The document discusses how fieldwork and data collection processes may change after COVID-19. There will likely be increased use of remote data collection methods over in-person fieldwork. Data collection that does not require observation or verification can be done via phone. Creative and innovative remote methods like online surveys, telephonic interviews, and using photos/videos will become more common. However, some parts of the world may still require physical data collection due to limitations. Overall, greater emphasis will be placed on safety, hygiene protocols, and reducing risks.
Environmental issues are any such issues created due to human activities and cause harm to the environment. Environmental issues are harmful effects of human activity on the biophysical environment.
They relate to the anthropogenic effects on the natural environment, which are loosely divided into causes, effects and mitigation, noting that effects are interconnected and can cause new effects.
Pollution is negatively impacting the Earth's air, water, soil, and ecosystems. There are six main types of pollution caused by human activities like factories and industry: air, soil, water, noise, radiation, and thermal pollution. As a result of global warming, the Earth is heating up rapidly which is causing rising water levels and temperatures in the air and oceans. Our environment is severely polluted, putting human health and life on Earth in danger. We must come together to conserve resources and grow more trees to help save our planet.
A review of the issues associated with prospective technological unemployment. This includes the outlook for universal income or guaranteed income funded by robot taxes. It also covers the U.S. fiscal capacity to undertake such a scheme.
There are three types of environment: the physical environment, biotic environment, and social or cultural environment. The physical environment consists of non-living aspects like land, water, air, climate, and soil that affect living things. The biotic environment includes all living things like plants, animals, and microorganisms that depend on each other. The social or cultural environment refers to the culture and lifestyle created by human social and cultural activities.
The document discusses using artificial intelligence and natural language processing techniques for various industry applications, including using NLP for customer service by analyzing customer interactions, monitoring brand reputation by scanning online mentions, targeting ads by understanding users' interests from their online behaviors and documents, and gaining market intelligence by analyzing information about competitors. It provides examples of how NLP tasks like speech recognition, question answering, sentiment analysis and coreference resolution can be applied to these industry use cases.
The document discusses how life has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that things may never return to normal. During the previous months, there was fear, changed thinking, and increased activity. Education was heavily impacted, with 1.6 billion learners affected as schools and universities closed. Online learning increased through various platforms. Work was also impacted, with unemployment rising and many transitioning to work from home. The document concludes that online learning will be the future of education.
The importance of artificial intelligence in this advanced worldusmsystems
Artificial intelligence or AI is nothing but the science of computers and machines that develop intelligence like humans. With this technology, machines can do some simple things for humans to do on a regular basis.
The document discusses how fieldwork and data collection processes may change after COVID-19. There will likely be increased use of remote data collection methods over in-person fieldwork. Data collection that does not require observation or verification can be done via phone. Creative and innovative remote methods like online surveys, telephonic interviews, and using photos/videos will become more common. However, some parts of the world may still require physical data collection due to limitations. Overall, greater emphasis will be placed on safety, hygiene protocols, and reducing risks.
Environmental issues are any such issues created due to human activities and cause harm to the environment. Environmental issues are harmful effects of human activity on the biophysical environment.
They relate to the anthropogenic effects on the natural environment, which are loosely divided into causes, effects and mitigation, noting that effects are interconnected and can cause new effects.
Pollution is negatively impacting the Earth's air, water, soil, and ecosystems. There are six main types of pollution caused by human activities like factories and industry: air, soil, water, noise, radiation, and thermal pollution. As a result of global warming, the Earth is heating up rapidly which is causing rising water levels and temperatures in the air and oceans. Our environment is severely polluted, putting human health and life on Earth in danger. We must come together to conserve resources and grow more trees to help save our planet.
A review of the issues associated with prospective technological unemployment. This includes the outlook for universal income or guaranteed income funded by robot taxes. It also covers the U.S. fiscal capacity to undertake such a scheme.
There are three types of environment: the physical environment, biotic environment, and social or cultural environment. The physical environment consists of non-living aspects like land, water, air, climate, and soil that affect living things. The biotic environment includes all living things like plants, animals, and microorganisms that depend on each other. The social or cultural environment refers to the culture and lifestyle created by human social and cultural activities.
The document discusses using artificial intelligence and natural language processing techniques for various industry applications, including using NLP for customer service by analyzing customer interactions, monitoring brand reputation by scanning online mentions, targeting ads by understanding users' interests from their online behaviors and documents, and gaining market intelligence by analyzing information about competitors. It provides examples of how NLP tasks like speech recognition, question answering, sentiment analysis and coreference resolution can be applied to these industry use cases.
