zilongwang/ReadingBank huggingface dataset:
Use of the term ‘Indigenous’ Use of the term Indigenous will be explained in the introductory sections of the report and overview. OID text will endeavour to use the ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians ‘and ‘other Australians’ as relevant. The terms ‘Indigenous’ and ‘nonIndigenous’ will continue to be used in tables and charts as relevant. Several participants disliked the use of the term ‘Indigenous’ (and preferred ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’). The Steering Committee has previously agreed to use the term Indigenous, explaining in each report that the term includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Richards, K. 2011, Technical and Background Paper: Measuring Juvenile Recidivism in Australia, Technical and Background Paper 44, Australian Institute of Criminology. Ringland, C., Weatherburn, D. and Poynton, S. 2015, ‘Can Protection Data Improve the Prediction of Re-Offending in Young Persons?’, Crime and Justice Bulletin: Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice, no. 188. Snowball, L. and Weatherburn, D. 2006, ‘Indigenous over-representation in prison: The role of offender characteristics’, and Justice Bulletin, Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice, no. 99. Standing Committee on Social Issues 2008, Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage in New South Wales, Legislative Council, Parliament of NSW, Sydney. Weatherburn, D., Froyland, G., Moffatt, S. and Corben, S. 2009, ‘Prison Populations and Correctional Outlays: The Effect of Reducing Re-Imprisonment’, Crime and Justice Bulletin: Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice, no. 138. Willis, M. and Moore, J. 2008, Reintegration of Indigenous Prisoners, Research and Public Policy Series, no. 90, Australian Institute of Criminology, Canberra. Wundersitz, J. 2010, Indigenous Perpetrators of Violence: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Offending, Research and Public Policy Series No. 105, Australian Institute of Criminology. 11.5 Community functioning Box 11.5.1 Key messages Community functioning is defined as the ability and freedom of community members and communities to determine the context of their lives and to translate their capabilities into positive actions towards a valued life. Themes important to community functioning are: connectedness to country, land and history, culture and identity; resilience; leadership; having a role, structure and routine; feeling safe; and vitality. Whilst there is no overall measure of community functioning, considering outcomes across the six themes builds an overall picture. Box 11.5.2 Measures of community functioning
a Excludes 1917 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (13 per cent) and 16 208 nonIndigenous students (6 per cent) who did not participate in the reading test. Source: Productivity Commission estimates based on ACARA data (unpublished). Breaking down the variation in achievement Using a regressiontechnique called ‘multilevel modelling’, the variation in achievement described above can be broken down into four groups: explained studentlevel variation (variation between students within a school that can be explained by studentlevel characteristics in the dataset) unexplained studentlevel variation (variation between students within a school that cannot be explained by studentlevel characteristics in the dataset) explained schoollevel variation (variation between schools that can be explained by schoollevel characteristics in the dataset) unexplained schoollevel variation (variation between schools that cannot be explained by schoollevel characteristics in the dataset). Figure 13.2.5 show this breakdown for the literacy and numeracy achievement of students in Year 5. Figure 13.2.5 Shares of total variation in achievement by Indigenous status (Reading and numeracy, Year 5, 2013 and 2014 pooled)a
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lead to hearing impairment, which in turn can affect children’s capacity to learn and socialise basic skills for life and learning (section 6.8) — the early social and cognitive development of children provides the foundations upon which later relationships and formal learning depend. Several COAG targets and headline indicators reflect the importance of early child development: child mortality (section 4.2) early childhood education (section 4.3) substantiated child abuse and neglect (section 4.11). Other headline indicators are important influences on early childhood outcomes: household and individual income (section 4.10) family and community violence (section 4.12). Outcomes in the early child development area can be affected by outcomes in several other strategic areas, or can influence outcomes in other areas: healthy lives (access to primary health, obesity and nutrition) (chapter 8) economic participation (income support) (chapter 9) home environment (overcrowding, access to functioning water, sewerage and electricity services) (chapter 10) safe and supportive communities (alcohol/drug misuse and harm) (chapter 11). Attachment tables for this chapter are identified in references throughout this chapter by an ‘A’ suffix (for example, 6A.1.1). These tables can be found on the web page (www.pc.gov.au/oid2016). 6.1 Antenatal care Box 6.1.1 Key messages trial
