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warc | 201704 | Valeant Turns From Buyer to Seller as Debt Repayments Loomby and Embattled drugmaker seeks to unload only ‘non-core’ businesses ‘It’s not so much ‘Can they get a sale?’ It’s at what price.’
Over the last six years, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. piled up a mountain of debt building its business through more... |
warc | 201704 | Managing data quality for the NIOSH claims tracking system.
Authors
Rafales-LS; Kuo-N; Wallace-PW; Wierowski-JV; Schuste-DG
Source
Health Phys 2003 Jun; 84(Suppl):S149
Abstract
A database system has been developed to track claims processed by NIOSH under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. T... |
warc | 201704 | Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study quantified the particle size effect on the performance of elastomeric half-mask respirators, which are widely used by firefighters and first responders exposed to combustion aerosols. METHODS: One type of elastomeric half-mask respirator equipped with two P-100 filters was donned on a br... |
warc | 201704 | Selected statistics 93% Percentage of Aboriginal Australians who think Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians are prejudiced against each other [20]. 71% Percentage of non-Aboriginal Australians who think the same [20]. What is a stereotype?
Before we discuss stereotypes we need to know what a stereotype is.
Definit... |
warc | 201704 | Sam was a financial consultant who worked in an investment company. Typhoon Signal No. 8 was hoisted on a Thursday and Sam was not required to return to work. Sam resumed duty on the following day and his supervisor, Mrs. Leung, came to him. "As you know, Sam, we have to submit our proposal to our client next week," Mr... |
warc | 201704 | Meet Your Local Kidney Expert
Register for a no-cost, 90-minute training session taught by a certified instructor.
The facility administrator (FA) at a dialysis center is the person who manages the entire center. The FA is responsible for all aspects of a center’s operation and is a problem solver for any issues that m... |
warc | 201704 | There is some controversy as to when the vote was taken in the Texas Senate on the abortion bill. Some say it was taken before midnight on June 25, 2013 while others insist it was taken at 12:02 a.m. on June 26, two minutes after the current session of the Senate ended. In the end, it didn’t matter; Lt. Gov. David Dewh... |
warc | 201704 | Find a Job Executive Director Direct Support Professional Director of Community Living Medicaid Service Coordinator Director of Program Services
Federal officials are highlighting the responsibilities of everyone from police to courts and attorneys in ensuring that people with developmental disabilities are treated fai... |
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warc | 201704 | Discussion paper Series 1 / Volkswirtschaftliches Forschungszentrum der Deutschen Bundesbank 2009,05
Abstract:
From time to time, economies undergo far-reaching structural changes. In this paper we investigate the consequences of structural breaks in the factor loadings for the specification and estimation of factor mo... |
warc | 201704 | Economic and financial reports / European Investment Bank 2010/02
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We consider the impact of both cyclical and structural changes in the fiscal stance on public spending composition for a panel of EU countries, including individual components of public investment. We find that both cyclically-induced and struc... |
warc | 201704 | Corporations, Globalisation and the Law series Chapter 3: Fundamental Features of the US Chapter 11 Extract
2. Corporate restructuring law in the UK INTRODUCTION This chapter looks at the main features of corporate restructuring law in the UK, namely: receiverships, administrations and company voluntary arrangements (C... |
warc | 201704 | SOPs for SEO
By Alex Ford
CEO, EMS1.com
In this day and age, the question “Do you have a Web site?” is no longer relevant. Businesses of all types, shapes and sizes have recognized the ever increasing importance of online, and even the most resistant have been forced to acknowledge that a Web site is a necessity, not a... |
warc | 201704 | Corporate intellectual capital reporting: the case of Germany Abstract
This study investigates potential motivations for intellectual capital (IC) reporting in management reports of 428 German companies for the accounting year 2010. To infer motivations, agency theory and legitimacy theory are applied to test which the... |
warc | 201704 | Description The root cause of housing inflation.
