The document summarizes the incantations, movements, effects, and performances of several basic charms:
- The Hover Charm lifts objects slightly off the ground when touched with the wand. Restricted horizontal movement.
- The Rocket Charm propels objects straight up but with restricted control. The Levitation Charm allows full control of vertical and horizontal movement to levitate objects.
- The Floating Charm lifts objects a few feet in the air but with restricted vertical and horizontal movement. The Mending Charm repairs broken non-magical objects.
- The Unlocking Charm can unlock doors and windows, though magical locks prove more difficult. Performance attempts demonstrate proper form and limitations of
The document summarizes the incantations, movements, effects, and performances of several basic charms:
- The Hover Charm lifts objects slightly off the ground when touched with the wand. Restricted horizontal movement.
- The Rocket Charm propels objects straight up but with restricted control. The Levitation Charm allows full control of vertical and horizontal movement to levitate objects.
- The Floating Charm lifts objects a few feet in the air but with restricted vertical and horizontal movement. The Mending Charm repairs broken non-magical objects.
- The Unlocking Charm can unlock doors and windows, though magical locks prove more difficult. Performance attempts demonstrate proper form and limitations of
The document provides information about an Energy Savings Performance Contracting webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's Technical Assistance Program. It discusses the role and purpose of an Investment Grade Audit in the ESPC process. Key points covered include what an IGA entails, how to ensure IGA success, the importance of establishing an energy baseline, and what to expect in an IGA report. The webinar aims to help state and local grantees better understand the IGA process to facilitate energy efficiency projects.
The document provides details about a customer including their migme ID, the year they became a merchant, their age, occupation, and the date they provided a testimonial.
This document is a catalogue from 2009 from Eurovet & Dentalgroup SRL, an Italian company located in Montebelluna, Italy. It contains descriptions and item codes for over 70 dental cabinets, service units, hanging units, and plastic inserts. The document provides specifications for mobile cabinets with doors, drawers, and sinks in various configurations, as well as corner cabinets, worktops, sterilization systems, garages, and more.
The document summarizes the incantations, movements, effects, and performances of several basic charms:
- The Hover Charm lifts objects slightly off the ground when touched with the wand. Restricted horizontal movement.
- The Rocket Charm propels objects straight up but with restricted control. The Levitation Charm allows full control of vertical and horizontal movement to levitate objects.
- The Floating Charm lifts objects a few feet in the air but with restricted vertical and horizontal movement. The Mending Charm repairs broken non-magical objects.
- The Unlocking Charm can unlock doors and windows, though magical locks prove more difficult. Performance attempts demonstrate proper form and limitations of
The document provides information about an Energy Savings Performance Contracting webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's Technical Assistance Program. It discusses the role and purpose of an Investment Grade Audit in the ESPC process. Key points covered include what an IGA entails, how to ensure IGA success, the importance of establishing an energy baseline, and what to expect in an IGA report. The webinar aims to help state and local grantees better understand the IGA process to facilitate energy efficiency projects.
The document provides details about a customer including their migme ID, the year they became a merchant, their age, occupation, and the date they provided a testimonial.
This document is a catalogue from 2009 from Eurovet & Dentalgroup SRL, an Italian company located in Montebelluna, Italy. It contains descriptions and item codes for over 70 dental cabinets, service units, hanging units, and plastic inserts. The document provides specifications for mobile cabinets with doors, drawers, and sinks in various configurations, as well as corner cabinets, worktops, sterilization systems, garages, and more.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
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.
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.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
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
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.
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.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
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.
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.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
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
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.
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.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Charms - Journal Progress 2
1. Week 2
The Hover Charm
The incantation of the Hover Charm is Levioso. This is pronounced as
Lev-ee-o-so, which the emphasis on the first o. Levioso probably derives
from the Latin word ‘levo’, meaning ‘raise’ or ‘lift up’. This is
comparable to Leviosa from Wingardium Leviosa.
The Hover Charm allows one to move an object off the ground when the
object is physically touched. The horizontal movement of the object is
restricted (tested in performance 2). The hand movement that belongs to
the Hover Charm is an inward spiral and then up. There is a flash of
white light to be been when the charm is cast.
Performance 1
The tip of my wand was pointed at my copy of Quintessential
Magic: An Introduction to Charms when I performed the Hover
Charm for the first time. The moment I said Levioso I expected the
book to lift up into the air, but nothing happened. I tried several
different pronunciations and accents, but again, nothing happened.
Then I remembered, the Hover Charm requires that the object is
physically touched when cast.
