Smallholders represent a significant portion (38%) of oil palm cultivation in Indonesia, and represent a critical component of the palm oil industry, as well as constitute a significant opportunity to improve livelihoods in resource-poor settings. Smallholders’ engagement in oil palm cultivation began as part of Indonesian government to promote tree plantation crops in the late 1970s. The initial programme consisted basically of direct state investments through state-owned companies (PTPN) and was integrated with government-sponsored transmigration programmes to provide a labor force for the new plantations. This integration was embryonic for smallholder engagement in state-led agribusiness. The emergence of smallholder oil palm planters constituted a spread effect of plantation development led by the government. The state agribusiness-driven policy has transformed rural areas and settlement development was started in the surrounding of large-scale oil palm plantation.
This document discusses the convergence of communication technologies and the importance of IPv6. It notes that voice will remain the dominant mobile application in the near future but mobile internet usage is growing rapidly. It also discusses that IPv4 addresses are finite and will run out by 2010, forcing networks to increasingly rely on IPv6. IPv6 allows for long-lived connections without keepalive messages, improving battery life for mobile devices, as converged communication shifts to an all-IP model.
Rosemarie Anderson, Federal Highway Administration, shared information about addressing rural road safety in this session at the 2012 National Rural Transportation Peer Learning Conference, April 25-27 in Burlington, VT.
Road safety is a major public health issue in India. The number of road traffic injuries and deaths has increased substantially over the past few decades as the number of vehicles on the road has grown rapidly. While roads are critical infrastructure, safety has not kept pace. Available data shows high rates of road deaths in many Indian states and cities. Effective interventions include enforcement of traffic laws on helmets and drink driving, improving road engineering for pedestrian safety, increasing road visibility, public education campaigns, strengthening emergency response systems, and improving vehicle safety standards. However, there remains a disconnect between responsibility, leadership and coordination among different agencies and departments regarding road safety in India.
The document discusses past and projected growth in the global solar PV market from 2001-2011 and beyond. It notes that the market grew at an average annual rate of 52% from 2001-2010, with particularly rapid growth in 2009-2010. Germany has been the leading country for installed capacity but its market may be nearing saturation. Module prices declined sharply from 2008-2010. The document considers whether the solar PV market will continue growing at similar rates or begin to slow and outlines optimistic and conservative scenarios for market growth through 2020.
This document discusses the importance of biosecurity in primary poultry breeders. It outlines that diseases can cause significant production losses and costs, so prevention through biosecurity is crucial. It describes the industry structure from genetic improvement to broilers and consumers. The focus of prevention in primary breeding is on vertical disease transmission. Potential disease sources include other poultry/livestock, feed, housing, people, rodents, wild birds, and equipment. Components of biosecurity discussed include physical barriers, vaccines, pharmaceutical controls, feed/water safety, rodent prevention, and monitoring. Strict protocols around people, clothing, footwear and vehicle movement are emphasized to control disease spread.
Kevin Livingston presents on biomedical annotation. Biomedical researchers are interested in understanding their data in the context of curated databases and literature. PubMed has grown exponentially, with over 2,600 new entries per day and over 132 million total annotations. Annotation can be used for applications that are gene-centric or document-centric. The CRAFT corpus contains over 560,000 tokens and 21,000 sentences from 67 articles annotated with over 100,000 concepts from biomedical ontologies. Compositional annotation allows capturing complex semantic relationships and provenance of annotations.
Smallholders represent a significant portion (38%) of oil palm cultivation in Indonesia, and represent a critical component of the palm oil industry, as well as constitute a significant opportunity to improve livelihoods in resource-poor settings. Smallholders’ engagement in oil palm cultivation began as part of Indonesian government to promote tree plantation crops in the late 1970s. The initial programme consisted basically of direct state investments through state-owned companies (PTPN) and was integrated with government-sponsored transmigration programmes to provide a labor force for the new plantations. This integration was embryonic for smallholder engagement in state-led agribusiness. The emergence of smallholder oil palm planters constituted a spread effect of plantation development led by the government. The state agribusiness-driven policy has transformed rural areas and settlement development was started in the surrounding of large-scale oil palm plantation.
This document discusses the convergence of communication technologies and the importance of IPv6. It notes that voice will remain the dominant mobile application in the near future but mobile internet usage is growing rapidly. It also discusses that IPv4 addresses are finite and will run out by 2010, forcing networks to increasingly rely on IPv6. IPv6 allows for long-lived connections without keepalive messages, improving battery life for mobile devices, as converged communication shifts to an all-IP model.
Rosemarie Anderson, Federal Highway Administration, shared information about addressing rural road safety in this session at the 2012 National Rural Transportation Peer Learning Conference, April 25-27 in Burlington, VT.
Road safety is a major public health issue in India. The number of road traffic injuries and deaths has increased substantially over the past few decades as the number of vehicles on the road has grown rapidly. While roads are critical infrastructure, safety has not kept pace. Available data shows high rates of road deaths in many Indian states and cities. Effective interventions include enforcement of traffic laws on helmets and drink driving, improving road engineering for pedestrian safety, increasing road visibility, public education campaigns, strengthening emergency response systems, and improving vehicle safety standards. However, there remains a disconnect between responsibility, leadership and coordination among different agencies and departments regarding road safety in India.
