TOPS were formed in Montreal in 2011 when song-writing duo David Carrier...

TOPS were formed in Montreal in 2011 when song-writing duo David Carriere and Jane Penny decided to join forces with drummer Riley Fleck. Since then they have become one of the most influential underground bands of the past decade, creating a space for sophisticated pop music in the indie world.

Within the vibrant community surrounding Arbutus Records at the time of their formation, TOPS forged a unique sound. The only traditional ‘band’ on the label’s roster, they’ve built a significant following of fans, a dedicated audience at their live shows and a musical connection that continues to deepen as the years go by. With their newly minted label - Musique TOPS - the band is poised to release their best work to date.

Their tendency to opt towards making straight-forward, stripped down and honest recordings lets their pop songwriting shine out in the open. With a heart firmly attached to their sleeves, their songcraft delves into the emotional intricacy of personal relationships, asking questions about power and desire. Riley Fleck’s measured drumming and David Carriere’s trademark guitar licks mesh with Marta Cikojevic’s lush keyboards. All these elements work in tandem and in service of Jane Penny’s unmistakable, wistful voice.

The result of this mixture is a collection of three self-produced records and a handful of singles that cover a range of moods and a complex emotional realm while maintaining a groove and musicality. Soft rock infused pop hits flow easily, surrounded by their signature moody ballads.

TOPS are celebrating the launch of their own record label, Musique TOPS, by sharing two unreleased songs, taken from the recording sessions of the band’s most recent LP, Sugar at the Gate. The haunted 70’s folk elegance of “Echo of Dawn” is paired with the energetic “VII Minutes”, a classic example of the band’s uptempo, breezy sound.

Beat the college competition by registering for this free workshop featu...

Beat the college competition by registering for this free workshop featuring advice for selective colleges!

Join us for an intimate evening of live music, neon art instillations fr...

Join us for an intimate evening of live music, neon art instillations from Ion Art and your favorite (512) Craft Beers!

Leather Pride in Texas 2020: United in Leather 3 day event featuring ove...

Leather Pride in Texas 2020: United in Leather

3 day event featuring over 30+ classes/discussion panels from nationally and regionally known presenters, multiple mixers, cigar socials, two evening play parties and so much more!

This event is commited to building unity in the Leather Communities, providing Leather Space for Leather People, and Leather Education for all.

If you have ever wondered what Leather and its lifestyle is all about it, we invite you to join us and experience it for yourself. 

Presenters/Speakers scheduled to appear:

         Two Knotty Boys

          Hardy Haberman

          Vince Andrews

          Vi Johnson, Mark Frazier, Lady Auora, Dr. Robert (Bob) Rubel, Goddess Indigo, Ritz Kracker and so many more!!!          

Visit leatherprideintexas.org for all the details. Tickets can be purchased via all major Credit and Debit cards through Square or PayPal.

 

FAQs

 Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All attendees must be over the legal age of 21 years old or older, have valid legal photo id and sign the Event Waivers. 

 

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking at the event is FREE.

Airport transportation options can be located at the "Hotel Info" section of leatherprideintexas.org for all the details.

The hotel does provide a shuttle in a limited area for nearby restaurants, etc... Please contact the hotel for further details on this topic.

What can I bring into the event?

Legal photo id, your paper ticket and whatever clothing style you wish to wear during the event is up to you. This is a Leather event and all basic Leather protocols will be in place. Please refer to the Event Waiver for more details on this topic.  

What's the refund policy?

Sorry, there are no refunds on any ticket purchases.  

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes. Bring your printed ticket to Registration with your legal photo ID. Upon verification, your printed ticket will be exchanged for an Event wristband. This wristband must be worn throughout the event and visible at all times. 

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

No. The name on the printed ticket must match your legal photo ID. Transfers are not allowed. 

Come and Take It Productions presents INSOMNIUM!

Come and Take It Productions presents INSOMNIUM!

Beat the college competition by registering for this free workshop featu...

Beat the college competition by registering for this free workshop featuring advice for selective colleges!

Beat the college competition by registering for this free workshop featu...

Beat the college competition by registering for this free workshop featuring advice for selective colleges!

Description Come meet Maria, talk keto and get your books signed incl...

Description

Come meet Maria, talk keto and get your books signed including her new Air Fryer Cookbook!

