Cambodia has won the World Tourism and Travel Awards coveted title as “World`s Best Tourist Destination” for the first time in a hotly-contested contest that saw the country pitch against former winners Greece, Italy, Spain, and France, as well as northern countries including the UK, Norway, Austria, Sweden and Switzerland.
European Journal of Tourism and Trade has created a special edition dedicated to 2017 World Tourism and Travel Awards and is proud to announce the 2017 winner for World's Leading Destination as KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA.
In this issue you will also have the chance to discover news about perfume industry and main creators like Jean Pierre Grivory and Dali Haute Parfumerie creations and to travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and a cruise on the Mekong all crowned with a short visit to the Nature Preserve of Danube Delta.
Cambodia has won the World Tourism and Travel Awards coveted title as “World`s Best Tourist Destination” for the first time in a hotly-contested contest that saw the country pitch against former winners Greece, Italy, Spain, and France, as well as northern countries including the UK, Norway, Austria, Sweden and Switzerland.
European Journal of Tourism and Trade has created a special edition dedicated to 2017 World Tourism and Travel Awards and is proud to announce the 2017 winner for World's Leading Destination as KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA.
In this issue you will also have the chance to discover news about perfume industry and main creators like Jean Pierre Grivory and Dali Haute Parfumerie creations and to travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and a cruise on the Mekong all crowned with a short visit to the Nature Preserve of Danube Delta.
ExL Pharma Clinical Trials Phase I and Phase IIa Conference Brochure: Phase 1...bryonmain
There is a pill or treatment for almost everything, or at least, that is how it seems. However, the amount of effort that goes into a pill or treatment before it is launched is extensive, expensive and often inefficient.
Efficiency and innovation go hand-in-hand with R&D and the development of clinical trials, however, FDA regulations and clinical trial standardization end up stifling these two key factors. This leads to drawn out processes that cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars before the drugs hit the market. Efforts have been made to increase efficiency in phase I/IIA with some companies changing their clinical trial manifestos to suit the available patient population at clinical sites, but more emphasis should be placed on creating more efficient processes for first in human studies by optimizing pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, dosage selection, technological advancements to improve efficacy and structured patient mapping to increase successful trial and patient recruitment opportunities.
This program will give delegates the opportunity to share proven strategies between companies to help increase efficiency in this space and streamline processes to cut down costs. This event will bring together large and small companies and experts in this space to share best practices to decrease the financial drain theses phases have on the overall clinical trial budget. Life science corporations need the most up-to-date tools and practices to increase success by streamlining processes, sharing successful biomarker strategies, anticipating dosing quantities, and optimizing healthy or specialty patient recruitment and retention. Current strategies include patient mapping before organizing and setting up a clinical space, tailoring early phase clinical trials to patient populations, purchasing biological samples from collection companies, and trying to accelerate the process by submitting for breakthrough therapy designation.
Top Reasons To Attend
Identify Compound Development Strategies to Optimize Success in Clinical Trials
Learn Best Practices for Early Decision-Making Through Analysis of Biomarker Utility in Drug Development
Utilize Analytical Technology to Evaluate Multiple Configurations of a Small Molecule to Increase the Feasibility of Drug in Clinical Trials
Implement Adaptive Design in Proof of Concept Studies to Increase Efficiency, Decrease Time and Decrease Overall Cost
Explore the Seamless Development of Phase I to Phase II in Clinical Trials
NINE Case Studies and a Panel Session on Early Phase Clinical Trial Strategies
Synerjix Core Team Consulting - tailor made for a Challenging EconomyBenaud Jacob
A challenging economy demands reduced costs and better results. This is all the more apparent with the Small and Medium sized businesses (SMB). Synerjix "Core Teams" is a proven consulting methodology that was derived in the late nineties, utilized by a few fortune 500 firms in the U.S.
Synerjix' 2013 strategy is to co-locate with businesses across the U.S by having partnerships and representations around major U.S business hubs. A consulting methodology that benefited leading U.S corporations is being made available to the SMB with the same levels of attention and care.
