Electricity theft is a major problem around the world, resulting in significant lost revenues for utilities. In India, around 27% of electricity is lost to theft, costing $16 billion per year. Brazil loses around 15% of its annual energy production to theft, amounting to over $8 billion in losses annually. In the United States, power theft costs an estimated $6 billion per year, with some individual utilities like Tampa Electric losing millions each year investigating cases of theft.
Este documento describe un experimento de química sobre la cristalización fraccionada. Explica los pasos para instalar el programa de laboratorio virtual, cómo encontrar la versión de prueba en línea, y cómo usar las herramientas y materiales en la barra de opciones del programa para llevar a cabo el experimento de separar componentes iónicos mediante disolución y evaporación.
Published SwapRent Paper in IUHF by Ralph LiuRalph 刘冶民 Liu
The document describes the SwapRentSM concept, which allows homeowners to switch between economically owning and renting their home for a period of time. This is done through a SwapRentSM contract with an economic landlord investor. It allows homeowners to receive cash flow while someone else takes on the property's appreciation or depreciation risk. The contract aims to separate a home's economic value from its shelter value. It also describes how the contracts work and are settled, using a generic example of a homeowner becoming a 50% economic renter through a SwapRentSM transaction.
Top 10 Social Media Quick Tips for Special OlympicsRyan Eades
The document provides 10 quick tips for Special Olympics employees using social media both professionally and personally. The tips advise employees to be transparent about their role at Special Olympics, provide relevant and respectful comments, avoid confidential information or crisis situations, and protect themselves and Special Olympics' reputation and brand. Employees are welcome to participate online but must follow these guidelines to do so appropriately.
This document summarizes key aspects of the Indian government's budget for 2012-2013. It notes that GDP growth for 2011-2012 is estimated to be 6.9%, lower than the previous two years due to global economic issues. The fiscal deficit for 2012-2013 is projected to be 5.1% of GDP, an improvement from 5.9% the previous year. Taxes were revised with a higher threshold for individual taxes and exemptions for senior citizens, health insurance, and capital gains from property sale for small businesses. Disinvestment targets were set at 30,000 crore rupees.
The document discusses budgeting and the budgeting process. It begins by explaining the need for budgets and reasons why budgets may be ineffective. It then outlines the typical budgeting process, including setting objectives and assumptions, developing strategies to meet targets within any constraints, and calculating the budget. The importance of linking the budget to daily operations and performance is emphasized.
Budgeting and setting financial goals are important for using money wisely. The document provides tips for budgeting including setting goals, tracking income and expenses, categorizing expenses as must-haves, wants or savings, and monitoring spending patterns to identify areas for improvement. It emphasizes budgeting fixed expenses to 50% of take-home pay, discretionary expenses to 30%, and savings to 20% for financial prosperity.
Electricity theft is a major problem around the world, resulting in significant lost revenues for utilities. In India, around 27% of electricity is lost to theft, costing $16 billion per year. Brazil loses around 15% of its annual energy production to theft, amounting to over $8 billion in losses annually. In the United States, power theft costs an estimated $6 billion per year, with some individual utilities like Tampa Electric losing millions each year investigating cases of theft.
Este documento describe un experimento de química sobre la cristalización fraccionada. Explica los pasos para instalar el programa de laboratorio virtual, cómo encontrar la versión de prueba en línea, y cómo usar las herramientas y materiales en la barra de opciones del programa para llevar a cabo el experimento de separar componentes iónicos mediante disolución y evaporación.
Published SwapRent Paper in IUHF by Ralph LiuRalph 刘冶民 Liu
The document describes the SwapRentSM concept, which allows homeowners to switch between economically owning and renting their home for a period of time. This is done through a SwapRentSM contract with an economic landlord investor. It allows homeowners to receive cash flow while someone else takes on the property's appreciation or depreciation risk. The contract aims to separate a home's economic value from its shelter value. It also describes how the contracts work and are settled, using a generic example of a homeowner becoming a 50% economic renter through a SwapRentSM transaction.
Top 10 Social Media Quick Tips for Special OlympicsRyan Eades
The document provides 10 quick tips for Special Olympics employees using social media both professionally and personally. The tips advise employees to be transparent about their role at Special Olympics, provide relevant and respectful comments, avoid confidential information or crisis situations, and protect themselves and Special Olympics' reputation and brand. Employees are welcome to participate online but must follow these guidelines to do so appropriately.
This document summarizes key aspects of the Indian government's budget for 2012-2013. It notes that GDP growth for 2011-2012 is estimated to be 6.9%, lower than the previous two years due to global economic issues. The fiscal deficit for 2012-2013 is projected to be 5.1% of GDP, an improvement from 5.9% the previous year. Taxes were revised with a higher threshold for individual taxes and exemptions for senior citizens, health insurance, and capital gains from property sale for small businesses. Disinvestment targets were set at 30,000 crore rupees.
The document discusses budgeting and the budgeting process. It begins by explaining the need for budgets and reasons why budgets may be ineffective. It then outlines the typical budgeting process, including setting objectives and assumptions, developing strategies to meet targets within any constraints, and calculating the budget. The importance of linking the budget to daily operations and performance is emphasized.
Budgeting and setting financial goals are important for using money wisely. The document provides tips for budgeting including setting goals, tracking income and expenses, categorizing expenses as must-haves, wants or savings, and monitoring spending patterns to identify areas for improvement. It emphasizes budgeting fixed expenses to 50% of take-home pay, discretionary expenses to 30%, and savings to 20% for financial prosperity.