Brouwer, C., Maille, A., Rovers, M., Veenhoven, R., Grobbee, D., Sanders, E. and Schilder, A. 2005, ‘The impact of recurrent otitis media on the quality of life of children and their caregivers’, Clinical Otolaryngology, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 258–265. J. and Thomson, N. 2013, Review of Ear Health and Hearing Among Indigenous Australians, Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au /other-health-conditions/ear/reviews/our-review (accessed 20 May 2016). Couzos, S., Metcalf, S. and Murray, R. 2007, ‘Ear health’, Aboriginal Primary Health Care: An Evidence-based Approach, 3rd edn, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, pp. 265–307. DoHA (Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing) 2015, Recommendations for Clinical Care Guidelines on the Management of Otitis Media in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations, Commonwealth of Australia, (accessed 20 May 2016). Kong, K. and Coates, H. 2009, ‘Natural history, definitions, risk factors and burden of otitis media’, The Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 193, no. 10, pp. S39–S43. Senate Community Affairs References Committee 2010, Hear Us: Inquiry into Hearing Health in Australia, Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, http://www.aph.gov.au/ (accessed 20 May 2016). WHO Health Organization) 2016, Childhood Hearing Loss - Act Now, Here’s How! Williams, C. and Jacobs, A. 2009, ‘The impact of otitis on cognitive and educational outcomes’, The Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 191, no. 9, pp. S69–S72. 6.8 Basic skills for life and learning Box 6.8.1 Key messages
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Step one: Identifying initial “in demand” and “not in demand” categories for each period. Occupations with average annual growth rates of at least 90 percent of their respective geographic areas (statewide or workforce development area) total average annual growth rates and a share of total openings of at least .08 percent are “in demand.” Occupations with average annual growth rates less than 70 percent of their respective geographic areas total growth rates and a share of total openings of less than 1 percent are “not in demand.” Step two: Identifying provisional occupational categories. If within any of the three projection time frames (five years, ten years and two/ten years), an occupation is categorized as being “in demand,” it receives a first provisional identification of “in demand.” If within any of the three projection time frames, an occupation is categorized as “not in demand,” it receives a second provisional identification of “not in demand.” Step three: Create final projections definitions. If an occupation has only one provisional definition, it equals the final definition. If an occupation has two provisional definitions of “in demand” and “not in demand,” it gets identified as “balanced.” All other occupations, without provisional definitions (i.e., not meeting the thresholds from stage one), are identified as “balanced.” All occupations, at this stage of the process, have definitions of “in demand,” “not in demand” or “balanced.” Step four: Create final adjustment definitions. The projections definitions are now put through an adjustment process, using current labor market supply/demand data which compares online job announcements to information on unemployment insurance (UI) claimants. Adjustments are applied when current supply/demand data significantly contradicts the model-based projections definitions. The adjustment methodology
How we determine demand for occupations Introduction: Determining “in demand,” “not in demand” or “balanced” The 2018 methodology is based on occupational projections and current supply-demand data. Specific levels of job growth and total job openings are used to designate an occupation as “in demand,” “not in demand” or “balanced.” Occupations that are included Unsuppressed occupations with employment in base year 2016, consisting of 50 or more jobs, are included in this analysis. Time frames used for projections Five-year projections for 2016-2021, average annual growth rates and total job openings. Ten-year projections for 2016-2026, using average annual growth rates and total job openings. A combination of two-year (2017Q2-2019Q2) and ten-year (2016-2026) projections, using average annual growth rates and total job openings. The methodology Step one: Identifying initial “in demand” and “not in demand” categories for each time frame Occupations with average annual growth rates of at least 90 percent of their respective geographic areas (statewide or workforce development area) total average annual growth rates and a share of total openings of at least .08 percent are “in demand.” Occupations with average annual growth rates less than 70 percent of their respective geographic areas total growth rates and a share of total openings of less than 1 percent are “not in demand.” Step two: Identifying provisional occupational categories If within any of the three projection time frames (five years, ten years and two/ten years), an occupation is categorized as being “in demand,” it receives a first provisional identification of “in demand.” If within any of the three projection time frames, an occupation is categorized as “not in demand,” it receives a second provisional identification of “not in demand.”