Please contact sales@Synerjix.com or visit www.Synerjix.com for more details
Developing a Collective Curriculum to make Civil Society Data LiteratePim Bellinga
In January 2017 I Hate Statistics was invited to organise an interactive workshop at the United Nations World Data Forum in Cape Town. A lot of data about the Sustainable Development Goals is being shared. But to make that data meaningful, requires interpretation. Those skills are often lacking. In this interactive workshop presentation outline the why, when, who, what and how of data literacy.
ExL Pharma Clinical Trials Phase I and Phase IIa Conference Brochure: Phase 1...bryonmain
There is a pill or treatment for almost everything, or at least, that is how it seems. However, the amount of effort that goes into a pill or treatment before it is launched is extensive, expensive and often inefficient.
Efficiency and innovation go hand-in-hand with R&D and the development of clinical trials, however, FDA regulations and clinical trial standardization end up stifling these two key factors. This leads to drawn out processes that cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars before the drugs hit the market. Efforts have been made to increase efficiency in phase I/IIA with some companies changing their clinical trial manifestos to suit the available patient population at clinical sites, but more emphasis should be placed on creating more efficient processes for first in human studies by optimizing pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, dosage selection, technological advancements to improve efficacy and structured patient mapping to increase successful trial and patient recruitment opportunities.
This program will give delegates the opportunity to share proven strategies between companies to help increase efficiency in this space and streamline processes to cut down costs. This event will bring together large and small companies and experts in this space to share best practices to decrease the financial drain theses phases have on the overall clinical trial budget. Life science corporations need the most up-to-date tools and practices to increase success by streamlining processes, sharing successful biomarker strategies, anticipating dosing quantities, and optimizing healthy or specialty patient recruitment and retention. Current strategies include patient mapping before organizing and setting up a clinical space, tailoring early phase clinical trials to patient populations, purchasing biological samples from collection companies, and trying to accelerate the process by submitting for breakthrough therapy designation.
Top Reasons To Attend
Identify Compound Development Strategies to Optimize Success in Clinical Trials
Learn Best Practices for Early Decision-Making Through Analysis of Biomarker Utility in Drug Development
Utilize Analytical Technology to Evaluate Multiple Configurations of a Small Molecule to Increase the Feasibility of Drug in Clinical Trials
Implement Adaptive Design in Proof of Concept Studies to Increase Efficiency, Decrease Time and Decrease Overall Cost
Explore the Seamless Development of Phase I to Phase II in Clinical Trials
NINE Case Studies and a Panel Session on Early Phase Clinical Trial Strategies
Synerjix Core Team Consulting - tailor made for a Challenging EconomyBenaud Jacob
A challenging economy demands reduced costs and better results. This is all the more apparent with the Small and Medium sized businesses (SMB). Synerjix "Core Teams" is a proven consulting methodology that was derived in the late nineties, utilized by a few fortune 500 firms in the U.S.
Synerjix' 2013 strategy is to co-locate with businesses across the U.S by having partnerships and representations around major U.S business hubs. A consulting methodology that benefited leading U.S corporations is being made available to the SMB with the same levels of attention and care.
Please contact sales@Synerjix.com or visit www.Synerjix.com for more details
Developing a Collective Curriculum to make Civil Society Data LiteratePim Bellinga
In January 2017 I Hate Statistics was invited to organise an interactive workshop at the United Nations World Data Forum in Cape Town. A lot of data about the Sustainable Development Goals is being shared. But to make that data meaningful, requires interpretation. Those skills are often lacking. In this interactive workshop presentation outline the why, when, who, what and how of data literacy.
GUIDE 5 -1 (Part I)Unit 2
Art of Ancient Greece
Apollo’s Temple at Delphi
This unit presents an important part of our course for it concerns with the very foundation of the Western civilization. We are going to spend more time in this section and work on two guides devoted to Greek art. Try to learn as much as you can.
