This document is an excerpt from Henri Bergson's essay "Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic". It introduces some fundamental observations about the comic. First, comedy arises from human situations and expressions - a landscape would never be comic. Second, laughter requires emotional detachment from the subject. Third, laughter needs an audience and sense of "secret freemasonry". The comic emerges when a group intellectually analyzes one of its members. It then gives examples of how mechanical rigidity or absence of adaptability in response to situations can be comic.
Transition: how to become a more design-minded organization (by Thomas Lockwood)Dima Leont'ev
This document provides guidance on how organizations can become more design-minded. It discusses how design can add value and drive innovation and growth. It defines design thinking as discovering unmet needs to create new concepts, while design management involves leading design processes and outputs. The document outlines 10 principles for organizations to become more design-minded, such as developing empathy for customers, engaging integrated design processes, aligning design and business strategy, and empowering creativity. It argues that businesses need transformation and design can help solve problems and drive change.
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Scayl Beta is an email client for Windows that allows sending messages and attachments of any size. Users can attach up to 20 files per message or a folder of files and pictures. Recipients receive instructions to install Scayl to download attachments. Scayl tracks the status of incoming and outgoing file transfers in the Attachments folder. It also allows adding senders and new contacts for communication within the Scayl network.
The document discusses astronomy and the scientific method. It provides information on distances and speeds in the universe like astronomical units and light years. It describes the basic structure of atoms including protons, neutrons, electrons, and the forces that hold atoms together. Finally, it outlines the four fundamental forces of nature and the steps of the scientific method.
This document is an excerpt from Henri Bergson's essay "Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic". It introduces some fundamental observations about the comic. First, comedy arises from human situations and expressions - a landscape would never be comic. Second, laughter requires emotional detachment from the subject. Third, laughter needs an audience and sense of "secret freemasonry". The comic emerges when a group intellectually analyzes one of its members. It then gives examples of how mechanical rigidity or absence of adaptability in response to situations can be comic.
Transition: how to become a more design-minded organization (by Thomas Lockwood)Dima Leont'ev
This document provides guidance on how organizations can become more design-minded. It discusses how design can add value and drive innovation and growth. It defines design thinking as discovering unmet needs to create new concepts, while design management involves leading design processes and outputs. The document outlines 10 principles for organizations to become more design-minded, such as developing empathy for customers, engaging integrated design processes, aligning design and business strategy, and empowering creativity. It argues that businesses need transformation and design can help solve problems and drive change.
Scayl quick windows tutorial 9 03 2013Bill Kallman
Scayl Beta is an email client for Windows that allows sending messages and attachments of any size. Users can attach up to 20 files per message or a folder of files and pictures. Recipients receive instructions to install Scayl to download attachments. Scayl tracks the status of incoming and outgoing file transfers in the Attachments folder. It also allows adding senders and new contacts for communication within the Scayl network.
The document discusses astronomy and the scientific method. It provides information on distances and speeds in the universe like astronomical units and light years. It describes the basic structure of atoms including protons, neutrons, electrons, and the forces that hold atoms together. Finally, it outlines the four fundamental forces of nature and the steps of the scientific method.
The document discusses trends in mobile web usage and design best practices. It notes that mobile web browsing grew significantly from 2011 to 2012 and will continue to grow as mobile apps that connect to the internet become more popular. Good mobile design emphasizes simplicity, white space, and fewer images. Websites should also be responsive across devices using modern web standards and auto-detecting mobile browsers. Examples of good and bad mobile designs from websites like Amazon, Creative Girl Media, Reddit and StatCounter are provided. The document concludes with tips for businesses to take advantage of the mobile web through optimized mobile sites and apps.
The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The heart pumps blood through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries that extend over 60,000 miles throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste. Blood flows from the heart through arteries, into smaller arterioles and capillaries, then into venules and veins before returning to the heart. The circulatory system allows for the transportation of blood, oxygen, hormones, and other substances essential for life.
Heritage Film Works is an independent film production company founded in 2007 that aims to produce big budget films targeting the 41 million person African American market in the US. They have secured commitments from A-list directors, actors, and investors for their upcoming film "The Vee Jay Story", about a black-owned record label that introduced the Beatles to America. If produced according to their F.I.T. formula of including factual history, intrinsic experiences, and black cultural vibrancy, they expect the film to earn over $125 million, well above its $20 million budget.
Inbound marketing has become more important as trust in traditional "push" marketing has declined, with people less receptive to direct sales pitches and advertisements. Instead of shouting to be heard, companies should focus on engaging customers through helpful, relevant content that is shared through word-of-mouth, as people are more influenced by recommendations from other consumers than direct marketing.
