This document discusses counting the number of possible hands that can be drawn from a standard 52-card deck for different poker hand categories, counting the number of ways to draw balls of different colors from a bag, counting the number of triangles determined by points in a plane, and counting the number of bracelets that can be formed from beads of different colors.
This document describes the key capabilities and services offered by Synergon Consulting, including strategy design and execution, human resources management, marketing, business process mapping, and operations improvement. Their approach involves an initial analysis to identify opportunities for clients, followed by recommendations for short-term and medium-term actions to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Their team has extensive experience across industries and they utilize various tools and frameworks in their work.
Building Serious Games for Medical Intervention and TrainingBrock Dubbels
This document provides an overview of the G-ScalE game development lab at McMaster University led by Brock R. Dubbels. It discusses using games to improve reading comprehension, sustained engagement, cooperative learning and more. It also touches on applying games to math, science, dance and other subjects. The document outlines elements of game design like roles, rules and imagery/visualization. It emphasizes the need for serious games to provide quantifiable evidence that they are achieving desired outcomes.
The exhibition showcases historic maps of Boston from the Boston City Hall from August 31 to December 31, 2013. The maps were provided by organizations including the Boston Public Library Map Center and Boston Redevelopment Authority. They illustrate the changing cityscape of Boston over time through maps of the entire city as well as specific neighborhoods like Roxbury and the South Boston Waterfront. The maps show the transformation of the city from the Revolutionary War period to the present day.
This exhibition at Boston City Hall from August 31 to December 31, 2013 showcases maps from the Boston Redevelopment Authority collections that illustrate historic changes to Boston and three neighborhoods: Roxbury, the Greenway, and the South Boston Waterfront. The maps were selected to tell the story of the changing cityscape over time through reproductions of actual historic maps, and to demonstrate the evolution of mapmaking. The goals are to provide examples of cartography changes and illustrate dramatic changes to Boston while showcasing the work of map centers.
This exhibition at Boston City Hall from August 31 to December 31, 2013 showcases maps from the Boston Public Library collection that demonstrate the changes to the City of Boston over time through citywide maps as well as maps of specific neighborhoods like Roxbury and the South Boston Waterfront. The maps were selected to tell the story of the changing cityscape through history.
This document discusses counting the number of possible hands that can be drawn from a standard 52-card deck for different poker hand categories, counting the number of ways to draw balls of different colors from a bag, counting the number of triangles determined by points in a plane, and counting the number of bracelets that can be formed from beads of different colors.
This document describes the key capabilities and services offered by Synergon Consulting, including strategy design and execution, human resources management, marketing, business process mapping, and operations improvement. Their approach involves an initial analysis to identify opportunities for clients, followed by recommendations for short-term and medium-term actions to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Their team has extensive experience across industries and they utilize various tools and frameworks in their work.
Building Serious Games for Medical Intervention and TrainingBrock Dubbels
This document provides an overview of the G-ScalE game development lab at McMaster University led by Brock R. Dubbels. It discusses using games to improve reading comprehension, sustained engagement, cooperative learning and more. It also touches on applying games to math, science, dance and other subjects. The document outlines elements of game design like roles, rules and imagery/visualization. It emphasizes the need for serious games to provide quantifiable evidence that they are achieving desired outcomes.
The exhibition showcases historic maps of Boston from the Boston City Hall from August 31 to December 31, 2013. The maps were provided by organizations including the Boston Public Library Map Center and Boston Redevelopment Authority. They illustrate the changing cityscape of Boston over time through maps of the entire city as well as specific neighborhoods like Roxbury and the South Boston Waterfront. The maps show the transformation of the city from the Revolutionary War period to the present day.
This exhibition at Boston City Hall from August 31 to December 31, 2013 showcases maps from the Boston Redevelopment Authority collections that illustrate historic changes to Boston and three neighborhoods: Roxbury, the Greenway, and the South Boston Waterfront. The maps were selected to tell the story of the changing cityscape over time through reproductions of actual historic maps, and to demonstrate the evolution of mapmaking. The goals are to provide examples of cartography changes and illustrate dramatic changes to Boston while showcasing the work of map centers.
This exhibition at Boston City Hall from August 31 to December 31, 2013 showcases maps from the Boston Public Library collection that demonstrate the changes to the City of Boston over time through citywide maps as well as maps of specific neighborhoods like Roxbury and the South Boston Waterfront. The maps were selected to tell the story of the changing cityscape through history.
