Unidentified Flying . . . Larry: The Incredible Ascent of the Lawnchair Ball...Dan Poynter
Lawn Chair Larry
On July 2nd, 1982, Larry Walters tied 42 helium-filled balloons to a Sears lawn chair in San Pedro, California. His crew cut the tether and he unexpectedly shot up into the Los Angeles sky at more than 1,000 feet per minute—to 16,000 feet.
Discover his path of flight, his sighting by airline pilots, his run-in with the FAA and his landing. Hear the radio transmissions between Larry, his ground crew and the FAA.
Learn about gas-cluster ballooning. Get the full story of this Darwin Award winner.
Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events.
S-19 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and
sound. 50 minutes
This document provides tips for managers with a dominant "D" leadership style to effectively communicate with other styles during annual reviews. It outlines that "D" style leaders look for results, see people as resources, and are comfortable with crisis and change. They make quick decisions, can be argumentative, and like to win. When communicating with others, they should focus more on feelings, talk less and listen more, be patient, slow down, avoid dominating, allow small talk, and not be blunt. During reviews, "D" style leaders may not prepare much and want to achieve agreement and control goals. They can be impatient listeners who expect others to listen to them. The document then provides information about how each of the four
This document provides tips for managers on preparing for and conducting annual reviews with different leadership styles. It identifies four main styles: S manager, D, I, and C. For each style, it outlines their typical relationship with their supervisor, how they prefer to prepare for meetings, what they would like from the meeting, common career goals, and how to best motivate them. The overall tips suggest tailoring your communication approach and meeting preparation based on understanding the individual's unique leadership style.
Este documento presenta la información general para la semana sobre el módulo III de e-learning. Se introducirán las herramientas de Google Drive para almacenamiento en la nube y compartir recursos, así como la creación de presentaciones, líneas de tiempo y enlaces en línea. El objetivo es aplicar soluciones web 2.0 como Google Drive para organizar, almacenar y presentar actividades en línea y compartirlos en blogs o páginas personales.
The document is a proposal form for a crime film opening project. The student proposes creating an opening scene inspired by favorite films like "The Departed." The scene will introduce a character in debt who turns to petty crime and plans to kidnap the prime minister's niece. The target audience is mainly working class males ages 15-30, as crime films traditionally appeal to this demographic. The project will meet audience needs by following crime film conventions while adding original elements, and having a relatable main character in a typical "rags to riches" plot. Production techniques like memorable voiceovers, establishing shots, tracking shots, and iconic music will be used.
Unidentified Flying . . . Larry: The Incredible Ascent of the Lawnchair Ball...Dan Poynter
Lawn Chair Larry
On July 2nd, 1982, Larry Walters tied 42 helium-filled balloons to a Sears lawn chair in San Pedro, California. His crew cut the tether and he unexpectedly shot up into the Los Angeles sky at more than 1,000 feet per minute—to 16,000 feet.
Discover his path of flight, his sighting by airline pilots, his run-in with the FAA and his landing. Hear the radio transmissions between Larry, his ground crew and the FAA.
Learn about gas-cluster ballooning. Get the full story of this Darwin Award winner.
Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events.
S-19 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and
sound. 50 minutes
This document provides tips for managers with a dominant "D" leadership style to effectively communicate with other styles during annual reviews. It outlines that "D" style leaders look for results, see people as resources, and are comfortable with crisis and change. They make quick decisions, can be argumentative, and like to win. When communicating with others, they should focus more on feelings, talk less and listen more, be patient, slow down, avoid dominating, allow small talk, and not be blunt. During reviews, "D" style leaders may not prepare much and want to achieve agreement and control goals. They can be impatient listeners who expect others to listen to them. The document then provides information about how each of the four
This document provides tips for managers on preparing for and conducting annual reviews with different leadership styles. It identifies four main styles: S manager, D, I, and C. For each style, it outlines their typical relationship with their supervisor, how they prefer to prepare for meetings, what they would like from the meeting, common career goals, and how to best motivate them. The overall tips suggest tailoring your communication approach and meeting preparation based on understanding the individual's unique leadership style.
