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Cloud Computing

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Class 6 : Cyber Olympiad Quiz | PART - 1 | 24 Important Questions | Oswaal Books | Computer Quiz

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KitKat - A Pedrotober Drabble

Day Six of Pedrotober: Dieter Pedrotober hosted by @norththelemon and @alyssamariag. View the full prompt list HERE and view my entire Pedrotober drabble catalog HERE.

Pairing: Dieter Bravo x f!reader

Rating: G for Goodness gracious now I want a KitKat. There is a brief mention of rehab.

Word Count: 1722

a/n: I struggled so hard for so long with what to do for today and then at 11:28PM I was reading and one line in my book somehow turned into this. I truthfully find Dieter incredibly difficult to write because I struggle to fit his plot into context for any fic I attempt, but this is my little version of our favorite trash panda.

Fifteen Years Ago

"Okay, is it more meaningful to you when someone you love puts their arm around you in public or when someone you love surprises you with a gift?"

"I can't believe you're even asking me that," Dieter scoffs from his place on your dorm room floor. You're half hanging off the side of your bed, laptop balanced precariously as you click through the questionnaire. Without any further hesitation, you click someone I love puts their arm around me in public and move down to the next question.

It started when your best friend knocked on your door at nearly two in the morning. His arrival on your doorstep, barefoot with a bottle of wine, was more routine than anything, and always signaled another tragic tale of love. Tonight was no different. Jasper had apparently ditched your best friend in favor of making out with a freshman at the club they frequented. Why, you could never comprehend. Not when Dieter was right there. Not that you'd ever tell him that.

"He told me that I could never understand how to love him. That our love languages aren't compatible." Confusion must have been written into your expression because he continued to answer the question that never left your lips. "Don't ask me what that means because I have no fucking clue."

You'd watched as he grabbed a KitKat from his bag, breaking off a stick to hand to you, but the alcohol clouding your brain had you thinking. "I wonder what my love language is?"

Dieter snorted. "Maybe Jasper would've found you more compatible."

"I don't date actors," you'd fired back, already reaching for your laptop and booting it up. "Maybe I can kick him out of the fall play, though," you pondered as you navigated to an online quiz boasting the ability to determine exactly how you desire to be loved.

"What about this one?" you read off the next question. "Is it more meaningful when you get the chance to 'hang out' with someone you love or when you unexpectedly get small gifts from someone you love?"

"Hanging out, for sure," Dieter responds, uninterested, and you click his answer while mentally responding the opposite. The process continues through the remainder of the thirty questions, you reading off the options and the man lounging on your floor giving you his answers.

"Physical touch," you tell him when the results pop up on your screen. "It says you long for hand-holding and hugs." You say it mostly to goad him, but you can also easily see the truth of it. The paragraph you skim through perfectly describes him.

"I long for a lot more than hugs," he retorts, shifting onto his side. "And with how Jasper was acting tonight I would've guessed that he does too." He pauses for a moment as you tap away on your computer. "You're checking to see what it says for you now, aren't you?"

You catch his gaze out of the corner of your eye and resist the urge to throw a pillow at him. "There's no harm in finding out what it says," you point out, clicking quickly through the questions you've already read once. You're quiet once you finish, sitting up and crossing your legs beneath you as you read the information more carefully.

"What does it say?" Dieter asks as he shifts from his position on the carpet to slide into your tiny dorm room bed next to you, reading the screen from behind your shoulder.

"Receiving gifts," you note. "Apparently the perfect gift makes me feel like I'm prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to me." It makes sense, the more you think about it. You regularly spend extra time carefully picking out the perfect gift for others, and you were never more excited than on Christmas morning.

The man behind you hums. "It fits, but I still think it's a load of bullshit," he returns before guiding you to shut your laptop. He sets it to the side, lazily sprawling out on your bed as he wraps an arm around your waist to drag you against him.

"Says the man currently attaching himself to me like a baby koala."

"You love it, KitKat," he breathes your nickname sleepily against your neck.

He was right about one thing.

Present Day

The reality that you haven't heard from Dieter in years has done nothing to dull his presence in your mind. You'd gone your separate ways after college, Dieter to LA, eager to jumpstart his acting career. You remained in New York, intent on seeing one of your plays through to Broadway, but in the early days you mostly worked at a diner downtown. When you weren't working, you were writing, sitting at your laptop until well after midnight, typing away in hope that something would stick.

He tried to convince you to join him. He would send you pictures of massive film sets and regale you with tales of Hollywood stars, but you always declined his offer. It was important to you, you explained, to finish what you'd started.

Plus, he was a rising celebrity and you were a failed playwright. The distance you forced between you was the only thing preventing you from dulling his shine. At least, that’s what you told yourself.

Then the calls became less frequent. He stopped trying to persuade you. While he flew to London and Hong Kong and Paris, you stayed where you were. If you were lucky, you'd grab coffee or lunch during one of his layovers in New York, but more often than not he was there and gone before you could even try to contact him.

When you started seeing his face in magazines at the store, blasting headlines about his casting in upcoming films, you'd call to congratulate him, only to be forwarded to his assistant instead. Texts would go unanswered, and you started to wonder if you'd made the whole thing up.

So instead of allowing your emotions to consume you, you threw yourself into writing. Tried to get him out of your head and onto the paper in a way that you'd suppressed all this time. You called out of work, ate nothing but ramen, and worked at all hours until you were printing the draft and sending it to the only agent you'd convinced to read it.

And then your life spun out of control.

Your agent thought your play was good, really good, and within months you found yourself watching your reality play out on stage. A producer had seen the value in your story, in the way the leads danced around each other like they'd be together until they weren't. Two lost souls meant not to find each other, but to lose each other instead.

Meanwhile, Dieter was in rehab. You knew it from the clickbait that popped up on your feed each morning. Suggestions of what might be interesting to you constantly thrust his fall from grace into your stream of consciousness. You wondered if this was how it had felt for him. The whiplash of being at the bottom one day and the top the next before careening back again. It made you uneasy, the way you continuously waited for the other shoe to drop.

Then, a KitKat.

You furrowed your brow as your stage manager appeared in front of you with the candy bar, neatly wrapped in a bow. When you asked where it had come from, who it had come from, she shrugged. "I was just told to bring it to you."

There was no shortage of gifts stacked up in the little studio you still called home, but as you stood in the wings of the theater, holding the chocolate, you felt in a way you hadn't in years. You studied it, harder than you probably should have, your fingers tracing across the plastic in search of some kind of hidden message, because after all this time, after everything you'd convinced yourself of, there was only one person who could have sent this to you.

"That's your love language."

His voice is a shock, one that causes you to spin around violently to rest your eyes on his figure, hidden partially by the shadows of the curtain. How he's here you can only guess, but you suppose that it isn't that hard for a Hollywood star to sneak backstage on Broadway. You remain silent as you watch him take a few steps closer. "Gift giving," he continues. "Do you remember what mine is?"

