Educating Policy Makers and Telling Our StoryJim McKay
Policy presentation at the Alabama Children's Trust Fund Grantees meeting in Birmingham, AL, Aug. 2, 2016.
Federal updates on child welfare legislation are included.
Whole Foods Market saw an increase in net income over the four quarters from $39 million in Q1 to $113 million for the full year. However, cash flows from operating activities decreased in Q3 as accounts receivable and inventory increased. The company invested heavily in new store development, equipment, and acquisitions, using cash flows from operations and financing activities like long-term borrowing. By the end of the year, cash and cash equivalents had declined to $24.9 million as cash was used for investing activities.
1. A produção da safra de café de 2016 no Brasil está estimada em 49,668,5 mil sacas beneficiadas.
2. Minas Gerais deve produzir 28,5 milhões de sacas, com aumentos de produção nas regiões do Sul de Minas e Cerrado Mineiro e queda na Zona da Mata Mineira e Norte de Minas.
3. O Espírito Santo deve produzir 9,5 milhões de sacas, 11,6% inferior a 2015, devido à queda na produtividade causada por problemas climáticos.
This schedule outlines the activities from April to June. It includes classes on basic computer skills, networking, web design, photography, using social media, getting to know computers, and working with community organizations. Time is also allotted for internships, collaborative work, open learning spaces, and youth programs.
Integrating technology into the classroom (introductory levelStephen Hernon
This document discusses integrating technology into the classroom, including tools like Word, PowerPoint, SmartBoards, blogs, wikis, and social networks. It provides examples of using blogs and wikis for student collaboration. Finally, it offers tips for teachers on getting started with technology in the classroom, such as starting small, practicing without students, and checking privacy policies.
Linked USDL Agreement: Effectively Sharing Semantic Service Level Agreements ...José María García
Linked USDL Agreement is a Linked Data based semantic model to describe, share on the Web, and automatically process service agreements
This presentation describes the model, its design process and tooling support. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Web Services (ICWS) 2015.
Part of Linked USDL family. Find out more at https://github.com/linked-usdl/usdl-agreement
Try out a demo at: http://www.isa.us.es/IDEAS/Linked_USDL_Agreement/
Educating Policy Makers and Telling Our StoryJim McKay
Policy presentation at the Alabama Children's Trust Fund Grantees meeting in Birmingham, AL, Aug. 2, 2016.
Federal updates on child welfare legislation are included.
Whole Foods Market saw an increase in net income over the four quarters from $39 million in Q1 to $113 million for the full year. However, cash flows from operating activities decreased in Q3 as accounts receivable and inventory increased. The company invested heavily in new store development, equipment, and acquisitions, using cash flows from operations and financing activities like long-term borrowing. By the end of the year, cash and cash equivalents had declined to $24.9 million as cash was used for investing activities.
1. A produção da safra de café de 2016 no Brasil está estimada em 49,668,5 mil sacas beneficiadas.
2. Minas Gerais deve produzir 28,5 milhões de sacas, com aumentos de produção nas regiões do Sul de Minas e Cerrado Mineiro e queda na Zona da Mata Mineira e Norte de Minas.
3. O Espírito Santo deve produzir 9,5 milhões de sacas, 11,6% inferior a 2015, devido à queda na produtividade causada por problemas climáticos.
This schedule outlines the activities from April to June. It includes classes on basic computer skills, networking, web design, photography, using social media, getting to know computers, and working with community organizations. Time is also allotted for internships, collaborative work, open learning spaces, and youth programs.
Integrating technology into the classroom (introductory levelStephen Hernon
This document discusses integrating technology into the classroom, including tools like Word, PowerPoint, SmartBoards, blogs, wikis, and social networks. It provides examples of using blogs and wikis for student collaboration. Finally, it offers tips for teachers on getting started with technology in the classroom, such as starting small, practicing without students, and checking privacy policies.
Linked USDL Agreement: Effectively Sharing Semantic Service Level Agreements ...José María García
Linked USDL Agreement is a Linked Data based semantic model to describe, share on the Web, and automatically process service agreements
This presentation describes the model, its design process and tooling support. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Web Services (ICWS) 2015.
