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I am pretty standard size 8, 36c, 5'6", 150 lbs. i ordered the small and the bust fit well but the whole thing was like a tent and way too flowy for my taste. it was also long so everything was very covered. i didn't feel it flattered my build. i returned! | 0 | 0 | 1 |
My husband and I attended a friend's wedding overseas when our child was just over a year. We left her here with her grandparents while we were gone for two weeks. It was a great time to reconnect after the stresses of being a FTP and neither of us have any regrets about it. We both said it would have been nearly impossible and super stressful to bring her with us, especially to a country we weren't familiar with.
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This thesis explores niche strategies and off-island, targeted locally owned, small scale
manufacturing companies, and examines the particular opportunities and challenges of doing
business on Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) by case studies of two island companies: Fellow
Earthlings and Island Abbey Foods Ltd. The entrepreneurs of these two companies have
maximized the opportunities and minimized the economic challenges of doing business on the
island. The study discusses economic challenges, such as the small scale island market,
diseconomies of scale, and transportation costs for off-island. Also discussed are the
opportunities of doing business on Prince Edward Island, such as being adjacent to the large U.S.
market, the reduction of tariffs and duties to the U.S.A., the existing local support organizations,
the cohesive relationship among the islanders, and the high quality-of-life on P.E.I. The results
show that Fellow Earthlings’ entrepreneurs found their niche market first hand in foreign
countries and worked towards this market, creating handmade and made-to-order sunglasses as
niche products. Island Abbey Foods Ltd.’s entrepreneur conceived the idea for a niche product,
making dehydrated honey, for which special technologies were necessary, and when the
innovative products materialized, the company had both niche products and a unique technology.
The case studies suggest that light-weight products or reducing the weight of products whilst
manufacturing on the Island may be advantageous when crossing the Confederation Bridge and
off islanding by air. Developing co-partnerships with other companies which have similar
socio-economic demographic customer markets would also be a valid strategy to expand niche
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I'm an astronaut. I flew on the space shuttle twice, and I lived on the International Space Station for almost six months. People often ask me the same question, which is, "What's it like in space?" as if it was a secret. Space belongs to all of us, and I'd like to help you understand why it's a place that is magic for all of us. The day after my 50th birthday, I climbed aboard a Russian capsule, in Russia, and launched into space. Launching is the most dangerous thing that we do, and it's also the most thrilling. Three, two, one ... liftoff! I felt every single bit of the controlled fury of those rocket engines as they blasted us off the Earth. We went faster and faster and faster, until, after eight and a half minutes, on purpose, those engines stop -- kabunk! -- and we are weightless. And the mission and the magic begin. Dmitry and Paolo and I are circling the Earth in our tiny spacecraft, approaching the space station carefully. It's an intricate dance at 17,500 miles an hour between our capsule, the size of a Smart Car, and the space station, the size of a football field. We arrive when those two craft dock with a gentle thunk. We open the hatches, have sloppy zero-G hugs with each other, and now we're six. We're a space family, an instant family. My favorite part about living up there was the flying. I loved it. It was like being Peter Pan. It's not about floating. Just the touch of a finger can actually push you across the entire space station, and then you sort of tuck in with your toes. One of my favorite things was drifting silently through the space station, which was humming along at night. I wondered sometimes if it knew I was there, just silent. But sharing the wonder of that with the crew was also part of what was important to me. A typical day in space starts with the perfect commute. I wake up, cruise down the lab and say hello to the best morning view ever. It's a really fast commute, only 30 seconds, and we never get tired of looking out that window. I think it reminds us that we're actually still very close to Earth. Our crew was the second ever to use the Canadian robotic arm to capture a supply ship the size of a school bus containing about a dozen different experiments and the only chocolate that we would see for the next four months. Now, chocolate aside, every single one of those experiments enables yet one more scientific question answered that we can't do down here on Earth. And so, it's like a different lens, allowing us to see the answers to questions like, "What about combustion?" "What about fluid dynamics?" Now, sleeping is delightful. My favorite -- I mean, you could be upside down, right side up -- my favorite: curled up in a little ball and floating freely. Laundry? Nope. We load our dirty clothes into an empty supply ship and send it off into space. The bathroom. Everyone wants to know. It's hard to understand, so I made a little video, because I wanted kids to understand that the principle of vacuum saves the day and that just a gentle breeze helps everything go where it is supposed to. Well, in real life it does. (Laughter) Recycling? Of course. So we take our urine, we store it, we filter it and then we drink it. And it's actually delicious. (Laughter) Sitting around the table, eating food that looks bad but actually tastes pretty good. But it's the gathering around the table that's important, I think both in space and on Earth, because that's what cements a crew together. For me, music was a way to stay connected to the rest of the world. I played a duet between Earth and space with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull on the 50th anniversary of human spaceflight. Connecting to family was so important. I talked with my family almost every day the whole time I was up there, and I would actually read books to my son as a way for us just to be together. So important. Now, when the space station would go over Massachusetts, my family would run outside, and they would watch the brightest star sailing across the sky. And when I looked down, I couldn't see my house, but it meant a lot to me to know that the people I loved the most were looking up while I was looking down. So the space station, for me, is the place where mission and magic come together. The mission, the work are vital steps in our quest to go further than our planet and imperative for understanding sustainability here on Earth. I loved being a part of that, and if I could have taken my family with me, I never would have come home. And so my view from the station showed me that we are all from the same place. We all have our roles to play. Because, the Earth is our ship. Space is our home. And we are the crew of Spaceship Earth. Thank you. (Applause) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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We’ve just launched NUM [1] in the UK, it’s an alternative to the semantic web [2] but based in DNS. We’ve published 23 million data points about 4.8m UK businesses.We had some really interesting HN feedback when we previously posted about one of our example apps [3] so keen to hear what the community has to say this time round.1. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Excellent secondary storage device! I have one installed in my mobile phone, and one in my tablet. They have greatly enhanced my multimedia options. My phone has over 4000 songs on it with room for more. My tablet has about 42 full-length good quality movies loaded. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Acquisitions and Divestitures Acquisitions are accounted for in accordance with the guidance for business combinations. Accordingly, the Company makes an initial allocation of the purchase price at the date of acquisition based upon its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company obtains this information during due diligence and through other sources. In the months after closing, as the Company obtains additional information about these assets and liabilities, including through tangible and intangible asset appraisals, it is able to refine the estimates of fair value and more accurately allocate the purchase price. Only items identified as of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment. The Company will make appropriate adjustments to the purchase price allocation prior to completion of the measurement period, as required. On December 11, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of MEI, a leading provider of Payment Innovations for unattended transaction systems, serves customers in the transportation, gaming, retail, service payment and vending markets for a purchase price of $804 million for all of the outstanding equity interests of MEI. MEI had sales of $399 million in 2012 and will be integrated into the Company's Payment Innovations business within its Merchandising Systems segment. The amount allocated to goodwill reflects the benefits the Company expects to realize from the acquisition, as the acquisition is expected to strengthen and broaden the Company s product offering and will allow the Company to strengthen its position in the gaming and retail sectors of the market, including self checkout applications. The goodwill from this acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. To finance the cash consideration for the MEI acquisition, the Company issued $250 million of 2.75% Senior Notes due 2018 and $300 million of 4.45% Senior Notes due 2023. For the remainder of the cash consideration, the Company utilized cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Spacelabs Healthcare offers a broad portfolio of patient monitoring and diagnostic cardiology solutions to support better clinical decisions. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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The BIGGEST problem with clean energy
what if you did it in the ground? now it sounds weird i guess, but remember that "big tunnel" program from years ago? they dug some huge holes in the ground to help with flooding in an area... now if you dig deep enough the temperature underground gets higher.... what if you used that? i mean you dig your hole, the water is pumped in and goes to the bottom of the hole and is turned into steam... the steam rises... the steam then condenses and can be collected at a higher point in the tunnel.... so you can get power through both the steam rising and the water falling... the thing is to create a balance... between the amount of water going down and the amount collected from above, and the lag time needed to turn it to steam.... but idk how deep you would have to go? how wide the hole would have to be? or the designs needed to harness the powers involved.... originally i just thought about it as a home power system, the size of a well but a very deep well, with the power system being able to be raised or lowered in the well, both for variable output and for repairs.... the thing is idk how it would work out. ty for the chance of sharing it again thou... peace. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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# Help your teen drive safely with expert tips and strategies. Learn defensive driving techniques, Nevada driving laws, and more.
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# **Summary**
Teaching your teen safe driving practices is important as a parent to lower the likelihood of accidents. Teen drivers’ impulsivity and lack of experience make them more likely to cause accidents. This article offers advice on how to be a good “traffic parent,” which includes teaching Nevada’s driving laws, practicing driving with your child, and setting a good example. It also discusses safety advice, unwritten driving laws, and what to do in the event that your teen is involved in an accident. Parents can help their teenagers become defensive drivers and stay safe on the road by implementing these suggestions.
## Help your teen drive safely with expert tips and strategies.
As a parent, there is nothing more rewarding than watching your teenager mature into a responsible and self-sufficient adult. However, when it comes to driving, this newfound freedom can be a source of concern. Teen drivers are more likely to cause accidents due to their inexperience and impulsiveness. As a parent, you must actively teach your teen safe driving habits and assist them in developing the skills and mindset required to become a defensive driver.
## **Teen Driving: What the Statistics Say**
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents are the leading cause of injury and death among teenagers in the United States. In 2019, over 2,500 teenagers aged 13 to 19 died in , and nearly 300,000 were treated in emergency rooms for crash-related injuries.
So, why do teenagers have a higher risk of accidents? Some common reasons are:
* Teens lack the expertise and judgment to deal with unexpected situations on the road.
* Teens are more likely to speed and drive recklessly, increasing their chances of an accident.
* Teens may engage in reckless driving behaviors such as tailgating, weaving between lanes, and running red lights.
* When driving, teenagers are more likely to be distracted by electronic devices, passengers, and other factors.
## **How to Be a Good Traffic Parent**
As a parent, you have a significant impact on your teen’s driving habits. Here are some pointers to help you be an effective traffic parent:
* **Provide a good example:** Always obey traffic laws, wear a seat belt, and avoid distractions while driving. Your teen will most likely mimic your behavior, so make sure you are demonstrating safe driving habits.
* **Practice driving together:** Ride with your teen on a regular basis and provide constructive feedback on their driving skills. This will help them improve their skills and gain confidence behind the wheel.
* **Teach the law:** Explain Nevada’s driving laws and the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program to your teenager. Make sure they understand the road rules and the consequences of breaking them.
## **Unwritten Driving Rules Your Teen Should Know**
While there are many written driving laws, there are some unwritten rules that can help your teen stay safe on the road. Here are a few.
* **Be patient:** Encourage your teen to remain calm and patient in traffic, even if the other drivers are aggressive or rude.
* **Maintain a safe distance:** Teach your teenager to keep a safe following distance from other vehicles. A good rule of thumb is to leave a 3- to 4-second gap.
* **Allow others to pass:** If another driver tries to pass your teen, encourage them to let the other driver go ahead. It is safer to allow aggressive drivers to pass than to try to speed up or block their path.
* **Do not let distractions take over:** Encourage your teen to avoid distractions while driving, such as texting, eating, or talking to passengers.
## **Safety Tips Every Teen Driver Needs to Know**
Give your teen driver the following crucial safety advice:
* **Wear your seatbelt:** Ensure that your adolescent knows how important it is to always wear a seatbelt when driving or riding in a vehicle.
* **Avoid drinking and driving:** Make sure your teen understands the consequences of driving under the influence (DUI) and the risks of drinking and driving.
* **Limit nighttime driving:** Teens who drive at night may be more vulnerable to accidents, so try to keep them from doing so.
* **Limit passengers:** Your teen may become distracted if they have too many people in the car, so set a limit on how many they can have.
## **What to Do if Your Teen Gets into an Accident**
Here are some things to do if your teen gets into an accident:
* **Look for any injuries:** Check for the safety and well-being of your teen and any other passengers. Call 911 or get medical help right away if someone is hurt.
* **Record the scene:** Take pictures of the accident scene, capturing any property or vehicle damage. Additionally, get any witnesses’ contact details.
* **Speak with an attorney:** For advice and assistance, think about getting in touch with a if the accident was severe or caused a lot of damage or injuries.
## **Conclusion**
One of the most significant roles you will play in your teen’s life as a parent is that of a traffic parent. By modeling appropriate behavior, teaching your teen safe driving techniques, and offering support and direction.
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# Negotiation Tips for Brain Injury Settlement Amounts
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According to research, nearly 2 million people suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the US. There might be multiple reasons behind this, including slip and fall, automobile accidents, sports injuries, violence, and explosive blasts. Whatever the reason behind traumatic brain injury, you need proper treatment for it, which involves long, expensive medical bills. It is where you consider insurance companies for compensation.
Most insurance companies offer the minimum amount for settlement, but you can negotiate with them to get the amount you deserve. The negotiation tips for brain injury settlement amounts can give better results if you get assistance from experienced . Here are some of the most valuable negotiation tips:
* Evaluate the severity of the brain injury, its damages, and its long-term effects.
* Gather medical reports, evidence from the accident location, and witness testimonies to prove the second party’s negligence or fault.