"Your what?" you ask, completely blinded by his presence.

"My love language," he shrugs, as though nothing has happened. Like you're still just two college kids in a dorm room taking a quiz about how you want to be loved.

"Well, it isn't quality time," you quip with a small smile, your brain finally catching up with the realization that he's here in front of you. That this isn't just some dream.

The corners of Dieter's lips angle upward. "No, but I am sorry that I've missed out on a lot of that." His arms flinch as though they itch to wrap around you the way they used to, but he holds himself back. "I'm sorry for all of it, actually."

You tilt your head, "for what?"

"For leaving you behind. For giving up on you when you never gave up on me." He pauses, more contemplative than you've ever seen him. "For giving up on myself."

His words hit you, stirring your emotions as the cast begins to hit the stage, swirling around you both as they find their places for the start of the show. The one you'd written for him. "How do you know I didn't?" you ask quietly.

Dieter nods at the KitKat in your hands, melting under your touch as he takes a step toward you. "Someone kept sending those to me. You wouldn't happen to know why?"

You do, but you shake your head regardless. Your gaze flickers down to his lips and then back up to his eyes, a silent signal that you do remember how he wants to be loved. "Did it matter?"

He finally leans in, closing the distance between you, leaving no question as to how he desires to love you. "You always did."

[hunieday]

Yuki - Idol Star Prince Stage Rabbit Chat

Please note that I am not a professional translator and I'm only doing this to share the side materials to those who cannot access them, if you notice any mistakes please let me know nicely. Enjoy!

Yuki: momo

Yuki: please talk to me about anything

Momo: Yuki?! Thank you for your hard work!

Momo: 

Momo: I know you’re composing a song right now so are you stuck…？

Yuki: mhm

Yuki: I feel like im turning into an exhaustion stew

Momo: A Yuki stew, now that’s a new one?! I’d love stewed radish on my plate! 😋

Yuki: Then I’ll turn into a radish now. I’ll even add chili peppers free of charge

Momo: lololol

Momo: I only see you like this when you’re tired…are you okay? I can talk to you as much as you want, but is there anything else I could do for you?

Yuki: right now

Momo: Right now?

Yuki: dr

Momo: Dr?

Momo: Huh

Momo: Yukiiiii, are you okay?😭

Yuki: dri

Momo: Are you making me piece your quiz together one letter at a time?!

Momo: Driver?

Yuki: 

Momo: You fell asleep…was I wrong…

Yuki: you were right up until the v

Momo: lololol I was close

Momo: Wait, is your word “a drive”?!

Yuki: yeah, somehow i want to go on a drive with you rather than talk through rabbichat

Yuki: it’s about time your magazine shoot wrapped up

Momo: Ahhh!!! Right!!!!! That was the plan but…

Momo: We’re waiting to shoot the last images with the sunset in the background, but there are clouds obstructing it…

Yuki: the clouds are holding momo back….

Momo: 

Momo: I’m sorry to keep you waiting, it might be better to call it off for today…

Yuki: i’ll wait for you

Momo: huh

Yuki: i’ll wait for you. I don't think i’ll do anything if i just sit here in front of a computer screen

Momo: Yukiiiiiiii~~~~~~

Yuki: i know

Momo: I haven’t even said it yet!!!!! But the fact that you knew I was about to call you handsome makes you ultra handsome!!!!! >u<😍😆😍💚 

Momo: Haah… and I’m double nervous now because I was staring at a picture I took of you during your idol star costume fitting right before you messaged me 😍💚 

Yuki: hehe, you were staring at me?

Yuki: ah, I haven’t filled the idol star survey yet 

Momo: It must’ve been tough since you have so much on your plate, especially the composing stuff 😭😭

Yuki: What kind of questions did you get?

Momo: Mostly questions about princely stuff 🤔 “have you ever thought about being a prince?” something like that!

Yuki: never

Momo: Obviously! Yuki is already a handsome prince who takes me out on drives 🤴 ✨ 

Momo: There were also questions about whether I read adventure books where the prince fights to save the princess, especially as kids!

Yuki: i didn’t. we didn’t have books like that at home

Momo: I bet a dad like that wouldn’t buy those kinda books! 😆

Yuki: i knew such stories existed though. I thought it was weird to voluntarily go through to such lengths just to save a princess.

Yuki: why not leave it to a strong valiant knight. he has a better shot at succeeding anyways

Momo: That’s right!!!! lolol it would be meaningless to go help then get beat up and defeated 🤣

Momo: But the Yuki I know wouldn’t leave it up to some strong knight, he’d rush to the rescue himself 

Yuki: You think so?

Momo: For the juniors’ sake, you would greet the producers and tell them to “take care of those children”, then you strike a conversation with them during recordings! You’re so cool and dependable！

Momo: That’s the Yuki I know!

Yuki: thank you, Momo

Yuki: If you were the captured one and not the princess, I would definitely come running.

Yuki: So, if you don’t want to put me in danger, don’t keep secrets from me.

Momo: Yuki…

Momo: I’m sorry to interrupt this very heartfelt moment, but the sun is setting!! I’m gonna dash to wrap this up, so let’s talk about this in person!!!!!!!!!!

Momo: I’ll never do anything that would put you in danger, I promise, and I won't let you do anything reckless!!!!

Yuki: you better keep that promise

Yuki: I might not have a horse carriage or tea that’d suit a princess, but I’ll be waiting for you in my own car with momorin for you.

Momo: You are too good ✨ ‼️

Momo: Yuki, you’re the absolute best prince!

Momo: 

Yuki:

[thesevenwondersofawitch]

Watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2, episode 10, Hegemony

I believe this is the s2 finale, so let's go!

I love how they mentioned the singing from the last episode 😂

Why am I kinda shipping Batel and Chapel

I feel like Captain Batel is gonna die

HOLY SHIT

IT'S THE GLOW CLOUD

Or the Gorn

Oh shit, Batel's ship blew up 👀

Chris doesn't have much luck when it comes to romance, it seems

Nitrogen bombs + Gorn = Gorn Popsicles

Erica is a genius😂

Quite the memorable first landing party for her to take part in😂

The fact Spock plans to add zombie movies to his research is so funny to me😂

Also, the fact that he's seen movies, makes me think (or hope) he and his mama watched Alice In Wonderland because he loved the book

I love how everyone (especially Pike) felt sick after Erica's driving/diving

If anything happens to her, I'm gonna be very grumpy

Aw man, Spock is so upset that he doesn't know what happened to Chapel

"Sickbay is gone" CHILLS LITERAL CHILLS

Spock ^

Wow, the planet really turned into a Wasteland 👀

Awwww the baby Gorn is kinda cute!

