This document summarizes key findings and recommendations from a major study of the visual arts sector commissioned by the Department of Arts and Culture in South Africa. The study involved an in-depth survey of over 500 artists, businesses and organizations working in the visual arts.
Key findings include:
- The visual arts play a significant role in addressing the mandate of government in the social and economic realm. However, the sector needs more support to grow its artistic, social and economic contribution.
- There are opportunities to grow the artistic, social and economic contribution of the visual arts through improved funding, policy and legislative environment for the sector.
The report gives equal weight to the importance of the artistic, social and economic dimensions of
Varias formas de se ver uma loja Artigo para a Revista Dirigente LojistaFlávio Radamarker, RDI
This 3 sentence summary provides the key points from the document:
The document discusses how visual perception and human vision work, noting that vision involves more than just the eyes and includes cognitive processes. It explores how visual illusions can trick perception by manipulating visual cues and circumstances in ways that differ from objective reality. The document examines how considering illusions can help understand both the strengths and limitations of human visual perception and learning.
The document provides a 3-sentence summary of a wine region in Italy:
1) Tuscany is a region in central Italy known for its wine production and cultural heritage.
2) The region has varied landscapes from coastlines to mountains and is home to historic towns and cities.
3) Wines produced in Tuscany range from Chianti in the hills to Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
The document discusses key aspects of Christianity including the sacraments, prophets and saints as models for holiness, prayer, and the liturgical year with special emphasis on Lent and the Eucharist. It recognizes the diversity of ministry in the Church and articulates how prophets and saints are models for one's own life. It promotes virtues like humility, fidelity and charity.
1. The Middle East and North Africa region has experienced significant political instability and conflict over the past decade, causing large population movements within and from the region.
2. UNHCR has led major relief efforts to help refugees and internally displaced people in places like Libya, Egypt, Iraq, and the former Soviet Union.
3. The political changes have displaced over 1 million people in Libya alone and over 200,000 have fled to neighboring countries and southern Europe. UNHCR continues humanitarian assistance inside Libya and at the borders.
The document discusses the four species of duck found in France - the mallard, teal, wigeon, and tufted duck. It describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of each species, including their size, plumage coloration, feeding habits, mating practices, and migration patterns. The document also notes that while the mallard is the most common duck nationwide, the other three species have more localized populations depending on habitat.
The document discusses digitizing and collecting the archives of the Amsterdam Port Authority. It notes that the archives contain valuable information for historians and researchers. The Port Authority collaborated with Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands and the Amsterdam Archives to digitize the archives. This makes the archives accessible online and searchable, while preserving the original documents. The digitization process captured the context and relationships within the archives to enhance their discoverability and reuse.
This proposal outlines a concept for a complementary currency in the education sector in Brazil called "Inter" that could be issued under controlled conditions as a voucher redeemable for tuition payments or improvements to educational facilities, with the goal of increasing access to higher education while strengthening social cohesion without risking inflationary pressures. It would work in phases, starting with distribution among universities to pay for scholarships and infrastructure upgrades using funds from the Ministry of Education that are currently difficult to access by many students and schools.
Varias formas de se ver uma loja Artigo para a Revista Dirigente LojistaFlávio Radamarker, RDI
This 3 sentence summary provides the key points from the document:
The document discusses how visual perception and human vision work, noting that vision involves more than just the eyes and includes cognitive processes. It explores how visual illusions can trick perception by manipulating visual cues and circumstances in ways that differ from objective reality. The document examines how considering illusions can help understand both the strengths and limitations of human visual perception and learning.
The document provides a 3-sentence summary of a wine region in Italy:
1) Tuscany is a region in central Italy known for its wine production and cultural heritage.
2) The region has varied landscapes from coastlines to mountains and is home to historic towns and cities.
3) Wines produced in Tuscany range from Chianti in the hills to Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
The document discusses key aspects of Christianity including the sacraments, prophets and saints as models for holiness, prayer, and the liturgical year with special emphasis on Lent and the Eucharist. It recognizes the diversity of ministry in the Church and articulates how prophets and saints are models for one's own life. It promotes virtues like humility, fidelity and charity.