* Also, consider pain, suffering, inability to work, and emotional trauma for the best possible negotiation.
* Use a pain and suffering calculator to evaluate the amount you deserve after a brain injury accurately.
* Consult medical professionals to comprehend the damages and get accurate brain injury assessments.
* Prefer phased payments, so victims get the amount over time to meet their daily needs.
* Continuously negotiating a brain injury settlement amount is one of the most effective ways to deal with your insurance company.
* Pre-arrange all the documents to proceed with the case to the court, which pressures the insurance companies to settle for better terms.
## **What Kind of Losses Can You Consider in Brain Injury Compensation?**
You can consider the following losses for brain injury compensation:
* Wage loss
* Medical expenses
* Pain and sufferings
* Future care needs
* Loss of capacity to earn
* Property damage
* Loss of companionship
## **Is It Easy to Negotiate a Brain Injury Settlement Amount as a Layman?**
Negotiating for brain injury settlement amounts as a layman is complicated and delicate. You need industry knowledge, experience, and expertise to perform this job well. Your case roots must be well-bricked before negotiation. It will increase your chances of getting a high amount as compensation.
However, if you avoid doing so and deal with your claim yourself, you can experience many roadblocks and even failure after long-term struggles. Ultimately, you must to return to the right path. With their assistance, you will determine whether your case is strong enough to pursue. If yes, your attorney will help you through every turn of the journey.
## **What Factors Can Affect the Brain Injury Settlement Amount?**
Many factors can affect the brain injury settlement amounts, including
* The severity of the injury
* Age of the victim
* Future care cost
* Lost wages and earning capacity
* Non-economic damages
* Cause of accident
* Degree of negligence
* Strength of evidence
* State laws for brain injury compensation
* Legal representations
* Insurance policy limits
## **How Long Does It Take for a Brain Injury Settlement?**
In addition to the factors mentioned above, the complexity of the case and court processing decide how long do lawsuits take to settle. Minor brain injuries with explicit liabilities and medical reports don’t take much time and typically resolve between a few months to a year. However, for moderate to severe brain injuries, the process can take 1-3 years as they involve extensive medical evaluations, ongoing treatment, and more hectic negotiations. And if the case needs to be shifted to trials, it will take 2-5 years or more.
## **How Much is the Average Settlement for a Brain Injury?**
Like the timeline, the severity of the injury decides how much you receive as a brain injury settlement amount. For mild brain injuries, the average amount falls between $20,000 to $80,000. However, for severe brain injuries, your compensation amount can be from a few thousand dollars to a million dollars or more. If the accident leads to disabling brain injury, the compensation amount will be in multi-millions dollars.
## **How Much Do Hospitals Usually Settle For?**
In the US, hospitals take part in settling the claims for brain injuries. Minor cases mostly settle for $50,000 to $100,000. Similarly, the settlement amount can be $100,000 to $250,000 for moderate injuries. For severe injuries like TBI, the amount increases to $500,000 and $1,000,000 or more. In case you get a catastrophic brain injury, you can receive around $5 million in compensation.
## **What If You Don’t Like the Offer?**
If you don’t like any offer from your insurance company while dealing alone, you must hire a brain injury lawyer for assistance. They better know how to get the most favorable offer. They consider the offer given by the insurance company as the starting point and negotiate for the using the ways discussed above.
## **Hire an Expert Lawyer from Michael Hua Injury Law for the Best Brain Injury Settlement!**
If you cannot get the best offer from your insurance company even after negotiation and want to receive the amount you deserve, hire an experienced lawyer from Michael Hua Injury Law.
We are highly qualified lawyers who can help you in your case. Call us at (702) 852-2228 for a free consultation and discuss the basics of your case!
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That's what happens when you take a zero liability, experimental, Emergency Use Authorization vaccine that you cant even sue for if you get a medical injury. NO REFUNDS. All anyone had to do is write an exemption letter for informed consent and deem themselves legally not a risk to public health. No one was forced. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
PEST CONTROL TECH Summary Seeking a position with a warehouse company, where I can use my experience as a Forklift Driver in order to maintain inventories in a good clean environment and to become an asset to your company. More than ten years experience. Experienced forklift operator able to receive cargo into packing area, report any overage, shortage and damages from that delivery to the appropriate agents or supervisors and follow packing instructions as indicated by paperwork. Experience working with lots of different materials. Ability to implement and perform pm's for planned maintenance programs. Excellent ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade. Ability to read, understand, and follow, safety procedures. Demonstrated ability to follow oral or written instructions. Able and capable of lifting 100lbs, can withstand extreme hot and cold conditions. Capable of prolonged physical effort, fast problem solver, ability to respect deadlines and to efficiently interrelate with other workers of the department. Highlights Shipping and receiving Safety-oriented Production scheduling Results-oriented Exceptional problem solver Manufacturing background Safety Orientation training Packing and scanning orders Multi-tasker Safety-conscious Customer-service focused Strong communication skills Natural leader Valid La driver's license Determined Basic math skills Lifts up to 100] pounds Accomplishments Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse. Prepared pallets by following prescribed stacking arrangement and properly tagging pallets. Earned a perfect attendance record for 3 years in a row. Assembled product containers and crates. Recorded numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Packed containers and re-pack damaged containers. Attended Flight School Education High School Diploma : BASICS 1998 St.Bernard High School , City , State Experience Company Name City , State Pest Control Tech 08/2014 to Current Maintained accurate stock records and schedules. Recommended and helped customers select merchandise based on their needs.Confirmed that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently. Company Name City , State warehouse/shipping and receiving 09/2012 to 08/2014 Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment. Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets. Processed customs duties and fees quickly to release international shipments. Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs. Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping. Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy. Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles. Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines. Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received. Company Name City , State Warehouse/Driver 07/2011 to 08/2012 Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets. Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock. Resolved service issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns. Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames. Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner. Company Name City , State Warehouse/Shipping and Receiving 08/2005 to 11/2011 Maintained accurate stock records and schedules. Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets. Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs. Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping. Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock. Reported inventory balances and cycle counts in both the ERP and WMS systems. Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy. Rotated stock by code and receiving date. Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles. Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines. Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received. Banded, wrapped, packaged and cleaned equipment. Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate. Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse. Company Name City , State Driver/Helper 11/2004 to 08/2005 Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes. Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist. Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Company Name City , State A/O Aviation Ordanance 11/1998 to 05/2003 Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments. Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes. Completed multiple fire prevention safety training. Practiced and followed all safety regulations and guidelines. Skills delivery, forklifts, inventory, ISO, weapons, organizing, pick, receiving, safety, Scanner, scanning, shipping | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Well, we all went to a going away party here at Casey Moore's Oyster House and the place was fairly nice lots of security around but very limited parking (we parked a few blocks away and had to walk in) food was good but my onion soup was way to salty though and the dip sandwich was by far the worst item to order on the menu (just sliced meat and bread) and I had order it. My wife ordered the shrimp scampi and for some reason it came out with a heavy cream sauce, no complaints because it was good but it was not scampi. Tuna was perfect I had a chance to taste it and that cooked perfect and I did notice a co- worker leave the 1/2 of the fish and chips on there plate no a good sign. Clam chowder was good as a few friends did say they enjoyed it. Calamari was off the chain "Perfect". The server was warm, friendly and polite and had some great suggestions for dinner and was very patient and waited for us to have few rounds before we ordered dinner. The place is pretty big and it seems that if you would come and sit in a different place each time it would be like going to a different place. Music was jamming something for everyone. Folks were friendly and the place was packed.
Now, cleanliness it seems like it could use a wipe down, moping an a power wash in a few spots but I guess after a few cold ones you don't see it anymore. Will I go back? Yes, I would, affordable food, good music and folks all in a good mood I'm there.
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#### **Certified Business Negotiator (CBN)™**
Most people instinctively go into a negotiation determined to look after their own interests, only to find that the other party is doing exactly the same thing. The unfortunate result is conflict and the inability to move the negotiations forward.
Did you know that negotiation courses are some of the most popular courses offered at business schools? Why? Because to be successful within the world of business, you must have negotiation skills. Being able to negotiate puts you at an advantage because you have more control over a situation. Whether you’re negotiating a deal for your organization or negotiating a better salary for yourself, strong negotiation skills ensure you get the best deal possible.
Every year, organizations spend millions of dollars on negotiation training for their employees. Without this training, companies know they’re at a disadvantage. When companies invest in training for their teams, it helps to ensure:
* Your team is on the same page about negotiation tactics and what is best for the organization.
* You know how to control your emotions during the process.
* Everyone works to build relationships that will last beyond the negotiation process.
Companies want to know you can contribute effectively to a team. This is especially true if your work involves things like sales, stakeholder management, and business relationships. Executives look for people who raise the value of their business. First impressions are critical, especially in the corporate world. People with strong negotiation skills typically come off as confident and self-assured. Strong negotiators rarely appear confused or are easily intimidated.
Having certified business negotiation skills from an independent certification body like MSI lets employers know you have the skills needed to be successful. The day may come when it’s up to you to make a potential million-dollar deal for your organization. Make sure you have the persuasive skills to win a negotiation before you need them! The satisfaction you receive from winning a negotiation is powerful. Take time now to learn about negotiating and certify your skills.
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| Understanding NegotiationIntegrativeDistributive Getting PreparedWATNABATNA WAPZOPAPrepare Personally Laying GroundworkTime and placeCommon Ground Opening PositionBargainingMovement ClosingMutual GainPositional Soft | Positional HardInterest BargainingCreating a Solution ConsensusBuilding an AgreementDifficult Issues Environmental TacticsPersonal AttacksControlling Emotions Walking AwayOutside the BoardroomSmaller Negotiations Telephone & emailTough QuestionsAdditional Strategies Negotiating TeamGame TheoryPrisoner’s Dilemma |
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* Online study material to prepare for exam.
* MSI Certification exam, completed online.
* Mailing of certificate & transcripts once certified.
* Digital badge in the MSI verification system.
Business Negotiation Certification Requirements:
This certification does not have any prerequisites. The training material includes all of the course work required to learn the system. There are books we recommend in the syllabus if you’d like to dig deeper into the subjects, but they are not required for exam preparation.
How in-depth is the training?
The study material included with this certification is not designed to make you an expert on all facets of business negotiation. Instead, this professional development course was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of business negotiations the basic skills needed to function in the role of a negotiator. Many executive jobs today require that their employees have at least a basic understanding of business negotiation. For an example, click on this job search link to see how many positions mention the words “business negotiation”.
How long is the training course?
The negotiation training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you’re ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.
Are there additional books I can order?
Yes, MSI offers digital books for those who would like to order additional materials to assist with their studies. These books are not required, but will help you prepare for the certification exam:
How is the exam structured?
This certification exam is timed with a limit of 2 hours. The exam is completed online from home or work. You may take the exam as soon as you are ready, it does not need to be scheduled in advance. All questions are multiple choice.
What will I receive after I pass my test?
You will be mailed a professional certificate and two professional transcripts which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing.
Credits Received:
Participants who successfully complete this certification program will receive:
* 20 Professional Competency Units (PCUs) from MSI.
Who is the certifying body?
You are registering for the Certified Business Negotiator (CBN)™ certification program through the Management and Strategy Institute (MSI). This certification is exclusive to MSI and you will be certified directly by the Institute upon passing, not a 3rd party certifying or accrediting body.
How would I list this certification on my resume?
Certifications are generally the last item listed under the education section of your resume. List them directly beneath your college information in this format:
Certifications:
Management and Strategy Institute
– Certified Business Negotiator (CBN)™
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# Business Office Manager Certification
Business Office Manager Certification
#### **Certified Business Office Manager (CBOM)™**
As an office manager, it’s critical that you have the skills and knowledge to optimally manage an office for efficiency, productivity, and with the necessary level of professionalism. Managing an office varies with the complexity of the operations or the industry your business supports. The daily operations can be managed using a solid framework with established processes.
This **Office Manager Certification** program from the Management and Strategy Institute is all-inclusive. You’ll have instant access to the online study material for the CBOM™ certification exam. You’ll have access to the certification exam when you’ve completed the training. There’s no need to schedule the exam in advance, you can take it whenever you’re ready.
The goal of the Management and Strategy Institute is to teach you the key competencies required to function in the role of a **Business Office Manager**. As you go through the training material you will learn the competencies listed below. The CBOM exam is a timed, online exam. It consists of approximately 25 questions and has a required passing score of 70%.
**This course of study covers the following competencies:**
**Office Manager Introduction**
* Being an office manager requires a diverse set of skills. Duties can include anything from greeting clients, to supervising other employees, to management of payroll, or even dusting the office.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand the basic duties of an office manager.
**Office Management Roles and Responsibilities**
* The office manager is the key individual responsible for quality service and business success. Office managers manage the work, workflow, and workers in the office management environment.
+ Learning Outcome: Have a deeper understanding of office manager responsibilities.
**Core Competencies and Skillsets**
* As the office manager there are four focus areas of competence you will need. These competencies are critical for every office manager position and at every level of responsibility.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand professionalism, leadership, critical thinking skills, and communication skills.
**Business Operations and Legal Requirements**
* The office manager will monitor and perform any requirements for the legal structure of the office, such as proprietorship, corporation, partnership, or other legal structure.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand the basic responsibilities regarding operations and legal requirements.
