The document describes a child's daily routine. They wake up at 8am, have a shower, and eat breakfast. They then get dressed, brush their teeth, and are driven to school by their mother. At school they study and play with friends during breaks. After school they do homework, have tea, and go to activities like basketball or swimming. On weekends they visit their grandmother. Evenings involve bathing, playing with siblings, dinner, teeth brushing, and going to bed.
- Chikungunya virus is transmitted through mosquito bites and causes joint pain and swelling. It has spread rapidly in recent decades from Africa to Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
- Symptoms include fever and joint pain, and complications can include inflammation of the eyes, heart, liver, and brain. There is no vaccine or treatment, only symptom relief.
- The virus is spread by Aedes mosquitoes which live in parts of Texas, raising concern it could establish local outbreaks in the United States from infected travelers. A 2010 report warned of this risk.
1) Augmented reality has the potential to advance education by allowing students to view virtual objects overlaid on the real world, making unavailable objects and scenarios accessible for learning.
2) The authors propose an augmented reality application for educational domains like medicine, engineering, geology, architecture, and military training that would allow students to simulate virtual objects not readily available, like a virtual dead body for forensic students.
3) The proposed application would use the ARToolkit library which includes C/C++ libraries and algorithms to track camera position, recognize patterns, and display 3D objects to analyze and address challenges in building authentic augmented reality systems.
Zhimin Wang is seeking a financial analyst position. He has an MBA and BS in Finance and International Business from California State University, Long Beach with GPAs over 3.5. He participated in an international business competition as CFO of the first runner-up team for outstanding reports and performance. His skills include financial analysis, accounting, forecasting, and modeling in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Todd Milisits is seeking a position that offers long term growth and opportunities to establish and perfect banquet and meeting services to exceed expectations. He has over 25 years of experience in hotel management, food and beverage, catering, and event operations. Most recently, he was the F&B, Catering & Operations Manager at Estelle's Catering where he improved business positioning, customer satisfaction, and financial results. Prior to that, he held various director level positions with Marriott International hotels where he consistently achieved awards and recognition for improved financial performance, guest and employee satisfaction scores.
Infographic by Carousel30 that discusses password security as of 2012, including some of the most popular passwords and tips on how to increase password security.
The document describes a child's daily routine. They wake up at 8am, have a shower, and eat breakfast. They then get dressed, brush their teeth, and are driven to school by their mother. At school they study and play with friends during breaks. After school they do homework, have tea, and go to activities like basketball or swimming. On weekends they visit their grandmother. Evenings involve bathing, playing with siblings, dinner, teeth brushing, and going to bed.
- Chikungunya virus is transmitted through mosquito bites and causes joint pain and swelling. It has spread rapidly in recent decades from Africa to Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
- Symptoms include fever and joint pain, and complications can include inflammation of the eyes, heart, liver, and brain. There is no vaccine or treatment, only symptom relief.
- The virus is spread by Aedes mosquitoes which live in parts of Texas, raising concern it could establish local outbreaks in the United States from infected travelers. A 2010 report warned of this risk.
1) Augmented reality has the potential to advance education by allowing students to view virtual objects overlaid on the real world, making unavailable objects and scenarios accessible for learning.
2) The authors propose an augmented reality application for educational domains like medicine, engineering, geology, architecture, and military training that would allow students to simulate virtual objects not readily available, like a virtual dead body for forensic students.
3) The proposed application would use the ARToolkit library which includes C/C++ libraries and algorithms to track camera position, recognize patterns, and display 3D objects to analyze and address challenges in building authentic augmented reality systems.
Zhimin Wang is seeking a financial analyst position. He has an MBA and BS in Finance and International Business from California State University, Long Beach with GPAs over 3.5. He participated in an international business competition as CFO of the first runner-up team for outstanding reports and performance. His skills include financial analysis, accounting, forecasting, and modeling in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Todd Milisits is seeking a position that offers long term growth and opportunities to establish and perfect banquet and meeting services to exceed expectations. He has over 25 years of experience in hotel management, food and beverage, catering, and event operations. Most recently, he was the F&B, Catering & Operations Manager at Estelle's Catering where he improved business positioning, customer satisfaction, and financial results. Prior to that, he held various director level positions with Marriott International hotels where he consistently achieved awards and recognition for improved financial performance, guest and employee satisfaction scores.
Infographic by Carousel30 that discusses password security as of 2012, including some of the most popular passwords and tips on how to increase password security.
Ukraine National Municipal Survey, March 2015 by IRIIlya Ponomarev
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted in 22 regional capitals of Ukraine between March 2-20, 2015. Some key findings:
- 68% see corruption as a significant problem in their city
- 60% see nepotism as a significant problem
- 57% think Ukraine should join the EU if it could only join one economic union
- 47% would vote for Ukraine to join NATO if a referendum were held
- 35% think their city authorities are making efforts to reduce corruption at the municipal level
The survey involved over 17,000 respondents and provides insights into citizen attitudes about local governance, services, and reforms in Ukraine.
2015 03-11 - russia one year after crimea - event summary jmIlya Ponomarev
- Ponomarev emphasized that Russia's foreign policy poses a dangerous threat and prioritizes undermining Western influence over combating threats like ISIS.
- Nationalism in Russia includes xenophobia, ethnic nationalism seeking a purely "Russian Russia", imperialist views, and a possible "healthy nationalism".
- Russian state propaganda portrays the West as weak and misguided, while Putin presents himself as defending traditional values, but many Russians can access alternative views if desired.
- The West must maintain a consistent long-term policy not based on the old view of competing spheres of influence, and should counter Russian information campaigns rather than offer military aid.
