Este documento resume las actividades de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud que tuvo lugar en Río de Janeiro en 2013. Incluye detalles sobre la espera para ver al Papa Francisco en la Catedral de Río, la feria vocacional en Quinta da Boa Vista, el rezo del rosario y la confesión con jóvenes de diferentes países, y la misa inaugural en la playa de Copacabana a pesar de la lluvia y el frío.
The document provides information about COMCARE Emergency Response Alliance's quarterly publication called The Insider. It includes an article summarizing lessons learned from Walmart's response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Walmart effectively leveraged its private sector strengths and resources by working closely with government agencies and NGOs. This highlighted the importance of public-private coordination during emergencies. The document stresses that partnerships between different sectors lead to more effective crisis response and recovery efforts.
This document provides training tips and techniques for strength training. It discusses the importance of using proper form, doing exercises slowly, and visualizing muscles. It introduces the pyramid technique which involves starting with a light weight and high reps then increasing weight and decreasing reps over subsequent sets. Drop sets are described as immediately reducing weight after failure to fatigue additional muscle fibers. Emphasizing the lowering or negative portion of lifts is recommended to engage more muscle fibers. Jumping jacks are presented as a cardio and strength exercise that can be done in intervals. The overall message is that utilizing various techniques can help maximize muscle fatigue and results from strength training workouts.
MEEA, in partnership with US EPA, hosted the first Midwest Home Performance call- a series aimed at creating a dialogue to discuss issues relevant to Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) or whole-home programs in the Midwest. The target audience for these periodic calls will be staff from organizations that are currently running HPwES/whole-home programs in the Midwest or sponsors considering programs. This is intended to be an active home performance discussion. The idea is to highlight specific issues, and discuss Midwestern Solutions. Andrew Isaacs, from Kentucky Home Performance, Ken Slattery from Conservation Services Group, and Adrian Rand, from PSD, presented on data handling and systems interaction for whole home programs.
A Week of turbulent events in Nepal with no breakthrough in Constitution drafting and dissolution of the Assembly but more hopes for Afghanistan where the Chicago summit confirmed commitment of international community
This document discusses PowerDsine's intellectual property (IP) strategy. It established itself as the market leader in Power over Ethernet technology through an aggressive patent buildup and enforcement strategy. This included actively participating in IEEE standards organizations and then litigating against competitors to enforce its patents once they became the market leader with over 80% share. While litigation is expensive and risky, it helped PowerDsine deter infringers and create barriers to entry for competitors. Their portfolio included over 20 patents related to Power over Ethernet technology.
This webinar will explore some of the new creative solutions for recruiting and how complex HR functions are now going virtual. We will hear examples of how organizations such as KPMG, CareerBuilder.com and West Corp. leveraged virtual environments to reach more recruits at a lower cost and get detailed analytics and intelligence on their audience. You will also be able to collaborate directly with a vice president of HR who is right in the middle of this virtual HR movement. In this interactive webcast you will learn:
How to engage with a global audience to recruit 24/7/365.
How to reduce costs and do more with less.
Make the screening process more efficient by communicating and filtering candidates prior to scheduling a face-to-face interview.
The challenges and successes in virtual recruiting.
Receive a free white paper that provides details and case studies on virtual recruiting, on-boarding and training.
Este documento resume las actividades de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud que tuvo lugar en Río de Janeiro en 2013. Incluye detalles sobre la espera para ver al Papa Francisco en la Catedral de Río, la feria vocacional en Quinta da Boa Vista, el rezo del rosario y la confesión con jóvenes de diferentes países, y la misa inaugural en la playa de Copacabana a pesar de la lluvia y el frío.
The document provides information about COMCARE Emergency Response Alliance's quarterly publication called The Insider. It includes an article summarizing lessons learned from Walmart's response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Walmart effectively leveraged its private sector strengths and resources by working closely with government agencies and NGOs. This highlighted the importance of public-private coordination during emergencies. The document stresses that partnerships between different sectors lead to more effective crisis response and recovery efforts.
