Merck set up a partnership with a British bank to move drug patents and the profits from them offshore. This allowed Merck to reduce its US tax bill by $1.5 billion over 10 years. The IRS is now disputing this arrangement and says Merck owes $2.3 billion in back taxes, interest and penalties. These types of international partnerships that exploit differences in tax rules are increasingly being challenged by the IRS as improper tax avoidance. Merck says it did nothing wrong and was simply raising financing, while the IRS argues the deals lack economic substance and were designed only to avoid taxes.
The document summarizes key aspects of the modern age from 1492-1789 including the economy, society, politics, religion, science, and art. The economy grew through geographic discoveries, commerce, and new industries. Society was divided between nobility, clergy, and commoners. Politics saw more powerful European monarchies and religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. The scientific method was established and new thinkers advanced fields like astronomy, physics and biology. Spanish politics transitioned between Catholic Kings, Habsburgs, and Bourbons as Spain built its empire but later declined. Art styles progressed through Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical periods.
This document provides design specifications and guidelines for Focus Edu Care learning centers. It includes walkthroughs of key areas like reception, counseling, classrooms, lounge, faculty room, library, and computer room. Specifications are given for elements like lighting, furniture, colors, and signage. Detailed drawings and dimensions are provided for the Focus logo, counseling workstations, chairs, tables, and other furniture. Design principles aim to create a welcoming, focused, and collaborative learning environment through layout, lighting, and use of color.
HDF5 is a file format and software library for storing and managing large amounts of numerical data. It supports hierarchical organization of data through groups, datasets that store multidimensional arrays of data, and attributes that store metadata. HDF5 files can be accessed and extended with additional data through its API, allowing for efficient input/output and access to subsets of large datasets.
1) The document discusses several important minerals and gemstones, including gold, lapis lazuli, iron, pyrite, onix, diamond, quartz, emerald, ruby, and obsidian.
2) Gold is a soft, heavy, and brilliant yellow metal. Lapis lazuli is a blue gemstone used in jewelry that comes from Afghanistan.
3) Mining iron and pyrite can present lung disease risks to miners. Quartz is a very abundant mineral.
The document summarizes the key events and developments of the Modern Age in Europe from 1492 to 1789. Some of the major changes included the rise of international commerce and trade following the discovery of the Americas, the establishment of the first banks and modern factories, and the growing power of European monarchies over the nobility. Religious conflicts grew between Catholics and Protestants. The scientific method was established and the printing press helped spread new ideas. Spanish history during this period included the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, rule by the Habsburg dynasty, and later the Bourbon dynasty after the War of Succession. The artistic styles of Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassicism flourished.
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Stiletto Dash is a media company founded by Delilah Panio to help women business travelers. It will launch a website in 2013 providing travel, wellness, and style content. An app and travel club will launch in 2014-2015. The vision is to build a global brand through multiple lines of business that deliver the mission of easing the pains of women's business travel and helping them stay healthy and happy on the road. Trends around increased women's business travel, use of technology, and platforms targeted at women support the business model of an integrated online magazine, app, travel club, and product line.
This document discusses some key properties of minerals including their shape, color, shine, and hardness. Minerals can have regular or irregular shapes, come in various colors typical to their type, range from shiny to dull, and their hardness varies significantly from very soft minerals like gypsum to the extremely hard diamond. The document includes photos of different minerals to illustrate these properties.
The document summarizes cultivation of medicinal plants in Madhya Pradesh, India. It describes how Sadhna Jain became successful cultivating medicinal herbs on her farm after receiving training. It also profiles two women, Anupama Shrivastava and Ila Sharma, who took up experimental cultivation of Kalmegh. The document outlines how the Center for Entrepreneurship Development Madhya Pradesh has trained over 500 farmers, mostly women, in cultivating medicinal plants. It provides details on some commonly cultivated medicinal plants in Madhya Pradesh, including their uses and health benefits.
The document is a song about a lover expressing how deeply they feel loved by their partner and questioning how deeply their partner loves them in return. It describes feeling the partner's touch in the rain and wanting to feel them in one's arms again, as well as the partner being one's savior in dark times. The chorus asks how deep is your love and asserts that proving the depth of one's love is needed.
Este documento contiene una lista de productos de comida para llevar y catering. Incluye carnes, pollos, hamburguesas, pinchos, panes, salsas, pasta, arroces, pizzas y postres empaquetados para la venta. La lista enumera los art鱈culos disponibles con sus pesos u otras especificaciones de empaque.