**Financial Management**
* Each office manager will perform some form of financial management. This may include accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, receiving payments from customers, paying for supplies, vendor support, or hiring consultants.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand the basic financial responsibilities of an office manager.
**Information Technology Management**
* The office manager is also responsible for information technology management as well as the office equipment selection and disposition once equipment has reached its expected lifespan.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand the IT requirements of an office manager.
**Human Resource Management**
* As the office manager you will have several responsibilities in hiring practices and staffing your office with the right employees.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand the basic Human Resource functions of an office manager.
**Supervising Employees and Ensuring Work Flow**
* Much of your day to day activities will include supervising your employees and ensuring proper workflow to complete the tasks that are necessary to satisfy customer needs.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand how to supervise employees and monitor the workflow within the office.
**Physical Office Environment Management**
* The physical office environment is another factor which affects your customer service, efficiency, safety, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand physical office manager.
**Productivity and Efficiency**
* Productivity and efficiency are one more factor that the office manager will monitor. The manner in which you produce your work in terms of quality, efficiency, and satisfaction largely define your reputation as an office manager.
+ Learning Outcome: Understand the numerous operational improvements that you can make as the office manager to continually refine your operations and innovate how you produce services.
**Office Management Best Practices**
* So how do you know if you are doing a good job? That is a question you should ask yourself frequently as an office manager and as a professional.
+ Learning Outcome: Review and understand office manager best practices.
Are There Prerequisites?
No, the Office Manager certification includes all of the course work required to study for and pass the final exam.
Is the Office Manager Certification Test Difficult?
This test is open book, however it is also timed, so you will not have much time to look up answers to questions. It is very important that you study and understand the material prior to taking the test or you will not pass.
It is designed to give you a solid understanding of Office Manager roles and responsibilities. This professional development course was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of running an office the basic skills needed to function as a front-office manager. Office Manager is a very popular company position. For an example, click on this ] link to see how many positions mention the words “Office Manager”.
Is the test proctored?
No, the test for the Office Manager certification is not proctored. It is timed, with a limit of 60 minutes. You may take the test online, from home or work whenever you are ready.
You will be mailed a Certificate Of Completion, as well as a letter of congratulations and two copies of our training verification letters which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing.
– Certified Business Office Manager (CBOM)™
# Continuous Improvement Manager Certification
Continuous Improvement Manager Certification
#### **Certified Continuous Improvement Manager (CCIM)™**
A Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving significant improvement in operational processes and to drive productivity and quality. They are accountable for the development, evaluation, documentation and improvement of different processes within the business.
A Certified Continuous Improvement Manager must champion the lean organizations continuous improvement journey through application of lean principles to rapidly improve Quality, Reduce Lead Time, Improve On-Time Delivery and Reduce Overall Costs. It’s critical that companies within their organization. These methods allow organizations to keep their costs down while improving overall profitability and stakeholder relations.
Continuous Improvement (CI) generally encompasses multiple methods of process improvement. This can include Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, and Kaizen, just to name a few. CI is effective because it is a cultural change within the organization, not a “quick fix” to an existing problem. Effective continuous improvement managers will analyze an organizations processes and develop new procedures to reduce waste an inefficiencies. They will work with company leadership and explore new ways of operating.
Lean Management
Definitions
The Lean Idea
Customer Focus
Business Perspective
Exact Definition
Value Creation
8 Types of Waste
Lean Principles
5-Step Process
Review Established System
Objectives of Lean
Implementation
Basic Tools
New Tools
Kaizen
Lean Methods
History of Six Sigma
The Sigma Levels
Six Sigma Principles
Project SourcesDMAIC
Change Management
Project Management
Six Sigma Belts
Project Organization
Total Quality Management
TQM Pyramid
Good Quality
Servqual
Cost of Poor Quality
TQM System Model
Seven Basic Elements
5S Terms
Waste
Benefits of 5S
5S Phases
5S Implementation
Successful Implementation
**Final Exam:**
Timed exam
PCUs earned: 20
No, the Continuous Improvement Manager Certification study material includes all of the material needed to study for the certification exam.
Is the Certification Test Difficult?
Continuous Improvement Managers must function at a high level within an organization. It is important for Continuous Improvement Managers to have a solid understanding of the quality processes being used in business today. This includes Six Sigma, TQM, Lean, & 5S. This certification test is open-note, however it is also timed, so you will not have much time to look up answers to questions. It is very important that you study and understand the material prior to taking the test or you will not pass.
The Continuous Improvement Manager Certification is not designed to make you an expert on all facets of quality process improvement methodology. This professional development course was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of Quality Processes the basic skills needed to function as a Continuous Improvement Manager. Many executive jobs today require that their employees have at least a basic understanding of Quality. For an example, click on this job search link to see how many positions mention the words “Continuous Improvement”.
The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you’re ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.
Yes, MSI offers digital books for those who would like to order additional materials to assist with their studies. These books are not required, but will help you prepare for the certification exam:
* Continuous Improvement Strategies
* Leading Continuous Improvement Projects
This certification exam is timed with a limit of 2 hours. The exam is completed online from home or work. You may take the exam as soon as you are ready, it does not need to be scheduled in advance. All questions are multiple choice.
Professional Competency Units (PCU):
Participants who successfully complete this certification program will receive 20 Professional Competency Units (PCUs) from MSI.
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3. Business Combinations eLuxury, LLC (eLuxury) Overview Effective June 22, 2018, we entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (Equity Agreement), pursuant to which we acquired an 80% ownership interest in eLuxury, a company that offers bedding accessories and home goods directly to consumers. eLuxurys primary products include a line of mattress pads manufactured at eLuxurys facility located in Evansville, Indiana. eLuxury also offers handmade platform beds, cotton bed sheets, and other bedding items sourced from other suppliers. Its products are available on eLuxurys own branded website, eLuxury.com , as well as Amazon and other leading online retailers for specialty home goods. This acquisition brought together eLuxurys experience in e-commerce, online brand building, and direct-to-consumer shopping and fulfillment expertise with our global production, sourcing, and distribution capabilities. The estimated consideration given for the 80% ownership interest in eLuxury totaled $18.1 million, of which $12.5 million represented the estimated purchase price and $5.6 million represented the fair value for contingent consideration associated with an earn-out obligation (see below for further details). Of the $12.5 million estimated purchase price, $11.6 million was paid at closing on June 22, 2018, $185,000 was paid in August 2018, and $749,000 was paid in September 2019. Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed The following table presents the final allocation of the acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Goodwill $ 13,653 Tradename 6,549 Equipment 2,179 Inventory 1,804 Accounts receivable and other current assets 108 Accounts payable (1,336 ) Accrued expenses (295 ) Non-controlling interest in eLuxury (4,532 ) $ 18,130 We recorded the tradename at fair market value based on the relief from royalty method. This tradename was determined to have an indefinite useful life and, therefore, is not being amortized. Equipment will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over useful lives ranging from five to ten years. The goodwill related to this acquisition is attributable to eLuxurys reputation with the products it offers and managements experience in e-commerce, online brand building, and direct-to-consumer shopping and fulfillment expertise. Goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes over the statutory period of fifteen years. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, this goodwill was assessed for impairment as we believed indicators of impairment existed during this reporting period. See note 8 located in the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details. Contingent Consideration As mentioned above, the Equity Agreement contains a contingent consideration arrangement that requires us to pay the seller, who is also the owner of the noncontrolling interest, an earn-out payment based on a multiple of adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the Equity Agreement, for the twelve-month period ending August 31, 2021, less $12.0 million We recorded a contingent liability at the acquisition date for this earn-out obligation at its fair value totaling $5.6 million based on the Black Scholes pricing model. We are required to assess the fair value of this earn-out obligation each quarterly reporting period. Based on managements assessment as of February 2, 2020, we determined it was necessary to adjust forecasted EBITDA as it relates to this earn-out obligation. This determination was based on the future outlook of our home accessories segment and its slower than expected business improvement, as well as updated assumptions on economic conditions in the e-commerce space, combined with the upcoming timeframe for determining the amount associated with this contingent consideration arrangement. As a result of these factors, we recorded a reversal of $6.1 million for the full amount of our earn-out obligation during the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Non-Controlling Interest The Equity Agreement contains substantive profit-sharing arrangement provisions which explicitly state the ownership interests at the effective date of this business combination and the allocation of net income or loss between the company, as the controlling interest holder, and the noncontrolling interest holder. The Equity Agreement states that at the effective date of this acquisition (June 22, 2018), we acquired an 80% ownership interest in eLuxury, with the seller retaining a 20% noncontrolling interest. Additionally, the Equity Agreement states that eLuxurys net income or loss, future capital contributions, and equity distributions will be allocated at a percentage of 70% and 30% to the company and the noncontrolling interest holder, respectively. Based on the terms of the Equity Agreement, we believe the related risks associated with the ownership interests are aligned and therefore, the total consideration of $18.1 million for the 80% controlling interest provides information for the equity value of eLuxury as a whole, and is useful in estimating the fair value of the 20% noncontrolling interest. In order to determine the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest in eLuxury, we applied the Hypothetical-Liquidation-At-Book-Value method (HLBV). HLBV is an approach that is used in practice to determine the carrying value of a noncontrolling interest if it is consistent with an existing profit-sharing arrangement such as the Equity Agreement. Therefore, the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest of $253,000 at February 2, 2020, mostly represents its $4.6 million fair value determined at the acquisition date, minus its allocation of net losses which includes a charge for asset impairments of $4.1 million incurred during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, slightly offset by capital contributions totaling $360,000. Other Acquisition costs totaling $270,000 were included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statement of Net Income for the nine-month period ending January 27, 2019. Pro Forma Financial Information The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ending February 2, 2020, and January 27, 2019, have been prepared as if the acquisition of eLuxury had occurred on May 1, 2017. Three Months Ended (dollars in thousands, except per share data) February 2, 2020 January 27, 2019 Net Sales $ 71,998 $ 77,226 (Loss) income from operations (5,091 ) 4,299 Net (loss) income (4,207 ) 3,060 Net loss - noncontrolling interest 4,149 94 Net (loss) income Culp Inc. common shareholders (58 ) 3,154 Net (loss) income per share (basic) Culp Inc. common shareholders 0.00 0.25 Net (loss) income per share (diluted) Culp Inc. common shareholders 0.00 0.25 Nine Months Ended (dollars in thousands, except per share data) February 2, 2020 January 27, 2019 Net Sales $ 219,465 $ 228,830 Income from operations 1,582 10,657 Net (loss) income (841 ) 6,943 Net loss - noncontrolling interest 4,421 83 Net income Culp Inc. common shareholders 3,580 7,026 Net income per share (basic) Culp Inc. common shareholders 0.29 0.56 Net income per share (diluted) Culp Inc. common shareholders 0.29 0.56 The unaudited pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would actually have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of that time, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Defence contracting has changed from the traditional provision of spares and repairs to contracting long-term for availability and capability. In these long-term contracts, the customer decides to outsource services (that would have been provided in-house) to contractors by consenting to an arrangement whereby payment is made only for the period that the equipment is made available to satisfy the defence need. Availability contracts may last for 40 years and more, but the main defence customer (Ministry of Defence) is constantly faced with budget constraints. Therefore, it is vitally important to assess the financial viability of the customer to invest in the contractor‟s offering of availability, capability and other long-term contracts.
The aim of the affordability research project is to develop an affordability assessment framework for the bidding stage of defence contracts. Thus, a close interaction with four industrial collaborators within the defence industry and the literature review revealed the need to investigate affordability from three perspectives namely, manufacturer profitability, supplier sustainability and customer affordability.
In order to conduct the research, the methodology employed included the review of literature, industrial interviews, development of the affordability framework for the three perspectives, case study application and final validation. This resulted in the development of a uniquely original affordability assessment framework that consisted of four modules and an affordability management methodology. The modules provided measurement metrics for the three perspectives of affordability and guidelines for improving affordability from the perspectives. Information availability at the bidding stage was usually low which lead to uncertainty about the project; the fourth module was focused on determining the information capability of the project team. To assess the impact of uncertainty on affordability, a methodology which involved a logic (containing two aspects) was also developed and validated within this research.
