This slideshow presentation features Rod Stewart's cover of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong, along with pictures from the internet. It was created by Ziad Shannak for personal amusement and not for commercial use, and copyright of the photos and music belong to the original authors.
The document discusses the author's appreciation for nature during their time in Payerbach, Lower Austria. They found simple joy in painting wildflowers and were amazed by the vast meadows of green grass and wildflowers. Daisies were the author's favorite flower and would decorate their chapel with them, as daisies represent optimism. The author believes nature teaches basic life lessons and that God gave them the opportunity to appreciate His works by seeing the grandeur of nature in Austria.
The article discusses the best pictures taken in the past year according to various publications and photo agencies. National Geographic magazine selected a photo of a Syrian refugee father holding his daughter as their picture of the year for 2015. Getty Images also chose a photo related to the European migrant crisis as one of their best photos of the year.
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The document discusses how personalization and dynamic content are becoming increasingly important on websites. It notes that 52% of marketers see content personalization as critical and 75% of consumers like it when brands personalize their content. However, personalization can create issues for search engine optimization as dynamic URLs and content are more difficult for search engines to index than static pages. The document provides tips for SEOs to help address these personalization and SEO challenges, such as using static URLs when possible and submitting accurate sitemaps.
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This slideshow presentation features Rod Stewart's cover of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong, along with pictures from the internet. It was created by Ziad Shannak for personal amusement and not for commercial use, and copyright of the photos and music belong to the original authors.
The document discusses the author's appreciation for nature during their time in Payerbach, Lower Austria. They found simple joy in painting wildflowers and were amazed by the vast meadows of green grass and wildflowers. Daisies were the author's favorite flower and would decorate their chapel with them, as daisies represent optimism. The author believes nature teaches basic life lessons and that God gave them the opportunity to appreciate His works by seeing the grandeur of nature in Austria.
The article discusses the best pictures taken in the past year according to various publications and photo agencies. National Geographic magazine selected a photo of a Syrian refugee father holding his daughter as their picture of the year for 2015. Getty Images also chose a photo related to the European migrant crisis as one of their best photos of the year.
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163 slides include: understanding the basics of effective customer service, knowing customer wants and expectations, the 4 steps to super service, what to say and addressing excuses, implementing a program and examining behaviors, 7 practical steps to customer service, performance standards and quality, looking to the future, Q& A's, increasing customer satisfaction, the top ten customer complaints, the five most common customer requests, 4 steps to super service, how to's and more.
Reuters: Pictures of the Year 2016 (Part 1)maditabalnco
This document is a collection of 20 news photographs from 2016 covering a wide range of topics from around the world. Some of the photos show protests in the US, UK, France and Zimbabwe; natural disasters like flooding and wildfires; the US presidential election; refugees and migrants in Greece, Libya and Syria; and daily life in China, India, Brazil and other countries.
The document discusses how personalization and dynamic content are becoming increasingly important on websites. It notes that 52% of marketers see content personalization as critical and 75% of consumers like it when brands personalize their content. However, personalization can create issues for search engine optimization as dynamic URLs and content are more difficult for search engines to index than static pages. The document provides tips for SEOs to help address these personalization and SEO challenges, such as using static URLs when possible and submitting accurate sitemaps.
Reuters: Pictures of the Year 2016 (Part 2)maditabalnco
This document contains 20 photos from news events around the world between January and November 2016. The photos show international events like the US presidential election, the conflict in Ukraine, the migrant crisis in Europe, the Rio Olympics, and more. They also depict human interest stories and natural phenomena from various countries.
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The document recaps highlights from the 95th Academy Awards ceremony. It includes photos showing Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser winning Best Actress and Actor respectively for "Everything Everywhere All At Once." It also shows the film winning Best Picture. Other major winners mentioned include Ke Huy Quan for Best Supporting Actor and Jamie Lee Curtis for Best Supporting Actress, both also for "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Performances from Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and others are also noted.
