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Q: iOS firebase observer delays observing the changes in the node I have one function to get the realtime location updates of the selected user.
And in that function , i need to call the current status and history of that selected user from the firebase.
So, the problem is when I start my observer for location updates only , it's fine and it's great .
I get the value from firebase observer.
But , when i make a call for current status and history of that selected user , I am getting the delay in my firebase realtime observer .

I don't understand how come call to another firebase is affecting our realtime observer code.
Guys any suggestions,
I tried dispatching to background for current status /history call but still no luck.
Left me hopeless and clueless.
Added:
I am getting current status and realtime observers from the same node.
So , does this happens that same node is observing and same time if another firebase call is made to same node , is it colliding ???
UPDATED
Firebase function to get current status :
FIRDatabaseReference().child("personal").child(userUUID).child("realtime")
            .observeSingleEvent(of: .value, with: { (snapshot) in
            //print(snapshot.key)
            if snapshot.exists(){
                let location = LocationParser(dict: snapshot.value as! [String : AnyObject])?.location
                completion(location)
            }else{
                completion(nil)
            }
        }){ (error) in
            completion(nil)
            debugPrint(error.localizedDescription)
        }

Firebase function to observe location (continuously):
FIRDatabaseReference().child("personal").child(userUUID).child("realtime")
        .observe(.value) { (snapshot:FIRDataSnapshot) in

        print("\nOBSERVER FROM FIREBASE FIRED")

        if let value = snapshot.value as? [String:AnyObject] {
            if let location = LocationParser(dict: value)?.location {
                //we cannot save location to our database
                //sharedFirebaseManager.saveLocationHistoric(LocationParser(dict: value)!)
                result(success(location))
            }
        }
    }

QUESTION:
I am calling both from the same controller and I see continuous observer delays on calling another firebase function call.
Any clue.


• Cap-and-trade schemes and carbon credits will apply to ALL items that are produced, so there will be higher prices for EVERYTHING!
1. The EPA lacks Constitutional authority to regulate harmless carbon dioxide.
2. The global warming theory is wrong and based in corrupt science.
3. The UN directs global warming policies.
In order to understand this issue, one must comprehend Agenda 21, which is the action plan for the UN's Sustainable Development program- the blueprint for depopulation and total control.
Global warming phony science is generated out of the UK's Hadley Center in East Anglia, that houses the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This is also the seat of the 'Climategate' scandal that thoroughly discredited their carbon lies and flawed science.
"The Council should not debate the science of global warming, but should instead focus on the implementation of national and local greenhouse gas reduction policies and activities, and adaptations in the U.S. economy and society that maximize environmental and social benefits, minimize economic impacts, and are consistent with U.S. international agreements."
As you can see, science ant truth are immaterial, the objective is to implement these destructive laws.
Connecticut v American Electric Power: Five states including Connecticut, Iowa, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont (New Jersey and Wisconsin dropped out) and several land trusts sued five major coal producing utilities in 2004. The land trusts include the Open Spaces Institute- a George Soros operation and the Audubon Society, a United Nations accredited non-governmental organization that is preoccupied with depopulation. The plaintiffs were the aggressors in this case trying to get the courts to force businesses to adopt UN policies.
If states can regulate and have the power of enforcement, why did they sue? Because they were trying to force their globalist ideas for control beyond their state lines.
Obama appeared to contradict himself by throwing his support behind the electric companies in this case, however, his motivation appears to be consolidating power under Executive control through the EPA, as opposed to the Judicial branch in individual court cases.
ALL of the states who participated in this lawsuit are signatories to treasonous international UN inspired treaties.
Massachusetts v EPA: Twelve states including California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, in addition to numerous UN accredited non-governmental organizations sued the EPA to regulate vehicle emissions.
The Supreme Court ruled that under the Clean Air Act, the EPA had the authority to regulate vehicle emissions that contribute to air pollution that "may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare". The Supreme Court evaded any opinion or direction on the "dangers" of CO2 as a pollutant.
The EPA later issued its 'Endangerment Finding' which says that greenhouse gases (primarily CO2) threatens public health and welfare, thereby giving themselves the power to regulate harmless CO2.
The EPA's scientific sources (federal agencies) follow and endorse the corrupt UN IPCC global warming data.
Many of the "states" who participated in these lawsuits were actually the governors and their executive agencies acting on behalf of their own agenda, instead of representing the will of the People of the state.
The scandalous California Air Resources Board (CARB), an agency of the State's EPA, is the leader in forcing the UN Kyoto Treaty on Americans.
California is the most populous state with the most vehicles; when California wanted tighter emissions standards, they petitioned the EPA to regulate under the Clean Air Act. Because California had to ask permission from the EPA, this means that they don't have the authority. The regulations affect vehicle design and manufacturing on a national level.
• CARB is unconstitutionally implementing the Kyoto Treaty in substance.
• CARB appears to be perpetrating fraud on the People.
• CARB is a private corporation that made a contract with the EPA, another private corporation, and is setting public policy without the consent of the People who will be subjected to the illegal contract.
The proper role of government is to PROTECT the lives, liberty and property of the People. No more and no less.
Congress introduced a bill to limit the powers of the EPA, but this is a moot point because Obama would veto it. The proper course of action is to de-fund the EPA, as Congress has the power of the purse (don't hold your breath on this one).
The EPA's 'Endangerment Finding' is the linchpin for the overreach; if CO2 is shown to be harmless, then the EPA will find it extraordinarily difficult to enact regulations.
Texas and 14 other states are currently suing the EPA for its endangerment finding, saying that the EPA has violated the Clean Air Act by failing to define and measure 'endangerment'. This is a good and necessary first step, but federal courts often rule in favor of the federal government.
The EPA is reliant on "cooperative federalism" which is when the federal government bribes state and local governments with federal taxpayer money or threatens to withhold federal taxpayer money in order to implement federal policies. The federal government employs cooperative federalism because they don't have the authority and means to implement their policies.
Congress has been usurping States' power through the abuse of the Commerce Clause for far too long- it is high time to put an end to federal overreach- especially with regard to air! The States can ignore the federal government when it acts against the Constitution; with enough People supporting the States in this action, the federal government loses power.
In order for states to fully restore their power, leaders must be educated about Agenda 21 and the Tenth Amendment (visit the Tenth Amendment Center here).


