The newsletter provides information about the Songkran Festival in Thailand. Songkran is Thailand's traditional New Year celebration and Water Festival held annually in mid-April. The newsletter details that during Songkran, people sprinkle water on elders as a sign of respect and splash water at each other playfully in the streets. It also lists activities for tourists to participate in during the festival such as water fights, sand chedi competitions, Thai children's games, and cultural dances.
The document discusses different types of fiber cement products, including the production process and applications. It describes two main technologies for producing fiber cement sheets: air cured (CC) sheets which are suitable for roofing and exterior applications, and autoclaved (CCA) sheets which are used for façades, cladding, and interior applications. It provides details on the production steps from material preparation to autoclaving and lists common applications for fiber cement sheets such as external cladding, façades, fencing, and interior backing boards.
Dokumen tersebut membahas berbagai pendekatan dan teknik konseling seperti psikoanalisis, ego, transaksional, gestalt, behavioristik, realitas, rasional emosional serta konseling eklektik dan pancawaskita. Konseling eklektik dan pancawaskita melibatkan pemahaman berbagai teori konseling dan memilih teknik yang sesuai dengan masalah klien secara sistematis tanpa mencampuradukkan teori.
Este documento presenta un estudio de factibilidad para la creación de un centro de capacitación e investigación para estudiantes universitarios de contabilidad, finanzas y auditoría en Latacunga. El estudio incluirá investigaciones de mercado, estudios técnicos y financieros, y analizará la viabilidad y rentabilidad del proyecto. El objetivo es mejorar el desarrollo profesional de los estudiantes al brindarles acceso a capacitación, información y apoyo para sus proyectos de investigación.
The newsletter provides information about the Songkran Festival in Thailand. Songkran is Thailand's traditional New Year celebration and Water Festival held annually in mid-April. The newsletter details that during Songkran, people sprinkle water on elders as a sign of respect and splash water at each other playfully in the streets. It also lists activities for tourists to participate in during the festival such as water fights, sand chedi competitions, Thai children's games, and cultural dances.
The document discusses different types of fiber cement products, including the production process and applications. It describes two main technologies for producing fiber cement sheets: air cured (CC) sheets which are suitable for roofing and exterior applications, and autoclaved (CCA) sheets which are used for façades, cladding, and interior applications. It provides details on the production steps from material preparation to autoclaving and lists common applications for fiber cement sheets such as external cladding, façades, fencing, and interior backing boards.
Dokumen tersebut membahas berbagai pendekatan dan teknik konseling seperti psikoanalisis, ego, transaksional, gestalt, behavioristik, realitas, rasional emosional serta konseling eklektik dan pancawaskita. Konseling eklektik dan pancawaskita melibatkan pemahaman berbagai teori konseling dan memilih teknik yang sesuai dengan masalah klien secara sistematis tanpa mencampuradukkan teori.
Este documento presenta un estudio de factibilidad para la creación de un centro de capacitación e investigación para estudiantes universitarios de contabilidad, finanzas y auditoría en Latacunga. El estudio incluirá investigaciones de mercado, estudios técnicos y financieros, y analizará la viabilidad y rentabilidad del proyecto. El objetivo es mejorar el desarrollo profesional de los estudiantes al brindarles acceso a capacitación, información y apoyo para sus proyectos de investigación.
1) The document discusses using Hadoop as a data hub, as presented by Dr. Phil Shelley from Sears Holdings.
2) Traditional approaches to data warehousing face challenges due to increasing data volumes, costs, and business needs for faster access and analysis.
3) A Hadoop data hub allows storing all data in its raw form, eliminating the need for ETL processing and data segmentation before analysis. This reduces data latency and costs while empowering self-service analysis.
The document discusses the author's use of various social media and blogging platforms. It describes posting 14 articles on their blogger blog but only receiving 5 comments. It details struggles making videos for their vlog channel which only has 9 views. The author reflects on using their Chinese Sina blog more and how an English blog could attract more followers and promote products. Facebook is recognized as a large communication tool but may be blocked in China. Twitter is viewed as limiting but useful for following interests. LinkedIn is seen as professional but the author does not feel professional enough to use it fully. Overall, the author finds social media and blogging can help build their personal brand.
Tom Weakland at Consumer Centric Health, Models for Change '11HealthInnoventions
The document discusses how behavioral economics can be applied to healthcare to better understand irrational consumer behavior and decision making. It provides examples of how cognitive biases and psychological factors influence health behaviors and choices, contributing to poor outcomes and high costs. Applying behavioral economics principles may help design interventions to positively influence behaviors and steer patients towards healthier options.
