zilongwang/ReadingBank huggingface dataset:
and stay vigilant on the developments in monetary policy in other economies and global trade protectionism and their implications for Taiwan's economic prospects and financial market stability. We will timely undertake appropriate monetary policy actions as warranted in order to fulfill the central bank's statutory mandate. IV. Against a backdrop of amplified volatility in global financial markets recently, the NT dollar exchange rate vis-à-vis the US dollar has experienced greater fluctuations, albeit to a less extent compared to other major currencies. In principle, the NT dollar exchange rate is determined by market forces. If irregular factors (such as massive inflows or outflows of short-term capital) lead to excess volatility and disorderly movements in the NT dollar exchange rate with adverse implications for economic and financial stability, the CBC will, in line with its mandate, step in to maintain an orderly market so as to ensure economic and financial stability. Appendix Table 1 Taiwan's Inflation and Inflation Outlook Forecast institutions Inflation Inflation outlook Jan.-May 2018 2018 (f) Domestic institutions Yuanta-Polaris (2018/3/28) 1.66 (CPI) 1.40 (Core CPI**) 1.30 TIER (2018/4/25) 1.34 CBC (2018/6/8) 1.40* (CPI) 1.16 (Core CPI**) DGBAS (2018/5/25) 1.49 CIER (2018/4/18) 1.63 Foreign institutions ADB (2018/4/11) 1.10 Credit Suisse (2018/6/14) 1.20 Citi (2018/5/15) 1.20 Goldman Sachs (2018/6/19) 1.30
The data for the analysis was collected from secondary sources. They refer to the 28 members of the European Union. The dependent variable is the level of innovativeness measured by the business sophistication and innovation index (BS&I). The current way of measuring BS&I is available only for the last 8 consecutive periods through the data platform (WEF, 2013). Most of the explanatory variables data was extracted from web-based data platforms (Eurostat, n.d.; Worldbank, n.d.). In addition, data on PP and PPI was collected from the reports of the European Commission on public procurement indicators (EC, 2009, 2012) and from the global competitiveness report database platform (WEF, 2013). European Commission reports do not include data for Croatia (which joined the EU in 2013) and therefore our estimate for Croatia used the annual reports of the Croatian Ministry of Economy (MINGORP, 2013) and data on the Croatian GDP (Worldbank, n.d.). The advantage of secondary sources is the fact that their data collection methodology is known and relies upon a theoretical basis, thus producing comparable data for different countries. The disadvantage of secondary sources is practical field collection of the data by many national organizations, where there may be different interpretations of the otherwise same guidelines. Also, sometimes there are countries that lack data for certain time periods, which creates an unbalanced panel. Even though our data is unbalanced, the Stata software used in the analysis has procedures that correct the estimates for unbalanced data. Although our analysis focuses on the impact of PPI on a country's innovativeness, the emergence of innovation can also be affected by some other conditions, so econometric analysis also has to consider other variables. Therefore, the authors checked additional variables in the extended model: GDP per capita (GDP_pc), GDP growth rate (GDP_gr), gross expenditures on R&D as a percentage of GDP (GERD), government financing share in GERD (G_GERD), share of employees in high-technology and knowledge-intensive activities in the
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & GREEN MARKETING Many firms are beginning to realize that they are members of the wider community and therefore must behave in an environmentally responsible fashion. This translates into firms that believe they must achieve environmental objectives as well as profit related objectives. This results in environmental issues being integrated into the firm's corporate culture. Firms in this situation can take two perspectives; (1) they can use the fact that they are environmentally responsible as a marketing tool; or (2) they can become responsible without promoting this fact. There are examples of firms adopting both strategies. Organizations like the Body Shop heavily promote the fact that they are environmentally responsible. While this behavior is a competitive advantage, the firm was established specifically to offer consumers environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional cosmetic products. This philosophy is directly tied to the overall corporate culture, rather than simply being a competitive tool. An example of a firm that does not promote its environmental initiatives is Coca-Cola. They have invested large sums of money in various recycling activities, as well as having modified their packaging to minimize its environmental impact. While being concerned about the environment, Coke has not used this concern as a marketing tool. Thus many consumers may not realize that Coke is a very environmentally committed organization. Another firm who is very environmentally responsible but does not promote this fact, at least outside the organization, is Walt Disney World (WDW). WDW has an extensive waste management program and infrastructure in place, yet these facilities are not highlighted in their general tourist promotional activities.