The document discusses how life has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that things may never return to normal. During the previous months, there was fear, changed thinking, and increased activity. Education was heavily impacted, with 1.6 billion learners affected as schools and universities closed. Online learning increased through various platforms. Work was also impacted, with unemployment rising and many transitioning to work from home. The document concludes that online learning will be the future of education.
The importance of artificial intelligence in this advanced worldusmsystems
Artificial intelligence or AI is nothing but the science of computers and machines that develop intelligence like humans. With this technology, machines can do some simple things for humans to do on a regular basis.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise global awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. The document discusses the history and importance of World Environment Day, highlighting that it was established by the UN in 1972 and the first celebration was in 1974. It emphasizes that protecting the environment and planting trees is essential for human survival as trees provide oxygen without which humans cannot survive.
This document provides an introduction and overview of artificial intelligence (AI). It discusses the history of AI, including early programs in the 1950s-1960s and advances such as neural networks and deep learning. It defines AI and describes its goals such as reasoning, knowledge representation, planning, natural language processing, perception, and social intelligence. The document outlines two main categories of AI: conventional AI which uses symbolic and statistical methods, and computational intelligence which uses machine learning techniques like neural networks. It gives examples of applications such as pattern recognition, robotics, and game playing. Finally, it discusses related fields where AI is used such as automation, cybernetics, and intelligent control systems.
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted traditional student recruitment and enrollment processes. Institutions must adapt their recruitment strategies to focus on digital channels like websites, online publishers, and virtual communication. Specifically, they should invest in building strong online presences, reworking fee structures to accommodate financial hardship, implementing video counseling and online application/payment systems, and developing communication strategies. Institutions also need to prepare for potential delays in exams and admissions by remaining flexible, and consider developing online learning capabilities in case extended closures require remote instruction. Overall, COVID-19 is accelerating the shift to digital in education and institutions must upgrade their technology and processes to engage effectively with students searching and enrolling from home.
The document discusses the importance of the environment and environmental pollution. It defines the environment as the air, water, and land that support life. It notes that the environment is important for human health, climate regulation, and quality of life. Several types of pollution are discussed, including air, water, and soil pollution caused by emissions, waste contamination, and degradation. The document concludes with suggestions for protecting the environment such as planting trees, reducing waste, conserving water, and making wise shopping choices.
The document discusses artificial intelligence (AI), defining it as computer systems that attempt to model human intelligence. It provides examples of current AI applications like digital assistants Siri, Google Now, and Cortana, and discusses the early history and pioneers of AI. The document also covers challenges in AI, examples of achievements in robotics, pros and cons of AI versus robots, and concludes by restating definitions of AI and its goal of creating intelligent machines.
-Move towards Blended Learning
-Rise in use of Learning Management Systems
-Enhance the use of soft copy of learning material
-Improvement in collaborative work
-Rise in online meetings
-Enhanced Digital Literacy
-Improved the use of electronic media for sharing information
-World wide exposure
-Better time management
-Demand for Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
what is the role of AI in this world..
Introducing the Artificial Intelligence to the world...
How the technology takes place in world to make the world better...
AI introduce the new world with the help of new technology...
Digital world Digital Networking..
There are many potential solutions that are needed to address global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by mid-century. Some key solutions mentioned include boosting energy efficiency, greening transportation through more fuel-efficient vehicles and alternative fuels, increasing renewable energy sources like solar and wind, phasing out fossil fuel electricity generation especially coal, managing forests and agriculture, exploring nuclear power, developing new low-carbon technologies, and ensuring financial assistance for developing countries to transition to low-carbon development. Adaptation measures will also be needed to address the impacts of climate change that are already occurring.
This document provides definitions and overview information about the environment and environmental studies. It defines environment as the sum of surrounding conditions, including both biotic and abiotic factors, that influence living organisms. Environmental science is described as the interdisciplinary study of how living things interact with each other and their non-living surroundings. The key components of the environment - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere - are also summarized. The document then discusses the relationship between humans and the environment and the impacts of technology before concluding with summaries of environmental degradation and sustainable development.
