SEO: A Crash Course | What is SEO in 2015? An Ethoseo™ PresentationDamien Wright
This SEO presentation is from Photolush 2015 in Bellingham, WA. Topics include how Google works, on-site optimization, off-site optimization, link earning, and web analytics.
Presentation by Martina F. Ferracane at European Business Summit (May 2015).
Video version available at this link: https://youtu.be/hrRHBCLcgqU - It shows also the videos presented in the PPT!
UX Poland 2016 - Jeff Gothelf - Almost Everything I've Learned From 5 Years o...UX Poland
Since the idea first percolated in 2010 through to its current state as a permanent hashtag on Twitter, Lean UX has created a new way of looking at how we design products and services. Equally as important, it has created a new way to look at working together with our colleagues in product management, software engineering, marketing and executive leadership. Have the countless memes, conferences, articles, blog posts, books and presentations made a difference? Has Lean UX made a difference? How have the ideas evolved since 2010?
In this talk, Jeff Gothelf, author of Lean UX, will recap his learnings from practitioner to author to teacher of Lean UX and the teams trying to adopt it. What’s worked? What hasn’t? Why? Where are things now and where are they headed? This tactical talk will cover all of that and more.
SEO: A Crash Course | What is SEO in 2015? An Ethoseo™ PresentationDamien Wright
This SEO presentation is from Photolush 2015 in Bellingham, WA. Topics include how Google works, on-site optimization, off-site optimization, link earning, and web analytics.
Presentation by Martina F. Ferracane at European Business Summit (May 2015).
Video version available at this link: https://youtu.be/hrRHBCLcgqU - It shows also the videos presented in the PPT!
UX Poland 2016 - Jeff Gothelf - Almost Everything I've Learned From 5 Years o...UX Poland
Since the idea first percolated in 2010 through to its current state as a permanent hashtag on Twitter, Lean UX has created a new way of looking at how we design products and services. Equally as important, it has created a new way to look at working together with our colleagues in product management, software engineering, marketing and executive leadership. Have the countless memes, conferences, articles, blog posts, books and presentations made a difference? Has Lean UX made a difference? How have the ideas evolved since 2010?
In this talk, Jeff Gothelf, author of Lean UX, will recap his learnings from practitioner to author to teacher of Lean UX and the teams trying to adopt it. What’s worked? What hasn’t? Why? Where are things now and where are they headed? This tactical talk will cover all of that and more.
College Basketball Tournament Season is here! Luker On Trends and SSRS have put together an inside look on Tournament Trends over the past two decades. Take a look at our latest infographic and report!
Loneliness can be worse than smoking 15 cigarettes per day, coliving spaces are supporting Location Independent Professionals allowing them to live, learn and grow together. After more than three years I also wanted to identify the lifecycle of a Digital Nomad and how coliving spaces can support them in every stage :)
Un-artificial Intelligence: How People Learn (Melinda Seckington)Future Insights
Taken from Future of Web Design, London 2015 Conference.
http://futureofwebdesign.com/london-2015
HAL, Skynet, KITT...we’ve always been intrigued by artificial intelligence, but have you ever stopped to considered the un-artificial? Most developers are familiar with the basics of AI: How do you make a computer, an algorithm, a system learn something? How do you model real world problems in such a way that an artificial mind can process them? What most don't realize though is that the same principles can be applied to people. This talk looks at some of the theories behind how machines learn versus how people learn, and maps it to real life examples of how specifically our users learn their way around interfaces and how designers and developers apply learning methodologies in their day-to-day actions.
On the shoulders of Giants: Stop looking up, and Start Looking DownEliza Brock
The CoderFaire 2014 Keynote Presentation
A keynote that will inspire, educate and expand one’s understanding of our industry, and possibly shift your mindset for writing code.
For complete speaker notes, including image attributions, see: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qnhnezsruu4mnak/CoderFaire_2014_keynote_with_presenter_notes.pdf?dl=0
I Am Not a Rock Star: Alcoholism & Addiction in TechTimothy Michael
This is an exploration of alcoholism and addiction in tech. Tech culture is wonderful is so many ways, but is a potential petri dish for alcoholism and addiction to thrive.
