The document summarizes the changes to the 2010 ISF Fastpitch pitching rules. The main changes are that the pitcher's hands must separate before pushing off the plate, the pitcher can be airborne with both feet off the ground during release, and the pivot foot must maintain contact with the plate at all times. It provides explanations and video examples of legal and illegal motions based on the six key aspects of pitching: contact with the plate, the signal, the stop, the start of the pitch, the delivery, and the step and release. The goal is to assist understanding of the updated ISF pitching rule.
Hand Signals for Crane Operations Training by Willis Safety ConsultingAtlantic Training, LLC.
This document provides information on proper hand signals for crane operations, including:
- A signal person must be present whenever the crane is working near power lines, the operator cannot see the load, or the crane is backing up or moving where the operator cannot see.
- The signal person must be qualified, positioned where they are clearly visible to the operator, have a full view of the load, and communicate constantly with the operator using standard hand signals or radio.
- It outlines the ANSI standard hand signals for various crane functions like hoisting, lowering, swinging, traveling, and emergency stop. It also describes requirements for signal persons and crane operators.
The document provides safety guidelines for operating overhead and gantry cranes. It states that crane operators must inspect equipment daily and not operate cranes if components are worn or damaged. It lists best practices such as warning others to stay clear of lifted loads, not exceeding rated load capacities, and properly seating slings and chains before lifting. It also provides a daily inspection checklist for hoists and cranes to ensure they are safe to operate.
This document provides information on safe manual handling and operating pallet trucks. It discusses proper lifting techniques to avoid back injuries, which account for 40% of workplace injuries. It emphasizes maintaining a straight back and balanced stance when lifting. It also covers correct setup for computer workstations to avoid strain. The document then focuses on pallet truck safety, noting hazards can include loads toppling or employees being hit. It stresses following safety rules like wearing PPE, pushing loads rather than pulling, and inspecting trucks for defects. The goal is to prevent injuries through clear rules and hands-on training in safe pallet truck operation.
Thirty-Four Fastpitch Softball Pitching Drills From Fastpitch.tvGary Leland
Thirty-Four Pitching drills that will help any fastpitch softball pitcher improve their game!
Produced by http://Fastpitch.tv
Producing more softball content than anyone on the planet!
Sponsored by http://SoftballJunk.com
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Gary is a new media producer of fastpitch softball information. For advertising information send him an email to GaryLeland@gmail.com, or visit his personal website site at GaryLeland.com
The document provides details on the various stages of the drag flick in field hockey. It breaks down the drag flick into components like the run up, ball pickup, crossover step, drag, and follow through. It emphasizes maintaining the proper body and stick positions through each stage, such as keeping the stick perpendicular to the ball's path. It also provides links to video examples of elite players demonstrating excellent drag flick technique.
1) The document discusses the fundamentals and technique of sprinting, including the crouch start. It describes the support and flight phases of each running stride and emphasizes maximizing speed through proper stride length, frequency, and force application.
2) It outlines the key phases and positions of the crouch start - the "on your marks" position, "set" position, and drive phase off the blocks. Proper technique focuses on explosively leaving the blocks while maintaining body alignment and leverage.
3) Exercises like butt kicks, high knees, and skipping are recommended to improve running mechanics and speed. Drills are also emphasized to refine individual phases of sprinting technique.
A detailed look at just what the average golfer can learn from Rory McIlroy's golf swing.
Rory's swing is probably the best in World golf right now but it is incredibly simple and ideal as the model for all improving golfers.
The hammer throw is an Olympic track and field event where athletes spin and release a weighted hammer from a circular throwing area. Some key points:
- The hammer throw originated in the early Olympic Games in 1900 and has traditionally been dominated by European athletes.
- For safety, officials and retrievers should avoid turning their backs to the throwing area in case an athlete loses balance. The ground must also be clear of objects.
- Proper technique involves gripping the hammer, taking an initial stance, preliminary swings to build momentum, turns to generate power, delivery of the throw, and recovery.
- Men throw a 7.26kg hammer and women a 4kg hammer, both from a 2.
Hand Signals for Crane Operations Training by Willis Safety ConsultingAtlantic Training, LLC.
This document provides information on proper hand signals for crane operations, including:
- A signal person must be present whenever the crane is working near power lines, the operator cannot see the load, or the crane is backing up or moving where the operator cannot see.