1. The Middle East and North Africa region has experienced significant political instability and conflict over the past decade, causing large population movements within and from the region.
2. UNHCR has led major relief efforts to help refugees and internally displaced people in places like Libya, Egypt, Iraq, and the former Soviet Union.
3. The political changes have displaced over 1 million people in Libya alone and over 200,000 have fled to neighboring countries and southern Europe. UNHCR continues humanitarian assistance inside Libya and at the borders.
The document discusses the four species of duck found in France - the mallard, teal, wigeon, and tufted duck. It describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of each species, including their size, plumage coloration, feeding habits, mating practices, and migration patterns. The document also notes that while the mallard is the most common duck nationwide, the other three species have more localized populations depending on habitat.
The document discusses digitizing and collecting the archives of the Amsterdam Port Authority. It notes that the archives contain valuable information for historians and researchers. The Port Authority collaborated with Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands and the Amsterdam Archives to digitize the archives. This makes the archives accessible online and searchable, while preserving the original documents. The digitization process captured the context and relationships within the archives to enhance their discoverability and reuse.
This proposal outlines a concept for a complementary currency in the education sector in Brazil called "Inter" that could be issued under controlled conditions as a voucher redeemable for tuition payments or improvements to educational facilities, with the goal of increasing access to higher education while strengthening social cohesion without risking inflationary pressures. It would work in phases, starting with distribution among universities to pay for scholarships and infrastructure upgrades using funds from the Ministry of Education that are currently difficult to access by many students and schools.
1. This document provides guidelines for organizing and standardizing company publications to ensure consistent formatting and style.
2. The guidelines cover topics such as template design, formatting instructions, editing and proofreading processes.
3. The purpose is to help publications like manuals, guides and reports reflect the company's corporate identity and standards in a clear, uniform manner.
One On One With Oliver Wyman's Carole France (Consulting magazine)Jacqueline Durett
1. The article summarizes an interview with Accenture's David McQuillen about innovation in companies.
2. McQuillen discusses the three traits common among innovative leaders: they create a climate for innovation, nurture relationships with innovators, and strengthen the organization's culture of new ideas.
3. Successful innovation also requires leaders to create a culture where different points of view are celebrated, they don't worry about conflict, and people see innovation as more than products and services.
The document analyzes Twitter as a new form of media for companies to engage with consumers and discuss brands. It examines how major companies are using Twitter to share information, respond to customers, and analyze conversations and trends around their brands. The analysis finds that while many large companies have Twitter presences, there is still room for improvement in using the full capabilities of the platform to build relationships with customers and gather insights.
This 3-day workshop provides researchers the opportunity to learn the theory and practice of immunogold labeling. Participants can bring their own samples and primary antibodies to practice and evaluate the labeling on-site under the expert guidance of Peter van de Plas. The workshop will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of the most up-to-date methods. Preferentially participants work with their own specimens and antibodies, maximizing the applicability and advantages of the Immunogold Silver Staining technique. Registration will be limited to 5 participants, giving a lot of time for personal advice. The course fee includes a workshop syllabus, reagents and solutions, as well as a dinner.
Observatoire des taxes foncières - Période 2012 / 2017Monimmeuble.com
Taxes foncières en France : +11,71% entre 2012 et 2017
L'Observatoire des taxes foncières sur les propriétés bâties de l’UNPI a démontré qu'entre 2012 et 2017, la taxe foncière a augmenté de 11,71% en moyenne sur le territoire français. Une hausse cinq fois supérieure à l'inflation et huit fois supérieure aux loyers !
https://www.unpi.org
"International Markets and Financing Opportunities for Biofuels"Cynthia Thyfault
Magbass and rice husk resources from sugar and rice mills can be developed into sustainable businesses through feasibility studies, marketing development, and financing solutions that protect the environment for future generations. Over 500 sugar mills, 1,300 have ethanol manufacturing units, and minimum disilleries manufacturing ethanol indicate opportunities for biofuel development in India with highest potential in Poland, Romania, France and Germany by 2050 with highest potential. Developing new and improved sustainable technologies that provide technical solutions for a wide range of problems and also create new opportunities.