Heritage Film Works is a production company that aims to produce big budget films targeted at the 41 million person African American market in the US. They have acquired commitments from A-list directors and actors to produce their film "The Vee Jay Story" about a black-owned record label. If funded $20 million, the film is estimated to earn over $125 million given the untapped potential of quality films targeted to this niche market. They are seeking $2 million from investors in exchange for lifetime membership and production credits.
Heritage Film Works is an independent film production company founded in 2007 that aims to produce big budget films targeting the 41 million person African American market in the US. They have secured commitments from A-list directors, actors, and investors for their upcoming film "The Vee Jay Story", about a black-owned record label that introduced the Beatles to America. If produced according to their F.I.T. formula of including factual history, intrinsic experiences, and black cultural vibrancy, they expect the film to earn over $125 million, well above its $20 million budget.
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Pharrell Williams released a 24-hour music video for his song "Happy" featuring hundreds of people performing the song in various locations around Los Angeles over the course of a day. The ambitious marketing project was a collaboration between Pharrell's label, Universal Music, and production companies iamOTHER and Iconoclast. Over 400 people were cast to perform the song 14 times per hour at locations like downtown LA, Hollywood, LAX, Silver Lake, and Echo Park while being filmed guerrilla-style. An official 4-minute edit of the video was released on YouTube along with promotional websites to showcase the various remakes from the project.
1) The document presents a ratio analysis of Monno Jutex Industries Ltd for the years 2010 and 2011. It analyzes various financial ratios including liquidity ratios, activity ratios, profitability ratios, and coverage ratios.
2) The current ratio and quick ratio for both years were below benchmarks, indicating weak liquidity position. Inventory turnover declined from 2010 to 2011.
3) Net profit margin, return on assets, and return on equity increased from 2010 to 2011, while price-earnings ratio, debt ratio, and earnings per share decreased.
The document discusses trends in mobile web usage and design best practices. It notes that mobile web browsing grew significantly from 2011 to 2012 and will continue to grow as mobile apps that connect to the internet become more popular. Good mobile design emphasizes simplicity, white space, and fewer images. Websites should also be responsive across devices using modern web standards and auto-detecting mobile browsers. Examples of good and bad mobile designs from websites like Amazon, Creative Girl Media, Reddit and StatCounter are provided. The document concludes with tips for businesses to take advantage of the mobile web through optimized mobile sites and apps.
The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The heart pumps blood through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries that extend over 60,000 miles throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste. Blood flows from the heart through arteries, into smaller arterioles and capillaries, then into venules and veins before returning to the heart. The circulatory system allows for the transportation of blood, oxygen, hormones, and other substances essential for life.
Heritage Film Works is an independent film production company founded in 2007 that aims to produce big budget films targeting the 41 million person African American market in the US. They have secured commitments from A-list directors, actors, and investors for their upcoming film "The Vee Jay Story", about a black-owned record label that introduced the Beatles to America. If produced according to their F.I.T. formula of including factual history, intrinsic experiences, and black cultural vibrancy, they expect the film to earn over $125 million, well above its $20 million budget.
Inbound marketing has become more important as trust in traditional "push" marketing has declined, with people less receptive to direct sales pitches and advertisements. Instead of shouting to be heard, companies should focus on engaging customers through helpful, relevant content that is shared through word-of-mouth, as people are more influenced by recommendations from other consumers than direct marketing.
Heritage Film Works is a production company that aims to produce big budget films targeted at the 41 million person African American market in the US. They have acquired commitments from A-list directors and actors to produce their film "The Vee Jay Story" about a black-owned record label. If funded $20 million, the film is estimated to earn over $125 million given the untapped potential of quality films targeted to this niche market. They are seeking $2 million from investors in exchange for lifetime membership and production credits.
Heritage Film Works is an independent film production company founded in 2007 that aims to produce big budget films targeting the 41 million person African American market in the US. They have secured commitments from A-list directors, actors, and investors for their upcoming film "The Vee Jay Story", about a black-owned record label that introduced the Beatles to America. If produced according to their F.I.T. formula of including factual history, intrinsic experiences, and black cultural vibrancy, they expect the film to earn over $125 million, well above its $20 million budget.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Pharrell Williams released a 24-hour music video for his song "Happy" featuring hundreds of people performing the song in various locations around Los Angeles over the course of a day. The ambitious marketing project was a collaboration between Pharrell's label, Universal Music, and production companies iamOTHER and Iconoclast. Over 400 people were cast to perform the song 14 times per hour at locations like downtown LA, Hollywood, LAX, Silver Lake, and Echo Park while being filmed guerrilla-style. An official 4-minute edit of the video was released on YouTube along with promotional websites to showcase the various remakes from the project.
1) The document presents a ratio analysis of Monno Jutex Industries Ltd for the years 2010 and 2011. It analyzes various financial ratios including liquidity ratios, activity ratios, profitability ratios, and coverage ratios.