The document discusses past and projected growth in the global solar PV market from 2001-2011 and beyond. It notes that the market grew at an average annual rate of 52% from 2001-2010, with particularly rapid growth in 2009-2010. Germany has been the leading country for installed capacity but its market may be nearing saturation. Module prices declined sharply from 2008-2010. The document considers whether the solar PV market will continue growing at similar rates or begin to slow and outlines optimistic and conservative scenarios for market growth through 2020.
This document discusses the importance of biosecurity in primary poultry breeders. It outlines that diseases can cause significant production losses and costs, so prevention through biosecurity is crucial. It describes the industry structure from genetic improvement to broilers and consumers. The focus of prevention in primary breeding is on vertical disease transmission. Potential disease sources include other poultry/livestock, feed, housing, people, rodents, wild birds, and equipment. Components of biosecurity discussed include physical barriers, vaccines, pharmaceutical controls, feed/water safety, rodent prevention, and monitoring. Strict protocols around people, clothing, footwear and vehicle movement are emphasized to control disease spread.
Kevin Livingston presents on biomedical annotation. Biomedical researchers are interested in understanding their data in the context of curated databases and literature. PubMed has grown exponentially, with over 2,600 new entries per day and over 132 million total annotations. Annotation can be used for applications that are gene-centric or document-centric. The CRAFT corpus contains over 560,000 tokens and 21,000 sentences from 67 articles annotated with over 100,000 concepts from biomedical ontologies. Compositional annotation allows capturing complex semantic relationships and provenance of annotations.
2007* Airline Marketing Embraer Day 2007Embraer RI
This document summarizes an Embraer Day 2007 presentation on the airline market and Embraer programs for aircraft in the 30-120 seat segment. It includes the following key points:
1) The air transport industry has seen strong demand growth in recent years and is projected to continue growing. However, airlines have had to work hard to reduce costs to offset rising fuel prices.
2) The regional jet market served by Embraer's ERJ145 family and the 70-120 seat market served by Embraer's E-Jets have both evolved in recent years.
3) Projections show the airline industry as a whole and most regions are expected to have positive net results in 2007 and 2008
Boyar Miller Commercial Real Estate Breakfast Forum 12 4 09Bob Lowery
The document summarizes the state of the Houston commercial real estate market and what to expect in 2010. It discusses trends in the homebuilding, land development, and industrial markets. While some signs point to recovery, such as declining unemployment and increasing housing starts, obstacles remain like low consumer confidence and lack of job growth. The industrial market summary focuses on trends in vacancy rates, rental rates, and available sublease space in Houston compared to national averages.
This document discusses Brazil's earth observation programs and deforestation monitoring efforts. It summarizes INPE's role in monitoring deforestation in the Amazon using Landsat images to produce annual deforestation rates. It also discusses bilateral and multilateral agreements related to earth observation. Furthermore, it provides details on deforestation monitoring programs in the state of Acre, including high resolution imagery analysis and developing biomass estimates using field plots. Considerations for baseline setting and ensuring transparency, consistency and integration between national and sub-national monitoring systems are also outlined.
Market for Gas as a Motor Fuel in Russia and GloballyBlueCorridorRally
This document discusses Gazprom's role in Russia's compressed natural gas (CNG) market and opportunities for growth. It notes that Russia currently ranks 20th globally in vehicle fleet running on natural gas, with 86,000 vehicles, and that Gazprom operates 242 of Russia's 525 CNG stations. Factors that could support growth include government subsidies, more CNG vehicle options, regional conversion programs, and expanding refueling infrastructure. The railway sector is also exploring use of liquefied natural gas to power locomotives. Gazprom aims to set targets and measures to develop the CNG market through legal and policy frameworks.
Status of shs in bangladesh spva presentationTuong Do
The document summarizes the status of solar home systems (SHS) in Bangladesh, including:
1) Over 977,000 SHS have been installed to date through a program involving the Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) and various partner organizations.
2) The program utilizes a financing structure where IDCOL provides grants and loans to partner organizations, who then sell SHS to consumers and provide financing and maintenance.
3) A recent technical audit found that SHS components generally met standards, though some manufacturers showed room for improvement in areas like battery performance and inverter efficiency.
The document is a presentation on institutional management and governance in South African education during a time of crisis. It discusses awareness of problems in South African education based on test score data. It notes that education is a people-intensive activity and that compliance only constitutes 25% of performance. The presentation argues that the largest untruth about South African education is that problems are due to a lack of funds rather than issues with people.
Total serious crime in Trinidad and Tobago decreased from 2008 to 2012, falling from 18,739 cases to 17,533 cases. The largest crime categories were general larceny, wounding and shooting, and sexual offences. Regionally, the Northern Division consistently had the highest crime rates while Tobago had the lowest. Traffic fatalities decreased from 262 deaths in 2008 to 188 in 2012. Firearm seizures by police fluctuated between 391 and 482 per year over the five-year period.
This document discusses a local Maori perspective on international trade deals, climate policy, and the global financial crisis in New Zealand. It outlines several sustainable development projects for Ngati Porou lands, including land-based aquaculture, manuka honey, renewable energy, and protected cultivation using greenhouse technology. Projections show that best practice management could significantly increase Ngati Porou wealth, jobs, and salaries over the next 20 years compared to doing nothing.