This document provides training tips and techniques for strength training. It discusses the importance of using proper form, doing exercises slowly, and visualizing muscles. It introduces the pyramid technique which involves starting with a light weight and high reps then increasing weight and decreasing reps over subsequent sets. Drop sets are described as immediately reducing weight after failure to fatigue additional muscle fibers. Emphasizing the lowering or negative portion of lifts is recommended to engage more muscle fibers. Jumping jacks are presented as a cardio and strength exercise that can be done in intervals. The overall message is that utilizing various techniques can help maximize muscle fatigue and results from strength training workouts.
MEEA, in partnership with US EPA, hosted the first Midwest Home Performance call- a series aimed at creating a dialogue to discuss issues relevant to Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) or whole-home programs in the Midwest. The target audience for these periodic calls will be staff from organizations that are currently running HPwES/whole-home programs in the Midwest or sponsors considering programs. This is intended to be an active home performance discussion. The idea is to highlight specific issues, and discuss Midwestern Solutions. Andrew Isaacs, from Kentucky Home Performance, Ken Slattery from Conservation Services Group, and Adrian Rand, from PSD, presented on data handling and systems interaction for whole home programs.
A Week of turbulent events in Nepal with no breakthrough in Constitution drafting and dissolution of the Assembly but more hopes for Afghanistan where the Chicago summit confirmed commitment of international community
This document discusses PowerDsine's intellectual property (IP) strategy. It established itself as the market leader in Power over Ethernet technology through an aggressive patent buildup and enforcement strategy. This included actively participating in IEEE standards organizations and then litigating against competitors to enforce its patents once they became the market leader with over 80% share. While litigation is expensive and risky, it helped PowerDsine deter infringers and create barriers to entry for competitors. Their portfolio included over 20 patents related to Power over Ethernet technology.
This webinar will explore some of the new creative solutions for recruiting and how complex HR functions are now going virtual. We will hear examples of how organizations such as KPMG, CareerBuilder.com and West Corp. leveraged virtual environments to reach more recruits at a lower cost and get detailed analytics and intelligence on their audience. You will also be able to collaborate directly with a vice president of HR who is right in the middle of this virtual HR movement. In this interactive webcast you will learn:
How to engage with a global audience to recruit 24/7/365.
How to reduce costs and do more with less.
Make the screening process more efficient by communicating and filtering candidates prior to scheduling a face-to-face interview.
The challenges and successes in virtual recruiting.
Receive a free white paper that provides details and case studies on virtual recruiting, on-boarding and training.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located near Birmingham, England. The gardens feature a variety of plants and trees, as well as a lake and several follies built in the 18th century. Visitors can explore the gardens' beautiful landscape and historic buildings throughout the autumn months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is hosting events during the summer of 2015. A variety of activities are scheduled such as live music concerts on Sundays in July and August. Visitors can also enjoy the gardens, playground, and cafe throughout the summer months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located in Castle Bromwich, England. The gardens were originally part of the estate of Castle Bromwich Hall, a Tudor manor house built in the 16th century. Today, the 16 hectare gardens are maintained by the Castle Bromwich Gardens Trust as a public park for the local community to enjoy.
The document discusses nine agents of decay that can cause damage to museum collections over time: 1) direct physical forces, 2) thieves/vandals/displacers, 3) fire, 4) water, 5) pests, 6) contaminants, 7) light, 8) incorrect temperature, and 9) incorrect relative humidity. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring collections for signs of damage from these agents and controlling the museum environment through temperature, humidity, light levels and filtration of pollutants. The key to successful collection care is understanding what objects are made of and which agents pose the greatest risks, then implementing policies, procedures, handling guidelines and environmental monitoring to manage those risks and slow the natural decay process as much
Independent Museums Association provides guidance on optimizing donation box fundraising. They recommend using transparent Perspex boxes placed at entrances and exits to encourage donations by allowing people to see money already donated. Boxes should have clear signage explaining the charitable nature and funding needs of the museum. Regularly updating visible cash floats and tracking donations helps increase amounts given. Encouraging staff and volunteers to promote donation boxes can significantly boost intake. Claiming Gift Aid and the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme can further increase funds raised through on-site donations.
The document provides guidance on successfully using social media for organizations. It discusses various social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and using hashtags and tags. Twitter is recommended for promoting exhibitions and events with quick updates. Facebook is better for connecting with supporters on a personal level and engaging communities. Both require regular posting and interaction to build an audience and keep people engaged. Overall social media is a good way to raise awareness, engage new audiences, and market organizations if used strategically alongside other communication channels.