Magbass and rice husk resources from sugar and rice mills can be developed into sustainable businesses through feasibility studies, marketing development, and financing solutions that protect the environment for future generations. Over 500 sugar mills, 1,300 have ethanol manufacturing units, and minimum disilleries manufacturing ethanol present an opportunity for biofuel development in India with highest potential in Poland, Romania, France and Germany. Developing new and improved sustainable technologies that provide technical solutions for a wide range of problems and create new opportunities can help achieve long-term financial stability.
This study examined the impact and levels of heavy metals in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana plants which were engineered to detect and respond to heavy metal stress. Plants were grown under controlled laboratory conditions with increasing concentrations of cadmium and lead to determine their ability to sense and respond to heavy metal exposure. The transgenic plants were able to detect and reverse heavy metal-induced damage to their DNA in correlation with metal concentrations, demonstrating their potential as bioreporters for the presence of heavy metals in soil and water systems. Preliminary data showed these transgenic plants could be useful bioreporters for detecting heavy metals in the environment.
Based on the feedback from clients, it seems the recent changes to the property purchase guidelines for foreigners in Malaysia came as a surprise and introduced some uncertainty. Some of the clients' concerns could be addressed by:
- Providing clearer and more advanced communication of new rules from the government to allow time to understand and plan accordingly. Sudden changes without notice can understandably cause confusion.
- Offering guidance and reassurance on the overall investment landscape and why certain policies are being implemented. Explaining the government's perspective could help alleviate concerns about stability and opportunity.
- Highlighting any grandfathering provisions or exceptions to smooth the transition. Clarifying what is and isn't changing immediately may ease anxieties about existing plans being disrupted.
Fachada - O verdadeiro cartão de visita de uma loja. Artigo para a Edição 452...Flávio Radamarker, RDI
The document discusses techniques for improving the quality of facades for buildings. It begins by noting that facades are often designed simply to cover the building, without considering aesthetics or the building's characteristics. The summary then outlines several strategies discussed in the document for enhancing facades, including:
1) Using materials, colors, and textures that are compatible with the building's function and location to distinguish each facade.
2) Incorporating decorative elements or artworks to add visual interest while also expressing the building's purpose.
3) Employing techniques like reveals, lighting, and plantings to accentuate the facade and highlight its distinguishing features.
The summary concisely captures the key points made in
1. The document shares powerful principles for entrepreneurs to build a multi-million dollar home business industry in the modern age.
2. It discusses adapting to change your old habits and challenge yourself to a new way of living and doing business. The principles will not only help you grow your existing business to heights you may not have believed possible, but also achieve results beyond what you're currently at in your life.
3. When you take action on these principles, they will change your life by inspiring your human spirit to accomplish tasks. The document aims to help free entrepreneurs through these teachings.
The document discusses brain imaging and electrophysiology techniques used to study language processing in the brain. Specifically:
1. Methods like EEG, MEG, and fMRI are used to measure brain activity during language tasks in different regions like Broca's area and the auditory cortex.
2. Studies show similar brain areas activate for early and late bilinguals during processing of their first and second languages, though activation decreases as proficiency increases in the second language.
3. More advanced imaging techniques allow observation of subtle differences between language processing in different brain areas for the first and second languages.
Análise da cartelería electoral na década dos 80 en GaliciaAlberto Rey
Neste traballo de Fin de Máster intentei facer unha análise da publicidade electoral en Galicia na década dos 80, destacando prioritariamente as eleccións galegas e municipais e nun segundo plano as lexislativas e europeas.
The term paper discusses the Motorola 68040 microprocessor. It was released in 1990 as the successor to the 68030 and was followed by the 68060, with no 68050 released. The 68040 had higher clock speeds, more transistors, and additional features that boosted performance. It had a 32-bit address bus and data bus and could address up to 4GB of memory.
[Harvard CS264] 04 - Intermediate-level CUDA Programmingnpinto
This document provides an overview and summary of key points from a lecture on massively parallel computing using CUDA. The lecture covers CUDA language and APIs, threading and execution models, memory and communication, tools, and libraries. It discusses the CUDA programming model including host and device code, threads and blocks, and memory allocation and transfers between the host and device. It also summarizes the CUDA runtime and driver APIs for launching kernels and managing devices at different levels of abstraction.