Sophie was named after her mom and had an interesting trip to Michigan. She made it safely though and that's what counts! She has a hunting family complete with grandkids so there will be no shortage of hunting experiences. When we visit Michigan, as we do every year, we will be able to visit her. She was the alpha female.


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Justia Regulation Tracker 2013 December
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December 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
Results 301 - 350 of 2,442
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Disapproval of State Implementation Plan Revision for ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
On December 10, 2009, Indiana submitted a request for a revision to its sulfur dioxide (SO2) state implementation plan (SIP) for the ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor LLC (ArcelorMittal) facility in Porter County, Indiana. This revision would remove the SO2 emission limit for the blast furnace gas flare at the facility. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to disapprove this requested revision on March 20, 2013. The EPA is addressing comments and finalizing the disapproval action.
Supplemental Applications Proposing Labeling Changes for Approved Drugs and Biological Products; Correction and Extension of Comment Period
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is correcting, and extending the comment period for, the proposed rule that appeared in the Federal Register of November 13, 2013. In the proposed rule, FDA requested comments on the proposal to revise and clarify procedures for application holders of an approved drug or biological product to change the product labeling to reflect certain types of newly acquired information in advance of FDA's review of the change. The proposed rule published without a reference or a link to the accompanying Regulatory Impact Analysis. The Agency is taking this action to correct this omission and to extend the comment period in response to requests for an extension to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments on the proposed rule.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Section 905(j) Reports: Demonstrating Substantial Equivalence for Tobacco Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information request regarding the guidance for industry and FDA staff entitled ``Section 905(j) Reports: Demonstrating Substantial Equivalence for Tobacco Products.''
Request for a License To Export; Deuterium
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals)
This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for the pesticides listed in this document. These actions are in response to EPA's granting of emergency exemptions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of these pesticides. In addition, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires EPA to establish a time-limited tolerance or exemption from the requirement for a tolerance for pesticide chemical residues in food that will result from the use of a pesticide under an emergency exemption granted by EPA.
Isopyrazam; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of isopyrazam in or on apple and peanut for which there are no accompanying United States registrations. Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 65 individuals for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 78 FR 22916, and one comment was received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission (including comments) may be found at: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725 17th Street NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Notice of Availability (NOA) of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Temporary Storage of Wheeled Tactical Vehicles at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia
Agency: Department of Defense
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announces the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) for the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed action to temporarily store wheeled tactical vehicles at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The EA has been prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (1969). In addition, the EA complies with DLA Regulation 1000.22. DLA has determined that the proposed action would not have a significant impact on the human environment within the context of NEPA. Therefore, the preparation of an environmental impact statement is not required.
Application for Final Commitment for a Long-Term Loan or Financial Guarantee in Excess of $100 Million: AP088412XX, AP088412XA and AP088412XB
Agency: Export-Import Bank of the United States
This Notice is to inform the public, in accordance with Section 3(c)(10) of the Charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (``Ex-Im Bank''), that Ex-Im Bank has received an application for final commitment for a long-term loan or financial guarantee in excess of $100 million (as calculated in accordance with Section 3(c)(10) of the Charter). Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the Ex-Im Bank Board of Directors prior to final action on this Transaction.
Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Roxarsone
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect the withdrawal approval of five new animal drug applications (NADAs) for roxarsone oral dosage form products at the sponsor's request because the products are no longer manufactured or marketed.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing approval of five new animal drug applications (NADAs) for roxarsone oral dosage form products at the sponsor's request because the products are no longer manufactured or marketed.
Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau grants in part the Motion for Extension of Time to File Comments and Reply Comments filed on December 6, 2013 by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in WC Docket No. 12-375. Specifically, the Bureau agreed that a modest extension of time will facilitate a more complete record in this proceeding.
Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) proposes to amend its regulation on nondiscrimination in programs or activities conducted by the Department. The changes are proposed to clarify the roles and responsibilities of USDA's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) and USDA agencies in enforcing nondiscrimination in programs or activities conducted by the Department and to strengthen USDA's civil rights compliance and complaint processing activities to better protect the rights of USDA customers. OASCR's compliance activities are detailed, and a requirement is included that each agency shall, for civil rights compliance purposes, collect, maintain, and annually compile data on the race, ethnicity, and gender of all conducted program applicants and participants by county and State. Applicants and program participants will provide the race, ethnicity, and gender data on a voluntary basis. The proposed amendment also provides that OASCR shall offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services to complainants where appropriate. This amendment is intended to encourage the early resolution of customer complaints. Finally, USDA proposes to amend its regulation to add protection from discrimination in programs or activities conducted by the Department with respect to two new protected bases: political beliefs and gender identity. This amendment is meant to make explicit protections against discrimination based on USDA program customers' political beliefs or gender identity. Gender identity includes USDA program customers' gender expression, including how USDA program customers act, dress, perceive themselves, or otherwise express their gender.
Unblocking of One Individual Pursuant to Executive Order 13224
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is removing the name of one individual, whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism, from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (``SDN List'').
Supplemental Identification Information for Four Individuals Designated Pursuant to Executive Order 13224
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is publishing supplemental information for the names of four individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism.''
Designation of 2 individuals Pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism"
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is publishing the names of 2 individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism.''
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model DC-9-10, DC-9-30, and DC-9-40 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the aft pressure bulkhead web area is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires modifying the aft pressure bulkhead. The modification includes inspecting for cracks around the rivet holes, and repair of any cracking. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers
Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