- The signal person must be qualified, positioned where they are clearly visible to the operator, have a full view of the load, and communicate constantly with the operator using standard hand signals or radio.
- It outlines the ANSI standard hand signals for various crane functions like hoisting, lowering, swinging, traveling, and emergency stop. It also describes requirements for signal persons and crane operators.
The document provides safety guidelines for operating overhead and gantry cranes. It states that crane operators must inspect equipment daily and not operate cranes if components are worn or damaged. It lists best practices such as warning others to stay clear of lifted loads, not exceeding rated load capacities, and properly seating slings and chains before lifting. It also provides a daily inspection checklist for hoists and cranes to ensure they are safe to operate.
This document provides information on safe manual handling and operating pallet trucks. It discusses proper lifting techniques to avoid back injuries, which account for 40% of workplace injuries. It emphasizes maintaining a straight back and balanced stance when lifting. It also covers correct setup for computer workstations to avoid strain. The document then focuses on pallet truck safety, noting hazards can include loads toppling or employees being hit. It stresses following safety rules like wearing PPE, pushing loads rather than pulling, and inspecting trucks for defects. The goal is to prevent injuries through clear rules and hands-on training in safe pallet truck operation.
Thirty-Four Fastpitch Softball Pitching Drills From Fastpitch.tvGary Leland
Thirty-Four Pitching drills that will help any fastpitch softball pitcher improve their game!
Produced by http://Fastpitch.tv
Producing more softball content than anyone on the planet!
Sponsored by http://SoftballJunk.com
Fastpitch TV Social Media Sites:
http://Fastpitch.TV/Facebook
http://Fastpitch.TV/Store
http://Fastpitch.TV/Instagram
http://Fastpitch.TV/Newsletter
http://Fastpitch.TV/Books
http://Fastpitch.TV/Backers
http://Fastpitch.TV/Apps
http://Fastpitch.TV/Twitter
http://Fastpitch.TV/GooglePlus
http://Fastpitch.TV/YouTube
http://Fastpitch.TV/Pinterest
http://Fastpitch.TV/Flickr
http://FastpitchMagazine.com
Gary is a new media producer of fastpitch softball information. For advertising information send him an email to GaryLeland@gmail.com, or visit his personal website site at GaryLeland.com
The document provides details on the various stages of the drag flick in field hockey. It breaks down the drag flick into components like the run up, ball pickup, crossover step, drag, and follow through. It emphasizes maintaining the proper body and stick positions through each stage, such as keeping the stick perpendicular to the ball's path. It also provides links to video examples of elite players demonstrating excellent drag flick technique.
1) The document discusses the fundamentals and technique of sprinting, including the crouch start. It describes the support and flight phases of each running stride and emphasizes maximizing speed through proper stride length, frequency, and force application.
2) It outlines the key phases and positions of the crouch start - the "on your marks" position, "set" position, and drive phase off the blocks. Proper technique focuses on explosively leaving the blocks while maintaining body alignment and leverage.
3) Exercises like butt kicks, high knees, and skipping are recommended to improve running mechanics and speed. Drills are also emphasized to refine individual phases of sprinting technique.
A detailed look at just what the average golfer can learn from Rory McIlroy's golf swing.
Rory's swing is probably the best in World golf right now but it is incredibly simple and ideal as the model for all improving golfers.
The hammer throw is an Olympic track and field event where athletes spin and release a weighted hammer from a circular throwing area. Some key points:
- The hammer throw originated in the early Olympic Games in 1900 and has traditionally been dominated by European athletes.
- For safety, officials and retrievers should avoid turning their backs to the throwing area in case an athlete loses balance. The ground must also be clear of objects.
- Proper technique involves gripping the hammer, taking an initial stance, preliminary swings to build momentum, turns to generate power, delivery of the throw, and recovery.
- Men throw a 7.26kg hammer and women a 4kg hammer, both from a 2.
Orchestrating the Future: Navigating Today's Data Workflow Challenges with Ai...Kaxil Naik
Navigating today's data landscape isn't just about managing workflows; it's about strategically propelling your business forward. Apache Airflow has stood out as the benchmark in this arena, driving data orchestration forward since its early days. As we dive into the complexities of our current data-rich environment, where the sheer volume of information and its timely, accurate processing are crucial for AI and ML applications, the role of Airflow has never been more critical.