The document provides advice to students interested in becoming involved in the study of UFOs (ufology). It explains that ufology suffers from a lack of funding, so work in the field is generally done as an unpaid avocation. It recommends students pursue formal education and careers in diverse fields that can be applied to ufology, like social sciences, physics, aviation and more. Students are advised to volunteer with UFO organizations to gain experience and mentoring from current investigators.
This document provides a comprehensive list of medicinal plants and their constituents organized by their pharmacological actions. It includes over 15 categories of actions such as analgesics, anti-parasitics, and ACE inhibitors. For each action, the plants and constituents are categorized from most potent to mild based on available research. The document aims to be a reference for practitioners on the actions of various herbs.
This document discusses living things and how they are classified. It explains that the biosphere is where living organisms like plants and animals can be found. It states that all living things perform the basic life processes of nutrition, reproduction, and interaction. It also discusses that cells are the basic unit of life, and that cells perform the same basic life processes. It then explains how cells are organized into tissues, organs, systems, and whole organisms. Finally, it outlines the five kingdoms that living things can be classified into: monera, protist, fungus, plant, and animal.
The document discusses theories about disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. It first discusses the Coast Guard and Lloyd's of London records that show there is no unusual number of incidents in the Triangle compared to elsewhere. However, author Gian J. Quasar argues their records are incomplete. The document then discusses some of the farfetched theories that have been proposed to explain the mysteries, including that the area is a portal to other planets or the location of the lost city of Atlantis with advanced technologies or energy crystals that could damage ships and aircraft.
This document discusses several sea animals including jellyfish, whales, seahorses, sharks, sea lions, albatrosses, walruses, pelicans, lobsters, starfish, and swordfish. Key details provided include that jellyfish can sometimes be dangerous, whales are very big, male seahorses carry the eggs, sharks have many teeth, sea lions have a strong tail, albatrosses are birds, walruses have long teeth, pelicans have a large beak, lobsters have eight legs, and starfish are considered beautiful.
Spain is divided into 17 autonomous communities which each have their own regional government. The autonomous communities are groupings of municipalities, or local settlements, where people often work in similar jobs and share traditions. At a national level, Spain is comprised of the Iberian Peninsula as well as the Balearic and Canary Islands off its coasts, and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa. The Spanish landscape is varied across its autonomous communities and provinces.
This document summarizes different perspectives on crop circles. It discusses that while some crop circles have been proven to be human-made, hundreds still appear each year that cannot be explained by normal means. Some key findings from scientific studies are that crops are bent in ways that should break them, nodes are stretched or blown open, and seeds from crop circles sometimes grow abnormally fast. The document considers theories that crop circles are communications from extraterrestrials, manifestations of human thought patterns, or even communications from plants or the earth itself. In the end, it says the true nature of crop circles remains a mystery.
A library is an organized collection of information resources like books, periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, films, maps, documents, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and other formats. Librarians assist patrons in finding materials using the catalog, which is usually accessible by computer. Libraries aim to provide resources and maintain quiet spaces for research and study.
This document discusses the senses and nervous system. It explains that sense organs like the eyes and ears detect environmental information and transmit nerve impulses to the brain or spinal cord for interpretation. The brain or spinal cord then responds by sending nerve impulses to muscles to allow for voluntary or involuntary movement. Specifically, it describes how the eye works through the pupil, lens and retina to transmit light and color information to the brain via the optic nerve. It also explains the basic anatomy and function of the ear in hearing sounds waves and transmitting signals through the ossicles, cochlea and auditory nerve.
The document categorizes and describes different types of invertebrates and vertebrates. It then provides more details about crabs and turtles, describing their physical characteristics, what they eat, and where they live. It notes that crabs are arthropod crustaceans with ten legs and a hard exoskeleton, and that turtles have a hard shell and four legs.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Modern Age in Europe and Spain from the 16th to 18th centuries. It describes the division of society into nobility, clergy, and commoners. Religious conflicts arose during this time of religious intolerance. The rise of modern science began with figures like Copernicus and Da Vinci. The Spanish monarchy transitioned between the Catholic Kings dynasty, the Habsburgs like Philip II and Charles I, and later the Bourbons starting with Philip V. The arts flourished through periods like the Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. Literature also grew during Spain's Golden Age with writers like Santa Teresa, Garcilaso de la Vega, Quevedo,
This document discusses some key properties of minerals including their shape, color, shine, and hardness. Minerals can have regular or irregular shapes, come in various colors typical to their type, range from shiny to dull, and their hardness varies significantly from very soft minerals like gypsum to the extremely hard diamond. The document includes photos of different minerals to illustrate these properties.