This proposed rule would establish national emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare- and Medicaid-participating providers and suppliers to ensure that they adequately plan for both natural and man-made disasters, and coordinate with federal, state, tribal, regional, and local emergency preparedness systems. It would also ensure that these providers and suppliers are adequately prepared to meet the needs of patients, residents, clients, and participants during disasters and emergency situations. We are proposing emergency preparedness requirements that 17 provider and supplier types must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Since existing Medicare and Medicaid requirements vary across the types of providers and suppliers, we are also proposing variations in these requirements. These variations are based on existing statutory and regulatory policies and differing needs of each provider or supplier type and the individuals to whom they provide health care services. Despite these variations, our proposed regulations would provide generally consistent emergency preparedness requirements, enhance patient safety during emergencies for persons served by Medicare- and Medicaid-participating facilities, and establish a more coordinated and defined response to natural and man- made disasters.
Deferral of Compliance Date: Full-Service Intelligent Mail Barcode Requirement To Qualify for Automation Prices
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice that it is deferring the previously-announced compliance date of January 26, 2014, for mailers to use full-service Intelligent Mail[supreg] to qualify for automation prices when mailing First-Class Mail[supreg], Standard Mail[supreg]; Periodicals[supreg], and Bound Printed Matter[supreg] mailpieces.
Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for use to assist the homeless.
Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Route 460 Location Study From Prince George County to the City of Suffolk, VA
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Norfolk District, as joint lead federal agencies, and in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), will prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Route 460 Location Study Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The purpose of this SEIS is to evaluate new information regarding the aquatic resource impacts and alternatives described in the June 2008 FEIS and the September 2008 Record of Decision (ROD). In addition, FHWA is evaluating proposed changes to the termini of the selected alternative and the proposed interchange at Route 620, and proposed changes to the selected alignment to avoid and minimize aquatic resource impacts. The USACE is preparing the document to produce a supplemented FEIS that fully evaluates the new information and to gather information that informs and supports the USACE's evaluation of the Department of the Army Individual Permit (IP) application submitted by U.S. Route 460 Mobility Partners (the Applicant) for the discharge of fill material into waters of the United States in conjunction with the construction of the Route 460 Corridor Improvements Project (Project). The USACE was a cooperating agency in the preparation of the June 2008 FEIS and will adopt that document as appropriate.
Medicare Program; Right of Appeal for Medicare Secondary Payer Determination Relating to Liability Insurance (Including Self-Insurance), No Fault Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Laws and Plans
This proposed rule would implement provisions of the Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 (SMART Act) which require us to provide a right of appeal and an appeal process for liability insurance (including self-insurance), no-fault insurance, and workers' compensation laws or plans when Medicare pursues a Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) recovery claim directly from the liability insurance (including self-insurance), no fault insurance, or workers' compensation law or plan.
Medical Body Area Networks
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') announces that certain rules revised in the ``Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Provide Spectrum for the Operation of Medical Body Area Networks'' adopted in a First Report and Order, ET Docket No. 08-59 (FCC 12-54), to the extent it contained information collection requirements that required approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) was approved on October 26, 2013. This document is consistent with the First Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of those rules.
Indoxacarb; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of indoxacarb in or on multiple commodities and removes previously established commodities that will be superseded by tolerances established in this action, which are identified and discussed later in this document. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation amends the current tolerance for combined residues of pendimethalin and its metabolite, expressed as pendimethalin equivalents in or on almond, hulls. BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Orders: Supplemental Orders on Reporting by Regulated Entities of Stress Testing Results as of September 30, 2013
Agency: Federal Housing Finance Agency
In this document, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) provides notice that it issued Orders to supplement its Orders dated November 26, 2013, with respect to reporting under section 165(i)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd- Frank Act).
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Volatile Organic Compound Emission Control Measures for Industrial Solvent Cleaning for Northwest Indiana
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to revise its volatile organic compound state implementation plan (SIP) for industrial solvent cleaning rule for manufacturers of coatings, inks, adhesives, and resins. These revisions are approvable because they are consistent with EPA's Industrial Solvent Cleaning Control Technique Guidelines document and therefore satisfy the reasonable available control technology requirements of the Clean Air Act. EPA proposed to approve these revisions on September 10, 2013, and did not receive any comments.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, EC135 T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with a certain external mounted hoist system (hoist) with boom support assembly (boom) installed. This AD requires inspecting the boom for a crack and, if a crack exists, replacing the boom with an airworthy boom. Until the boom is inspected, this AD requires, before further flight, and thereafter before the first flight of each day, checking the hoist for a crack. This AD was prompted by cracks found on the boom during a pre-flight check of a hoist on an MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopter. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack and prevent failure of the boom, loss of the boom and attached loads, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
Solicitation of New Safe Harbors and Special Fraud Alerts
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General
In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the Federal anti-kickback statute (section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act), as well as developing new OIG Special Fraud Alerts.
Title I-Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged; Migrant Education Program
Agency: Department of Education
The Secretary proposes regulations to implement the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX), a nationwide, electronic records exchange mechanism mandated under title I, part C, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA). As a condition of receiving a grant of funds under the Migrant Education Program (MEP), each State educational agency (SEA) would be required to collect, maintain, and submit minimum health and educational information to MSIX within established time frames. The proposed regulations would facilitate timely school enrollment, placement, and accrual of secondary course credits for migratory children and help the Department determine accurate migratory child counts and meet other MEP reporting requirements.
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain serial-numbered Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with a certain tailboom upper left attachment fitting (fitting). This AD requires inspecting the fitting for a crack and other conditions. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising and extending the 100 hour time-in-service (TIS) inspection requirements for the fitting. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack, loose rivet, corrosion, or any other damage, which could lead to loss of the tailboom and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-24-07 for all Airbus Model A318 series airplanes, Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320 series airplanes, and Model A321 series airplanes. AD 2010- 24-07 required repetitive inspections of the 80VU rack lower lateral fittings for damage, repetitive inspections of the 80VU rack lower central support for cracking, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2010-24-07 also specified optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This new AD reduces the inspection compliance time, adds an inspection of the upper fittings and shelves of the 80VU rack, and adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by reports of worn lower lateral fittings of the 80VU rack. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage or cracking of the 80VU fittings and supports, which could lead to possible disconnection of the cable harnesses to one or more computers, and if occurring during a critical phase of flight, could result in reduced control of the airplane.
