This presentation from Nov 2010 was given to a group of Digital media specialists and their clients at http://www.bigmouthmedia.com/ on how they might work with travel bloggers. You can find my articles on how to build a better travels blog at http://www.mybloggingjourney.com/ and my travel articles at http://www.heatheronhertravels.com/
Grace and her friends build an imaginary time machine powered by their memories. They use the time machine to experience places from Grace's grandmother and neighbor's past, such as Gambia, Trinidad, and Heidelberg, transporting there through imagination.
The document discusses Disney's social media presence and strategies across different platforms. It outlines Disney's activities on Facebook, which include sharing family photos, movie trailers and promotions to encourage ticket purchases. Disney uses Twitter to share quotes and hold sweepstakes. Disney also maintains pages for its cruise line, movies and books on Facebook. The document also lists Disney's main YouTube channels and websites.
The document summarizes a trip by the author and three friends to Greece to go snowboarding. They arrive in Athens amidst political protests. After a short night in Athens, they get a car and drive north to search for snow, guided only by recommendations from people they contacted online. They have no knowledge of Greek language or culture but are determined to explore the country and go snowboarding despite the uncertainties of their plan.
Bryan Kelly is an entertainer and creative consultant with over 15 years of experience in entertainment, including management, production, on-camera work, writing, and more. He has a diverse skill set including communication, organization, improvisation, adaptability, and humor. His experience includes appearances on TV networks and in commercials, hosting a sports radio show, theatrical performances, improv at Second City, and various management roles. He holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance and is currently studying at Illinois Media School.
Tempo February 2014
Cover Story: The Warm Words and Heartfelt Pictures of Maitha Abdulwahab Al Khayat
Check out our website: http://tempoplanet.com/
Check us out on our social media pages:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abu-Dhabi-Tempo/114665148553019
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempoplanet
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Tempo November 2013
Cover Story: 42. Creativity.Social Consciousness.Inspired Thinking.
Check out our website: http://tempoplanet.com/
Check us out on our social media pages:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abu-Dhabi-Tempo/114665148553019
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempoplanet
Instagram: http://instagram.com/tempoplanet
This document summarizes an action research study conducted by Maggie Brennan Juana to improve Spanish speaking skills among 10 Advanced Placement Spanish students using podcasting. The study followed Somekh's action research model of collecting data, analyzing the problem, planning an intervention, implementing the plan by having students complete podcasting assignments, collecting additional data, and evaluating the results. Analysis found students' speaking scores and abilities improved the most compared to other skills after using podcasting. The study demonstrated that incorporating new technologies like podcasting and adapting teaching methods can effectively address problems in language education.
Long hair is defined as hair longer than jaw length, while short hair is not longer than jaw length. In ancient Greece, long hair was associated with wealth and power. Some religious groups like Nazarites grew long hair as a sign of their devotion to God, as in the case of Samson. Growing long hair requires patience during the awkward stage and responsibility in proper care such as avoiding rubbing with a towel, using conditioner daily, and relying on natural oils rather than chemical treatments.
Grace and her friends build an imaginary time machine powered by their memories. They use the time machine to experience places from Grace's grandmother and neighbor's past, such as Gambia, Trinidad, and Heidelberg, transporting there through imagination.
The document discusses Disney's social media presence and strategies across different platforms. It outlines Disney's activities on Facebook, which include sharing family photos, movie trailers and promotions to encourage ticket purchases. Disney uses Twitter to share quotes and hold sweepstakes. Disney also maintains pages for its cruise line, movies and books on Facebook. The document also lists Disney's main YouTube channels and websites.
The document summarizes a trip by the author and three friends to Greece to go snowboarding. They arrive in Athens amidst political protests. After a short night in Athens, they get a car and drive north to search for snow, guided only by recommendations from people they contacted online. They have no knowledge of Greek language or culture but are determined to explore the country and go snowboarding despite the uncertainties of their plan.
Bryan Kelly is an entertainer and creative consultant with over 15 years of experience in entertainment, including management, production, on-camera work, writing, and more. He has a diverse skill set including communication, organization, improvisation, adaptability, and humor. His experience includes appearances on TV networks and in commercials, hosting a sports radio show, theatrical performances, improv at Second City, and various management roles. He holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance and is currently studying at Illinois Media School.
Tempo February 2014
Cover Story: The Warm Words and Heartfelt Pictures of Maitha Abdulwahab Al Khayat
Check out our website: http://tempoplanet.com/
Check us out on our social media pages:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abu-Dhabi-Tempo/114665148553019
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempoplanet
Instagram: http://instagram.com/tempoplanet
Tempo November 2013
Cover Story: 42. Creativity.Social Consciousness.Inspired Thinking.
Check out our website: http://tempoplanet.com/
Check us out on our social media pages:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abu-Dhabi-Tempo/114665148553019
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempoplanet
Instagram: http://instagram.com/tempoplanet
This document summarizes an action research study conducted by Maggie Brennan Juana to improve Spanish speaking skills among 10 Advanced Placement Spanish students using podcasting. The study followed Somekh's action research model of collecting data, analyzing the problem, planning an intervention, implementing the plan by having students complete podcasting assignments, collecting additional data, and evaluating the results. Analysis found students' speaking scores and abilities improved the most compared to other skills after using podcasting. The study demonstrated that incorporating new technologies like podcasting and adapting teaching methods can effectively address problems in language education.
Long hair is defined as hair longer than jaw length, while short hair is not longer than jaw length. In ancient Greece, long hair was associated with wealth and power. Some religious groups like Nazarites grew long hair as a sign of their devotion to God, as in the case of Samson. Growing long hair requires patience during the awkward stage and responsibility in proper care such as avoiding rubbing with a towel, using conditioner daily, and relying on natural oils rather than chemical treatments.