Before you open your book, let us define the key term “classical that is being used in several senses.
IN HISTORY
· Classical world of Greece and Rome –these two ancient civilizationsdeveloped such high standards and enduring models in art and life that this period in human history was named Classical.The civilizations of Greece and Rome are called classical
The Greek and Roman cultures are called classical
Greco-Roman art is called classical
· Classicalperiod in Greece – one of the periods in the history of Greece marked by the highest artistic and cultural achievements.We will study it in the next Greek Guide (part 2).
IN EVERYDAY LIFE
I am sure these applications are better known to you but I want you to realize how they are related to their Greek origins.
3. We use the word ClassicalStyle when we talk about the taste or style based on the principles of clarity, harmony and order – standards that were set by Greek and Roman art.
4. Finally, the general meaning of classical or classic would be 'first ranking',
'the best of its kind', and 'enduring'. Thus, a classic carmeans the finest and most renowned brand in the industry. Am I correct? A dress can be classic as well as. The Americans also use the word classy as a sort of Argo abbreviation when they talk about people whose demeanor and looks are proper and who hold themselves with dignity.
It is not likely that we think about ancient Greeceand Rome when using these words today, is it? Yet, when we call anything classical we pay homage to the high standards of beauty, harmony, and ideal of perfection. And when we compliment someone’s style or demeanor we refer to the ancient Greeks and Romans who claimed the importance of responsibility,duty and integrity prescribed for every good person and citizen.
Now let us begin reading about the celebrated civilizations that set the high classical standards for the millennium to come. Set a goal to learn as much as possible. Take advantage of any extracurricular opportunity. Thus, I would encourage you to watch this introductory video. It will be also helpful for the purpose of orientation in this extensive unit.
Extra Credit Project: Sum up 8 minutes of video in 8 statements (1 bonus point)
Greek Art History from Goodbye-Art Academy
Ancient Greek Art: 8-statement Review
Notice that they start with the Classical period and after that go back to the beginning.
Reminder: When you hear something that you want to put on paper, simply stop the video.
Try a CC feature for subtitles/clos ...
GUIDE 5 -1 (Part I)Unit 2Art of Ancient GreeceApol.docxaidaclewer
GUIDE 5 -1 (Part I)
Unit 2
Art of Ancient Greece
Apollo’s Temple at Delphi
This unit presents an important part of our course for it concerns with the very foundation of the Western civilization. We are going to spend more time in this section and work on two guides devoted to Greek art. Try to learn as much as you can.
Before you open your book, let us define the key term “classical that is being used in several senses.
IN HISTORY
·
Classical world
of Greece and Rome –these two ancient civilizationsdeveloped such high standards and enduring models in art and life that this period in human history was named
Classical.
The civilizations of Greece and Rome are called
classical
The Greek and Roman cultures are called
classical
Greco-Roman art is called
classical
·
Classicalperiod
in Greece – one of the periods in the history of Greece marked by the highest artistic and cultural achievements.We will study it in the next Greek Guide (part 2).
IN EVERYDAY LIFE
I am sure these applications are better known to you but I want you to realize how they are related to their Greek origins.
3.
We use the word
ClassicalStyle
when we talk about the taste or style based on the principles of clarity, harmony and order – standards that were set by Greek and Roman art.
4.
Finally, the general meaning of
classical
or
classic
would be
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first ranking
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'the best of its kind
', and
'enduring
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Thus, a
classic car
means the finest and most renowned brand in the industry.
Am I correct? A dress can be classic as well as.
The Americans also use the word
classy
as a sort of Argo abbreviation when they talk about people whose demeanor and looks are proper and who hold themselves with dignity.
It is not likely that we think about ancient Greeceand Rome when using these words today, is it? Yet, when we call anything
classical
we pay homage to the high standards of beauty, harmony, and ideal of perfection. And when we compliment someone’s style or demeanor we refer to the ancient Greeks and Romans who claimed the importance of responsibility,duty and integrity prescribed for every good person and citizen.
