“We ultimately presented three marks that represented very different takes on research. Each had a compelling narrative linked directly to the strategy,” Kribbs explains. “Having this conceptual foundation in place helps our clients talk about the logo beyond aesthetics and gives any nonvisual stakeholders information to respond to. The logo that became the front-runner appears as if you …
As many of you may know, Syncfusion is a provider of software components for the Microsoft platform. This puts us in the exciting but challenging position of always being on the cutting edge. Whenever platforms or tools are shipping out of Microsoft, which seems to be about every other week these days, we have to educate ourselves, quickly.
As many of you may know, Syncfusion is a provider of software components for the Microsoft platform. This puts us in the exciting but challenging position of always being on the cutting edge. Whenever platforms or tools are shipping out of Microsoft, which seems to be about every other week these days, we have to educate ourselves, quickly.
Let’s start by defi ning our terms: First, crowdsourcing is outsourcing to a crowd of people via an open call for contributions. There’s nothing inherent in the term about a contest, though sponsoring a design contest seems to be where the controversy lies. In such a con- test, a project is posted and anyone can participate by offering a solution. Typically a winner is chosen, and only tha…
This beautiful photograph can be found in Lara Platman and Alan MacDonald’s book Spirit of Place: The Distilleries of Scotland. Documenting 50 of the country’s greatest whisky distilleries, through pictures of the craftsman, surrounding landscape and the historical buildings, Lara and Alan have captured the innermost fabric of this traditional Scottish trade. Text by whisky expert Charles M…
Youth work in America needs a breakthrough, a turning point that can move it to a higher and more relevant level of accomplishment in the processes of youth development. It would seem that forces within our national culture are leading to more of those disturbing symptoms of self- destruction and failure to grow that concern us so much. Our various programmatic efforts in youth work seem to be …
This workbook addresses the issues of Becoming More Effective. Should you wish to extend your study to other Super Series workbooks covering related or different subject areas, you will find a comprehensive list at the back of this book.
Historically thought to be the ‘centre’ of tertiary education, the library is changing with developments in information technology, teaching and learning methods and changes in society. Coupled with budget pressures, demands for expansion and increased expenditures, the maintenance of library services requires examining new methods of delivery and use. Overall, with regard to the future of…
Mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders have a substantial impact on global health and well-being. Disorders such as depression, alcohol abuse, and schizophrenia constitute about 13 percent of the total burden of disease (WHO, 2009). Worldwide, MNS disorders are the leading cause of disability, and the 10th leading cause of death (WHO, 2008a). Despite this high burden, there is …
Courtland Perkins described the reasons for NAE to focus on manufacturing, and I would like to set the stage with a few more comments. But before I do that, let me acknowledge at the outset the work done by the various members of the steering committee. Without their efforts and their insight into this topic--a difficult topic I should say--today's program could not have taken place. New techno…