Stephen Joyce, CEO of Sentias Software Corp, discusses how travel companies can use social media and user generated content to market niche travel experiences through the "long tail" effect. He explains how participating in social networks by sharing content, photos and videos can help companies build authority online, engage customers and discover their audiences' interests. Joyce advocates staying engaged in conversations on social media to better understand customers and invite their feedback.
Engaging the Long Tail -Part One - FACVBStephen Joyce
An overview of the long tail of travel and travel social media. You\'ll get some insight into what makes social media work, why it has caught on, and how you can use these new tools and technologies to promote your destination.
This document describes a cognitive solution for analyzing online customer reviews of hotels. It extracts topics, entities, sentiments and attributes from reviews using natural language processing. This information is then used to build an augmented cognitive knowledge graph. Hotels and travelers can then use intelligent search and recommendation features based on this knowledge graph to find hotels that meet their needs such as those that are family friendly or have good breakfast options. The system aims to provide insights into customer sentiment to help hotels improve their services as well as competitive analysis capabilities.
The other day, Oneplus Indonesia invited me out to sharing and talking about my blogging experience. We were able to spend the half day at Bina Nusantara University and had a techno seminar in which we showed the specialised press how to be a young and a blogger. And here are my slides at the event:
The New Digital Normal, and What It Means for TravelPerry Hewitt
New technology has transformed the travel industry. Digital behaviors now define how consumers evaluate, anticipate, experience, and reflect on travel. This presentation is geared toward opportunities in high end, educational travel.
How To Make A Good Story of the Journey - The Travel JunkieBowie Holiday
The other day, National Geographic Indonesia and Western Australia Tourism Board invited me out to sharing and talking about my experience. We were able to spend the day at LetterD and had a workshop in which we showed the specialised press how to make a good story of the journey during a tour of Western Australia’s most well-known spots. And here are my slides at the event:
Groundhog Day Writing Paper 20 Pages Total By MCarla Potier
The document discusses the history and development of intermodal shipping containers. It explains that Malcolm McLean pioneered the use of large steel boxes in 1956 to more efficiently transport goods via train, truck, or ship. This replaced the previous break bulk method of individually loading items. The standardized containers revolutionized global trade by speeding up transport and reducing costs. Different sized containers are now used for various cargo types.
TravelWorldOnline Mediakit English January 2015Monika Fuchs
TravelWorldOnline publishes travel websites and blogs since 2001. It is run by editors Monika and Petar Fuchs, who document their travel experiences through articles, photos, and videos on destinations around the world. They offer promotion of destinations on their social media networks and consultation for travel blogger campaigns. Their websites and blogs mainly attract visitors from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, who are mostly women aged 25-64 interested in luxury travel experiences.
Talk for Microsoft and NCVO for charities in UK. London 10 June 2008 Podcast available at http://www.theinternationale.org/theinternationale_microsoft.mp3
Talk given for Microsoft and NCVO for voluntary and community organisations. London 10 June 2008. Podcast available at http://www.theinternationale.org/theinternationale_microsoft.mp3
A look at the evolution of travel planning and marketing.
This presentation was delivered to tourism-related organizations across the Southeast by two presenters from Luckie and Company: VP/Director of Brand Planning David Stutts and Social Media Strategist David Griner.
This presentation was part of the Luckie summer of 2009 speaking circuit to tourism groups in the Southeast. It covers the emergence of what we call Traveler2.0 and how they use social media and networking tools to not only plan their own vacations, but how they influence likeminded travelers. The back half of the presentation gives practical tips and examples of how tourism marketers can become involved in a meaningful way in this congested social media world. The presentation of this deck has a joint effort between Luckie’s David Stutts and David Griner.
The document discusses content marketing strategies and examples for the travel industry. It provides examples of The Travel Magazine, clickandgo.com, and TripAdvisor. The Travel Magazine provides highly educational travel articles and reviews with matching photos. Clickandgo.com uses podcasts, blogs, and personalized content to attract different types of travelers. TripAdvisor gained popularity through user-generated content and forums that provide reliable traveler insights. It emphasizes providing solutions for travelers on a budget.
The document discusses content marketing strategies and examples for the travel industry. It provides examples of The Travel Magazine, clickandgo.com, and TripAdvisor. The Travel Magazine provides highly educational travel articles and reviews with engaging photos. Clickandgo.com uses compelling content and personalized experiences to attract different types of travelers. TripAdvisor gained popularity through user-generated content and forums that provide reliable information for travelers. All three websites provide informative content about travel destinations along with user reviews and engagement to influence traveler decisions.
From my panel presentation at Digital Book World 2010 - 'Books Plus for the 21st Century - Synergizing the Book & Web'... I named my presentation .. 'harnessing 'e''...
The document discusses trends in the bed and breakfast industry, including changing customer demographics and preferences. Younger generations like Generations X and Y are potential growth opportunities for B&Bs. However, there are also challenges around outdated websites, privacy concerns, and negative perceptions around the traditional B&B experience. The document calls for a grassroots movement to better promote B&Bs and adapt to shifting customer demands.
This document contains vocabulary related to the IELTS Speaking topic of "Friends". It defines terms like "close friend", "fair-weather friend", "to drift apart", and "to fall out with". Examples are provided to illustrate the meaning of each term. The document also includes an IELTS Speaking sample response about Friends in parts 1-3 format with answers to typical questions and a response describing a close friendship.
This document discusses digital marketing strategies for hotels across different cultures. It begins with an introduction of the presenters and their company Devantum. The rest of the document analyzes tourists' behaviors and preferences from key countries/regions including the USA, China, Russia, Germany, and Gulf countries. For each market, it outlines popular digital channels and travel sites. The presentation concludes with a case study of a hotel group's digital strategy leveraging platforms like Google Ads, TripAdvisor, Trivago and Baidu.
