These slides were presented during the Microinsurance Innovation Facility’s second webinar, co-organized with the Microinsurance Network, and held on July 13th, 2011. It focused on "New Frontiers in Microinsurance Distribution", their strengths and weaknesses, and areas that can be explored to make these channels work more effectively from the insurer and client perspective. This webinar follow a recent paper on alternative channels prepared by Cenfri (http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/mifacility/download/brnote7_en.pdf). Presenters were Brandon Mathews from the Zurich Financial Services, Anja Smith from Cenfri, and Pranav Prashad from the Facility, with Jasmin Suministrado of the Facility as moderator.
This document discusses optical illusions involving tangent or secant lines to curves. It explains that the location where a bending illusion occurs can be found by taking the derivative of the line. Examples are provided for finding the derivatives of various curves, including circles, hyperbolas, lines, and cosine curves. Real-world applications mentioned include aviation, fashion, architecture, landscaping, and psychology.
The document summarizes the methodology used by the Environmental Investment Organisation (EIO) to rank 800 large global companies based on their carbon emissions. The ranking methodology categorizes companies based on the public availability and verification of their emissions data, then ranks them based on their total scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions intensity. Companies with no public data are benchmarked against the highest industry intensity. The ranking is intended to encourage transparency and incentive emissions reductions. Overall, 55% of companies reported incomplete data, and only 21% had complete, public, and verified data for all scopes.
Sherborn: McOuat - Naming and Necessity: Sherborn’s Context in the late 19th ...ICZN
By the late 19th Century, storms plaguing early Victorian systematics and nomenclature seemed to have abated. Vociferous disputes over radical renaming, the world shaking clash of all-encompassing procrustean systems, struggles over centres of authority, and the issues of language and meaning had now been settled by the institution of a stable imperial museum and its catalogues, a set of rules for the naming of zoological objects, and a new professional class of zoologists. Yet, for all that tranquillity, the disputes simmered below the surface, re-emerging as bitter struggles over synonyms, trinomials, the subspecies category, the looming issues of the philosophy of scientific language, and the aggressive new American style of field biology – all pressed in upon the received practice of naming and classifying organisms and the threat of anarchy. In the midst rose an index. This paper will explore the context of CD Sherborn’s Index Animalium and those looming problems and issues which a laborious and comprehensive “index of nature” was meant to solve.
El documento describe las diferentes funciones del lenguaje según la intención del hablante. Identifica seis funciones principales: referencial, conativa, emotiva, fática, poética y metalingüística. Cada función se manifiesta de manera distinta y se relaciona con un elemento diferente del proceso comunicativo, como el emisor, receptor, mensaje u otros.
The document provides tips for researchers on how to effectively communicate their work to health journalists. It discusses who typically covers health news and their educational backgrounds. It also outlines how Reuters Health selects and covers stories, and how other outlets cover stories. The document then provides specific tips for researchers, such as improving press releases, pitching stories by showing context, using social media to develop relationships with reporters, avoiding "disease of the month" topics, and effectively using embargoes. It encourages researchers to get to know the Association of Health Care Journalists for resources and networking.
These slides were presented during the Microinsurance Innovation Facility’s second webinar, co-organized with the Microinsurance Network, and held on July 13th, 2011. It focused on "New Frontiers in Microinsurance Distribution", their strengths and weaknesses, and areas that can be explored to make these channels work more effectively from the insurer and client perspective. This webinar follow a recent paper on alternative channels prepared by Cenfri (http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/mifacility/download/brnote7_en.pdf). Presenters were Brandon Mathews from the Zurich Financial Services, Anja Smith from Cenfri, and Pranav Prashad from the Facility, with Jasmin Suministrado of the Facility as moderator.
This document discusses optical illusions involving tangent or secant lines to curves. It explains that the location where a bending illusion occurs can be found by taking the derivative of the line. Examples are provided for finding the derivatives of various curves, including circles, hyperbolas, lines, and cosine curves. Real-world applications mentioned include aviation, fashion, architecture, landscaping, and psychology.
The document summarizes the methodology used by the Environmental Investment Organisation (EIO) to rank 800 large global companies based on their carbon emissions. The ranking methodology categorizes companies based on the public availability and verification of their emissions data, then ranks them based on their total scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions intensity. Companies with no public data are benchmarked against the highest industry intensity. The ranking is intended to encourage transparency and incentive emissions reductions. Overall, 55% of companies reported incomplete data, and only 21% had complete, public, and verified data for all scopes.