C.I.A. Application Calendar OLD RESROURCE Suggested Calendar Week Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 1 C.I.A. Application Process Overview OPEC Viability (W) – Part 1 -start gathering data for the Country Data Chart OPEC Viability (W) – Part 2/3 -complete Country Data Chart -rank OPEC countries OPEC Viability (W) – Part 4/5 -make inferences about OPEC data -determine the impact of oil on the United States Civil Service Exam If you want, you may play the Oiligarchy Game while your exam is being graded Olympic Relocation (W) Day 1 Week Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 2 Olympic Relocation (W) Day 2 Olympic Relocation (W) Day 2 -Write CIA cover letter -Submit application as specified in directions
Table 6: Overall responses according to type of show (numbers and percentages representing type of show: PMLD TUBE; ASD TUBE) Number and percentage of responses (Column %) PMLD TUBE ASD TUBE Do you think this show was relevant to the needs of your children? Not relevant 0 0 0 A little bit relevant 0 0 0 Neutral 4 3.4% 0 4 2.4% Quite relevant 10 8.5% 15.4% 18 10.6% Completely relevant 104 88.1% 44 84.6% 148 87.1% (100%) 118 52 170 Do you think this performance engaged your students? Not engaged 0 0 0 A little bit engaged 1 0.9% 1 2.1% 2 1.2% Neutral 3 2.6% 2 4.2% 5 3.0% Quite engaged 20 17.1% 11 22.9% 31 18.8% Very engaged 93 79.5% 34 70.8% 127 77.0% Total (100%) 117 48 165 Do you this performance provoked a beneficial change in your students? Not beneficial at all 2 1.8% 0 2 1.2% A little bit beneficial 3 2.6% 1 2% 4 2.4% Neutral 6 5.3% 1 2% 7 4.3% Quite beneficial 12 10.5% 7 14.0% 19 11.6% Very beneficial 91 79.8% 41 82.0% 132 80.5% Total (100%) 114 50 164 How beneficial did you find the performance to your practice? Not beneficial at all 2 2.3% 0 2 1.6% A little bit beneficial 0 0 0 0.0% Neutral 4 4.6% 2 4.8% 6 4.7% Quite beneficial 10 11.5% 21.4% 19 14.7% Very beneficial 71 81.6% 31 73.8% 102 79.1% (100%) 87 42 129 Differences between schools The questionnaire responses were interrogated for any differences between schools. 7 sets out the mean scores and standard deviations (a measure of the variation in responses) for each school, in relation to each question.
Figure 4: Children's varied responses to the TUBE Table 11: Children's varied responses to the TUBE - examples Theme Number of references % of total respondents Example The show was calming and relaxing 73 43 Very lively group but there were definite moments of calmness shown by all children. One of our boys doesn't respond well due to how special he is and he was just so happy, engaged and relaxed. He does not often sit for a long period of time, but he sat all the way through the performance. He has been very calm throughout the afternoon, after the performance. Children interacted and were engaged with the performers 70 41 The children were laughing, smiling and totally engaged with each of the actors.