Performance 2
This time, I put my finger on the book. And, when I said Levioso
the book raised up into the air. When the book was up in the air, I
did a few experiments to test some restrictions that I have
encountered in both class and textbook. The first restriction I tested
was the physical connection restriction. I already discovered that
the physical connection with the object is required to lift the object
up, but I was wondering if what would happen if I lost the physical
connection or changed the physical connection mid-air. When I
removed my finger from the surface of the book, the book
immediately dropped. This observation shows that you can only
move the object up and down if you touch the object. Next, I put
another finger on the book and removed the one I had on it before,
but the book did not drop. This observation shows that it does not
matter if you change the connection. As long as there is a physical
connection between you and the object, you will be able to move
the object up and down. Lastly, I tried to move the object
2. horizontally, but it was not possible to move it by any means.
The Rocket Charm
The incantation of the Rocket Charm is Alarte Ascendare. This is
pronounced as A-lar-tay-a-sen-day-ray, with the emphasis on the first a in
Alarte and sen in Ascendare. Alarte is derived from the Latin word ‘alate’,
meaning ‘winged’, and ‘ascendare’ is a Latin word, meaning ‘to climb’ or
‘to ascend’.
The Rocket Charms allows an object to propel straight up into the air. The
horizontal movement of the object is restricted. The hand movement that
belongs to the Rocket Charm is a quick swish at the end. There is red light
to be seen when the charm is cast.
Performance 1
Surprisingly, the first performance of the Rocket Charm went well,
despite of the difficult incantation. Unfortunately, my aim was a
little off and I accidently propelled the wrong object into the air.
Once again, I took my book to cast the charm on, but instead the
owl cage next to the book flew into the air. Thankfully, I was able
to prevent damage to both owl and cage. I now know, that I should
be practising in a clear room (or perhaps outside on a field) and I
should properly aim at the object I want to move. I experienced this
charm as pretty impractical.
The Floating Charm
The incantation of the Floating Charm is Fluito. This is pronounced as
flew-ee-toe. Fluito is a Latin word, meaning ‘to float’.
The Floating Charm allows objects to float a handful of feet into the air.
The vertical movement (up) (tested in performance 1) and the horizontal
movement (tested in performance 2) is restricted.
Performance 1
The first time I performed the Floating Charm, I immediately
noticed that the charm is more practical than both the Hover
Charm and the Rocket Charm. You did not have to physically touch
the object as with the Hover Charm and the movement of the object
was more controllable than with the Rocket Charm. Regrettably, the
object lifts up only a few inches. I did discover that the
3. pronunciation, voice volume and hand movement have an effect on
the height of the object. With either a bad pronunciation, low voice
volume or improper hand movement, the object lifted up to a height
varying between 0 and 2 inches. The maximum height of the
floating object that I have measured was approximately 7 inches.
Performance 2
Another observation that I made was that while the object was
floating, it did move horizontally. However, this was restricted to
approximately 1 inch. The object did not move any further to the
left or to the right when I applied force.
The Levitation Charm
The incantation of the Levitation Charm is Wingardium Leviosa. This is
pronounced as Win-gar-dee-um Levi-o-sa, with the emphasis on gar in
Wingardium and o in Leviosa. Wingardium consists of the English word
‘wing’, which comes from ‘to wing’ meaning ‘to fly’, and the Latin word
‘arduus’ (or ‘arduum’), meaning ‘high’ (or ‘steep’). Leviosa probably
derives from the Latin word ‘levo’, meaning ‘raise’ or ‘lift up’.
The Levitation Charm allows one to control the movement of an object.
The movement of the object is not restricted. This means that both
vertical (up and down) and horizontal (right and left) movement is
possible (tested in performance 2). Although, it can be hard to levitate
objects that are far away (tested in performance 3). Unfortunately, the
Levitation Charm fails on humans (tested in performance 4). The hand
movement that belongs to the Levitation Charm is a swish and flick.
There is no light to be seen when the charm is cast.
Performance 1
The first time I performed the Levitation Charm was in Charms
class, accompanied by professor Quilmane. As a tradition in
Charms class, we were supposed to make a feather lift up into the
air. And as a tradition, I did mess up the incantation a few times. I
replaced Leviosa by Levioso (probably because I have been
practising the Hover Charm a lot lately) and I put the emphasis on
the wrong syllable several times. Oddly, the feather did move (or
vibrate) a little when I pronounced the incantation incorrectly.
Moreover, the feather of a classmate exploded when he
mispronounced the incantation.
4. Performance 2
The greatest benefit of the Levitation Charm compared to the Hover
Charm, Rocket Charm and Floating Charm is that you are able to
control the horizontal movements. When I moved my wand
carefully to the left, the feather moved to the left as well. The same
goes for the right. My wand was working as the feather’s stirring
wheel. When you move your wand to the left or right quickly, you
must be sure not to hit anything or anyone (of course, a feather
would not be dangerous, but heavier objects can be).