The document discusses the social transformations in modern Europe and how they contributed to the development of modern society. It describes how the Industrial Revolution and the scientific discoveries of the time prompted questioning of traditional religious beliefs. New social classes emerged and countries developed different political and economic systems. The modernization process led to changes in ideas and family structures. Overall, the text provides a concise overview of how social changes in Europe paved the way for modern society.
Sublevación de Abril es un proyecto realizado por Petia Cervera Krupova, artista ficticia creada por Jose Begega y Marla Jacarilla. Petia fue seleccionada por el jurado de la Sala d' Art Jove y el proyecto Sublevación de Abril fue realizado a lo largo del año 2012.
Petia Cervera Krupova es una joven artista búlgara postconceptual que trabaja con temas como memoria, subjetividad y archivo. Influenciada por artistas como Alexandr Sokurov, Otolith Group, Ignaci Aballí, Iñaki Bonillas o Harum Farocki, imita patrones que a menudo se repiten en el arte emergente barcelonés, es una mezcla de todo aquello que es visto con buenos ojos por jurados y comisarios, se adapta a las corrientes predominantes del contexto. La introducción de una identidad falsa basada únicamente en la imitación de patrones predominantes ha generado y desvelado ciertos mecanismos por la incomodidad y el desajuste que supone introducir un topo, un secreto, una ilegalidad, un agujero en la propia estructura. Tras este proceso de creación de una identidad ficticia hay una intención de transgredir las normas para analizar el posicionamiento de los distintos agentes relacionados con el contexto, tanto antes como después de conocer los distintos estratos del proyecto.
Mediante la introducción de esta artista ficticia en una institución como es la Sala d'Art Jove, sus autores crean un dispositivo que sirve para reflexionar sobre las normas y lenguajes que construyen el contexto de arte emergente barcelonés: sus similitudes y diferencias respecto a otros contextos, los patrones e influencias que se repiten etc...
En esta página se encuentran todos los documentos relacionados con el proyecto: las obras realizadas por Petia Cervera durante el 2012, los archivos y documentos relacionados con el proceso de trabajo y la negociación con los tutores, diversas entrevistas a personas que han tenido de algún modo relación con el proyecto (tutores, artistas participantes en el certamen, cómplices...) etc.
The document compares the properties of several benzoxazine resins, including their thermal and mechanical properties such as glass transition temperature, viscosity, and flame resistance. The resins show promise as high-performance matrices for composites due to their thermal stability, flame retardancy, and ability to be processed at high temperatures with low moisture absorption. The resins also exhibit good mechanical properties including high modulus and strength along with toughness.
International law governs relations between independent states. It is primarily a system of customary law, increasingly supplemented by treaties. States are the primary actors in international law, with their actions and statements forming state practice. International law also addresses relations between states and persons, whether natural or juridical. The sources of international law are treaties, customary state practice, general principles of law recognized by civilized nations, judicial decisions, and the writings of publicists. Customary international law derives from consistent state practice out of a sense of legal obligation. The International Court of Justice applies international law to disputes submitted to it by states and interprets treaties and general international law. State practice plays a central role in the evolution of customary international
This photo shows the interior of a wealthy woman's mansion. It depicts the contrast between the ornate upper floor and the simple wooden stairs leading down to the lower level. The upper floor features tall ceilings, decorative moldings and an ornate chandelier, while the stairs and lower level are more plain in appearance.
The document provides the Ten Commandments of New Social Media by Sonia Simone, which include participating in conversations, not lying or creating fake accounts, writing in a human tone for the community, having a sense of humor, and not pontificating about topics one knows little about. It also lists the author and her social media handles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and her blog.
1. This document provides guidelines for organizing and standardizing company publications to ensure consistent formatting and style.
2. The guidelines cover topics such as template design, formatting instructions, editing and proofreading processes.
3. The purpose is to help publications like manuals, guides and reports reflect the company's corporate identity and standards in a clear, uniform manner.
