1. Developments in digital media and technology are accelerating at an unprecedented pace, making it difficult to report on trends that may change quickly.
2. Social media platforms like Facebook and new applications are disrupting traditional business models and becoming major players in commerce.
3. Companies are racing to establish a foothold in the large Chinese market, as access to its consumers could mean billions in revenue. Emerging trends in technology and how people use digital tools are reshaping global business landscapes.
OpenSolaris is an open source software distribution based on Solaris that provides developers with tools and technologies to build and deploy their applications; it includes optimized packages for development, performance enhancements and security updates distributed through a network package repository system. OpenSolaris also provides automated installation and software management tools, integrated debugging capabilities, and is optimized to take advantage of multicore processors and virtualization technologies.
This document contains revealing assessment questions that will allow you to conduct a mini-assessment of your team and enable you to go forward.
1. It outlines key conditions to optimize for a group's effectiveness, including aligning vertical and horizontal impulses, managing risk, and establishing dedicated owners for critical issues and relationships.
2. Sample questions are provided to identify primary constraints to growth in each business area and visualize workflows to highlight opportunities.
3. Clarifying the path forward, it encourages applying the logic below to identify where your team may be out of alignment and how to refocus efforts toward sustained success.
The document provides information about the features and functions of a Smart TV. It discusses the Smart TV's ability to connect to the internet and access online content like Netflix as well as its built-in functions for viewing photos, playing music and watching videos from external storage devices. It also describes the TV's 3D capabilities and HD picture quality. The summary highlights the key points about the Smart TV's smart and connectivity features as well as its video and audio functions.
OSMC 2010 | The social seismograph - I just love monitoring at XING by Johann...NETWAYS
Große Websites wie XING sicher, stabil und performant zu betreiben erfordert ständiges Monitoring und einen kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess der eigenen Produkte.
Im Vortrag werden folgende Fragen erörtert:
Was ist ein guter Monitor?
Wie bewege ich eine Organisation dazu, auf die richtigen Monitors zu schauen?
Warum ist es wichtig, Rätseln und unverstandenen Fragen nachzugehen?
Ein Einblick in die Monitors und Erfahrungen bei XING.
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1. The document is a user manual for a Philips Smart LED TV. It provides instructions on how to use the various smart features of the TV.
2. Section 1 introduces the smart TV and its ability to connect to the internet wirelessly. It allows users to stream online videos and photos on the TV screen.
3. Subsequent sections provide details on the different smart TV features - including apps for online streaming of videos and photos from sources like YouTube, a video-on-demand store, social networks and more. It also describes how to use the built-in WiFi and connect external storage devices.
The document outlines the requirements and process for reserving rooms at the Energy Center, including reserving residential rooms, submitting energy efficiency audit reports, and signing forms. It provides contact information for PowerClerk and energy audits. The agenda covers inspection protocols, calculation of incentives, and proposed changes to the CEC handbook.
OpenSolaris is an open source software distribution based on Solaris that provides developers with tools and technologies to build and deploy their applications; it includes optimized packages for development, performance enhancements and security updates distributed through a network package repository system. OpenSolaris also provides automated installation and software management tools, integrated debugging capabilities, and is optimized to take advantage of multicore processors and virtualization technologies.
This document contains revealing assessment questions that will allow you to conduct a mini-assessment of your team and enable you to go forward.
1. It outlines key conditions to optimize for a group's effectiveness, including aligning vertical and horizontal impulses, managing risk, and establishing dedicated owners for critical issues and relationships.
2. Sample questions are provided to identify primary constraints to growth in each business area and visualize workflows to highlight opportunities.
3. Clarifying the path forward, it encourages applying the logic below to identify where your team may be out of alignment and how to refocus efforts toward sustained success.
The document provides information about the features and functions of a Smart TV. It discusses the Smart TV's ability to connect to the internet and access online content like Netflix as well as its built-in functions for viewing photos, playing music and watching videos from external storage devices. It also describes the TV's 3D capabilities and HD picture quality. The summary highlights the key points about the Smart TV's smart and connectivity features as well as its video and audio functions.
OSMC 2010 | The social seismograph - I just love monitoring at XING by Johann...NETWAYS
Große Websites wie XING sicher, stabil und performant zu betreiben erfordert ständiges Monitoring und einen kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess der eigenen Produkte.