Must Know Postgres Extension for DBA and Developer during MigrationMydbops
Mydbops Opensource Database Meetup 16
Topic: Must-Know PostgreSQL Extensions for Developers and DBAs During Migration
Speaker: Deepak Mahto, Founder of DataCloudGaze Consulting
Date & Time: 8th June | 10 AM - 1 PM IST
Venue: Bangalore International Centre, Bangalore
Abstract: Discover how PostgreSQL extensions can be your secret weapon! This talk explores how key extensions enhance database capabilities and streamline the migration process for users moving from other relational databases like Oracle.
Key Takeaways:
* Learn about crucial extensions like oracle_fdw, pgtt, and pg_audit that ease migration complexities.
* Gain valuable strategies for implementing these extensions in PostgreSQL to achieve license freedom.
* Discover how these key extensions can empower both developers and DBAs during the migration process.
* Don't miss this chance to gain practical knowledge from an industry expert and stay updated on the latest open-source database trends.
Mydbops Managed Services specializes in taking the pain out of database management while optimizing performance. Since 2015, we have been providing top-notch support and assistance for the top three open-source databases: MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
Our team offers a wide range of services, including assistance, support, consulting, 24/7 operations, and expertise in all relevant technologies. We help organizations improve their database's performance, scalability, efficiency, and availability.
Contact us: info@mydbops.com
Visit: https://www.mydbops.com/
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/mydbops
For more details and updates, please follow up the below links.
Meetup Page : https://www.meetup.com/mydbops-databa...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mydbopsofficial
Blogs: https://www.mydbops.com/blog/
Facebook(Meta): https://www.facebook.com/mydbops/
Northern Engraving | Nameplate Manufacturing Process - 2024Northern Engraving
Manufacturing custom quality metal nameplates and badges involves several standard operations. Processes include sheet prep, lithography, screening, coating, punch press and inspection. All decoration is completed in the flat sheet with adhesive and tooling operations following. The possibilities for creating unique durable nameplates are endless. How will you create your brand identity? We can help!
Stephen Joyce, CEO of Sentias Software Corp, discusses how travel companies can use social media and user generated content to market niche travel experiences through the "long tail" effect. He explains how participating in social networks by sharing content, photos and videos can help companies build authority online, engage customers and discover their audiences' interests. Joyce advocates staying engaged in conversations on social media to better understand customers and invite their feedback.
Engaging the Long Tail -Part One - FACVBStephen Joyce
An overview of the long tail of travel and travel social media. You\'ll get some insight into what makes social media work, why it has caught on, and how you can use these new tools and technologies to promote your destination.
This document describes a cognitive solution for analyzing online customer reviews of hotels. It extracts topics, entities, sentiments and attributes from reviews using natural language processing. This information is then used to build an augmented cognitive knowledge graph. Hotels and travelers can then use intelligent search and recommendation features based on this knowledge graph to find hotels that meet their needs such as those that are family friendly or have good breakfast options. The system aims to provide insights into customer sentiment to help hotels improve their services as well as competitive analysis capabilities.
The other day, Oneplus Indonesia invited me out to sharing and talking about my blogging experience. We were able to spend the half day at Bina Nusantara University and had a techno seminar in which we showed the specialised press how to be a young and a blogger. And here are my slides at the event:
The New Digital Normal, and What It Means for TravelPerry Hewitt
New technology has transformed the travel industry. Digital behaviors now define how consumers evaluate, anticipate, experience, and reflect on travel. This presentation is geared toward opportunities in high end, educational travel.
How To Make A Good Story of the Journey - The Travel JunkieBowie Holiday
The other day, National Geographic Indonesia and Western Australia Tourism Board invited me out to sharing and talking about my experience. We were able to spend the day at LetterD and had a workshop in which we showed the specialised press how to make a good story of the journey during a tour of Western Australia’s most well-known spots. And here are my slides at the event:
Groundhog Day Writing Paper 20 Pages Total By MCarla Potier
The document discusses the history and development of intermodal shipping containers. It explains that Malcolm McLean pioneered the use of large steel boxes in 1956 to more efficiently transport goods via train, truck, or ship. This replaced the previous break bulk method of individually loading items. The standardized containers revolutionized global trade by speeding up transport and reducing costs. Different sized containers are now used for various cargo types.
TravelWorldOnline Mediakit English January 2015Monika Fuchs
TravelWorldOnline publishes travel websites and blogs since 2001. It is run by editors Monika and Petar Fuchs, who document their travel experiences through articles, photos, and videos on destinations around the world. They offer promotion of destinations on their social media networks and consultation for travel blogger campaigns. Their websites and blogs mainly attract visitors from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, who are mostly women aged 25-64 interested in luxury travel experiences.
Talk for Microsoft and NCVO for charities in UK. London 10 June 2008 Podcast available at http://www.theinternationale.org/theinternationale_microsoft.mp3
Talk given for Microsoft and NCVO for voluntary and community organisations. London 10 June 2008. Podcast available at http://www.theinternationale.org/theinternationale_microsoft.mp3
A look at the evolution of travel planning and marketing.
This presentation was delivered to tourism-related organizations across the Southeast by two presenters from Luckie and Company: VP/Director of Brand Planning David Stutts and Social Media Strategist David Griner.
This presentation was part of the Luckie summer of 2009 speaking circuit to tourism groups in the Southeast. It covers the emergence of what we call Traveler2.0 and how they use social media and networking tools to not only plan their own vacations, but how they influence likeminded travelers. The back half of the presentation gives practical tips and examples of how tourism marketers can become involved in a meaningful way in this congested social media world. The presentation of this deck has a joint effort between Luckie’s David Stutts and David Griner.