One On One With Oliver Wyman's Carole France (Consulting magazine)Jacqueline Durett
1. The article summarizes an interview with Accenture's David McQuillen about innovation in companies.
2. McQuillen discusses the three traits common among innovative leaders: they create a climate for innovation, nurture relationships with innovators, and strengthen the organization's culture of new ideas.
3. Successful innovation also requires leaders to create a culture where different points of view are celebrated, they don't worry about conflict, and people see innovation as more than products and services.
The document analyzes Twitter as a new form of media for companies to engage with consumers and discuss brands. It examines how major companies are using Twitter to share information, respond to customers, and analyze conversations and trends around their brands. The analysis finds that while many large companies have Twitter presences, there is still room for improvement in using the full capabilities of the platform to build relationships with customers and gather insights.
This 3-day workshop provides researchers the opportunity to learn the theory and practice of immunogold labeling. Participants can bring their own samples and primary antibodies to practice and evaluate the labeling on-site under the expert guidance of Peter van de Plas. The workshop will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of the most up-to-date methods. Preferentially participants work with their own specimens and antibodies, maximizing the applicability and advantages of the Immunogold Silver Staining technique. Registration will be limited to 5 participants, giving a lot of time for personal advice. The course fee includes a workshop syllabus, reagents and solutions, as well as a dinner.
Observatoire des taxes foncières - Période 2012 / 2017Monimmeuble.com
Taxes foncières en France : +11,71% entre 2012 et 2017
L'Observatoire des taxes foncières sur les propriétés bâties de l’UNPI a démontré qu'entre 2012 et 2017, la taxe foncière a augmenté de 11,71% en moyenne sur le territoire français. Une hausse cinq fois supérieure à l'inflation et huit fois supérieure aux loyers !
https://www.unpi.org
"International Markets and Financing Opportunities for Biofuels"Cynthia Thyfault
Magbass and rice husk resources from sugar and rice mills can be developed into sustainable businesses through feasibility studies, marketing development, and financing solutions that protect the environment for future generations. Over 500 sugar mills, 1,300 have ethanol manufacturing units, and minimum disilleries manufacturing ethanol indicate opportunities for biofuel development in India with highest potential in Poland, Romania, France and Germany by 2050 with highest potential. Developing new and improved sustainable technologies that provide technical solutions for a wide range of problems and also create new opportunities.
Magbass and rice husk resources from sugar and rice mills can be developed into sustainable businesses through feasibility studies, marketing development, and financing solutions that protect the environment for future generations. Over 500 sugar mills, 1,300 have ethanol manufacturing units, and minimum disilleries manufacturing ethanol present an opportunity for biofuel development in India with highest potential in Poland, Romania, France and Germany. Developing new and improved sustainable technologies that provide technical solutions for a wide range of problems and create new opportunities can help achieve long-term financial stability.
This study examined the impact and levels of heavy metals in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana plants which were engineered to detect and respond to heavy metal stress. Plants were grown under controlled laboratory conditions with increasing concentrations of cadmium and lead to determine their ability to sense and respond to heavy metal exposure. The transgenic plants were able to detect and reverse heavy metal-induced damage to their DNA in correlation with metal concentrations, demonstrating their potential as bioreporters for the presence of heavy metals in soil and water systems. Preliminary data showed these transgenic plants could be useful bioreporters for detecting heavy metals in the environment.
Based on the feedback from clients, it seems the recent changes to the property purchase guidelines for foreigners in Malaysia came as a surprise and introduced some uncertainty. Some of the clients' concerns could be addressed by:
- Providing clearer and more advanced communication of new rules from the government to allow time to understand and plan accordingly. Sudden changes without notice can understandably cause confusion.
- Offering guidance and reassurance on the overall investment landscape and why certain policies are being implemented. Explaining the government's perspective could help alleviate concerns about stability and opportunity.
- Highlighting any grandfathering provisions or exceptions to smooth the transition. Clarifying what is and isn't changing immediately may ease anxieties about existing plans being disrupted.