Pabo Save The Orphans Assn 2009 Annual ReportTom Loughran
Pabo Save the Orphans Association conducted various activities from July 2007 to December 2008 to support orphans and vulnerable children. Key activities included sensitizing over 1,100 community members on peace programs, generating income through bead making for child mothers, and supporting the education of 46 orphans and vulnerable children. The organization also documented community activities and promoted human rights. However, a lack of funds and equipment posed challenges to operations.
This report summarizes the findings of a community needs assessment conducted in Apatug Village, Ecuador in April 2010. The assessment examined the population, economic activities, health, education, and other issues facing the community. Key findings include:
1) The population of 200 is 99% indigenous Chibuleo, with farming, cattle raising, and small businesses as primary income sources.
2) Access to health services and clean water are major issues, with sickness common due to contaminated water sources.
3) Poverty and lack of access to larger markets limit economic opportunities for residents dependent on subsistence agriculture and seasonal labor.
Companion Manual for SNAP in Aboriginal CommunitiesPatty Chabbert
This document provides an introduction to a companion manual for implementing the SNAP® (Stop Now and Plan) program in Aboriginal communities. It was created through collaboration between Child Development Institute and Aboriginal partners to ensure cultural safety. The manual is intended to help facilitators increase cultural relevance and responsiveness, and to provide support at each stage of introducing and delivering SNAP® programs in Aboriginal contexts. It emphasizes ongoing learning and adapting to individual community needs and experiences.
This document provides guidelines for implementing community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programs in urban slums and low-income areas. It describes the challenges faced by people living in urban poverty, including lack of services, mobility, and community support. The document outlines strategies for initiating CBR, such as providing initial services, identifying community leaders, and involving local organizations and personnel to build trust. It also discusses approaches for understanding community needs, promoting empowerment and participation, and creating sustainable CBR programs in urban poor communities.
The document provides details about a Seniors Matters Forum organized by the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians, including the agenda, objectives, profiles of community development workers serving seniors, and a directory of services. Key themes to be discussed at the forum include income/benefits, housing, health, recreation, transportation, and language barriers facing South Asian seniors. The overall goal is to discuss issues impacting seniors and develop a strategic plan to address their needs.
The document summarizes findings from a community needs assessment conducted in Apatug Village, Ecuador in April 2010. It describes the village's population, economic activities, health issues, education, and environmental concerns. Key findings include:
- The village's primary economic activities are agriculture, cattle raising, selling small animals, and day labor jobs. However, these are impacted by seasonal factors like drought.
- Access to health services and sanitation is limited. Diseases spread through contaminated water canals. Firewood collection impacts the environment.
- Education and poverty are also concerns. Most families own few animals and small plots of land, limiting their ability to generate income.
This document provides details about the Uttara Unnaon Songhastha organization located in Natore, Bangladesh. It establishes that the organization was founded in 2009 and conducts various community development activities, including free health services, tree planting, addressing issues like dowry and women's rights. It lists the organization's leadership and staffing structure. The document outlines the organization's current projects, including health services, improved cook stoves, biogas plants, and tree planting. It discusses the organization's goals of empowering the poor economically and socially and its future plans to conduct various social and economic development programs.
TADCO is a non-profit organization established in Tanzania in 2007 to support communities in areas like education, health, livelihoods, and the environment. It has a head office in Kibaha and works in several regions of Tanzania. TADCO's mission is to empower vulnerable groups through equal opportunities and initiatives to improve their quality of life. Some of its objectives include supporting poverty reduction through local resources, advocacy, and increasing knowledge of issues like the environment. TADCO is funded through member contributions and implements various projects such as supporting orphans and people living with HIV/AIDS, tree nurseries, mushroom farming, farming training, environmental conservation, and irrigation training for women and youth. Gender balance is an
The interns carried out their internship at the District Hospital of Manjo and in the surrounding community. They observed and participated in various activities at the hospital including consultations, laboratory tests, minor surgeries, and health education. In the community, the interns identified key health issues like a typhoid outbreak, provided health talks, and worked to improve infection control and sanitation to reduce disease transmission.
Sycc annual report and financial fy 2015 2016Shan_You
Shan You Counselling Centre provides counselling, social care, and educational services. In FY2015/16, 326 new cases were seen for counselling. The Yuan Yuan Helpline received 1,699 calls, primarily regarding mental health, family, and work issues. Social Care services were revamped and now focus on active aging, community health, case management, social rehabilitation, and befriending programs. Educational programs included a marriage preparation program attended by 14 couples.
The board meeting of Partnership for Safe Families and Communities of Ventura County was observed. The meeting began with social interaction before addressing pressing issues like an upcoming 5k run. They spent time thanking the retiring Executive Director. Discussion dynamics allowed most members to participate, though some were more reserved. Decisions were made through consensus voting. The meeting had a balance of tasks and relationships, though sometimes discussions went off topic. Committees like the Child Abuse & Neglect Education Committee help incorporate the working aspects of the board. Recommendations included strengthening leadership roles, diversifying the board, focusing the agenda, and clarifying voting procedures.
The document summarizes a team's project to promote animal welfare in Singapore through a Design for Change school challenge. The team chose the project to raise awareness of animal cruelty issues in Singapore and promote better treatment of animals. Their action plan involved gathering information, setting up an online presence, holding a three-day exhibition, distributing brochures, collecting pledges and donations, and feeding stray animals. The goal was to educate the public about animal welfare and cruelty issues, and encourage people to support organizations helping animals.
The Triple R Volunteer Corps utilizes disabled volunteers to provide over 160,000 hours of community service annually. The Corps has over 780 unduplicated volunteers, with 100% having a disability. Volunteers help at organizations like animal shelters, nursing homes, food banks, and with park beautification projects. Utilizing disabled volunteers benefits both the volunteers and organizations by promoting inclusion, diversity, and meaningful roles for people with disabilities.
