The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of a new drug on memory and cognitive function in older adults. The double-blind study involved giving either the new drug or a placebo to 100 volunteers aged 65-80 over a 6 month period. Testing showed those receiving the drug experienced statistically significant improvements in short-term memory retention and processing speed compared to the placebo group.
This document discusses the causes, costs, and cures of obesity. It explores the nature vs nurture debate around obesity and examines genetic and environmental factors. It outlines the health impacts of a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition, including increased risks of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and more. The document estimates the economic costs of obesity to the healthcare system and businesses. Finally, it advocates for proper nutrition, exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight as ways to prevent and treat obesity-related illnesses.
Google offers several free tools that can be useful for nonprofits, including Google Docs, Google Analytics, and Google AdWords. Google Docs allows for cloud-based collaboration and sharing of documents. Google Analytics provides web traffic analytics and insights. Google AdWords enables driving targeted traffic to websites through paid search advertising. The document provides tutorials and best practices for setting up and utilizing these Google tools.
This presentation was given at the 2011 SCANPO conference by Coastal Community Foundation staff (George Stevens, Christine Beddia, and Tina Arnoldi).
The session title was "Blending Traditional Fundraising Strategies with New Internet-enabled Tactics".
The Eastern Carolina Community Foundation's mission is to improve quality of life in South Carolina through philanthropy and community programs. It prides itself on providing personalized charitable giving services and local expertise. As a community steward, it acts as an investor in community assets, supports long-term beneficial projects, and fosters development of new organizations and programs.
The document discusses various social media platforms such as Google Alerts, Twitter, blogs, and Facebook that non-profit organizations can use to connect with donors and supporters. It provides tips on setting up accounts and profiles, engaging audiences, and measuring return on investment. The key benefits highlighted are facilitating communication, information sharing, and encouraging supporters to engage with the organization. Concerns addressed include maintaining message control and how to allocate staff responsibilities for social media engagement.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of a new drug on memory and cognitive function in older adults. The double-blind study involved giving either the new drug or a placebo to 100 volunteers aged 65-80 over a 6 month period. Testing showed those receiving the drug experienced statistically significant improvements in short-term memory retention and processing speed compared to the placebo group.
This document discusses the causes, costs, and cures of obesity. It explores the nature vs nurture debate around obesity and examines genetic and environmental factors. It outlines the health impacts of a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition, including increased risks of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and more. The document estimates the economic costs of obesity to the healthcare system and businesses. Finally, it advocates for proper nutrition, exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight as ways to prevent and treat obesity-related illnesses.
Google offers several free tools that can be useful for nonprofits, including Google Docs, Google Analytics, and Google AdWords. Google Docs allows for cloud-based collaboration and sharing of documents. Google Analytics provides web traffic analytics and insights. Google AdWords enables driving targeted traffic to websites through paid search advertising. The document provides tutorials and best practices for setting up and utilizing these Google tools.
This presentation was given at the 2011 SCANPO conference by Coastal Community Foundation staff (George Stevens, Christine Beddia, and Tina Arnoldi).
The session title was "Blending Traditional Fundraising Strategies with New Internet-enabled Tactics".
The Eastern Carolina Community Foundation's mission is to improve quality of life in South Carolina through philanthropy and community programs. It prides itself on providing personalized charitable giving services and local expertise. As a community steward, it acts as an investor in community assets, supports long-term beneficial projects, and fosters development of new organizations and programs.
The document discusses various social media platforms such as Google Alerts, Twitter, blogs, and Facebook that non-profit organizations can use to connect with donors and supporters. It provides tips on setting up accounts and profiles, engaging audiences, and measuring return on investment. The key benefits highlighted are facilitating communication, information sharing, and encouraging supporters to engage with the organization. Concerns addressed include maintaining message control and how to allocate staff responsibilities for social media engagement.
Tina Arnoldi of Coastal Community Foundation presented at the 2012 SCAVA conference on how Palmetto Technology Hub started without a budget and some of the challenges and successes along the way.
This presentation was given at the Community Foundations conference on 9/14/10. A lot of the information about social media strategy and ROI is useful for anyone.