Fachada - O verdadeiro cartão de visita de uma loja. Artigo para a Edição 452...Flávio Radamarker, RDI
The document discusses techniques for improving the quality of facades for buildings. It begins by noting that facades are often designed simply to cover the building, without considering aesthetics or the building's characteristics. The summary then outlines several strategies discussed in the document for enhancing facades, including:
1) Using materials, colors, and textures that are compatible with the building's function and location to distinguish each facade.
2) Incorporating decorative elements or artworks to add visual interest while also expressing the building's purpose.
3) Employing techniques like reveals, lighting, and plantings to accentuate the facade and highlight its distinguishing features.
The summary concisely captures the key points made in
1. The document shares powerful principles for entrepreneurs to build a multi-million dollar home business industry in the modern age.
2. It discusses adapting to change your old habits and challenge yourself to a new way of living and doing business. The principles will not only help you grow your existing business to heights you may not have believed possible, but also achieve results beyond what you're currently at in your life.
3. When you take action on these principles, they will change your life by inspiring your human spirit to accomplish tasks. The document aims to help free entrepreneurs through these teachings.
The document discusses brain imaging and electrophysiology techniques used to study language processing in the brain. Specifically:
1. Methods like EEG, MEG, and fMRI are used to measure brain activity during language tasks in different regions like Broca's area and the auditory cortex.
2. Studies show similar brain areas activate for early and late bilinguals during processing of their first and second languages, though activation decreases as proficiency increases in the second language.
3. More advanced imaging techniques allow observation of subtle differences between language processing in different brain areas for the first and second languages.
Análise da cartelería electoral na década dos 80 en GaliciaAlberto Rey
Neste traballo de Fin de Máster intentei facer unha análise da publicidade electoral en Galicia na década dos 80, destacando prioritariamente as eleccións galegas e municipais e nun segundo plano as lexislativas e europeas.
The term paper discusses the Motorola 68040 microprocessor. It was released in 1990 as the successor to the 68030 and was followed by the 68060, with no 68050 released. The 68040 had higher clock speeds, more transistors, and additional features that boosted performance. It had a 32-bit address bus and data bus and could address up to 4GB of memory.
[Harvard CS264] 04 - Intermediate-level CUDA Programmingnpinto
This document provides an overview and summary of key points from a lecture on massively parallel computing using CUDA. The lecture covers CUDA language and APIs, threading and execution models, memory and communication, tools, and libraries. It discusses the CUDA programming model including host and device code, threads and blocks, and memory allocation and transfers between the host and device. It also summarizes the CUDA runtime and driver APIs for launching kernels and managing devices at different levels of abstraction.
The document discusses the social transformations in modern Europe and how they contributed to the development of modern society. It describes how the Industrial Revolution and the scientific discoveries of the time prompted questioning of traditional religious beliefs. New social classes emerged and countries developed different political and economic systems. The modernization process led to changes in ideas and family structures. Overall, the text provides a concise overview of how social changes in Europe paved the way for modern society.
Sublevación de Abril es un proyecto realizado por Petia Cervera Krupova, artista ficticia creada por Jose Begega y Marla Jacarilla. Petia fue seleccionada por el jurado de la Sala d' Art Jove y el proyecto Sublevación de Abril fue realizado a lo largo del año 2012.
Petia Cervera Krupova es una joven artista búlgara postconceptual que trabaja con temas como memoria, subjetividad y archivo. Influenciada por artistas como Alexandr Sokurov, Otolith Group, Ignaci Aballí, Iñaki Bonillas o Harum Farocki, imita patrones que a menudo se repiten en el arte emergente barcelonés, es una mezcla de todo aquello que es visto con buenos ojos por jurados y comisarios, se adapta a las corrientes predominantes del contexto. La introducción de una identidad falsa basada únicamente en la imitación de patrones predominantes ha generado y desvelado ciertos mecanismos por la incomodidad y el desajuste que supone introducir un topo, un secreto, una ilegalidad, un agujero en la propia estructura. Tras este proceso de creación de una identidad ficticia hay una intención de transgredir las normas para analizar el posicionamiento de los distintos agentes relacionados con el contexto, tanto antes como después de conocer los distintos estratos del proyecto.
