una introducción al curso sobre la plataforma IBM FileNet P8. Explica que el curso durará 3 días y cubrirá los módulos y componentes principales de FileNet P8 como el Content Engine, Process Engine y Application Engine. También describirá cómo manejar objetos, crear flujos de trabajo y exportar configuraciones entre entornos, con el objetivo de proporcionar una visión general de la plataforma.
This is a short presentation I gave on the basic concepts of Google's App Engine.
The presentation consits of three sections: It starts with an overview of platform as a service (PaaS), then introduces some features of the App Engine and the development process. It closes with an evaluation of the discussed concepts.
A bank is a financial institution that creates money by lending money to borrowers, generating corresponding deposits on its balance sheet. Cash books and pass books are accounting records used by banks and customers. A bank reconciliation statement reconciles the balance in a cash book to the balance in a pass book, accounting for discrepancies like outstanding deposits or checks. Common reconciling items include checks that have been deposited but not cleared, checks issued but not cashed, bank charges, interest earned, and direct payments made by the bank.
Google Cloud Platform. Google App Engine Kwaye Kant
This slide contains slides about Google AppEngine which the PaaS offered by Google Cloud.
The slides are presentations of Cloud, GAE and how to install plugins in Eclipse and deploy the app on Google Appspot.
Search Engine Friendly Design (SEFD) - SMX München 2014Daniel Herndler
Slides zur Session "Search Engine Friendly Design für Content Provider" auf der SMX München 2014 von Daniel Herndler.
Inhalte:
- HTML & Aufbau von SEFD
- Struktur & Content
- Les- & Crawlbarkeit
- Schema.org & Rich Snippets
- Zusammenfassung
Google App Engine. Zwei Jahre im ProduktiveinsatzPer Fragemann
Java User Group Berlin: Zwei Jahre Produktiveinsatz mit Google App Engine. Ein Abriss über App Engine, Stärken und Schwächen, und Empfehlungen für wen sich App Engine lohnt.
This document provides a summary of the state of WordPress in 2012. It discusses key metrics like growth in users and sites on WordPress. Challenges and priorities for the future are also outlined, such as a focus on mobile, timely updates, and simplicity without being simplistic. The document ends by thanking Matt Mullenweg for his leadership as co-founder of WordPress.
Alexis Moussine-Pouchkine, Developer Relation chez Google, présente Google App Engine.
Le pionnier des PaaS se bonifie avec l’age. Toujours zéro config et 100% haute-dispo, choix des langages, NoSQL et/ou SQL, API enrichies et services toujours plus nombreux, venez déguster la cuvée 2012!
La vidéo de la présentation est disponible ici : TODO
Le Xebia Cloud Day 2012 est une conférence gratuite dédiée au Cloud Computing focalisée sur l'écosystème Java.
http://blog.xebia.fr/22-mai-2012-cloud-day-chez-xebia/
Cours Search Marketing - 1 Introduction - IAE LilleRenaud JOLY
Cours de search engine marketing en Master marketing direct, vente a distance et e-commerce - IAE de Lille.
Ce document est l'introduction du cours, il présente le fonctionnement des moteurs de recherche, les définitions et concepts utilisés durant le cours.
This document provides an overview of intellectual property (IP) including the types of IP (patents, trademarks, copyright), governing bodies and laws, and key concepts around IP rights.
1. It discusses the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) which promotes IP protection worldwide and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
2. The major types of IP are outlined as functional/technical inventions protected by patents, artistic works protected by copyright, and symbols/logos protected by trademarks.
3. The rights provided by patents, copyright, and trademarks are territorial in nature and regulated by country-specific laws, though international treaties allow cross-border cooperation on IP issues.
I had an enjoyable time in Cyprus, where I met a nice host family and participated in various activities. Some highlights included swimming at the beach, trying traditional Cypriot foods like souvlaki and halloumi cheese, and spending time with new friends. While a couple weekends were less eventful than hoped, overall the trip was a very positive experience that I didn't want to end.