About the Books:


The ketogenic diet has taken the world by storm, and deservedly so: its results in helping people lose weight, manage chronic health conditions, and simply feel great are unmatched. Bestselling cookbook author Maria Emmerich sits at the forefront of the keto movement and has become the go-to source for high-fat, low-carb recipes that both please the palate and nourish the body. 

She has also authored several other keto books that will also be with her at this signing.

Welcome to the 2020 DFS User Conference.

Welcome to the 2020 DFS User Conference.

Have an idea for a product you want to create? Don't know where to star...

• Have an idea for a product you want to create?
• Don't know where to start?

Cherie B. Mathews believes that there is an entrepreneur in everyone. In her talk, "The Inventor in You," Cherie will share her real-life stories of starting something small - just a thought and turning it into a successful journey. Turning a challenge of reinventing a stapler into working on projects for NASA. One question and a desire of helping to impact our youth resulted in a successful reach and impact of millions. She’ll share how she turned a bad thing into a good thing for others and turned an idea for a product and solution to help breast cancer patients into a patented product that has helped thousands. Cherie will share the necessary mindset to think and take action required to be an inventor and be a change maker.

Cherie believes in the bootstrap model as a learning platform before scaling your business or service. Throughout her journey, Mathews has learned that each of us is an inventor on the inside and it only takes a stroke of inspiration to bring our dreams to life.

The Center for Ethics and Leadership invites the St. Edward’s and Austin...

The Center for Ethics and Leadership invites the St. Edward’s and Austin communities to gather over a complimentary lunch to discuss this thought-provoking topic of our modern times:

Anger can be divisive and corrode social bonds, but as moral outrage, it can work for social justice. We'll discuss psychological insights into the different forms of anger--and examine ways to make it work for us.

Read the discussion article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/01/charles-duhigg-american-anger/576424/

Please RSVP by March 9, 2020, for a free lunch.

If you have dietary restrictions, require special accommodations, or need additional event details, please contact Sherri Defesche at sherrid@stedwards.edu.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for future events and updates!

Come and Take It Productions presents PRO-PAIN!

Come and Take It Productions presents PRO-PAIN!

The Austin Weightlifting Championships. Youth, Junior, Masters, and Open...

The Austin Weightlifting Championships. Youth, Junior, Masters, and Open divisions offered!

Overview: Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value i...

Overview:

Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise—and learn about the activities, tools, and mechanics used to manage backlogs and programs—by becoming a SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM). During this two-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role.

They will also learn how to apply Lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories, plan and execute Iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, attendees learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART.

 




Learning Objectives:
To perform the role of a SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager, attendees should be able to:
- Apply SAFe in the Lean enterprise
- Connect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM roles
- Collaborate with Lean Portfolio Management
- Explore continuous value with Program Increment Planning
- Execute the Program Increment and deliver continuous value
- Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
- Create a role action plan




Topics Covered:

Applying SAFe in the Lean enterprise
- Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
- Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management
- Continuously explore customer needs
- Executing the Program Increment
- Defining the Product Owner/Product Manager roles and responsibilities
- Creating a Product Owner/Product Manager action plan




What Attendees get?


The class registration includes:
- Attendee workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- Breakfast and Lunch for both days


 Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.




Annual Renewal

- Certificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned.

- Renewal fee is $100


Exam Details
-  Exam name: SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
-  Exam format: Multiple choice
-  Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
-  Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager course
-  Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
-  Number of questions: 45
-  Passing score: 35 out of 45 (77% passing score)
-  Language: English
-  Exam cost: First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30      days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
-  Retake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt   requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake   questions.




Cancellation Policy:

 In order for us to provide the most experienced instructors and a superior classroom environment, we must ask you to adhere to our cancellation policy. If it is necessary to cancel or reschedule this registration, please notify us immediately. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• 15 or more business days prior to class, 100% full refund of tuition.
• 8-15 business days prior to class, no refund, but may reschedule to another class within one year of date of cancelled class.
• 3-7 business days from the course start date, no refund is allowed but may reschedule to a future date within one year, with a charge of $200 cancellation/move fee.
• 2 business days from the start of a class, or if you do not attend the class, you will not be eligible for a refund or reschedule/credit(future dates).

 

Please view this link for further details on cancellation policy:- https://www.aleph-technologies.com/terms

Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®) Certification Workshop  This is a 2-day ...

Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®) Certification Workshop 

This is a 2-day course hosted by  Scrum Alliance® Certified Scrum Trainer®. Upon passing the CSM® exam, you will be recognized as a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) by the Scrum Alliance.

 

BONUS: Prepare to pass the CSM Exam by taking the EXAM in the class on Day 2 at the end of the CSM Course.

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Host:  Brett Palmer (Certified Scrum Trainer)

Brett Palmer is an enterprise agile coach & trainer with over 20 years of experience in business process improvement & reengineering in technology, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, & entertainment. With a focus on end user training & product adoption, he has developed award-winning online & instructor-led training solutions, while also managing systems development, implementation, release coordination & deployments with Fortune 100 globally-distributed teams. Previously coming from a traditional project management background, Brett is now a certified agile coach through ICAgile and leverages his background in Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) when helping with teams and enterprises navigate organizational change from traditional waterfall to lean-agile approaches.

 

 

Course Overview:

This is a highly interactive course where students are encouraged to ask questions and be engaged in the class activities to cement their learning. The course objectives are enhanced by real-world experiences shared by the instructor. The instructor shares Scrum rules and various opinions so that students can best understand how this will impact them and which techniques are flexible and which ones can’t be changed in order to obtain the benefits of Scrum.

The engaging tutor-led Certified Scrum Master Course:

• Expands your career opportunities by staying relevant and marketable across all industry sectors adopting Agile practices.
• Demonstrate to employers and peers your attainment of core Scrum knowledge.
• Learn the foundation of Scrum and the scope of the Certified ScrumMaster’s role.
• Engage with a community of recognized Scrum experts who are committed to continuous improvement.
• As a CSM, you will be able to fill the role of ScrumMaster or Scrum team member.
• The certification process helps gain an understanding of the Scrum framework, including team roles, activities, and artifacts.

 

Course Objectives:

• Introduction to Scrum.
• Scrum Roles and Responsibilities.
• Agile Requirement Analysis.
• Estimating and Prioritizing Product Backlogs.
• Sprint Planning, Execution, Review and Retrospectives.
• Technical Debt and other pitfalls.
• Release planning based on the empirical measurement.
• Scrum in multiple team organization.
• Key Concepts for CSM Training

Additional Course Information: http://aleph-technologies.com/scrum-alliance-certification/

 

Certification: 

After the course, the CST® will enter qualifying students’ registration information with the Scrum Alliance and those students will then have access to the ScrumMaster exam. To pass, students must answer at least 24 of the 35 questions correctly (includes multiple choice and true/false questions). The exam is taken online, is not time restricted and is open book.

You will have two attempts within 90 calendar days after you receive your welcome email to pass the test at no cost. After two attempts and/or 90 calendar days, you will be charged $25 for each additional attempt.

 

 Additonal Information:

Ticket price includes:

• All class materials
• A two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance
• Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks
• Exam Fees and Certification




Cancellation Policy:

In order for us to provide the most experienced instructors and a superior classroom environment, we must ask you to adhere to our cancellation policy. If it is necessary to cancel or reschedule this registration, please notify us immediately. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• 15 or more business days prior to class, 100% full refund of tuition.
• 8-15 business days prior to class, no refund, but may reschedule to another class within one year of date of cancelled class.
• 3-7 business days from the course start date, no refund is allowed but may reschedule to a future date within one year, with a charge of $200 cancellation/move fee. 
• 2 business days from the start of a class, or if you do not attend the class, you will not be eligible for a refund or reschedule/credit(future dates). 




Please view this link for further details on cancellation policy:-  https://www.aleph-technologies.com/terms

1st Annual Rose Ball hosted by the Gamma Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Orde...

1st Annual Rose Ball hosted by the Gamma Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order at Sam Houston State University.

B2B Companies, Hit Your Numbers in 2020.

B2B Companies, Hit Your Numbers in 2020.

To effectively launch your organization's Holacracy practice, team membe...

To effectively launch your organization's Holacracy practice, team members will need to learn an arsenal of new skills and tools for getting work done. Executive training is a critical factor in the success of Holacracy adoptions, as organizational leaders must “unlearn” previously effective habits in order to role-model new ones.

To build your team’s capacity to self-manage, or to evaluate fit for your organization, we suggest at least two team members attend this experiential deep-dive into self-management.

