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Quick Rent - Startup Weekend Shanghai November 2011TechRice
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This document discusses two organizations of the urban poor (OUPs) in Kisumu, Kenya: Neighborhood Planning Associations (NPAs) and Slum Dwellers Federations (SDFs). It analyzes their role in building social capital and solidarity among urban poor communities. NPAs were formed by NGOs, have even representation and are officially registered. SDFs are more flexible, empower marginalized members, and build short-term goals to create long-term cohesion. However, both groups still exclude the most vulnerable and depend on external support. The document questions whether OUPs can be truly sustainable and inclusive without addressing structural inequalities in society.
Quick Rent - Startup Weekend Shanghai November 2011TechRice
Quick Rent is a platform for location-based rental listings that aims to solve problems with false information and photos on other sites by requiring photos to be uploaded from a mobile phone with GPS enabled to verify the true location. It allows users to post listings, comment, and message privately while reporting feedback. Compared to real estate websites focused on tenants, Quick Rent verifies photo locations and allows users to post instead of just contacting listings. Its business model includes commissions from clicks/calls and special accounts for agencies, promoting initially in local areas through offices and free agency cooperation.
Dokumen ini menggambarkan berbagai pakaian tradisional dari berbagai suku kaum di Sabah. Pakaian tradisional masing-masing suku kaum menggambarkan kekayaan budaya dan kreativitas dalam hiasan seperti sulaman, manik-manik, dan motif yang berbeda. Pakaian pria dan wanita dari suku kaum Rungus, Bajau, Kadazan, dan lainnya menampilkan ciri khas masing-masing dalam bahan, model, dan hias
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Dokumen ini menggambarkan berbagai pakaian tradisional dari berbagai suku kaum di Sabah. Pakaian tradisional masing-masing suku kaum menggambarkan kekayaan budaya dan kreativitas dalam hiasan seperti sulaman, manik-manik, dan motif yang berbeda. Pakaian pria dan wanita dari suku kaum Rungus, Bajau, Kadazan, dan lainnya menampilkan ciri khas masing-masing dalam bahan, model, dan hias
Overcoming the Top Four Challenges to Real‐Time Performance in Large‐Scale, D...SL Corporation
The most critical large-scale applications today, regardless of industry, involve a demand for real-time data transfer and visualization of potentially large volumes of data. With this demand comes numerous challenges and limiting factors, especially if these applications are deployed in virtual or cloud environments. Attend this session and learn how to overcome the top four challenges to real-time application performance: database performance, network data transfer bandwidth limitations, processor performance and lack of real-time predictability. Solutions discussed will include design of the proper data model for the application data, along with design patterns that facilitate optimal and minimal data transfer across networks.
Presented by Philippe Cecchi (G-eau / IRD) at the International Forum on Water and Food (IFWF), South Africa, 14-17 November 2011.
The International Forum on Water and Food (IFWF) is the premier gathering of water and food scientists working on improving water management for agricultural production in developing countries.
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This document discusses a smart CV solution that aims to increase job applicants' chances. It proposes creating 15-minute video interviews using templates, as opposed to traditional 2-hour interviews. The solution analyzes interviews in 30 seconds and provides an 80% understanding. It targets young urban professionals. The business model involves recruiting templates, recruiters, and information. The team covers technical, HR, finance, marketing, and strategy roles. Partners could include universities and recruiting companies. The solution sees market potential in the millions of fresh graduates and unemployed youth in China and the UK.
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The document discusses how companies need to reinvent themselves in a customer-driven marketplace by embracing social media and community engagement. It emphasizes that customers now help shape a company's brand through online reviews and discussions. To succeed, companies must participate authentically in conversations with customers and harness the ideas and content generated by communities. Metrics should focus on the customer experience rather than just marketing activities. Leadership requires community building skills to engage customers as partners in a two-way dialogue.
أهمية تعليم البرمجة للأطفال في العصر الرقمي.pdfelmadrasah8
في العصر الرقمي الحالي، أصبحت البرمجة مهارة أساسية تتجاوز كونها مجرد أداة تقنية، بل تعد مفتاحًا لفهم العالم المتصل بالإنترنت والتفاعل معه. تعليم البرمجة للأطفال ليس مجرد تعلم لغة البرمجة، بل هو تطوير لمجموعة واسعة من المهارات الأساسية التي يمكن أن تساعدهم في المستقبل.
تعزيز التفكير المنطقي وحل المشكلات
البرمجة تتطلب التفكير المنطقي وحل المشكلات بطرق منهجية. عند تعلم البرمجة، يتعلم الأطفال كيفية تحليل المشكلات وتقسيمها إلى أجزاء أصغر يمكن إدارتها. هذه المهارات ليست مفيدة فقط في مجال التكنولوجيا، بل تمتد إلى مختلف جوانب الحياة الأكاديمية والمهنية.
تحفيز الإبداع والابتكار
من خلال البرمجة، يمكن للأطفال تحويل أفكارهم إلى واقع ملموس. سواء كان ذلك بإنشاء لعبة، أو تطوير تطبيق، أو تصميم موقع ويب، يتيح لهم البرمجة التعبير عن إبداعهم بشكل فريد. هذا يحفز الأطفال على التفكير خارج الصندوق وتطوير حلول مبتكرة للتحديات التي يواجهونها.
توفير فرص مستقبلية
مع تزايد الاعتماد على التكنولوجيا في جميع القطاعات، ستكون مهارات البرمجة من بين الأكثر طلبًا في سوق العمل المستقبلي. تعلم البرمجة من سن مبكرة يمنح الأطفال ميزة تنافسية كبيرة في سوق العمل ويزيد من فرصهم في الحصول على وظائف متميزة في المستقبل.
تنمية مهارات العمل الجماعي والتواصل
تعلم البرمجة غالبًا ما يتضمن العمل في فرق ومشاركة الأفكار والمشاريع مع الآخرين. هذا يساهم في تنمية مهارات العمل الجماعي والتواصل الفعّال لدى الأطفال. كما يساعدهم على تعلم كيفية التعاون والتفاعل مع الآخرين لتحقيق أهداف مشتركة.
فهم أفضل للتكنولوجيا
تعلم البرمجة يساعد الأطفال على فهم كيفية عمل التكنولوجيا من حولهم. بدلاً من أن يكونوا مجرد مستخدمين للتكنولوجيا، يصبحون قادرين على تحليلها وفهم الأساسيات التي تقوم عليها. هذا الفهم العميق يمنحهم القدرة على التفاعل مع التكنولوجيا بطرق أكثر فعالية وكفاءة.
تعليم البرمجة للأطفال في العصر الرقمي ليس رفاهية، بل ضرورة لتأهيلهم لمستقبل مشرق. من خلال تطوير مهارات التفكير المنطقي، الإبداع، والتواصل، يتم إعداد الأطفال ليكونوا مبتكرين وقادة في العالم الرقمي المتطور. البرمجة تفتح لهم أبوابًا واسعة من الفرص والتحديات التي يمكنهم تجاوزها بمهاراتهم ومعرفتهم المتقدمة.