The document summarizes 10 common myths about evolution and provides responses to each one.
1) Humans did not evolve from apes but rather share a common ancestor. Many transitional fossils have been found.
2) The fossil record does contain many intermediate fossils showing gradual change, such as Archaeopteryx between reptiles and birds.
3) Gradual change is seen in the fossil record through periods of stasis interrupted by occasional rapid speciation events, known as punctuated equilibrium.
Ramos, v; fernandes, c; rosa, a. (2007): social cognitive maps, swarm collect...ArchiLab 7
5 Ramos V., Fernandes C., Rosa A.C., submitted to Advancing Artificial
Intelligence through Biological Process Applications, IDEA Group, 2007.
The document discusses swarm intelligence and how collective behaviors emerge from local interactions between unsophisticated entities and their environment. It provides examples from bacteria, plants, insects and other living systems that display self-organization and distributed problem solving without centralized control. The authors then present a model to study how a social community can collectively adapt to dynamic landscapes, represented by changing mathematical functions, demonstrating the ability of collective intelligence to cope with unforeseen changes.
This document discusses memetics as a way to understand cultural evolution in humans. It proposes that memes, defined as units of cultural information or ideas that are replicated between minds, drive sociocultural evolution in a similar way that genes drive biological evolution. The document outlines Richard Dawkins' concept of memes and how they spread through imitation and communication. It suggests that analyzing the replication and selection of memes could provide insights into how complex human cultures and social systems have formed over time.
The document discusses the evolution of ideas about evolution from the 18th-19th centuries. It explores early thinkers like Linnaeus and Buffon and their classifications of plants and animals. Later, Lamarck proposed one of the first evolutionary hypotheses, suggesting traits acquired over a lifetime could be inherited. Darwin was influenced by Lyell, Malthus and his observations on the Beagle voyage. He developed the theory of natural selection to explain evolution, whereby favorable heritable traits become more common over generations. His ideas were informed by artificial selection and supported by Wallace's similar conclusions.
This document provides an overview of the history of ideas about evolution and natural history from ancient Greece through the early 19th century. Key figures discussed include Thales, Anaximander, Empedocles, Parmenides, Democritus, Epicurus, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Buffon, Lamarck, Cuvier, Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Erasmus Darwin, and Robert Grant. Their ideas ranged from essentialism and fixism to early proposals of transmutation of species and gradual evolution over long periods of time in response to environmental factors.
1. The document discusses the evolution of executive functions in humans from our early primate ancestors. It traces how behaviors became more complex as humans evolved to walk upright and use tools, requiring social cooperation and internal self-regulation.
2. As the brain evolved a dominant left hemisphere, it gained the ability to take a meta-perspective and develop internal thought, consciousness, and executive control. Emotions originally served a regulatory purpose and were unconscious, but grew in importance for decision making.
3. Social competition drove humans to aggregate in groups for protection with their loss of physical prowess. Advanced speech allowed ideas and skills to be shared, selecting for behaviors with moderate to high heritability and high heritability for self
Physical anthropology involves studying human physical variation and evolution through metrics like osteology, anthropometry, and primatology. Cultural anthropology examines human cultures and customs. Together, these fields seek to understand humans and human ancestors through skeletal remains, comparative studies of living primates, and observations of cultural practices.
The document discusses arguments for and against the origins of life from a naturalistic perspective versus special creation. It covers topics like the Miller-Urey experiment on the formation of amino acids, objections to the conclusions drawn from that experiment, the improbability of life arising from random processes, and experiments by Redi and Pasteur disproving the theory of spontaneous generation. The overall discussion centers around whether life could reasonably be explained through natural processes and evolution or requires an intelligent cause.
Ramos, v; fernandes, c; rosa, a. (2007): social cognitive maps, swarm collect...ArchiLab 7
5 Ramos V., Fernandes C., Rosa A.C., submitted to Advancing Artificial
Intelligence through Biological Process Applications, IDEA Group, 2007.
The document discusses swarm intelligence and how collective behaviors emerge from local interactions between unsophisticated entities and their environment. It provides examples from bacteria, plants, insects and other living systems that display self-organization and distributed problem solving without centralized control. The authors then present a model to study how a social community can collectively adapt to dynamic landscapes, represented by changing mathematical functions, demonstrating the ability of collective intelligence to cope with unforeseen changes.