The framework developed was validated with three real-life case studies and the results obtained showed that the logic and content of the framework was appropriate. The benefit to industry is that the framework provides a platform for the manufacturer and customer to assess the affordability of defence project at the bidding stage and make decisions taking account of the impact of uncertainty | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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If you line up the entire text of “Moby Dick,” which was published in 1851, into a giant rectangle, you may notice some peculiar patterns: like these words, which seem to predict the assassination of Martin Luther King. Or these references to the 1997 death of Princess Di. So, was Herman Melville a secret prophet? The answer is no, and we know that thanks to a mathematical principle called Ramsey theory. It's the reason we can find geometric shapes in the night sky, it's why we can know without checking that at least two people in London have exactly the same number of hairs on their head, and it explains why patterns can be found in just about any text... even Vanilla Ice lyrics. So what is Ramsey theory? Simply put, it states that given enough elements in a set or structure, some particular interesting pattern among them is guaranteed to emerge. As a simple example, let’s look at what’s called the Party Problem— a classic illustration of Ramsey theory. Suppose there are at least six people at a party. Amazingly enough, we can say for sure that some group of three of them either all know each other, or have never met before, without knowing a single thing about them. We can demonstrate that by graphing out all the possibilities. Each point represents a person, and a line indicates that the pair know each other. Every pair only has two possibilities: they either know each other or they don't. There are a lot of possibilities, but every single one has the property that we're looking for. Six is the lowest number of guests where that's guaranteed to be the case, which we can express like this. Ramsey theory gives us a guarantee that such a minimum number exists for certain patterns, but no easy way to find it. In this case, as the total number of guests grows higher, the combinations get out of control. For instance, say you're trying to find out the minimum size of a party where there's a group of five people who all know each other or all don't. Despite five being a small number, the answer is virtually impossible to discover through an exhaustive search like this. That's because of the sheer volume of possibilities. A party with 48 guests has 2^(1128) possible configurations, more than the number of atoms in the universe. Even with the help of computers, the best we know is that the answer to this question is somewhere between 43 and 49 guests. What this shows us is that specific patterns with seemingly astronomical odds can emerge from a relatively small set. And with a very large set, the possibilities are almost endless. Any four stars where no three lie in a straight line will form some quadrilateral shape. Expand that to the thousands of stars we can see in the sky, and it's no surprise that we can find all sorts of familiar shapes, and even creatures if we look for them. So what are the chances of a text concealing a prophecy? Well, when you factor in the number of letters, the variety of possible related words, and all their abbreviations and alternate spellings, they're pretty high. You can try it yourself. Just pick a favorite text, arrange the letters in a grid, and see what you can find. The mathematician T.S. Motzkin once remarked that, “while disorder is more probable in general, complete disorder is impossible." The sheer size of the universe guarantees that some of its random elements will fall into specific arrangements, and because we evolved to notice patterns and pick out signals among the noise, we are often tempted to find intentional meaning where there may not be any. So while we may be awed by hidden messages in everything from books, to pieces of toast, to the night sky, their real origin is usually our own minds. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
So I'm looking to boost my presence online and part of that plan includes making a personal site with a simple blog, list of personal projects, and maybe a resume. I haven't needed to do web development in a number of years, back in the day I'd just do wordpress, but that seems a bit heavy for my simple needs. Not to mention I'd Also like to try something outside the php world. So I thought I'd ask:It's the year 2021, what framework/web-stack would you pick if you had to make a personal website for yourself today? | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most (if not all) of the most popular programming languages use English syntax, however, for many programmers, English is not their first language. What is it like to learn English programming languages as a non-native speaker? Can you easily learn from online resources or read read documentation? Are classes taught in your native language or English? When learning syntax, do words feel arbitrary or can you tell why they were chosen?Personally, English is my first language. I’m just curious about the experiences of others :) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for operating leases for the Company s corporate office, facility service warehouse and certain restaurant properties. Claims Certain current and former hourly restaurant employees filed a lawsuit against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act with respect to the inclusion of certain employees in a tip pool. The lawsuit sought back wages, penalties and attorney s fees and was conditionally certified as a collective action in October 2008. On October 22, 2010, the Company agreed to a court settlement amount of $1.6 million, recognized in general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter fiscal year 2010. The Company made related payments of $1.4 million in fiscal year 2011, as required by the settlement. Per the settlement, all claims were filed by August 31, 2011. Therefore, the settlement is complete and the Company recognized a $0.2 million reduction in general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011. From time to time, the Company is subject to various other private lawsuits, administrative proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. A number of these lawsuits, proceedings and claims may exist at any given time. These matters typically involve claims from guests, employees and others related to issues common to the restaurant industry. The Company currently believes that the final disposition of these types of lawsuits, proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company s financial position, results of operations or liquidity. It is possible, however, that the Company s future results of operations for a particular quarter or fiscal year could be impacted by changes in circumstances relating to lawsuits, proceedings or claims. Construction Activity From time to time, the Company enters into non-cancelable | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Reportable Segments The Registrants determination of reportable segments considers the strategic operating units under which the Registrants CODM manages sales, allocates resources and assesses performance of various products and services to wholesale or retail customers in differing regulatory environments. As of January 1, 2020, each Registrants CODM views net income as the measure of profit or loss for the reportable segments rather than the previous measure of operating income. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. As of September 30, 2020, reportable segments by Registrant were as follows: Registrant Houston Electric T&D Indiana Electric Integrated Natural Gas Distribution Midstream Investments CenterPoint Energy X X X X Houston Electric X CERC X CenterPoint Energys and Houston Electrics Houston Electric T&D reportable segment consists of electric transmission and distribution services in the Texas Gulf Coast area. CenterPoint Energys Indiana Electric Integrated reportable segment consists of electric transmission and distribution services primarily to southwestern Indiana and includes power generation and wholesale power operations. CenterPoint Energys Natural Gas Distribution reportable segment consists of (i) intrastate natural gas sales to, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas; (ii) permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies through CEIP, formerly included in the Energy Services reportable segment; and (iii) temporary delivery of LNG and CNG throughout the contiguous 48 states through MES, formerly included in the Energy Services reportable segment. CERCs Natural Gas Distribution reportable segment consists of (i) intrastate natural gas sales to, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas; (ii) permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies through CEIP, formerly included in the Energy Services reportable segment; and (iii) temporary delivery of LNG and CNG throughout the contiguous 48 states through MES, formerly included in the Energy Services reportable segment. CenterPoint Energys Midstream Investments reportable segment consists of the equity investment in Enable (excluding the Enable Series A Preferred Units). CenterPoint Energys Corporate and Other consists of energy performance contracting and sustainable infrastructure services through ESG and other corporate operations which support all of the business operations of CenterPoint Energy. CERCs Corporate and Other consists primarily of corporate operations which support all of the business operations of CERC. Discontinued Operations (CenterPoint Energy and CERC) On February 3, 2020, CenterPoint Energy, through its subsidiary VUSI, entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement to sell the Infrastructure Services Disposal Group, which consists of underground pipeline construction and repair services. Accordingly, the previously reported Infrastructure Services reportable segment has been eliminated. The transaction closed on April 9, 2020. See Note 3 for further information. Additionally, on February 24, 2020, CenterPoint Energy, through its subsidiary CERC Corp., entered into the Equity Purchase Agreement to sell the Energy Services Disposal Group, which consists of non-rate regulated natural gas sales and service operations. Accordingly, the previously reported Energy Services reportable segment has been eliminated. The transaction closed on June 1, 2020. See Note 3 for further information. Financial data for reportable segments is as follows, including Corporate and Other, Eliminations and Discontinued Operations for reconciliation purposes: CenterPoint Energy Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Revenues from External Customers Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates Net Income (Loss) Revenues from External Customers Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates Net Income (Loss) (in millions) Houston Electric T&D $ 828 (1) $ $ 157 $ 859 (1) $ $ 185 Indiana Electric Integrated 157 31 165 34 Natural Gas Distribution 560 5 541 6 Midstream Investments (2) (67) (62) 77 50 Corporate and Other 77 (4) 93 (24) Continuing Operations $ 1,622 $ (67) 127 $ 1,658 $ 77 251 Discontinued Operations, net (6) 19 Consolidated $ 121 $ 270 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Revenues from External Customers Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates Net Income (Loss) Revenues from External Customers Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates Net Income (Loss) (in millions) Houston Electric T&D $ 2,186 (1) $ $ 281 $ 2,313 (1) $ $ 315 Indiana Electric Integrated 414 (121) 388 41 Natural Gas Distribution 2,519 242 2,629 149 Midstream Investments (2) (1,499) (1,165) 213 124 Corporate and Other 245 (28) 215 (84) Continuing Operations $ 5,364 $ (1,499) (791) $ 5,545 $ 213 545 Discontinued Operations, net (182) 89 Consolidated $ (973) $ 634 (1) Houston Electric T&Ds revenues from major external customers are as follows (CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (in millions) Affiliates of NRG $ 243 $ 231 $ 573 $ 547 Affiliates of Vistra Energy Corp. 128 83 301 196 (2) Includes the impairment of CenterPoint Energys equity method investment in Enable of $1,541 million recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and CenterPoint Energys interest in Enables $225 million impairment on an equity method investment during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Houston Electric consists of a single reportable segment; therefore, a tabular reportable segment presentation has not been included herein. CERC Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Revenues from External Customers Net Income (Loss) Revenues from External Customers Net Income (Loss) (in millions) Natural Gas Distribution $ 422 $ 1 $ 415 $ 5 Corporate and Other 4 (7) 5 (15) Continuing Operations $ 426 (6) $ 420 (10) Discontinued Operations, net 2 3 Consolidated $ (4) $ (7) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Revenues from External Customers Net Income (Loss) Revenues from External Customers Net Income (Loss) (in millions) Natural Gas Distribution $ 1,910 $ 155 $ 2,152 $ 134 Corporate and Other 10 (13) 6 (32) Continuing Operations $ 1,920 142 $ 2,158 102 Discontinued Operations, net (66) 57 Consolidated $ 76 $ 159 CenterPoint Energy and CERC Total Assets September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 CenterPoint Energy CERC CenterPoint Energy CERC (in millions) Houston Electric T&D $ 11,296 $ $ 11,264 $ Indiana Electric Integrated 3,142 3,168 Natural Gas Distribution 14,297 7,809 14,105 7,698 Midstream Investments 805 2,473 Corporate and Other, net of eliminations 3,165 (30) 2,555 (90) Continuing Operations 32,705 7,779 33,565 7,608 Assets Held for Sale 1,964 904 Consolidated $ 32,705 $ 7,779 $ 35,529 $ 8,512 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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I took out a credit card in 2010 with Discover Card (part of FNB credit card). The credit card I took had R1 credit as per our agreement. I wanted to use it if I wanted to hire a car and for foreign travel payments, using my own Cash.<br> <br> In 2014, i deposited almost R 8000 in to the account and started using it through the card.<br> I was left with around R 4000, which I withdrew at night.<br> The next morning Discovery credit card says I owe the R 4600 and they start adding credit.<br> I question them on what credit as it was my funds.<br> They start charging me interest and cease my credit card. After asking them for my application of credit and for them to specify how I was in debt to them.<br> <br> All request for paperwork have been ignored, or I have been pushed from pillar to post with in FNB.<br> They started deducting from my cheque account in March taking what ever was left in there or my savings account.<br> <br> After 8 months of this they put a hard hold on my personal cheque accounts and business accounts. I was stuck at the airport trying to rent a car with my cheque card after my car was damaged and they had a hard hold.<br> <br> I have been banking with FNB for years, and I have never been so disgusted | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Growing up in Missouri, they would kind of take us out into the woods, and they would give you a map, and they would give you a compass, and you had to find your way home. And without the compass, you can't even read the map. That's what I'm here to tell you. The compass is the key. [Small thing.] [Big idea.] A compass is most simply a piece of metal that has been magnetized, so that it will turn towards the Earth's magnetic pole. The one that we all think of is the pocket compass. It looks like a watch, right? You can hold it in your hand and watch the little needle bounce around until you find north. Magnetism is still a pretty mysterious force to physicists, but what we do know for sure is that a compass works because the Earth is this giant magnet. And when you use a compass, you are in touch with the very center of our planet, where this kind of roiling ball of molten iron is spinning around and creating a magnetic field. Just like a magnet you can play with on your tabletop, it has a north pole and a south pole, and we use compasses to find our way north because of that fact. The earliest known compass comes from about 200 BC in China. They figured out that some of the metal coming out of the ground was naturally magnetic, and so they fashioned this magnetized metal into this kind of ladle-looking thing, put it on a brass plate and then it would point north. It seems to have been primarily used to improve feng shui, so they could figure out what was the best way for energy to flow through their living spaces. Sailors were probably the early adopters of the more portable versions of it, because no matter where the sun was, no matter what the condition of the stars were, they would always be able to find north. Now, much later, the Europeans are the ones who innovate and come up with the compass rose. It essentially laid out what north, south, east and west looked like, and it also enabled you to kind of create new directions, like northwest, southeast, what have you. And for the first time, they knew where they were going. That's kind of a big deal. But also, I think it was part of this general reinvigoration of European science. You might know it as the Renaissance. Lots of new tools were invented, from the telescope to the microscope. Maps got better because of compasses, right? Because then you start to understand which direction is which, you get a lot more detail, and that just kind of changes the human relationship to the world. The compass with a map is like a superpower. Everything that we think of as world history would not have taken place without the compass: the age of exploration, Magellan circumnavigating the globe, even the fact that we know it is a globe. The compass ends up getting embedded in all these other tools, because it is such a functional object. So you might have it embedded in your multi-tool, you might have it embedded in your phone. The compass is everywhere, because it's literally how we find our way across the face of the Earth. So you can go off and explore, and find out what is over that next hill or that next horizon, but you can also reliably find your way home. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Long story short, after being assigned a few purely backend-related tasks, I realized that this appeals to me much more than data science. It turned out pretty naturally that within my current team I can gradually become more of a backend engineer (we use Go).
