...This is a summary of a paper presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in November 1999. This paper was submitted to the peer-reviewed academic journal Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly for consideration. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_______________________ Nonprofits’ Use of the Media in the Influence of Public Policy: Is there a correlation between exposure in the media and positive results? DAVID A. RICE STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS Abstract: The extent to which interest groups and the media influence policymakers has been a popular topic of research. However, there has been little research on interest groups’ attempts to use the media for the specific purpose of influencing policymakers. This paper examines the attempts of nonprofit advocates in Massachusetts to use the media to influence public policymaking. The research was conducted through a survey of policymakers, the media, and registered lobbyists for nonprofit and for-profit interest groups in Massachusetts. The results of the survey indicate that the majority of nonprofit advocates do not use the media as a tactic to influence policymakers primarily because they do not believe policymakers are very influenced by the media. The results also found that policymakers would view nonprofit advocates as being more influential if they frequently obtained media coverage of the issues important to them. The paper posits that...
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...They had only one thing in common… William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other a penniless Polish immigrant – two men both born on the same day on opposite sides of the world, their paths destined to cross in the ruthless struggle to build an empire. An unputdownable tale, spanning sixty years, of two powerful men kinked by an all consuming hatred, brought together by fate to save… and finally destroy… each other. Not only does this book have many pages (550) but there is so much storyline crammed onto every page that you feel you are reading several books, not just one. At no point does the storyline let up; it never drags or loses the pace for a moment. I would say a lot of the story is descriptive rather than dialogue, but this suits the style of the book as you are taken through various decades and different parts of the world. The book follows the two main characters from birth through their lives, dedicating alternative chapters to each character. Some chapters are quite long, so you forget what has been happening with the other character when you return to him, but other chapters are so compelling that you don’t want to leave that character’s story line for one chapter. What I liked about this book: I really enjoyed this book from start to end but I think my favourite part is Abel’s early life. He was born in a Poland controlled by Russia and then during the First World War he was held captive, suffering at the...
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...Jan Lokpal Bill : A Critique Submitted as per course requirement of Law and Social Transformation SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY: Dr. A.Jayagovind Umashankar Mishra Faculty for Law and Social Transformation I.D. 505 NLSIU, Bangalore LL.M. [1st year] Business law NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY BANGALORE Acknowledgement I have endeavored to attempt this project. However, it would not have been feasible without the valuable support and guidance of Dr.Jayagovind. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to him. I am also highly indebted to National Law School of India University Library Staff, for their patient co-operation as well as for providing necessary information & also for their support in completing this project. My thanks and appreciations also go to my colleagues who gave their valuable insight and help in developing this project. Aim: ...
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...The Lokpal Bill, 2011, also referred to as The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011, is a proposed anti-corruption law in India which "seeks to provide for the establishment of the institution of Lokpal to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connecting them". The bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on 22 December 2011 and was passed by the house on 27 December 2011 as The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011. The bill was subsequently tabled in the Rajya Sabha on 29 December 2011. After a marathon debate that stretched until midnight of the following day, the vote failed to take place for lack of time.[11] On 21 May 2012, the bill was referred to a Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha for consideration. The bill was introduced in parliament following massive public protests led by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and his associates.[12] The bill is one of the most widely discussed and debated bills in India, both by the media and the People of India at large, in recent times.[13] The protests were named among the "Top 10 News Stories of 2011" by the magazine Time.[14][15] The bill received worldwide media coverage.[16][17][18] Corruption is an emotional issue in India, where at least 12 whistle-blowers were killed and 40 assaulted after seeking information under a new Right to Information Act aimed at exposing local graft, according to data compiled by Bloomberg L.P. from January 2010 through mid-October 2011. Enacted by...