The document summarizes cultivation of medicinal plants in Madhya Pradesh, India. It describes how Sadhna Jain became successful cultivating medicinal herbs on her farm after receiving training. It also profiles two women, Anupama Shrivastava and Ila Sharma, who took up experimental cultivation of Kalmegh. The document outlines how the Center for Entrepreneurship Development Madhya Pradesh has trained over 500 farmers, mostly women, in cultivating medicinal plants. It provides details on some commonly cultivated medicinal plants in Madhya Pradesh, including their uses and health benefits.
The document is a song about a lover expressing how deeply they feel loved by their partner and questioning how deeply their partner loves them in return. It describes feeling the partner's touch in the rain and wanting to feel them in one's arms again, as well as the partner being one's savior in dark times. The chorus asks how deep is your love and asserts that proving the depth of one's love is needed.
Este documento contiene una lista de productos de comida para llevar y catering. Incluye carnes, pollos, hamburguesas, pinchos, panes, salsas, pasta, arroces, pizzas y postres empaquetados para la venta. La lista enumera los art鱈culos disponibles con sus pesos u otras especificaciones de empaque.
The document provides advice to students interested in becoming involved in the study of UFOs (ufology). It explains that ufology suffers from a lack of funding, so work in the field is generally done as an unpaid avocation. It recommends students pursue formal education and careers in diverse fields that can be applied to ufology, like social sciences, physics, aviation and more. Students are advised to volunteer with UFO organizations to gain experience and mentoring from current investigators.
This document provides a comprehensive list of medicinal plants and their constituents organized by their pharmacological actions. It includes over 15 categories of actions such as analgesics, anti-parasitics, and ACE inhibitors. For each action, the plants and constituents are categorized from most potent to mild based on available research. The document aims to be a reference for practitioners on the actions of various herbs.
This document discusses living things and how they are classified. It explains that the biosphere is where living organisms like plants and animals can be found. It states that all living things perform the basic life processes of nutrition, reproduction, and interaction. It also discusses that cells are the basic unit of life, and that cells perform the same basic life processes. It then explains how cells are organized into tissues, organs, systems, and whole organisms. Finally, it outlines the five kingdoms that living things can be classified into: monera, protist, fungus, plant, and animal.
The document discusses theories about disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. It first discusses the Coast Guard and Lloyd's of London records that show there is no unusual number of incidents in the Triangle compared to elsewhere. However, author Gian J. Quasar argues their records are incomplete. The document then discusses some of the farfetched theories that have been proposed to explain the mysteries, including that the area is a portal to other planets or the location of the lost city of Atlantis with advanced technologies or energy crystals that could damage ships and aircraft.
This document discusses several sea animals including jellyfish, whales, seahorses, sharks, sea lions, albatrosses, walruses, pelicans, lobsters, starfish, and swordfish. Key details provided include that jellyfish can sometimes be dangerous, whales are very big, male seahorses carry the eggs, sharks have many teeth, sea lions have a strong tail, albatrosses are birds, walruses have long teeth, pelicans have a large beak, lobsters have eight legs, and starfish are considered beautiful.
Spain is divided into 17 autonomous communities which each have their own regional government. The autonomous communities are groupings of municipalities, or local settlements, where people often work in similar jobs and share traditions. At a national level, Spain is comprised of the Iberian Peninsula as well as the Balearic and Canary Islands off its coasts, and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa. The Spanish landscape is varied across its autonomous communities and provinces.
This document summarizes different perspectives on crop circles. It discusses that while some crop circles have been proven to be human-made, hundreds still appear each year that cannot be explained by normal means. Some key findings from scientific studies are that crops are bent in ways that should break them, nodes are stretched or blown open, and seeds from crop circles sometimes grow abnormally fast. The document considers theories that crop circles are communications from extraterrestrials, manifestations of human thought patterns, or even communications from plants or the earth itself. In the end, it says the true nature of crop circles remains a mystery.
A library is an organized collection of information resources like books, periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, films, maps, documents, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and other formats. Librarians assist patrons in finding materials using the catalog, which is usually accessible by computer. Libraries aim to provide resources and maintain quiet spaces for research and study.
This document discusses the senses and nervous system. It explains that sense organs like the eyes and ears detect environmental information and transmit nerve impulses to the brain or spinal cord for interpretation. The brain or spinal cord then responds by sending nerve impulses to muscles to allow for voluntary or involuntary movement. Specifically, it describes how the eye works through the pupil, lens and retina to transmit light and color information to the brain via the optic nerve. It also explains the basic anatomy and function of the ear in hearing sounds waves and transmitting signals through the ossicles, cochlea and auditory nerve.