Water scarcity is a major global problem affecting over 1.1 billion people who lack access to safe drinking water. It occurs when there is insufficient available water to meet water usage demands within a region. It is caused by both natural factors like drought as well as human factors such as pollution, overuse, and mismanagement of water resources. Many reports suggest that water scarcity is driven more by human factors associated with population growth, urbanization, and industrialization rather than purely physical availability of water. If not addressed, water scarcity could significantly impact livelihoods and food security around the world.
The human body is composed of approximately 70% water, with newborns containing even more. Water is found in many organs and tissues throughout the body, including the bones, and serves several important functions like flushing out toxins, supporting kidney function, and providing hydration. The document recommends drinking 2-2.5 liters of water per day, and notes that sparkling water can be particularly beneficial after exercise due to its mineral content and ability to hydrate the body.
Water is essential for all life on Earth. It is present naturally in oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers, as well as underground and in the atmosphere. Water takes on solid, liquid, and gas forms and can be polluted from agricultural, industrial, and municipal sources, degrading water quality. Proper sewage treatment and individual conservation efforts like fixing leaks and reducing waste are needed to ensure a sustainable supply of clean water for human and environmental needs.
Water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, with a molecular weight of 18 units. Water exists in three states: liquid, gas, and solid ice. It freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C. There are several types of water including hydrogen peroxide, distilled water, and hard water containing dissolved salts. Water can dissolve many substances like hydroxides, some carbohydrates, and some salts.
This document provides 15 methods for saving water, such as using a mouthwash cup instead of running water while brushing teeth, taking quick showers instead of baths, only filling dishwashers and washing machines when full, and repairing leaky faucets. It encourages behaviors like turning off the water while brushing teeth, using less water when bathing by not filling the tub completely, and using efficient settings on appliances. The overall message is to be conscious of water usage and avoid wasting water through small changes in daily habits.
This document provides tips for saving water in daily activities like showering, brushing teeth, doing dishes, washing cars, watering gardens, using water toys, and applying fertilizers. Some key recommendations include taking short showers instead of baths, turning off the water while brushing teeth, only running the dishwasher or washing dishes when full, going to a car wash instead of washing cars at home, watering gardens only when needed, avoiding water toys that could waste water, and using fertilizer sparingly. The overall document aims to educate people on small changes they can make to conserve water and reduce water bills.
This document provides 13 tips for conserving water at home. Some key tips include only running dishwashers and washing machines when full, taking quick showers, reusing water for plants when possible instead of pouring it down the drain, turning off faucets while brushing teeth, and adjusting water heater temperature instead of flow to use less water. The overall document encourages various small changes that can help reduce overall home water usage.
This document provides tips for saving water at home. Some key recommendations include taking quick showers instead of baths, filling the bathtub only partially, using a cup of water instead of running water when brushing teeth, turning off the water when brushing teeth or washing hands, and fixing leaky faucets. Other tips include only running dishwashers and washing machines when full, hand washing dishes in a partially filled sink instead of under running water, and using buckets of water instead of hoses when washing cars. Adopting these water saving habits can significantly reduce household water usage.
Saving water is important as water resources are decreasing around the world. Some ways to save water include brushing teeth with a cup of water instead of leaving the tap running, taking quick showers instead of baths to use less water, turning off the tap while washing hands and only using a small stream of water, tightening taps to prevent leaks, and using water-saving programs on appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. These small changes can help save thousands of liters of water per year.
The document discusses safety on water and provides information about drowning, its signs and management. It describes drowning as respiratory impairment from being under liquid and classifies outcomes as death, ongoing health issues or no ongoing issues. Signs of drowning are listed. Management of a drowning person involves rescue, transporting them safely to land, and starting CPR once on land. General rules for CPR of drowned persons and behaviors around water are also outlined.
This document discusses several topics related to water safety:
- Surface water rescue is defined as rescuing someone floating in cold water and involves multiple agencies like police, fire, and EMS with different training levels and responsibilities. Industry standards for specific training and equipment are important.
- Lifebuoys are floating rescue devices that can be thrown to someone in the water to prevent drowning and provide buoyancy. Some have lights to aid night rescues.
