In this case study, the author describes her methodology for creating awareness in IP management and implementing the IP policy for INERA, a national research institute in Burkina Faso. As a public entity, INERA has the mandate to ensure the formulation, implementation and coordination of environmental and agricultural research in Burkina Faso. INERA has produced many scientific results and innovations that are placed in the public domain which are promoted essentially through direct exploitation by producers and scientists, and the publication of scientific papers. The present paper emphasizes the need to sensitise and increase the awareness of scientists in IP issues to encourage their participation in IP policy implementation and assets evaluation. Difficulties encountered during the study include lack of awareness of IP issues and low understanding of IP-related legislations. The paper further recommends an implementation of a general IP policy in research at national and regional level in the framework of CORAF/WECARD. Sensitisation through workshops and meetings is essential to increase awareness of scientists and the various actors involved in the promotion of research results.
This document is a proxy statement from United States Cellular Corporation providing information to shareholders regarding the company's upcoming annual meeting. It notifies shareholders that the meeting will be held on September 14, 2006 to vote on electing three Class I directors and ratifying the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent registered public accountants for 2006. It provides details on shareholder voting power and recommendations that shareholders vote to elect the board's director nominees and ratify the selection of the auditors.
The document summarizes a presentation given to the Hounslow Chamber of Commerce about property investment opportunities in Europe through Atlas International. It provides an overview of the current positive market conditions, details on properties and markets in Spain, Turkey, and Italy, and concludes by discussing inspection trips for viewing properties in person.
The document provides advice on how to be successful in one's career and life. It recommends being responsible by following through on commitments, being professional by arriving early and being organized, and constantly striving to improve one's skills each day. Additionally, it suggests being humble by listening more than talking, proactive by anticipating needs before being asked, focused on goals, trustworthy by keeping one's word, optimistic, curious through lifelong learning, and passionate about one's work. The advice is attributed to renowned educationist Rajesh Goyal.
In this case study, the author describes her methodology for creating awareness in IP management and implementing the IP policy for INERA, a national research institute in Burkina Faso. As a public entity, INERA has the mandate to ensure the formulation, implementation and coordination of environmental and agricultural research in Burkina Faso. INERA has produced many scientific results and innovations that are placed in the public domain which are promoted essentially through direct exploitation by producers and scientists, and the publication of scientific papers. The present paper emphasizes the need to sensitise and increase the awareness of scientists in IP issues to encourage their participation in IP policy implementation and assets evaluation. Difficulties encountered during the study include lack of awareness of IP issues and low understanding of IP-related legislations. The paper further recommends an implementation of a general IP policy in research at national and regional level in the framework of CORAF/WECARD. Sensitisation through workshops and meetings is essential to increase awareness of scientists and the various actors involved in the promotion of research results.
This document is a proxy statement from United States Cellular Corporation providing information to shareholders regarding the company's upcoming annual meeting. It notifies shareholders that the meeting will be held on September 14, 2006 to vote on electing three Class I directors and ratifying the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent registered public accountants for 2006. It provides details on shareholder voting power and recommendations that shareholders vote to elect the board's director nominees and ratify the selection of the auditors.
The document summarizes a presentation given to the Hounslow Chamber of Commerce about property investment opportunities in Europe through Atlas International. It provides an overview of the current positive market conditions, details on properties and markets in Spain, Turkey, and Italy, and concludes by discussing inspection trips for viewing properties in person.
The document provides advice on how to be successful in one's career and life. It recommends being responsible by following through on commitments, being professional by arriving early and being organized, and constantly striving to improve one's skills each day. Additionally, it suggests being humble by listening more than talking, proactive by anticipating needs before being asked, focused on goals, trustworthy by keeping one's word, optimistic, curious through lifelong learning, and passionate about one's work. The advice is attributed to renowned educationist Rajesh Goyal.
My Business Strategy, Inc., recommends specific strategies and tools to help sales people, marketers, and small business owners effectively build more new relationships faster. Please share and 'Like' MBSI on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn.
This document outlines a process for using social listening tools to gain actionable insights. It involves first understanding a brand's objectives and situation, then analyzing conversations using that framework to uncover insights about audiences, opportunities, and how to connect with customers. Insights include audience segments, concerns, media habits, and optimal content and messaging. Recommendations are provided on strategic and tactical application of these insights. The process aims to improve marketing performance and customer acquisition.
