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 100 participants aged 65-80 who were given either the drug or a placebo daily for 6 months. Researchers found that those who received the drug performed significantly better on memory and problem-solving tests at the end of the study compared to those who received the placebo.
This document discusses the reliability benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) systems for critical infrastructure during grid outages caused by natural disasters or other events. CHP systems are more reliable than backup generators because they run daily and are better maintained, have a permanent fuel supply, start up instantly, and provide both electricity and thermal energy. The document examines how CHP systems at various critical facilities performed during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, continuing operations during widespread grid outages. It provides examples of CHP reliability from other major storms and concludes that CHP can help critical infrastructure remain resilient during emergencies.
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 100 participants aged 65-80 who were given either the drug or a placebo daily for 6 months. Researchers found that those who received the drug performed significantly better on memory and problem-solving tests at the end of the study compared to those who received the placebo.
This document discusses the reliability benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) systems for critical infrastructure during grid outages caused by natural disasters or other events. CHP systems are more reliable than backup generators because they run daily and are better maintained, have a permanent fuel supply, start up instantly, and provide both electricity and thermal energy. The document examines how CHP systems at various critical facilities performed during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, continuing operations during widespread grid outages. It provides examples of CHP reliability from other major storms and concludes that CHP can help critical infrastructure remain resilient during emergencies.
The key World Class Commissioning competencies for drug and alcohol services are engagement, strategic planning, and credibility. To ensure delivery, the document outlines a Service User Engagement Strategy, a Partnership Framework, and a Knowledge Management system. The Service User Engagement Strategy will measure user experience and involvement in care. The Partnership Framework will identify stakeholders, monitor perceptions, and deepen relationships. Knowledge Management will gather and analyze user data to inform service design. An effective strategic plan will include needs analysis, care pathway review, stakeholder engagement, and translation of the strategy into initiatives for commissioning.
Web quests in the language classroom 2014Cyndi Cardoso
This document discusses WebQuests, which are inquiry-oriented lesson formats designed to use students' time online effectively. A WebQuest guides students through analyzing online resources to solve an authentic problem. It has six components: introduction, task, process, resources, evaluation, and conclusion. There are two main types - miniquests for shorter lessons and full WebQuests. Both aim to develop students' higher-order thinking skills through collaborative, student-centered learning. The document provides examples and discusses how WebQuests can be adapted for ESL classrooms by making information analysis, research, and persuasive writing skills.
This document summarizes the growth of the internet and DubLi network. It discusses how DubLi allows users to purchase credits to bid in auctions to save money on brand name products. It also details a shopping mall and cashback program, as well as opportunities to build a business and earn commissions through DubLi's partner program by acquiring customers and building a network of licensees. The document promotes DubLi as a global community and business opportunity.
Issue Resolution With Planning & Budgeting ProcessGreat Fridays
McKinsey identified several issues with the organization's planning and budgeting processes:
1) A lack of clear links between plans, targets, and strategy. Budgets were sometimes slashed without clear planning.
2) Targets were not always based on transparent assumptions and some areas lacked clear strategic direction.
3) The document proposes addressing these issues by improving key processes to better deliver corporate priorities through developing operating plans, business cases, and performance management dashboards.
4) Directorate objectives would be aligned with corporate objectives through a revised horizon scanning and priority setting process to ensure resources are effectively allocated to mission priorities.
Guide Dogs UK - Planning And Risk FrameworkGreat Fridays
A large organization of 1000 employees is preparing a new strategy to deliver new services and grow existing ones. It wants to implement a five-year planning framework supported by performance and risk management. A small group within the organization wants these techniques established. The benefits of the approach include providing an overarching framework that incorporates business as usual, ensures new service delivery, monitors risk and performance to inform planning, and provides direction. Challenges include competing for management time and claims it is a distraction. The targeted approach would translate the strategy into measures and targets, select strategic initiatives with roles and budgets, and link fundraising to improve key processes and prepare operating plans and budgets.
The document discusses using definite integration to find areas bounded by curves. Definite integration gives the area between the boundaries set by the limits of integration, provided the curve lies above the x-axis in that region. If part of the curve is below the x-axis, the definite integral will be negative and the absolute value must be taken to find the true area. The area can also be found by switching the x and y variables if bounded by a curve, the y-axis, and vertical lines.
La historia de Israel comienza con Abraham, a quien Dios le prometió muchos descendientes. Sus hijos Isaac y Jacob continuaron la historia. Los hermanos de José lo vendieron como esclavo a Egipto. Más tarde, Dios eligió a Moisés para liberar al pueblo de Israel de la esclavitud en Egipto, llevándolos a través del Mar Rojo y proporcionándoles los Diez Mandamientos. El pueblo de Israel sufrió en el desierto durante 40 años antes de establecerse finalmente en la Tierra Prometida