Introduction to artificial intelligenceRajkumarVara
This document provides an overview of artificial intelligence, including its history, creators, types, and current applications. It defines AI as concerned with building intelligent machines that can perform human tasks. The modern history of AI began in 1956 when John McCarthy proposed the term. Alan Turing invented the Turing machine in the 1940s. There are three main types of AI: artificial narrow intelligence, artificial general intelligence, and artificial super intelligence. Currently, AI is used in applications like chatbots, healthcare, data security, social media, and Tesla's self-driving cars. The document concludes that while AI is not yet as intelligent as depicted in films, its development will significantly change the world.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of computers and machines to think and learn. The document discusses different types of AI including strong AI which can think like humans and weak AI which responds to specific situations. The history of AI began in the 1950s with Alan Turing's work and the 1956 Dartmouth Conference where the term "artificial intelligence" was coined. Current applications of AI include mobile phones, games, GPS, robots and personal assistants. The future of AI may include military robots, self-driving cars, improved healthcare, and smart homes. While AI provides benefits like accuracy and space exploration, concerns include costs, lack of human touch, and potential job losses. Strong skills in math, programming, and machine learning
Artificial intelligence plays a major role in digital marketing. There are different types of AI:
Reactive machines simply react to input with output without learning. Limited memory types can store previous data and predictions to make better forecasts. Theory of mind AI is beginning to interact with human thoughts and emotions, as seen in self-driving cars interacting with other drivers. The final type is hypothetical self-aware AI that could achieve independent intelligence and potential negotiation with humans.
This document discusses the importance of biodiversity conservation. It begins by defining biodiversity and noting its origins throughout geological history. Examples are given of how loss of biodiversity, such as through China's "Four Pests" campaign which targeted sparrows, can have disastrous consequences like widespread famine. Today, biodiversity loss increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring to humans. India is highlighted as one of the most biodiverse countries, yet also facing threats to many species. The document stresses that conservation efforts are needed to protect biodiversity for continued ecosystem services and human well-being.
There is pressure to build new homes in England to accommodate population and household growth. Building on brownfield sites in cities has advantages like revitalizing decaying areas and reducing urban sprawl, but issues include potential land contamination cleanup costs and increased housing prices driving out local residents. Greenfield development has disadvantages such as high upfront infrastructure costs and environmental impacts from converting rural land, but can provide more lower density housing. Local governments must decide between brownfield and greenfield options while balancing various community and environmental factors.
The document discusses issues related to population growth, resource consumption, and sustainability. It notes that if the global population reaches 9.6 billion by 2050, it will require the resources of three planets to sustain current lifestyles. It provides statistics on food waste and potential energy savings from efficient light bulbs. It also discusses challenges with fresh water access, pollution, and stresses on water resources from population growth. Sustainable consumption of resources like energy, food, and water is important to reduce environmental impacts and meet needs of a growing global population.
This document summarizes the key findings about climate change from scientific research. It finds that climate change poses a serious threat to humanity if left unaddressed. Global temperatures are projected to rise 4°C by 2100 under business-as-usual emissions, causing devastating impacts including more extreme weather, sea level rise, and parts of the world becoming uninhabitable by 2300. While climate change mitigation efforts are underway, more urgent action is needed to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce emissions 70% by 2050 to limit warming to 2°C. Failure to act risks potentially catastrophic consequences, but with cooperation and innovation in technology, the climate challenge can be addressed.
This was a powerpoint presentation I had done earlier when I was in 5th grade. Hope you enjoy my powerpoint and I would appreciate if you leave a like below. Enjoy !!!!!!!!
The document provides an overview of environmental studies, including definitions of key terms like environment, biotic and abiotic factors, and components of the environment like the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It discusses how technology can positively and negatively impact the environment. It also covers topics like environmental degradation, sustainable development, the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies, and the roles of environmental education and engineering.
The document discusses the impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on education. It notes schools closing will cause major disruptions to learning and assessments. Internal assessments provide important student progress information and their cancellation can have long term consequences. Graduates may have poor career entry due to final year interruptions and recession. Solutions proposed include resources to rebuild lost learning and reconsideration of cancelling internal assessments.
Even the most successful businesses have failed at some point in time.
If handled correctly, rock bottom could serve as the first stepping stone a company needs to begin climbing back up to the top.
Here are 11 of the most inspiring stories of turnaround success.
Elon Musk is a South African-born American entrepreneur and industrial designer. He is the founder, CEO and Chief Engineer at SpaceX, founder of Tesla, and co-founder of Neuralink and The Boring Company. Musk was born in South Africa in 1971 and moved to Canada at age 18. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in physics and economics. He co-founded Zip2 and later made millions from its sale to Compaq. He then co-founded X.com which merged with Confinity to form PayPal, which was later acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion. In 2002 Musk founded SpaceX, with the goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise global awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. The document discusses the history and importance of World Environment Day, highlighting that it was established by the UN in 1972 and the first celebration was in 1974. It emphasizes that protecting the environment and planting trees is essential for human survival as trees provide oxygen without which humans cannot survive.