Im Vortrag werden folgende Fragen erörtert:
Was ist ein guter Monitor?
Wie bewege ich eine Organisation dazu, auf die richtigen Monitors zu schauen?
Warum ist es wichtig, Rätseln und unverstandenen Fragen nachzugehen?
Ein Einblick in die Monitors und Erfahrungen bei XING.
Proyecto científico equipo onlyfive pd gonlifivepg
Proyecto científico sobre un semáforo láser que avise a los peatones cuando pasan en rojo. Ha sido elaborado por el equipo Onlyfive PdG para la FLL 2012: Senior Solutions
1. The document is a user manual for a Philips Smart LED TV. It provides instructions on how to use the various smart features of the TV.
2. Section 1 introduces the smart TV and its ability to connect to the internet wirelessly. It allows users to stream online videos and photos on the TV screen.
3. Subsequent sections provide details on the different smart TV features - including apps for online streaming of videos and photos from sources like YouTube, a video-on-demand store, social networks and more. It also describes how to use the built-in WiFi and connect external storage devices.
The document outlines the requirements and process for reserving rooms at the Energy Center, including reserving residential rooms, submitting energy efficiency audit reports, and signing forms. It provides contact information for PowerClerk and energy audits. The agenda covers inspection protocols, calculation of incentives, and proposed changes to the CEC handbook.
1. The document is a user manual for a Philips Smart LED TV. It provides instructions on how to use the key features of the TV including the Smart TV platform, video streaming applications, social media connections, and Skype calling functionality.
2. The manual describes the different sections of the Smart TV platform including recommended content and apps. It also covers how to access video streaming services and connect social media accounts.
3. Instructions are provided for using Skype on the TV to make video calls to other devices. The manual highlights the main sections and features of the Smart TV platform to help users get the most out of its smart connectivity options.
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This document discusses how renewable energy sources can power all of Sweden's electricity needs by 2040. It outlines several proposals for increasing renewable energy production through wind, solar, hydro, and biomass power. Specifically, it states that by installing over 1 million solar panels and building offshore wind farms with over 5,000 turbines, Sweden could generate enough renewable electricity for all households by 2040. It notes that these proposals would create jobs and economic growth while reducing emissions. The document also discusses how renewable energy projects can benefit local communities through shared ownership models. Overall, it presents an optimistic vision for transitioning Sweden's energy system to 100% renewable sources.
The document discusses how application and content providers can leverage telecom carriers' networks through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to deliver new subscriber services. It describes how carriers are driving enhanced communications by opening their networks to application developers and content providers. The application ecosystem created through APIs bridges the gap between applications and networks to deliver a better connected experience for users.
1. Juan Flores has been teaching for many years.
2. He wants to retire in December of this year.
3. In his career he has taught many students who are now teachers themselves.
1. A description of the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and the phase transitions between them including melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation.
2. An explanation of how heating or cooling can cause a phase transition and how the application of pressure or temperature changes can shift the phase transition temperatures.
3. Details about characteristics of each state including density, compressibility, surface tension, viscosity, and thermal conductivity.
The General Sentiment Media Value Report analyzed the sentiment and exposure of brands across multiple documents. Some key findings include:
1. Google and Facebook dominated the top rankings in media value, with multiple products and innovations generating buzz.
2. Microsoft's success with Windows and Office continued, but their new Chrome and Android partnerships raised potential threats.
3. Sony announced plans to launch its new online store, generating discussion and competing in the smart home space against Apple and Google.
ETIS09 - Black Swans and White Elephants - PresentationDavid Walker
Black Swans and white elephants are metaphors used to describe high-impact, hard-to-predict events in business and investments. This document discusses evaluating business intelligence investments using return on investment metrics, identifies common pitfalls that reduce the promised benefits of BI solutions, and provides examples of failed BI projects.
This document provides a 3 sentence summary of a longer document:
The document discusses an event where various people attended and discussed different topics. It notes that the event was well attended and several issues were debated. In conclusion, the summary states that overall the event was a success and provided valuable discussions.
IRM09 - What Can IT Really Deliver For BI and DW - PresentationDavid Walker
This document summarizes a discussion between the Data Management and Carehousing business about delivering Business Intelligence. Some of the key points covered include:
1. The business has substantial front-loaded costs to pay for Business Intelligence and Carehousing. There are also ongoing costs for system changes and maintenance.
