When 1st District City Councilwoman Bonnie Lowenthal ran successfully for California State Assembly, she vacated her City Council seat. A special election was scheduled for April 7, 2009 to fill the vacant 1st District seat. The candidates who ran were Robert Garcia, William Grisolia, Evan Braude, Jana Shields, Misi Tagaloa and Rick Berry. William Grisolia dropped out of the race the last week of March. The community group Greater Long Beach ICO partnered with The Neighborhood United Methodist Church to put on a candidates' forum. ICO and The Neighborhood prepared this presentation to lay out the issues facing the 1st District in order to frame the questions posed to the candidates.
A new technology startup has developed an artificial intelligence system to analyze medical images and identify abnormalities. The system was trained on a large dataset of anonymized medical scans and can detect a wide variety of conditions. In initial tests, the AI system demonstrated accuracy comparable to experienced radiologists. The startup hopes the AI system can help expand access to quality healthcare by reducing costs and wait times associated with medical imaging analysis.
Chinese Immigrants Career Forum PresentationNathan Li
This document outlines the career path of a Chinese migrant in IT, starting as a graduate developer and working their way up to lead developer. It emphasizes the importance of learning English, being skilled at your work, collaborating well with others, working hard, prioritizing quality, networking, keeping up to date by reading, and enjoying your work.
When 1st District City Councilwoman Bonnie Lowenthal ran successfully for California State Assembly, she vacated her City Council seat. A special election was scheduled for April 7, 2009 to fill the vacant 1st District seat. The candidates who ran were Robert Garcia, William Grisolia, Evan Braude, Jana Shields, Misi Tagaloa and Rick Berry. William Grisolia dropped out of the race the last week of March. The community group Greater Long Beach ICO partnered with The Neighborhood United Methodist Church to put on a candidates' forum. ICO and The Neighborhood prepared this presentation to lay out the issues facing the 1st District in order to frame the questions posed to the candidates.
A new technology startup has developed an artificial intelligence system to analyze medical images and identify abnormalities. The system was trained on a large dataset of anonymized medical scans and can detect a wide variety of conditions. In initial tests, the AI system demonstrated accuracy comparable to experienced radiologists. The startup hopes the AI system can help expand access to quality healthcare by reducing costs and wait times associated with medical imaging analysis.
Chinese Immigrants Career Forum PresentationNathan Li
This document outlines the career path of a Chinese migrant in IT, starting as a graduate developer and working their way up to lead developer. It emphasizes the importance of learning English, being skilled at your work, collaborating well with others, working hard, prioritizing quality, networking, keeping up to date by reading, and enjoying your work.
Institutional, Planning And Demand Risks For Urban Mass Rapid Transit ProjectsRichard Di Bona
This document discusses three key risks for urban mass rapid transit projects: institutional risks, planning risks, and demand risks. It notes that multiple public agencies may be involved in transit projects and outlines potential issues with conflicting objectives or priorities between agencies. The document also emphasizes the importance of integrating different transit modes and lines through effective planning. Finally, it states that accurate forecasting of passenger demand is important to mitigate demand risks.
Chinese Immigrant Career Forum PresentationNathan Li
This document outlines the career path of a Chinese migrant in IT, starting as a graduate developer and working their way up to lead developer. It emphasizes the importance of learning English, being skilled at your work, collaborating well with others, working hard, prioritizing quality, networking, keeping up with new information, and enjoying the work.
I attended Webstock 2010 held in Wellington in mid Feb. So inspired by the conference, I did a presentation about it at my work Redvespa Consultants. This is the material for my presentation. The first 8 slide is done by Warren who attend the mobile design workshop, and the rest of it was drew from my memory and 60 pages note. Enjoy.
Nós cultivamos plantas como alface e tomate, que requerem que sejamos cuidadosos ao semeá-las e cuidá-las, para que possam produzir belas flores, frutos e alimentos.
The document provides information about applying for financial aid for the 2012-2013 school year, including types of aid, eligibility requirements, and how to complete the required application forms. It discusses Cal Grants, the FAFSA, residency requirements, application deadlines of March 2nd, and the types of documents needed to complete the applications, such as tax forms and bank statements.
Adivinha Quanto Eu Gosto De Ti Outono[1]Lurdes Gomes
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, tela maior e bateria de longa duração por um preço acessível. O dispositivo tem como objetivo atrair mais consumidores em mercados emergentes com suas especificações equilibradas e preço baixo. Analistas esperam que as melhorias e o preço baixo impulsionem as vendas do novo aparelho.
A empresa anunciou um novo produto que combina hardware e software para fornecer uma solução completa para clientes. O produto oferece recursos avançados de inteligência artificial e aprendizado de máquina para ajudar os usuários a automatizar tarefas complexas. Analistas esperam que o produto ajude a empresa a crescer em novos mercados e aumentar sua receita nos próximos anos.
Institutional, Planning And Demand Risks For Urban Mass Rapid Transit ProjectsRichard Di Bona
This document discusses three key risks for urban mass rapid transit projects: institutional risks, planning risks, and demand risks. It notes that multiple public agencies may be involved in transit projects and outlines potential issues with conflicting objectives or priorities between agencies. The document also emphasizes the importance of integrating different transit modes and lines through effective planning. Finally, it states that accurate forecasting of passenger demand is important to mitigate demand risks.
Chinese Immigrant Career Forum PresentationNathan Li
This document outlines the career path of a Chinese migrant in IT, starting as a graduate developer and working their way up to lead developer. It emphasizes the importance of learning English, being skilled at your work, collaborating well with others, working hard, prioritizing quality, networking, keeping up with new information, and enjoying the work.
I attended Webstock 2010 held in Wellington in mid Feb. So inspired by the conference, I did a presentation about it at my work Redvespa Consultants. This is the material for my presentation. The first 8 slide is done by Warren who attend the mobile design workshop, and the rest of it was drew from my memory and 60 pages note. Enjoy.
Nós cultivamos plantas como alface e tomate, que requerem que sejamos cuidadosos ao semeá-las e cuidá-las, para que possam produzir belas flores, frutos e alimentos.
The document provides information about applying for financial aid for the 2012-2013 school year, including types of aid, eligibility requirements, and how to complete the required application forms. It discusses Cal Grants, the FAFSA, residency requirements, application deadlines of March 2nd, and the types of documents needed to complete the applications, such as tax forms and bank statements.
Adivinha Quanto Eu Gosto De Ti Outono[1]Lurdes Gomes
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, tela maior e bateria de longa duração por um preço acessível. O dispositivo tem como objetivo atrair mais consumidores em mercados emergentes com suas especificações equilibradas e preço baixo. Analistas esperam que as melhorias e o preço baixo impulsionem as vendas do novo aparelho.
A empresa anunciou um novo produto que combina hardware e software para fornecer uma solução completa para clientes. O produto oferece recursos avançados de inteligência artificial e aprendizado de máquina para ajudar os usuários a automatizar tarefas complexas. Analistas esperam que o produto ajude a empresa a crescer em novos mercados e aumentar sua receita nos próximos anos.