This is a proposal Donald Lamonaca and I presented to the executives of Legends at One World Observatory regarding improving the operations of the company.
Creating success through health. Workplace health and wellness strategiesDr Gary Tho
the slide deck of a keynote i presented about workplace health strategies. We need to understand that health is more than an insurance premium or a whole body check up? It's about getting your mind and body 360 degrees, well. We do that through wellness profiling that assess 44 different areas of a persons life to determine what they are passionate and inspired to do, and the areas they could benefit from training, events and support.
These 44 markers fall into 9 ares:
STRESS
PACE OF LIFE
PHYSICAL HEALTH
MENTAL WELLBEING
WELLNESS BEHAVIOURS
COPING WITH PRESSURE
ATTITUDES TOWARDS HEALTH
SATISFACTION WITH LIFESTYLE
MANAGING HEALTH & WORK ISSUES
For more information, please drop me a message on linkedin!
In this presentation I gave full credit to Simon Sinek (Start With Why) and Steve Peters (The Chimp Paradox). GO AND BUY THEIR BOOKS.
Make your business as fit as you are.
We are business coaches. At Proactive Business we use online personal and business development frameworks which help you discover your strengths, build value and trust, and create leverage by building a high performing brand with systems and flow.
Enjoy.
Jai Forster.
In this short talk for the cognitive talks in neuroscience conference, I introduced the Cognitive Flow as the optimal strategy for engagement in game design.
Presented at FITC's Web Unleashed 2016 in Toronto
by Haris Mahmood, Shopify
FITC produces events for digital creators in Toronto, Amsterdam, NYC and beyond
Save 10% off any of our events with discount code 'slideshare'
Check out our events at http://fitc.ca
or follow us at https://twitter.com/fitc
Overview
The web development industry is an incredibly fast growing and fast moving industry. Those relatively new to it can sometimes be overwhelmed with the increasing complexity of their job, what things to learn to continue advancing, what to look out for, and most importantly, how to cope with the wide range of emotions they feel on a day-to-day basis. This talk aims to address a variety of these issues, along with providing suggestions for employers, recruiters and veterans in the industry on what they can do to help.
Target Audience
Junior/intermediate web developers, employers, recruiters
Five Things Audience Members Will Learn
The state of the web development industry
Various aspects of day-to-day decision making for web developers
The emotional aspect in and around the industry
Ways for developers to navigate through the industry
How employers, recruiters and veterans can help
50 Job (and Graduate School) Interview Practice Questions by Geoffrey ByruchGeoffrey Byruch
Whether it is a job interview or a graduate program, it is absolutely vital that you prep yourself in every which way possible. In this presentation, I have shared 50 potential interview questions. Enjoy and of course, good luck.
The chasm between brands and people is deep and teeming with crocodiles [auto...Ben Shipley
@mumbrella 360 Presentation 3rd June 2015. #m360
The distance between brands or businesses and their audiences is getting bigger. Why is it happening and what can we do?
Content marketing ideas and examples.
College Basketball Tournament Season is here! Luker On Trends and SSRS have put together an inside look on Tournament Trends over the past two decades. Take a look at our latest infographic and report!
Loneliness can be worse than smoking 15 cigarettes per day, coliving spaces are supporting Location Independent Professionals allowing them to live, learn and grow together. After more than three years I also wanted to identify the lifecycle of a Digital Nomad and how coliving spaces can support them in every stage :)
Un-artificial Intelligence: How People Learn (Melinda Seckington)Future Insights
Taken from Future of Web Design, London 2015 Conference.
http://futureofwebdesign.com/london-2015
HAL, Skynet, KITT...we’ve always been intrigued by artificial intelligence, but have you ever stopped to considered the un-artificial? Most developers are familiar with the basics of AI: How do you make a computer, an algorithm, a system learn something? How do you model real world problems in such a way that an artificial mind can process them? What most don't realize though is that the same principles can be applied to people. This talk looks at some of the theories behind how machines learn versus how people learn, and maps it to real life examples of how specifically our users learn their way around interfaces and how designers and developers apply learning methodologies in their day-to-day actions.
