be High Court Denies Additional Treatment, Benefits for Injured Field Engineer By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the denial of additional treatment and benefits to a field engineer for her left foot and ankle complaints. Case: Zheng v. Wyoming, No. S-23-0277, 07/19/2024, published. Facts… Full Article
be Exclusivity Doesn't Shield Employer From Suit Over Parking Lot Beating By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a worker could proceed with a civil suit against her employer stemming from an attack by a co-worker and multiple members of… Full Article
be No Additional Benefits for Worker's Knee Issues, Psychological Conditions By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an injured airline employee was not entitled to additional benefits for his knee issues or mental health conditions. Case: Pierson v. Full Article
be Widow Timely Files Asbestos-Related Occupational Disease Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a widow timely filed her claim for benefits for a worker’s death from an occupational disease caused by his asbestos exposure… Full Article
be Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Cumulative Trauma Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for multiple injuries from two alleged on-the-job falls and cumulative trauma. Case: Hardin v. Ford Motor Co., No. 2023-CA-1250-WC,… Full Article
be Injured Ironworker Not Entitled to Benefits for Additional Conditions, Statutory Multiplier By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that an injured ironworker was not entitled to benefits for additional conditions, nor was he entitled to a statutory enhancement on his permanent partial… Full Article
be Assembly Line Worker Gets Benefits Plus Multiplier for RT Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to an injured assembly line worker, plus medical benefits and a three-multiplier. Case: General Motors LLC v. Smith, No. 2024-CA-0367-WC, 07/12/2024,… Full Article
be Electrician Doesn't Establish Entitlement to PTD Benefits for Back Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the denial of total disability benefits to an injured electrician. Case: Blaker v. The Kroger Co., No. 2024-CA-0553-WC, 07/26/2024, unpublished. Facts: Robert Blaker Jr. worked for… Full Article
be Governor Appoints Members of Nominating Committee By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reappointed two members to the committee that nominates candidates for vacant workers’ compensation administrative law judge positions. Beshear reappointed Grover Arnett and Kenneth Dietz to the Workers’… Full Article
be Carrier Not Obligated to Pay Worker's Belatedly Submitted Bills By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that an insurance carrier had no obligation to pay a worker's medical bills that were submitted more than 45 days after the treatments were rendered. Case: Shepherd… Full Article
be Split Supreme Court Awards PTD Benefits to Worker for Electric Shock Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A divided South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that a worker was entitled to permanent total disability benefits for his electric shock injuries, finding he developed both a cardiac condition and… Full Article
be Maximum Weekly Benefits Increasing 4.84% By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Montana Department of Labor & Industry announced that the maximum weekly compensation rate will increase by 4.84% for the fiscal year starting July 1. “For injuries occurring on or after July… Full Article
be JCC Errs in Failing to Find Worker's Claim for Additional Benefits Untimely By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Florida appellate court ruled that a judge erred in failing to find that a worker’s claim for additional benefits was time-barred. Case: American Airlines Group v. Lopez, No. 1D2023-0379, 05/22/2024,… Full Article
be Cashier Shot During Robbery Leads to OSHA Fines for Circle K By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Federal workplace safety investigators cited Circle K Stores Inc. for failing to provide a safe place of employment after a cashier suffered a serious gunshot injury during a robbery. Two men… Full Article
be Employer Should Have Been Granted Continuance After Doctor's Unexpected Change in Opinion By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 A Florida appellate court ruled that an employer should have been granted a continuance after its medical expert expressed an unforeseen change in opinion shortly before the scheduled hearing on… Full Article
be Court Holds Guaranty Association Liable for Worker's Mesothelioma Benefits By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Louisiana appellate court ruled that the state insurance guaranty association was liable for covering the obligations of two insolvent insurance carriers for a worker’s mesothelioma. Case: Ehlers v. Ports America… Full Article
be Injured Firefighter Successfully Challenges Reduction in Benefits By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured firefighter’s benefits were wrongly reduced and that he was entitled to full reinstatement, plus an award of penalties and attorney fees. Case: Prevost… Full Article
be Court Upholds Award of Benefits to Nurse, Corrects AWW Calculation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that an injured nurse was entitled to benefits for a closed period and that the Workers’ Compensation Commission erred in calculating her average weekly wage. Rachel… Full Article