Sherborn: McOuat - Naming and Necessity: Sherborn’s Context in the late 19th ...ICZN
By the late 19th Century, storms plaguing early Victorian systematics and nomenclature seemed to have abated. Vociferous disputes over radical renaming, the world shaking clash of all-encompassing procrustean systems, struggles over centres of authority, and the issues of language and meaning had now been settled by the institution of a stable imperial museum and its catalogues, a set of rules for the naming of zoological objects, and a new professional class of zoologists. Yet, for all that tranquillity, the disputes simmered below the surface, re-emerging as bitter struggles over synonyms, trinomials, the subspecies category, the looming issues of the philosophy of scientific language, and the aggressive new American style of field biology – all pressed in upon the received practice of naming and classifying organisms and the threat of anarchy. In the midst rose an index. This paper will explore the context of CD Sherborn’s Index Animalium and those looming problems and issues which a laborious and comprehensive “index of nature” was meant to solve.
El documento describe las diferentes funciones del lenguaje según la intención del hablante. Identifica seis funciones principales: referencial, conativa, emotiva, fática, poética y metalingüística. Cada función se manifiesta de manera distinta y se relaciona con un elemento diferente del proceso comunicativo, como el emisor, receptor, mensaje u otros.
The document provides tips for researchers on how to effectively communicate their work to health journalists. It discusses who typically covers health news and their educational backgrounds. It also outlines how Reuters Health selects and covers stories, and how other outlets cover stories. The document then provides specific tips for researchers, such as improving press releases, pitching stories by showing context, using social media to develop relationships with reporters, avoiding "disease of the month" topics, and effectively using embargoes. It encourages researchers to get to know the Association of Health Care Journalists for resources and networking.
The newsletter summarizes a recent meeting of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses that the club still does not have a firm date for its First Friday meeting and is looking for volunteers for upcoming Pizza booth events on September 24th and 30th. It also notes that the Halloween Party will be on October 29th and the next club meeting will be on October 4th. The newsletter provides additional information on birthdays, anniversaries, trivia, and recipes. It includes the Optimist Creed and lists the club's officers and committees.
The document discusses considerations for developing mobile web applications. It covers device detection, which involves identifying devices through information like the user agent and profile. It also discusses grouping devices by characteristics like screen size and capabilities. Optimization techniques are presented like minimizing data size through image compression, and reducing page load time by minimizing requests.
The newsletter provides information about the upcoming meetings and events of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses the January 1st meeting at Tick Tock restaurant, an upcoming Bunco party on January 21st, and the Zone 9 Youth Appreciation Banquet on January 11th. It also notes dates for volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and winning of the 50/50 drawing. Upcoming events include the 2nd Quarter NFL District Conference in February and the Breakfast Club's annual Fish Fry fundraiser. The newsletter lists the club's officers and directors and provides the Optimist Creed.
Sherborn: Knapp - New workflows for "gold-standard" taxonomyICZN
This document discusses new workflows and standards for digitizing taxonomic information to create "gold-standard" online taxonomies. It outlines elements that are essential to include, such as nomenclature, typification, descriptions, identification of specimens, distributions, illustrations, molecular data, phylogenetics, and protologues. It also provides examples of transforming information from printed monographs to structured digital data, and references resources for taxonomic data models and standards.
This document discusses new opportunities for distributing microinsurance. It begins by explaining why alternative distribution channels beyond traditional agents are needed to scale microinsurance, such as using mobile phones, retailers, banking correspondents, direct agents, and public-private partnerships. It then covers several alternative distribution models in more detail and the issues and challenges associated with each. It concludes by emphasizing that success in microinsurance distribution relies on being able to manage scale, collections, and risk management, and that insurers need to understand the perspectives of their distribution partners.
El documento presenta el plan de acción de educación ambiental del municipio de La Playa de Belén, Norte de Santander. El plan busca promover la cultura ambiental a través de procesos formativos, participación ciudadana y acciones de intervención. Incluye ejes como fortalecer proyectos ambientales escolares, proyectos comunitarios, formación de integrantes del comité ambiental municipal, y diagnóstico participativo de la situación ambiental. El plan muestra la voluntad social y política para impulsar la sostenibilidad a través de la educación ambiental
The newsletter provides information about the Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg's volunteer activities at the Ronald McDonald House. It discusses that five club members volunteered to cook and serve dinner at the Ronald McDonald House, which provides housing and support for families of sick children receiving medical treatment. The newsletter also provides background information on the Ronald McDonald House organization and its history of supporting families internationally since 1974.