On the shoulders of Giants: Stop looking up, and Start Looking DownEliza Brock
The CoderFaire 2014 Keynote Presentation
A keynote that will inspire, educate and expand one’s understanding of our industry, and possibly shift your mindset for writing code.
For complete speaker notes, including image attributions, see: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qnhnezsruu4mnak/CoderFaire_2014_keynote_with_presenter_notes.pdf?dl=0
I Am Not a Rock Star: Alcoholism & Addiction in TechTimothy Michael
This is an exploration of alcoholism and addiction in tech. Tech culture is wonderful is so many ways, but is a potential petri dish for alcoholism and addiction to thrive.
This is a proposal Donald Lamonaca and I presented to the executives of Legends at One World Observatory regarding improving the operations of the company.
Creating success through health. Workplace health and wellness strategiesDr Gary Tho
the slide deck of a keynote i presented about workplace health strategies. We need to understand that health is more than an insurance premium or a whole body check up? It's about getting your mind and body 360 degrees, well. We do that through wellness profiling that assess 44 different areas of a persons life to determine what they are passionate and inspired to do, and the areas they could benefit from training, events and support.
These 44 markers fall into 9 ares:
STRESS
PACE OF LIFE
PHYSICAL HEALTH
MENTAL WELLBEING
WELLNESS BEHAVIOURS
COPING WITH PRESSURE
ATTITUDES TOWARDS HEALTH
SATISFACTION WITH LIFESTYLE
MANAGING HEALTH & WORK ISSUES
For more information, please drop me a message on linkedin!
In this presentation I gave full credit to Simon Sinek (Start With Why) and Steve Peters (The Chimp Paradox). GO AND BUY THEIR BOOKS.
Make your business as fit as you are.
We are business coaches. At Proactive Business we use online personal and business development frameworks which help you discover your strengths, build value and trust, and create leverage by building a high performing brand with systems and flow.
Enjoy.
Jai Forster.
In this short talk for the cognitive talks in neuroscience conference, I introduced the Cognitive Flow as the optimal strategy for engagement in game design.
Presented at FITC's Web Unleashed 2016 in Toronto
by Haris Mahmood, Shopify
FITC produces events for digital creators in Toronto, Amsterdam, NYC and beyond
Save 10% off any of our events with discount code 'slideshare'
Check out our events at http://fitc.ca
or follow us at https://twitter.com/fitc
Overview
The web development industry is an incredibly fast growing and fast moving industry. Those relatively new to it can sometimes be overwhelmed with the increasing complexity of their job, what things to learn to continue advancing, what to look out for, and most importantly, how to cope with the wide range of emotions they feel on a day-to-day basis. This talk aims to address a variety of these issues, along with providing suggestions for employers, recruiters and veterans in the industry on what they can do to help.
Target Audience
Junior/intermediate web developers, employers, recruiters
Five Things Audience Members Will Learn
The state of the web development industry
Various aspects of day-to-day decision making for web developers
The emotional aspect in and around the industry
Ways for developers to navigate through the industry
How employers, recruiters and veterans can help
50 Job (and Graduate School) Interview Practice Questions by Geoffrey ByruchGeoffrey Byruch
Whether it is a job interview or a graduate program, it is absolutely vital that you prep yourself in every which way possible. In this presentation, I have shared 50 potential interview questions. Enjoy and of course, good luck.
The chasm between brands and people is deep and teeming with crocodiles [auto...Ben Shipley
@mumbrella 360 Presentation 3rd June 2015. #m360
The distance between brands or businesses and their audiences is getting bigger. Why is it happening and what can we do?
Content marketing ideas and examples.
Making it Easier to Make a Difference in the WorldDr. Chris Stout
Invited 2016 Keynote, Illinois Counselor Association Annual Meeting
Springfield, IL
It is a honor to be invited to present to such an amazing group of professionals, already making their mark on the world.
Thanks, and please keep in touch,
Chris
http://DrChrisStout.com
Ericsson ConsumerLab: Internet goes mobile - NigeriaEricsson
Consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa want to be able to keep conversations going with family and friends in different places and stay informed and connected at all times. People are used to being connected to meet personal and professional needs, wherever they are according to reports from Ericsson ConsumerLab.