The training will help you to...

• Learn the Holacracy playbook so that you can effectively drive work forward in a self-managed company.
• Use challenging issues to clarify and update agreements about responsibilities. 
• Facilitate Holacracy circle meetings.
• Use key resources such as GlassFrog® and the Holacracy Constitution.
• Model leadership and build team alignment without conventional management.

At the training, you will...

• Learn by playing! Apply the Holacracy guidelines in a simulated company. Practice using real “tensions” to identify and fix process gaps and evolve organizational work flow.
• Facilitate Tactical and Governance meetings.
• Get hands-on coaching and feedback from Holacracy experts as well as peers.

Not sure yet? Check out these resources to learn more:

• Introduction to Holacracy
• Attend a Taster Workshop or Live Webinar

Schedule

Day 1 - 9am - 5:30pm
Day 2 - 9am - 5:30pm
Day 3 - 9am - 5:30pm
Day 4 - 9am - 5:30pm
Day 5 - 9am - 1pm


Includes

• Course Materials
• Training Binder (100 pages)
• Lunch daily
• Breaks and snacks daily

Trainer

Brian Robertson 


Discounts

A discount is offered for the first 12 seats:


• Early Bird, Tier 1, $700 off standard price (4 seats available)
• Early Bird, Tier 2, $500 off standard price (4 seats available)
• Early Bird, Tier 3, $300 off standard price (4 seats available)

Group Discounts - get 15% off groups of three or more (the discount will automatically be applied when you register three people)


Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Discounted seats are nonrefundable.
Regular-priced seats can be cancelled for the following fee:

Cancellations:


• 31+ days before event - 25% refund fee
• 30 days or less - No refunds

To cancel your registration, visit your Eventbrite ticket via the confirmation email or your Eventbrite account page.

Transferring your registration to another participant (for the same event):


• 5+ days before event - You may transfer your registration to another person (for the same event) at anytime at no cost
• 4 days or less - You may not transfer your registration

To transfer registration to another participant, visit your Eventbrite ticket via the confirmation email or your Eventbrite account page.

Transferring your registration to a different event:
You may transfer yourself (or another person) to a different Holacracy training event incurring the following fees


• 31+ days before event - $175/€175 fee for transfers
• 30 days or less before event - 25% fee for transfers

To transfer registration to another event, please contact the event coordinator at training@holacracyone.com

Bringing together the world's experts in Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies, a...

Bringing together the world's experts in Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies, and AI

With an infectiously unforgettable score from musical theatre giant Step...

With an infectiously unforgettable score from musical theatre giant Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), Pippin tells the story of one man’s journey to find his Corner of the Sky and true source of happiness. Since its 1972 Broadway debut, Pippin has garnered 23 Tony nominations and four Tony Awards, including Best Direction, Best Choreography and Best Lighting and Best Musical Revival. 48 years later, this magical musical continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.

Engage with your community and share your thoughts on this compelling play. The more diverse the group, the better the discussion. (P.S. Lunch is on us with a RSVP!)

Attendees will also have the chance to win two free tickets to the play!

Please RSVP by March 14, 2020, for a free lunch.

Contact Sherri Defesche (sherrid@stewards.edu) if you have any dietary restrictions or if you require other accommodations. 

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for future events and updates!

Come and Take It Productions presents KING'S X!

Come and Take It Productions presents KING'S X!

35% Badge Pricing is on Now! Get 35% OFF on Premier and VIP Badges to Pa...

35% Badge Pricing is on Now!

Get 35% OFF on Premier and VIP Badges to Paleo f(x)™ 2020!

Paleo f(x)™ 2020 is going to be our most EPIC event yet! Featuring all the ancestral health rock stars leading the movement in our space. You won't find this experience anywhere else!

Imagine being part of the largest gathering of Paleo / ancestral health / keto / functional medicine / strength & conditioning experts in the world… all coming to Austin to help YOU up-level your life and connect with your tribe!

Paleo f(x)™ is the Who’s Who gathering of the ancestral health movement. We bring together top speakers like Robb Wolf, Chris Kresser, Mark Sisson, JJ Virgin, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Mercola, and many others to share the latest on all things diet, movement, and lifestyle.