be No Benefits for Worker Injured in Fall From Ladder By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the denial of benefits to a worker who was injured when she ignored her employer’s instruction to not use a ladder. Case: Bridges v. Full Article
be Court Rejects Constitutional Challenges to Lack of Jury Trial, Cap on Benefits By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kansas Court of Appeals rejected a widower’s constitutional challenges to the lack of a jury trial in workers’ compensation matters and the statutory cap on the benefits payable for… Full Article
be 10.5% Rate Cut Approved for October By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner said businesses will pay an average of 10.5% less for workers’ compensation coverage, starting Oct. 1. The state’s… Full Article
be Palliative care beneficial to manage symptoms, improve quality of life for people with CVD By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Palliative medication management focuses on providing relief from symptoms and enhancing quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease throughout the various stages of the disease. Decisions about initiating, adjusting... Full Article
be Los cuidados paliativos son beneficiosos para tratar los síntomas y mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con ECV By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT Aspectos destacados de la declaración: El manejo de los medicamentos paliativos se enfoca en el alivio de los síntomas y en la mejora de la calidad de vida de las personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares en las distintas etapas de la enfermedad. La... Full Article
be Analysis found weight-loss surgery may help people with obesity manage high blood pressure By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: In an analysis of 18 randomized clinical trials, people with obesity and high blood pressure who underwent bariatric (weight-loss) surgery were almost three times more likely to achieve blood pressure remission, defined as... Full Article
be Better cardiovascular health in early pregnancy may offset high genetic risk By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:15:00 GMT Research Highlights: Favorable cardiovascular health in early pregnancy, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health score, was linked to lower risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, ... Full Article
be Shababeek Notebook By nicolasrapp.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:05:21 +0000 The post Shababeek Notebook appeared first on Nicolas Rapp Infographic Design Studio - Freelance Designer. Full Article Uncategorized
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be Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine Dr. Robert Harrington to receive the 2024 Chairman’s Award By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 — Robert A. Harrington, M.D., FAHA, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, will receive the 2024 Chairman’s Award at the... Full Article
be Playful Indulgences with Adobe Pixel Blender for Photoshop By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:48:00 +0000 Sometimes I just find I have a need to play. Not the sand lot type, even though that might be fun, but more along the lines of creativity with my artworks. With painting I can just slop the wonderful colors around and see what happens but clean-up is more effort. But with photography it's not always as easy. I could throw my camera up in the air with a timed shutter and see what happens, but I am afraid of dropping it and then seeing a lot on money becoming dust on the ground with a broken camera. Digital editing allows me that freedom and the only cost is my time. Definitely less risky. I came across a video that shows the use of an Adobe Labs plug-in for Photoshop CS 4&5 called Pixel Bender. Being also a painter I was more interested in the oil painting effects as demonstrated with the image I 'bent' below. I may take this further as I will need to get rid of those bright white objects at the top of frame to make this image useful. The above image was run once in pixel bender to give texture in the parrot, but I found that the remaining detail was all too much the same and still too fine in detail for the background. I masked out the parrot, used the blending too to see if this would help. Not much, so I ran pixel bender again on several iterations on just the background to get the final image above. I didn’t realize until later that the smudging of texture actually added to the larger texture in pixel bender. One again for above image I ran pixel bender to get the effect for the chairs and table and then playing around with iterations on just the background and with the smudging tool to get a less contrasty detail here.In trying to use other images to see how they worked it became apparent that for it to work well there should be sufficient detail and contrast in image for it to produce better results. I also noticed that image size from 800 to 4,000 pixels each had different effects. The largest brush size was 15 pixels and with the large images the effects became smaller. The 2 photos of the fall scene are identical except for image resolution. The above was 1,000 pixels wide and below was 4,000+ wide It's easy to see the difference in effects. For the smaller image I even had tor reduce the brush size so as not to over-dominate the bending effect. From the experiments, or is it playing around, I noticed that when areas were smudged in linear or curved arches it increased the detail effects to make them larger as in the parrot's background and with