Words of inspiration can come in handy when you've got writer's block, or when you are trying to get your manuscript published. We've collected 10 of our favorite quotes on editing. Enjoy!
11 Ridiculous Things You Could Buy With Your Student DebtMashable
According to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, the average undergraduate student loan debt is $27,152. So what else could you buy with that amount of money?
A whole bunch of ridiculous stuff: http://on.mash.to/17iiNd5
Should we have a pedagogy of technology?Ashley Casey
In this paper I argue for the need to develop a pedagogy of technology that encourages us to use all technology only as a means of educating children and young people for the 21st Century.
Almost Everything I've Learned From 5 Years of Lean UXJeff Gothelf
Since first sharing our agile and ux learnings with the world and then moving the conversation forward into Lean UX, I've had the privilege of spending time with a lot of companies all over the world. This is what I've learned so far about building better digital products and businesses.
Surviving. That's the number one word students use to describe themselves in the middle of the semester. Time, Money, and Career are three areas of life that can combine to cause so much stress!
This workshop will give you quick, simple actions you can take RIGHT NOW to get back in control of your time, your money, and your career - so that you can stop trying to survive and start living your best life for the second half of this semester.
Let's finish Spring '22 with better grades, deeper learning, some time for fun, a little extra cash to enjoy, and real progress toward launching your post-graduation dreams!
What exactly can you do for your country?Amir Amha
Presentation at Incitement Penang - talking about the potential of social entrepreneurship to delivery economic growth, social development and conserving the environment.
Sex education in India to the organised delivery by Indian governments and non-profits of material regarding sex, sexuality, and pregnancy. The three categories of sex education in India are the sex education courses targeted at adolescents in school, family planning for adults, and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education
Since the idea first percolated in 2010 through to its current state as a permanent hashtag on Twitter, Lean UX changed the way we look at designing products—including how we work with our colleagues in product management, software engineering, marketing, and executive leadership.
In this tactical talk, Jeff Gothelf, author of Lean UX, shares his key insights from 5 years of teaching, writing about, and practicing Lean UX.
T minus 10 - Rocket Scientist Livingston HolderDylan Taylor
T minus 10 interview series by space industry leader Dylan Taylor. This episode features NASA qualified Astronaut and rocket scientist, Livingston Holder.
Because today every time we choose an algorithm, a dataset, a framework, even a plugin, our decision may have tremendous consequences on people near and far around us.
As we, in the tech industry, slowly come to realise the power we wield, we urgently need to train our brains into an ethical decision-making framework.
How can we make sure our choices won't harm others?
Want to land a sweet tech job? But not sure how to break in? Discover the seven secrets that took me from teaching kindergarten to landing jobs at Apple, LinkedIn, and startups!
Revolutionary Study May Help Kidney Transplant PatientsStephanie Bova
Stephanie Bova shares a brief presentation regarding a revolutionary kidney transplant procedure that could allow patients to receive transplants despite incompatibilities.
Instilling a can-do attitude and spirit of innovation isn’t just good for business, it’s good for morale, employee retention and acquisition, and customer happiness. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at the elements of intrapreneurship and how they can be applied to business large and small.
APItheDocs: How Can API Documentation Be Agile?eBranding Ninja
How can API documentation become inherently agile? how can you foster a culture that gets your developers excited about documentation? About customer experience? How can you persuade your agile team to make documented a priority? How do you get developers creating more software?
This talk looks to answer these questions and more, including the real-world journeys of WorldPay and Sengrid make sure documentation is a part of their agile processes and how.
Talk given at API the Docs, London.
http://apithedocs.org/london/
By Jennifer Riggins
http://ebranding.ninja
http://twitter.com/jkriggins
We talk a lot about how communication has changed from the Mad Men era until today’s digitally driven consumer interaction. But what’s next for the advertising industry that many of us love (and a lot of us love to hate)?