6. Two companies that are subsidiaries of the same parent make payments of RFCT and SC, with one of those companies also making a payment of Non Ring Fence Corporation Tax (N-RFCT). Company A pays £50,000 and Company B pays £25,000 of RFCT and SC, with Company B also making a payment of N-RFCT of £100,000. No entries are required on the template. 7. Two companies that are subsidiaries of the same parent each have interests in two oil fields that are liable to Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT). Each company pays PRT of £25,000 for each of the fields in 2014, leading to a total payment of £100,000. Each payment should be entered on the template. Group Reporting One set of templates should be completed for all companies that are subsidiaries of a common ultimate parent company. If, for whatever reason, a company decides to send a separate set of templates to the Independent Administrator, it should explain its reasons for doing so. This would have no impact on the application of the disclosure threshold, which should continue to be applied at the group level. Template 1 - Tax and Licence Summary Overview This template is used to produce a summary of the detailed payments information contained in the supporting worksheets. Companies are required to provide information on the amounts paid to, or repaid by, the UK government in respect of certain payment in the year ended 31 December 2014. Detailed Requirements Reporting group: Enter the name that is generally used to identify the enterprise that conducts the operations that give rise to the payments included in the report e.g. Shell, BG Group Columns Payments (£ thousand): Enter the sum of all payments of the relevant type made during the reporting period Repayments (£ thousand): Enter the sum of all repayments of the relevant type made during the reporting period Net Payment (£ thousand): Enter the net sum representing the sum of all payments and repayments of the relevant type made during the reporting period Rows
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At: Glut Now Development now will result in a stable decline in prices in the future Leonardo Maugeri, One of the world’s foremost experts on oil, gas “Oil: The Next Revolution The Unprecedented Upsurge Of Oil Production Capacity And What It Means For The World,” June 2012 The Geopolitics of Energy Project, http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/Oil-%20The%20Next%20Revolution.pdf The oil market will remain highly volatile until 2015 and prone to extreme movements in opposite directions, thus representing a major challenge for investors, in spite of its short and long term opportunities. After 2015, however, most of the projects considered in this paper will advance significantly and contribute to a strong build-up of the world’s production capacity. This could provoke a major phenomenon of overproduction and lead to a significant, stable dip of oil prices, unless oil demand were to grow at a sustained yearly rate of at least 1.6 percent for the entire decade.
Speculators drive prices – proven by the latest fluctuations Phillips 6/4 – Writer for BusinessWeek [Matthew, 6/4/2012, BusinessWeek, “Falling Oil Prices Are No Mystery,” http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-06-04/falling-oil-prices-are-no-mystery] The price declines have coincided with a steep selloff in oil futures contracts over the last two months. Speculators cut their net-long positions—bets that the price will rise—to the equivalent of 136 million barrels of oil, the lowest level since September 2010, according to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This follows a huge speculative buying binge. Oil prices spiked from October through March—a six-month bull run fueled by speculative worry over an Iranian supply disruption.
Alternative Energy Link Alternative energies result in lower oil prices Kole 7 (William, “Despite rising prices, OPEC appears to be in no rush to raise its output targets,” September 8th, If you remember what happened in the 1970's (look it up if you don't) you will find the biggest fear OPEC has. It is that oil prices will go up and stay high long enough to fuel investment into conservation and alternative energy sources to the point that a critical mass is reached and the need for their oil is greatly diminished or replaced by other energy sources they don't control. That's exactly what started happening in the 1970's and it took OPEC opening up the tap to make oil cheap again over a decade to reverse the trends. The result was that interest in conservation and alternative energy waned and investments dried up in the face of cheap oil again. We are once again nearing that point and you can expect to see OPEC flood the market again if they see us getting serious with conservation and alternative energy sources that compete with, or worse yet, actually replace demand for their oil. OPEC walks the fine line between price and demand and wants to keep us hooked up to their oil like a bunch of junkies on drugs while making as much money as possible.
2NC Uniqueness – Venezuelan Oil Prices High Venezuelan oil prices high – 58 dollars higher than 2012 estimates PDVSA 12 (Press Office – Venezuelan Embassy to the U.S, “Venezuela’s Oil Minister: Fair Oil Prices Must Reach $100 Per Barrel”, June 29th, The average price of Venezuelan oil is currently $108 per barrel, which is $58 more than what was estimated in the country’s 2012 budget, the oil minister said. He added that even in the worst-case scenario, the provisions adopted by the government of President Hugo Chávez will guarantee continued funding for social programs and PDVSA’S oil and gas projects.
Impacts - Saudi Relations - Key to US Heg Collapse of Saudi relations destroys US hegemony SHAW 2004 (Charles, Editor-in-Chief, “Make the Greeleap,” Newtopia Magazine, Summer, | Kushal) The second critical issue is that the US Dollar is the fiat currency for the world's oil and natural gas transactions which means that all the oil and natural gas purchased by the world's nations is purchased in US "petrodollars". Because of this, most nations hold in their banks Dollar reserves equal to the value of their own currency. US global hegemony is predicated on this very means of control. This arrangement for the world's energy supplies to be purchased in Dollars, and by effect to have the Dollar become fiat currency, was set up by the US and OPEC, largely because of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. If that relationship ends, through revolution or war, US hegemony ends, unless we occupy the oil fields till they run dry.