This is why I would never survive a zombie/Gorn apocalypse/invasion

Ooof, cannibalism

PELIA MY BELOVED

^ I love her in case it wasn't obvious

The way Pelia turned to Uhura like what did you figure out then turned away like ugh don't waste my time(when Uhura mentioned she needs an engineers help) then turn around when Uhura said she had a crazy theory 😂

I feel like Pelia and Raffi would get along famously

SCOTTY

HELL YEAH

Scotty: "That's a lot of lieutenants."

Erica: "There'll be a quiz."

BATEL IS STILL ALIVE

WOO

I love Scotty 😂

I love how Scotty is so crafty and resourceful

Pelia to Una: "And if you had answered like that in my class I would've given you an A+"

Una: -_-

I love how Batel knew exactly what Pike was up to when he thought she was sleeping

Pike and Batel: * having a slightly emotional conversation about not going alone to look for stuff/Pike trying to save everyone, ending with them looking flirtatiously at each other in silence*

Scotty, lurking behind Batel: "You're never gonna be able to retrieve the device without my help"

Batel and Pike: °_°

Scotty: "I didn't mean to eavesdrop. Not my fault you decided to have a secret conversation right in front of my sleeping spot."😂

CHRISTINE!!!!!!

The fact that it's Majel Barrett(I think) doing the voice for the computer while this Chapel is plugging things into the computer makes me so happy

Chapel: *banging on glass trying to get Spock's attention*

Spock: *casually floats by not noticing*

Damn, Batel's got a strong stomach I would've gotten sick being that close to that Gorn

IS BETAL GORN OR SOMETHING AND THAT'S WHY IT LEFT HER ALONE

OH SHIT

SPOCK SAW THE REFLECTION OF THE GORN

Uh oh, it took his gun

Whoa, the Gorn was also wearing a space suit, cool

Oh no, did Marie get Gorn eggs planted in her and that's why it left👀

OH SHIT SHE DID

Batel this episode ^

That's why she was so upset Chris came for her😭😭

I love that Scotty interrupted them 😂

Ooooooo Pelia is required in sickbay

PELIA KNOWS SCOTTY?!She cringed when Pike said his name😂Pelia: "One of my best students who sadly received some of my worst grades."

Pike: "Well, I'll leave you to it" *speed walks away*😂

Pelia, shaking her head looking at the jumble in Scotty's arms: "What the hell is this supposed to be?!"

Scotty in a voice similar to a child whining to their parent: "Something that could help us hide from the Gorn."

Pelia: "Oh"

Scotty: "If we can fix it."

Batel to Chapel: "I'll need you to take me out." Okay, it's a date then😁🤗

Wait the Gorn still have their people? I thought they rescued the surviving Starfleet officers?🤔

Idk it brings me such joy to see Pelia helping carry Scotty's project in the halls as things blow up, but it does

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? IT'S A CLIFFHANGER?!!!!

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

This is fine.

[kikithedreamerwriter]

For some context also read my Enchanted series. Leo and Sayuri’s first meeting!

🗣️: @miss-andromeda @shinzowosasageyoooo @tinkabelle19 @m1dnyt3-w0lf @sharpwindow @akesdraws-blog @fyreball66 @pheradream-15

⚠️: typos hehe

Somewhere Only We Know

Part 1 | Part 2

Ivanna Lucia: i’ll be at dance around 1800 tomorrow. wait for me?

Raph smiled, quickly typing out his reply on his computer.

Hagrid Jr: Sure :)

Ivanna Lucia: goodnight! :3

Ivanna Lucia’s avatar disappeared from the server and she was officially offline. Raph sighed, laying his head against the apex of his spinning chair and staring at the ceiling. The way she would use small caps and her sense of humor sent a heat spreading across Raph’s plastron and all over his face. He shut his eyes forcibly, trying to zone out his own embarrassment towards his recent… feelings. When he opened his eyes again, he began to wonder just how did it turned out like this.

A few months ago, Raph walked in on Donnie who was re-watching Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone and found himself finishing the whole thing with Donnie at the kitchen table. You could only imagine the amusement Donnie had when his normally shut-in, tough-acting, and stoic brother began asking him questions about the movie as it played. And not just basic questions — but inquiries so specific and thought-provoking that Donnie had to stop himself from debating each and every single one of Raph’s points. He knew he would absolutely obliterate his red-clad brother, but for the sake of preserving Raph’s newfound interest, he abstained from doing so.

That’s when it began. As time passed by, Raph ordered thrifted copies of all the seven books of the Harry Potter books. He even read the scripts for Fantastic Beasts franchise and The Cursed Child. The guy simply couldn’t get enough. Who would’ve thought that this brute could plow through not only literal walls but through everything literary about Harry Potter in less than two months? Plus, he was able to keep his newfound interest from his brothers, except for Donnie of course.

So come mutation day when all the turtle brothers would gift each other presents, Donnie set up a computer just for Raph and installed for him Harry Potter: Magic Awakening, an online game where you could live out your own Hogwarts adventure.

Three days into the game, Raph met user: Ivanna Lucia, a first-year Hufflepuff with his own user: Hagrid Jr., a first-year Gryffindor. They met at Dance Club and they were the only two users on the server. You could say that they literally danced the night away. After reaching a Level 5 on Cloud Drop Waltz, they eventually accepted each other’s friend request and struck a conversation in their own private chat room.

Ivanna Lucia: hey! i just got invited to a quiz… do u want me to send u an invite?

Hagrid Jr: ok

And so it began. For many nights, Raph and user Ivanna kept in close contact. From duels to dances and escapades in Diagon Alley to adventures in the Forbidden Forest… Raph and his new friend became quite the unstoppable pair. In less than three months, they managed to reach Year 5 and then… it happened.

Ivanna Lucia: hey, we’ve been playing together for a long time… i’ve been thinkin…

Hagrid Jr: yeah?

Ivanna Lucia: we both live in nyc… do you wanna idk… meet up?

It took hours for Raph to reply back. A part of him wanted to enthusiastically say ‘yes’ and finally behold the face behind the avatar he had been imagining for months and another part of him just wanted to shut the game down then and there, and forget all about it. In truth, the prospect of meeting user Ivanna terrified Raph. He was a mutant turtle behind the guise of a male teenager avatar in a fantasy online game. She was an actual human who goes to university and plays gigs at bars. In his mind, Raph already knew the outcome of this prospective meeting and he did not like it one bit.

Hagrid Jr: I don’t think it’s a good idea. Sorry.

Ivanna Lucia: no worries hahaha

Raph was definitely worried. Especially when user Ivanna didn’t log in for the next five days.

Hagrid Jr: hey are you ok?

Five days ago ———————————————————-

Hagrid Jr: We’re still up for that quiz right?

Four days ago ———————————————————-

Hagrid Jr: Ill be at dance around 1800

Three days ago ———————————————————-

Hagrid Jr: Where r u? Im at the duel

Two days ago ————————————————————

Hagrid Jr: Are you mad at me?