We talk a lot about how the communication industry has changed from the Mad Men era until today’s digitally driven consumer interaction. But what’s next for this industry that many of us love (and a lot of us love to hate)?
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10 pieces - an internal idea presentation for ParcAnselm Hook
When I was at Parc I suggested some ideas. This is the deck of those ideas. Kind of interesting from a historical perspective. I'm surprised I recommended they get an office downtown.
This was a talk about Augmented Reality. There's a long section at the end about Luminate - a drawing program that I was writing at the time and which is now actually publically available at http://github.com/anselm/luminate. I didn't publish the speaking notes but there might be a video somewhere.
Augmented reality will make money obsoleteAnselm Hook
I could have taken a weaker case - Will Augmented Reality make money obsolete? But instead I figure I'll take the strong position.
If you want to jump to conclusions - I see these points:
1) Let us hold a richer view. It's clear that Augmented Reality is going to show us things that we haven't seen. It is hopefully going to let us hold a richer and more nuanced version of the world; one not quite as simple as we've embraced historically. Money has tended to reduce all things to a single number, and perhaps we can hold something richer than that.
2) Show alternative payment ecosystems. There are many ways for us to transact with people around us. There are many alternative currencies, many payment systems. These are all just waiting to emerge; they are suppressed in a sense - bubbling and waiting. Augmented Reality may make these visible.
3) Show what is valuable. There are also many things that are valuable that we don't see as valuable - up until now. A separate role of AR is that it may show value and values better.
4) Show other people us. We are also interested in transacting in different ways; but other people cannot see that. We too may accept things other than dollars but it is hard to signal to other people that this is the case.
These things constitute an attack on money. Seeing options, seeing value - these challenge what money is. It has always been the case that having to actually spend money on something is the last recourse. Usually one has equity in some way; actually having to spend dollars means you have no other equity. AR will show us the hidden resources around us, and will let other people see us better and what we want as well.
Why does it matter? Does it matter just to artists? Or philosophers? Or business-people? Yes. It will change the world, and we should change our expectations on what we want out of it. It means totally different approaches to making money for example. Don't try to make money - try to make money systems. Make your own currencies, make your own brokerages, make your own systems of exchange. Get your rewards in that way.
EComm 2010 Presentation on Augmented Reality. I covered some of my earlier thoughts and then introduced a thought about local money and how I think it is different from normal money.
A presentation for Open Source Bridge that summarizes the 6 weeks of research and development that I just wrapped up while at the Banff Centre for a residency on Arts and Sciences for Saul and Charles.
See:
http://opensourcebridge.org/sessions/246
We live in dense urban landscapes that have crisis at many different scales. A crisis may be a large event such as a tsunami, an earthquake, a terrorist attack or other large scale disaster. A crisis may be something smaller such as a house fire, or a pileup on the freeway, a gas leak or a road out. A crisis may be something relatively minor, a crisis only to one person, such as being locked out of ones car, or trying to find a lost pet, or needing help sharing babysitting duties.
For the purpose of this talk I am interested in the far end of the long tail of crisis response – and what open source technology we can strap together to build tactical systems for helping tackle such crisis. I have been developing an approach using off the shelf tools that can help resolve local crisis – the smaller more personal crisis that interrupts peoples lives.
If we watch messages over a city, and provide analytic views for interested parties, then a role for “angels” to participate emerges. Interested individuals can act in a matchmaking capacity to connect complementary interests together. We can collaboratively up-score or down-score public comments aggregated from a variety of geo local sources. We can filter away noise so that responders can more easily decide what to respond to. In sum we can make it possible for people on the ground, in the area, to volunteer to help out by providing clarity.
I consider these class of services to be a kind of ubiquitous angel. They are not something that you have to even know exist until they help you.
The tools that we can leverage today to build such services are worth knowing – having many applications. In particular solr ( an enterprise search engine ) and carrot2 ( a topic clustering engine ) can play a powerful role in helping filter noise. Other related projects in particular Ushahidi and Swift have a high degree of overlap and those technologies will be discussed as well.