Nick cavill morning plenary -highlighting the costs and benefits of cyclingDutchEmbassy
This document highlights the costs and benefits of cycling. It notes that physical inactivity is a major global health burden, and that cycling provides significant health benefits like reduced risk of early death and diseases. While there are some potential risks of cycling like road accidents, evidence shows that the physical activity benefits of cycling far outweigh these risks. Promoting cycling could yield important public health benefits through reductions in air pollution, physical inactivity, and transportation costs. However, achieving increases in cycling rates presents challenges including shifting transportation planning paradigms and individual cultures.
The document discusses the NASA Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) which was decommissioned in 2005. It provides details on the satellite's design and orbital history. It also discusses the predicted reentry process, including tracking predictions from the Joint Space Operations Center. NASA conducted risk assessments in 2002 predicting around 26 potentially hazardous objects could survive reentry with a total mass of 532kg and a risk of around 1 in 3200 of human casualty. Both NASA and international agencies will monitor the reentry of UARS carefully.
The document discusses promoting sustainable growth through sequencing, cost-efficiency and fiscal sustainability of social protection. It establishes the International Initiative on Cooperative and Partnership-driven Solutions for Development (IICPSD) to leverage private sector solutions for development challenges. IICPSD aims to support inclusive markets, foster private sector engagement, become a center of excellence for capacity building, and convene partners to expand dialogue and partnerships. It analyzes declining labor shares, rising inequality, and the need to revise social models through business-led reforms and inclusive business approaches. IICPSD establishes partnerships across sectors to design inclusive business models, offset social protection costs, and build markets through cooperation.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Muavia Gallie on institutional management and governance in education during times of crisis in South Africa. The presentation covers: 1) awareness of the state of education in SA based on international test scores; 2) the importance of human capital beyond just schools; 3) education being people-intensive; 4) the biggest untruth about SA education; 5) compliance being an insufficient level of performance; 6) the difference between institutional management and governance. Charts and data from TIMSS, SACMEQ, and SA test scores over time provide evidence for areas needing improvement.
This chapter discusses cells as the basic unit of life. It introduces key terms related to cell structure and organization such as cellulose, chloroplast, cytoplasm, and nucleus. It also distinguishes between multicellular and unicellular organisms. The learning objectives are to understand that cells are the basic unit of animals and plants and that science is part of everyday life. Past PMR exam questions related to this topic are also presented.
Iirs Artificial Naural network based Urban growth ModelingTushar Dholakia
1) Artificial neural networks were used to model urban growth by reducing subjectivity and calibration time compared to traditional models.
2) The neural network was trained using spatial data on driving factors like distance to roads, city core, and existing development from GIS to predict urban growth probability.
3) The neural network model was able to accurately simulate past urban growth in Dehradun, India in 2001 and 2005 based on maps and data from 1997, 2001, and 2005, demonstrating the ability to predict urban expansion.
This document provides an overview of compressed sensing. It discusses how traditional sampling methods like the Shannon-Nyquist sampling theorem require sampling at twice the bandwidth of a signal. Compressed sensing allows for sub-Nyquist sampling by taking linear measurements of sparse signals in a basis like wavelets. These linear measurements can be used to reconstruct the original signal using computational techniques that exploit the signal's sparsity. Compressed sensing provides a new framework for signal acquisition that reduces sampling requirements.
NAL Energy Corporation is an oil and gas producer focused on light oil with assets in western Canada. Some key points:
- Market cap of $1.2 billion with monthly dividend of $0.07/share and current yield of 10.4%
- Produces over 28,000 boe/day from assets in Alberta, southeast Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Reserves of 104 MMBoe with 50% liquids.
- Focused on oil drilling for its 2011 $240 million capital program to maintain production of around 28,500 boe/day for the year. Hedges over 50% of oil volumes.
- Operates across different oil resource plays like the Cardium, V
PostgreSQL 9.0 was released in August 2010 with several new features including improved performance, replication capabilities, and data types. Version 9.0 focuses on areas like replication, vacuuming, and indexing. It features increased replication support through streaming replication and improved standby servers. The new version also enhances vacuuming performance and introduces exclusion constraints.
This document discusses strategies for improving care for people with long-term conditions in Scotland. It outlines 7 high-impact changes focused on self-management, partnership, mutuality, workforce development, integrated care, quality improvement and clinical information systems. The strategies aim to empower people to manage their own conditions, provide person-centered care and better access to integrated health and social services. It also discusses implementing changes through a collaborative approach, engaging local teams and measuring outcomes to continuously improve care.
After a review of the State of the World --societal, environmental and economic-- we give some data about the Cyprus economy and explain why Innovation is the Way.
‘Wind in our Sails’ is about offshore wind energy and provides a detailed analysis of the sector’s rapidly developing supply chain.
A growing industry with huge potential and massive developer interest, offshore is nonetheless facing a possible financing gap and an inadequate power grid. Questions answered in the report include;
How much capacity is currently installed?
Will there be enough turbines, foundations, cables, ships and ports.
How much is under construction, consented and in government concession zones?
How will the sector develop in the next few years?
(November 2011)
2007* Airline Marketing Embraer Day 2007Embraer RI
This document summarizes an Embraer Day 2007 presentation on the airline market and Embraer programs for aircraft in the 30-120 seat segment. It includes the following key points:
1) The air transport industry has seen strong demand growth in recent years and is projected to continue growing. However, airlines have had to work hard to reduce costs to offset rising fuel prices.
2) The regional jet market served by Embraer's ERJ145 family and the 70-120 seat market served by Embraer's E-Jets have both evolved in recent years.