Peer pressure Alcohol/Drug use Mental health issues Self-esteem Family Personal beliefs Role models Employment Select THREE of these factors (or other factors that are not listed above) and, in the space provided below, state how these factors could lead to high risk or unwanted sexual activity. Factor How this factor could lead to high risk or unwanted sexual activity. Learning Outcome 3: Understand factors that may result in high risk sexual activity I confirm that all the assessment criteria for this learning outcome were met. Assessors initials
3. Learning Outcome 5: Know how to provide help and support to the individual (with regards to their sexual health) I confirm that all the assessment criteria for this learning outcome were met. Assessors initials Internal Verifier declaration Internal Verifier I have internally verified this assessment workbook and agree with the assessment decisions. Signed: Name: Date:
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA NO. 2, ARMY-BHUJ SA II Examination -Date Sheet for Class III to VIII (2016-17) Date Day III IV V VI VII VIII 07.03.2017 TUESDAY English EVS EVS Science Math Hindi 08.03.2017 WEDNESDAY EVS Math Math Hindi SST Sanskrit 10.03.2017 FRIDAY Math English - English - SST Science English 14.03.2017 TUESDAY Hindi Hindi Hindi Math English SST 17.03.2017 FRIDAY - - - Sanskrit Hindi Science 21.03.2017 TUESDAY - - - English Sanskrit Math Examination Room Reporting Time: 7:30 AM Question Paper Distribution and Browsing Time: 7:45 AM Exam Time: 8 AM to 10:30 AM Note: (1) After exam students will go home. (2) During exam holidays students need not come to school. Exam I/C Principal
2019 SNLL Board of Directors (circle 16 individuals for the prospective Board) Rob Cannulli Mike Dagata Andy Denorfia Abby DiBenedetto Lucas DiBenedetto CJ Gandza Joe Genovese Jim LaRosa Marc Lefort Dave Miller Joe Pagano Missi Pagano Jocelyn Pelletier Todd Pelletier Ed Roderick Adam Tarfano Chris Watson 2019 SNLL Board of Directors (circle 16 individuals for the prospective Board) Rob Cannulli Mike Dagata Andy Denorfia Abby DiBenedetto Lucas DiBenedetto CJ Gandza Joe Genovese Jim LaRosa Marc Lefort Dave Miller Joe Pagano Missi Pagano Jocelyn Pelletier Todd Pelletier Ed Roderick Adam Tarfano Chris Watson 2019 SNLL Board of Directors (circle 16 individuals for the prospective Board) Rob Cannulli Mike Dagata Andy Denorfia Abby DiBenedetto Lucas DiBenedetto CJ Gandza Joe Genovese Jim LaRosa Marc Lefort Dave Miller Joe Pagano Missi Pagano Jocelyn Pelletier Todd Pelletier Ed Roderick Adam Tarfano Chris Watson 2019 SNLL Board of Directors (circle 16 individuals for the prospective Board) Rob Cannulli Mike Dagata Andy Denorfia Abby DiBenedetto Lucas DiBenedetto CJ Gandza Joe Genovese Jim LaRosa Marc Lefort Dave Miller Joe Pagano Missi Pagano Jocelyn Pelletier Todd Pelletier Ed Roderick Adam Tarfano Chris Watson
discovered subsequent to my employment. I further understand New Mount Zion Baptist Church will perform a pre-employment background investigation to determine my suitability for employment. I authorize New Mount Zion Baptist Church to have written access to any records concerning my conviction history, education or employment, and do background check. If this application is considered favorably, I understand that I will be required to complete an alcohol and/or drug screening as a condition of employment. I also understand that if employed I may, from time to time, at New Mount Zion Baptist Church's discretion be required to further physical and mental examinations, and other physical tests which may include alcohol and/or drug screening as a condition of continued employment. I agree to abide by and comply with all the church bylaws. I understand that this certification through signature does not create a contract of employment. I understand that any employment will be "at will" which means that I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause, and that the employer (New Mount Zion Baptist Church) retains the same rights. Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: All applicants should submit all information by September 13, 2015. The completed application should be sent to Deacon Paul E. Robinson, Jr., Pastoral Search Committee Chairman, NEW MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, and P.O. Box 1609, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29116. For inquires or questions, you may call (803) 682-5027 or email probin5424@gmail.com.