This document discusses memetics as a way to understand cultural evolution in humans. It proposes that memes, defined as units of cultural information or ideas that are replicated between minds, drive sociocultural evolution in a similar way that genes drive biological evolution. The document outlines Richard Dawkins' concept of memes and how they spread through imitation and communication. It suggests that analyzing the replication and selection of memes could provide insights into how complex human cultures and social systems have formed over time.
The document discusses the evolution of ideas about evolution from the 18th-19th centuries. It explores early thinkers like Linnaeus and Buffon and their classifications of plants and animals. Later, Lamarck proposed one of the first evolutionary hypotheses, suggesting traits acquired over a lifetime could be inherited. Darwin was influenced by Lyell, Malthus and his observations on the Beagle voyage. He developed the theory of natural selection to explain evolution, whereby favorable heritable traits become more common over generations. His ideas were informed by artificial selection and supported by Wallace's similar conclusions.
This document provides an overview of the history of ideas about evolution and natural history from ancient Greece through the early 19th century. Key figures discussed include Thales, Anaximander, Empedocles, Parmenides, Democritus, Epicurus, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Buffon, Lamarck, Cuvier, Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Erasmus Darwin, and Robert Grant. Their ideas ranged from essentialism and fixism to early proposals of transmutation of species and gradual evolution over long periods of time in response to environmental factors.
1. The document discusses the evolution of executive functions in humans from our early primate ancestors. It traces how behaviors became more complex as humans evolved to walk upright and use tools, requiring social cooperation and internal self-regulation.
2. As the brain evolved a dominant left hemisphere, it gained the ability to take a meta-perspective and develop internal thought, consciousness, and executive control. Emotions originally served a regulatory purpose and were unconscious, but grew in importance for decision making.
3. Social competition drove humans to aggregate in groups for protection with their loss of physical prowess. Advanced speech allowed ideas and skills to be shared, selecting for behaviors with moderate to high heritability and high heritability for self
Physical anthropology involves studying human physical variation and evolution through metrics like osteology, anthropometry, and primatology. Cultural anthropology examines human cultures and customs. Together, these fields seek to understand humans and human ancestors through skeletal remains, comparative studies of living primates, and observations of cultural practices.
The document discusses arguments for and against the origins of life from a naturalistic perspective versus special creation. It covers topics like the Miller-Urey experiment on the formation of amino acids, objections to the conclusions drawn from that experiment, the improbability of life arising from random processes, and experiments by Redi and Pasteur disproving the theory of spontaneous generation. The overall discussion centers around whether life could reasonably be explained through natural processes and evolution or requires an intelligent cause.
Dr. Zach Surter investigates mysterious deaths across North America that are linked on a genetic level. His investigation takes him around the world, eventually tracing the cause back to a senator in Washington D.C. who wants to unleash a plague to remove a substance called mem-cyt from Earth. In the climax, the senator attempts to release the plague despite the risk of killing all life. Dr. Surter is forced to kill the senator to stop him, compromising his pacifist beliefs but saving the world.
Plato argued that societies require a "noble lie" to maintain social control and stability. In his work The Republic, he describes an ideal city divided into categories of rulers, auxiliaries, and farmers, with each person's place determined by the metal found in their soul - gold, silver, or iron. The rulers would tell the noble lie that this categorization was due to God's will rather than circumstances. The lie was meant to keep the lower classes content with their place in the social structure.
The document discusses the history of paleontology and robotics, and how recent advances in these fields have led to the creation of robotic dinosaurs. It describes Peter Dilworth's creation of Troody, the first robotic dinosaur in the US, which took 5 years to develop and could walk thanks to spring-like joints and force control sensors. It also discusses how 3D printing is now allowing scientists to create accurate models of dinosaur bones to better understand dinosaur anatomy and movement, with the goal of developing robotic dinosaur limbs. The document concludes by describing a theme park called Field Station: Dinosaurs that houses dozens of life-size robotic dinosaur species in a natural setting.
The document outlines 4 stages in the origin of life on Earth:
1) Abiotic synthesis of organic monomers like amino acids, sugars, lipids, and ATP.
2) Abiotic polymerization of monomers into proteins and other polymers.
3) Origin of self-replicating molecules like RNA that could fuel replication.