In general, I have had experience (mostly with Python though) with web-frameworks, used SQL a lot, Docker, CI/CD, even some Kubernetes, but I cannot get rid of the feeling that there are still so many foundational gaps in my knowledge that it's only a matter of time when I say or, even worse, do something stupid that will sabotage my chances of being considered a backend engineer. I am, however, really willing to fill all those gaps.Can you please recommend a really short list of books that are must-reads in your opinion?It's no secret that Designing Data-Intensive Applications by is a gem. I have read around half of it and it has greatly improved my understanding of the basic concepts.I am also thinking of watching the CMU's course on database design by Andy Pavlo. It has great review and I notice more and more frequently that a decent understanding of databases is something that helps you stand out and impress interviewers.It also seems a good idea to read Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective by Bryant and Helleron to cover the fundamentals of hardware and software. Even though I have a master's degree in computer science and mathematics, the focus was really much more on the math side so I guess that would help.I am wondering whether I should read something on operating systems. Based on the contents, the book by Bryant and Hallaron covers the basics of operating systems so probably that could be enough so that I am not a total noob in how operating systems work under the hood. Need your advice here.Currently, I am also reading A Philosophy of Software Design. It's a great read and I have noticed many times that it's considered to be a less radical and more modern alternative to Clean Code.What should I read on software architecture and design? I wanted to start with the traditionally recommended Clean Architecture by Uncle Bob, but then after reading a series of posts on why the book shouldn't be recommended anymore, I am no longer sure. What are less controversial options to cover this area?Thanks in advance! | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Your enthusiasm is infectious, and since your explanations are also pretty clear (for instance this had the best explanation for quantum foam that I have yet heard) I’d say that makes a pretty outstanding science communicator. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
15. SEGMENT REPORTING The Company?s segment reporting structure reflects a brand-focused approach, designed to optimize the operational coordination and resource allocation of the Company?s businesses across multiple functional areas including specialty retail, retail outlets, concessions, wholesale apparel, wholesale non-apparel, e-commerce and licensing. The three reportable segments described below represent the Company?s brand-based activities for which separate financial information is available and which is utilized on a regular basis by its CODM to evaluate performance and allocate resources. In identifying its reportable segments, the Company considers economic characteristics, as well as products, customers, sales growth potential and long-term profitability. The Company aggregates its six operating segments to form reportable segments, where applicable. As such, the Company reports its operations in three reportable segments as follows: · Domestic-Based Direct Brands segment ? consists of the specialty retail, outlet, wholesale apparel, wholesale non-apparel (including accessories, jewelry and handbags), e-commerce and licensing operations of the Company?s three domestic, retail-based operating segments: JUICY COUTURE, KATE SPADE and LUCKY BRAND. · International-Based Direct Brands segment ? consists of the specialty retail, outlet, concession, wholesale apparel, wholesale non-apparel (including accessories, jewelry and handbags), e-commerce and licensing operations of MEXX Europe and MEXX Canada, the Company?s two international, retail-based operating segments (see Note 1 ? Basis of Presentation). · Partnered Brands segment ? consists of one operating segment including the wholesale apparel, wholesale non-apparel, licensing, concession and e-commerce operations of the Company?s CLAIBORNE, DANA BUCHMAN, KENSIE, LIZ CLAIBORNE, LIZ CLAIBORNE NEW YORK, MAC & JAC, MARVELLA, MONET, TRIFARI and the Company?s licensed DKNY® JEANS and DKNY® ACTIVE brands, among others (see Note 20 ? Subsequent Events). The | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Omalizumab for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma in children aged 6-11 years: a NICE single technology appraisal.
Abstract:
Following a licence extension to include those aged 6-11 years, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) invited the manufacturer of omalizumab (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK) to submit evidence for the clinical and cost effectiveness of this drug for patients with severe persistent allergic asthma in this age bracket. NICE had previously considered the use of omalizumab in patients aged 12 years and over. The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) and the Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York were commissioned as the Evidence Review Group (ERG) to critically appraise the evidence presented by the manufacturer. This article summarizes that review of the evidence, the deliberations of the NICE Appraisal Committee and the resulting NICE guidance. The ERG critically reviewed the evidence presented in the manufacturer's submission and identified areas requiring clarification, for which the manufacturer provided additional evidence. The relevant patient population was patients aged 6-11 years of age with severe persistent allergic immunoglobulin E-mediated asthma whose condition remained uncontrolled despite best standard care with high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and a long-acting inhaled β₂-agonist. The main clinical effectiveness data were derived from a pre-planned subgroup analysis of a single randomized controlled trial comparing omalizumab plus standard therapy against standard therapy alone. At a 52-week follow-up, the only outcome to show a statistically significant benefit of omalizumab compared with placebo was the number of exacerbations defined as 'clinically significant' [CS] (relative risk [RR] 0.504; 95% CI 0.350, 0.725; p < 0.001). At the ERG's request, the manufacturer provided analyses stratified by baseline exacerbation rate, which indicated the effect of omalizumab on CS exacerbations was statistically significant only for those children with ≥3 exacerbations as baseline. The ERG identified a number of issues relating to the clinical effectiveness results: it was unclear whether the pre-planned subgroup analysis had sufficient power; the definition of CS exacerbation was less severe than that used in UK clinical practice; and the method for imputing exacerbations for those who withdrew from treatment may have underestimated the exacerbation rate. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio based on the manufacturer's results was considerably above the threshold range stated in the NICE Guide to the Methods of Technology Appraisal. The ERG identified numerous issues relating to the cost-effectiveness results, which included the following: the 10-year time horizon for treatment may exceed that in clinical practice; the assumption of constant exacerbation rates over a lifetime given that adolescence is expected to impact on the severity of asthma; and whether it is appropriate to use health-related quality-of-life data collected in adults for children. The ERG concluded that omalizumab appears to reduce CS exacerbations but there was no evidence of improvement in daily symptoms, CS severe (CSS) exacerbations or hospitalization rates. The main driver of cost effectiveness was the reduction in asthma-related mortality associated with a reduction in CSS exacerbations. As the number of CSS exacerbations avoided was low, as is asthma-related mortality in children, the potential small gain in QALYs associated with omalizumab was not sufficient to compensate for the high treatment cost even under the most favourable scenario analyses. The Appraisal Committee recommended that omalizumab should not be routinely provided for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma in children aged 6-11 years. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Acquisitions AMI Acquisition In the first quarter of 2018, the Company finalized its purchase of 100% equity interest of the China fuel and brake business of AMI Industries (AMI China) for cash consideration of $3,900 . This acquisition directly aligns with the Companys growth strategy by expanding the Companys fuel and brake business. The results of operations of AMI China are included in the Companys consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and reported within the Asia Pacific segment. The pro forma effect of this acquisition would not have materially impacted the Companys reported results for any periods presented, and as a result no pro forma information has been presented. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the total purchase price allocated using information available. The fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeded the fair value of the consideration transferred by an immaterial amount. INOAC Acquisition In the first quarter of 2018, the Company purchased the remaining 49% equity interest of Cooper-Standard INOAC Pte. Ltd., a fluid transfer systems joint venture, at a purchase price of $2,450 . This acquisition was accounted for as an equity transaction. Subsequent to the transaction, the Company owns 100% of the equity interests of Cooper-Standard INOAC Pte. Ltd. Lauren Acquisition In the third quarter of 2018, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of Lauren Manufacturing and Lauren Plastics (together Lauren), extruders and molders of organic, silicone, thermoplastic and engineered polymer products with expertise in sealing solutions, to further expand the Companys Industrial and Specialty Group and non-automotive and adjacent markets. The base purchase price of the acquisition was $92,700 . The results of operations of Lauren are included in the Companys consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and reported within the North America segment. The pro forma effect of this acquisition would not have materially impacted the Companys reported results for any periods presented, and as a result no pro forma information has been presented. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, resulting in the recognition of intangible assets of $34,810 and tax deductible goodwill of $26,080 . The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of Lauren assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition, which includes insignificant measurement period adjustments: August 1, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 11,092 Inventories 7,566 Prepaid expenses and other 365 Property, plant, and equipment 22,847 Goodwill 26,080 Intangible assets 34,810 Other assets 1,488 Total assets acquired 104,248 Accounts payable 4,565 Other current liabilities 2,286 Other liabilities 4,673 Total liabilities assumed 11,524 Net assets acquired $ 92,724 LS Mtron Automotive Parts Acquisition In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company acquired 80.1% of LS Mtron Ltd.s automotive parts business, now named Cooper Standard Automotive and Industrial, Inc. The acquisition added jounce brake lines and charge air cooling technology to the Companys automotive fluid transfer and fuel and brake delivery systems product lines and further expands core product offerings. The base purchase price was $25,750 . The noncontrolling interest was determined to have a fair value of $6,400 . The results of operations of Cooper Standard Automotive and Industrial, Inc., are included in the Companys consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and reported within the Asia Pacific segment. The pro forma effect of this acquisition would not have materially impacted the Companys reported results for any periods presented, and as a result no pro forma information has been presented. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed approximated the fair value of the consideration transferred. In 2019, the Company recorded insignificant measurement period adjustments primarily due to working capital adjustments, which resulted in an increase to the base purchase price. Hutchings Automotive Products Acquisition In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of Hutchings Automotive Products, LLC (Hutchings), a North American supplier of high quality fluid carrying products for automotive powertrain and coolant systems applications. The base purchase price was $42,100 . The results of operations of Hutchings are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and reported within the North America segment. The pro forma effect of this acquisition would not have materially impacted the Companys reported results for any periods presented, and as a result no pro forma information has been presented. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, resulting in the recognition of intangible assets of $11,100 and tax deductible goodwill of $5,200 . | 0 | 1 | 0 |
I've recently moved to Mac OS after a life on Windows and Linux (because M1 seemed quite good). I was honestly a little shocked by all of the paid apps (both one-time fee and subscription) on Mac OS. For example, Bear, RogueAmoeba apps, Fantastical, Paw, etc.Have I been spoiled by FOSS? And am I being selfish for wishing these high-quality apps were free?Also, an opinion question: would it be unethical for someone to clone (non-unique) features from paid apps and then release the software for free? If you spend a lot of time and effort on that, you could potentially screw over another dev's source of income, but would it be better for everyone if high-quality applications were available to all for free? | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Incompetent Finance Department
Bonitas must be one company with an incompetent Finance Department ever. Not only are you incompetent but you seem to be liars. I currently have a medical savings that is due to be refunded to me, which for some odd reasons I am struggling to get even though I have fulfilled all your requirements and 20 days later I still have not received what is due to me.
1. On 1 June 2022, I submitted, via ***********, the necessary documents to assist you with processing the claim i.e., the refund form, confirmation of banking details, copy of ID and certificate of membership to another medical aid without a savings option.
2. On 08 June 2022, I contacted your call centre on **********to do a follow up and spoke to Nosipho who is your consultant and she indicated to me that there’s a problem with your systems but I should have received an email which states that ‘…the request is currently at the Finance Department in processing…the turnaround time is 5 working days’. The 5 working days came and went without receiving the refund.
3. Instead, on 12 June 2022 I received an email via *********** (supposedly from Siphokazi Ndlaleni) which stated exactly what Nosipho had read out to me on the phone. Later same day I received another email supposedly from Lorraine Murphy stating that the refund will be paid on 17 June 2022. Guess what? The 17th came and went without the refund.
4. Monday 20 June I contacted your call centre again and spoke to Phakamile who kept me on hold for quite some time trying to figure out why the payment had not gone through. She advised that the payment file was only prepared on 19 June 2022 and there’s no record on the system which indicates the file for payment was ever prepared for payment for 17 June 2022.
These responses that I have been getting they are all scripted and right now I feel like I am made to beg for my money and quite frankly I do not have the energy for that. Please pay what is due to me and stop telling me lies because you are protecting incompetent people in your organisation.
I need for my money to be paid to me ASAP. Please do not respond with some generic apology. JUST PAY UP. Search reference number 010622Q4GVPX on your whatever systems you are using. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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That literally has nothing to do with anything I said, and that should be obvious to you. You're just making noise, like I said
Let's assume you're right and guns are the root of the problem. Even if we banned the sale of all guns tomorrow there would still be over 350 million guns in the US. So what do we do? Do you have any useful suggestions or are you just going to post another unrelated graph? | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Lack of communication is DELAYING EVERYTHING
I am very saddened to write a bad review about MiWay, because I am generally EXTREMELY happy with you guys, but I feel this time MiWay really dropped the ball.
I was rear-ended by a hit-and-runner on Monday, 3 May 2021, and I lodged my claim on the App. Assessment was also done on Monday, and I received my claim Reference and Claim Agent details same day.
However, my claims agent never contacted me to finalize the claim, 2 full days later, even though I sent him an email and gave him calls and left a voice message. So I was completely in the dark.
I have just phoned the Miway call centre, and now I am even more upset only to be told by the agent that my vehicle claim has been approved, BUT she is booked in at a panelbeater in Rivonia, which:
1. is NOT Ford-approved, and my car is still under warranty (Extended factory warranty with Ford themselves).
2. Miway now need the extended warranty certificate before they can re-book my vehicle at a Ford-approved panelbeater.
3. Only then can the parts be ordered.
This has now wasted a huge amount of time, and I am traveling the rest of the week which is now going to make it very difficult to action this in a timely manner: All because of lack of communication.