- Buoys can be anchored or drifting and are used for various purposes.
This document provides safety tips and guidelines for water activities. It emphasizes the importance of learning to swim and always swimming with a buddy. Other key points include knowing your limits in the water, being cautious when diving, applying sunscreen, staying hydrated, not mixing alcohol and water activities, following boating safety rules, and ensuring water is a safe temperature. It also cautions about winter swimming dangers and provides pool safety tips for children. The overall message is that most water accidents can be prevented by being aware of potential hazards and following basic safety guidelines.
The document summarizes the daily activities of a student during their trip to Cyprus. Over the course of several days, they woke up early, had breakfast, attended school and Greek language lessons, played volleyball at the beach, went shopping in Nicosia, attended birthday parties, and ultimately left Cyprus on the last day after saying goodbye to the friends they made, looking forward to seeing them again in the future.
The document summarizes a Polish student's experience during a one-week exchange program in Cyprus. It describes arriving in Cyprus and meeting their partner Charalambos and his family. Over the following days, the student attends school with Charalambos, participates in activities like going to the beach, playing video games, and going to parties. They experience Cypriot culture and spend enjoyable time with their partner and other exchange students. On the last day, they sadly say goodbye to everyone, crying as they leave Cyprus after the best time of their life.
The document discusses the benefits of buying an electric car, including lower costs due to fewer repairs, saving time by easier parking, reducing reliance on foreign oil, helping the environment through lower emissions and less pollution, being socially responsible with less noise and emissions, and supporting the country's economy through incentive programs. It also provides information on types of electric vehicles and components of electric cars.
The document discusses several global problems including overpopulation, environmental pollution, corruption, terrorism, and human rights issues facing women and children. It notes that the world's population has grown rapidly from 500 million in the 17th century to over 7 billion currently. This population growth creates issues around resource allocation, migration, and urbanization. Environmental pollution from industry and vehicles is also discussed as a major problem. Corruption, terrorism, and human rights abuses are identified as additional global challenges.
The document discusses several problems facing the modern world, including wars, terrorism, discrimination, unemployment, famine, acid rain, global warming, and diseases of affluence. For each problem, potential solutions are proposed, such as promoting tolerance to prevent wars, directly fighting terrorists, enacting anti-discrimination policies and programs, improving vocational education to reduce unemployment, developing sustainable agriculture to prevent famine, reducing emissions to mitigate acid rain and global warming, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to avoid diseases of affluence. The presentation concludes by thanking the audience.
Mathematikunterricht in 1zu1 Ausstattungen.pptxFlippedMathe
Wie geht guter Mathematikunterricht? Und jetzt auch noch mit Tablet/Laptop? In dieser Fortbildung soll es genau darum gehen.
Sebastian Schmidt kennt vielleicht nicht Ihre persönliche Antwort auf guten (digitalen) Mathematikunterricht, aber er hat seit 2013 versucht, mit digitalen Hilfsmitteln seinen Unterricht kompetenzorientierter zu gestalten. Die Digitalisierung von Unterricht hat immer die Problematik, das Lernen der Schülerinnen und Schülern aus dem Fokus zu verlieren. Diese sollen digital mündig werden und gleichzeitig Mathematik besser verstehen.
In dieser eSession werden zahlreiche Methoden, Konzepte und auch Tools vorgestellt, die im Mathematikunterricht des Referenten erfolgreich eingesetzt werden konnten. Nicht alles kann am nächsten Tag im Unterricht eingesetzt werden, aber man erhält einen Überblick, was möglich ist. Sie entscheiden dann selbst, worauf Sie Ihren Fokus legen und wie Sie selbst in die 1:1-Ausstattung starten.