the same fall scene but with smudging on the trees in image below. These may not be exactly to your taste but if you are digitally creating painting-type images then by combining different effects for areas within the photograph, a more pleasing painting effect can be created. It is important for any effect type that there be variation in texture detail, size and contrast, like a real painting to create harmony and vision flow within the image. The most important aspect is to create images that you like and not for others and that you have fun doing this. While I was playing around I completely lost track of time which for me is a sign that my creative juices are really flowing and I'm exploring new avenues. Please send me some links if you have any digital creations that were just fun and you enjoyed the outcome. Niels Henriksen Full Article creativity PhotoShop software
be Book Review – Serengeti – The Eternal Beginning By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:45:00 +0000 I was excited to get the opportunity to review a photography book that wasn't technical in nature. It gave me a chance to read for once and not have to think about the technical merits about the subject material being discussed. At first I thought it might just be a pure photography book, nothing but pictures and little text. When it arrived I realized that there was a fair amount of story that surrounded the photos. The story about the Serengeti was very interesting and unique and an important part of the book. Book Title: Serengeti – The Eternal BeginningAuthor: Boyd NortonISBN: 978-1-55591-593-3Publisher: Fulcrum PublishingHard cover - 265 pages The ReviewOne of the first things that struck me about the book was the experience and depth that the author 'Boyd Norton' had with this area of Africa. While its not exactly clear, it appears that he has spent more than 25 years visiting and getting to know this area intimately about the life and its nuances in the Serengeti. The book is not only about Serengeti as its title suggests but also includes the Maswa Game Reserve, Ngorongoro conservation area, Loliondo Game controlled area and the Masai Mara National Reserve. As with most geographical features, country boundaries do not define its scope. This geographical area defines the coverage, for the most part of the 'Great Migration' that we are all familiar with. Where thousands upon thousand of larger African animals such as wildebeests are seen to run for thousands of miles in search of food as the weather patterns change. While the predators lie in wait for the dinner train to run by. The author discusses the parks earliest beginnings when there wasn’t a park but only early explorers and big game hunters. The early problems all countries seem to have when they want to control activities within an area with competing demands from indigenous groups, expanding farming base and other users of the resources. This is not only a book about the big and small animals that are found here but about the life of the people who have lived here for aeons. It’s interesting to read how the locals, weather patterns and what was a perfect balance of nature all worked together to create a faultless ecosystem. Especially when you think of this place as the dawn of human kind some 3-4 million year ago. The author’s writings give a life to photos that are not apparent directly from the photos. As an example, he discusses how certain rock outcrops called Gol Kopjes seems to have extra gravity that applies only to the big cats. In that whenever they arrive on these outcrops the local rock gravity immediately pulls them flat on the rock and holds them for hours. The book covers the Great Migration when it seems most of the life in the Serengeti is on the move and about the carnivores who patiently wait for their turn at the Great Feast or migration as we call it. The next chapter is about the lions which is a fascinating subculture all unto itself. Who gets to lead, who eats and who gets to live with the group. The 4th chapter is about Ngorongoro which is the remains of a huge volcano called a caldera, like a giant cauldron. In this crater life is different due to its unique ecosystem. The next chapter deals with creatures both large and small and how like any balanced system they each depend on each other for survival. From control of foliage to providing food for the predators. If your visit is to only see the big game animals then you are missing so much more about the life in the Serengeti. The next chapters deal each with the other more famous of the big African animals such as the Rhino, Leopard, Cheetah and Elephant and how they live and communicate. There are personal stories around each encounter with the wilds of Africa and this is what makes this book more exciting than just a lot of photos. There is Anna who can talk Rhino talk and the perception that they are stupid is really outdated. There are also the Acadia trees who can communicate when the giraffes arrive for dinner. Recommended Audience This book doesn’t tell you how to use your camera or take better photographs, which I'm glad as sometimes we just need stories that surround images we are seeing. Inspiration rarely comes from a technical how-to-manual. I now know that if I were to go on an African photo safari I would not expect or want a 1 or 2 day quick tour and photo-op around the park. The book has conveyed to me that there is just so much more to see and experience that it can only be fully appreciated if you take the time to watch and wait. When there, live in the flow of the Serengeti's life. If not