Murals and graffiti artworks in several European cities show solidarity with Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. The document shows photos of street art paintings in Paris, Cardiff, Sofia, Podgorica, London, Berlin, Chisinau, and Poznan depicting Ukrainian symbols like the flag and president Zelensky, to support Ukraine against Russia's attack and recognize Ukraine's resistance. The artworks are intended to make people stop and think about the conflict through the artists' work.
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The document summarizes the winners and attendees at the 2021 Academy Awards ceremony. It includes photos of winners like Chloe Zhao for Best Director for Nomadland, Daniel Kaluuya for Best Supporting Actor for Judas and the Black Messiah, and Frances McDormand for Best Actress for Nomadland posing with their awards. It also shows photos of attendees on the red carpet including Viola Davis, Halle Berry, Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett, and Reese Witherspoon.
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Teresa Kogut is an artist who paints angels. She felt compelled to draw and paint from a young age, encouraged by her teachers and family. Though she grew up thinking art was just a hobby, not a career, she eventually followed her heart in college and studied Fine Art. Her paintings depict angels with titles that reference peace, grace, and looking to the heavens.
The document provides photos and captions from the 2021 Golden Globe Awards. It shows photos of hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, presenters like Cynthia Erivo and Tiffany Haddish, and winners such as Anya Taylor-Joy, Jason Sudeikis, and Chadwick Boseman who won posthumously. It also includes photos from the red carpet of stars like Daniel Levy, Margot Robbie, and Rosamund Pike.
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This document contains titles and descriptions of over 50 artworks depicting women sewing, including paintings, drawings, and photographs from the 19th through 21st centuries by artists such as Bertha Wegmann, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Lebasque, Irma Stern, and Gerard Sekoto. The artworks show solitary women as well as groups of women sewing by hand or machine in domestic and workshop settings. Locations include indoor rooms, outdoor gardens and verandas. The subjects range from young girls to mothers to older women.
The document lists the winners of the Monochrome Photography Awards 2020 across various categories including Photographer of the Year, Discovery of the Year, and placement awards. Key winners include Ksystof Mozyro for Monochrome Photographer of the Year, Svetlin Yosifov for Monochrome Discovery of the Year, and Thomas Vijayan for Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The awards recognize accomplishments in areas such as architecture, nature, portraits, and more.
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The document highlights several hopeful images from 2020 that provided moments of joy during a difficult year. These included:
1) The first person receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in the UK, healthcare workers celebrating nurses, and a patient being reunited with his brother after battling COVID-19.
2) People around the world finding ways to connect and entertain themselves and others during lockdowns, such as dancing at home, performing music from balconies, and drive-in concerts.
3) Acts of kindness like delivering supplies to vulnerable communities, volunteering at food banks, and donkey therapy for healthcare workers.
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The 2021 Lavazza calendar features photographs from 13 renowned artists exploring themes of humanity. It aims to showcase human resilience during difficult times and generate hope for a "New Humanity" with values of solidarity, inclusion, tolerance and sustainability. Each artist presents their unique vision and style through portraits reflecting on what it means to be human.
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The document recaps highlights from the 95th Academy Awards ceremony. It includes photos showing Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser winning Best Actress and Actor respectively for "Everything Everywhere All At Once." It also shows the film winning Best Picture. Other major winners mentioned include Ke Huy Quan for Best Supporting Actor and Jamie Lee Curtis for Best Supporting Actress, both also for "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Performances from Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and others are also noted.
Murals and graffiti artworks in several European cities show solidarity with Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. The document shows photos of street art paintings in Paris, Cardiff, Sofia, Podgorica, London, Berlin, Chisinau, and Poznan depicting Ukrainian symbols like the flag and president Zelensky, to support Ukraine against Russia's attack and recognize Ukraine's resistance. The artworks are intended to make people stop and think about the conflict through the artists' work.
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Shamsia Hassani is an Afghan graffiti artist and professor who has popularized street art in Kabul. She exhibits her digital and street art internationally in countries such as India, Iran, Germany, and Italy, as well as at Kabul diplomatic missions, advocating for women's rights and peace in Afghanistan through her artwork.