The document discusses content marketing strategies and examples for the travel industry. It provides examples of The Travel Magazine, clickandgo.com, and TripAdvisor. The Travel Magazine provides highly educational travel articles and reviews with matching photos. Clickandgo.com uses podcasts, blogs, and personalized content to attract different types of travelers. TripAdvisor gained popularity through user-generated content and forums that provide reliable traveler insights. It emphasizes providing solutions for travelers on a budget.
The document discusses content marketing strategies and examples for the travel industry. It provides examples of The Travel Magazine, clickandgo.com, and TripAdvisor. The Travel Magazine provides highly educational travel articles and reviews with engaging photos. Clickandgo.com uses compelling content and personalized experiences to attract different types of travelers. TripAdvisor gained popularity through user-generated content and forums that provide reliable information for travelers. All three websites provide informative content about travel destinations along with user reviews and engagement to influence traveler decisions.
From my panel presentation at Digital Book World 2010 - 'Books Plus for the 21st Century - Synergizing the Book & Web'... I named my presentation .. 'harnessing 'e''...
The document discusses trends in the bed and breakfast industry, including changing customer demographics and preferences. Younger generations like Generations X and Y are potential growth opportunities for B&Bs. However, there are also challenges around outdated websites, privacy concerns, and negative perceptions around the traditional B&B experience. The document calls for a grassroots movement to better promote B&Bs and adapt to shifting customer demands.
This document contains vocabulary related to the IELTS Speaking topic of "Friends". It defines terms like "close friend", "fair-weather friend", "to drift apart", and "to fall out with". Examples are provided to illustrate the meaning of each term. The document also includes an IELTS Speaking sample response about Friends in parts 1-3 format with answers to typical questions and a response describing a close friendship.
This document discusses digital marketing strategies for hotels across different cultures. It begins with an introduction of the presenters and their company Devantum. The rest of the document analyzes tourists' behaviors and preferences from key countries/regions including the USA, China, Russia, Germany, and Gulf countries. For each market, it outlines popular digital channels and travel sites. The presentation concludes with a case study of a hotel group's digital strategy leveraging platforms like Google Ads, TripAdvisor, Trivago and Baidu.
Must Know Postgres Extension for DBA and Developer during MigrationMydbops
Mydbops Opensource Database Meetup 16
Topic: Must-Know PostgreSQL Extensions for Developers and DBAs During Migration
Speaker: Deepak Mahto, Founder of DataCloudGaze Consulting
Date & Time: 8th June | 10 AM - 1 PM IST
Venue: Bangalore International Centre, Bangalore
Abstract: Discover how PostgreSQL extensions can be your secret weapon! This talk explores how key extensions enhance database capabilities and streamline the migration process for users moving from other relational databases like Oracle.
Key Takeaways:
* Learn about crucial extensions like oracle_fdw, pgtt, and pg_audit that ease migration complexities.
* Gain valuable strategies for implementing these extensions in PostgreSQL to achieve license freedom.
* Discover how these key extensions can empower both developers and DBAs during the migration process.
* Don't miss this chance to gain practical knowledge from an industry expert and stay updated on the latest open-source database trends.
Mydbops Managed Services specializes in taking the pain out of database management while optimizing performance. Since 2015, we have been providing top-notch support and assistance for the top three open-source databases: MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
Our team offers a wide range of services, including assistance, support, consulting, 24/7 operations, and expertise in all relevant technologies. We help organizations improve their database's performance, scalability, efficiency, and availability.
Contact us: info@mydbops.com
Visit: https://www.mydbops.com/
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/mydbops
For more details and updates, please follow up the below links.
Meetup Page : https://www.meetup.com/mydbops-databa...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mydbopsofficial
Blogs: https://www.mydbops.com/blog/
Facebook(Meta): https://www.facebook.com/mydbops/
Northern Engraving | Nameplate Manufacturing Process - 2024Northern Engraving
Manufacturing custom quality metal nameplates and badges involves several standard operations. Processes include sheet prep, lithography, screening, coating, punch press and inspection. All decoration is completed in the flat sheet with adhesive and tooling operations following. The possibilities for creating unique durable nameplates are endless. How will you create your brand identity? We can help!
Session 1 - Intro to Robotic Process Automation.pdfUiPathCommunity
👉 Check out our full 'Africa Series - Automation Student Developers (EN)' page to register for the full program:
https://bit.ly/Automation_Student_Kickstart
In this session, we shall introduce you to the world of automation, the UiPath Platform, and guide you on how to install and setup UiPath Studio on your Windows PC.
📕 Detailed agenda:
What is RPA? Benefits of RPA?
RPA Applications
The UiPath End-to-End Automation Platform
UiPath Studio CE Installation and Setup
💻 Extra training through UiPath Academy:
Introduction to Automation
UiPath Business Automation Platform
Explore automation development with UiPath Studio
👉 Register here for our upcoming Session 2 on June 20: Introduction to UiPath Studio Fundamentals: https://community.uipath.com/events/details/uipath-lagos-presents-session-2-introduction-to-uipath-studio-fundamentals/
This talk will cover ScyllaDB Architecture from the cluster-level view and zoom in on data distribution and internal node architecture. In the process, we will learn the secret sauce used to get ScyllaDB's high availability and superior performance. We will also touch on the upcoming changes to ScyllaDB architecture, moving to strongly consistent metadata and tablets.
GlobalLogic Java Community Webinar #18 “How to Improve Web Application Perfor...GlobalLogic Ukraine
Під час доповіді відповімо на питання, навіщо потрібно підвищувати продуктивність аплікації і які є найефективніші способи для цього. А також поговоримо про те, що таке кеш, які його види бувають та, основне — як знайти performance bottleneck?