Fung Scholars Leadership Conference 2017 议程 Saturday, 14 October 2017 0900 – 0930 Registration and Networking Venue: Qi Zhen Hall, 3/F, Yuanzheng Qizhen Hotel, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, 866, Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 0930 – 0940 Opening Remarks - Professor Lap-Chee Tsui President, Victor and William Fung Foundation 0940 – 0950 Opening Remarks 0950 – 1010 Welcoming Remarks and Speech - Dr. Victor K. Fung Chairman, Victor and William Fung Foundation Group Chairman, Fung Group 1010 – 1030 Q & A 1030 – 1045 Break 1045 – 1115 A Dialogue with Mr. Daniel Zhang Chief Executive Officer, Alibaba Group Moderator – Ms Barbara Meynert Director, Victor and William Fung Foundation 1115 – 1145 Q & A
Abbreviations CAT CED 1992 Declaration on Enforced Disappearance ECtHR IACHR ICC ICTR ICTY IMT 1994 Inter-American Convention 2007 International Convention NMT OAS Reparation Principles Impunity Principles Rome Statute UN WCC WGEID Committee against Torture Committee on Enforced Disappearances 1992 Declaration on the Protection of All Persons From Enforced Disappearance European Court of Human Rights Inter-American Court of Human Rights International Criminal Court International Tribunal for Rwanda International Tribunal for Yugoslavia International Military Tribunal 1994 Inter-American Convention on Forced Disappearance of Persons 2007 International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance Nuremberg Military Tribunal Organization of American States Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Rights to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross Violations of International Human Rights Law and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Updated Set of Principles for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights through Action to Combat Impunity 1998 Rome Statute for the Establishment of an International Criminal Court United Nations War Crimes Chamber of Bosnia United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances
1. Myopia Nearsightedness Elongation of eye ball. excessive curvature of lens. Use of concave lens. 2. Hypermetropia Farsightedness Longer focal length of eye lens. Shortening of eye ball. Use of convex lens. 3. Presbyopia Decrease in power of accommodation Ageing, leading to weak ciliary muscles and loss of flexibility of eye lens. Use of eye glasses having bifocal lens. 4. Cataract Milkiness of eye lens Ageing, leading to partial or complete loss of eye sight. Surgery. SOME NATURAL PHENOMENON &CAUSES S.No. Phenomenon Reason 1. Multicolored light coming out of a triangular slab Dispersion of light 2. Rainbow Refraction, dispersion of light and total internal reflection flight in rain drops 3. Twinkling of stars, Advanced sunrise, Delayed sunset ,Flattening of disc of sun at sunrise and sunset Atmospheric refraction of sunlight 4. Blue colour of sky ,Reddening of sun at sun rise and sunset Tyndall effect Scattering of light HUMAN EYE TWINKLING OF STARS FORMATION OF RAINBOWMYOPIA SCATTERING OF LIGHTDISPERSION OF WHITE LIGHT
and skills for sustainable high level organizational performance and for community and societal well-being” (Dunphy et al, 2000:6). The external demands for responsible corporate behavior continues to propel the corporate sustainability agenda up the corporate ranks. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2016, 80 percent of the general public expect that businesses can both increase and improve economic and social conditions in the communities in which they operate. In other words, involvement in sustainability activities would positively boost a business’s reputation. As a matter of fact, sustainability-based reputation management would result in the highest potential in the next five years (McKinsey, 2014). Implementing corporate sustainability to some extent within business seems inevitable then. Changes need to be made at the organizational level to support this. However, these cannot be accomplished in a straightforward manner due to the interconnecting web of multiple stakeholders and business functions involved. The complexity tends to decrease the chance of change success. Research by Doppelt (2004) indicated that ‘most sustainability efforts struggle to get off the ground, peak early or fail outright”. Nevertheless, sustainability change has to proceed because companies want to be perceived as good corporate citizens and upkeep their positive image. In fact, public scrutiny creates added pressure for organizations not only to adopt corporate sustainability but for corresponding changes to stick because it is much more difficult to get away with reneged promises. Making change stick is the ultimate aim The idea of making change stick originated from the last stage of Kurt Lewin’s widely quoted theory of change (cited in Weick & Quinn, 1999), whereby he describes change as unfreeze, change and refreeze. As Winsemius and Guntram (2002:122) put it, “the purpose of change management is to induce and stabilize a desired organizational behavior”. The ultimate goal of implementing organizational change is to shift people from an old way of doing things to a new one, and making sure the new way sticks. This is illustrated in Kotter’s (2007:99) transformation model whereby the last step is “institutionalizing new approaches” attained by “articulating the connections between the new behaviors and corporate success” and “developing the means to ensure leadership development and succession”. Along the same line of thinking, Beer, Eisenstat & Spector (1990:164) indicate that it is important to creation
Journal Article Nagy, Istvan (2013): The Distinction between Anti-competitive Object and Effect after Allianz: The End of Coherence in Competition Analysis? In World Competition 36 (4). Journal Article Nazzini, Renato; Nikpay, Ali (2014): Object Restrictions and Two-Sided Markets in EU Competition Law after Cartes Bancaires. In Competition Policy International 10 (2), pp. 157–172. Journal Article Margerie, de Stanislas (2013): 'Pay-for-Delay' Settlements: In Search of the Right Standard. In World Competition 36 (85-97). Journal Article Paul, M. Steven; Mytelka, S. Daniel; Dunwiddie, T. Christopher; Persinger, C. Charles; Munos, H. Bernard; Lindborg, R. Stacy; Schacht, L. Aaron (2010): "How to Improve R&D Productivity: the Pharmaceutical Industry's Grand Challenge". In Nature Reviews Drug Discovery (9), pp. 203–214. Journal Article van Cleynenbreugel, Pieter (2014): Article 101 TFEU and the EU Courts: Adapting legal form to the realities of modernization? In Common Market Law Review 51 (5), pp. 1381–1435. Journal Article Harrison, Patrick (2014): The Court of Justice´s Judgment in Allianz Hungaria is Wrong and Needs Correcting. In Competition Policy International 10 (2).