3) Projections show the airline industry as a whole and most regions are expected to have positive net results in 2007 and 2008
Boyar Miller Commercial Real Estate Breakfast Forum 12 4 09Bob Lowery
The document summarizes the state of the Houston commercial real estate market and what to expect in 2010. It discusses trends in the homebuilding, land development, and industrial markets. While some signs point to recovery, such as declining unemployment and increasing housing starts, obstacles remain like low consumer confidence and lack of job growth. The industrial market summary focuses on trends in vacancy rates, rental rates, and available sublease space in Houston compared to national averages.
This document discusses Brazil's earth observation programs and deforestation monitoring efforts. It summarizes INPE's role in monitoring deforestation in the Amazon using Landsat images to produce annual deforestation rates. It also discusses bilateral and multilateral agreements related to earth observation. Furthermore, it provides details on deforestation monitoring programs in the state of Acre, including high resolution imagery analysis and developing biomass estimates using field plots. Considerations for baseline setting and ensuring transparency, consistency and integration between national and sub-national monitoring systems are also outlined.
Market for Gas as a Motor Fuel in Russia and GloballyBlueCorridorRally
This document discusses Gazprom's role in Russia's compressed natural gas (CNG) market and opportunities for growth. It notes that Russia currently ranks 20th globally in vehicle fleet running on natural gas, with 86,000 vehicles, and that Gazprom operates 242 of Russia's 525 CNG stations. Factors that could support growth include government subsidies, more CNG vehicle options, regional conversion programs, and expanding refueling infrastructure. The railway sector is also exploring use of liquefied natural gas to power locomotives. Gazprom aims to set targets and measures to develop the CNG market through legal and policy frameworks.
Status of shs in bangladesh spva presentationTuong Do
The document summarizes the status of solar home systems (SHS) in Bangladesh, including:
1) Over 977,000 SHS have been installed to date through a program involving the Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) and various partner organizations.
2) The program utilizes a financing structure where IDCOL provides grants and loans to partner organizations, who then sell SHS to consumers and provide financing and maintenance.
3) A recent technical audit found that SHS components generally met standards, though some manufacturers showed room for improvement in areas like battery performance and inverter efficiency.
The document is a presentation on institutional management and governance in South African education during a time of crisis. It discusses awareness of problems in South African education based on test score data. It notes that education is a people-intensive activity and that compliance only constitutes 25% of performance. The presentation argues that the largest untruth about South African education is that problems are due to a lack of funds rather than issues with people.
Total serious crime in Trinidad and Tobago decreased from 2008 to 2012, falling from 18,739 cases to 17,533 cases. The largest crime categories were general larceny, wounding and shooting, and sexual offences. Regionally, the Northern Division consistently had the highest crime rates while Tobago had the lowest. Traffic fatalities decreased from 262 deaths in 2008 to 188 in 2012. Firearm seizures by police fluctuated between 391 and 482 per year over the five-year period.
This document discusses a local Maori perspective on international trade deals, climate policy, and the global financial crisis in New Zealand. It outlines several sustainable development projects for Ngati Porou lands, including land-based aquaculture, manuka honey, renewable energy, and protected cultivation using greenhouse technology. Projections show that best practice management could significantly increase Ngati Porou wealth, jobs, and salaries over the next 20 years compared to doing nothing.
Nick cavill morning plenary -highlighting the costs and benefits of cyclingDutchEmbassy
This document highlights the costs and benefits of cycling. It notes that physical inactivity is a major global health burden, and that cycling provides significant health benefits like reduced risk of early death and diseases. While there are some potential risks of cycling like road accidents, evidence shows that the physical activity benefits of cycling far outweigh these risks. Promoting cycling could yield important public health benefits through reductions in air pollution, physical inactivity, and transportation costs. However, achieving increases in cycling rates presents challenges including shifting transportation planning paradigms and individual cultures.
The document discusses the NASA Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) which was decommissioned in 2005. It provides details on the satellite's design and orbital history. It also discusses the predicted reentry process, including tracking predictions from the Joint Space Operations Center. NASA conducted risk assessments in 2002 predicting around 26 potentially hazardous objects could survive reentry with a total mass of 532kg and a risk of around 1 in 3200 of human casualty. Both NASA and international agencies will monitor the reentry of UARS carefully.
The document discusses promoting sustainable growth through sequencing, cost-efficiency and fiscal sustainability of social protection. It establishes the International Initiative on Cooperative and Partnership-driven Solutions for Development (IICPSD) to leverage private sector solutions for development challenges. IICPSD aims to support inclusive markets, foster private sector engagement, become a center of excellence for capacity building, and convene partners to expand dialogue and partnerships. It analyzes declining labor shares, rising inequality, and the need to revise social models through business-led reforms and inclusive business approaches. IICPSD establishes partnerships across sectors to design inclusive business models, offset social protection costs, and build markets through cooperation.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Muavia Gallie on institutional management and governance in education during times of crisis in South Africa. The presentation covers: 1) awareness of the state of education in SA based on international test scores; 2) the importance of human capital beyond just schools; 3) education being people-intensive; 4) the biggest untruth about SA education; 5) compliance being an insufficient level of performance; 6) the difference between institutional management and governance. Charts and data from TIMSS, SACMEQ, and SA test scores over time provide evidence for areas needing improvement.