Aff - No Internal Link - Alt Causes to Saudi flood Alt cause to Saudi over-production—Arab Spring, Iranian sanctions, and a tight market Gamm 6/18 Forbes analyst, “Saudi Arabia Keeps OPEC Spigots Open”, 6/18/12, , Accessed 7/19/12, Chan) In the of financial and political turmoil throughout Europe, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) met last Thursday in Vienna, Austria, to discuss the future of oil production.¶ The verdict? Production levels will remain at 30 million barrels per day (bpd.) Some countries were contributing to the overproduction of 1.6 million bpd (making for a grand total of 31.6 million bpa), but at Thursday’s meeting, agreed to embrace the 30 million bpd ceiling.¶ The rationale behind this decision ultimately stems from Saudi Arabia, which has been producing a staggering 9.9 million bpd in May. “The Saudis weren’t willing to cut production, especially with the Iranian sanctions slated to take hold, they may not have wanted to risk a tight market and send prices higher,” says Morningstar analyst Allen Good.¶ Having the most excess capacity, Good tells Forbes if any OPEC country were to cut production, it would be Saudi Arabia and since they refused, OPEC had to keep levels where they were.¶ Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Fadel Gheit points to the Arab Spring as to why Saudi Arabia doesn’t want to cut production. A drop in Saudi oil output would cause prices to rise (above $100 per barrel), threaten global economic health and lower oil demand. “Saudi Arabia is caught between a rock and a hard place. While they don’t want oil prices to rise, they to buy peace at home. They don’t want to be like Egypt, Syria or Tunisia with demonstrations,” he says.¶ Gheit says the Saudis are essentially “renting” peace by offering money to its citizens in response to the high and effort to prevent uprisings.
Schedule IPC Fiscal Model OIEC Group 2017 Row Action Who When Result 1 Team Up and arranging the meetings Ms. Katebi/ Mr. Davari ………… Done 2 Kick-off meeting and brain storming trough meetings to review IPC model provided by NIOC Ms. Katebi 15th November 7:30-10:30 3 Update stratus meeting Ms. Katebi 22nd November 7:30-10:30 4 Collecting the final excel sheets from stakeholders and unifying them as one file Team 29th November 7:30-10:30 5 Presenting Final IPC Economics Model product Ms. Katebi 06th December 7:30-10:30
Registration Registration for Provision of Oil Tickets for the Australian Government Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Department of the Environment and Energy (Department) ABN 34 190 894 983 Registration and Request for Tender dates will be made available on the Department’s website at prior to any processes commencing. Registration applications must be lodged electronically at by the Registration Lodgement Date specified on the Department’s website. Contents ~*~ General Information 3 1. Background to this Registration 3 2. Summary of the Registration process 3 3. Proposed RFT 4 4. Contract Details 5 5. Action required from the Applicants 5 6. Department's evaluation process 6 7. General 8 8. Seek own advice 10 9. Additional steps 10 10. Public Statements 10 11. The Department’s Rights 10 12. Queries 11 Appendix 1 – Offshore Registration Response Form 12 Appendix 2 – Onshore Stock Registration Response Form 16 Appendix 3 – Offshore Oil Stock Ticket Contract 21 Appendix 4 – Onshore Oil Stock Ticket Contract 22
consolidation of the applicant; nor is the applicant likely to have similar events occur or become insolvent, in any other manner in any jurisdiction. Confirm that the applicant (and its parent company (if any) and any proposed subcontractors) are not listed as terrorists under section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (Cth). Yes/No {Delete as applicable} If No, provide explanation: Contract details Confirm that the template Oil Ticket Contract is acceptable (as set out in Appendix 4). Yes/No {Delete as applicable} Any requests for variation must be marked up in the attached template Onshore Oil Ticket Contract and the following details provided here: - Clause number - Requested variation - Reason for requested variation Please note that the Department’s preference is for no variations and variations will be considered on a limited basis, in the Department’s absolute discretion. . All requests for variations must be marked up in the attached template Offshore Oil Ticket Contract and the following details provided here: Confirm that the General Terms and Conditions are acceptable (as set out in Appendix 5). Yes/No {Delete as applicable} All requests for variations must be marked up in the attached template General Terms and Conditions and the following details provided here: - Clause number - Requested variation - Reason for requested variation Please note that the Department’s preference is for no variations and variations will be considered on a limited basis, in the Department’s absolute discretion. Contact person for contract discussions (if different from contact person(s) listed above) Name: Position: Phone: Storage facilities Location of facility: Provide name of facility and full address details