Luke Junior Engineer Male Single 26 Thai No Mateo Maintenance Specialist Male Married 53 Spanish Yes Lucas Project Manager Male Cohabiting with partner 28 Swedish No Ebba Maintenance & Performance Engineer Female Cohabiting with partner 30 Swedish No Edvin Business developer Male Cohabiting with partner 38 Swedish Yes John Global Maintenance Performance Manager Male Married 43 South African Yes Viktor Manager Maintenance Management Male Married 46 Swedish No Arash Product Analyst Male Married 31 Iranian No Figure 1: Demographic Characteristics of Study Participants 2.2.2 Interviews According to Kvale (1996), the purpose of qualitative interviews is to obtain the descriptions of life world of the respondents based on the interpretation of their subjectively constructed meanings. Thus, our main primary data collection was through semi-structured face-to-face interviews to understand how knowledge workers perceive and experience the impact of Smartphones on their work-life balance. Our choice of using interviews as means to collect data stems from the fact that it would be an appropriate way to gain an in-depth understanding of the perception and experiences of the knowledge workers (Denscombe, 2010). In total, we conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with knowledge workers of varied social profiles, at the company’s office in Lund within the space of three weeks. All respondents participated voluntarily, and appointments were scheduled at the convenience of each participant.
The bidder shall not commence any billable work until a valid contract has been fully executed by the State and the successful Contractor. The Contractor will be notified in writing when work may begin. ASSIGNMENT BY THE STATE Accept (Initial) Reject (Initial) Reject & Provide Alternative within RFP Response (Initial) NOTES/COMMENTS: The State shall have the right to assign or transfer the contract or any of its interests herein to any agency, board, commission, or political subdivision of the State of Nebraska. There shall be no charge to the State for any assignment hereunder. ASSIGNMENT BY THE CONTRACTOR Accept (Initial) Reject (Initial) Reject & Provide Alternative within RFP Response (Initial) NOTES/COMMENTS: The Contractor may not assign, voluntarily or involuntarily, the contract or any of its rights or obligations hereunder (including without limitation rights and duties of performance) to any third party, without the prior written consent of the State, which will not be unreasonably withheld. DEVIATIONS FROM THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Accept (Initial) Reject (Initial) Reject & Provide Alternative within RFP Response (Initial) NOTES/COMMENTS: The requirements contained in the Request for Proposal become a part of the terms and conditions of the contract resulting from this Request for Proposal. Any deviations from the Request for Proposal must be clearly defined by the bidder in its proposal and, if accepted by the State, will become part of the contract. Any specifically defined deviations must not be in conflict with the basic nature of the Request for Proposal, mandatory requirements, or applicable state or federal laws or statutes. “Deviation”, for the purposes of this RFP, means any proposed changes or alterations to either the contractual language or deliverables within the scope of this RFP. The State discourages deviations and reserves the right to reject proposed deviations. GOVERNING LAW Accept (Initial) Reject (Initial) Reject & Provide Alternative within RFP Response (Initial) NOTES/COMMENTS:
06-09-2017 (DINNER) DINNER: 1.Sweet 2.Chapathi with curry 3.Vegetable Fry 4.Dal Curry 5.White Rice 6.Sambar 7. Rasam 8. Curd and pickle 9..Banana 10.Appalam/chips S.NO ITEM RATE PER HEAD REMARKS 07-09-2017 (BREAK FAST) 1.Puri with alu curry 2. Vada 3.Boiled Egg 4.Banana 5.Milk / Tea 07-09.2017 (LUNCH) 1.Sweet 2.Chapati (2 no) 3. Butter Paneer Masala 4,Chiken Curry 5.White Rice 6.Vegetable Fry 7.Sambar 8.Rasam 9.Curd and pickle 10.Ice Cream 07-09.2017 (EVENING SNACKS) 1.Bonda/vada 2,Milk/Tea 07-09.2017 (PACKED DINNER) 1.Lemon Rice 2.Masala vada 3.Curd Rice 4.Banana 5. Sweet PRINCIPAL KV NELLORE
Prepares reports to document compliance or non-compliance of licensure, sanitary equipment and posting requirements. Prepares reports to document compliance or non-compliance of licensure, sanitary equipment and posting requirements. Interviews, takes statements, collects evidence and prepares investigative reports for serious violations. Interprets and explains the significance of public health laws, rules and other related sanitation and safety standards. Testifies at court and administrative hearings and interacts with legal staff, complaint and board offices, State Attorney's office and other regulatory agencies. Serves and tracks administrative complaints, notice to show cause, and final orders. Maintains inspection activity data and prepares administrative reports. Investigates past activities of applicants for licensure. Works closely with local law enforcement officials as needed to secure compliance. Tracks establishments operating without proper licensure; follows through with issuance of license or seeks closure. Conducts investigations for procurement of evidence of unlawful operations. Assists higher level investigators with more complex investigations. Inspects food establishments such as supermarkets, convenience stores, food processors and warehouses for compliance with sanitation, cleanliness, labeling and other food safety regulations and related requirements. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.) Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Ability to apply the basic principles of sanitation and safety inspections of regulated establishments. Ability to apply basic investigative techniques. Ability to conduct surveillance activities. Ability to collect, record and analyze technical data relating to sanitation and safety of regulated establishments. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the sanitation and safety of regulated establishments. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Investment in ASIC managed fund 3 Form 1413 & letter from my Fund Manager attached Amount invested A$ Dates held From: To: Name of fund Managing institution Fund Manager name Fund Manager phone Fund Manager email Investment in ASIC managed fund 4 Form 1413 & letter from my Fund Manager attached Amount invested A$ Dates held From: To: Name of fund Managing institution Fund Manager name Fund Manager phone Fund Manager email Investment in ASIC managed fund 5 Form 1413 & letter from my Fund Manager attached Amount invested A$ Dates held From: To: Name of fund Managing institution Fund Manager name Fund Manager phone Fund Manager email Investment in ASIC managed fund 6 Form 1413 & letter from my Fund Manager attached Amount invested A$ Dates held From: To: Name of fund Managing institution Fund Manager name Fund Manager phone Fund Manager email Investment in ASIC managed fund 7 Form 1413 & letter from my Fund Manager attached Amount invested A$ Dates held From: To: Name of fund Managing institution Fund Manager name Fund Manager phone Fund Manager email
Form 1413D & letter from my Fund Manager attached Name of fund Managing institution Fund Manager name Fund Manager phone Fund Manager email Balancing Investment Form 1413D & letter from my Fund Manager attached Amount invested A$ Dates held From: To: Name of fund Managing institution Fund Manager name Fund Manager phone Fund Manager email For evidence required, please see Part 7 - 3.3 Additional investment in NSW (if applicable) (Note: It is not a requirement for you to make any additional investments. This is for our information only) Type of investment Amount of total investment A$ I intend on making additional investments in NSW. Please describe your intended additional investments and include which sector you consider to be attractive for a future investment (approx. 150 words): 3.4 Additional business activity in NSW (if applicable) (Note: It is not a requirement for you undertake additional business activity. This is for our information only) Type of investment Amount of total investment A$ I intend on undertaking additional business activity in NSW? Please describe your intended additional business activity (approx. 150 words): Part 4 – Applicants nominated by another state/territory before 1 September 2014
DLMS Enhancement File DLMS Supplement: 888I X12 Version/Release: 4010 Change Log: Update Date Change on that date Jan. 16, 2013 Reformatted file based on recommendations from update project team Introductory Notes: DLMS Enhancements are capabilities (such as the exchange of Item Unique Identification (IUID) data) that are implemented in the DLMS transactions but cannot be implemented or exchanged in non-DLMS (i.e., Legacy, DLSS, or MILS) format transactions. As the components within the logistics domain need new enhanced capabilities, they are added to the DLMS supplements using the Proposed/Approved DLMS Change (ADC/PDC) process. The following ADCs have added DLMS Enhancement capabilities to this DLMS Supplement: 3. Users operating under the Defense Logistics Management system (DLMS) must reference the Unit of Issue and Purchase Unit Conversion Table and the Accounting Classification Appendix which can be found on the DLA Logistics Management Standards web site at http://www.dla.mil/j-6/dlmso. 4. This DLMS Supplement contains: a. Data associated with a DLMS enhancement which may not be received or understood by the recipient's automated processing system. DLMS procedures may not have been developed. Components must coordinate requirements and business rules with DLA Logistics Management Standards prior to use. ADC 295, Use of DLMS Qualifier for Local Stock Number/ManagementManagemnet Control Numbers The table below documents the DLMS Enhancements in this supplement, specifying the location in the SUPPLEMENT where the enhancement is located, what data in the SUPPLEMENT is a DLMS Enhancement, the DLMS notes (if any) that apply to that data, and useful comments about the enhanced data. Text in red has been changed since the last time this file was updated; deletions are indicated by strikethroughs.