Part of Linked USDL family. Find out more at https://github.com/linked-usdl/usdl-agreement
Try out a demo at: http://www.isa.us.es/IDEAS/Linked_USDL_Agreement/
The document discusses the causes and effects of countries falling into a conflict trap. It identifies low income, slow growth, and reliance on commodity exports as proven causes of conflict. Once conflict begins, it often perpetuates itself by further lowering income and growth. Countries that experience conflict are then likely to re-enter conflict within a decade due to the economic damage caused. This traps countries in a long-term cycle of instability and poverty. Specific countries mentioned as being caught in this conflict trap include Uganda, Rwanda, Angola, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Algeria, Cambodia, Liberia, and Somalia.
There are 44 landlocked countries that do not have direct access to oceans and rely on neighboring countries to access seaports. Being landlocked increases transport costs and makes integration into global markets difficult. However, landlocked countries are not necessarily condemned to poverty. While geography influences economics, countries like Switzerland have oriented their economies to benefit from neighbors' growth. The document outlines nine strategies landlocked countries can pursue to reduce disadvantages, but many depend on cooperation from neighboring countries or international support.
Este documento explica que los estilos de aprendizaje son rasgos cognitivos, afectivos y fisiológicos que indican cómo los estudiantes perciben y responden a su entorno de aprendizaje, y cómo procesan, interpretan y resuelven problemas de información. Aunque los estilos son relativamente estables, pueden cambiar dependiendo de la situación, y mejorarse con el aprendizaje. Los estudiantes aprenden más efectivamente cuando se les enseña de acuerdo a su estilo de aprendizaje dominante.
The document provides guidance on water fire extinguishers, including the legal framework, placement recommendations, labeling information, instructions for use, and best practices for installation and maintenance. It notes extinguishers should be placed every 200 meters and at least two per floor, near illuminated signs and exits. It explains the PASS method for using extinguishers - Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the lever, Sweep from side to side. The document also covers appointing the proper personnel and following codes of practice when installing new extinguishers or fire protection systems in buildings.
Building Healthy Communities and Preventing Child NeglectJim McKay
Building Healthy Communities and Preventing Child Neglect: It’s more than a family matter.
Presentation at Ohio County Partners in Prevention Conference, Dec. 11, 2015.
Governo deve liberar importação de café.pdfSergio Pereira
O Ministério da Agricultura brasileiro vai autorizar a importação temporária e limitada de café robusta do Vietnã pelas indústrias de café torrado e solúvel do Brasil para atender à escassez de oferta doméstica de café conilon devido às recentes quebras de safra no Espírito Santo. A importação ainda precisa definir volumes, prazos e aprovações regulatórias. As entidades do setor cafeeiro demonstraram inicialmente resistência à medida.
Are Moral Rights Human Rights? Presentation to BLACA/IPKat seminar 12 Februar...Graham Smith
This document discusses whether moral rights are human rights and the implications if they are. It begins by outlining sources of human rights obligations including various international treaties and conventions. It then examines different types of human rights obligations, including negative obligations to abstain from interference and positive obligations to act. The document analyzes specific rights from the European Convention on Human Rights including property rights under Article 1 Protocol 1, privacy rights under Article 8, and freedom of expression under Article 10. It discusses how rights are balanced against each other. The document concludes that moral rights relating to protecting the integrity and reputation of creative works must be balanced with freedom of expression, and outlines how limitations and exceptions can help accommodate both rights.
La evaluación de los aprendizajes es un proceso continuo, flexible y sistemático que permite observar el progreso de los estudiantes y tomar decisiones para optimizar sus aprendizajes. Este proceso incluye evaluaciones diagnósticas, formativas y sumativas que proveen información para adaptar la enseñanza, identificar dificultades y medir el logro de objetivos.
1. The document summarizes the actions taken by the Competition Authority of Armenia in 2015-2016 regarding anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance.
2. In 2015, the Competition Authority found that a fuel company in Armenia was abusing its dominant position in the market.
3. In 2016, the Competition Authority found that agreements between two insurance companies in Armenia restricted competition in the insurance sector.
4. Also in 2016, the Competition Authority found that a company in the cement industry in Armenia abused its dominant position.