Save Ganga Movement - Newspaper ClippingsAmit Gupta
Several newspaper clippings from February 2010 highlighted issues related to dams being constructed on the Ganga river. Local residents and environmental activists expressed concerns that the dams would disrupt the natural flow of the river and harm the river's ecosystem. The articles questioned whether dams were the best approach for managing the Ganga's water resources.
HAR provides business tools for real estate agents to create an online presence and market listings, including IDX integration to display listings on an agent's website. Agents can personalize their website by adding information about themselves, the areas they serve, and use social media platforms like Twitter to automatically share listing updates. HAR also offers affordable video and marketing services to help agents promote their business.
The document discusses the impacts of existing and proposed hydropower projects on the Ganga river in India. It summarizes that existing projects like Maneri Bhali have dried water sources and caused health impacts in surrounding villages. Proposed projects like Loharinag-Pala would further endanger the Himalayan ecosystem by obstructing wildlife migration and increasing risks of landslides. The document argues all dams on the Ganga should be scrapped and the river maintained in its natural free-flowing state to preserve the ecological balance of the region.
O documento descreve os principais diagramas da linguagem UML (Unified Modeling Language), incluindo Diagrama de Casos de Uso, Diagrama de Classes, Diagrama de Sequência e Diagrama de Componentes.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, maior tela e bateria de longa duração. O dispositivo também possui um processador mais rápido e armazenamento expansível. O novo telefone será lançado em outubro por um preço inicial de US$799.
Mar tiene una reunión con unos clientes en su primer día como nueva comercial de una imprenta. Sin embargo, la reunión no sale bien y Mar desordena la oficina de los clientes. Más tarde, los clientes llaman quejándose y el jefe de Mar le advierte que debe pensar antes de actuar para no perder clientes importantes. Mar se enfada y abandona su puesto de trabajo.
O documento discute os princípios fundamentais da contabilidade de custos, incluindo registro pelo valor original, realização, competência e confronto. Também descreve as contas comuns usadas na contabilidade de custos, como estoques de materiais, produtos em elaboração e produtos acabados. Finalmente, define custos diretos como aqueles que podem ser identificados e atribuídos diretamente a cada tipo de produto ou serviço.
O marginal "Marcola" concedeu uma entrevista a um jornalista onde analisou os "novos tempos" e a falta de solução para os problemas sociais no Brasil. Ele afirmou que as autoridades estão cientes da gravidade da situação mas nada fazem, e que o crescimento do tráfico de drogas preencheu o vazio deixado pelo Estado. Marcola também disse que o PCC é uma "empresa moderna" e que eles estão em constante evolução enquanto o Estado é ineficiente e burocrático.
10. reclutamiento, permanencia y desarrollo de directores escolares.RossyPalmaM Palma M
Este documento discute la importancia del reclutamiento, permanencia y desarrollo de directores escolares de calidad. Señala que la investigación ha demostrado que en muchos países es difícil atraer candidatos calificados para el puesto de director, los esquemas de entrenamiento preparatorio a menudo son inadecuados y el desarrollo y renovación profesional de los directores suelen ser esporádicos. El documento argumenta que se requiere un enfoque coherente e integral para asegurar liderazgo educativo de calidad a través del reclut
O documento resume o sistema elétrico brasileiro, discutindo sua história, operação atual, planejamento de expansão, integração dos setores envolvidos e desafios futuros. Em particular, aborda a geração distribuída, eficiência energética, pesquisa e desenvolvimento e impactos ambientais no setor elétrico.
O documento discute os princípios da competência tributária no Brasil. Ele explica que a Constituição Federal atribui competência tributária à União, Estados, Distrito Federal e Municípios e estabelece limitações a esse poder de tributar, como a anterioridade, noventena, legalidade e uniformidade. Também apresenta os tipos de competência tributária e os princípios gerais e específicos que regem a tributação no país.
Este documento propone sugerencias para mejorar un trabajo en 3 pasos: 1) identificar áreas de oportunidad, 2) proponer cambios específicos y 3) implementar las modificaciones para optimizar los resultados.
Tina Arnoldi of Coastal Community Foundation presented at the 2012 SCAVA conference on how Palmetto Technology Hub started without a budget and some of the challenges and successes along the way.