This document provides an introduction and overview of artificial intelligence (AI). It discusses the history of AI, including early programs in the 1950s-1960s and advances such as neural networks and deep learning. It defines AI and describes its goals such as reasoning, knowledge representation, planning, natural language processing, perception, and social intelligence. The document outlines two main categories of AI: conventional AI which uses symbolic and statistical methods, and computational intelligence which uses machine learning techniques like neural networks. It gives examples of applications such as pattern recognition, robotics, and game playing. Finally, it discusses related fields where AI is used such as automation, cybernetics, and intelligent control systems.
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted traditional student recruitment and enrollment processes. Institutions must adapt their recruitment strategies to focus on digital channels like websites, online publishers, and virtual communication. Specifically, they should invest in building strong online presences, reworking fee structures to accommodate financial hardship, implementing video counseling and online application/payment systems, and developing communication strategies. Institutions also need to prepare for potential delays in exams and admissions by remaining flexible, and consider developing online learning capabilities in case extended closures require remote instruction. Overall, COVID-19 is accelerating the shift to digital in education and institutions must upgrade their technology and processes to engage effectively with students searching and enrolling from home.
The document discusses the importance of the environment and environmental pollution. It defines the environment as the air, water, and land that support life. It notes that the environment is important for human health, climate regulation, and quality of life. Several types of pollution are discussed, including air, water, and soil pollution caused by emissions, waste contamination, and degradation. The document concludes with suggestions for protecting the environment such as planting trees, reducing waste, conserving water, and making wise shopping choices.
The document discusses artificial intelligence (AI), defining it as computer systems that attempt to model human intelligence. It provides examples of current AI applications like digital assistants Siri, Google Now, and Cortana, and discusses the early history and pioneers of AI. The document also covers challenges in AI, examples of achievements in robotics, pros and cons of AI versus robots, and concludes by restating definitions of AI and its goal of creating intelligent machines.
-Move towards Blended Learning
-Rise in use of Learning Management Systems
-Enhance the use of soft copy of learning material
-Improvement in collaborative work
-Rise in online meetings
-Enhanced Digital Literacy
-Improved the use of electronic media for sharing information
-World wide exposure
-Better time management
-Demand for Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
what is the role of AI in this world..
Introducing the Artificial Intelligence to the world...
How the technology takes place in world to make the world better...
AI introduce the new world with the help of new technology...
Digital world Digital Networking..
There are many potential solutions that are needed to address global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by mid-century. Some key solutions mentioned include boosting energy efficiency, greening transportation through more fuel-efficient vehicles and alternative fuels, increasing renewable energy sources like solar and wind, phasing out fossil fuel electricity generation especially coal, managing forests and agriculture, exploring nuclear power, developing new low-carbon technologies, and ensuring financial assistance for developing countries to transition to low-carbon development. Adaptation measures will also be needed to address the impacts of climate change that are already occurring.
This document provides definitions and overview information about the environment and environmental studies. It defines environment as the sum of surrounding conditions, including both biotic and abiotic factors, that influence living organisms. Environmental science is described as the interdisciplinary study of how living things interact with each other and their non-living surroundings. The key components of the environment - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere - are also summarized. The document then discusses the relationship between humans and the environment and the impacts of technology before concluding with summaries of environmental degradation and sustainable development.
Introduction to artificial intelligenceRajkumarVara
This document provides an overview of artificial intelligence, including its history, creators, types, and current applications. It defines AI as concerned with building intelligent machines that can perform human tasks. The modern history of AI began in 1956 when John McCarthy proposed the term. Alan Turing invented the Turing machine in the 1940s. There are three main types of AI: artificial narrow intelligence, artificial general intelligence, and artificial super intelligence. Currently, AI is used in applications like chatbots, healthcare, data security, social media, and Tesla's self-driving cars. The document concludes that while AI is not yet as intelligent as depicted in films, its development will significantly change the world.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of computers and machines to think and learn. The document discusses different types of AI including strong AI which can think like humans and weak AI which responds to specific situations. The history of AI began in the 1950s with Alan Turing's work and the 1956 Dartmouth Conference where the term "artificial intelligence" was coined. Current applications of AI include mobile phones, games, GPS, robots and personal assistants. The future of AI may include military robots, self-driving cars, improved healthcare, and smart homes. While AI provides benefits like accuracy and space exploration, concerns include costs, lack of human touch, and potential job losses. Strong skills in math, programming, and machine learning
Artificial intelligence plays a major role in digital marketing. There are different types of AI:
Reactive machines simply react to input with output without learning. Limited memory types can store previous data and predictions to make better forecasts. Theory of mind AI is beginning to interact with human thoughts and emotions, as seen in self-driving cars interacting with other drivers. The final type is hypothetical self-aware AI that could achieve independent intelligence and potential negotiation with humans.