4) Formation of pre-cell structures that had some life-like properties but a huge gap existed between them and true cells.
Katie King discusses her research into distributed animality and cognition using her avatar in the virtual world Second Life. She explores how identities and knowledge can be distributed across both human and non-human actors through practices like transgendering and interactions with virtual dogs in Second Life. King draws from theorists like Haraway who discuss how human and non-human bodies and cognitions are entangled in complex ways.
Linda MacDonald Glenn presented on legal and ethical issues surrounding the creation of chimeras and cyborgs. She discussed current developments in transgenics and examples of mixing human and animal cells. She also explored definitions of humanity, personhood, and how entities have been viewed as property or persons under the law. Glenn concluded that as new lifeforms are created, intense debate will be needed on their legal and moral status.
The document summarizes evidence for evolution from fossils, comparative anatomy, and biogeography. It discusses the development of early life from chemical evolution to the first protocells and cells. Population genetics and the mechanisms of evolution like natural selection and speciation are also covered. Classification systems including the five kingdom and three domain models are described.
This presentation compiles all the needed information to get a jump-start on the semester. Especially helpful for transfer students who are already familiar with campus life, this guide hits on every vital point of campus with links in case viewers would like to dive deep into many different topics about campus.
El documento describe las diferentes opciones disponibles en una página de perfil de redes sociales, incluyendo la capacidad de modificar el perfil y la configuración, buscar ayuda, ver el propio perfil y su contenido, compartir actualizaciones con amigos, y filtrar el tipo de publicaciones para ver.
El documento presenta ejemplos de artistas que han resignificado obras de arte clásicas y populares a través de la historia. Incluye pinturas de Picasso, Dali, Munch y Banksy que reinterpretan obras maestras de Velázquez, Guernica, Monet y Warhol, entre otros. También muestra esculturas y instalaciones de Duchamp, Fontana, Vostell y Oldenburg que resignifican la Gioconda y objetos cotidianos.
This document discusses various types of life insurance policies including money back policies, annuities and pensions, unit linked policies, and Jeevan Sathi policies. Money back policies provide survival benefits at regular intervals and a death benefit. Annuities and pensions provide regular income in retirement. Unit linked policies allow investment flexibility and tax benefits. Jeevan Sathi is a joint life policy that provides benefits upon the death of either partner or a maturity payout if both partners survive to the end of the policy term.
The document discusses the classification of different fields of science, including pure science, applied science, and technology. Pure science includes life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences, while applied science focuses on applying scientific knowledge to solve problems. The document also addresses how science can be both a friend and a foe to society, providing benefits through technology and medicine but also threats through weapons and pollution.
A slide presentation which explains the facts about the theory of evolution and scientifically rebuts several of the most common criticisms and myths used by creationists and opponents of evolutionary theory.
Este anuncio ofrece una variedad de artículos usados para el hogar, gimnasio, oficina y discapacitados, así como herramientas y partes para automóviles, localizados en una carretera hacia Navolato, Sonora. Los artículos tienen garantía y son atendidos directamente por el propietario.
Learn the SECRETS to passing your PRINCE2 Foundation exam with flying colours! Knowledge Train
You can ALSO learn the secrets to passing your PRINCE2 Practitioner exam by downloading the ebook here: http://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/passing-the-prince2-practitioner-exam-ebook.php
Learn the SECRETS to passing your PRINCE2 Foundation exam with flying colours! This ebook is written by Simon Buehring, a PRINCE2 trainer with over 10 years experience shares his techniques that he recommends to his PRINCE2 Foundation course students.
The 'Passing the PRINCE2 Foundation exam' ebook is full of essential information including:
What PRINCE2 knowledge you will be tested on
Different question styles and exam pass marks
Revision techniques
Winning exam strategies
What happens on the day and exam requirements
This 7 page ebook is definitely a necessity to anyone sitting their PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
CONTENTS:
1. What does the PRINCE2 Foundation exam test? What does the PRINCE2 Foundation exam consist of?
2. The candidate details form. The Foundation exam answer sheet.
3. An example of the PRINCE2 Foundation examination answer booklet
4. Exam question styles. Revision techniques.
5. Revision techniques continued. Exam strategies.
6. Exam strategies continued. What to bring on the day of your PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
7. Requirements rules on the day of your PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
Visit the Knowledge Train website for details on PRINCE2 courses, both classroom and online: http://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/prince2-training-courses.php
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This PRINCE2 Principles ebook is an ideal revision guide for PRINCE2 Foundation students, a helpful aid to newly qualified PRINCE2 Practitioners or those who are looking to implement PRINCE2 on their projects for the first time.