The document discusses Boston's efforts to become a leader in green technology and clean energy. It describes the creation of an Innovation District to attract cleantech companies and help commercialize new innovations. The district aims to be a "living lab" where companies can test and demonstrate products using the city infrastructure. Officials believe Boston is well-positioned for this due to its universities, support for green policies, and goal of connecting the cleantech sector to job growth. The city has set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2020 and continues striving to be one of the greenest in the US.
Boston's annual population estimate from 2000 to 2010 is shown in a line graph. The graph depicts three population estimates over time: the original census estimate, the resolved challenge estimate, and the census count. The resolved challenge estimate line is consistently lower than the original census estimate line, showing downward revisions made by the Census Bureau between 2005-2010.
This document discusses how the US may face a labor shortage in the coming years as the baby boom generation reaches retirement age. While population growth is projected to be highest among those aged 55 and older, immigration and longevity may not provide enough new workers to fill an expected 14.6 million new jobs between 2008-2018. The social sector, including healthcare, education, non-profits, and government, is projected to see significant job growth and may provide opportunities for encore careers for older workers looking to stay active in the workforce beyond traditional retirement age. Encouraging longer work among older age groups could help address the potential labor shortage.
The document describes the development of a Triple Bottom Line Calculator tool to help cities evaluate capital investments. The tool calculates the economic, environmental, and social benefits of investments in areas like energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, and development. By inputting details of a project, the calculator can estimate outcomes such as energy savings, cost-benefit ratios, and payback periods to help cities strategically direct investments and justify decisions. The tool was created through a partnership between several cities to provide a standardized way to assess all types of benefits from capital expenditures.
The document outlines an informational meeting to discuss public art opportunities at the Boston Marine Industrial Park (BMIP). The agenda includes welcoming remarks, an introduction to the Innovation District and BMIP, a call for entries for temporary public art installations, virtual and physical tours of potential art sites, and a question and answer session. Details are provided on the Boston Art Commission's role in approving public art on city property and a timeline for the temporary art exhibition is presented.
Boston homeowners are invited to attend free foreclosure prevention counseling and loan modification clinics hosted by The Boston Home Center on February 15th and March 15th from 6-8pm. The clinics will provide professional advice to help homeowners explore mortgage options and learn how to reduce their monthly payments through The Boston Home Center's unbiased and confidential counseling services.
The document summarizes Boston's pilot urban agriculture project which aims to increase access to healthy and affordable food. It discusses rezoning parts of Dorchester and Mattapan to allow farming on vacant city lots. The proposed zoning changes would allow cultivation of plants, herbs and vegetables as well as composting on four city-owned lots totaling over 58,000 square feet. A public hearing will be held in February 2011 with the goal of selecting participants and beginning planting for the 2011 growing season.
According to the document:
- As of fall 2010, Boston's economy was recovering from the recent recession like the rest of the nation. Two pillars of Boston's economy - healthcare and higher education - were expected to continue growing.
- Between 2000-2009, Boston's population grew 9.5% to over 645,000 residents. The population has become more racially and ethnically diverse, with immigrants, particularly from Asia and Latin America, fueling growth.
- Boston has a highly educated population, with over 41% of residents having at least a bachelor's degree as of 2006-2008, the 5th highest rate among major US cities.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist is proposing a revitalization of its 14.5-acre Christian Science Plaza in Boston. The project aims to enhance the open space, improve environmental sustainability, and plan for underutilized real estate. A Citizens Advisory Committee has provided input on the plans over 17 meetings. Proposed improvements include upgrading the Reflecting Pool and Children's Fountain, adding landscaping, and considering development on two sites to generate funds for plaza maintenance. The project aims to balance the Church's goals with community priorities by maintaining historic resources and limiting impacts on traffic, wind, shadows, and infrastructure.
This document summarizes a symposium to conceptualize a new vision for Boston City Hall, the Plaza, and Government Center. The goals are to identify sustainability best practices and innovative ideas to green the area and catalyze greening throughout Government Center. Experts will provide feasible and cutting-edge solutions for buildings, City Hall, and the Plaza, setting sustainability criteria. Multiple comprehensive visions will be crafted to revitalize the Plaza's spaces and accommodate public uses. Key issues and goals will be identified for a subsequent design charrette.