Відео та деталі заходу: https://bit.ly/45tILxj
"NATO Hackathon Winner: AI-Powered Drug Search", Taras KlobaFwdays
This is a session that details how PostgreSQL's features and Azure AI Services can be effectively used to significantly enhance the search functionality in any application.
In this session, we'll share insights on how we used PostgreSQL to facilitate precise searches across multiple fields in our mobile application. The techniques include using LIKE and ILIKE operators and integrating a trigram-based search to handle potential misspellings, thereby increasing the search accuracy.
We'll also discuss how the azure_ai extension on PostgreSQL databases in Azure and Azure AI Services were utilized to create vectors from user input, a feature beneficial when users wish to find specific items based on text prompts. While our application's case study involves a drug search, the techniques and principles shared in this session can be adapted to improve search functionality in a wide range of applications. Join us to learn how PostgreSQL and Azure AI can be harnessed to enhance your application's search capability.
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) invited Taylor Paschal, Knowledge & Information Management Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, to speak at a Knowledge Management Lunch and Learn hosted on June 12, 2024. All Office of Administration staff were invited to attend and received professional development credit for participating in the voluntary event.
The objectives of the Lunch and Learn presentation were to:
- Review what KM ‘is’ and ‘isn’t’
- Understand the value of KM and the benefits of engaging
- Define and reflect on your “what’s in it for me?”
- Share actionable ways you can participate in Knowledge - - Capture & Transfer
Discover the Unseen: Tailored Recommendation of Unwatched ContentScyllaDB
The session shares how JioCinema approaches ""watch discounting."" This capability ensures that if a user watched a certain amount of a show/movie, the platform no longer recommends that particular content to the user. Flawless operation of this feature promotes the discover of new content, improving the overall user experience.
JioCinema is an Indian over-the-top media streaming service owned by Viacom18.
How information systems are built or acquired puts information, which is what they should be about, in a secondary place. Our language adapted accordingly, and we no longer talk about information systems but applications. Applications evolved in a way to break data into diverse fragments, tightly coupled with applications and expensive to integrate. The result is technical debt, which is re-paid by taking even bigger "loans", resulting in an ever-increasing technical debt. Software engineering and procurement practices work in sync with market forces to maintain this trend. This talk demonstrates how natural this situation is. The question is: can something be done to reverse the trend?
inQuba Webinar Mastering Customer Journey Management with Dr Graham HillLizaNolte
HERE IS YOUR WEBINAR CONTENT! 'Mastering Customer Journey Management with Dr. Graham Hill'. We hope you find the webinar recording both insightful and enjoyable.
In this webinar, we explored essential aspects of Customer Journey Management and personalization. Here’s a summary of the key insights and topics discussed:
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the Customer Journey: Dr. Hill emphasized the importance of mapping and understanding the complete customer journey to identify touchpoints and opportunities for improvement.
Personalization Strategies: We discussed how to leverage data and insights to create personalized experiences that resonate with customers.
Technology Integration: Insights were shared on how inQuba’s advanced technology can streamline customer interactions and drive operational efficiency.
"Choosing proper type of scaling", Olena SyrotaFwdays
Imagine an IoT processing system that is already quite mature and production-ready and for which client coverage is growing and scaling and performance aspects are life and death questions. The system has Redis, MongoDB, and stream processing based on ksqldb. In this talk, firstly, we will analyze scaling approaches and then select the proper ones for our system.
"Frontline Battles with DDoS: Best practices and Lessons Learned", Igor IvaniukFwdays
At this talk we will discuss DDoS protection tools and best practices, discuss network architectures and what AWS has to offer. Also, we will look into one of the largest DDoS attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure that happened in February 2022. We'll see, what techniques helped to keep the web resources available for Ukrainians and how AWS improved DDoS protection for all customers based on Ukraine experience
ScyllaDB is making a major architecture shift. We’re moving from vNode replication to tablets – fragments of tables that are distributed independently, enabling dynamic data distribution and extreme elasticity. In this keynote, ScyllaDB co-founder and CTO Avi Kivity explains the reason for this shift, provides a look at the implementation and roadmap, and shares how this shift benefits ScyllaDB users.
Introducing BoxLang : A new JVM language for productivity and modularity!Ortus Solutions, Corp
Just like life, our code must adapt to the ever changing world we live in. From one day coding for the web, to the next for our tablets or APIs or for running serverless applications. Multi-runtime development is the future of coding, the future is to be dynamic. Let us introduce you to BoxLang.
Dynamic. Modular. Productive.
BoxLang redefines development with its dynamic nature, empowering developers to craft expressive and functional code effortlessly. Its modular architecture prioritizes flexibility, allowing for seamless integration into existing ecosystems.
Interoperability at its Core
With 100% interoperability with Java, BoxLang seamlessly bridges the gap between traditional and modern development paradigms, unlocking new possibilities for innovation and collaboration.
Multi-Runtime
From the tiny 2m operating system binary to running on our pure Java web server, CommandBox, Jakarta EE, AWS Lambda, Microsoft Functions, Web Assembly, Android and more. BoxLang has been designed to enhance and adapt according to it's runnable runtime.
The Fusion of Modernity and Tradition
Experience the fusion of modern features inspired by CFML, Node, Ruby, Kotlin, Java, and Clojure, combined with the familiarity of Java bytecode compilation, making BoxLang a language of choice for forward-thinking developers.
Empowering Transition with Transpiler Support
Transitioning from CFML to BoxLang is seamless with our JIT transpiler, facilitating smooth migration and preserving existing code investments.