This document provides guidance on developing a successful business plan for a museum or cultural organization. It recommends involving all levels of the organization to ensure accurate information and buy-in. The business plan should include an executive summary, organizational overview with vision and values, strategic aims and objectives, internal and external analysis, financial plans, and monitoring processes. Developing the plan takes 6-8 weeks typically and an away day can encourage fresh thinking. The guidance then outlines what to include in each section to create an effective roadmap for achieving organizational goals.
This document provides guidelines for museums on the disposal of items from collections. It outlines key principles for ethical and responsible disposal, including only disposing of items as part of an approved collections development policy aimed at improving public benefit. Methods of disposal discussed include transferring items to other accredited museums, returning items to donors, and sale or destruction as a last resort. The document stresses the importance of transparency, seeking stakeholder views, and retaining items in the public domain wherever possible.
This document provides guidance on successfully negotiating business rates for museums in England. It discusses the history and basics of the business rates system, including how rateable values are calculated through different valuation methods like receipts and expenditure or contractors method. For museums, the receipts and expenditure method is often argued to be most appropriate since museums operate similarly to other leisure attractions competing for visitors. However, the Valuation Office typically prefers a percentage of gross receipts instead. The document provides case studies of museums that successfully appealed their rateable values downwards by arguing the receipts and expenditure method. It emphasizes the importance of qualified professionals handling appeals to minimize museums' rate liabilities.
The document describes the Arts Connect WM Film and Digital Arts Project, which aims to create digital interpretations of museum, library, and heritage collections through collaborations between these institutions and artists. The project will invite artists to creatively respond to collections and propose digital art installations created with and for children and young people. Its objectives are to explore collections in new ways, integrate digital arts into venues, build skills in digital arts among staff and artists, and engage young people as collaborators. The document requests that interested institutions express interest in working with artists to bring collections to new audiences through digital platforms.
The document provides an agenda for a workshop on working machines held at the Events suite Thinktank, Millennium point in Birmingham on October 17th, 2013. The workshop included presentations on standards for caring for larger working objects, assessing regional significance of collections, interpreting working machinery for the public, and working with collections in different ways. It also involved group discussions on making care guidelines relevant for all types of working collections, when to repair or replace parts versus making objects static, and feedback from the discussions. The day aimed to discuss how to care for and interpret working machine collections.
The West Midlands Museum Development Officers (WMMDOs) secured funding for a 3-year program to help over 230 regional museums meet challenges. Embedded in county museum services, the WMMDOs support museums through strategic partnerships, skills development, and helping improve collections, visitor experiences, and organizational resilience. A survey found the WMMDOs greatly boost museums' confidence by enabling improvements they could not achieve alone.
This document announces a Green Museums Knowledge Café on August 13th at the Coventry Transport Museum. The café will provide training and knowledge sharing around making museums more environmentally friendly. Attendees will learn about reducing energy bills, getting support from green champions, practical collection care and heating approaches, and suppliers of eco-friendly materials. There will be presentations on successful case studies and measuring environmental progress, as well as opportunities to meet suppliers over lunch and hear from them during the sessions. All museum staff and volunteers are invited to attend the free event and book a place.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located near Birmingham, England. The gardens feature a variety of plants and trees, as well as a lake and several follies built in the 18th century. Visitors can explore the gardens' beautiful landscape and historic buildings throughout the autumn months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is hosting events during the summer of 2015. A variety of activities are scheduled such as live music concerts on Sundays in July and August. Visitors can also enjoy the gardens, playground, and cafe throughout the summer months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located in Castle Bromwich, England. The gardens were originally part of the estate of Castle Bromwich Hall, a Tudor manor house built in the 16th century. Today, the 16 hectare gardens are maintained by the Castle Bromwich Gardens Trust as a public park for the local community to enjoy.