Canada’s housing bubble is the economy’s biggest risk—and its biggest driver. Now governments want to cool it down. Are change and pain are headed for Canada’s housing market?
What will be the nature of an adjustment? How effective are recent policy changes? Is rental ac... |
warc | 201704 | Blog ShareFacebook Twitter AddThis
Nut butter and nut milks are on the rise - in fact - any products with nuts seems to be growing in popularity thanks to the high energy and nutrition given by the ingredient.
This infographic from
Kaitlyn Richert looks at nuts with a particular focus on nut butters and milks.
It start... |
warc | 201704 | Select Cancer Program or Service
Nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods during and after treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger.
Many cancer patients undergoing treatment may experience various problems such as nausea , diarrhea and/or swallowing difficulties, ... |
warc | 201704 | Publications Odanacatib for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis: development history and design and participant characteristics of LOFT, the Long-Term Odanacatib Fracture Trial Abstract
Odanacatib is a cathepsin K inhibitor investigated for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Phase 2 data indicate th... |
warc | 201704 | After becoming President of Egypt in June 2012, Mohamed Morsi had to face the difficult tasks of appointing a new representative government, extricate the military from governing structures and stimulate the economy. Above all, he had to “forge a new polity – to cultivate, alongside Egyptians, a new relationship betwee... |
warc | 201704 | Abstract
Since the end of 2013, the Ebola virus disease has been ravaging the economies and societies of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea-Conakry, infecting over 20,000 people by the end of 2014. The disease also spread to Nigeria, though it was quickly contained. An estimated $1 billion in international public and pr... |
warc | 201704 | Entitlement: WTC entitlement - Qualifying remunerative work: Students R(FIS)1/83 and R(FIS)1/86
The work that students (including postgraduate students) do in studying for a degree or other qualification is not qualifying remunerative work. Any grant or loan that they receive is a contribution to their maintenance and ... |
warc | 201704 | At GovX, we honor every person who wears a uniform, and we know that the military is a well-oiled machine that only works when every person is doing their part. Soldiers can’t do their jobs on empty stomachs. That’s where Daniel and his crew come in. From eager high school kid to career soldier.
I’ve served over 16 yea... |
warc | 201704 | Top10Doctor insights on:Can Caucasians Get Sickle Cell Anemia 8doctors agreed: 8doctors agreed:
Caucasian, to most people, means a white person. But by the racial classification made in the 19th century, it ranged from people with light skin (no. Europe) to darker (parts of no. Africa & india). These people were felt t... |
warc | 201704 | These concentrations are used in the calculation of the supersaturation degree using the computer program PHREEQC (18). The supersaturation degree calculated for the control and the system with acetate present was the same, within error, at 10.55 and 10.56 respectively. This is to be expected, from the concentrations l... |
warc | 201704 | Local police departments have access, via the BCA, to Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) data on driving records for law enforcement purposes only. Therefore, access to DVS data through BCA systems for employment or licensing is prohibited. The reason for this is that police departments have access to private ... |
warc | 201704 | I live in Riverside, California -- mid-way between Los Angeles and PalmSprings -- where the summer temperatures often exceed 100 degrees.I have a 30' by 20' garden containing about a dozen roses and othershrubs. Years ago, I planted gazanias as a groundcover. For the firstfew years, the gazanias looked great: luxurient... |
warc | 201704 | How do you know an engineer has completed the adequate level of training for the job at hand? Or that a child development associate adheres to the standards of his or her profession?
The answer: through licensing and certification, made possible for many organizations through IACET.
Get more information about how IACET... |
warc | 201704 | The Agile Scaling Model (ASM) is a contextual framework for effective adoption and tailoring of agile practices to meet the unique challenges faced by a system delivery team of any size.