The Triple R Volunteer Corps utilizes disabled volunteers to complete various community service activities. The Corps has over 780 volunteers, 100% of whom are disabled, and they contribute over 160,000 volunteer hours annually. Volunteering benefits the disabled by improving mental health and self-esteem while allowing them to contribute to their community. The presentation outlines best practices for organizations in recruiting and supporting disabled volunteers, including ensuring physical and communication accessibility and providing disability awareness training.
The Triple R Volunteer Corps utilizes disabled volunteers to complete various community service activities. The Corps has over 780 volunteers, 100% of whom are disabled, and they contribute over 160,000 volunteer hours annually. The presentation discusses the importance of inclusive volunteerism and providing accommodations to allow people with disabilities to volunteer. It provides tips for organizations on recruiting and retaining disabled volunteers, such as ensuring physical accessibility, clear communication, and disability awareness training for staff.
New Life Christian Foundation Work Together Youth Development Association is a community-based non-profit organization in Kasese District, Uganda founded to alleviate poverty through savings, income-generating projects, and development programs. Its objectives include poverty reduction, promoting women's rights, counseling on domestic violence, HIV/AIDS awareness, environmental protection, and advocating for vulnerable groups. The organization's activities include agriculture, domestic violence prevention, disaster prevention, education promotion, and HIV/AIDS prevention. It has improved members' incomes and created opportunities for widows and orphans through its work.
The newsletter provides updates on initiatives related to early childhood in the Magog area. It discusses the consolidation of a new group to oversee early childhood plans and budgets. It outlines progress made in developing a three-year plan for children aged 0-5, including identifying priorities around language development, social skills, routines, parenting knowledge, and community trust. Upcoming winter activities for families are promoted. Training for early childhood educators on motor skill development is summarized. The importance of the parent-child bond and early learning is discussed. Links to resources on healthy lifestyles are provided.
Basic PSS in education - A training manual for teachers and other stakeholder...Janoakre
This document is a training manual for teachers and other stakeholders in Sierra Leone on providing basic psychosocial support (PSS) in education. It was developed with support from UKAID and involved various government and non-governmental organizations. The manual outlines a 3-day training program to help education professionals support student well-being through skills like psychological first aid. These skills are important as students return to school after over a year of closure due to the Ebola crisis, during which their psychosocial needs were compromised. The training covers topics like identifying those needing support, communication techniques, making referrals, and practicing skills through role-playing to help students cope with stress and build resilience.
These slides were presented at the 5th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum, Winter 2012, at the University of Notre Dame
Collaborating for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum VII ma...Tom Loughran
These slides were presented at the 8th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum at the University of Notre Dame, March 1 2014.
Pabo Save The Orphans Assn 2009 Annual ReportTom Loughran
Pabo Save the Orphans Association conducted various activities from July 2007 to December 2008 to support orphans and vulnerable children. Key activities included sensitizing over 1,100 community members on peace programs, generating income through bead making for child mothers, and supporting the education of 46 orphans and vulnerable children. The organization also documented community activities and promoted human rights. However, a lack of funds and equipment posed challenges to operations.
This report summarizes the findings of a community needs assessment conducted in Apatug Village, Ecuador in April 2010. The assessment examined the population, economic activities, health, education, and other issues facing the community. Key findings include:
1) The population of 200 is 99% indigenous Chibuleo, with farming, cattle raising, and small businesses as primary income sources.
2) Access to health services and clean water are major issues, with sickness common due to contaminated water sources.
3) Poverty and lack of access to larger markets limit economic opportunities for residents dependent on subsistence agriculture and seasonal labor.
Companion Manual for SNAP in Aboriginal CommunitiesPatty Chabbert
This document provides an introduction to a companion manual for implementing the SNAP® (Stop Now and Plan) program in Aboriginal communities. It was created through collaboration between Child Development Institute and Aboriginal partners to ensure cultural safety. The manual is intended to help facilitators increase cultural relevance and responsiveness, and to provide support at each stage of introducing and delivering SNAP® programs in Aboriginal contexts. It emphasizes ongoing learning and adapting to individual community needs and experiences.
This document provides guidelines for implementing community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programs in urban slums and low-income areas. It describes the challenges faced by people living in urban poverty, including lack of services, mobility, and community support. The document outlines strategies for initiating CBR, such as providing initial services, identifying community leaders, and involving local organizations and personnel to build trust. It also discusses approaches for understanding community needs, promoting empowerment and participation, and creating sustainable CBR programs in urban poor communities.
The document provides details about a Seniors Matters Forum organized by the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians, including the agenda, objectives, profiles of community development workers serving seniors, and a directory of services. Key themes to be discussed at the forum include income/benefits, housing, health, recreation, transportation, and language barriers facing South Asian seniors. The overall goal is to discuss issues impacting seniors and develop a strategic plan to address their needs.
The document summarizes findings from a community needs assessment conducted in Apatug Village, Ecuador in April 2010. It describes the village's population, economic activities, health issues, education, and environmental concerns. Key findings include:
- The village's primary economic activities are agriculture, cattle raising, selling small animals, and day labor jobs. However, these are impacted by seasonal factors like drought.
- Access to health services and sanitation is limited. Diseases spread through contaminated water canals. Firewood collection impacts the environment.
- Education and poverty are also concerns. Most families own few animals and small plots of land, limiting their ability to generate income.