Este documento presenta la información general para la semana sobre el módulo III de e-learning. Se introducirán las herramientas de Google Drive para almacenamiento en la nube y compartir recursos, así como la creación de presentaciones, líneas de tiempo y enlaces en línea. El objetivo es aplicar soluciones web 2.0 como Google Drive para organizar, almacenar y presentar actividades en línea y compartirlos en blogs o páginas personales.
The document is a proposal form for a crime film opening project. The student proposes creating an opening scene inspired by favorite films like "The Departed." The scene will introduce a character in debt who turns to petty crime and plans to kidnap the prime minister's niece. The target audience is mainly working class males ages 15-30, as crime films traditionally appeal to this demographic. The project will meet audience needs by following crime film conventions while adding original elements, and having a relatable main character in a typical "rags to riches" plot. Production techniques like memorable voiceovers, establishing shots, tracking shots, and iconic music will be used.
El documento describe las partes y el uso correcto de un microscopio. Explica que el microscopio consta de una base, columna, tubo, tornillos macro y micrométricos, platina, pinzas y objetivos. Los objetivos aumentan la imagen y se colocan en un revólver giratorio. El microscopio también incluye un sistema de iluminación con fuente de luz, espejo, diafragma y condensador. El documento provee instrucciones para el uso adecuado del microscopio y no dañar sus componentes.
El documento presenta la información sobre un curso de Comunicación y Lenguaje en el Centro de Estudios Técnicos y Avanzados de Chimaltenango para el tercer grado de primaria. El curso se enfoca en la capacidad humana para comunicarse a través de signos, gestos y comunicación escrita y verbal, con el objetivo de que los estudiantes logren comunicarse utilizando signos verbales y no verbales. Los recursos incluyen internet, presentaciones y computadoras.
This document provides tips for managers on preparing for and conducting annual performance reviews based on different leadership styles. It identifies four main styles: I Manager, D Style, S Style, and C Style. For each style, it outlines how they typically relate to their supervisor, prepare for meetings, what they want from reviews, common career goals, and how to motivate them. The overall tips suggest tailoring your review approach based on understanding your own and your team member's styles.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang teori himpunan fuzzy yang memperkenalkan konsep derajat keanggotaan antara 0 sampai 1, bukan hanya 0 atau 1 seperti pada himpunan biasa. Teori ini diperkenalkan oleh Prof. Zadeh pada tahun 1965 dan telah banyak digunakan di industri. Dokumen ini juga menjelaskan operasi-operasi dasar pada himpunan fuzzy seperti union, intersection, complement, dan beberapa contoh perhitungannya.
This document provides tips for managers on preparing for and conducting annual reviews with different leadership styles. It identifies four main styles:
1) C Manager - Interested in facts, details, rules and quality. May overanalyze. Needs to be more inspiring.
2) D Style - Competitive and wants to increase power. Likes immediate feedback and results-orientation.
3) S Style - Loyal and wants information from supervisor. Needs organized feedback and continuity.
4) I Style - Values relationships and new ideas. Needs reassurance and optimism.
For each style it provides advice on their preferred meeting preparation, goals, and how to motivate them. The overall tips are meant to help
Kshitish Chandra Pradhan has a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Silicon Institute of Technology. His objective is to excel in the corporate world through hard work and skills. He has qualifications including a B.Tech with 7.74 CGPA and 81.46% in Diploma in Electrical Engineering. His skills include languages like C, C++ and MATLAB. His B.Tech project involved designing a 400 kV transmission line model in MATLAB to study and mitigate different faults. He is currently residing in Delhi and seeking job opportunities.
The document summarizes the design choices for different elements of a CD digi-pack for an artist named Rosie. On the front cover, various photos of Rosie were used to portray her personality and embrace her qualities. The back cover features smudged and clear images related to the positive and negative aspects of love. The inside cover includes a beach image to represent the positive elements of life. The disc tray features a close-up photo of Rosie's face. A gravestone with the word "Love" on the first pop-up page relates to Rosie's single "R.I.P" about moving on from an unstable relationship. The second pop-up page contains two fading images of the male
This document outlines four locations to be used for filming a music video: South Bank for romantic flashback scenes taking advantage of its lighting; Mica's house as the girlfriend's home with additional flashback and scenes filmed there; a lecture theatre with plain black curtains as the backdrop for some performance scenes; and a variety of interior and exterior settings to make the performance aspects of the video stand out.
