El documento resume las nociones b¨¢sicas del budismo, incluyendo que Buda ense?a el camino a la salvaci¨®n a trav¨¦s de una actitud pr¨¢ctica y no la especulaci¨®n. Describe la doctrina como una medicina para el sufrimiento y la meditaci¨®n como el medio principal para alcanzar la iluminaci¨®n. Tambi¨¦n resume las diferencias entre Theravada y Mahayana, y conceptos como samsara, karma, y los tres venenos de apego, odio e ignorancia.
The document summarizes programs and services available to students at the University Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) including courses on study skills, tutoring in various subjects, standardized exam preparation workshops, and two grant-funded programs for eligible undergraduates. The TLC offers courses, individual consultations, tutoring, math and writing labs, and workshops to help students improve study skills and academic performance. Student Support Services and the McNair Scholars Program provide comprehensive support through graduation and scholarships for research experience respectively to students who meet eligibility criteria.
In deze presentatie worden enkele voorbeelden aangehaald van goede en slechte url structuren. Wanneer is je url structuur fout en wat moet je er juist aan veranderen? En waarom zou je dit allemaal doen... We halen het allemaal even aan in deze presentatie
Rescue AGM 2013: The archaeological archives crisisGiles Carey
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This document summarizes the key issues facing archaeological archives in the UK. It discusses how archives are often seen as an inconvenient byproduct and repositories have limited capacity. There is a need for improved standards, selection processes, and monitoring of archive delivery. The document also provides statistics from a survey of 151 museums, showing that 47 local authorities lack repositories and 9,000 archives totaling 1,160 cubic meters cannot currently be deposited. It concludes with 8 recommendations to address these issues, such as producing a national archives strategy and seeking solutions for undepositable material.
Promoting adaptation through information: Flood insurance and weather insuranceCIRM
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Mr Arindom Baidya, Agricultural Analyst at the Centre for Insurance and Risk Management presented on Promoting adaptation through information; flood insurance and weather insurance at the Financial Instruments for Climate Change Adaptation seminar on May 16th 2011.
1) India faces a growing aging population and need for retirement savings as fertility rates decline and lifespans increase. Only 28 million of India's 397 million workforce are in the organized sector with pension plans.
2) The government provides some pension support but the burden is unsustainable. It is encouraging household savings for retirement through programs like the New Pension Scheme and state-level micro-pension plans partnering with organizations like Invest India Micro Pension Services.
3) IIMPS delivers low-cost pension and insurance products to informal workers through partnerships, seeking to reduce distribution costs using IT platforms and provide a bundled product with CIRM's pilot of life insurance for IIMPS pension clients in Rajast
1) The document discusses several topics related to the history of the Americas in the 19th century, including Chinese migration to the west during the Gold Rush, American westward expansion and conflicts with indigenous peoples, the Little Ice Age and its effects, the Louisiana Purchase which doubled the size of the US, and European exploration of North America.
2) It also covers the American Civil War, including the high death toll at the Battle of Antietam, influential Confederate generals, and how the Union victory there paved the way for the Emancipation Proclamation and discouraged European support for the Confederacy.
3) Multiple political and social changes occurred during this time period in the Americas.
In de presentatie word kort uitgelegd hoe je aan de hand van enkele simpele tips tijdens de ontwikkeling van een nieuwe website rekening kan houden met toegankelijkheid.
The document discusses a technology workshop program for 8th grade students at a New Zealand intermediate school. It provides details on the budget, equipment, projects students completed in 2009-2010, and challenges and tips for running the workshop program. It proposes replacing inventor kit projects in 2011 with having all students develop a 21st century cabinet incorporating a microcontroller.
The document provides an overview of the Information Technology Act of 2000 passed by the Indian Parliament. The key points are:
1. The Act aims to provide legal recognition to electronic transactions and commerce by facilitating electronic filing and use of digital signatures.
2. It defines cybercrimes like hacking and publishing obscene material and prescribes penalties like imprisonment and fines.