This document provides details about the Uttara Unnaon Songhastha organization located in Natore, Bangladesh. It establishes that the organization was founded in 2009 and conducts various community development activities, including free health services, tree planting, addressing issues like dowry and women's rights. It lists the organization's leadership and staffing structure. The document outlines the organization's current projects, including health services, improved cook stoves, biogas plants, and tree planting. It discusses the organization's goals of empowering the poor economically and socially and its future plans to conduct various social and economic development programs.
TADCO is a non-profit organization established in Tanzania in 2007 to support communities in areas like education, health, livelihoods, and the environment. It has a head office in Kibaha and works in several regions of Tanzania. TADCO's mission is to empower vulnerable groups through equal opportunities and initiatives to improve their quality of life. Some of its objectives include supporting poverty reduction through local resources, advocacy, and increasing knowledge of issues like the environment. TADCO is funded through member contributions and implements various projects such as supporting orphans and people living with HIV/AIDS, tree nurseries, mushroom farming, farming training, environmental conservation, and irrigation training for women and youth. Gender balance is an
The interns carried out their internship at the District Hospital of Manjo and in the surrounding community. They observed and participated in various activities at the hospital including consultations, laboratory tests, minor surgeries, and health education. In the community, the interns identified key health issues like a typhoid outbreak, provided health talks, and worked to improve infection control and sanitation to reduce disease transmission.
Sycc annual report and financial fy 2015 2016Shan_You
Shan You Counselling Centre provides counselling, social care, and educational services. In FY2015/16, 326 new cases were seen for counselling. The Yuan Yuan Helpline received 1,699 calls, primarily regarding mental health, family, and work issues. Social Care services were revamped and now focus on active aging, community health, case management, social rehabilitation, and befriending programs. Educational programs included a marriage preparation program attended by 14 couples.
The board meeting of Partnership for Safe Families and Communities of Ventura County was observed. The meeting began with social interaction before addressing pressing issues like an upcoming 5k run. They spent time thanking the retiring Executive Director. Discussion dynamics allowed most members to participate, though some were more reserved. Decisions were made through consensus voting. The meeting had a balance of tasks and relationships, though sometimes discussions went off topic. Committees like the Child Abuse & Neglect Education Committee help incorporate the working aspects of the board. Recommendations included strengthening leadership roles, diversifying the board, focusing the agenda, and clarifying voting procedures.
The document summarizes a team's project to promote animal welfare in Singapore through a Design for Change school challenge. The team chose the project to raise awareness of animal cruelty issues in Singapore and promote better treatment of animals. Their action plan involved gathering information, setting up an online presence, holding a three-day exhibition, distributing brochures, collecting pledges and donations, and feeding stray animals. The goal was to educate the public about animal welfare and cruelty issues, and encourage people to support organizations helping animals.
The Triple R Volunteer Corps utilizes disabled volunteers to provide over 160,000 hours of community service annually. The Corps has over 780 unduplicated volunteers, with 100% having a disability. Volunteers help at organizations like animal shelters, nursing homes, food banks, and with park beautification projects. Utilizing disabled volunteers benefits both the volunteers and organizations by promoting inclusion, diversity, and meaningful roles for people with disabilities.
The Triple R Volunteer Corps utilizes disabled volunteers to complete various community service activities. The Corps has over 780 volunteers, 100% of whom are disabled, and they contribute over 160,000 volunteer hours annually. Volunteering benefits the disabled by improving mental health and self-esteem while allowing them to contribute to their community. The presentation outlines best practices for organizations in recruiting and supporting disabled volunteers, including ensuring physical and communication accessibility and providing disability awareness training.
The Triple R Volunteer Corps utilizes disabled volunteers to complete various community service activities. The Corps has over 780 volunteers, 100% of whom are disabled, and they contribute over 160,000 volunteer hours annually. The presentation discusses the importance of inclusive volunteerism and providing accommodations to allow people with disabilities to volunteer. It provides tips for organizations on recruiting and retaining disabled volunteers, such as ensuring physical accessibility, clear communication, and disability awareness training for staff.
New Life Christian Foundation Work Together Youth Development Association is a community-based non-profit organization in Kasese District, Uganda founded to alleviate poverty through savings, income-generating projects, and development programs. Its objectives include poverty reduction, promoting women's rights, counseling on domestic violence, HIV/AIDS awareness, environmental protection, and advocating for vulnerable groups. The organization's activities include agriculture, domestic violence prevention, disaster prevention, education promotion, and HIV/AIDS prevention. It has improved members' incomes and created opportunities for widows and orphans through its work.
The newsletter provides updates on initiatives related to early childhood in the Magog area. It discusses the consolidation of a new group to oversee early childhood plans and budgets. It outlines progress made in developing a three-year plan for children aged 0-5, including identifying priorities around language development, social skills, routines, parenting knowledge, and community trust. Upcoming winter activities for families are promoted. Training for early childhood educators on motor skill development is summarized. The importance of the parent-child bond and early learning is discussed. Links to resources on healthy lifestyles are provided.
Basic PSS in education - A training manual for teachers and other stakeholder...Janoakre
This document is a training manual for teachers and other stakeholders in Sierra Leone on providing basic psychosocial support (PSS) in education. It was developed with support from UKAID and involved various government and non-governmental organizations. The manual outlines a 3-day training program to help education professionals support student well-being through skills like psychological first aid. These skills are important as students return to school after over a year of closure due to the Ebola crisis, during which their psychosocial needs were compromised. The training covers topics like identifying those needing support, communication techniques, making referrals, and practicing skills through role-playing to help students cope with stress and build resilience.