Paleo f(x)™ boasts a huge Paleo-approved expo floor, multiple stages for speakers to share their latest work and research, workshops from fitness to food to mental health, networking meetups, and after-parties to benefit incredible causes.

We bring the latest, most cutting-edge science and strategy together and help you learn how to apply it to your "real life." Heal thyself. Change the World.

Running Remote 2020 will take place on April 25-26 in Austin, Texas pack...

Running Remote 2020 will take place on April 25-26 in Austin, Texas packed with smart solutions to tackle your remote work issues.

Beat the college competition by registering for this free workshop featu...

Beat the college competition by registering for this free workshop featuring advice for selective colleges!

Guiding others through a Holacracy adoption requires a solid Holacracy p...

Guiding others through a Holacracy adoption requires a solid Holacracy practice, a firm grasp on the rules of the Constitution, and a toolbox for coaching others through a radical behavioral and mindset shift.

The Holacracy Coach training will deepen your foundation of Holacracy knowledge, and help you develop the skills to guide others through the transition to self-management.

This training is designed for participants seeking to build on learnings from the Holacracy Practitioner Training. In addition, we recommend 6-12 months of hands-on Holacracy practice and experience facilitating Tactical and Governance meetings prior to attending. 

You'll leave the training with a starting skillset to . . . 

• Guide key organizational power-holders through the decision of whether to adopt Holacracy.
• Present key aspects of Holacracy and the “why” that lies behind them, without overwhelming a new practitioner.
• Ease the shock of transition to self-management through effective coaching and habit support.
• Learn common missteps in a Holacracy adoption, and how to avoid them.

At the training, you will . . . 

• Explore common push-backs against Holacracy and practice coaching through them.
• Build your skills for coaching Lead Links and other roles through a shift in power dynamics.
• Learn key indicators of Holacracy progress and how to use them to catalyze further growth.
• Prototype habit support programs to support lasting change in organizations in transition to Holacracy.
• Practice using the Governance process to create clean organizational design without a command-and-control approach.

In order to attend the Coach Training, you must:

• Have already attended a Holacracy Practitioner Training.
• Have taken the Holacracy Practitioner Assessment and earned a score of 85% or higher. (You may take the assessment as many times as neccesasry, but please allow ample time to pass the test to qualify for this training).

We can only consider exceptions to this policy for highly experienced Holacracy practitioners with at least a full year of daily Holacracy practice and regular Holacracy facilitation experience. If you have any questions regarding this, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Schedule

Day 1 - 9am - 5:30pm
Day 2 - 9am - 5:30pm
Day 3 - 9am - 5:30pm
Day 4 - 9am - 5:30pm


Includes

• Course Materials
• Lunch daily
• Breaks and snacks daily

Trainer

Brian Robertson 

Discounts

A discount is offered for the first 12 seats:


• Early Bird, Tier 1, $700 off standard price (4 seats available)
• Early Bird, Tier 2, $500 off standard price (4 seats available)
• Early Bird, Tier 3, $300 off standard price (4 seats available)

Group Discounts - get 15% off groups of three or more (the discount will automatically be applied when you register three people)


Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Discounted seats are nonrefundable.
Regular-priced seats can be cancelled for the following fee:

Cancellations:


• 31+ days before event - 25% refund fee
• 30 days or less - No refunds

To cancel your registration, visit your Eventbrite ticket via the confirmation email or your Eventbrite account page.

Transferring your registration to another participant (for the same event):


• 5+ days before event - You may transfer your registration to another person (for the same event) at anytime at no cost
• 4 days or less - You may not transfer your registration

To transfer registration to another participant, visit your Eventbrite ticket via the confirmation email or your Eventbrite account page.

Transferring your registration to a different event:
You may transfer yourself (or another person) to a different Holacracy training event incurring the following fees


• 31+ days before event - $175/€175 fee for transfers
• 30 days or less before event - 25% fee for transfers

To transfer registration to another event, please contact the event coordinator at training@holacracyone.com

Data Engineering on Google Cloud Platform (4 days)   This four-day instr...

Data Engineering on Google Cloud Platform

(4 days)

 

This four-day instructor-led class provides participants a hands-on introduction to designing and building data processing systems on Google Cloud Platform. Through a combination of presentations, demos, and hand-on labs, participants will learn how to design data processing systems, build end-to-end data pipelines, analyze data and carry out machine learning. The course covers structured, unstructured, and streaming data. A personal laptop is required for all workshops and will not be provided.