2. The business must understand that Business Intelligence is an ongoing, long-term development and not a one-off project.
3. It is important for the business and IT to agree on what a successful Business Intelligence solution would look like.
The presentation discusses the company's vision and strategy to bring the connected enterprise to life by understanding customers' needs, combining differentiated technology, and simplifying experiences. Key goals include double-digit growth in information solutions and connected services, gaining share in core platforms, and over 20% return on invested capital. Progress will be measured by higher speed, security, and productivity for customers through integrated control and information solutions.
CITIA08 - Ready For Change? - PresentationDavid Walker
This document provides a summary of key aspects of data warehousing and data management. It discusses the complete range of achievements possible with data warehousing technologies, from basic reporting to advanced analytics. It also outlines some common challenges, such as keeping up with changing business needs, data quality issues, and lack of control over external systems. Overall it presents data warehousing as a critical system that requires ongoing resources to support an organization's current and future business requirements.
The company believes future increased debt levels and monetary inflation risks will define the ultimate rate of return on residual value investments. While yields may rise in the short term due to new Federal fiscal expenditures, long-term returns are expected to remain pressure due to higher debt-to-GDP ratios and persistent monetary inflation risks to currency values. Selective targeting of short-term investment horizons is critical to maximize residual value returns in this environment.
The document summarizes the main points of a discussion about dispersing medication to patients in rural areas. It notes that medication is currently distributed through pharmacies in urban areas, which makes it difficult for rural patients to access their prescriptions. Alternatives discussed include having rural clinics stock common medications, partnering with rural health centers to distribute medication, or delivering prescriptions directly to patients' homes. Concerns about regulatory issues and costs were also raised.
This presentation by Rockwell Automation provides an overview of the company and its strategy for future growth. It discusses key market drivers in industrial automation, Rockwell's vision to connect the industrial enterprise, and highlights recent financial performance. The presentation outlines Rockwell's goals to achieve double-digit revenue growth, gain share in core platforms, expand information solutions and connected services, and deliver superior return on investment for shareholders.
The document introduces an optional tool guide dental labs can use to fabricate multiple shades of esthetic shade guides using acrylic resins and self-curing acrylic. The guide includes pre-fabricated molds to make individual guides incorporating three teeth from the left side, as well as tips for using metal molds, colorants, and micro-wave curing acrylic to fabricate customizable guides quickly and eliminate much of the time it would take to fabricate one at a time. The customizable guides allow dental labs to convey natural base contour and the effects of coloring them based on tooth position.
1. The document discusses a meeting held on May 16th between two parties to negotiate a contract.
2. Key points of negotiation included payment terms, delivery dates, and quality specifications.
3. An agreement was reached on most terms, but further discussion is still needed on some points before a final contract can be signed.
The conversation focused on defining agile success and how to measure the effectiveness of an agile implementation. They discussed using key agile practices like productivity, quality, responsiveness and customer satisfaction to gauge outcomes. The consultant suggested running experiments by applying agile techniques to isolate variables and better understand impacts on business results.
En un entorno de crisis e incertidumbre, las organizaciones estan sometidas a grandes presiones competitivas y a un incremento del nivel de exigencia por parte de los diferentes mercados.
Dicha situación ha frenado la incorporación de talento. A esto hay que sumar que las decisiones tomadas en estos dos últimos años, han generado una “brecha emocional” entre empleado y organización.
En este contexto, una de las palanca diferenciales es el modelo de relación con las personas de nuestras organizaciones. Las nuevas herramientas de Social Media generan nuevas oportunidades que permitan dar respuesta a las necesidades de nuestras personas al objeto de incrementar la competitividad de las organizaciones y como consecuencia sus resultados.
! The meeting brought together representatives from Helpe and Intele to establish a framework for collaborating on the localization of educational content between their portals.
! Key points discussed included ensuring content is accessible and categorized for each country, setting common licensing terms for content sharing, and exploring possibilities for mutual content donation and localization to expand offerings on both portals.
! Helpe and Intele agreed to generate studies and conditions for adapting, publishing, and modifying donated contents according to each country's needs, with the goal of facilitating educational exchange between their members.