We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2009-24-09 for all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2009-24-09 required a repetitive inspection program on certain check valves in the hydraulic systems that includes, among other things, inspections for lock wire presence and integrity, traces of seepage or black deposits, proper torque, alignment of the check valve and manifold, installing new lock wire, and corrective actions if needed. This new AD expands the applicability, reduces the compliance time, changes torque values of the check valve tightening, and requires a repetitive inspection program for certain check valves in the hydraulic systems on airplanes that have had a certain modification embodied during production or in-service. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of hydraulic line check valves loosening. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such check valve loosening, which could result in hydraulic leaks, possibly leading to the loss of all three hydraulic systems and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
Assessment Framework and Organizational Restatement Regarding Preemption for Certain Regulations Issued by the Coast Guard
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to issue a rule containing its assessment framework for, and restating its position regarding, the federalism implications of regulations issued under the authority of various statutes within Titles 33 and 46 of the United States Code. This notice requests comments on the proposal and, pursuant to Executive Order 13132, invites State and local governments to consult during its development.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This AD requires, depending on airplane configuration, replacing fuel pump power control relays with new relays having a ground fault interrupter (GFI) feature, installing ground studs and a bonding jumper, doing certain bonding resistance measurements, and changing the GFI relay position. This AD also requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate certain airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the fuel pumps caused by electrical arcing that could introduce an ignition source in the fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
CCC Export Credit Guarantee (GSM-102) Program and Facility Guarantee Program (FGP)
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation
This proposed rule would revise and amend the regulations that administer the Export Credit Guarantee (GSM-102) Program. Changes in this proposed rule incorporate program operational changes and information from press releases and notices to participants that have been implemented since the publication of the current rule, and include other administrative revisions to enhance clarity and program integrity. This proposed rule also incorporates certain changes as suggested in comments received in response to the initial publication of the proposed rule on July 27, 2011. These changes should increase program availability to all program participants and enhance access and encourage sales for smaller U.S. exporters. Changes are also intended to improve CCC's financial management of the program. The proposed rule would eliminate provisions for the Intermediate Export Credit Guarantee (GSM-103) Program, consistent with the repeal of authority to operate this program in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Act).
Document Number: FR-2013-12-26-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
https://regulations.justia.com/regulations/fedreg/2013/12/26/FR-2013-12-26-ReaderAids.html
Agency Information Collection Activities: CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers
Document Number: C1-2013-30220
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
https://regulations.justia.com/regulations/fedreg/2013/12/26/C1-2013-30220.html
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Agency: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Submission for Review: Performance Measurement Surveys, OMB Control No. 3206-0253
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on the information collection request (ICR) 3206-0253, Performance Measurement Surveys. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OPM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of OPM's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.
Submission for Review: Program Services Evaluation Surveys, OMB Control No. 3206-0252
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on the information collection request (ICR) 3206-0252, Program Services Evaluation Surveys. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OPM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the OPM's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.
Draft Generic Drug User Fee Act Information Technology Plan; Availability for Comment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability for public comment of the draft information technology (IT) plan entitled ``GDUFA Information Technology Plan.'' This plan is intended to provide FDA's approach for enhancing business processes, data quality and consistency, supporting technologies, and IT operations as described in the Generic Drug User Fee Act (GDUFA) Performance Goals and Procedures for Fiscal Years 2013 through 2017. FDA is publishing a draft version of the IT plan for comment to allow industry and other interested stakeholders to provide feedback as FDA moves towards a fully automated standards-based environment that enhances the regulatory review process for human pharmaceuticals.
Submission for Review: Customer Service Surveys, OMB Control No. 3206-0236
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on the information collection request (ICR) 3206-0236, Customer Service Surveys. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OPM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of OPM's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.
Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2011-2012
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded non-alloy steel pipe (CWP) from the Republic of Korea (Korea).\1\ The period of review (POR) is November 1, 2011, through October 31, 2012. This review covers eight producers or exporters of the subject merchandise, Husteel Co., Ltd. (Husteel), Hyundai HYSCO (HYSCO), Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd., SeAH Steel Corporation, A-JU Besteel Co., Ltd., Kumkang Industrial Co., Ltd., Nexteel Co., Ltd., and Union Steel Co., Ltd. We have preliminarily found that HYSCO has made sales of the subject merchandise at prices below normal value, and that Husteel did not make sales of subject merchandise at prices below normal value. We are rescinding this review for the other six producers or exporters. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2011-2012
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (``PET film'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The period of review (``POR'') is November 1, 2011, through October 31, 2012. The review covers two mandatory respondents (Shaoxing Xiangyu Green Packing Co., Ltd. and Tianjin Wanhua Co., Ltd.) and three separate rate respondents. We have preliminarily found that the respondents have made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value (``NV''). Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Glycine From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012-2013
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from the People's Republic of China (the PRC) covering the period of review from March 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013. The Department has preliminarily applied facts otherwise available with an adverse inference to the PRC-wide entity because an element of the entity, Hebei Donghua Jiheng Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. (Donghua Fine Chemical), failed to act to the best of its ability in complying with the Department's request for information in this review and, consequently, significantly impeded the proceeding. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
This publishes notice of the extension of the Class III gaming compact between the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota.
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package com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Commands;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.core.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.core.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.core.collections.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Libraries.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Abilities.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Areas.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Behaviors.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Commands.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Exits.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Locales.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.MOBS.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Races.interfaces.*;