The document summarizes the May 18, 2010 meeting of the Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg. It discusses that 9 members and a guest from the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority attended. It highlights announcements about upcoming events and fundraisers. It provides details from a presentation by the guest speaker about public transportation initiatives. It also recognizes members' birthdays and anniversaries.
This document outlines the purpose, grading, and goals of a Pre-Algebra B course. The purpose is to prepare students for Algebra II skills and the Algebra 1 End of Course Assessment required for graduation. The course uses standards-based grading of mastery of 2-3 skills per week on daily and weekly quizzes. The goal is for students to master all skills in order to pass the Algebra 1 ECA exam in December. Resources for students include notes, online help, and after school assistance from the teacher.
The Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg received several awards at a recent conference for their achievements in the previous year, including making Honor Club status and receiving awards for membership gain, sponsoring a JOOI club, and having the most members travel the farthest to the conference. The newsletter discusses the club's recent meeting, including a guest speaker from the police department, inducting a new member, and changing the date of an upcoming yard sale. Upcoming club activities and member birthdays and anniversaries are also noted.
The document discusses several considerations for developing mobile web applications. It covers device detection using user-agent strings and repositories of device information. It also discusses device targeting and grouping devices into categories like desktop/tablet, smartphones, and other mobile. The document emphasizes that front-end performance is key, affecting 90% of website speed. It notes constraints of the iOS Webkit framework around maximum image and file sizes.
This document contains a collection of quotes and sayings on various topics from notable figures such as Stephen Covey, Chinese proverbs, Ghandi, Susan Erz, Albert Einstein, William Wallace, and others. The quotes provide words of wisdom on themes of imagination, learning from experience, nonviolence, finding purpose and meaning in life, the passage of time, faith and doubt, criticism, and the limits of technology.
IntelliManage provides a unique service that helps shorten the duration of projects for companies managing a wide range of technology, engineering and organizational projects.
The newsletter summarizes events of the St. Petersburg Downtown Optimist Club. Scott Kaplan won the $600 raffle basket drawing. The next Bunco party fundraiser for scholarships will be January 21st. The Youth Appreciation Banquet is January 11th. The club provided dinner for the Ronald McDonald House on various dates. The Christmas dinner was held and gifts were collected for Brookwood Home for Girls.
The newsletter summarizes the recent meeting of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses the successful year they had, goals for the new year, and upcoming fundraising and community events including a Halloween party, Bunco party, breakfast meeting, and bell ringing. It provides the club officers and contact information.
The Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg held their monthly meeting. They welcomed new members and discussed upcoming fundraisers and events for other Optimist clubs. The club president was elected as the Governor Elect for next year. Members were reminded of the health benefits of eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.
The newsletter summarizes a recent meeting of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses that the club still does not have a firm date for its First Friday meeting and is looking for volunteers for upcoming Pizza booth events on September 24th and 30th. It also notes that the Halloween Party will be on October 29th and the next club meeting will be on October 4th. The newsletter provides additional information on birthdays, anniversaries, trivia, and recipes. It includes the Optimist Creed and lists the club's officers and committees.
The document discusses considerations for developing mobile web applications. It covers device detection, which involves identifying devices through information like the user agent and profile. It also discusses grouping devices by characteristics like screen size and capabilities. Optimization techniques are presented like minimizing data size through image compression, and reducing page load time by minimizing requests.
The newsletter provides information about the upcoming meetings and events of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses the January 1st meeting at Tick Tock restaurant, an upcoming Bunco party on January 21st, and the Zone 9 Youth Appreciation Banquet on January 11th. It also notes dates for volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and winning of the 50/50 drawing. Upcoming events include the 2nd Quarter NFL District Conference in February and the Breakfast Club's annual Fish Fry fundraiser. The newsletter lists the club's officers and directors and provides the Optimist Creed.
Sherborn: Knapp - New workflows for "gold-standard" taxonomyICZN
This document discusses new workflows and standards for digitizing taxonomic information to create "gold-standard" online taxonomies. It outlines elements that are essential to include, such as nomenclature, typification, descriptions, identification of specimens, distributions, illustrations, molecular data, phylogenetics, and protologues. It also provides examples of transforming information from printed monographs to structured digital data, and references resources for taxonomic data models and standards.
This document discusses new opportunities for distributing microinsurance. It begins by explaining why alternative distribution channels beyond traditional agents are needed to scale microinsurance, such as using mobile phones, retailers, banking correspondents, direct agents, and public-private partnerships. It then covers several alternative distribution models in more detail and the issues and challenges associated with each. It concludes by emphasizing that success in microinsurance distribution relies on being able to manage scale, collections, and risk management, and that insurers need to understand the perspectives of their distribution partners.