The document categorizes and describes different types of invertebrates and vertebrates. It then provides more details about crabs and turtles, describing their physical characteristics, what they eat, and where they live. It notes that crabs are arthropod crustaceans with ten legs and a hard exoskeleton, and that turtles have a hard shell and four legs.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Modern Age in Europe and Spain from the 16th to 18th centuries. It describes the division of society into nobility, clergy, and commoners. Religious conflicts arose during this time of religious intolerance. The rise of modern science began with figures like Copernicus and Da Vinci. The Spanish monarchy transitioned between the Catholic Kings dynasty, the Habsburgs like Philip II and Charles I, and later the Bourbons starting with Philip V. The arts flourished through periods like the Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. Literature also grew during Spain's Golden Age with writers like Santa Teresa, Garcilaso de la Vega, Quevedo,
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Strategic thinking is simply an intentional and rational thought process that focuses on the analysis of critical factors and variables that will influence the long-term success of a business, a team, or an individual.
Strategic thinking includes careful and deliberate anticipation of threats and vulnerabilities to guard against and opportunities to pursue. Ultimately strategic thinking and analysis lead to a clear set of goals, plans, and new ideas required to survive and thrive in a competitive, changing environment. This sort of thinking must account for economic realities, market forces, and available resources.
Strategic thinking requires research, analytical thinking, innovation, problem-solving skills, communication and leadership skills, and decisiveness.
how to improve strategic thinking skillsWhy is Strategic Thinking Important?
The competitive landscape can change quickly for any organization. New trends may emerge quickly and require you to take advantage of them or fall behind. By incorporating everyday strategic thinking into your work and life routines, you will become more skilled at anticipating, forecasting, and capitalizing on opportunities.
On an individual level, thinking strategically allows you to make a greater contribution in your role, become more essential to your organization, and prove that youre ready to control greater resources.
What is Strategic Thinking in Business?
During an organizations annual strategic planning process, leaders often compile, analyze, and synthesize external and internal data and ideas to develop its strategic intent and build a strategic narrative. This document will guide the company into the future for a defined period of time. Leaders then choose and plan specific actions that will accomplish these strategic initiatives.
Businesses also need to schedule a time for strategic thinking and reviews throughout the year. Leadership teams should periodically examine their strategic initiatives to ensure execution is taking place, review, and sustain the effort across the organization.
What is Strategic Thinking in Leadership?
Business leaders and stakeholders use strategic thinking and analysis to decide what product mix theyll offer, what competitive landscape to compete in (or not compete in), and how limited resources will be allocated such as time, employees, and capital. They must decide how to best structure enroll others to achieve important objectives and to avoid putting resources at unnecessary risk of loss.
What are the Components of Strategic Thinking?
If youre working on your companys strategy, youll need to engage in analysis, problem-solving, decision making, and leading through change.
As you create a strategic direction or plan, youll analyze:
Business opportunities and vulnerabilities
Feasible of each idea or risk
The costs associated with each move you are considering
The likelihood that various tactics will be effective
Methods of aligning objectives with the
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Reliability and Validity
Quantitative Methodology
Reliability and validity are important aspects of selecting a survey instrument. Reliability refers to the extent that the instrument yields the same results over multiple trials. Validity refers to how well the instrument measures what you intend it to measure. In research, there are three ways to approach validity and they include content validity, construct validity, and criterion-related validity.
Content validity evaluates how well the items on the scale represent or measure the information you intend to assess. Do the questions you ask represent all the possible questions you could ask?
Construct validity measures what the calculated scores represent and whether you can generalize them. Construct validity uses statistical analyses, such as correlations, to verify the relevance of the questions. You can correlate questions from an existing, reliable instrument with questions from the instrument under examination to determine if construct validity is present. High correlation between the scores indicates convergent validity. If you establish convergent validity, you support construct validity.
Criterion-related validity refers to how well the instruments scores predict a known outcome that you expect them to predict. You use statistical analyses, such as correlations, to determine if criterion-related validity exists. You should correlate scores from the instrument with an item they knew to predict. If a correlation of > .60 exists, criterion related validity exists as well.
You can assess reliability using the test-retest method, alternative form method, internal consistency method, split-halves method, and inter-rater reliability.
Test-retest is a method that administers the same instrument to the same sample at two different points in time, perhaps one year intervals. If you find that the scores at both time periods correlate highly (> .60), you can consider them reliable. The alternative form method requires two different instruments consisting of similar content. You must have the same sample take both instruments, and then you correlate the scores from both instruments. If you find high correlations, you can consider the instrument reliable. Internal consistency uses one instrument administered only once.