Unlocking Creativity with IDE Tools
Unleash your creativity with powerful IDE tools tailored for BoxLang, providing an intuitive development experience and streamlining your workflow. Join us as we embark on a journey to redefine JVM development. Welcome to the era of BoxLang.
In our second session, we shall learn all about the main features and fundamentals of UiPath Studio that enable us to use the building blocks for any automation project.
📕 Detailed agenda:
Variables and Datatypes
Workflow Layouts
Arguments
Control Flows and Loops
Conditional Statements
💻 Extra training through UiPath Academy:
Variables, Constants, and Arguments in Studio
Control Flow in Studio
AI in the Workplace Reskilling, Upskilling, and Future Work.pptxSunil Jagani
Discover how AI is transforming the workplace and learn strategies for reskilling and upskilling employees to stay ahead. This comprehensive guide covers the impact of AI on jobs, essential skills for the future, and successful case studies from industry leaders. Embrace AI-driven changes, foster continuous learning, and build a future-ready workforce.
Read More - https://bit.ly/3VKly70
5. What’s travel blogging all about? Individual Voice Passion Trust and Integrity Community and conversation Frequently updated content Multi - media
6. Passion for travel Things I’m passionate about..... Locations, food, friendship, family, fun, local culture But there’s also.....hard work, writing, video editing, podcast production, admin
7. Individual perspectives on TBEX Copenhagen MyDenmarkTV.com – video interview with TBEX organisers & local restaurateur Nomadicchick.com – went to the Wallmans Cirkus cabaret show and kissed a stranger ieatmypigeon.wordress.com – top 10 everything about TBEX and Copenhagen Insidethetravellab.com – searches out the cosy hygge of Copenhagen
8. Trusted opinion and Integrity Here’s what Karen Bryan of Europe a la Carte wrote about the Grange Hotel in York “ my overriding impression was that of being cramped due to the sloping ceilings... I was left feeling distinctly underwhelmed. While room 38 was a pleasant room, there is no way I’d even rate The Grange Hotel York in the top 100 hotels in the UK” “The public areas of the hotel do live up to the hype. The lobby had a beautiful staircase and the lounge with a coal fire in the evening was charming.” The hotel said In answering a critical commenter Karen said “We were very sorry to read that you were disappointed with your bedroom but we do appreciate your favourable comments on other aspects of your stay at The Grange. “ “Are you saying that travel writers should only write gushing positive reviews if they accept freebies? That is not fair to the readers who will soon stop reading Europe a la Carte if they think that I’m a patsy. If readers go to a hotel which I’ve said is wonderful but isn’t I will lose credibility with readers. “
9. Multimedia Picasa Flickr Smugmug Youtube Travelcast network Tripfilms Photos Vimeo Video Podcasts Itunes Travel blog Exchange Stumble Blog Digg yfrog Twitter Photos Facebook Twitpic Video
12. Things to consider when deciding which travel bloggers to work with Blog’s voice Type of readership Quality and visual appeal Which media are they strong in? SEO Traffic
13. Type of readership Backpacker travel Baby Boomer travel Family travel Tech travel Women’s travel Consumer travel issues
14. Blog’s voice As we took in the boutique hotel’s oak panelled lobby, parquet flooring and elegant stained glass stairwell, we felt as if we’d stumbled upon an intimate house party weekend, where one might expect cocktails in the library and Charlestons on the billiards table. Making a careful mental map of all candlestick locations (in case a murder was served later, alongside the petits fours), we headed to the bar – to order that coke and Scotch by the fireplace. Cyprus is a Mediterranean island tucked roughly 50 kilometres south of Turkey, and while you may have heard of it, the complicated political situation there might have you in the dark about “North Cyprus”. The island, divided since 1974, operates as two completely separate states with only one internationally recognized. Here’s what you need to know about traveling to the north, a bit about the south, and introduction to the people in between.
15. Quality and visual appeal Attractive Header Ways to Connect Read the about page Easy navigation Who’s he linking to? Adverts and products attractively presented
16. Which media is the blog strong in? 2-3 mins long buzz pages chatter groups Video = SEO Snapshot in time 500 million active users events #hashtags photos Twitpics Projecting personality youthful conversation @WheresAndrew Galavanting.tv events Potential audience of millions Podcasts Inspire or inform Story-telling beauty Amateur Traveler Creative Commons Narrative or non-narrative Pen-picture Background music Colour Writing Slideshows Interviews soundscenes HoleintheDonut Illustrate the story Indietravelpodcast
I’m Heather Cowper and I blog at Heatheronhertravels.com. Heatheronhertravels is about inspirational travel experiences – it’s based on my experiences of the places I visit, the things I enjoy, the tastes the sights, the sounds, the people I meet along the way.I’ve also launched a new blog in the last few months called my blogging journey which is sharing my experience of how to build a better travel blog.I’m going to take you on the journey of how my blog has developed over the last 3 years and share with you the things I believe characterise blogs compared to print media or static websites.And if you want to work with travel bloggers to promote your brand, I’ll cover some of the things you might consider when selecting bloggers to work forAnd finally I’ll pick out three travel campaigns that caught my eye recently because of the effective way they used bloggers
This is my blogging journey showing my traffic growing steadily in the 3 years I’ve been blogging and some of the places that I travelled along the wayBut how did it all begin? In the autumn of 2007 I made a journey through Ecuador with two friends, it was an amazing experience, we spent a week travelling in dug out canoe down the Rio Bobonaza, camping on the river bank, staying with the local communities in the rainforest and I documented the journey in photographs that I posted on Flickr so Friends & family could see our progressWhen I got back I said to a work colleague, how do I start a travel blog and he said, well Blogger is good and it’s freeSo I started with Heatheronhertravels.blogspot, but after a year I realised that I wanted to do this blogging thing long term and that I wanted to have more control over what I could do on my blog and how I could monetise it, so I decided to move to Wordpress.In making the change to Wordpress I had to build up my traffic on my new domain and I also started to write new type of articles on the lessons I learned e.g. How to set up your theme, how to optimise your Youtube channelAt the beginning of 2010 I started to add podcasts & videos to the blog and in the last few months I decided that as the how to articles in my blogging journey were proving so popular, I’d move them to a site of their ownSitemeter 13,000 unique visitors Google analytics 11,000 unique visitorsSitemeter 23,000 page views Google Analytics 18,000 unique visitors
So what is it that characterises a blog and makes it different from print media and other static websites?Well it’s all these things I believeIt’s about the passion for their subject that the blogger brings,It’s about the individual and original point of view that they expressIt’s about the trust that they build up with their audienceIt’s about the conversations that are going on around the blogIt’s about the fact that they may use many different types of media to get their message acrossAnd it’s about the fact that their providing fresh and frequently updated content which is going to keep bringing visitors back to the blogI’m going to cover each of these in a bit more detail...