A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE “ACADEMIC STANDARDS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT”; BY ADDING SECTION 5918355 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RECOMMENDED REVISIONS AND OTHER CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO A STATEWIDE CORE ACADEMIC AREA CONTENT STANDARD THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OTHERWISE CONSIDERS FOR APPROVAL AS AN ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURE MUST RECEIVE BOTH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND THE APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JOINT RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED AND IMPLEMENTED, EXCEPT THAT GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL IS NOT NEEDED FOR A REVISION, CHANGE, OR ADDITION DEVELOPED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RECOMMENDED REVISIONS AND OTHER CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO STATEWIDE ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS THAT THE BOARD OTHERWISE CONSIDERS FOR APPROVAL AS AN ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURE MUST RECEIVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE COMMITTEE TO BE ADOPTED AND IMPLEMENTED, TO PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE AND THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR BEFORE INITIATING A CHANGE TO AN EXISTING STATEWIDE ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARD OR STATEWIDE ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CODE SECTION MAY NOT BE INTERPRETED TO PREVENT THE DEPARTMENT, BOARD, AND COMMITTEE FROM CONSIDERING THE BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENTS WHILE DEVELOPING ITS OWN
Organizational capacity Resources available to staff X Electronic application system is incompatible with governmental software E-Governance Gateway is not convenient Emailed copies are printed and stored Human capital X General lack of competence Incompetent political management Low salaries Investor interest X A lot of interest from private sector ROI periods are too long Favourable interest rates in banking sector Quality of stakeholder communication X Lack of communication between stakeholders Private people are represented by the Association Lack of professional lobbyists Lack of trust Deployment record X Previous policy has failed Other indicators Potential to implement policy X Clear process how to make a change The Ministry is confident with status quo Wider perceptions of national institutional environment X High scores in many international rankings Dependability of policy concept X Weak international knowledge transfer Government has no knowledge about systems in foreign countries Good private sector knowledge on foreign examples Ownership of policy X Much clearer after permitting functions were assigned to SEI Current division of functions is logical SEI has a number of unnecessary functions Owner of the policy has no initiative and flexibility TOTAL 5 7 2 To sum up, negative indicators outnumber the positive ones. Yet, most of negative indicators can be improved. Some of them require better political management (stakeholder support), some require an institutional reform (resources and human capital), and some of the indicators can be improved by adopting simple amendments to current regulations (credibility of the policy). The identification of the indicators that require the most attention requires another scientific study but some recommendations can be suggested by relying on findings of the qualitative research that was conducted in the thesis. Areas for the improvement: The vision of RET development should be developed, and strategy updated, setting reasonable goals, objectives and targets. Moreover, the system should be digitalized; institutional reform should be carried out to attract competent professionals to governmental institutions, functions should be reviewed and salaries increased; Communication
Table . Shared and Local Taxes Tax name Designation Who can introduce Who defines the base Who sets the rate Who receives the revenues Land Tax Local National legislation National legislation (acreage); local councils can provide hardship relief for a period of up to 3 years National legislation sets the base rate for each locality while local councils set adjustment of up to 3times for quality and idleness of agricultural land and between x0.3-1.2 times for the zoning of urban lands Local governments Property tax Local National legislation National legislation (taxable value through area-based assessment for structures, engine size for vehicles) National legislation (3.5 mils for owner-occupied residential structures; 8 mils for commercial and rental property) Local governments Personal Income Tax Statewide National legislation National legislation (adjusted income; for wages backstopped by imputed payroll based on average wages) National legislation (10%) 50% of revenue to the local government where collection takes place ( until 2013: 50% to Bishkek and Osh cities; 40% to other types of cities and 10% to aiyl okmotus) Sales Tax Statewide National legislation National legislation (gross receipts, in some industries after deducting costs of certain inputs) National legislation (1.5%-3.5%) 50% of revenue allocated to the local government at the point-of-sale sharing (until 2013: 50% to subrepublic and suboblast cities; 25% to other types of local government). tax Statewide National legislation National legislation (duration of business activity in days) Tax inspectorates based on studies of average profitability conducted with representation from the local government and business community Local governments Royalties for common natural resources Statewide National legislation National legislation (output/sales of extracted resources ) National legislation (1%-12%) 50% of revenue to the local government where collection takes place (until 2013: 100%) Source: Tax Code.
past year because of drinking. A dangerously large 37% of high school seniors drove a car “after having a good bit to drink” one or more times in the past year. About 8% reported doing so ten or more times (Figure 12).
Of the seniors, 45% reported that most or all of their close friends get drunk (Figure 14). Some 7% of seventh graders and 5% of high school seniors sought help for alcohol or drug-related problems in the past year. FIGURE 14. HOW MANY OF YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS GET DRUNK ON ALCOHOL? TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN 1988 7% 5% 17% 42% None A Few Some Most All 29% One reason that alcohol-related problems appear to be widespread in the secondary school population may be that alcoholic beverages are relatively easy for Texas secondary students to obtain. For example, some 63% of high school seniors reported that alcohol was served at most 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% FIGURE 15. USE OF ALCOHOL AT PARTIES BY GRADE Never Sometimes Not Often About 1/2 the time Most of the Time Always Don't Know Didn't Attend Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade10 Grade 11 Grade 12 or all of the parties they attended during the sc1h4ool year (Figure 15). Some 89% of high school seniors said that alcohol would be very easy or fairly easy to obtain if they wanted it.
SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER, HAVE YOU GOTTEN ANY INFORMATION ON DRUGS OR ALCOHOL FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL SOURCES: TABLE 24a TABLE 24e HEALTH CLASS? ASSEMBLY PROGRAM? GUIDANCE COUNSELOR? SCIENCE CLASS? TABLE 24c TABLE 24g SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS? DRUG PROGRAM OR RAP SESSION? TABLE 24d TABLE 24h SOME OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE? ANY SCHOOL SOURCE?