If someone could please escalate this for me, I'd be very appreciative. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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COORDINATOR Career Overview Committed and detail-oriented administrative professional with exceptional customer service and problem solving skills. Organized and energetic team player with a strong work ethic. Skill Highlights Microsoft Word, Excel Microsoft Power point, Outlook Spreadsheet development Employee training and development Coordination Deadline-oriented Creative problem solving iMs Connexis proficient Core Accomplishments Verizon Wireless Winner's Circle for exceeding yearly quotas 2005, 2006 Administrative Office of the Courts Georgia grant recipient 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Georgia grant recipient 2013, 2014, 2015 Professional Experience Company Name July 2003 to Current Coordinator City , State Hire, train and supervise all interns, part-time and contracted employees Responsible for allocation, acquisition, and budgeting of monies through grant writing and invoicing Daily communication with Superior Court Judge/staff regarding compliance matters, court calendars, updates/changes in status, grant information and treatment provider standards Review and present treatment provider contract to Superior Court Judge and Board of Commissioners Review and present the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) contracts to Board of Commissioners and submit all qualifications, license and insurance information of treatment providers Evaluate program through data reporting, grant writing, and other documentation and submit findings with recommendations to the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Liaison between Drug Court/Superior Court Judge, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Carroll County Jail staff, Sheriff's office staff, Carrollton Police Department, and Georgia Department of Corrections Probation Division staff and others Liaison between DBHDD and Carroll County Board of Commissioners Referral source to Pathways Community Services Board, Goodwill Industries, Georgia Department of Labor, West Georgia Technical College, local staffing agencies, treatment facilities and half-way houses/others Responsible for case flow management Maintain 70+/- clients at any given time Maintain a fully functional drug testing lab including, but not limited to, ordering all reagents, supplies, sample collections as well as interpret and report results to appropriate agencies Responsible for building relationships within the community through public relations. Company Name May 2003 to June 2007 Retail Sales Representative City , State Responsible for sales and maintenance and yearly sales quotas Exceeded monthly quotas Trained and updated employees on computer systems and phone operations Responsible for all store functions including transactions, audits, and reconciliation of daily receipts Verified service contracts with customers and advised them of the circumstances of early termination/penalties/overage fees Evaluated customer billing and propose cost-savings to customer. Company Name August 1999 to February 2003 Sales Manager City , State Hire, train, and supervise part-time personnel Responsible for all accounts receivable and payable Prepare payroll and legal documents according to federal and state regulations Maintained appointment calendar of buyers, sales, and shows Maintained database of clientele and sent notifications of sales and shows Coordinated Apparel and Gift Mart Shows eight times per year Assisted in all merchandising of showroom Responsible for decisions made regarding design and manufacture of apparel. Education University of West Georgia December 1995 B.S : Criminal Justice City , State Post-graduate courses including Business Administration and Secondary Education National Drug Court Conference 2012 City , State National Drug Court Conference 2009 City , State National Mental Health Court Conference 2009 City , State National Judicial College 2007 Drug Court Coordinator Training City , State State of Georgia Drug Court Conference 2005 City , State 2013, 2014 Work History Company Name July 2003 to Current Coordinator City , State Company Name May 2003 to June 2007 Retail Sales Representative City , State Company Name August 1999 to February 2003 Sales Manager City , State Additional Information Carroll Meth Awareness Coalition, Treasurer, 2009-present Chapter Adviser, Phi Mu Sorority, University of West Georgia, 2014-present Community Foundation of West Georgia 20 for 20 donor, 2013-present Skills accounts receivable, administrative, billing, budgeting, contracts, client databases, documentation, grant writing, invoicing, payroll, personnel, public relations, reporting, sales, staffing, phone | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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TEACHER Willing to relocate: Anywhere Professional Summary To maintain a long term position in a cohesive, diverse environment, that promotes a professional environment and values employees and families. To obtain a teaching opportunity in grade levels EC - 4th grade. Core Qualifications Skills Used Speaking,math,planning,leading, computer skills,communication with staff,parents and students. Accounts Receivable Clerk The SALT Group - Kerrville, TX - August 2012 to August 2014 Responsibilities Accounts Receivable collection calls, answering questions for new customers, maintain a good relationship with clients, problem solving for clients in difficult situations. obtain a weekly goal for set amount of monies coming in to company each week. Microsoft word, Microsoft Works, Excel, Internet Research, Powerpoint. Experience Teacher 08/2015 - Current Company Name City , State Teaching all subjects to High School and Junior High,Coach for PE. Lesson planning, grades, reports. Kindergarten Teacher 01/2014 - Current Company Name City , State Math 3 Hrs. day Reading, Social Studies, Science Writing Accomplishments I have had several students that have had many challenges to overcome before moving on to 1st grade, I have assisted in making the obstacles become less and prepare them to be great next year. Daycare, Lead Teacher 06/2010 - Current Company Name City , State Teaching 2,3,4 year old age group. Math, writing, letter and number recognition, listening skills, color recognition. Preparing the 4 year old age group for kinder, and the 2 and 3 year old age group was early scaffolding techniques to build knowledge and ability to grow the whole child through play, classroom activities and center activities as well as one on one time and whole group learning. Accomplishments The level of preparedness in my classroom would allow for the children in the school years to be very successful. I built up their strengths and used activities to help them with their weaknesses. I used a positive reinforcement and the words I can't were not allowed in the classroom. I taught by example, using modeling skills and allowed the children to express their ideas and thought process in the classroom by discussions. Which also let the children accomplish the self respect and self accomplishment they needed in life. Accounts Recievable 06/2012 - 06/2014 Company Name City , State Customer Service, computer Data entry, making and receiving collection calls from clients. Completing reports daily. Completing set goal of monies brought in to company on a daily,weekly, and monthly basis. Education 2010 Bachelor of Arts : Schreiner University - Education City , State Accomplishments My clients felt comfortable speaking with me and they knew I would follow through to the best of my ability and my level of authority. I have a personal goal, the day is not done until the items to be done are complete. Skills Used Microsoft Word, Works, EXcel, customer service, filing, data input, answering phone, researching for answers to questions. 2011 2012 A Child's Learning Place Cooperative Teacher 3 and 4 year old children and Kinder Ready for summer day camp A Child's Learning Place - Kerrville, TX - 2011 to 2012 Responsibilities 3 and 4 year old children and Kinder Ready for summer day camp Student teaching and observation of staff, 2nd grade level Tally Elementary - March 2010 to May 2010 Used various methods and strategies to create a positive learning environment in a self contained classroom. Special Service Associate The Kerrville Home Depot, Special Services - Kerrville, TX - March 2007 to January 2010 Student Teaching Tally Elementary Spring Semester - Schreiner University Reading Academy - Kerrville, TX - March 2008 to May 2008 I taught in a self contained 2nd grade classroom containing 21 students. The courses taught were reading, math, grammar, social studies, and science. The classroom was set up to create a positive, interactive, and creative learning environment. I worked with students in whole group and small group situations. I assisted students and provided guidance during individual practice for daily lessons. Some lessons included technology such as smart boards and over head projectors. Relationships with other staff, faculty, students and parents helped to build a strong learning environment that was positive for the children. Field Work Up N' Jacks Preschool Program: Lead Teacher. Curriculum based activities that promote growth for the whole child. Math, whole word recognition, phonics, science, social studies, and physical activities. Curriculum and strategies are incorporated to have 3, 4, and 5 year old students classroom ready for Kindergarten. Sales Associate Bealls, Shoe Dept - Kerrville, TX - June 2006 to March 2007 Policy Board member Kerrville Head Start - 2006 to 2006 2006, policy of the school, teacher employment and general safety concerns for the students. Professional Affiliations Kerrville Head Start Policy Board Member 2006 Certifications Certified Teacher EC- 4th. I am willing to become certified in any field necessary. I am also licensed in the state of Texas for Insurance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I hold an Orange Belt in MMA Additional Information Willing to relocate: Anywhere
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Segment Reporting The Companys operations are principally managed on a products basis and include four operating segments, which are the Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Healthcare Services and Alliances segments. The Pharmaceutical and Animal Health segments are the only reportable segments. The Animal Health segment met the criteria for separate reporting and became a reportable segment in the first quarter of 2018. The Pharmaceutical segment includes human health pharmaceutical and vaccine products. Human health pharmaceutical products consist of therapeutic and preventive agents, generally sold by prescription, for the treatment of human disorders. The Company sells these human health pharmaceutical products primarily to drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, government agencies and managed health care providers such as health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit managers and other institutions. Vaccine products consist of preventive pediatric, adolescent and adult vaccines, primarily administered at physician offices. The Company sells these human health vaccines primarily to physicians, wholesalers, physician distributors and government entities. A large component of pediatric and adolescent vaccine sales are made to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccines for Children program, which is funded by the U.S. government. Additionally, the Company sells vaccines to the Federal government for placement into vaccine stockpiles. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures and markets animal health products, including vaccines, which the Company sells to veterinarians, distributors and animal producers. The Healthcare Services segment provides services and solutions that focus on engagement, health analytics and clinical services to improve the value of care delivered to patients. Sales of the Companys products were as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 ($ in millions) U.S. Intl Total U.S. Intl Total U.S. Intl Total U.S. Intl Total Pharmaceutical: Oncology Keytruda $ 1,109 $ 780 $ 1,889 $ 604 $ 442 $ 1,047 $ 2,906 $ 2,114 $ 5,020 $ 1,522 $ 990 $ 2,512 Emend 71 52 123 88 49 137 239 157 396 257 156 413 Temodar 46 46 68 68 3 156 159 4 194 198 Alliance revenue - Lynparza 33 15 49 5 5 88 37 125 5 5 Alliance revenue - Lenvima 30 13 43 49 29 78 Vaccines Gardasil/Gardasil 9 740 308 1,048 484 191 675 1,422 894 2,317 1,195 481 1,675 ProQuad/M-M-R II /Varivax 429 96 525 419 100 519 1,097 246 1,343 1,058 215 1,273 Pneumovax 23 160 54 214 174 56 229 394 192 586 392 166 558 RotaTeq 134 57 191 127 52 179 384 156 540 377 148 525 Zostavax (1 ) 56 54 139 94 234 16 147 163 356 191 547 Hospital Acute Care Bridion 96 120 217 63 122 185 272 389 661 162 333 495 Noxafil 89 99 188 78 83 162 257 294 551 220 237 458 Invanz 74 62 137 93 66 159 252 185 437 268 177 445 Cubicin 55 40 95 41 50 91 150 137 287 148 141 290 Cancidas 2 77 79 6 88 94 10 247 257 17 310 327 Primaxin 1 71 72 5 68 73 6 206 212 7 199 206 Immunology Simponi 210 210 219 219 673 673 602 602 Remicade 135 135 214 214 459 459 651 651 Neuroscience Belsomra 23 43 66 27 30 56 76 115 191 72 78 150 Virology Isentress/Isentress HD 123 151 275 143 167 310 383 477 860 422 474 896 Zepatier 18 86 104 228 241 468 8 339 347 683 680 1,363 Cardiovascular Zetia 9 157 165 65 255 320 34 662 696 298 723 1,021 Vytorin 92 92 (6 ) 148 142 11 402 414 114 451 565 Atozet 84 84 59 59 258 258 171 171 Adempas 94 94 70 70 238 238 221 221 Diabetes Januvia 498 429 927 598 414 1,012 1,466 1,291 2,756 1,646 1,153 2,799 Janumet 225 339 563 197 316 513 625 1,067 1,693 640 933 1,572 Womens Health NuvaRing 193 41 234 160 54 214 550 135 686 425 148 573 Implanon/Nexplanon 133 53 186 110 45 155 375 160 535 367 137 503 Diversified Brands Singulair 5 156 161 16 145 161 16 505 521 28 522 550 Cozaar/Hyzaar 4 99 103 9 119 128 18 330 348 15 345 360 