The reason that most bloggers start blogging is because they have a passion for something and they want to share that passion with other likeminded bloggersFor me it might be about the amazing locations I visit when I stand at the top of the mountain after walking for 6 hours with a view of Mont Blanc and say wow, I’m so lucky to be hereOr when I wander through a souk in Lebanon and find some tiny backstreet cafe selling mezes where I can sit and watch the world go byOr it could be seeing my kid’s excitement on their first trip to Disneyland Paris and screaming at the top of our voices on the Space Mountain rideOr it could be our race in a rickshaw when I was there with a friend and our daughters each in different rickshaws going down Unter den LindenBut I should also mention that there’s plenty of hard work to turn these experiences into content that I shareIf I’m shooting a video interview like this one with a winemaker in Greece, I’ve got hours of editing, finding music, uploading to followAnd when I wake up on holiday as I am here in Greece in my Pyjamas I’ll be on my laptop checking e-mails while my family is lying inThe reason I put in many many hours of work for little or no financial reward is because of the passion for travel that I want to share
Bloggers also bring an original and individual voice to travel – if you take different travel bloggers to the same place they will all come up with their own take on the experienceTo give you an example I was recently at the Travel Blog Exchange or TBEX conference in Copenhagen – by the way if you want to find the biggest community of Travel Bloggers interacting in one place, you should go to the TravelBlogExchange.com website http://www.travelblogexchange.com/The conference was held over 2 days in an amazing old Cirkus theatre where in the evening they have a dinner and cabaret show and hre are what 4 different bloggers wrote about itJeannie from Nomadic Chick wrote a piece entitled Romantic Backdrops and the Cirkus – she won two free ticket to the dinner show at Wallmans Cirkus and wrote;“Little did I know that I would ask a perfect stranger to attend the dinner with me. We were plied with free wine and lobster bisque. That we would share a brief kiss on J-Day, the very night Christmas beer was released. My red lipstick staining his pale lips.”MyDenmarkTV.Com is an online video show about things to do and having fun in Denmark. Tim and Sabina the presenters made an episode in which they interviewed the organisers of the TBEX conference and they spoke to the Managing Director at Noma one of the leading Michelin star Copenhagen restaurants that specialises in Nordic CuisineLiv from Ieatmypigeon did a piece on top 10 lists based on a little skit about SEO that was performed at the beginning of the conference – you can see it on my Youtube channelShe wrote“SEO. A.K.A. Blogger Creativity Death. That scourge of the industry which none of us can avoid. Top Ten lists laden with Google-friendly keywords get hits; Top Ten lists are what sell. So much for your narratives, your purple prose. I think I get the idea.She want on to cover the top 10 questions she heard people asking such asWho do you write for?Do you have a business card*?Are you going to the thing with the free alcohol later**?Abi from Inside the travel lab did a piece on the hygge or cosy feeling that you get in Copenhagenn Copenhagen, hygge is the honeyed word on everyone’s lips, The rain may fall and the winds may howl while statues of Vikings scowl down from stone buildings, but in coffee shops, breweries and even hotels, modern Copenhagen is all about hygge.She walks around trying some of the bars and restaurants in search of Hygge4 bloggers, 4 completely individual perspectivesNomadicchick.comhttp://www.nomadicchick.com/tbex-romantic-backdrops-and-the-cirkus/MyDenmarkTv.comhttp://www.mydenmarktv.com/2010/11/10/episode-76-insiders-look-into-tbex-online-shoe-resource-jobindex-and-real-estate-agents-in-denmark/Ieatmypigeon.comhttp://ieatmypigeon.wordpress.com/2010/11/10/tbex-europe-10-top-ten-lists/Insidethetravellab.comhttp://www.insidethetravellab.com/hygge-copenhagens-secret/
http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2010/02/11/review-grange-hotel-york/If something’s not great a bloggerwill say so and because of this approach a blogger’s view is generally considered trustworthy by their readers.Bloggers value their trusted status because their readership is like a friendship group, and you don’t lie to your friends.Karen’s wrote a balanced hotel review about a hotel that she stayed in on a complimentary basis as part of visit to York organised by Visit York, the local tourism board. http://www.visityork.org/. Karen was looking forward to her stay as The Grange was listed in the Sunday Times World’s Best Hotels in December 2009.However, she was given a room at the top of the hotel with sloping eves and felt cramped. She did find that the public areas of the hotel do live up to the hype, she mentioned the beautiful staircase and the charming lounge with a coal fire. She praised the excellent breakfast and the helpful staff. In the comments, Karen received an anonymous comment;Your inference is that the Grange’s place in the top 100 is down in some way to the dark arts of PR – it doesn’t deserve its placement there/must be a fix etc. But in the same breath (or piece at least) you still have to credit the provider of your complimentary stay, Visit York and plug their See You in York promotion. (Not sure what they’re going to think about the return on their investment, incidentally…)Surely travel writers who aren’t entirely independent/objective – by paying their own way and visiting anonymously – shouldn’t gripe when the system they’re helping to create lets them down (as it does for millions of other travellers all the time)?Her reply;In an ideal world I would prefer to pay for my own accommodation but being self employed I am not in the financial position to do this. I clearly state when I have received complimentary accommodation so that the reader can factor this in to their assessment of my review.Are you saying that travel writers should only write gushing positive reviews if they accept freebies? That is not fair to the readers who will soon stop reading Europe a la Carte if they think that I’m a patsy. If readers go to a hotel which I’ve said is wonderful but isn’t I will lose credibility with readers.When a tourist promotion organisation offer press trips they are not buying blanket positivity. I believe that Visit York will look at my total output from my visit I have uploaded many photos and videos of York to Flickr and Youtube, tweeted during my trip and am writing several posts about York which I think is a wonderful short break destination.One commenter saidYour honest appraisal of the Grange makes me far more inclined to stay there (although I might be choosy about my room) than a review that was overly positive.When I did a Google search for Grange Hotel York, this one showed up 8th on the 1st page of Google
