The Geneva II peace conference aims to bring representatives of the Syrian government and opposition together to negotiate an end to the ongoing civil war. The talks, scheduled for January 22, 2014, follow the Geneva Communique of 2012 which called for a transitional governing body and elections. However, major obstacles to an agreement remain, including the opposition's demand that Assad step down and not participate in any transitional government, as well as the rejection of the talks by powerful rebel commanders. While world leaders see the conference as the best chance for peace, success is uncertain given the fundamental disagreements between the sides over Assad's future role and the rebels' refusal to be bound by any agreements.
This document provides an overview of ancient Greece for a 9th grade social studies class. It defines a city-state as an independent city that acted as its own state, and lists the most powerful Greek city-states as Athens, Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth. It describes the different forms of government - monarchy, democracy, oligarchy, and tyranny. It provides details on Athenian democracy, including its creation by Cleisthenes and key aspects like all free adult males having the right to participate and vote. It also summarizes the conflicts between Greece and Persia, including the invasions by Darius and Xerxes and the Greek victories at Marathon and Salamis.
The Geneva II peace conference aims to bring representatives of the Syrian government and opposition together to negotiate an end to the ongoing civil war. The talks, scheduled for January 22, 2014, follow the Geneva Communique of 2012 which called for a transitional governing body and elections. However, major obstacles to an agreement remain, including the opposition's demand that Assad step down and not participate in any transitional government, as well as the rejection of the talks by powerful rebel commanders. While world leaders see the conference as the best chance for peace, success is uncertain given the fundamental disagreements between the sides over Assad's future role and the rebels' refusal to be bound by any agreements.
This document provides an overview of ancient Greece for a 9th grade social studies class. It defines a city-state as an independent city that acted as its own state, and lists the most powerful Greek city-states as Athens, Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth. It describes the different forms of government - monarchy, democracy, oligarchy, and tyranny. It provides details on Athenian democracy, including its creation by Cleisthenes and key aspects like all free adult males having the right to participate and vote. It also summarizes the conflicts between Greece and Persia, including the invasions by Darius and Xerxes and the Greek victories at Marathon and Salamis.
This document appears to be a reflection on how one's perspective of the world changes throughout different stages of life from ages 10 to 80 in 8 brief sections. It aims to convey in a concise format how one's view of themselves and their place in the world evolves as they grow older through life experiences.
Early humans began migrating out of Africa around 100,000 years ago as the climate changed. They moved into Asia, Europe, and other regions. During ice ages, lower sea levels formed land bridges like the one between Asia and North America, allowing humans to migrate to new continents. As people explored different landscapes, they adapted by developing new tools, techniques for shelter and clothing, and domesticated animals. The Bering Strait theory suggests that early humans crossed into North America from Asia via the land bridge that used to exist between the two continents.
This document provides a template for a music video script. It contains instructions for using the template which includes two columns - one for descriptions of visuals and one for audio. The template then shows an example script for a music video in table format with 6 scenes that describe shots and visual transitions as well as lyrics, narration and music/sound effects. The script tells a story of a woman on a beach dealing with a break up through visuals and a song.
This document discusses different types of historical sources that can be used to understand the past. It defines fossils and artifacts as sources that provide clues about early humans since they left little technology behind. Primary sources are accounts created by witnesses, while secondary sources are created later by non-witnesses. Photographs can provide visual historical information but must be properly contextualized to avoid misinterpretation. It profiles several war photographers like Robert Capa who documented major conflicts to convey the human experience and violence of war.
Ralph Paglia "CRM: What is Your CRM Process?"Sean Bradley
This document discusses best practices for managing customer leads from online inquiries through the sales process. It provides data showing the importance of quickly responding to leads, providing price quotes, and following up with phone calls. Responding within 24 hours with a price quote doubles the closing rate compared to responses after 5 hours. Setting proper lead management processes and supervising salesperson activity is key to maximizing lead conversions.
The document discusses the Neolithic Revolution and the beginnings of agriculture around 10,000 years ago. During this period, humans transitioned from hunter-gatherers to early farmers, settling down in permanent communities. Some key developments included the domestication of early plants like barley and wheat, as well as animals. This led to fundamental changes in human societies and lifestyles, as people relied more on farmed food and focused on farming rather than hunting. Permanent settlements developed and populations grew.
This document provides an investment analysis on Buenaventura (BVN) mining company. It updates the target price for BVN shares to $32.23 based on a new production profile for Yanacocha mine, revised metal price assumptions, and BVN's 2013 guidance. Despite these changes, the analyst believes BVN still offers attractive upside potential. The new outlook for lower gold production at Yanacocha dragged down BVN's share price, though the analyst thinks the market has overreacted. BVN is expected to boost exploration at current mines and its silver production outlook is positive as expansion projects come online in the next years.
This document provides tips for developing a positive attitude and practicing positive thinking. It discusses how negative self-talk can be overcome by recognizing it and replacing those thoughts with more rational, positive perspectives. Specific strategies mentioned include focusing on the positive aspects of a situation, challenging negative thoughts with logic, evaluating thoughts for positivity, and reminding yourself of past successes. Maintaining an optimistic outlook can provide mental and physical health benefits according to research.
France is a country located in Western Europe. It has a long history and culture and is known for its cuisine, art, and architecture. The document discusses France's relationship with the United States and mentions cheese and people as symbols of the two nations.