Mediante la introducción de esta artista ficticia en una institución como es la Sala d'Art Jove, sus autores crean un dispositivo que sirve para reflexionar sobre las normas y lenguajes que construyen el contexto de arte emergente barcelonés: sus similitudes y diferencias respecto a otros contextos, los patrones e influencias que se repiten etc...
En esta página se encuentran todos los documentos relacionados con el proyecto: las obras realizadas por Petia Cervera durante el 2012, los archivos y documentos relacionados con el proceso de trabajo y la negociación con los tutores, diversas entrevistas a personas que han tenido de algún modo relación con el proyecto (tutores, artistas participantes en el certamen, cómplices...) etc.
The document compares the properties of several benzoxazine resins, including their thermal and mechanical properties such as glass transition temperature, viscosity, and flame resistance. The resins show promise as high-performance matrices for composites due to their thermal stability, flame retardancy, and ability to be processed at high temperatures with low moisture absorption. The resins also exhibit good mechanical properties including high modulus and strength along with toughness.
International law governs relations between independent states. It is primarily a system of customary law, increasingly supplemented by treaties. States are the primary actors in international law, with their actions and statements forming state practice. International law also addresses relations between states and persons, whether natural or juridical. The sources of international law are treaties, customary state practice, general principles of law recognized by civilized nations, judicial decisions, and the writings of publicists. Customary international law derives from consistent state practice out of a sense of legal obligation. The International Court of Justice applies international law to disputes submitted to it by states and interprets treaties and general international law. State practice plays a central role in the evolution of customary international
This photo shows the interior of a wealthy woman's mansion. It depicts the contrast between the ornate upper floor and the simple wooden stairs leading down to the lower level. The upper floor features tall ceilings, decorative moldings and an ornate chandelier, while the stairs and lower level are more plain in appearance.
The document provides the Ten Commandments of New Social Media by Sonia Simone, which include participating in conversations, not lying or creating fake accounts, writing in a human tone for the community, having a sense of humor, and not pontificating about topics one knows little about. It also lists the author and her social media handles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and her blog.
Travelers is one of the top insurance companies that can save customers money on auto insurance. By switching to Travelers, the average customer saves over $550 per year based on reported savings. Travelers offers many discounts for things like bundling policies, good driving records, and hybrid vehicles. For a free quote and to see how much could be saved, call the toll free number or visit the website. Travelers has strong financial ratings and is a top Fortune 500 company, showing they can provide reliable coverage.
This document provides information about river rafting activities and equipment rentals in Mexico.
It lists rafting trip packages on rivers in Hidalgo ranging from $500 to $1,000 per person. The packages include equipment, guides, and transportation.
Safety equipment like life jackets and helmets are included to ensure a fun and safe rafting experience on class I to III rapids. Contact information is provided for more details.
The indigenous peoples of the Amazon region live in complex social organizations, divided into patrilineal clans and lineages with distinct territories. Their systems of social affiliation and identity are closely tied to their cultures and relationship with the land. In Colombia, indigenous groups are organized into resguardos or reserves governed by traditional authorities according to their own laws and customs. While parental authority is important, marriage preferences vary among lineages, with some allowing cross-cousin marriage and others prohibiting it. Kinship systems play a fundamental role in maintaining indigenous cultures and identities.
1. This is a collection of journal entries and poems from the author primarily during the 1990s.
2. The entries describe the author's dreams about a lost love, their longing for companionship, and reflections on life and death.
3. Interwoven throughout are poems that express themes of love, loss, motherhood, and the passage of time.
This document provides a table listing the names of 23 individuals along with the number of documents uploaded by each person on the first and second day of a given week. It shows the group assignment and days for which document uploads are being tracked. The table includes 3 columns for the name of the individual, the number of documents uploaded on day 1, and the number uploaded on day 2. The document aims to track and summarize the document upload activities of various individuals organized into groups over a 2 day period.
1. The document outlines the key activities and achievements for the month of October for an institutional campaign.
2. It discusses progress made in transitioning to a new CRM system, implementing a communication channel review, and planning for an expansion summit and new entity visits.
3. The challenges for next month include a high workload with the transition, improving engagement levels, and finalizing a new learning center and sales team application process.