Lassen Sie sich überraschen und nehmen Sie mit, was für Sie sinnvoll erscheint. Auf der Homepage von Sebastian Schmidt gibt es neben Links und Materialien zur Fortbildungen auch Workshops fürs eigene Ausprobieren. https://www.flippedmathe.de/fortbildung/mathe-ws/
Teaching and Learning Experience Design – der Ruf nach besserer Lehre: aber wie?Isa Jahnke
Der Ruf danach, dass es bessere Lehre geben muss oder das Lehre verbessert werden sollte, ist nicht neu. Es gibt auch schon seit längerer Zeit Rufe danach, dass Lehre der Forschung in Universitäten gleichgestellt werden soll. (Und in den letzten Jahren ist in Deutschland auch einiges an positiven Entwicklungen geschehen, z.B. durch die Aktivitäten des Stifterverbands). Wie kann die Verbesserung der Lehre weitergehen? Fehlt etwas in dieser Entwicklung? Ja, sagt dieser Beitrag, der zum Nachdenken und Diskutieren anregen soll. In diesem Beitrag wird ein forschungsbasierter Ansatz zur Diskussion gestellt. Es wird argumentiert, dass Lehre nur dann besser wird, wenn es mit den Prinzipen der Wissenschaft und Forschung angegangen wird (d.h. gestalten, Daten erheben, auswerten, verbessern). Es benötigt neue Verhaltensregeln oder -prinzipien bei der Gestaltung von Lehrveranstaltungen. Das bedeutet zum Beispiel das Prinzipien der Evidenzbasierung und wissenschaftliche Herangehensweisen im Lehr-Lerndesign als zentrales Fundament etabliert werden sollte. Evidenzbasierung hier meint, folgt man der Logik der Forschung, dass Lehrveranstaltungen als Intervention verstanden werden. Mit dieser Intervention werden Studierende befähigt, bestimmte vorab festgelegte Kompetenzen zu entwickeln. Und die Frage, die sich bei jeder Lehr-Lernveranstaltung dann stellt, ist, ob diese Objectives bzw. Learning Outcomes auch erreicht wurden. Klar ist, dass die subjektive Lehrevaluation der Studierenden oder auch die Notengebnung nicht ausreichen, um diese Frage zu beantworten. Hierfür gibt es eine Reihe von Methoden, die genutzt werden können, z.B. aus dem Bereich des User- / Learning Experience Design. Diese Methoden umfassen unter anderem Usability-Tests, Learner Experience Studies, Pre-/Post-Tests, und Follow-up Interviews. Diese können zur Gestaltung und Erfassung von effektiven, effizienten und ansprechenden digitalen Lerndesigns verwendet (Reigeluth 1983, Honebein & Reigeluth, 2022).
Der Beitrag will die Entwicklung zur Verbesserung von Lehre weiter pushen. Neue Ideen in die Bewegung bringen. Als Gründungsvizepräsidentin der UTN hab ich die Chance, hier ein neues Fundament für eine gesamte Uni zu legen. Wird das Gelingen? Ist dieser Ansatz, den ich hier vorstelle, eine erfolgsversprechende Option dafür? Hier können sich die TeilnehmerInnen an dieser Entwicklung beteiligen.
1. Bermuda-Dreieck
1. Die Dreieck-Bereich
2. Geschichte
3. Supernatural Erklärungen
4. Natürliche Erklärungen
5. Einfluss auf die Kultur
2. Das Bermuda-Dreieck
Das Bermuda-Dreieck, auch als Dreieck des Teufels bezeichnet, ist eine Region
im westlichen Teil des Nord-Atlantik, wo eine Reihe von Flugzeugen und Booten
angeblich unter mysteriösen Umständen verschwunden.
Die populäre Kultur hat diese Fälle auf die paranormal Aktivität von
außerirdischen Wesen zugeschrieben. Dokumentierte deutet darauf hin, dass ein
erheblicher Prozentsatz der Vorfälle falsch berichtet oder verschönert durch
spätere Autoren und zahlreichen offiziellen Stellen haben erklärt, dass die Zahl
und Art des Verschwindens in der Region ähnlich wie in keinem anderen Bereich
der Ozean ist.