This chapter discusses cells as the basic unit of life. It introduces key terms related to cell structure and organization such as cellulose, chloroplast, cytoplasm, and nucleus. It also distinguishes between multicellular and unicellular organisms. The learning objectives are to understand that cells are the basic unit of animals and plants and that science is part of everyday life. Past PMR exam questions related to this topic are also presented.
Iirs Artificial Naural network based Urban growth ModelingTushar Dholakia
1) Artificial neural networks were used to model urban growth by reducing subjectivity and calibration time compared to traditional models.
2) The neural network was trained using spatial data on driving factors like distance to roads, city core, and existing development from GIS to predict urban growth probability.
3) The neural network model was able to accurately simulate past urban growth in Dehradun, India in 2001 and 2005 based on maps and data from 1997, 2001, and 2005, demonstrating the ability to predict urban expansion.
This document provides an overview of compressed sensing. It discusses how traditional sampling methods like the Shannon-Nyquist sampling theorem require sampling at twice the bandwidth of a signal. Compressed sensing allows for sub-Nyquist sampling by taking linear measurements of sparse signals in a basis like wavelets. These linear measurements can be used to reconstruct the original signal using computational techniques that exploit the signal's sparsity. Compressed sensing provides a new framework for signal acquisition that reduces sampling requirements.
NAL Energy Corporation is an oil and gas producer focused on light oil with assets in western Canada. Some key points:
- Market cap of $1.2 billion with monthly dividend of $0.07/share and current yield of 10.4%
- Produces over 28,000 boe/day from assets in Alberta, southeast Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Reserves of 104 MMBoe with 50% liquids.
- Focused on oil drilling for its 2011 $240 million capital program to maintain production of around 28,500 boe/day for the year. Hedges over 50% of oil volumes.
- Operates across different oil resource plays like the Cardium, V
PostgreSQL 9.0 was released in August 2010 with several new features including improved performance, replication capabilities, and data types. Version 9.0 focuses on areas like replication, vacuuming, and indexing. It features increased replication support through streaming replication and improved standby servers. The new version also enhances vacuuming performance and introduces exclusion constraints.
This document discusses strategies for improving care for people with long-term conditions in Scotland. It outlines 7 high-impact changes focused on self-management, partnership, mutuality, workforce development, integrated care, quality improvement and clinical information systems. The strategies aim to empower people to manage their own conditions, provide person-centered care and better access to integrated health and social services. It also discusses implementing changes through a collaborative approach, engaging local teams and measuring outcomes to continuously improve care.
After a review of the State of the World --societal, environmental and economic-- we give some data about the Cyprus economy and explain why Innovation is the Way.
‘Wind in our Sails’ is about offshore wind energy and provides a detailed analysis of the sector’s rapidly developing supply chain.
A growing industry with huge potential and massive developer interest, offshore is nonetheless facing a possible financing gap and an inadequate power grid. Questions answered in the report include;
How much capacity is currently installed?
Will there be enough turbines, foundations, cables, ships and ports.
How much is under construction, consented and in government concession zones?
How will the sector develop in the next few years?
(November 2011)
The New Service Economy: Innovation in ServicesIan Miles
The document discusses service innovation and the evolution of understanding services and service innovation. It notes the growing interest in "service innovation" in academic publications over time. It describes key service industry sectors and perspectives on what services do, namely effect transformations of entities like goods, buildings, and human beings to achieve various effects. The document outlines three main types of transformations services provide: physical, human, and informational, with most service industries involving a mixture of all three.
The document examines expected U.S. GDP growth rates based on past trends and forecasts. It analyzes annual GDP growth from 1991 to 2010, which varied from periods of increase to decrease, with the highest growth in 2000 at 6.39%. Forecasts expect 2012 growth in the 3.3-3.7% range. GDP is determined either through the income approach (compensation + profits + taxes - subsidies) or expenditure approach (consumption + government spending + investments + exports - imports). A positive GDP reflects economic growth while negative GDP indicates a recession.
The document summarizes Bolivia's experience with microcredit and job creation over 25 years. It shows graphs of growing microfinance institutions, loan portfolios, number of offices and employees, indicating microcredit has contributed to financial inclusion. While no major studies have assessed job creation directly, the presence of microcredit clients in many economic sectors implies increased incomes and opportunities likely led to jobs within families and elsewhere. The vibrant microcredit sector, along with recent social changes, have enabled social and economic participation for those previously excluded.
This document summarizes heart disease and stroke statistics in Utah. Some key points:
- Deaths from heart disease and stroke have declined significantly in Utah over the past decade, though high blood pressure remains poorly controlled.
- High blood pressure patients have higher rates of risk factors like smoking, obesity, and diabetes compared to the general population.
- Sodium intake is emerging as an important factor in controlling high blood pressure.
- While medications and treatment for high blood pressure are available and effective, many patients remain nonadherent or are not adequately managed in primary care. High blood pressure disproportionately impacts certain demographic groups.
The document contains data from 1999-2012 on the reach and hours for Absolute Radio in the UK and London. It shows Absolute Radio's reach and hours increasing over time in both the UK and London. Charts also show Absolute Radio's share of London men and overall London listeners increasing over time, with its highest shares in weekday mornings.
Expected us gdp growth rate presentationVictoria Rock
GDP is the total value of goods and services produced in a country over a period of time. The document discusses GDP reporting, components, and measurement in the US. It provides data on US GDP from 1995-2010, showing steady growth except for declines in 1998 and 2008-2009. Sectors like consumption, government spending, investment, and net exports influence GDP. The income and expenditure approaches are used to calculate GDP.