Today ————————————————————————-

“Raph!” Donnie barged into his room. “We gotta go! Leo’s got his eye on a live kidnapping on some girl!”

“Are ya serious right now?!” Raph sighed glancing at the chat room, hoping a reply was waiting for him.

“Oh I’m sorry,” Donnie fumed, with Raph’s recent surge moodiness and Leo’s recent shift of focus, he was already on the brink of insanity trying to hold everything together... “Maybe I can tell Miss Sayuri Mizuno’s family that we couldn’t save her on the account of your little spat with your online girlfriend! Can we go now?! Oh my god I never thought I would ever say these words to you…”

Raph would never say it out loud but out of all his brothers… he fears Donnie the most.

𓈒⠀𓂃⠀⠀˖⠀𓇬⠀˖⠀⠀𓂃

Asa groaned, his messages staring at her from her screen — guilt eating at her from the inside out.

Hagrid Jr: Are you mad at me?

Two days ago—————————————————————

Asa couldn’t put into words what she felt. Of course she was mad at him, but at the same time… it wasn’t his fault. She tossed her phone aside and sought refuge under her sheets. Her brown-black locks were splayed across her pillow case, forming a halo around her face.

Ping.

It wasn’t user Hagrid Jr., but a message from one of her bandmates. She felt a little disappointed that it wasn’t user Hagrid Jr… he had been offline for two days now and had stopped sending messages. She felt even crappier when she deduced that it must be because she practically ghosted him. Asa sighed, setting a reminder on her phone. She’s going to apologize later, and she’s isn’t going to compose her apology last minute. On the bright side, her band’s gig at Seb’s had been canceled because of a conflict in scheduling… which meant a rewatching of the Half-Blood Prince with a mug of hot cocoa.

Ping.

Asa opened her phone so swiftly that she nearly knocked off her computer from her bed.

Pretty Lily 🪷: Hey, do mind getting my computer at my apartment for me?

Me: i seriously thought you were dead for a minute there

Pretty Lily 🪷: I’m sorry! Nursing school has really been a thorn in my side 😅

Me: okay, english lesson part 64, nobody says ‘thorn in my side,’ it’s ‘pain in my ass.’

Pretty Lily 🪷: Please 🥺

Me: gurl — i was literally just about to watch the half-blood prince

Pretty Lily 🪷: I’ll buy you boba next time we hang out on campus 🥺

Me: fine 😑 you’re a pain in the ass sometimes, you know?

Pretty Lily 🪷: You’re an even bigger pain the ass and I love you, ya know?

Me: man, i’d make a good english teacher. they’re on demand in japan, right?

Pretty Lily 🪷: 🤣🤣🤣

Me: where r u btw?

Pretty Lily 🪷: Weill Cornell

Me: you on clinicals rn?

Pretty Lily 🪷: Nope, I’m a patient

Me: your careful ass is a patient? what the hell did you do?

Pretty Lily 🪷: Well— I was kidnapped 😅

Me: that i can believe

Pretty Lily 🪷: Can you just bring my laptop over, please? 😑

After quickly putting on her headphones, a sweater, and her Doc Martens, Asa headed straight for a door and headed downstairs to hail a taxi.

𓈒⠀𓂃⠀⠀˖⠀𓇬⠀˖⠀⠀𓂃

“Hey,” Asa announced as she entered into the hospital room. In the corner, seated upright among the pristine sheets. A girl looked up from her journal, busying herself with a sketch.

“You’re a lifesaver Asa,” she sighed as Asa pulled out her laptop from her satchel… and a matcha milk tea with egg pudding, extra boba pearls, and half sugar.

“I could kiss you right now!”

“Alright Mizuno, keep it in your pants,” Asa chuckled as she poked a straw into her own order and sat at the edge of her bed. “Anything else you need, Sayuri?”

“Nope!” Sayuri grinned, closing her journal. From the corner of her eye, Asa glanced at the unusual sketch as it disappeared under its leather cover. It could just be the illusion of shape and light… but for some reason… it looked… inhuman.

“What happened to you, anyway?” Asa sipped at her drink.

“I was coming from a date with this new friend I made at the Asian mall—“

“And he offered you some candy and you walked right into his van?” Asa smirked.

“Oh hahaha,” Sayuri rolled her eyes. “For your information I was with a girl friend, her name’s April O’Neil.”

“That name sounds familiar for some reason—“

“She’s a reporter from Channel Five. I was helping her with a segment on Asian businesses. I got home late and the bad guys were already waiting for me at my apartment.”

“God— good thing you did karate, right?” Asa tried to humor her.

“That didn’t help one bit,” Sayuri sighed. “I was knocked out before I could even put up a fight.”

“How did you get out?”

“I was —“ Sayuri paused, as if carefully considering her words. A smile graced her lips as her hand fondly grazed over her journal. She was remembering something, and this did not go unnoticed by Asa.

“I was saved by… a-an agent of the NYPD,” Sayuri composed herself. “He had been staking out my area for a while and he happened to be there when I was kidnapped.”

Sayuri sighed.

“He tracked me all the way across Brooklyn Bridge… and he caught me as I fell off that helicopter…”

Asa looked at her quizzically. Sayuri was in a daze, her eyes were glossy and her lips let a breath with a sigh.

“… and held me as we fell into the Hudson.”

“That—“ Asa swallowed some boba pearls and swirled her drink. “Is some Romeo and Juliet shit, right there. Wait… You fell off of a fucking helicopter? Are you okay? Did you have a concussion? Is this where all of this is coming from?” Asa gestured to her dreamy state.

“Firstly I did have a concussion and I’ve recovered it thank you very much,” Sayuri replied. “Second, I got a few broken ribs and the scar on my forehead won’t probably go away anytime soon. Third, I’m not… really ashamed of feeling this way. He was caring—”

“Yeah,” Asa rolled her eyes. “Because it was his job and you’re a hottie. Give your heart a break. He’s going to be nice—“

“It wasn’t niceness!” Sayuri interjected. “Niceness is smiling and doing favors, because you want something in return. This was kindness. Trust me, when you’ve lived with nice all your life… you learn to look for kind.”

“Okay I believe you,” Asa smiled as she sat beside Sayuri and leaned against her shoulder. “I just don’t want you to get hurt, you know. Disappointment’s a bitch.”

Sayuri turned to Asa.

“You’re upset,” Sayuri remarked softly. “And it’s not about my thing.” Asa sighed.

“Asa, in the year that I’ve known you, I’ve learned two things. One, you’re a performer but you hate it when the spotlight is on you and not your singing. Two, you like to lock up your heart… and if I had to guess… it’s because someone you loved… let you down. Listen… you know that you can tell me your problems too, right?”

Asa stared into Sayuri’s iridescent, pale-grey irises. She really was a beautiful girl… sincere, brave, kind. If that agent of the NYPD had any brains, he would be here right now begging for a date.