3. 1. Die Triangle-Bereich
Die Grenzen des Dreiecks decken die Straits
of Florida, die Bahamas und die gesamte
Karibik-Insel-Bereich und den Atlantik nach
Osten bis zu den Azoren, Je vertrauter
dreieckigen Grenze in den meisten
schriftlichen Arbeiten hat als Punkte irgendwo
an der Atlantikküste von Miami, San Juan,
Puerto Rico, und Mitte der Atlantik-Insel
Bermuda, mit den meisten der Unfälle entlang
der südlichen Grenze rund um die Bahamas
konzentriert und die Florida Straits.
Das Gebiet ist eines der am stärksten
befahrenen Schifffahrtsrouten der Welt, mit
Schiffen quer durch sie täglich für die Häfen in
Nord-und Südamerika, Europa und den
Karibischen Inseln. Kreuzfahrtschiffe sind
auch reichlich vorhanden, und Sportboote
regelmäßig hin und her gehen zwischen
Florida und den Inseln. Es ist auch ein stark
geflogene Route für gewerbliche und private
Flugzeuge in Richtung Florida, der Karibik und
in Südamerika aus Richtung Norden.
4. 2. Geschichte
Ursprünge
Die frühesten Vorwurf der ungewöhnlichen Verschwinden im Bermuda-
Gebiet erschien in einer 16. September 1950 Associated Press Artikel von
Edward Van Winkle Jones. Zwei Jahre später Fate Magazin veröffentlichte
"Sea Mystery at Our Back Door„ (‘Meer Geheimnis an unserer Hintertür’).
Es war ein kurzer Artikel von George X. Sand für den Verlust von
mehreren Flugzeugen und Schiffen, einschließlich des Verlustes von Flight
19, eine Gruppe von fünf US-Marine TBM Avenger Bomber auf ein Training
Mission. Sand-Artikel war der erste, lag die mittlerweile bekannte
dreieckige Fläche, wo die Verluste statt. Flight 19 allein in der April 1962
Ausgabe des American Legion Magazine abgedeckt werden. Es behauptet
wurde, dass der Flug Anführer gehört hatte sagte: "Wir treten in weißen
Wasser, nichts richtig zu sein scheint. Wir wissen nicht, wo wir sind, das
Wasser ist grün, nicht weiß." Es wurde auch vorgebracht, dass die
Beamten bei Navy der Untersuchungskommission festgestellt, dass die
Flugzeuge "flog zum Mars" Sand-Artikel war der erste, ein übernatürliches
Element, um den Flug 19 Zwischenfall schlagen. Im Februar 1964 Ausgabe
von Argosy, argumentiert Vincent Gaddis Artikel "The Deadly Bermuda
Triangle", dass Flug 19 und andere Verschwinden Teil eines Musters von
seltsamen Ereignissen in der Region waren. Im nächsten Jahr erweitert
Gaddis diesen Artikel in einem Buch, Invisible Horizons.
5. 2. Geschichte
Lawrence David Kusche war ein Forschungs-Bibliothekarin aus
Arizona. Kusche-Forschung ergab eine Reihe von Ungenauigkeiten
und Unstimmigkeiten zwischen Berlitz Konten und Aussagen von
Augenzeugen, die Teilnehmer und andere in den ersten
Zwischenfällen beteiligt. Kusche beachten Fällen, in denen
relevante Informationen ging nicht gemeldet, wie das
Verschwinden der rund um die Welt Segler Donald Crowhurst, die
Berlitz als ein Geheimnis vorgestellt hatte, trotz eindeutiger
Beweise für das Gegenteil. Ein anderes Beispiel war das Erz-
Träger durch Berlitz erzählt, wie spurlos verloren 3 Tage von
einem atlantischen Hafen, wenn es verloren gegangen war 3 Tage
von einem Hafen mit dem gleichen Namen in den Pazifischen
Ozean.
6. 3. Supernatural Erklärungen
Triangle Autoren haben eine Reihe von
übernatürlichen Konzepte verwendet werden, um
die Ereignisse zu erklären. Eine Erklärung Pins die
Schuld auf übriggebliebene Technik aus dem
mythischen verlorenen Kontinent Atlantis.
Manchmal, um die Atlantis Geschichte verbunden
ist, die versunkene Felsformation wie die Bimini
Road vor der Insel Bimini in den Bahamas, die im
Dreieck von einigen Definitionen ist bekannt.