The ASM distinguishes between three scaling
categories:
Core agile development. Core agile methods, such as Scrum and Agile Modeling,... |
warc | 201704 | The Infona portal uses cookies, i.e. strings of text saved by a browser on the user's device. The portal can access those files and use them to remember the user's data, such as their chosen settings (screen view, interface language, etc.), or their login data. By using the Infona portal the user accepts automatic savi... |
warc | 201704 | Gold Coast city is one of the fastest growing in Australia and the economy is built on tourism. Around 10 million people visit the area each year and, with 100,000 hectares of nature reserve, 500 restaurants, 40 golf courses and five major theme parks in the city, the tourism and services sector is a major jobs provide... |
warc | 201704 | Last year, the Holy Spirit expressly to my heart that 2015 was the year of new beginnings. That rang true in my life and in the lives of many, many people who God called from the waiting room to the delivery room.
2015 was a challenging year in many ways, a year of stretching and transitioning from the old to the new—a... |
warc | 201704 | New Mexico small businesses helped by Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists Contact Steve Sandoval Communications Office (505) 665-9206 New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program provides technical expertise, assistance
LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO, December 11, 2012—Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists Harshini M... |
warc | 201704 | Personal Statement
Lybrate.com has a number of highly qualified Homeopaths in India. You will find Homeopaths with more than 39 years of experience on Lybrate.com. You can find Homeopaths online in Pune and from across India. View the profile of medical specialists and their reviews from other patients to make an infor... |
warc | 201704 | The burden posed by the coming medical device tax is more than a 2.3% cut of revenues – it means millions in administrative costs and months of preparation to decipher new tax codes and develop systems for compliance.
Medical device industry lobbying groups warned that the tax slated to take effect on January 1 will co... |
warc | 201704 | Alphagan P
Alphagan; Alphagan P; Apo-Brimonidine; Brimonidine P; PMS-Brimonidine; ratio-Brimonidine; Sandoz-Brimonidine
It is used to lower high eye pressure. It is used to treat glaucoma. For all patients taking this drug: If you have an allergy to brimonidine or any other part of this drug. If you are allergic to any... |
warc | 201704 | Abstract
The nucleus is an intricately structured integration of many functional domains whose complex spatial organization is maintained by a nonchromatin scaffolding, the nuclear matrix. We report here a method for preparing the nuclear matrix with improved preservation of ultrastructure. After the removal of soluble... |
warc | 201704 | The ability to quantify the number and kinds of microorganisms within a community is fundamental to the understanding of the structure and function of an ecosystem. The simple morphology of most microbes provides few clues for their identification and physiological traits are often ambiguous. In addition, many organism... |
warc | 201704 | Inconsistent results in studies of cost-effectiveness of home health care have led to the need for identification of target populations for whom cost-savings can be anticipated if expanded home care programs are introduced. This analysis of results of a randomized controlled study of efficacy of a physician/geriatric n... |
warc | 201704 | The Parts of a Laboratory Report
Introduction:› What is the context in which the experiment takes place?
The primary job of any scientific Introduction is to establish the purpose for doing the experiment that is to be reported.› When scientists do research, the main purpose that guides their work is to contribute to t... |
warc | 201704 | Introducing your new look clear and simple bill We’ve been listening to your feedback:
"No jargon, simple and transparent."
"I want a bill that is clear and easy to understand."
Over the past 2 years we have talked to hundreds of customers about the design and content of our new bill. We’ve listened to your feedback an... |
warc | 201704 | Amphibians are some of the most unusual and important species found in the park. The word amphibian comes from the Greek words meaning "double life", and refers to their unusual two-stage life cycle. An amphibian begins life as an egg, laid either in water, or in some other wet environment. The larvae hatch and spend t... |
warc | 201704 | Examine whether contaminants in your water supply met two standards: the legal limits established by the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the typically stricter health guidelines. The data was collected by an advocacy organization, the Environmental Working Group, who shared it with The Times.
Cave Rock Skyland Chart Key 1... |
warc | 201704 | Products Design Templates Services & Resources Free Sample Kit Deals
What's in a name? Or, more importantly, how does your name come into play when it comes to marketing? Everyone knows that your business name should be on all of your marketing materials, but what about your personal name? The answer is that for sales ... |
warc | 201704 | With an A-Z Remedy Guide by Illness.