“You’re not going to ruin your snarky, tough-woman persona for the one moment you let you really give heart your heart a break.” Sayuri assured her as nudged her shoulder.

“Fine,” Asa relented, avoiding her stare. “A few months ago… I started playing — this game… online Harry Potter game. And well — I met this… g-guy.”

Asa looked at Sayuri who nodded reassuringly as she rested her chin against the palm of her hand.

“And… he’s really sweet,” Asa sighed beginning to recall one of their many conversations…

Hagrid Jr: Your off your game tonight, you ok? you really sucked at that last duel

Ivanna Lucia: ur quite the charmer, aren’t you? -_-

Hagrid Jr: I didn’t mean it in a bad way

Hagrid Jr: Your usually so good at duels that bombing hard like that just happen to make me notice

Ivanna Lucia: wow i feel so much better

Hagrid Jr: Your extra sarcastic tonight, so I definitely know your upset.

Ivanna Lucia: ya think?!

Ivanna Lucia: first of all it’s ‘you’re’ not your. second, i did have a crappy day okay?! i failed an exam by a point, so now i have to work extra hard on the finals to bring my grade up. third, some drunk threw a beer bottle at me while we were performing and i had to pull glass out of my arm! give me a fucking break!

Asa remembered shutting her computer so hard that day that she thought she heard her screen fracture under impact. She didn’t have the courage to log back on until the following day. As she took on challenges in the Forbidden Forest, she couldn’t help but glance repeatedly on her socials notification that was marked with that prominent red circle. After taking on the boss beast after so many attempts, Asa finally found it in herself to open her messages.

Hagrid Jr: Look, I kinda used the wrong words back there and… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to set you off like that. I know cause I kinda do it to my brothers, sometimes.

Hagrid Jr: There’s nothing much I can do and we’re technically strangers but… you mean a lot to me so I just want to let you know that even if ya cant change your crappy day… your feelings will change and hopefully for the better.

Hagrid Jr: You’re worth is not defined by that exam and you’re potential is definitely not determined by that no-good- low-life who drinks just to feel somethin.’ Maybe you’re a serial killer… hell if I know— but if you were ever true and from what I see… you’re an amazing person.

Hagrid Jr: So in the event you get your ass online, meet me for a team duel. NYC’s top spot is still up for grabs.

Hagrid Jr: P.S. check your decks, I think you’ll find something you might like.

He had gotten her Percival’s deck, the most lethal hand of charms and curses you’ll ever need to defeat any opponent and it comes with quite the price tag.

“He asks me about my day, he cares if I’ve eaten or not, he tells me when I’m sleeping too late, and remembers my deadlines,” Asa sighed, shaking her head. “This guy… is unlike any other I’ve known — and trust me I’ve had my fair share of assholes.”

“Nearly a week ago…” Asa gulped. “I asked him if we could meet up… and he said no…”

“Asa…” Sayuri rubbed her shoulder.

“I was just so-“ Asa bit back a sob. “So-so… hurt. I thought — just thought that just maybe… “

“He liked you back.” Sayuri finished. A tear traced Asa’s cheek.

“Now because of these stupid feelings… I pushed him away! And now… he— he’s not sending messages anymore…”

“Asa, I’m sure it’ll be okay if you just talk to him-“

“No it won’t!” Asa burst, and took a breathe. “Look, I come from a line of women who married assholes. My grandfather left my grandmother and started a whole ‘nother family, so she had to move here to make just enough to take care of my mom. My dad used to beat my mom until the day she couldn’t take it anymore and left him. This guy — is not an asshole. I don’t want him to be the one that got away — or maybe I’ll just never have a guy. I-I mean — who needs love…right?”

For a moment Asa just sat there with her knees drawn to her chest and her eyes cast away from Sayuri’s. Sayuri stared at the back of her head. Asa was her first official friend in New York. When they first met, Sayuri remembered being so stunned by her when they first bumped into each other on campus. She has these doe eyes that will make you think she’s a sweet little thing, and then these lips that can light a fire under your ass if you’re not careful. To boot, she also happens to have a set of fists you don’t wanna get in a fight with. She has a dark humor and a bright disposition. She was… a kaleidoscope encased in honeyed skin and darks locks like ocean waves… So how can someone so colorful have such a bleak perception of love?

“Asa De Leon,” Sayuri sighed. “Whether you like it or not… you need love. And you are worthy of it. It doesn’t matter if its from this guy or… from this friend…”

Asa looked up at her.

“Go talk to him,” Sayuri smiled. “Nothing’s set in stone, yet… and I get it you know… about keeping your heart locked up…But you don’t always have to keep it this way.

Asa swallowed.

“Let yourself love, Asa… and if you get hurt… I’ll be here. Your mom and your grandmother will be here. Regardless of whether or not this guy is your endgame, you’re a hottie too. Inside and out. You’ll find someone… and he’ll be right for you.”

Sayuri embraced her slumped form.

“You’re extra sappy today, you know that?”

“And she’s back,” Sayuri muttered.

“You must be really whipped for this so-called ‘agent of the NYPD’… What’s his name, anyway?”

Asa could feel her hesitation slowly slipping away.

“Leo,” she whispered as if it were a secret that would disappear as soon as she uttered it loudly.

“Sounds like a dreamboat,” Asa teased as Sayuri rolled her eyes. They laughed together.

Dusk fell quickly over the city and Sayuri insisted Asa to stay the night. Asa ordered some pizza, sushi and some more boba, and put on Insidious on her computer afterwards. Halfway through the movie, Sayuri was already so blissfully asleep.

When the credits rolled in, Asa was just about to call it a night when she glanced quickly at the app, looking once more for that red circle… for any notification that indicated him.

“God I’m pathetic,” Asa groaned as she finally double clicked on the app.

She opened their chatroom, and took a deep breath in.

And then out.

Ivanna Lucia: hey, u up?

He was online.

Hagrid Jr: hey

Hagrid Jr: u alright?

Ivanna Lucia: d’you mind if we talk?

Hagrid Jr: not at all

𓈒⠀𓂃⠀⠀˖⠀𓇬⠀˖⠀⠀𓂃

How do you think their paths will cross?

Stay tuned for part 2! Let me know if you wanna be on my taglist 💕✨

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Azure Studies

Wednesday 23rd August 2023

I made a Google Forms mini quiz for myself to study module 1 part one that’s “Define Cloud Computing” and I understand 90% of the content I am so happy!

I found some very long videos on Azure Fundamentals exam preparation on YouTube and I’m so thankful for them, may God bless all the creators cause I am using all of these to help me study right now: ♡ 3 videos on Youtube ♡ The official Microsoft study materials ♡ Quizlet to memorise everything

I am finally getting the hang of things! (●♡∀♡)

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Hello mga ka sheesh, my co- pre-service teachers and Pauliniatics. This is your newbie blogger Stephan Hashley Javier, 19 years old and not ready to be an adult huhu! I am currently taking a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science, and I believe that cram is the best way to finish your activities!