Anhänger der angeblichen psychischen Edgar
Cayce zu seiner Vorhersage, dass Beweise für
Atlantis in 1968 wäre als Hinweis auf die
Entdeckung der Bimini Road gefunden werden.
Die Gläubigen beschreiben die Bildung als Weg-,
Wand-, oder eine andere Struktur, obwohl
Geologen es natürlichen Ursprungs sein zu
prüfen.
7. 4. Natürliche Erklärungen
Kompass Variationen
Kompass Probleme sind einer der zitierten Sätze in vielen
Dreieck Zwischenfälle. Während einige die Theorie haben,
die ungewöhnlich lokalen magnetischen Anomalien auf dem
Gebiet gibt es solche Anomalien wurden nicht gezeigt, zu
existieren. Kompasse haben natürliche magnetische
Variationen in Bezug auf die magnetischen Pole, ein
Umstand, der Seefahrer seit Jahrhunderten bekannt sind.
Magnetic (Kompass) im Norden und geografischen im
Norden sind nur genau das gleiche für eine kleine Anzahl
von Orten - zum Beispiel, wie der 2000 in den Vereinigten
Staaten nur solche Orte auf einer Linie, die von Wisconsin
in den Golf von Mexiko. Aber die Öffentlichkeit vielleicht
nicht so informiert, und denke, es hat etwas
Geheimnisvolles an einen Kompass „Fluktuation” auf einer
Fläche so groß wie das Dreieck, das es natürlich wird.
8. 4. Natürliche Erklärungen
Menschliches Versagen
Einer der meistzitierten Erklärungen in offiziellen Anfragen, um
den Verlust eines Luftfahrzeugs oder Schiffes ist menschliches
Versagen. Ob absichtlich oder zufällig, haben die Menschen ist
bekannt, dass Fehler, die sich in einer Katastrophe zu machen,
und Verluste innerhalb des Bermuda-Dreiecks sind keine
Ausnahme. Zum Beispiel, zitiert die Küstenwache einen Mangel an
der entsprechenden Schulung der Reinigung von flüchtigen
Benzolrest als Grund für den Untergang des Öltankers SS VA Fogg
im Jahr 1972. Menschliche Sturheit verursacht Geschäftsmann
Harvey Conover, seine Segelyacht, die Revonoc verlieren, als er in
die Zähne eines Sturms südlich von Florida fuhren auf 1. Januar
1958 haben.
Hurrikane
Hurrikane sind mächtige Stürme, die in tropischen Gewässern Form
und haben in der Vergangenheit Tausenden das Leben kostete
verloren und Milliarden von Dollar verursacht zu Schäden. Der
Untergang der spanischen Flotte Francisco de Bobadilla ist im Jahr
1502 war die erste dokumentierte Fall eines zerstörerischen
Hurrikans. Diese Stürme haben in der Vergangenheit verursacht
eine Reihe von Vorfällen im Zusammenhang mit dem Dreieck.
9. 5. Einfluss auf die Kultur
Unterhaltung
"The Sea World" Vergnügungspark an der Gold Coast (Australien) betrieben eine
Fahrt als Bermuda-Dreieck.
Musik
Composer Isao Tomita veröffentlichte ein Album, Bermuda Triangle, Es wurde von
der Region inspiriert. Singer und Songwriter Barry Manilow veröffentlichte Single
"Bermuda Triangle" in 1981. Es war von seinem 1980er Album Barry übernommen.
Das Lied bezieht sich auf die Gegend um den Verlust darzustellen ("The Bermuda
Triangle macht die Menschen verschwinden"), aber die Anspielung ist um
romantische Verlust zentriert, und die durch Wankelmut statt paranormale
Aktivitäten.
Filme
Der erste Film über die Triangle beruhte Das Bermuda-Dreieck im Jahr 1978. Danach
wurden andere Filme Die Triangle in 2001, Die Triangle (TV-Miniserie) im Jahr 2005
und Dreieck im Jahr 2009.