2) The current ratio and quick ratio for both years were below benchmarks, indicating weak liquidity position. Inventory turnover declined from 2010 to 2011.
3) Net profit margin, return on assets, and return on equity increased from 2010 to 2011, while price-earnings ratio, debt ratio, and earnings per share decreased.
2. Per quanto riguarda un esempio di buon
design ho scelto una cosa del mio
ambiente famigliare, ovvero la mia sedia
da camera.
Questa Sedia come si può vedere ha un
ottimo design sia estetico che funzionale
contenendo 2 braccioli in legno, un
morbido cuscino e uno schienale
ergonomico (anche se la foto non
rende)!
Il suo punto di forza sta nel fatto di non
avere le quattro gambe classiche, ma ha
solo 2 gambe ricurve che distribuiscono
il peso uniformemente,aiutate anche
dalla sbarra posteriore !
Giovanni Andreozzi - Interazione Uomo-Macchina – velocista2@inwind.it
3. Un altro esempio di buon
design,è sicuramente un
oggetto che è entrato nel mio
uso quotidiano,Libero Mail!
La sua caratteristica di buon
design è più intrinseca dell’altro
esempio appena visto.
Ha un design molto più
funzionale
rispetto a
Gmail,Hotmail,ecc…..Dimostrato
dal fatto che anche chi non ha
grande dimestichezza su come
mandare e-mail riesce subito a
farlo in pochi passi!
Libero mail ogni 6 minuti di inattività salva nelle bozze cosa abbiamo scritto,offre la
possibilità di inserire Emotions oltre che a tutte le altre potenzialità di un Editor di testo con
un click! Per allegare i file non serve capire dove sia il pulsante, dato che è ben visibile sotto
l’oggetto ed accompagnato da un’Icona grafica!
Infine per cercare una vecchia E-mail basta digitare in alto il nome del mittente e premere
nella apposita casella nominata “Nella posta”.
Giovanni Andreozzi - Interazione Uomo-Macchina – velocista2@inwind.it
4. Secondo me un cattivo esempio di design è il tasto di
accensione del wireless del mio Portatile,che è stato
progettato male.
Innanzitutto i colori di spento e acceso non sono
codificati (Rosso=spento e Blu = Acceso e non verde
come al solito), ma anche se lo fossero non bisogna
complicare le cose.
Il pulsante non fa infatti capire in che Stato sia il
wireless, ovvero se è On -o- Off!
Prendiamo l’immagine in alto. La lucina rossa lascia
pensare che il wireless sia spento ma la posizione del
pulsante (collocato accanto all’icona che indica la rete)
lascia invece pensare il contrario, cioè che il wireless
sia acceso. Stesso discorso, invertito, vale per
l’immagine in basso.
Per ovviare a questo problema si potrebbe
aggiungere 2 icone.
Una con una X sull’antenna che fa spengere il wireless,
e una senza X che lo fa accendere.
Giovanni Andreozzi - Interazione Uomo-Macchina – Tutto questo rafforzato con uno scritta On/Off!
velocista2@inwind.it
5. Quasi a tutti è capitato,almeno una volta,
di spingere dalla parte sbagliata della
porta!
Questo problema è legato al cattivo
design con cui è stata progettata la porta,
poiché sul maniglione anti-panico non è
mostrata alcuna scritta o illustrazione.
La Freccia sta a indicare la parte in cui va
spinta la porta, ma in una situazione di
emergenza questo potrebbe rivelarsi un
suggerimento troppo debole. Così, presi
dal panico, potremmo pensare (aprendo
dalla parte sbagliata) che la porta sia
chiusa! Questa è sicuramente una grossa
pecca!
Inoltre sul maniglione non è presente
nemmeno la scritta “Apertura a Spinta”
Giovanni Andreozzi - Interazione Uomo-
Macchina – velocista2@inwind.it
ma ci viene suggerito solo dall’affordance.
6. Non credo ci sia bisogno di una accurata descrizione per capire che l’ i-pad2 non è solo un bello
oggetto di cui esserne fieri ma è una vera e propia rivoluzione dell’era moderna.
La Stupenda tavoletta pesa 612 grammi,è in completa funzione touch, ha una sim per il traffico
dati oltre alla funzione Wireless,può contenere fino a 64 Gigabyte di spazio (un vero è proprio
Hard-disk interno).
Il Design esperienziale rende L’ipad2 un oggetto Chic,bello da usare, Facilissimo grazie alla sua
interfaccia a Icone,veloce e comodo per chi si sposta sempre infatti entra in una borsa senza
avere l’ingombro di una seconda borsa per il portatile. Unica pecca:Il Prezzo.
Giovanni Andreozzi - Interazione Uomo-Macchina – velocista2@inwind.it