Summary of current state
Market indicators—Most indicators changed little over the previous month. VIX increased, closing the month at 30.69, while OAS continued to inch closer to its typical range. The Treasury yield curve spread inched slightly higher, and still remains significantly higher than pre-crisis levels, indicating that the market continues to believe interest rates will rise. The U.S. equity markets ended October on a downbeat note, with the Russell 3000 Index losing about 2.6%.
Agcapita February 2012 Briefing - Spare a Moment for the Real EconomyVeripath Partners
“According to the Mercer Pension Health Index, the decline in longterm interest rates over the past six months has brought the funded status of Canadian pension funds near the all-time low reached in 2008 (Chart 20). This index declined from 71 per cent in the second quarter of 2011 to 64 per cent at the end of October, indicating that a representative pension plan faces a higher risk of being unable to fully meet its financial obligations.”
In the last few months, some have taken to calling the current economic period, “the Lesser Depression” (instead of “the Great Recession”). There’s no precise definition of “a depression” (and as it is, the definition of “a recession” is rather vague). Most economists would say a depression is a lengthy period of elevated unemployment. That’s exactly what we may be staring out now. Monetary and fiscal policy could provide further support for growth, but there’s a lot of resistance.
Summary of current state
Market indicators—Most indicators changed little over the previous month. VIX increased, closing the month at 30.69, while OAS continued to inch closer to its typical range. The Treasury yield curve spread inched slightly higher, and still remains significantly higher than pre-crisis levels, indicating that the market continues to believe interest rates will rise. The U.S. equity markets ended October on a downbeat note, with the Russell 3000 Index losing about 2.6%.
Agcapita February 2012 Briefing - Spare a Moment for the Real EconomyVeripath Partners
“According to the Mercer Pension Health Index, the decline in longterm interest rates over the past six months has brought the funded status of Canadian pension funds near the all-time low reached in 2008 (Chart 20). This index declined from 71 per cent in the second quarter of 2011 to 64 per cent at the end of October, indicating that a representative pension plan faces a higher risk of being unable to fully meet its financial obligations.”
In the last few months, some have taken to calling the current economic period, “the Lesser Depression” (instead of “the Great Recession”). There’s no precise definition of “a depression” (and as it is, the definition of “a recession” is rather vague). Most economists would say a depression is a lengthy period of elevated unemployment. That’s exactly what we may be staring out now. Monetary and fiscal policy could provide further support for growth, but there’s a lot of resistance.
Presentation by IEEE Computer Society VBIT Chapter. Presented at All India Computer Society Congress 2016 held at IIIT- Hyderabad FROM 15-17 December 2016
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
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Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
1. nextR
The Next Generation TV Remotes
Our
Award Winning Entry
of
2008-2009 IEEE Student Enterprise Award
Dorav Kumar
Student Delegate, IEEE Gujarat Section
Chairperson, IEEE Student Branch, DA-IICT
3. Gujarat Section
Formed on 15th Aug 1990.
Present Chair: Dr. Anil K Roy.
9 Student Branches (till date).
306 Professional Members and 315 Student
Members.
5 chapters (Communication, Computer,
MTT/AP, IA/IE/PE, and SMC).
Major Initiatives: SAMPARK, SPCTS.
http://ewh.ieee.org/r10/gujarat/
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4. Gujarat Section
Awards and Achievements
2004 Outstanding Small Section of Region 10.
2006 Outstanding Volunteer Award for Mr Mayank M
Pande, Past Chair IEEE Gujarat Section.
2007 Outstanding Branch Counselor award for Dr Anil
Roy for excellent performance of DAIICT Student branch.
2008 Outstanding Volunteer Award for Mr Deepak
Mathur, Past Chair IEEE Gujarat Section.
2007 Larry K Wilson award for its student member Mr
Mohit Malhan
Major Upcoming Events
Emerging Research Topics in Engineering, INDICON 09.
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5. Student Branch @ DA-IICT
Formed in Nov. 2004.
143 Student Members (as on Dec. 31, 2008)
Branch Counselor: Prof. Sanjay Chaudhary
Branch Mentor: Prof. Mehul S Rawal
Our mission is to promote professional growth of
members through quality technical activities.
Initiatives: Membership Development Officers,
Introduction of Program Committee.
Upcoming Events
Workshops on Networking, Mobile Application
Development.
iFest – IEEE Festival as a part of 125 year celebrations.
http://ieee.daiict.ac.in
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6. Student Branch @ DA-IICT
Awards & Achievements
The Darrel Chong Student Activity Award for "Intensive
Workshop on High Speed Semiconductors" (Bronze).
The Darrel Chong Student Activity Award for “Two Days
Workshop on Introduction to Application Development
using J2EE”(Bronze).
The IEEE Student Enterprise Award ,100% funding(US
$1257) on project proposal authored by two of DAIICT
students Dorav Kumar and Setu Gupta.
“Woman in Engineering Affinity Group” from 27th March
2009.
Funding of US $500 for organizing S-PAC from the MGAB/
SAC/SPAA IEEE funds.
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7. Student Enterprise Award
Student Activities Committee
Support for Student Projects.
Great opportunity for IEEE Student Members.
Financial support upto USD. 1500
Branch Wise Entry.
Deadline: 15th NOV (Annually)
http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/student
s/scholarshipsawardscontests/IEEE_Student_E
nterprise_Award.html
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8. nextR Project
Winning Proposal for 2008-09 Award.
Entry by IEEE Student Branch, DA-IICT.
Project Team:
Setu Gupta, Senior Undergraduate, DA-IICT
Dorav Kumar, Senior Undergraduate, DA-IICT
Motivation
Goals
An innovative vision, to foster collaboration,
participation amongst students and strengthen
industry-academia relationships while enhancing
technical knowledge.
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10. nextR - Technical
An Embedded Device as Solution
User can watch TV on remote itself. A small graphic LCD
will be integrated on remote itself.
User can select to switch in multicast mode for telecast
on multiple remotes at a time. (in case of urgent work,
use this)
Two small speakers and a port for head-phone will allow
user to access audio privately from the TV. (in case a
call comes, use this)
User will also access old functionalities of IR remote on
this device itself. Three possible options are there.
Buttons Interface – Using GP/IO nXn Array.
Motion Gestures – Using Accelerometer tilt pattern will be
sensed and recorded for issuing specific commands.
Voice Commands – A microphone on remote would allow one
to operate it even from distance.
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11. nextR – Financial
Funding of USD. 1257 from IEEE Student
Enterprise Award.
Consulting on designs with professors and
professionals.
Looking forward to more extensions in the
project and funding from external agencies.
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12. nextR - Management
So far, we are a team of 4 + 2 members on this project.
2 modules initiated so far.
Focus on COTS and OEMs.
Planning to add, 10 more student members.
Working with Electronics Hobby Center, DA-IICT.
Project has been split into 7 minor-modules (2 each).
6 Months Development + 6 Months Integration.
Development: To be completed by Dec 2009.
Integration: Further by May 2010.
Inviting people with expertise in this area to join us.
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