Scientific evidence now suggests that many illnesses can be effectively treated naturally. Millions are discovering the power of natural remedies.
Find out how to:
- Make colds shorter and milder
- Prevent and treat osteoporosis
- Reduce the discomfort of varicose veins
- Ease the p... |
warc | 201704 | Air Purifier Vocabulary
Once a month, we’ll be defining an industry term, that perhaps you hear often but don’t know the exact meaning of. This month, the spotlight is on mold spores.
What are they?
Molds reproduce through tiny spores, which are invisible to the naked eye. These spores float around indoors and out. Whi... |
warc | 201704 | Can someone please explain what this "lunch lipo" procedure is all about? What are the benefits and risk? Is it just a way for some doctors to make a quick buck?
Lunch Time Lipo? Doctor Answers 7 Luchtime lipo and results that you are looking for
Buyer beware! Liposuction comes in many different forms and the amount of... |
warc | 201704 | Hi and thanks for your question. For fat reduction under the chin ,Belkyra is a injectable product the can permanently destroy the fat and FDA approved . It needs 2-3 sessions treatment .
For the loose skin and jawls , a combination therapy of filler , thread and laser would be good option .
I suggest to see an expert ... |
warc | 201704 | Continue Reading
The dietary restrictions of Hindus vary among practitioners: nearly all abstain from eating beef, and some follow a predominantly vegetarian diet, while others, such as Shaktas, consume meat, provided it comes from animals sacrificed in rituals. Among Hindus, Shaivites and Shaktas have the most lenient... |
warc | 201704 | Gestation length varies greatly
Photo: Teap/iStockphoto; Graph source: A.M. Jukic
et al/ Human Reproduction 2013
The length of human pregnancy varies naturally by five weeks, researchers have found. A new study followed 125 women from conception to live single births and found the longest pregnancies in women who were ... |
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The present study aims at developing and assessing an assistive tool for operating electronic devices at home by means of a P300-based brain–computer interface (BCI). Fifteen severe... |
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warc | 201704 | The Information Society Commission (ISC) is a bit like that other more famous commission in Brussels – people have heard of it but generally don’t have a clue what it does. Not surprising then that the ISC recently issued a request for tender for a PR agency to manage its profile and to get its name, and more important... |
warc | 201704 | is a blog about design, technology and culture written by Khoi Vinh, and has been more or less continuously published since December 2000 in New York City. Khoi is currently Principal Designer at Adobe, Design Chair at Wildcard and co-founder of Kidpost. Previously, Khoi was co-founder and CEO of Mixel (acquired by Ets... |
warc | 201704 | Mumbai, Jan. 8: Dalal Street was on its toes for a Friday frenzy after a throbbing Thursday saw the sensex zoom to a record high and the government dish out a platter of tax dollops that was too late for the market to feast on.
Markets started on a firm note, but with no inkling of the bonanza that was to come late in ... |
warc | 201704 | Richard Bentall, a clinical psychologist, is a controversial figure in the field of mental health. An example of the hostility that his conclusions provoke among those practising conventional (that is, drug-based) psychiatry is given in the preface to this book, which raises serious questions about the treatment of men... |
warc | 201704 | Although I try to garden with a low-maintenance hat on, I can never restrict myself to the most sensible choice of plants. I like a plant that has a mind of its own; I like the unforeseen, the sprawl and the chance happenings that come when one thing runs into the next. I am also gardening intensively and cramming far ... |
warc | 201704 | "B-Daman warriors. Rapid fire! Serious Accuracy! Awesome firepower! Be da man - with B-Daman!" "My scene goes Hollywood. It's so hot - and so are we!" "Get new Sticker-mania. It's amazingly cool!"
