Mora County, long plagued by poverty and isolation, is at a turning point. The first county in the nation to ban fracking, the community is setting its sights on the creative economy and cultural tourism. Community leadership, broadband, and innovation are working in sync to bring creative economy opportunities to this rural hamlet nestled in the mountains of New Mexico.
Keynote presentation by Douglas Gautier, CEO, Adelaide Festival Centre at the 41st Social Theory, Politics and the Arts Conference, 10-12 December 2015, University of South Australia.
CULTURAL PLANNING: leveraging cultural assetsEmily Robson
Presentation delivered by Craig Metcalf, Director of Culture & Heritage,City of Orillia at November 27 2008 "Economies in Transition" forum in Chatham, Ontario.
What role cultural institutions play in society and how this have come about ?Victoria Durrer
Tseng Sun Man presents two case studies from Hong Kong Arts Festival and Oriental Art Centre, Shanghai as part of a presentation exploring the role cultural institutions play in society. This presentation was part of an AHRC funded research network, Brokering Intercultural Exchange: Interrogating the Role of Arts and Cultural Management based at Queen's University Belfast (PI Victoria Durrer) in partnership with Heilbronn University (Co-I Raphaela Henze). www.managingculture.net
The Art of Enabling the Emergence of CommunityWe Are Arising
It's about the art of enabling humans to engage and identify collectively. A visual poem (a slightly slower Pecha Kucha) on the emergence of 'community'."Community" is derived from the Latin: cum, "with/together" + munus, "gift". In all forms of community, geographic, online, artistic, flash mobs, there exist common formative dynamics & conditions. I will share insights about the art of enabling humans to contribute their gifts, and find a new sense of self in the process. Learn more at http://www.wildpollinators.org
The occurrences of light festivals in UK cities has grown exponentially in the last decade, yet little is known of their impact on participants’ and audiences’ lives; how the spatial landscape of their urban contexts shapes participants feelings and behaviours. Much has been studied of the impact of cultural festivals, how they may be central to our identification with place, however, investigation into light festivals has been minimal, therefore the research aims to address this gap, particularly focusing on a small event, where empirical evidence is lacking.
Utilising a case study of a small lantern procession in Ordsall, Salford, which started in 1994, Gail will analyse the 2018 festival, which marks a major anniversary for an inner-city community, whose landscape and sense of place is increasingly influenced by central and peripheral private housing developments. The research seeks to understand how this annual lantern procession deepens a sense of place for established residents and introduces the character of place to newer residents.
by Gail Skelly PhD, Manchester Metropolitan University
Creative City Networks Review: their role supporting creative talent in Scotland’s cities. An event focused on the Ekos review findings of the 3 city networks: Creative Dundee, Creative Edinburgh and Creative Stirling at Creative Scotland's office.
Find out more about the work of the networks and read the Review report: http://www.creativescotland.com/explore/read/stories/creative-city-networks/2014/creative-city-networks-review
Mora County, long plagued by poverty and isolation, is at a turning point. The first county in the nation to ban fracking, the community is setting its sights on the creative economy and cultural tourism. Community leadership, broadband, and innovation are working in sync to bring creative economy opportunities to this rural hamlet nestled in the mountains of New Mexico.
Keynote presentation by Douglas Gautier, CEO, Adelaide Festival Centre at the 41st Social Theory, Politics and the Arts Conference, 10-12 December 2015, University of South Australia.
CULTURAL PLANNING: leveraging cultural assetsEmily Robson
Presentation delivered by Craig Metcalf, Director of Culture & Heritage,City of Orillia at November 27 2008 "Economies in Transition" forum in Chatham, Ontario.