Now let us begin reading about the celebrated civilizations that set the high classical standards for the millennium to come. Set a goal to learn as much as possible. Take advantage of any extracurricular opportunity. Thus, I would encourage you to watch this introductory video. It will be also helpful for the purpose of orientation in this extensive unit.
Extra Credit Project
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Sum up 8 minutes of video in 8 statements (1 bonus point)
Greek Art History
from Goodbye-Art Academy
Ancient Greek Art: 8-statement Review
Notice that they start with the Classical period and after that go back to the beginning.
Reminder: When you hear something that you want to put on paper, simply stop the video.
Try a
CC
feature for subtitles/close captions and see if you findthem helpful (right lower corner).
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AIESEC in Alexandria is offering you a chance to have a life changing experience and leave an impact. Check our projects at http://bit.ly/searchtoolAlexandria
A home made press release consisting of serial of 6 collage layouts
Product: "The Pret-A-Porter by Jean Fares"
Concept: NMIW
Execution: Media dept at Jean Fares Couture
Approval: Fares family!
Jean Fares Couture: Newsletter, Spring 2014Norma HAYEK
From Beirut to Cannes to Dubai, Jean Fares Couture flies to shine!
Home made Newsletter
Product/Brand: Jean Fares Couture
Concept and Copywriting: NMIW
Execution: Media dept. at Jean Fares Couture
Approval: Fares family!
Jean Fares Couture and Rolls Royce Cars in Dubai, a breeze in the air!Norma HAYEK
When Refined Creative and Corporate Social Responsible Talents Meet, A Refined Elegance Reveals Differently!
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A home made post press release
Product/Brand: Jean Fares Couture
Concept and script writing: NMIW
Execution: Media dept. at Jean Fares Couture
Approval: Fares family!
The Rolls Royce Fashion Luxury Night chooses Jean Fares Couture- June 4th, Du...Norma HAYEK
Buyers and or client/retail have an opportunity to meet the designer in Dubai within a special booking session.
Call or email if interested. Details are enclosed.
Hand made press release
Product/Brand: Jean Fares Couture
Event: Jean Fares' fashion show at The Rolls Roys Fashion Night, June 4, 2014 - Dubai
Layout: Copywrting and concept: NMIW
Execution: Media dept. at Jean Fares Couture
Approval: Fares family
Most international press media applauded this Jean Fares gown worn by Paris H...Norma HAYEK
A home made press release:
Brand: Jean Fares Couture - 2014 Cannes Film Festival
Concept & Copywriting: NMIW
Execution: Media dept. at Jean Fares Couture.
Approval: Fares family!
Who's Going To Wear Jean Fares Couture at Cannes Festival This Year ? Stay Tu...Norma HAYEK
Jean Fares Couture at Cannes Festival, 2014. Stay Tuned!
Home-made press release
Concept and scriptwriting: Norma Fares (NMIW)
Execution: Media dept. at Jean Fares Couture
Approval: Fares family.
The world celebrates the woman day on March 8th of each year. Gifted and original artist, Jean Fares who marches to a different tune, celebrates your Day, Women who dare to dream, everyDay! - Jean Fares Couture
Product: Jean Fares Couture
Jean Fares Couture - Behind the scenes on editorial shootNorma HAYEK
Behind the scenes on editorial shoot
Jean Fares Couture gown
stylist Zoe Battles
photographer Kimberly Metz
A home made presentation
Execution: Media dept. Jean Fares Couture
Approval: Fares family.
Who wore Jean Fares Couture best, Sharna Burgess or Hofit Golan ?Norma HAYEK
Dancing with the Stars, Sharna Burgess and TV personality and socialite, Hofit Golan were both
Spotted in this adorned silver cocktail dress by Jean Fares Couture.
Sharna Burgess,27, wore this to the West Coast Liberty Awards Celebrating Lambda Legal's 40th
Anniversary last Thursday.