El documento presenta el plan de acción de educación ambiental del municipio de La Playa de Belén, Norte de Santander. El plan busca promover la cultura ambiental a través de procesos formativos, participación ciudadana y acciones de intervención. Incluye ejes como fortalecer proyectos ambientales escolares, proyectos comunitarios, formación de integrantes del comité ambiental municipal, y diagnóstico participativo de la situación ambiental. El plan muestra la voluntad social y política para impulsar la sostenibilidad a través de la educación ambiental
The newsletter provides information about the Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg's volunteer activities at the Ronald McDonald House. It discusses that five club members volunteered to cook and serve dinner at the Ronald McDonald House, which provides housing and support for families of sick children receiving medical treatment. The newsletter also provides background information on the Ronald McDonald House organization and its history of supporting families internationally since 1974.
The document summarizes the May 18, 2010 meeting of the Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg. It discusses that 9 members and a guest from the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority attended. It highlights announcements about upcoming events and fundraisers. It provides details from a presentation by the guest speaker about public transportation initiatives. It also recognizes members' birthdays and anniversaries.
This document outlines the purpose, grading, and goals of a Pre-Algebra B course. The purpose is to prepare students for Algebra II skills and the Algebra 1 End of Course Assessment required for graduation. The course uses standards-based grading of mastery of 2-3 skills per week on daily and weekly quizzes. The goal is for students to master all skills in order to pass the Algebra 1 ECA exam in December. Resources for students include notes, online help, and after school assistance from the teacher.
The Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg received several awards at a recent conference for their achievements in the previous year, including making Honor Club status and receiving awards for membership gain, sponsoring a JOOI club, and having the most members travel the farthest to the conference. The newsletter discusses the club's recent meeting, including a guest speaker from the police department, inducting a new member, and changing the date of an upcoming yard sale. Upcoming club activities and member birthdays and anniversaries are also noted.
The document discusses several considerations for developing mobile web applications. It covers device detection using user-agent strings and repositories of device information. It also discusses device targeting and grouping devices into categories like desktop/tablet, smartphones, and other mobile. The document emphasizes that front-end performance is key, affecting 90% of website speed. It notes constraints of the iOS Webkit framework around maximum image and file sizes.
This document contains a collection of quotes and sayings on various topics from notable figures such as Stephen Covey, Chinese proverbs, Ghandi, Susan Erz, Albert Einstein, William Wallace, and others. The quotes provide words of wisdom on themes of imagination, learning from experience, nonviolence, finding purpose and meaning in life, the passage of time, faith and doubt, criticism, and the limits of technology.
IntelliManage provides a unique service that helps shorten the duration of projects for companies managing a wide range of technology, engineering and organizational projects.
The newsletter summarizes events of the St. Petersburg Downtown Optimist Club. Scott Kaplan won the $600 raffle basket drawing. The next Bunco party fundraiser for scholarships will be January 21st. The Youth Appreciation Banquet is January 11th. The club provided dinner for the Ronald McDonald House on various dates. The Christmas dinner was held and gifts were collected for Brookwood Home for Girls.
The newsletter summarizes the recent meeting of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses the successful year they had, goals for the new year, and upcoming fundraising and community events including a Halloween party, Bunco party, breakfast meeting, and bell ringing. It provides the club officers and contact information.
The Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg held their monthly meeting. They welcomed new members and discussed upcoming fundraisers and events for other Optimist clubs. The club president was elected as the Governor Elect for next year. Members were reminded of the health benefits of eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.
The St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club newsletter provides updates from their June 13, 2011 meeting. It summarizes that 10 members attended the meeting at Tick Tock. They received a thank you note and decided to donate $250 to the Junior Golf Tournament. The club also received their first $300 payment for working at a pizza stand. Upcoming events mentioned include Rick Rutan's 85th birthday party and a bowling party for Salvation Army kids. The newsletter provides the club officers and directors, as well as committee chair assignments.
This newsletter provides updates from the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. [1] It discusses a recent meeting where a local student presented her essay and plans were discussed for upcoming fundraising events. [2] The newsletter also shares announcements about upcoming zone meetings and conferences. [3] Birthdays of club members are recognized and well-wishes are sent to those who will be traveling for the summer.
The Downtown Optimist Club newsletter provides updates on upcoming fundraisers and community events. It discusses plans for the Easter egg hunt and working at a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game to raise funds. It also shares well-wishes for a club member in the hospital and highlights the club's participation in programs like Respect for Law to honor law professionals in the community.