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...15.08.2011 हजारे का ऐलान 16 अगस्त से फिर अनशन नयी दिल्लीः लोकपाल विधेयक का आम सहमति वाला साझा मसौदा तैयार करने की सरकार और अन्ना हज़ारे पक्ष की कोशिशें विफल साबित हुईं. संयुक्त मसौदा समिति की अंतिम बैठक के बाद गांधीवादी हज़ारे ने ऐलान किया कि वह ‘सरकार को सबक सिखाने के लिये’ 16 अगस्त से फिर अनशन करेंगे. दो महीने में मसौदा समिति की नौ बैठकें होने के बाद भी दोनों पक्षों के बीच मूल मुद्दों पर सहमति नहीं बन पायी. सरकार ने जोर दिया कि वह ऐसी ‘समानांतर सरकार बनने नहीं दे सकती जो किसी के प्रति भी जवाबदेह नहीं हो.’ सरकार के मसौदे में प्रधानमंत्री, उच्च न्यायपालिका और संसद के अंदर सांसदों के आचरण को लोकपाल के दायरे में लाने का कोई जिक्र नहीं है. बहरहाल, सरकार के मसौदे में लोकपाल को अर्ध-न्यायिक दर्जा देने, संपत्ति कुर्क का अधिकार देने, स्वतंत्र तरीके से अभियोजन चलाने और पुलिस जैसे पूर्ण अधिकारों के साथ जांच मशीनरी देने के प्रावधानों का उल्लेख है. कई बैठकों में हुई बातचीत के बाद सरकार और हजारे पक्ष लोकपाल के आठ मुद्दों में से किसी पर भी आम सहमति बना पाने में नाकाम रहे. सरकार के मसौदे में कहा गया है कि लोकपाल के अधिकार क्षेत्र में प्रधानमंत्री और सांसदों को छोड़कर अन्य केंद्रीय मंत्री रहेंगे. मसौदे में कहा गया है कि सांसदों के खिलाफ़ विशेष तौर पर ऐसे किसी भी आरोप को लोकपाल की जांच के दायरे में नहीं लाया जायेगा जो संसद में अपनी बात रखने या मतदान करने से संबंधित हों. केंद्र के मंत्रियों ने कहा कि संसद के भीतर सांसदों के आचरण को लोकपाल के अधिकार क्षेत्र में लाना संविधान के तहत उनको मिले संरक्षण का उल्लंघन होगा. मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्री कपिल सिब्बल ने कहा, प्रधानमंत्री अब भी भ्रष्टाचार...
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...my sercice on July 30,200x,are excessive. Mr.Emerson was seen on an early sunday morning with a stab wound in the cheast, which had penetrated his lung producing an air leak into his chest wall. In addition, he had a laceration of his lung. After consulation and review of his x-rays, his laceration was repaired. He was observed in the hospital for 2 days, to be sure that he did not have continuing hemmorrhage or collapse of his lung. I feel, that the bill given to Mr.Emerson is a fair one.Wereceived on July 31,200x, a Tellememer Insurance Company check for $200: and feel that, your payment of $180 is unreasonable.It is doubtful,that one could get a plumber to come out early Sunday morning to fix a leaky pipe for $200; and Mr.Emerson's situation in my opinion,was much more serious then would be encountered by a plumber. We will bill Mr.Emerson for the remainder of the $680 balanceon his account but i want you to know,that we feel that your payment is insufficient.If he feels that the bill is excessive,we would be glad to submit to arbitration through the County Medical Society Fee Committee.If this fails,I suggest we seek help through the New Mexico Insurance Commission. Sincerely Yours, William A. Berry, Md rl Encolsed: x-ray report;history and physical report copy:Mr.Ron...
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...just as seriously about buying a Harley as soon as he gets his drivers-license, to impress his friend in Hells Angels, and maybe even make them a bit envious. Boozy doesn´t want Brian to move out just yet, so as soon as the inheritance is paid out, she spends a big part of her own inheritance and some of Brian´s, on decorating the garage in a super cool way, in order for Brian to live there. It looks real nice, but Barbie finds that it is short of a flat screen, so she visits Fona, and convinces the salesman to deliver one to the garage along with the bill. * Brian goes crazy, when he discovers that his mum has spent some of his money on the garage, and contacts a lawyer in order to get her to pay it back. * Mr. Bad calls all the time, in order to make Boozy pay up, or else…. * Barbie starts crying and wants to bring the flat screen to her own house, but drops it on the way, and renders it broken. Her dad finds the bill which he returns to Fona, unpaid. * As Fona never receives the money,...
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...U.S. Supply Chain Legislation Mandates, Compliance and Implications Brian Rezach, Principal, OmniMedia Associates Generic Pharmaceutical Association September 25, 2013 OmniMedia Associates - Background • Dual focus – Legislative / Implementation Project Management • SME for GPhA and other MFR clients • SCTF • PDSA Current Legislative Environment States ePedigree - California 2015/2016 THS = Transaction history (shipped) RTH = Transaction history (received) = Product information = Statement of accuracy/certification PI S Data Package/Records THS1 R1 TH THS2 PI R1 THS3 TH R2 TH PI S3 R1 TH R2 TH R3 TH PI S1 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S3 Manufacturer Wholesaler Secondary Wholesaler Dispenser Trading partners pass product information and all prior transaction history upon each change of ownership. Electronic Pedigrees in California “Pedigree” means a record, in electronic form, containing information regarding each transaction resulting in a change of ownership of a given dangerous drug, from sale by a manufacturer, through acquisition and sale by one or more wholesalers, manufacturers, repackagers, or pharmacies, until final sale to a pharmacy or other person furnishing, administering, or dispensing the dangerous drug. The pedigree shall be created and maintained in an interoperable electronic system, ensuring compatibility throughout all stages of distribution. Pedigree includes: MFR name / address & registration number, drug name, quantity, dosage form...