Hofit Golan was seen last month at the "Desert Dancer" Dinner during the 66th Annual Cannes
Film Festival in Cannes, France in this fun look - TRG
It's the Earth Day. Jean Fares Couture, the Activist, celebrates it too!Norma HAYEK
Committed to its CSR, Jean Fares Couture, the Activist, celebrates the Earth Day!
Another Home made presentation:
Concept & Copywriting: Norma Fares (NMIW)
Execution: Jean Fares Couture Media dept.
Approval: Fares family!
Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock wore Jean Fares Couture!Norma HAYEK
Jean Fares Couture won again "The Bachelorette", one of the most popular U.S. TV Entertainment show! We appreciate. We live the moment!
Another Home made presentation:
Concept & scriptwriting: Norma Fares (NMIW)
Execution: Jean Fares Couture Media dept.
Approval: Fares family!
When White on Red Carpets is for Love and Peace, it’s Jean Fares Couture! Norma HAYEK
When White on red carpets is for Love and Peace, it's Jean Fares Couture ! In Cannes Film Festival 2013, our own White enlightens its red carpet with Accent - Jean Fares Couture
Home made press release
Concept and Scriptwriting: Norma Fares
Execution: JFC Media dept.
Approval: Fares Family
We, at Jean Fares Couture, love you today and every day...with accent! Valentine's Day? Let it be the day to love yourself.
Go and conquer what your own heart beats for...passionately!
Concept & copywriting: Norma Fares
Excecution: JFC media dept.
Approval: Fares family!
Home made press release
Daring Haleema wears Jean Fares daring designs!Norma HAYEK
Kuwaiti Haleema who wore daring looks of Jean Fares Couture is hosting the 1st Music TV show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia! "Coming from the Middle East where women wore more conservatively, designer Jean Fares is able to make cultural adjustment" - Lydia Look, NTDTV
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Secstrike : Reverse Engineering & Pwnable tools for CTF.pptx
Evolving Trends and Fashion in Egypt with Jean Fares
1. EVOLVING FASHION TRENDS IN EGYPT
Attention Rachelle Gavello, Arizona University
Arizona University Q1: What types of inspirations influence your
designs?
Creativity is an on-going process, a way of living. We are all subject to the Influence of
the environment where we live. It’s what my eyes see, my ears hear , my nose smells,
my soul feels… It’s all together melted through a certain mood that leads to creativity
and which is, by the end of day, a gift from God. Nature and Music maybe are the most
important resources that influence me to influence my designs. Wherever I’m, [Nature]
Green and Colorful flowers and Music must embrace me, even my office is surrounded with
a small garden that mainly comprises aged trees like Olive-100-year-old. I take good care of
it while my favorite Music of Mozart… Yanni, Voices like Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand,
Alessandro Safina… just put me in a mood for Creativity. I feel how Life is beautiful despite
what is happening round me i.e. The drastic insane political, social and Human situation that
my country is going through.
Arizona University Q2: Do you have a specific audience that you are
trying to sell your products to?
Jean Fares Couture targets the woman in what she really represents. We see her just a
distinguishably elegant, powerful Lady empowered with an extreme refined taste. We
do purchase her everywhere. Despite its location-base in Lebanon, Jean Fares Couture,
live a Business Fashion in a world with no boundaries.
Established in the heart of the ME, our direct audience for the High Couture Line and
for our forthcoming Haute-a-porter (ready to wear high end) are mainly the Arabian Gulf (KSA,
Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE…) and the rest of the Arab World (Egypt, Jordan… including
Lebanon). Actually, we particular a specific audience that is the Woman worldwide. Like Music
or Painting, Fashion is an international language ,with an accent of beauty, that could can touch
[Human Being’s] woman’s soul!
Our international appearance started in Paris then in USA i.e. Miami, Houston, Washington DC,
Palm Beach and with an outstanding success in New York Couture Fashion week, 2008.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bkz_uDTkpQ&feature=related
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bnittoli/2269511119/
http://en.epochtimes.com/news/8-3-6/66973.html
For further details, please visit Jean Fares Bio (PDF GFX format, Attached)
2. Arizona University Q3: How do you feel fashion is evolving in Egypt
right now?
