Founded in 2008, UShareSoft's mission is to deliver an easy to use software appliance factory, formally named UForge that provides the best SaaS platform to create of business ready software appliances. We make it simple for individual developers, communities, and professionals to build from open source software, integrate their applications into ready-to-run virtual images, software appliances or virtual appliances.
Complementing UForge SaaS web services platform, UShareSoft provides a Rich Internet Application (RIA) desktop client named UShare Builder. UShare Builder provides a seamless user experience to create, build, update and maintain software appliances.
UShareSoft strongly supports the sharing and participation age and believes in the open source movement. The UForge platform is built on top of a number of open source components and we provide a large catalogue of open source operating systems and projects to help you easily construct software appliances. In addition, UShareSoft provides to Open Source projects and Communities access to free Open Source Project accounts on the UForge platform.
The document discusses HIV and its impacts in Malawi, including on education. Some key points:
- HIV highly prevalent in Malawi, affecting 12% of people aged 15-49 on average and up to 30-35% of pregnant women. Nearly 1 million people are living with HIV.
- HIV impacts education through orphanhood, students caring for ill family members, absenteeism of students and teachers. Promotion and dropout rates are significantly worse for females and those in the poorest areas.
- Reasons for dropout include sickness, pregnancy, marriage, family needs, employment, and death. Strategies are outlined to improve school health, nutrition, and management of these programs in Malawi.
Founded in 2008, UShareSoft's mission is to deliver an easy to use software appliance factory, formally named UForge that provides the best SaaS platform to create of business ready software appliances. We make it simple for individual developers, communities, and professionals to build from open source software, integrate their applications into ready-to-run virtual images, software appliances or virtual appliances.
Complementing UForge SaaS web services platform, UShareSoft provides a Rich Internet Application (RIA) desktop client named UShare Builder. UShare Builder provides a seamless user experience to create, build, update and maintain software appliances.
UShareSoft strongly supports the sharing and participation age and believes in the open source movement. The UForge platform is built on top of a number of open source components and we provide a large catalogue of open source operating systems and projects to help you easily construct software appliances. In addition, UShareSoft provides to Open Source projects and Communities access to free Open Source Project accounts on the UForge platform.
The document discusses HIV and its impacts in Malawi, including on education. Some key points:
- HIV highly prevalent in Malawi, affecting 12% of people aged 15-49 on average and up to 30-35% of pregnant women. Nearly 1 million people are living with HIV.
- HIV impacts education through orphanhood, students caring for ill family members, absenteeism of students and teachers. Promotion and dropout rates are significantly worse for females and those in the poorest areas.
- Reasons for dropout include sickness, pregnancy, marriage, family needs, employment, and death. Strategies are outlined to improve school health, nutrition, and management of these programs in Malawi.
This Photoshop tutorial document outlines different text effects and special effects that can be applied including horizontal and vertical text, text with horizontal and vertical masks, and various special effects that can be applied to text. The document concludes with information about rasterizing text.
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 boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
This document provides a history of the United States Marine Corps from its founding in 1775 to the present day. It summarizes some of the Marine Corps' major campaigns and battles throughout its history, including the Mexican-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The document also includes the full text of the 2008 Marine Corps Birthday Message from the Commandant General James T. Conway.
Year end presentation for Cypris Chat English learning community in Second Life 2010. Presented by Mike McKay (aka Professor Merryman)
Presentations and data are made public to help further publicize the benefits of language learning in spatial voice enabled realistic virtual worlds. We recognize that there simply is no other better way to receive immediate exposure to the language and with so much fun. It being free, at Cypris Chat, makes this even better.
The Medical Council of India regulates uniform standards of higher qualifications in medicine and recognition of medical qualifications in India and abroad. Official registration of doctors with recognized medical qualifications is controlled by the council, and procedures have been laid out under the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 and Indian Medical Degree Act 1916. Although there are no legal constraints specifically dealing with methodology of executing or dispensing medical services in India, various laws including the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 define negligence; criminal intent; sale, manufacture and distribution of drugs etc., while judicial precedent and case laws determine medical negligence on a case by case basis. The healthcare service provider adopting telemedicine methods of medical practice must ensure that medical consultation, prescriptions, treatment and drugs are dispensed only in accordance with legal provisions and guidelines regulating the medical and healthcare sector in India.
Presentation delivered by Rebecca Cann, Cultural Planning Supervisor, City of St. Catharines at The Ontario Rural Council's municipal cultural planning forum, "Economies in Transition" on November 17, 2008 in Brockville.
Cositutti was founded in 1999 by a woman who began traveling to Italy with her husband to visit his relatives after his mother passed away. Through these trips, she became interested in researching and documenting the Italian lifestyle and culture. She wanted to share what she learned about the undiscovered parts of Italy with others. Over the past 10 years, her trips to Italy have continued and she now travels there for business with her company Cositutti to source artisan food products from Northern Italy, Tuscany, and Umbria to sell through CosituttiMarketPlace.
The document discusses the shift in marketing from marketer-controlled to consumer-driven. It advocates connecting with consumers through ongoing dialogue and embracing conversations. The consulting firm believes research must take conversations and the multi-faceted consumer into account. They have developed methods and communities to help clients connect with consumers and be conversation-ready.
Intellectual property rights in sports in indiaVijay Dalmia
Intellectual property rights in sports are becoming increasingly important as the sports industry has become highly commercialized globally. Trademarks, copyrights, personality rights, and other IP protections are utilized to brand and market sporting events, teams, leagues, and individual athletes. As money plays a larger role in sports, protecting the various intellectual property assets associated with sports is crucial. Examples like football clubs and the Indian Premier League demonstrate how sports IP can be leveraged and monetized for significant financial gain. Emerging issues around domains names, ambush marketing, and licensing further emphasize the growing relevance of intellectual property rights protection in professional sports.
IPR Enforcement in India through Criminal Measures - By Vijay Pal DalmiaVijay Dalmia
This document summarizes Indian laws relating to intellectual property including trademarks, copyrights, patents, industrial designs, geographical indications, and internet/information technology. It outlines the criminal statutes and procedures for IP infringement cases, noting that infringement is a cognizable offense allowing police to directly file cases. Upon conviction, penalties include imprisonment up to 3 years and fines up to Rs. 200,000 for trademarks, and minimum 6 month imprisonment and Rs. 50,000 fine for copyright. Special provisions also address copyright enforcement authorities in various states.
Community Engagementand Capacity Building Cultural PlanningEmily Robson
Presentation delivered by Ernie Ginsler, Regional Consultant, Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition at November 27 2008 "Economies in Transition" forum in Chatham, Ontario.