Grasp the 7 PRINCE2 Principles in straight forward fashion with this free ebook by Knowledge Train. Forget your usual boring diagrams and flowcharts, this ebook includes 7 colourful, hand-illustrated mindmaps that are easy on the eye and will make sure the information sticks. Forget the thick text books!
Download this free 10 page ebook to understand the basis of PRINCE2, revise for your PRINCE2 Foundation exam or to learn whether your organization is managing their projects correctly with PRINCE2.
You will need to learn the PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes for your PRINCE2 Foundation exam. You can download the full set of revision e-books and mind maps here: http://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management-ebooks.php
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“Excellent PRINCE2 revision e-books. Extremely well put together and I’m very impressed! I’d say
that you’ve met or even exceeded your aims. They look brilliant, thanks very
much. The world needs more people like you :-)” - Dave Sands, Managing Director at DS Consulting (2005) Co Ltd
“The proof that a picture says more than a thousand words becomes reality within
these PRINCE2 revision e-books. Definitely worthwhile reading.” - Henny Portman, PMO consultant at ING Insurance
“These e-books are really well done! I secretly envy designers like you guys!” - Cesar Abeid, Project Manager at Remontech
“Never has PRINCE2 been explained so beautifully.” - Paul Naybour, Project Management Training Consultant at Parallel Project Training
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The funkiest PRINCE2 Processes revision guide on the internetKnowledge Train
A PRINCE2 Foundation course lasts about 3 days - that's a lot of information to take in. This e-book has been designed with the anxious student in mind, using simple descriptions and a graphical, cartoon-style mind map for each PRINCE2 Process.
For your PRINCE2 exam, you will need to master the PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes. You can download the full set of PRINCE2 mind map e-books here:
http://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management-ebooks.php
Here is what others have said about the PRINCE2 revision e-books:
“Excellent PRINCE2 revision e-books. Extremely well put together and I’m very impressed! I’d say
that you’ve met or even exceeded your aims. They look brilliant, thanks very
much. The world needs more people like you :-)” - Dave Sands, Managing Director at DS Consulting (2005) Co Ltd
“The proof that a picture says more than a thousand words becomes reality within
these PRINCE2 revision e-books. Definitely worthwhile reading.” - Henny Portman, PMO consultant at ING Insurance
“These e-books are really well done! I secretly envy designers like you guys!” - Cesar Abeid, Project Manager at Remontech
“Never has PRINCE2 been explained so beautifully.” - Paul Naybour, Project Management Training Consultant at Parallel Project Training
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1. Political, market, and investor horizons remain out of sync as debt crisis tackling will be long and volatility continues.
2. Clients will take both cautious and opportunistic approaches to risk, blending flight and fight strategies.
3. Asset managers must develop capabilities to benefit clients from volatility through dynamic strategies, manager selection, and communication.
Los anexos son documentos adjuntos al final de un texto principal que complementan la información allí presentada. Estos anexos pueden incluir tablas, gráficos, mapas u otros materiales que amplían el conocimiento sobre el tema tratado en el cuerpo del documento de manera más detallada.
The document is in Portuguese and appears to be discussing a third year of schooling. It contains a single line of text "3o ANO" which when translated to English means "3rd YEAR". This brief document seems to be simply stating or labeling that it pertains to a third year of school or course of study.
Evolution occurs as all living things on Earth are descended from common ancestors. Over billions of years, organisms have diverged into the millions of species alive today through the process of natural selection. Evidence for evolution comes from multiple sources, including fossils that show changes over time, anatomical similarities between related species, and overwhelming genetic evidence from molecular biology. Natural selection is the mechanism driving evolutionary change as it favors heritable traits that increase an organism's chances of surviving and reproducing.
Dr. Zach Surter investigates mysterious deaths across North America that are linked on a genetic level. His investigation takes him around the world, eventually tracing the cause back to a senator in Washington D.C. who wants to unleash a plague to remove a substance called mem-cyt from Earth. In the climax, the senator attempts to release the plague despite the risk of killing all life. Dr. Surter is forced to kill the senator to stop him, compromising his pacifist beliefs but saving the world.