Comparing to the great achievements of the People of Ancient Egypt in History i.e.
[The unrevealed secret of] Pyramids, Luxor and Alexandria, trends fashion in Egypt
of Today unfortunately do not match with what the People of Egypt of Ancient Time
has given, created and achieved for Egypt. The difference is widely projected starting
from walking in Cairo’s streets a few km far from the Great Pyramids! Sometimes, I just wonder
where those People of Egypt are? What happened to this [Ancient] City i.e. Cairo, Alexandria…?
It saddens me when I witness a drastic decrease in Arts being the reflection of the People’s soul
and spirit. With a population that is more than 75 millions, the existence of very few fashion
designers in Egypt is neither right nor balanced. Fashion, like any Art, cannot be considered
as evolved in Egypt of Today whose population sink in to an unconceivable poverty, illiteracy
and unemployment. It’s a chain. It’s all in one. It’s about a general mood where Government’s
and people’s aspiration must meet. Lebanon is not the perfect place to be. However, the general
atmosphere of Freedom of the multicultural city of Beirut --that is unique amidst its conservative
Arab World-- Beirut could provide a convenient umbrella for Creative to explore their insights.
And that’s what explains, in fact, the reason why in Lebanon are many renowned Fashion
Designers whose names spread over the region as well as the World and this is why the high class
society of Egypt targets Europe or Lebanon to shop for their weddings and special occasions.
Arizona University Q4: As far as everyday wear, do you feel that Egypt
should establish a traditional dress?
I would encourage this kind of Egyptian vests with embroidery
http://www.pyramidimports.com/artsandcrafts/gal201.htm or http://www.
pyramidimports.com/artsandcrafts/gal200.htm over a tight-sexy-Jeans or a long-
stylish-skirt of Viscose or Linen. It will look nice for Youth!
3. Bringing traditional to modern could give a wonderful combination. In my recent collections
(Living… Eco and Living… Energy) for e.g. the spirit of some of my designs and looks i.e.
the short gold/silver and the Green Gowns (below) were originally inspired from the Spirit of
Egypt’s Ancient time which I consider it unbeatable:
Many of Cleopatra’s gowns were similar to a silk
sleeveless sari with a deep v-neck sleeveless
gown of pleated silk, with a gold trimmed pleated
tissue silk.
4. “Egyptian clothing styles did not change much throughout ancient times. Clothes were usually
made of linens ranging from coarse to fine texture. During the Old and Middle kingdoms, men
usually wore a short skirt called a kilt. Women wore a straight fitting dress held up by straps.
The wealthy men wore pleated kilts, and the older men wore a longer kilt. When doing hard
work, men wore a loin cloth, and women wore a short skirt. Children usually ran around nude
during the summer months, while in the winter, wraps and cloaks were worn. Noblewomen
sometimes wore beaded dresses.” http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:LaElowJvGj0J:www
2.sptimes.com/Egypt/EgyptCredit.4.2.html+CLOTHING+OF+ANCIENT+EGYPT&hl=en&c
t=clnk&cd=8&gl=qa
Traditional dress for Everyday wear in Egypt today? With Islamism, the Islamic look becomes
the traditional ready to wear in Egypt: very conservative long dresses or skirts (pens not
recommended) with a pro-white-simple Hijab or veil. For Egypt to start re-innovating a
traditional dress Today, means that the Egyptian society is ready to go back to its fascinating
roots and accept its own [Ancient] Style. This from one hand, from the other hand, features, look
and body-svelte-shapes of the Ancient Egypt cannot be neglected as they are an inseparable part
of the costume and accessories as well.
“The Fayum Portraits: Greek and Roman painting style, encaustic (εγκαυστική) (from enkaio
“to burn-in”) on wood, part of the Egyptian culture (funeral portraits). They show the faces
of the inhabitants of ancient Egypt at a period influenced by Greeks and Romans. The Fayum
portraits are the best preserved paintings of Antiquity. Some of these produced by Greeks
who worked in Egypt, part of the Greek population that settled in cities like Alexandria, when
Egypt was ruled by Greek kings after the peaceful conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great.