The document discusses creativity in the context of working on a brief. It explores how the author encouraged their own creativity by thinking outside the box and sharing ideas confidently. While working within conventions sometimes limited creative ideas, it also helped boost creativity by providing guidelines. Most of the group's creativity involved trial and error during the filmmaking process as initial ideas were not good enough and had to be improved. A lack of confidence sharing ideas was sometimes an issue but not major since the author felt comfortable with team members. Figuring out new editing software together as a team also provided an opportunity for creativity.
To attract their target teenage audience, the filmmakers ensured the film had an enjoyable and relatable storyline about a typical teen. They used subverted genre music and simplistic fonts representing the genre. The main character was designed to be a stereotypical teen for audiences to easily relate to, as the film depicted common teenage experiences like social media and partying.
This document discusses the target audience for a media project - teenagers and young adults aged 16+ who are students or unemployed. Specifically, the project aims to target "explorers" who seek discovery and adventure, and "strugglers" who feel alienated and seek escape, as these psychographic categories were found to represent the target demographic after research. The film deals with everyday dangers faced by teens, so focusing on this audience will allow them to relate to the relatable characters and situations portrayed.
The document outlines different categories of marketing costs including prints and trailer costs, ads, promotions, pub production, and miscellaneous expenses. It breaks down costs associated with marketing a product or service across various channels without providing specific dollar amounts.
Publicity companies use premieres and cast appearances to attract attention to films, hoping national media will cover these events for free publicity in newspapers, TV, and online. However, this approach is risky as the media may not report on the events, providing no publicity benefit.
Promotions are used to raise awareness of films through competitions with related companies that target the intended audience. Competitions are placed in radio or TV programs that the audience is likely to watch or listen to in order to reach them. Distribution companies invest in promotions like competitions with other connected businesses to publicize films to the target viewers.
The document discusses three different title sequences from films. The first paragraph explains that a title sequence creates anticipation, entertains audiences, and is aesthetically striking while relating to the story. The second paragraph discusses how the text in Zombieland was integrated into scenes using slow motion shots to clearly convey the story. The third paragraph describes how the designer of one title sequence used still images and fireworks within light and darkness to emotionally engage audiences and symbolize the journey of love.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
El documento describe las partes y el uso correcto de un microscopio. Explica que el microscopio consta de una base, columna, tubo, tornillos macro y micrométricos, platina, pinzas y objetivos. Los objetivos aumentan la imagen y se colocan en un revólver giratorio. El microscopio también incluye un sistema de iluminación con fuente de luz, espejo, diafragma y condensador. El documento provee instrucciones para el uso adecuado del microscopio y no dañar sus componentes.
El documento presenta la información sobre un curso de Comunicación y Lenguaje en el Centro de Estudios Técnicos y Avanzados de Chimaltenango para el tercer grado de primaria. El curso se enfoca en la capacidad humana para comunicarse a través de signos, gestos y comunicación escrita y verbal, con el objetivo de que los estudiantes logren comunicarse utilizando signos verbales y no verbales. Los recursos incluyen internet, presentaciones y computadoras.
This document provides tips for managers on preparing for and conducting annual performance reviews based on different leadership styles. It identifies four main styles: I Manager, D Style, S Style, and C Style. For each style, it outlines how they typically relate to their supervisor, prepare for meetings, what they want from reviews, common career goals, and how to motivate them. The overall tips suggest tailoring your review approach based on understanding your own and your team member's styles.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang teori himpunan fuzzy yang memperkenalkan konsep derajat keanggotaan antara 0 sampai 1, bukan hanya 0 atau 1 seperti pada himpunan biasa. Teori ini diperkenalkan oleh Prof. Zadeh pada tahun 1965 dan telah banyak digunakan di industri. Dokumen ini juga menjelaskan operasi-operasi dasar pada himpunan fuzzy seperti union, intersection, complement, dan beberapa contoh perhitungannya.