import java.util.*;

public class Go extends StdCommand
{
	public Go(){}

	private final String[] access=I(new String[]{"GO","WALK"});
	@Override public String[] getAccessWords(){return access;}

	protected Command stander=null;
	protected Vector<String> ifneccvec=null;

	public boolean standIfNecessary(MOB mob, int metaFlags, boolean giveMsg)
		throws java.io.IOException
	{
		if(CMLib.flags().isFlying(mob))
			return true;
		final boolean wasStanding = CMLib.flags().isStanding(mob) && (!CMLib.flags().isSleeping(mob));
		if((ifneccvec==null)||(ifneccvec.size()!=2))
		{
			ifneccvec=new Vector<String>();
			ifneccvec.add("STAND");
			ifneccvec.add("IFNECESSARY");
		}
		if(stander==null)
			stander=CMClass.getCommand("Stand");
		if((stander!=null)&&(ifneccvec!=null))
			stander.execute(mob,ifneccvec,metaFlags);
		final boolean isStanding = CMLib.flags().isStanding(mob) && (!CMLib.flags().isSleeping(mob));
		if(giveMsg && (!isStanding))
		{
			if(CMLib.flags().isSleeping(mob))
				mob.tell(L("You need to wake up first."));
			else
			if(!wasStanding)
				mob.tell(L("You failed to stand up. You might try crawling."));
			else
				mob.tell(L("You need to stand up."));
		}
		return isStanding;
	}

	@Override
	public boolean execute(MOB mob, List<String> commands, int metaFlags)
		throws java.io.IOException
	{
		Vector<String> origCmds=new XVector<String>(commands);
		if(!standIfNecessary(mob,metaFlags, true))
			return false;

		final String whereStr=CMParms.combine(commands,1);
		final Room R=mob.location();
		if(R==null)
			return false;

		final boolean inAShip =(R instanceof BoardableShip)||(R.getArea() instanceof BoardableShip);
		final String validDirs = inAShip?Directions.SHIP_NAMES_LIST() : Directions.NAMES_LIST();

		int direction=-1;
		if(whereStr.equalsIgnoreCase("OUT"))
		{
			if(!CMath.bset(R.domainType(),Room.INDOORS))
			{
				CMLib.commands().doCommandFail(mob,origCmds,L("You aren't indoors."));
				return false;
			}

			for(int d=Directions.NUM_DIRECTIONS()-1;d>=0;d--)
			{
				if((R.getExitInDir(d)!=null)
				&&(R.getRoomInDir(d)!=null)
				&&(!CMath.bset(R.getRoomInDir(d).domainType(),Room.INDOORS)))
				{
					if(direction>=0)
					{
						CMLib.commands().doCommandFail(mob,origCmds,L("Which way out?  Try @x1.",validDirs));
						return false;
					}
					direction=d;
				}
			}
			if(direction<0)
			{
				CMLib.commands().doCommandFail(mob,origCmds,L("There is no direct way out of this place.  Try a direction."));
				return false;
			}
		}
		if(direction<0)
		{
			if(mob.isMonster())
				direction=CMLib.directions().getGoodDirectionCode(whereStr);
			else
				direction=(inAShip)?CMLib.directions().getGoodShipDirectionCode(whereStr):CMLib.directions().getGoodCompassDirectionCode(whereStr);
		}
		if(direction<0)
		{
			final Environmental E=R.fetchFromRoomFavorItems(null,whereStr);
			if(E instanceof Rideable)
			{
				final Command C=CMClass.getCommand("Enter");
				return C.execute(mob,commands,metaFlags);
			}
			if(E instanceof Exit)
			{
				for(int d=Directions.NUM_DIRECTIONS()-1;d>=0;d--)
				{
					if(R.getExitInDir(d)==E)
					{
						direction=d;
						break;
					}
				}
			}
		}
		final String doing=commands.get(0);
		if(direction>=0)
			CMLib.tracking().walk(mob,direction,false,false,false,false);
		else
		{
			Exit E=R.fetchExit(whereStr);
			if(E != null)
				return CMLib.commands().forceStandardCommand(mob, "Enter", commands);

			boolean doneAnything=false;
			for(int v=1;v<commands.size();v++)
			{
				int num=1;
				String s=commands.get(v);
				if(CMath.s_int(s)>0)
				{
					num=CMath.s_int(s);
					v++;
					if(v<commands.size())
						s=commands.get(v);
				}
				else
				if((s.length()>0) && (Character.isDigit(s.charAt(0))))
				{
					int x=1;
					while((x<s.length()-1)&&(Character.isDigit(s.charAt(x))))
						x++;
					num=CMath.s_int(s.substring(0,x));
					s=s.substring(x);
				}

				if(mob.isMonster())
					direction=CMLib.directions().getGoodDirectionCode(s);
				else
					direction=(inAShip)?CMLib.directions().getGoodShipDirectionCode(s):CMLib.directions().getGoodCompassDirectionCode(s);
				if(direction>=0)
				{
					doneAnything=true;
					for(int i=0;i<num;i++)
					{
						if(mob.isMonster())
						{
							if(!CMLib.tracking().walk(mob,direction,false,false,false,false))
								return false;
						}
						else
						{
							final Vector<String> V=new Vector<String>();
							V.add(doing);
							V.add(inAShip?CMLib.directions().getShipDirectionName(direction):CMLib.directions().getDirectionName(direction));
							mob.enqueCommand(V,metaFlags,0);
						}
					}
				}
				else
				{
					E=R.fetchExit(s);
					if(E!=null)
						CMLib.commands().forceStandardCommand(mob, "Enter", new XVector<String>("ENTER",s));
					else
						break;
				}
			}
			if(!doneAnything)
				mob.tell(L("@x1 which direction?\n\rTry @x2.",CMStrings.capitalizeAndLower(doing),validDirs.toLowerCase()));
		}
		return false;
	}

	@Override
	public double actionsCost(final MOB mob, final List<String> cmds)
	{
		double cost=CMath.div(CMProps.getIntVar(CMProps.Int.DEFCMDTIME),100.0);
		if((mob!=null)&&(mob.isAttributeSet(MOB.Attrib.AUTORUN)))
			cost /= 4.0;
		return CMProps.getCommandActionCost(ID(), cost);
	}

	@Override public boolean canBeOrdered(){return true;}
}


Heh, itwas early in the monring when I sent that.
Only machine I have thats portable is that old 380D laptop.
Hope some one found the idea of some value.
> On Sun, 18 Aug 2002 00:51:46 -0600 "Richard Jenniss"
> bad excuse. Outlook has an option to disable HTML. I suggest you use it.