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...roommate, “What kinds of food are they eating?” “Wait, let me look.” He responded and looked at the next table too. After few minutes, he pointed at one dish on the menu and indefinitely said “Maybe, they ordered these. We can ask the waiter.” Finally, I ordered the one which was the same as the next table’s dishes. While we were waited for our dishes, we were talking about some interested things and laughing. After about half an hour, here came my food which is steak, salad and soup. I tasted the dishes and found the food were very delicious. I ate the meal very fast and finished it very quickly. I wiped my napkin across my mouth, and belched loudly. After we finished the meals, we needed to wait for the waiter to pay the bill. When we got the bill, we started talking about how much tips we needed to pay. Finally, we just paid a ten percent service charge because in my mind, I thought it was enough. Then we walked out of the restaurant. Guests’ perspective Today, I had a meal in a restaurant which my classmate recommended with my girlfriend. My...
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...with manual processing that is erroneous in terms of calculations, time consuming in generating bills for the tenants because of their information and the loss of profit in the business because of the vacancy of apartments. With these problems, the company couldn’t offer a quick and accurate transaction for the customers and it would also susceptible to errors. 2.1.2 Specific Problems * How will the proponents develop a module that will be used for the computation of the monthly bills of the tenants? The tenants transact with their monthly bills manually, through writing their information on a paper which is a waste of time and the computation of their amount due could also lead to wrong computation. * How will the proponents develop a module that will maintain all the information about the tenants? The cashier has discovered that the copy of tenant’s receipt is not an enough proof that the customer was paid for this might be misplaced. All the information on monthly bills must be stored safely. * How will the proponents develop a module that will monitor the status of the tenants? The cashier has also discovered that the unpaid bills of each tenant are not arranged and ready when they’re asking for it. It must somehow be arranged for the customer convenience. * How will the proponents develop a module that will automatically generate a bill and tenant’s information report? The cashier of RSTMC writes the necessary information needed...
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...Discounts * Engage in tie-ups which will : * Compliment Lifestyle preferences * Build affinity & engagement * Drive customer satisfaction & loyalty Locations: City | Number of VENUES | Bombay | 4 | Pune | 4 | Bangalore | 4 | Hyderabad | 4 | Kochi | 4 | Chandigarh | 4 | Ahmedabad | 4 | Chennai | 4 | Roles and Responsibilities: Deliverables offered to Harley Davidson by Pubs: * The Harley Corner: A dedicated corner where the Harley Davidson merchandise & collaterals will come up * This corner will be available to Harley members provided they make prior reservation before 6.00 pm same day * Discounts: The Harley members will be eligible for a discount on the bill on flashing their HOG cards and intimating before the bill has been made * Parking space: There will be dedicated parking space for their bike and a small board indicative of Harley Owners Parking Deliverables offered by Harley-Davidson India: * Communication: * Harley will send mailer containing complete details of the special deal to all their customers, atleast once a month * Have a post about the offers on their Facebook page atleast twice a month * Exposure & Visibility to the Pubs: * Display a Harley Davidson outside the Pub once in a month (Harley to check with the Dealers if that’s possible) * Have Harley Officers visit the Pubs * Events: * Have HOG nights atleast once in every Pub (Venue to inform if they can organize such...