Using MongoDB and a Relational Database at MongoDB Dayhayesdavis
This document discusses using MongoDB and a relational database together in applications. It suggests testing your data and access patterns to determine if MongoDB is a good fit for parts of your app. If so, utilities, logging, comments, and isolated subsystems are examples of good candidates for MongoDB. The document provides instructions for setting up MongoDB with Rails applications using MongoMapper and ActiveRecord together. It also describes some challenges like replacing migrations and tool upgrades over time.
telephone data systems 2007proxyexibit13tothe2006form10kfinance48
This document is the annual report and letter to shareholders of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) for the year 2006. It provides the following key information:
1) TDS will no longer produce a printed annual report, and shareholders should refer to the letter and attached appendix on the company's website for the annual report.
2) In 2006, TDS grew its operating revenues 10% to $4.4 billion and cash flow from operating activities totaled $887.2 million.
3) TDS' wireless subsidiary U.S. Cellular grew its customer base, revenues, and profitability in 2006, while its wireline subsidiary TDS Telecom increased broadband penetration and access
This annual report provides an overview of Advance Auto Parts' performance in 2006. Some key points:
- 2006 was a challenging year for consumers and retailers due to economic factors like rising interest rates and gas prices. Advance focused on improving customer service execution to address customers' needs.
- Net sales grew to $4.6 billion. Comparable store sales grew 2.1% and earnings per share grew to $2.16.
- Advance opened 210 new stores, reached 3,082 total stores, and became the industry leader in sales per store.
- Initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs helped offset challenges in the operating environment. Advance will focus on more selective growth and improving returns in 2007
Was bringen Code Reviews wirklich? Wir sind doch schon agil.Frank Sons
Code Reviews werden häufig eingesetzt, um Bugs im Code zu finden. Aber welche Probleme findet man wirklich? Kosten Code Review Meetings in der heutigen, agilen Umgebung nicht auch einfach zu viel Zeit? Pair Programming und vielleicht noch ein passendes tool sind doch schon mehr als genug um die Fehler zu finden, oder nicht? Der Vortrag geht auf die unterschiedlichen Möglichkeiten und Ziele von Code Reviews ein und zeigt auf, welchen Nutzen es auch in einem agilen Umfeld haben kann.
Adolph Coors Company reported strong financial results for 1999, their best year in history. They saw sales volume and dollar sales increase for the 12th consecutive quarter, and after-tax income growth for the 8th quarter in a row. Coors is focused on brewing premium beers, with 88% of their volume coming from premium and above-premium brands. Looking forward, Coors expects their international growth, led by continued strength in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Ireland, to play an increasingly important role in the company's future success.
Advance Auto Parts experienced strong growth in 2003, building momentum across key metrics. With over 2,500 stores in 39 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the company served over 200 million customers in 2003. Same store sales grew 3.1% as initiatives like expanded private brands and improved supply chain efficiencies increased the number of customers and average transaction size. Operating margins increased to 8.3% of sales, up from 7.2% the prior year. Earnings per share also grew substantially.
1) Fidelity National Information Services presented an investor presentation in June 2008 that discussed their planned spin-off of the Lender Processing Services segment. The spin-off was intended to create two pure play companies that could better focus resources and have improved investment profiles.
2) FIS overview highlighted their leadership in payments processing and core banking software, with $2.9 billion in annual revenues and significant scale across the US and international markets.
3) Financial highlights showed strong revenue growth, expanding margins, and increasing free cash flow that could be used to invest in growth, reduce debt, pursue acquisitions and return capital to shareholders.
AutoZone has strong corporate governance practices according to Institutional Shareholder Services. Its board is comprised of the CEO, founder and seven independent directors who are elected annually. All board committees consist solely of independent directors. The audit committee, comprised of designated financial experts, meets quarterly with external and internal auditors without management present. All AutoZone officers and functional controllers must certify financial reports in writing and are subject to trading restrictions and general counsel approval for option exercises.
When we ask ourselves why does God make us go through difficult times, we don’t realize the what/where these events may bring us. Only He knows and he will not let us fall. We don’t need to settle for the raw ingredients, trust in Him... And see something fantastic come about!
Onde é permitida a matança de Focas?
No Canadá, na Rússia, na Noruega e na Groenlândia, a enorme ilha do Atlântico Norte que pertence à Dinamarca.
Estima-se que 300 mil animais sejam mortos todos os anos, a maioria - 275 mil - na costa canadense.
A espécie mais caçada é a Foca-da-Groenlândia (Pagophilus Groenlandicus), muito apreciada pela indústria de casacos de pele.
Entidades ambientalistas fazem ruidosa campanha contra os métodos utilizados pelos cerca de 6 mil caçadores empregados pela indústria.