3. The Act recognizes digital signatures authenticated by Certifying Authorities as legally valid. It also defines terms like digital signatures, private/public keys, and encryption.
4. It provides for adjudication of cybercrimes and compensation up to Rs. 10 million for offenses like unauthorized access or tampering with computer systems.
This document provides information about a book titled "MySQL/PHP Database Applications" by Jay Greenspan and Brad Bulger. It was published by M&T Books, an imprint of IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. in 2001. The book teaches readers how to build dynamic web applications using the MySQL database and PHP scripting language. It is organized into four parts that cover using MySQL, using PHP, building simple applications, and constructing more complex applications like content management systems and shopping carts. The document provides publishing details, credits the authors and contributors, and acknowledges those involved in the open source software projects that the book teaches.
1) In mid-19th century California, much of the land was claimed privately, leaving little for growth, and land titles switched from Mexican to American ownership as claims were validated.
2) California's capital moved between several cities before being established in Sacramento, and higher education institutions and religious buildings were established as the population grew.
3) The Transcontinental Railroad was constructed in the 1860s to link California with the rest of the country, employing many Chinese immigrant laborers.
This document summarizes the findings of a qualitative study conducted to understand farmer perceptions of a new livestock insurance product in India that utilizes RFID tags. Focus group discussions were held with farmers in villages where the insurance product was offered, some with RFID tags and some with traditional tags. Key findings include: 1) Farmers saw benefits of RFID tags for easier enrollment and claims processing. 2) However, some farmers had issues with unreadable RFID tags delaying claims. 3) Overall awareness and satisfaction with the insurance was high thanks to education by agents, but interest in renewals was low due to perceived low value of insurance.
This document describes products and services from Convention Plus for event planning and management. It lists customizable room keys, keycards, and badges that can be used for session tracking and identification. Services include full registration, attendance tracking, and lead retrieval. Customization options include sponsor advertising and photo IDs. Special keys and packages are available for VIP guests, site inspections, weddings, and other special events. Consulting and project management services are also provided.
1) The document discusses several topics related to the history of the Americas in the 19th century, including Chinese migration to the west during the Gold Rush, American westward expansion and conflicts with indigenous peoples, the Little Ice Age and its effects, the Louisiana Purchase which doubled the size of the US, and European exploration of North America.
2) It also covers the American Civil War, including the high death toll at the Battle of Antietam, influential Confederate generals, and how the Union victory there paved the way for the Emancipation Proclamation and discouraged European support for the Confederacy.
3) Multiple political and social changes occurred during this time period in the Americas.
The document discusses HTML5 and slicing templates. It introduces HTML5, explaining what it is and is not. It describes new HTML5 tags like <header>, <nav>, <section>, <article>, and <footer> that provide semantic structure. It also covers new HTML5 features like simplified tags, internationalization, multimedia, graphics, forms, and APIs. The document recommends a default slicing template for creating uniform website designs and provides contact information for the authors.
The document provides information on children's rights and protections from various forms of abuse and discrimination as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It discusses the rights to equality, protection from economic exploitation and child labor. It also addresses issues such as discrimination, child abuse, refugees, violence/bullying, and provides helpline contact information for children in need.
Mr. Dream is described as a special, intelligent person who likes people of all races and cultures. He is the relative of subjects like math, language, science, history, and technology. His parents are English and French. He enjoys cleanliness, polite children, and respect. While he feels positive and happy, he sometimes feels unsatisfied because he wants to provide more. He needs cleanliness and to speak to people. He provides education, respect, and wisdom. He wants to see happy children with excellent grades each day.
In de presentatie word kort uitgelegd hoe je aan de hand van enkele simpele tips tijdens de ontwikkeling van een nieuwe website rekening kan houden met toegankelijkheid.
The document discusses a technology workshop program for 8th grade students at a New Zealand intermediate school. It provides details on the budget, equipment, projects students completed in 2009-2010, and challenges and tips for running the workshop program. It proposes replacing inventor kit projects in 2011 with having all students develop a 21st century cabinet incorporating a microcontroller.