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Q: Why isn't my Facebook app publicly visable? I have completed my Facebook application yesterday and users can't see it in Facebook search nor direct link. It just shows "page not found", so how to publish my application and make it public for all Facebook users?
P.S. : its working good with me and I can see it in Dunes Lounge and in developers app also.

A: It sounds like you may have sandbox mode enabled.

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Il Master in Business Administration (MBA) è un titolo di formazione manageriale, caratterizzato da un'impostazione teorico-pratica nel campo dell'economia, della leadership, dell'organizzazione e della direzione aziendale, preordinata a formare soggetti in grado di assumere alte responsabilità presso grandi organizzazioni private e pubbliche. È superiore al Bachelor of Business Administration e inferiore al Doctor of Business Administration.

Gli MBA hanno origine nel mondo anglosassone e sono tipicamente strutturati come veri e propri corsi di laurea magistrale (Master's degree) in Economia e Direzione Aziendale, ai quali si può accedere solo dopo aver conseguito la laurea di primo livello (Bachelor's degree) o titolo equivalente. L'iter di ammissione all'MBA comprende il superamento di rigorosi esami di ammissione che prevedono generalmente prove scritte, ad esempio il Graduate Management Admission Test, colloqui e valutazioni del curriculum accademico-professionale.

Tratto comune dei più importanti MBA è l'orientamento a candidati in possesso di un'apprezzabile esperienza di lavoro, il cui numero di anni varia a seconda delle regole di ammissione previste dalle singole business school, nonché la strutturazione come percorsi di facilitazione per lo sviluppo verticale di carriera, con particolare riferimento al passaggio da responsabilità di tipo funzionale a responsabilità di tipo gestionale.

Le origini
L'MBA è il programma avanzato in Economia e Direzione aziendale con la più lunga tradizione.

Le prime Business School compaiono negli Stati Uniti già alla fine del diciannovesimo secolo (la Wharton School venne fondata nel 1881, la Tuck School of Business nel 1900, e la Harvard Business School nel 1908) come istituzioni universitarie specificamente dedicate alla formazione di classi dirigenti professionali nel campo della gestione delle aziende operanti nel campo dell'industria e della finanza.

La ragione storica di base fu l'affermarsi della grande impresa e delle public companies, nonché il forte sviluppo economico negli Stati Uniti all'inizio del XX secolo. Questi fenomeni economici e sociali produssero, infatti, una nuova domanda di manager professionisti, la cui competenza in materia di economia, gestione e organizzazione aziendale non fosse più frutto di processi di apprendimento essenzialmente pratico, bensì di studi specifici secondo una concezione scientifica della gestione dei sistemi complessi (management). Nell'affermazione di tale idea ebbe certamente un ruolo importante l'affermazione della teoria dello scientific management, elaborata da Frederick Taylor e ampiamente diffusasi nel circuito culturale, politico e imprenditoriale americano.

Nel 1908 fu così avviato il primo MBA ad Harvard, che ha costituito il prototipo fondamentale per gli tutti altri programmi analoghi sorti negli anni successivi nel resto del mondo. Tra gli anni Trenta e gli anni Sessanta, i programmi MBA hanno avuto un'importanza crescente nella formazione dei gruppi dirigenti di imprese e istituzioni. La diffusione fu certamente incoraggiata anche dalla crescita economica verificatasi in Europa e negli Stati Uniti negli anni della ricostruzione post bellica. Un'ulteriore spinta si è poi verificata con l'avvento del neoliberismo negli anni Ottanta, quando l'esigenza di una formazione mirata per professionisti orientati verso lo sviluppo di carriere manageriali ai più alti livelli ha raggiunto un prestigio ancora maggiore, destinato a segnare i decenni successivi.

La formazione MBA
Un MBA offre una preparazione adeguata a fornire competenze avanzate e un approccio integrato dei profili di economia, organizzazione e gestione di ogni tipologia di azienda. La durata complessiva è generalmente biennale, pur potendo essere in alcuni casi concentrata in 18 mesi per i corsi full-time o ampliata fino a 28 mesi per i corsi part-time di tipo executive.

I programmi di studio degli MBA possono essere variamente modulati in base all'impostazione della business school presso la quale vengono organizzati. L'impostazione classica dei più importanti MBA prevede generalmente una distinzione del percorso di apprendimento in varie fasi, orientate a fornire conoscenze di base, avanzate e applicative in ordine all'economia e alla direzione aziendale:

 prima fase: dedicata all'approfondimento intensivo dell'economia aziendale e quindi dei fondamenti del diritto e dell'economia applicati al management;
 seconda fase: dedicata a fornire competenze avanzate nei più importanti ambiti del management (es. strategia e pianificazione strategica, organizzazione, controllo di gestione, analisi dei costi, decision making, valutazione degli investimenti, operazioni straordinarie, logistica), talvolta prevedendo anche la possibilità per gli allievi di scegliere corsi specialistici opzionali e altre attività formative caratterizzanti;
 terza fase: dedicata all'applicazione delle competenze acquisite alla gestione di aziende operanti in uno specifico settore industriale (es. finanza, utilities, assistenza sanitaria, farmaceutica, ICT, energia, trasporti), al fine di integrare la preparazione teorica con lo sviluppo di abilità tecnico-professionali relative agli ambiti operativi dei mercati di interesse specifico.

Soprattutto negli anni 2000, i programmi MBA sono stati spesso arricchiti con percorsi di etica e responsabilità sociale delle imprese, favorendo altresì un approccio sempre più interdisciplinare tra materie economiche, aziendali e giuridiche al fine di incentivare una visione più ampia dei fenomeni di decisione e gestione in rapporto a problematiche complesse di natura organizzativa e manageriale.