The document discusses nine agents of decay that can cause damage to museum collections over time: 1) direct physical forces, 2) thieves/vandals/displacers, 3) fire, 4) water, 5) pests, 6) contaminants, 7) light, 8) incorrect temperature, and 9) incorrect relative humidity. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring collections for signs of damage from these agents and controlling the museum environment through temperature, humidity, light levels and filtration of pollutants. The key to successful collection care is understanding what objects are made of and which agents pose the greatest risks, then implementing policies, procedures, handling guidelines and environmental monitoring to manage those risks and slow the natural decay process as much
Independent Museums Association provides guidance on optimizing donation box fundraising. They recommend using transparent Perspex boxes placed at entrances and exits to encourage donations by allowing people to see money already donated. Boxes should have clear signage explaining the charitable nature and funding needs of the museum. Regularly updating visible cash floats and tracking donations helps increase amounts given. Encouraging staff and volunteers to promote donation boxes can significantly boost intake. Claiming Gift Aid and the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme can further increase funds raised through on-site donations.
The document provides guidance on successfully using social media for organizations. It discusses various social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and using hashtags and tags. Twitter is recommended for promoting exhibitions and events with quick updates. Facebook is better for connecting with supporters on a personal level and engaging communities. Both require regular posting and interaction to build an audience and keep people engaged. Overall social media is a good way to raise awareness, engage new audiences, and market organizations if used strategically alongside other communication channels.
This document provides guidance on developing a successful business plan for a museum or cultural organization. It recommends involving all levels of the organization to ensure accurate information and buy-in. The business plan should include an executive summary, organizational overview with vision and values, strategic aims and objectives, internal and external analysis, financial plans, and monitoring processes. Developing the plan takes 6-8 weeks typically and an away day can encourage fresh thinking. The guidance then outlines what to include in each section to create an effective roadmap for achieving organizational goals.
This document provides guidelines for museums on the disposal of items from collections. It outlines key principles for ethical and responsible disposal, including only disposing of items as part of an approved collections development policy aimed at improving public benefit. Methods of disposal discussed include transferring items to other accredited museums, returning items to donors, and sale or destruction as a last resort. The document stresses the importance of transparency, seeking stakeholder views, and retaining items in the public domain wherever possible.
This document provides guidance on successfully negotiating business rates for museums in England. It discusses the history and basics of the business rates system, including how rateable values are calculated through different valuation methods like receipts and expenditure or contractors method. For museums, the receipts and expenditure method is often argued to be most appropriate since museums operate similarly to other leisure attractions competing for visitors. However, the Valuation Office typically prefers a percentage of gross receipts instead. The document provides case studies of museums that successfully appealed their rateable values downwards by arguing the receipts and expenditure method. It emphasizes the importance of qualified professionals handling appeals to minimize museums' rate liabilities.
The document describes the Arts Connect WM Film and Digital Arts Project, which aims to create digital interpretations of museum, library, and heritage collections through collaborations between these institutions and artists. The project will invite artists to creatively respond to collections and propose digital art installations created with and for children and young people. Its objectives are to explore collections in new ways, integrate digital arts into venues, build skills in digital arts among staff and artists, and engage young people as collaborators. The document requests that interested institutions express interest in working with artists to bring collections to new audiences through digital platforms.
The document provides an agenda for a workshop on working machines held at the Events suite Thinktank, Millennium point in Birmingham on October 17th, 2013. The workshop included presentations on standards for caring for larger working objects, assessing regional significance of collections, interpreting working machinery for the public, and working with collections in different ways. It also involved group discussions on making care guidelines relevant for all types of working collections, when to repair or replace parts versus making objects static, and feedback from the discussions. The day aimed to discuss how to care for and interpret working machine collections.
The West Midlands Museum Development Officers (WMMDOs) secured funding for a 3-year program to help over 230 regional museums meet challenges. Embedded in county museum services, the WMMDOs support museums through strategic partnerships, skills development, and helping improve collections, visitor experiences, and organizational resilience. A survey found the WMMDOs greatly boost museums' confidence by enabling improvements they could not achieve alone.
This document announces a Green Museums Knowledge Café on August 13th at the Coventry Transport Museum. The café will provide training and knowledge sharing around making museums more environmentally friendly. Attendees will learn about reducing energy bills, getting support from green champions, practical collection care and heating approaches, and suppliers of eco-friendly materials. There will be presentations on successful case studies and measuring environmental progress, as well as opportunities to meet suppliers over lunch and hear from them during the sessions. All museum staff and volunteers are invited to attend the free event and book a place.