Os animais são mortos a marteladas e, às vezes, escalpelados vivos.
Os ecologistas afirmam que, se a matança não for freada, a espécie corre risco de extinção.
Até o século 18 as focas eram caçadas apenas por esquimós que viviam na Groenlândia e no norte do Canadá. Esse tipo de exploração, envolvendo apenas animais adultos, é sustentável e não coloca em risco a perpetuação das espécies. A pele das focas serve para fazer agasalhos e a carne e os ossos viram alimento para a população local
#bebêsfoca #Canadá #Canadian #CanadianSealHunt #FocadaGroenlândia #Focas #FocasdoCanadá #Harpa #FocasHarpa #Groenlândia #Hunt #Noruega #PagophilusGroenlandicus #Rússia #Seal #SealsCryToo #SealsCryToo® #SAVETHESEALS
goo.gl/wFw9pj
sealscry@gmail.com
Twitter: @SealsCryToo
SealsCryToo®
Molson Coors 2007 Annual Message to Shareholders summarizes the company's performance in 2007 and outlines goals for 2008. Key points include:
- Molson Coors delivered strong results in 2007, including market share gains and cost savings exceeding targets.
- The company signed an agreement to form a joint venture called MillerCoors with SABMiller to combine their U.S. brewing businesses.
- Looking ahead, Molson Coors aims to continue growing brands like Coors Light globally and leverage the MillerCoors JV to strengthen its position in the critical U.S. market.
Nettundervisning for campusstudenter ved NTNU: et pilotprosjektheidibroseth
Høsten 2014 prøvde Institutt for språk og litteratur ved NTNU ut et nettbasert undervisningsopplegg i retorikk for campusstudenter. Bakgrunnen var at instituttet tidligere hadde fått dårlig tilbakemeldinger på undervisningsopplegget i retorikk; for lite tid, for høyt tempo og for vanskelig nivå på forelesningene, for lite studentaktivitet. Kanskje kunne nettundervisning løse en del av disse utfordringene?
My Business Strategy, Inc., recommends specific strategies and tools to help sales people, marketers, and small business owners effectively build more new relationships faster. Please share and 'Like' MBSI on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn.
This document outlines a process for using social listening tools to gain actionable insights. It involves first understanding a brand's objectives and situation, then analyzing conversations using that framework to uncover insights about audiences, opportunities, and how to connect with customers. Insights include audience segments, concerns, media habits, and optimal content and messaging. Recommendations are provided on strategic and tactical application of these insights. The process aims to improve marketing performance and customer acquisition.
Using MongoDB and a Relational Database at MongoDB Dayhayesdavis
This document discusses using MongoDB and a relational database together in applications. It suggests testing your data and access patterns to determine if MongoDB is a good fit for parts of your app. If so, utilities, logging, comments, and isolated subsystems are examples of good candidates for MongoDB. The document provides instructions for setting up MongoDB with Rails applications using MongoMapper and ActiveRecord together. It also describes some challenges like replacing migrations and tool upgrades over time.
telephone data systems 2007proxyexibit13tothe2006form10kfinance48
This document is the annual report and letter to shareholders of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) for the year 2006. It provides the following key information:
1) TDS will no longer produce a printed annual report, and shareholders should refer to the letter and attached appendix on the company's website for the annual report.
2) In 2006, TDS grew its operating revenues 10% to $4.4 billion and cash flow from operating activities totaled $887.2 million.
3) TDS' wireless subsidiary U.S. Cellular grew its customer base, revenues, and profitability in 2006, while its wireline subsidiary TDS Telecom increased broadband penetration and access
This annual report provides an overview of Advance Auto Parts' performance in 2006. Some key points:
- 2006 was a challenging year for consumers and retailers due to economic factors like rising interest rates and gas prices. Advance focused on improving customer service execution to address customers' needs.
- Net sales grew to $4.6 billion. Comparable store sales grew 2.1% and earnings per share grew to $2.16.
- Advance opened 210 new stores, reached 3,082 total stores, and became the industry leader in sales per store.
- Initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs helped offset challenges in the operating environment. Advance will focus on more selective growth and improving returns in 2007
Was bringen Code Reviews wirklich? Wir sind doch schon agil.Frank Sons
Code Reviews werden häufig eingesetzt, um Bugs im Code zu finden. Aber welche Probleme findet man wirklich? Kosten Code Review Meetings in der heutigen, agilen Umgebung nicht auch einfach zu viel Zeit? Pair Programming und vielleicht noch ein passendes tool sind doch schon mehr als genug um die Fehler zu finden, oder nicht? Der Vortrag geht auf die unterschiedlichen Möglichkeiten und Ziele von Code Reviews ein und zeigt auf, welchen Nutzen es auch in einem agilen Umfeld haben kann.