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Active electrical energy meters R 46:2012 Water meters R 49:2013 Continuous totalizers R 50:2014 Automatic catchweighers R 51:2006 Sound Level Meters R 58:1998 Moisture meters for cereal grains and oilseeds R 59:2016 Load cells R 60:2000 R 60:2017 Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments R 61:2004 R 61:2017 Heat Meters R 75:2002 Non-automatic Weighing Instruments R 76:1992 R 76:2006 Cryogenic Liquids R 81:1998 Level Gauges for Stationary Storage Tanks R 85:2008 Integrating-averaging Sound Level Meters R 88:1998 Focimeters R 93:1999 Vehicle exhaust emissions R 99:2008 Calibrators R 102:1992 Pure-tone Audiometers R 104:1993 Automatic Rail-weighbridges R 106:2011 Discontinuous Totalisers R 107:2007 Pressure Balances R 110:1994 Liquids other than Water R 117:1995 R 117:2007 Speech Audiometry R 122:1996 Evidential breath analyzers R 126:1998 Ergometers for foot crank work R 128:2000 Multi-dimensional measuring instruments R 129:2000 Liquid-in-glass thermometers R 133:2002 Weighing road vehicles in motion R 134:2006 of Leather R 136:2004 Gas meters R 137:2012 Compressed Gaseous Fuel systems for Vehicles R 139:2014 R 139:2018 Continuous measurement of SO2 in stationary source emissions R 143:2009 Continuous measurement of CO, NOx in stationary source emissions R 144:2013 Ophthalmic instruments - Impression and applanation tonometers R 145:2015 Protein measuring instruments for cereal grains and oilseeds R 146:2016 This report contains ........ and ....... annex(es).
Non-conformity related to: Requirements Implementation Observation: Consequence: Assessor/Expert Name: ……………………….. Date: ………………………….. Signature: …………………………… OIML Issuing Authority Agreement: Yes No OIML Issuing Authority Representative: ……………………….. Date: ………………………….. Signature: …………………………… Summary of Corrective Action(s): Date for Implementation: ………………………….. OIML Issuing Authority Representative: ……………………….. Date: ………………………….. Signature: …………………………… Date Evidence Supplied: ………………………….. Evidence Accepted: Yes No Assessor/Expert Name: ……………………….. Date: ………………………….. Signature: ……………………………
while airborne. The cell phone ban was adopted in 1991 based on the threat of harmful interference from airborne use of cellular phones to terrestrial cellular networks. The SMR handset rule was adopted based on the same rationale—to prevent harmful interference with land-based operations. Regarding airborne broadband access, in 1990 the FCC allocated four megahertz of spectrum for commercial Air-Ground Radiotelephone Service, leading to the deployment of phones on aircraft. And, since the 1990s, airlines have been permitted to use mobile satellite service (MSS) spectrum to provide data service. Also, starting in 2001, the FCC authorized certain parties on an ad hoc basis to use Fixed Satellite Service spectrum to provide broadband connectivity to airborne aircraft. In 2005, the FCC cleared the way for airlines to begin offering Wi-Fi. Since the adoption of the FCC’s ban on the use of cell phones during flight, there has been a proliferation of cell phones, smart phones, and other PEDs, leading to a significant increase in consumer demand for broadband connectivity on board aircraft and the number of passengers using PEDs during flight. The FAA recognized as much when it announced on October 31, 2013, that it had determined that airlines could safely expand passenger use of PEDs during all phases of flight and issued Information for Operators (InFO 13010, “Expanding Use of Passenger Portable Electronic Devices (PED).”. The FAA did not address passenger use of voice communication using cellular technology enabled devices in the expanded PED policy because of FCC’s existing ban on use of cell phones during flight. In light of the technical viability of and increasing public interest in using mobile communication services on aircraft in flight, on December 12, 2013, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to revise outdated rules and to adopt a consistent