Come along with me and my journey in TTL promising you that this blog is full of sheshableness! :>

THESE ARE MY ANSWER IN OUR FIRST QUIZ IN TTL 1 UNDER MR. MARK FRANCIS ASTOM.

In this blog I will be tackling the different facets in Ict, and will be able to give real life scenarios in each of them. Sit back and read.

Before you start, here is some ice cream, to be more relaxed while reading. <3

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Cloud Computing

Scenario:

It allows me and my fellow students to access updated learning tools from anywhere, making collaboration easier and saving time. Where we can view some digital notes and modules for us to be easy to access. The remote capacity of cloud platforms means that a more diverse range of students can also be reached by educational institutions while lowering costs.

Software

Scenario:

I use software to help me learn more efficiently. This can include games and simulators, flashcard apps, video conferencing, and some online learning apps for , online encyclopedias, or tools like calculators or spellcheckers. For me to make my learning easy. For the past 3 years we have been using some software in our daily life as students, like Microsoft 365 where it is really necessary in the learning process.

Transaction

Scenario:

We are in a transaction everyday we cannot just notice it sometimes, as a lazy person like me I like purchasing online that going to a mall to buy my necessities one of online platforms that I've been using is Tiktok shop, Shoppe, Lazada, Food Panda, and in paying them I am using gcash, gcash is very easy to use and safe also you don't need your wallet too.

Hardware

Scenario:

As an education student the first thing that we need is Gadgets like phones, laptop, printer, wifi, and etc. So it is easy for us to access some online learning access.

Digital Data

Scenario:

As a student I rely more on digital data to have more accuracy, because judgments and actions are made by computers rather than people, so it is greater accuracy in terms of assigned duties. Also it is faster and wider reached because the digital data can contact and provide data to many individuals simultaneously and at the one push of a button, it is really incredibly and considerably faster to use and to access with.

Internet Browsers

Scenario:

Web Browsers allow me to access websites, search for information, shop online, and connect with my friends worldwide. They can translate complex web code into user-friendly pages, making the internet accessible to everyone and easy to use too and it is also relevant to our journey as students and future educators.

Computers and Technology

Scenario:

Last semester in one of our subjects, the teacher required us to create our own research. We need to gather information on renewable energy sources. Computers and technology help us and guide me on how to use computers and technology effectively for our very own research. Computers and technology have really been a powerful tools for research. First, we begin by identifying reliable online sources. We also used search engines to find reputable websites, academic journals, and research papers related to renewable energy sources. We also made sure to evaluate the sources for credibility and relevance. From this scenario, we, student reallt needs to seeks guidance on using computers and technology in making research. Where even the teacher provides information on finding reliable online sources, the computers and technology still hits diff.

Online Access

Scenario;

I noticed this during the pandemic in 2020 where the pandemic started, the Philippines Local Government implemented the Digital Online Class where the students started to rely on Online sources. Then nowadays we noticed that the majority of the population relies heavily on the internet for various aspects of their lives. Country is known for its strong community spirit and commitment to progress. Where online access has become an integral part of everyday life, enabling the people to stay connected, access information, and even on conducting and relying on their businesses.

In the Philippines the local government has implemented a digital infrastructure plan to ensure that every school has access to high-speed internet. This initiative has transformed the country into a hub of digital innovation, attracting new businesses and entrepreneurs who appreciate the convenience and opportunities provided by online connectivity such as online sellings and etc.

The citizens in the Philippines and also all over the world have embraced the benefits of online access in their daily lives. Students can easily access educational resources and participate in online learning programs. Small business owners can reach a wider customer base through e-commercial platforms. Professionals and un-professionals can also work remotely, saving time and reducing commuting expenses. Even healthcare services have become more accessible through telemedicine, allowing people to consult doctors online without leaving their homes that's another benefit of online access.

The community has also leveraged online platforms to enhance social interactions and support local initiatives. Online forums and social media groups have become platforms for sharing ideas, organizing events, and fostering a sense of belonging. The students have been actively participating in virtual seminars because it is easy for them to access, they don't need to travel at all and it's less hassle, where they can freely voice their opinions and contribute to decision-making processes.

Online access has also played a crucial role ti us as we response to emergencies and natural disasters. The local government uses digital communication channels to provide real-time updates and instructions to residents, ensuring their safety and well-being. Also Online fundraising campaigns have been successful in mobilizing support during times of crisis, allowing the community to come together and help those in need.

Online access has become a lifeline for the people, empowering them to thrive in a digital age. The country serves as an example of how a strong digital infrastructure can enhance the quality of life, foster economic growth, and strengthen community bonds.

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Here I am emphasizing Learning process because all that I've mentioned was all interconnected w/ each other. Online access in the learning process, where the teachers can a make use of the internet by proving the students with extra study material and resources such as interactive lessons, educational quizzes as well as tutorials. Teachers can also record their lectures and provide it to the students for revisions which is better than reading from notes. We cannot deny the fact that every student always uses their gadgets so it is easy for them to access their notes when it is digital.

Online access can be applied in various ways in teaching learning in Virtual Classes Online access can be applied in teaching and learning in various ways to enhance the educational experience. Here are some examples is the Virtual Classes where Online access allows teachers and students to connect through video conferencing platforms, enabling live virtual classes, Online Learnings where we can utilize online learning platforms which the teachers can create and share educational resources such as lecture notes, videos, quizzes, and assignments, Collaborative Projects where nline access enables students to collaborate on projects and assignments, even when they are not physically present in the same location where they can also create group chats so they can communicate with each others, Multimedia Content with this the implementer can incorporate multimedia content into their lessons to make them more engaging and interactive, and also in Online Assessments where Online access allows for the administration of online assessments, including quizzes, tests, and exams or diagnostic exam trough google drives, and etc.

[maxlearnllc]

Adaptive Microlearning: Revolutionizing Training for the Frontline Workforce

In today’s fast-paced work environment, especially for frontline workers, traditional learning methods often fail to meet the diverse and immediate needs of employees. Adaptive microlearning has emerged as a powerful solution to address these challenges, providing personalized, on-demand learning experiences that cater to individual needs. But what is adaptive learning, and how is it revolutionizing training for frontline workers? Let’s dive deeper into these concepts and explore the role of adaptive learning software and tools in workforce development.

What is Adaptive Learning?

Adaptive learning refers to educational technologies and systems designed to adjust the content, pacing, and complexity of learning materials based on the learner’s individual needs. Unlike traditional learning, which follows a one-size-fits-all approach, adaptive learning customizes the learning experience, ensuring that each employee receives relevant content at the right time.

For frontline workers, this technology is especially useful because it allows them to learn in a way that suits their unique knowledge gaps and skill sets, increasing the overall effectiveness of training programs.