In my journey as the Senior Engineering Director and a pivotal member of Apache Airflow's Project Management Committee (PMC), I've witnessed Airflow transform data handling, making agility and insight the norm in an ever-evolving digital space. At Astronomer, our collaboration with leading AI & ML teams worldwide has not only tested but also proven Airflow's mettle in delivering data reliably and efficiently—data that now powers not just insights but core business functions.
This session is a deep dive into the essence of Airflow's success. We'll trace its evolution from a budding project to the backbone of data orchestration it is today, constantly adapting to meet the next wave of data challenges, including those brought on by Generative AI. It's this forward-thinking adaptability that keeps Airflow at the forefront of innovation, ready for whatever comes next.
The ever-growing demands of AI and ML applications have ushered in an era where sophisticated data management isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. Airflow's innate flexibility and scalability are what makes it indispensable in managing the intricate workflows of today, especially those involving Large Language Models (LLMs).
This talk isn't just a rundown of Airflow's features; it's about harnessing these capabilities to turn your data workflows into a strategic asset. Together, we'll explore how Airflow remains at the cutting edge of data orchestration, ensuring your organization is not just keeping pace but setting the pace in a data-driven future.
Session in https://budapestdata.hu/2024/04/kaxil-naik-astronomer-io/ | https://dataml24.sessionize.com/session/667627
"Financial Odyssey: Navigating Past Performance Through Diverse Analytical Lens"sameer shah
Embark on a captivating financial journey with 'Financial Odyssey,' our hackathon project. Delve deep into the past performance of two companies as we employ an array of financial statement analysis techniques. From ratio analysis to trend analysis, uncover insights crucial for informed decision-making in the dynamic world of finance."
End-to-end pipeline agility - Berlin Buzzwords 2024Lars Albertsson
We describe how we achieve high change agility in data engineering by eliminating the fear of breaking downstream data pipelines through end-to-end pipeline testing, and by using schema metaprogramming to safely eliminate boilerplate involved in changes that affect whole pipelines.
A quick poll on agility in changing pipelines from end to end indicated a huge span in capabilities. For the question "How long time does it take for all downstream pipelines to be adapted to an upstream change," the median response was 6 months, but some respondents could do it in less than a day. When quantitative data engineering differences between the best and worst are measured, the span is often 100x-1000x, sometimes even more.
A long time ago, we suffered at Spotify from fear of changing pipelines due to not knowing what the impact might be downstream. We made plans for a technical solution to test pipelines end-to-end to mitigate that fear, but the effort failed for cultural reasons. We eventually solved this challenge, but in a different context. In this presentation we will describe how we test full pipelines effectively by manipulating workflow orchestration, which enables us to make changes in pipelines without fear of breaking downstream.
Making schema changes that affect many jobs also involves a lot of toil and boilerplate. Using schema-on-read mitigates some of it, but has drawbacks since it makes it more difficult to detect errors early. We will describe how we have rejected this tradeoff by applying schema metaprogramming, eliminating boilerplate but keeping the protection of static typing, thereby further improving agility to quickly modify data pipelines without fear.
Open Source Contributions to Postgres: The Basics POSETTE 2024ElizabethGarrettChri
Postgres is the most advanced open-source database in the world and it's supported by a community, not a single company. So how does this work? How does code actually get into Postgres? I recently had a patch submitted and committed and I want to share what I learned in that process. I’ll give you an overview of Postgres versions and how the underlying project codebase functions. I’ll also show you the process for submitting a patch and getting that tested and committed.
Build applications with generative AI on Google CloudMárton Kodok
We will explore Vertex AI - Model Garden powered experiences, we are going to learn more about the integration of these generative AI APIs. We are going to see in action what the Gemini family of generative models are for developers to build and deploy AI-driven applications. Vertex AI includes a suite of foundation models, these are referred to as the PaLM and Gemini family of generative ai models, and they come in different versions. We are going to cover how to use via API to: - execute prompts in text and chat - cover multimodal use cases with image prompts. - finetune and distill to improve knowledge domains - run function calls with foundation models to optimize them for specific tasks. At the end of the session, developers will understand how to innovate with generative AI and develop apps using the generative ai industry trends.
STATATHON: Unleashing the Power of Statistics in a 48-Hour Knowledge Extravag...sameer shah
"Join us for STATATHON, a dynamic 2-day event dedicated to exploring statistical knowledge and its real-world applications. From theory to practice, participants engage in intensive learning sessions, workshops, and challenges, fostering a deeper understanding of statistical methodologies and their significance in various fields."