Performance 3
The next day practising the Levitation Charm, I went to an open
field. I did some experiments on how the distant to an object effects
the levitation quality. The object I used was an apple that had just
fallen from a tree. I started at just 1 feet away from the apple and
ended up at a distance of 165 feet. As the distance between me and
the apple grew, my aim got worse. Then, I frequently levitated an
object other than the apple, such as leaves and branches. The
distance of 165 feet was the greatest distance where my accuracy
was still almost 100 percent.
Performance 4
The last experiment I did this week including the Levitation Charm
was casting the charm on humans. I was able to lift a friend up into
the air, but only because his clothing was lifting him up. When I
aimed at his arm or leg, nothing happened. This verifies the
restriction I have read in the textbook.
Week 3
The Mending Charm
The incantation for the Mending Charm is Reparo. This is pronounced as
reh-pah-ro, with the emphasis on pah. Reparo is a Latin word, meaning
‘to repair’.
The Mending Charm is able to repair broken objects. Unfortunately, the
Mending Charm is only able to repair non-magical items. Magical items,
such as wands and broomstick can be repaired, but will lose their magical
property. The hand movement that belongs to the Mending Charm, is an
5. inward pointed spiral. There is no light to be seen when the charm is cast.
Performance 1
The first time I performed the Mending Charm was on my pocket
watch. The pocket watch had fallen on the ground a few times,
causing the glass to break and the hands of the clock to fall off. I
thought the hand movement could be a difficulty, but the first time
went pretty well. The glass was almost fixed; there were only a few
scratches on it left. The reason why it did not repair all at once was,
I think, because of the severity of the damage. When I applied the
charm another few times, the clock was completely repaired. It even
looked like it was cleaned as well.
Performance 2
I could not resist to practise the Mending Charm on my old, and
broken, broomstick. I had read in the textbooks that it was not
possible to repair magical items and have their magical property
back. Of course, I was stubborn and tried it anyway. When I cast
the charm, the broomstick looked like I just bought it. However,
when I went to the courtyard to test it out, I looked like a fool
jumping up and down on the field. Embarrassed, I went back to my
dormitory. I have learned my lesson. Do not repair magical items.
The Unlocking Charm
The incantation of the Unlocking Charm is Alohomora. This is
pronounced as al-loh-ha-mor-ah, with the emphasis on both loh and mor.
Alohomora is derived from the West African Sidiki dialect and literally
means ‘friendly to thieves’.
The Unlocking Charm is able to unlock doors and windows. A physical
lock is not much of a challenge for the Unlocking Charm. The complexity
of the physical lot has little to no effect on the quality of the Unlocking
Charm. A magical lock, on the other hand, can be difficult to unlock. The
hand movement that belongs to the Unlocking Charm, is a backward S
curving up at the end. A coloured light is to be seen when the charm is
cast, ranging from blue to yellow.
Performance 1
During my first performance of the Unlocking Charm in Charms
class, I noticed something contradictory. Since the incantation of
6. the Unlocking Charm is Alohomora, I expected the pronunciation to
be al-loh-ho-mor-ah with ‘ho’ instead of ‘ha’. So, I mispronounced
the incantation and ultimately nothing happened. The lock was still
locked.
Performance 2
The second performance was on physical locks with a ranging
complexity. As predicted, the complexity of a physical lock did not
affect the quality of the Unlocking Charm. Once you know the
proper pronunciation of the incantation and the right hand
movement, you will be able to open all physical locks.
Performance 3
The third performance is similar to the second performance, but this
time professor Quilmane prepared a set of magical locks. When the
complexity of the magical lock increased (new magic versus old
magic, multiple magical defences, etc.) the quality of the Unlocking
Charm decreased. It was significantly harder to open complex
magical locks than ordinary magical locks. Although, the accuracy
of unlocking did increase when you applied the Unlocking Charm
more often. So, practise should help me to open more complex
magical locks (faster) in the future.
Week 4
The Fire-Making Charm
The incantation of the Fire-Making Charm is Incendio. This is
pronounced as in-sen-dee-oh, with the emphasis on sen. Incendio is
derived from the Latin word ‘incendium’, which means ‘fire’ or from the
Spanish or Portuguese word ‘incendio’, which also means ‘fire’. In
Italian, ‘incendio’ is referring to a great fire.
The Fire-Making Charm can be used to setting things on fire by the jet of
flames that it conjures. The hand movement that belongs to the Fire-
Making Charm is a curved flick up and down, which resembles a flame.
Performance 1
The first time I performed the Fire-Making Charm, I made sure I
was in an open field to secure myself from the flames that might
come out of my wand. If you perform this charm in a room, the
7. flame might pass on to other objects. This could put you in a life-
threatening situation. I was very disappointed to see that the only
thing I conjured was a cloud of smoke, but I have read several
articles that ensured me that this was a common phenomenon.