Beyond today there’s a role for such technology to help us deal with new kinds of crisis in the future. Over the next decades we may be facing economic and environmental concerns that are granular, evenly distributed and problematic in resolution. These kinds of tools and approaches may be useful there as well.
presentation for wherecamp pdx on the citybot project which is a local area real time brokerage for bartering and trading things between ordinary folks
For David Percy, URISA GIS Oregon Developers group. Was asked to speak about some of the bottom up phenomena to complement the GIS expertise this group already had. Spoke to motives and pressures that are encouraging people to become citizen mappers.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
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13. I T I S N ’ T A L L D O O M A N D G L O O M . F O R E X A M P L E
S E E J E S S E A U S U B E L’ S C O M M E N T S A B O U T H O W
M A N Y L O C A L S Y S T E M S A R E R E B O U N D I N G :
H T T P : / / L O N G N O W. O R G / S E M I N A R S / 0 2 0 1 5 / J A N /
1 3 / N AT U R E - R E B O U N D I N G - L A N D - A N D - O C E A N -
S PA R I N G - T H R O U G H - C O N C E N T R AT I N G - H U M A N -
A C T I V I T I E S /
14. T H E S E I M A G E S C R E AT E C O N F L I C T I N G
R E A C T I O N S I N O U R C O M M U N I T I E S
• ambivalence
• powerlessness
• uncertainty
• discord
• grief
• denial
I T ’ S W O R T H E X A M I N I N G T H O S E E M O T I O N S A N D H O W
T H E Y C O N T R O L U S . I T ’ S A L M O S T A S I F O U R W H O L E
C U LT U R E N E E D S T H E R A P Y.
15. W E N E E D T O F I N D WAY S T O A C T I N
C O N C E R T W I T H E A C H O T H E R A N D
W I T H N AT U R E
16. W E A R E A L L S TA K E H O L D E R S I N
M A N Y B I O R E G I O N A L I S S U E S .
17. F O R E X A M P L E - P O L I C I E S T O M A N A G E F O R E S T
F I R E S I N C A L I F O R N I A M A D E T H E M W O R S E
Y E T O U R D E C I S I O N M A K I N G T E C H N I Q U E S
A R E S P E C TA C U L A R LY I N E F F E C T I V E .
18. T H E C A L I F O R N I A D R O U G H T I S T H E P R O D U C T
O F 5 0 Y E A R S O F WAT E R M I S M A N A G E M E N T
19. C H A I R M A N M A O ’ S F O U R P E S T S C A M PA I G N
H E L P E D K I L L 2 0 M I L L I O N P E O P L E
20. T H E VA L U E O F M A N G R O V E S WA M P S
I T T U R N S O U T I S VA S T LY I N E X C E S S
O F T H E VA L U E O F C U T T I N G T H E M .
21. T H E M A C A N D O P R O S P E C T H A D 5 0 M I L L I O N B A R R E L S
E S T I M AT E D . AT $ 1 0 0 P E R B A R R E L T H I S W O U L D B E $ 5
B I L L I O N I N C O M E . T O TA L C O S T O F T H E D E E P WAT E R
H O R I Z O N S P I L L I S E S T I M AT E D AT $ 5 0 B I L L I O N .
22. M O S T O F U S D O N O T D I R E C T LY PA RT I C I PAT E I N
D E C I S I O N S T H AT A F F E C T O U R Q U A L I T Y O F L I F E .
W E A R E S T E E R E D B Y M E D I A R H E T O R I C A N D
U LT E R I O R M O T I V E S A R E D I F F I C U LT T O S E E .
T H E F E W W H O A R E O R G A N I Z E D A R E A B L E T O
D I S P R O P O RT I O N AT E LY B E N E F I T T H E M S E LV E S .
S I D E - E F F E C T S O F L AW S W E PA S S O F T E N
D O M I N AT E O V E R I N T E N D E D C O N S E Q U E N C E S .
T H E W O R L D I S T O O C O M P L E X F O R H U M A N S T O
U N D E R S TA N D . W E H AV E T O C H A N G E .