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Orchestrating the Future: Navigating Today's Data Workflow Challenges with Ai...Kaxil Naik
Navigating today's data landscape isn't just about managing workflows; it's about strategically propelling your business forward. Apache Airflow has stood out as the benchmark in this arena, driving data orchestration forward since its early days. As we dive into the complexities of our current data-rich environment, where the sheer volume of information and its timely, accurate processing are crucial for AI and ML applications, the role of Airflow has never been more critical.
In my journey as the Senior Engineering Director and a pivotal member of Apache Airflow's Project Management Committee (PMC), I've witnessed Airflow transform data handling, making agility and insight the norm in an ever-evolving digital space. At Astronomer, our collaboration with leading AI & ML teams worldwide has not only tested but also proven Airflow's mettle in delivering data reliably and efficiently—data that now powers not just insights but core business functions.
This session is a deep dive into the essence of Airflow's success. We'll trace its evolution from a budding project to the backbone of data orchestration it is today, constantly adapting to meet the next wave of data challenges, including those brought on by Generative AI. It's this forward-thinking adaptability that keeps Airflow at the forefront of innovation, ready for whatever comes next.
The ever-growing demands of AI and ML applications have ushered in an era where sophisticated data management isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. Airflow's innate flexibility and scalability are what makes it indispensable in managing the intricate workflows of today, especially those involving Large Language Models (LLMs).
This talk isn't just a rundown of Airflow's features; it's about harnessing these capabilities to turn your data workflows into a strategic asset. Together, we'll explore how Airflow remains at the cutting edge of data orchestration, ensuring your organization is not just keeping pace but setting the pace in a data-driven future.
Session in https://budapestdata.hu/2024/04/kaxil-naik-astronomer-io/ | https://dataml24.sessionize.com/session/667627
"Financial Odyssey: Navigating Past Performance Through Diverse Analytical Lens"sameer shah
Embark on a captivating financial journey with 'Financial Odyssey,' our hackathon project. Delve deep into the past performance of two companies as we employ an array of financial statement analysis techniques. From ratio analysis to trend analysis, uncover insights crucial for informed decision-making in the dynamic world of finance."
End-to-end pipeline agility - Berlin Buzzwords 2024Lars Albertsson
We describe how we achieve high change agility in data engineering by eliminating the fear of breaking downstream data pipelines through end-to-end pipeline testing, and by using schema metaprogramming to safely eliminate boilerplate involved in changes that affect whole pipelines.
A quick poll on agility in changing pipelines from end to end indicated a huge span in capabilities. For the question "How long time does it take for all downstream pipelines to be adapted to an upstream change," the median response was 6 months, but some respondents could do it in less than a day. When quantitative data engineering differences between the best and worst are measured, the span is often 100x-1000x, sometimes even more.
A long time ago, we suffered at Spotify from fear of changing pipelines due to not knowing what the impact might be downstream. We made plans for a technical solution to test pipelines end-to-end to mitigate that fear, but the effort failed for cultural reasons. We eventually solved this challenge, but in a different context. In this presentation we will describe how we test full pipelines effectively by manipulating workflow orchestration, which enables us to make changes in pipelines without fear of breaking downstream.
Making schema changes that affect many jobs also involves a lot of toil and boilerplate. Using schema-on-read mitigates some of it, but has drawbacks since it makes it more difficult to detect errors early. We will describe how we have rejected this tradeoff by applying schema metaprogramming, eliminating boilerplate but keeping the protection of static typing, thereby further improving agility to quickly modify data pipelines without fear.
Open Source Contributions to Postgres: The Basics POSETTE 2024ElizabethGarrettChri
Postgres is the most advanced open-source database in the world and it's supported by a community, not a single company. So how does this work? How does code actually get into Postgres? I recently had a patch submitted and committed and I want to share what I learned in that process. I’ll give you an overview of Postgres versions and how the underlying project codebase functions. I’ll also show you the process for submitting a patch and getting that tested and committed.
Build applications with generative AI on Google CloudMárton Kodok
We will explore Vertex AI - Model Garden powered experiences, we are going to learn more about the integration of these generative AI APIs. We are going to see in action what the Gemini family of generative models are for developers to build and deploy AI-driven applications. Vertex AI includes a suite of foundation models, these are referred to as the PaLM and Gemini family of generative ai models, and they come in different versions. We are going to cover how to use via API to: - execute prompts in text and chat - cover multimodal use cases with image prompts. - finetune and distill to improve knowledge domains - run function calls with foundation models to optimize them for specific tasks. At the end of the session, developers will understand how to innovate with generative AI and develop apps using the generative ai industry trends.