This document discusses the importance of biodiversity conservation. It begins by defining biodiversity and noting its origins throughout geological history. Examples are given of how loss of biodiversity, such as through China's "Four Pests" campaign which targeted sparrows, can have disastrous consequences like widespread famine. Today, biodiversity loss increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring to humans. India is highlighted as one of the most biodiverse countries, yet also facing threats to many species. The document stresses that conservation efforts are needed to protect biodiversity for continued ecosystem services and human well-being.
There is pressure to build new homes in England to accommodate population and household growth. Building on brownfield sites in cities has advantages like revitalizing decaying areas and reducing urban sprawl, but issues include potential land contamination cleanup costs and increased housing prices driving out local residents. Greenfield development has disadvantages such as high upfront infrastructure costs and environmental impacts from converting rural land, but can provide more lower density housing. Local governments must decide between brownfield and greenfield options while balancing various community and environmental factors.
The document discusses issues related to population growth, resource consumption, and sustainability. It notes that if the global population reaches 9.6 billion by 2050, it will require the resources of three planets to sustain current lifestyles. It provides statistics on food waste and potential energy savings from efficient light bulbs. It also discusses challenges with fresh water access, pollution, and stresses on water resources from population growth. Sustainable consumption of resources like energy, food, and water is important to reduce environmental impacts and meet needs of a growing global population.
This document summarizes the key findings about climate change from scientific research. It finds that climate change poses a serious threat to humanity if left unaddressed. Global temperatures are projected to rise 4°C by 2100 under business-as-usual emissions, causing devastating impacts including more extreme weather, sea level rise, and parts of the world becoming uninhabitable by 2300. While climate change mitigation efforts are underway, more urgent action is needed to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce emissions 70% by 2050 to limit warming to 2°C. Failure to act risks potentially catastrophic consequences, but with cooperation and innovation in technology, the climate challenge can be addressed.
This was a powerpoint presentation I had done earlier when I was in 5th grade. Hope you enjoy my powerpoint and I would appreciate if you leave a like below. Enjoy !!!!!!!!
The document provides an overview of environmental studies, including definitions of key terms like environment, biotic and abiotic factors, and components of the environment like the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It discusses how technology can positively and negatively impact the environment. It also covers topics like environmental degradation, sustainable development, the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies, and the roles of environmental education and engineering.
The document discusses the impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on education. It notes schools closing will cause major disruptions to learning and assessments. Internal assessments provide important student progress information and their cancellation can have long term consequences. Graduates may have poor career entry due to final year interruptions and recession. Solutions proposed include resources to rebuild lost learning and reconsideration of cancelling internal assessments.
Even the most successful businesses have failed at some point in time.
If handled correctly, rock bottom could serve as the first stepping stone a company needs to begin climbing back up to the top.
Here are 11 of the most inspiring stories of turnaround success.
Elon Musk is a South African-born American entrepreneur and industrial designer. He is the founder, CEO and Chief Engineer at SpaceX, founder of Tesla, and co-founder of Neuralink and The Boring Company. Musk was born in South Africa in 1971 and moved to Canada at age 18. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in physics and economics. He co-founded Zip2 and later made millions from its sale to Compaq. He then co-founded X.com which merged with Confinity to form PayPal, which was later acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion. In 2002 Musk founded SpaceX, with the goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the
The document provides background information on several companies, including Colin O'Dowd's proposed video game store business, goals, the Better Business Bureau, the origins of Subway, Microsoft, Google, and Dunkin' Donuts. It describes Colin wanting to open a video game store and host tournaments, the BBB's goal to foster trust in the marketplace, how Subway and Dunkin' Donuts started as small businesses, and the early histories of Microsoft and Google.
These are the questions asked in the main round of Cybermania - a computer quiz held at Loyola School, Jamshedpur, India. The quiz was for students of standard 6 to 10.
If you have any doubts or further questions, contact the quizmaster at Twitter: @divyekapoor or on Google+ at http://gplus.to/divyekapoor
I'll be happy to share the slides with you if you ask me politely on any of these social networks. :)
The document discusses an infinite bounce quiz format and provides a placeholder text from Lorem Ipsum as an example. It notes that the previous text is not a hint for answers and the quiz will begin with identifying Netscape's Marc Andreessen. Rounds in the quiz will be signaled by the word "Round".