Objectives

This course teaches participants the following skills:

• Design and build data processing systems on Google Cloud Platform
• Process batch and streaming data by implementing autoscaling data pipelines on Cloud Dataflow
• Derive business insights from extremely large datasets using Google BigQuery
• Train, evaluate and predict using machine learning models using Tensorflow and Cloud ML
• Leverage unstructured data using Spark and ML APIs on Cloud Dataproc
• Enable instant insights from streaming data

Audience

This class is intended for experienced developers who are responsible for managing big data transformations including:

• Extracting, Loading, Transforming, cleaning, and validating data
• Designing pipelines and architectures for data processing
• Creating and maintaining machine learning and statistical models
• Querying datasets, visualizing query results and creating reports

Prerequisites

To get the most of out of this course, participants should have:

• Completed Google Cloud Fundamentals- Big Data and Machine Learning course OR have equivalent experience
• Basic proficiency with common query language such as SQL
• Experience with data modeling, extract, transform, load activities Developing applications using a common programming language such Python
• Familiarity with Machine Learning and/or statistics

 

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Course Outline

 

Module 1: Google Cloud Dataproc Overview

• Creating and managing clusters.
• Leveraging custom machine types and preemptible worker nodes.
• Scaling and deleting Clusters.
• Lab: Creating Hadoop Clusters with Google Cloud Dataproc.

Module 2: Running Dataproc Jobs

• Running Pig and Hive jobs.
• Separation of storage and compute.
• Lab: Running Hadoop and Spark Jobs with Dataproc.
• Lab: Submit and monitor jobs.

Module 3: Integrating Dataproc with Google Cloud Platform

• Customize cluster with initialization actions.
• BigQuery Support.
• Lab: Leveraging Google Cloud Platform Services.

Module 4: Making Sense of Unstructured Data with Google’s Machine Learning APIs

• Google’s Machine Learning APIs.
• Common ML Use Cases.
• Invoking ML APIs.
• Lab: Adding Machine Learning Capabilities to Big Data Analysis.

Module 5: Serverless data analysis with BigQuery

• What is BigQuery.
• Queries and Functions.
• Lab: Writing queries in BigQuery.
• Loading data into BigQuery.
• Exporting data from BigQuery.
• Lab: Loading and exporting data.
• Nested and repeated fields.
• Querying multiple tables.
• Lab: Complex queries.
• Performance and pricing.

Module 6: Serverless, autoscaling data pipelines with Dataflow

• The Beam programming model.
• Data pipelines in Beam Python.
• Data pipelines in Beam Java.
• Lab: Writing a Dataflow pipeline.
• Scalable Big Data processing using Beam.
• Lab: MapReduce in Dataflow.
• Incorporating additional data.
• Lab: Side inputs.
• Handling stream data.
• GCP Reference architecture.

Module 7: Getting started with Machine Learning

• What is machine learning (ML).
• Effective ML: concepts, types.
• ML datasets: generalization.
• Lab: Explore and create ML datasets.

Module 8: Building ML models with Tensorflow

• Getting started with TensorFlow.
• Lab: Using tf.learn.
• TensorFlow graphs and loops + lab.
• Lab: Using low-level TensorFlow + early stopping.
• Monitoring ML training.
• Lab: Charts and graphs of TensorFlow training.

Module 9: Scaling ML models with CloudML

• Why Cloud ML?
• Packaging up a TensorFlow model.
• End-to-end training.
• Lab: Run a ML model locally and on cloud.

Module 10: Feature Engineering

• Creating good features.
• Transforming inputs.
• Synthetic features.
• Preprocessing with Cloud ML.
• Lab: Feature engineering.

Module 11: Architecture of streaming analytics pipelines

• Stream data processing: Challenges.
• Handling variable data volumes.
• Dealing with unordered/late data.
• Lab: Designing streaming pipeline.

Module 12: Ingesting Variable Volumes

• What is Cloud Pub/Sub?
• How it works: Topics and Subscriptions.
• Lab: Simulator.

Module 13: Implementing streaming pipelines

• Challenges in stream processing.
• Handle late data: watermarks, triggers, accumulation.
• Lab: Stream data processing pipeline for live traffic data.