This presentation was given at the Community Foundations conference on 9/14/10. A lot of the information about social media strategy and ROI is useful for anyone.
Save Ganga Movement - Newspaper ClippingsAmit Gupta
Several newspaper clippings from February 2010 highlighted issues related to dams being constructed on the Ganga river. Local residents and environmental activists expressed concerns that the dams would disrupt the natural flow of the river and harm the river's ecosystem. The articles questioned whether dams were the best approach for managing the Ganga's water resources.
HAR provides business tools for real estate agents to create an online presence and market listings, including IDX integration to display listings on an agent's website. Agents can personalize their website by adding information about themselves, the areas they serve, and use social media platforms like Twitter to automatically share listing updates. HAR also offers affordable video and marketing services to help agents promote their business.
The document discusses the impacts of existing and proposed hydropower projects on the Ganga river in India. It summarizes that existing projects like Maneri Bhali have dried water sources and caused health impacts in surrounding villages. Proposed projects like Loharinag-Pala would further endanger the Himalayan ecosystem by obstructing wildlife migration and increasing risks of landslides. The document argues all dams on the Ganga should be scrapped and the river maintained in its natural free-flowing state to preserve the ecological balance of the region.
O documento descreve os principais diagramas da linguagem UML (Unified Modeling Language), incluindo Diagrama de Casos de Uso, Diagrama de Classes, Diagrama de Sequência e Diagrama de Componentes.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, maior tela e bateria de longa duração. O dispositivo também possui um processador mais rápido e armazenamento expansível. O novo telefone será lançado em outubro por um preço inicial de US$799.
Mar tiene una reunión con unos clientes en su primer día como nueva comercial de una imprenta. Sin embargo, la reunión no sale bien y Mar desordena la oficina de los clientes. Más tarde, los clientes llaman quejándose y el jefe de Mar le advierte que debe pensar antes de actuar para no perder clientes importantes. Mar se enfada y abandona su puesto de trabajo.
O documento discute os princípios fundamentais da contabilidade de custos, incluindo registro pelo valor original, realização, competência e confronto. Também descreve as contas comuns usadas na contabilidade de custos, como estoques de materiais, produtos em elaboração e produtos acabados. Finalmente, define custos diretos como aqueles que podem ser identificados e atribuídos diretamente a cada tipo de produto ou serviço.
O marginal "Marcola" concedeu uma entrevista a um jornalista onde analisou os "novos tempos" e a falta de solução para os problemas sociais no Brasil. Ele afirmou que as autoridades estão cientes da gravidade da situação mas nada fazem, e que o crescimento do tráfico de drogas preencheu o vazio deixado pelo Estado. Marcola também disse que o PCC é uma "empresa moderna" e que eles estão em constante evolução enquanto o Estado é ineficiente e burocrático.
10. reclutamiento, permanencia y desarrollo de directores escolares.RossyPalmaM Palma M
Este documento discute la importancia del reclutamiento, permanencia y desarrollo de directores escolares de calidad. Señala que la investigación ha demostrado que en muchos países es difícil atraer candidatos calificados para el puesto de director, los esquemas de entrenamiento preparatorio a menudo son inadecuados y el desarrollo y renovación profesional de los directores suelen ser esporádicos. El documento argumenta que se requiere un enfoque coherente e integral para asegurar liderazgo educativo de calidad a través del reclut
O documento resume o sistema elétrico brasileiro, discutindo sua história, operação atual, planejamento de expansão, integração dos setores envolvidos e desafios futuros. Em particular, aborda a geração distribuída, eficiência energética, pesquisa e desenvolvimento e impactos ambientais no setor elétrico.
O documento discute os princípios da competência tributária no Brasil. Ele explica que a Constituição Federal atribui competência tributária à União, Estados, Distrito Federal e Municípios e estabelece limitações a esse poder de tributar, como a anterioridade, noventena, legalidade e uniformidade. Também apresenta os tipos de competência tributária e os princípios gerais e específicos que regem a tributação no país.
Este documento propone sugerencias para mejorar un trabajo en 3 pasos: 1) identificar áreas de oportunidad, 2) proponer cambios específicos y 3) implementar las modificaciones para optimizar los resultados.