1. The document is a user manual for a Philips Smart LED TV. It provides instructions on how to use the key features of the TV including the Smart TV platform, video streaming applications, social media connections, and Skype calling functionality.
2. The manual describes the different sections of the Smart TV platform including recommended content and apps. It also covers how to access video streaming services and connect social media accounts.
3. Instructions are provided for using Skype on the TV to make video calls to other devices. The manual highlights the main sections and features of the Smart TV platform to help users get the most out of its smart connectivity options.
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This document discusses how renewable energy sources can power all of Sweden's electricity needs by 2040. It outlines several proposals for increasing renewable energy production through wind, solar, hydro, and biomass power. Specifically, it states that by installing over 1 million solar panels and building offshore wind farms with over 5,000 turbines, Sweden could generate enough renewable electricity for all households by 2040. It notes that these proposals would create jobs and economic growth while reducing emissions. The document also discusses how renewable energy projects can benefit local communities through shared ownership models. Overall, it presents an optimistic vision for transitioning Sweden's energy system to 100% renewable sources.
The document discusses how application and content providers can leverage telecom carriers' networks through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to deliver new subscriber services. It describes how carriers are driving enhanced communications by opening their networks to application developers and content providers. The application ecosystem created through APIs bridges the gap between applications and networks to deliver a better connected experience for users.
1. Juan Flores has been teaching for many years.
2. He wants to retire in December of this year.
3. In his career he has taught many students who are now teachers themselves.
1. A description of the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and the phase transitions between them including melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation.
2. An explanation of how heating or cooling can cause a phase transition and how the application of pressure or temperature changes can shift the phase transition temperatures.
3. Details about characteristics of each state including density, compressibility, surface tension, viscosity, and thermal conductivity.
The General Sentiment Media Value Report analyzed the sentiment and exposure of brands across multiple documents. Some key findings include:
1. Google and Facebook dominated the top rankings in media value, with multiple products and innovations generating buzz.
2. Microsoft's success with Windows and Office continued, but their new Chrome and Android partnerships raised potential threats.
3. Sony announced plans to launch its new online store, generating discussion and competing in the smart home space against Apple and Google.
ETIS09 - Black Swans and White Elephants - PresentationDavid Walker
Black Swans and white elephants are metaphors used to describe high-impact, hard-to-predict events in business and investments. This document discusses evaluating business intelligence investments using return on investment metrics, identifies common pitfalls that reduce the promised benefits of BI solutions, and provides examples of failed BI projects.
This document provides a 3 sentence summary of a longer document:
The document discusses an event where various people attended and discussed different topics. It notes that the event was well attended and several issues were debated. In conclusion, the summary states that overall the event was a success and provided valuable discussions.
IRM09 - What Can IT Really Deliver For BI and DW - PresentationDavid Walker
This document summarizes a discussion between the Data Management and Carehousing business about delivering Business Intelligence. Some of the key points covered include:
1. The business has substantial front-loaded costs to pay for Business Intelligence and Carehousing. There are also ongoing costs for system changes and maintenance.
2. The business must understand that Business Intelligence is an ongoing, long-term development and not a one-off project.
3. It is important for the business and IT to agree on what a successful Business Intelligence solution would look like.
The presentation discusses the company's vision and strategy to bring the connected enterprise to life by understanding customers' needs, combining differentiated technology, and simplifying experiences. Key goals include double-digit growth in information solutions and connected services, gaining share in core platforms, and over 20% return on invested capital. Progress will be measured by higher speed, security, and productivity for customers through integrated control and information solutions.
CITIA08 - Ready For Change? - PresentationDavid Walker
This document provides a summary of key aspects of data warehousing and data management. It discusses the complete range of achievements possible with data warehousing technologies, from basic reporting to advanced analytics. It also outlines some common challenges, such as keeping up with changing business needs, data quality issues, and lack of control over external systems. Overall it presents data warehousing as a critical system that requires ongoing resources to support an organization's current and future business requirements.
The company believes future increased debt levels and monetary inflation risks will define the ultimate rate of return on residual value investments. While yields may rise in the short term due to new Federal fiscal expenditures, long-term returns are expected to remain pressure due to higher debt-to-GDP ratios and persistent monetary inflation risks to currency values. Selective targeting of short-term investment horizons is critical to maximize residual value returns in this environment.