Module 14: Streaming analytics and dashboards

• Streaming analytics: from data to decisions.
• Querying streaming data with BigQuery.
• What is Google Data Studio?
• Lab: build a real-time dashboard to visualize processed data.

Module 15: High throughput and low-latency with Bigtable

• What is Cloud Spanner?
• Designing Bigtable schema.
• Ingesting into Bigtable.
• Lab: streaming into Bigtable. 

** Notice: Cancellations will be charged an administrative fee through Eventbrite.

The Symposium for Goodness’ Sake is tailored for individuals and org...

The Symposium for Goodness’ Sake is tailored for individuals and organizations interested in learning the essentials behind the inner workings of Community First! Village and how they can get started on a similar project with purpose.




From the individual who longs to help the panhandler on the corner, to the team who plan to launch a Community First! movement in their own cities, each Symposium attendee will be empowered by this paradigm-breaking, faith-based approach to caring for the chronically homeless with compassion and dignity.

The Symposium for Goodness’ Sake is far more than a simple overview of Community First! Village. Attendees participate in an interactive immersive learning experience.  The essential components that constitutes the operations at the Community First! Village will be presented.  Topics covered include property management, resident care, our micro-enterprises plus so much more!  Additionally, attendees will be exposed to the Community First! philosophies, values and approach which make Mobile Loaves & Fishes' work unique and distinctively effective.  Through interactive talks, workshops, tours and other consultative guidance, the Mobile Loaves & Fishes team will be sharing more than two decades’ worth of experience.

For those interested in bringing the Community First! model back to their own cities, the Symposium for Goodness's Sake is the indispensable first step on your journey.  It also provides the foundation needed to participate in the Community First! replication pathway created to support leaders and organizations committed to the complex, faith-building and fulfilling endeavor of transforming your community.  We invite you to jump in!

To get the complete Village experience we encourage all attendees to stay here at the Village's onsite Bed and Breakfast, The Community Inn.  The Symposium For Goodness’ Sake Eventbrite ticket does not automatically include lodging, as we only have a limited number of units available at this time. However, we encourage attendees to explore available units and book their accomodations online at The Community Inn.


Laslty, we encourage attendees to bring a spouse, friends, and/or colleagues with whom they will partner with in bring back the Community First! model to their hometown.  By bringing a friend (or more) to share in the experience of the Symposium, attendees will accelerate their efforts to build a shared vision, passion and committment for transforming their local communitites.  

Select the "Bring-A-Friend" ticket at check-out and save $60 per ticket!

Participation Release:

By registering for the Symposium, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Mobile Loaves & Fishes Visitor Agreement.  Please review this agreement in the link provided.  

Symposium Cancellation/Transfer Policy:

All Symposium ticket purchases are final.  If you are unable to attend the Symposium, you may transfer your registration to another staff member, board member or volunteer who is involved with your organization or ministry.  Alternately, may transfer your ticket to the NEXT scheduled Symposium.  Transferred tickets will NOT be held indefinitely; you must transfer to the next Symposium or forfeit the ticket.  All transfer requests must be sent to education@mlf.org and MUST BE RECEIVED ONE WEEK prior to the event date. 

This year's Zoholics event in Austin is more than a user conference—it's...

This year's Zoholics event in Austin is more than a user conference—it's an event which will redefine how we interact with our customers.

Looking for a job in Austin? If you are this event is a must attend. Me...

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Come open your hearts to children from under-resourced countries sufferi...

Come open your hearts to children from under-resourced countries suffering from debilitating spinal deformities and meet the BIG HEARTS who are changing children's lives worldwide! Benefit proceeds will help bring children to Texas for charity spine surgery and support SpineHope's surgical missions abroad. Together we can continue to make an impact, one spine and one child at a time.

ENJOY A COCKTAIL RECEPTION, RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES!

Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships at: http://www.spinehope.org/events

Tickets: $45 Online, $55 at the Door

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Need to finish a big writing project or jump-start a productive week? Join the University Writing Center (UWC) for a full-day Graduate Writing Retreat! To RSVP, click on the "Register" button, then enter your name and email address.

This retreat is free and open to all UT graduate students. We will announce an optional movement break at 1 pm. Feel free to join us even if you can only attend part of the retreat. Consultants will be available throughout the day to meet with you for optional one-on-one support and help you find writing resources. Click here for more details!