If you have trouble recognising those product names, or even understanding the words, don't worry. They're not meant for yo... |
warc | 201704 | 19 Hard Truths You Have to Accept to Be Successful
This guide works when bad things happen. Someone trolls you online? Read this. Someone hates your writing, your product, or your business? Read this. Get fired from a job or by a client? Read this. Zombie apocalypse? What’s probably more important are zombie-smashing d... |
warc | 201704 | When I met Steve Baker in Shanghai, he struck me as a gregarious, jocular, somewhat imposing figure—the type you imagine having played soccer or rugby all day long as a child. So it was amusing to hear Steve recount that, growing up in Australia, he rarely played outside. Instead he slavishly watched cooking shows, mes... |
warc | 201704 | Have you ever noticed how that little girl grows up to look just like her mom? Or how the energetic little boy reaches adulthood and responds just like his dad? The Bible tells us that parents transfer their values from one generation to the next. that’s our topic when Alistair Begg looks at 1 Samuel 1.
Topics: Parenta... |
warc | 201704 | This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers.
The Companies Act requires that all firms should be audited with the exception of small or dormant firms, this alone should emphasise how important the profession is. It is also clear that for such ... |
warc | 201704 | Semester: Wintersemester 2016/2017 2.02.671 Advanced Macroeconomics Veranstaltungstermine Dienstag: 14:00 - 16:00, wöchentlich Mo., 06.02.2017, 10:00 - 12:00 Mo., 20.03.2017, 10:00 - 12:00 DozentIn Studienmodule wir803 Advanced Macroeconomics Studienbereiche Master Studium generale / Gasthörstudium Info-Link http://www... |
warc | 201704 | Estimating freelance rates
Now you understand there are two ways a freelancer can price a project, but weliketowork.com chooses to use time-based rates to ensure successful project completion through fair rates, we can start to explore the typical rates freelancers will charge.
1) Start with a full-time equivalent
To g... |
warc | 201704 | Finding the Best Phone Service Provider in Jennerstown, PA
When you own a business in Jennerstown, PA, the most popular way to have customers contact you is still via telephone. This goes to show that having a sound, reliable telephone provider for your company is still the best way to bring in business and allow your ... |
warc | 201704 | Date:June 24, 2014
Rhinos once roamed freely in many places throughout Eurasia and Africa. But few now survive outside reserves and national parks.
WWF is one of the few organizations attempting to tackle all threats to rhinos. We work on strengthening protected areas in Africa and Asia, lobbying to halt the illegal ti... |
warc | 201704 | Attic Insulation in Adamsville, AL
Attic insulation in Adamsville, AL is crucial for homeowners who want to stay comfortable in their homes year round while saving money at the same time. It is very important that you get your Adamsville attic insulated if it is not already, as it can make a huge difference when it com... |
warc | 201704 | Milind Tambe, University of Southern California, USA
Flexible teamwork in real-world multi-agent domains is more than a union of agents’ simultaneous execution of individual plans, even if such execution pre-coordinated. Indeed, uncertainties in complex, dynamic domains often obstruct pre-planned coordination, with a r... |
warc | 201704 | The typical Thanksgiving dinner will cost families more this year on average, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
The dinner, including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and some other typical holiday foods, increased about 13 percent this year. The annual price survey shows that a feast for abou... |
warc | 201704 | TESTIMONY TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA TASK FORCE TO STUDY ABORTION
Lynn M. Paltrow, J.D.
Executive Director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women
September 22, 2005 1
Madame Chairwoman and Members of the Task Force: Thank you for this opportunity to present to you today. My name is Lynn Paltrow. I am an attorney and Executi... |
warc | 201704 | Abstract
In order to be effective, an information system (IS) needs to be flexible, that is, it must be able to accommodate a certain amount of variation regarding the requirements of the supported business process. Despite many previous studies on the flexibility of organizations, processes, and various organizational... |
warc | 201704 | Several months ago I started the Adopt-a-Slum initiative after spending a few weeks working with families from the Mathare slum outside Nairobi, Kenya. Having visited in 2011 during my RTW trip, I left with a heavy heart and a desire to find a way to help the kids I met dream of more than a life of poverty, hunger and ... |
warc | 201704 | I was recently approached by a student I mentored a couple years ago. He’s been doing some job shopping and asked for some advice on how to get involved with open source and be successful at it. At first I thought, I’m naive what the heck do I know… I was shooting for a simple answer but after a few minutes of thinking... |
warc | 201704 | FAST FACTS HAWAII
NATION Online holiday sales likely to rise
NEW YORK » The nation's consumers are expected to spend $33 billion this holiday season, up 21 percent from a year ago as shoppers are more likely to spend across all categories, according to
Forrester Research
, an Internet research firm.