Nei più MBA, le competenze acquisite a livello teorico vengono integrate con attività professionalizzanti sia durante il corso, sia nella fase conclusiva:

 durante il corso: gli allievi sono tenuti a partecipare a seminari di taglio pratico, focalizzati sullo sviluppo della leadership e abilità di trattazione e gestione delle relazioni interpersonali, nonché ad altre attività focalizzate sullo sviluppo delle doti umane (soft skills) connesse ai ruoli manageriali;
 a conclusione del corso: gli allievi sono tenuti a svolgere esperienze di internship presso strutture dirigenziali di importanti organizzazioni, preordinate a consentire l'applicazione delle competenze teoriche a problemi pratici di gestione e organizzazione.

I programmi MBA si concludono per ogni allievo con la presentazione alla commissione che conferirà il titolo di un lavoro finale, consistente nell'elaborazione di una Tesi ovvero nello sviluppo di un progetto imprenditoriale o di ricerca.

Esame di uscita

Molti programmi MBA culminano in un esame di uscita completo. L'esame standardizzato nazionale noto come Major Field Test for MBA (MFT-MBA) è stato somministrato nei programmi MBA di oltre 300 università statunitensi. L'MFT-MBA mira a valutare abilità, conoscenze e capacità di ragionamento nell'ambito del curriculum MBA standard. È amministrato da Educational Testing Service. Un'altra opzione importante per esami di uscita completi è l'esame completo per componenti professionali comuni per MBA (esame CPC COMP per MBA) di proprietà di Peregrine Academic Services. Molti programmi scelgono di amministrare il proprio esame interno piuttosto che un test standardizzato.

Note

Voci correlate
Graduate Management Admission Test
Management
Direzione aziendale

Collegamenti esterni

Master
Gestione d'azienda

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On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act). This groundbreaking legislation did not come about easily. We are proud to report that Audubon played a significant role in the creation and passage of this legislation. Indeed, Audubon activated its vast network of chapters, centers, state and national offices, and numerous partners to successfully persuade our government to pass this Act. In fact, 114,000 of our Audubon family members reached out to Congress leading up to the Act's passage. Audubon President, David Yarnold, along with the CEOs of other major environmental NGOs, including The Environmental Defense Fund and The National Wildlife Federation, led the chorus of voices beseeching U.S. Senate leaders to pass this critical law. And it worked.
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VILLE PLATTE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, for Anita "Neat" B. Fontenot, 79, who passed away on October 28, 2018 in Ville Platte, LA.
Father Tom Voorhies, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, will be celebrant of the mass and will conduct funeral services.
Burial will take place in St. Peters cemetery in Grand Prairie, LA.
Anita "Neat" B. Fontenot was born in Grand Prairie, LA on November 15, 1938 to Melvin Briley and Ezied Dupre Briley. Ms. Neat was a selfless, strong, independent and a "Tell it like it is" kind of lady. She had a tremendous love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family filled her heart with pride and she would brag about them. Ms. Neat was an amazing cook. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors in her garden and she loved her flowers. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her eight children, Michael Lynn Fontenot of Ville Platte, Dianne Fontenot of Ville Platte, Gerald Fontenot and wife Kathy of Ville Platte, Tammy Marie Vidrine and husband Scott of Pineville, Joseph Tony Fontenot of Ville Platte, Monica Kate Fontenot and wife Hollie of Ville Platte, Kenneth Fontenot of Ville Platte, Glenn Fontenot of Ville Platte; thirteen grandchildren, Kyle, Derek, Josh, Jacob, Jami, Hailey, Tanner, Cam, Dylan, Brant, Scarlet, Erica and Shelby; seventeen great grandchildren; one sister, Euna Fontenot of Ville Platte; two brothers, Johnny Briley and wife Eunice of New Orleans and James Jim Briley of Ville Platte.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harris Fontenot; one sons, Carl Brent Fontenot; one granddaughter, Joni Katherine Fontenot and nine siblings.
The family requests that visitation be observed at Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Ben Soileau at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday from 8:00 AM until time of service.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or leave condolences for the Fontenot family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ms. Neat will be so sadly missed. Her smile and her expressions will never be forgotten. Praying for the Fontenot family.
My prayers are with this beautiful family. May your loved one rest in peace.
My thought and prayers are with the family in their time of grief.


What is a Granulator? A granulator is used for size reduction, this is an essential step in plastic recycling. Granulators break down the waste products such as waste, wood, plastic, rubber, paper & carpets into smaller pieces called 'regrind' or flake'. This maybe the only step before the 'regrind' can be reused in manufacturing new products. However the recycling of waste products requires other processes such as sorting and separation, size reduction, washing and pelletizing. What types of Granulators are there? Film Granulators Foam Granulators Paper and Cardboard Granulators Plastic Granulators Rubber Granulators Waste Granulators Wire Granulators Wood Granulators What is inside a Granulator? In a granulator are two types of knives. The cutting knives (rotor blades) and the stationary knives (stator blades). The cutting knives are mounted on a rotor, which is either open (usually has gaps to let the plastic fall through) or solid. This rotor is spun at high speeds by an electric motor. The motor is situated inside the cutting chamber where the stationary knives are mounted. As the product enters the cutting chamber, the rotating knives cut the plastic into little pieces, until they are small enough to fit through the holes in the screen. The product will continue to mix and be cut until it is small enough to fall through the screen. The screen is situated under the rotating knives and can be changed so that the holes can be of different sizes depending on your required output size. Which Granulator is right for you? There are as many different types of granulator as there are different types of product. Whether you choose 'Scissor Cut', 'V-type Cut' or 'Helical Cut'. Or open rotor or solid rotor. Or the motor speed... Choices, choices, choices... If you are confused about your application? At Rawmec, we manufacture Granulators and Shredders – and the output of each differs substantially. Therefore, if you're not certain of exactly what your equipment needs are, contact our engineers and they can quickly assess your needs and help you determine if a granulator is right for you. Or you can look below to see our current stock of plastic granulators.
A granulator is used for size reduction, this is an essential step in plastic recycling. Granulators break down the waste products such as waste, wood, plastic, rubber, paper & carpets into smaller pieces called 'regrind' or flake'.
This maybe the only step before the 'regrind' can be reused in manufacturing new products. However the recycling of waste products requires other processes such as sorting and separation, size reduction, washing and pelletizing.
What types of Granulators are there?
What is inside a Granulator?
In a granulator are two types of knives. The cutting knives (rotor blades) and the stationary knives (stator blades). The cutting knives are mounted on a rotor, which is either open (usually has gaps to let the plastic fall through) or solid. This rotor is spun at high speeds by an electric motor. The motor is situated inside the cutting chamber where the stationary knives are mounted.
As the product enters the cutting chamber, the rotating knives cut the plastic into little pieces, until they are small enough to fit through the holes in the screen. The product will continue to mix and be cut until it is small enough to fall through the screen. The screen is situated under the rotating knives and can be changed so that the holes can be of different sizes depending on your required output size.
Which Granulator is right for you?
Or you can look below to see our current stock of plastic granulators.