Check out our web site to learn more about the UWC's support for graduate writers, including free individual consultations.

2 DAY AUSTIN EVENT PLANNING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 2-3, 2020 1:00 PM-4:...

2 DAY AUSTIN EVENT PLANNING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

May 2-3, 2020

1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Hilton, 500 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701

REGISTRATION FEE $995

PRICE INCREASE July 31, 2019 $1,595. Lock in the lowest rate today.

Payment plan available with a $195 deposit and monthly payments. The balance is due 5 days prior to class.

INCLUDES ENROLLMENT, TRAINING, WORKBOOK, ASSESSMENT, AND EVENT PLANNING CERTIFICATION. THE TRAINING COURSE TAKES PLACE FOR TWO DAYS FROM 1:00PM-4:00PM

Description:

Whether you are new to event planning or a seasoned pro, the Correlations accelerated Event Planning Certificate Program offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills within this growing industry. If you want to explore a new career opportunity or become more confident in your abilities; if you're seeking help with planning a single birthday party, meeting, or fundraiser; or if you want to find out how to grow your career in the event industry; this program is for you! After completing this program, you will become a Certified Event Planner (CEP) and you can join thousands of other professional event planners in elite event planning organizations.

Requirements:

The course requires 1 homework assignment and an assessment. The assignments are completed in either Word, Excel, or Power Point and should not exceed 2-4 pages of text. Students are encouraged to prepare their assignments as if they are going to give them to their employer or a potential client. The assessment consists of 10 critical thinking questions.

Registration Fee:

Registration includes two days of training, course workbook, supporting materials, and certification. The fee is non-refundable or transferrable.

10 major aspects of Professional Event Planning & Meeting Planning are covered during the course.

Introduction to Special Events

Learn how to plan successful special events such as receptions, grand openings, and theme parties. We will provide you with the basic guidelines and tips you need to identify the purpose of the event, define the event's format, select a location, and develop event activities.

 

Meeting Planning Basics

You have been given the responsibility of planning an event. Let us show you where to begin. By learning just a few of the basic concepts involved in planning or coordinating a meeting, you can ensure a smooth running event. We will provide you with valuable resources for finding information, checklists, and event vendors. We also give you information about career opportunities in the event planning industry.

 

Food and Beverage Planning

Learn how to enhance your programs with successful food and beverage planning. We will explain policies and guarantees. We will also provide formulas for order pricing, tips on menu planning, and how to plan for special menus and theme parties. We will teach you how to effectively communicate with catering staff, how to read contracts and confirmations, and on-site coordination guidelines.

 

Event Marketing and Promotion

Effective marketing and promotion to your audience is critical to your event's success. You will learn several marketing tools and techniques, and how to use them to your organization's advantage. You will get practical strategies in creating an event marketing communication action plan before, during, and after your program.

 

Site Selection & Negotiation

Selecting a location is a complicated process involving more than just booking rooms or choosing menus. We will cover how to make the initial contact with a site, what to negotiate, effective site inspection, how to contract with a site, cancellation clauses, and ADA requirements.

 

Financial Management of Meetings and Events

Creating a budget and developing a plan to implement it are essential for the success of any meeting or event. Participants will learn how to forecast revenues and expenses, how to prepare spreadsheets, cost control, and profit and loss analysis. Bring your calculator if you are ready to dive into the core of professional event planning!

 

Starting your Own Business in the Meeting and Event Planning Industry

When is the best time to start your own business? Think you have what it takes to succeed? We will explore the basics in building an event business, from building your reputation and potential client base, to effective marketing, available resources and the necessary steps to help you succeed.

 

Sponsorships and Fundraising

Learn how to generate multiple revenue streams, design and sell corporate sponsorships, and get free Marketing and Public Relations for your events.

 

Social Media in Event Marketing and Planning

Learn how to use Social Media to increase attendance at your meeting or event. A lack of event marketing is the number one reason why events fail. Marketing starts months prior to the event with announcing. During the event you can continue to market to those who couldn't make it. After the event you can promote your next event.

 

Event Portfolio Tips

Learn how to create a portfolio with or without experience by using the tools and resources obtained in the Event Planning Certificate Program.

 

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Come and Take It Productions presents POWERGLOVE!

John Moreland at Antone's

John Moreland at Antone's