President Obama gave his 2014 State of the Union address where he discussed several economic issues and policy proposals. He expressed his willingness to take action on the economy with or without Congressional support. Obama outlined plans to address paycheck fairness, minimum wage, education, student loans, job training, immigration reform, and women's workplace opportunities. He closed by honoring Sergeant Cory Remsburg who was injured in his tenth deployment, and saying "God bless you. God bless the United States of America."
Burnell Moliere is the founder and owner of AME Services Inc., a multi-million dollar firm that provides facility maintenance services all across the United States.
Burnell Moliere is the founder and owner of AME Services Inc., a multi-million dollar firm that provides facility maintenance services all across the United States.
Middels het Thor Helical verankeringssysteem kunnen alle constructieve reparaties op het gebied van stabiliseren en versterken van metselwerk nagenoeg onzichtbaar worden opgeleverd. Gaten en scheuren worden weggewerkt met restauratiemortel op gewenste kleur.
Thor Helical scheurverankeringen zijn de meest weerbare en betrouwbare verankeringen verkrijgbaar om verbinding in het gescheurde metselwerk te herstellen in o.a. de bovengenoemde gevallen. Het herstel van een gevelscheur middels een ingemortelde verankering genereert uitmuntende druk en kracht en voorkomt verdere problematiek.
De vorm van de verankering stelt het anker in staat om toenemende kracht te dragen en om de draagkracht te verspreiden over de diverse hoeken van de verankering. Vanwege zijn flexibele eigenschappen heeft de roestvrije stalen verankering tevens de functie om benodigde bewegingen van het metselwerk op te vangen en te verdelen over de totale lengte van het anker.
Middels het Thor Helical verankeringssysteem kunnen alle constructieve reparaties op het gebied van stabiliseren en versterken van metselwerk nagenoeg onzichtbaar worden opgeleverd. Gaten en scheuren worden weggewerkt met restauratiemortel op gewenste kleur.
Thor Helical scheurverankeringen zijn de meest weerbare en betrouwbare verankeringen verkrijgbaar om verbinding in het gescheurde metselwerk te herstellen in o.a. de bovengenoemde gevallen. Het herstel van een gevelscheur middels een ingemortelde verankering genereert uitmuntende druk en kracht en voorkomt verdere problematiek.
De vorm van de verankering stelt het anker in staat om toenemende kracht te dragen en om de draagkracht te verspreiden over de diverse hoeken van de verankering. Vanwege zijn flexibele eigenschappen heeft de roestvrije stalen verankering tevens de functie om benodigde bewegingen van het metselwerk op te vangen en te verdelen over de totale lengte van het anker.
What's at Stake for Women in the 2012 Presidential ElectionMary Parry
Today's women leaders joined President Obama and OFA Campaign Manager, Jim Messina, urging voters to educate themselves about issues impacting women in the 2012 election: economy, equal pay, and healthcare
Beau Doolittle Alabama Senate, District 35rigsbymcghee
Beau places an emphasis on doing what
is right instead of making decisions based
on partisanship – which he believes hurts
people. He believes in the purpose of government
set forth by the Preamble to the
United States Constitution.
It is time for the working middle class to
unite and elect someone who represents
our best economic interests. Send Beau
Doolittle to Montgomery to be our voice.
Readout of President Obama's Meeting with African American LeadersAll That Philly Jazz
The President met with African American leaders yesterday in the Roosevelt Room at the White House to continue their dialogue on his plan to strengthen the economy for the middle class and continue to build ladders of opportunity for those striving to get there. The President reiterated his commitment to supporting policies that will directly impact those hardest hit by the economic crisis by making sure that America is a magnet for jobs, increasing access to job training programs, partnering with high-poverty communities to help them rebuild, and encouraging companies to invest in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The president also reiterated his call to reform education by expanding universal pre-K for every child as a way to significantly decrease the achievement gap
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
ESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdf
State of the union address
1. Amber Eddy
FYS 100-207
February 2, 2014
State of the Union Address
President Obama did give a great speech, but many people expected him to be even more
stern than he was already. Towards the beginning of his speech, Obama discussed how he was
willing to take control and help out the economy whether Congress was going to help him or not.
On the other hand, he also said he was willing to work with them as much as possible as long as
they cooperated with his vision. Although Obama has not been able to fulfill all of his hopes and
promises, he still continues to try and express how he will continue on helping the economy. He
has plans on helping the country by pressing towards paycheck fairness, minimum wage,
education, student loans, and job training. Obama explained how he would handle each of these
subjects and why these subjects needed to be handled in the first place. He also discussed how he
was going to fix the immigration reform by stating that these immigrants come to America to
study and fulfill their dreams and they contribute to our culture for businesses to locate and
create more jobs for our people. He also stated how he was going to fix workplace policies
giving women more opportunities, saying how women contribute to this country just as much
and their success means America succeeds. He wants to increase the minimum wage so that
people who work so hard and have jobs that consist of helping others should not be living in
poverty. He also stated that the strength of our citizens’ work ethic is what determines our
success in America. Obama also discusses a dear friend named Cory Remsburg, a sergeant who
in his tenth deployment got injured gravely by a roadside bomb. He describes how Cory didn’t
2. and still doesn’t give up and that he serves the country he loves. The closing line of President
Obama’s speech was “God bless you. God bless the United States of America.”