You use the coefficient alpha (or Cronbachs alpha) to assess the internal consistency of the items. If the alpha value is .70 or higher, you can consider the instrument reliable. The split-halves method also requires one test administered once. The number of items in the scale are divided into halves and a correlation is taken to estimate the reliability of each half of the test. To estimate the reliability of the entire survey, the Spearman-Brown correction must be applied. Inter-rater reliability involves comparing the observations of two or more individuals and assessing the agreement of the observations. Kappa values can be calculated in this instance. Question
Material management is the process of planning, sourcing, storing, and controlling materials to ensure efficient production and cost-effectiveness. It helps in optimizing inventory, reducing waste, and maintaining a smooth supply chain.
he Circular Economy Industrial Cluster Ecosystem is a sustainable framework that promotes resource efficiency, waste reduction, and industrial symbiosis among interconnected industries. It focuses on closed-loop production systems, where waste from one industry serves as raw material for another, minimizing environmental impact
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This project management tool is specifically designed for project managers, offering a comprehensive suite of features to streamline planning, execution, and monitoring of projects. With intuitive interfaces and robust functionalities, it facilitates effective collaboration, resource allocation, and progress tracking, ensuring that project goals are met efficiently. Ideal for teams of all sizes, this solution enhances productivity and fosters accountability, making it an essential asset for any project management professional.
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Tran Quoc Bao: The Visionary Transforming Vietnams Healthcare Landscape
Tran Quoc Bao, CEO of Prima Saigon, stands as one of Vietnams most influential healthcare leaders, making a profound mark on the countrys healthcare sector and beyond. As the first Vietnamese member of the Advisory Panel for the Asian Hospital & Healthcare Management, Bao shapes global healthcare trends. Under his leadership, Prima Saigon has become the benchmark for excellence in international daycare and ambulatory services.
With nearly two decades of experience at the crossroads of healthcare and finance, Bao is not only a clinical innovator but also a master strategist. He has held leadership roles at prominent institutions like City International Hospital, FV Hospital, and TMMC Healthcare (Tam Tri Hospital Group), as well as international experience at The Alfred Hospital in Australia. His crowning achievement was leading Cao Tang Hospital through its transformation into Vietnams first Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited hospitalan achievement that propelled Vietnams healthcare system onto the global stage.
Baos influence reaches far beyond his clinical expertise. Armed with elite financial credentialsCFA速, CMT速, CPWA速, and FMVA速he has directed over $2 billion in healthcare mergers and acquisitions, fundamentally reshaping the countrys healthcare investment landscape. His rare ability to merge healthcare innovation with financial insight has earned him widespread recognition as a thought leader in the sector.
A prolific writer, Bao has contributed over 20 articles to leading publications such as Bloomberg, Forbes, and US News, offering valuable perspectives on healthcare investment and innovation. His insights have made him a sought-after authority globally. He has also received numerous accolades, including "Healthcare Executive of the Year Vietnam 2021" and Medical Tourism Leader of the Year 2021 from Medical Excellence Japan.
Beyond his leadership at Prima Saigon, Bao advises global consulting giants like BCG, Bain, and McKinsey on strategic healthcare investments and partnerships. His unparalleled expertise continues to shape the future of healthcare in Asia and around the world, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential healthcare leaders in Vietnam.
Material management is the process of planning, sourcing, storing, and controlling materials to ensure efficient production and cost-effectiveness. It helps in optimizing inventory, reducing waste, and maintaining a smooth supply chain.
The PPT provides nutshell amount of information required for a group work process and why each phase is important with reference attached for complete understanding. Hence you would get to know with this group work process explained can be applied to any target people.
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Graeme Cowan is a team care and resilience speaker. His keynote topics include:
GREAT TEAMS CARE - Building safety, resilience, and growth
SELFCARE ISN'T SELFISH - Resilience for uncertain times
CREW CARE - Building psychologically safe and resilient teams
R U OK?365 - How to support a teammate (or loved one) in distress
He has found that in the best teams - people have each other's back, enjoy working together, and care about each other
Traktor is a popular DJ software developed by Native Instruments, designed for professional DJs, music producers, and anyone looking to mix and manipulate audio tracks. It offers powerful tools for live performances, studio mixing, and creating custom soundscapes. Traktor is known for its robust feature set, intuitive interface, and excellent integration with hardware controllers and audio equipment.
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Multiple Decks: Traktor supports up to 4 decks, allowing you to mix and manipulate multiple tracks simultaneously. Each deck can be customized with its own settings and effects.
Cue Points: DJs can set multiple cue points within tracks to quickly jump to specific parts of the