The document contains three charts showing home price index values for Atlanta from 1991 to 2012:
1) The first chart shows the overall Atlanta index, as well as seasonally adjusted values, compared to the national index. All indices generally increased from 1991 to 2006 before declining.
2) The second chart focuses on the Atlanta index, again showing an increase until 2006 followed by a decline.
3) The third chart breaks the Atlanta index into tiers based on home value, showing that higher-valued homes saw greater price appreciation until 2006, before all tiers declined.
This document discusses the importance of saving energy. It shows that between 1986 and 2007, both Thailand's population and energy consumption increased substantially. Specifically, the population grew from around 50,000 to over 60,000 and energy usage rose from about 300,000 to nearly 900,000 tonnes of oil equivalent. This rapid growth in energy consumption could create problems if not managed properly.
The CEO’s Dilemma - How to drive efficient innovation in the organizationJoeBarkai
Product organizations spend considerable effort and resources on innovation. However, many companies are engages in unfocused and inefficient innovation that does not support the company\'s strategic vision. In fact, many companies seem to engage in innovation for innovation sake and can be characterized as reckless innovators. This presentation discusses the role of lean and efficient innovation and how successful companies focus innovation to help connect business strategy to execution.
The document discusses Liberty's balanced property portfolio, including:
1. A review of the portfolio's 2011 performance, which saw a 10.51% total return, outperforming inflation and other local asset classes.
2. An outlook for 2012, expecting continued growth in net income but constrained by rising costs, and risky capital forecasts given a lack of new developments.
3. The fund's composition as of January 2012, consisting mainly of retail properties in South Africa, with some office, hotel and other properties, as well as listed property investments.
Emily Davis' visual curriculum vitae lists her experience and skills from 2001 to present, including positions such as marketer, digital marketer, web witch, web-copy writer, and social media enthusiast. The one-page resume uses graphics and minimal text to highlight her career progression and areas of expertise over the past two decades.
This document discusses entrepreneurship and early stage capital challenges. It notes that while about half a million startups are formed in the US each year, creating all net new jobs, most struggle to survive the "valley of death" between seed funding and later stage capital. Venture capital funds are now too large for most startups, so angels have become important early investors, though South Carolina lags in VC and angel funding per capita. The Upstate Capital Angel Network (UCAN) aims to help fill this gap by investing in scalable Southeast startups, though barriers around talent, technology costs, and regulations still exist. The presentation closes by praising entrepreneurs for the risks and sacrifices they take to drive economic growth.
Sustainable Organisations: Can businesses solve social and environmental issu...London Business School
London Business School Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Ioannis Ioannou, presents his insights on how organisations can take a greener approach to the way they do business and succeed.
This was presented on 20 Nobvember 2012, at a London Business School Meeting. Watch the video footage at http://bit.ly/UrtfYc.
The document shows a chart tracking employment in fashion-related wholesale and retail trade industries from 1990 to 2011. Employment grew steadily from 1990 to 2000, peaking around 500,000 employees. It then declined slightly until 2004, and declined more sharply during the recession from 2008 to 2010, dropping below 400,000 employees, before recovering slightly by 2011. The industries tracked include wholesale and retail of clothing, accessories, cosmetics, shoes and jewelry.
The document discusses automating infrastructure using configuration management tools like Chef. It provides an overview of Chef, including its architecture and key components. Chef uses cookbooks and recipes to describe infrastructure in code. Cookbooks contain attributes, recipes, and artifacts. Recipes operate with reusable resources. The Chef server stores node configuration and cookbooks. It communicates with nodes via its REST API. Nodes run Chef client which uses Ohai to discover attributes and executes recipes to ensure nodes match configurations.
This document provides a summary of the presentation "Understanding the recession and laughing in its face" given by Joe Saxton to the Association of Charity Shops in July 2009. It includes graphs of key economic indicators in the UK such as GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, earnings growth, unemployment, house prices, stock market performance, currency values, and retail sales trends. It also examines consumer confidence data and how the public has been economizing during the recession.
This document summarizes an Embraer Day 2007 presentation on the airline market and Embraer programs for aircraft in the 30-120 seat segment. It includes the following key points:
1) The air transport industry has seen strong demand growth in recent years and is projected to continue growing. However, airlines have had to work hard to reduce costs to offset rising fuel prices.
2) The regional jet market served by Embraer's ERJ145 family and the 70-120 seat market served by Embraer's E-Jets have both evolved in recent years.
3) Projections show the airline industry as a whole and most regions are expected to have positive net results in 2007 and 2008
Similar to Summer Institute 2012: Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (20)
Dr. Luis Vazquez, Regents Professor and Associate Vice President for Research at New Mexico State University, covers grad student funding sources, budgeting, and strategies for getting more funding.
Ms. Amy Maki, Founder and President of A.O. Maki & Associates, L.L.C., covers both verbal and written communication, common communication pitfalls, and non-verbal communication.
Mr. Juhann Waller, Adjunct Assistant Professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, covers reasons why to pursue a graduate degree, why and how to apply, and the benefits of attending.
Dr. Ibibia Dabipi, Professor & Assistant Director in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Science at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, covers how to best match your graduate school interests with a program, and how to prepare for it.