These slides were presented at the 5th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum, Winter 2012, at the University of Notre Dame
Collaborating for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum VII ma...Tom Loughran
These slides were presented at the 8th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum at the University of Notre Dame, March 1 2014.
This is the full set of slides from the 11th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum held on Feb 24, 2018 at the University of Notre Dame's Jordan Hall of Science.
This study analyzed data from a detector that measured cosmic ray muons to determine their lifetime. The researcher used Matlab to draw a histogram of the data and fit an exponential decay curve to calculate the lifetime. The curve had a slope that corresponded to a lifetime of 2.63 microseconds, consistent with known literature values for the muon lifetime.
CE3-Uganda Fostering Entrepreneurship in an Electrified, Connected EcoysystemTom Loughran
This document outlines a plan to foster entrepreneurship in Northern Uganda through connectivity, electrification, and entrepreneurship (CE3). The region still has high rates of people living off-grid, but there are nascent livelihood ecosystems emerging around increased connectivity and electrification. The plan involves piloting small solar microgrids and providing training to 1,000 entrepreneurs, with a goal of contributing to 400 new jobs. Looking forward, the plan aims to create productive use CE3 ecosystems at a larger kW scale by having electrified businesses also reach households. The goal is a sustainable model of local off-grid utilities providing 30 kW of solar power with storage and entrepreneurial support programs.
Human week 2015 Pabo, Amuru District, UgandaTom Loughran
This document discusses the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign which takes place from November 25th to December 10th each year. The campaign aims to raise awareness about violence against women and children and encourage society to acknowledge this as a societal problem. It also provides objectives of the campaign, which include attracting communities to fight violence against women and children and emphasizing that the solution lies with collective action from all members of society. The document encourages various actions people can take to support the campaign, such as wearing a white ribbon, volunteering with organizations, speaking out against abuse, and spreading awareness on social media.
The document announces a Science Forum & Tour being held on October 22nd as part of the 2nd Annual Notre Dame Soft Polymer Materials Symposium. The forum, targeted at local high school and college students and teachers, will include a faculty presentation on nanotechnology applications followed by discussion and a tour of campus facilities. The goal is to stimulate student interest in STEM fields by providing hands-on polymer materials experience, introducing characterization techniques, and helping connect students with university mentors for science fair projects.
Collaborating for Education and Research Forums I-VII SummaryTom Loughran
The Collaborating for Education and Research Forum has brought together K-12 teachers and university outreach professionals in Michiana for seven years, drawing an average of 150 participants annually. The Forum promotes integrated STEM education and provides opportunities for collaboration across educational institutions. Over 450 unique participants have attended, including more than 200 K-12 teachers who have also participated in other outreach events. The Forum highlights STEM programs and issues of importance to regional educators.
No place like home sept_18_2014_Ward_lectureTom Loughran
Over the past 20 years, techniques have discovered over 3000 exoplanets. While the search for an "Earth Twin" has so far been unsuccessful, it is increasingly recognized that habitable zones for life could be broader than initially thought, beyond conditions similar to Earth. The talk will explain exoplanet discovery techniques and explore new ideas about possible habitats for life in space, most of which would be very different than conditions on Earth.
Carl Wieman, a Nobel Laureate in Physics and professor at Stanford University, will give a talk titled "Taking a Scientific Approach to Science Education" on Monday, September 15 at 7 PM in the Leighton Concert Hall at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. He will discuss narrowing the gap between scientific advancements and science education by explaining the relationship between research and effective teaching and learning. The event is free and open to the public, with ticket distribution beginning one hour before.
The College of Science at the University of Notre Dame and the South Bend Alumni Association are hosting a mixed doubles tennis tournament called "ACE for Science" to raise money for K-12 science programs in South Bend schools. Players will be paired based on skill level and can include members of the Notre Dame community, local community members, and celebrities. The tournament will take place on April 26th at 10am at the Eck Tennis Pavilion on Notre Dame's campus.
Collaborating for Education and Research Forum IIITom Loughran
The document discusses plans to build an integrated STEM community in Michiana by creating engagement opportunities between university faculty, K-12 educators, and students. It aims to develop this into a set of regional professional development pathways defined and pursued collaboratively. Opportunities mentioned include building on the successful BioEYES model in other disciplines like nanotechnology and astronomy. Sessions at an upcoming forum will focus on sharing models like BioEYES, addressing new state science standards, exploring university involvement in K-12, and using online tools to collaborate more efficiently. The goal is to establish a research-centric, computationally literate, collaborative community that invites broad participation in advancing STEM.
Collaborating for Education and Research Forum IVTom Loughran
This document summarizes the keynote presentation "Collaborating for Education and Research: Why Forum IV" given by Thomas Loughran at Forum IV on January 22, 2011 at the University of Notre Dame. It outlines the challenges facing education, highlights opportunities through increased collaboration and advancing research, and proposes NDeRC's strategy of developing an integrated STEM community through craft, community, and culture to help revitalize the Michiana region. Specific initiatives and upcoming sessions at the forum are also listed.
Tourism Investment Opportunities in Northern UgandaTom Loughran
From the forward:
The departure of the Lord’s Resistance Army has breathed new life into northern Uganda. The region is enjoying more visitors and its reputation as a “no go” area is being gradually reversed. Improved security is allowing the rapid development of the region and generating increasing interest from businesses and tourists alike.
With this in mind, the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Uganda Tourism Association have undertaken a study, with support from USAID through the WILD programme, to gauge the potential of tourism in northern Uganda and to promote its development and expansion. The study focused on untapped or underutilized attractions in Nebbi, Arua, Moyo and Adjumani Districts in the West Nile sub-region; Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum and Pader Districts in the central part of the Northern Region and Kaabong District in Karamoja. Murchison Falls National Park was not included in this study in light of its already well-developed tourism infrastructure.