The growth is sligh... |
warc | 201704 | Basement Waterproofing in Baltimore & Rockville, MD Protect Your Basement From Every Angle…
Basement Waterproofing Systems have come a long way since the beginning. There have been many innovations throughout the years such as terracotta systems, drain tile, and perforated pipe. The bottom line is that all these system... |
warc | 201704 | People who question the assessor's value of their property have a chance to plead their case in the weeks to come as the local equalization hearings begin. It's too late for folks who didn't file appeal applications to challenge their values this year. They will have another chance next year. Tax bills cannot be appeal... |
warc | 201704 | Health insurance companies owe California businesses and consumers millions… (Susana Gonzalez/Bloomberg )
Nearly 2 million Californians will receive $73.9 million in rebates from health insurers as part of the federal healthcare law, according to state officials.
Insurers notified government regulators in June of how m... |
warc | 201704 | America’s Newest Drug Addicts: How Legal Drugs are Destroying America…
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The drug company Wyeth used ghostwriters to emphasize the benefits and downplay the harm of hormone replacement therapy in medical journal articles.
Wyeth, now owned by Pfizer, paid a company called DesignWrite $25,... |
warc | 201704 | The brochures would pronounce the recipient a winner and, at first glance, the prizes were enticing: a two-for-one trip to Hawaii, three days at a Las Vegas hotel for free, a weekend at a beachfront resort at no cost.
Only later would people discover the hidden catch.
Perhaps it was sizable registration fees. Or maybe ... |
warc | 201704 | Moderated by Rick Badie
We offer differing views on whether a Ga. religious liberty law would ding our economy.
Preserve Georgia’s economic reputation Thomas J. Cunningham
As the General Assembly considers the Religious Freedom Restoration Act next year, legislators should enter this debate with their eyes wide open. B... |
warc | 201704 | "As you imagine the consequences of peripheral trends in the future, go beyond the firstdegree impact. For example, consider the driverless cars that Google, BMW, and others are working on. ObviouslyOntem referi em "Mongo também passará por esta tendência" o vector para a reparação das coisas para combater o consumismo... |
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Glutamate is a natural amino acid found in foods containing protein, like milk, mushrooms and fish. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), manufactured with only the sodium salt of glutamate, is designed to be a flavor enhancer and is found in many foods. However, clever labeling practic... |
warc | 201704 | On Civil DisobedienceFollow jeffsheng
For my photoblog post this week, I am presenting a diptych of two images that I shot on November 6 and 8, 2008, from two of the handful of Los Angeles Prop 8 protests I participated in right after the November 2008 election.
Since that election, particularly this past month during ... |
warc | 201704 | Think back to the last time you used a store rewards card…for discounts, specials, points, or promotions. Now think about how often you make your purchasing decisions based on the rewards points you’ve collected through these cards. Pretty often, right?
It’s vital to keep your customers coming back for repeat business,... |
warc | 201704 | Just because school is out does not mean there aren’t awesome things happening on your college campus! Staying on campus during the summer is a terrific way to explore your school in new ways. You can maintain your independence and have a little vacation at the same time. Who knows? Maybe you’ll learn something too… NE... |
warc | 201704 | Many colleges offer study tips to improve academics, but often don’t include effective study tools to help college students study better and retain what they’ve learned.