Plato argued that societies require a "noble lie" to maintain social control and stability. In his work The Republic, he describes an ideal city divided into categories of rulers, auxiliaries, and farmers, with each person's place determined by the metal found in their soul - gold, silver, or iron. The rulers would tell the noble lie that this categorization was due to God's will rather than circumstances. The lie was meant to keep the lower classes content with their place in the social structure.
The document discusses the history of paleontology and robotics, and how recent advances in these fields have led to the creation of robotic dinosaurs. It describes Peter Dilworth's creation of Troody, the first robotic dinosaur in the US, which took 5 years to develop and could walk thanks to spring-like joints and force control sensors. It also discusses how 3D printing is now allowing scientists to create accurate models of dinosaur bones to better understand dinosaur anatomy and movement, with the goal of developing robotic dinosaur limbs. The document concludes by describing a theme park called Field Station: Dinosaurs that houses dozens of life-size robotic dinosaur species in a natural setting.
The document outlines 4 stages in the origin of life on Earth:
1) Abiotic synthesis of organic monomers like amino acids, sugars, lipids, and ATP.
2) Abiotic polymerization of monomers into proteins and other polymers.
3) Origin of self-replicating molecules like RNA that could fuel replication.
4) Formation of pre-cell structures that had some life-like properties but a huge gap existed between them and true cells.
Katie King discusses her research into distributed animality and cognition using her avatar in the virtual world Second Life. She explores how identities and knowledge can be distributed across both human and non-human actors through practices like transgendering and interactions with virtual dogs in Second Life. King draws from theorists like Haraway who discuss how human and non-human bodies and cognitions are entangled in complex ways.
Linda MacDonald Glenn presented on legal and ethical issues surrounding the creation of chimeras and cyborgs. She discussed current developments in transgenics and examples of mixing human and animal cells. She also explored definitions of humanity, personhood, and how entities have been viewed as property or persons under the law. Glenn concluded that as new lifeforms are created, intense debate will be needed on their legal and moral status.
The document summarizes evidence for evolution from fossils, comparative anatomy, and biogeography. It discusses the development of early life from chemical evolution to the first protocells and cells. Population genetics and the mechanisms of evolution like natural selection and speciation are also covered. Classification systems including the five kingdom and three domain models are described.
This presentation compiles all the needed information to get a jump-start on the semester. Especially helpful for transfer students who are already familiar with campus life, this guide hits on every vital point of campus with links in case viewers would like to dive deep into many different topics about campus.
El documento describe las diferentes opciones disponibles en una página de perfil de redes sociales, incluyendo la capacidad de modificar el perfil y la configuración, buscar ayuda, ver el propio perfil y su contenido, compartir actualizaciones con amigos, y filtrar el tipo de publicaciones para ver.
El documento presenta ejemplos de artistas que han resignificado obras de arte clásicas y populares a través de la historia. Incluye pinturas de Picasso, Dali, Munch y Banksy que reinterpretan obras maestras de Velázquez, Guernica, Monet y Warhol, entre otros. También muestra esculturas y instalaciones de Duchamp, Fontana, Vostell y Oldenburg que resignifican la Gioconda y objetos cotidianos.
This document discusses various types of life insurance policies including money back policies, annuities and pensions, unit linked policies, and Jeevan Sathi policies. Money back policies provide survival benefits at regular intervals and a death benefit. Annuities and pensions provide regular income in retirement. Unit linked policies allow investment flexibility and tax benefits. Jeevan Sathi is a joint life policy that provides benefits upon the death of either partner or a maturity payout if both partners survive to the end of the policy term.
The document discusses the classification of different fields of science, including pure science, applied science, and technology. Pure science includes life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences, while applied science focuses on applying scientific knowledge to solve problems. The document also addresses how science can be both a friend and a foe to society, providing benefits through technology and medicine but also threats through weapons and pollution.
A slide presentation which explains the facts about the theory of evolution and scientifically rebuts several of the most common criticisms and myths used by creationists and opponents of evolutionary theory.
Este anuncio ofrece una variedad de artículos usados para el hogar, gimnasio, oficina y discapacitados, así como herramientas y partes para automóviles, localizados en una carretera hacia Navolato, Sonora. Los artículos tienen garantía y son atendidos directamente por el propietario.