This publication is the result of that study and its purpose is to introduce prospective investors to the variety of natural, cultural and historical attractions in the region that can be drawn on for tourism. It also is intended to support the Ugandan government’s plans to diversify tourism products within the country – particularly along the Nile. It is our hope that it will inspire responsible private and government investment that will bring economic benefits to the local communities as well as protect and preserve the area’s varied and unique resources.
The Wildlife Conservation Society is thankful to Charles Abola and Jim Ayorekire of Image Consult for carrying out this study. We also acknowledge the valuable contributions of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the National Forestry Authority, Uganda Museums, the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Industry, the Ugandan Tourist Board and relevant district officials to this study, in addition to the development of Uganda’s tourism industry as a whole. We also appreciate the valuable input from private sector companies, who have shown genuine interest in the opportunities provided by northern Uganda.
A final word of thanks goes to USAID for its generous support to conservation and tourism in Uganda in general and the WILD programme in particular. It is USAID’s assistance that supported the study and allowed this brochure to be developed and printed.
Northern Uganda is open for business and tourists!
Jan F Broekhuis, Director, WCS
Amos Wekesa , Chairperson, UTA
Collaborating for Education and Research Forum VII ProgramTom Loughran
This is the program for our Collaborating for Education and Research Forum, our 7th annual, held in the Jordan Hall of Science on the campus of the University of Notre Dame on March 1, 2014 from 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM.
Dr. Klaus Mainzer public presentation at Notre Dame: "CNN Philosophy: From C...Tom Loughran
Cellular Nonlinear/Neural Network (CNN) technology is both a revolutionary concept and an experimentally proven new computing paradigm. It lays the groundwork for a new approach to information processing that is based on brain-inspired spatial-temporal behavior in large-scale, cellular arrays of nanoeletronic processing elements. Prof. and Dr. Klaus Mainzer will explore CNN philosophy’s links with deep problems of epistemology and broach the ways that bio-inspired computing leads to questions of societal acceptance and ethical benchmarks.
Prof. Dr. Klaus Mainzer is a philosopher of science and director of the Center for Technology and Society at the University of Technology, Munich. He studies the foundations and future perspectives of science and technology focusing on mathematical treatment and computer modeling as well as complex systems in the natural world, science, business, and society. His research areas include self-organization, chaos theory, artificial intelligence, and artificial life.
Mainzer is a participant in NDnano’s NSF-EAGER grant, “Computer Architectures for 2020 and Beyond.”
Spotlighting South Bend - December 20, 2013Tom Loughran
From the event organizer:
Dear Friend,
You are invited on Friday, December 20, 2013 to spend a day honoring the innovation that has built and is still growing South Bend.
As a community, we honor our past that relentlessly pursued the innovative spirit that built our community and embodied the name Studebaker. Fifty years ago on December 20th the lights turned off on the last Studebaker facility. However, the hard work and craftsmanship that thrived in those plants live on.
From 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, Union Station Technology Center is opening Ivy Tower (Building 84) for guided tours. The Studebaker Driver’s Club will offer special tours, with Studebaker retiree guides starting at 2:30 pm. The Studebaker Administration Building will also be available for tours from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. All tours will start from 635 S. Lafayette Street in South Bend. With the existing development plans, this could be one of the last times that the facility will be open for tours in its original state.
At 5:00 pm in Union Station’s grand hall, we will host an event to spotlight South Bend’s innovation. Specifically, the program will honor former Studebaker retirees, highlight current innovation in our community and point to innovation of the future.
Shortly after 6:00 pm, please join us outside Union Station, near Coveleski Stadium and throughout downtown to see our City spotlighted, demonstrating that the light of innovation that sparked our community remains on and bright today.
You are also encouraged to visit the Studebaker National Museum (free admission that day), the South Bend Museum of Art, and other downtown South Bend activities. All of the events are showcased in the attached flyer.
Please join us in spotlighting South Bend on this important day in our City’s history.
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Smith
President & CEO
Union Station Technology Center
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PABO SAVE THE ORPHANS ASSOCIATION
(PASTORA)
JANUARY – DEC 2010 ANNUAL REPORT
I will never forget your percepts, for by them you have given me life (Psalm 119:93)
Email:pabosaveorphans@gmail.com
Tel: +256711511855
FEBRUARY, 2011
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Pabo Save the Orphans Association is registered with Amuru district Community
Development office and is Member of Gulu District Ngo Forum.
2. PABO SAVE THE ORPHANS ASSOCIATION
(PASTORA)
JANUARY – DEC 2010 ANNUAL REPORT
I will never forget your percepts, for by them you have given me life (Psalm 119:93)
Email:pabosaveorphans@gmail.com
Tel: +256711511855
FEBUARY 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENT
EXECTIVE SUMMARY. .................................................................................................................... 4
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 6
4. CORE VALUES ............................................................................................................................... 6
5.0 Program Overview .......................................................................................................................... 7
6. Management Structure. ..................................................................................................................... 7
7.0. ACTIVITIES REPORTS ............................................................................................................... 8
8. SUPPORTING EDUCATION ......................................................................................................... 9
9. ORPHAN CARE: ........................................................................................................................... 10
10. EXCHANGE VISIT SHARING THE EXPERIENCE ................................................................ 10
11. INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITY ........................................................................................ 10
12. Construction of office ................................................................................................................... 11
13. FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENIDITURE STATEMENT AS DECEMBER 2010 .......... 12
14. CHALLENGES: ........................................................................................................................... 12
15. RECOMMENDATION: ............................................................................................................... 13
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Pabo Save the Orphans Association is registered with Amuru district Community
Development office and is Member of Gulu District Ngo Forum.