for yourself then this would make a great gift for any friend who has been talking about going on an excursion to see those big game animals of Africa. A time before man, at least modern man, has had an impact on the natural world. Link to: Boyd Norton`s Wilderness Photography website with info on supporting the Serengeti. Photo Safari excursions conducted in the Serengeti. I have provided an amazon link for the book, below.Serengeti: The Eternal Beginning Niels Henriksen Disclaimer:Other than receiving a book to review, which will be given away, I did not or will not receive any remunerations, gifts or any considerations for this review from the publisher, author or anyone affiliated with this book. Update:Thanks to a comment from Mike I realized that I hadn't fully reviewed the book by also commenting on the photographs within the book. I found every photo crisp and clear and representative of the its natural environment. The photos are taken as found and therefore the lighting is natural and not staged. Nor are the images manipulated to give extra punch as I am prone to do. All are color prints with no B&W. Since most of the animals by nature's design want to blend in with their surrounding there is not always a lot of high contrast, but they all stand out in the photos. The photos are all of the caliber that you would find in the National Geographic magazine. The front cover image is representative of the quality of images whether they are up close or distant landscapes contained within the book. Full Article books
be Fine Art Print – Boat in Grass on Beach By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:45:00 +0000 This photograph is another image from my trip to Denmark. While the bicycle was taken in the large and historic city of Copenhagen. The image of the boat in the tall grass was taken on a secluded beach on the Isle of Mors which is situated within Jutland but is surrounded with salt water due to an opening on the west coast. Denmark, especially on the Jutland peninsula jutting up from Germany, is mostly composed of sand and therefore relatively flat and low lying. This creates wonderful long stretches of beaches and if there is not a lot of people traffic, then long swaying grasses reach down to the shore line. Being an inland sea, with a short distance to the main part of Jutland, there is little fetch for waves to develop and erode the shoreline.It was while I was doing my 8GB Walk-about Part 1 and 8GB Walk-about Part 2 as I called the article, that on a lonely stretch I found this overturned boat in the tall grass. It was the classic red color for boats but was definitely weathered and the bare wood of the hull showed through. I doubt it would ever sail again unless someone took the time to restore it.While the boat is an anchoring point in the photo supporting interest is the swaying grass which helps to create movement within the photograph. By keeping it to B&W then the colors don't compete for other interest within the image.This movement is hard to show in a web sized image but this is where a large print does justice to the sublet tones and movement of the grass. Close-up of moving grass – 75% actual size Hahnemuhle ‘PhotoRag’ Matte Fine Art PaperWeight: 308 gsmPaper size:11”x17”Image Size 9 1/4” x 14″Print Series No. 1,prints made 5 Availability 4 Special price only for readers of My camera World $100. This price is only available until 5:00pm EST Tuesday, 18 September, 2012 Shipping world wide $20.00 via regular mail. Contact for price request if faster delivery is required.Send email request to Niels Henriksen Artworks Niels Henriksen Full Article fine art Landscape
be Collaboration between leading health organizations aims to improve health outcomes in communities of color By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT DALLAS, April 27, 2022 – Bank of America, along with leading public health organizations – the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health – have ... Full Article
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be Grant Teaff recibe el premio a la trayectoria Paul “Bear” Bryant By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:30:00 GMT HOUSTON, 2 de octubre del 2024 — Grant Teaff, quien obtuvo dos títulos de la conferencia sudoeste como entrenador principal de fútbol americano del equipo de la Universidad Baylor y quien luego ocupó el cargo de director ejecutivo de la American Football... Full Article
be Los premios Paul “Bear” Bryant anuncian la lista de entrenadores de fútbol americano universitario para 2024 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT HOUSTON, 16 de octubre de 2024 — Veintisiete entrenadores de fútbol americano universitario integran la lista de candidatos al premio Paul “Bear” Bryant al Entrenador del Año 2024 de la American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón), un... Full Article
be Los Bears de la NFL suman métodos para salvar vidas a la cadena de supervivencia en Chicago By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:20:00 GMT CHICAGO, 22 de octubre de 2024 — La American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón) y los Chicago Bears llevaron capacitación en reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) y desfibrilador externo automático (DEA) a las finales estatales del... Full Article
be Innovadores locales reciben $75 000 para combatir las disparidades sanitarias en la comunidad By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 7 de noviembre de 2024 – Históricamente, las personas de color de comunidades con escasos recursos han tenido menos acceso a las necesidades más básicas, como alimentos saludables, aire limpio y agua potable, educación de calidad, empleo,... Full Article