Learn the SECRETS to passing your PRINCE2 Foundation exam with flying colours! Knowledge Train
You can ALSO learn the secrets to passing your PRINCE2 Practitioner exam by downloading the ebook here: http://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/passing-the-prince2-practitioner-exam-ebook.php
Learn the SECRETS to passing your PRINCE2 Foundation exam with flying colours! This ebook is written by Simon Buehring, a PRINCE2 trainer with over 10 years experience shares his techniques that he recommends to his PRINCE2 Foundation course students.
The 'Passing the PRINCE2 Foundation exam' ebook is full of essential information including:
What PRINCE2 knowledge you will be tested on
Different question styles and exam pass marks
Revision techniques
Winning exam strategies
What happens on the day and exam requirements
This 7 page ebook is definitely a necessity to anyone sitting their PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
CONTENTS:
1. What does the PRINCE2 Foundation exam test? What does the PRINCE2 Foundation exam consist of?
2. The candidate details form. The Foundation exam answer sheet.
3. An example of the PRINCE2 Foundation examination answer booklet
4. Exam question styles. Revision techniques.
5. Revision techniques continued. Exam strategies.
6. Exam strategies continued. What to bring on the day of your PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
7. Requirements rules on the day of your PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
Visit the Knowledge Train website for details on PRINCE2 courses, both classroom and online: http://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/prince2-training-courses.php
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This PRINCE2 Principles ebook is an ideal revision guide for PRINCE2 Foundation students, a helpful aid to newly qualified PRINCE2 Practitioners or those who are looking to implement PRINCE2 on their projects for the first time.
Grasp the 7 PRINCE2 Principles in straight forward fashion with this free ebook by Knowledge Train. Forget your usual boring diagrams and flowcharts, this ebook includes 7 colourful, hand-illustrated mindmaps that are easy on the eye and will make sure the information sticks. Forget the thick text books!
Download this free 10 page ebook to understand the basis of PRINCE2, revise for your PRINCE2 Foundation exam or to learn whether your organization is managing their projects correctly with PRINCE2.
You will need to learn the PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes for your PRINCE2 Foundation exam. You can download the full set of revision e-books and mind maps here: http://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management-ebooks.php
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Here is what others have said about the PRINCE2 revision e-books:
“Excellent PRINCE2 revision e-books. Extremely well put together and I’m very impressed! I’d say
that you’ve met or even exceeded your aims. They look brilliant, thanks very
much. The world needs more people like you :-)” - Dave Sands, Managing Director at DS Consulting (2005) Co Ltd
“The proof that a picture says more than a thousand words becomes reality within
these PRINCE2 revision e-books. Definitely worthwhile reading.” - Henny Portman, PMO consultant at ING Insurance
“These e-books are really well done! I secretly envy designers like you guys!” - Cesar Abeid, Project Manager at Remontech
“Never has PRINCE2 been explained so beautifully.” - Paul Naybour, Project Management Training Consultant at Parallel Project Training
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The funkiest PRINCE2 Processes revision guide on the internetKnowledge Train
A PRINCE2 Foundation course lasts about 3 days - that's a lot of information to take in. This e-book has been designed with the anxious student in mind, using simple descriptions and a graphical, cartoon-style mind map for each PRINCE2 Process.
For your PRINCE2 exam, you will need to master the PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes. You can download the full set of PRINCE2 mind map e-books here:
http://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management-ebooks.php
Here is what others have said about the PRINCE2 revision e-books:
“Excellent PRINCE2 revision e-books. Extremely well put together and I’m very impressed! I’d say
that you’ve met or even exceeded your aims. They look brilliant, thanks very
much. The world needs more people like you :-)” - Dave Sands, Managing Director at DS Consulting (2005) Co Ltd
“The proof that a picture says more than a thousand words becomes reality within
these PRINCE2 revision e-books. Definitely worthwhile reading.” - Henny Portman, PMO consultant at ING Insurance
“These e-books are really well done! I secretly envy designers like you guys!” - Cesar Abeid, Project Manager at Remontech
“Never has PRINCE2 been explained so beautifully.” - Paul Naybour, Project Management Training Consultant at Parallel Project Training
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1. Political, market, and investor horizons remain out of sync as debt crisis tackling will be long and volatility continues.