Drawing upon the analysis in the impact assessment section, this section of the summative assessment report will need to provide a clear analysis of the value for money that the programme has provided. This may be benchmarked against other similar interventions where appropriate / relevant. Section 6: Conclusions and lessons learnt As per the characteristics and analysis contained within the rest of the summative assessment report. It is suggested that the conclusions are structured around identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the programme. They should also highlight specific lessons for the following audiences: Oxford Innovation Services designing and implementing similar interventions Policy makers The conclusions must be objective and constructive and wholly evidenced by the analysis within the summative assessment report. Specific Insights Within the above report, the summative assessment should also cover specifics insights into delivery and outputs of the C4G programme including: Effectiveness of Processes and Activities – Programme Design Processes by which the programme is marketed and promoted and the mechanisms by which participants engage with the programme. Effectiveness in providing initial 12 hours of support to all eligible SME’s. Effectiveness of the programme’s Stage-Gate process and delivery methodologies. Effectiveness of the support provided to recruit, train and mentor graduate employees supported through the programme. Success in identifying and progressing SME’s with the ambition and potential to realise significant growth. Effectiveness and accuracy of data collection and recording. SME Growth Journey and Engagement - Outcomes and Impacts Qualitative reflections on the ‘growth journeys’ taken by enterprises, and the ways in which aspirations and ambitions have changed as a result of the programme. These will cover key issues such as: Setting challenging growth targets. Identifying and addressing barriers to growth. Researching and entering new national and international markets. Innovating to improve internal processes and develop new products. Employing skilled (graduate well paid staff (i.e. salaries aligning with regional benchmarks) to ensure growth targets are achieved and skills retained.
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Solberg, E. C., Diener, E., D., Lucas, R. E., & Oishi, S. (2002). Wanting, having, and satisfaction: Examining the role of desire discrepancies in satisfaction with income. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 83, 725-734. Stutzer, A. (2004). The role of income aspirations in individual happiness. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 54, 89-109. Sumner, L. W. (1996). Welfare, happiness, and ethics. Oxford: Oxford University Tay, L., & Diener, E. (2011). Needs and subjective well-being around the world. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 101, 354-365. Thomson, J. A. K. (1953). The ethics of Aristotle: The Nicomachean ethics. London: Penguin Books. Van L., & Gilovich, T. (2003). To do or to have? That is the question. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 85, 1193-1202. Waterfield, R. (1993). Plato: Republic. New York: Oxford University Press. Wilson, T. D., & Gilbert, D. T. (2008). Explaining away: A model of affective adaptation. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 3, 370-386. Table 1. The Type and the Target of Desire: Does the Satisfaction of Desire Lead to Happiness? Desire Self Other Craving No Some Ideal Some Yes Puritan:
Content database data file P:\ Content database log file Q:\ Search database data file S:\ Search database log file Q:\ BLOB store X:\ Backups O:\ Table (iii) – Storage configuration Software Configuration The software versions and settings used for the different servers were as in Table (iv) below. Computer Role Software Additional Changes WFEs and Application servers Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise x64 Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 RBS.msi was installed from the SQL Server 2008 R2 Feature Pack. All the latest Windows Server patches were applied. Database server Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise x64 SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise x64 Latest Windows Server patches were applied. The following changes were made to the database server settings: 'Max server memory' = 12 GB 4 tempdb data files were created and moved to their own volume. Table (iv) – Software configuration Test Results and Observations This section summarizes the results of the tests conducted to measure the effects of using RBS to externalize the BLOB contents on the various attributes of a SharePoint Server 2010 deployment and help answer the questions listed in Table (v) below.