The document summarizes the main points of a discussion about dispersing medication to patients in rural areas. It notes that medication is currently distributed through pharmacies in urban areas, which makes it difficult for rural patients to access their prescriptions. Alternatives discussed include having rural clinics stock common medications, partnering with rural health centers to distribute medication, or delivering prescriptions directly to patients' homes. Concerns about regulatory issues and costs were also raised.
This presentation by Rockwell Automation provides an overview of the company and its strategy for future growth. It discusses key market drivers in industrial automation, Rockwell's vision to connect the industrial enterprise, and highlights recent financial performance. The presentation outlines Rockwell's goals to achieve double-digit revenue growth, gain share in core platforms, expand information solutions and connected services, and deliver superior return on investment for shareholders.
The document introduces an optional tool guide dental labs can use to fabricate multiple shades of esthetic shade guides using acrylic resins and self-curing acrylic. The guide includes pre-fabricated molds to make individual guides incorporating three teeth from the left side, as well as tips for using metal molds, colorants, and micro-wave curing acrylic to fabricate customizable guides quickly and eliminate much of the time it would take to fabricate one at a time. The customizable guides allow dental labs to convey natural base contour and the effects of coloring them based on tooth position.
1. The document discusses a meeting held on May 16th between two parties to negotiate a contract.
2. Key points of negotiation included payment terms, delivery dates, and quality specifications.
3. An agreement was reached on most terms, but further discussion is still needed on some points before a final contract can be signed.
The conversation focused on defining agile success and how to measure the effectiveness of an agile implementation. They discussed using key agile practices like productivity, quality, responsiveness and customer satisfaction to gauge outcomes. The consultant suggested running experiments by applying agile techniques to isolate variables and better understand impacts on business results.
En un entorno de crisis e incertidumbre, las organizaciones estan sometidas a grandes presiones competitivas y a un incremento del nivel de exigencia por parte de los diferentes mercados.
Dicha situación ha frenado la incorporación de talento. A esto hay que sumar que las decisiones tomadas en estos dos últimos años, han generado una “brecha emocional” entre empleado y organización.
En este contexto, una de las palanca diferenciales es el modelo de relación con las personas de nuestras organizaciones. Las nuevas herramientas de Social Media generan nuevas oportunidades que permitan dar respuesta a las necesidades de nuestras personas al objeto de incrementar la competitividad de las organizaciones y como consecuencia sus resultados.
! The meeting brought together representatives from Helpe and Intele to establish a framework for collaborating on the localization of educational content between their portals.
! Key points discussed included ensuring content is accessible and categorized for each country, setting common licensing terms for content sharing, and exploring possibilities for mutual content donation and localization to expand offerings on both portals.
! Helpe and Intele agreed to generate studies and conditions for adapting, publishing, and modifying donated contents according to each country's needs, with the goal of facilitating educational exchange between their members.
This document is a summary of a meeting discussing transportation issues in a certain city. It outlines several key topics that were covered at the meeting, including public transit ridership numbers, proposed improvements to bus and rail systems, and funding sources to pay for infrastructure upgrades. Challenges facing urban planning officials in balancing the city's transportation needs are also mentioned.
The calorie intake at the poverty line in India increased from 2,170 kcal in 1977-78 to 1,820 kcal in 2004-05. Cereal consumption per capita per month increased from 1.2 kg to over 100 kg from the lowest to highest income households. However, rising food prices from 2004 to 2008 increased poverty as the retail price of rice went up 46% and wheat 62%. While some districts claimed high poverty without a full survey, it was noted that allowing this for some could lead other districts to make similar unsupported claims. A NSS report found that in 2004-05, the percentage of rural families owning electric fans varied from 10% in poorer states to 70% in richer states, with most
The document discusses a study analyzing the voting records of members of the United States House of Representatives. It finds that representatives generally vote along party lines, with Democrats voting together on average over 90% of the time and Republicans voting together around 85% of the time. It also finds that representatives from more rural districts tend to vote more conservatively than those from urban districts, regardless of whether they are Republican or Democrat.
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This 3 sentence summary provides the key points about remineralization of desalinated water:
Remineralization, the process of adding minerals to desalinated water, is important to guarantee the quality of desalinated water. The Canary Islands Water Council has been committed to promoting remineralization since 1998 to contribute to the formation of desalinated water in the Canary Islands. This guide aims to establish guidelines for the remineralization of desalinated waters.