Student success depends on having the right tools for the job and knowing how to best use them. Here are some lifehack study tips to improve college h... |
warc | 201704 | Social media access for employees can help or hinder your company reputation depending on how the leader manages access. There’s no question employees have more access now to represent your organization or make it look great or abysmal. Are they saying what you’d like them to and are you providing any parameters on wha... |
warc | 201704 | China and Genocide Written by Tang Buxi, May 2nd, 2008
The argument, as many have undoubtedly heard, is that China is essentially bank-rolling “genocide in Darfur” (see: American Jewish Groups Call For Olympics Boycott) . The term “genocide” itself is probably misused in this context, and it minimizes the true scale of... |
warc | 201704 | I've posted and made comments several times in the past about open source not just being a license model. I'm going to explain a personal view of this.
I believe that the use of a free and open standard (HTTP) accelerated the adoption of the world wide web in a manner that had not been achieved previously with any prop... |
warc | 201704 | Today is the third anniversary of the first big Canterbury quake, the Greendale quake. The thousands of earthquakes in Christchurch and the recent severe shaking in Marlborough and Wellington have underlined that New Zealanders really do live on the shaky isles.
Three years on though, thousands of Cantabrians still hav... |
warc | 201704 | May 27, 2013
Recently, a court in Germany determined that the standard privacy and data use policy applied by Apple violated German law. The ruling is an example of increasingly active oversight of information privacy and data use standards. It highlights some of the key issues that are likely to be raised with respect... |
warc | 201704 | The New York State Catholic Conference has put out a strongly worded memo of opposition to the Reproductive Health Act that, in case you missed their message, brands it as “Governor Cuomo’s Abortion Expansion Plan.”
Cardinal Timothy Dolan
came out against Cuomo’s call for the measure — long sought by Democrats in the L... |
warc | 201704 | Everyone has a story to tell. Even if you think that your story is not interesting enough for the general public to want to read it or publishers to want to publish it, your children and grandchildren will want to know it someday. If you don’t want to submit it to publishers, you can always self-publish. But first you ... |
warc | 201704 | 5 Great Things About Starting Up
Starting a venture can be one of the most exciting and stimulating things of your life. In order to share a part of my experience with you, I’ve compiled a list of five great thing about starting your own company.
In my opinion, the best thing about starting up is that you’re doing ... |
warc | 201704 | The explanations of benefits and bills generated by high deductible health plans remind me of bits of matter speeding through the tunnels of a particle accelerator in hopes of a supercollision and some great physics breakthrough that will occur and change the universe.
Or not.
I had two explanation of benefits (EOBs) a... |
warc | 201704 | In an August column on the oil-and-chip process, South Whitehall Township Interim Public Works Director Bob Ibach said he's convinced that oiling-and-chipping a road surface prior to adding a thin layer of "real" asphalt is an effective method of roadway maitenance. PennDOT sometimes utilizes this procedue as well.
An ... |
warc | 201704 | Hard times for EM in QE-less world of higher US yields
Now that the Fed appears to have dashed any lingering hopes for an imminent QE3, what’s next for emerging markets? Most observers put this year’s stellar performance of emerging bonds, currencies and equities largely down to the various money-printing or cheap mone... |
warc | 201704 | Parrots are an amazingly diverse group of birds, and today I’d like to highlight one which is given little attention by hobbyists or zoos – the unique Cactus Conure or Caatinga Parakeet (
Aratinga cactorum). Unlike the rainforest denizens that usually spring to mind when mention is made of Brazil’s parrots, this enterp... |
warc | 201704 | Welcome to Horror Declassified — here we’ll be examining mechanics, tropes and design philosophies that are common in the horror genre. Have something you’d like covered? Send us an email. Written by Matthew Ritter, @matthewmritter
Games have inventory systems. Not all of them, but any game that has limited player reso... |
warc | 201704 | A good, if a little vague, article by Maureen Freely in Saturday’s Guardian brings together two recent news stories in an examination of our changing attitudes to children, art and sexual offences: the arrest of Roman Polanski for a 1977 assault on a minor (on which Steve Lopez writes convincingly, and approvingly, in ... |
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