Adolph Coors Company reported strong financial results for 1999, their best year in history. They saw sales volume and dollar sales increase for the 12th consecutive quarter, and after-tax income growth for the 8th quarter in a row. Coors is focused on brewing premium beers, with 88% of their volume coming from premium and above-premium brands. Looking forward, Coors expects their international growth, led by continued strength in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Ireland, to play an increasingly important role in the company's future success.
Advance Auto Parts experienced strong growth in 2003, building momentum across key metrics. With over 2,500 stores in 39 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the company served over 200 million customers in 2003. Same store sales grew 3.1% as initiatives like expanded private brands and improved supply chain efficiencies increased the number of customers and average transaction size. Operating margins increased to 8.3% of sales, up from 7.2% the prior year. Earnings per share also grew substantially.
1) Fidelity National Information Services presented an investor presentation in June 2008 that discussed their planned spin-off of the Lender Processing Services segment. The spin-off was intended to create two pure play companies that could better focus resources and have improved investment profiles.
2) FIS overview highlighted their leadership in payments processing and core banking software, with $2.9 billion in annual revenues and significant scale across the US and international markets.
3) Financial highlights showed strong revenue growth, expanding margins, and increasing free cash flow that could be used to invest in growth, reduce debt, pursue acquisitions and return capital to shareholders.
AutoZone has strong corporate governance practices according to Institutional Shareholder Services. Its board is comprised of the CEO, founder and seven independent directors who are elected annually. All board committees consist solely of independent directors. The audit committee, comprised of designated financial experts, meets quarterly with external and internal auditors without management present. All AutoZone officers and functional controllers must certify financial reports in writing and are subject to trading restrictions and general counsel approval for option exercises.
When we ask ourselves why does God make us go through difficult times, we don’t realize the what/where these events may bring us. Only He knows and he will not let us fall. We don’t need to settle for the raw ingredients, trust in Him... And see something fantastic come about!
Onde é permitida a matança de Focas?
No Canadá, na Rússia, na Noruega e na Groenlândia, a enorme ilha do Atlântico Norte que pertence à Dinamarca.
Estima-se que 300 mil animais sejam mortos todos os anos, a maioria - 275 mil - na costa canadense.
A espécie mais caçada é a Foca-da-Groenlândia (Pagophilus Groenlandicus), muito apreciada pela indústria de casacos de pele.
Entidades ambientalistas fazem ruidosa campanha contra os métodos utilizados pelos cerca de 6 mil caçadores empregados pela indústria.
Os animais são mortos a marteladas e, às vezes, escalpelados vivos.
Os ecologistas afirmam que, se a matança não for freada, a espécie corre risco de extinção.
Até o século 18 as focas eram caçadas apenas por esquimós que viviam na Groenlândia e no norte do Canadá. Esse tipo de exploração, envolvendo apenas animais adultos, é sustentável e não coloca em risco a perpetuação das espécies. A pele das focas serve para fazer agasalhos e a carne e os ossos viram alimento para a população local
#bebêsfoca #Canadá #Canadian #CanadianSealHunt #FocadaGroenlândia #Focas #FocasdoCanadá #Harpa #FocasHarpa #Groenlândia #Hunt #Noruega #PagophilusGroenlandicus #Rússia #Seal #SealsCryToo #SealsCryToo® #SAVETHESEALS
goo.gl/wFw9pj
sealscry@gmail.com
Twitter: @SealsCryToo
SealsCryToo®
Molson Coors 2007 Annual Message to Shareholders summarizes the company's performance in 2007 and outlines goals for 2008. Key points include:
- Molson Coors delivered strong results in 2007, including market share gains and cost savings exceeding targets.
- The company signed an agreement to form a joint venture called MillerCoors with SABMiller to combine their U.S. brewing businesses.
- Looking ahead, Molson Coors aims to continue growing brands like Coors Light globally and leverage the MillerCoors JV to strengthen its position in the critical U.S. market.
Nettundervisning for campusstudenter ved NTNU: et pilotprosjektheidibroseth
Høsten 2014 prøvde Institutt for språk og litteratur ved NTNU ut et nettbasert undervisningsopplegg i retorikk for campusstudenter. Bakgrunnen var at instituttet tidligere hadde fått dårlig tilbakemeldinger på undervisningsopplegget i retorikk; for lite tid, for høyt tempo og for vanskelig nivå på forelesningene, for lite studentaktivitet. Kanskje kunne nettundervisning løse en del av disse utfordringene?