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Remineralization, the process of adding minerals to desalinated water, is important to guarantee the quality of desalinated water. The Canary Islands Water Management Centre has been committed to promoting remineralization since 1997 to improve the organoleptic and health properties of desalinated water. This guide aims to provide information about properly remineralizing desalinated water.
1. An opportunity to drive growth and make the shopping experience better for customers by selling online products in-store using a unified shopping cart and leveraging River technology.
2. Detailed product and availability information as well as upselling recommendations and direct access to sales associates would provide customers insights for a better sales consultation and experience.
3. Analytics and tracking tools would automatically link transactions to a customer identity to provide insights for better sales and promotions.
This document discusses the history and current state of a piece of legislation. It notes that the legislation was first introduced in Congress years ago and aimed to reform aspects of the legal system. However, the legislation failed to pass at that time due to opposition. It has since been reintroduced on multiple occasions and various changes have been made to build support. The most recent version has gained more backing but still faces resistance from some groups. Debate on the legislation will likely continue.
- The document discusses a meeting held on January 15th. The meeting covered several agenda items including a discussion on recent projects and their status, as well as budget and funding issues. A final decision was made to approve a contract for a new project.
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This study was conducted to gain a better understanding of the important AT skills in demand by employers and identify any existing or forthcoming AT skills gaps. The key findings were:
1. Information technology skills are increasingly important for the success of companies, and are just as important for non-US organizations as they are for companies in the US.
2. Top AT priorities for US companies include security, data storage, refreshing aging equipment, improving network infrastructure, and disaster recovery/business continuity. These are the same top five priorities for non-US organizations as well.
3. While the most popular means for managing the AT function is via a formal AT department with dedicated staff, organizations outside the US are more likely to
The document introduces a new mobile application called yourCMU that aims to reduce stress and increase productivity for Carnegie Mellon University students. The application consolidates various campus services into a single platform to help students more easily manage their daily tasks. It is presented as a solution to issues like time management challenges and feelings of disappointment faced by many students.
The document discusses renewable energy systems and ICO's commitment to developing reliable and sustainable energy solutions. It outlines ICO's approach, which includes [1] standardizing processes to ensure high quality across all projects, [2] focusing on customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations, and [3] maintaining and testing systems to guarantee reliability over the long term. ICO aims to become a leader in renewable energy through quality installations and customer-focused solutions.
1. Google Scholar and UpToDate were the most frequently cited resources of choice by the medical students for answering two clinical questions.
2. Students seemed to recognize PubMed, DynaMed, and UpToDate as providing the highest level of evidence to support their medical decisions, though that does not explain why DynaMed and YouTube were ranked lower in both cases.
3. Using an online survey tool like PollEverywhere mid-session provided the instructors with immediate feedback about non-GWU and GWU resources.
1. A modern spy game document discusses new allies and strategies in an evolving spy world.
2. It mentions developing relationships with new modern spy allies and sharing intelligence that benefits all involved.
3. The document encourages the player to explore new allies and strategies to outwit opponents in this modern spy world.
This 3 sentence summary provides the key points about content filtering challenges faced by social media platforms:
1) Social media companies grapple with how to filter content to balance protecting users from harmful material while avoiding censorship. 2) They must determine clear rules on what constitutes objectionable content like hate speech, bullying, or graphic violence. 3) However, content policies can be difficult to consistently apply across different jurisdictions and cultures.
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This 3 sentence summary provides the key points about content filtering challenges faced by social media platforms:
1) Social media companies grapple with how to filter content to balance protecting users from harmful material while avoiding censorship.
2) Determining what constitutes objectionable content and developing effective filtering tools is an ongoing challenge given the scale and diversity of content on these sites.
3) The law also does not provide clear guidance on where to draw the line between censorship and protecting users, adding to the complexity of content moderation decisions.
1) The document describes the quantum mechanical behavior of electrons confined to a thin semiconductor film. It presents the Schrödinger equation and solutions for this system.
2) Energy levels and wavefunctions for electrons in the film are derived and shown to depend on the film thickness. Standing wave patterns emerge due to quantum confinement.