be Aumento en las muertes por enfermedades cardíacas relacionadas con la obesidad en EE. UU. en las últimas dos décadas By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT Puntos destacados de la investigación: Un análisis de los datos de la base de datos WONDER del CDC reveló un aumento del 180 % en el número de muertes por enfermedad cardíaca isquémica relacionada con la obesidad en EE. UU. entre 1999 y 2020. Las ... Full Article
be AI-powered tool may offer quick, no-contact blood pressure and diabetes screening By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:30:00 GMT Research Highlights: A preliminary study combining a patent-applied, AI-powered algorithm with a high-speed, 5-to 30-second video of skin on the face and the palm of the hand detected if someone had high blood pressure as well as using a blood ... Full Article
be Obesity-related heart disease deaths increased in the U.S. over the past two decades By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT n the U.S. who died from ischemic heart disease related to obesity increased by approximately 180% from 1999 to 2020. The highest rate of deaths ... Full Article
be Fear of another heart attack may be a major source of ongoing stress for survivors By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:30:00 GMT Research Highlights: Fear of another heart attack was a significant ongoing contributor to how heart attack survivors perceive their health, according to a new study. While anxiety and depression are recognized as common conditions after a heart ... Full Article
be 3 Ways Boxing Has Made Me A Better Design Thinker By designsojourn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 02:54:09 +0000 What do Design Thinking and boxing have in common? Surprisingly, more than you might think. As an Experience designer who has been boxing recreationally for the past two and a half years, I have discovered surprising parallels between these seemingly unrelated practices. In this article,... The post 3 Ways Boxing Has Made Me A Better Design Thinker appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article Articles Design Leadership Designing Designers boxing designthinking self-improvement
be The voyage begins By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2021-03-22T00:00:00Z Where are you? Where are you heading? The human mind observes and stores the journey as a mind-map. Distances, locations and time may be remembered differently than as they appear to be in reality. Signs, landmarks and directions are interpreted as signals and helps to guide along the way. We use our personal knowledge, look at inference for common patterns and use previous experiences to find destinations. This article explores a history of navigation and view a on the general understanding of ways in which we all tend to navigate in terra incognita. Early wayfinding polynesian navigators Between 500 - 700 BC explorers began sailing the sea and started their travels towards finding new land. Sea is not as big as a barrier if you know where you are heading to and able to find your way back… Interesting enough early sea explorers didn't have maps, compasses, clocks or sextents to navigate. The new land was yet to discover and no information on how to get there, or return home, was available. The discovery of the Polynesian islands by, from origin, Asian inhabitants tells a story on how they found those islands in the middle of the South Pacific. Voyages would take up to months and they sailed over 2000 km to discover new land, but how did they navigate? And how can we learn from their knowledge in the ancient way of getting around? The Polynesians traveled over vast expanses of open ocean across the Pacific. In order to locate directions they memorized at various times of day and year the important facts of their surroundings. The traditional Polynesian navigation methods included memorizing the motion of stars; rise and set of the sun on the horizon; the direction, size and speed of ocean waves; gathering of clouds that cluster at specific locations; direction of winds and the following of wildlife of the ocean such as birds and fish. Understanding how these explorers used their senses and ways of memorizing their surroundings can help us understanding how to design effective wayfinding systems today and tomorrow. The hand method used by Nainoa Thompson to find the altitude of the Polaris. Journal of the Polynesian Society The traditional navigation by the Polynesian is also called non-instrument navigation — which means finding your way without the usage of modern tools. Instead, looking at the characteristic patterns in the surroundings they could build a mental map and used that to navigate. Those 'fingerprints' on the open ocean could well be referenced as todays 'landmarks'. History describes how the navigators kept a mental log of their journey, maintaining a sense of distance from where they started along their way. The structure that the navigators used in ancient history is similar as we apply in wayfinding strategy today. Planning, what is the strategy? Setting the course, which way to go? Holding the course, how far we need to travel? Finding land, are we there yet? Returning home, which way to head back? Although the traditional Polynesian ways to navigate is almost extinct. The wayfinders of Polynesia traveled over one fifth of the surface of the planet and largest culture sphere in human history. Navigation is not about you, or your