2021 International Portrait Photographer of the Year: Winnersmaditabalnco
This document lists the winning photographs and photographers from the 2021 International Portrait Photographer of the Year competition. It mentions that Forough Yavari from Australia won the overall competition with her work "Solitude". It also lists other winning portraits in categories like environmental portrait, portrait story, and character study that were submitted from photographers located around the world including Australia, Bangladesh, France, India, Argentina, and the United States.
2021 World Press Photo of the Year: Winnersmaditabalnco
The document summarizes the winners of the 2021 World Press Photo contest. It lists the winners in several categories including World Press Photo of the Year which was awarded to Mads Nissen for his photo "The First Embrace". It also lists winners in categories such as Spot News, General News, Portraits, Environment, and Sports. Many of the winning photographs addressed themes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, political unrest, and human rights issues.
The document summarizes the winners and attendees at the 2021 Academy Awards ceremony. It includes photos of winners like Chloe Zhao for Best Director for Nomadland, Daniel Kaluuya for Best Supporting Actor for Judas and the Black Messiah, and Frances McDormand for Best Actress for Nomadland posing with their awards. It also shows photos of attendees on the red carpet including Viola Davis, Halle Berry, Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett, and Reese Witherspoon.
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The document announces the winners of the 2020 world nature photography awards. It lists the gold, silver, and bronze winners in various categories, including people and nature, plants and fungi, urban wildlife, mammal behavior, invertebrate behavior, amphibian and reptile behavior, bird behavior, landscapes and environments, nature art, nature photojournalism, black and white photography, animal portraits, and animals in their habitat. The overall grand prize winner was Thomas Vijayan for his photo of a Bornean orangutan in Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo.
Teresa Kogut is an artist who paints angels. She felt compelled to draw and paint from a young age, encouraged by her teachers and family. Though she grew up thinking art was just a hobby, not a career, she eventually followed her heart in college and studied Fine Art. Her paintings depict angels with titles that reference peace, grace, and looking to the heavens.
The document provides photos and captions from the 2021 Golden Globe Awards. It shows photos of hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, presenters like Cynthia Erivo and Tiffany Haddish, and winners such as Anya Taylor-Joy, Jason Sudeikis, and Chadwick Boseman who won posthumously. It also includes photos from the red carpet of stars like Daniel Levy, Margot Robbie, and Rosamund Pike.
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This document contains titles and descriptions of over 50 artworks depicting women sewing, including paintings, drawings, and photographs from the 19th through 21st centuries by artists such as Bertha Wegmann, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Lebasque, Irma Stern, and Gerard Sekoto. The artworks show solitary women as well as groups of women sewing by hand or machine in domestic and workshop settings. Locations include indoor rooms, outdoor gardens and verandas. The subjects range from young girls to mothers to older women.
The document lists the winners of the Monochrome Photography Awards 2020 across various categories including Photographer of the Year, Discovery of the Year, and placement awards. Key winners include Ksystof Mozyro for Monochrome Photographer of the Year, Svetlin Yosifov for Monochrome Discovery of the Year, and Thomas Vijayan for Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The awards recognize accomplishments in areas such as architecture, nature, portraits, and more.
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The document highlights several hopeful images from 2020 that provided moments of joy during a difficult year. These included:
1) The first person receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in the UK, healthcare workers celebrating nurses, and a patient being reunited with his brother after battling COVID-19.
2) People around the world finding ways to connect and entertain themselves and others during lockdowns, such as dancing at home, performing music from balconies, and drive-in concerts.
3) Acts of kindness like delivering supplies to vulnerable communities, volunteering at food banks, and donkey therapy for healthcare workers.
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This document summarizes the winners of the British Ecological Society photography competition. It lists the overall winner, overall runner-ups, and winners in various categories including the up close and personal category, dynamic ecosystems category, individuals and populations category, people and nature category, ecology in action category, and the art of ecology category. It also lists several entries that received highly commended recognition.
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The 2021 Lavazza calendar features photographs from 13 renowned artists exploring themes of humanity. It aims to showcase human resilience during difficult times and generate hope for a "New Humanity" with values of solidarity, inclusion, tolerance and sustainability. Each artist presents their unique vision and style through portraits reflecting on what it means to be human.