3) Methods for measuring the electron energy levels and wavefunctions experimentally are discussed, including transport measurements and optical absorption spectroscopy.
Here are some ways companies should customize their entry strategy for green buildings:
- Target early adopters and sustainability leaders who are most familiar with emerging technologies. Partner with architects, engineers and construction firms.
- Emphasize the cost savings and ROI potential of green features to appeal to both environmental and economic motivations.
- Find local partners who understand regional market dynamics and can connect technology to customers' cash flows and priorities.
- Start with a low-cost strategy to prove performance, then expand offerings as standards and demand increase. Focus on connecting tech to customers' priorities.
- Engage opinion leaders to educate broader market and accelerate adoption curves. Make tech benefits easily understood.
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- The document discusses strategies for improving an organization's performance including restructuring departments, improving processes, and training employees.
- Key recommendations include consolidating overlapping roles, streamlining procedures, and providing skills development opportunities for staff.
- The changes aim to gain efficiencies, reduce costs, and boost productivity across the organization.
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Fashion
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Where better to start in fashion than Honeysuckle will be joined by colours This trend in the UK over the last decade
with the colours that get it noticed and that add stability to wardrobes such 16<36/$7%.)%0";67-)%9!"3<63<%1&)-$1%"37%
dictate the theme for the seasons and as Coffee Liqueur, Nougat and Orchid collections, offered at cheap prices has
their styles. Hopefully as you already Hush. We await full details of S/S 12’s changed the overall structure of the
know, Pantone offered us an escape from “Wonder” theme and as soon as we industry. We have to ask the question
the economically imposed austerity that !"#$%&!$'(%)*+,--%.$%&!$%/01&%&*%23*45%% of whether it’s due to continue to lead
surrounds us with their colour for the in light of increased raw materials costs
year 182120 Honeysuckle. A vibrant and Cause and effect and continued austerity measures. Fast
playful pink that led the S/S 11 theme The rising price of cotton has seen Fashion, now that it is established will
of “An exotic journey” citing inspiration dramatic rises over the last twelve always have a place, but will consumers
from destinations such as Africa, India, months as the result of it’s scarcity and its take a second look at quality garments
Peru and Turkey. This core colour was impact on the industry has been severe. that will last them longer when the
supported by equally fresh, fanciful and JustStyle’s report from October 2010 constant purchasing of the fastfashion
alluring colours including Blue Curacao, claimed that price increase was 127% in cycle starts to feel like an extravagance?
Coral Rose and Peapod. the 18 months leading up to September
2010. At least one of the outcomes of We’ll have to wait and see, but we hope
For Autumn / Winter it would seem
that global upheaval and the continuing
this has been forecasting from retailers
including Primark, Next and H&M,
that the route to retail economic growth
can be found in a return to these steadfast
March 2009 – September 2010 price of cotton rose
need for courage in the face of economic that retail prices will have to increase labels and ‘quality over quantity’. 127% from 51 cents per lb to 116 cents per lb
adversity has informed in a focus on 63%*07$0%&*%0$8$9&%&!$%$:;*3$3&6"-%
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8. Social trends
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majority of us spend our free time. What programming and as a result given us
is and, for the greater part has, changed is more time to spend elsewhere – an
how we choose to make use of it based on ‘elsewhere’ which is predominantly
rapidly changing technology. becoming the ‘net.
Nearly 89% of homes in the UK had a
digital television service at the end of High Street in the Home
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satellite services had initially led the has had an impact on a number of
way, much of the recent growth in digital traditional UK lifestyle habits, but one of
TV has come from the takeup of digital the areas feeling it most is retail. The
terrestrial television. Although not swift High Street has continued to suffer,
it’s a change that has been quite dramatic not only as the result of issues with the
in the space of a decade. In Q1 2000, economy, but also because of where we
only 3% of households had this service are choosing to make our purchasing
connected to their main television set, decisions. In comparison to the rest of
by Q1 2009 this had increased to 38% of Europe, the UK leads the way in the
households. buying or ordering of goods or services
over the Internet. In a Eurostat EU
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recent years has been led by the advent ordered on the Internet in the 12 months
of ondemand Internet television services prior to interview in comparison to the
provided by all of the major broadcasters EU average of just under 40%.
and offering us both 7 day “catchup” TV
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