The Boys & Girls Club of Palacios is holding its 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Fundraiser which includes a Colorful 5K by the Bay run/walk. The event registration form collects contact information from participants including name, address, age, t-shirt size, and team name if applicable. Registration fees vary depending on the month and if participating as an individual or as part of a team. Participants or their parents must sign a waiver releasing the Boys & Girls Club from any claims of injury from the event.
This infographic by SmartBear Software explains the basics of what APIs are, how we use them, and why its so important to understand the technological, economic, and social changes that are developing as a result of the API Revolution.
Six Easy Pieces of Quantitatively Analyzing Open SourceDirk Riehle
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The document discusses the quantitative analysis of open source software, exploring themes such as project growth, commit sizes, and developer activity using data mining techniques. It emphasizes the growth of open source projects from 1995 to 2006, the prevalence of small commits, and the importance of community engagement and comment density in the development process. The findings suggest that insights from open source development may benefit both open and closed source practices.
Dirk Riehle gave a talk about how corporations can learn from Wikipedia's open collaboration model. He described Wikipedia's structure, processes, and governance, which allow it to be written and administered solely by volunteers. Riehle discussed how some of Wikipedia's practices, such as open collaboration, could be transferred to corporations to potentially achieve higher dedication and quality of work from employees. As the leader of the Open Source Research Group at SAP Labs, Riehle was positioned to provide insights into how open source practices from projects like Wikipedia could be adopted within corporate environments and teams.
The document outlines essential estate and tax planning considerations for farmers, including the importance of preparing power of attorney and personal directives, as well as strategies for minimizing taxes during lifetime and at death. It discusses various farm tax planning techniques, inter-generational rollovers, and the significance of creating a will to ensure smooth transitions of assets while keeping the family out of court. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for professional assistance tailored to individual circumstances to address complex estate and tax planning issues.
The document provides tips for using social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+ to build an employment brand and source candidates. It emphasizes that only 10% of qualified candidates are actively looking, so companies need to build their brand and establish relationships on social media to attract talent. The tips include creating social media profiles, posting content and jobs, engaging with influencers in the industry, and teaching customers about the employer brand. The goal is to spend 10 minutes per day on social media and build a following over time through high-quality, industry-related content.
Designing Dashboards & Data Visualisations in Web Apps Des Traynor
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The document discusses the effective use of visuals in data representation, emphasizing clarity over cleverness. It uses an analogy comparing the Gulf of Mexico's oil spill to the volume of a can of beer to illustrate the enormity of the body of water in which the spill occurred. It also highlights the importance of understanding the audience and the context for data presentation while avoiding confusion through excessive complexity.
The document discusses the evolution of HTML from its inception in 1996 through various versions leading up to HTML5, emphasizing modern web standards and practices. It highlights features, new APIs, and the importance of progressive enhancement using tools like Modernizr, alongside compatibility issues with older browsers. Additionally, it touches on multimedia support and recommended resources for further reading on web development.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations which can be shared on 際際滷Share. In just a few sentences, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create visual presentations.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations which can be shared on 際際滷Share. In just a few sentences, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create visual presentations.