STATATHON: Unleashing the Power of Statistics in a 48-Hour Knowledge Extravag...sameer shah
"Join us for STATATHON, a dynamic 2-day event dedicated to exploring statistical knowledge and its real-world applications. From theory to practice, participants engage in intensive learning sessions, workshops, and challenges, fostering a deeper understanding of statistical methodologies and their significance in various fields."
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
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2. ISF Fastpitch Pitching
Rule 2010
• This presentation has been
provided to assist in understanding
the changes to the ISF Fastpitch
pitching rule adopted at Congress
2009
• It includes the ISF Points of
Emphasis clarification issued
January and April 2010
3. There are five main changes
or rewording to the ISF FP
Pitching Rule
1. Strengthening the requirement that the feet
must start and maintain contact with the
plate at all times
2. Strengthening the Two Second Stop, no
movement
3. The pitcher can be airborne/leap (both feet
off ground)
4. Hands must separate before or as the
pitcher pushes off from the pitcher’s plate
5. Fluent continuous motion
4. New Rules
• The hands must separate before,
or as the pitcher’s pivot foot leaves
the pitcher’s plate
• The pitcher may be airborne
causing the pitcher to leap through
the air with both feet off the ground
5. There are six basic features
clearly outlined in the ISF
Points Of Emphasis
• Contact with the pitcher’s plate
• The signal
• Preliminary to the delivery
• The start of the pitch
• The delivery
• Step and release
6. Contact with Pitcher’s Plate
• The pitcher must start with both
feet in contact with the pitcher’s
plate
• The feet do not have to be on top
of the plate
7. Contact – Heel and Toe - Legal
Pivot foot
Leading/Stepping
foot
9. Contact With Pitcher’s Plate
• The catcher must be in position to
receive the pitch
• The pitcher may not be off the side
of the plate
• Video - Off the side of the plate
10.
11. • The pitcher must take or appear to
take the signal from the catcher
while in contact with the plate
• The hands must be separated and
the ball may be in the bare hand or
in the glove
• Video - Signal
Signal
13. Preliminary to Delivery
• After taking the signal the pitcher
must come to a complete stop with
the hands together
• The body must be motionless with
the hands together for a minimum
of two seconds and a maximum of
five seconds
• Video - Legal stop
16. Preliminary to Delivery
• Holding the ball in both hands to
the side of the body, or above the
head is considered legal
• Video - Side of body & above the
head
21. Preliminary to Delivery
• During the entire preliminary
process the feet must remain in
contact with the plate - the contact
may be heel and toe
• Video - Heel and Toe
26. Start Of The Pitch
• The pitch begins with separation of
the hands, or with any motion that
may be considered part of the
wind-up
• Video - Start of pitch
28. Start Of The Pitch
• The pitcher may remove himself
from the pitcher’s plate, prior to
separating his hands or starting
the pitching motion, by stepping
backwards off the plate
• Video - Removal from pitching
position
31. Start Of The Pitch
• The pivot foot may slide across the
plate providing contact is
maintained
• Lifting the feet a minimal distance,
“clearing the cleats” to allow foot
movement is permitted
32. The pivot foot must push off from the pitcher’s plate…
1. Both feet in contact.
Pivot foot legally
rotates.
Start Of The Pitch
2. Both feet in contact.
Pivot legally slides
forward and may
legally rotate.
3. Both feet in
contact. Pivot legally
slides forward and
may legally rotate.
39. Start Of The Pitch
• The heel of the pivot foot may lift,
allowing the pitcher to twist on the
ball of the pivot foot and then push
off, providing the foot does not
move forward off the pitcher’s
plate
• Video - Pivot foot twist
41. Delivery
• The pitcher may drop his arm to
the side and to the rear before
starting the windmill action
• The pitcher’s arm may pass the
hip twice, however there cannot be
two full revolutions.