The Rise of Adaptive Microlearning

Adaptive microlearning combines two powerful concepts: adaptive learning and microlearning. Microlearning refers to the delivery of learning content in small, bite-sized chunks, typically under 10 minutes. This format is perfect for employees who are constantly on the move, like those in frontline roles.

By integrating adaptive learning technology into microlearning, organizations can deliver content that not only fits into short timeframes but also adapts based on the learner’s progress. For instance, an adaptive learning system might provide frontline workers with a short video, quiz, or interactive scenario that adjusts based on their responses.

The Role of Adaptive Learning Software

The backbone of adaptive microlearning is the adaptive learning software. These systems utilize algorithms to analyze a learner’s progress and adjust the content accordingly. Adaptive learning software tools often include various features, such as personalized quizzes, tailored video content, and even gamified learning experiences.

For frontline workers, adaptive learning technology can focus on real-time challenges, providing immediate access to learning materials when they need them the most. Whether it's a quick tutorial on how to handle a customer query or a refresher on safety protocols, adaptive learning systems can make training available at the point of need.

Key Features of Adaptive Learning Software Tools

Personalization: Adaptive learning software uses data from learners’ interactions to create personalized learning paths. For frontline workers, this means a training program that evolves with their progress, addressing gaps in knowledge while reinforcing skills they’ve already mastered.

Real-Time Feedback: These tools provide instant feedback, helping employees understand where they need improvement. This is especially important in high-paced, high-pressure frontline roles where mistakes can happen quickly, and the need for timely corrections is paramount.

Data-Driven Insights: The best adaptive learning tools collect data that helps managers and trainers understand employee progress. This allows organizations to fine-tune training programs, ensuring that workers get the support they need.

Accessibility: Since adaptive learning systems are often cloud-based, employees can access learning materials anytime, anywhere, from their smartphones or tablets. This feature is a game-changer for frontline workers who may not always be in front of a computer.

How Adaptive Learning Technology Benefits Frontline Workers

Flexibility and Convenience: Frontline workers often have irregular schedules, making traditional, classroom-based training difficult to implement. Adaptive learning apps and systems allow workers to learn on their own time, whether during breaks or before/after shifts, enabling continuous learning without disrupting their work.

Increased Engagement: Traditional training can be disengaging, especially for frontline workers who may find lengthy sessions irrelevant to their immediate tasks. With adaptive microlearning, the training is concise, focused, and engaging, making it more likely that workers will complete the programs.

Improved Retention and Performance: Studies show that microlearning, combined with adaptive learning, significantly improves knowledge retention. By delivering content in digestible chunks, employees are better able to remember key information and apply it to their daily tasks. This can lead to enhanced performance, fewer mistakes, and improved customer service.

Cost-Effective Training: For organizations, adaptive learning tools can help reduce the costs of training by minimizing the need for in-person sessions and travel. The scalability of these systems means that they can accommodate large teams of frontline workers, without sacrificing quality or individual attention.

Adaptive Learning LMS: A Game-Changer for Organizations

An Adaptive Learning Learning Management System (LMS) integrates adaptive learning technology into an organization’s training infrastructure. These systems allow for efficient tracking, management, and delivery of training content, tailored specifically to the needs of frontline workers.

Through an LMS, organizations can deploy personalized learning modules, track employee progress, and adjust content as needed. It also enables managers to measure learning outcomes, ensuring that training programs are having the desired effect.

Adaptive Online Learning: Beyond the Classroom

Adaptive online learning has made traditional in-person training a thing of the past, especially for organizations with a dispersed workforce. Frontline workers who previously had to attend classroom sessions can now access high-quality training online, from anywhere in the world.

The ability of adaptive learning platforms to tailor the experience for individual learners makes them ideal for industries like retail, healthcare, logistics, and more. These industries rely on quick onboarding and continuous training, which adaptive online learning supports with ease.

Why Adaptive Learning Apps Are the Future of Workforce Training

Adaptive learning apps are transforming the way employees learn and grow in the workplace. These apps are often mobile-friendly, allowing workers to access learning materials on their smartphones or tablets.

For example, a retail worker may use an adaptive learning app to complete a series of quick, interactive training modules on product knowledge, customer service techniques, or safety procedures. The app adapts to the worker’s knowledge and experience, providing a customized learning journey that maximizes their potential.

Conclusion: Empowering Frontline Workers with Adaptive Microlearning

The shift toward adaptive microlearning is changing the landscape of workforce training. With adaptive learning software, tools, and technology, organizations can provide tailored, efficient, and engaging training experiences for their frontline employees. These technologies not only enhance learning outcomes but also improve overall workforce performance, leading to increased productivity, better customer satisfaction, and a more skilled workforce. As adaptive learning apps and LMS systems continue to evolve, the future of training for frontline workers looks brighter than ever.

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Cloud Computing Quiz . . . . write your answer in the comment section https://bit.ly/3E1ywHp check Q.No.3 of the above link

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Empowering Customers through AI Innovations | Brian Chess

Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist!

In this episode, I speak with Brian Chess, SVP Technology and AI, of Oracle NetSuite. 

Brian oversees the development and operations of NetSuite’s technology stack, platform, and AI-driven functionality. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering as well as more than a dozen patents related to integrated circuit design, web-based applications, and computer security.

We discuss:

The concept of "AI built in, not bolted on," referring to the deep integration of AI with NetSuite.

The philosophy of "human in the loop," emphasising the importance of human oversight and trust in AI systems.

Brian believes the best AI feature will likely be created by NetSuite customers, leveraging the platform's openness.

On my blog you'll find detailed show notes to accompany this podcast, and for those looking to earn free CPE, be sure to head over to the EarMarkApp and take the quiz for the podcast you are about to listen to!

Finally, thank you to the Oracle NetSuite teams for hosting me at your conferences.

  Contact details:

Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io

Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/ 

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting 

X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU 

  Cloud Stories w. @HeatherSmithAU

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NPTEL: Cloud Computing Quiz Week 10 Assignment 10 Answers keys Solutions...

[brookswackermanfeetcam]

Today we were goofing off on the computer and saw this little weather site quiz that was like “which cloud is commonly compared to an anvil” and we were both like bitch wtf but now I want to learn more about weather. Unfortunately

[industryhub]

Exciting Placement Activities at Dr. D. Y. Patil Educational Complex, Akurdi

Welcome to the hub of opportunities and learning—Dr. D. Y. Patil Educational Complex, Akurdi. Here, we believe in equipping our students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in their careers. Our robust placement activities are a testament to our commitment to student success. Let’s take a closer look at the vibrant events and initiatives that have recently taken place on our campus.

Bitwise Career Counseling Session

In July 2019, we kicked off our placement activities with a career counseling session organized by Bitwise. This session was designed to provide students with valuable insights into career planning and the various paths they can pursue post-graduation.