According to the document, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century Mexican nun, poet and writer who was renowned for her intellectual prowess. She advocated for women's education and rights at a time when it was discouraged. Some key points:
- Sor Juana wrote poetry, plays, essays defending women's education and rights to pursue knowledge.
- She amassed a large personal library despite facing opposition from the patriarchy of the time.
- Sor Juana challenged gender norms and believed women were equally capable of intellectual pursuits as men.
- She is considered one of Mexico's earliest feminist thinkers and feminists for her advocacy of women's education and autonomy over their lives
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The document discusses how modern animal husbandry utilizes advanced technologies like genetic engineering and artificial insemination to increase productivity and profitability in a sustainable way, allowing farmers to better feed growing populations while reducing environmental impact through selective breeding and optimized land and resource use.
The document discusses two urban planning conventions held in Cambre, Spain. It notes criticisms of some conventions that allowed construction on protected land without proper permissions. It also outlines agreements between the government and developers for the developers to provide public facilities and affordable housing units in their new projects.
This summary provides the key points from the document in 3 sentences:
The cooperative focuses on sustainable agriculture across various territories in Italy, working with farmers and local communities. It aims to promote local production and traditional methods, as well as autonomy and social values through collective management. The interview discusses the challenges of modernization and globalization, and how the cooperative seeks to address these through integrated practices supporting farmers, territories, and local economies.
The document discusses an incremental housing scheme in Pakistan that aims to provide affordable housing and services to low-income communities. Some key points:
1. The scheme started in 1986 in Orangi Town, Karachi and has since expanded to other parts of Pakistan.
2. It involves community organizations and allows residents to incrementally build housing units and connect to water, sewer and other infrastructure as they can afford it.
3. This flexible approach has proven successful as it is affordable and sustainable in the long run with community support.
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This document discusses the application of criminal procedural rights in cases of domestic violence and gender-based crimes. Specifically, it addresses the right of the accused to not declare against themselves or their close relatives in such cases. It notes that while this right exists to protect family relationships and privacy, it can also obstruct justice in cases where the victim's testimony is crucial. The document recommends that in these situations, the judge should inform the accused that declining to testify could be interpreted as an admission of guilt. It also stresses the need to apply a gender perspective and take into account the power dynamics at play between the accused and victim. Overall, the document aims to balance protecting procedural rights with pursuing truth and justice for victims of gender-based violence.
Diesen Vortrag habe ich auf der IA-Konferenz 2013 gehalten.
Ich spreche hier über die User Experience bei Anwendungen in Großunternehmen.
Ich identifiziere 6 Ursachenbereiche, die zu mieser UX bei Unternehmensanwendungen führen. Ich zeige zwei recht typische Szenarien:
A - "Die Mutter aller Systeme" (Fiasko)
B - nur ein einzelner Workflow (Guter Erfolg)
Schließlich gebe ich Hinweise, wie Konzepter im Großunternehmen überleben können.
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The document is a correspondence from a company's marketing department requesting feedback on a draft letter. They ask the recipient to review the letter and provide any advice or suggested changes. The marketing department also asks if the recipient would be interested in receiving further details about a new product line the company is promoting.
The document discusses the need for public procurement to move beyond a cost minimization approach and instead pursue a strategy of responsible and sustainable purchasing. It recommends that at least 25% of public contracts consider environmental and social criteria to reduce costs over the long term while also promoting local employment, quality jobs, and environmental protection. Achieving this will require professionalizing procurement officers and strengthening their accountability on issues like sustainability performance.
With growing interest among the educational community in the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) in learning and teaching, there is increasing concern and some anxiety on whether the use of OER poses different or additional challenges to the design of effective, efficient and engaging learning and teaching experiences? If so, what are they? What are their pedagogical implications? How might course developers and teachers approach and address these challenges? The stories in this book offer critical insights into these challenges, approaches and to their resolution. They comprise the lived experiences of current members of the Faculty of Education at the OUSL. These are the stories of a group of trail blazers bent on bringing about transformational and lasting change in their learning and teaching practices with the integration of OER.
Shironica Karunanayaka & Som Naidu (Editors)