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...Discuss the importance of data accuracy. Inaccurate data leads to inaccurate information. What can be some of the consequences of data inaccuracy? What can be done to ensure data accuracy? Data accuracy is important because inaccurate data leads may lead to such things as the closing down of business, it may also lead to the loosing of jobs, and it may also lead to the failure of a new product. To ensure that one’s data is accurate one may double check the data given to them, as well as has more than one person researching the data they are researching. Project 3C and 3D Mastering Excel: Project 3G CGS2100L - Section 856 MAN3065 - Section 846 | | 1. (Introductory) Do you think Taco Bell was treated fairly by the mass media when the allegations were made about the meat filling in its tacos? I think so being that they are serving the people for which I must say that if you are serving the people then it’s in the people rights to know what exactly you are serving them. 2. (Advanced) Do you think the law firm would have dropped its suit against Taco Bell if there were real merits to the case? It’s hard to say but do think that with real merits it would have changed the playing feel for wit real merits whose the say that Taco Bell wouldn’t have had an upper hand in the case. 3. (Advanced) Do you think many people who saw television and newspaper coverage about Taco Bell's meat filling being questionable will see the news about the lawsuit being withdrawn? I doubt that...
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...1) Dealer 0833389313 – login to Account holder 0718855505 Navigate to Overview landing page Select SIM Menu item 31 May 2012: Retested successfully 2) Dealer 0833389313 – login to Account holder 0718855505 Navigate to Overview landing page Select Billing | Transactions Select Bill Request Select Email from the Bill Request Type dropdown box Submit, check the box then click Confirm button 31 May 2012: Retested successfully 3) 4) Unbilled 5) 6) Modify Payment Details 7) 8) PUK Request AxisFault faultCode: {http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/}BillingCustomerInfoQueryWS-SystemException faultSubcode: faultString: <E12118> Tuxedo error 103142 occurred. Tuxedo error message, <E103142> Service name 27718855505 is not valid for effective date as 31-05-2012 15:29:18.. faultActor: http://mtnsa.co.za/si/Billing/BillingCustomerInfoQuery faultNode: faultDetail: {}BillingCustomerInfoQueryWS:<Message><E12118> Tuxedo error 103142 occurred. Tuxedo error message, <E103142> Service name 27718855505 is not valid for effective date as 31-05-2012 15:29:18..</Message><MessageCode/><Info/><Request><ns1:BillingCustomerInfoQuery xmlns:ns1="http://mtnsa.co.za/si/Billing/BillingCustomerInfoQuery"> <ns1:Request> <ns1:MSISDN>27718855505</ns1:MSISDN> </ns1:Request> ...
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...What is RH bill? Answer: The RH Bill is controversial because the Catholic Church is vehemently opposed to any legalization of birth control or discussion of family planning. The opponents of the bill have spread a large number of myths and tried to make people afraid that the bill would make abortion legal and cause immoral behavior. I enclose a link sponsored by the bill's supporters, who believe that women in the Philippines deserve control over their own bodies, and should have the right to practice family planning or obtain birth control. Those who are opposed to the bill claim the following: 1. Sec. 17 of RH Bill could mean - Employers must provide employees free ligation/ vasectomy, condoms, pills, breast cancer treatments and information on contraceptives otherwise they are put to jail or fined or both. They also claim this bill will lead to abortion on demand, and that even criticizing the bill could result in fines or penalties. In their view, the RH Bill would thus diminish religious freedom. That is why the Catholic Church has delayed this bill from even coming to a vote for nearly a decade. RH bill now a law, Palace confirms (UPDATED Dec. 29, 11: 04 a.m.) The Philippines now has a Reproductive Health (RH) law as the highly controversial measure bagged President Benigno Aquino III's approval, the Palace confirmed Saturday. "Today, Republic Act No. 10354, or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, has been published online...
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...Frank Bassetti It was a warm summer evening as I drove home from work. I was taking in the beautiful Alaskan scenery and thinking of how far that I had come with my life. Feelings of thankfulness ran through my thoughts as I remembered all of the help that I had received during hard times. Those times seemed to be so very long ago, but yet so vivid in my memory. The ability to lift my head up gave me a different perspective on life. It was that much easier to relax and focus while taking in the beauty around me. Driving home that day I can remember that there were a few puffy clouds in the sky that they reminded me of cotton balls. There was a gentle wind off of the Pacific Ocean that carried the smell of a fisherman’s hard day at sea. Along with that breeze came the reminder of winter from the chill that followed. Off in the distance I could see a Subway sign. Instantly, I had a vision of freshly baked, warm, fluffy, honey wheat bread topped with crisp, juicy vegetables and partially heated moist, tender chicken teriyaki. Since my taste buds had been awakened, I had no choice but to pull in and eat. I walked in and right away I noticed that there was a little boy up against the ordering glass. The little guy was rocking from foot to foot in a sideways motion with great enthusiasm. He had on some frayed Wrangler jeans, and a tee-shirt that was too small for his quickly growing body. His oily head of hair was reflecting the incandescent lights above, and his eyes were slightly...
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