The document summarizes a WaterHackathon event organized in Lagos, Nigeria to address water issues. It discusses the large challenges around access to safe water and sanitation in Nigeria. The hackathon aims to convene software and water experts to create tools addressing water challenges over a two-day event. Suggested challenges for teams to address include monitoring water delivery, locating water sources, tracking burst pipes and leaks, and educating the public about water usage.
The document summarizes a WaterHackathon event organized in Lagos, Nigeria to address water issues. It discusses the large challenges around access to safe water and sanitation in Nigeria. The hackathon aims to convene software and water experts to create tools addressing water challenges over a two-day event. Suggested challenges for teams to address include monitoring water delivery, locating water sources, tracking burst pipes and leaks, and educating the public about water usage.
This document is the 2012 Spring/Summer catalog from Bridge Outdoors, which offers a variety of outdoor gear and apparel. It introduces several new products for 2012, including rods, tents, sleeping bags, pads, and other accessories. The catalog provides details on each product such as specifications, materials, minimum order quantities, and pricing for dealers. Bridge Outdoors aims to supply dealers with high-quality gear and competitive pricing to meet customer needs.
The document discusses how to prepare for and market to Generation Y, also known as Millennials, who have different media consumption habits than previous generations as they are the first truly digital generation who are highly connected via mobile devices and social media. It provides an overview of Gen Y's characteristics and behaviors as consumers and in the workforce as well as recommendations for how businesses should evaluate their marketing strategies and communications plans to effectively engage this emerging demographic.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document discusses mobile marketing trends in 2010, noting that the rise of smartphones like the iPhone increased consumers' portable accessibility and dependency on their devices. It also notes the growing popularity of apps and their many uses. Statistics show that 24% of the mobile phone market in the US uses smartphones, and the average smartphone user downloads 37 apps. Teens spend over half their time on mobile devices. The document advises marketers to develop mobile strategies based on goals and audiences, test tactics, and expand successes.
Creating Value Through Good Corporate GovernanceEstherMM
Private equity firms are focusing on stabilizing existing portfolio investments and increasing their value through good corporate governance practices during challenging economic times. This includes reviewing board composition and size, implementing well-planned board meetings and packages, holding executive sessions, identifying risks, and putting oversight procedures in place to monitor those risks. Ensuring corporate governance is a top priority provides comfort to investors and increases the likelihood of companies' long-term success.
Considerations On Biotech And Medtech FundraisingEstherMM
This document discusses considerations for biotech and medtech fundraising. It outlines the stages of risk in biomedical ventures and sources of financing at each stage, from traditional philanthropy to venture capital and public markets. It provides guidance on criteria that investors evaluate, such as technology/innovation, market opportunity, team experience, intellectual property, data, operational plans, regulatory pathways, valuation, and key success factors. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing real market needs with innovative solutions, having an experienced team and realistic operational plans, and securing funding well in advance of needs to support development programs.
Helen earned $35,000 in her first year. She received a $2,000 raise each year, so after 11 years she would have earned $35,000 + $2,000 * 10 = $57,000. A linear regression was performed on data relating student heights and arm spans. The line of best fit was y = 1.0x + 5.2. A person 1.67m tall would have an arm span of 1.67 * 1.0 + 5.2 = 6.87m and a person 1.77m tall would have an arm span of 1.77 * 1.0 + 5.2 = 6.97m. A person with an arm span of
El documento resume un estudio europeo y latinoamericano sobre las mejores prácticas de e-learning. Participaron 85 autores de más de 50 instituciones de 11 países. El estudio analizó el estado actual y las nuevas tendencias del e-learning, detectó variedad de prácticas en diferentes instituciones, e investigó la innovación y el futuro del e-learning. Concluyó que la tecnología es una realidad en la formación, y que la integración de la tecnología en la enseñanza es factible en diferentes contextos formativos.
This document is the 2012 Spring/Summer catalog from Bridge Outdoors, which offers a variety of outdoor gear and apparel. It introduces several new products for 2012, including rods, tents, sleeping bags, pads, and other accessories. The catalog provides details on each product such as specifications, materials, minimum order quantities, and pricing for dealers. Bridge Outdoors aims to supply dealers with high-quality gear and competitive pricing to meet customer needs.
The document discusses how to prepare for and market to Generation Y, also known as Millennials, who have different media consumption habits than previous generations as they are the first truly digital generation who are highly connected via mobile devices and social media. It provides an overview of Gen Y's characteristics and behaviors as consumers and in the workforce as well as recommendations for how businesses should evaluate their marketing strategies and communications plans to effectively engage this emerging demographic.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document discusses mobile marketing trends in 2010, noting that the rise of smartphones like the iPhone increased consumers' portable accessibility and dependency on their devices. It also notes the growing popularity of apps and their many uses. Statistics show that 24% of the mobile phone market in the US uses smartphones, and the average smartphone user downloads 37 apps. Teens spend over half their time on mobile devices. The document advises marketers to develop mobile strategies based on goals and audiences, test tactics, and expand successes.
Creating Value Through Good Corporate GovernanceEstherMM
Private equity firms are focusing on stabilizing existing portfolio investments and increasing their value through good corporate governance practices during challenging economic times. This includes reviewing board composition and size, implementing well-planned board meetings and packages, holding executive sessions, identifying risks, and putting oversight procedures in place to monitor those risks. Ensuring corporate governance is a top priority provides comfort to investors and increases the likelihood of companies' long-term success.
Considerations On Biotech And Medtech FundraisingEstherMM
This document discusses considerations for biotech and medtech fundraising. It outlines the stages of risk in biomedical ventures and sources of financing at each stage, from traditional philanthropy to venture capital and public markets. It provides guidance on criteria that investors evaluate, such as technology/innovation, market opportunity, team experience, intellectual property, data, operational plans, regulatory pathways, valuation, and key success factors. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing real market needs with innovative solutions, having an experienced team and realistic operational plans, and securing funding well in advance of needs to support development programs.
Helen earned $35,000 in her first year. She received a $2,000 raise each year, so after 11 years she would have earned $35,000 + $2,000 * 10 = $57,000. A linear regression was performed on data relating student heights and arm spans. The line of best fit was y = 1.0x + 5.2. A person 1.67m tall would have an arm span of 1.67 * 1.0 + 5.2 = 6.87m and a person 1.77m tall would have an arm span of 1.77 * 1.0 + 5.2 = 6.97m. A person with an arm span of
El documento resume un estudio europeo y latinoamericano sobre las mejores prácticas de e-learning. Participaron 85 autores de más de 50 instituciones de 11 países. El estudio analizó el estado actual y las nuevas tendencias del e-learning, detectó variedad de prácticas en diferentes instituciones, e investigó la innovación y el futuro del e-learning. Concluyó que la tecnología es una realidad en la formación, y que la integración de la tecnología en la enseñanza es factible en diferentes contextos formativos.