The portraits, many from Fayum, are from a period when Romans followed the Greeks as
rulers and their influence is shown (for example Roman fashion). Examples were found in
various Necropolises: in Memphis (Saqqara), Philadelphia (Er-Rubayat and ‘Kerke’), Arsinoe
(Hawara), Antinoopolis, Panopolis (Akhmim), Marina el-Alamein, Thebes and el-Hiba
(Ankyronpolis) and other places.”
For the left image: (Diogenes the flute
player, a Jew?) from Portrait-Painting in
Ancient Egypt.” by Amelia Ann Blanford
Edwards.
Diogenes, he was apparently a professional
musician. The hair is very thick and curly,
and the features are distinctly Jewish in
type. That he should be a Jew would be
quite in accordance with his profession.
5. So yes, in my point view, evolving trends and fashion better in Egypt of Today, requires that
the fascinating Style of Ancient Egypt revives at the Egyptians’ memory first so they could ask
for it… with Passion. It is a must-do with Pride! More over, the Ancient Egypt style, trends
and fashion should at the core-programs of the Designs colleges and Universities of/in the
Arabic speaking countries. Ignoring or not educating it does not delete it. It’s there… it should
be recognized to the People of Egypt. Education, Media and Marketing can undoubtedly help
reviving and evolving better trends and fashion in Egypt. Offering the right environment,
talented-youth could create and innovate. Today, before Egypt some opportunities that Egypt
and the world could grab:
1 – The cotton of Egypt which is relatively cheaper than the European.
2 – The still unbeatable impact of TV on viewers/consumers’ mind. With 75 millions illiterate in
the Arab World (as per ESCWA 2007 report), TV remains the number one-only tool that affects
its viewers means consumers.
3 – In the New Media era, Internet and online shopping that are, in fact, making of the Globe a
small village, could, more or less, help evolving trends and fashion in the Arab World including
Egypt in a better way.
Arizona University Q5: Are there any restrictions to what you can and
cannot design?...
As Jean Fares Couture’s slogan well says about me: I’m “Freed to love… Committed
to Passion”! My flowing gowns say much about it i.e.:
6. My creation lives with no borders. What I create is what I have Passion for it; it’s our “natural”
spirit that we were born and raised with, shaped with knowledge, continuous studies and
research. Some adjustments (for conservative society) could and must be done if the changes
are good on my client and that they do not ruin the core idea of my gown. If would so, we
suggest our clients some other alternatives that could suit their needs. Since we do business that
is simultaneously related to Creativity and Market, we are committed to please our clients and
to preserve our style equally. That’s what makes us.
Conservative Designers from conservative societies put their restrictions on their designs.. For
such conservative (with restrictions) designs, there is a clientele that is different than ours.
Although our clientele is mainly located in the Arabian Gulf. I can say that our clientele from
KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar appreciate our refined quasi “non” conservative style. Again
with some very few adjustments.
Arizona University Q6: What is the message you are trying to portray
with your designs?
Distinguish elegance ,at all times, is our direct message that is reflected on our gowns.
Acknowledging the threats that encounter every body’s life on Earth-planet i.e. Climate
Change, poverty, illiteracy, water’s reticence preserving our lovely historical sites in
the Arabic speaking countries, put our firm before its social responsibilities. Jean Fares
Couture is being involved into several non-profit events i.e. RMF: http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=dAJnmafnbXs
The theme of our fashion seasons, we choose it with high care. We try to spread the word…
to make people think about what is threatening our very existence and encourage a friendly
living with the Beauty of the Planet i.e. the themes of my last 2 fashion shows: living… Eco
and Living… Energy. For further details please visit our Media room www.jeanfarescouture.