One thing that’s really exciting about the world of blogging is that there are so many different ways to get your message across.It’s no longer about read the article and look at the photos.Bloggers may be making short videos to illustrate their travel experience, and posting them on Youtube, Vimeo, Tripfilmsthey may be making podcast interviews and soundscenes that you access through I-tunes and other podcast directoriesIt they’re keen photographers they will be creating photo albums on sites like Flickr, Picasa, SmugmugAnd of course they may have a Facebook page where they’re sharing their content or on Twitter, tweeting about the events they have coming up, getting travel tips or about what they’re experiencing in real timeAll these mean the travel message can be broadcast through multiple channels and there’s something for every audience whether you prefer to read an online article, watch a short video or listen to a podcast on your way to work.
The unique thing about blogs is the community that build around them of likeminded readers who share their passion for travel.There’s a conversation going around the blog – you’ll see it in the comments, you’ll see it on the Facebook pages and you’ll see the chatter on TwitterIt means that you can really engage with travel consumers and get their point of viewHere you can see some of the comments that Darren Cronian had on his article about do tourism boards offer value for money, there’s a discussion going on here, each comment adds something to the original article
Search engines love blogs because they are providing fresh new content on a regular basis and obviously the more quality articles you build on your write, the more material you have to draw search engine traffic to your blog.And obviously new, interesting articles are also going to be keeping your community of subscribers and regular readers keep coming back to your blogHere you see examples of a couple of well established blogs who, are posting consistently and regularly new articles, 2-3- times a week, which you can tell by the archives in their sidebar or archive page
So now you’re convinced that you should be working with bloggers to promote your travel brand – they bring a fresh individual perspective, they’re building a community around them and their providing frequently updated content that the search engines are going to be picking ups onBut how do I know which of the many travel bloggers out there I should be working with – so here are the things that I’d be considering
Travel blogs come in many different variationsMy Itchy travel feetDonna Hull & her husband Alan are semi-retired – they love to go on cruises, they stay in country inns, they enjoy outdoor activities but at the end of the day they like a nice place to stayTravel with a MateMatt runs a multi author blog which appeals to the backpacking traveller – you’ll find articles on great places to stay, how to find work when you’re travelling, the best way to get aroundFoxnomadAnil writes about how to travel smarter and he loves anything techie – He gives advice on how to travel and if you want to know who to keep your data safe while travelling, or how to get around internet censorship, he’s your man – again he appeals to the traveller who’s on the road a lot.Ciao BambinoThis is the place if you’re looking for the best place to stay with your family, and you'll find a hotel booking engine as well as advice about travelling with childrenWanderlust and Lipstick is the place for women travellers – again it’s a multi author blog and Beth Whitman has written books for solo women travellers and guides groups in places like India, Bhutan and Papua New GuineaTravel Rants Is about consumer travel issues – it talks about issues that concern travellers – should alcohol be banned on flights, airport security, whether hotel reviews can be trusted
These blogs have a very different voiceOne is from a blog that promotes boutique hotels, it has a very distinctive house style, witty, tongue in cheek & referencing British sense of humourThe other is from a blog that appeals to the flashpacker – the traveller who is low key but quite tech minded, it’s going to tell you how what you need to know about travelling to a destination, the best deals and background that you need to know
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Rethink Quality campaignhttp://rethinkquality.finnair.com/They’ve recruited 4 bloggers who they call Quality hunters who have been travelling on Finnair flights throughout October and November and blogging about everything from the experience of the flights, the in-flight meal and the destinations they visit. The bloggers are not only providing content but are considered as independent advisors on the quality of the Finnair experience.They’re using Twitter and all the content is captured on the Finnair Rethink Quality site and they also invite readers to vote for their favourite blogger
Based of Easy jet's 15th birthday in Novemberhttp://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150096063809762&id=11936918897&rTo complete the challenge each blogger will receive:- One return ticket to the destination- £100 spending money- An easyJet destination guide for the secret city- Overnight accommodationEurope Budget GuideTravel with a MateTwitchhikerEurope a la CarteOnce all four journeys are complete it will be up to the easyJet Facebook community to vote for the trip they feel best captures the secret destination in terms of uniqueness, value for money and entertainment within the boundaries set. All those who cast a vote will be in with a chance of winning a short break to the featured winning city!