2. Clients will take both cautious and opportunistic approaches to risk, blending flight and fight strategies.
3. Asset managers must develop capabilities to benefit clients from volatility through dynamic strategies, manager selection, and communication.
Los anexos son documentos adjuntos al final de un texto principal que complementan la información allí presentada. Estos anexos pueden incluir tablas, gráficos, mapas u otros materiales que amplían el conocimiento sobre el tema tratado en el cuerpo del documento de manera más detallada.
The document is in Portuguese and appears to be discussing a third year of schooling. It contains a single line of text "3o ANO" which when translated to English means "3rd YEAR". This brief document seems to be simply stating or labeling that it pertains to a third year of school or course of study.
Evolution occurs as all living things on Earth are descended from common ancestors. Over billions of years, organisms have diverged into the millions of species alive today through the process of natural selection. Evidence for evolution comes from multiple sources, including fossils that show changes over time, anatomical similarities between related species, and overwhelming genetic evidence from molecular biology. Natural selection is the mechanism driving evolutionary change as it favors heritable traits that increase an organism's chances of surviving and reproducing.
The Theory of Evolution and its limitsRemy Taupier
The laws of Natural Selection explain the adaptation of a species (why we have dogs, or horses or tortoise of different colors, shapes and sizes) but not the evolution of a species into another species. To this day no scientific fact can prove the Theory of Evolution to be true. Evolutionists live with the hope that one day Science will prove them right. It's just a belief.
I tried to integrate basic and important concepts of evolution from different ppt that can be downloaded here in slideshare to have a consolidated theme about evolution.
Please answer the question in the following discussion. this is an a.docxlorindajamieson
Please answer the question in the following discussion. this is an anthropology discussion which talks about fossils.
Questions:
Please address both parts of the prompt in your response.
1) Select a fossil related to human evolution and discuss what types of information scientists can learn from this particular fossil. Feel free to use the textbook, websites listed under 'more resources' in Unit 8, or something that you find elsewhere online.
2) As remains become fossilized, what factors influence our knowledge of the fossil record?
After writing your response for both of the questions please respond to the following responses:
Fossils can teach us so much about the past. Firstly, the book states, "Fossils provide an essential historical record for documenting and understanding the biological evolution of surviving and nonsurviving lineages." Next, fossils provide us with information on both geologic and chronological time. Finally, fossils in different geological settings can shed light on past environments and diets. This reveals important
contexts for understanding how past organisms evolved. All these things can be learned from human skeletons from the past, giving us a better understanding of how we came to be as we are today.
Another cool thing that can be done with human fossils is reconstruction through art and science. The books uses a Dimanisi boy to show this process on page 227. It may take up to four months but, through reconstruction we can learn what humans of the past looked like. Strips of clay are used to imitate muscles, more clay is applied like tissue and the exterior surface is molded, and details are made to make the hominid look real.
I chose to look at the Homo naledi fossils. This species shares the modern human genus Homo. I found this particular species and fossil set interesting because it gives us a more detailed window into the evolutionary process linking quadrupeds and bipeds. The Homo naledi has a very human like foot. In fact, the feet are the most human-like part of their skeleton. Scientists believe that the naledi was bipedal but that they also were arboreal. The other thing about the naledi that I found interesting is that it appears that they honored their dead. They hid the bodies of those who died. Perhaps to keep them from being eaten by scavengers? The idea of emotions is what creates empathy for other species, in my opinion and observation. Those species that we can see emotions, get more of our empathy than those who cannot show emotion in a way that we can readily observe. Thinking about the naledi working to preserve or protect the bodies of their loved ones is really eye opening. This is merely a hypothesis at this point though. I wonder if it is possible that they were just trying to easily distance themselves from the dead because the bodies may have made the living a target for predators. It will be interesting to see how the research plays out and what information they can glean fr.
Astronomy - State of the Art - Life in the UniverseChris Impey
Astronomy - State of the Art is a course covering the hottest topics in astronomy. In this section, the potential for life in the universe is covered, including extreme life on Earth, the Drake equation and SETI
1) Evolution is the scientific theory that organisms are related by descent from common ancestors and that biological traits can change over generations through natural selection or genetic drift.