Putin's regime in Russia has become increasingly authoritarian in response to street protests and economic troubles. Three potential outcomes are described: 1) the rise of a fascist regime following the model of Ukraine, 2) a liberal revolution led by elites or grassroots groups, or 3) a liberalization initiated by Putin. For change to occur, a vision and leader need to emerge that can gain support from protesters and parts of the elite. Western policies should avoid short-term gains, support Russian activists, and make Ukraine an economic success to undermine Putin's propaganda.
150410 Tufts Fletcher School Can US and Russia be friendsIlya Ponomarev
The document discusses views and opinions of Russians on various political topics based on a presentation given in the United States in 2015. It summarizes that most Russians do not believe Russia has a functioning democracy and have little trust in their government, seeing it as acting in its own interests rather than the people's. Additionally, Russians hold mixed views of the United States and their relationship, and generally support Putin's actions in Ukraine while believing Western countries have long acted as warmongers against Russia. The document ends by calling for abandoning attempts to influence Russia and instead focusing on long-term mutual interests and consistency between Western words and actions.
Bentley University - Political Situation in Russia. View from the opposition ...Ilya Ponomarev
The document summarizes the political situation in Russia, including the ruling political regime, economic challenges, and the protest movement. It notes that the protest movement is dominated by a new post-industrial middle class dissatisfied with corruption and lack of political freedom. While initially united, the protest movement has split between neoliberals and leftists. Traditional political parties have remained distant from the protests due to conservative voters and Kremlin counterstrategies. The forecast predicts continued small protests in Moscow and potential regional unrest unless political and economic reforms are implemented.
Harvard Law School - Russian Innovation Ecosystem. Past, Present, FutureIlya Ponomarev
The document provides an overview of Russia's national innovation ecosystem and history. It discusses how Russia historically competed with the West in areas like railways, industry, and space but that its system collapsed in the 1990s following the USSR's dissolution. It outlines current strengths in IT, telecom, materials and efforts to boost innovation through new funding mechanisms, legislation and initiatives like Skolkovo which aims to create a technology hub and attract international businesses and talent to Russia. However, it notes ongoing challenges including a lack of experienced entrepreneurs, international business connections, and disconnects between education, research and industry.
Ukraine National Municipal Survey, March 2015 by IRIIlya Ponomarev
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted in 22 regional capitals of Ukraine between March 2-20, 2015. Some key findings:
- 68% see corruption as a significant problem in their city
- 60% see nepotism as a significant problem
- 57% think Ukraine should join the EU if it could only join one economic union
- 47% would vote for Ukraine to join NATO if a referendum were held
- 35% think their city authorities are making efforts to reduce corruption at the municipal level
The survey involved over 17,000 respondents and provides insights into citizen attitudes about local governance, services, and reforms in Ukraine.
2015 03-11 - russia one year after crimea - event summary jmIlya Ponomarev
- Ponomarev emphasized that Russia's foreign policy poses a dangerous threat and prioritizes undermining Western influence over combating threats like ISIS.
- Nationalism in Russia includes xenophobia, ethnic nationalism seeking a purely "Russian Russia", imperialist views, and a possible "healthy nationalism".
- Russian state propaganda portrays the West as weak and misguided, while Putin presents himself as defending traditional values, but many Russians can access alternative views if desired.
- The West must maintain a consistent long-term policy not based on the old view of competing spheres of influence, and should counter Russian information campaigns rather than offer military aid.
Putin's regime in Russia has become increasingly authoritarian in response to street protests and economic troubles. Three potential outcomes are described: 1) the rise of a fascist regime following the model of Ukraine, 2) a liberal revolution led by elites or grassroots groups, or 3) a liberalization initiated by Putin. For change to occur, a vision and leader need to emerge that can gain support from protesters and parts of the elite. Western policies should avoid short-term gains, support Russian activists, and make Ukraine an economic success to undermine Putin's propaganda.
150410 Tufts Fletcher School Can US and Russia be friendsIlya Ponomarev
The document discusses views and opinions of Russians on various political topics based on a presentation given in the United States in 2015. It summarizes that most Russians do not believe Russia has a functioning democracy and have little trust in their government, seeing it as acting in its own interests rather than the people's. Additionally, Russians hold mixed views of the United States and their relationship, and generally support Putin's actions in Ukraine while believing Western countries have long acted as warmongers against Russia. The document ends by calling for abandoning attempts to influence Russia and instead focusing on long-term mutual interests and consistency between Western words and actions.
Bentley University - Political Situation in Russia. View from the opposition ...Ilya Ponomarev
The document summarizes the political situation in Russia, including the ruling political regime, economic challenges, and the protest movement. It notes that the protest movement is dominated by a new post-industrial middle class dissatisfied with corruption and lack of political freedom. While initially united, the protest movement has split between neoliberals and leftists. Traditional political parties have remained distant from the protests due to conservative voters and Kremlin counterstrategies. The forecast predicts continued small protests in Moscow and potential regional unrest unless political and economic reforms are implemented.
Harvard Law School - Russian Innovation Ecosystem. Past, Present, FutureIlya Ponomarev
The document provides an overview of Russia's national innovation ecosystem and history. It discusses how Russia historically competed with the West in areas like railways, industry, and space but that its system collapsed in the 1990s following the USSR's dissolution. It outlines current strengths in IT, telecom, materials and efforts to boost innovation through new funding mechanisms, legislation and initiatives like Skolkovo which aims to create a technology hub and attract international businesses and talent to Russia. However, it notes ongoing challenges including a lack of experienced entrepreneurs, international business connections, and disconnects between education, research and industry.