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To buy or build data management solutions?
Many businesses are now realising that internally developing data infrastructure would be an inefficient use of time and resource.
When it comes to deciding which approach to take to data management solutions, businesses have historically debated whether it is better to buy them or to build them internally. However, we are seeing that it is now becoming increasingly common for businesses to move away from in-house development and look to third-party vendors to provide data management solutions. There are several reasons for this, with the most significant including economics and more predictable ROI, time-to-market and avoiding the risks that come with in-house development.
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The move to third-party data management systems goes hand in hand with a new perspective on the function of IT departments. First and foremost, the role of this department should be business enablement, meaning it must have a solid understanding of the business' requirements and the infrastructure needed for the business to run at its best. Rather than creating solutions to these requirements themselves, this internal team should be pragmatic and make it a priority to source the best solution providers and ensure optimal deployment, integration and change management. Once this understanding is in place, it will be much easier to find the best-suited solutions and bring in external providers for these solutions.
Firms must understand the implications building solutions in-house can have for their business and the potential vulnerabilities they may encounter. Ultimately, moving from in-house development to a fully-tested third-party data management solution will positively impact your business. Not only will firms benefit from lowered costs, but they will also experience increased capabilities, a reduced risk of financial penalties from data inconsistencies and the potential to profit from external knowledge and expertise. With the pressure to build data management solutions removed, IT departments will be able to shift their focus to creating added-value in terms of business enablement and finding the right infrastructure to ensure the organisation is running as efficiently and successfully as possible.


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First a general gallery — mostly shots that Jim took.
And a collection, mostly mine — a few of Jim's, taken at the ferry dock at Lopez Island on the way to Friday Harbor.
This entry was posted in photography and tagged ferry, friday harbor, jim, lopez island, san juan island on February 2, 2009 by Lara Harriger.
This entry was posted in photography and tagged photo, puerto vallarta on February 24, 2009 by Lara Harriger.
We spent a little time down at the expensive toy store earlier this weekend. We came away with two new-to-us lenses.
The first is rather dull — it's a straight across replacement for the 70 – 300 that we already had. The new one has VR, Nikon's image stabilization/vibration reduction package. The longer the lens the more I appreciate VR.
The second lens is a bit more interesting. A 12 – 14 f4 aspherical. (Tokina.) We bought it because I want a wider lens for getting good shots of the crowded narrow streets and aisles in Mexico. So that I can get things like these pictures of the road to the farm.
I'm considering using this one on the new Blackdog and Magpie website design. Doing some thing with a vertical image on the left side rather than the totally predictable header image.
If you know my backyard well you'll be able to see the amount of squashing in this picture. It's actually a long way from the rock pile to the edge of the saw buck. You can also tell that the hood doesn't fit perfectly and that at 12mm there's some interference with the edges of the image. Oh well, I'll have to see what I can do about it.
The other reason for getting a nice fat round lens is to be able to take good landscape pictures. Admittedly about the only thing we have around there this fall is green but it's nice crisp detailed green.
And some more green things.
But best of all is the ability to get close and shallow on those days when the lilies look good but the patio furniture is a little dingy.
In this morning's experimenting I found that the camera consistently over exposes shots if I let it have too much say in the exposure, especially if I let it choose a shutter speed. A little care in shooting and a little nudge in Lightroom and I get those lovely water drops on the lily… happy.
This time next week I'll be writing the first of the posts from Oaxaca and the Mexican bicentennial celebrations. Can't wait!
This entry was posted in garden, photography, The Farm on September 5, 2010 by Lara Harriger.
Oof. It was late last night and I posted this entry to the wrong blog. So here it is about 12 hours late.
For breakfast this morning we had marching bands. One of the largest of the local high schools had their parade to the zocolo in honor of the Bicentennial.
First there was a bit of a professional band (boring) and then the school banner.
… and then the student body. Loosely organized, and very happy to wave and say hello and make funny faces at the folks peering out of the Casa's front door.
The bulk of the day was taken up with a tour of the botanical gardens at Santo Domingo. Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca.
I'm still working on getting all the pictures sorted out. There will be a nice big gallery of them later this week. But for now here are a handful to give you a feel for the garden and its plants.
The tour starts with a discussion of the native food plants. The triumvirate of squash, beans, and corn. These are squash plants.
In the background are bunches of the large marigolds that decorate the altars at Muertos. I am deathly allergic to them.
This little red flower on the other hand doesn't make me sneeze. It's a dahlia. Seriously. All those fancy garden flowers (Hi Elise!) have been bred from one little red flower.
The gardens are located behind the buildings of the Monastery of Santo Domingo. The church's walls provide a backdrop for the large collection of dry eco-system plants.
Maguey cactus. The source of mescal/tequilla. Also just plain pretty.
As we were leaving the gardens and heading toward lunch we ran into another marching band. This one was followed by dancers.
Meanwhile Jim would like you to know that he is hard at work cataloging the various motor transport options in the area. Today, I think it's working bikes.
This entry was posted in garden, Oaxaca 2010, photography on September 15, 2010 by Lara Harriger.


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