mind, or what you can do. It's not about the sun and stars. It's really about everything. Shortly Bertelman, navigator Holistic approach to wayfinding Important steps in developing a wayfinding strategy is to look beyond a specific environment, space or building. Wayfinding doesn't start or stop at specific places. A wayfinding system comprises communications that may involve multiple media to help people navigate an environment. This emphasizes the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts, also referred as the Holistic Approach. The Holistic Approach defines a wayfinding process that is researched and analyzed for the needs of the user. The objectives may include virtual and physical communication tools such as websites, signs, information systems, organizational goals, increasing customer satisfaction, placemaking or media support. Overall goal of the Holistic Approach includes to provide a better user-experience. Taking time to research the objectives will ensure the resulting wayfinding system goals are managed for optimal results. The boundaries between the abstract digital world and the real physical world starts to blur and the way that we experience wayfinding is starting to change. Key takeaway Wayfinding could well be put into a wider objective, today we live in a global economy and as a result we should re-think how we communicate. Wayfinding can act as stepping stone to connect people, movement and places efficiently. Taking wayfinding beyond 'signs with arrows' and an integrated communication system will emerge. The concept is relative simple — show the right message at the right time. Make use of integrated communication systems to allow the user to have seamless journeys and engaging discoveries. References Dragons, Memory & Navigating the Globe Using Only Your Wits Link Full Article
be A Beginner’s Guide to SharePoint By www.photoshoplady.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:32:07 +0000 Microsoft’s SharePoint has been a hit with businesses large and small for its extensive capability and unmatched utility. According to AIIM, 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies use SharePoint to streamline their company operations. So by embracing SharePoint, it seems like you’re well on track for greatness. Frankly, SharePoint isn’t the easiest service to use, and there’s a bit of a learning curve to it. SharePoint for beginners could be a bit frustrating, but it’s nothing too difficult. Anyone in the IT department can handle it, but what if you don’t have an IT department or IT can’t simply handle The post A Beginner’s Guide to SharePoint appeared first on Photoshop Lady. Full Article Uncategorized
be How to Find the Best Free WordPress Hosting By www.photoshoplady.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:09:15 +0000 Website owners can spend hundreds of dollars a month on web hosting alone! But if you operate a WordPress site, it is possible to spend $0 a month on hosting. That’s right: free WordPress hosting does exist, provided you know where to look. Of course, with anything that’s free, it’s essential to prioritize quality. Not all cheap WordPress hosts offer lightning-fast speeds and stellar service. In this post, we discuss tips for finding the best free WordPress hosting that doesn’t sacrifice quality! 1. Identify Your Hosting Needs What does a WordPress host actually do? Hosting services ensure that your website is The post How to Find the Best Free WordPress Hosting appeared first on Photoshop Lady. Full Article Uncategorized
be 5 Things You Should Keep in Mind Before Starting a Website By www.photoshoplady.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:19:29 +0000 Starting a website can be a fun journey for some of the tech wizards out there, and a relative nightmare for the rest of us. So before you take a leap of faith and jump-start this project, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. 1. The aim matters This is where it all begins, your vision. What is your website about? What is it that you would like for your website to showcase? What is the call-to-action you hope your website’s visitors to make? As you answer the above questions, you will be able to utilize The post 5 Things You Should Keep in Mind Before Starting a Website appeared first on Photoshop Lady. Full Article 3D Effect UI Design
be Environmental Fantasy Digital Artworks of Ben J By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:26:16 +0000 Ben J, is a digital artist. He creates a compelling and narrative rich atmosphere that keeps the audience stimulated. He specializes on the fantasy art, especially on the lands and the landscapes that create almost a movie effect. The color schemes of each of the works are intricate and complex, with dim lights and lots […] Full Article Inspirations artist artworks color create digital movie painting picture sense works
be Amazing Winning Images Of The The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:30:28 +0000 Grand Prize: “Bengal Tigers” by Mangesh Ratnakar Desai, India The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography International Awards highlighted breathtaking moments from around the globe, celebrating photographers who captured the beauty and power of Earth’s diverse ecosystems. From sweeping landscapes to intimate wildlife portraits, the award-winning images showcase nature’s grandeur and fragility, inspiring deeper appreciation and awareness […] Full Article Photography amazing beauty bubble center germany international michael nature photography russia
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