The document provides an overview of the Information Technology Act of 2000 passed by the Indian Parliament. The key points are:
1. The Act aims to provide legal recognition to electronic transactions and commerce by facilitating electronic filing and use of digital signatures.
2. It defines cybercrimes like hacking and publishing obscene material and prescribes penalties like imprisonment and fines.
3. The Act recognizes digital signatures authenticated by Certifying Authorities as legally valid. It also defines terms like digital signatures, private/public keys, and encryption.
4. It provides for adjudication of cybercrimes and compensation up to Rs. 10 million for offenses like unauthorized access or tampering with computer systems.
This document provides information about a book titled "MySQL/PHP Database Applications" by Jay Greenspan and Brad Bulger. It was published by M&T Books, an imprint of IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. in 2001. The book teaches readers how to build dynamic web applications using the MySQL database and PHP scripting language. It is organized into four parts that cover using MySQL, using PHP, building simple applications, and constructing more complex applications like content management systems and shopping carts. The document provides publishing details, credits the authors and contributors, and acknowledges those involved in the open source software projects that the book teaches.
1) In mid-19th century California, much of the land was claimed privately, leaving little for growth, and land titles switched from Mexican to American ownership as claims were validated.
2) California's capital moved between several cities before being established in Sacramento, and higher education institutions and religious buildings were established as the population grew.
3) The Transcontinental Railroad was constructed in the 1860s to link California with the rest of the country, employing many Chinese immigrant laborers.
This document summarizes the findings of a qualitative study conducted to understand farmer perceptions of a new livestock insurance product in India that utilizes RFID tags. Focus group discussions were held with farmers in villages where the insurance product was offered, some with RFID tags and some with traditional tags. Key findings include: 1) Farmers saw benefits of RFID tags for easier enrollment and claims processing. 2) However, some farmers had issues with unreadable RFID tags delaying claims. 3) Overall awareness and satisfaction with the insurance was high thanks to education by agents, but interest in renewals was low due to perceived low value of insurance.
This document describes products and services from Convention Plus for event planning and management. It lists customizable room keys, keycards, and badges that can be used for session tracking and identification. Services include full registration, attendance tracking, and lead retrieval. Customization options include sponsor advertising and photo IDs. Special keys and packages are available for VIP guests, site inspections, weddings, and other special events. Consulting and project management services are also provided.
1) The document discusses several topics related to the history of the Americas in the 19th century, including Chinese migration to the west during the Gold Rush, American westward expansion and conflicts with indigenous peoples, the Little Ice Age and its effects, the Louisiana Purchase which doubled the size of the US, and European exploration of North America.
2) It also covers the American Civil War, including the high death toll at the Battle of Antietam, influential Confederate generals, and how the Union victory there paved the way for the Emancipation Proclamation and discouraged European support for the Confederacy.
3) Multiple political and social changes occurred during this time period in the Americas.
The document discusses HTML5 and slicing templates. It introduces HTML5, explaining what it is and is not. It describes new HTML5 tags like <header>, <nav>, <section>, <article>, and <footer> that provide semantic structure. It also covers new HTML5 features like simplified tags, internationalization, multimedia, graphics, forms, and APIs. The document recommends a default slicing template for creating uniform website designs and provides contact information for the authors.
The document provides information on children's rights and protections from various forms of abuse and discrimination as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It discusses the rights to equality, protection from economic exploitation and child labor. It also addresses issues such as discrimination, child abuse, refugees, violence/bullying, and provides helpline contact information for children in need.
Mr. Dream is described as a special, intelligent person who likes people of all races and cultures. He is the relative of subjects like math, language, science, history, and technology. His parents are English and French. He enjoys cleanliness, polite children, and respect. While he feels positive and happy, he sometimes feels unsatisfied because he wants to provide more. He needs cleanliness and to speak to people. He provides education, respect, and wisdom. He wants to see happy children with excellent grades each day.