Dr. Deo Chimba, a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tennessee State University gave a presentation on the experience of graduate school students. He covers graduate versus undergraduate, Masters versus PhD, and what challenges a student may come across.
Dr. Edgar Blevins, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Southern University in Baton Rouge, gave a presentation on Choosing Faculty Mentors and your Communities to foster academic success.
The document provides an overview of the Mid-American Transportation Center (MATC) Scholars Program, which aims to recruit and retain underrepresented students in transportation fields. The inaugural MATC Scholars Conference was held in 2010 with 14 student participants. Subsequent conferences grew in size and included universities from across the country. The 2021 virtual conference had the largest turnout with over 90 registered. The 2023 conference at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to continue supporting diversity in transportation by providing career guidance and preparation for graduate studies to underrepresented students.
This document provides guidance on customizing one's education in graduate school. It recommends that students:
1) Take a personal inventory of their skills, experiences, courses, and projects to gain clarity on their career interests.
2) Identify opportunities during each semester and summer for gaining information, practice, and exposure in their area of interest through activities like internships, research, and leadership roles.
3) Meet with an advisor to discuss next steps based on where they are in the program and ensure their portfolio provides evidence of the skills and experiences needed for their desired career. The goal is to customize an education that prepares students for their targeted field.
This document outlines a presentation about understanding funding and budgeting for graduate students. It discusses various sources of funding such as grants, scholarships, fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. It emphasizes the importance of funding for reducing debt and supporting research. It also covers budgeting basics, saving for emergencies, investment strategies, and common mistakes around funding. The overall goals are to help students understand available funding sources, develop a funding strategy, and work with faculty on research opportunities.
Ms. Amy Maki, Founder and President of A. O. Maki & Associates, L.L.C., discusses appropriate communication skills. For more information, please visit https://matc.unl.edu.
Dr. Edgar Blevins, Professor at Southern University and A&M College, presents on "Choosing Faculty Mentors & Finding 'Mentoring Communities' for Academic Success. For more information, please visit https://matc.unl.edu.
Dr. Deo Chimba, Interim Department Chair and Associate Professor at Tennessee State University, presents on "Graduate School Student Experiences". For more information, please visit https://matc.unl.edu.
Dr. Ibibia Dabipi, Professor at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, presents on "Choosing a Graduate Program: Making a Short List". For more information, please visit https://matc.unl.edu
Mr. Juhann Waller, Adjunct Assistant Professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, presents on "Why Graduate School?". For more information, please visit https://matc.unl.edu
This document provides an overview of factors to consider when choosing a 4-year college. It discusses the benefits of a 4-year degree, such as increased financial security and career options. It also addresses options for those not entering college immediately, such as certifications programs or transferring credits from community college. The document provides examples of 4-year colleges in Nebraska and recommends considering support for Native students when choosing a college.
In this talk, Dr. Haitao Li will introduce the food supply chain configuration problem (FSCCP) to optimize the tactical-level mode selection and inventory positioning decisions for a general multi-echelon food supply chain. Computational studies show that the optimal FSCCP solutions significantly outperform two heuristic solutions that focus solely on cost or quality. Managerial insights are obtained on the impacts of key input parameters on the optimal configuration and performance metrics.
Each summer, MATC interns work with transportation professionals to provide themselves with experiences that will assist them when they enter the field of transportation research. Madison Vater spent this summer working with Alfred Benesch & Company. This presentation summarizes her experience during her internship
The document summarizes Ryan Weyers' summer internship with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities. It describes his daily work using various software programs and conducting traffic studies. Special projects included school zone upgrades and standard plan updates. Weyers attended department meetings to discuss signs, projects, and plan updates. He also visited sites for temporary traffic control inspections, a cabinet replacement, and a utility location project. Weyers attended a joint conference and networking events. He gained experience in engineering skills, compared internships, and learned effective problem-solving and communication are critical.
Each summer, MATC interns work with transportation professionals to provide themselves with experiences that will assist them when they enter the field of transportation research. Abdulla Al Ajmi spent this summer working with Alfred Benesch & Company. This presentation summarizes his experience during his internship.
Each summer, MATC interns work with transportation professionals to provide themselves with experiences that will assist them when they enter the field of transportation research. Jose Aguilar spent this summer working with JEO Consulting Group. This presentation summarizes his experience during his internship.
Charging Fueling & Infrastructure (CFI) Program by Kevin MillerForth
Kevin Miller, Senior Advisor, Business Models of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation gave this presentation at the Forth and Electrification Coalition CFI Grant Program - Overview and Technical Assistance webinar on June 12, 2024.
Understanding Catalytic Converter Theft:
What is a Catalytic Converter?: Learn about the function of catalytic converters in vehicles and why they are targeted by thieves.
Why are They Stolen?: Discover the valuable metals inside catalytic converters (such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium) that make them attractive to criminals.
Steps to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft:
Parking Strategies: Tips on where and how to park your vehicle to reduce the risk of theft, such as parking in well-lit areas or secure garages.
Protective Devices: Overview of various anti-theft devices available, including catalytic converter locks, shields, and alarms.
Etching and Marking: The benefits of etching your vehicle’s VIN on the catalytic converter or using a catalytic converter marking kit to make it traceable and less appealing to thieves.
Surveillance and Monitoring: Recommendations for using security cameras and motion-sensor lights to deter thieves.