This document lists and provides brief biographies of the 25 most influential business leaders over the past 25 years according to USA Today. Some of the leaders profiled include Bill Gates of Microsoft, Alan Greenspan as Federal Reserve chairman, Steve Jobs of Apple, Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Google, Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines, and Andy Grove of Intel. The leaders covered founded or led major companies in various industries like technology, finance, retail, media, and airlines.
This document appears to be about the ancestry and family history of someone with the last name Kraft. It mentions several individuals with the last name Kraft throughout history, including Adam Kraft who was a master builder, and links them to notable figures such as William the Conqueror. It also references researching ancestry and links to Scottish and German ancestry. The document has a section about the potential for global communication using technologies like the internet, cell networks, and instant messaging applications.
This document contains 20 multiple choice questions for a quiz competition called InQuiZtive. The top 6 teams will be selected based on their performance on the 20 questions. Starred questions will be used as tie-breakers if needed. The questions cover a range of topics about technology companies, products, and key figures.
Saturday snippets (Bisiness and Logo Quiz) 2012-13Jobin Mathew
Microsoft's $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype has been finalized after approval by U.S. and European antitrust agencies. William Wrigley Jr. began packaging chewing gum with baking powder and the gum became more popular, leading him to focus the company on producing chewing gum. Carlos Slim Helu is the richest man in the world as of 2013, with an estimated net worth of $74 billion primarily from his holdings in telecommunications companies Telmex and America Movil.
This deck provides an overview of the history of Silicon Valley, mainly as it pertains to the high-tech sector.
There are also a few slides on SAP in Silicon Valley, as the company has a big presence in Palo Alto and is very involved in the local community.
This document summarizes a technology quiz with 20 multiple choice questions. The quiz has built-in tie-breakers and the top 5 teams will qualify. The quiz master's decision is final.
This document summarizes a technology quiz with 20 multiple choice questions. The quiz has built-in tie-breakers and the top 5 teams will qualify. The quiz master's decision is final.
This document discusses angel investing and highlights some case studies. It promotes investing in an upcoming IPO of a social networking company called Greaton Technology (www.unwall.net). It encourages readers to become angel investors by joining the Angel Referral Centre to receive pre-IPO shares of Greaton for free. When Greaton goes public, these angel investors stand to earn large returns by selling their shares on an online private stock exchange like SharesMarket. Examples are given of past angel investments in companies like Google and Facebook that generated enormous wealth for early investors.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin developed the idea for Google while PhD students at Stanford. Their search engine examined link relationships between web pages rather than just keywords. Google now dominates search and has over $66 billion in annual sales, with Page and Brin each worth almost $30 billion. Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook from his "hot or not" website at Harvard and within a decade turned it into a $250 billion company, making him worth over $35 billion.
Dell Inc. is a multinational computer technology company founded in 1984 that develops, sells, and supports computers and related products and services. It has over 96,000 employees and annual revenue of $52.9 billion. Dell pioneered direct sales of custom-built computers directly to customers and focuses on business and consumer laptops and desktops. Major competitors include HP, Lenovo, IBM, Toshiba, and Acer, which are also large international technology companies that produce a variety of computers and electronics.
The Strength Of Apple. “Apple Had Always Been ‘Different’Tanya Williams
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple Computer in 1976 out of a garage in California. Wozniak was an engineering genius who enjoyed building electronics. He met Jobs and they decided to build the Apple I computer together. While the Apple I had limited success, the Apple II truly revolutionized the computer industry and helped Apple grow rapidly. Later computers like the Macintosh and products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad cemented Apple's dominance in technology and disrupted entire industries. Apple's success is largely due to the vision of Steve Jobs and the innovation he drove within the company.
Technology -- the first strategy to startupstechmaddy
As the title suggests, the topic starts with how Strategy is very important differentiator for startups. Followed by a set of examples. The remaining part of the talk involves how many successful startups used Technology as the prime strategy, which made all the difference for them. It also talks on how Technology is not the only Strategy.
Some of the questions are not framed by me and are a direct lift-off. However I've failed to give due credits to the original sources as I don't remember them exactly.
A Comprehensive Guide to DeFi Development Services in 2024Intelisync
DeFi represents a paradigm shift in the financial industry. Instead of relying on traditional, centralized institutions like banks, DeFi leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized network of financial services. This means that financial transactions can occur directly between parties, without intermediaries, using smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum.
In 2024, we are witnessing an explosion of new DeFi projects and protocols, each pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in finance.