• During the delivery there cannot
be a stop or a reversal of the
forward motion
• Video - Stop in motion
43. Delivery
• The pitcher after having the ball in
both hands may not remove one
hand from the ball, take a
backward and forward swing and
return the ball to the glove
• Video - Returning the ball to the
glove
45. Step and Release
• The pitcher may take one step with the
Leading/Stepping foot simultaneous with
the release of the ball
• The step must be forward and within the
61cm (24inch) width of the pitcher’s plate
• Only the Leading/Stepping foot must land
within the width of the plate
• Video - Width of the plate 1 & 2
48. Step and Release
• Both feet must remain in contact
with the pitcher’s plate until the
forward step is taken (the stepping
foot should be the first foot to
leave the plate)
• Pushing off from a place other
than the pitcher’s plate, prior to
separating the hands, is a crow
hop and is illegal
52. Step and Release
• It is legal to drag, leap or hop and
then land and throw, as long as the
original push starts from the plate
Legal - pushing from the plate Legal - Still in contact with the plate
even though hands are together
53. Legal - Hands have separated & leaping. Legal - The pivot foot may land and push
Legal - Provided there has been no stoppage in the action and fluent continuous motion.
54. Step and Release
• The pitching hand with ball must
begin separation from the glove
when the pivot foot loses contact
with the plate or ground
• Video - Legal separation
58. • Both feet may be off the ground,
leaping. However, the hands must
be separated
Step and Release
59. Step and Release
• The pitching arm must maintain
constant motion throughout the push
off and landing, or the end of the
push off.
• Once the pitching motion starts, the
pitching arm may not stop in its
motion
• Video - Illegal action, constant
motion of the arms not maintained
62. Step and Release
• After beginning the pitching
motion, the pitcher may hide the
ball behind the glove; however, the
hands must be separated and all
movement of the pitching arm
must be fluent and continuous
• Video - Hiding the ball
64. Step and Release
• The pivot foot may land and twist
during the follow through with the
release of the ball, provided there -
Land has been no stoppage in the
motion or delivery
• Video and twist
**** There are lecturers notes attached to some slides to help with explanation and interpretation ****
Congress rules changes are submitted by Federations (not umpiring body)
Federations submit rule changes along with other whole of sport recommendations, they are voted on, then the rules are set, interpreted and implemented by umpires at the request of the federations.
History
Note, when a pitcher drops back from the toe position the stepping foot may come away from the back of the plate, this is acceptable providing there had been no physical step or twist back
The start of the pitch video, shows actions where the pitch has started, you may need to play several times
A rocking motion creates a pendulum action increasing the thrust of the pitcher therefore increasing the speed
There are several actions a pitcher can use to deliver the ball.
The Sling shot, where the pitcher drops his arm to the side, and takes the arm back and then immediately sling shots the ball in an underarm motion toward the batter.
The pitcher may also use a windmill action where the pitcher rotates the arm in a 360 deg circle and lets go the ball toward the batter.
It is important to understand that only the leading/stepping foot has to land within the width of the plate.
The foot would have to land completely outside an imaginary line drawn from the edges of the pitcher’s plate toward the home plate to be illegal.
The imaginary line is considered within the width.
The pivot foot may land outside the width, land and twist and still be considered legal.
Note: Dependant on the speed of the pitch the plate umpire may have difficulty being able to watch the pitcher’s leading foot land, judge the legality, and then track the pitch into the zone.
The number one priority should be calling of balls and strikes.
The term carrying the ball describes the pitcher not separating the hands from the plate, he is holding (carrying) the ball in both hands while moving away from the plate with the intension of landing out in front with the hands still together, or delaying the windmill action to maximize the arm speed and reduce the distance and time from the release point of the ball to the batter
There are several points on pitching actions
The speed of the pitch comes from four things.
1. The push off and momentum of the body through the air.
2. The speed the pitching arm moves through the circular motion.
3. The wrist snap/movement.
4. The land and re-push.
With the windmill action, (arm speed through the 360deg circle) the longer the pitcher can delay the windmill action and the closer to the batter he can time the release point, the faster the ball will arrive at the batter.
So if they stop the windmill action momentarily or hold the hands out stationary horizontality while moving through the air toward the batter, the closer to the batter they will be, if they then whip the arm through the 360deg the faster the pitch speed will be, therefore the less reaction time the batter will have
Umpires are reminded that, if after a few pitches they cannot decide if the pitcher is legal, they should stop concentrating directly on the pitcher and spend more time on the game itself, coaches and players are also requested to move on with the game
Remember the rule is written to allow the pitchers to pitch and umpires should not be looking to find illegal pitches, in the game we should only call them if we see them and have no doubt