The document discusses Boston's efforts to become a leader in green technology and clean energy. It describes the creation of an Innovation District to attract cleantech companies and help commercialize new innovations. The district aims to be a "living lab" where companies can test and demonstrate products using the city infrastructure. Officials believe Boston is well-positioned for this due to its universities, support for green policies, and goal of connecting the cleantech sector to job growth. The city has set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2020 and continues striving to be one of the greenest in the US.
Boston's annual population estimate from 2000 to 2010 is shown in a line graph. The graph depicts three population estimates over time: the original census estimate, the resolved challenge estimate, and the census count. The resolved challenge estimate line is consistently lower than the original census estimate line, showing downward revisions made by the Census Bureau between 2005-2010.
This document discusses how the US may face a labor shortage in the coming years as the baby boom generation reaches retirement age. While population growth is projected to be highest among those aged 55 and older, immigration and longevity may not provide enough new workers to fill an expected 14.6 million new jobs between 2008-2018. The social sector, including healthcare, education, non-profits, and government, is projected to see significant job growth and may provide opportunities for encore careers for older workers looking to stay active in the workforce beyond traditional retirement age. Encouraging longer work among older age groups could help address the potential labor shortage.
The document describes the development of a Triple Bottom Line Calculator tool to help cities evaluate capital investments. The tool calculates the economic, environmental, and social benefits of investments in areas like energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, and development. By inputting details of a project, the calculator can estimate outcomes such as energy savings, cost-benefit ratios, and payback periods to help cities strategically direct investments and justify decisions. The tool was created through a partnership between several cities to provide a standardized way to assess all types of benefits from capital expenditures.
The document outlines an informational meeting to discuss public art opportunities at the Boston Marine Industrial Park (BMIP). The agenda includes welcoming remarks, an introduction to the Innovation District and BMIP, a call for entries for temporary public art installations, virtual and physical tours of potential art sites, and a question and answer session. Details are provided on the Boston Art Commission's role in approving public art on city property and a timeline for the temporary art exhibition is presented.
Boston homeowners are invited to attend free foreclosure prevention counseling and loan modification clinics hosted by The Boston Home Center on February 15th and March 15th from 6-8pm. The clinics will provide professional advice to help homeowners explore mortgage options and learn how to reduce their monthly payments through The Boston Home Center's unbiased and confidential counseling services.
The document summarizes Boston's pilot urban agriculture project which aims to increase access to healthy and affordable food. It discusses rezoning parts of Dorchester and Mattapan to allow farming on vacant city lots. The proposed zoning changes would allow cultivation of plants, herbs and vegetables as well as composting on four city-owned lots totaling over 58,000 square feet. A public hearing will be held in February 2011 with the goal of selecting participants and beginning planting for the 2011 growing season.
According to the document:
- As of fall 2010, Boston's economy was recovering from the recent recession like the rest of the nation. Two pillars of Boston's economy - healthcare and higher education - were expected to continue growing.
- Between 2000-2009, Boston's population grew 9.5% to over 645,000 residents. The population has become more racially and ethnically diverse, with immigrants, particularly from Asia and Latin America, fueling growth.
- Boston has a highly educated population, with over 41% of residents having at least a bachelor's degree as of 2006-2008, the 5th highest rate among major US cities.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist is proposing a revitalization of its 14.5-acre Christian Science Plaza in Boston. The project aims to enhance the open space, improve environmental sustainability, and plan for underutilized real estate. A Citizens Advisory Committee has provided input on the plans over 17 meetings. Proposed improvements include upgrading the Reflecting Pool and Children's Fountain, adding landscaping, and considering development on two sites to generate funds for plaza maintenance. The project aims to balance the Church's goals with community priorities by maintaining historic resources and limiting impacts on traffic, wind, shadows, and infrastructure.
This document summarizes a symposium to conceptualize a new vision for Boston City Hall, the Plaza, and Government Center. The goals are to identify sustainability best practices and innovative ideas to green the area and catalyze greening throughout Government Center. Experts will provide feasible and cutting-edge solutions for buildings, City Hall, and the Plaza, setting sustainability criteria. Multiple comprehensive visions will be crafted to revitalize the Plaza's spaces and accommodate public uses. Key issues and goals will be identified for a subsequent design charrette.