The document discusses the causes and effects of countries falling into a conflict trap. It identifies low income, slow growth, and reliance on commodity exports as proven causes of conflict. Once conflict begins, it often perpetuates itself by further lowering income and growth. Countries that experience conflict are then likely to re-enter conflict within a decade due to the economic damage caused. This traps countries in a long-term cycle of instability and poverty. Specific countries mentioned as being caught in this conflict trap include Uganda, Rwanda, Angola, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Algeria, Cambodia, Liberia, and Somalia.
There are 44 landlocked countries that do not have direct access to oceans and rely on neighboring countries to access seaports. Being landlocked increases transport costs and makes integration into global markets difficult. However, landlocked countries are not necessarily condemned to poverty. While geography influences economics, countries like Switzerland have oriented their economies to benefit from neighbors' growth. The document outlines nine strategies landlocked countries can pursue to reduce disadvantages, but many depend on cooperation from neighboring countries or international support.
Este documento explica que los estilos de aprendizaje son rasgos cognitivos, afectivos y fisiológicos que indican cómo los estudiantes perciben y responden a su entorno de aprendizaje, y cómo procesan, interpretan y resuelven problemas de información. Aunque los estilos son relativamente estables, pueden cambiar dependiendo de la situación, y mejorarse con el aprendizaje. Los estudiantes aprenden más efectivamente cuando se les enseña de acuerdo a su estilo de aprendizaje dominante.
The document provides guidance on water fire extinguishers, including the legal framework, placement recommendations, labeling information, instructions for use, and best practices for installation and maintenance. It notes extinguishers should be placed every 200 meters and at least two per floor, near illuminated signs and exits. It explains the PASS method for using extinguishers - Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the lever, Sweep from side to side. The document also covers appointing the proper personnel and following codes of practice when installing new extinguishers or fire protection systems in buildings.
Building Healthy Communities and Preventing Child NeglectJim McKay
Building Healthy Communities and Preventing Child Neglect: It’s more than a family matter.
Presentation at Ohio County Partners in Prevention Conference, Dec. 11, 2015.
Governo deve liberar importação de café.pdfSergio Pereira
O Ministério da Agricultura brasileiro vai autorizar a importação temporária e limitada de café robusta do Vietnã pelas indústrias de café torrado e solúvel do Brasil para atender à escassez de oferta doméstica de café conilon devido às recentes quebras de safra no Espírito Santo. A importação ainda precisa definir volumes, prazos e aprovações regulatórias. As entidades do setor cafeeiro demonstraram inicialmente resistência à medida.
Are Moral Rights Human Rights? Presentation to BLACA/IPKat seminar 12 Februar...Graham Smith
This document discusses whether moral rights are human rights and the implications if they are. It begins by outlining sources of human rights obligations including various international treaties and conventions. It then examines different types of human rights obligations, including negative obligations to abstain from interference and positive obligations to act. The document analyzes specific rights from the European Convention on Human Rights including property rights under Article 1 Protocol 1, privacy rights under Article 8, and freedom of expression under Article 10. It discusses how rights are balanced against each other. The document concludes that moral rights relating to protecting the integrity and reputation of creative works must be balanced with freedom of expression, and outlines how limitations and exceptions can help accommodate both rights.
La evaluación de los aprendizajes es un proceso continuo, flexible y sistemático que permite observar el progreso de los estudiantes y tomar decisiones para optimizar sus aprendizajes. Este proceso incluye evaluaciones diagnósticas, formativas y sumativas que proveen información para adaptar la enseñanza, identificar dificultades y medir el logro de objetivos.
1. The document summarizes the actions taken by the Competition Authority of Armenia in 2015-2016 regarding anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance.
2. In 2015, the Competition Authority found that a fuel company in Armenia was abusing its dominant position in the market.
3. In 2016, the Competition Authority found that agreements between two insurance companies in Armenia restricted competition in the insurance sector.
4. Also in 2016, the Competition Authority found that a company in the cement industry in Armenia abused its dominant position.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of exercise on memory and thinking abilities in older adults. The study found that regular exercise can help reduce the decline in thinking abilities that often occurs with age. Specifically, older adults who exercised regularly performed better on tests of memory and decision-making than those who did not exercise regularly.