Nasonex 7 64 71 (23 ) 65 42 8 266 274 16 250 266 Arcoxia 83 83 80 80 249 249 272 272 Follistim AQ 26 34 60 30 41 72 83 115 198 104 128 232 Fosamax 2 42 45 4 48 53 3 155 159 7 173 180 Dulera 44 6 50 52 7 59 128 21 149 191 19 210 Other pharmaceutical (1) 317 666 980 266 688 952 877 2,150 3,023 876 2,140 3,017 Total Pharmaceutical segment sales 4,649 5,010 9,658 4,197 4,959 9,156 12,206 15,653 27,859 11,887 14,214 26,101 Animal Health: Livestock 153 508 660 137 518 655 383 1,563 1,946 359 1,457 1,816 Companion Animals 153 207 361 153 192 345 541 689 1,230 483 595 1,078 Total Animal Health segment sales 306 715 1,021 290 710 1,000 924 2,252 3,176 842 2,052 2,894 Other segment sales (2) 55 55 100 100 194 1 195 294 294 Total segment sales 5,010 5,725 10,734 4,587 5,669 10,256 13,324 17,906 31,230 13,023 16,266 29,289 Other (3) 20 39 60 7 63 69 101 (35 ) 66 73 327 400 $ 5,030 $ 5,764 $ 10,794 $ 4,594 $ 5,732 $ 10,325 $ 13,425 $ 17,871 $ 31,296 $ 13,096 $ 16,593 $ 29,689 U.S. plus international may not equal total due to rounding. (1) Other pharmaceutical primarily reflects sales of other human health pharmaceutical products, including products within the franchises not listed separately. (2) Represents the non-reportable segments of Healthcare Services and Alliances. (3) Other is primarily comprised of miscellaneous corporate revenues, including revenue hedging activities, as well as third-party manufacturing sales. Other in the first nine months of 2018 and 2017 also includes $81 million and $60 million , respectively, related to the sale of the marketing rights to certain products. Consolidated revenues by geographic area where derived are as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 United States $ 5,030 $ 4,594 $ 13,425 $ 13,096 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2,884 2,941 9,218 8,374 Asia Pacific 1,178 1,112 3,766 3,164 Japan 761 775 2,353 2,320 Latin America 622 585 1,748 1,654 Other 319 318 786 1,081 $ 10,794 $ 10,325 $ 31,296 $ 29,689 A reconciliation of segment profits to Income before taxes is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Segment profits: Pharmaceutical segment $ 6,479 $ 5,906 $ 18,109 $ 16,657 Animal Health segment 409 389 1,273 1,202 Other segments 5 93 94 234 Total segment profits 6,893 6,388 19,476 18,093 Other profits (losses) 55 (78 ) (35 ) 107 Unallocated: Interest income 92 90 257 284 Interest expense (190 ) (189 ) (569 ) (564 ) Equity income from affiliates 85 23 101 16 Depreciation and amortization (324 ) (334 ) (1,006 ) (1,036 ) Research and development (1,855 ) (4,208 ) (6,878 ) (7,399 ) Amortization of purchase accounting adjustments (679 ) (765 ) (2,144 ) (2,322 ) Restructuring costs (171 ) (153 ) (494 ) (470 ) Aggregate charge related to termination of collaboration agreement with Samsung (420 ) (420 ) Other unallocated, net (821 ) (574 ) (2,191 ) (2,067 ) $ 2,665 $ 200 $ 6,097 $ 4,642 Pharmaceutical segment profits are comprised of segment sales less standard costs, as well as marketing and administrative expenses and research and development costs directly incurred by the segment. Animal Health segment profits are comprised of segment sales, less all materials and production costs, as well as marketing and administrative expenses and research and development costs directly incurred by the segment. For internal management reporting presented to the chief operating decision maker, Merck does not allocate the remaining materials and production costs not included in segment profits as described above, research and development expenses incurred in Merck Research Laboratories, the Companys research and development division that focuses on human health-related activities, or general and administrative expenses, nor the cost of financing these activities. Separate divisions maintain responsibility for monitoring and managing these costs, including depreciation related to fixed assets utilized by these divisions and, therefore, they are not included in segment profits. In addition, costs related to restructuring activities, as well as the amortization of purchase accounting adjustments are not allocated to segments. Other profits are primarily comprised of miscellaneous corporate profits, as well as operating profits related to third-party manufacturing sales. Other unallocated, net includes expenses from corporate and manufacturing cost centers, goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges, gains or losses on sales of businesses, expense or income related to changes in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration, and other miscellaneous income or expense items. In the first quarter of 2018, the Company adopted a new accounting standard related to the classification of certain defined benefit plan costs (see Note 1), which resulted in a change to the measurement of segment profits. Net periodic benefit cost (credit) other than service cost is no longer included as a component of segment profits. 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Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, (2)delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (3)the price to the buyer is fixed and determinable, and (4)collectability is reasonably assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. Revenue from the sale of lumber, MDF, and wood by-products is recorded at the time of shipment due to terms of such sale being designated free on board (f.o.b.) shipping point. Revenue from consignment sales is recorded when the customer assumes ownership of the product. Revenue from the sale of timber-cutting rights to third parties is recorded when legal title passes to the purchaser, which is generally upon delivery of a legally executed timber deed and receipt of payment for the timber. Revenue from intersegment timber sales is recorded when the timber is harvested; such intersegment sales, which are made at prices which generally approximate market within Deltics operating area, are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Revenue from the leasing of land for hunting purposes is deferred when received and subsequently recognized over the one-year lease term, which begins September1 of each year. At December31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had deferred hunting lease revenue totaling $2,131,000 and $2,060,000, respectively, reflected in the consolidated balance sheets in deferred revenues and other accrued liabilities. Revenue from mineral lease rental payments is deferred when received and recognized ratably over the lease term. At December31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had deferred mineral lease revenue of $168,000 and $446,000, respectively, of which $36,000 and $115,000 were included in other noncurrent liabilities for 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $132,000 and $331,000 were included in other current liabilities, respectively. Mineral royalty payments are recognized when re | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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I'm trying to design something similar to a qr code from scratch. I've got some ideas on how I can anchor and fill in binary data into the graphic design but I'm a bit unsure as to how I should approach the reading/decoding part (with a camera).Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask this.QR codes have been around for a while. I like the way facebook messanger or snapcodes approach the task of human-friendly and machine readable designs, but I'd like to experiment with something new.It doesn't need to encode too much information anyway.I've been reading into AR with unity. I don't mind learning some c# but I'd ideally want to write a solution in python or javascript.Thanks again | 0 | 0 | 1 |
I have a cheap USB keyboard that reports vendor ID as 0x05ac (Apple, Inc). The keyboard has nothing to do with Apple. Can you use USB vendor IDs assigned to others in your product without legal ramifications? | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Classmate Notebooks are made to the highest quality standards. Made from superior quality paper and pulp, the pages are whiter, brighter and smoother. The superior cut and excellent finish ensure the pages are in perfect alignment without any folded corners. The superior binding strength and wrapper lamination make them as durable as ever. These notebooks come with a wide variety of covers with activities and trivias to make every classmate notebook unique in its own way. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
This PhD thesis consists of three essays which are interlinked by two themes – the problem of risk and information asymmetry in cross-border mergers and acquisitions carried out by UK investors. Majority of empirical research in finance, and in particular in mergers and acquisitions focuses on the US outward investments. However, UK investors are the second most active when it comes to international acquisitions. The country’s physical proximity to continental Europe and common legal system make UK transactions a particularly interesting dataset.\ud
In the first essay we try to understand how UK investors decide in which country to invest. We investigate in which cases increased level of risk and higher information asymmetry are desired by UK investors and find that higher corporate governance standards, more stringent accounting standards and strong creditor and shareholder protection deter investors. Legal system seems to be of no statistical significance indicating that the law of the host country does not fully reflect the level of such standards, while lack of significance of media coverage indicates that investors are not concerned about the public scrutiny.\ud
The second paper looks at how increased risk and information asymmetry impact the likelihood of using a contingent payout agreement and if investors always will use this method to reduce the risk of overpaying for the target. The evidence shows that deal- specific features reflecting higher asymmetry of information and risk increase the chances of using an earnout contract. However, cross-border transactions do not involve earnout contracts more often than the domestic ones which is most likely due to potential enforcement issues resulting from different legal systems.\ud
The last chapter of this thesis looks at the ways in which the acquirer can structure the transaction to reduce the risk that the offer will be rejected. Our results stress the importance of bilateral negotiations. Although the size of the premium is significant, its importance is fairly negligible when compared with the impact of hostile transactions, competing bids and the inclusions of a termination fee. From the above we can infer that carefully planned bilateral negotiations leading to a high premium would maximise the chances of deal completion.\ud
Recapitulating, in this collection of essays we try to answer the questions of how risk and information asymmetry influence UK investors‘ decision where to invest, how to pay for the target and whom and how to acquire in order to maximise the chances that the transaction will be successfully finalised.ESR | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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It is a show. No different than theater or film. The fact it has become about politics and the big picture rather than the racing which, in spite of having been an avid fan from age 12, I eventually stopped watching. Would rather get in my Jetta and drive over to my municipal airport on a Saturday and race autocross. I am not very competitive because I am driving a Mk IV Jetta VR6 with a stage 1 tune and all season Michelins but i'll have more fun watching the other drivers with better equipment chase that #1 spot for an afternoon than in an entire season of F1. They are so homoligated theyre pretty much the same car, regardless of who builds it. That's boring when drivers arw being instructed to give up their place | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Kasundi is an integral part of Bengali Kitchen. Kasundi is the Indian variety of mustard sauce. It is a classic Bengali mustard relish made by fermented mustard seeds. This zesty flavoursome sauce is not for the faint-hearted, the strong citrus aroma and the unique taste has gained Kasundi a special place in every Bengali’s food chain. Be it a quick sandwich or a tender maach fry, Kasudi goes well with everything and adds that extra flavour to your food making it much more special and tastier. This Mustard kasundi is prepared using 100% natural ingredients in a very hygienic kitchen and contains no harmful chemicals or pesticides. A traditional method and recipe are used to ensure the authentic local flavour and texture. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Welcome to the funkiest place in Goodyear. If you've been craving sheet-metal winged pigs but regretting that Cave Creek is practically a day trip from the west valley, you may feel tempted to lie on the floor and weep tears of joy.
This Armadillo provides fine circuit training for working off breakfast at the Black Bear Diner, including a loft with moderately steep stairs. Like its cousin up toward Metro Center, it's an "antique mall" in the sense of focusing mostly on vintage items and less uncommon antiques, plus a smattering of "collectibles." This is the kind of antique mall I prefer, since it really functions as a sort of fantasy department store for shoppers who have a middle-of-the-road budget but whimsical or retro tastes.
Like the other Armadillo, stock here runs somewhat more to the frilly and ornate than to the mid-century modern, but it's not a total lock-out of swellness in favor of sweetness. Unlike the other one, there's a larger variety of dealers who aren't typical antique-mall fare: things like reproduction hardware, the aforementioned sheet-metal winged-pigs, repro tin signs, garden ornaments made from vintage dishes. This isn't my cuppa, but in context, it provides useful variety, and it fills booths (there are more empty booths here, but it's still fairly new).