26. T H E R E I N T R O D U C T I O N O F W O LV E S I N T O
Y E L L O W S T O N E M A D E T H E R I V E R S R U N D E E P E R
27. D I G G I N G H O L E S I N R A J A S T H A N ’ S A LWA R
D I S T R I C T R E V I TA L I Z E D A C O M M U N I T Y
28. R E C O N N E C T I N G L A K E M E R R I T T T O T H E B AY
H A S H A D A C A S C A D E O F P O S I T I V E I M PA C T S
29. W H AT I F Y O U C O U L D M A K E Y O U R W O R L D
A V I D E O G A M E T H AT Y O U C O U L D P L AY
• Imagine being able to pull up a model of your own local
watershed, your community, your local politics.
• Having it show the intersection of land-use, law and
policy.
• Predicting economic, environmental and social costs
and benefits of local agriculture changes, new bylaws,
climate and population changes.
• Adding your own data and drawing your own
conclusions and sharing them with other people.
30. T H E B A L I N E S E WAT E R T E M P L E S I M U L AT I O N S T O P P E D
A B I L L I O N D O L L A R G R E E N R E V O L U T I O N P L A N
32. M O D E L I N G C A L I F O R N I A D R O U G H T
33. B E N E F I T S O F M O D E L B A S E D T H I N K I N G
• Even a bad model is better than rhetoric and even a bad
model at least has to have internal consistency.
• Encouraging the use of models by ordinary citizens is
educational; help people become systems thinkers and
world makers. It’s a right.
• These are a class of tools that could help all of us as
stakeholders think better and produce better outcomes.
• Computers provide brute force computation. Humans
provide intuition.
35. 1 ) W E N E E D C O M M U N I T Y
• Who is solving these kinds of problems using whole systems
models? Examples like the re-introduction of wolves into
Yellowstone are likely informed by people with an understanding of
the trophic cascades.
• Notably what civic participation exists; not just participation by
scientists and academics?
• How can we encourage others to become world makers? What
tools do they need to participate?
36. 2 ) W E N E E D M O D E L S A N D D ATA
• What and where are examples of models? California is one of the
most observed and modeled places in the world. What kinds of
models of this bioregion exist?
• The USGS, NOAA and many government agencies have a mandate to
produce open source data. But do ordinary citizens contribute data?
• Beyond just data, do we have models of the relationships between
things (say between salmon populations and water turbidity)?
37. 3 ) W E N E E D T O T RY I T
• Are there examples similar to the Balinese Water Temple
Simulation where models could be used to affect decisions in
local government?
• Are there historical topics that can be modeled using computer
simulations to validate computer models (such as say the four
pests campaign in China)?
• Can we measure the benefits / issues of using models?
38. I N A W O R L D T H AT S E E M S T O B E
S U C C U M B I N G T O E N T R O P Y
• We can empower ourselves for better solutions; moving
towards a net positive rather than just negative.
• We can make this world as we wish; we can thrive, we
can probably do it on the same time frames that we
caused the damage within.
• But we need to change and become something new:
how we think, see and make decisions. We basically
need to become a new kind of organism.
39. T H A N K Y O U
• http://simulate.world collects articles and citations
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/world.modelers
• If you have input, suggestions or data please feel
free to contact me at anselm@gmail.com or
anselm@makerlab.com
Editor's Notes
- thank you
- well here we are
- on oceanus;
- founded with an ambition to scoop up the plastic gyres and make seasteading platforms
- surrounded by minds that are trying to tackle seemingly insurmountable challenges
- on a weekend where not far south of us the biggest hurricane ever reported has slammed into the coast of mexico
- at a time when capitalism thinks it can win against mother nature and the laws of physics
- we’re juxtaposed between continuing business as usual or trying something radical
- a choice between certain failure and likely failure
- who are we to try? what kinds of people would willingly face into this storm?
- don’t know about you but i’d rather be in this room that just about anywhere else
In 1967 Stewart Brand campaigned with Buckminister Fuller to have NASA release to the public the first image of the Earth as seen from space. It was the first time we could see our home as a single whole.
Before we look at the crisis I wanted to take some time just to reconnect to what we actually care about.
I’m especially interested in those experiences which shape our values. For those of us who spent a lot of time outdoors I feel those experiences define what we want to protect.