Bruk av LMS, nettundervisning i stor skala, hvordan lette lærerarbeidet - samtidig som studenten står i sentrum. Samspill mellom administrasjon og lærer. Verktøyene utvikles, men må tas aktivt i bruk. Oppfølging og evaluering av nettlærere.
Presentasjon av min masteroppgave der jeg ser på hvordan skoleledelsen kan legge til rette for å utvikle en lærende og digitalt kompetent organisasjon.
Konferansen: Vurdering for læring og utvikling- mange sannheter?
Farris Bad i Larvik 26-27 april, 2010
Bærerkraftig vurdering. Erfaringer fra en barneskole og en videregående skole
av
Stephen Dobson, Anne-Beate Reinertsen, Lars Monsen, Roar Engh og Halvor Bjørnsrud
Lysbildepresentasjon der bilder med copyright er fjernet. Laget for studenter på studiet som heter IKT for lærere ved Høgskolen i Østfold. Våren 2010. Tema er IKT og skoleutvikling
Synkron læring refers to synchronous e-learning, which involves real-time interaction between students and teachers using tools like videoconferencing and chat. This allows for an immediate back-and-forth that can help develop a sense of community among remote learners. In contrast, asynkron læring or asynchronous e-learning uses methods like email and discussion boards that allow students to engage with course material and each other independently of time and schedule. While both approaches have benefits, synkron læring aims to more closely replicate the social experience of in-person classroom learning.
O documento fornece uma introdução sobre Sistemas de Informação Geográfica (SIG). Explica que SIG envolvem dados espaciais como pontos, linhas e polígonos com atributos e localização geográfica, que podem ser usados para criar e analisar mapas de vários fenômenos. A ligação entre dados espaciais e atributos permite pesquisas e análises espaciais como identificar proprietários ou distribuições.
This document provides an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS). It defines what geographic data and maps are in the context of GIS. Geographic data can represent real-world objects like buildings, roads, and land cover through points, lines, and polygons with x,y coordinates. These geometric data are linked to attribute data about the objects through identifiers. GIS allows users to visualize, analyze, and query geographic data and relationships to answer questions about features in an area.
6. Kvalitetsindikatorer Innhold, læremateriell Struktur, nettbasert læringsmiljø Kommunikasjon, samhandling og interaksjon Vurderingsmetoder Fleksibilitet og tilgjengelighet Support (student og lærer) Lærernes kvalifikasjoner og erfaring Ledelsens visjoner og tydelighet Ressurser Helhetlig tilnærming
12. Forventede utfordringer Hvordan organisere utdanningen slik at den ble en integrert delt av avdelingens/ høgskolens virksomhet? Hvordan lage en studiemodell som oppleves riktig for den aktuelle målgruppa? Hvordan få alle til å gå ”i takt”? stock.xchng
17. Hvordan jobbe mot et felles mål? Felles kompetanseoppbygning Nettpedagogisk ressurs Faggruppenes eierforhold Enkel modell, standardisering
18. Hva mener lærerne? ”Jeg forventet to ting – én at det kom til å gå med mye tid og to; at jeg personlig kom til å lære mye av dette. Begge deler ble oppfylt.”
19. Hva mener lærerne? ”Man må gå gjennom faget veldig grundig på forhånd når man jobber på denne måten, og i fjor måtte jeg revidere oppgavene - ble forbedring. Struktureringen er også bedre. Framdriftsplanen fra flexing følges på campus nå. Første gang var det omvendt. Fordi strukturen på flexfaget er så tydelig (ser hele faget under ett) så drar jeg nytte av det på campus.”
20. Hva mener lærerne? ”Nettforelesninger som er tilgjengelige er av økt pedagogisk verdi. Campusstudenter kan også repetere, og se på disse om igjen. Forelesningene handler om sentrale punkter i pensum.”
21. Hva mener lærerne? ”Webkonferanser/nettmøter fungerer veldig bra som dialogpunkter, like bra som i klasserom. Overrasket meg positivt hvor gunstig det er med nettmøter. Kan forklare fagstoff. Får et nærere forhold til studenter, nesten nærere enn til studenter på campus. Tror det er lettere å stille spørsmål på nett enn i klasserom.”
22. Hva mener lærerne? “Infrastructure – make sure all equipment and possibilitiesare really there for the teachers in order to make them able to teach on distance. Good information, examples, giving courses, showing/learn teachers how things work. Teachers need to be shown possibilities and how it’s done. Teacher support is important.”