Table B12. Prevalence and Recency of Substance Use by Grade All Texas Secondary Students Not Living With Two Parents, 1988 (Cont.) GRADE 7 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 *** Not Available **** Less than 0.5%
To economists, the increased productivity from me doing what I do best while you do what you do best is the result of A voluntary exchange B specialization C scarcity D opportunity cost For every decision, there is always A a price to be paid B a cost to be borne C someone who will benefit D an opportunity cost Economists use the term TINSTAAFL to explain which of the following? A There is no such thing as absolute failure B There is nobody as tight as a failed lawyer. C here is no supposed thing as absolutely fair law. D There is no such thing as a free lunch. Which of the following is not a public good? A public library B interstate highway C hospital D state university Which of the following accounts for the greatest amount of federal revenue? A taxes on corporate profits B personal income taxes C payroll taxes D sales taxes Which is not considered to be a economic role of government? A national defense B regulation of trade C to protect intellectual property rights D to provide free health care for its citizens
from beyond these regions). 3 schools from the Mildura region also participated in videoconferences and studio learning (Swan Hill SC, Robinvale HS and Kerang Technical HS) Jul 2017 − Oct 2017 11.1 Engagement program piloted. 11.1.2 At least 400 secondary school students participate in the Engagement program pilot. 11.1.1 Engagement program pilot takes place with the participating schools. 11.1.3 80 per cent of student participants complete evaluation surveys to assess change in their awareness and aspiration. Across all forms of delivery 448 students have participated: 117 students participated in videoconferences 186 users created 1,791 page views of the website over 305 sessions 20 students participated in studio learning Jul 2017 – Nov 2017 12.1 Review and refinement of Engagement program. 12.1 Engagement program is reviewed and refined as required to improve content and usability. The project was refined as it developed in conjunction with feedback from schools and secondary students as well as internal RMIT stakeholders. Oct 2017 – Nov 2017 13.1 Analysis of engagement program pilot evaluation. 13.1.1 All evaluations collated. 13.1.2 Content of evaluations is analysed. 13.1.3 Analysis of evaluations completed by students and teachers demonstrates: increased awareness of and aspiration towards higher education among students who participated in the program pilot; and digital delivery is an effective delivery mode for outreach activities targeting low SES students in regional areas. Evaluation surveys were sent out to 14 targeted schools once the website was finalised. There was also the opportunity for any website viewer to provide feedback through the website. In early consultations and throughout the implementation of the project, schools demonstrated great interest in the opportunities made possible by the project’s digital mode of delivery. Schools that cannot participate in on-campus visits indicated the need for content that will help secondary students understand and see themselves as part of a tertiary institution and that a tertiary qualification is achievable for them. Teachers were surveyed as to the effectiveness of the project resources in meeting their aims and they found that the website met their needs. One teacher stated that, ‘Sustainability is a curriculum strand in Years 7 – 10 so this video fits in very well’ and another that the ‘resources that were offered were generally pitched at the right level’. The project was effective in increasing aspirations with one teacher reporting, ‘For those students who have university aspirations I think this had a positive effect on them’. Overall the project
Table 2 Smoking cessation timelines and assessment forms Table 3 Baseline patient characteristics Table 4 Mean and median days abstinent from cigarette smoking Table 5 Self-rated improvements in additional health outcomes Table 6 Criteria for interpreting ICERs List of Figures Figure 1 Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence Figure 2 Kaplan Meier curve of the probability of successful abstinence Figure 3 Kaplan Meier survival curve using last observation carried forward methodology Figure 4 Kaplan Meier curve using longest quit attempt at any time throughout the pilot project Figure 5 Plot comparing the number of days a patient remained within the pilot project and the number of years as a smoker excluding those who dropped out prior to their scheduled quit date Figure 6 Proportion of cessation aids used Figure 7 KM curve stratified by smoking cessation aid Figure 8 Box Plot of medication costs for all patients enrolled in the pilot project Figure 9 Box Plot of medication costs for all patients using medication Figure 10 Medication costs for smoking cessation project Figure 11 Box plot showing a breakdown of the time spent with the pharmacist
CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK Hudson class 2017 -2018 Framework will be subject to change to plan for children’s interests and experience CHILDREN WILL SPEND TIME ONCE A WEEK IN THE ‘FOREST SCHOOL’ WHICH WILL LINK TO ALL AREAS OF LEARNING & WILL BE CHILD-INITIATED Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 All about me Let’s Celebrate! Christmas Once upon a time... Traditional tales/ stories In the jungle... Under the sea Mini beasts Personal, Social and Emotional Development Making relationships Friendly behaviour- circle time Class golden rules Speaking to others about interests & opinions Awareness of the feelings of others Self-confidence & self-awareness - Explains own knowledge and understanding - Group work- focusing on making relationships with peers -Role-playing alongside peers - Linking to books- being kind, friendly & sharing with our friends - Describing self in positive terms & abilities. Understands that own actions effect others- linking to Rainbow Fish Children