2) Evidence for evolution comes from multiple scientific disciplines including fossils, biogeography, embryology, and genetics. Comparisons of DNA, protein sequences, and anatomical structures among different species provide overwhelming support for the theory of evolution.
3) Natural selection is the primary mechanism of evolution. It occurs when heritable traits increase an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment. Over generations, organisms best adapted to their environment will survive and pass on their favorable traits.
This document provides an overview of the theory of evolution by natural selection. It explains key concepts such as variation within species, competition for resources, survival and reproduction of individuals with advantageous traits (natural selection), and accumulation of adaptations over generations (evolution). Evidence that is discussed includes homologous structures, vestigial organs, comparisons of DNA and embryological development between species, observation of species change over time, and the fossil record. The theory of evolution is contrasted with ideas like Lamarckism and creationism.
Natural selection is the process by which evolution occurs according to Darwin's theory of evolution. It involves overproduction of offspring, variation between individuals, competition for limited resources, and the survival and reproduction of individuals with favorable variations best suited to the environment, leading to the passing on of these favorable traits and descent with modification from ancestral forms over many generations.
This is a slideshow (with notes) of the Creation-Evolution Controversy presented to Calvary Coastal Fellowship in Auckland.
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The document discusses cell theory and how it relates to ideas of heredity, genetics, and evolution through natural selection. It explains that cell theory is the idea that cells can only come from other cells, and that cells duplicate and sometimes experience random mutations. This basic idea led scientists to theorize that all life on Earth came from one or a few simple original cells, and that the diversity of life today shows how these related cell groups evolved and changed over time. The document also briefly discusses heredity, genetics, and how traits are passed down and can mutate during reproduction.
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was a British naturalist and biologist best known for his theory of evolution by natural selection. His theory proposed that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual's ability to compete, survive, and reproduce. Darwin argued that complex organs and systems could evolve step-by-step through numerous, successive, slight modifications over many generations from a simpler ancestral form. His theory revolutionized scientific thought and remains the foundation of modern biology.
1. Phylogenetic trees illustrate the evolutionary relationships and degree of relatedness between organisms. They are based on Darwin's idea that all life shares a common ancestor.
2. Characteristics used to construct phylogenetic trees include morphological similarities, fossil evidence, developmental patterns, and molecular sequences. Comparisons are made to determine shared derived characteristics versus analogous structures.
3. Phylogenetic trees are constantly revised as new evidence emerges from fossils, genetics and other data. Earlier trees may look quite different than current understanding.
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The document discusses how eukaryotic cells evolved long ago from prokaryotic cells. It notes that prokaryotic cells are the oldest type of cells and lack organelles and a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells developed these complex structures over time. The key event was the development of the nucleus to house the genetic material and direct protein synthesis, separating these functions from the rest of the cell. This allowed eukaryotic cells to evolve more complex structures and organisms compared to prokaryotes.
This document discusses human evolution and the evidence from fossils that show how humans developed from early hominids. It provides a timeline of major hominid species like Australopithecus, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo sapiens. It describes changes in anatomy that characterize human evolution like the positioning of the foramen magnum, increased brain size, flatter faces, and changes in teeth and jaw structure. The document also discusses where the oldest hominid fossils have been found, with East Africa considered the likely "cradle of humankind." Key sites in South Africa like Sterkfontein are also mentioned where many important early hominid fossils have been discovered.
The document discusses key concepts relating to evolution over time, including that all living things have a common ancestor, and that humans and apes evolved from a common ancestor rather than humans evolving from apes. It also discusses various evolutionary mechanisms and adaptations, such as artificial selection, natural selection, adaptations, homologous and analogous structures, vestigial structures, and more. The document contains examples and definitions for many important evolutionary terms.
The document discusses two projects: 1) Paleontologist James Horner's attempt to retro-engineer a bird to have dinosaur-like traits through genetic engineering to understand dinosaur evolution. 2) Plans by scientists like George Church to clone Neanderthals by inserting a modified human genome matching the Neanderthal genome into a chimpanzee cell in order to bring back the extinct species. However, some debate the ethics of manipulating human genes and whether Neanderthals should be seen as equal humans or animals.
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Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
Salesforce Integration for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions A...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on integration of Salesforce with Bonterra Impact Management.
Interested in deploying an integration with Salesforce for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
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.
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).