4. EXECTIVE SUMMARY.
Pabo Save the Orphans Association is Local community based Organization (CBO)
that is registered with Amuru district Local Government community service office, it
is registered and paid up member of Gulu district NGO Forum.
Its activities focus on orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC), women and
youth, and empowering the community with aim of ensuring the peaceful society
in Pabo.
Since in formation in year 1999 the area of operation of PASTORA has been Pabo
Sub county administrative boundary.
Pabo Sub County has six parishes namely Gaya, Labala, Pogo, Parubanga, Kal and
Palwong with total of 52,600 people. Pabo sub county parishes form 15 sub
parishes.
PASTORA has it office located on Pabo Catholic church build on southern side to
Pabo HCIII Lacor branch perimeter wall fence.
During Year 2010 the Association has carried various activities in it capacities
however there are many challenges. As written in bible book of Psalm
“I will never forget your percepts, for by them you have given me life (Psalm 119:93)” we
will not forget many of you individual and organizations that have been on our side in the
course of executing our duties.
In this year we have also lost our deputy Secretary Mr. Okema Geoffrey who passed away
on 08/05/2010 on road accident. We have missed him we hope to see him one time, may
his soul rest in eternal peace.
2010 marked second year when the population of Acholi sub region has official started
enjoying the home land.
We would not be able to produce this activities report because some of
organizations have been our partners who remained in support to us during the
implementation of the activities that we are giving out in this report for the period
January to December 2010. We are also grateful to the community for the
cooperation with us in the implementation of all the activities.
The following organization we appreciate them very much for the financial support
given to us namely Gulu district NGO Forum with support from USAID-SPRING, Pabo
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Youth Association for Transformation (PAYAT) for it partnership with other
organization that supported our mission. We also thank BOSCO-UGANDA notably
for the connection of internet in Pabo that made PASTORA to reach out across the
world.
I would like to thank parish priest of Pabo catholic parish Rev Fr. Charles Olweny
and I wish him a happy stay in his new station, our organization member’s and
friends for support rendered to us in one way or another.
I would not forget to thank the Local Government administrative unit of Pabo Sub
County.
Last I would therefore call upon many of the organizations to support us in order to
reach the most vulnerable in Pabo and beyond
I therefore finally thank all of you who have been helpful to PASTORA in the course
of it activity implementation of the year 2010, we hope for your further support.
Omony John Bosco
Chairperson
Pabo Save the Orphans Association (PASTORA)
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Pabo Save the Orphans Association is registered with Amuru district Community
Development office and is Member of Gulu District Ngo Forum.
6. 1. Introduction
Pabo Save the Orphans Association, (PASTORA) is a registered
community based organization (CBO). Pabo Save the Orphans
Association that was established in July1999.
It is one of the member organizations of Gulu district Ngo Forum
(GDNF).
The Association operates in line the mission of Roman Catholic Church
of Gulu Archdiocese.
2. VISION
To improve quality life of the children, child mothers, FAC and youth and women.
3. MISSION
To promote human values through advocacy and community out reach program, Girl
child education program (GCEP) basic non formal education / formal education and
vocational skills training initiative for the child mothers’ school dropped out youth
with a view of building a sustainable community with improved standards of living.
The main task is to enhance their opportunities to realize their full potential and
capability in rehabilitating the community.
4. CORE VALUES
(a) PASTORA geographical coverage is predominantly in the following areas.
i. tracing family and the resettlement,
ii. Child Advocacy and community outreach,
iii. sustainable farming and natural resources management,
iv. development training and research ,
v. formal and non formal education,
vi. Community health related issue. PASTORA‘s activities are preventive
and Rehabilitative in nature.
The Direct beneficiaries of PASTORA program are the vulnerable children, school
dropped out youth, formerly abducted children, women and the children and the
community in general. Hence, both preventive and rehabilitative approaches are use.
A wider range of activities shall be taken by PASTORA.
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2. Preventive activities: This shall include reaching out to vulnerable children, school
dropped out youth and women in their various areas of interest, and through carry out
counseling session, family tracing and community sensitization.
3. Community mobilization and the training on children, women and youth related
issues in developmental as stipulated in the UN convention on the rights of the
children , Ministry of gender labour and social development policy and the Uganda
youth policy.
4. Training of the out of school youth, FAC, child mothers (Vulnerable groups) in
vocational training and life skills.
5. Coordinating and supporting the campaign and actions on children and youths
rights both at district, national and community level.
6. Active research and survey on specified issues that affect the youth out of school,
children and the community in general.
5.0 Program Overview
Pabo Save the orphans Association is community base organization
registered that primarily focuses on communities’ empowerment and is
recognized as a coordinating agency of the response to existing need.
PASTORA Currently activities include, Community mobilization and
sensitization on the development and health related issues including
HIV/AIDS initiatives, Promotion of the Human Rights, documentation
and dissemination information to the community.
6. Management Structure.
Annual General Assembly
The Annual General Assembly is an annual event that brings together all members
and with a view to strengthen them and work for a way forward for implementation of
PASTORA activities.
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Pabo Save the Orphans Association is registered with Amuru district Community
Development office and is Member of Gulu District Ngo Forum.
8. 4.2 Executive Committees (EC). The PASTORA Executive Committees is the policy
organ that is constituted of nine elected members. The PASTORA Executive
Committees ensures effective leadership for continuous mobilization and policy
guidance to PASTORA program implementation. The PASTORA Executive
committees is elected at a constituted annual General Assembly and serves in office
for a period of five years and can serve for more terms as members find one is capable
to handle the association.