In summary, DeFi in 2024 is not just a trend; it’s a revolution that democratizes finance, enhances security and transparency, and fosters continuous innovation. As we proceed through this presentation, we'll explore the various components and services of DeFi in detail, shedding light on how they are transforming the financial landscape.
At Intelisync, we specialize in providing comprehensive DeFi development services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. From smart contract development to dApp creation and security audits, we ensure that your DeFi project is built with innovation, security, and scalability in mind. Trust Intelisync to guide you through the intricate landscape of decentralized finance and unlock the full potential of blockchain technology.
Ready to take your DeFi project to the next level? Partner with Intelisync for expert DeFi development services today!
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
Nunit vs XUnit vs MSTest Differences Between These Unit Testing Frameworks.pdfflufftailshop
When it comes to unit testing in the .NET ecosystem, developers have a wide range of options available. Among the most popular choices are NUnit, XUnit, and MSTest. These unit testing frameworks provide essential tools and features to help ensure the quality and reliability of code. However, understanding the differences between these frameworks is crucial for selecting the most suitable one for your projects.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Dive into the realm of operating systems (OS) with Pravash Chandra Das, a seasoned Digital Forensic Analyst, as your guide. 🚀 This comprehensive presentation illuminates the core concepts, types, and evolution of OS, essential for understanding modern computing landscapes.
Beginning with the foundational definition, Das clarifies the pivotal role of OS as system software orchestrating hardware resources, software applications, and user interactions. Through succinct descriptions, he delineates the diverse types of OS, from single-user, single-task environments like early MS-DOS iterations, to multi-user, multi-tasking systems exemplified by modern Linux distributions.
Crucial components like the kernel and shell are dissected, highlighting their indispensable functions in resource management and user interface interaction. Das elucidates how the kernel acts as the central nervous system, orchestrating process scheduling, memory allocation, and device management. Meanwhile, the shell serves as the gateway for user commands, bridging the gap between human input and machine execution. 💻
The narrative then shifts to a captivating exploration of prominent desktop OSs, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Windows, with its globally ubiquitous presence and user-friendly interface, emerges as a cornerstone in personal computing history. macOS, lauded for its sleek design and seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem, stands as a beacon of stability and creativity. Linux, an open-source marvel, offers unparalleled flexibility and security, revolutionizing the computing landscape. 🖥️
Moving to the realm of mobile devices, Das unravels the dominance of Android and iOS. Android's open-source ethos fosters a vibrant ecosystem of customization and innovation, while iOS boasts a seamless user experience and robust security infrastructure. Meanwhile, discontinued platforms like Symbian and Palm OS evoke nostalgia for their pioneering roles in the smartphone revolution.
The journey concludes with a reflection on the ever-evolving landscape of OS, underscored by the emergence of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and the persistent quest for innovation and efficiency. As technology continues to shape our world, understanding the foundations and evolution of operating systems remains paramount. Join Pravash Chandra Das on this illuminating journey through the heart of computing. 🌟
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Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process MiningLucaBarbaro3
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Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
3. Who were we?
Joe Kraus, Ben Lutch, Ryan McIntyre,
Martin Reinfried, Graham Spencer and Mark Van Haren.
Six Stanford undergrads who met in the same freshman dorm in 1989.
As graduation approached, we decided it would be more fun
to work for ourselves than go find real jobs.
In March 1993, over burritos at Rosita’s Taqueria in
Redwood City, CA, we decided to start a company.
“Unencumbered by reality”
4. Why decide to build a search engine in 1993?
We chose to start a company first. Then we chose the application.
Six founders: two CS majors, three Symbolic Systems majors,
one Political Science major. We liked software and language.
Our observation: relational databases had more or less “solved”
the structured data problem, but unstructured text
documents still lacked adequate tools for search and
discovery.
So we set out to build a search engine.
Architext Software was born.
5. Next stop: Stanford Surplus Store
We bought five VT-220 terminals and two Sun workstations.
Then we hit Costco and bought a few folding tables.
I “borrowed” a few extra desk chairs from Oracle.
Five of us started to code, Graham was our architect and technical leader.
The sixth, Joe Kraus took to the phones,
earning his moniker, “phone boy”.
9. First customer leads us to a big decision.
Joe Kraus calls up Bob Cringely.
Bob Cringely introduces Joe & Graham to InfoWorld Magazine.
IDG pays Architext $80k to develop a search engine for
an online archive of their magazine properties.
IDG introduces us to Charles River Ventures in Boston.
Charles River introduces us to Geoff Yang at IVP.
Geoff Yang introduces us to Vinod Khosla of Kleiner Perkins.
Vinod buys us a 9GB hard drive after a one hour meeting.