Athens was the cradle of Western civilization. The Athenians lived by the sea and became skilled sailors and naval fighters. They developed a powerful navy which they used to defeat the Persians in battle, allowing Athens to dominate the Aegean Sea. Athenian society highly valued education, providing schooling to both poor and rich boys to learn skills like reading, writing, music and philosophy. However, girls received little education and were focused on domestic tasks with few legal rights. Athenian democracy was established, where government was ruled by the people. The prominent leader Pericles promoted Athens as a cultural center through his support of the arts.
The document summarizes studies investigating electrodeposition of lead and lead dioxide from acid-leach residue resulting from sulphate roasting of zinc-lead carbonate ore. Various baths were tested for depositing lead and lead dioxide, with high current efficiencies obtained. The effects of various factors on electrodeposition of lead and lead dioxide are discussed. Spectrophotometric and chemical analyses revealed the purity of electrodeposited lead was over 99%.
Best Practices for Complementing Live Chat with a Virtual AssistantnoHold, Inc.
1) A virtual assistant is an artificial intelligence that can interact with users similar to a live chat, but without a human agent.
2) Using a virtual assistant alongside live chat can improve customer satisfaction, net promoter scores, first contact resolution rates, and reduce support costs.
3) The document provides best practices for complementing live chat with a virtual assistant such as offering the virtual assistant first, allowing escalation to a live agent, integrating chat logs, and offering live chat as an option through the virtual assistant.
Spartan society was dominated by the military which was established by the Spartan lawgiver Lycurgus. Boys were trained from a young age to be soldiers, focusing on self-discipline and obedience. Women had an unusual amount of independence, owning property and controlling households since men were often away at war.
The document discusses an index called the e-LYI that provides an innovative way to evaluate how well e-learning methodologies have been implemented on campus. It notes that any metric used to measure returns on investment must account for both financial and academic objectives to ensure long-term program success. References are provided relating to using new technologies like gesture-based computing and brain-computer interfaces to enhance simulation and learning.
The document contains questions from a quiz with points awarded for correct answers. It includes questions about people, inventions, characters, television shows, songs, drinks, names, phrases, games, and movies. The questions provide context clues and details to identify important people, things, or ideas being referenced in each question.
The document contains definitions of English idioms and their Chinese translations. It includes idioms related to emotions like "on cloud nine" meaning very happy, situations like "on thin ice" meaning in a dangerous situation, and actions like "cut corners" meaning to do something in an easy way by ignoring rules. There are over 50 English idioms and their Chinese equivalents defined.
WebOrganic Teacher Sharing Template (For School e-Learning Taskforce)Jeff Ng
This templates could be used for teacher mobilization, especially for discussion among IT team or e-Learning taskforce.
For presentation to parents, it is recommended to select a few slides only. Most parents will get information overflow if all slides are included.
The document discusses using two apps, Today's Meet and Popplet, for an upcoming class discussion. Today's Meet is an app that allows for scheduling and conducting video meetings. Popplet is a mind mapping app that can be used to brainstorm and organize ideas in a visual, non-linear format. The document suggests using these apps to facilitate an interactive class discussion.
Prezi is a presentation software that allows users to create nonlinear, zoomable presentations. Unlike traditional slide-based programs, Prezi presentations take place on a large virtual canvas where users can zoom in and out and move between ideas in a freeform manner. Prezi presentations aim to be more visually engaging than linear slideshows by allowing presenters to tell their story in a more flexible, less rigid way.
Edmodo is a free education platform that allows teachers to create classes, distribute assignments, send announcements, and communicate with students. Teachers can post assignments, files, links, questions, and polls to engage students in online discussions or collaborations. Students can access course content and materials, submit assignments digitally, communicate with teachers and peers, and receive grades and feedback on their work.
BrainPoP is an app that helps teach English across different subject areas. It provides engaging videos, activities, and quizzes to reinforce English language arts skills like vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing in a way that is connected to other core subjects. The app aims to make learning English an interconnected experience that is applicable across a student's entire curriculum.
The document discusses pros and cons of living in big cities versus small towns. It includes perspectives from Anita, who likes living in Paris, and Bob, who likes living in Tokyo. Big cities are said to offer more opportunities for work, entertainment, shopping and education. However, small towns are described as more peaceful with less pollution. The document asks the reader whether they agree more with Anita and Bob's perspective on big cities or the benefits listed for small towns.
Lesson 2 introduces the app "BrainPOP" which teaches about blogs. Blogs are short for web logs, where people post updates about their interests and activities. The lesson discusses what kinds of things people post on blogs and gives an example of a cook posting recipes. Students are asked to discuss different types of blogs and the importance of being careful about what is posted. They are also encouraged to come up with their own blog ideas.
This document provides instructions for an English workshop lesson where students will learn about and use the educational app "BrainPOP" on their iPads. It asks students to discuss what they learned from a movie on the app, identify any new words, and complete a quiz. Students are also encouraged to post about their experience on their class blog.
This document provides an introduction to an English language learning workshop using iPads. The workshop aims to expose participants to educational technology like iPads and apps, have them use the apps to learn English in a fun way, and work together in groups to create blogs documenting their learning outcomes. Participants are asked to think about how they currently learn English and how iPads could be used, and to share their own experiences. Being a 21st century learner involves being a digital citizen and using tools like Gmail and blogs.
The document discusses using sock puppets to encourage literacy, oracy, and language learning for students. Sock puppets can be used to help students tell stories creatively by setting up backgrounds and props. They also allow for interactive and engaging learning as students can use different sock puppet characters to role play and learn through drama and group activities. Students find sock puppets fun and engaging as they allow creativity in storytelling.