HR Meet on 10th August 2019

On August 10th, 2019, we hosted an HR Meet, which brought together industry leaders and our students. This event provided an excellent platform for students to interact with HR professionals, understand industry expectations, and learn about the latest trends in human resource management.

Leadership Talk Series by HRD Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal

Innovation is the key to a resurgent India. On August 22nd, 2019, our students had the privilege to attend a webinar on this very topic, conducted by HRD Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal. The session was enlightening and inspired our students to think creatively and innovatively.

National Business Quiz Participation

On August 27th, 2019, our students participated in the National Business Quiz organized by the NIPM Pune chapter. This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to test their business acumen and compete with peers from across the country.

Effective Interview Skills Session

Interview skills are crucial for any job seeker. On September 3rd, 2019, students from our MBA department attended a session on effective interview skills, organized by the HPCL training center. The session was conducted by Dr. Robert Emmerling, an international expert from Spain, who provided valuable tips and techniques to ace interviews.

Resume Writing Workshop

A well-crafted resume is the first step towards securing a job. On September 28th, 2019, Prof. Shivam Nirmale from our English Language Lab conducted a resume writing workshop for MBA 1st-year students. The workshop was highly interactive and provided students with practical insights into creating impactful resumes.

Seminar on Skill Requirements for Industry 4.0

The future is here, and it is called Industry 4.0. To prepare our students for this future, we organized a seminar by Rohit Ghosh on the skills required for Industry 4.0. The seminar highlighted the importance of digital skills, automation, and data analytics in the modern industry landscape.

Expert Sessions on AWS Cloud

Cloud computing is a game-changer in today's IT industry. We were honored to have Nirao Sanghvi conduct an expert session on AWS Cloud for our students. The session provided deep insights into cloud technologies and their applications in various industries.

NEURON 2019: DYP Hackathon

Innovation was at its peak during NEURON 2019, the DYP Hackathon organized on February 22nd, 2019, in collaboration with technology partners Xoriant Solutions and ESDS. This event saw enthusiastic participation from students who showcased their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

Industrial Visit to Persistent Systems, Hinjewadi

Understanding the workings of the industry is crucial for students. Our students had an enlightening industrial visit to Persistent Systems in Hinjewadi. This visit provided them with a glimpse into the corporate world and the operations of a leading IT company.

Expert Talk by Mr. Rohit Singla

We were privileged to host Mr. Rohit Singla, Chief Transformation Officer at BMC Software, for an expert talk. His session was highly motivating and provided students with insights into the digital transformation journey of leading organizations.

Congratulations to Japanese Language Certification Achievers

We extend our hearty congratulations to Mr. Rajdeep Malakar from TE E&TC and Ms. Rutuja Kalbhor from SE Computer for clearing the N5 level of the Japanese Language Certification. This achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

TCS Hikari Programme Inauguration

One of the highlights of our placement activities is the TCS Hikari Programme. We are proud to have TCS assist our colleges in training students for the Japanese Language. The inauguration of this program took place on January 19th, 2016, at the Shantai Auditorium. The event was graced by distinguished guests including Mr. Toshimitsu Urabe, Executive Vice President and Group CEO of the Business Service Group at Mitsubishi Corporation, Mr. K Ganesan, Vice President, Human Resources, TCS, and Mr. TV Kamalakkannan, Chief Delivery Officer and a Member of the Board of Nihon TCS Japan. The presence of Col. S. K. Joshi, Campus Director, along with Principals, HODs, and students, made the event truly memorable.

Conclusion

At Dr. D. Y. Patil Educational Complex, Akurdi, we are committed to providing our students with the best opportunities for learning and growth. Our placement activities are designed to prepare students for the challenges of the professional world and help them achieve their career goals. Stay tuned for more updates on our exciting events and initiatives!

[unicloudm]

Mastering Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies

The cloud revolutionized how businesses operate, offering on-demand resources, limitless scalability, and agility. But with this flexibility comes the responsibility of managing your cloud spending. Unchecked costs can quickly devour your budget, leaving you wondering where all the money went. Cloud cost optimization is the hero in this story – a strategic approach to minimizing your cloud expenses while maximizing the value you get from your cloud investment.

Why Should You Care About Cloud Cost Optimization?

Think of your cloud bill as a surprise quiz at the end of the month. Cloud cost optimization helps you avoid that shock! Here's why it's important:

Studies show organizations can achieve significant savings (up to 30%) by implementing optimization strategies. Those savings can be re-invested in core business initiatives or fueling further cloud adoption.

Cloud cost optimization provides a clear view of your cloud spending patterns. This transparency empowers you to create accurate budgets and forecasts, avoiding surprise cost spikes. Imagine budgeting for your cloud like you do for your groceries – you know exactly what you're spending and where your money goes.

Optimizing your cloud resources ensures peak performance without breaking the bank. This translates to faster processing times, improved application responsiveness, and a better overall user experience. A well-optimized cloud runs smoothly, just like a well-tuned car!

Becoming a Cloud Cost Optimization Champion: Essential Strategies

The good news? You don't need a superhero cape to optimize your cloud costs. Here are some beginner-friendly strategies to get you started:

Think Goldilocks and the cloud! Ensure you're using the "just right" amount of compute resources (CPUs, memory) for your workloads. Avoid over-provisioning and paying for more capacity than you actually need.

Utilize cloud cost monitoring tools offered by your cloud provider. These tools track your spending, identify trends, and pinpoint potential cost anomalies. Leverage this information to understand where your money is going and identify optimization opportunities. Think of them as detective tools for your cloud spending!

If you have predictable workloads with consistent resource requirements, consider RIs. These offer significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing in exchange for a commitment to use a specific instance size for a set term. Imagine getting a bulk discount on your cloud resources!

Automate scaling your virtual machines (VMs) up or down based on usage patterns. This eliminates the risk of paying for idle resources during low-demand periods. Imagine a dimmer switch for your cloud – you only pay for the power you use!

Not all data is created equal. Choose the right storage tier based on how often you access your data. For instance, use cost-effective options like archive storage for infrequently accessed data. Why pay for a penthouse apartment for your rarely used data?

Taking Charge: Your Cloud Cost Optimization Journey

Start by understanding your current cloud spending patterns. Utilize cloud cost management tools to get a clear picture of your cloud usage and expenses.

Establish clear and achievable goals for your cost optimization efforts. Aim for realistic cost reduction targets within a defined timeframe.

Create a roadmap outlining specific actions you'll take to achieve your goals. Assign ownership for each action item and establish a timeline for implementation.

Cloud cost optimization is an ongoing process. Regularly review your progress, adjust your strategy as needed, and leverage cost management tools to identify new optimization opportunities.

By following these steps and embracing a culture of responsible cloud usage, you can transform your cloud from a cost drain into a powerful and cost-effective driver of business innovation. Remember, the cloud is a vast and powerful tool, and cloud cost optimization empowers you to use it to its full potential!