Performance 2
As I practised more and more, I was able to light a real fire after a
few weeks. At first, the fire that I created was similar to a fire
created by so-called matches. Now, I am able to conjure a small jet
of fire, but unfortunately the jet has not got a long lifespan. I can
hold onto it for approximately five to ten seconds.
Performance 3
This time, I tried to light things on fire that are non-flammable, like
metallic surfaces, to see if fire that is conjured by the Fire-Making
Charm is in some way ‘magical’ fire and has a different set of rules.
After a few experiments, I was able to conclude that the fire is not
different than ‘non-magical’ or conjured fire. The fire still needs
oxygen, a fuel and heat.
The Locomotion Charm
The incantation of the Locomotion Charm is Locomotor. This is
pronounced as loh-koh-moh-tor, with the emphasis on loh. Locomotor is
derived from the Latin words ‘loco’ and ‘moto’, which mean ‘place’ or
‘set down’ and ‘moving about’ or ‘keep moving’, respectively.
The Locomotion Charm enables a witch or wizard to lift the target a few
inches of the ground and then move said object in any given direction.
The hand movement that belongs to the Locomotion Charm is a full circle
with an upward flick toward the target at the end. There is no light to be
seen when the charm is cast.
Performance 1
The first time I performed this charm was, again, on my copy of
Quintessential Magic: An Introduction to Charms. I was pretty
confident with the end result, because the book was lift up from the
desk to a height of approximately 4 inches (10 cm).
Performance 2
Now, I was wondering if the mass of the object had an effect on the
8. height it lifts up into the air. So, I put another book on top of
Quintessential Magic: An Introduction to Charms. I did not notice a
change in elevation, so I kept on stacking. When the mass of the
pile of books was about twenty times the mass of the first book, I
was able to notice a significant change in elevation of
approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Performance 3
This time, after reading an article about it in the Daily Prophet, I
added the target to the incantation, in this case ‘Locomotor
Textbook’ to see if this would improve the quality of the charm. It
was, indeed, significantly easier to move the object from one place
to another, but the elevation of the book did not increase. I think,
that every object has a maximum elevation, depending on the mass
of the object.
Week 5
The Severing Charm
The incantation of the Severing Charm is Diffindo. This is pronounced as
deef-in-doe, with the emphasis on in. Diffindo is a Latin word, which
means ‘to split’, ‘to cleave’ or ‘to open’.
The Severing Charm enables a witch or wizard to precisely and accurately
cut something. The hand movement that belongs to the Severing Charm is
a V-shaped down and up with a swish in the direction to cut at the end.
There is a white light to be seen when the charm is cast.
Performance 1
When I learnt about the Severing Charm in Charms class, I
immediately thought that it would come in handy for cutting parts
of dangerous parts for Potions. However, when I tried the charm out
for the first time, I accidently cut the entire plant in half, instead of
severing the leave I needed for my Potion. I made a mental note to
remind me that this charm is stronger than I expected it to be.
Performance 2
This time, I was testing how deep the charm was able to cut. I used
the trunk of a fallen tree. I was not able to cut it in half in one turn,
but after practising a couple of days, I was able to cut deeper and
9. deeper. At the start of my experiment, I was able to cut to a depth of
2 inches (5 cm) and at the end of my experiment, the depth
increased to 4 inches (10 cm). I do think that there is a maximum
depth that can be reached, because it took me longer to go from 3
inches to 4 inches than from 2 inches to 3 inches.
The Softening Charm
The incantation of the Softening Charm is Spongify. This is pronounced
as spuhn-jee-fye, with the emphasis on spuhn. Spongify is probably
derived from the English word ‘sponge’, which is a rubbery object, and
the suffix ‘-ify’, which means ‘make something be in a particular state or
condition’.
The Softening Charm is a charm that softens a target area or object,
making it rubbery and bouncy. The hand movement that belongs to the
Softening Charm is S-shaped with a small swish half-way through. There
is a pink light to be seen when the charm is cast.
Performance 1
Reading about the Softening Charm always made me smile a little,
so I was very happy that we discussed this Charm in Charms class.
Coincidently, I happened to see a Quiditch player crash into one of
the poles, so I decided to use the Softening Charm on that specific
object to safe him from injuries. He bounced off the surface, but
was able to continue flying on his broom.
Performance 2
I was interested if the material of the object had any influence on
the rubbery- or bounciness of the object, so I grabbed a piece of
parchment, a pillow and a rock to cast the charms on. The
parchment was rather thin, so I was not able to measure the
bounciness, though the parchment did feel softer. The pillow
became somewhat harder, but the bounciness was definitely
noticeable. The rock was the object that the Softening Charm had
the most influence on. It became very rubbery and bouncy and I
was able to play with it like it was a so-called bouncing ball.