A number of dealers seem to actually be replicated here, including the scrapbook store. Also replicated is the cheery professionalism of the operation: clean restrooms, occasional seating areas, efficient check-out, and available snacks. When you're hiking a layout this big, these things come to matter. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Sometimes I would like to find submissions whose comment count exceeds a certain threshold. I know for certain that it's possible as there was a post by dang that used that feature, but I can not for the life of me find that post again.I think it was a specific query string that you could append to the search.Thanks in advance. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Report responding to a request made at the CGIAR meeting in May 1988 that TAC examine a possible expansion of the CGIAR to include ten so called non associated centers. The report was first circulated in September 1990, and this is the final version. Appended to the document is an extract from the summary report of the CGIAR meeting of October-November 1990 where the document was discussed and actions taken on its recommendations.Reflecting, as it does, more than two years of work, the report is extensive. After reviewing the background, and describing the processes used, TAC proposes a revised statement of mission and goals for the CGIAR, and discusses long and medium term visions for the Group. Under the heading of natural resources management it appraises ICRAF and the IUFRO special program, IBSRAM, IFDC and IIMI. ICIPE is considered under the rubric of crop protection, and separate attention is given to bananas and plantains (INIBAP), vegetables (AVRDC), fisheries (ICLARM), and coconut. Under livestock diseases TAC considers ICIPE again, CRTA and ITC. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications of the TAC recommendations for the CGIAR structure and resource needs.Work on the report began at TAC 49. The completed document was approved at TAC 52, discussed at TAC 53 and presented to the Group at the CGIAR International Centers Week, October-November, 1990. Some of the consequences of decisions taken were considered at the CGIAR meeting in May 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Over the last few years, the Indian economy has been in a phase of unparalleled growth of about 8-10 percent per year, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Sustaining this rate of growth will need huge investments in physical infrastructure such as roads, water, power, and urban sectors. Preliminary estimates suggest that investment in infrastructure would need to increase from the current 4.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to about 8 percent during the 11th Plan. An efficient transportation system is critical for sustaining economic growth and the burgeoning demand for passenger and freight movement. Recognizing this, the Government of India (GOI) and several state governments have launched initiatives during the past decade to modernize and improve the transport infrastructure. This study stems partly from GOI's concern regarding the capacity of the road construction industry to deliver, and partly from the Bank's growing need to understand the impact of the expanded road investments on the industry's capacity in South Asia. The study attempts to outline the entire gamut of problems and capacity constraints faced by India's construction industry. It builds on previous studies, reports and industry-wide stakeholder surveys and workshops. It recommends key actions to the central and state governments and the industry for enhancing its capacity and efficiency | 1 | 0 | 0 |
I'm turning 44 next month, and I have the sense that 44 is going to be a very good year, a year of fulfillment, realization. I have that sense, not because of anything particular in store for me, but because I read it would be a good year in a 1968 book by Norman Mailer. "He felt his own age, forty-four ..." wrote Mailer in "The Armies of the Night," "... felt as if he were a solid embodiment of bone, muscle, heart, mind, and sentiment to be a man, as if he had arrived." Yes, I know Mailer wasn't writing about me. But I also know that he was; for all of us -- you, me, the subject of his book, age more or less in step, proceed from birth along the same great sequence: through the wonders and confinements of childhood; the emancipations and frustrations of adolescence; the empowerments and millstones of adulthood; the recognitions and resignations of old age. There are patterns to life, and they are shared. As Thomas Mann wrote: "It will happen to me as to them." We don't simply live these patterns. We record them, too. We write them down in books, where they become narratives that we can then read and recognize. Books tell us who we've been, who we are, who we will be, too. So they have for millennia. As James Salter wrote, "Life passes into pages if it passes into anything." And so six years ago, a thought leapt to mind: if life passed into pages, there were, somewhere, passages written about every age. If I could find them, I could assemble them into a narrative. I could assemble them into a life, a long life, a hundred-year life, the entirety of that same great sequence through which the luckiest among us pass. I was then 37 years old, "an age of discretion," wrote William Trevor. I was prone to meditating on time and age. An illness in the family and later an injury to me had long made clear that growing old could not be assumed. And besides, growing old only postponed the inevitable, time seeing through what circumstance did not. It was all a bit disheartening. A list, though, would last. To chronicle a life year by vulnerable year would be to clasp and to ground what was fleeting, would be to provide myself and others a glimpse into the future, whether we made it there or not. And when I then began to compile my list, I was quickly obsessed, searching pages and pages for ages and ages. Here we were at every annual step through our first hundred years. "Twenty-seven ... a time of sudden revelations," "sixty-two, ... of subtle diminishments." I was mindful, of course, that such insights were relative. For starters, we now live longer, and so age more slowly. Christopher Isherwood used the phrase "the yellow leaf" to describe a man at 53, only one century after Lord Byron used it to describe himself at 36. (Laughter) I was mindful, too, that life can swing wildly and unpredictably from one year to the next, and that people may experience the same age differently. But even so, as the list coalesced, so, too, on the page, clear as the reflection in the mirror, did the life that I had been living: finding at 20 that "... one is less and less sure of who one is;" emerging at 30 from the "... wasteland of preparation into active life;" learning at 40 "... to close softly the doors to rooms [I would] not be coming back to." There I was. Of course, there we all are. Milton Glaser, the great graphic designer whose beautiful visualizations you see here, and who today is 85 -- all those years "... a ripening and an apotheosis," wrote Nabokov -- noted to me that, like art and like color, literature helps us to remember what we've experienced. And indeed, when I shared the list with my grandfather, he nodded in recognition. He was then 95 and soon to die, which, wrote Roberto Bolaño, "... is the same as never dying." And looking back, he said to me that, yes, Proust was right that at 22, we are sure we will not die, just as a thanatologist named Edwin Shneidman was right that at 90, we are sure we will. It had happened to him, as to them. Now the list is done: a hundred years. And looking back over it, I know that I am not done. I still have my life to live, still have many more pages to pass into. And mindful of Mailer, I await 44. Thank you. (Applause) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
The Anglo-American relationship across the long nineteenth century was one that was marked by the periodic oscillations between confrontation and cooperation. While the discourse between the leaders of either nation was marked by a kind of gentlemanly civility any sort of linear approach to the emergence of the “Special Relationship” of the mid-twentieth century obscures the significant transformations in transatlantic diplomacy during the nineteenth century. North Atlantic fisheries played a key role as transatlantic relations tacked between agreement and discord during the nineteenth century. This single issue allowed for and created the conditions necessary for addressing myriad other concerns and in the process continually redefined the relationship. The significant pivots in Anglo-Americans relations were in one manner or other intimately tied to the fisheries. Introducing the fisheries issues will demonstrate how, for instance, the Convention of 1818, the Reciprocity Treaty of 1854, and the Halifax Commission were the most vital junctures in transatlantic relations. This narrative of Anglo-American relations would remain obscured without an appreciation for the fisheries and the role of the environment more generally. While environmental history has long appreciated how proceedings in the human world were influenced by the natural, or nonhuman, world, diplomatic historians have been slow to consider that nexus. The transformations that are the focus of this dissertation would be invisible without the environmental lens. Fishermen, in addition to the fish they sought, are likewise important actors in this story as the on the ground, or perhaps water, decisions they made influenced the course of diplomacy at every level | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Differences in change scores and the predictive validity of three commonly used measures following concussion in the middle school and high school aged population.
Abstract:
A battery of tests is commonly used to measure disability with and recovery from concussion. A number of different concussion-oriented assessment tests exist and each is considered useful. To the authors' knowledge, no study has compared the scores of these tests during recovery in the middle school and high school aged population to see how each change over time.
The purposes of this study were to analyze clinical data of concussed middle school and high school aged athletes to determine the concurrent and predictive validity for post-concussion syndrome (PCS) of the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS), Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), and the five subscales of the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT).
The study was a retrospective chart review performed on middle school and high school aged individuals with a diagnosis of concussion from the years 2008-2010 within the Akron Children's Hospital Sports Medicine system. To be eligible for inclusion in the dataset, each subject required a baseline measurement for each of the three tests (and all five subscales of the ImPACT) and a post-test measure. The mean age of the population was 15.38 years (SD = 1.7) and ranged from 11 to 19 years. Pearson product correlation tests (correlation matrix) were used to analyze the concurrent validity of the test items during recovery following a concussion. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves were used to determine the predictive validity of initial scores for developing PCS.
The correlation matrix captured five statistically significant findings; however, these suggested only weak to mild correlations. Five test items yielded an area under the curve (AUC) greater than 0.50 but only one was statistically significant. After qualitative evaluation, only one of the three tests (including the five subscales of the ImPACT) was useful in predicting post-concussion syndrome.
This study suggests that there is poor concurrent validity among three commonly used concussion tests and there is no baseline score that predicts whether post-concussion syndrome will occur.
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Arizona definitely lack cool spots, but luckily they have The Vig. The venue has a nice patio area--perfect for warmer nights, but the inside tables are fine too.
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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS 2019 On August 1, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Artistic, a diversified producer of folding cartons and CRB. The acquisition included two converting facilities located in Auburn, Indiana and Elgin, Illinois and one CRB paperboard mill located in White Pigeon, Michigan. The Company paid $52.5 million using existing cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The acquisition accounting for the Artistic acquisition is preliminary as the Company is still reviewing the measurement of tangible and intangible assets. Management believes that the purchase price attributable to goodwill represents the benefits expected as the acquisition was made to continue to integrate paperboard from the Companys mills, to expand its product offering and to further optimize the Companys supply chain footprint. Tangible assets and liabilities were valued as of the acquisition date using a market analysis and intangible assets were valued using a discounted cash flow analysis, which represents a Level 3 measurement. The Company recorded $6.5 million related to identifiable intangible assets (customer relationships), $38.5 million related to tangible assets (primarily working capital, land/buildings and equipment) and $7.5 million related to goodwill. Goodwill was recorded in the Americas Paperboard Packaging segment. During 2019, Net Sales and Income from Operations from the Artistic acquisition were $31.2 million and $2.0 million, respectively. 2018 On January 1, 2018, the Company completed the NACP Combination. The NACP business produces SBS and paper-based foodservice products. The NACP business included two SBS mills located in Augusta, Georgia and Texarkana, Texas, three converting facilities in the U.S. and one in the U.K. Total consideration for the NACP Combination, including debt assumed of $660 million, was $1.8 billion. Management believes that the purchase price attributable to goodwill represents the benefits expected, as the acquisition was made to continue to expand the Company's product offering, integrate paperboard from the Company's mills and to further optimize the Company's supply chain footprint. On September 30, 2018, the Company completed the Letica Foodservice acquisition. The acquisition included two facilities in Clarksville, Tennessee and Pittston, Pennsylvania, focused on the production of paperboard-based cold and hot cups and cartons. The Company paid approximately $95 million using existing cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. On June 12, 2018, the Company completed the PFP acquisition. The Company paid approximately $34 million using existing cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The acquisition included two manufacturing facilities in Lebanon, Tennessee and Lancaster, Texas, focused on the production of paperboard-based air filter frames. The acquisition accounting for the NACP Combination, PFP and the Letica Foodservice acquisitions as of December 31, 2018 was as follows: In millions Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date Measurement Period Adjustments Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Dates (as adjusted) Purchase Price (a) $ 1,241.7 $ (40.9) $ 1,200.8 Assumed Debt (b) 660.0 660.0 Total Purchase Consideration $ 1,901.7 $ (40.9) $ 1,860.8 Receivables, Net 145.3 145.3 Inventories, Net 314.2 0.8 315.0 Other Current Assets 20.9 (9.2) 11.7 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 1,242.6 32.0 1,274.6 Intangible Assets, Net (c) 136.6 13.5 150.1 Other Assets 6.0 (6.0) Total Assets Acquired 1,865.6 31.1 1,896.7 Accounts Payable 112.6 112.6 Compensation and Employee Benefits 21.0 (5.7) 15.3 Current Liabilities 18.0 (0.1) 17.9 Other Noncurrent Liabilities 38.7 (1.7) 37.0 Total Liabilities Assumed 190.3 (7.5) 182.8 Net Assets Acquired 1,675.3 38.6 1,713.9 Goodwill 226.4 (79.5) 146.9 Total Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired $ 1,901.7 $ (40.9) $ 1,860.8 (a) Includes a $123.5 million adjustment for discounting the purchase price for lack of marketability of the membership interests issued for the NACP Combination and measurement period adjustments of $40.5 million, related to working capital true-ups, offset by pension settlements. (b) Assumed Debt was valued at fair market value based on quoted market prices (Level 2 inputs) obtained from independent pricing services. (c) Intangible Assets, Net consists of customer relationships which are generally amortized using either a straight-lined method, when the amortization pattern is not reliably determinable, or an accelerated method, generally over approximately 20 years. The value of customer relationships was determined using a discounted cash flow model, which includes an approximate 5% attrition rate. Beyond the twenty -year life, the present value of cash flows were not meaningful. As of December 31, 2018, the acquisition accounting for the NACP Combination and PFP Acquisition was complete and the acquisition accounting for Letica Foodservice was preliminary based on the estimated fair values of all assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date. During the quarter ended March 31, 2019, the acquisition accounting for Letica Foodservice was finalized, resulting in an approximately $5 million reduction in the value of property, plant and equipment. The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations data assumes that the NACP Combination occurred as of the beginning of the period presented. This pro forma data is based on historical information and does not necessarily reflect the actual results that would have occurred, nor is it indicative of future results of operations. In millions, except per share data Year Ended December 31, 2017 Net Sales $ 5,912.5 Net Income 490.9 Net Sales and Income from Operations from the NACP Combination was $1,407.1 million and $134.7 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2018. Total Assets increased as a result of the NACP Combination for the Paperboard Mills and Americas Paperboard Packaging reportable segments by approximately $1.5 billion and $0.6 billion, respectively, as compared to December 31, 2017. During 2018, Net Sales and Loss from Operations from the Letica Foodservice and PFP acquisitions were $42.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively. In connection with the NACP Combination, the Company entered into agreements with IP for transition services, fiber procurement fees and corrugated products and ink supply. Payments to IP for the year ended December 31, 2019 under these agreements were $0.1 million, $12.4 million (related to pass through wood purchases of approximately $229.1 million) and $26.6 million, respectively. Payments to IP for the year ended December 31, 2018 under these agreements were $22.0 million, $15.9 million (related to pass through wood purchases of approximately $194 million) and $28.5 million, respectively. 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Effects of respiratory motion on passively scattered proton therapy versus intensity modulated photon therapy for stage III lung cancer: are proton plans more sensitive to breathing motion?
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To quantify and compare the effects of respiratory motion on paired passively scattered proton therapy (PSPT) and intensity modulated photon therapy (IMRT) plans; and to establish the relationship between the magnitude of tumor motion and the respiratory-induced dose difference for both modalities.
In a randomized clinical trial comparing PSPT and IMRT, radiation therapy plans have been designed according to common planning protocols. Four-dimensional (4D) dose was computed for PSPT and IMRT plans for a patient cohort with respiratory motion ranging from 3 to 17 mm. Image registration and dose accumulation were performed using grayscale-based deformable image registration algorithms. The dose-volume histogram (DVH) differences (4D-3D [3D = 3-dimensional]) were compared for PSPT and IMRT. Changes in 4D-3D dose were correlated to the magnitude of tumor respiratory motion.
The average 4D-3D dose to 95% of the internal target volume was close to zero, with 19 of 20 patients within 1% of prescribed dose for both modalities. The mean 4D-3D between the 2 modalities was not statistically significant (P<.05) for all dose-volume histogram indices (mean ± SD) except the lung V5 (PSPT: +1.1% ± 0.9%; IMRT: +0.4% ± 1.2%) and maximum cord dose (PSPT: +1.5 ± 2.9 Gy; IMRT: 0.0 ± 0.2 Gy). Changes in 4D-3D dose were correlated to tumor motion for only 2 indices: dose to 95% planning target volume, and heterogeneity index.
With our current margin formalisms, target coverage was maintained in the presence of respiratory motion up to 17 mm for both PSPT and IMRT. Only 2 of 11 4D-3D indices (lung V5 and spinal cord maximum) were statistically distinguishable between PSPT and IMRT, contrary to the notion that proton therapy will be more susceptible to respiratory motion. Because of the lack of strong correlations with 4D-3D dose differences in PSPT and IMRT, the extent of tumor motion was not an adequate predictor of potential dosimetric error caused by breathing motion. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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