Kleiner Perkins (Vinod) and IVP (Geoff Yang) offer to invest.
Verity offers to buy us.
10. First Big Crossroads
Late 1994:
Verity offers to buy us for $3M.
Kleiner Perkins & IVP offer to invest $3M.
(Not bad for a year’s work.)
Do we cash out?
Do we double down?
15. Next Step: find a business model
We had venture money and a real office, but no business model.
We began hiring engineers and senior management.
At Vinod’s urging, we experimented with three ideas:
1. Enterprise Software (like Verity)
2. Online Classified Ads
3. Web Search Engine
We launched Excite.com in October 1995 and quickly sold
million-dollar advertising sponsorships.
We chose door number three.
19. CEO then IPO
Netscape IPO changes the game.
Successful launch of Excite.com
IPO plans rumored by Infoseek, Lycos, Yahoo.
We need to go public to stay competitive.
We need a CEO.
January 1996, Excite names George Bell as CEO.
April 4, 1996, Excite goes public on the Nasdaq (XCIT),
selling 2,000,000 shares at $17/share.
April 11, 1996, Yahoo goes public.
20. Let the deal making begin!
July 1996, Excite acquires Magellan.
November 1996, Excite acquires WebCrawler from AOL,
AOL invests in Excite, Excite search powers AOL Search.
April 1997, Netscape Search & Directory Partnership
October 1997, Intuit invests $40M in Excite, Excite Business
and Investing Channel is launched
November 1997, Excite buys Netbot, comparison shopping engine
February 1998, Excite buys MatchLogic for $90M
April 1998, Excite buys Classifieds2000 for $50M
Late 1998, M&A talks begin with Yahoo, Microsoft, others
Excite revenues for 1998 reach $154M, Q4 1998 is cash-flow positive.
23. It seemed like a good idea at the time…
December 1998, Excite CEO George Bell and @Home CEO
Tom Jermoluk meet for the first time.
January 1999, @Home announces plans to buy
Excite for $6.7B in stock.
Vision: marriage of content and broadband access creates
AOL of the broadband age.
Excite CEO George Bell becomes CEO of combined company.
Merger officially closes in May 1999.
Q4 1999. First (and only) profitable quarter on $169M revenue.
CY 1999 Revenues reach $420M. Peak market cap of $35B.
Peak headcount of ~3200.
Silicon Valley Foreshadowing:
Excite@Home moves into shiny new HQ across the street.
27. The beginning of the end…
June 1998, AT&T buys TCI for $48B.
May 1999, AT&T buys MediaOne for $54B.
mid 1999, Open Access Debate reaches fever pitch,
calling into question E@H’s exclusivity deals
with cable operators, the company’s largest shareholders.
July 1999, Excite@Home buys iMall for $425M.
December 1999, Excite@Home buys Blue Mountain Arts
for $780M, $350M in cash.
April 2001, CEO George Bell resigns.
Patti Hart, former CEO of Telocity, becomes CEO.
28. The death spiral.
June 2001, Excite@Home raises $100M in convertible debt
from Promethean Capital Management and
Angelo & Co.
August 2001, E@H fires Ernst & Young, hires PWC. Debt
holders demand $50M debt repayment.
Cox & Comcast announce they will cease to offer internet via E@H.
September 2001. Blue Mountain Arts sold to American Greetings
for $35M in cash.
October 2001. Excite@Home files for Chapter 11. Nationwide
high-speed fiber network sold to AT&T for $307M.
iWon.com acquires Excite brand and Excite.com domain for $10M.
March 2004, Ask Jeeves acquires Excite Network.
March 2005, InterActiveCorp (Barry Diller) acquires Ask Jeeves.
29. What might have been?
Would Excite have survived as an independent company?
Would Excite have survived as a brand by merging with Yahoo?
Or Microsoft?
Probably not.
Excite’s revenues were built entirely on old-media style
impression-based banner ads and sponsorships.
In the bursting of the bubble, non-measurable, non-CPC spend
dropped substantially.
Excite’s focus was too broad, the cost-structure too expensive.
Unlikely that the company could have re-tooled and restructured
quickly enough to adapt to the rise of the CPC ad model and
live through the “nuclear winter” of 2001 - 2003.
30. So Close, Yet So Far…
Or, why wasn’t Excite Google?
Key Contributors to Google’s Dominance:
1. Late mover advantage
2. Focus on search, a better mousetrap
3. Open source, commodity hardware, cheap bandwidth
4. “Discovery” of a sustainable business model*
5. Great Execution
6. Luck
*CPC advertising has transformed marketing into a quantitative
discipline with measurable ROI.