What role cultural institutions play in society and how this have come about ?Victoria Durrer
Tseng Sun Man presents two case studies from Hong Kong Arts Festival and Oriental Art Centre, Shanghai as part of a presentation exploring the role cultural institutions play in society. This presentation was part of an AHRC funded research network, Brokering Intercultural Exchange: Interrogating the Role of Arts and Cultural Management based at Queen's University Belfast (PI Victoria Durrer) in partnership with Heilbronn University (Co-I Raphaela Henze). www.managingculture.net
The Art of Enabling the Emergence of CommunityWe Are Arising
It's about the art of enabling humans to engage and identify collectively. A visual poem (a slightly slower Pecha Kucha) on the emergence of 'community'."Community" is derived from the Latin: cum, "with/together" + munus, "gift". In all forms of community, geographic, online, artistic, flash mobs, there exist common formative dynamics & conditions. I will share insights about the art of enabling humans to contribute their gifts, and find a new sense of self in the process. Learn more at http://www.wildpollinators.org
The occurrences of light festivals in UK cities has grown exponentially in the last decade, yet little is known of their impact on participants’ and audiences’ lives; how the spatial landscape of their urban contexts shapes participants feelings and behaviours. Much has been studied of the impact of cultural festivals, how they may be central to our identification with place, however, investigation into light festivals has been minimal, therefore the research aims to address this gap, particularly focusing on a small event, where empirical evidence is lacking.
Utilising a case study of a small lantern procession in Ordsall, Salford, which started in 1994, Gail will analyse the 2018 festival, which marks a major anniversary for an inner-city community, whose landscape and sense of place is increasingly influenced by central and peripheral private housing developments. The research seeks to understand how this annual lantern procession deepens a sense of place for established residents and introduces the character of place to newer residents.
by Gail Skelly PhD, Manchester Metropolitan University
Creative City Networks Review: their role supporting creative talent in Scotland’s cities. An event focused on the Ekos review findings of the 3 city networks: Creative Dundee, Creative Edinburgh and Creative Stirling at Creative Scotland's office.
Find out more about the work of the networks and read the Review report: http://www.creativescotland.com/explore/read/stories/creative-city-networks/2014/creative-city-networks-review
This presentation is designed to question what is termed art, what art should look like and what is the role of art. This is aimed at transition yr pupils(aged 15 yrs) and is not dependant on any background in art.
The Creative Economy is growing fast driven by entrepreneurs and the Digital Age. We are about to launch our Accelerator for Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurs.
Culture as Catalyst: Arts as a Tool for Community Development
A forward-looking report on work in the suburbs including recent work in Media, Chester, Kennett Square, and seven other towns and neighborhoods.
Economies in Transition: Leveraing Cultural Assets for Prosperityes In Transi...Emily Robson
Presentation delivered by Peter Kenyon, Director of Bank of I.D.E.A.S in Perth, Australia. The presentation explores asset-based community development projects in rural and remote Australia and New Zealand. The presentation was delivered to The Ontario Rural Council's municipal cultural planning forum
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
10. Economic impact of national nonprofit arts and cultural industry $166.2 Billion Annual Expenditures
11. Economic impact of Wisconsin’s nonprofit arts and cultural industry $418 Million in Annual Expenditures Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 11,060 Resident Household Income $214 million Local Government Revenue $18.6 million State Government Revenue $25.7 million
Attraction-attracting talented, creative people Retention-creating an environment that keeps those people happy and productive Expansion-building on your business’s and community’s assets, growing your own
The term “creative economy” was coined by Howkins in 2001. When I talk about the “creative economy,” I not only mean the sectors that involve the arts and creativity, from arts organizations to design firms, but I want to make sure that you all know that creativity in all economic sectors is vitally important.
So, what do we mean when we talk about the Creative Economy? New research done by UW Extension says it's the intersection of these three things:
This is how Americans for the Arts defines the creative industries. These are the kinds of organizations and businesses we want to encourage in Wisconsin.
So why does this matter-and matter a lot to the Blanchardville/Hollandale area?
What are the places that people are talking about? Madison is one of them, with endless #1 place to…designations. But so many other communities, regions and counties around the world have been putting a great deal of emphasis on their creative economies. These are just a few examples—there will be a lot more in the online toolkit.
From BusinessWeek Magazine, September 6, 2004 by John Branch, San Antonio Express News/North America Syndicate
There's nothing wrong with being a Cheesehead, but when people think of Wisconsin, we also want them to think of...
Focus on creating jobs and diversifying the local economy, and consider the arts as part of the mix. The arts are a real industry, with measurable numbers of businesses and jobs, and economic impact. Calculator determines economic impact of the arts in area 2007 Creative Industries report Stimulate the economy through cultural tourism--a growth opportunity locally and regionally Attract investment by creating live/work zones and business incentive programs for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Improve property and enhance value, through downtown revitalization projects, affordable housing, etc.