7.0. ACTIVITIES REPORTS
2010 PASTORA have been among the beneficiaries of Micro Stability Project funded
by USAID_ Spring through Gulu District NGO Forum.
The project as two component namely economic security and Peace building.
1. Economic security and Livelihood.
In this component of the project the Association have
support it member farmers received four ox and ox-
plough
Nerica Seed, Farm implement such as hoes, axes,
Pangas,. The Association managed to plough four
acres of Nerica Rice as source of it income.
2. Promoting Peace and Reconciliation.
Under this component of the project the association has carried out community
sensitization on peace and reconciliation in three Parishes through drama show that
starts with entertainment dances to gather people were used. During the
sensitization the guest speakers’ addresses to the crowd gave the positive impact
that causes the community demanding the drama to be frequent as it is educative.
The community sensitization that attracted about 700 people. The photo below
showing community gathered during peace and reconciliation sensitization.
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8. SUPPORTING EDUCATION
The increased number of Orphans and other Vulnerable Children (OVC) poses a very big challenge
to the local Response. The Community Needs Assessment conducted in Pabo by PASTORA,
identified the increased number of Orphans and Vulnerable children including children headed
families as the biggest challenge to in the area of Pabo. In response, PASTORA identified OVC as a
priority area of intervention. In an effort to strengthen Community interventions for Orphans and
Vulnerable Children (OVC).
The table below shows the data of the students supported in educational needs from 2004 to 2010.
Education Beneficiaries Completed S 4. Completed S.6 Employed
Secondary 18 10 4 8 got
employment
Dropped out 2 0 0 0
Total 16 10 4 0
The above table indicates all the categories of the orphans in education support
program.
How ever are very grateful to Comboni Samaritan of Gulu for the support extended to
us during the struggle we started in 2004.
A number of school dropped out were also given hope to join the education. The
youth that had dropped out of school are reported to have resumed schooling as result
______________________________________________________________________________
Pabo Save the Orphans Association is registered with Amuru district Community
Development office and is Member of Gulu District Ngo Forum.
10. of this intervention. The number of school dropped out youth are now engaged in non
formal education for courses such as Carpentry, Building and tailoring among other
many of this have joined YEP NRC program.
9. ORPHAN CARE:
It sound new to many if we bring this activity. Since year 1999 the associations with
support from Rev. Sr. Clementine Atim is taking of an orphan child. The process of
surrendering this child to St Jude Orphanage centre was not futile since the centre
want Association and Sr. Atim to provide the baby sitter for this two year old baby.
The boy is now 12 years and has reached his primary five studying from Kitgum
district.
10. EXCHANGE VISIT SHARING THE EXPERIENCE
As the effort to share knowledge and experience the Association was able to visit
Gulu theater Art elite based in Awach, who were carry many project namely poultry
keeping peace education using the band. It has been the moment where the tow group
met and shares their experience.
The Visit was also extended to Chief Corner Stone at Gulu town. The experiences that
were share is the most wonderful it builds the interest of the people in engaged in
many activities so that they are able to support themselves.
11. INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITY
As the war left the Acholi community in desperate economic state, PASTORA had the
feeling to ensure the communities uplift their economical status through involvement
in IGA’S. In 2008 we started the Beads making as the income generating activity for
the women. This had the limited market. Today we have introduced wood bead
making which now is made in large quantity.
The beads makers are able to earn more money provided the markets of the products
are obtained.
The below photo showing wood beads made and ready for market.
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12. Construction of office
Since formation of PASTORA the Association was basically housed by the parish.
This has been a challenge since the parish is also face with problem of house to facilitate it
function. The Parish is greatly in need of infrastructures of the existing structures . 2010 we
have struggle to put the office structure which has two rooms.
This is ever the history for such a small organization to
construct it own office structure. Despite of the
struggle to put this structure is done it is not yet fully
complete finishing and wiring of the house still require
finance to facilitate the completion of the building.
The above photo showing the office structure of the
Association in it incomplete state.
______________________________________________________________________________
Pabo Save the Orphans Association is registered with Amuru district Community
Development office and is Member of Gulu District Ngo Forum.
12. 13. FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENIDITURE STATEMENT AS DECEMBER
2010
INCOME
GDNF/USAID-SPRING 6,000,000
Pabo parish (In kind donation) 3,000,000
PAYAT/KEF 1,100,000
Self generated income 1,990,000
Total income 12,090,000
Expenditure
Activities cost 6,200,000
Office construction 5,093,200
Administration 558,800
Total expenditure 11,852,000
14. CHALLENGES:
Much as set a goals to be achieve there are always challenges that affect the
implementation of the activities. The Association also experienced a lot of the
challenges that had affect the smooth implementation of the set activities of 2010
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• Inadequate fund. There were no enough funds to facilitate more activities that
association intended to carry out during the year 2010.
• The donor organization demand to access fund was above the requirement that
Association could compete for the funding programs.
• Lack of skill personnel’s to guide the successful implementation of activities.
• Lack efficient communication network. The current internet connection had
been on and off. Above the computer that Association browed from Pabo
catholic parish it does operate well due to other technical problem.
• The political season has been a big stumbling block since the scheduled of the
activities would be consider as the political mobilization process
15. RECOMMENDATION:
• The NGO and donors organizations should consider the CBO for small grants
that could help to enhance their potential.
• The local government should empower our intervention since we all focus on
community empowerment.
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Pabo Save the Orphans Association is registered with Amuru district Community
Development office and is Member of Gulu District Ngo Forum.