This document provides tips for managers on preparing for and conducting annual reviews with different leadership styles. It identifies four main styles:
1) C Manager - Interested in facts, details, rules and quality. May overanalyze. Needs to be more inspiring.
2) D Style - Competitive and wants to increase power. Likes immediate feedback and results-orientation.
3) S Style - Loyal and wants information from supervisor. Needs organized feedback and continuity.
4) I Style - Values relationships and new ideas. Needs reassurance and optimism.
For each style it provides advice on their preferred meeting preparation, goals, and how to motivate them. The overall tips are meant to help
Kshitish Chandra Pradhan has a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Silicon Institute of Technology. His objective is to excel in the corporate world through hard work and skills. He has qualifications including a B.Tech with 7.74 CGPA and 81.46% in Diploma in Electrical Engineering. His skills include languages like C, C++ and MATLAB. His B.Tech project involved designing a 400 kV transmission line model in MATLAB to study and mitigate different faults. He is currently residing in Delhi and seeking job opportunities.
The document summarizes the design choices for different elements of a CD digi-pack for an artist named Rosie. On the front cover, various photos of Rosie were used to portray her personality and embrace her qualities. The back cover features smudged and clear images related to the positive and negative aspects of love. The inside cover includes a beach image to represent the positive elements of life. The disc tray features a close-up photo of Rosie's face. A gravestone with the word "Love" on the first pop-up page relates to Rosie's single "R.I.P" about moving on from an unstable relationship. The second pop-up page contains two fading images of the male
This document outlines four locations to be used for filming a music video: South Bank for romantic flashback scenes taking advantage of its lighting; Mica's house as the girlfriend's home with additional flashback and scenes filmed there; a lecture theatre with plain black curtains as the backdrop for some performance scenes; and a variety of interior and exterior settings to make the performance aspects of the video stand out.
The document discusses creativity in the context of working on a brief. It explores how the author encouraged their own creativity by thinking outside the box and sharing ideas confidently. While working within conventions sometimes limited creative ideas, it also helped boost creativity by providing guidelines. Most of the group's creativity involved trial and error during the filmmaking process as initial ideas were not good enough and had to be improved. A lack of confidence sharing ideas was sometimes an issue but not major since the author felt comfortable with team members. Figuring out new editing software together as a team also provided an opportunity for creativity.
To attract their target teenage audience, the filmmakers ensured the film had an enjoyable and relatable storyline about a typical teen. They used subverted genre music and simplistic fonts representing the genre. The main character was designed to be a stereotypical teen for audiences to easily relate to, as the film depicted common teenage experiences like social media and partying.
This document discusses the target audience for a media project - teenagers and young adults aged 16+ who are students or unemployed. Specifically, the project aims to target "explorers" who seek discovery and adventure, and "strugglers" who feel alienated and seek escape, as these psychographic categories were found to represent the target demographic after research. The film deals with everyday dangers faced by teens, so focusing on this audience will allow them to relate to the relatable characters and situations portrayed.
The document outlines different categories of marketing costs including prints and trailer costs, ads, promotions, pub production, and miscellaneous expenses. It breaks down costs associated with marketing a product or service across various channels without providing specific dollar amounts.
Publicity companies use premieres and cast appearances to attract attention to films, hoping national media will cover these events for free publicity in newspapers, TV, and online. However, this approach is risky as the media may not report on the events, providing no publicity benefit.
Promotions are used to raise awareness of films through competitions with related companies that target the intended audience. Competitions are placed in radio or TV programs that the audience is likely to watch or listen to in order to reach them. Distribution companies invest in promotions like competitions with other connected businesses to publicize films to the target viewers.
The document discusses three different title sequences from films. The first paragraph explains that a title sequence creates anticipation, entertains audiences, and is aesthetically striking while relating to the story. The second paragraph discusses how the text in Zombieland was integrated into scenes using slow motion shots to clearly convey the story. The third paragraph describes how the designer of one title sequence used still images and fireworks within light and darkness to emotionally engage audiences and symbolize the journey of love.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.