The Downtown Optimist Club newsletter summarizes their recent quarterly conference, where several members received awards, and announces upcoming events like a Bunco party fundraiser. It provides members' birthdays and anniversaries. It also discusses Daylight Saving Time and promotes St. Patrick's Day. The newsletter closes by listing the Optimist Creed and current club officers.
This newsletter provides updates from the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses an upcoming conference several members will attend, recaps a successful yard sale fundraiser, and welcomes new members. It also previews upcoming club events like a fish fry and announces members' birthdays. The newsletter aims to inform members and celebrate the club's work in the community.
The newsletter provides information about the St. Petersburg Downtown Optimist Club, including a message from the president, birthdays and anniversaries of club members in January, a recap of the Zone 9 Christmas Dinner, trivia, the Optimist Creed, and a list of club officers and directors. It discusses the club's donations to Brookwood Florida, a therapeutic group home, and announcements about upcoming meetings in January and a winner of the 50/50 raffle. The newsletter aims to keep members informed about club events and recognize members.
This newsletter summarizes activities of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses the November 14th meeting, upcoming youth appreciation event, Salvation Army bell ringing, and Zone 9 Christmas party. It also provides club officer contact information and the Optimist Creed.
The newsletter provides information about an Optimist Club meeting and upcoming events. It discusses the club's new membership policy, a recent fundraiser, an upcoming zone meeting, new club shirts, and raffle winners. Upcoming events include a Halloween party and district conference. Biographies of members are included with birthdays and anniversaries. The board meeting recap outlines decisions made regarding budgets, conferences, and guest payments. Trivia questions about holidays and traditions are answered at the end.
The newsletter provides updates from the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. At their most recent meeting, they welcomed two new members and discussed fundraising activities. Upcoming events include selling more raffle tickets and the Zone 9 Installation Banquet in September. The club has raised $675 so far from their concession work at the Trop. The newsletter also provides a summary of the North Florida District Optimist Club convention.
The Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg held its monthly meeting at Tick Tock Restaurant. Lee reported that 42 kids attended a recent bowling party and the JOOI club wants to help with the Halloween party. Their guest speaker, Dr. Albert Comey, spoke about treating patients from a neurological and metabolic perspective. No significant announcements were made regarding upcoming events.
The newsletter summarizes the recent meeting of the Downtown Optimist Club. Several members gave updates on fundraising events including a golf tournament, Relay for Life, and selling newspapers that raised over $1000 for troops. Plans were discussed for a new young adult club, a casino trip, and volunteer events at Ronald McDonald House and a bowling party for foster kids. The next meeting will include the installation banquet in September.
The newsletter summarizes recent activities of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses the chartering of a new Junior Optimist Club at a local middle school. It also recaps a communication contest for deaf and hard of hearing students where winners were selected to advance. Upcoming club activities are announced like an upcoming yard sale to raise funds and upcoming meetings. The newsletter closes with the Optimist Creed.
The newsletter summarizes the recent meeting of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses that Gardner is having computer issues so Sharon will take over newsletter duties temporarily. It provides details on the guest speaker, Chief Robert Bassett from the St. Petersburg Fire Department, who discussed the fire department's organization and community programs. Upcoming club events are also announced such as fundraising for an Easter egg hunt and volunteering at Ronald McDonald House.
The newsletter summarizes recent activities of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses the chartering of a new Junior Optimist Club at a local middle school. It also recaps a communication contest for deaf and hard of hearing students where winners were selected to advance. Upcoming club activities are announced like an upcoming yard sale to raise funds and upcoming meetings. The newsletter closes with the Optimist Creed.
The newsletter summarizes recent and upcoming activities of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses a skating party the club sponsored for local youth groups, recognizing top students at a local elementary school, and a meeting where a guest speaker discussed internet safety. Upcoming activities include volunteer opportunities and meetings.
The newsletter summarizes the activities of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club over the past month. It discusses a police officer, Tracey Schofield, who walked across Florida raising $23,500 for charity. It also provides updates on the club's junior Optimist club and an upcoming skating party. The newsletter concludes with the club's schedule of upcoming meetings and events in January and February.
The newsletter summarizes the recent activities of the St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club. It discusses their last meeting where they welcomed new guests and honored a local high school student for his essay winning the club's contest. It also provides updates on upcoming events like the district conference and their fundraisers including a recent yard sale and Easter egg hunt. The newsletter closes with reminders of members' birthdays and contact information for the club's officers and directors.