confident to speak in a familiar group & will talk about their ideas- linking to EAAD. Communication and Language Show and tell- talking about our favourite things Listening to one another & speaking in front of a familiar group. Family book Circle time- listening to one another Listening to visitors Listen to stories & anticipate key events- linking to traditional tales Uses talk when role-playing Focusing on tenses & using these correctly Weekend news- recalling past events Using how, what, when & where questions. Speaking & listening Builds vocab relating to their experiences Two channelled attention- can listen & do Using past, present & future forms effectively. Physical Development Pencil control & scissor control. Can copy some letters- writing their name Spatial awareness Travels with skill under, over, through & balancing Selecting & using different tools of different purposes- junk modelling different castles etc. Healthy foods- fruit & vegetables- importance of being healthy Outdoor games- can catch and throw a ball Pirate assault course Climbing, walking the plank Forest etc Treasure hunt Forest school time- outdoor learning- building dens on the field school-
Expressive arts and Design Making paper plate faces Rhymes & songs – ‘I’ve got a body a very busy body’ Exploring materials- melting & freezing. Imaginative play/ writing. Birthday party roleplay. Castle role-play area Props & dressing up clothes Making crowns, shields, swords Jungle/ safari area Making their own safari animals Making our own African music African drums Pirate ship area Ice cream shop role-play area outdoors Pirates role-playing Pirate party Mini-beasts- area- investigating Ugly Bug ball. Making their own bugs/ minibeasts
Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 12(12), 767–797. Himelboim, I., Smith, M., & Shneiderman, B. (2013). Tweeting Apart: Applying Network Analysis to Detect Selective Exposure Clusters in Twitter. Communication Methods and Measures, 7(3–4), 195–223. 4/25 Machine learning/ Text classification/Lab day Jordan, M. I., & Mitchell, T. M. (2015). Machine learning: Trends, perspectives, and prospects. Science, 349(6245), Grimmer, J., & Stewart, B. M. (2013). Text as Data: The Promise and Pitfalls of Automatic Content Analysis Methods for Political Texts. Political Analysis, 21(3), 267–297. Zamith, R., & Lewis, S. C. (2015). Content Analysis and the Algorithmic Coder: What Computational Social Science Means for Traditional Modes of Media Analysis. The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 659(1), 5/7 (Mon) The exam period runs from 8am to 11am. Final presentations Final project materials due by 11am
(3) allow the electrical utility to charge, or reduce the price paid to, the small power producer based on costs incurred by the electrical utility to respond to the intermittent nature of electrical generation by the small power producer, which costs shall be recoverable by the electrical utility as part of its annual fuel cost proceedings pursuant to Section 5827865. (G) An electrical utility’s standard offer avoided cost rates approved by the commission pursuant to this chapter shall serve as the electrical utility’s avoided costs for the purpose of recovering fuel costs associated with an approved distributed energy resource plan as required under Section 5827865.” SECTION 2. Section 58-39-120(A) and (B) of the 1976 Code is amended to read: “(A) ‘AC’ means alternating current, as measured at the point of interconnection of the renewable energy small power producer’s facility to the interconnecting electrical utility’s transmission or distribution system. (B) ‘Avoided costs’ means payments for purchases of electricity made according to an electrical utility’s most recently approved or established avoided cost rates in this State or rates negotiated pursuant to PURPA, in the year the costs are incurred, for purchases of electricity from qualifying facilities pursuant to Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, said costs to be calculated as set forth in Section 58 39 140(A)(1) costs as defined pursuant to Section 58-41-30(2).” SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
Ron Litzinger, President Southern California Edison Company 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 Russ Swartz, General Counsel Southern California Edison Company 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 This Order is effective today. Dated March 13, 2014, at San Francisco, California. MICHAEL R. PEEVEY President MICHEL PETER FLORIO CATHERINE J.K. SANDOVAL CARLA J. PETERMAN MICHAEL PICKER Commissioners
6/30/14 9:00 a.m. ALJ Vieth Comr Florio A.10-08-024 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) LLC (U933E) for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities with Voltages between 50 kV and 200 kV: The 625 and 650 Line Upgrade Project, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also July 1) 7/17/14 10:00 a.m. ALJ McKinney Comr Peevey C.12-08-015 (EH) - David Davis, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company (U338E), Defendant, And Related Matter: C.13-11-002 Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/21/14 9:30 a.m. ALJ Dudney & ALJ Darling Comr Peevey A.13-11-003 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for Authority to, among other things, Increase its Authorized Revenues for Electric Service in 2015, and to reflect that increase in Rates, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also July 22 – 25; July 28 – August 1; August 4 – 8; August 11 – 15; and August 18 – 22) 10/28/14 9:30 a.m. ALJ Dudney & ALJ Darling Comr Peevey A.13-11-003 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for Authority to, among other things, Increase its Authorized Revenues for Electric Service in 2015, and to reflect that increase in Rates, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also October 29) NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c)) (A quorum of Commissioners and/or their staff may attend All-Party Meetings noticed on the Daily Calendar.) NONE
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