This document appears to be an introduction to a distance education course on Southeast Asia for high school students from November 2011 to January 2012. It includes sections on an introduction to Southeast Asia, labeling and providing facts for each of the 11 countries in the region, and profiles for each country covering capital, size, population, language, climate, ethnic groups, government, currency, religion, cuisine, attractions, and physical features. The purpose is to teach students about the region of Southeast Asia.
The document discusses several potential trip options for December:
1. A 3-day, 2-night trip to Sagada including visits to rice terraces, waterfalls, and caves.
2. A classic city tour of Baguio visiting parks, churches, and other sites.
3. Beach trips to various locations along the coasts of Batangas and Quezon provinces.
4. A 2-day, 1-night mountain climbing trip to Mount Pulag including sunrise viewing from the summit.
The document provides itineraries and details for the Sagada and Mount Pulag trips. In conclusion, it asks which destination the reader would like to visit next in December.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's birthday of December 5th is celebrated as Father's Day in Thailand. As Thailand's longest-reigning monarch, King Bhumibol was seen as a father figure to the Thai people. On his birthday, Thais celebrate by lighting candles, singing the national anthem, and participating in festivities like fireworks, concerts and lantern festivals for 3-5 days. The document discusses King Bhumibol's life and legacy, how he established over 4,000 development projects to help the Thai people, and why he came to be known as the "Father of Thailand."
This document provides an overview of information security and privacy topics including computer viruses, how they work and spread, common types of viruses, virus prevention, and data security issues in the United States. It defines computer viruses, explains how they are able to replicate and attach to other programs, and notes they are created by people rather than naturally occurring. Popular virus types like file infectors, boot sector viruses, Trojan horses, and worms are described. The document also covers virus symptoms, prevention methods like antivirus software and firewalls, computer crime categories, and the 1974 Privacy Act.
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 boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
1) The document discusses using Hadoop as a data hub, as presented by Dr. Phil Shelley from Sears Holdings.
2) Traditional approaches to data warehousing face challenges due to increasing data volumes, costs, and business needs for faster access and analysis.
3) A Hadoop data hub allows storing all data in its raw form, eliminating the need for ETL processing and data segmentation before analysis. This reduces data latency and costs while empowering self-service analysis.
The document discusses the author's use of various social media and blogging platforms. It describes posting 14 articles on their blogger blog but only receiving 5 comments. It details struggles making videos for their vlog channel which only has 9 views. The author reflects on using their Chinese Sina blog more and how an English blog could attract more followers and promote products. Facebook is recognized as a large communication tool but may be blocked in China. Twitter is viewed as limiting but useful for following interests. LinkedIn is seen as professional but the author does not feel professional enough to use it fully. Overall, the author finds social media and blogging can help build their personal brand.
Tom Weakland at Consumer Centric Health, Models for Change '11HealthInnoventions
The document discusses how behavioral economics can be applied to healthcare to better understand irrational consumer behavior and decision making. It provides examples of how cognitive biases and psychological factors influence health behaviors and choices, contributing to poor outcomes and high costs. Applying behavioral economics principles may help design interventions to positively influence behaviors and steer patients towards healthier options.
This document appears to be an introduction to a distance education course on Southeast Asia for high school students from November 2011 to January 2012. It includes sections on an introduction to Southeast Asia, labeling and providing facts for each of the 11 countries in the region, and profiles for each country covering capital, size, population, language, climate, ethnic groups, government, currency, religion, cuisine, attractions, and physical features. The purpose is to teach students about the region of Southeast Asia.
The document discusses several potential trip options for December:
1. A 3-day, 2-night trip to Sagada including visits to rice terraces, waterfalls, and caves.
2. A classic city tour of Baguio visiting parks, churches, and other sites.
3. Beach trips to various locations along the coasts of Batangas and Quezon provinces.
4. A 2-day, 1-night mountain climbing trip to Mount Pulag including sunrise viewing from the summit.
The document provides itineraries and details for the Sagada and Mount Pulag trips. In conclusion, it asks which destination the reader would like to visit next in December.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's birthday of December 5th is celebrated as Father's Day in Thailand. As Thailand's longest-reigning monarch, King Bhumibol was seen as a father figure to the Thai people. On his birthday, Thais celebrate by lighting candles, singing the national anthem, and participating in festivities like fireworks, concerts and lantern festivals for 3-5 days. The document discusses King Bhumibol's life and legacy, how he established over 4,000 development projects to help the Thai people, and why he came to be known as the "Father of Thailand."
This document provides an overview of information security and privacy topics including computer viruses, how they work and spread, common types of viruses, virus prevention, and data security issues in the United States. It defines computer viruses, explains how they are able to replicate and attach to other programs, and notes they are created by people rather than naturally occurring. Popular virus types like file infectors, boot sector viruses, Trojan horses, and worms are described. The document also covers virus symptoms, prevention methods like antivirus software and firewalls, computer crime categories, and the 1974 Privacy Act.
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 boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.