com. The theme of our next season/fashion show is already set. Finding the accurate theme is
not something easy at our firm. It’s the result of great readings and research. We choose hard
threats that-- if not taken seriously-- the Human very existence will have to facing dangerous
future. Hopefully not. This is why, we, at Jean Fares Couture, through pure creativity with no
boundaries, try to help raising awareness through addressing serious causes. Who said that
Creativity has no Responsibility? We have created it, with pride, in the Heart of Fashion and
Beauty, from the heart of the Arabic Middle East to the Globe. We promote Hope, Peace, Love,
Human’s Development and Creativity. We promote the values of God. And that confirms our
strength to make our creativity flow... “And the Creation continues”!
7. Arizona University Q7: Do you think that the Ancient Egyptian
civilizations have had a large impact on style? If so how?
Starts with photos just below:
Superb photos of the pyramids. Attack
Machine. Photo is from 1943.
Ancient Egypt Under Rome and Byzantium The Legendary lighthouse that was one of the seven
Alexandria founded in 331 BCE. wonders of the World.
“With the establishment of Roman rule by Emperor Augustus in 30 BCE., more than six
centuries of Roman and Byzantine control began. Ancient Egypt again became the province
of an empire, as it had been under the Persians and briefly under Alexander.
Ancient Egypt under Rome and Byzantium brought about many changes for the entire
region.” “In ancient Egypt, the great city of Alexandria represented a golden era of education,
understanding and knowledge. The ancient city, in its most fundamental form, represented new
and profound ideas, a harmonizing of many diverse cultures, and a synthesis of ancient wisdom
8. and modern ways. All of these attributes were manifested during a time of great transition in
the ancient world. As our modern world encounters its own time of great transition, the spirit
of the greatest city of the ancient world is once again needed”.
So as style in fashion, accessories, makeup and hair…, Egypt had had certainly an inevitable
influence. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt must had an influence on 21 modern
states that have a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea from Europe, Asia to Africa. As a simple
example, Linen that is my favorite material for casual wear, we re-saw it, if I remember well,
round late 80’s whereas [white] Linen was one of main materials of Ancient Egypt clothing.
And this amazing! Anyway, the photos that reflects the Style of Ancient Egypt and which we
tried to collect for you may answer better your question:
9. Arizona University Q8: What do you think establishes cultural
identity?
Many factors amazingly fuse to create a cultural identity. It starts from Home
where the result of our parents’education [to us] is nothing but a natural transition
of their education in their childhood and so on. Roots could never disappear. It’s
always there. I remember in my childhood, my father, who is an ambitious self-
made-man, was an employee with limited salary. At one of the occasions, he could not buy
new clothing for the 3 of us (my 2 sisters and I). My mother who used to play the role of
explaining to us the financial situation of my father, had to answer our queries:
“Mama, why aren’t we getting new cloth like others. Are we poor?” My youngest sister
asked. “The poor is whose mind is poor”, my mother literally said. However, my mother’s
answer at that moment was not fulfilling our dream of getting new cloth!
As far as creativity is concerned, my parents were involved in to fashion and trends as well.
In her adulthood, my mother used to run Art dept. of the renowned “Bafga” company, a
refined Chocolate factory that used to exist in Beirut. My father started his profession with
fashion material. He used to be an employee at the biggest woman-material-shops at that
time in Beirut i.e. Chirinian, Sax, La Sirene… before he established his own-Merveille-
shops by 1974. Actually, the creativity [germ] that I have or got influenced/transmitted by
my parents, I think, did not influence only me as a fashion designer, but my 2 sisters as
well. My eldest sister is a painter, graduated from ALBA university. She is handling the
Accessories dept. at the firm. My other youngest sister is a Media person with 19 years of
experience. She is handling the Public Relations & Communication dept. at the firm.
So this is all to say that over years, the 3 of us equally realized how the set-of-values
and the education of my Art-Loving-parents have shaped the core of our identity from
childhood. Obviously, everyone’s life experience produces certain differences but that
whose resources remain, in my opinion, from the same core of identity.
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