I am intensely curious about the specifics of the kinds of experiences each of us had. Were they urban? Were they rural? Near rivers? Mountains?
Hawking feels that by 2100 we’ll see massive ecosystem collapse, human migration and natural devastation on a scale we can hardly conceive of today. I see him as both a media personality and as a scientist. It’s always alarming to have people you respect voice concerns and I think this contributes to the overall sense of paralysis.
This is simply another example of how there is a story portrayed in the media about the inevitability of a crisis.
Another example of a potential crisis.
Different communities have responded in different ways. Conservatives question the narrative, liberals feel despair, some feel manipulated. Beyond the actual issues I’m interested in how we respond.
In a sense we are simply primates. Our reasoning capacity is limited.
A nice way of putting all of this is that there are objects so large moving through our world that we cannot perceive them.
Our current decision making structures are not up to the task of dealing with a planetary crisis. Incidentally this is Puyehue - a volcano I climbed in South America before it blew up.
A good example of unexpected consequences is the recent decision to reintroduce wolves into Yellowstone National Park. This had a significant impact on the local ecology including making the rivers run deeper and faster. The authors introduce the idea of a “trophic cascade” to explain how one change can have a deep effect on other parts of the system.
If citizens in the Yellowstone bioregion had access to models that incorporated the facts, science and research of scientists in the region then it may have been possible to predict those outcomes prior to actually trying it.
Reintroducing wolves is contentious because some farmers feel that wolves are a net negative (in that they kill livestock). This is a good example of where a better shared understanding between all stakeholders at a grassroots level would allow certain kinds of non-obvious decisions to be better agreed upon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q
“The wells in Rajasthan’s Alwar District had dried up, thrusting the people into abject and seemingly inescapable poverty. The revival of traditional earthen dams to capture rainwater for recharging the underground water supply provided a tipping point that brought the wells back to life. And with the water came a better life for the people. It started in the spare, humble village of Gopalpura. Nearly a thousand villages are now following Gopalpura’s example.”
http://www.ecotippingpoints.org/our-stories/indepth/india-rajasthan-rainwater-harvest-restoration-groundwater-johad.html
This is an excellent example of how decisions can have impact at many levels. It also illuminates an often difficult to see association between poverty and environment. These people became poor because their environment was damaged. By finding ways to heal their watershed many of the traditions and values started to re-knit themselves back together.
There are many more examples of this kind of work throughout the world. One of the groups working in on topics like this is https://www.digital-democracy.org/ .
Recently the channel between Lake Merritt and the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco Bay has been re-opened. Lake Merritt was originally a brackish lagoon that swelled and shrank with the tide. It was home to otters, sea lions and migrating birds. However as the city grew the connection to the bay was closed, and sewage was pumped into the lake. The water became stagnant and noxious and wildlife fled. With the re-opening bacterial levels are at their lowest levels in years. Recently osprey and otter have been spotted as well.
Probably one of my favorite examples of civic simulations and the power of modeling is the essay on “Emergent Properties of Balinese Water Temples” by Steve Lansing. Steve happened to be in Bali during a time that the Balinese government was trying a new “intensive green agriculture”. The Green Revolution of the 1970’s brought a lot of new intensive farming techniques to communities around the world and for some reason these practices were failing in Bali. Steve built an actual computer simulation of the more traditional practices that the Balinese had been using and was able to show that the Green Revolution practices were actually not serving Bali. His thesis had a significant impact on government policy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9ozS8BKUFI
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/83df61cc-caf2-11e1-8872-00144feabdc0.html
http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/681181?sid=21106116561983&uid=2&uid=3739256&uid=4&uid=3739808
An interactive map of water rights held in California. A water right is a granted permission to withdraw water from a river, stream, or ground water source for a "reasonable" and "beneficial" use. Currently, water rights holders claim they divert in aggregate approximately 250 million acre feet of water each year. California receives 71 million acre feet yearly from rain. (200 MAFY before evaporation)
This is a model I am building of the California Drought. More than a model I am trying to make a toy that lets other people play with the data. It is a work in progress.
Whole systems thinking and models are a better way to solve the class of problems we are facing.