Written directive addressing elements of the standard. (Qty Initial: 1) (Qty Reaccred: 1) Completed case plan. (Qty Initial: 1) (Qty Reaccred: 1 each year) Documentation of supervisory review and approval of plans. (Qty Initial: 1) (Qty Reaccred: 1 each year) Documentation of supervisory review and approval of updates. (Qty Initial: 1) (Qty Reaccred: 1 each year) Interviews Required References Assessor Guidelines Accreditation Manager Notes Evidence Review 4.04M A written directive requires the , or the Director of Investigations, to document their review of cases to ensure evidence: Bullets Is relevant; Has logical, sensible relationships to the allegation; Is consistent with the and Is sufficient to support conclusions. Proofs of Compliance Written addressing elements of the standard. (Qty Initial: 1) (Qty Reaccred: 1) Review documentation. (Qty Initial: 1) (Qty Reaccred: 1) Interviews. Required References Assessor Guidelines Accreditation Manager Notes Interviews 4.05M A written directive establishes requirements for conducting interviews that includes: Bullets
Notification in writing that they may submit a written response within specified timeframes after receipt of the findings; and Notification that their responses, and the Inspector General's rebuttal to the response, if any, will be included in the final investigative report. Proofs of Compliance Written directive addressing elements of the standard. (Qty Initial: 1) (Qty Reaccred: 1) Proof of notifications. (Qty Initial: 1 each bullet) (Qty Reaccred: 1 each bullet for each year) Required References Assessor Guidelines Accreditation Manager Notes Individuals substantially affected must be defined by the agency. OIG Complaint Notifications for State Agency Offices of Inspectors General 7.05M For state agency Offices of Inspectors General, a written directive requires the Inspector General to provide the agency head with copies of complaints or allegations of misconduct related to the Office of Inspector General or its staff members when complaints are received from entities contracting with the state or individuals substantially affected by an Office of Inspector General investigation. Bullets Proofs of Compliance Written directive addressing elements of the standard. (Qty Initial: 1) (Qty Reaccred: 1)
Unit Title: Cell Membrane & Transport AND Cell Energetics In Class Date Homework & Assessments 1st: Finish NYS Diffusion Lab – Red 5th/6th: Finish NYS Diffusion Lab – Red Onion Review Organelles –Amoeba Sisters Video then Play the More Cowbell Game Monday 12/12 A Day Recently Past Due Assignments Enzyme Specificity/Lactase Lab Microscope Lab – Due 11/23 Gummy Osmosis Lab & Lab Analysis DUE: 11/30 Urinalysis and Model Kidney Lab & Analysis Due: 12/5 Cells, Cell Membrane & Transport Review Bookwork Due: 12/7 Amoeba Sisters Wkst 12/8 Regents Do Now 12/5-12/9 Upcoming Assignments NYS Diffusion Lab 12/13 Regents Do Now 12/12-12/16 Amoeba Sisters Photosynthesis wkst 12/16 UNIT TEST 12/14 1st/2nd: Review Organelles –Amoeba Sisters Video then Play the More Cowbell Game 5th: Cells and Transport Review Tuesday 12/13 B Day 1st: Unit Test – Microscopes, Cells and their Organelles, Cellular Transport 5th/6th: Unit Test – Microscopes, Cells and their Organelles, Cellular Transport Wednesday 12/14 A Day 1st/2nd: Finish if needed: Unit Test – Microscopes, Cells and their Organelles, Cellular Transport Brainpop Photosynthesis Video and Group Quiz Photosynthesis PPT and Notes in our Spiral Workbooks 5th: Brainpop Photosynthesis Video and Group Quiz Photosynthesis PPT and in our Spiral Workbooks Thursday 12/15 B Day GRADES CLOSE TODAY 1st: Photosynthesis PPT and Notes in our Spiral Workbooks Amoeba Sisters – Photosynthesis video and wkst 5th/6th: Photosynthesis PPT and Notes in our Spiral Workbooks Amoeba Sisters – Photosynthesis video and wkst Friday 12/16 A Day Do Nows 12/12/16 - 12/16/16 DIRECTIONS: You must highlight/annotate the questions. Define key terms. Rewrite the questions below in your own words. Finally answer the question. (You must do all steps for full credit)