Statistics and Insights:
Theft Rates by Borough: Analysis of data to determine which borough in NYC experiences the highest rate of catalytic converter thefts.
Recent Trends: Current trends and patterns in catalytic converter thefts to help you stay aware of emerging hotspots and tactics used by thieves.
Benefits of This Presentation:
Awareness: Increase your awareness about catalytic converter theft and its impact on vehicle owners.
Practical Tips: Gain actionable insights and tips to effectively prevent catalytic converter theft.
Local Insights: Understand the specific risks in different NYC boroughs, helping you take targeted preventive measures.
This presentation aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft, ensuring you are prepared and proactive in safeguarding your property.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant: Round 2 by Brandt HertensteinForth
Brandt Hertenstein, Program Manager of the Electrification Coalition gave this presentation at the Forth and Electrification Coalition CFI Grant Program - Overview and Technical Assistance webinar on June 12, 2024.
Expanding Access to Affordable At-Home EV Charging by Vanessa WarheitForth
Vanessa Warheit, Co-Founder of EV Charging for All, gave this presentation at the Forth Addressing The Challenges of Charging at Multi-Family Housing webinar on June 11, 2024.
Charging Fueling & Infrastructure (CFI) Program Resources by Cat PleinForth
Cat Plein, Development & Communications Director of Forth, gave this presentation at the Forth and Electrification Coalition CFI Grant Program - Overview and Technical Assistance webinar on June 12, 2024.
EV Charging at MFH Properties by Whitaker JamiesonForth
Whitaker Jamieson, Senior Specialist at Forth, gave this presentation at the Forth Addressing The Challenges of Charging at Multi-Family Housing webinar on June 11, 2024.
Dahua provides a comprehensive guide on how to install their security camera systems. Learn about the different types of cameras and system components, as well as the installation process.
Implementing ELDs or Electronic Logging Devices is slowly but surely becoming the norm in fleet management. Why? Well, integrating ELDs and associated connected vehicle solutions like fleet tracking devices lets businesses and their in-house fleet managers reap several benefits. Check out the post below to learn more.
Summer Institute 2012: Nebraska Office of Highway Safety
1. A Program Overview
Fred Zwonechek, Administrator
MATC Summer Institute – June 12, 2012
2. Created by 1966 Federal Highway Safety Act
Dept. of Administrative Services - (Planning
& Programming–Program 644) 1967 – 1971
Dept. of Motor Vehicles – Division (Program
644) 1971 – 2009
Dept. of Roads – Section – 2009 - ????
3. 8 staff with an accumulated 210 years of highway
safety program experience
9 million dollars of available federal funding
during federal year FY2012
600+ individual grants during FY2012
Federal Funding: 1) National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA); 2) US Dept. of
Justice (USDOJ-OJJDP); and 3) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) HSIP funding
4. Mission – To reduce the state’s traffic
crashes, fatalities, and injuries on the roads
through leadership, innovation, facilitation
and program support in partnership with
other public and private organizations.
Goals (examples 2 of 27)
Reduce fatalities by 10% in 2012
Reduce serious injuries to 1,700 in 2012
5. Alcohol-related Speed-related
Crashes Crashes
Occupant Restraints Traffic Records
Young Drivers Other Areas
6. Alcohol breath testing Training for
instruments Prosecutors & Judges
In-car camera systems Community Court
Overtime Enforcement Monitoring Initiative
(saturation patrols & FTE’s for enforcement,
check-points) prosecution, courts
DUI enforcement Public Information &
training Education Activities
Drug Recognition Traffic Safety Resource
Expert (DRE) Training Prosecutor (A.G.)
Enforcement Emphasis Other
11. Support for Child Selective “Click It or
Passenger Safety Ticket” Overtime
(CPS)Technician Enforcement
Training Mobilizations
Support for CPS
Trainers and “Click It Don’t Risk It”
Technicians Statewide Coalition
Provide Child Safety
Seats for Low Income “Click It or Ticket”
Families multi-media campaign
Child Passengers Drivers and Passengers
18. “Getting Your Drivers Underage Alcohol-
License” to all 15 year enforcement
olds every year operations
Grants to local Underage Reporting
community Toll Free Tip Line
organizations 1-866-MUST-B-21
Training opportunities Supporting Underage
targeting young drivers Drinking Community
Coalitions
Media campaigns
Facebook Cause
Youth High Risk Driving Underage Alcohol
31. In-car Laptops for Crash Outcome
enforcement Data Evaluation
E-citations DMV Driver &
Electronic Vehicle Records
submission of crash Systems
reports Court Records
Emergency Medical System
Services Data NE Criminal Justice
Improvement Information System
Trauma Registry
System Support
32. Motorcycle Safety Administrative
and Training Licensing Sanctions
Bicycle/Pedestrian Vehicle Safety
Safety Issues Issues
Commercial Vehicle Off-road vehicle
Crashes use on public
Driver Training and roadways
Testing
33. DMV Crime Commission
Nebr. State Patrol Law Enforcement
Training Center
Dept Health &
Human Services UNL & UNK
Game and Parks Attorney General
Supreme Court Dept of Education
34. The staff of 8 annually works with: over 400
state and local government agencies; another
250 non-profit and community
organizations; and many private sector
businesses as partners to impact Nebraska
crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
It is worth noting that the Nebraska office is
the most experienced state highway safety
office staff in the nation.